Glynn Vernon Langford
Aug 16, 2023
Glynn Vernon Langford, 85, of Kingsland, Arkansas passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 15, 2023. Glynn was born on September 3, 1937 in New Edinburg, Arkansas. Glynn was a loving father, a true friend and a member of Kingsland First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Pearlie Dee Towery Langford and James Hiram Langford,...
Truman "Bill" Russell Rich
Aug 12, 2023
Truman “Bill” Russell Rich, 91 of El Dorado died Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home. He was born December 17, 1931 in Fordyce, Arkansas. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William Alvis Rich and Minnie Astelle Allen Rich; three sisters, Erva Lee Childs, Cynthia Ann Webb, and Tommie Lewis and one brother, Jake Rich. He is survived...
Michelle Lynn Madden
Aug 11, 2023
Michelle Lynn Madden, age 49 of Camden died Friday, August 11, 2023 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born June 13, 1974 in Camden, Arkansas. Michelle is survived by her parents, Wayne and Elaine Ray of Sparkman; one daughter, Miranda Layne Madden of Magnolia; and one brother, Steven Wayne Ray of Sparkman. Visitation will be...
Joye Taylor
Aug 7, 2023
Joye Taylor, age 75 of Bryant died Monday, August 7, 2023 at her home. She was born May 31, 1948 in Dallas County Arkansas. She was a retired salesman. Joye is preceded in death by her parents, Fred Dennis Bledsoe and Theresa Hall Bledsoe; and her husband, James W. Taylor. She is survived by two daughters, Virginia (Jason) Palmer of...
Shelby Elizabeth Young
Aug 5, 2023
She was a ray of sunshine that lit up the room. She commanded full attention from the moment she walked in, which was usually late. She was full of energy and could lift anyone’s spirits. She didn’t need the lashes, lipstick or nails, but she wore them like nobody else! Her name was Shelby Elizabeth Young, and on June 15,...
Clarence Allen Madera
Aug 5, 2023
Clarence Allen Madera, a devoted family man and lifelong resident of Hampton, Arkansas, passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 71. He departed at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on January 9, 1952, in Bastrop, Louisiana, Clarence was the son of Harry and Thelma (Cottrell) Madera. After graduating from...
Marjorie Ann Parker
Aug 4, 2023
Marjorie Ann Mulligan Parker, 85 of Hampton, went to be with her Lord on August 4th, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Leo Parker; her parents, Howard and Nellie Mulligan; and two brothers, Wilmer Mulligan and Troy Mulligan. She is survived by her two daughters, Diane Parker and Carol Thomas (Corey);...
Louise Gornatti Smith
Aug 3, 2023
Louise Gornatti Smith, age 91, of Fordyce went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born August 28, 1931 in Fordyce, AR. Louise was a 1949 graduate of Fordyce High School and married Hugh Edward Smith, Jr. on December 26, 1951. She was a member of the Fordyce First Baptist Church and was involved in various...
Norman Murphy
Aug 3, 2023
Norman R. Murphy, 63 of Hampton died August 3, 2023 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. He was born on March 1, 1960 in Memphis, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents; Clarence Murphy and Janie Murphy. He is survived by his wife Deborah Murphy of Hampton; one son, Bryant (Brooke) Murphy of Hampton; one daughter, Jennifer...
Harold F. Duncan
Jul 31, 2023
Harold F. Duncan, age 91 of Hampton died Monday July 31, 2023 at Ouachita County Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1931. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He retired from Ouachita Electric after 34 years of service. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Edna Duncan; his wife...
Katherine Ferrell Hearnsberger
Jul 31, 2023
Katherine Ferrell Hearnsberger, age 94 of Benton, born April 26, 1929 to J.V. and Eva Lou Ferrell, passed after a long goodbye on July 31, 2023. She is now reunited with her loving husband of 62 years, Rex Hearnsberger. The wife of a career Army man, she moved the family many times around the world. While on Okinawa, she became...
Sherry Nell Bryant Pennington
Jul 29, 2023
Sherry Nell Bryant Pennington, age 77 of Holly Springs died Saturday, July 29, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 10, 1945 in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and secretary for P&P Logging. Sherry is preceded in death by parents, Bill J. Bryant and Betty Coleman Nutt; and one sister, Carolyn Bradley....
Elmer A. Brown
Jul 28, 2023
Elmer A. Brown, age 84 of New Edinburg died Friday, July 28, 2023 at his home. He was born August 3, 1938 in Calmer, Arkansas. He was a retired auto mechanic and farmer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Arnold Brown and Versa Roberts Brown; four brothers, Raleigh Brown, Glen Brown, Joe Brown, Ben Sanders; one sister,...
Darrell C. Moody Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Darrell C. Moody, Jr., age 71 of Hampton died Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born October 16, 1951 in Owensboro, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents, Darrell C. Moody, Sr. and Annetta Joyner Moody; one brother, Joey Moody; and two sisters, Jane Martin and Becky Curtis. He is...
Charles Eben Ezell
Jul 27, 2023
Charles Eben Ezell, 82 of Fordyce was born February 6, 1941 to Charles (Charlie) Ezell and Robbie Lavern Erwin Ezell in New Edinburg, AR. He passed away Thursday July 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma Jean Ezell; an infant son, Charles Edward Ezell; three brothers, Larry Hart, Tracy Hart, and Larry Ezell. Charles...
Kelly Denise Labeff
Jul 26, 2023
Kelly Denise Nutt LaBeff, 57, of Bearden passed away Wednesday July 26, 2023 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. She was born July 29, 1965 at Fordyce, a daughter of W.I. “Sonny” Nutt and Doris Wood Nutt of Bearden. She was preceded in death by a brother, Philip Nutt. She is survived by her parents; her husband, John...
Betty Jean Sisson Robertson
Jul 23, 2023
Betty Jean Boldebook Sisson Robertson, 95 of Fordyce, was born on September 21, 1927 to the late Fred A. and Mary Elizabeth Boldebook in Warren, Arkansas. She entered the beautiful gates of Heaven on July 23, 2023 after a short illness and stay at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two...
Shelia Annette Westbrook Thompson
Jul 22, 2023
Shelia Annette Westbrook Thompson, age 72, of Harrell passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her home. She was born August 11, 1950 to the late Oliver James Westbrook and Anna Mae Vincent Westbrook. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hampton. She was a hard worker and enjoyed the simple life such as her family, canning and...
Suzanne Higgs Parker
Jul 21, 2023
Suzanne Higgs Parker, 81of Little Rock, Arkansas, died July 21, 2023. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on June 28, 1942 to Robert K. Higgs and Obie Crouse Higgs. She was their only child. They moved to Carthage, Arkansas in 1948. She was saved and became a member of Carthage Baptist Church in June, 1953. She attended Carthage schools...
Eddie Joe Lea
Jul 19, 2023
Eddie Joe Lea, 68 of Sparkman died July 19, 2023 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Eddie was born February 21, 1955 to the late O.D. Lea and Myrtice Crouse Lea He is preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Melissa Ann Lea. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Kay Lea of Manning; one son,...
