obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

Willie Earnest Bryant transitioned to Paradise on September 16, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with loved ones by his side. He was born into this life on January 3, 1945 to the late Hershel and Queen Ester Bryant. Growing up, Willie attended Wilson High School and upon graduation he attended college in California. He then decided...

Sep 8, 2023

Gail Johnson, 74 of Hot Springs transitioned on September 8, 2023 at The Blossoms of Hot Springs. 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 gold can...

Sep 6, 2023

Rebecca Ann Pilcher, 51 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday September 6, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent-Hot Springs. She loved music, dancing, card games, Farkle, word puzzles, and coloring. A kind soul with a gentle/generous heart. She was a trying/loving mother, a good sister, and the best grandma she could have ever been to us all. We will forever...

Sep 5, 2023

Derrick Lamar Evans, 41 of Malvern Arkansas transitioned on Friday, September 8, 2023 at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock. Derrick was born July 21, 1982 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Ruthie Hunter McCauley Evans. He was a 2000 graduate of Malvern High School. Derrick was a very sweet and kind hearted young...

Sep 3, 2023

Velton Louis Block, 74 of Malvern, Arkansas was born on January 25, 1949 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Andy Block Sr. and Odessa Parker Block. He departed this life on September 3, 2023 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Velton was the 12th of 16 children born to Andy Sr. and the 11th of...

Aug 24, 2023

Miss Nyckeisha "Nikkol Punkin DrkNLuvly" Dawn was born To the Parentage of Cynthia Dawn-Lewis and Chester Holliday on December 27, 1982 in Kansas City Kansas. She slipped away from this life on Thursday August 24, 2023 at her home in Camden, Arkansas. Although her absence leaves a void, her memory will live on. She was preceded in death by...

Aug 19, 2023

Mrs. JoAnn Hazel (Heth) Leehey, 76 of Hot Springs, AR, transitioned on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR. JoAnn was born in Oelwein, IA on April 10, 1947 to Walter and Hazel Heth. She grew up on the family farm in Fairbank, IA and attended Fairbank and Wapsie Valley School. JoAnn enjoyed...

Aug 6, 2023

Mrs. Pearl A. Iverson was born November 17, 1949, in Pastoria, Arkansas, an example of resilience and determination from a young age. Pearl's life was filled with faith and family, she learned the true essence of unity and support that would shape her legacy. As a child, sibling, devoted wife, and loving mother, Pearl's journey was one of hard...

Aug 3, 2023

Johnny Demetrius Bailey was born October 13, 1954 to the late Johnny Hamm & Leontine Mosley. Johnny grew up in Malvern and graduated in 1972 from Tuggle & Wilson. He was an amazing father, grandfather & friend. Johnny was a hard worker. Although he worked many jobs; driving trucks was his dream job. Johnny loved his daughters and told...

Jul 22, 2023

Santiago " Sandy " Martinez was born April 12, 1943 to the late Luis Martnez & Usebia Lorcoto in Santa Maria del Rio, San Luis Potosi (Mexico) Sandy was a longtime resident of Leola, Arkansas. He Departed this life on July 22, 2023 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas Sandy was of the Catholic Faith and was supportive...

Jul 15, 2023

It is with great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude that Abdul and Helen Hasan of Little Rock, AR, announce the passing of their beloved daughter, Timira Louise Hasan (Timi). Timi departed this earthly life on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 57. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched throughout her...

Jul 1, 2023

Rodney Jiles Jr., 30 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday July 1, 2023 at The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Services are incomplete.

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an...

Jun 29, 2023

Joseph L. Johnson, 49 of North Little Rock, Arkansas services are incomplete.

Consolation "Push gaily on, strong heart! The while You travel forward mile by mile, He loiters with a backward smile"

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

"The Epitome of Service "

Jun 23, 2023

Marnetta LaJoyce Belin - Watts passed away June 23rd, 2023 after a life of service to her family, Christ and community. She was born on December 13th, 1966 in Pine Bluff, AR to parents Angelia Pickett - Cooper and Johnny Belin who preceded her in death. Marnetta found love and a life mate in Bennie Watts of Pine Bluff...

Jun 21, 2023

Harlee Jernai Barnes was born June 9, 2023 6:01 pm at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR to the proud mom, Kennedy Larri`Ann Barnes. Harlee was a 5th Generation Baby to her grandmother, Tonoka Settles, Great-grandmother Annie Babb, Great-great Grandmother Ida Matlock. Harlee transitioned on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Our beautiful Harlee was loved from the beginning...

May 28, 2023

The Life and Legacy of "JJ" James Edward Moore Jr. of Little Rock, AR passed away on May 27, 2023. He was born to the late James Edward Moore Sr. and Merchel Mae Moore. James attended Oak Grove High School and Little Rock Adult Education. He worked at Taco Bell and Jimmy Johns as a cook. At a young...

May 26, 2023

Kesha Lannette Danner was the second daughter of John and Betty Danner. She was born on July 3, 1973 in Malvern, Arkansas Kesha was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She departed her life on Thursday , May 25, 2023 at her home. Kesha accepted Christ at a real early age, seven mouths in her mother's...

May 12, 2023

Taronnica Rhavon Blackmon was born October 26, 1980 to Ramona Sanders and the late Ronald David Blackmon. She departed this earth peacefully on May 12, 2023 at University of Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. Taronnica had a passion for softball. Softball was not just a hobby she enjoyed playing. She many accomplishments during her softball career, she made...

May 10, 2023

Janice (Young) Newburn, the third child of Raleigh and Virginia Young, was born in Malvern, Arkansas, on March 4, 1957, and departed this life on May 10, 2023. Janice, also known as Jan, grew up in Malvern and attended Tuggle Elementary until the sixth grade and then integrated to the Malvern Public Schools where she graduated from Malvern High...

May 9, 2023

Jerry Wayne Collins Sr. was born November 22, 1952 to the late Lee Andrew and Aretha Mae Williams Collins. He was affectionally called "Batman" by family, friends and all that knew him. Jerry gave his life to Christ at a young age. He attended First Baptist Church, Vine Street of Malvern, under the leadership of Rev. Hayes. He attended...