Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Nancy Jo Massey

Nancy Jo Massey

Sep 16, 2020

Nancy Jo Hawkins Massey, age 87, passed away on September 16, 2020 at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy. She was born March 21, 1933 in Thornton, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Boyd Hawkins and Florene McGugan Hawkins; one brother, Ernest Boyd Hawkins Jr ; and one great-granddaughter, Alice Anne Caldwell....

Benjamin Odell Travis

Benjamin Odell Travis

Sep 15, 2020

Benjamin Odell Travis, age 56 of Hampton died Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born February 1, 1964 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a truck driver for Freer Trucking. He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Odell Travis and Nina Louise Speer Travis. He is survived by two cousins Joan Bryant of Benton and Doris Reddin of Mesquite,...

William Paul Deboard Ii

William Paul Deboard Ii

Sep 15, 2020

William Paul Deboard II of Fordyce died Tuesday September 15, 2020 at Thornton. Born February 9, 1980, he was the son of the late William Paul Deboard, Sr. and Judith Ann Franks Deboard. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Deboard of Fordyce; two daughters, Britteny Nichole Deboard of Camden, Christina Lynn Deboard of Thornton; one son, Zackery Paul Deboard...

Michael Edward Wyatt

Michael Edward Wyatt

Sep 13, 2020

Michael Wyatt, age 55, passed quietly in his sleep at home in the loving care of his wife on September 13, 2020. He was predeceased by his father, Clyde H. Wyatt and his mother, Ione Wyatt. He is survived by his honorary mother, Jane Clemons, his wife Donna, his daughters; Holly, Courtney, Valerie and Danielle, his sons; Michael and Willie,...

John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams

Sep 11, 2020

John Quincy Adams, age 85 died Friday, September 11, 2020 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was born December 31, 1934 in Longview, TX. He was a member of Kingsland Assembly of God Church. John retired from Eastman Chemical Plant in Longview, TX. John had a reverential fear of God; he loved people, horses and carpentry. He...

Karen Yvonne Wylie

Karen Yvonne Wylie

Sep 8, 2020

Karen Yvonne Wylie, 62 of Chambersville, died September 8, 2020 at St Vincent’s in Little Rock. She was born to the late Marlon Ables and Alice Elizabeth Matthews on December 27, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents; step-father, George Bo Matthews; and husband, Ronald Dale Wylie. She is survived by her two sons, Seth Wylie of Austin,...

Curtis L. Mcclellan

Curtis L. Mcclellan

Sep 5, 2020

Curtis L. McClellan, 86, of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away on September 5, 2020 at St. John’s Place. He was born to Monroe and Myrtle McClellan, on June 14, 1934 in New Edinburg, Arkansas. Curtis graduated from New Edinburg High School. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged at the end...

Carolyn Coleman Wall

Carolyn Coleman Wall

Sep 4, 2020

Carolyn Coleman Wall, 93 of Pine Bluff, died Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born July 22, 1927 in Stephens to the late James R. Coleman and Bonnie Epps Hillman. She was also preceded in death by her husband Shelly C. Wall, Jr., her daughter Joanne Wall, and two sisters, Nancy Spakes and Betty Nutt. She is survived by three...

George Tony Wallace

George Tony Wallace

Sep 1, 2020

George Tony Wallace, 86, of Fordyce died Tuesday September 1, 2020 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born October 21, 1933 in Dallas County, he was the son of the late James Thomas Wallace and Alma Green Wallace. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emma Jean Nowlin Wallace; and his son, George Tony Wallace, Jr. He...

Cindy Ann Dickey

Cindy Ann Dickey

Aug 29, 2020

Cindy Ann Dickey, 57 of Camden, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was born February 24, 1963 in Hooks, TX. Cindy was a devoted wife, mom, and Nina who lovingly took care of her family. Her beautiful smile and sweet laughter will always be missed. She is survived by her husband...

William Bruce Acruman Jr.

