Obituaries
Obituaries for Southern Arkansas
Annette McManus Pollock
Feb 14, 2026
Annette McManus Pollock, born Evelyn Annette McManus, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by all three of her beloved daughters and her big brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Judy. She was 68 years old.
Born on June 16, 1957, in Thornton, Arkansas to Merle and Gladys McManus, Annette was a lifelong follower of Jesus and a gifted pianist. She...
Gilbert Hersel Hooder
Feb 14, 2026
Gilbert Hersel “Buddy” Hooder, 90 of Hampton died Saturday February 14, 2026 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born December 30, 1935 in Calhoun County, he was a son of the late Gilbert Henry “Tex” Hooder and Ila Rhea Thomason Hooder.
He was a Korean War veteran of the US Army, and member of Maul Road Methodist Church. He was known...
Sharon Gail Dunn
Feb 12, 2026
Sharon Gail Dunn passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on February 12, 2026. Born on September 13, 1939, she was the adored only child of Hollis and Ruby Reap. Sharon graduated from Hampton High School and was Homecoming Queen. She married the love of her life and soulmate, Larry Dunn, on July 19, 1959, and they remained married...
James Bernard Bryant II
Feb 10, 2026
James Bernard “Jimmy” Bryant, II, age 67, passed away at his home on February 10, 2026.
Jimmy was born on March 23, 1958, in Camden, Arkansas, to James Bernard “JB” Bryant and Mary Ann Hoffman Bryant.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Isabel; two grandchildren; his brother, Ray; his sister-in-law, Cindy; his sister, Suzannah;...
Brian Ballance
Feb 9, 2026
Brian Wade Ballance, 50, of Fordyce, Arkansas passed away on February 9, 2026, He was born January 13, 1976 in Fordyce, Arkansas, where he spent much of his life.
Brian worked as a mechanic and was known for doing things his own way. He marched to the beat of his own drum and didn’t follow the rules, choosing to live life...
Bobby E. Thornton
Feb 8, 2026
Bobby Ellis Thornton, 92 of Fordyce, died Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born March 22, 1933 in Fordyce to the late Claude Francis Thornton and Ernie Elizabeth Tuberville Thornton. He is also preceded in death by his two sisters, Jackie White and Frances White, and his four brothers, John R., Richard, Kenneth, and Marion.
Bobby attended Fordyce Public Schools and...
Barbara Misenheimer Riddle
Feb 7, 2026
Barbara Misenheimer Riddle, age 94 passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Courtyard Health and Rehab in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was born April 7, 1931 in Mancos, CO. Barbara moved away from Hampton to Washington D.C. three days after graduating from high school. She danced at the USO clubs and traveled. She retired after 40 years with Verizon and...
James Thomas Slade Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
James “Buzz” Thomas Slade Jr age 60 of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away on February 5, 2026 at 8:32pm. Buzz was born on November 17, 1965 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late James Thomas Slade. Devoted husband to Monica Clemons Slade of 10 years. Loving father to Jacob Slade; Mary Beth Slade; Matthew Slade; Andrea Tyler; Konrad Williams (Taylor); and...
John Edwin "Two Lane" Henry
Feb 4, 2026
John Edwin “Two Lane” Henry, 73, a lifelong resident of Bearden, AR passed away on the evening of February 4, 2026 at his home. John was born in Camden hospital June 17, 1952 in Camden, AR to the late Edwin Holbert Henry and Irene Nowlin Henry.
He drove an 18-wheeler for UPS for 40 years. Someone said recently that he bled...
Chase Hunter Whiteside
Feb 2, 2026
Chase Hunter Whiteside, age 38, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born on June 6, 1987. Chase is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jasper and Maureen (Gardner) Childers, and Boyd and Louise Whiteside; and by four beloved aunts, Vicki, Jane, Mary Gayle, and Willene. He leaves behind...
Michael Kirk
Jan 28, 2026
Michael Kirk, 36, passed away on January 28, 2026. Born on June 11, 1989, Michael lived a life centered around love, loyalty, and devotion to his family and friends. His time here was far too short, but the impact he made will last forever. Michael was a devoted husband to his wife, Jessica Kirk, and a proud and loving father...
Ted Shelby Owens
Jan 23, 2026
Ted Shelby Owens, age 78, of Eaglette, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home.
Ted was born on September 21, 1947, in Eaglette, AR, to the late Henry Mack Owens and
Abbie Robinson Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Zettie Mae Owens Steelman Smith, Jack Owens, Fred Owens, Audrey Owens Whitten, Doris Roberson,...
Linda Lou Teater Hopper
Jan 22, 2026
Linda Lou Teater Hopper, 85, of Camden, Arkansas, passed away January 22, 2026, following a brief illness.
She was born November 28, 1940, in Hampton, Arkansas, to Leon Ralph “Leroy” Teater and Ida Lee Bryant Teater. She was married to Charles Laverne Hopper, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Lynn Hopper of Camden and Michael Hopper...
Jimmy Lee Abbott
Jan 22, 2026
Jimmy Lee Abbott of Sparkman passed away January 22, 2026 at his home. He was born June 7, 1946 to the late Acye and Loretta Mosley Abbott. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Peggy Mahan Abbott; their children Chris (Lorecia) and Emily (Glen); grandsons Briley and Gavin Abbott; granddaughters Ava and Anna Walker; step-grandchildren Jewelya, Logan...
Alice Ilene Tucker
Jan 19, 2026
Alice Ilene Denton Tucker, 76 of Fordyce, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was born April 28, 1949 in Thornton, AR to the late Richard Hepert Denton and Mattie Josephine Martindale Denton.
Alice enjoyed reading, sewing, and jigsaw puzzles.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Howard Tucker;...
Margaret Ann Campbell
Jan 19, 2026
On January 19, 2026 Margaret Ann Gordon Campbell went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed from pneumonia from surgical complications from her sixth procedure six and a half months after having a severe cervical spinal cord injury that left her as a quadriplegic.
Margaret was born in Panorama City, California on February 13, 1969 and...
Carolyn Ann Wells
Jan 18, 2026
Carolyn Ann Jacobs Wells, 82 of Fordyce, was received into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18th surrounded by her family. She was born on November 28, 1943 in Little Rock, AR. She was the daughter of the late James Porter Jacobs and Louise Derryberry Jacobs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Andy Spears
Jan 18, 2026
James Anthony “Andy” Spears, age 38 of Thornton passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was born March 11, 1988 in Camden, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Lynn Thomas Spears; grandparents, James and Vaughnda LaBeff, Harry and Evelyn Anthony; two aunts, Rhonda LaBeff, Kelly LaBeff; and one uncle,...
Rhonda Adams Kordsmeier
Jan 18, 2026
Rhonda Adams Kordsmeier, age 58 was born on March 22, 1967 in Camden, Arkansas and passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home after a lengthy illness.
Rhonda was a proud graduate of Fairview High Class of 1985. She was a people person and never met a stranger. She had a kind heart and loved taking care of people...
Danny Thomason
Jan 13, 2026
Dr. Danny Thomason, a well-known Little Rock optometrist and storied Immanuel Baptist Sunday School teacher, has died. Thomason passed away on Monday, January 13, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, after a long illness. He was the son of the late Trav and Pauline Thomason of Hampton, Ark. and the brother of Hollywood producer and director, Harry Thomason.
After graduating...
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