In our Care

Jun 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Royse, who left us on June 14, 2024 at the age of 76. She was a loving wife, mother, devoted grandmother, and treasured friend whose memory will be held dear by all who knew her.

Elizabeth Ann Royse (maiden name Brown)...

Jun 13, 2024

Frances Lee Howard, age 74, of Judsonia, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born August 18, 1949, in Black Rock, Arkansas to the late Charles and Irene Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Allen Merriman, two brothers, Phill and Parker Ward, and her nephew...

Jun 11, 2024

John Joseph Williams passed away at the age of 72 in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 11, 2024. John was born on January 1, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Roland H Williams, and Mary M Hayes Sparrow; also, his stepfather Albert William Sparrow, who he loved and admired, and his sister,...

Jun 11, 2024

Kenneth Wesley Hart Jr. (Kenny Jr.) was a native of Montrose, Michigan. He was born to Kenneth Sr. and Helen Seawood, on January 31, 1976, in Saginaw, Michigan. Kenny Jr. was a 1995 graduate of Chesaning High School where he was a student-athlete who ran track and played football. After high school, Kenny Jr. attended Delta College where he...

Jun 10, 2024

Robert Pruitt of Troy, Missouri passed away on June 10, 2024. He was born to Robert Jewell Pruitt and Juanita Raper on August 14, 1962 in Austin, Texas. He enjoyed all things outdoors, making memories with his children and teaching them how to hunt and fish, and enjoyed boating. He was an avid motorcycle rider and on a warm...

Jun 8, 2024

Ida Margaret Hightower, age 93 of Rison, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 in Star City.  She was born January 27, 1931 in Wilmot, AR to the late John L. and Mary Reed Pennington. Ida was known as the “Candy Lady of Rison”, always having candy to give away.  She was a past cheerleader for the Rison Wildcats...

Jun 7, 2024

Syble Joan Kitchens, age 76 of Rison, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 30, 1947, in Hampton, AR to the late Grady and Eva Evans Inzer.  Syble enjoyed watching Halmark movies, Wheel of Fortune, eating Popeyes Chicken, and shopping.  She was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church,...

Jun 6, 2024

Dortha Jean Bone, age 97, of Griffithville, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born July 23, 1926, in Cave City, Arkansas, to the late Audie E. Shirley and Maxie A. Ring Shirley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” H. Bone,...

May 31, 2024

Ann L Dollahite, 69 of Searcy went to be with the Lord Friday, May 31st in Searcy, Arkansas.

Ann was born in Henderson, Kentucky on November 23, 1954 to the late Daniel M. Potter and Lillian J. Potter.

Born into an Army family, Ann got to travel and see the world from a young age....

May 26, 2024

Pamela Nell Smallwood Camden of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on May 26, 2024 in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born on February 19, 1967 to Daniel Clayton Smallwood and Helen (Shirley) Marie Rouse Smallwood in Morrilton, Arkansas. She enjoyed singing, writing music, poems, and always had a kind word for everyone around her. She had a generous heart and a...

May 26, 2024

James Martin Cook, age 70, of Pine Bluff, passed away on May 26, 2024, after a hard fight with illness. James was born January 11, 1954 to William and Babe Ruth Cook of Sherrill, AR. James was a passionately hard worker. He worked for Union Pacific in various positions in the car department, until his retirement in...

May 25, 2024

Gary was born on March 20, 1941 in Inglewood, California to J.D. and Gracie Mae Pitts (Skelton) and passed away on may 25, 2024 at the John L McClellan Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 83.

Gary attended high school in Alice, Texas and joined the United States Air Force in July...

May 23, 2024

Marlene Joan Sisson. Age 87, of Vilonia Arkansas, passed away May 23, 2024.She was born in Sheboygan Wisconsin December 25 ,1936 to the late Harvey L. Durocher, and Burnett Taubel. Mrs. Sisson worked as a salesperson selling grand pianos, console televisions, and many other items. She also owned flea markets with her late husband. Mrs. Sisson was the Fan club...

May 20, 2024

Jimmy Dean Mills “Big Jim”, age 77 of Lonoke, passed away peacefully at home, May 20, 2024.  He was born March 26, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Ross L. and Letha Campbell Mills.  Jimmy was a proud Firefighter and retired from serving the Little Rock Fire Department after 36 years. He and Jan were members of...

May 20, 2024

Vern Eva Brantley, age 91, of Vilonia, Arkansas went to be with her Lord on May 20, 2024. She was born March 14, 1933, to the late M.L Lawson and Ora Goodrich Lawson. Mrs. Brantley was a Christian of the Baptist faith, she was an avid reader and enjoyed word puzzles, sewing and gardening.

She was also preceded in death by...

May 19, 2024

A full obituary will be posted soon. 

May 13, 2024

Tony Ray Brucks, age 66 of Kingsland, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2024.  He was born March 5, 1958 in Sacramento, CA to the late Alfie Brucks and Geneva Hildebrand. Tony was a retired truck driver, and through his work he was able to travel the country and see the many beautiful sites. He...

May 12, 2024

Elsie Sappington, age 88, of Sheridan passed away on May 12, 2024. She was born August 4, 1935. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Prattsville. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Herbert Auby Sappington.

She is survived by her children, Julie McAllister, Barney Sappington and Pamela...

May 11, 2024

Ray Swafford, 47, of Higginson, Arkansas, passed away on May 11, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on February 1, 1977, in Heber Springs, Arkansas.

Ray was the most loving, caring, and selfless man. He enjoyed making friends and never met a stranger. His storytelling was legendary, and he could captivate listeners for days with...

May 10, 2024

David Wayne Lunsford, Jr. age 53 of Rison, passed away May 10, 2024 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.  He was born June 2, 1970 in Pine Bluff, AR to David, Sr. and Kathy Baker Lunsford. David was and avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on small engines, but most of all he loved spending time with family...