William Bruce Acruman Jr.

Aug 26, 2020

William Bruce Acruman, Jr., age 89 a long time Fordyce resident, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 26, 2020 at the home of his daughter in Rockdale, TX. Bruce was born October 19, 1930 in Warren, Arkansas to William Acruman, Sr. and Goldia Brown Acruman. After his high school graduation Bruce graduated from Little Rock Junior College. He later served...

Lee Ann Livingston Johnson

Lee Ann Livingston Johnson

Aug 19, 2020

Lee Ann Livingston Johnson, 59 of Fordyce died Wednesday August 19, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center at Little Rock. She was born February 21, 1961 at Fordyce. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and was retired from the AR Department of Health as a nurse practitioner. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Ray Livingston. She...

Wilma Nell Mahan Adams

Wilma Nell Mahan Adams

Aug 19, 2020

Wilma Nell Mahan Adams was born January 30, 1949 to Wilbur “Scooter” Mahan and Frances House Mahan. Wilma walked through Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday August 19, 2020 free from pain. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother William Thomas Mahan, infant niece Sharon Michelle Howard, infant great nephew Brayden Mahan. Wilma is survived by her son Jimmy...

Mary Katherine Spears

Mary Katherine Spears

Aug 16, 2020

Mary Katherine Spears, 82 of Woodlawn, AR, died August 16, 2020 at Hospice of Texarkana, after her losing her battle with Alzheimer/Dementia. She was born in Fordyce, Arkansas on Feb. 18, 1938 to the late Willard and Muriel Walton. She married Daniel Spears June 2, 1957. She was a graduate of Fordyce High School. Mary grew up in Fordyce. She...

Linda Gorman

Linda Gorman

Aug 15, 2020

Linda Gorman, age 72 of Hampton died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home. She was born August 24, 1947 in Jersey, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church in Hampton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Anders and Ruby Jones Rinehart; husband, George M. Gorman; two brothers, Paul and Phillip Rinehart;...

Jerry Michael Meeks

Jerry Michael Meeks

Aug 14, 2020

Jerry Michael Meeks, age 72 of Sparkman died Friday, August 14, 2020 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehab in Arkadelphia. He was born November 18, 1947 in Crossett, Arkansas. He was a retired car salesman, ham radio operator, Sparkman volunteer fire fighter, and Dallas County 1st responder. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie Meeks and Virginia Ruth...

Linda Janell Johnston

Linda Janell Johnston

Aug 9, 2020

Linda Janell Johnston, 83 of Spring, Texas went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 9, 2020. Born May 11, 1937, in Hampton, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Claude Duvall Smead and Jetta Vivian Brown. She was a cherished and dedicated employee of Texas Children’s Pediatrics for over 20 years. She enjoyed cooking for family, touring...

William Brooks Ricker

William Brooks Ricker

Aug 7, 2020

William Brooks Ricker, age 54 of Hampton, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR. He was born December 6, 1965 in Hampton, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, John C. Ricker and Esther J. McClure Ricker. He is survived by two sons Samuel Ricker of Hampton and William Ricker of...

Robert Norman Loveless

Robert Norman Loveless

Aug 6, 2020

Robert Norman Loveless, 90 of Hampton died Thursday August 6, 2020 at his home. Born March 23, 1930 at Calhoun County, he was a son of the late John Curtis Loveless and Mildred Ola Haynes Loveless. He was a pipe fitter and welder and a member of Local Union 155 out of Little Rock. He is survived by his wife,...

Ina Mae Hutcheson

Ina Mae Hutcheson

Aug 1, 2020

Ina Mae Hutcheson, 93 of Camden passed away at her home on August 1, 2020. Born October 5, 1926 in Bearden, she was the daughter to the late Elijah Bowman and Hattie Mae Huntley Bowman. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, six sisters, and one daughter, Rebekah Hutcheson. She is survived by her loving husband, Wilton D....

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