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Joan Nichols

Joan Nichols

Jun 18, 2026

Ms. Joan Nichols, 64 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

"For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our...

Nancy A. Byers

Nancy A. Byers

Jun 15, 2026

Mrs. Nancy A. Canady Byers was born June 14, 1939, to Joshua Andrew Canady and Lizzie Thompson Canady in Hickory Hill, Arkansas. She attended the Conway County Training School and graduated in 1959. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church.

In 1961 she met & married her life partner,...

Jaswan English

Jaswan English

Jun 4, 2026

Mr. Jaswan English, 22 of Russellville, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock.









"I am with thee; fear not."

Isaiah 41:10







Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors

"The Epitome of Service"

Donna Enright

Donna Enright

May 14, 2026

Mrs. Donna Enright, 83 of Maumelle, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Donna was born on April 25, 1943, to Fredrick and Lucille Goodlein. She grew up in Rochester, New York. Donna graduated high school from Nazareth Academy. As a young woman, she spent many summers/weekends at Green Point Sandy Ponds. Donna was a passionate roller-skater and gardener. She...

Clifton Erby

Clifton Erby

May 12, 2026

Mr. Clifton Erby,68 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Clifton “Cliff” L. Erby AKA “C-Bo” was born August 18,1957. Raised in Morrilton, he was a passionate sports fan. A graduate of Morrilton High School, Cliff proudly played football for the Devil Dogs and helped lead his 1973 team to an AA state championship. Cliff later relocated...

Constance Turner

Constance Turner

Apr 28, 2026

Constance Turner, 75 of Center Ridge, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Let us not look for you only in memory,

Where we would grow lonely without you.

You would want us to find you in presence,

Beside us when beauty brightens,

When kindness glows

And music echoes eternal tones.







Vance-Wilson& Jarrett Funeral Directors

"The Epitome of Service"

Duroncela McKey-Richardson

Duroncela McKey-Richardson

Apr 12, 2026

Duroncela McKey-Richardson, 64 of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1961, to the late Alice “Pearl” Jackson and Warren Anthony McKey Sr. Duroncela attended L.E. Rabouin High School where she excelled academically as well as gained the respect of her peers. Following high school, she attended the...

Duel L. Cross

Duel L. Cross

Apr 3, 2026

Mr. Duel L. Cross, 73 of Plumerville, Arkansas transitioned on April 3, 2026. Duel was born on June 10, 1952, to the late Sammie “Harrison” Cross and Vivian Cross. He professed his life to Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church where he remained faithful until his health failed him. He was a 1970 graduate...

Kyle Ring

Kyle Ring

Apr 2, 2026

Mr. Kyle Ring, 32 of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday April 2, 2026. Kyle Andrew Ring was born on June 26, 1993, in Portland, Oregon. Kyle was a twin and loved playing the guitar and listening to music. He would walk around singing everywhere he went he always had a smile on his face.Kyle worked as a cook at...

William Henson

William Henson

Mar 30, 2026

Mr. William Henson, Jr. 64, of Kansas City, Missouri transitioned on March 30, 2026, at St. Lukes in Kansas City, Missouri. William E. Henson, Jr. was born September 27, 1961, to the late William and Ora Henson. William professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of New Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Cleveland, Arkansas.

Later...

David Ushery

David Ushery

Mar 26, 2026

David Ushery 70, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday March 26, 2026. David George Ushery, known to many as "Jessie” was born on December 26, 1955, in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was a man whose life was defined by his love for sports, outdoors and mostly the people closest to him. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age...

William  Gray, Sr.

William Gray, Sr.

Feb 1, 2026

Mr. William Gray, Sr. 76, of Springfield, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, February 1, 2026, William Edward "Bill" Gray Sr. was born March 18, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Ella Haines and George Gray Sr. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined New Generation Church in Conway, Arkansas.

William graduated...

James  D.  Anglin

James D. Anglin

Jan 19, 2026

Mr. James D. Anglin, 78 of Solgohachia, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Brookridge Cove. James Douglas Anglin was born November 12, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to M. C. "Pete" Anglin and Iverine Milford Anglin. James enlisted in the Army when he was 17. He loved hunting, fishing, and working on and building muscle cars. James...

Sharon Reese

Sharon Reese

Dec 11, 2025

Sharon Reese 66, transitioned on December 11, 2025, at Brookridge Cove. Sharon Ann Reese was introduced into the world on May 26, 1959, by her loving parents, Lorine Plamer and Ulysse Reese. Sharon was a graduate of Morrilton High School. She later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she continued her life journey. Sharon was a chef at the Cancer...

Jesse L. Senderson

Jesse L. Senderson

Nov 25, 2025

Mr. Jesse L. Senderson, 78 of Springfield, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. "The joy of the Lord is your strength." Nehemiah 8:10 Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service"

Joe Stewart

Joe Stewart

Nov 24, 2025

Mr. Joe W. Stewart, 67 of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Heritage Living Center in Conway, Arkansas.

There is no night without a dawning No winter without a spring And beyond the dark horizon Our hearts will once more sing… For those who leave us for a while Have only gone away Out of...

Takes (Jr. Flip) Hardiman

Takes (Jr. Flip) Hardiman

Nov 17, 2025

Mr. Takes L. Hardiman (Jr. Flip), Jr. 48 of Plumerville, Arkansas, transitioned on November 17, 2025. Takes L. Hardiman Jr. was born October 15, 1977, to the late Takes Hardiman, Sr. and Doris Hardiman. He is preceded in death by his father grandmother; Exie Hardiman Johnson; grandfather Haley Hardiman and special uncle Earl Hardiman Takes leaves to cherish his...

Helen Hampton

Helen Hampton

Nov 13, 2025

Helen Hampton, 82 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Helen Ruth Payne was born to the late Harry and Corrine Payne on June 15, 1943, in Morrilton, Arkansas. She was the first child from this union. One son, Michael Lynn Payne, one brother, Johnny (John) Lee Payne, and one sister, Lorean Jackson, preceded her in death....

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