Dana Gail Golden
Jan 29, 2026
Dana Gail Golden, age 68, of Curtis, passed from this life on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born September 6, 1957, in Arkadelphia, the daughter of the late James and Elsie Wingfield Goza. Gail worked for Harvest Foods and Scroll Technology during her working career. She attended Shiloh Baptist Church. ...
James Russell "Rusty" Malcom
Jan 29, 2026
James Russell "Rusty" Malcom, age 69, of Curtis, passed from this life on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 8, 1956, in Clark County, the son of the late Russell Milton and Marilyn Chitwood Malcom. Rusty was a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed riding his side by side...
Donald "Don" Webb Wilkinson
Jan 19, 2026
Donald "Don" Webb Wilkinson, age 84, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. He was born January 1, 1942, in Warren, Arkansas, the son of the late Ralph and Margaret Wilkinson. Don was a 1960 graduate of Warren High School where he was a standout...
F. Mike Sipe
Jan 13, 2026
F. Mike Sipe, age 79, of Hot Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at The Springs of Red Oak Nursing Center in Hot Springs. He was born April 3, 1946, the son of the late Floyd Arthur and Vivian Coffman Sipe, Sr. Mike was a retired engineer for the city of Hot Springs. He...
Patricia Faye Clayton
Jan 10, 2026
Patricia Faye Clayton, age 87, of Conway, passed from this life on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Conway. She was born April 13, 1938, in Forest City, IA, the daughter of the late Claude Douglas and Ilo Etta Conner McMillan. Patricia was a retired Registered Nurse with Baptist Medical Systems in Arkadelphia and Little...
Judy Ellen (Morrow) Mcneal
Jan 3, 2026
Judy Ellen (Morrow) McNeal, age 83, of Curtis, passed from this life on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia. She was born June 20, 1942, in Donaldson, the daughter of the late Arthur "Josh" and Mildred Johnson Morrow. Judy was a nurse's aide with Baptist Medical Center for many years. She was a member...
Hubert Ray Tigue
Jan 1, 2026
Hubert Ray Tigue, age 85, of Murfreesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home. He was born January 27, 1940, in Glenwood, the son of the late John and Ellen Yandell Tigue. Hubert was a cabinet maker and handyman. He was of the Baptist faith. Hubert enjoyed working crossword puzzles and taking care...
Brenda Kay Bumpas Billings
Dec 23, 2025
Brenda Kay Bumpas Billings, age 77, of Fordyce, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. John's Place in Fordyce. Born April 16, 1948, in Camden, she was the daughter of the late Rex and Lois McMahan Raney. Brenda was a graduate of Fordyce High School. She was a member of Bethel Number One Church...
Joseph "Joe" Wesley Hunter
Dec 22, 2025
Joseph Wesley "Joe" Hunter, age 93, of Mayflower, formerly of Manchester, passed from this life on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home. He was born August 17, 1932, in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Robert Cincinnati and Margie Arlene Gann Hunter. Joe was a retired car salesman. He enjoyed gardening, cattle farming, fishing and hunting in...
Matthew Tyler Cochran
Dec 19, 2025
Tyler Cochran, 29, of Malvern, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Hot Springs at National Park Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1996, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia to Tessa Jackson. Tyler was employed by Hardman Lumber Company in Hot Springs, AR, and was a 2015 graduate of Sparkman High School.
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Mary Sue Taylor
Dec 19, 2025
Mary Sue Taylor, age 90, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. She was born February 20, 1935, in Rison, the daughter of the late Rev. Manuel E. and Estelle Baker Scott. Mary Sue was a graduate of Stamps High School and a graduate of...
Benny Alvin Francis
Dec 19, 2025
Benny Alvin Francis, age 87, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Friday, December 19, 2025, at CHI St. Vincent Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was born September 1, 1938, in Curtis, the son of the late Rev. Henry Alvin and Josie Dixon Francis, who were Assembly of God ministers serving several churches during their lifetime. Benny...
Bobby Dewayne Mcchesney
Dec 18, 2025
Bobby DeWayne McChesney, age 81, of Okolona, passed from this life on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home. He was born March 2, 1944, in Norman, OK, the son of the late Luke and Trevah Tubbs McChesney. Bobby attended Harmony Grove Schools. He was a United States Airforce veteran of the Vietnam War. Bobby was a Baptist...
Jimmie Derrell Howard, Sr.
Dec 18, 2025
Jimmie Derrell Howard, Sr, age 86, of Murfreesboro, passed from this life on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home. He was born August 16, 1939, in England, AR, the son of the late Eugene Wesley and Edith Ruth Gillick Howard. Jimmie was a 1957 graduate of Central High School. He was a United States Airforce veteran. Jimmie...
Deanna Faye Riley
Dec 17, 2025
Deanna Faye Riley, age 59, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on December 17, 2025, at CHI St. Vincent's in Hot Springs. She was born on July 27, 1966, the daughter of the late Delbert Dean and Lena Chisum Brumley. Deanna worked as a housekeeper at Ouachita Baptist University for many years. She was a member of Mt....
Peggy Denise Schweitzer
Dec 12, 2025
Peggy Denise (Stephens) Schweitzer, age 70, of Friendship, passed from this life on Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home. She was born October 3, 1955, in Ontaria, CA, the daughter of the late Carl and Gloria Baker Stephens. Peggy was a 1973 graduate of Owasso High School.
Survivors are her husband, Kenneth Schweitzer...
Mary Elizabeth (Trigg) Jones
Dec 11, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Trigg) Jones, age 92, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 22, 1933, in the Degray community, the daughter of the late Cyril and Mallie Jones Trigg. Mary was a 1951 graduate of Arkadelphia High School. She retired from the Department of Human Services...
Eddie Matthew Fischer
Dec 11, 2025
Eddie Matthew Fischer, age 64, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his home. He was born April 22, 1961, in Marshfield, WI, the son of Eugene "Gene" and Irene Margaret Schmidt Fischer. Eddie was a computer programmer. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. Eddie enjoyed going on cruises all around this beautiful...
David Warren Chitwood
Dec 10, 2025
David Warren Chitwood, age 81, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life at his home with his family on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. No doubt, the angels will love him as much as we do; because David was a good man, and he will be remembered as wise, intelligent, thoughtful, kind, and caring. David was...
Marguerite Elaine Oliver
Dec 8, 2025
Marguerite Elaine Oliver, age 85, of Mayflower, passed from this life on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Conway. She was born November 6, 1940, in Alexandria, LA, the daughter of the late Shelton and Hilda Frances Wanger Davis. Marguerite was a graduate of Mabelvale High School. She retired in 1997 as an accountant for...