Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

John George Bradford

John George Bradford

May 24, 2020

John George Bradford, 82 of Fordyce died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Dallas County Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1937 in Warren, Arkansas to the late John Lawerence Bradford and Eva Mae Herring Bradford. He is preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Barker Bradford of Fordyce; one...

Elmer Lee Strickland

Elmer Lee Strickland

May 20, 2020

Elmer Lee Strickland, 79, of Seymour, TN, peacefully transitioned from this life into the arms of his departed family and His Savior on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. He was born on 11 November 1940 in Tinsman, Calhoun County, Arkansas to his parents, Jasper Lee Strickland and Sarah Malinda “Bitty” Raybon Strickland. He was raised in Arkansas and...

Laurie Michelle Holt

Laurie Michelle Holt

May 19, 2020

Laurie Michelle Holt, 53 of Thornton died Tuesday May 19, 2020 at her home. Born July 22, 1966 to Gerald Moore and the late Hazel Moore in Tillamook, Oregon. She enjoyed working in her flower beds and tending to her garden, painting and always making art and crafts with her hands. She is survived by her father Gerald and mama...

Vivian Mcalister Whitley

Vivian Mcalister Whitley

May 18, 2020

Vivian McAlister Whitley, 78 of Thornton died Monday, May 18, 2020 at StoneBridge Senior Living in Conway. She was born November 5, 1941 to the late Oma Bruce McAlister and Grace Hollis McAlister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Thomas Whitley and one brother Glen McAlister. She is survived by three daughters, Donna (Clark) Wooten of Conway,...

Delores Eloise Gilbert

Delores Eloise Gilbert

May 16, 2020

Delores Eloise Belt Gilbert went to her heavenly home Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was born January 6, 1953 in Camden to the late Tom and Flora Walker Belt. She was also preceded in death by her husband Joe Bradley Gilbert, her sister Rubye Wheeler, and five brothers: Herbert, Herman, Tommy, Rommie, and Roy Belt. She is survived by two...

Lewis Edward Nance

Lewis Edward Nance

May 15, 2020

Lewis Edward Nance, 82 of Bearden died Friday May 15, 2020 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Born December 30, 1937, he was a son of the late Raymond Nance and Lena Campbell Nance. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Marvin Nance, Allen Nance, Aubrey Nance, Donald Nance; five sisters, Gracie Nance Simpson, Floye Nance Steelman, Lucille...

James Farrell Harrison

James Farrell Harrison

May 10, 2020

James Farrell Harrison, 92 of Fordyce, passed from this life May 10, 2020 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. He was born September 23, 1927 in Sparkman, Arkansas to the late John Fletcher Harrison and Grace Ayline Samuel Harrison. He was also preceded in death by his niece Rebecca Ann Harrison. James was a member of First Baptist...

Agnes L Newton

Agnes L Newton

May 6, 2020

Agnes L. Newton, 92, of Hampton died Wednesday, May 6th 2020 at the Belle View Nursing and Rehab Center in Monticello. Born February 17, 1928 in Calhoun County, she was daughter of the late Thomas E. and Mattie Hines Little. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hampton and a retired teacher’s aid from the Hampton School District....

Raymond L. Ray

Raymond L. Ray

May 5, 2020

Raymond L. Ray, age 66 of Sparkman died Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at St. Vincent’s in Hot Springs. He was born May 11, 1953 in Sparkman, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver and had served in the Army National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Delmar E. Ray and Juanita M. Green Ray. He is survived...

Allen Franklin Nance

Allen Franklin Nance

Apr 29, 2020

Allen Franklin Nance, age 90 of Bearden went be to with his heavenly Father Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home. He was born October 23, 1929 in Calhoun County, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Lena Campbell Nance; two sons, Ronnie and Ricky Nance; one daughter, Rebekah LeAnn Nance; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Sue Nance; five...

