Royce Elton Lisemby
Oct 20, 2026
Royce Elton Lisemby, age 79 of New Edinburg passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Johns Place in Fordyce. He was born May 29, 1947, in New Edinburg, and he graduated from New Edinburg High School. Elton proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his discharge, he eventually returned home to New Edinburg, a place that...
Dianne Harris
Oct 18, 2026
Dianne Harris, age 81 of Fordyce died Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Malvern, Arkansas. She was born September 16, 1945 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was a retired LPN. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmore Barry Evans, Jr. and Velma Roberta Smith Evans; husband, Ricky Harris; one son, Tony Burdine;...
Ida Mae Nutt
Oct 13, 2026
Ida Mae Nutt, 99, of Carthage, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026 at Hickory Heights Health and Rehab in Little Rock. A longtime educator and active member of her community, she was known for her independence, curiosity, and willingness to help others.
Ida Mae was born on February 5, 1927, in Horatio, Arkansas, the youngest of eleven children born...
Ginger Ann Pennington
Oct 12, 2026
Ginger Ann Pennington, 63 of Fordyce died Monday October 12, 2026 at Baptist Health Springhill in North Little Rock. Born May 9, 1963 at Little Rock, she was a daughter of the late Jerry Dale Pennington and Olga Marie Black Pennington.
She is survived by her sister, Debra Biggers of Fordyce and her nephew, Marcus Biggers and his wife, Jaymee of...
Marvin King
Oct 11, 2026
Marvin King, age 93 of New Edinburg, Arkansas passed from this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1933 to the late Alvin King and Maudie Wilson King. He was raised and educated in New Edinburg, Arkansas. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force where he served...
Betty Elizabeth Gurnsey
Oct 9, 2026
Betty Elizabeth Hopkins Gurnsey, 70, of Holly Springs died Friday October 9, 2026 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Born July 12, 1956 at Thornton, she was a daughter of the late Alton Hopkins and Edna Carter Hopkins. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Paul David Gurnsey and four brothers.
She is survived...
Joan Carol Brown Buzbee
Oct 8, 2026
Joan Carol Brown Buzbee, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at the age of 91. The cherished matriarch of her family, Joan leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will live on through the generations who follow her. Born in Tinsman, Arkansas,...
Samantha Reed
Oct 6, 2026
Samantha Reed, 55, of Hampton, Arkansas, went to be with her lord and savior on October 6, 2026. She was born April 12, 1971, in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Samantha was a devoted Christian who lived her life with strength, honesty, generosity, and a determination to remain positive even through difficult times. She was a hardworking woman who spent 21 years working...
Mary Frances Anthony
Oct 6, 2026
Mary Frances Anthony, age 81, of Bearden, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 24, 1945, in Camden, Arkansas. She was a retired mail clerk and a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bearden. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lovic Jackson and Frances Vaughan Jackson; and...
Dolores "Doe Doe" Riggs Pennington
Oct 3, 2026
Dolores “Doe Doe” Riggs Pennington, age 90 of Holly Springs passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born March 3, 1936 in Camden, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cleo Riggs and Milva Hankwitz Riggs; her husband, Winfred “Wimpy” Pennington; and one sister, Norma Jean Brasewell. She is...
Perry Eugene Williams
Oct 3, 2026
Perry Eugene Williams, age 77 of Hampton died Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Camden, Arkansas. He was born February 19, 1949 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a retired carpenter and an Army Vietnam veteran. For Perry’s bravery in Vietnam, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Billie Ann Johnson
Sep 28, 2026
Some people walk through life leaving footprints; Billie walked through life leaving a trail of light, warmth, and the comforting aroma of a home-cooked meal. On September 28th, 2026 at the remarkable age of 95, she peacefully entered the presence of the Savior she loved and served for a lifetime.
Born in 1930, Billie possessed a spirit that was both gentle...
Robert "Bobby" Lightfoot
Sep 23, 2026
Robert Irving Lightfoot, affectionately known to everyone as Bobby, "Foots", or "Bob-Bob", passed away on September 23, 2026. Born on August 26, 1940, to Allen and Lillian Lightfoot, Bobby lived a life defined by hard work, deep relationships, quiet selflessness, and an enduring faith.
Bobby was a one-of-a-kind man who would truly give you the shirt off his back. Never one...
Gary Lynn "Butch" Smith
Sep 16, 2026
Gary Lynn “Butch” Smith, 72 of Fordyce died September 17, 2026 at his home. He was born March 1, 1954 to the late William Odis “Sonny” Smith and Mary Taylor Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Jesse and Lillian Nugent; paternal grandparents, William Oliver and Mamie Smith; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hezzie Daulton Daniels and Erma Joyce...
Truman Phill Womble
Sep 16, 2026
Truman Phill Womble, age 80, of Fordyce, Arkansas, peacefully passed from this life and entered his heavenly home on September 16, 2026.
Truman was the beloved son of the late Needo and Cora Womble, of the Croak Community near Carthage, Arkansas. He was a graduate of Kingsland High School, Class of 1963, and was a faithful member of the Assembly of...
Shirley Jean Frazier
Sep 16, 2026
Shirley Jean Jones Frazier, affectionately known as “Mimi”, 85, of Fordyce entered her Heavenly home Wednesday September 16, 2026. Born February 23, 1941 at Warren, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Jones.
She married her sweetheart, Charles Frazier, on May 27, 1961 at Ramsey before beginning their lives together in Marianna. In 1983, Jean and Charles returned...
Brenda Lybrand Puterbaugh
Sep 12, 2026
Surrounded by friends and loved ones, Brenda Lybrand Puterbaugh, age 77, of Kingsland, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, September 12, 2026. She was born to her late parents, Charles and Rosie Lybrand of Rison, Arkansas and graduated from Rison High School.
She married her precious love, Harry Puterbaugh in 1968. Together they ran a dairy farm, owned...
Mary Lynn Bowen
Sep 4, 2026
Mary Lynn Bowen, 90, of Sherwood died Friday, September 4, 2026, at Hospice Comfort Care in Little Rock. She was born August 22, 1936, in Calhoun County.
She was a member of Northview Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Mary started her career as an operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone in El Dorado. She met the love of her life, Tom...
Rebecca Leann "Becky" Crowder
Sep 3, 2026
Rebecca Leann “Becky” Crowder, age 49 was met by Jesus with her mother holding her hand by her bed side on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born July 14, 1977 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Becky always had a smile on her face and told everyone have a great day. She...
Christina Marie Lee
Aug 31, 2026
Christina Marie Oliger Lee, 61 of Fordyce, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. She was born August 23, 1965 in Warren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Margaret Oliger and a sister-in-law Shirley Peters Crane.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Lee of Fordyce; her son, David Bradley of Warren; four siblings, Vicki Oliger of...
