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Mary Ellen Drake
May 2, 2024
Mary Ellen Drake 2-26-1993- 5-2-2024
Beautiful. Faithful. Confident. Character. Perseverance. Fortitude. Traveler.
Beautiful. Mary was born the third child to Patti and Jim Drake, little sister to her twin brothers, Paul (Courtney) and Michael (Sarah) Drake. She was born beautiful and remained that way, inside and out her whole life. Her beautiful smile was her signature mark! She loved deeply especially her...
Randy "Big R" Hicks
May 2, 2024
Randy “Big R” Hicks, 73, was born December 11, 1950 in Oak Grove (Austin) on his family farm to Kenneth and Margie Lee Hicks. He entered the gates of heaven on May 2, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was a faithful member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church and wanted all to know Jesus as their Savior. He served as Oak Grove Cemetery Secretary/Treasurer....
John Anthoney Hunt
May 1, 2024
John "Tony" Hunt - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 1, 2024.Born in Hot Springs, AR. on January 22, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiliam A. Hunt and Hazel F. Richards, and brothers, Robert and William Hunt. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Karen Jean Hunt; children April Carlton (Gary Millican)...
John Wiley Varner
May 1, 2024
John Wiley Varner, age 99, of Amity, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He always said, "I want to go to Heaven when I die." He finally made it!
He was born on October 24, 1924, in Marvel, the son of Martin Van Bueren Varner and Mattie Snyder Varner. He was preceded in death...
Mike Oury
May 1, 2024
Mike Oury, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 1,2024, at the age of 76. He was born on April 18, 1948, in Helena, Arkansas to William James Oury, Sr. and Helen Norma (Massery) Oury.A proud veteran of the United States Army, Mike served from 1970-1973 and even excelled as a player on the Army...
Anna Grace Watt
May 1, 2024
Anna Grace Clark Watt, 29, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away May 1, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00PM-3:00PM on Friday, May 10, 2024, at First United Methodist Church (723 Center Street, Little Rock) with a Celebration of Life following at 3:00PM.
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Patricia "Pat" Buford
Apr 30, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Johnson Buford, age 85, of Little Rock, passed away on April 30, 2024. She was born September 23, 1938, in Greenville, Mississippi to Paul Hugh Johnson, Sr and Lavada Christian Johnson.
Pat was a steadfast follower of Jesus Christ, a devoted wife to her husband Jimmy for 39 years, and a nurturing mother to her four children. She cherished...
James "Bud" Harmon
Apr 29, 2024
James Howard (Bud) Harmon, age 65, died April 29, 2024. He was born September 12, 1958 in Chowchilla, California to Hermon and Ivie Lucille Waddles Harmon.
He worked for KNB, for the best owners, managers and employee ever. He was a member of Apostolic Church of England.
He is preceded in death by wife, Cathy Roofe Harmon; baby girl, Johnnie Mae; parents,...
Sam Lynwood Curry
Apr 29, 2024
Sam Lynwood Curry, a beloved member of the Hot Springs community, passed away on April 29, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on December 9, 1945, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Sam Allen Curry and Sybil Tyson Curry. After spending his childhood in Stephens, Arkansas, he went on to build a life filled with remarkable achievements and cherished...
Laura Jean Burris Fritzius
Apr 29, 2024
Laura Jean Burris Fritzius fought the good fight and finished her race hearing, "Well done thou good and faithful servant." on April 29, 2024. Laura was born December 12, 1969 at St. Vincent Hospital, and Melvin and Raynette Burris received their bundle of joy April 10, 1970 in Forrest City, AR, two days before she cut her first tooth.
Laura came...
Alice Faye Spence
Apr 29, 2024
Alice Faye Scruggs Spence went to her heavenly home on April 29, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1938 to Ruby and Robert M. Scruggs in Antioch, White County, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl K. Spence, her parents, two brothers and a stepdaughter.
Alice is survived by two daughters: Morrisa Baty Pruett of Greenbrier, and...
George Mitchell
Apr 29, 2024
Dr. George Key Mitchell was born in Sheridan, Arkansas on June 15, 1931. He passed away on April 29, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents Coats A. and Jessie Lee Mitchell and his brother Allan. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha, and his son Adam (Kristie) granddaughters Quinn and Peri Mitchell, son Loyd (Kim) and...
Gerry Youngblood Daniels
Apr 28, 2024
Gerry Youngblood Daniels, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to Heaven on the evening of Sunday, April 28, 2024 with her family by her side.
She was born August 14, 1935, in Wilton, Arkansas to Lester Ray Youngblood and Johnnie Mae Nuttall Youngblood. She was raised by her grandparents, John Fillmore Nuttall and Lola Mae Bailey Nuttall.
Mrs. Daniels is preceded in...
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Myers
Apr 28, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Ann Myers, 47, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Sherwood, Arkansas. Becky was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Lynda Ruth Myers and Glen Edward Myers.
Becky lit up the rooms as soon as she walked in with her beautiful, heartwarming smile. She loved effortlessly and welcomed everyone with open arms. Becky...
Lola Kirk Hickman
Apr 28, 2024
Lola Ione Kirk Hickman was born December 10, 1931, to John and Lucy Askins. Lola passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings. She was married 42 years to Charles “Bill” Kirk until his death. She was later married to Jason Hickman until his death.
She is preceded...
Taylor Bryan McGarity
Apr 28, 2024
On April 28, 2024, the world lost a true hero, Taylor Bryan McGarity. He was born on January 26, 1999, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and his light shone brightly until his passing. Taylor dedicated his life to serving his country with honor and courage. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard, excelling in recruiting and retention. Taylor's commitment...
Virginia Ruth Nelson
Apr 28, 2024
Virginia Ruth Nelson, 96, passed away April 28, 2024. Virginia was born April 10, 1928 to the late Alta Short and Ida Evelyn (Cherry) Short.
Virginia was retired from Pulaski County Special School District. She enjoyed fishing and always looked forward to the special weekly hour spent with her hairdresser and friend, Sue James. She was often found outside gardening and...
Fred M. Swaim, Sr.
Apr 28, 2024
Fred M. Swaim Sr., age 87, of Benton, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Born to the late Guy and Jewell Swaim on January 28, 1937, in Aly, Arkansas, Fred graduated from Fourche Valley High School in 1955, where he was a three-year letterman in basketball, earning...
Evelyn E. Baughtman
Apr 28, 2024
Evelyn Elizabeth Baughtman went home to be with her Lord on April 28, 2024. On April 27, 1923, the world became a better place with the birth of Evelyn “Mimi” Elizabeth Rommel, daughter of Bessie and John Rommel. Having lived to pass her 101st birthday is a tribute to the indomitable spirit she possessed. She lived through the depression, the...
Tommy Cook
Apr 28, 2024
Tommy Cook, 78, of Okolona, Arkansas, passed from this life Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home.
He was born December 26, 1945, in Okolona to Roger Cook and Lois Davis Cook.
He worked as a mechanic for International Paper and Georgia Pacific for thirty-two years. He continued to work at his shop at his home up until his illness prevented him...
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