obituaries

Feb 26, 2026

Mary Sue (Harris) Lewis died peacefully in her sleep Feb. 10, 2026 following a brief illness, which followed 100 years of joyful life in Arkansas. Mary Sue was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Batesville to Wallace and Myrle Harris. Four years later came the Great Depression, in which she learned from her inventive parents how to live frugally and appreciate...

Feb 21, 2026

Richard Thomas Copeland, age 48 passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born on May 10, 1977 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Donna and Harold Copeland. Richard was preceded in death by father, Harold Thomas Copeland as well as his grandparents, Bill and Butch Waldo (Bu and Papu).

He is survived...

Feb 18, 2026

Max Everett Brazeal, age 64, was born on March 29, 1961, in Roswell, New Mexico and passed away on February 18, 2026, in Hatfield Arkansas.

Max grew up with a love for sports and the outdoors. As a young boy, he played Little League football for the Lackland Rams. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spent much of his free time...

Feb 17, 2026

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, James Allen Conklin, 71, of Malvern, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by his loving family.Born in Malvern on September 12, 1954 to J.A. and Inez Conklin, James was a hard worker and dedicated family man, known for his kind heart and gift of gab. He was employed in maintenance for many years with Pactiv...

Feb 16, 2026

Carolyn Burlene English, 67, was born on March 6, 1958, in Russellville Arkansas to the late Burl Proctor and Anna Joyce Boyd, She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 16, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock Arkansas.

Burlene, as she like to be called, married Carroll Wayne English. She was previously a long-time employee of...

Feb 13, 2026

Terry Lee Balfour age 71 passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton.  He was born on November 2, 1954 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Martha Anna McPherson and Edward Balfour.

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

Feb 10, 2026

Shannon Kemper, age 48 passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.   He was born on April 15, 1977 in Elgin, Illinois to Bo Gagnon and Michelle Bergeron.  

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

Feb 6, 2026

Chris Elaine Rose age 64 passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at St Vincent Hospice in Little Rock.    She was born November 6, 1981 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Wilfred Goad and Mary Ann Woods.

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

Jan 31, 2026

Lushian Alfred Woodson Jr age 66 of Hot Springs passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs.  He was born on February 22, 1959 in Springfield, Virginia to Lushian Alfred Woodson II and Sue Smith.  

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

Jan 29, 2026

Rodger D. Thomason age78 of Hot Springs Village passed away Thursday, January 29,2026 at The Springs Nursing Home.  He was born on May 27,1947 in Fouke, Arkansas to Blanche Fike and Meredith Thomason.

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

Jan 29, 2026

DeeAnn Trosclair age 78 passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her home in Benton.  She was born on April 21, 1947 in Little Rock to the late Belle and Charles Davis.

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

Jan 29, 2026

Margaret Simpson, age 84 of Conway passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born on April 20, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Max and Phylis Hess Bishop. In 1959, Margaret graduated from Madison High School in Dayton, Ohio. After retiring from AT&T in 1993, Margaret spent her time painting, reading and going to craft shows. She was...

Jan 21, 2026

Jesica Lee York, beautiful daughter and a true gift from God, was born on March 25, 1982 to Lori Vanesa Robinson and Robert Ray York. Jesica lives today celebrating the goodness of the Lord. She left us on the morning of January 21, 2026, at the age of 43 after a courageous, long-fought battle with cancer.  Jesica was a devoted...

Jan 14, 2026

Cremation arrangements are pending

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,...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...