Beverly Ann Brown
Apr 15, 2026
Beverly Ann Spencer Brown, 64, of Kingsland passed away April 15, 2026. She was born October 21, 1961 in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, friend, and “Abba” to a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved unconditionally.
Beverly will be remembered above all for the way she loved people. Her life was a reflection of kindness,...
Diana Lynn Grantham
Apr 11, 2026
Diana Lynn Turner Grantham, 61 of Sparkman died Saturday April 11, 2026. Born December 6, 1964 at Sparkman, she was a daughter of the late Earnest David Turner and Barbara Ann Looney Turner. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Smith.
She is survived by four children, LaTasha Glover of Florida, Travis Grantham of Pine Bluff, Kayla Grantham...
Patricia Ann Brandon
Apr 9, 2026
Patricia Ann Hunter Brandon (age 89) died on April 9, 2026, in Whiting Indiana. She was born on September 21, 1936, in Frederickstown, Missouri, and grew up in Fordyce Arkansas. After marrying Jesse Brandon, they moved to Chicago and lived there for over 30 years and returned home to Fordyce to retire. She was a member of Chambersville Methodist Church....
Troy Bradley
Apr 6, 2026
Troy Bradley, 86, of Fordyce, passed away April 6, 2026, at Dallas County Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1940, in the Eaglette Community (Bradley-ville), a place he loved deeply and was proud to call home throughout his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Loriece Bradley; his daughter, Benita (John) MacNichol of Fordyce; granddaughter, Candace...
Bobbie Faye Barner
Apr 6, 2026
Bobbie Faye Barner, 93 of Fordyce died Monday, April 6, 2026 at her home. Bobbie was born December 22, 1932 in Hampton to the late Harold Parker and Lillian Womble Parker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James F. Barner; one son, James Barner; two sisters, Jo Crossley and Retta Gill.
She is survived by one daughter, Pam Morris...
Billy Harold Bryant
Apr 2, 2026
Billy Harold Bryant, age 92 went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2026 at Southern Hills Nursing home in Rison Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Amelia Childress Bryant, a son, Joe Michael Bryant, two sisters Reba Bryant Morgan and his twin Betty Bryant Lowe. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Tim)...
Willie Gene Saeler
Mar 31, 2026
Willie Gene "Bill" Saeler, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on March 31st, 2026.
He was born in Kingsland, AR to Willie Van Saeler and Lola Parthene McCoy Saeler.
There's much to be said about the life and legacy of Willie Gene,most affectionately known as Bill. To know him was to love him. Bill was a God-fearing, devoted husband, father figure...
Nicky "Pee Wee" Herring
Mar 31, 2026
Nicky “Pee Wee” Herring, age 66 of Fordyce died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at his home. He was born March 4, 1960 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a retired mechanic for Dallas County Road Department. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Herring and Elva Watson Herring; four brothers, Ricky Herring, Wesley Herring, Danny Harker, Jimmy Harker; and...
Agnes Wynne Phillips
Mar 28, 2026
FORDYCE. Agnes Wynne Phillips, 96, died in her sleep at home on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hers was a long life, well lived. She traveled the world with her husband, Colonel (US Army) James Harry Phillips, Jr. (deceased 2017), and three sons, making homes in more than twenty assignments before retiring to Fordyce, Arkansas in 1986. There, she, and her...
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...
Adina Lynn McLemore
Mar 14, 2026
Adina Lynn McLemore, 65, passed away on March 14, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1960, in Portales, New Mexico to Sandra Ellen Arnspiger Allen and Glen Edwin Rumley.
Adina was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, and friend whose life was marked by love, faith, service, and quiet dedication to her family and community. She graduated from Lamar High School,...
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...
