Obituaries

Obituaries for Southern Arkansas

Joseph Daniel Labeff

Joseph Daniel Labeff

Oct 25, 2024

Joseph Daniel LaBeff, 56 of Thornton, died Friday, October 25, 2024. He was born July 6, 1968 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late James W. LaBeff and Vaughnda Evans LaBeff. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Lee LaBeff and his sister, Rhonda LaBeff. He is survived his son, Danny LaBeff of Thornton; his wife, Singleton...

Betty Matthews R.

Betty Matthews R.

Oct 22, 2024

Betty R. Matthews, age 92 of Carthage died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born May 8, 1932 in Ames, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harley A. Mason and Ardell Wysong Mason; and four brothers. Betty is survived by her husband, Phil Matthews of Carthage; three sons,...

Martha Lynn Wilson

Martha Lynn Wilson

Oct 22, 2024

Martha Lynn Wylie Wilson, 78 of Hot Springs died Tuesday October 22, 2024 at her home. Born February 28, 1946 at Little Rock, she was a daughter of the late Paul Wylie and Ola Gill Wylie. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her three husbands, Stacy Ennis, Ruell Arnold, and Bobby Wilson. She is survived by...

Ronnie D. Noble

Ronnie D. Noble

Oct 19, 2024

Ronnie D. Noble, 77 of New Edinburg, died Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was born November 2, 1946 in New Edinburg to the late Braxton Noble and Ruth Waldrop Noble. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Estes Noble and two brothers, George Noble and Marion Noble. Ronnie was a military veteran, having served in the United...

Roger Lynn Henry

Roger Lynn Henry

Oct 14, 2024

Roger Lynn Henry, age 56 of Holly Springs died Monday at his home. He was born March 11, 1968 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daymon Lamar Henry and Bernice Louise Goodgame Henry; and one son, Stormy Lynn Henry. He is survived by one son, Beau Allen Henry of Sparkman; one brother, Waymond Henry...

Patsy Faye Childress

Patsy Faye Childress

Oct 14, 2024

Patsy Faye Childress, age 85 of New Edinburg died Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born September 28, 1939 in Cleveland County, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Alexander Garlington and Willia Faye Elliott Garlington; husband, Freddie Childress; one daughter, Freda Childress; and one sister, Emily Ann Hutchins. Patsy is survived by one son, Jeff Childress...

Linda Sue Farmer

Linda Sue Farmer

Oct 10, 2024

Linda Sue Farmer, 76 of Bearden died at her home on October 10, 2024. She was born June 17, 1948 in Arkansas County to the late James and Mary Lou Humphrey Other than her parents she is preceded in death by two of her sons, Wayne Thompson and Randy Thompson; and three sisters, Charlotte Howard, Sandra Dison, and Joyce Stinnett....

Annie Belle Curtis

Annie Belle Curtis

Oct 1, 2024

Annie Belle Sisson Curtis, 89 of Fordyce died Tuesday October 1, 2024. Born June 30, 1935 in Dallas County, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Sisson and Effie Gray Sisson. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Fordyce. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Cathy Forrest...

Wilma Faye Robinson

Wilma Faye Robinson

Sep 27, 2024

Wilma Faye Stewart Robinson, of Fordyce, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Sept 27, 2024 while holding her daughter’s hand. Wilma was born December 30, 1937 to Samuel Floyd and Agnes Marie Morse Stewart in Estelline, Texas. She was the youngest of six children. The family eventually settled in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She graduated from Pine Bluff High...

Walter Gene Madera

Walter Gene Madera

Sep 27, 2024

Walter Gene Madera was born in Bastrop, Louisiana on February 10, 1956. He left us suddenly and unexpectedly on September 27, 2024 at 68 years of age. He grew up in Hampton, Arkansas and married the love of his life August 9, 1974. His parents were Harry Madera and Thelma Cottrell Madera. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved the outdoors....

