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...
Barbara Sue Finley
Jul 3, 2026
Barbara Sue Pierce Finley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026. She was 85 years old.
Born on April 13, 1941, she was the only daughter to her loving parents, Arlis Benjamin Pierce and Donna Lee Hedges Pierce. On September 24, 1960, she married Jimmy Albert Finley. Together, they raised their family in Fordyce,...
Ricky Lee Fuehrer
Jul 3, 2026
Ricky Lee Fuehrer, 69 of Holly Springs died Friday July 3, 2026 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Born May 21, 1957 at Versailles, IN, he was a son of the late Max Fuehrer and Helen Jarvis Fuehrer.
He is survived by his wife, Robyn Fuehrer of Holly Springs; a brother, David Fuehrer and his wife Terrie of Daytona Beach,...
Jerry Wayne York
Jun 22, 2026
Jerry Wayne York, age 71 of Camden died Monday, June 22, 2026 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. He was born November 7, 1954 in Thornton, Arkansas. He was a retired sawmill worker. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Wayne York and Davelene Butcher Childers; step-parents, Burl Childers and Joe Ella York. Jerry is survived...
Eddie Charles Childers
Jun 14, 2026
Eddie Charles Childers, age 77 of Norphlet passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on December 15, 1948 in Hampton, Arkansas to Garland Childers and Louise Oldham Childers Davis. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1967.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents Garland and Louise...
Joy Lynn Lisemby
Jun 11, 2026
Joy Lynn Lisemby of New Edinburg entered into the glory of heaven on Thursday, June 11, 2026 after a valiant cancer battle. She was born April 4, 1959 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Keith Lisemby; her parents, Robert L. Guillotte and Edlynn Hope Guillotte; two heaven-born babies; and one heaven-born grandbaby, Jordan.
She...
Jacqueline Elizabeth Lochridge
Jun 10, 2026
Jacqueline Elizabeth Lochridge, age 82 of Fordyce died Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born October 7, 1943 in Camden, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Andrew Townley and Elsie Lee Everett Townley; and husband, Jon Wayne Lochridge. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Rucker of...
Ila Faye Starks
Jun 9, 2026
Ila Faye Starks, age 96, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on June 9, 2026, at Grand Manor in Monticello, Arkansas.
She was born May 27,1930 to John William and Elva Virginia Cooper Crouse.
Ila was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings. Also preceding her in death was her beloved husband of 50yrs, business...
Jean Carolyn Cochran
Jun 7, 2026
Jean Carolyn McMurry Cochran, age 93 of Fordyce, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026. She was born February 20, 1933 to Alvin and Allene McMurry. She married the only love of her life, Clayton Cochran, in 1950 and together they raised their two daughters, Becky and Gwynne, in Fordyce, a community she deeply loved.
Jean was a devoted wife, mother,...
Marcelina "Marcy" Passmore
Jun 5, 2026
Marcelina “Marcy” Passmore, age 89 of Kingsland died June 5, 2026 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. She was born September 15, 1936 to the late Bonifacio Rabaino and Enosencia Kimpo Rabaino in Hawaii.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Johnny “Billy” Passmore; two sons, Billy and Steven Passmore; one daughter, Lynn Bolen.
She is survived by her...
Major McClellan
May 31, 2026
Major Stanley “Boo” McClellan, 62 of New Edinburg, was born March 28, 1964, to Major Melton McClellan and Betty Geneva Allen in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was called home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Major and Betty, as well as sisters Donna Kaye, Sherry Mae, and Regenia.
He leaves behind...
Sandra Lea Green
May 26, 2026
Sandra Lea Jones Green, 81 of Fordyce died Tuesday May 26, 2026 at her home. Born January 3, 1945 at Tulip, she was a daughter of the late Willie Elmer Jones and Virgie Alleen Lea Jones. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, John Jones, Joy Jones, and Edna Jordan.
She is survived by her husband,...
Tanner Cole Smith
May 24, 2026
Tanner Cole Smith, age 31 of Hampton passed away early Sunday morning, May 24, 2026. He was born September 17, 1994 in Camden, Arkansas. He was a self-employed truck driver and a member of Hampton First Assembly of God Church. Tanner is preceded in death by his mother, Tracie Lynn Evans Smith; one brother, Sawyer “Tom Cat” Thomas Smith; grandparents,...
Phillip Thomas Benson
May 17, 2026
Phillip Thomas Benson, age 68 of Hampton passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was born December 30, 1957 in Hampton, Arkansas. Phillip graduated from Hampton High School in 1976. He retired from the Arkansas Highway Department having worked in both Hampton and El Dorado. He is preceded in death by...
Ronald Stanley Coston
May 14, 2026
Ronald Stanley Coston, 75 of White Hall, formerly of Fordyce died Thursday May 14, 2026 at the Greenhouse Cottages in Rison. Born October 13, 1950 in Fordyce, he was a son of the late Austin Coston and Melba Priddy Coston. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Don Coston, Sr.
He is survived by two nephews, Don Coston, Jr....
Rebecca Kirkland Whitehead
May 13, 2026
Rebecca Kirkland Whitehead, age, 76 of Fordyce died Wednesday, May 13, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Rebecca was born on August 21, 1949, in Pasadena, Texas. She was a devoted member of First Methodist Church of Fordyce for more than 40 years and served as President of the Mary Mays Circle Women’s Group.
Rebecca dedicated 33 years to...
George Dee Doherty
May 13, 2026
George Dee Doherty, 79 of Bearden died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home. He was born June 19, 1946 to the late Melvin Horace Doherty and Verta Mae Doherty. He was a retired auto mechanic. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy Doherty and one grandson, Scotty Balance.
He is survived by one son, Randy Doherty of...
Jimmy Darrell Mahan
May 13, 2026
Jimmy Darrell Mahan, age 75 of Holly Springs died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home. He was born November 10, 1950 in Malvern, Arkansas. He was a retired logger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur “Scooter” Mahan and Frances House Mahan; grandson, Brayden Darrell Mahan; infant brother, William Thomas Mahan; one sister, Wilma Adams; and one...
Tina Lorraine Keener
May 12, 2026
Tina Lorraine Keener, age 65 of Hampton passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 25, 1960 in San Jose, California. She is preceded in death by her parents, Stewart Wayland Evans and Geneva Lanette McCann Evans; one step-son, Michael Keener; two brothers, Steve and Jeff Evans; and one sister,...
