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...
Bettye Lou Abbott
Nov 22, 2024
Bettye Lou Brazeale Abbott, 87 of Bearden, died November 22, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1937 in Sparkman, Arkansas to the late Malcolm and Lula Jane Beard Brazeale. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Abbott. She is survived by her two daughters, Shelia Pennington of Sparkman and Cissy (Mike) Cox of Camden; her grandchildren,...
Robbi Jo Gwin
Nov 21, 2024
Robbi Jo Gwin, age 69 of Tucson, Arizona died November 21, 2024 at her home. She was born June 8, 1955 in Sheridan, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and was studying to be a minister. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Gwin and JoAnn Cline Gwin; and the father of her children, Carroll Cash. She is survived...
Angela Nicole Carter
Nov 18, 2024
Angela Nicole Carter of Prattsville gained her wings November 18, 2024. Angela was born in Picayune, Mississippi on August 22, 1977. Angela will be cremated at her request. Benton Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. After 47 years on this Earth, God decided to call Angela home. She had a long, difficult road for the past month...
Laura Ann Fausett
Nov 18, 2024
Laura Ann Hamilton Fausett, 54, of Sheridan, formerly of Fordyce died Monday November 18, 2024 at her home. Born October 15, 1970 at Camden, she was a daughter of the late Elward Ervin Hamilton and Betty Lee Burks Hamilton. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Fausett; one brother, Bobby Hamilton and a sister,...
Carl Dennis Garlington
Nov 12, 2024
Carl Dennis Garlington, 69 of Fordyce, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024. He was born May 10, 1955 to Bill and Juanita Garlington. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Garlington of Fordyce; one daughter, Alanna Whiteside of Fordyce; one son, Will (Tamera) Moore of Saginaw, MI; three grandchildren, Maddy Whiteside of Fordyce,...
Matilda "Joey" Raney
Nov 10, 2024
Matilda J. “Joey” Raney, 79 of Fordyce, died Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born February 21, 1945 to the late Oma Bruce McAlister and Rebecca Grace Hollis McAlister. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Glen McAlister, and three sisters: Stella Marks, Ida Fielder, and Vivian Whitley. She is survived by her two sons, Wayne Allen Raney...
