obituaries

Feb 20, 2021

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,...

Feb 19, 2021

Followinganunanticipatedprenatalcomplication,YanisDeBryant McFaddenpassedgentlyintothearmsofJesusonFebruary19,2021. God's angel in the book of life recorded this baby's birth, then whispered as she closed the book Too beautiful for earth. Yanisweighed3poundsand3ounces.Yanisislovinglyrememberedandsurvivedbyhisparents,Jasonand Joanna McFadden of Maumelle, AR; sister, Elle Bliss McFadden of Maumelle, AR; paternal grandparents, Jimmy Sr. and Ella McFadden of Cotton Plant, AR; maternal grandparents, Joe and Paula Nelson of New Boston, TX; and...

Feb 17, 2021

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...

Feb 10, 2021

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...

Jan 28, 2021

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

Jan 25, 2021

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...

Jan 17, 2021

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...

Jan 15, 2021

DorothyJean(BigMama)BrownWelch81ofMalvern,Arkansas transitionedfromlabortorewardFriday,January15,2021atArkansas HealthCareCenter,Benton.DorothywasbornApril11,1939in Farmersville,LouisianatoDossBrownandLillieMaeGlossonReddick. DorothyattendedschoolatWestsideHighSchoolinLilly,Louisiana.Sheconfessedahopein ChristatanearlyageandwasbaptizedatMt. PisgahBaptistChurchinSpearsville,Louisiana. October1,1960DorothyandRichardHermanWelchjoinedtogetherin Matrimony.In1963DorothyandRichardmovetoMalvern,Arkansas. Theyraisedsixchildren;Jacqueline(Jackie)Brown,Rickey,Jennifer, Tracy,MartieandCarla. AftermovingtoMalvern,DorothyjoinedGreaterNewHopeBaptist Churchandservedfaithfullyuntilherhealthfailed. Dorothywasprecededindeathby;parentsDossBrownandLillie Reddick;husbandRichardHermanWelch;sonRickeyWelch;sisters: Betty Hill,VernaBarnes,LinnieTalley,JudithReddickandCallieBenton;brothers: SamHeard,HenryReddick,LeothaReddick,ThomasReddickand WillieLeeReddick. Dorothyleavestocherishhermemories;daughters: Jacqueline(Jackie) Brown,JenniferWelchBurks,TracyWelchandCarlaWelch(Robert)of LittleRock; son: Martie (JoAnna) Welch of Little Rock, AR; sisterDeborahAllen(Ronnie)ofTexarkana,TX;brother BillyRayReddickofTexrkana,TX;daughterinlawRubyAnnetteCarter WelchofLittleRock,AR;sisterinlawLucyMaeWelchofCamden,AR. Elevengrandchildren;JamaadWelch,NakiyahMeans,KaniyahMeans, StarkeriaWright,JerisWright,StephanieMeans,BrysonMcGhee, PhilanderMeansJr.QuintonWelch,AubreannaWrightandPrincess Welch.She leaves 17 great-grandchildren, relatives and a host of cherished friends.

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Jan 14, 2021

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....

Jan 7, 2021

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...

Jan 7, 2021

Ms.Cheryl Richardson, 49 of Rayville,Louisiana transition from labor to reward on January 7, 2021 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Services are incomplete.

She Is Gone (He Is Gone)

You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she...

Jan 5, 2021

Our Heavenly Father saw fit to reward Sister Gearldine Sanders with wings on Tuesday, January 6, 2021, in her 69th season. Her passing reminds us that death is sure but life is uncertain. Gearldine Sanders sunrise was September 6, 1951 in Malvern, AR. She was the 2nd child of Supt. R. N. Sanders and Msn. Edna Givens Sanders who...

Dec 22, 2020

John Henry Davis was born November 2, 1953 to the late Aaronand Samella Furlow Milton. He was raised by Aaron Milton. John graduated from Bearden High School in 1971. John retired after 42 years from Bearden Lumber Company which is now Anthony Timberlands. John married the love of his life, Maggie Isreal Davis and to this union seven children...

Dec 19, 2020

RODNEY WAS BORN ON MAY 27,1965 TO THE LATE ERNEST WILLIAMS AND CHRISTINE STEWARD RHYNES IN LITTLE ROCK, AR, HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON DECEMBER 19, 2020 AT HIS HOME.

RODNEY, ALSO KNOWN AS BAY-BAY, GREW UP IN DALLAS, TX AND GRADUATED FROM SOUTH OAKCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL IN 1983. AFTER GRADUATING HE WENT ON TO LAMAR UNIVERSITY...

Dec 8, 2020

Kenneth Earl Gary, age 57, transitioned to his heavenly reward at his home on Wednesday, December 8thafter battling with throat cancer. Kenneth was born June 3, 1963 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Mr. & Mrs. James and Josie Phen Gary.

Kenneth attended school in Pine Bluff School District and graduated from Pine Bluff High School...

Nov 30, 2020

George Otis Smith was born to the proud parents of the late Green & Evaline Smith in Tulip, Arkansas on October 22, 1952.

George was baptized at an early age. He was active and faithful member of Toones Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church where he served as a Steward & Trustee. George was employed at West Fraser...

Nov 16, 2020

Morbid Vance, 7 (47 in dog years) died on November 16, 2020 at Arkansas Veterinarian & Emergency Specialist in Little Rock, Arkansas.

They Will Not Go Quietly

They will not go quietly, the pets whove shared our lives. In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives. Old habits still can make us...

Nov 15, 2020

Gene A. Stiggers, Jr 66 of Texarkana, Texas went to be with the Lord Sunday morning November 15, 2020 at Whispering Pines Retirement Center. Genewas born August 12, 1954 in Texarkana, Texas to the late Gene A. Stiggers, Sr. and Gertha M. White At the age of eleven he gave his life to Christ and became a member of...

Nov 14, 2020

Ms. Phyllis Terry, 79 of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed on November 14, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center-Fort Smith. Services are incomplete.

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Nov 12, 2020

Mrs. Mattie Nolen, 69 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Thursday, November 12th, 2020. Mattie Nolen was born March 23, 1951 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Charlie & Corrine Jones.

Mattie graduated from Malvern High School. She later received a certificate of completion in Interior Decoration from Ouachita Vocational Technical School, a certificate...