Obituaries
Obituaries for Southern Arkansas
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Robert Michael Stell
Jul 29, 2020
Robert Michael Stell, 66 of Bearden died Wednesday July 29, 2020 at his home. Born July 8, 1954 in Bearden, he was a son to the late Robert Atchley Stell, and Katie Castleberry Stell. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Stell and one grandson, Caden Raley. He is survived by a sister, Sandra...
Wilton Lee "Bunk" Davidson
Jul 27, 2020
Wilton Lee “Bunk” Davidson, 87 of Thornton died Monday July 27, 2020 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Born August 20, 1932 at Thornton, he was a son of the late Johnny Davidson and Annie Steelman Davidson. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in Korea. He attended Thornton First Baptist Church. He was a hotel...
Stephen Kenneth "Tree" Turner
Jul 23, 2020
Stephen Kenneth “Tree” Turner, 55 of Kingsland died Thursday July 23, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born January 6, 1965 at Fordyce. He was preceded in death by a son, Jesse Turner and his grandparents, Jesse and Bertha Turner and Russell and Marie Pinckard. He is survived by his parents, John and Judy Turner of Fordyce; son,...
Shelia Diane Key
Jul 19, 2020
Shelia Diane Key, age 63 of Fordyce died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Shelia was born to Bob Harris and the late Kathryn Harris on October 26, 1956 in Camden, Arkansas. She graduated from Fordyce High School in 1975. She was a homemaker who loved golf, poker and spending time with her friends...
Betty Jane Dunn
Jul 15, 2020
Betty Jane McDuffie Dunn, 90, of Hampton, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at The Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Magnolia. She was born July 12, 1930, to the late James Allen and Nettie Jane Adams McDuffie in Bradley County and graduated from Hampton High School. She married Rev. Horace J. Dunn on June 6, 1948, and was a faithful...
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