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.

Deborah Frances Vanesler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

John Curley

John Curley

Aug 2, 2024

John W. Curley Jr. 81, of Texarkana, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, August 2, 2024, at The Springs of Texarkana Nursing Home. Cremation services under the direction of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors. Those we love don't go away they Walk beside us everyday………. Unseen, unheard, but always near. -Unknown- Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Director "...

Bobbie Jean Moore

Bobbie Jean Moore

Jul 19, 2024

Bobbie Jean Carter Moore was born on July 1, 1946 in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Elder and Mrs. Tommy Lee and Marie Rose Carter. On July 19, 2024 at Chi St. Vincent hospital, she was called home to be with the heavenly father. Bobbie attended school at A.A. Wilson High School, and further her education in Cleveland, Ohio....

May Catherine Neal

May Catherine Neal

Jul 6, 2024

On a late and stormy evening in Sherril/Pastoria Arkansas on the Pipkin plantation, a young colored girl ran across the fields and knocked on a Caucasian homeowner's door to use the phone. Her request was obliged on the condition that the child to be born would be named after her if it was a girl. The young girl (Alice),...

Susie Moore

Susie Moore

Jul 3, 2024

Susie Moore was born on November 17, 1951, to the late J.D. and Mary Magalean Willis in Blevins, Ar. Susie was the baby of her parents' children. On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Susie Lee Moore age 72 of Malvern, AR transitioned to her heavenly home.

Susie accepted Christ at an early age and continued to keep God...

Valerie Denise Anderson

Valerie Denise Anderson

Jun 27, 2024

Valerie Denise Anderson was born July 19, 1974, to Clotee and Elbert Ray Anderson.

Valerie accepted Christ in 1985 and was baptized at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Eddie Johnson. Valerie served on the Usher Board during her membership at Antioch MB Church. She later became a member of Indiana Street MB Church...

Brandon D Reynolds

Brandon D Reynolds

Jun 16, 2024

Brandon D. Reynolds was born on September 13, 1982, to the proud parents of Deborah Turner and Darnice Reynolds .Brandon transitioned on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Brandon's childhood he grew up in Prattsville, Benton, and Malvern, Arkansas. He attended Sheridan & Malvern Public Schools. Brandon was a 2001 graduate of Sheridan High Schools.

Brandon was...

Charles Killingworth

Charles Killingworth

Jun 6, 2024

Charles Killingworth, 50 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on June 6, 2024. Services are incomplete.

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service "

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