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.

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.

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Florice Reynolds

Florice Reynolds

Jun 1, 2024

.Florice Reynolds 88 of North Little Rock, Arkansas made her transition from this life to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Gwinnett, Georgia. She was born in Scott, Arkansas to the late Jack and Edwina Carter. She confessed a hope in Jesus Christ at a early age at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Scott, Arkansas under...

Felious Unice Woods

Felious Unice Woods

May 31, 2024

Felious U. Woods, 58 of Mabelvale, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Friday, May 31, 2024 at her home. Services are incomplete. This old building keeps on leaning and my soul Has got to move I've got another building A building not made by man's hands Before this time, another year I may be dead and gone But...

Cameron William Greenleaf - Evans

Cameron William Greenleaf - Evans

May 27, 2024

Cameron William Greenleaf - Evans, 33 of Texarkana, Texas transitioned on Friday, May 31, 2024. Services are incomplete. REMEMBER Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by...

Tabitha Mitchell

Tabitha Mitchell

May 14, 2024

Tabitha Mitchell, 46 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on May 14, 2024 at Spring Hill Baptist Hospital-North Little Rock. Services are incomplete. 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 grief, So dawn goes down to day Nothing...

Odelia Loretta Lock

Odelia Loretta Lock

May 9, 2024

Odelia Loretta Moore Lock was born on January 20, 1932, in Carthage, Arkansas, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar and Eliza Rebecca Moore. On May 9, 2024, at Chi St. Vincent Hospital, she was called home to be with her Heavenly Father. At an early age, she united with First Missionary Baptist Church of Carthage, and accepted Jesus...

Laura Renee' Hankins

Laura Renee' Hankins

Apr 23, 2024

Mrs. Laura Renee' Hankins, 54 of Hot Springs, AR transitioned from labor to reward, with her husband by her side on April 23, 2024 at her home. Cremation services under the direction of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors. Afterglow I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of...

Earl Cooper

Earl Cooper

Apr 10, 2024

Earl Cooper, 78 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Trinity Village- Pine Bluff. Earl Louis Cooper was born on March 19th,1946, to Timothy Cooper, Jr. and Jane Arvesta Danner in Prattsville, AR. He embraced Christianity early in life and maintained his membership at Greater Mount Calvary in Pine Bluff, AR....

Betty Jean Brown

Betty Jean Brown

Mar 22, 2024

Betty Jean Brown, known as Betty Bea, 79 of Bryant, Arkansas formerly of Eudora, Arkansas was called from labor to reward on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was surrounded in peace by her niece, Cynthia Stanford; nephews, Tracy R. Spencer and John Thomas Alexander, Jr.; sister, Delorise Aikens; and Gwendolynn Spencer. Betty...

Harold Beck Mcdougal

Harold Beck Mcdougal

Mar 14, 2024

Harold Beck McDougal, 85 of Ashdown, Arkansas transitioned on March 14, 2024 at the Little River Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ashdown, Arkansas. Cremation services under the direction of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors. There is No Light Without a Dawning By: Helen Steiner Rice No winter without a spring And beyond the dark horizon Our hearts...

John Thomas Alexander, Sr.

John Thomas Alexander, Sr.

Mar 5, 2024

Deacon John Thomas Alexander Sr., known affectionately as JT, gracefully departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to join his Heavenly Father. He was born on March 15, 1936, to his loving parents, Richard Alexander and Salena Barrett, in Eudora, AR. A devoted Christian, John lived his life with unwavering faith, compassion, and love. He possessed a...

Joseph Paul Blueford Sr.

Joseph Paul Blueford Sr.

Mar 4, 2024

Joseph Paul Blueford Sr. was born to the Parentage of The Late Vernell & Helen Blueford on November 2, 1974 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He made his peaceful transition on Monday, March 04, 2024 at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas. He joined church at a young age at Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas where he was...

David Scott Mcguire

David Scott Mcguire

Feb 27, 2024

David McGuire, 60 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at National Park Medical Center - Hot Springs. Cremation services under the direction of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors. 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...

John Cole

John Cole

Feb 14, 2024

John Cole , 68 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Conway Regional Health - Conway. Services are incomplete. Sea Fever by John Masefield I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And...

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