Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Justin Aaron Thompson

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

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.

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

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...

Iris Faye Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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