obituaries

Mar 8, 2026

Lloyd James "Jimmy" Bever Sr., age 53 of Bismarck, AR gained his wings March 8, 2026 Lloyd was born in Hot Springs, AR. Lloyd was an avid fisherman, who loved nature. Target shooting was a hobby he enjoyed. No one could out shoot him. There are no words to express how wonderful this man is. He had a heart...

Feb 25, 2026

Mrs. Ida Nell Cook Dawn, Affectionately Knows as "GRANNY" was born on March 8, 1942, to James B. Cook & Martha Rhodes Cook in Stephens, Arkansas. She received sweet rest on February 25, 2026, at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. She was a resident of Silver Oaks Rehabilitation Center for Four years, where she thought she was...

Feb 23, 2026

Phyllis Alfreda Wright, age 82, was born to the late George Wright Sr. and Beatrice Thrasher in Rhode Island on December 31,1943. Phyllis passed away Peacefully On the evening of February 23, 2026, with family at her bedside.

She was preceded in death by her maternal parents George Wright Sr. and Beatrice Thrasher, her son Eric Lashawn...

Feb 19, 2026

Linda Bishop was born on September 11, 1963, to the late Eddiemay Bishop and Theodore Bishop. She departed this life on February 19, 2026. Linda was raised in a large and loving family alongside her 13 siblings. She was surrounded by love and carried those strong family values with her throughout her life. Linda was known as a hardworking,...

Feb 15, 2026

Victor Donell Nolen, son of the late Carol Ann Hunter and Clayburn McCauley, was born into his earthly home on August 2, 1963, in Malvern, Arkansas. He was lovingly raised by Coty Lee Hunter, who served as a devoted father figure and guiding presence in his life.

In 1980, Victor moved to Chicago for is senior year...

Feb 10, 2026

Annie Mae Moore Wesson was born in Forest City, Arkansas, on December 3, 1936, to Shelton and Ruby Moore. Annie accepted Christ at an early age and lived

her life rooted in faith. Annie was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Napoleon Wesson. To this union, six children were born, with a total of eight children...

Feb 6, 2026

Antonio Brown , 38 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Bradley County Medical Center - Warren. Services are incomplete.

Jan 28, 2026

Mother Doris Jean Peters was born on October 5, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Odessa Dixon. At an early age, Mother Peters confessed Christ and united with Bethel AME Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was united in holy matrimony to Ryal Peters on September 5, 1957. From this union were born three daughters—Vickie, Linda, and...

Jan 24, 2026

Nancy Narcissa Torrence Carmichael, the daughter of the late Harrell L. Torrence, Sr and Golda Mae Torrence, made her entrance into this world on July 13, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Faith was the cornerstone of Nancy's life. She confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of seven and was baptized at Mt. Pleasant Baptist...

Jan 17, 2026

LaKeisha Davis was born on January 25, 1978, to Lethell Davis and Charlene Robertson Davis in Malvern, Arkansas. She was a proud member of the Malvern High School Class of 1996, where she shined as a dedicated Leopard Stepper and an outstanding basketball player. Her athletic skills earned her a scholarship to Arkansas Baptist College, reflecting her talent and...

Jan 11, 2026

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8

Time with its never-ending flight has brought us to this place of life to give our last respects to brother Maverick Lewis Russell, known as "MR. MR" or "MR. MLR". His spirit went...

Jan 5, 2026

James Calvin " D.J Godfather " McCallister, 72 of Malvern, Arkansas

Calvin life journey began January 8,1953 in Malvern, Arkansas to Reverend James L and Addie Lue McCalister. Calvin accepted Christ at an early age uniting with First Missionary Baptist Church Rockport.

As we retrace the footprints of James Calvin McCalister (AKA) D J Godfather;...

Jan 4, 2026

Marilyn Diane (Toney) Lewis known as "Mama" "Mama D" "Aunt Diane" "Diane" and "D" was born on February 25, 1951 to Deola Marshall and Booker T. Toney in Malvern, Arkansas. On Sunday, January 4, 2026, she answered the call to go to her Heavenly Home.

Diane was a devout Christian woman whose faith was evident in both...

Dec 29, 2025

Rebie was born March 12, 1941 in Monticello, AR. To the late O D Hill and Masie Hill Haynes. Rebie attended school in Monticello, AR. She met and was married to C B Block for 61 years. They moved from Monticello to Malvern where they raised eight children. She was employed by St Joseph Regional Health Center...

Dec 27, 2025

Minister Patricia Ann Burton, age 65, peacefully transitioned on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at McClellan Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born on August 31, 1960, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Lowrenzy Burton and Erma Lee Sullivan Burton.

Minister Burton accepted her call into the ministry in March...

Dec 22, 2025

Selma T. Lindey, 69 of Camden, Arkansas transitioned on Monday , December 22, 2025 at  John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital - Little Rock. Services are incomplete.

"Soldier's Rest" — Unknown

A soldier's rest, beneath the sky so wide,

Their duty done, their honor as their guide....

Dec 18, 2025

Joseph Duran Beal, 61 of North Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at UAMS - Little Rock. Services are incomplete.

Nov 11, 2025

Mrs. Hazel Richardson, 89 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Hazel Marie Bruce was born January 28, 1936, in McCaskill, Arkansas. She was the seventh of seven children born to the late Alaska and Mary Lou Walker Bruce. At an early age she joined Goff Chapel C.M.E. Church in McCaskill....

Nov 10, 2025

Bobby Williams, 76 of Little Rock transitioned on Monday, November 10, 2025, at John McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital. Bobby was born April 29, 1949, to the late Lucille E. Williams and Leonard Williams Sr. at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Bobby was raised in Belle Rose until he moved to Chicago Illinois at the age of 16. He attended...

Nov 8, 2025

Mary Joyce Anderson (aka Mae Joyce), a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on November 8th. 2025 at the age of 84. Mary was born on May 7th, 1941 in Benton, Arkansas to Mabel Johnson and Tommy Taylor. Mary attended Dunbar High School and went to work in the housekeeping and the CNA field...