obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Saundra Gayle Cooper was born April 28, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Dorothy Jean Thomas and John Preston Woods. San (as she was affectionally known) attended school in the Little Rock School District and graduated from the historic Little Rock Central High School in 1974. She met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart...

Feb 11, 2023

Pastor Royce Eddison Bailey was born on July 27, 1952 to the late Roy Neal and Christana Bailey and was reared in the city of Malvern, Arkansas. He attended Bethel AME church where he was active as a youth. In June of 1985, he moved to Miami, Florida where he met and married his wife of 35 years, Denise...

Jan 27, 2023

Seth Morgan Hendrickson, 41 of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed on Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home. Services are incomplete. The Day Magic Died

I sat down and cried, wondered why, magic died Do you know of its demise, Now I fear and dare not dream of miracles And how we came about, and fables full of...

Jan 25, 2023

This is a glimpse into the life of a dedicated and devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. We shall not mourn his passing but rejoice for a life well lived. A life filled with love, joy, happiness and empathy for his fellow man. A precious one from us has gone; a voice we love is still....

Jan 24, 2023

Teashia Toreonda Landrum was the fourth of four children born in Dallas, Texas to Frank and Laura Landrum, on Monday, January 11, 1988. Teashia confessed a hope in Christ at a young age at First Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas under the leadership of Pastor William L. Robinson. As a child, Teashia was committed to Sunday School...

Jan 23, 2023

On January 17, 1979 Tyrick was born to the late Joyce Ann Morris-Thomas in South Carolina. The family later returned to Greenville, MS when Tyrick was just a young boy. Tyrick and his brothers were blessed to see many places as they traveled with their mother during their youth. In the late 80's, Tyrick settled in Arkansas with his...

Jan 19, 2023

For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand.I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84:10 Sister Pearlie Mae Ford was born to the Parentage of The Late O.C. and Fannie Wimberly on September 24, 1944 in Lester, Arkansas. She departed this life...

Jan 18, 2023

Adrian "Loon" Scarver was born August 17, 1974, to the late Mr. Haywood E. Scarver and Dora L. Scarver, in Little Rock, AR Adrian accepted Christ as his Lord and savior at an early age. Over the last several years, his relationship with Christ grew and his faith was strengthened. He received his education from the Little Rock School...

Jan 3, 2023

Patricia Ann Smith – Martin was born to Christine and Leroy Smith Sr. on February 26, 1971 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Patricia transitioned on January 3,2023 at her home. Patricia graduated from Dollarway High School. She later attended Pines Vocational Technical School and received her certificate in Food Services. She was employed at Tyson Foods until her health begin...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Oct 15, 2022

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