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.

Michael Hawkins

Michael Hawkins

Dec 14, 2022

Michael Hawkins was born to the late LC & Mattie Mae Hawkins on Tuesday, April 5, 1955 in Tulip, Arkansas. Michael attended Carthage High School. He was a logging contractor where he worked for more than 20 plus years. Early in his life he was a member of Toones Chapel AME Church in Tulip,Arkansas. Later on in life he...

Lee Bragg

Lee Bragg

Nov 19, 2022

Mr. Lee Bragg, 74 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at National Park Medical Center- Hot Springs. Services are incomplete. 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 Full of sweet dreams, and...

Fredrick ' Ricky ' Murrell

Fredrick ' Ricky ' Murrell

Nov 14, 2022

Fredrick Murrell Sr., 59, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away Monday November 14, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Fredrick or as loved ones referred to him Ricky, was born on August 26, 1963, to Bertha Mitchell and Hilliard Murrell Jr. in Eudora, Arkansas. While in his youth, Ricky became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, alongside his younger brother...

Marcus Deshawn Blue

Marcus Deshawn Blue

Nov 11, 2022

Marcus Deshawn Blue was born May 29, 2005, to Roslyn Williams and the late Marcus Blue in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is proceeded in death by his father, maternal grandfather Roger Earl Mack, maternal aunt Joyce Rice, and paternal grandmother Lucille Booth. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Gospel Temple Baptist Church. Marcus...

Alex Henry Berry Iii

Alex Henry Berry Iii

Nov 11, 2022

Alex Henry Berry III was born on February 16. 2005 to Alex Berry Jr. and Takeysha Berry-Moore in Little Rock, AR. Alex professed his love for Christ and was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Pastor William L. Robinson at First Baptist Church, there he served on the youth usher board and sang in the youth...

Billy Lee Rose

Billy Lee Rose

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Billy Lee Rose was born to the late Lawrence Rose Sr. and Francis L. Hudson on February 14, 1963 in Malvern, Arkansas.

Billy served a short time in the United States Army after high school. He was a man who loved his family & friends. Billy was a jack of all trades.

Billy was...

Jacody Jimerson

Jacody Jimerson

Oct 31, 2022

JaCody Reshaurd Jimerson was born on September 26, 1992 in Pine Bluff, AR to Lamart & Dyell Jimerson. JaCody was baptized at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Vincent Waller. He was committed to the church where he played a role as a Sunday School teacher, Usher, and singing in the choir....

Sharon D. Sanders

Sharon D. Sanders

Oct 29, 2022

The Beginning: On a clear day, January 20, 1980 in Willingboro, New Jersey, Sharon Diant'e Sanders was born to Jannette Eleice Sanders. This beautiful day was indicative of Sharon's personality and spirit; clear and expressive. She came into this world as a fighter and lover of life. Her Youth: Sharon was an avid student not only in school but...

Ray Evelyn Moore

Ray Evelyn Moore

Oct 18, 2022

Sister Ray Evelyn Moore was born 9/19/1948 to the late Virgil Moore & Rosie Lee Williams Moore, in Fordyce, Arkansas.

She attended and graduated from the J.E. Wallace School in Fordyce, Arkansas. She later attended AM&N college, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Ray united with the Jerusalem Baptist Church at an early age. She was a member...

Steven O'Bryan D' Morris Scott

Steven O'Bryan D' Morris Scott

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. Steven O'Bryan D'Morris Scott, 35 of Bauxite, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on October 17, 2022. He was born September 18, 1987, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Maude and Ivery Scott. Steven was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and uncle. Steven graduated from Fordyce High School in 2006. He graduated with an associate degree...

Virginia Smith

Virginia Smith

Oct 15, 2022

Ms. Virginia Smith, 81 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Anita R Bivens

Anita R Bivens

Sep 26, 2022

Anita Rose Bivens began her journey of life on October 15, 1961 to the late Andrew Jr and Rosie Lee Bivens. Anita accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church Vine Street in Malvern, Arkansas. Anita attended Malvern School District. Graduating from Malvern Senior High School in 1980. She later enrolled at Prime Trucking...

Jason Dukes

Jason Dukes

Sep 25, 2022

Mr. Jason Dukes, 35 of North Little Rock transitioned on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the University of Arkansas For Medical Science (UAMS). Jason was born January 17, 1987 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Mae Jean Dukes and the late Milton Claude Dukes. Jason was a beloved son, companion, father, brother, and uncle. To know Jason is to truly...

Sonja C Moss

Sonja C Moss

Sep 22, 2022

Sonja Cozzetta "Kay" Moss was born on November 4, 1963 to the late Enoch "June Bug" Moss and Ruby Muhammad. Kay received her Wings on September 22, 2022

Kay received her biblical teaching at Calvary Church of God in Christ under the leadership of JW Harrison and most recently she attended Personal Touch Ministries International under the...

Robert Myles

Robert Myles

Sep 16, 2022

Mr. Robert Myles, 76 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, September 16, 2022 at The Blossoms at Hot Springs Rehab & Nursing - Hot Springs. Services are incomplete.

David Lee Johnson

David Lee Johnson

Sep 9, 2022

David Johnson, 66 of Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Chi St. Vincent - Hot Springs. David was born on February 19, 1956 to the late V.S & Dora Young Johnson. David was a member of 1st Memorial Church of God in Christ in Gurdon, Arkansas David enjoyed driving 18 wheelers. He was employed with Swift...

Carol A Dunn

Carol A Dunn

Aug 19, 2022

Carol Ann Dunn was born to the late Mary Ann Dunn on December 26, 1953. She departed her earthly home on August 19th at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Carol early years were spent in Rison, AR. She later moved to Fordyce, AR where she remained until her passing. Carol was the third child of nine children. Carol...

Lemon Harmon Jr.

Lemon Harmon Jr.

Aug 17, 2022

Mr. Lemon Harmon Jr. 84, Malvern, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Chi St. Vincent- Hot Spring. Services are incomplete. Happy the Man Happy the man, and happy he alone, He who can call today his own: He who, secure within, can say, Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today. Be fair or foul or...

Benny Billups

Benny Billups

Aug 17, 2022

Benny Ray "Pee Wee" Billups was born in Dermott, AR to the late Bernice Johnson and Herman Billups Sr. He attended Dermott Public Schools and later earned his GED as well as a certification in Plumbing. Pee Wee had many life experiences; he loved life and enjoyed living it to the fullest. Pee Wee was a man of many...

Linda L Smith

Linda L Smith

Aug 16, 2022

Linda Smith was born to the late LC & Mattie Mae Hawkins on Wednesday, February 7, 1951 in Tulip, Arkansas. She graduated from Carthage High School. She worked at International Paper for many years. Linda was a member of Toones Chapel AME Church in Tulip, Arkansas, she also attended The Word Center Ministry in Malvern, Arkansas. Linda loved shopping,...

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