obituaries

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...

Nov 7, 2020

CB Block, 86 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Malvern, AR.. CBwas born October 13, 1934 in Drew County, Monticello, Arkansas to the late Cleveland and Artie Owens Block.CB attended New Light Schoolin Drew County, Monticello, Arkansas.CB and Rebie was joined together in holy matrimony on April 25, 1959. They were...

Nov 5, 2020

Correttawas born June 28, 1940 to Robert Calvin and Rosie Lee Holley in Arkansas City, Arkansas, both preceded her in death. She was the fourth child of eleven children: being raised with nine of those children, two children expired shortly after birth.

Corretta accepted Christ at an early age and was united with St. John Baptist Church,...

Nov 3, 2020

Rebecca Renee Bishop the daughter of the late Theodore Bishop & Eddie Mae Barfield was born on September 18, 1964 in Malvern, Arkansas. She departed this life on November 3, 2020 at the University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas Rebecca attended Malvern Public Schools. While working, she worked as a Cook at J.J's Truck Stop...

Oct 29, 2020

Mary A Hughes, 82 of Malvern, AR passed on October 29, 2020. Mary was born on November 27, 1937 in Chiderster, AR. She is survived by her cousin Velma Jones of Brown Deer, Wisconsin and caretaker Ruby Ollison of Malvern, AR. Memorial Service: 11am Saturday, November7, 2020 at the Savannah Wright Johnson Memorial Chapel. Pastor Orlando Freeman will serve...

Oct 26, 2020

Sis. Betty Jean Dupree Griffin born June 6, 1956 to the late Lenge Sr. and Clementine Hunter Dupree Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sis. Betty was full of life, love, and laughter. She cherished her family and friends whom, she has touched throughout her years of life with a tender heart, soothing love, and great smile that could brighten...

Oct 20, 2020

Evangelist Helen Marie Carter, 70 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Baptist Health-North Little Rock- North Little Rock, AR.

Helen was born on April 28,1950 to Clordie Mae Collins. Helen accepted Christ into her life when she was just a young girl. She was an active member of New...

Oct 8, 2020

Joe "Red" Newborn was born on January 17, 1948 to the late Arthur Newborn & Jessie Hunter in Malvern, Arkansas.

He attended and graduated from Wilson High School Class of 1966. Joe was known by "Red" throughout Malvern. Red was a true Washington Redskins fan.

Joe will be forever missed and love by: Stepdaughter: Tina...

Oct 2, 2020

Curlee Butler, 80 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas transitioned into his heavenly form on the evening of Friday, October 2, 2020. Mr. Butler was born on August 29, 1940 in Pastoria, Arkansas to the late Mr. & Mrs. Clarence and Rosie Butler.

Curlee attended and graduated from Altheimer High School in Altheimer, Arkansas.He later became the first African...

Sep 13, 2020

Master Randy "RJ" Marquis Madison, 13 of Camden, Arkansaswas born to the Parentage of Shawanna & the late Otis Randy Madison on October 20, 2006 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. He departed this life on September 13, 2020 at Arkansas Childrens Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Randy was an 8th Grade Student in the Camden Fairview...

Sep 5, 2020

George Leon Casey was born to George and Elnora Casey on September 22, 1945. Leons family moved from Shreveport, LA to Malvern, AR after his high school years. Throughout the years he was employed by American Window & Door, where he worked alongside his father, Anthony Timberland, and Precision Industries. He spent his last years working at CADC through...

Aug 27, 2020

Deborah Ann Westmoreland transitioned from Labor to Reward on Thursday, August 27th at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born November 28, 1956 in Little Rock to the late Jessie Jane Wyatt & Sam Westmoreland. Deborah is survived by her 4 sons Shevan Johnson, Rashad Johnson (Danielle Johnson), Anthony Johnson, Sandon Westmoreland. Also her 7 grandchildren Latavian...

Aug 22, 2020

MerchelMaeMooreofLittleRockARpassedawayonAugust 22, 2020. She wasborntothelateMorrisMinerSr. andJewelDeanWyatt-Miner on October 8, 1954.

Merchel attended Central High school. After high school she began her career in health care. She worked at Arkansas Nursing Home and Home Health. She also worked at Uncle T's. Merchel later worked and retired from Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Merchel was proceeded in death by...

Aug 18, 2020

Shirley Jean Johnson was 71 of Little Rock, AR transitioned from labor to reward on Aug. 18th, 2020 at her home in Little Rock.She was born April 26, 1949 in Carthage, AR. to the late Henry Taylor and Odelia Moore Taylor.

Shirley attended school in Dallas County Public School, she later graduated 2nd in her class with...