Obituaries

Apr 3, 2025

Sylvia Rainey, the daughter of the late Willie Lee Vernon and Mable Vernon, was born on July 20, 1957, in Plumerville, Arkansas. She transitioned from this world peacefully on April 3, 2025. Sylvia graduated from Plumerville High School and afterwards pursued her passion for beauty at Hot Springs Beauty College. Though she initially envisioned opening her own salon, her...

Mar 24, 2025

Mrs. Zella Osler 95, of Kansas City, Missouri transitioned on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Belton, Missouri. Zella was the 2nd child of 10 children born to the late Charles Ector and Daisy Lee Wright. Zella was born in Morrilton, Arkansas, March 2, 1930. Zella was married to Columbus Osler; She raised four children as her own. Zella was...

Mar 21, 2025

Mrs. Sharon Newsome 63, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, March 21, 2025. Sharon Rena Windom Newsome was born January 22, 1962, in Camden, Arkansas to Dave Windom and Lillie Mae Lindsey. Sharon is preceded in death by two brothers; Herbert Hubbard, Sr and Jessie Griffin; sister, Mary McClellan Black. Sharon leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Conique...

Mar 18, 2025

Josie Martin 83, of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on March 18, 2025. She proceeded in death by her sisters who she was close to Gustarvia Craig-Tanner, Georgia Smittie and her husband Willie Hob Martin. Josie leaves behind two daughters Ashley Martin of Conway, Arkansas and Lynda Charles of. Milwaukee, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren Kayleigh Martin, Kingston Martin, Messiah Martin, Kelani...

Mar 14, 2025

Mrs. Lakesia Trezvant 52, of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, March 14, 2025, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs. Lakesia Antoinette Trezvant was born July 14, 1972, in Morrilton, Arkansas to Barbara Cooney and Herbert Nelson. She is a member of the Greater Union Hill Baptist Church. Lakesia was preceded in death by her first-born son Pierre Rashaud...

Feb 8, 2025

Angela Foster 60, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday February 8, 2025. "My grace is all you need, for my power is the greatest when you are weak." 2 Corinthians 12:9 Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service" Memorial Service Saturday, February 15, 2025 12:00 PM Mt. Zion Baptist Church 144 Mt. Zion Loop Morrilton, AR 72110...

Jan 20, 2025

Leroy Pirtle, 86 of Menifee, Arkansas transitioned on January 20, 2025. Leroy was born to the late Arthur Pirtle and Callie Pirtle on November 29, 1938, in Marvel, Arkansas. He professed his hope in Christ at an early age at Sequell Baptist Church, in Marvel, Arkansas. He re-dedicated his life and was baptized on August 17, 2024, in Dardanelle,...

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Raymond Wright, 75 of Morrilton transitioned on January 15, 2025, at Conway Regional Hospital. Raymond was the youngest child, born to the late Charles Ector and Daisy Lee Wright on February 1, 1949, in Morrilton, Arkansas. He attended Morrilton High School, where his class was the first African American class to integrate the school. Raymond enlisted in the...

Jan 5, 2025

Mrs. Keri Suzanne Stone, 60 of Hattieville, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with her family by her side after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend who will truly be missed. She was an amazing mother and grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren most of all. Keri...

Dec 8, 2024

Mrs. Bertha L. Heaggans, 86 of Jacksonville, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Woodland Hills Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Bertha L. Heaggans was born on March 28, 1938, in Atkins, Arkansas to Arittra and Vashtie Williamson Dowdle. She graduated as Valedictorian, from L.W. Sullivan High School in Morrilton, Arkansas and continued her education at Philander Smith college for...

Nov 23, 2024

Mr. Paul Eugene Whisnant, 56 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at CHI St. Vincent-Morrilton. If I should go tomorrow It would never be goodbye, For I have left my heart with you, So don't you ever cry. The love that's deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You'll feel it from the heavens,...

Oct 26, 2024

Mrs. Sarah Mae Calvin, 91 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Brookridge Cove Rehabilition and Care Center. She was born in the Friendship community of Conway, AR, the youngest daughter of the late James Robert Brody and Annie Mae (Pearl Lee) Cox Brody. At a young age, she was united in marriage to Ernest Calvin....

Sep 29, 2024

Mrs. Anna Erby Everette, 69 of New Orleans, Louisiana transitioned on September 29, 2024. Anna was born on December 30, 1954, in Blackwell, Arkansas, to Earl and Annie Mae Blackmon Erby. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savor and joined St. Mathews no. 3 in Blackwell. Anna is a 1973 graduate of...

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Robert Winfield 71, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on September 28, 2024. Robert Reginald Winfield came into this world on Monday, December 15,1952. Robert left us while doing his favorite thing- fishing with his friend, Benny, and with the pride and joy of his heart, his, Great Grandson, Kaliq Winfield. Kaliq came into Robert's life, and they were as...

Sep 15, 2024

Mrs. Earnestine Foster, 76 transitioned on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Conway Regional Hospital. Earnestine Foster was born on August 28, 1948, to Henry and Roxie Murray in Morrilton, Arkansas. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age and joined Greater Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Earnestine enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, and hanging out with family especially...

Jul 21, 2024

Nevada Porter, 69 of Hot Springs, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Mrs. Nevada Faye Porter was born September 11, 1954, to Robert Earl and Nevada Rosbia in Russellville, Arkansas. Growing up she loved music. At the age of 3 she started making music on a toy piano. After that discovery, her mother decided to enroll her in...

Jun 2, 2024

Michael Reddy, 78 of Fort Smith, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center - Fort Smith. Michael served in the United States Army. He was a proud veteran. Michael was a driver's license examiner for the State of Kansas for 20 years. He enjoyed reading his newspapers and riding motorcycles. Michael is proceeded in...

May 16, 2024

Mr. William Murray 42, transitioned on May 16, 2024. Whispers of love, carried on the breeze, Tender reminders that bring me ease. Though you're gone, your love remains, In every tear that softly stains. Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service"

Memorial Service Saturday, June 1, 2024 1:00 PM The Robert & Barbara Wilson Memorial...

May 15, 2024

Mr. Edward Ross 95, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on May 15, 2024. Edward Ross was born July 8, 1928, to Robert Ross Sr. and Daisy Ross. Under the guidance of his parents, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He attended St. Paul AME Church, where he and his wife Cherry were very active. Later he became a member...

May 10, 2024

Sandra D. Cummings, 59 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on May 10, 2024. The memories whisper in the sorrow Comforting our hearts Reminding us of your love, so clear. Amy Finely Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service"

Visitation Friday, May 17, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM True Holiness Saints Center 198 Highway 286...