Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Stephen Keith New

Stephen Keith New

Oct 8, 2021

Stephen Keith New “Jackhammer” went on to be with our Lord Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home. Keith was born June 27, 1955 at Baptist Memorial in Memphis, TN by John B. and Gloria H. New. He is preceded in death by both paternal and maternal grandparents and his father John B. New. He is survived by his wife;...

Billy Wayne Cary

Billy Wayne Cary

Oct 4, 2021

Graveside services for Billy Wayne Cary, 73, of Ruston, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Pickett Cemetery, Hampton, Arkansas. Billy was born on October 17, 1947 in El Dorado, Arkansas and passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, in Ruston, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Thomas Cary and Minnie Lou Pyles....

Mary Ruth Johnston

Mary Ruth Johnston

Oct 4, 2021

Mary Ruth Johnston, age 93 of Hampton died Monday, October 4, 2021 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was born May 11, 1928 in Hamburg, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, George Norrell and Brooksie Coulter Norrell; husband, Troy Lee Johnston; three brothers, Richard Norrell, William Norrell, James Norrell; four sisters, Willie Swan,...

Margie Nance

Margie Nance

Oct 2, 2021

Margie Nance, 79 of Fordyce died Saturday October 2, 2021 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born December 18, 1941 at Fordyce, she was a daughter of the late Pete Garner and Kate Garner. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.R. “Monk” Nance and her son, Kirk Nance. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Graschel and husband...

Edith Ann Slaughter

Edith Ann Slaughter

Sep 30, 2021

Edith Ann Evans Slaughter, age 64 of Hampton, Arkansas passed away from cancer and its complications on Thursday September 30, 2021. Edith was born on November 8, 1956 in Hampton, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Sam and Minnie Alexander Evans. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Sammy Evans who she lost early in life to...

Edward Raymond Abeyta

Edward Raymond Abeyta

Sep 26, 2021

Edward “Eddie” Raymond Abeyta, age 62 of Kingsland died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born July 13, 1959 in Montrose, CO. He was a Marine veteran. He is survived by his parents, Raymond Abeyta of West Valley, UT and Carolina Arredondo Golden of Kingsland; four sons, Joey Abeyta of Bryant, Michael...

Ruby Catherine Mosley

Ruby Catherine Mosley

Sep 23, 2021

Ruby Catherine Mosley, age 92 of Bearden went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born August 14, 1929 in Bearden, Arkansas. She was a member of White Oak Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ira Walthall and Mamie Amanda Moore Walthall; husband, John G. Mosley; three sons,...

Harry Newton Stone Jr

Harry Newton Stone Jr

Sep 22, 2021

Harry Newton Stone, Jr., age 78 of Sparkman died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home. He was born June 16, 1943 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a retired lineman for Alltel Telephone Company and an Army Vietnam veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Stone, Sr. and Quinnie Young Stone; wife, Nancy Reynolds Stone; one brother,...

Mary Lynn Lambert

Mary Lynn Lambert

Sep 22, 2021

Mary Lynn Lambert, 62 of Hampton, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021. She was born April 29, 1959, in Possum Valley, AR to the late Louis Gene Hogue and Geraldene Hill-Hogue. She is preceded in death by her parents Louis Gene and Geraldene Hogue, one sister, Shirley Smith. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Jerry Lambert;...

Clifton Elliot Posey

Clifton Elliot Posey

Sep 20, 2021

Clifton Elliot Posey, 65 of New Edinburg died Monday, September 20, 2021 in Camden. He was born January 28, 1956 in Fordyce to the late Albert Julian and Sarah E. Humphries Posey. He was also preceded in death by five siblings: Mary Benson, Elizabeth Metcalf, Wanda Posey, Marie Lash, and Travis Posey. He is survived by one sister, Savannah Benson...

Bruce David Parker

Bruce David Parker

Sep 19, 2021

Bruce David Parker, age 82 of Fordyce died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. He was born July 27, 1939 in White Hall, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, James Edward Parker; mother, Carolyn Stover Parker Gilbert; and step father, Roy Gilbert; wife, Margaret Janette Parker; and one uncle Charles Stover. He was a retired Navy...

Linda E. Chambers

Linda E. Chambers

Sep 16, 2021

Linda Ann Estes Chambers, 79, of Monticello died Thursday September 16, 2021 at The Woods of Monticello. Born August 30, 1942 at Kingsland, she was the daughter of the late Johnny W. Estes and Ruth I. Selman Estes. She worked as a manager in administration at the Dallas County Hospital for 39 years and was a member of Second Baptist...

Antonio Earl Hogue

Antonio Earl Hogue

Sep 13, 2021

Antonio Earl Hogue, 56 of Katy, TX died Monday September 13, 2021 at his home. He was born August 30, 1965 to the late Earl Hogue and Genevieve Rose Langley Ashkanipour. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Jones and many aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Stoney Point Cemetery near Fordyce,...

Elain Elmer Barnes

Elain Elmer Barnes

Sep 13, 2021

Elain Elmer Barnes, age 89, passed away in his sleep on Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born on February 13, 1932, to Carl H. Barnes and Alice Raney Graf in Fordyce, Arkansas. Elain married, Martha Jane Barnes October 31, 1953. Mr. Barnes leaves behind a significant legacy with his family and community. He was the principal founder of Candy...

Taresa May Funderburg

Taresa May Funderburg

Sep 12, 2021

Taresa May Funderburg, 60, of Montgomery, TX, passed away on September 12, 2021 after a sudden and quick battle with Covid pneumonia. Taresa was born on March 15, 1961 to Wayne and Viola Bryant in Hampton, Ar. After graduating from high school, she went on to study nursing. She spent many years caring for others in nursing homes, private care,...

James Elwood Sindle

James Elwood Sindle

Sep 10, 2021

James “Jim” Elwood Sindle passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10 at the age of 94 in Columbus, GA with his loving daughter, Lisa, by his side. James joined his wife, Ilene M. Sindle, in heaven. Born June 11, 1927 in Tinsman, Arkansas, Jim was the son of William and Gladys Sindle. At the age of 18, he enlisted in...

Carolyn Ann Sisson

Carolyn Ann Sisson

Sep 9, 2021

Carolyn Ann Sisson, 83 of Fordyce, died Thursday, September 9, 2021. She was born June 24, 1938 in Fordyce to the late Doyle Garlington, Sr. and Paulette Barnes Garlington. She was also preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Everett Sisson; two sisters, Nancy Carroll and Peggy Garlington; and her brother-in-law Mack Bell. She is survived by her son David...

Julia Ann Williamson

Julia Ann Williamson

Sep 6, 2021

Julia Ann Broach Williamson, 67 of Hampton died Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born January 9, 1954 in Hampton. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Broach. She is survived by her husband Jamie Williamson of Hampton; her mother Ann Broach of Taylor; her son Nicholas Greco and wife Michelle of Wasilla, Alaska; her brother Ricky Broach...

Becky Susan Hamilton

Becky Susan Hamilton

Sep 3, 2021

Becky Susan Hopson Hamilton, 56 of New Edinburg died Friday September 3, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Conway. She was born July 5, 1965 at Warren. She was a member of the Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quintin Hamilton and her father, Jack Hopson. She is survived by her mother, Elaine...

Ronnie F. Harrison

Ronnie F. Harrison

Aug 31, 2021

Ronnie F. Harrison, 65 of Malvern, AR went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday August 31, 2021. He was born in Yell County, AR on June 7, 1956. He was an active member of Cowboy Church of Hot Springs where he made recordings of the services for broadcasting. He selflessly served his country in the US Army in South Korea...

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