obituaries

The obituaries in the Malvern area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Malvern, Arizona's history and identity.

Mark Crawford

Mark Crawford

Aug 19, 2021

Mr. Mark Crawford, 61 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center- Hot Spring County. Services are incomplete.

"God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in the times of trouble." Psalms 46:1

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service...

Ulysses Grant Ollison

Ulysses Grant Ollison

Aug 18, 2021

Reverend Ulysses Grant Ollison in his 69th season of life went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born on January 11, 1952, in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Bill and Zenobia Biggs Ollison.

Reverend Ollison was a graduate of Malvern Senior High School Class of 1970. He was a Veteran of...

Herman Ferrell Carter, Sr.

Herman Ferrell Carter, Sr.

Aug 12, 2021

Trustee Herman Ferrell Carter, Sr., was born May 15, 1955, to Lloyd, Sr. and Alice Carter. He entered into his eternal life on August 12, 2021.

He accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend S. B. Scott at the Centennial Missionary Baptist Church (now Indiana Street Missionary Baptist Church). He remained a faithful...

Ophelia Tarango

Ophelia Tarango

Aug 2, 2021

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...

Larry Darnell Smith

Larry Darnell Smith

Jul 30, 2021

Larry Darnell Smith was born in Rosston, Arkansas to Jessie and Maud Eva Smith on June 8, 1951. The family lived there for a short time and moved to Malvern, Arkansas where Larry grew up as child. He attended Tuggle Elementary and Wilson High School. At the age of 17, Larry decided to go into the Armed Services. While...

Emma Gean Graham

Emma Gean Graham

Jul 7, 2021

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...

Maud Eva Smith

Maud Eva Smith

Jun 13, 2021

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...

Leon Stamps

Leon Stamps

May 26, 2021

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...

Susan Waldeck

Susan Waldeck

May 25, 2021

Ms. Susan Waldeck41 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...

Willie Jean Bryant

Willie Jean Bryant

May 13, 2021

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...

Hezkit " Slim " Owens

Hezkit " Slim " Owens

May 11, 2021

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...

Joyce Nadine Veasey

Joyce Nadine Veasey

May 2, 2021

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...

Pamela R. Carter

Pamela R. Carter

Apr 26, 2021

Pamela Carter, 45 of Malvern, Arkansas received her crownon 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 shoppingand doing hair. Pamela graduated fromMalvern High School. She later...

Willie Gene Smith

Willie Gene Smith

Apr 20, 2021

Willie Gene Smith, 73 of Malvern, Arkansas was born January 31, 1948 to the late Henry Nathaniel Smith and Maude Mixon Smith on January 31, 1948 in Malvern, Arkansas. He transitioned from this life on April 20. 2021

Willie gave his life to Christ two years ago and rededicated his life to Christ in January, 2021. Willie...

Irene Buckner

Irene Buckner

Apr 18, 2021

Mother Irene Reedy Buckner "Ms.Pie" , 101 of Malvern , Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Sunday,April18,2021atBaptistHealthHospital-HotSpringCounty. Irene was born on January 19, 1920 in Whelen Springs, AR to the late John Reedy Sr and Beatrice Talley Reedy. Irene attended school in Clark County. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. On May 13, 1940...

Keith Anthony Hill

Keith Anthony Hill

Apr 13, 2021

Keith Anthony Hill was born May 17, 1977 to the proud parents of Darby & Kittie Hill.

Keith was baptized at an early age. He lived in North Little Rock, Arkansas most of his life. Keith graduated from North East High School in North Little Rock, Arkansas. After high school he worked for several warehouses in the...

Dortha Dismuke Jr.

Dortha Dismuke Jr.

Mar 31, 2021

Big Man (Dortha) Dismuke, Jr. of Malvern, Arkansas, departed from all who loved him Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He passed on at the age of 83. Dortha Dismuke was born April 5, 1937 in Bluff City, Arkansas to the late Dortha Dismuke, Sr. and Reacie Clanahan-Dismuke.

While living, Dortha was employed by DLM Manufacturing. Since a young...

Edson Edward Jones

Edson Edward Jones

Mar 13, 2021

Edson Edward Jones, in his 56th season of life, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1964 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Booker T. Washington Jones Sr. and Corine Jones. They preceded him in death as well as his sisters Luella Jones-Cooper, Ceretha Jones, Jolanda Jones; brothers, Maurice Jones...

Diane Stewart

Diane Stewart

Mar 12, 2021

Diane Stewart, 77 of Malvern,Arkansas transitioned on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Encore Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Services are incomplete.

Samuel L Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service "

Mammie Bell Morgan

Mammie Bell Morgan

Mar 10, 2021

On October 7, 1951, in Malvern, Arkansas, Thomas Manual Bailey and Roester Bailey were blessed with a beautiful child named Mammie Bell Morgan. She was kind, very intelligent and received Christ at a young age. Mammie attended Malvern High School and graduated from Ouachita Vocational Technical School in 1973 with a diploma in Business Education. She also loved subjects...

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