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Jennifer Susan Jone

Jennifer Susan Jone

May 19, 2024

Jennifer S. Jone 51 of Hot Springs, Arkansas, entered heaven’s gates on May 19, 2024.  Jennifer was born March 11,1973, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to William Ray Crumpton and Roberta Sue Abernathy Crumpton.  She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 18 years Victor Jone of Hot Springs. Her stepdaughter Nalani Jone of Hot Springs....

Donald Beavers

Donald Beavers

May 19, 2024

Donald Beavers, 81, of North Little Rock passed May 19, 2024.   Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home.  Memorial Service will be 10:00 AM, Friday May 24, 2024 at Lakewood United Methodist Church.Complete obituary will be posted once available. 

John McLeod

John McLeod

May 19, 2024

Full obituary to be posted soon. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Harry Leggett, Jr.

Harry Leggett, Jr.

May 18, 2024

James Harry Leggett, Jr of Little Rock, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away at home May 18th surrounded by family.  Harry was a member of the St. James United Methodist Church where he was active in many church organizations including chairing the Administrative Board. He was a life member of the Scimitar Shrine (50 year award), member...

Betty Jo Horn

Betty Jo Horn

May 18, 2024

Betty Jo Horn, 90, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away May 18, 2024. She was born September 23, 1933, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Luther and Mabel Nunley. Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bill Horn; son, Scott Horn; and sisters, Patricia Nelson and Billie Jarry. She is survived by her children, Donna...

Denise Lorre' Smith

Denise Lorre' Smith

May 17, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Denise Smith, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured great-grandmother. She left this world on May 17, 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, compassion, and creativity that will be remembered by all who knew her.

 

Born on March 10, 1952, Denise was a pillar of strength, wisdom, and kindness....

Richard Dale Whittington

Richard Dale Whittington

May 17, 2024

Our beloved Bishop Richard Dale Whittington passed from this life surrounded by his precious family on May 17, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, October 31, 1948, to the late Howard and Mary Tate Whittington. He married the love of his life, Regina Stevens, in 1970 at El Dorado, Arkansas. Richard studied at Southern...

Joseph John Skretkowicz

Joseph John Skretkowicz

May 17, 2024

Joseph John Skretkowicz, 94, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024.  Joseph was born on March 2, 1930, to John and Louise Skretkowicz.  He was extremely loving and devoted to his family as a husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  Throughout his life he spent countless hours volunteering at St. Anne’s Catholic Church and helping his neighbors...

Joseph Michael Callahan

Joseph Michael Callahan

May 16, 2024

Joseph Michael Callahan, 79, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away May 16, 2024. He was born May 3, 1945, in Army Area Hospital No. 1 Bronx, New York to Geraldine Alma (Folk) Burch and Joseph Michael Levikas who died in action before Joe’s birth. 

In 1947, his mother married a good and worthy man William Raymond Callahan who provided a good...

Weldon D Phillips

Weldon D Phillips

May 16, 2024

Weldon D. Phillips 82, of Pearcy, Arkansas, entered heaven’s gates on May 16, 2024.Weldon was born January 1, 1942, in San Pedro, California, to Lorinzey Dow and Mattie Mae Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents and his ten siblings.He is survived by three daughters, Kathleen Wright (Doug), Shelly Troutman (Jerry) , Tina Langley (Chuck) and one son,...

Christopher Alan Berry

Christopher Alan Berry

May 15, 2024

Christopher Alan Berry 40, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away May 15, 2024.  He was born July 4, 1983 in Arlington, Texas.  His birthday was on the perfect date as he was just like fireworks and reveled in the fact that everyone he knew celebrated "his" birthday!  Music was Chris' world.  He was so talented and often wrote songs and could...

Carolyn Hawkins

Carolyn Hawkins

May 15, 2024

Carolyn Faye (Zachary) Hawkins, 82, passed away on May 15, 2024, in Beebe, Arkansas, after a courageous 14-month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. She was born to William Claude and Lois Williams Zachary in East Prairie, Missouri, on March 28, 1942. Carolyn married Paul Edward Hawkins on September 11,1962, and they were blessed to have two wonderful daughters during...

Maynard E. Vogelgesang

Maynard E. Vogelgesang

May 15, 2024

Maynard E. Vogelgesang, 81, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. He was born August 2, 1942, in Lincoln, NE, to Edward and Lucille Vogelgesang.

He is survived by son Tony (Connie) Vogelgesang of Little Rock; daughter Patti (Gerald) Wilson of Biscoe; sisters Arleta Power of Little Rock and Mary Lou Suitt of Maumelle;...

Christine Anne Hughes

Christine Anne Hughes

May 14, 2024

Christine Anne Hughes, 71, passed peacefully on May 14, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1952, in Northwich, England to Bert and Rose Anne Doughty. 

She worked as a Registered Nurse for Baptist Health.  Christine enjoyed traveling, listening to Van Morrison and going to concerts, gardening and watching English football and supporting Manchester City whenever she could.  Above all, Christine...

Marilyn June Thweatt

Marilyn June Thweatt

May 14, 2024

Marilyn June Thweatt, of Bryant, passed away on May 14, 2024. Marilyn led a fulfilling life.  She was retired from Bryant Public Schools where she held several positions throughout the years. Her commitment and hard work left a lasting impact on all those whose lives she touched within the school system.

 

Beyond her career, Marilyn was involved with Tom Dillon’s Sunday...

Ky Harrod

Ky Harrod

May 14, 2024

Ky Harrod, 53, of Little Rock, passed away May 14, 2024. He was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas, to Roger and Libby Harrod, on July 5, 1970. Ky was in the Arkadelphia High School Band and graduated from West Point Academy class of ‘92. He served in the United States Army and the National Guard. Ky was a pharmaceutical sales...

James "Cotton" Milton McKenzie

James "Cotton" Milton McKenzie

May 14, 2024

James “Cotton” Milton McKenzie, Jr. of Bryant, AR passed away on May 14, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born March 29, 1937, in Beebe, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bonnie Sue; his children, Melissa Atkins (Jeff) and Michael McKenzie (Collin); and to hear him tell it, the best grandkids on the planet-...

Walter Turner

Walter Turner

May 13, 2024

Walter Turner, age 91, of Kirby, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.He was born on March 31, 1933, in Kirby, the son of Leamon Jones Turner and Era Johnson Turner. He was married to his special lady, Imogene Golden, on July 5, 1952. He was proceeded in death by his wife; all of his half-brothers, Emmett, Troy (Tip), Roy,...

Danny Spears

Danny Spears

May 13, 2024

Danny Gene Spears, 71, of Sherwood, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. He was born January 21, 1953 in Fordyce, Arkansas to the late Annie Mae Spears and Gene Spears. In addition to his parents, Danny is also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Sue Spears.

 

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Sharon Davis Spears; daughter, Casey Spears;...

Billie Jean Peckham

Billie Jean Peckham

May 12, 2024

Billie Jean Peckham, a career educator, passed away at age 93 on Mother’s Day, May 12, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.



She was born Billie Jean Lambert on November 20, 1930, in Bonnerdale, Arkansas. The birth took place in the family home. But the baby girl had no time to take stock of her surroundings before she and her mother...

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