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Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Jan 8, 2022

Mary E. Jones of Leola, Arkansas was born July 29, 1943 in Kingsland, Arkansas the daughter of the late Sydney and Vernie Reed. Mary was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and aunt. She doted on her family and was happiest when her large brood surrounded her.

Mary enjoyed fishing, roasting rocks and throwing weenies,...

John David Rodgers

John David Rodgers

Jan 8, 2022

John David Rodgers, age 59, of Rison passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was born September 25, 1962, in Rison to J.T. and Margaret Rodgers. He was preceded in death by his father. He enjoyed mud riding, piddling around and spending time with his family and friends.

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Christine Aarons

Christine Aarons

Jan 6, 2022

Christine Jamison Aarons, 52, of Mabelvale passed away on January 6,2022. Chris as she was known was born on August 5,1969 in Little Rock to Oscar Lee and Donna Jamison. She was preceded in death by her grandparents J.E. and Doris Miller, her father Oscar, and her brother Lonnie. Chris leaves to cherish...

Joshua Eli Waschalk

Joshua Eli Waschalk

Jan 4, 2022

Joshua Eli Waschalk, age 42 of Pine Bluff was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from an accident. He was born in Pine Bluff on December 11, 1979, a son of Ray Waschalk and Rhonda Epnett.

Josh was a wonderful loving son and brother. He was a talented chef, avid gamer and had...

Megan Davis

Megan Davis

Jan 3, 2022

Megan Davis, 36, of Cabot passed away January 3, 2022 at her home.  She was born October 1, 1985 at Memphis, Tennessee. Megan was a special person whose favorite activities include swimming, fishing, bowling, camping, painting, and just making others day a little brighter. She will be lovingly remembered by her beloved family including father, Ted Davis of Cabot...

Don Miller

Don Miller

Jan 3, 2022

Robert Don Miller, age 82, of Woodlawn passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born July 22, 1939 in Rison to the late Huey Taylor Miller and Mattie Pemberton Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife JoAnn Miller, siblings, Vernon Miller, Melvin Miller, Billy Miller, Martha Sue...

Kenneth Eugene Jackson

Kenneth Eugene Jackson

Jan 3, 2022

Kenneth Eugene Jackson, Sr. age 62, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 3rd, 2022, at his home surrounded by family and friends.He was born June 6th, 1959, in Rose Hill, Virginia to Frank and Mary Jackson. He married the love of his life, Vickie on March 24, 1984. For thirty-seven years they served the Lord...

Mary Beth (Berry)  Clark

Mary Beth (Berry) Clark

Jan 2, 2022

On Sunday morning, January 2, 2022, our beloved Mary Beth Clark was called to her heavenly home by the Lord.  Although the suddenness of her passing has left those of us who were blessed with knowing her in sorrow and turmoil, we choose to take comfort in the surety that we will see our precious Mary Beth...

Marvin Leon Ferren

Marvin Leon Ferren

Jan 2, 2022

Marvin Leonis Ferren was born July 3, 1925, to Alvin Elmer and Elva May Ferren, and he died January 2, 2022, in Kensett, Arkansas. He lived all his life in White County, Arkansas,

When Marvin was 19, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was a Seaman First class. He served during World War II. He served on...

Perry William Taylor

Perry William Taylor

2022

Perry William Taylor, of Searcy, Arkansas was born in Pontiac, MI October 22, 1961 to the late Melba Jo Sewell Taylor and Wilburn Louis Taylor, and died February 12, 2022 in Searcy, Arkansas

Perry is survived by his wife, Lisa Ball Taylor of Searcy, AR, his daughter, Peyton Taylor Hillhouse, (Hunter), of Virginia, two sons, Will Taylor,...

Robin Elaine Peppers

Robin Elaine Peppers

Jan 1, 2022

Robin Elaine Peppers, age 62, of Vilonia, passed away Saturday, January 1st, 2022.She was born October 1st, 1959, in Clinton, Iowa to Cecil and Nancy Russell. Robin was a Registered Nurse since 1987. She was currently working at Stat Home Health. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening and binge watching shows in her spare time.She leaves to cherish...

Terry Ray Fry

Terry Ray Fry

Dec 31, 2021

Terry Ray Fry, age 62 of Mount VernonMy loving husband and soul mate took his final ride to meet the Lord December 31, 2021.He was born July 22, 1959. He is preceded in death by his parents Loren Ray Fry and Martha Florence Fry, and sister Sandera Wellman.He is survived by his wife Stacy Fry; two daughter Robbie Green and...

Michael "Buckwheat" Cash

Michael "Buckwheat" Cash

Dec 28, 2021

Michael Gene “Buckwheat” Cash, age 59, of Mabelvale, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 7, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late J.R. and Jennie Lee Taylor Cash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers...

Ronald Lewis Frazier

Ronald Lewis Frazier

Dec 27, 2021

Ronald Lewis Frazier, age 70, of Sheridan passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born January 7, 1951 in Coy, Arkansas to the late Eugene and Venita Frazier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Ronald Keith Frazier and step-son Tommy Ray Jacobs. Mr. Frazier...

Starlin Lee Elliott

Starlin Lee Elliott

Dec 27, 2021

Starlin "Lee" Elliott II, of De Witt, Arkansas, passed away December 27, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.He was born July 9, 1973, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Starlin Elliott and his nephew, Jacob Fischer.He is survived by his longtime partner, Jessica Scherm; his sons, Daniel Scherm; Brayden Elliott, Starlin "Tray" Elliot...

Tommy Vern Pratt

Tommy Vern Pratt

Dec 27, 2021

Watch The Service HereTommy Vern Pratt, age 73, of Vilonia, passed away Monday, December 27th, 2021.He was born November 29th, 1948, in Conway, Arkansas to William Dalton and Virginia Gail Pratt. He owned Pratt Construction and enjoyed participating in rodeos, hunting, fishing, his dog Rowdy, watching westerns and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Arkansas...

James Childres

James Childres

Dec 26, 2021

James Edward Childres was born August 1,1953 died December 26,.2021 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mt. Home Arkansas.

He was the son of the late Frederic and Claire Childres.  He also was preceeded in deathby his brother Jerry Wayne Childres.  Survivors are Brothers John David Childres and Larry Frederic Childres and nephew Bobby Childres and Niece...

Merlean Smith

Merlean Smith

Dec 25, 2021

Merlean Smith, 96, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away in the early morning hours on December 25, 2021 at Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia.

Merlean was born on December 6th, 1925 in Cove Creek, Cleburne County, Ark to Willie Boyd Smith and Sena Holliman Smith.

She was a founding member of Four Mile Hill Church of...

Lily Faye Upshaw

Lily Faye Upshaw

Dec 25, 2021

Lily Faye Upshaw, age 91, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord on December 25, 2021. She was born July 3, 1930 in Woodlawn, Arkansas to the late John O. Reed and Gladys Ryburn Reed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Victor R. Upshaw,...

Jeanette Reed

Jeanette Reed

Dec 25, 2021

Jeanette Ethel Reed, age 85, of Rowell went to be with her Lord on December 25, 2021. She was born July 31, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Clyde and Virginia Herrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Buddy Reed, her son, Randy Reed, her grandson, Michael Nelson, great-grandchildren,...

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