Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Clarence M. "Sonny" Freer

Clarence M. "Sonny" Freer

May 8, 2022

Clarence M. “Sonny” Freer 74, of Malvern went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday May 8, 2022. He will always be remembered as the very best father and family man. Born October 16, 1947, he was the son of the late J.C. Freer, Jr. and Elizabeth Garner Freer. He was retired from Reynolds Metal Company, owned Freer...

Alivia Leeann King

Alivia Leeann King

May 7, 2022

Alivia Leeann King, age 13 of Fordyce died Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was born April 8, 2009 in Camden, Arkansas to Christian Blake King and Laura Gwen Chambliss. She is preceded in death by her great grandma, Judy King. She is survived her parents, both of Fordyce; one brother, Tristin King of Fordyce; one sister, Harper Brie King of...

Doris L. Kee

Doris L. Kee

May 5, 2022

Doris L. Kee, 58 of New Edinburg passed away on Thursday May 5, 2022 at her home. She was born in Fordyce on January 8, 1964 to the late Bobby Hickerson and Eleanor Faye Matkin Hickerson. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Judith McQeen; granddaughter, Raegan Leah Dalton; grandsons, Bryar and Blayde Conner. She is survived...

Rhonda Renee Peebles

Rhonda Renee Peebles

May 5, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Rhonda Renee Peebles on May 5, 2022, at the age of 60, in Little Rock, AR. Renee was surrounded by family and passed away peacefully listening to her favorite music. She was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma, on October 24th, 1961, to Norman and Clydean Jarvis. Renee was preceded in death by her son Johnny...

Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson

May 5, 2022

Paul Jackson started his final adventure as he left this earth to be with his eternal Father in Heaven on May 5, 2022. He was pastoring Friendship Church in Marianna, AR. Paul was born on November 15, 1956 in Camden, AR to the late Clarence (C.B.) Jackson and Virginia Ruth Russell Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Kavion Cortez Michael Swift

Kavion Cortez Michael Swift

May 3, 2022

Kavion Cortez Michael Swift, age 5 months died Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was born November 28, 2021 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He is survived by his parents, Da’Morrion Swift and Madison Baker of Hampton; three brothers, Kingston Swift and Zy’Aire Swift of Hampton, Amary Swift of El Dorado; godmother, Ashlei Stanchfield of Hampton; grandparents, Ericka Swift of Warren, Robyn...

Marilyn Ann Weeks Freer

Marilyn Ann Weeks Freer

May 2, 2022

Marilyn Ann Weeks Freer, age 74 of Malvern died Monday, May 2, 2022 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born March 1, 1948 in Warren, Arkansas. Marilyn was a devout Christian and taught children’s Sunday school for many years. She loved bible study, cooking, and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were the light of...

Doris Laverne Rhodes

Doris Laverne Rhodes

Apr 27, 2022

On Tuesday, April 27th, Doris Laverne Rhodes at the age of 93, passed on to her Heavenly home. Doris was born December 20, 1928 in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was a member of Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Rison, a devout Christian, and God-fearing woman. Most people knew her as their Avon lady and her love for cardinals. She worked...

Enoch Dewitt "Doc" Porter

Enoch Dewitt "Doc" Porter

Apr 27, 2022

Enoch Dewitt “Doc” Porter, 90, of Hot Springs, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on April 27, 2022. He was born February 9, 1932 in Hampton, Arkansas to the late Dewitt and Ozzie Porter. Doc faithfully served his Lord as deacon, Sunday School teacher, mentor and counselor to so many friends and family. He was a member of Legacy Church...

Martha Rea Summers

Martha Rea Summers

Apr 20, 2022

Martha Rea Summers, age 85, of Sparkman passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2022 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehab in Camden, AR. She was born on October 3, 1936 to the late Henry C. Kennedy and Roxie Kennedy. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Emerene Shone and Shelby Rich. She is survived by her husband,...

