Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Walter Gene Madera

Walter Gene Madera

Sep 27, 2024

Walter Gene Madera was born in Bastrop, Louisiana on February 10, 1956. He left us suddenly and unexpectedly on September 27, 2024 at 68 years of age. He grew up in Hampton, Arkansas and married the love of his life August 9, 1974. His parents were Harry Madera and Thelma Cottrell Madera. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved the outdoors....

Jimmy Dale Rowland

Jimmy Dale Rowland

Sep 24, 2024

Jimmy Dale Rowland, 78 of Warren died Tuesday September 24, 2024 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Born May 16, 1946 at Dumas, he was a son of the late Jessie Rowland and Clara Estelle Gammil Rowland. He was a retired Tower Supervisor for Union Pacific Railroad. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving...

Patsy Sue Golenor

Patsy Sue Golenor

Sep 23, 2024

Patsy Sue (Archer) Golenor peacefully passed away at the age of 74 on September 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Patsy was born on September 22, 1950, in Little Rock, AR to Carter and Georgia Mae Archer. She lived a large part of her adult life in Dumas, AR and later lived on Lake Hamilton...

John` David Bain

John` David Bain

Sep 21, 2024

John David Bain, age 53 of Fordyce died Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born March 16, 1971 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a welder by trade and an avid hunter and sportsman. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Bain; and one step-brother, James Bronson. He is survived by his mother, Linda Black Whittamore of Manitowoc,...

Janet Lee Apple

Janet Lee Apple

Sep 19, 2024

Janet Lee Ross Apple, age 94, passed away September 19, 2024 at her home in Harrell, AR. She was born August 27, 1930 in Shirley, AR to the late Homer and Anna Belle Ross. Mrs. Apple served as the Postmaster for the Harrell Post Office for over 30 years. She was an active member of Canaan Baptist Church since 1954...

Brenda Gail Robinson

Brenda Gail Robinson

Sep 15, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Gail Robinson who died on September 15, 2024 at Dallas County Medical Center. Born on February 7, 1946 in Fordyce, Arkansas, Brenda lived a full and meaningful life, cherished by family and friends alike. Brenda was a devoted and loving wife to Rex for 59 years. Brenda retired...

Sybil M. Lansdale

Sybil M. Lansdale

Sep 14, 2024

Sybil M. Lansdale, age 97 of Fordyce, died Saturday, September 14th at her home. She was born March 6, 1927 in Chambersville, Arkansas to the late Pete and Edith Fester May. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald Hearnsberger and Harold Dee “Dusty” Lansdale; her brother David May; and her special friends Margie Nance and Kirk Nance....

Tony Wayne Earnest

Tony Wayne Earnest

Sep 12, 2024

Tony Wayne Earnest, 48, of Hampton, Arkansas, died Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born August 24, 1976, in Camden. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dwayne and Marcia Earnest; and brothers, Stacy Earnest and Wyatt Earnest. He is survived by his nephews, Blake Earnest (Emeree) and Bradley Earnest (Brianna) of Hampton; great-nephew, Stacy; great-nieces, Kamery and Wyley;...

Ronald Gene "Fred" Carter

Ronald Gene "Fred" Carter

Sep 11, 2024

Ronald Gene “Fred” Carter made his way to his Heavenly home, surrounded by his family, on September 11, 2024. Fred was born on May 17, 1958 in Mesa, Arizona on Chandler Air Force Base to Arnold Grady and Gladys Cummings Carter, who awaited his arrival and greeted him at the Gates of Heaven. He was a resident of Harrell, before...

Ernest Elliotte Starks

Ernest Elliotte Starks

Sep 8, 2024

Ernest Elliotte Starks, age 76 of Carthage died Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born October 13, 1947 in Carthage, Arkansas. He was a member of the Carthage Presbyterian Church, a retired lumber mill worker, and an Army Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. Starks, Sr. and Marie House Starks; wife, Carolyn Marshall Starks;...

