Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Tina Leann Sanders

Tina Leann Sanders

Aug 20, 2026

Tina Leann Sanders, 57 of New Edinburg passed away August 20, 2026 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. She was born May 7, 1969 to Ernest Wayne Sanders and Nora Sue Crutchfield Sanders.

For 29 years, she proudly served her community through the rural postal service. Her dedication to her work was a reflection of the kind of person she was—dependable,...

Kathy Trammell

Kathy Trammell

Aug 18, 2026

Kathy Peters Trammell, 62 of Kingsland passed away on August 18, 2026 at Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff. Born February 2, 1964 to James Dwight Peters and Sue Gray.

She is survived by her parents; husband, Steve Trammell of Kingsland; children, Dustin Quimby, Trinia Quimby, Ambry Trammell, Abby Trammell, and Winston Trammell; grandchildren, Bryce, Jordan, Kaiden, Brantley, Brody, and Abella.

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Charlene Ladd

Charlene Ladd

Aug 15, 2026

On August 15th, 2026 the matriarch and beacon of light in our family, Charlene Ladd, passed peacefully, surrounded by the six loves of her life - her two daughters and four granddaughters. Although 1,000 years with her by our sides wouldn’t have been enough time, we find peace knowing she’s being held in God’s arms, completely healed and welcomed by...

Vera Mae Burks Snow

Vera Mae Burks Snow

Aug 9, 2026

Vera Burks Snow, 96, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born May 9, 1930, in New Edinburg, Arkansas, Vera lived a beautiful life centered around her faith, her family, and caring for others.

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Laura Mae Sinclair; her siblings, Verna Ray, James, Ethel, and...

Lathan Floyd Erwin

Lathan Floyd Erwin

Aug 6, 2026

Lathan Floyd Erwin, lovingly known to many as “Hunky,” passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 12, 1944, in Bradley County, Arkansas, to Lathan Loyd Erwin and Mary Maxine Thompson Erwin.

On April 8, 1965, Lathan married the love of his life, Sandra Lee Erwin. They shared nearly 55 years of marriage before Sandra’s...

Joann Steelman

Joann Steelman

Aug 4, 2026

JoAnn Steelman of Holly Springs, AR, the daughter of John Wesley and Essie Mae (Cranford) Pennington and wife of Charles Steelman of 60 years, left her temporary home Tuesday, August 4th at Baptist Health in Conway, Arkansas. The cornerstone of her life was her Faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. She prayed fiercely, loved without condition, and shared the love...

Wayne McGuire

Wayne McGuire

Aug 4, 2026

Richard Wayne “Wayne” McGuire, 57, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born on November 1, 1968, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Wayne dedicated more than 30 years of his life to full-time ministry. Throughout those years, he faithfully served churches across Illinois, Arkansas, and Indiana, where he became known for his compassionate heart, steadfast faith, and unwavering...

Barbara Janette Rogers

Barbara Janette Rogers

Aug 3, 2026

Barbara Janette Rogers, 94 of Sparkman, died Monday, August, 3, 2026 in Hot Springs. She was born April 10, 1932 in Saline County to the late Oliver Kermit Phillips and Lillian Gatlin Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin F. Rogers; her brother, Barney Phillips; and her two sisters, Irene and Dot.

She is survived by her...

Ivy Jeanette Launius

Ivy Jeanette Launius

Aug 3, 2026

Ivy Jeanette Buckley Launius went to sleep peacefully in her chair of her Hopeville home August 3, 2026 only to wake in heaven where she joined her beloved Marvin. She was born December 3, 1930 to Harvey and Emma Hazel Warren Buckley in McCaskill, Arkansas. She leaves behind her two sons Damon and Monte (Sonya) Launius, three grandsons Chad (Lindsey),...

Larry Wayne Robinson

Larry Wayne Robinson

Jul 29, 2026

Larry Wayne Robinson, age 73, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at his home.

Larry was born on November 6, 1952, in Fordyce to Garland and Vida Robinson. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle and friend.

Larry was an avid outdoorsman, spending most of his adult life working in the logging industry. He had a...

Donna Rae "Susie" Sandoval

Donna Rae "Susie" Sandoval

Jul 27, 2026

Donna Rae “Susie” Mitchell Sandoval, 75, of Kingsland, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior at her home on July 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Born August 2, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma, she joined her parents, Ollis and Billie Allery Mitchell, brothers, Harry and Marvin Mitchell, a precious...

Christine Morgan

Christine Morgan

Jul 23, 2026

Christine Morgan, 96 of Fordyce died Thursday July 23, 2026 at the Greenhouse Cottages in Rison. She was born August 17, 1929 to the late Bart Barnes and Ruth Summers Barnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Morgan.

She is survived by her children, Karen Russell and husband, Tommy of Sheridan, Marcus Morgan and wife Tara of Shirley,...

Shirley Ann Johnson

Shirley Ann Johnson

Jul 6, 2026

Shirley Ann Johnson, age 81 died Monday, July 6, 2026 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was born November 18, 1944 in Camden, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lamar Holmes and Lilly Joann Jones Cranford; and one brother, Bobby Holmes. She is survived by one son, Randy Redding; one...

Debra Rexanne Nutt

Debra Rexanne Nutt

Jul 4, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Debra Rexanne Nutt, who passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 65.

Born on August 19, 1960, she devoted her life to the people she loved. As a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, daughter, sister, and caregiver, she found purpose in creating a home that was warm, welcoming, and filled with...

Barbara Sue Finley

Barbara Sue Finley

Jul 3, 2026

Barbara Sue Pierce Finley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. She was 85 years old.

Born on April 13, 1941, she was the only daughter to her loving parents, Arlis Benjamin Pierce and Donna Lee Hedges Pierce. On September 24, 1960, she married Jimmy Albert Finley. Together, they raised their family in Fordyce,...

Ricky Lee Fuehrer

Ricky Lee Fuehrer

Jul 3, 2026

Ricky Lee Fuehrer, 69 of Holly Springs died Friday July 3, 2026 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Born May 21, 1957 at Versailles, IN, he was a son of the late Max Fuehrer and Helen Jarvis Fuehrer.

He is survived by his wife, Robyn Fuehrer of Holly Springs; a brother, David Fuehrer and his wife Terrie of Daytona Beach,...

Jerry Wayne York

Jerry Wayne York

Jun 22, 2026

Jerry Wayne York, age 71 of Camden died Monday, June 22, 2026 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. He was born November 7, 1954 in Thornton, Arkansas. He was a retired sawmill worker. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Wayne York and Davelene Butcher Childers; step-parents, Burl Childers and Joe Ella York. Jerry is survived...

Boyd Lee Allen

Boyd Lee Allen

Jun 19, 2026

Boyd Lee Allen, age 76, of Sheridan, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on June 19, 2026.

He was born on December 2, 1949 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Cleo Pete Allen and Alice (Reed) Allen. He moved several times while growing up before joining the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country...

Eddie Charles Childers

Eddie Charles Childers

Jun 14, 2026

Eddie Charles Childers, age 77 of Norphlet passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on December 15, 1948 in Hampton, Arkansas to Garland Childers and Louise Oldham Childers Davis. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1967.

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents Garland and Louise...

Joy Lynn Lisemby

Joy Lynn Lisemby

Jun 11, 2026

Joy Lynn Lisemby of New Edinburg entered into the glory of heaven on Thursday, June 11, 2026 after a valiant cancer battle. She was born April 4, 1959 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Keith Lisemby; her parents, Robert L. Guillotte and Edlynn Hope Guillotte; two heaven-born babies; and one heaven-born grandbaby, Jordan.

She...

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