Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Verta Mae Buzbee

Verta Mae Buzbee

Jan 6, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Verta Mae “Vert” Buzbee, 87, of Hampton, Arkansas. Vert passed away on January 6, 2023 of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James V. Wooten Sr. Vert was born to Lester Sylvester and Edna Ables Wooten on June 7, 1935 in Calhoun County, Arkansas. A generous and...

Douglas Wayne Newberry

Douglas Wayne Newberry

Jan 2, 2023

Douglas Wayne Newberry, 89, died Monday, January 2, 2023 in Fordyce, AR. Born April 12, 1933 in Cool, TX, he was the son of Leonard and Clanie Newberry. Douglas lived his whole life in Weatherford, TX where he was well known and loved. He is preceded in death by his parents; Wife, Rosa Jeanette Newberry; and several brothers and sisters....

Harold L. "Jim" Green

Harold L. "Jim" Green

Jan 1, 2023

Harold L. “Jim” Green, 85, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation in El Dorado, AR Born March 27, 1937 in Ashdown, AR, he was the son of Eugene and Mamie Green. Jim was a member of East Main Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR for over 50 years. He was employed by Con Agra Poultry Company...

George Edward Young

George Edward Young

Dec 25, 2022

George Edward Young, age 78 of New Edinburg died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born August 31, 1944 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a retired boiler operator and an Army veteran. George is preceded in death by his parents, Edmond Young and Martha Mosley Young; three infant children and two brothers....

Brenda Denise Bambico

Brenda Denise Bambico

Dec 24, 2022

Brenda Denise Bambico, 64 of Bearden passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022. She was born in Camden on September 18, 1958 to her parents, Curtis Pierce and Dean Henderson. She was a 1976 graduate of Fordyce High School. Denise loved her family, doing arts and crafts, dogs and a multitude of crossword type puzzles. Denise is preceded in death...

Anna Nicole Ake

Anna Nicole Ake

Dec 23, 2022

Anna Nicole Drake, 55 of Maumelle, died Friday December 23, 2022 in Little Rock. She was born June 1, 1967 in Pine Bluff to the late Robert Earl “Bob” Bullock and the late Sarah Ann Hall-Bullock. She was a devoted mother and teacher, avid gardener, and the most loyal friend. She loved her family and adopted pets beyond measure. She...

Susan Anne Hornaday

Susan Anne Hornaday

Dec 14, 2022

Susan Anne Hornaday, age 62 of Camden, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born February 16, 1960 in Fordyce to the late Wesley Utah Hornaday and Mildred Grace Hornaday. She is survived by her sister, Linda West of Fordyce; brother, James “Jim” Hornaday of Fordyce; special friend, Phyllis Spicer of Camden,...

Larry Bayne Pierce

Larry Bayne Pierce

Dec 10, 2022

Larry Bayne Pierce, age 88 of Fordyce, died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was born August 18, 1934 in Ivy, Arkansas. Larry owned and operated Pierce Pulpwood for over 30 years, was a pilot, a two- year president of the Optimist Club, a devoted member and deacon at Zion Baptist Church, had a...

Gerald "Jerry" Shuler

Gerald "Jerry" Shuler

Dec 8, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Shuler, 77 of Bearden died Thursday December 8, 2022. Born December 24, 1944 at Longmont, CO, he was a son of the late Robert Lee Shuler and Viola Rawls Shuler. He was also preceded in death by many brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joann Shuler of Bearden; three daughters, Joanna Russell...

Ronald Keith Bennett

Ronald Keith Bennett

Dec 7, 2022

Ronald Keith Bennett, age 64 of Hampton died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. He was born November 26, 1958 in Monticello, Arkansas. He was a retired software sales engineer and an Air Force veteran. He is preceded in death by one brother, Charles Bennett, Jr. Keith is survived by two sons, William Bennett...

Michael Eugene Barrow

Michael Eugene Barrow

Dec 7, 2022

Michael Eugene Barrow, 80 of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022 after a courageous battle following a stroke. He was a loving brother and friend to so many people in his life. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 8, 1942 to Gene Barrow and Bernice Harrison Barrow from Fordyce. He was preceded in death by...

Alvin Thomas Dison

Alvin Thomas Dison

Dec 6, 2022

Alvin Thomas Dison, 84 of Rowlett, TX died Tuesday December 6, 2022. Born January 14, 1938 at Junction City, AR, he was a son of the late Varner Ernie Dison and Ida Mae Pennington Dison. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Sandra Kay Humphrey Dison; three brothers, Jerald Dison, Robert Dale Dison, Kenneth Joe Dison; sister,...

Wendy Doherty Forsyth

Wendy Doherty Forsyth

Dec 3, 2022

Wendy Doherty Forsyth, age 40 of Bearden died Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her home. She was born May 10, 1982 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her father, Frankie Doherty; and grandmothers, Helen Lynch Purifoy and Vera Doherty. She is survived by her husband, Richard Forsyth of Bearden; mother, Wanda Doherty of Grand Saline, TX;...

May Dean Puterbaugh Rhodes

May Dean Puterbaugh Rhodes

Dec 2, 2022

May Dean Puterbaugh Rhodes, age 97 of Fordyce died Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was born September 5, 1925 in Kingsland, Arkansas. She was a retired seamstress and clerk for Hickey’s clothing store. May was a Christian and attended the Fordyce Methodist Church where she was very active in the Daisy Garrett Circle....

Wanda Jean Welch

Wanda Jean Welch

Dec 2, 2022

Wanda Jean Welch, age 77 of Hampton died Friday, December 2, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born August 3, 1945 in Hampton, Arkansas. She was retired head teller for Generations Bank in Hampton. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Lutrell and Burnice Nowlin Lutrell; husband, William Frank Welch. Wanda is...

David Harrison Sisson

David Harrison Sisson

Nov 30, 2022

David Harrison Sisson expired at his home on Wednesday November 30, 2022. He was 73 years old. He was born and lived in Fordyce, AR most of his life. He also lived in Kingsland and Chambersville, AR for a period of time. He was a Marine veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jetta Sisson of Kingsland; a daughter, Jenifer...

Dahila King Belgard

Dahila King Belgard

Nov 29, 2022

Dahlia King Belgard, age 94 of Fordyce died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at her home. She was born February 3, 1928 in New Edinburg, Arkansas. She was a retired L.P.N. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie King and Dollie Lephew King; husband, Julius T. Belgard; two sons, Phil Gray and Gordon “Mickey” Gray; great granddaughter, Hayliegh Evans;...

Irvin Jackson Bass

Irvin Jackson Bass

Nov 28, 2022

Irvin Jackson Bass, age 82 of Hot Springs passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at his home. He was born June 22, 1940 in Bearden, Arkansas. He was a lifelong Baptist and retired educator having worked in several schools in south Arkansas. His last position was superintendent of Fountain Lake School in Hot Springs. Jackie was a very caring and...

Betty Ann Word

Betty Ann Word

Nov 27, 2022

Betty Ann Word, age 92, passed from this life on November 27, 2022. She was born on June 17, 1930, to Jess Williams and Anna Lee Bell Williams. She was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church in Bearden. Along with her husband and sons, she owned and operated retail stores in South Arkansas for over 50 years. She...

Jacob Lee O'Mary

Jacob Lee O'Mary

Nov 25, 2022

Jacob Lee O’Mary, age 38 of Fordyce died Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home. He was born July 25, 1984 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He is survived by his parents, Mark (Patricia) O’Mary of Fordyce and Laurie Middleton of Camden; grandmother, Elaine Raney of Fordyce; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be...

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