Barbara Sue Whitley
Aug 13, 2025
Barbara Sue Whitley, 81 of Thornton died Wednesday August 13, 2025 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born June 18, 1944 at Thornton, she was a daughter of the late Gurtman and Jewel White James.
She was a member of Thornton First Baptist Church and was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught at Thornton and Bearden Schools.
Other than her parents,...
Gloria Dell Quimby
Aug 12, 2025
Gloria Dell Quimby, 85 of Fordyce died Tuesday August 12, 2025 at St. John’s Place of Fordyce. Born June 15, 1940 in Fordyce, she was a daughter of the late Horace Carroll and Opal Clement Carroll. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Hugh Carroll and William Carroll.
She is survived by three sons, Alford Quimby...
Deborah Lynn Word
Aug 11, 2025
Deborah Lynn Stevenson-Word, age 76 of Bearden, AR died Monday, August 11, 2025, at Dallas County Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, but was best known to everyone as “Granny.”
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zora Mae Russell and George Stevenson; her in-laws, Wesley and Martha Word. She is survived by...
Tina Denise Wilson
Aug 7, 2025
Tina Denise Wilson, 59 of White Hall, died Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born May 8, 1966 in North Little Rock to the late James Irvin “Butch” Barraque and Barbara Ann Lackie Barraque. She was also preceded in death by one niece, Courtney Gail Barraque Gray.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred Wilson; two daughters, Brandy Michelle Threlkeld (Keith...
Ida Lou Johnson
Aug 7, 2025
Aunt Chuckle was known for her chocolate pies, fried chicken and pineapple cake among her extended family. To everyone else, she was Ida Lou Dunn Johnson, youngest daughter of Truitt and Adrian Dunn of Hampton, Arkansas. She was born February 17, 1932, the sixth of eight children in the family, a mere 15 months after her sister, Louise. Many who...
James Randall Raney
Aug 6, 2025
James “Randy” Raney, 83, of Celina, Texas formally of Fordyce passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1942 in Ivan to the late “Red” Raney and Allamerle Raney.
Randy is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 52 years, Sandra Warrick Raney; one sister, Sheila Gray.
He is survived by a daughter, Toni Raney...
Stan Hobson
Aug 4, 2025
Stan Hobson received what he longed for, to meet his Savior Jesus face-to-face on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was on his farm in the Bleeker Community doing what he loved when the Lord welcomed him to his eternal home.
Stanley Earl Hobson was born in Fordyce, AR on February 17, 1955. He worked in forestry for many years before answering...
Harry Brooks Hiett
Aug 3, 2025
Harry Brooks Hiett, 83, passed away on August 3 after many years of struggling with dementia. Harry grew up in Gurdon with his twin brother Larry. It was here, in the woodlands and on the rivers of south Arkansas that the boys developed a life long love of hunting and fishing. His favorite place on earth would always be on...
Meredith Gylene Bryant
Aug 3, 2025
Meredith Gylene Ables-Bryant, 86, born to Faye and Terrell Ables, passed away on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. On September 25, 1959 she married Charles Bryant who she spent a loving 55 years with before his death in 2014. Meredith and Charles welcomed three children, Angie Bryant, Doug Bryant and wife Aletha, Melissa Bryant-Nance and husband Jeff.
After her 1st granddaughter was...
Mary Elizabeth Oliver
Jul 29, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Oliver, 88, of Locust Bayou, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, and her husband, Wesley that she so dearly missed and loved, Tuesday July 29, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Oliver; her mom and dad, Elijah and Erma Burke; sister, Mildred Parker; niece, Karen Goodner; granddaughter, Christian Oliver.
Survivors are...
Lloyd Dewayne Whitmer
Jul 28, 2025
Lloyd Dewayne Whitmer, age 62 of Rogers died Monday July 28, 2025 at his home. He was born December 6, 1962 in Mexicali, California. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Wyndell Whitmer and Martha Sue Harcrow Whitmer; and one brother, Joe Whitmer. He is survived by his partner, Dean Wilson of Rogers; two brothers, Russell (Kim) Whitmer...
Larry Wilson Barner
Jul 25, 2025
Larry Wilson Barner, age 61 of Bearden died Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. He was born March 3, 1964 in Fordyce, Arkansas. Larry worked for Anthony Timberlands for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Wilson Barner and Martha Wheeler Barner; and one niece. Brooke Barner. He is...
Fred R. Pennington Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
Fred Pennington, Jr., 82 of Springdale, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1943 in Bunn, Arkansas to the late Fred Pennington Sr. and Ellie Pennington. He married Roberta Hay on October 4, 1963 and together they raised a family in Pine Bluff. Fred worked for Ideal Bread company for much of his life before...
Betty Jo Earnest
Jul 18, 2025
Betty Jo Grace Earnest of New Edinburg, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. Born December 30, 1941 in New Edinburg, she was a daughter of the late Gordan Mosley and Maudie (Woodall) Mosley Tipton. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, J.O. Tipton; her first husband of 41 years and father of her children, Ernest Grace; second...
Murle Marie Pennington
Jul 17, 2025
Murle Marie Pennington, age 92 of Monticello passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at Dalton’s Place of Fordyce. She was born on December 18th, 1932, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Thomas and Nellie Murrah. She was the beloved wife of 38 years to the late Vergil Pennington. She began her journey as a homemaker, pouring her heart...
Danny Wilson Bethea
Jul 15, 2025
Danny Wilson Bethea, 75 of Hampton died Tuesday July 15, 2025 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas at El Dorado. Born September 10, 1949 at Camden, he was a son of the late Willard V. Bethea and Marcelene Cook Bethea. He was a 1968 graduate of Winnsboro, TX High School. He was a retired Construction supervisor and a member...
Tommy R. Harper
Jul 14, 2025
Tommy Harper, age 80, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, teacher and coach, Tommy left behind a legacy of faith, dedication and service to others.Born on August 24, 1944 In Calion, Arkansas, Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Bonnie Jean Nance Harper and his brother, Kirby...
Danny Ray Jones
Jul 11, 2025
Danny Ray Jones, age 61 of Fordyce died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born October 27, 1963 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a retired salesman and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Danny was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved driving his jeeps. Danny is preceded in death by his father,...
Steven Lance Ellis
Jul 7, 2025
Steven Lance Ellis, 41, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away on July 4, 2025, at UAMS in Little Rock, surrounded by loved ones. Steven was born October 29, 1983 in Camden, Arkansas, and raised in Harrell. He was known for his warm heart, sharp sense of humor, and deep love for his family. He will be remembered most for his unwavering...
Frankie Byrd Hall
Jul 5, 2025
Frankie Byrd McGehee Hall was born on October 20, 1941, and departed this life on July 5, 2025. She put a lot of life into her 83 years. It has often been said “there is only one Frankie” and if you were lucky enough to know her, you know that is true. Frankie was born to Tate and Vaughn McGehee...
