George William Pennington
Jan 31, 2025
George William Pennington, 80 of Hampton, died Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born January 16, 1945 in Princeton, Arkansas to the late Fred Rhines Pennington Sr. and Ellie Elizabeth Mills Pennington. He was also preceded in death by his son, George William Pennington Jr. and his four sisters, Mildred Jaqulion Miller, Charlene LeGros, Joan Winsworth, and Wanda Fay Williams....
Harold Dean Mosley
Jan 30, 2025
Harold Dean Mosley, 85 of Bearden died Thursday January 30, 2025 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. Born June 23, 1939 at Bearden, he was the son of the late Herman Mosley and Bertha Quarles Mosley. He was retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Mosley and three sisters, Louise Jones,...
Mike Teague
Jan 29, 2025
Mike Teague, age 80 of Bearden died Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born January 21, 1945 in Odessa, Texas. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He is preceded in death by his parents, William James Teague and Wanda Katherine Finley Teague; and one son, Heath Hayden Teague. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Kathy Davison...
Edward Troy Buzbee
Jan 26, 2025
Edward Troy “E.T.” Buzbee, 89 of Hampton, died Sunday January 26, 2025 in North Little Rock. He was born March 9, 1935 in Tinsman, Arkansas to the late Troy Edward and Christine Strickland Buzbee. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Verta Mae Wooten Buzbee, two sisters, Mildred Oliver and Sue Price, and one brother, Larry Buzbee. He...
John Edward Barrett
Jan 26, 2025
John Edward Barrett of Bearden, Arkansas (1947–2025): A Life Well-Lived and Well-Told Bearden has lost one of its finest craftsmen and most entertaining storytellers with the passing of John Edward Barrett on January 26, 2025. Born on March 12, 1947, to the late John and Nadean Barrett, John spent 77 years proving that a good story and a well-crafted legacy...
Billy Wayne Harper Sr.
Jan 20, 2025
Billy Wayne Harper, Sr., age 77 of Mayflower died Monday, January 20, 2025 at Conway Regional Hospital in Conway, Arkansas. He was born December 29, 1947 in Calhoun County, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, George W. Harper and Elsie Lawrence Harper. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Harper of Mayflower; one son, Billy Wayne Harper,...
Montine Bryant
Jan 20, 2025
Montine Bryant, age 91 of Fordyce died Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was born December 18, 1933 in Cleveland County, Arkansas. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Fordyce. Montine worked for many years at Sterling’s Five and Dime in Fordyce and later retired from Watson’s Pharmacy in Fordyce. She is...
Larry Joe Brown
Jan 17, 2025
Larry Joe Brown, born on September 13, 1953, in Holly Springs, Arkansas, passed away on January 17, 2025, in Fordyce, Arkansas at the age of 71. A lifelong resident of Fordyce, Larry was a familiar figure in his community, known for his dedication to carpentry and flooring, which he mastered over decades of diligent work. His career began at the...
Tommy Olan Perkins Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Tommy Olan Perkins, Jr. of Calion, AR passed away on January 13, 2025, at the age of 48. Tommy was born May 27, 1976, to Tom, Sr. and Louise Laws Perkins (Wood). He loved his job as a mechanic for the El Dorado Water Department and considered his co-workers his family. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Tom...
Rebecca Lynn Ables
Jan 1, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Ables, 68 of Fordyce died Wednesday January 1, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. Born December 24, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Ivanette Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Cynthia Buehler. She is survived by her children, Michelle Hull and husband Ricky of Fordyce,...
Captain Robin E. Stiles
Dec 31, 2024
Captain Robin E. Stiles, 66 of Bearden, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home. He was born November 24, 1958 on Monroe, Louisiana to the late George and Dolores Clay Stiles. He began flying at the age of 16. He was a crop duster before becoming a commercial airline pilot in 1990 flying 747's.. He enjoyed fly fishing, spending...
Merline Hooks Knight
Dec 25, 2024
Merline Hooks Knight, age 89 of Woodberry passed away on December 25, 2024, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, AR surrounded by family. She was born July 26, 1935, in Banks, Arkansas, to Melvin and Ruth Dailey Hooks. She was a dedicated life long-time member of Woodberry Baptist Church. She dedicated many years to her career at General Dynamics before...
Robert "Pop" Kimbrell
Dec 14, 2024
Robert “Pop” Kimbrell, 66 of Thornton, died Saturday December 14th in Conway. He was born September 20, 1958 in Thornton to the late Luther Elliot and Frankie “Mamoo” Kimbrell. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Joshua Kimbrell and Brent Garner. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Kimbrell of Thornton; one son, Brandon (Kim) Garner; three daughters,...
Larry R. Cathey
Dec 13, 2024
Larry R. Cathey, 78, of Bearden passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Jefferson Regional Memorial in Pine Bluff. Born March 17, 1946 in Hopeville, Arkansas to the late Virgil R. Cathey and Ruby L. Simpson Cathey, he was the baby of the family and had three older sisters that doted on him most of his life. When he graduated...
James Paul Bass
Dec 11, 2024
James Paul Bass of Little Rock, Arkansas age 55, suddenly left us to be with Jesus Wednesday, December 11, 2024, while visiting his Mom and John in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born January 5, 1969 in Fordyce, Arkansas. James received his BA from University of Arkansas at Monticello. Among his many interests and hobbies, he helped raise support for...
Michael William Crotty
Dec 9, 2024
Michael “Mike” William Crotty age 73, died peacefully on Monday at UAMS in Little Rock with his devoted wife and loving brother by his side. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Charles Lawrence Crotty and Helen Reba Pippin Crotty, he was the first of the infamous “Crotty Boys.” After spending a little time in the National Guard, Mike decided to...
Thelma Louise Evans
Dec 9, 2024
Thelma Louise Evans, age 85 of Bearden died Monday, December 9, 2024 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was born September 10, 1939 in Ouachita County, Arkansas. She was a member of White Oak Assembly of God Church in Bearden. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ira Walthall and Mamie Amanda Moore Walthall; husband,...
Travis Daniel Wells
Dec 6, 2024
Travis Daniel Wells, of Fordyce, met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face on his 84th birthday on Friday December 6, 2024. He was born on December 6, 1940 in Bunn, AR. He was the son of the late Coyle Daniel Wells and Vera Abigale Rogers Wells. He was retired from J.A. Riggs Tractor Co. and was a...
Harry Clemons Sr.
Dec 4, 2024
Harry Clemons, Sr., age 84 of Bearden died Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was born March 28, 1940 in Bearden, Arkansas. He was a retired logging contractor and a lifelong rancher. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim Lee Clemons and Bessie Mae Mosley Clemons; daughter, Gail Byars; four...
Mary Alice Manning Garlington
Nov 25, 2024
Mary Alice Manning Garlington, age 94 of Fordyce died Monday, November 25, 2024 at Greenhouse Cottages in Rison, Arkansas. She was born August 21, 1930 in Sparkman, Arkansas. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church where she was the pianist for over 65 years. She is preceded in death her parents, Bert Manning and Linnie Ritter Manning; husband, Homer...
