Joe Michael Barnes
Oct 19, 2022
Joe Michael “Mike” Barnes, 72 of Benton, AR died Wednesday October 19, 2022. He was born February 20, 1950 to the late W.T. “Bill” Barnes and Clarice Steelman Barnes. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Barnes. Mike was born and raised in Fordyce, AR. He later joined the US Marine Corp and served from 1968-1970 and...
Hazel Earnest Hand
Oct 14, 2022
Hazel Earnest Hand, age 94 of Hampton, Arkansas went to her Heavenly Home on October 14, 2022. She was born June 27, 1928 in Tinsman, Arkansas and was the daughter of Henry Garland Earnest and Martha M. King Earnest. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and spent many years babysitting. She was a great influence, raising many of the children...
Seth Wayne Campbell
Oct 14, 2022
On Friday October 14, 2022 the Lord Jesus called Seth Wayne Campbell of Fordyce from Heaven’s open door to come see His handiwork made just for him, leaving family and friends with a lifetime of precious memories. On July 9, 1941, Wayne made his appearance on this earth. He was welcomed by his dad, Seth Ward Campbell, mother, Annie Ruth...
Shirley Jean Fulenwider
Oct 14, 2022
Shirley Jean Fulenwider, 79 of Hampton, died Friday, October 14, 2022 in Warren. She was born August 11, 1943 in Bearden to the late General Marion Pennington, Sr. and Mary Florida Wilks Pennington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Von Fulenwider, her son, James Allen Williams, her daughter, Vickie Jean Taintor, her grandson, Jeffery Allen Williams, and...
Kenneth Gordon Barnes
Oct 14, 2022
Kenneth Gordon Barnes, 76 of Fordyce died Friday October 14, 2022. Born August 20, 1946, he was a son of the late Dewey Joshua Barnes and Gertrude Clyde Barnes. He was a retired logger, a US Marine Veteran, serving in Vietnam, and a charter member of the Cooterneck Volunteer Fire Department. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Pam Barnes of...
Woodrow Wilson Purifoy, Jr.
Oct 11, 2022
Woodrow Wilson Purifoy, Jr. age 73 of Camden, AR passed from this life to his eternal home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1949, to the late Woodrow Wilson, Sr. and Dora Frances Purifoy of Camden. Along with his parents, Woodrow “Jr.” is preceded in death by one brother Jimmie Purifoy and one sister Jessie...
Tammy Lynn Courtney
Oct 6, 2022
Tammy Lynn Courtney, age 57 of Thornton, Arkansas died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at her home. She was born December 3, 1964 in Fordyce, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Kee, Jr., and Waynette Meece Kee; and husband, Richard Courtney. Tammy is survived by two sons, Mike (Kristal) Courtney of Camden, Stephen (Cherise) Courtney of Fordyce;...
Floyd Nelson Tilley
Oct 5, 2022
Floyd Nelson Tilley, age 79, of Bearden, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He was born on December 13, 1942, in Camden, Arkansas, the youngest son of Roy Tilley and Rebecca Way Tilley. On December 6, 1974, he married Georgia Lee Reddin Tilley. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings. He was a 1960 graduate of...
Norman Willis Whitten
Oct 4, 2022
Beloved brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Norman Willis Whitten completed his journey to Paradise this morning, October 4, 2022 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas. He was under the care of Kindred Hospice at the time of his passing, and the family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to them for their gentle, loving care, as well as...
James D. "Donnie" Mckinnie
Oct 2, 2022
James D. “Donnie” McKinnie, 72 of Hampton died Sunday October 2, 2022. Born October 18, 1949, he was a son of the late Glenn McKinnie, Gila Smead Earnest and James Earnest. He was a member of the Harrell United Methodist Church and a truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 33 years, Deana...
Judy Ann Stell
Oct 1, 2022
Judy Ann Stell, 68 of Alexander, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 in Benton. She was born November 18, 1953 in Indiana to the late Odie and Nita Tollett. Judy is survived by her husband, Kenneth Edward Stell of Alexander; her daughter, Dana Ann Ottwell of Alexander; three grandchildren who she loved dearly: Lilly Stell of Cabot, Avery Stell of Cabot,...
Robert D. Labash
Sep 28, 2022
Captain Robert D. Labash, age 83 of Hampton died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home. He was born March 30, 1939 in Bridgeport, CT. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years. He served as a Drill Instructor, was temporarily promoted to 2nd Lieutenant during the Vietnam War where he promoted to the rank of Captain,...
Frances Evelyn Tidwell Cheek
Sep 26, 2022
On October 8, 1933, Fannie Rosetta Wormington and Charles Tidwell welcomed their beautiful daughter Frances Evelyn Tidwell into the world. That daughter grew into a loving, kind, and compassionate soul that graced us with her presence during the 88 years of her life. She passed away on September 26, 2022. Frances is preceded in death by her parents, her sisters...
Ann Broach
Sep 25, 2022
Ann Broach, age 90 of Hampton died Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Summit Health and Rehab in Taylor, Arkansas. She was born September 12, 1932 in Tinsman, Arkansas. She was a retired hairdresser. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Barner and Valor Grisham Newton; husband, Charles Broach; one daughter, Julia Ann Williamson; one sister, Pat Bohrer; three...
Jimmy Allen Grice
Sep 21, 2022
Jimmy Allen Grice 77 of Ashdown, Arkansas entered his enteral heavenly home on September 21, 2022. He was born on November 9, 1944 in New Edinburg, Arkansas to CB and Allie Mae Childress/ Grice. Jim’s number one passion was studying and teaching the word of God. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and playing golf. His loved working with wood. He...
Makaylee Denise Neal
Sep 19, 2022
Makaylee Denise Neal, age 19 of Crossett died Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born August 28, 2003 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She worked as a C.N.A at St. Johns Place in Fordyce. She is preceded in death by one brother, Tristan Neal. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Kathy Neal of Tulsa, OK, and Kim Gorman of...
Gordon Michael Gray
Sep 19, 2022
Gordon Michael Gray, 70 of Fordyce died Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born June 6, 1952 in Fordyce. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn L. Gray; father, Gordon Philip Gray; one brother, Phil Gray. He is survived by his mother, Dahlia Belgard; two sons, Michael (April) Gray of Fordyce and David Gray of Fordyce; four grandchildren,...
Max Johnson
Sep 18, 2022
Max Johnson, 88 of Fordyce, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born May 11, 1934 in Leechville, Arkansas to the late Gurvis L. and Cassie Nelson Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Atkins Johnson; his grandson Joshua Johnson; his son Glenn Ballard, his daughter-in-law Reba Ballard, and his brother Gurvis L. Johnson Jr....
Betty Kathryn Gillespie
Sep 16, 2022
Betty Kathryn Gillespie, 83, of Avilla, Arkansas, departed her loving family on September 16, 2022, from complications following a surgical procedure. Betty was born in Fordyce, Arkansas, on May 4, 1939, to Vestula and James Samuel Taylor Sr. She attended school in Princeton and graduated from high school in 1957. She continued her education and earned a degree in nursing...
Don E. Hardman
Sep 14, 2022
Don E. Hardman, 77 of Fordyce went to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 14, 2022. Born August 27, 1945, he was the son of the late Edwin “Dink” Hardman and Burton Nutt Hardman. Don was a graduate of Fordyce High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church where he...
