Obituaries

Oct 4, 2025

Ms. Myra Lee Williams, 66 of Plumerville, AR transitioned on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sis Myra Lee Williams was born December 22, 1958, in Morrilton, Arkansas to the union of Roy L. Williams and Dorothy Williams. At an early age Myra confessed her Christian Faith and united with Shady Grove Baptist...

Sep 15, 2025

Mrs. Josephine Grayson, 90 of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, September 15, 2025. Birdie Josephine Grayson, born Sunday, May 19, 1935, was the only child born to Levewitt and Virgie Lee Anderson Gatewood. This only child became the mother of nine children whom she loved dearly. Seven of those children were still with her at the time of her...

Sep 8, 2025

Mr. Terry Trezvant 66, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on September 8, 2025. Terry Lynn Trezvant, Sr. was born March 23, 1959, in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Willie & Rosa Lee (Toney) Trezvant. Terry was one of 13 children. Having accepted Christ at an early age, Terry joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Morrilton, Arkansas. Terry later joined Light of...

Aug 29, 2025

Kathleen Franklin, 53 of Fort Smith, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Arkansas Health Center. Services are incomplete.

Separation Your absence has gone through me Like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color.

by W.S. Merwin

Vance - Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors

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Aug 27, 2025

Mr. Johnny Neal, 63 transitioned on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at St. Vincent Medical Center. Services are incomplete. No one on earth can pretend To know what's in God's plan. All we can do is take it on faith And trust we'll see our loved ones again. Vance-Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service"

Aug 27, 2025

Mr. Lexie Bradley, 77 of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Bro. Lexy Bradley, Jr. was born May 31, 1948, to the union of the late Lexy Bradley, Sr. and Opal Clemons Bradley. He professed an early belief in Christ and joined Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Buddy Walker. He is preceded...

Jul 9, 2025

Aileen Moore 63, transitioned on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Aileen "Carolyn" Moore was born in Hattieville, Arkansas, to the late T.J.Moore and Joe Willie McVay Moore. She gave her life to Christ at a young age and was baptized at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Her quiet faith and love for God stayed with her throughout her...

Jun 25, 2025

Mrs. Ora Henson, 83 transitioned on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ora Lee Canady Henson was born March 19, 1942, to the late Johnny and Jaretha Canady. Ora professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of New Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Cleveland, AR. On November 5,...

Jun 12, 2025

At the age of 83, when Carl W. Johnson's mission on Earth was complete and his legacy of resilience, determination, and perseverance was established within his family, Carl was welcomed back into the arms of our Heavenly Father on June 12, 2025. Carl "PaPa" Johnson lived a fulfilling life. He invited Jesus Christ into his heart at an early...

May 5, 2025

Ms. Janice K. Canady of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, May 5, 2025.Sister Janice K. Canady was born October 9, 1958, to the late Harold J. Canady Sr. and Janette Chambers Hervey in Morrilton, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Diana Canady Walls. Janice leaves to cherish her memory three sisters; Renee (Lloyd) Medlock...

May 1, 2025

Mrs. Rita Abrams 67, of Plumerville, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at CHI St. Vincent Little Rock. Rita Senece Chambers Abrams was born July 2, 1957 in Cleveland, Arkansas to the union of L.B. and Trusilar Chambers. She was a graduate of Wonderview High School in Hattieville, Arkansas. At an early age, Rita confessed her Christian faith...

Apr 12, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Williams 85, of Plumerville, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday April 12, 2025. Betty Jean Moore Williams, born January 19, 1940, in Plumerville, Arkansas, she was the beloved daughter of Charlie Bell Hervey and Carter Moore, stepdaughter to Walter (Buddy) Hervey, Sr., and cherished granddaughter of Frank and Parthenia McDaniel. Betty was the wife of Willie George Williams....

Apr 5, 2025

Mrs. Kathlyn Clemons, 71 of Solgohachia, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home. Mrs. Kathlyn Clemons, affectionately known as Kathy, was born on April 14, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois to her parents James A. and Arether Johnson. Kathlyn moved to Rockford, IL, where she met the love of her life. She then relocated to Arkansas and...

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,...