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Duwaine Pearce

Dec 11, 2021

Duwaine Pearce, age 69, of Rison, passed away December 11, 2021 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born May 4, 1952.

Mr. Pearce leaves behind his dear friends at the Green House Cottages of Southern Hills.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Buie Funeral Home in...

Peggy Albert

Dec 7, 2021

Peggy Joyce Albert, 77, of Judsonia passed away peacefully at home surrounded with her love ones on December 7th 2021. She was the daughter of V.L. Bridges and Mildred (Bolding) Bridges/Berry. She was retired from GI factory in Bald knob, Arkansas.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Janice Albert; grandchildren, Amy Albert and Travis Albert  (wife Sarah).great-grandchildren ...

William "Bill" Weaver

Dec 6, 2021

William “Bill” Weaver, 56, of Jonesboro, passed away December 6, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.  He was born June 21, 1965 at Dekalb, Illinois to the late LeeRoy and Sidney Hedden Weaver. Bill was a hard working jack-of-all-trades who had a green thumb and a knack for gardening.  He always enjoyed the outdoors whether it be...

Lonetta Jean Smith

Dec 6, 2021

Lonetta Jean (Caldwell) Smith, age 59, of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6th, 2021.She was born March 24th, 1962, in Morrilton, Arkansas to Lon Henry Caldwell and Lela Ogle. She enjoyed making jewelry, doing crafts and spending time with her animals. She enjoyed bow shooting and fishing with her husband and son.She is survived by...

Maxine Duncan

Dec 3, 2021

Maxine was born in Stone County, Arkansas on May 17, 1933 to the late Charlie Stokes and Josie (Haywood) Stokes. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 3, 2021.

Maxine is proceeded in death by her parents along with four siblings: Lloyd Stokes, Almond Stokes, Orene Ramsey and Bobbie Hughes. Along with two...

Mary "Geneve" Nall

Dec 3, 2021

Mary “Geneve” Nall, age 76, of Prattsville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born September 23, 1945 in Prattsville to the late Walter and Zenie Ritchey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. She enjoyed painting, flowers, writing poetry, spending time...

Ernest Ray Smith

Dec 2, 2021

Ernest Ray Smith, age 66, of Sheridan passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born Jul 28, 1955 in Dumas, Arkansas to the late Allie Lee Smith, Jr. and Iva Eugene White Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Johnny Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired diesel mechanic...

Michael Lee Vinson

Nov 30, 2021

Michael “Mike” Lee Vinson, age 60, of Cabot passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was born April 1, 1961 in Pine Bluff to the late Bobby Vinson and Fern Jacks Vinson. Mr. Vinson retired from the Arkansas Department of Health after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed camping, spending time with family and friends...

Frances M. Wilson

Nov 29, 2021

Frances M. Wilson, age 97, of Rison passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born September 16, 1924 to the late Harry and Mary “Babe” Tyler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Silas Wilson, whom she married January 18, 1941, she was also preceded in death by her...

Robert "Bob" Lee Woods, Sr.

Nov 26, 2021

Robert "Bob" Lee Woods, Sr., age 59, of Pine Bluff passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 7, 1962 in Rison, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Woods and his father John Herbert Selby. Mr. Woods was a retired truck driver and...

Lelonie Heidi Roller

Nov 24, 2021

Lelonie Roller, age 63, of Pine Bluff passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was born February 22, 1958 in Los Angeles, California.

Cremation arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.

J.L. Johnston

Nov 23, 2021

James Lynn “J.L.” Johnston, age 85, of Rison went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born December 25, 1935 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Hughie Lynn Johnston and Louise Reed Johnston. Mr. Johnston served in the United States Army, later he served as a Cleveland County Deputy Sheriff until...

Ettie Francis Noblitt

Nov 22, 2021

Ettie “Etta” Francis Noblitt, born August 23, 1938, died at the age of 83 in her hometown of Vilonia, Arkansas on November 22, 2021. She was a graduate of Beebe, Arkansas, and completed business school in Little Rock, Arkansas. She worked at the Conway Human Development Center and retired after working 30 plus years. She married the love of her...

Charlie Edward Craig

Nov 20, 2021

Charlie Edward Craig, age 69, of Benton, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born October 2, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Earnie Matheson, Sr. and Virginia Ratliff Matheson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Rebecca June...

Syble Louise (Johnston) Floyd

Nov 19, 2021

Syble Johnston Floyd, age 90, of the Rowell Community, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born April 25, 1931 to the late Homer Johnston and Cecil Phelps Johnston. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Carroll Henry Floyd; son-in-law, Danny Wilkins; sister,...

John Roy Speer

Nov 18, 2021

John Roy Speer, age 74, of Rison, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was born November 13, 1947 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to the late W.R. Speer and Hazel Hunter Speer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Christie Bruich and his siblings, Joyce Fagala and...

Nancy Lynn Hollis

Nov 17, 2021

Nancy L. Hollis, age 65, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 17th, 2021.Nancy was in the Catholic Faith and a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Little Rock. She is survived by her son, Michael Hollis, of Sherwood, Arkansas; and one granddaughter.She is preceded in death by her parents.Nancy will be cremated with no services.Cremation...

Gregory Scott Johnson Moore

Nov 15, 2021

Gregory Johnson Moore, 37, of Kensett, passed away following a brief illness.  He was born September 27, 1984 at Long Beach, California. Gregory was a graduate of Riverview High School.  He ran a bread route for Flowers Bread Company and became known as the “Bread Man”.  He was a hard-working man, providing for his beloved children who were the...

Robbie Zell Ward

Nov 15, 2021

Robbie Zell Ward (May), age 79, of Vilonia, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, November 15th, 2021.She was born August 15th, 1942, in Gravesville, Arkansas to the late Luther Allen and Allie Victoria May (Duncan). Robbie was a Christian and a member of the Enola Church of Christ. She retired from Frigidaire in Conway. She enjoyed playing cards and...

Ty Bailey Brannon, Sr.

Nov 14, 2021

Ty Brannon, Sr., 24, of McRae, passed away November 14, 2021 at Augusta.  He was born October 10, 1997 at Batesville, Arkansas. Ty was a house framer by trade, most recently for Hundley Construction.  He enjoyed hunting and tinkering around the shop.  He cherished his time with his family and friends most of all. He was preceded in death...