obituaries

Nov 20, 2018

On November 20, 2018, God saw that it was in His divine will to call Brother Charles Harrison Sanders home. Charles was born January 25, 1958 to the late Superintendent Royse N. and Missionary Edna L. Sanders, he was the 6th of their 10 children. Charles accepted Christ at an early age at West End Church of God in...

Oct 19, 2018

Hozie Wright, 66 of Camden (Amy), AR transitioned on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Ouachita County Medical Center. Born November 9, 1951 to the proud parents Jessie & Millie Ree Wright in Bearden, Arkansas. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Bertha Isreal-Wright on May 24, 1974. Hozie was a loving a devoted husband and father.

Hozie...

Oct 13, 2018

Mr. Anthony "Sonny" Dedmon, 60 of Portland, Oregon formerly of Malvern, Arkansas transitionedon October 13, 2018 while at Serenity Hill Hospitalin Las Vegas, Nevada. Anthonywas born to the late Jessie & Louise Eason Dedmon on February 8th, 1958 in Malvern, AR.

He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Greater New...

Sep 29, 2018

Mr. Jerry Rickman Sr., 45 of Mountain Pine, Arkansas was born to Charles & Patsy Rickman on December 15, 1972. On September 29, 2018, he gained his angel wings. Jerry was loving and caring to all who met him. He was proceeded in death by:Daughter,Autummn Rickman (Texas) ; mother, Patsy Rickman (Texas); two brothers, Ronald & David Rickman (Texas)....

Sep 9, 2018

Roderick Kirk Fisher aka Yogi, Bear, Man, Good Yog was born July 20, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jamie Fisher and Tellus Robinson, Jr. He transitioned to his heavenly home on September 9, 2018.

At the tender age of 9 years old Roderick acknowledged his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at Pleasant Hill African Methodist...

Sep 8, 2018

Lee A. Taylor, 48 of Lonoke, AR formerly of Mobile, ALpassed on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Baptist Health Center-Spring Hill in North Little Rock, AR. Services are incomplete.

The days without you are lonely, The nights without you are cold, But even though you are gone now That burning passion will never grow old. Sometimes I...

Aug 20, 2018

Mother Betty Jean Willis, 82 of Maumelle, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Monday, August 20th, 2018 at Barrow Creek Health & Rehabilitation- Little Rock. Mother Willis was born July 27, 1936 in Seguin, Texas to the late Boyd & Juanita Wilson.

In 1942 she moved to Corpus Christi, Texas and attended school. After confessing a...

Jul 24, 2018

Mr. Willie Lee Millen, 95 of Forrest City, Arkansas passed on Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 at his home surrounded by is loving family.Born April 19, 1923 in St Francis County, AR to the late John and Mattie Thompson Millen. Willie Lee was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mary Roebuck on December 2, 1947.He retired from Halstead Industries...

Jun 28, 2018

Barbara Jean Corrigan, 70 of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed from this life on June 28, 2018 in Hot Springs, AR.. Jean was a loving and beautiful person inside and out. She spent most of her time fishing and caring for her five cats.

The woods are lovely dark and deep

But I promise to keep...

Apr 3, 2018

Mrs. Rosita Izquierdo, 76of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned at her home peacefully on April 3, 2018 with her family by her side.Cremation Services wereunder the direction of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors.

Mar 24, 2018

Corey Collins, 47 of Malvern, Arkansas was born to Roger and the late Edna Mae Johnson Collins. He was born July 22,1970. He departed his earthly home on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the University of Medical Sciences (UAMS) Hospital. Corey was raised in Malvern, Arkansas. He later moved to California, where he worked in factories before moving back...

Mar 21, 2018

Bobby Bob Griffith, 71 of Malvern, Arkansas passed on Wednesday, March 21, 2018at Happy Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center -Malvern, Arkansas. Cremation Services wereunder the direction of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors.

Mar 9, 2018

Mr. Hollis LeeIvory, 66 of Malvern, Arkansas passed on Friday, March 9th, 2018 at Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Spring County in Malvern, Arkansas. Hollis was born in Opelousas, LA to the late Curtis and Ethel Critian Ivory on November 17, 1951. He departed this life on March 9, 2018 at Baptist Health Center Malvern, AR. Hollis Lee was a...

Mar 9, 2018

Lucy Marie Lawson, 75 of Hot Springs,Arkansas passed on Friday, March 9th, 2018 in Glenwood, Arkansas. She was born January 18,1943 in Princeton,Arkansas to Eugene Sr.& Bernice Lawson. Lucy was the fifth of six children. Lucy accepted Christ at an early age and was of the Baptist Faith. After moving to Malvern, she attended A.A. Wilson. Lucy had a...

Feb 26, 2018

Mr. Jimmy LaDon Cheesman, 70 of Fort Smith, Arkansas formerly of Waldron,Arkansaswent to be with his Lord & Savioron Monday, February 26, 2018 at Peachtree Hospice-Fort Smith.Jimmy was born November 5, 1946 in Waldron, AR to Hazel Montgomery Cheesman and the late Jerry Cheesman.

Jimmy is survived by his mother: Hazel Cheesman of Waldron,AR; Nieces: Lisa Yandell...

Feb 13, 2018

Paul Ray Dupree, 60 of Hot Springs, AR passed on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at National Park Medical Center-Hot Springs. He was born November 14, 1957 to Lengee Dupree Sr. and Clementine Hunter Goodman in Little Rock, Arkansas. Paul attended Benton High School and Malvern High School. He spent his years working as a maintenance man.He loved his family...

Feb 9, 2018

Mr. Franklin L. Moore, 81 of Camden, AR formerly of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed on Friday, February 9th, 2018 at Long Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation in Camden,Arkansas.Services are incomplete.

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.

By: Norman Cousins

Samuel L....

Jan 29, 2018

Connie Mae Crain, the eldest daughter of the late Richard and Elsie Dobbins Smith, was born on April 23, 1919. She departed her earthly home on Monday, January 29, 2018.

Sister Crain was reared in Leola, Arkansas but spent most of her adult life living in Malvern, Arkansas where she raised her two sons, a niece (Marie...

Dec 30, 2017

Mr. Jesse C. Smith, 84 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned Saturday, December 30, 2017 at CHISt.Vincent Infirmary in Hot Springs, AR. Services are incomplete.

The days without you are lonely, The nights without you are cold, But even though you are gone now That burning passion will never grow old. Sometimes I cry myself to sleep at...

Dec 6, 2017

Mrs.June Crystal, 54 of Thayer, Missouri transitioned on Monday, December 6, 2017 at CHI Saint Vincent-Hot Springs in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Services are incomplete at this time.

"They Say"

They say I'm sorry for your loss They say your heart will mend They say you're in a better place, and death is not the end....