Little Rock, AR Obituaries

Alice Elizabeth "beth" Manasco passed on April 5, 2026, at the age of 72; she was born on October 30, 1953, in ElDorado, Arkansas, and was a resident of Sherwood, Arkansas.

Jerry Jacobson, age 91, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on April 5, 2026. Born on September 23, 1934, in Houston, Texas, Jerry was raised in Waco, Texas surrounded by a close-knit and loving ext...

Larry Thomas Grayson of North Little Rock, AR went to be with God on April 3, 2026. Larry was born January 17, 1955, in Little Rock, AR to Mr. & Mrs. Gordon (Faye) Grayson, who preceded him in death. ...

Mary Ellen Efros Jedicke, 86, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. Born on March 25, 1940, Mary lived a life marked by faith, generosity, and quiet strength. Mary had a warm and welcoming spirit...

Dr. Johnye Elizabeth Strickland, Professor Emerita of UALR passed away peacefully on March 29. She was born December 30, 1930, in Pampa, Texas. She graduated high school in Dangerfield, TX as Valedict...

Nadine Harpole, born June 24, 1951, in Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to Dallas and Tidy Bell Powell. Nadine found her greatest joy ...

Lois Lavearn Garrett, 76, passed on March 16, 2026. She was a resident of Cabot, Arkansas. She was born in Bakersfield, California to Lewis Jackson and Marie Bolinger Jackson. Visitation will be held...

Ms. Joyce Faye Smith was welcomed into the life of Parents James and Iola Smith of Cabot, Arkansas on October 21, 1951 she returned to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 13, ...

Debra Lynn Holmes, age 71, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away in her home on March 15, 2026. She was born July 7, 1954, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Robert and Myrtle Stell. Debra was kind-heart...

Dessie Idell Arnold, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1934, in Lawton Township, South Carolina, to the late Julia and Joe Edwards. Dessie dedicated much of he...

She was a force to be reckoned with when it came to architectural history. She was brilliant in front of the room or authoring design guidelines and National Register nominations. She was modest (to a...

Mary Lynne Shaw Crabtrey, 84, of Austin, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Little Rock Baptist Health Medical Center. Mary was born March 24, 1941 to the late Rufus Guy Sh...

Esther L. Harris, 74, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Born on September 27, 1951, in England, Arkansas, to James Malvin and Ruth Dorothy ...

Jimmie Lou McCain Hulett, 82 passed away on March 11, 2026 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on May 21, 1943, to the late Jimmy and Marjorie McCain, and was raised alongside her late step-f...

Sharoyn K. Sawyer, age 77, was blessed to have the Good Lord take her from this life on March 11, 2026. She suffered from Alzheimer’s and needed to be relieved from that burden. Even though we must sa...

Colleen “Sue” Hooten Walls, 89 of Little Rock has joined her late husband and daughter in Heaven. Sue worked as a public educator for over 50 years as an English Teacher, IRC and Reading Specialist. S...

Carolyn Marie (Fisher) Waddington passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to H.L. and Marie Fisher on November 12, 1942. Carolyn attended the University of Arka...

July 8, 1948 – March 9, 2026 Betty Jean Everett, age 77, passed peacefully on March 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born on July 8, 1948, in England, Arkansas. She spent muc...

Gwendolyn Ruth McDade Kendrick, 76, of Alexander, AR, was called to be with the Lord on March 7, 2026. Gwendolyn was born in Little Rock, AR, the beloved second child of Arthur McDade, Jr. and Johnnie...

Robert J. Forrest passed away on March 9,2026 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born in Little Rock on February 16, 1948 to Brooks J. and Dorothy Rather Forrest and spent much of his ea...

“Danny” was born to Johnny Garrison and Edward Whitehead on September 26, 1948. He had a long list of brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. He was a man’s man, respected and loved by many. He retire...

Sarah Lanita Osborn Finch, 86, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2026. Sarah was born May 9, 1939, in Okolona, Arkansas to Joseph Elbert “J.E.” Osborn and Clarice Conway Osborn. Sarah worked for W...

Harrison Edward (Ed) Harris, born April 27, 1932, in Nimrod, Arkansas. He went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 93. He was a Korean War Veteran, having served in the United S...

