obituaries

Aug 3, 2019

Jack Mabry age 85 passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born on October 17, 1933 in Kemah, Texas to the late Fay Morton and Frank Mabry.  Jack worked as a plant operator for Monsanto before retiring.

He is survived by his partner, Kevin Burch of Mena; daughter Julie...

Jul 31, 2019

Service information pending

Jul 31, 2019

Linda Sue Finch, age 69 of Benton, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. She was born on October 4, 1949 in Benton, Arkansas to the late James and Elaine Ballard Jones.

She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Brewer of Benton, Melinda Vasquez of Tennessee; three sons, Joe Cloud Jr. and...

Jul 28, 2019

Ronnie Joe Taylor (born 5/25/1951) passed away on 7/28/2019 at the age of 68. Fishing, hunting, being outdoors, and spending time with family was Ronnie's life. Anyone that knew Ronnie ultimately came to the same conclusion - that he had a heart of GOLD!

Ronnie leaves behind his daughter Kristy Taylor and grandson Jetson Busbea, sisters Sandy...

Jul 22, 2019

Service information pending

Jul 22, 2019

John Daniel Mundell, 59, of Sherwood, died July 22, 2019, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Born December 23, 1959, in Terre Haute, IN, Mundell was the son of Patty (Lofton) Mundell of Terre Haute, IN, and the late James O. Mundell. Mundell loved outdoor sports, especially cycling. As an active member of the River...

Jul 17, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Henry Swift passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was 78 years old. He was born on June 21, 1941 in Middletown, Ohio to Francis Richman Swift and Mary Catherine Henry Swift. Chuck had a big heart and constantly volunteered to help others, his church and enjoyed feeding those in need. He also enjoyed woodworking and was...

Jul 16, 2019

Judy "Dude" Evans Little of Cave City, AR. peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, July 16th, 2019 at the home of her brother Roger. Where she chose to reside the last month or so of her life because she knew her husband Larry would need assistance in providing end of life care for...

Jul 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Murline Kelly at The Lakes of Maumelle retirement home on June 13. Born in Little Rock in 1937 to Madge and Murl Downing, the oldest of two sisters though Murl must have really wanted a boy hence the name Murline. She went by "Mimi" After graduating from Little...

Jul 12, 2019

Larry Dewell Ruffin, age 66 of Atkins passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born on June 25, 1953 in DeWitt, Arkansas to Virginia Powell and Dewell T. Ruffin.  Larry loved watching sports especially the Razorbacks.

He is survived by son, Michael (Megan) Ruffin of North Little Rock; daughter, Kara...

Jul 11, 2019

Ricky Charles Lambert, age 64 of Paron passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on September 16, 1954 in Benton to the late Effie Lorene Ricker and Charles Eudell Lambert. Ricky loved spending time with his family. He would spend his free time watching old western television shows and hunting deer...

Jul 11, 2019

Robert Anthony Cliff, age 76 of Bryant peacefully left us on July 11, 2019 at Saline Memorial Hospice surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lung disease. Bob is survived by the love of life, his wife of 48 years, Gail Maroney Cliff. Daddy to Terri Langenmayr (Lee) of Ogensburg, NY, Kimberly Ward (Jeff) of Hot Springs, Kristi...

Jul 11, 2019

MARION SIMPSON CURTNER, 89, died Thursday morning, July 11. She passed away peacefully in her North Little Rock apartment with her family by her side.

Marion was a lifelong resident of Wynne. While primarily a homemaker, she also worked at a bank, was a church secretary, a bookkeeper and owned a children's clothing store. She was a...

Jul 7, 2019

Samantha Lee Brooks, age 32 of Monticello passed away July 7, 2019 at Drew Memorial Hospital.  She was born on January 8, 1987 to Rose Williams and Robert Lee Peacock SR.

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

Jul 3, 2019

Shawna Marie Cross-Johns, age 38, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 3, 2019.  She was born May 4, 1981 in Dallas, Texas.  She was a student at Vol State University, where she studied sociology with the goal of becoming a mental health advocate.  She enjoyed art, music, and writing.  She attended Highland Chapel Union Church...

Jun 28, 2019

Jessica B. Barnes, 43 of Judsonia passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home.  She was born on September 9, 1975 in Searcy to Lloyd B. Barnes and Connie Burke.

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

Jun 27, 2019

James Madison Sawyer went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Jim was born in Falls City, Nebraska on April 28, 1924. He was raised in Rawlins, Wyoming. In 1942, he joined the Army and served in WWII as a driver in reconnaissance missions then later a Mortar Gunner in the European Theater. In 1958,...

Jun 25, 2019

On June 25, 2019, Joseph Trenton Herring, loving son, husband, and father, went to be with the Lord at the age of 39.  He was born on August 27, 1979 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Patrice Ann Pruitt and William Joseph Herring Sr.  He grew up in Louisiana where he learned his love for all outdoor activities.

Jun 25, 2019

True free spirit Scott Pfleegor, 56 joined his father, Clarence Pfleegor Jr, on July 25,2019 in reprobate heaven; they are surely together dancing a jig.

Scott is survived by his mother, Ann of NLR; brothers, Jess (Mary) of Maui, Mike (Joyce) of Louisiana; sister Becky (Bob) Ragsdale of NLR; nephews, Daniel (Caroline)Nimmo of Colorado, Michael Nimmo of...

Jun 22, 2019

Robert Francis Twiss, age 88 of Hot Springs passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at his home.  He was born on September 28, 1930 in Athol, South Dakota to the late Elizabeth M. Padrnos and Michael Angelo Twiss.  Robert served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force.  He worked as a sales manager in the flooring...