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.
Curtis Lee Ford
Dec 7, 2019
Mr. Curtis Lee Ford, 66 of St. Petersburg, FL formerly of Dermott, AR transitioned on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, FL.
Curtis was born on March 21,1953 in England, AR to the late Olivia Young and Richard Ford and was reared by Jessie Young Sr. Curtis attended school at Chicot...
George Harper Iii
Dec 2, 2019
George Harper III, 56, passed away peacefully on Monday December 2, 2019 in Oak Cliff, Texas. He was born June 2, 1963 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to George II and Claudean Harper. He was a 1981 graduate of Oak Grove High School in North Little Rock. From a very young age, George began his mastery of commercial and...
Woodrow Gardner
Nov 22, 2019
On Friday, November 22, 2019 at 3:09 P.M., Woodrow Gardner left his earthly home to be reunited with his loved ones. ---- Woodrow was predeceased by his parents Reva and Charlie Gardner. His wife, Bessie Mae Gardner, Son, Leroy Gardner, Daughter, Lecia Gardner, grandson, Zedrick Hicks, great- grandson, Kentrell Gardner, and brother, Calvin Johnson.
Woodrow Gardner was...
Frederick Morris Kilgore
Nov 15, 2019
Deacon Frederick Morris Kilgore was born May 28, 1934 to the late James and Ruth Armstrong Kilgore in Ansley, LA the youngest of four childrenJames, Bennie Ruth, and Ada. His parents later adopted three of his sister Ada Kilgore Wares children: Loretta, Michael, and Brucebut they also kept and raised her youngest child, Leon Kilgore as their own.
...Samuel James Short
Nov 6, 2019
Mr. Samuel Short,86of White Hall,Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday,November 6,2019 athis home surrounded by his loving family.
He was proceeded by his loving wife Alice, son Richard Scoope and Grandson Justin Samuel Paiz.
Samuel is survived by his Daughters Kathy Lowery ( Chris) Diane Krum (Chris), Wanda Burke; Son Fred Scoope; 14 Grandchildren; 15 Great grandchildren...
Dennis Ray Calvin
Nov 4, 2019
Dennis Ray Calvin was born September 15, 1957 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Albert Calvin, Sr. and the late Frankie Mae White Calvin. Dennis departed his life on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the age of 62 years old.
Dennis grew up in the Ralph Bunche Community and was a 1975 graduate of Benton Senior High...
Dawin Donwen Morgan
Nov 3, 2019
Mr. Dawin DonwinMorgan, 43 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center- Hot Spring County in Malvern, Arkansas.
Dawin is the youngest son of Lincoln Charles Morgan Sr and Eva Mae Beard-Morgan and is the brother of Lincoln Morgan Jr (Jan), Perdro Morgan, Ayondela Morgan and Ebony Morgan. He is precedent...
Dennis Wayne Burrell
Oct 31, 2019
Dennis Wayne Burrell's celebration of life began on June 15, 1962 in Oxnard, California. Then on October31, 2019 he was reunited with his predeceased parents James W. Burrell and Loretta J. Burrell.
Three predeceased sister's Joan Burrell, Helen Burrell and Lisa Burrell.
Dennis (Dennis the Menace) was a man of many hobbies and talents. He...
Janyce P Nolen
Oct 20, 2019
Janyce Nolen, 65 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at CHI St. Vincent-Hot Springs in Hot Springs Arkansas.
ThebeautifulandextremelykindheartedJanyceNolenwasbornonApril 17th,1954totheparentageofJoyceT.HoganandWillieFraction.Ms. Nolenwasalsoraisedbyherlatestep-fatherJamesE.Hogan. JanyceattendedTuggleElementarytoreceiveherearlyeducation.During herteenyearssheattendedWilsonHighSchoolbeforetransferringto MalvernHighSchool.AftergraduationMs.Nolenhelddownmanymeansof employmentbutspentmostofherworklifeemployedatCADCHeadstart andBentonServiceCenteruntilherretirement. Shewaspredeceasedbyherbeforementionedparents;herbrotherKirk YoungandsisterPaulaBreland.Lefttorememberherbeautifulsoulare hertwodaughtersCharolda(Nissie)NolenandCharlese(Cocoa)Pierce; twopreciousgrandchildrenwhomsheloveddearlyKaiandJaidyncePierce allofMalvern;threelovingbrothersTravisHogan(Avvalon),Charles Hogan(Shannon)ofArkadelphiaandJamesB.Hogan(Jamisa)ofConway, AR.Alsolefttocherishmemoriesareahostofnieces,nephews, cousins,andfriends.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more deathor mourning...Gennie Mae Lewis
Oct 17, 2019
Gennie Mae Lewis was born January 13, 1949 to the late George Lewis and Carrie Lewis in Hamburg, Arkansas. Gennie was a fun loving yet meek person with a smile that would brighten any darken path.
