Benny J. Blann
Mar 27, 2026
Benny Joe Blann, 81, was born in Hampton, AR on August 6,1944 to Herbert and Ruth Reddin Blann. He went to be with the Lord on March 27th at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, his beloved daughter Jennifer, and his dear aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his wife of...
Linda Ruth Gilbert
Mar 26, 2026
Linda Ruth Arrington Gilbert, 74, of Fordyce died Thursday March 26, 2026 at JRMC in Pine Bluff. Born June 21, 1951 at Jonesboro, she was the daughter of the late G.L. Arrington and Martha Jane Staggs Arrington.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gilbert and a brother, David Arrington. She is survived by three...
Debbie Lynn Ritchie
Mar 25, 2026
Debbie Lynn Totty Ritchie, of Searcy, was born on June 11, 1959, in Fordyce, the daughter of Theda and Cecil Totty. She left this world for her heavenly home on March 25, 2026, at the age of 66.
Debbie graduated from Fordyce High School in 1977. The week following graduation, she married Donnie Ritchie, beginning a union that lasted until his...
Frances Inez Griffis
Mar 24, 2026
Frances Inez Beard Griffis, age 93 of Bearden, Arkansas died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Ouachita County Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1933 in Bearden, Arkansas to V.l. and Annie Beard. She lived and enjoyed her life in Bearden. She worked in various sewing factories until she retired and then enjoyed being a full-time Mammaw.
She is preceded in...
Meta Wright
Mar 23, 2026
Meta Wright, age 66 of New Edinburg AR, a beloved mother, Mimi, aunt, friend, and lifelong member of Smith Chapel Church, passed away at her home on March 23, 2026.
She was born in Fordyce AR, March 9, 1960, to James and Lillian Russell. She was a graduate of Kingsland High School, where she was a proud Lady Greyhound basketball player.
She...
Diane Grice
Mar 22, 2026
Diane Grice, age 84 of Kingsland, AR, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 17, 1942, in Tinsman, AR, to Troy and Christine (Strickland) Buzbee. She graduated from Tinsman High School in 1959 and later worked in the banking industry for approximately 32 years, retiring in...
Judy Evelyn Strickland
Mar 20, 2026
Judy Evelyn Strickland, 78 of Dardanelle passed away on March 20, 2026 in Dardanelle. Born July 2, 1947 to the late Elton Austin Evans and Janie Sue Evans.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elton and Janie Evans; one son, Jody Lynn Strickland.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Strickland of Dardanelle; daughter, Tracy Guiltner of Russellville; grandson, Trevor...
Jean Barton
Mar 17, 2026
Jean Barton, 85 of Fordyce, passed peacefully March 17, 2026 at her home. Born June 15, 1940 in Dallas County, to the late Robert Clark Ennis and Lillian Maxine Shrum Ennis.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Ennis and Maxine Ennis as well as a step-father, Luther Clarence Bell; husband’s, Rev. David L. Atwell and Olen Barton; one...
Dorothy Jean Randle
Mar 13, 2026
Dorothy Jean Stell Randle, age 92 of Sparkman, passed away March 13, 2026. Born February 10, 1934 in Tinsman, Arkansas, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph Randle, her parents, Barney and Virginia Stell, her sister Mary Cathrine, and a step grandson Zane Gray.
She is survived by her two daughters, Dolores Cooper and Mary (Bill) McDowell of Sparkman;...
Frances Yvonne Wages
Mar 12, 2026
Frances Yvonne (Courtney) Wages of Camden, AR, went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday March 12, 2026. She was born September 8, 1946 to Roy Lamar Courtey and Nettie Faye (Leopard) Courtney in Cleveland County, Arkansas. She was the youngest of 10 children.
Frances was a retired cashier, an avid quilter and crocheter. She made many beautiful quilts and...
Charlotte Abbott Quarles
Mar 12, 2026
Charlotte Lee Abbott Quarles, age 82, of Bearden, passed away March 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Quinnon Maurice Quarles after 60 years of marriage, her parents Floyd and Virginia Abbott, one brother; John “Dub” Abbott and one sister; Cherrynell Abbott Weatherly. She is survived by one brother; Bob Abbott of Pine Bluff, AR., two...
Larry Joe Gilbert
Mar 10, 2026
Larry “Joe” Gilbert, age 76 of Bearden passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was born March 13, 1949 in Harrell, Arkansas. He was a retired shipping clerk for Bearden Lumber Company and served in the Army National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Gilbert and Gladys...
Nancy J. Gaston
Mar 9, 2026
Nancy J. Gaston, 85, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on March 9, 2026 — a homecoming she had spent a lifetime preparing for. She was born on August 19, 1940, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to Wayne Hayes and Helen Whitlow Hayes.
Nancy grew up in Magnolia, where she attended school and laid the foundation for a life built on...
Edna Gene Jordan
Mar 8, 2026
Edna Gene Jordan, 73 of Fordyce died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Dallas County Medical Center. Born May 29, 1952 to the late Willie Elmer Jones and Alleen Lea Jones.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one infant son, Shannon Todd Jordan; brother, John Jones; sister, Joy Jones.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis Jordan of Fordyce; daughter, Jennifer...
Pamela Joann Wages
Feb 27, 2026
Pamela Joann Wages, age 70 of Hampon. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pamala Joann Wages, who left us on February 27, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1955 in Camden, Arkansas to Buddy and Marie Earnest Cosby.
She was a beloved wife and mother, touching the lives of many with her warmth, and kindness.
Pamale...
Eunice Marie Pierce
Feb 25, 2026
Eunice Marie Pierce, 86 of Hot Springs died Wednesday February 25, 2026. Born July 4, 1939 at Collins, AR, she was a daughter of the late Newt and Maudrie Watson and Stella and Ray Wagnon.
She worked as a secretary for the Fordyce and El Dorado School Districts and was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church of Hot Springs.
Other than her...
Shirley York
Feb 23, 2026
Shirley Faye York, age 90 of Thornton died Monday, February 23, 2026 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was born June 17, 1935 in Calhoun County Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Era Preston Benson and Julia Rae Paulman Benson; husband, Max York, and...
Hulen Sorrells
Feb 17, 2026
Hulen Sorrells, age 92 of Holly Springs died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Silver Oaks Nursing and Rehab in Camden, Arkansas. He was born August 28, 1933 in Holly Springs, Arkansas. He was a retired carpenter and he also ministered in several churches over the years. He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. He is preceded in death...
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...
