Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Dolores "Doe Doe" Riggs Pennington

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Frances Mae Frazier

Frances Mae Frazier

Aug 31, 2026



Frances Mae Gresham Frazier passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026 at the Circle of Life Earlene Howard Hospice Home. Prior to her passing, she resided at The Grand Village at Clear Creek in Fayetteville and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026 at...

Joyce Elaine Raney

Joyce Elaine Raney

Aug 24, 2026

Joyce Elaine Raney, 88 of Fordyce, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 in Camden. She was born July 23, 1938 in Grant County, Arkansas to the late Elton Riggan and Helen Martine Reid Riggan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Raney; her sister, Jasmine Elliott; her brother, Norman Riggan; and her grandson, Jacob O’Mary.

She was...

Mary Helen Hagins

Mary Helen Hagins

Aug 23, 2026

Mary Helen Hagins, 86 of Fordyce died Sunday August 23, 2026 at her home. Born December 12, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Garland Leamons and Frances Case Leamons.

She was a member of Smith Chapel Church of God, and the retired bookkeeper from Hagins Garage and Towing.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

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.

Memorial services...

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...

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