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.

Rodney Isadore Jiles Jr.

Rodney Isadore Jiles Jr.

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...

Joseph L. Johnson

Joseph L. Johnson

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 "

Marnetta Lajoyce Belin - Watts

Marnetta Lajoyce Belin - Watts

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...

Harlee Jernai Barnes

Harlee Jernai Barnes

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...

James 'J.J' Edward Moore Jr.

James 'J.J' Edward Moore Jr.

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...

Kesha Lannette Danner

Kesha Lannette Danner

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...

Taronnica Rhavon Blackmon

Taronnica Rhavon Blackmon

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...

Janice Young - Newburn

Janice Young - Newburn

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...

Jerry Wayne Collins

Jerry Wayne Collins

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...

Ellis Redding

Ellis Redding

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.

Afterglow

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...

Vicki Webb

Vicki Webb

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....

Mary Louise Erby

Mary Louise Erby

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....

James H. Hughes Jr.

James H. Hughes Jr.

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...

Roger J Wheeler

Roger J Wheeler

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...

Lola Jones

Lola Jones

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.

Music

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Music, when soft voices die,

Vibrates in the memory—

Odours, when sweet violets sicken,

Live within the sense they...

Darlene Osborn

Darlene Osborn

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...

Anita Clarissa Moss

Anita Clarissa Moss

Mar 29, 2023

Anita Clarissa Moss the daughter of the late Ruby Lee McNeely and Enoch E. Moss was born in Bell County, Texas on September 10, 1962. Anita was employed at Pulaski County Sheriff Department for 23 years and retired in 2017. Anita achieved and completed multiple courses of certification during her years at PCSD such as Staff Jailer, Objective Classification,...

Karen Denise Harris

Karen Denise Harris

Mar 22, 2023

Karen Denise Harris, 66, left us on March 22, 2023 with her family by her side at Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Malvern, AR. Karen Denise Parsons Harris was born February 24, 1957 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Louis Freeman Parsons Sr., and Florence Moore. She graduated from Fordyce High School in 1976 and attended College...

Richard Watkins

Richard Watkins

Mar 10, 2023

Mr. Richard " Ricky" Watkins,64 of Bearden, Arkansas was born March 17, 1958 to the late Alverna Watkins- Hawkins and Richard Matlock. He departed this earth March 10, 2023 at the Ouachita Rehabilitation Center in Camden, Arkansas.

Ricky was Baptize at Toones Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age. Ricky attended school at Carthage Eastside School in...

Russell W. Inman

Russell W. Inman

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. Russell W. Inman, 79 of Benton, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, February 21, 2022 at Arkansas Health Center. Services are incomplete. Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors " The Epitome of Service "

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