All Obituaries

Deacon Frederick Kilgore, 85 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Friday, November 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Services are incomplete. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the order of things has passed away"  Revelation 21:4    The Kilgore family has chosen to be Under the Professional Auspices  of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral...

Mr. Samuel Short, 86 of White Hall, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was proceeded by his loving wife Alice, son Richard Scoope and Grandson Justin Samuel Paiz. Samuel is survived by his Daughters Kathy Lowery ( Chris) Diane Krum (Chris), Wanda Burke; Son Fred Scoope; 14 Grandchildren; 15 Great grandchildren and his special friend Mildred Brashears. A family gathering will be held 2pm...

Dennis Ray Calvin was born September 15, 1957 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Albert Calvin, Sr. and the late Frankie Mae White Calvin.  Dennis departed his life on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the age of 62 years old. Dennis grew up in the Ralph Bunche Community and was a 1975 graduate of Benton Senior High School.  Dennis had a passion for playing basketball and was very talent in the game.  He was so quick and could steal the ball from the opposing team so fast that he was...

Mr. Dawin Donwin Morgan, 43 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center- Hot Spring County in Malvern, Arkansas.  Dawin is the youngest son of Lincoln Charles Morgan Sr and Eva Mae Beard-Morgan and is the brother of Lincoln Morgan Jr (Jan), Perdro Morgan, Ayondela Morgan and Ebony Morgan. He is precedent in death by paternal grandparents Henry Lewis Morgan Sr and Ersie Lee Ford-Morgan and his maternal grandparents Ben Cleveland...

Dennis Wayne Burrell's celebration of life began on June 15, 1962 in Oxnard, California.  Then on October 31, 2019 he was reunited with his predeceased parents James W. Burrell and Loretta J. Burrell.   Three predeceased sister's Joan Burrell, Helen Burrell and Lisa Burrell. Dennis (Dennis the Menace) was a man of many hobbies and talents.  He liked to cook, fish, draw, paint, make walking canes out of different wooden sticks and refinish old furniture....

Janyce Nolen, 65 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at CHI St. Vincent-Hot Springs in Hot Springs...

Gennie Mae Lewis was born January 13, 1949 to the late George Lewis and Carrie Lewis in Hamburg, Arkansas.  Gennie was a fun loving yet meek person with a smile that would brighten any darken path. Gennie accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Hamburg, Arkansas.   She was educated in the Ashley County School District until desegregation took place, after that, she attended and graduated from the Hamburg School District. Gennie later...

  Ms. Margarett Jean Reese was born January 15, 1954 in Gould, Arkansas; the loving daughter of the late Alexander Sr. and Bessie Hicks. She departed this life October 15, 2019.   Ms. Reese learned that the Lord was her savior at an early age at Woodman Hills Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Lowden was the pastor.  After graduation she made many accomplishments.  She was the OIC (Opportunity Industrialization Center) 2nd runner up.  She was also a member...

Mr. Joseph G. Motton, 82 of North Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Sunday, September 29th, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center-Springhill. Services are incomplete. Before us great Death stands Our fate held close within his quiet hands. When with proud joy we lift Life’s red wine To drink deep of the mystic shining cup And ecstasy through all our being leaps— Death bows his head and weeps. – Rainer Maria Rilke   The Motton Family has...

Lawrence Samuel passed away on September 28, 2019. He was born on February 5, 1935 in Dallas, Texas to the late John Milton and Oma Samuel.  Mr. Samuel moved to Malvern in 1997 and joined First Baptist Vine. In 1953, he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He served in the United States Army for two years; afterwards, he decided to pursue a college career. As a result, Mr. Samuel graduated from Prairie View A&M University (1959), majoring in Physical Education with a...