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.

Rebie  Block

Rebie Block

Dec 29, 2025

Rebie was born March 12, 1941 in Monticello, AR. To the late O D Hill and Masie Hill Haynes. Rebie attended school in Monticello, AR. She met and was married to C B Block for 61 years. They moved from Monticello to Malvern where they raised eight children. She was employed by St Joseph Regional Health Center...

Patricia  Ann Burton

Patricia Ann Burton

Dec 27, 2025

Minister Patricia Ann Burton, age 65, peacefully transitioned on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at McClellan Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born on August 31, 1960, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Lowrenzy Burton and Erma Lee Sullivan Burton.

Minister Burton accepted her call into the ministry in March...

Selma Thomas Lindsey

Selma Thomas Lindsey

Dec 22, 2025

Selma T. Lindey, 69 of Camden, Arkansas transitioned on Monday , December 22, 2025 at  John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital - Little Rock. Services are incomplete.

"Soldier's Rest" — Unknown

A soldier's rest, beneath the sky so wide,

Their duty done, their honor as their guide....

Joseph Duran Beal

Joseph Duran Beal

Dec 18, 2025

Joseph Duran Beal, 61 of North Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at UAMS - Little Rock. Services are incomplete.

Hazel Richardson

Hazel Richardson

Nov 11, 2025

Mrs. Hazel Richardson, 89 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Hazel Marie Bruce was born January 28, 1936, in McCaskill, Arkansas. She was the seventh of seven children born to the late Alaska and Mary Lou Walker Bruce. At an early age she joined Goff Chapel C.M.E. Church in McCaskill....

Bobby Williams

Bobby Williams

Nov 10, 2025

Bobby Williams, 76 of Little Rock transitioned on Monday, November 10, 2025, at John McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital. Bobby was born April 29, 1949, to the late Lucille E. Williams and Leonard Williams Sr. at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Bobby was raised in Belle Rose until he moved to Chicago Illinois at the age of 16. He attended...

Mary Joyce Anderson

Mary Joyce Anderson

Nov 8, 2025

Mary Joyce Anderson (aka Mae Joyce), a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on November 8th. 2025 at the age of 84. Mary was born on May 7th, 1941 in Benton, Arkansas to Mabel Johnson and Tommy Taylor. Mary attended Dunbar High School and went to work in the housekeeping and the CNA field...

Shirley Ann Davis

Shirley Ann Davis

Oct 27, 2025

Shirley Ann Davis was born on September 6, 1962 in Dumas, Arkansas to the late Lucille Nickolson and Roosevelt Davis. She peacefully exchanged time on earth for eternity with Christ on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and later became a member of...

Irma Zavala

Irma Zavala

Oct 20, 2025

La bebé Irma Zavala hizo la transición el lunes 22 de octubre de 2025 en Baptist Health Little Rock, Arkansas. Gacela of the Dead Child Each afternoon in Granada, each afternoon, a child dies. Each afternoon the water sits down and chats with its companions. The dead wear mossy wings. The cloudy wind and the clear wind are two...

David Martze Ellis Sr.

David Martze Ellis Sr.

Oct 15, 2025

David M. Ellis Sr., 64 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on October 15, 2025 at National Park Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Services are incomplete. How wonderful is Death, Death, and his brother Sleep! One, pale as yonder waning moon With lips of lurid blue; The other, rosy as the morn When throned on ocean's wave It blushes o'er...

Deloris C. Hill

Deloris C. Hill

Oct 11, 2025

With grace and peace, Deloris C. Hill departed this life on October 11, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on February 26, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Walter Hill and Marie Tate. Her journey from this world to eternal rest leaves a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories. Deloris C. Hill embraced her...

John Mount

John Mount

Sep 20, 2025

John Mount, 87 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at The Springs of Camden - Camden, AR. Services are incomplete. Soldier Rest Soldier, rest! thy warfare o'er, Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking; Dream of battled fields no more, Days of danger, nights of waking. In our isle's enchanted hall, Hands unseen thy couch...

Andre Andy

Andre Andy

Sep 2, 2025

Andre Andy, 59 of Malvern, Arkansas passed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Services are incomplete. When that day comes, your memories Will focus on the good, not the bad. Instead of feeling burdened by tears, You'll cherish the happy times you had. Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors "...

Valerie Lee

Valerie Lee

Aug 23, 2025

Valerie Lee, 61 of North Little Rock, Arkansas from Labor to Reward on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock. Services are incomplete. Pardon Me for Not Getting Up Oh dear, if you're reading this right now, I must have given up the ghost. I hope you can forgive me for being Such...

Wanda Ruth Blackmon - Davis

Wanda Ruth Blackmon - Davis

Aug 20, 2025

Wanda Ruth Blackmon Davis was born on November 9, 1953, in Malvern, Arkansas, to the late J.W. Blackmon, Sr. and Johnnie Mae Blackmon. She was the third of eight children and grew up in a close-knit, loving family. From an early age, Wanda gave her life to Christ, a decision that shaped the way she lived with kindness, compassion,...

Sandra J Williams

Sandra J Williams

Aug 18, 2025

Sandra J. Williams, 70 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center - Pine Bluff. Sandra was born in Sherrill, Arkansas, to the late Deacon Z.T. Williams and Mother Bernice Webb Williams. From an early age, she was nurtured in faith, family, and a love for education—values that...

Jerry D Block

Jerry D Block

Aug 11, 2025

Jerry Block, 70 of Iola, Kansas formerly of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Niosha Memorial Hospital - Chanute, KS. Jerry was born April 5, 1955 in Arkansas to the late Cleveland 'CB" Block and Lucielle Block. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents CB Block and Lucielle Block, his sisters, Linda Faye Cooper and...

Virgina K Jones - Weems

Virgina K Jones - Weems

Jul 28, 2025

With profound love and sorrow, we honor the life and legacy of Virginia Kay Jones-Weems, who was born on December 18, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas. On July 28, 2025, Virginia peacefully transitioned from this life, leaving behind a lasting legacy of compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Virginia was a woman of great...

David Noel Hughes

David Noel Hughes

Jul 26, 2025

David Noel Hughes, Sr. was born on July 11, 1958, in Moro, Arkansas, to the late Troy Hughes Sr. and Corene Burks Hughes. After 67 years of life, on the morning of Saturday, July 26, he peacefully entered eternal rest and was called home to the mansion prepared for him by the Lord. He was preceded in death by...

Betty Jean Dillinger

Betty Jean Dillinger

Jul 20, 2025

Betty Dillinger was born on February 23, 1963 in Star City, Arkansas. Affectionately known as "B.J." She was born to the parents of Thelma Ree and Charles Henry Lewis, Sr. Betty accepted Christ and was baptized at a very early age attending Greater Paradise Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Jerry L. Black. Betty attended Little Rock...

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