Marion LaJean Crouse
Nov 21, 2025
Marion LaJean Crouse, 84 of Kingsland, died Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born April 11, 1941 in Kingsland to the late Paul Haynie and Marie Lisemby Haynie. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Crouse and her son, Ricky Crouse.
She is survived by her son Terry (Angelia) Crouse; her brother Raymond (Carla) Haynie of Hot Springs;...
Dovie Christene Nowlin
Nov 21, 2025
Dovie Christene Ashlock Nowlin, 98 of Fordyce passed away Friday November 21, 2025 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. She was born May 5, 1927 at Kingsland to William Lee Ashlock and Mamie Thompson Ashlock. Her parents named her after Dovie McCoy, an evangelist who set up many tent revivals in this area, where many souls were saved.
She was a...
Philip Steven Harrison
Nov 18, 2025
Philip Steven "Steve" Harrison, 62, of Greenland, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2025.
Steve was born in 1962 to Charlotte and Tyler Harrison. He spent his career in sales and management in the industrial supply industry and most recently opened the branch of Belt Power that serviced Northwest Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma.
Steve was generous and hardworking,...
Gary Ward Barnes
Nov 13, 2025
Gary Ward Barnes, 66 of Fordyce died Thursday, November 13, 2025 in Baptist Medical Center Little Rock. Gary was born in Fordyce on November 19, 1958 to Franklin and JonAnne Ward Barnes.
He is preceded in death by his father, Franklin Barnes; and one brother, John Barnes.
He is survived by his wife, Cornelia Barnes of Fordyce; mother, JonAnne Barnes of Fordyce;...
James Raymond Stell
Nov 13, 2025
James Raymond Stell of Fordyce died peacefully on November 13, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Linda, two sons, Bryan (Libby) of Sheridan, AR, Gary of Fordyce and one daughter, Donna Stell Lane of Omaha, NE.
His grandchildren: Ashley (Ty) Purtzer of Hope, AR
Julianna Lane and Olivia Lane of Omaha, NE and Brandon (Libby)...
Ronnie Douglas Ables
Nov 9, 2025
Ronnie Douglas Ables passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, while attending church services. Ronnie was born in Hampton, AR on January 15, 1962, to John Edward Ables and Myrtis Ables.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Ables; his mother, Myrtis Ables; and one infant brother, Johnny Ables.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of nearly 17 years, Rebecca Ables,...
Donald Harry Dooley
Nov 5, 2025
Donald Harry Dooley, 77 of Thornton died Wednesday November 5, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Dooley of Thornton; one son, Donald H. Dooley, Jr; two brothers, Everett Dooley, Bruce Dooley; and grandchild Darma Dooley, all of New Jersey.
Funeral services are private. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.
Loyce Daniel Summers
Oct 30, 2025
Loyce Daniel “Danny” Summers, age 70 of Sparkman died Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Cemetery in Hampton, Arkansas. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.
Shirley Ada Crumpler
Oct 29, 2025
Shirley Ada Sindle Crumpler, 90, of Woodberry, Arkansas passed away on October 29, 2025. Following cremation; no services will be conducted at her request. Her ashes will be interred at New Hope Cemetery next to her daughter Judy Kay Crumpler. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
Elizabeth Rowena Steelman Weihausen
Oct 27, 2025
Elizabeth Rowena Steelman Weihausen, age 79 of Camden died Monday, October 27, 2025 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born May 20, 1946 in Bearden, Arkansas. She had worked as a hairdresser in Thornton, AR and later in life a PCT at Ouachita County Medical Center and Ouachita Nursing and Rehab in Camden, AR. She...
William Earl Chambliss I
Oct 25, 2025
William Earl Chambliss I, passed away at the age of 83 at his home in Bearden, AR on October 25, 2025. He joined his wife of over 50 years, Frances Boone Chambliss and his beloved first granddaughter, Brooke Barner, in heaven.
William was the first son, known by Boy, of Drill and Lessie Chambliss and the last of the nine Chambliss...
Judy Foster
Oct 24, 2025
Judy Foster, 76 of Camden, Arkansas passed away on Friday October 24, 2025 following an illness. She was born on the Fourth of July in 1949 in Sparkman, Arkansas and fittingly, was very patriotic with a deep appreciation for the American flag and what it represents, while occasionally being a bit of a firecracker. She was a member of Cullendale...
Paul Edward Whitley
Oct 16, 2025
Paul Edward Whitley, age 81 of Thornton passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. He was born November 17, 1943 in Thornton, Arkansas. He was a retired pipeline worker and a member of Thornton United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Marshall Thomas Whitley and Alma Ruth Harper Whitley; wife, Barbara...
Bruce A. Yandell
Oct 14, 2025
Bruce A. Yandell, 53 of Thornton died Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1972 to Roy and Wanda.
He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Yandell.
He is survived by his mother, Wanda Arnold of Thornton; sister, Kimberly Ann Yandell of Pocahontas, AR; niece, Alyssa (Jimmy) Tyler of Success, AR; great nieces and...
George Franklin Gorman
Oct 6, 2025
George Franklin Gorman, Sr. was promoted to his Heavenly reward with his loving family by his side in his home in Hampton, Arkansas on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Lea Spell Gorman for 64 years and father of Barry Franklin Gorman (Barbara Glosson Gorman), George Franklin Gorman, Jr., and Gary...
Marilyn Ann Connell
Oct 3, 2025
Marilyn Ann Connell, 76, of Greenville, TX, passed on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, in Care Manor Nursing and Rehab in Mountain Home, AR.
Born to the late Douglas Edward Connell and Anna Virginia Turner Connell on July 23, 1949 in Fordyce, AR.
Marilyn was one of the first women in the field of installation telecommunication rising up through the field later retiring...
Jim Edward "Jimbo" Moody, Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
Jim Edward “Jimbo” Moody, Jr. of Springdale, formerly of Thornton died Monday September 29, 2025 at his home.
Jim was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. His love for sports—whether it was basketball, football, or anything that brought people together—was matched only by his love for family and friends. He had a gift for making others...
Mackie Dianne Eeds
Sep 29, 2025
Mackie Dianne Eeds, age 76 of Warren passed away Monday, September 29, 2025. She was born April 10, 1948 in Warren, Arkansas. Mackie was known for living life with her heart on her sleeves, putting others before herself and radiating kindness in everything she did.
She was famous for her homemade biscuits and loved the joy her cooking brought to others....
Melvin Carl Noble
Sep 26, 2025
Melvin Carl Noble, 92, of Fordyce died Friday September 26, 2025. He was born December 22, 1932 at Newberg, OR to the late Seth Jay Noble and Beulah Versteeg Noble.
He is survived by his son, David Noble of Fresno, CA; his daughter, Cheryl Carter of Texarkana, AR; two step-children, Deanna and Lawrence; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a special friend,...
Kenneth Michael Parker
Sep 17, 2025
Kenneth “Michael” Parker, age 31 passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He was born March 2. 1994 in Camden, Arkansas. He was a welder by trade. He is preceded in death by his parents, Doyle Kenneth Parker and Margaret Ann Evans; uncle and aunt, John and Eloise Parker. He is survived by his biological parents, Jammie Peebles of Locust Bayou,...
