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Recent obituaries in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rodney Lee Thigpen
Oct 25, 2025
Rodney Lee Thigpen, age 69, passed away at his home in North Little Rock on October 25, 2025. He was born in Little Rock on May 1, 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Myrtle Thigpen and brother, Dennis Thigpen. He is survived by his wife, Helen Thigpen, daughter Alexandra Thigpen, step-daughter Marie Mashburn and...
David Lane Kinder
Oct 23, 2025
David Lane Kinder of Little Rock was born on November 30, 1963 in Morrilton to his loving parents, Boyd Lane Kinder and Marian June Kinder. They were reunited on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Though David's passing was unexpected, his memory and legacy lives on through his surviving siblings, Becki Lee, Jimmy Kinder and his wife, Nancy.
David...
Joann Ross
Oct 22, 2025
Joann Ross of Russellville passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at St Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. She was born on July 14, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee to George C. Ross and Martha J. Bronson.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431.
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