Mary Carol Livingston

Mary Carol Livingston

Sep 7, 2024

Mary Carol Livingston, age 70 of Thornton, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home. She was born February 23, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Buster Crutchfield and Mary Lou Bearden Crutchfield; and one brother, Tracy Crutchfield. She is survived by one son, Danny (Brandi) Livingston of Bearden; two brothers, George Crutchfield...

Earnestine Landers

Earnestine Landers

Sep 5, 2024

Earnestine Landers, age 75 of Fordyce, died Thursday, September 5th in Fordyce. She was born September 22, 1948 in Bearden, Arkansas to the late Marion Evans and Allie Marie Satterwhite Evans. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Parker, three infant brothers, and two infant sisters. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, David Landers...

Larry Dean Bradley

Larry Dean Bradley

Sep 3, 2024

Larry Dean Bradley, age 78 of Fordyce, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home. He was born February 8, 1946 in Dallas County, Arkansas. Larry was a graduate of the Henderson State Teacher’s College, briefly coaching women’s basketball where he received the AAA Award for Outstanding Coach in Girls’ Sports for 1972-73. After leaving coaching, he went into...

James Baxter Sanders

James Baxter Sanders

Sep 3, 2024

James Baxter Sanders, age 84 of Fordyce, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home. He was born August 5, 1940 in Redfield, Arkansas. He was a retried truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Lee Sanders and Ethel Mary Teer Sanders; and one daughter, Renee Ivey. He is survived by one daughter, Janet Crenshaw of...

Randall Ray Roberts

Randall Ray Roberts

Sep 2, 2024

Randall Ray “Randy” Roberts, age 66 of El Dorado, passed from this life on Monday, September 2, 2024. He was born March 10, 1958, son of Raymond Roberts and Jimmie McGaugh Roberts. Randall was a gifted mechanic and loved riding motorcycles and dirt bike racing in his younger days. He is survived by his canine companions Blackie and Roxie and...

Ronald David Mcmanus

Ronald David Mcmanus

Sep 2, 2024

Ronald David McManus age 68 of New Edinburg, Arkansas left this life to be with his Lord and Saviour in Heaven on September 2, 2024. Ronnie was born February 11, 1956 in Warren, Arkansas to the late David E. and Jimmie A. Lash McManus. He is also preceded into Heaven by a niece, Beverly Laws. Ronnie, also known as Uncle...

Frances Dorrell

Frances Dorrell

Sep 1, 2024

Frances Dorrell, 84 of Fordyce, died Sunday, September 1st. She was born May 21, 1940 to the late Granville Warrick and Marie Huddleston Warrick. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Dorrell; three brothers, Drew, Buster, and Billy Warrick; and two sisters, Doris Owens and Sandra Raney. She is survived by four sons: Jimmy (Tammy) Dorrell of...

Doris Elizabeth Burrow

Doris Elizabeth Burrow

Aug 27, 2024

Doris Elizabeth Burrow, age 87 of Hampton, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her home. She was born October 14, 1936 in Tuckers Ridge, Arkansas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hampton and was a retried administrative clerk for the Social Security office. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Wells and Elsie Mannon Wells;...

Bobbie Jean Hopkins

Bobbie Jean Hopkins

Aug 19, 2024

Bobbie Jean Hopkins, age 90 of Bearden, died Monday, August 19. 2024 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was born February 20, 1934 in Bearden, Arkansas. She was a retired LPN. Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents, Troy Stuckey and Jamie Riggs Stuckey; husband, George A. Hopkins, Sr.; one brother, Troy T. Stuckey and...

Floyd Archie Smothers

Floyd Archie Smothers

Aug 19, 2024

Floyd Archie Smothers of Kingsland, AR, a kind and gentle soul, passed away on Monday morning August 19, 2024 at the age of 55, while on his way to work. He was born on August 1, 1969 in Leslie, Arkansas and lived a life of selfless dedication to his loved ones. Floyd is survived by his wife of 22 years,...

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