All Obituaries

Cullen "Jackie" Fletcher, Jr., 77 of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Atkins, Arkansas transitioned Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born June 9, 1944, in Wardell, Missouri to Cullen Fletcher, Sr. and Radia Willis Fletcher. Jackie was a Chicago Tobacconist and the owner of Fletcher's Pipe and Tobacco Company until he was no longer able to work. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and was awarded a Bronze Star for his bravery. Jackie was also featured in the April...

Pinellia Gunnells, 85 of Atkins, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Pinellia Swinton-Gunnells was born in Blackwell, Arkansas November 1, 1935 to the late Jessie Swinton and Inez Roseborrow-Swinton. Pinellia attended school in Blackwell, Arkansas and L.W. Sullivan High School in Morrilton, AR. She moved to Kansas City, Kansas and joined in fellowship with the New Jerusalem Baptist Church. After 30 years, she moved back to Arkansas building a home in...

Mr. Jimmy Beard, 59 of Plumerville, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Friday, August 27, 2021. Jimmy Beard was born August 7, 1962, to the late Henry Charles Beard and Dolphus Lee McGee Beard. Jimmy professed his love for Christ at an early age and later joined Mt. Caramel Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his untimely passing. He was a loyal worker at Amtram of Conway for 17 years. Jimmy was a member of the Mt.Caramel Male Chorus, a generous husband,...

Johnny “JR” Lee Reed 64 of Conway, Arkansas passed away on July 31, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas at the John McClellan Memorial Veteran Hospital. Johnny Lee Reed was the fifth child born to Lessie Lee Reed in Brinkley, Arkansas.  “JR” loved to be with family and friends spreading his love, laugher and joy for life.  If you know him, you knew he was always dressed to impress. “JR” was always ready for any mission. Whether it was to lend a...

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,...