Kim Eugene Carter-Parham

Kim Eugene Carter-Parham

Apr 26, 2020

Kim Eugene Carter-Parham, age 54 of Hampton died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his home. He was born September 7, 1965 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He is preceded in death by his biological father, Jerry E. Carter; one sister-in-law, Anita Carter; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Genita Parham of Hampton; mother and step-father Coleen...

Ricky Dwayne Crouse

Ricky Dwayne Crouse

Apr 23, 2020

Ricky Dwayne Crouse, age 59 of Kingsland died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home. He was born February 11, 1961 in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a saw filer. He is preceded in death by his father, Billy O. Crouse; son, Matt Spencer; and grandparents, Paul and Marie Haynie, Jesse and Madeline Crouse; uncle, Glendell “Skinny” Crouse; and one aunt,...

Theo J. Howard

Theo J. Howard

Apr 15, 2020

Theo J. Howard, age 80 of Sparkman died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home. He was born January 4, 1940 in Sparkman, Arkansas to the late Hillard “Red” Howard and Gertrude Ratcliff Howard. He was a retired logger. He is preceded in death by wife, Charlotte Howard; four brothers, Tommy Howard, Clarence Howard, Jerry Howard, and Terry “Taco” Howard;...

Martha Lean Green

Martha Lean Green

Apr 11, 2020

Martha Lean Green, 79 of Sparkman passed away April 11, 2020 at her home. She was born July 12, 1940 in Emerson, Arkansas to the late Norman and Zelma Floyce Baker Bryant. She was also preceded in death by her husband J.D. Green. Martha enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her brother,...

Marvin Kenneth Workman

Marvin Kenneth Workman

Apr 7, 2020

Marvin Workman, 85 of White Hall went to be with the Lord April 7, 2020. He was born May 2, 1934 in Kingsland to the late Raymond Workman and Mayselle Bridges Workman. He was a member of Hardin Baptist Church where he was Sunday school superintendent and was a chairman of deacons. He was retired from Wyndam Baking Co. and...

Robin Lynn Wilson

Robin Lynn Wilson

Apr 7, 2020

Robin Lynn Wilson, 55 of Hampton died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her home. She was born November 30, 1964 in Rochester, Pennsylvania and is preceded in death by her husband Denny Wilson. She is survived by her daughter Amanda Wadlington of Hampton; her grandson Hunter Chambliss of Hampton; her sister Terri Poole (Larry) of Shreveport, Louisiana; and her brother...

Leonard (Lynn) Horton

Leonard (Lynn) Horton

Apr 4, 2020

Leonard (Lynn) Hayes Horton, 72, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Fordyce, AR, made his way to the Lord, Saturday April 4th, 2020. Lynn was born in Savannah, GA, and was raised in Magnolia, AR. Lynn attended Magnolia High School, Southern Arkansas University, and served his country by joining the Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. During his time...

Janet Leigh Blann

Janet Leigh Blann

Apr 3, 2020

Janet Leigh Blann, 60, of Hampton passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born April 3, 1960 to Bill and Freddie Sue Blann. She was a retired nurse practitioner who had previously worked in oncology and family medicine. She was a member of Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in...

Clint Malone Trammell

Clint Malone Trammell

Apr 1, 2020

Clint Malone Trammell, 30 of Fordyce passed away alongside his father, Stacy Trammell in a traffic accident on Wednesday April 1, 2020. He was born August 25, 1989. He was a skidder driver and loved working with his father for their special employer, the Ross family of Dumas, who he also loved working for. He also loved listening to music,...

Stacy Malone Trammell

Stacy Malone Trammell

Apr 1, 2020

Stacy Malone Trammell, 51, of Kingsland passed away alongside his son, Clint Trammell in a traffic accident on Wednesday April 1, 2020. He was born April 25, 1968 to the late Eldon and Patricia Bryant Trammell. He was a skidder driver for over thirty years. He loved working with his son, Clint for the Ross Family of Dumas. He loved...

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