Jimmy Dale Rowland

Jimmy Dale Rowland

Sep 24, 2024

Jimmy Dale Rowland, 78 of Warren died Tuesday September 24, 2024 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce. Born May 16, 1946 at Dumas, he was a son of the late Jessie Rowland and Clara Estelle Gammil Rowland. He was a retired Tower Supervisor for Union Pacific Railroad. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving...

Patsy Sue Golenor

Patsy Sue Golenor

Sep 23, 2024

Patsy Sue (Archer) Golenor peacefully passed away at the age of 74 on September 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Patsy was born on September 22, 1950, in Little Rock, AR to Carter and Georgia Mae Archer. She lived a large part of her adult life in Dumas, AR and later lived on Lake Hamilton...

John` David Bain

John` David Bain

Sep 21, 2024

John David Bain, age 53 of Fordyce died Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born March 16, 1971 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a welder by trade and an avid hunter and sportsman. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Bain; and one step-brother, James Bronson. He is survived by his mother, Linda Black Whittamore of Manitowoc,...

Janet Lee Apple

Janet Lee Apple

Sep 19, 2024

Janet Lee Ross Apple, age 94, passed away September 19, 2024 at her home in Harrell, AR. She was born August 27, 1930 in Shirley, AR to the late Homer and Anna Belle Ross. Mrs. Apple served as the Postmaster for the Harrell Post Office for over 30 years. She was an active member of Canaan Baptist Church since 1954...

Brenda Gail Robinson

Brenda Gail Robinson

Sep 15, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Gail Robinson who died on September 15, 2024 at Dallas County Medical Center. Born on February 7, 1946 in Fordyce, Arkansas, Brenda lived a full and meaningful life, cherished by family and friends alike. Brenda was a devoted and loving wife to Rex for 59 years. Brenda retired...

Sybil M. Lansdale

Sybil M. Lansdale

Sep 14, 2024

Sybil M. Lansdale, age 97 of Fordyce, died Saturday, September 14th at her home. She was born March 6, 1927 in Chambersville, Arkansas to the late Pete and Edith Fester May. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald Hearnsberger and Harold Dee “Dusty” Lansdale; her brother David May; and her special friends Margie Nance and Kirk Nance....

Tony Wayne Earnest

Tony Wayne Earnest

Sep 12, 2024

Tony Wayne Earnest, 48, of Hampton, Arkansas, died Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born August 24, 1976, in Camden. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dwayne and Marcia Earnest; and brothers, Stacy Earnest and Wyatt Earnest. He is survived by his nephews, Blake Earnest (Emeree) and Bradley Earnest (Brianna) of Hampton; great-nephew, Stacy; great-nieces, Kamery and Wyley;...

Ronald Gene "Fred" Carter

Ronald Gene "Fred" Carter

Sep 11, 2024

Ronald Gene “Fred” Carter made his way to his Heavenly home, surrounded by his family, on September 11, 2024. Fred was born on May 17, 1958 in Mesa, Arizona on Chandler Air Force Base to Arnold Grady and Gladys Cummings Carter, who awaited his arrival and greeted him at the Gates of Heaven. He was a resident of Harrell, before...

Ernest Elliotte Starks

Ernest Elliotte Starks

Sep 8, 2024

Ernest Elliotte Starks, age 76 of Carthage died Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born October 13, 1947 in Carthage, Arkansas. He was a member of the Carthage Presbyterian Church, a retired lumber mill worker, and an Army Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. Starks, Sr. and Marie House Starks; wife, Carolyn Marshall Starks;...

Mary Carol Livingston

Mary Carol Livingston

Sep 7, 2024

Mary Carol Livingston, age 70 of Thornton, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home. She was born February 23, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Buster Crutchfield and Mary Lou Bearden Crutchfield; and one brother, Tracy Crutchfield. She is survived by one son, Danny (Brandi) Livingston of Bearden; two brothers, George Crutchfield...

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