obituaries

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...

May 6, 2023

Ellis Redding, 66 of Pine Bluff, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Blossoms of White Hall. 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...

Apr 28, 2023

Vicki Maureen Holmes Webb, of Malvern, AR changed homes Thursday, April 28, 2023. She was born to Rubin and Inez Holmes on March 29, 1956 in Hayti, Missouri. Vickie was raised in Blytheville, Arkansas and a 1974 graduate of Blytheville High School. After graduation she moved to Memphis,Tennessee and united with Frank Daniels. They later moved to Miami, Florida....

Apr 25, 2023

Mary Louise (Toney) Erby was the third of ten children born the the late Willie Lee Toney Sr. & Odessa Toney on April 16, 1952 in Chidester, Arkansas. Mary accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E Church Carthage. She was a member of the choir, where she love singing with her family....

Apr 24, 2023

Mr. James H. Hughes Jr. , 56 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, April 24, 2023 at The Springs of Searcy. Service are incomplete.

River of Sorrow by Todd Nigro 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...

Apr 21, 2023

Roger James Wheeler 22 of Malvern, Arkansas was born December 30, 2000. He was raised by Joanna Hogue along with grandparents Freddy and Teresa Sicking. Roger attended Malvern Public Schools and graduated from Malvern High School Class of 2019. After high school Roger attended Arkansas State University Three Rivers under the Electrical Apprenticeship Program. He loved electrical work and...

Apr 15, 2023

Ms. Lola Jones, 83 of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Lakewood Therapy & Living Center - Hot Springs. Services are incomplete.

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Music, when soft voices die,

Vibrates in the memory—

Odours, when sweet violets sicken,

Live within the sense they...

Apr 14, 2023

Darlene Blair Osborn, 79 of Bryant, Arkansas formerly of Scott County, Tennessee passed away April 14, 2023 at Chi St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Darlene was born in Scott County, Tennessee and was a graduate of Robbins High School. She was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Darlene was preceded in death by husband: Glenn...