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Iris Faye Smith
May 18, 2023
Iris Faye Smith, age 77 of Bryant, Arkansas died Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Kilgore, Texas. She was born May 29, 1945 in Malvern, Arkansas. She was a retired house supervisor the Arkansas Human Development Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wayland J. Mahan and Wanda Collins Mahan; loyal companion of over thirty years, David Price; one...
Robert Lee Rosenbaum
May 17, 2023
Robert Lee Rosenbaum, 89, of Thornton went to be with his Lord and Savior, May 17, 2023. Bob was born in Safe, Missouri on November 29, 1933 to Lester Rosenbum and Amelia Sewell Rosenbum. Bob served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the Air Force, Bob married Margaret Kauten on April 22, 1957. Bob...
Sandra Lynn Pulley
May 16, 2023
Sandra Lynn Pulley, 49 of Kingsland left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father May 16, 2023. She was born in Warren, AR on October 16, 1973 to John and Jackie Huddleston. Sandra grew up in New Edinburg, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and one sister, Sally Taylor Chapman. She is survived by her...
Anneke James
May 12, 2023
Anneke Cox James, 81, of Thornton died Friday May 12, 2023 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Born November 16, 1941 at Louann, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Cox and Elsie Nichols Cox. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill T. James and Bill Summers. She is survived by her daughter, Stacia Williams...
Pauline "Polly" Hammond
May 11, 2023
Pauline “Polly” Hammond, 74 of Fordyce passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born December 25, 1948 in Banks, AR to the late Abe McFarland and Beulah Mae McCann Hall. Polly is preceded in death by her parents; twin brother, Paul McFarland; one sister, Peggy Cargile. She is survived by...
Sue Lynn Mcintyre
May 9, 2023
Sue Lynn Mosley McIntyre, 72 of New Edinburg, died Tuesday, May 9th 2023. She was born December 31, 1950 in Warren to the late John Lewis Mosley and Dorothy Rhea Vance Mosley. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dane Mosley. She is survived by her husband, James C. McIntyre of New Edinburg; her son James Aubrey McIntyre...
Tilman Ables
May 9, 2023
Tilman Ables, 103 of Hampton died Tuesday May 9, 2023 at his home. Born March 27, 1920, he was a son of the late C.W. Ables and Nancy Avant Ables. He was retired from Calion Lumber Company, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and going to the Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife...
Linda Gayle Purifoy
May 4, 2023
Linda Gayle Aufdenkamp Purifoy, age 75 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Thursday, May 4, 2023 in Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born December 7, 1947 in Inglewood, CA. She was a retired insurance salesman. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, James Furr and June Ferguson Furr; husbands, Fred Aufdenkamp and Thomas Purifoy. She is...
Kathy Jo Bowen
Apr 30, 2023
Kathy Jo Bowen, 70 of Bearden, died Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was born November 15, 1952 in Camden to the late Leonard Leon Bowen and Gwindolyn June Nutt Bowen. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Anita Bowen Pennington and her nephew, Joe Michael Wishard. She worked as an LPN and was retired from Millcreek. She is...
Sharon Clark
Apr 25, 2023
Sharon Clark was born July 9, 1966, to the late T’Aurthur and Bettie Clark. On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, God, in his infinite wisdom call Sharon from her earthly tasks into her spiritual realm. Sharon received Christ at an early age and rededicated her life on August 29, 2015 at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev....
Larry Adam Lancaster
Apr 24, 2023
Larry Adam Lancaster, 37 of Hampton, died Monday, April 24, 2023 in Camden. He was born November 2, 1985 in Little Rock to Rhonda Kordsmeier and William Tommy Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Josh Lancaster, his dad, Michael Kordsmeier, and his grandparents, Larry and Rose Adams, John Kordsmeier, and Lester Lancaster. He is survived by...
Evelyn Lucille Norris
Apr 23, 2023
Evelyn Lucille Norris, age 92 passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her home in New Edinburg. She was born November 29, 1930 to the late Edgar Shoemaker and Virgie Coulter Shoemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman Alfred Candler; one daughter, Rebecca Clanton; one son, Donnie Norris; two grandchildren, Jenny Clanton and Jayden Candler. She...
Leonard C. Harvey
Apr 20, 2023
Leonard C. Harvey age 76 of Bearden died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home. He was born June 3, 1946 in Ava, MO. He was retired manager of thirty six years for Water and Waste Water at Shumaker in Highland Park in East Camden. Leonard loved being outdoors in the woods, in his garden and he was an avid...
Persis Anne Reagan
Apr 20, 2023
Persis Anne Reagan age 58 of Harrell passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born March 21, 1965 in Miami, Florida. She was a former model, swimmer, diver, and a homemaker at the time of her passing. She was a NCAA champion driver for two major universities. The dedication it takes to be at that level of competition defined...
Mary Thompson
Apr 20, 2023
Mary King Price Thompson, 82 of Georgetown, LA passed away April 20, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1940 to the late Charlie King and Dollie Lephiew King. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Joseph M. Thompson and James “Dan” Price; three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by three children, Ricky (Cindy) Price, Renee...
Dorsey Fields
Apr 19, 2023
On May 4, 1947, in New Edinburg, Arkansas, God blessed Luther and Versa Mae Warner with a beautiful daughter, named Dorsey. On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, God said, “Well done my good and faithful servant”, it is time to come home. The beautiful and sweet life of Dorsey Fields came to a close with her family by her side. Dorsey...
Randall Clyde Williams
Apr 18, 2023
Randall Clyde Williams, age 72 of Thornton died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home. He was born October 26, 1950 in Malvern, Arkansas. He was a retired logger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Phillip Williams and Lema Emma Crawford Williams; wife, Beverly Williams; two sisters, Betty and Veda; two brothers, Phillip and Darrell. Randy is...
Glenn Edward Hammond
Apr 17, 2023
Glenn Hammond, 70 of Fordyce, died Monday April 17, 2023. He was born August 6, 1952 in Fordyce, the son of the late Lawrence Hammond and Marjorie King Reid. He was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Rickey Reid and a sister, Peggy Horton Chaney. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Sipes Hammond of...
Donnie George Evans
Apr 14, 2023
Donnie George Evans, 58 of Bearden died Friday April 14, 2023 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born October 23, 1964 at Camden, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Hervey Evans, Pauline Doris Belt, and Betty Evans; his brothers, A.W. Evans, Jimmy Evans, Jackie Evans. He is survived by his wife, Maria Hopkins Evans of...
Jaunice Cooper Cruce
Apr 12, 2023
Jaunice Cooper Cruce, age 75 of New Edinburg died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her home. She was born October 19, 1947 in Gassville, Arkansas. She formerly operated the H&R Block office in Fordyce. Jaunice is preceded in death by her mother, Marie Horne Hodnett; step-father and close friend, Jim Hodnett; father, Lowell Cooper; daughter, Brechin Marie Wells; brothers, Billy...
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