obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Robert Allen Breaux of Little Rock Arkansas passed away peacefully at his home on December 24th, 2023. He was preceded in death by father, Joseph Charles Breaux; mother, Diane Margaret Rice Breaux; brother, Len Charles Breaux; nephew, Joseph Breaux;  beloved son Robert "Robbie" Breaux.

He is survived by his niece, Virginia "Ginger" Breaux Peterson; nephew, Jason Breaux;...

Dec 16, 2023

Erik Westerlund age 69 passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Conway.  He was born on November 26, 1954 in Coral Gables, Florida to Dorothy Perkins and Baron Westerlund.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Barton A Westerlund and Dorothy P Westerlund.

He is survived by wife, Deborah Westerlund; son, Graham Westerlund and wife Eri...

Dec 13, 2023

Shirley passed away in her sleep, peacefully at Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehab surrounded by her hardworking care staff. She was loved for her spunky attitude at Good Shepherd and her previous residence, Southern Trace. The teams at each of these facilities loved to laugh with the good times and supported Shirley's granddaughter in this transitional period.

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Dec 12, 2023

Norma Ellen Gaudette Atherton, 102, died peacefully on December 12, 2023, in El Dorado. Born July 31, 1921, in Wymore, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Stella and Raymond Trump. Married to George J. Gaudette. Jr., until his death World War II. She married Bobbie B. Atherton in 1946, a career Navy serviceman. The family moved around as duty...

Nov 30, 2023

February 18,1951 - November 30,2023

Gary William Mack passed away on November 30,2023 of COVID complications. He was born in Hunnington Indiana to Bennie William Mack and Joy Fern Cowart. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Joy Mack, his sister Sheila Davis, his Nephews Dustin Cox and Jacob May.

Gary had...

Nov 27, 2023

William Scott Chandler- all knew him as Scott, age 68 of Alexander, AR passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born on January 29, 1955, in Michigan to William Kenner Chandler and Louise Arlene Jacobus.  William was preceded in death by both his parents.

My father joined the Marine Corps-...

Nov 26, 2023

Sandra Jean Lawson age 79 of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock.  She was born on August 3, 1944 in Middlefield, Ohio to Uarda (Hopkins) and Floyd E. Fisher.  Sandy was preceded in death by parents, Uarda and Floyd Fisher; great granddaughter, Blakely Green.

After moving from Ohio to...

Nov 24, 2023

Barry Allen, age 68 of Benton passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born on April 13, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Bennon Loren Allen and Louis French.

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

Nov 22, 2023

Shelley Jean Turner passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 22, 2023, from complications of a seizure at the age of 55. Shelley was born May 21, 1968, in Norman, Oklahoma to Jerry and Sue Turner.

Shelley graduated from Norman High School. Until her illness, she worked at the University of Oklahoma at a job that...

Nov 17, 2023

Jennifer Simmons Hopper, 57, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Dr. Nolan L. Simmons and Mary Rose Simmons. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Judy Simmons and Melissa Shope.

She is survived by her husband, Everett Hopper; children, Lisa Teters (Buddy), Brandy McIntire (Seth), Carson...

Nov 16, 2023

Jeremy Dale Adams age 39 passed away at his home on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  He was born on October 13, 1984 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Doris Droddy and Donnie Dale Adams.

Jeremy is survived by mother, Doris Droddy Hubbard; father, Donnie Dale Adams; sister, Mitzi Adams Padilla; brother in law, Diego Armando Padilla; five nieces,...

Nov 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frances Pace Grasby, lovingly known as Pace. A life-long resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, Pace spent her formative years attending Saint Edward's Catholic School and later Mount Saint Mary's Academy, laying the foundation for a life well-lived.

Family always came first for Pace, and her devotion...

Nov 8, 2023

Obituary pending

Oct 25, 2023

Helen Louise Hart Dixson, age 86, of Mabelvale, AR, passed away October 25, 2023 and is now with her Lord.  She was born on July 29, 1937, in Mabelvale AR to John and Peral Hart.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Orvil Thomas (Tom) Dixson; parents; brother, John Hart; sisters, Marie Roberson, and Glady...

Oct 22, 2023

Russell Brown, born on February 6, 1961, passed away on October 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Brown; his mother, Joyce Laverne Brown. Russell is survived by his life partner, Janet Brown; daughter, Kelsey (Nick) Brown Coleman; his beloved pet, Max.

Russell had a diverse professional background, ranging from an IT network...

Oct 16, 2023

Pamela Kay McClellan-Sheppard age 63 of Jacksonville passed away Monday, October 16, 2023.  She was born on December 9, 1959 in Little Rock to Betty Ann Campbell and James Kenneth McClellan Sr.  She was preceded in death by parents, Betty and James McClellan; two sisters, Elizabeth Campbell and Cheryl Renee McClellan,

Pamela leaves behind two children, Rhonda...

Oct 16, 2023

June Groh age 101 passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 in Little Rock.  Within the confines of Batesville, Arkansas during the evening of June 16, 1922 being surrounded by her much older six sisters and brothers Ms June T. Groh was born to begin her long life of giving, caring and kindness.  In World War II, she spent the...

Oct 6, 2023

Janet Linda Walls age 71 of Hot Springs passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at St Vincent Hospital.  She was born on November 11, 1951 in Fountainebleau, France to Sima-Eufro Sidor and Robert Farley.  Janet worked as an licensed nurse practicer for thirty years at the Frazier Rehab Institute Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was preceded in death...

Oct 5, 2023

Jessie "Jessman" Aaron Talkington, 30, of Alexander, passed away unexpectedly October 5, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1993 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Jessie was the son of Andrea (Kenny) Brown and Ronnie (Barbie) Talkington, Jr.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Richard and Nellie Bearden of Collegeville, AR; Ronnie Talkington, Sr of Benton,...

Oct 4, 2023

Barbara (Barb) Jean Bolhouse passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023.  According to her wishes, she was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a future date.

Barb was born in Otsego, Michigan on April 16, 1927.  She was the daughter of Leighton and Margaret O'Harrow.  As a youngster, she excelled at math and home economics....