Jack Carter Hughes

Jack Carter Hughes

Apr 20, 2022

Jack Carter Hughes 70 of Frenchport, Arkansas passed away Wednesday April 20, 2022. He was born June 15, 1951 in Fordyce, Arkansas to the late Ed and Beatrice Carter Hughes. He is survived by one daughter Amy Ray and husband John of Bearden; two grandchildren Shawn and Madison Ray of Bearden; two sisters Joyce Honnell of Camden and Janice Saeler...

John Travis Massey

John Travis Massey

Apr 18, 2022

John Travis Massey, age 92, passed away on April 18, 2022, in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born September 26, 1929, in Croak, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his wife of almost 67 years Nancy J. Hawkins Massey; his parents, Dillard W. Massey and Elva M. “Sook” Burford Massey; sister, Judith M. Brown (Edward “Ed”) and great granddaughter, Alice...

Edna Maxine Martin

Edna Maxine Martin

Apr 13, 2022

Edna Maxine Evans Martin, 81 of El Dorado died Wednesday April 13, 2022 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado. Born February 15, 1941 in Calhoun County, she was a daughter of the late Stewart B. Evans and Edna McGuire Evans. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Larry Martin of El Dorado; three children, Angela Lea...

Iva Jean Harrison Shaddock

Iva Jean Harrison Shaddock

Apr 13, 2022

Iva Jean Harrison Shaddock of Sparkman was born October 8, 1934 in the Hollywood Community near Princeton, Arkansas. Iva Jean received her Angel Wings April 13, 2022 at the age of 87. Her parents were Henry Irving Harrison and Leila Powell Stone Harrison. Iva Jean is survived by two brothers, Tyler (Charlotte) Harrison of Bryant, AR and Robert Henry Harrison...

Gertrude Elizabeth Miles Davis

Gertrude Elizabeth Miles Davis

Apr 13, 2022

Gertrude Elizabeth Osborne Miles Davis, 88 of Fordyce died Wednesday April 13, 2022 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born March 23, 1934 at Bismark, she was a daughter of the late William Taft Osborne and Georgia Etta Bradford Osborne. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clyde C. Miles and Frank Davis; a brother, Clyde Osborne, two sisters,...

Patsy Ruth Bass

Patsy Ruth Bass

Apr 1, 2022

Patsy Ruth Bass, 83 of Little Rock, died Friday April 1st, 2022. She was born August 7, 1938 in Bearden to the late Drill and Lessie Evans Chambliss. She was also preceded in death by her husband Johnny Bass, her daughter Janet Bass, and her son John Bass. She is survived her son Jason Bass and wife Holly of Maumelle;...

Polly Ann Coleman

Polly Ann Coleman

Apr 1, 2022

Polly Ann Haynes Coleman, 81, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at The Meadows in Fulton. She was born September 3, 1940 to the late Otis Lee Haynes and the late Eva Nell Gilbert Haynes. Polly moved to Fulton in 1977 with her husband, James, and opened up the first Sonic in downtown Fulton. She moved back to Arkansas 17...

Allan Wayne May

Allan Wayne May

Mar 31, 2022

Mr. Allan Wayne May, 83, was born on November 13th, 1938 in Kingsland, AR, and was the first-born son of Marvis and Bertie May. Allan grew up with a natural work ethic and was granted a driver’s license at the age of 13 due to his father being hospitalized for a period of time. He helped work the family land...

Patsy Lanell Little

Patsy Lanell Little

Mar 26, 2022

Patsy Lanell Bailey Little, 77, of the Hardin Community went to meet her savior on March 26, 2022 at home. She was born on October 16, 1944 in the Faustina Community of Calhoun County Arkansas to Clyde C. and Eula M. Bailey. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School and Attended Capital City Business College of Little Rock, Arkansas. She...

Anne Miles Black

Anne Miles Black

Mar 20, 2022

Anne Butler Miles Black, 88, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 20, 2022. She was born on October 12, 1933, in Temperance Hill, a small community near Fordyce, AR to Otis Butler and Ora Eugenia Fuqua Butler. She graduated from Fordyce High School in 1951 and married Bill Miles of Fordyce in 1953. After his death...

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