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Recent obituaries in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

Isabelle Courtney Gibson

Isabelle Courtney Gibson

Jan 14, 2026

Cremation arrangements are pending

Claude Allison Baker

Claude Allison Baker

Jan 10, 2026

Claude Allison Baker of Ola passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St Vincent Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born on September 26, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas to the late Bonnie Faye Speaks and John Curtis Baker.  Claude worked was with Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for thirty-eight years. He was an avid deer hunter. On June 17, 1995,...

Sandra Faye Ragler

Sandra Faye Ragler

Jan 9, 2026

Sandra Faye Ragler age 75 passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at UAMS hospital in Little Rock.  She was born on May 28, 1950 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Alvetta M Bissic and Travis Ragler.  

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431.

Arlinda Jane Givens

Arlinda Jane Givens

Jan 9, 2026

Arlinda Jane Givens age 75 passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton.  She was born on January 24, 1950.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431.

Gunther Christiansen

Gunther Christiansen

Dec 15, 2025

Gunther Christiansen, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1950, in Urbana, Iowa, to Carl and Beverly Christiansen.  Gunther met and married Linda Banwell in May of 2005. Together they celebrated 21 years of marriage, sharing a life filled with love, laughter, and happiness.

Gunther worked as a welder and retired in...

Johnathan Randall Benbrook

Johnathan Randall Benbrook

Dec 13, 2025

Johnathan Randall Benbrook age 42 of Little Rock passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Little Rock.  He was born on July 6, 1983 in Little Rock to Rebecca Bailey and Bill "Willie" Cooley.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431.

Debbie Lynn Snipes

Debbie Lynn Snipes

Dec 4, 2025

Debbie "Birdie" Lynn Snipes, age 65, of Roland, Arkansas, passed away on December 4th, 2025. She was born on December 29th, 1959, in Conway, Arkansas, to the late Sam and Esther (Powell) Byrd.

Debbie was a devoted Christian, who could always be seen at church until she no longer could attend due to her health. She loved...

Connie Huggins

Connie Huggins

Dec 3, 2025

Pending obituary

Doris Vance

Doris Vance

Dec 3, 2025

Obituary pending

Urban Orcutt

Urban Orcutt

Nov 27, 2025

Obituary pending

Ronald Abrahams

Ronald Abrahams

Nov 25, 2025

Obituary pending

Donnovan Morgan

Donnovan Morgan

Nov 20, 2025

Obituary pending

Marita Quigley Nazarian

Marita Quigley Nazarian

Nov 19, 2025

Marita Quigley Nazarian died after a short illness on November 19, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Mary Louise Quigley; her aunt, Sister Jane Anne Rochford; her brother, William. She is survived by her husband, Sarkis Marcel; sons, Stephan (Kristen) and Gregor (Taraneh) Nazarian; grandchildren, Arakel and Zaal Nazarian-Bastani and Sofia Nazarian; two sisters, Cathleen and...

Thomas Fox

Thomas Fox

Nov 19, 2025

Obituary pending

Paul Ellis Russell

Paul Ellis Russell

Nov 16, 2025

Paul Ellis Russell , age 95 passed away on November 16, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family.   He was born on February 24,1930 in Hayden, Alabama to Ella Hooper and John Luther Russell.   He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty Russell and son, Paul Allan Russell.

He is survived by three...

Bobby Lee Blake

Bobby Lee Blake

Nov 8, 2025

Bobby is survived by his wife, Benita of 35 years; daughter, Maegan Blake (Travis); sister, Patricia Charrier; grandsons, Joshua, Zachary, Tyler Blake, Camron and Laydon Ladner, stepsons, Terry (Kim) and Tim (Alissa) Baggett; step granddaughters, Elisabeth and Sydney Baggett; step grandsons Beau, Benjamin and Chance Baggett.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr and Mrs...

James Langrell

James Langrell

Nov 6, 2025

James Langrell

June 28, 1947 – November 6, 2025

James Langrell, a true cowboy through and through, rode his final trail on November 6, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer with his brother by his side.

Born on June 28, 1947, James lived life with grit, humor, and heart. He spent 7...

Brenda Sue Hirscheider

Brenda Sue Hirscheider

Nov 6, 2025

Brenda Sue Hirscheider, age 78, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2025. Mrs. Hirscheider was born in Malvern, Arkansas on May 1st, 1947 to loving her parents, Noel and Willie Hollomon. In 1962, Brenda married the love of her life, Joe Hirscheider Sr.

Brenda was a hard-working woman, spending most of her career as...

Billy Joel Funderburg Jr

Billy Joel Funderburg Jr

Nov 5, 2025

Billy J "Joe" Funderburg, 64 years old, was a life long resident of El Dorado, AR. He was born October 24, 1961 to Billy Joel Funderburg Sr. & Mary Lou Funderburg. He passed from his earthly home on November 5, 2025. He was proceeded in death by his father, Billy Joel Funderburg Sr; grandparents, James & Mable Funderburg, JD...

Steve Steward

Steve Steward

Oct 30, 2025

Steven Marvin Stewmeat Steward went to ride with the angels and his brothers and sisters gone before him on October 29th 2025. He was at his home in Thornburg, Arkansas with his soulmate and best friend at his side.  Steve lived his life with dignity, and freedom. He was a very proud father and grandfather.

Steve left...

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