Gail Smith
Jun 23, 2023
Gail Smith, 67, of Fordyce died Friday June 23, 2023 at her home. Born March 31, 1956 in Hampton she was the daughter of the late Johnny Gilbert and Gladys Cochran Gilbert. She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Jean Mullegan; two brothers, Jerry Gilbert and Donnie Gilbert. She is survived by her husband, Everett Smith; four...
Juanita Jo Hampton
Jun 19, 2023
Juanita Jo Hampton, age 94 of Fordyce, died Monday, June 19, 2023 at her home. She was born July 22, 1928 in Valley Springs, Arkansas. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Fordyce. She is preceded in death by her parents, Barton O. Ragland and Ella Whisnat Ragland; husband, James Thurman Hampton; one daughter, Ratha Sanders; one...
Gloria Johnson
Jun 17, 2023
Gloria Dell Stewart Johnson, 64, of Camden died Saturday June 17, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Born September 20, 1958 at Fordyce, She was a daughter of the late John Stewart and Virginia Jones Stewart. Gloria was a homemaker for most of her life. She dedicated her life to loving and caring for her children, grandchildren and...
Jo Ann Miles Earnest
Jun 14, 2023
Jo Ann Miles Earnest, age 62 of Thornton, Arkansas, was born August 5, 1960 in Fordyce, and entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from her home. She is preceded in death, by her parents Clyde Miles and Gertrude Miles Davis, step-grandson Derrick Watts, and former husband Reece Young. Her legacy is carried on by her two children...
Vicky Janelle Howard
Jun 14, 2023
Vicky Janelle Howard, age 56 of Kingsland died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at her home. She was born October 1, 1966 in Fordyce, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Dean Saeler and Judith Ann Wilson Saeler. She is survived by her husband, Timmy Lee Howard of Little Rock; three sons, Matt (Jessica) Howard of Kingsland, Hunter...
James Huel Womack
Jun 13, 2023
James Huel Womack was born on February 24, 1944, and went home to be with Jesus on June 13, 2023. James was preceded in death by his parents, Huel and Dessie Womack and his brothers-in-law, John Smith, John Scott, and Tom Scott. James is survived by his wife Lena, his son Scott and daughter-in-law Kim, his grandsons Ryan and Garrett...
Bonnie Ruth Jordan Potter
Jun 10, 2023
Bonnie Ruth Jordan Potter, age 84 died Saturday the 10th of June, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 11, 1939 in Fordyce Arkansas to the late Edward and Annie Jordan. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Marvin Potter, brother, Max Jordan, son, Michael Potter, and son-in-law, Dan Edrington. Bonnie...
Richard "Rik" Morris Orton Jr.
Jun 10, 2023
Richard “Rik” Morris Orton, Jr. of Hot Springs passed away from this life on June 10, 2023. Rik was born November 26, 1961 to Richard Morris Orton and Evelyn Glen Givens Howard. Rik was preceded in death by both of his parents and by his fiancé, who he found later in life, Renia Howell. Rik leaves behind an uncle Harold...
Debra Marie Madera
Jun 7, 2023
Debra Marie Wilkerson Madera, 67 of Hampton died Wednesday June 7, 2023 at her home. Born July 17, 1955 at New Orleans, she was a daughter of the late Lavere “Bud” Wilkerson and Billie Jean Johnston Wilkerson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her in-laws, Harry and Thelma Madera; two sisters, Cathy Lindsey and Gloria Nowlin;...
Reba Mcdaniel Hurst
Jun 5, 2023
Reba McDaniel Hurst, 81 of Ivan, died Monday, June 5th. She was born June 1, 1942 in Gould, Arkansas to the late Robert Reason and Annie Bell Erwin McDaniel. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Ellis Hurst; her daughter, Kimberly Hurst, her brother, Kenneth Mc Daniel; her sister, Ivy Beth McDaniel; and her...
Rae Nell Payne
Jun 5, 2023
Rae Nell Payne, age 46 of Fordyce died Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born July 30, 1976 in Warren, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her mother, Otha Mae Lephiew Tidwell; grandson, Elijah Lewis.. She is survived by her father, Ronnie Payne of New Edinburg; three daughters, Amber Chidester of Pine Bluff, Chloe Hill and Zoey Hill of...
Myles Allen Lea
Jun 2, 2023
Myles Allen Lea, age 75 of Hampton died Friday, June 02, 2023 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. He was born August 10, 1947 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reedie Lester Lea and Dorothy Lee Roper Lea; one son, Morgan Lea....
Sylvia G. Thornton
Jun 2, 2023
Sylvia G. Thornton, age 86 of Fordyce died Friday, June 2, 2023 at her home. She was born March 7, 1937 in Hampton, Arkansas. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Fordyce and former owner operator of Captain Cook’s restaurant in Fordyce. Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Melvin Childers and Ollie Mae Strickland Childers;...
Dorothy Jo Parham
May 29, 2023
Dorothy Jo Parham, age 84 of Sheridan died Monday, May 29, 2023 at Sheridan Health and Rehab in Sheridan, Arkansas. She was born July 16, 1938 in Camden, Arkansas. She was a retired school teacher and a lifelong Methodist. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Reece Asbury Parham and Ruby Mae Lynn Parham; one daughter, Melissa Haynie; and...
Kimberly Sue Stringfellow
May 28, 2023
Kimberly Sue Cosby Stringfellow, 60, of Hampton died Sunday May 28, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Born July 7, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Samuel E. Cosby and Frances Naomi Clemons Cosby. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Edward Stringfellow; and a sister, Carol Cosby Vaughn. She...
Mary Louise Brewer
May 27, 2023
Mary Louise Brewer, 72 of Thornton, died Saturday May 27 in Little Rock. She was born February 10, 1951 in Camden to the late Wallace and Mary Broughs Massey. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Woody Massey. She is survived by five children: Sarah Harrison of Camden, Linda Langley of Redfield, Roy Brewer of Florida, James Brewer...
Justin Aaron Thompson
May 25, 2023
Justin Aaron Thompson, 40 of Hampton, died Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born August 17th, 1982 in El Dorado to Rusty and Carol Skidmore Thompson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy James and Betty Jo Thompson and his cousin, Rocky Thompson. He is survived by his parents, Rusty and Carol Thompson of Hampton; one daughter, Adalyn...
Alan Eugene Goolsby
May 24, 2023
Alan Eugene Goolsby, age 76, is now rejoicing with Jesus, having passed from this world Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6:36 pm. Alan died peacefully with his wife, daughter, and pastor at his side. After 11 days in hospice, he simply took one breath and then not the next. Alan was born on July 15, 1946, in Sheridan, AR, and...
Paul Alan Hollis Sr.
May 22, 2023
Paul Alan Hollis, Sr., age 73 of Louann died Monday, May 22, 2023 at his home. He was born December 19, 1949 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a retired construction worker and Marine Corp Vietnam veteran. He was an avid hunter; fisherman and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Marrion...
John A. Stewart
May 19, 2023
John A. Stewart, age 90 of Camden, Arkansas died Friday, May 19, 2023 at Silver Oaks Nursing Home in Camden. He was born June 27, 1932 in Gurdon, Arkansas. He was a retired small engine repairman, a former member of Calvary Assembly of God Church, and later he was a traveling minister; preaching and singing with his wife, Virginia and...
