Obituaries
Obituaries for Southern Arkansas
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...
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....
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