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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Dec 24, 2024
Robert Warwick, 68 of Benton, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Arkansas Health Center - Haskell, Arkansas. Services are incomplete.
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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.
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Deborah Frances Vanesler
Dec 23, 2024
Deborah Frances VanEsler, 71 of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, December 23, 2024. Cremation services under the direction of Samuel L. Vance and Sons Funeral Directors. Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service"
Anita Clary
Dec 14, 2024
Anita Clary was known for her selflessness and dedication to her family. She always put others before herself and made a positive impact with everyone she met . Her passing has left a deep sense of loss, but her memory will forever be cherished. Anita life was a beautiful journey of love, compassion, and generosity. She was a constant...
James Alfred Patton
Nov 21, 2024
Ja.mes Alfred Patton, 78 of Texarkana, Arkansas formerly New Boston, Texas passed on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Blossoms of Texarkana. Services are incomplete. "Intimations of Immortality" by William Wordsworth What though the radiance which was once so bright Be now forever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass,...
Gladys Mae Clark - Redic
Oct 27, 2024
Mrs. Gladys Mae Clark - Redic, 92 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Chi St. Vincent - Hot Springs. Services are incomplete. Nothing Gold Can Stay Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf, So Eden sank to...
Rev. Paul James Bailey
Oct 13, 2024
Rev. Paul James Bailey, aged 75, of Malvern, AR, transitioned from labor to reward at his home on October 13, 2024. Paul was born to the late Thomas and Roester Bailey on September 14, 1949, in Malvern, AR. As a child, Paul attended Tuggle Elementary School. After completing 6th grade, he continued his education at A.A. Wilson High School,...
Ruby Bradford
Sep 25, 2024
Ruby Lee Hunter Bradford, age 94, was born in Dalark, Arkansas on March 12, 1930, to her loving parents, the late Joe and Estella (Butler) Hunter. Ruby Bradford transitioned from laboring on this earth to Heaven's rewards of the pearly gates while resting peacefully in her home. Ruby accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Bethel AME Church...
George Ross
Sep 24, 2024
George Ross, 82 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at The Springs at EL Dorado - EL Dorado.
George was born April 23, 1942 to the proud parents of Charlie Bob and Helen Ross in Hope, Arkansas He attended Malvern Public Schools until the 12th grade. As a young adult, George enjoyed working on...
Lavell Bernard Garrett
Sep 22, 2024
Lavell Garrett, 41 was born on July 29, 1983 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the fourth child of Belinda Darlene Garrett and Fernandez Stewart (Tina). He was known as Ace among family and friends. After Lavell graduated from North Little Rock High School, he attended Pulaski Technical College where he obtained an Associate's Degree in Psychology. For...
Paul Edgar Taylor
Sep 20, 2024
Paul Edgar Taylor 71, of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home. Cremation services under the direction of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors. A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness; but still will keep A bower quiet for us, and a sleep...
Mona Hawkins - Mitchell
Sep 5, 2024
On February 24th 1951 in Carthage, Arkansas, the first-born child of Mr. Walter Lee Hawkins Sr. and Pearlie Goodloe Hawkins was born. They named her Mona Lee. At an early age Mona demonstrated her strong desire for learning and excellence. As a young adult, she was baptized and became a member of First Baptist Church, Carthage Arkansas. She was...
Virginia Young
Sep 5, 2024
On April 16, 1935, Virginia Amos Young was born to the late Dave and Cleora Amos. Virginia grew up in Malvern, Arkansas, where she was sitting on her back porch and met the "Love of Her Life," the late Raleigh B. Young, Sr., whom she married on May 14, 1955. To this union, Virginia and Raleigh had five children....
Johonna Fern Mclelland
Aug 28, 2024
Mrs. Johonna McLelland 81, of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at The Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs. She was a hostess at Browning Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock for over 40 years and loved her son and dog Bailee. She is survived by son, Marc McLelland and sister,...
Curtis Hubbard
Aug 21, 2024
Curtis Hubbard, 48 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on August 21, 2024, at his home. Curtis B. Hubbard was born to Sharon Walker and Johnny Ray Hubbard in Monroe, Louisiana on May 21, 1976. Curtis was of Baptist faith and a graduate of Malvern High School, Class of 1996, playing the tuba in band while attending...
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