Obituaries
Obituaries for Southern Arkansas
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Wayne McGuire
Aug 4, 2026
Richard Wayne “Wayne” McGuire, 57, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on November 1, 1968, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Wayne dedicated more than 30 years of his life to full-time ministry. Throughout those years, he faithfully served churches across Illinois, Arkansas, and Indiana, where he became known for his compassionate heart, steadfast faith, and unwavering...
Barbara Janette Rogers
Aug 3, 2026
Barbara Janette Rogers, 94 of Sparkman, died Monday, August, 3, 2026 in Hot Springs. She was born April 10, 1932 in Saline County to the late Oliver Kermit Phillips and Lillian Gatlin Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin F. Rogers; her brother, Barney Phillips; and her two sisters, Irene and Dot.
She is survived by her...
Ivy Jeanette Launius
Aug 3, 2026
Ivy Jeanette Buckley Launius went to sleep peacefully in her chair of her Hopeville home August 3, 2026 only to wake in heaven where she joined her beloved Marvin. She was born December 3, 1930 to Harvey and Emma Hazel Warren Buckley in McCaskill, Arkansas. She leaves behind her two sons Damon and Monte (Sonya) Launius, three grandsons Chad (Lindsey),...
Larry Wayne Robinson
Jul 29, 2026
Larry Wayne Robinson, age 73, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at his home.
Larry was born on November 6, 1952, in Fordyce to Garland and Vida Robinson. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle and friend.
Larry was an avid outdoorsman, spending most of his adult life working in the logging industry. He had a...
Donna Rae "Susie" Sandoval
Jul 27, 2026
Donna Rae “Susie” Mitchell Sandoval, 75, of Kingsland, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior at her home on July 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Born August 2, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma, she joined her parents, Ollis and Billie Allery Mitchell, brothers, Harry and Marvin Mitchell, a precious...
Christine Morgan
Jul 23, 2026
Christine Morgan, 96 of Fordyce died Thursday July 23, 2026 at the Greenhouse Cottages in Rison. She was born August 17, 1929 to the late Bart Barnes and Ruth Summers Barnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Morgan.
She is survived by her children, Karen Russell and husband, Tommy of Sheridan, Marcus Morgan and wife Tara of Shirley,...
Shirley Ann Johnson
Jul 6, 2026
Shirley Ann Johnson, age 81 died Monday, July 6, 2026 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was born November 18, 1944 in Camden, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lamar Holmes and Lilly Joann Jones Cranford; and one brother, Bobby Holmes. She is survived by one son, Randy Redding; one...
Debra Rexanne Nutt
Jul 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Debra Rexanne Nutt, who passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 65.
Born on August 19, 1960, she devoted her life to the people she loved. As a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, daughter, sister, and caregiver, she found purpose in creating a home that was warm, welcoming, and filled with...
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