All Obituaries

Ophelia Tarango, 76 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on August 2, 2021 at National Park Medical Center- Hot Springs. Services are incomplete.                                      Afterglow I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,Of happy times and laughing times and...

Larry Darnell Smith, 70 of Little Rock, Arkansas formerly of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward of Friday, July 30, 2021 at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital - Little Rock. Services are incomplete. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7   Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors " The Epitome of Service "

A loving mother, grandmother, sister departed this life on July 7, 2021 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Emma Gean Graham was born on August 23, 1948 to the late Dec. Luther and Sis. Emma Sue Albert-Graham. She was educated in Union Grove Public School in Camden, AR. She attended AM & N College which later became the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, AR. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Shady Grove Baptist Church where she served...

Maud Eva Smith was born in Nevada County Arkansas, on July 19, 1931 to Clemmie and William Blake.  She is the last sibling of her family of seven children, Nellie Simmons, Queen Williams, Grady, Crayton, and Joe Williams, and Delma Moss. She attended public schools in Rosston, Arkansas.  Maud attended Sweet Home Elementary, Willisville, Arkansas and Oakgrove High School in Rosston, Arkansas and attended church at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was raised as a young child...

Leon Fontaine Stamps, was a beloved husband, father, brother, church member and community member.  Leon fell asleep in the Lord, May 26, 2021. He was born May 7, 1921 to the late Clara Caple and John Stamps in Blevins, Arkansas.  Leon graduated from Blevins High School, farmed and worked horses. He studied at Arkansas AM&N for two years then enlisted in the US Army. He was a WWII veteran.  He worked as a custodian for Benton’s First United Methodist Church and...

Ms. Susan Waldeck 41 of Arkadelphia, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Chi St. Vincent Infirmary- Little Rock. Services are incomplete.  If I could have just one more day and wishes did come true, I'd spend every glorious moment side by side with you. Recalling all the years we shared and memories we made, how grateful I would be to have just one more day. Where the tears I've shed are not in vain and only fall in bliss. So many things I'd let you...

Willie " Jean " Bryant, 67 of Princeton, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on May 13, 2021. Willie Jean was born on January 17, 1954 in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Will Taylor and Zeola Owens. She attended Malvern Public Schools, after graduation she enrolled at Ouachita  Vo-Tech and received her Certificate in Accounting. Even though she studied accounting she loved children. Willie Jean later started working with children at the Sunshine House in Fordyce,...

Bro Hezkit "Slim Owens transitioned on May 11, 2021. Hez was born July 12, 1939 to Julius Owens and Ida Williams in Sparkman, Arkansas. Hez found the Lord at an early age. He married Pauline Allen to this union four children was born. Hez leaves to cherish his memories sons: Charles  (San) Owens of Malvern, AR, Antonio Owens of Maryland, IL; daughters: Mary Davis of Arkadelphia, AR, Janice Owens of Tulip, AR. and Tracy (Dale) Clary of San Antonio, TX; brothers: Sonny (Cynthia)...

Miss Joyce Veasey, 67 of Jacksonville, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at CHI St. Vincent - North. There is no night without a dawning No winter without a spring And beyond the dark horizon Our hearts will once more sing… For those who leave us for a while Have only gone away Out of a restless, care worn world Into a brighter day.   By Helen Steiner Rice          Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral...

Pamela Carter, 45 of Malvern, Arkansas received her crown on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 25, 1975 to Deborah Cooper and Herbert James. Pamela proclaimed Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. She LOVED her family, going shopping and doing hair. Pamela graduated from Malvern High School.  She later attended Hot Springs Beauty College and received  her Certificate in Cosmetology. Pamela was preceded in death by her...