Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Frankie Byrd Hall

Frankie Byrd Hall

Jul 5, 2025

Frankie Byrd McGehee Hall was born on October 20, 1941, and departed this life on July 5, 2025. She put a lot of life into her 83 years. It has often been said “there is only one Frankie” and if you were lucky enough to know her, you know that is true. Frankie was born to Tate and Vaughn McGehee...

Reba Joyce Elliott

Reba Joyce Elliott

Jul 5, 2025

Reba Joyce Elliott, age 84 of Fordyce passes away Saturday July 5th, 2025. She was born December 13, 1940 in Monticello, Arkansas. She worked at Fordyce Garment Factory and retired from Dallas County Medical Center as the cook. Reba is a member of Fordyce First Assembly of God Church where she served in many areas, such as the women’s ministry...

Joseph Clayton Burrow

Joseph Clayton Burrow

Jun 29, 2025

Joseph Clayton Burrow, age 63 of Yellville, Arkansas died Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home. He was born December 5, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a retired plumber. He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Jack Burrow; grandparents, King and Nellie Burrow and H.B. and Floy Clemons. He is survived by his mother, Robbie Clemons...

Carolina Golden

Carolina Golden

Jun 22, 2025

Carolina Golden, age 89 of Kingsland died Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born March 7, 1936 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was a Catholic and a caregiver. She is preceded in death by her husband, Weldon “Peck” Golden; three sons, Edward Abeyta, Jonathan Golden, Jesse Golden; and one daughter, Diane Chumley. She is survived by five sons, Danny Golden...

Brenda Carol Clowers

Brenda Carol Clowers

Jun 22, 2025

Brenda Carol Clowers, 73, a devoted wife, mother, mamaw, and friend, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Camden, Arkansas surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on February 26, 1952 in Warren, Arkansas to Jack and Mary (Hand) Clayborn. On April 1, 1981, in Bearden, Arkansas Brenda married the love of her life, Ray Clowers....

William Franklin Dunn

William Franklin Dunn

Jun 22, 2025

William Franklin Dunn, affectionately known as” Poppy and Uncle Snook” passed away peacefully at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale on June 22, 2025. He was 87 years old. William was born in Hampton on June 18, 1938, and was the youngest of eight children born to Truitt and Adrian Dunn. He is survived by his sister Ida Lou Johnson...

Charles E. Frazier

Charles E. Frazier

Jun 20, 2025

Charles E. Frazier, 86, of Fordyce, AR entered his Heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2025 at JRMC in Pine Bluff, AR. Born October 29, 1938 in the Ramsey community, he was one of two sons of the late Tommy and Bethunia Frazier. After graduating from Fordyce High School in 1956, he attended Henderson State Teachers College, where he earned...

Robert Eugene "Gene" Franks

Robert Eugene "Gene" Franks

Jun 19, 2025

Robert Eugene “Gene” Franks of Rockwall, Texas. Born February 14, 1940 in Clarksville, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. A proud veteran, Gene served his country with a distinction as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division during the U.S. invasion of Grenada. His bravery, dedication, and adventurous spirit defined...

Betty Lou Wilson

Betty Lou Wilson

Jun 13, 2025

Betty Lou Wilson, age 85 of New Braunfels, TX died Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born March 24, 1940 in Kingsland, Arkansas. She was a retired sales clerk for Dillard’s Department store. She had been a member of Unity Baptist Church in Texarkana and currently a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in New Braunfels, TX. Betty loved the Lord...

Louis Edward Gunter

Louis Edward Gunter

Jun 11, 2025

Louis Edward Gunter, 70, of Carthage died Wednesday June 11, 2025 at UAMS in Little Rock. Born October 3, 1954 in Dallas County, AR he was a son of the late Ruby Lee Jones and James “Blue” Letbetter. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Michael Ray Letbetter, Christopher Letbetter, Florence Marie Gunter, Joyce Rainey...

Betty Lula Glover

Betty Lula Glover

Jun 7, 2025

Betty Lula Poe Glover, 87 of Hampton died Saturday June 7, 2025 at her home. Born April 24, 1938 at Hays, Kansas, she was a daughter of the late Russell O. Poe and Lula Holmes Poe. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Kim Glover and three brothers. She is survived by her husband,...

Tressie Raye Jones

Tressie Raye Jones

Jun 5, 2025

Tressie Raye Jones, born November 10, 1936, in Thornton Arkansas to Otis W. Steelman and Dahlia Beatrice Benson passed peacefully away on June 5, 2025, in Manteca California. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 55 years, Benny Ray Jones of Thornton Arkansas, and her grandson Daniel Benjamin Janisch. Tressie was a loving wife,...

Rick Noack

Rick Noack

Jun 5, 2025

Rick Noack, 55, of Thornton, died Thursday June 5,2025 at his home. Born April 18, 1970 at Chicago IL, he was a son of the late Frederick Joseph Noack and Sophie Gretina Leinemann Noack. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Hillistad. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Renee Clemons Noack of Thornton; and their beloved...

Jeannie L. Brewer

Jeannie L. Brewer

Jun 3, 2025

Jeannie L. Wells Brewer, 73 of Thornton passed away on June 3, 2025 at Dalton’s Place in Fordyce. She was born in Oklahoma on May 18, 1952 to the late Henry Harrison Wells and Mary Lou Wells. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .

Annie Ruth Newton Lloyd

Annie Ruth Newton Lloyd

Jun 2, 2025

Annie Ruth Newton Lloyd, age 88 of Little Rock, Arkansas died Monday, June 2, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a retired LPN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lloyd; parents, William Floyd Newton and Annie Lucille Gray Newton; one brother, Lamar Newton; one sister, Beverly Newton Gordon. Annie is survived by...

Johnny Wayne Mack

Johnny Wayne Mack

Jun 2, 2025

Johnny Wayne Mack, age 76 of East Camden died Monday, June 2, 2025 at his home. He was born December 6, 1948 in Lake Village, Arkansas. He was a retired truck driver and an Army Vietnam veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Eunice Mack; one brother, George Rauls; and one sister, Carolyn Sanchez. He is...

Marion Lynnelle Stokes

Marion Lynnelle Stokes

Jun 1, 2025

Marion Lynnelle Hensley Stokes, 82 of Hampton died on June 1, 2025 at her home. She was born October 30, 1942 to the late Nolan Hensley and Burnl Rogers Hensley. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jakes Stokes; daughter, Nancy Thomason; grandson, Jesse Turner; stepson, Jake Stokes, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Turner of...

Anne Owens Burnside

Anne Owens Burnside

May 31, 2025

Anne Owens Burnside of Fordyce, Arkansas, passed away on May 31, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born May 11, 1937 in Star City, Arkansas to Fred and Ada Owens. She was a retired school teacher. Many former students of Carlisle and Kingsland Public Schools loved Mrs. Burnside for her dedication to teaching and the support she gave...

Billie Jean Mccann

Billie Jean Mccann

May 15, 2025

Billie Jean McCann, 90 of Thornton passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Camden. She was born February 4, 1935 to the late Walter and Pauline Davidson. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doyce McCann; and two brothers, Walter and Bobby Davidson. She is survived by three daughters, Chari Dean of Clarksville, Cheryl Sexton and husband, Larry...

Billie S. Nance

Billie S. Nance

May 13, 2025

Billie S. Nance, age 93 of Bearden passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. She was born Feb 27, 1932 in Calhoun County, Arkansas. She retired from General Dynamics and was a longtime member of Bearden First Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Douglas Chambliss and...

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