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.

Henrietta D. Hudson

Henrietta D. Hudson

May 6, 2025

Henrietta D. Hudson entered this life on October 2,1947 in Malvern Arkansas. She was born to the late Fred and Bernice Farmer Hudson. She began her education in the Malvern Public schools where she became an accomplished Majorette in high school. She completed her education by obtaining her GED and later obtained her CNA certification at Ross Medical Education...

Betty Jo Mccoy

Betty Jo Mccoy

May 1, 2025

Betty Jo was born on July 23, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McCoy. Born the 7th of 9 children, she was positioned for greatness, evidenced by her numerous talents, which shone throughout her life. Reared in a faith-filled home, Betty learned early the power of prayer, the value of hard work,...

Hazel P Michaud

Hazel P Michaud

Apr 28, 2025

Hazel P. Michaud, 72 of Malvern, Arkansas passed on Monday, April 28, 2025 at her home. Services are incomplete

She 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 will come back Or you can open your...

Stanley Dean Crossley Jr.

Stanley Dean Crossley Jr.

Mar 31, 2025

Stanley D. Crossley, JR. Born December 16, 2001 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the proud parents of Stanley Dean Crossley and Mary Lawson. Stanley transitioned to be with the Lord on March 31st in Prescott, AR. Stanley was preceded in death by paternal grandparents: A.T. Stanley Crossley and Lyvonne Crossley; maternal grandparents: Oliver Yates, Sr. and Alisha Yates; sisters: Amber...

Charles Thomas Ralston

Charles Thomas Ralston

Mar 30, 2025

Charles Thomas Ralston, 88 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his home. Services are incomplete.

River of Sorrow

Drinking from the waters of sorrow sustains a different kind of life. This river is hidden from the rest of the world. Tears drip from my chin and fall into an endless...

Stefan Davis

Stefan Davis

Mar 22, 2025

Stefan Davis, 42 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed on Saturday, March 22, 20205 at Chi St. Vincent - Little Rock. Services are incomplete.

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service "

James Eugene Allen Jr.

James Eugene Allen Jr.

Mar 4, 2025

James Eugene Allen Jr., 59 of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home. Services are incomplete. Drinking from the waters of sorrow sustains a different kind of life. This river is hidden from the rest of the world. Tears drip from my chin and fall into an endless flow of liquid love. This river...

Laverne Hawkins - Jones

Laverne Hawkins - Jones

Mar 2, 2025

On September 7th, 1952, Mr. Walter Lee and Pearlie Hawkins welcomed their second born child into the world, a daughter who they named her LaVerne. LaVerne, along with her older sister Mona and younger brother Walter Jr, was raised in a loving and Christian home in Carthage, AR. LaVerne may have been the middle child, but she was definitely...

Martha Sharon Khaleghdad Arab

Martha Sharon Khaleghdad Arab

Feb 19, 2025

After a lengthy illness, Martha Sharon (Norris) Arab (Sharon) passed away on February 19, 2025 at The Springs at Red Oak Nursing Home. She passed away quietly surrounded by her son and best friend. Sharon was a graduate of Texas Women's University. Sharon was widowed after being married for 35 years to her husband Reza Arab. Sharon was preceded...

Joe Murray

Joe Murray

Feb 1, 2025

Joe Murray, 67 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at St. Vincent - Little Rock. Services are incomplete. "Death Is Nothing At All" by Henry Scott-Holland Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am...

Darryl Cadwallader

Darryl Cadwallader

Feb 1, 2025

Darrly D. Cadwallader, 74 of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at The Blossoms - Hot Springs.

As I look back over Darryl's life, he had more challenges than most people and yet less than others. But it is how you handle those challenges that defines you as a person. Darryl's challenges started shortly...

Roscoe Booth

Roscoe Booth

Jan 29, 2025

Roscoe Booth known as "Pawpaw", "Poppa Rock", "Roscoe P. Coaltrain" or "Buck" was born November 9,1927 to Mahalia Moss and Theopolis Booth. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, God's trumpet sounded, and he called Roscoe Booth to his heavenly home. Roscoe was preceded in death by his oldest daughter Verna Dell Gipson, his parents Mahalia Moss McBride and Theopolis Booth...

Sherma K Bradley

Sherma K Bradley

Jan 26, 2025

Sherma "Kay" Bradley, age 62 of Little Rock, Arkansas, born in Little Rock, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Kay was born on November 26, 1962, to Mittie Harshaw of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Kay was a kind, caring, and giving person who always put her family first. She was a strong...

Thomas W. Coley

Thomas W. Coley

Jan 24, 2025

Thomas Walter Coley was born Monday, January 18, 1954, to Thomas Ringwood and Elle Billie Coley in Danville, GA. He rested in North Little Rock and deported this life Friday, January 24,2025 at 12:30 p.m. Thomas was the 4th child of six children. Thomas graduated from TwiggsCounty High School, and later move to Chicago, Illinois and then Little Rock,...

Detriane J. Ireland

Detriane J. Ireland

Jan 22, 2025

Detriane Jamione Ireland was born October 7, 1975, in Lake Village, Arkansas to the late Sharon Booth and James Ireland. Trey (as he was affectionally known) attended schools in both the Dermott and Little Rock School Districts. His senior year he attended Dermott High School; however, he moved mid-year and graduated from J.A. Fair High School in 1994. The...

Dewey Richardson Sr.

Dewey Richardson Sr.

Jan 18, 2025

Dewey Richardson Sr. was born on February 1, 1946, in Malvern, Arkansas to loving parents of the late Johnnie and Lois Richardson. He attended AA Wilson School in Malvern, Arkansas and graduated in 1964. In 1992, he attended Ouachita Vocational School. Dewey worked at Reynolds Aluminum Company in Troutdale, Oregon for 30 years, he retired in 1992. Not wanting...

Cherly Wofford

Cherly Wofford

Jan 18, 2025

Sister Cheryl Cook Wofford was born to the parentage of Cary Blueford and the late Gwendolyn Joyce (Cook) Bailey on January 7,1974 in Warren, Arkansas. She departed this life on January 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family in New Edinburg, Arkansas.Cheryl gave her life to Christ at an early age and was united with St....

Maude Hill

Maude Hill

Dec 27, 2024

Maud S. Hunter Hill known affectionately as "Granny" was born May 4th 1935 to Fred Hunter Sr. and Janie Newborn in Mt. Moriah Community of Arkadelphia, AR. On Saturday December 28th the Lord called her home peacefully in the presence of her family. Maud as a child was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Joan, Ar. She...

Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

Dec 24, 2024

Robert Warwick, 68 of Benton, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Arkansas Health Center - Haskell, Arkansas. Services are incomplete.

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service"

Clifford Mc Swain

Clifford Mc Swain

Dec 24, 2024

Clifford Mc Swain, 86 of Warren, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Chapel Woods Nursing & Rehab. - Warren. Services are incomplete.

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service "

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