Gennie accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Hamburg, Arkansas. She was educated in the...
Margarett Jean Reese
Oct 15, 2019
Ms. Margarett Jean Reese was born January 15, 1954 in Gould, Arkansas; the loving daughter of the late Alexander Sr. and Bessie Hicks. She departed this life October 15, 2019.
Ms. Reese learned that the Lord was her savior at an early age at Woodman Hills Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Lowden was the pastor. After graduation...
Joseph G. Motton
Sep 29, 2019
Mr. Joseph G. Motton, 82 of North Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Sunday, September 29th, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center-Springhill. Services are incomplete.
Before us great Death stands Our fate held close within his quiet hands. When with proud joy we lift Lifes red wine To drink deep of the mystic shining...
Lawrence Samuel
Sep 28, 2019
Lawrence Samuel passed away on September 28, 2019. He was born on February 5, 1935 in Dallas, Texas to the late John Milton and Oma Samuel.
Mr. Samuel moved to Malvern in 1997 and joined First Baptist Vine. In 1953, he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He served in the United States Army for two...
Lynda D. Shugars
Sep 24, 2019
Lynda D. Shugars 57 of Camden, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 at Ouachita County Medical Center- Camden, Arkansas.
Lynda was born Mar. 1, 1962 in Mendota, IL. ; to Jesse and Mary Shugars, whom proceeded her in death. Lynda lived her younger life in IL., before moving to Stratford, TX ,...
John David Brunson Jr.
Sep 23, 2019
Mr. John David Brunson Jr. 67 of Jacksonville, Arkansas transitioned on Monday. September 23rd 2019.John was born on September 8, 1952 to John David Brunson Sr. and Alneter Gant, whom proceeded him in death. John leaves behind his wife Lola Brunson, five children, five brothers, one sister and a host of grandchildren, nephews & nieces.
If I...
Robert E. Edwards
Sep 10, 2019
Mr. Robert E. Edwards 66 of Texarkana, Texas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at St. Michael Health System in Texarkana,Texas. Robert E. Edwards was born to the late Herman Edwards and Clara Lee Henderson Moore on August 15, 1953 in Maud, TX.
Proceeded in death daughter; Nykeshia Edwards, brothers; John D. Edwards...
Retha Johnson-Mcintosh
Sep 6, 2019
Mrs. Retha McIntosh, 80 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Hospice Home Care-Little Rock. She leaves to cherish her memories, Kawanda McIntosh (Alfred); Ulysses Tyrone McIntosh (Monica & A'Mori); a host of other family members and Friends.
VisitationBethel African Methodist Episcopal
Thursday, September 12, 2019
5:00 PM...
Jerome Wayne Richardson
Aug 27, 2019
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of:
Brother Jerome Wayne Richardson was born to the Parentage of The Late Clyde and Thelma Richardson on September 16,1956 in Ft. Worth Texas. He departed this life on Tuesday August 27,2019 at the Arkansas Convalescent Center in Pine Bluff Arkansas.
Jerome was United in Holy Matrimony to Thelma Green...
Martha Jean Weaver
Aug 16, 2019
Mrs.Martha Weaver 67 of North Little Rock, AR formerly of Amy, AR surrendered on August, 16th, 2019 at Lakewood Health & Rehabilitation Center in North Little Rock, AR..
Martha was born to Thad and Callie Sullivan on December 13, 1951 in Ouachita County. She departed this life on Friday, August 16, 2019 in North Little Rock, Arkansas....
Joann Floyd
Aug 3, 2019
JoAnn Floyd 76, Marietta, GAformerly of Pine Bluff, AR. , surrendered to her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 3, 2019
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead...
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