William “Bill” Roy Pearrow, 67, of Cabot, AR passed away on March 6, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1958 in Little Rock, AR to Roy Hestir “Bud” and Carolyn Jean Pearrow. Bill graduated from Little ...

Burnetta Patton, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on January 25, 1933, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and raised in...

Dixie Lee Wilfong Bowling passed on March 5, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on February 15, 1934, and was a resident of Sherwood, Arkansas.

Lois Schlachter Lois Edith Schlachter, 75, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on February 28, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. Lois was born on June 24, 1950, to Edith and Ben Kettelsen in New ...

Eloise Bennett Campbell, age 88, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on February 27, 2026. Born on November 24, 1937, in Conway, Arkansas, Eloise lived a life c...

Russell Marlin Lay, age 91, passed away on February 26, 2026, at his home in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Born July 19, 1934, in Valley Park, Missouri, Russell will be remembered as a brave, devoted, hard-...

Gina Christine Jones, age 55, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, after a courageous and difficult battle with cancer. She was born on March 27, 1970, in Bakersfield, Ca...

Marie Agnes Powell, born on June 19, 1953, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 72. She was a resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Little Rock, AR to Charles and Mary Ch...

Freddie Mae Waddington, 103 years of age, faithful christian, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. She was born February 22, 1922, in Bald Knob, Arkansas to Fred W Proctor and Mae B Crain. Ra...

Phyllis Eileen Wirt, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and gracious presence to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 15. Phyllis was born on April 18, 1...

Viola Lucille Fults, a beloved and kind-hearted woman, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 80. She was a resident of Cabot, Arkansas. Born on October 4, 1945, Viola grew up in Lingleville,...

Clovita Rice, 96, died peacefully February 14. She was preceded in death by Clarence Rice, her husband of 70 years. Her parents were Elmer H. and Mary Ola Powers of Fayetteville. Deceased brothers wer...

Dorothy “Dottie” Helene Pinder, 99, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on October 22, 1926, in Bridgeport, Dottie was the beloved daughter of the late Paul Gluck and the late Leah Gluck...

Janice Thurow, of North Little Rock, aged 102, passed away on February 8th, 2026. Janice was born in Little Rock to Joe and Elizabeth Loebner on February 6, 1924. Janice is one of the few remaining ...

Mary Lou Wallace, 87, affectionately known to all as “Nana,” entered her heavenly home on February 7, 2026, passing peacefully at her residence in Sherwood, Arkansas. Born on May 4, 1938, in Tichnor, ...

Martha Jane Fowler, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully while in Arkansas Hospice care on Wednesday, February 4, surrounded by her loving family. Born Martha Jane Hall on June 19, 1940, in F...

David John Mizda, 68, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on February 4, 2026. He was born on May 14, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Julius Elmer Mizda and Margaret Hana Mizda. David worked for Standard Bus...

Rosemary Elaine Lambert (Douglas), age 77, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on February 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer that took her far too soon. Rosemary was born on July 16, 1948, ...

Frances Jean Jones, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She left this world while her daughters held her hands, returning to her beloved husband...

Jane Ellen Leonard passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 79. Jane Ellen Leonard was a resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Ruth Regina (Hamburger) Frenkel, age 94, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on February 2, 1931, in Bad Kissingen, Germany, the youngest daughter of Heinrich Hans “Henr...

Shirley Ann Hood, 88, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at Hospice Home. She was born on December 22, 1937, in Clay County, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Lee Hood, ...

Sueko K. Thornton, age 93, joined her beloved husband in eternity with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2026. She was born May 1, 1932 in Tokyo, Japan. Sueko was a member of Runyan First Baptist Ch...

Phyllis Gail (Sharp) Isenman passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Gail was born on April 30, 1953, in Crossett, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late Billy Joe Sh...

Linda Faye (Drennan) McInturff, age 82, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026, in Sherwood, AR after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on October 29, 1943, to the late James and Marie (H...

Ray Edward Smalling, born on July 27, 1942, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 83. Ray E. Smalling, 83, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 24, ...

Remembering Paul Langston Hayes Early Life and Family Paul Langston Hayes was born on February 10, 1947, in Brinkley, Arkansas, to Wesley E. Hayes, Sr. and Addie Murph Hayes. He was the fourth of fiv...