All Obituaries

Gregory L. McDaniel departed this life on July 17, 2021. Gregory was born July 1, 1970, to Christine Barnes McDaniel and John C. McDaniel. Greg professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the St. Matthew #3 Baptist Church in Blackwell, Arkansas. He was educated in the Atkins School District. He was loved by all who came in contact with him. He loved to make people laugh. He was very outgoing and loved to spend time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his...

Ray Anthony Barnes, 64, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born on December 4, 1956 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Edward and Queen Esther (Carter) Barnes.  Ray attended Morrilton Public Schools and the University of Oklahoma. He also proudly served in the United States Army and was an active member of the Morrilton chapter of the Disabled American Veterans where he served as Junior Vice Commander.   He was a faithful member of King...

Mrs. Lena Bizzell, 72 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway. Services are incomplete.  Afterglow I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories...

Mae Ester Wright was born June 4, 1942 to the late Theoda and Sarah Canady in Cleveland, AR. She departed this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at River Valley Hospice Facility in Russellville, AR. . She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Moores Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Her service and dedication to the church was expressed in many ways. Mae was class leader, Steward Board member, Missionary President, and leader of Leaders Committee. She also sang in the mass choir...

Mr. Robert M. Neal, 48 of Sacramento, CA transitioned Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. Services are incomplete. Matthew 11:28-30  “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Vance- Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors " The...

Frances Jeanett  Jones  71, of Hattieville, AR formerly of St. Louis, MO transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, May  19, 2021 at Heritage Health and Rehabilitation in Conway, AR. She was born on February 22, 1950 in Plumerville, AR to the late Dorothy Mae (Black) Williams and the late  Scott Ruben Jenkins. At a very early age, she began her Christian experience at Shady Grove Baptist Church. She completed her elementary and high school education in Plumerville,...

Ira Joe Calvin, age 66, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Born June 9, 1954 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Ira and Helen Calvin. He is survived by one son, Rasmus Calvin of Jacksonville, Arkansas, five brothers, Lloyd Calvin (Marcie) of Conway, Arkansas, Gary Calvin (Ruthie), Dale Calvin, Johnny Ray Calvin (Liz) all of Plumerville, Arkansas, Mark Anthony Calvin (Martha) of Morrilton, Arkansas, two...

Mae Ester (Toombs) McDaniel, age 86, of Conway, formerly of Springfield, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. Born November 20, 1930 in Springfield, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Annie Mae Gaylord.She is survived by her children, Bobby W. (Jeanette) McDaniel of Plumerville, Arkansas, Brenda McDaniel of Los Angeles, California, Clayton (Terry) McDaniel and Michael McDaniel all of Austin, Texas, Dale (Danielle) McDaniel of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Maurice McDaniel of...

Charlie Monroe Marshall, age 81, of Springfield, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021. Born September 22, 1939 in Springfield, Arkansas, he was the son of the late BW Marshall, Sr. and Ora Toney Marshall. He is survived by six sisters, Corine Lucas of California, Ollie Marshall-Rico (Luis) of New Jersey, Beatrice Marshall of California, Fannie Gillespie (Raymond) of Alaska, Pauline Johnson of Washington and Katie Waldrop (Sam) of California, six brothers, Calvin Marshall of...

Theauthor (Thea) Dorris Payne, age 74, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. Born March 24, 1946, he was the son of Emmett Jerry Payne and Lorine Wright Payne. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by one son, Dale McCleve Payne, one daughter, Erma Jean Brown, two brothers, Dale (Arnetta) Payne of Detroit, Michigan, Curtis (Vickie) Payne of Conway, Arkansas and one sister, Doris (Tommie) Allen of Omaha, Nebraska.Graveside service is 11:00 A.M.,...