Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Joey Carlton Langley

Joey Carlton Langley

Jun 19, 2022

Joey Carlton Langley, 59 of Fordyce died Sunday June 19, 2022. Born January 1, 1963, he was a son of the late Jack and Inez Langley. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clark Langley and a sister, Genevieve Ashkanipour. He is survived by his son, Josh Langley and his wife, Haley of El Dorado; three brothers,...

Winfred Lee Pennington

Winfred Lee Pennington

Jun 18, 2022

Winfred Lee “Wimpy” Pennington, age 93, of Holly Springs died Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Ouachita Nursing and Rebab in Camden, Arkansas. He was born August 11, 1928 in Jacinto, Arkansas. He was a retired logger. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Calvin Pennington and Daisy Lee Green Pennington. Wimpy is survived by his wife of 69...

Elizabeth Ann Jones

Elizabeth Ann Jones

Jun 16, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Jones, 80, of Hampton, AR, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 16, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 17, 1942, to the late Ray and Zadie Avant Nettles. Elizabeth was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church and was retired from the Hampton Schools. She worked 18 years at Town...

Dorothy Marie Lochridge

Dorothy Marie Lochridge

Jun 8, 2022

Dorothy Marie Mount Lochridge, age 84 of Holly Springs died Wednesday, June 08, 2022 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehab in Camden, Arkansas. She was born January 28, 1938 in Chicago, IL. Dorothy did many things in her lifetime; she was in the United States Air Force prior to marrying Russell on April 5, 1958. She was Cub Scout den mother,...

Nancy Green Taylor

Nancy Green Taylor

May 24, 2022

Nancy Green Taylor, age 82, of Fordyce passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born September 23, 1939 in Honolulu, Hawaii to James Webster Green and Ida Maxine Bass Green. Her parents and her husband of 40 years, James Samuel Taylor Jr. preceded her in death. She graduated from Benton High School in 1957 and...

Audie Gene Mauldin

Audie Gene Mauldin

May 24, 2022

Audie Gene Mauldin, age 66 of Fordyce died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his home. He was born September 17, 1955 in Gurdon, Arkansas. He was an auto mechanic. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Willie Mauldin and Anne Louise Dickerson Mauldin; two brothers, Tony and Willie Mauldin; and one grandson, Shane Mathis. He is survived by...

Michael R. Bounds

Michael R. Bounds

May 22, 2022

Michael R. Bounds, 65, was welcomed to his Heavenly home May 22, 2022. He was gracefully and peacefully allowed to transition into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven with his loving wife Lana by his side at their home. Michael was born March 5, 1957 in Long Beach, California to Bethel and Betty Bounds. He...

Ken David Boen

Ken David Boen

May 21, 2022

Ken David Boen, was born on February 11, 1967 in Brownwood, TX to Elder Freddy and Ella Boen. He left this earthly life on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in St Vincent’s Hospital in Sherwood, AR at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Boen, from Tucson, AZ; his mother, Ella Boen, of Fordyce; two sisters, Kathy...

Lloyd Ray "Pete" Petray

Lloyd Ray "Pete" Petray

May 13, 2022

Lloyd Ray “Pete” Petray, 83 of Fordyce died Friday May 13, 2022 at his home. Born June 16, 1938 at Texarkana, AR, he was a son of the late Joseph Floyd Petray and Inez Walters Davis. Pete was an avid reader and an antique car enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Earl Davis; two brothers...

Helen Mitchell Goggans

Helen Mitchell Goggans

May 10, 2022

Helen B. Mitchell Goggans, 102 of Fordyce, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2022 at St. John’s Place of Arkansas. She was born December 24, 1919 in Kingsland, Arkansas to Wallace E. Mitchell and Mary Jewel Graves Mitchell. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fay Goggans, brothers Arnold Mitchell and Roy...

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,...

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