Karen K Griffin
May 18, 2023
Karen K Griffin, 67, of Arkadelphia, died Thursday, May 18, 2023, listening to 1970s soft rock, with her husband of 48 years at her bedside. She was born Jan. 10, 1956 in San Diego, to Paul and Kay Mitchell, later becoming the eldest of five children. Her family soon moved to El Dorado, Ark., where she grew...
Torin Michael Bowman
May 17, 2023
Torin Michael Bowman, infant son of Chevy and Kaitlynn Bowman, walked through the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.
Survivors are his parents, Chevy Ray and Kaitlynn Leigh-Anne George Bowman of Bismarck, his sister, Tatum Leigh-Anne Bowman of the home, Paternal grandparents, Dennis Ray Bowman of...
Charles Laymon Fendley
May 12, 2023
Charles Laymon "C.L." Fendley, age 95, was called up by his Lord and Saviour on May 12, 2023. Having always been a man searching for a good trade, he swapped his earthly home for his heavenly home. As always, he definitely got the better deal.
William Kenneth Gills
May 10, 2023
William Kenneth "Stud" Gills, age 88, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in his sleep at his home. He was born October 25, 1934, in the Southfork community, the son of the late Joseph Woodson Gills and Lois Dessie (Norman). Kenneth was a retired Superintendent and a living...
Wanda Sue Welch
May 8, 2023
Wanda Sue Welch, age 74, of Hollywood, passed from this life on Monday, May 8, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. She was born December 21, 1948, in Gurdon, the daughter of the late William Wesley and Evia Jewel Barrong Gentle. Wanda was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School and...
James "Jim" Longworth
May 6, 2023
James "Jim" John Joseph Longworth, age 83, of Manning, passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent's Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born July 9, 1939, in Waukegan, IL, the son of the late James and Alice Margaret Lynch Longworth. Jim was retired from the United States Army...
Charlotte Pope
May 3, 2023
Charlotte Ann Williams Pope, age 81, of Gurdon passed from this life on Wednesday May 3, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1941, in Prescott, the daughter of the late Sharrod and Hazel Eakin Williams. Charlotte was a beautician for over fifty years. She was a member of Beirne...
Robert Glen Smith
May 1, 2023
Robert Glen Smith, age 54, of Benton passed from this life on Monday May 1, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 20, 1968, in Arkadelphia the son of David and Carolyn Sue Keeton Smith. Glen was a United States Navy veteran. He enjoyed cooking, traveling, taking care of his dogs, and spoiling his grandchildren....
Michael Ellis Butler
Apr 26, 2023
Michael Ellis Butler, age 66, of Okolona, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent's North in Sherwood. He was born December 7, 1956, in Deridder, LA, the son of the late Harrell and Nell Ellis Butler. Mike was a retired Captain with Arkansas Game and Fish. He...
Linda Kay (Walsh) Quinney
Apr 24, 2023
Linda Kay Quinney, age 75, of Delight, went to her heavenly home on April 24, 2023. She was born July 2, 1947 in Delight to Vernon and Geneva Walsh. She had a love of crafting and opened Quinney's Crafts making and selling a variety of sweets, crafts and crafting supplies to the area...
James "Rooster" Arnold
Apr 21, 2023
James Allen "Rooster" Arnold, age 63, of Curtis, passed from this life on Friday, April 21, 2023, at CHI St Vincent's Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born July 6, 1959, in Arkadelphia, the son of the late JP and Vivian Smith Arnold. Rooster was a 1977 graduate of Arkadelphia High School. He...
Nancy Jane Nolen
Apr 17, 2023
Nancy Jane Nolen, age 60, passed from this life on Monday April 17, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 26, 1963, in Gurdon the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma Duncan. Nancy was a 1981 graduate of Gurdon High School and a 1988 graduate of The University of Arkansas at...
James "Old School" Groves
Apr 17, 2023
James David "Old School" Groves age 63, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Monday April 17, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent's long term care facility. He was born on January 28, 1960, in Florida, the son of the late Rose Daniels. James spent many years working as a carpenter in the local...
Aaron Keith Atkins
Apr 17, 2023
Aaron Keith Atkins, age 43, of Arkadelphia passed from this life on Monday April 17, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 19, 1979, in Commerce, TX, the son of Loy Keith and Becky Lee Atkins. Aaron was a 1997 graduate of White Station High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Memphis. He...
Florence "Liz" Elizabeth Cooper
Apr 13, 2023
Florence Elizabeth "Liz" Cooper, age 71, of Gurdon passed from this life on Thursday April 13, 2023, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia. She was born on July 16, 1951, in Hughes, AR, the daughter of the late Fred and Augie Duncan Myers. Liz enjoyed doing needlepoint, taking care of her dogs, walking and spending time...
Jo Ferguson
Apr 12, 2023
Jo (Jackson) Ferguson took up residence in heaven on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family. Jo was born November 26, 1927, in Okolona, Arkansas to John Henry Jackson and Rosa (Clements) Jackson, both deceased. She was one of twelve children born to John and Rosa.
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Jeweldean "Jean" Frazier Smith
Apr 7, 2023
Jeweldean "Jean" Smith, age 90, of Arkadelphia passed from this life on Friday April 7, 2023, at Three Care Home in Hot Springs. She was born on July 14, 1932, in Amity, the daughter of the late Jewell and Thelma Ashworth Frazier. Jean was a 1950 graduate of Okolona High School. She owned and operated Underground Construction Company...
James Ernie Freeman
Mar 29, 2023
James Ernie Freeman concluded his time on earth on March 29, nearly a month shy of his 82nd birthday. He passed peacefully at his home in Arkadelphia. He was born April 26, 1941, in Curtis, to Ernie Bassid Freeman and Lola Mae Jester Freeman. He lived most of his life in the Piney community outside Arkadelphia, and spent...
Jimmie Sue Price
Mar 28, 2023
Jimmie Sue Price, age 87, of Antoine passed from this life on Tuesday March 28, 2023, at home. She was born on November 12, 1935, in Antoine the daughter of the late Coy and Verna Busby Mitchell. Sue was a member of Antoine Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, mowing, helping others, fishing, and playing with her...
Everett Eugene Currey
Mar 27, 2023
Everett Eugene Currey, age 86, of Gurdon passed from this life on Monday March 27, 2023, at the Springs at Hillcrest nursing home in Prescott. He was born on February 13, 1937, in Gurdon the son of the late Paul and Maggie Sue Smith Currey. Everett was a Gurdon High School graduate and attended Henderson State University. He...