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
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
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.
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
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
Mar 12, 2021
Diane Stewart, 77 of Malvern,Arkansas transitioned on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Encore Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Services are incomplete.
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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...
Ronald Allen Thorson
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,...
Baby Yanis Debryant Mcfadden
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...
Latarsha Tomeka Henderson
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...
Asie Gerrod Pilgram Iii
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...
Raymond R.C Sanders
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...
Cleveland Matlock
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...
Dorothy Jean Welch
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.
Be not dismayed, whatever,
Whatever betide,
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Kena Janaee Clegg
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....
George W. "Hawk" Hawkins
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...
Cheryl Leking Richardson Marshall
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...
Gearldine Sanders
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...
John Henry Davis
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...
