Obituaries
Obituaries for Southern Arkansas
Robert M. Gensert
Feb 2, 2023
Robert M. Gensert, age 85 of Fordyce, died February 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Gensert and two sisters, Nancie Albright and Margaret “Peg” Gorrell. He retired from the United States Navy as an Electrician Mate Chief Petty Officer in 1984. He also retired from Westinghouse/Phillips as an electrician. He is survived by one son,...
James "Jim" B. Ross
Jan 27, 2023
James Bryant Ross, 96, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born February 8, 1926 in Kingsland, AR to James Booker Ross and Olga Bryant Ross. He proudly served our country in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He was a walking legacy of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A...
Marjorie Nellie Williams
Jan 27, 2023
Marjorie Nellie Williams, age 80 of Hampton died Friday at Silver Oaks Nursing Home in Camden, Arkansas. She was born March 29, 1942 in Alberta, Canada. She was a member of Hampton First Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Forrest Borst and Florence McCune Borst Cromoga; one son, Tracy Williams; and one sister, Arlene...
Emma Jean Thomason Reddin
Jan 25, 2023
Emma Jean Thomason Reddin, age 92 of Hampton died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Timberlane Nursing Home in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was born July 18, 1930 in Calhoun County, Arkansas. She was the retired recorder and treasurer for the City of Hampton and she was a member of Camp Ground Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Hampton. Emma Jean is preceded...
Doris Marie Lisemby
Jan 20, 2023
Doris Mitchell Lisemby completed her assigned work on earth and passed from this life on January 20, 2023 at AdventHealth Celebration Hospital in Celebration, Florida. Doris was born on June 19, 1918 near Kingsland, Arkansas and was the eldest of ten children born to Wallace E. and Jewell Graves Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband...
Janet Marie Gaddy
Jan 20, 2023
Janet Marie Edwards Gaddy, 61, of Kingsland died Friday January 20, 2023. She was born January 23, 1961 in Glendora, CA. She was a long time employee of Walmart. She was preceded in death by her father, Ferrell Edwards. She is survived by her mother, Dorris Herron of Texas; her husband, Chris Gaddy, three sisters, Jenny Goen, Karen Kiser, Brenda...
Amanda Scott Sanchez
Jan 19, 2023
Amanda Scott Sanchez, 41 of El Dorado, died Thursday, January, 19, 2023 in Little Rock. She was born May 8, 1981 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Scott; her brother, Bubba Scott; her uncle, Dennis Haynes; and her grandparents, Troy and Emma “Sook” Haynes, Johnny Mack Ellis, and Earl and Dean Scott. She...
Jeffery Hardie Davis
Jan 18, 2023
Jeffery Hardie Davis, 68, of Salt Lake City, Utah and Pine Bluff, AR will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at Earnest Cemetery in Tinsman, AR. Jeff was a 1972 graduate of White Hall High School in Pine Bluff, AR and a United States Navy veteran who served his country on the U.S.S. Reasoner. He was the...
Richard Marvin Mccants Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Richard Marvin McCants, Jr., age 59 of Bearden died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Punxsutawney, PA. He was born June 10, 1963 in Jefferson, TX. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ouida Frances Nance McCants; and one sister, Jeana McCants. He is survived by his wife, Christi Olvera of Bearden; four sons, Zac (Alee) McCants of Rigby, ID,...
Max Wheeler Pinckard
Jan 6, 2023
Max Wheeler Pinckard, 94 of Fordyce died Friday January 6, 2023 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. Born October 14, 1928 at New Edinburg, he was a son of the late LH Pinckard and Nolie Erwin Pinckard. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Sue Pinckard; a daughter, Shirley Packard; and three brothers. He is survived by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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