All Obituaries

Ron Thorson was born to Alvord and Agnes Thorson on January 20, 1948. He leaves behind his wife, Dr. Darline Thorson, and his three children, Jesse and Ariel Thorson and Dennis Lara. He was a good father figure to his stepdaughter Debra Lara. He also leaves behind his sister Marcia Nordwall and his Uncle Kenneth Odland. His younger brother, U.S. Airforce Pilot and Purple Heart Recipient, Second Lieutenant Larry Thorson, preceded Ron in death during the Vietnam war. Ron attended Glenwood...

Following an unanticipated prenatal complication, Yanis DeBryant McFadden passed gently into the arms of Jesus on February 19, 2021. God's angel in the book of life recorded this baby's birth, then whispered as she closed the book “Too beautiful for earth”....

LaTarsha Tomika Henderson also known as "Tasha" was the eldest of 4 children born to Vivian Henderson and Johnny Reed Sr. at Mercy hospital in Brinkley, Arkansas on September 13, 1975. Tasha was a natural born leader. She was passionate and strong minded. Tasha was always  willing to help lend a listening ear and encouraging word. She had the best hugs. Tasha was a 1993 graduate of Brinkley High School. She found her joy and passion early  in life and decided to attend...

Mr. Asie Gerrod Pilgram known as  “Big Pil ” was born on October 18, 1984, the youngest son to Asie and Loretta Pilgram. Asie grew up in Malvern and attended Malvern Public Schools. He was apart of the Malvern Leopards football team and the marching band. Asie graduated in the Class of 2003 from Malvern High School. He later attended Ouachita Technical College. As a child and throughout his teenage years, Asie attended Calvary Church of God in Christ, under the leadership...

Wendy Kay Turner, 57 of Hot Springs, Arkansas Services are pending.

Mr. Raymond Sanders, 89 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Monday,January 25, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway.  R.C was honorably discharged from the Army after  two years of service.  He began working at Reynolds Rolling Company where he retired in 1985. RC receives several awards such as Donor of the Year for multiple years, recognition as Deputy Sheriff's Association, Certificate of Appreciation from the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Patriot of the...

  Deacon Cleveland Matlock, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went home to be with his Lord Sunday, January 17, 2021, peacefully at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Cleveland Matlock was born June 8, 1931, to the late Jewel Matlock and Millie Williams in Sparkman, Arkansas.    In 1953 while working for Coca-Cola he met the love of his life, Ida Mae Johnson (Betty), which they would spend the next 66 years together. They had six (6)...

Dorothy Jean (Big Mama) Brown Welch 81 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned from labor to reward Friday, January 15, 2021 at Arkansas Health Care Center, Benton.  Dorothy was born April 11, 1939 in...

On June 12th 1988, Kena Janaee Clegg was born to Denna Renaee Clegg and Arnold “Lamont” Rose.   She grew up in Malvern, AR, where she attended Malvern Public School District. In high school, Kena was apart of the Malvern Leopard Marching Band, playing the clarinet alongside her bandmates. She graduated with Malvern High Schools Class of 2006. After high school, Kena attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. Kena’s dream was to one day become a Physical...

George Wayne “Hawk” Hawkins was born on September 16, 1962 in Tulip, Arkansas to the late George and Martha Alvernia Watkins-Hawkins. He departed this life on January 7, 2021 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Wayne joined Toones Chapel A.M.E under the leadership of the late W.E. Crudup and was dedicated until his death. He graduated from Carthage (Blue Devils) High School in 1980. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and served at .Fort Jackson, South...