Obituaries

Nov 19, 2023

Mr. DeMario Hammons 30, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on November 19, 2023, at UAMS. DeMario Hammons a beloved son, was born on May 7, 1993, to Dennis and Deborah Everette. He is a 2011 graduate of Morrilton High School. DeMario worked at Action Services where he was surrounded by a lot of love away from home. He loved watching...

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. William H. Moore, 87 of Plumerville, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. William "Billy" Harold Moore was born December 28, 1935 to William and Vennie Margaret (Davis) Moore. Bill joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at an early age and reunited with the church after moving back to Plumerville. Bill was united in marriage to Mary McDaniel, July...

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Cheri Laverne Parker-Sandidge 55, of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Cheri was born January 27, 1968, to the late Emma Sanders and Calvin Parker. She Professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Greater Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton, Arkansas. Cheri's vibrant energy and magnetic personality left a lasting impression...

Oct 26, 2023

Dr. Joan V. Sanders 83, of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on October 26, 2023. Dr. Joan V. Sanders was born April 28, 1940, in Brookyln, Illinois to the late Wilson Rattler Sr. and Octavia Hunter. Joan spent her youth as a member of Southern Mission Baptist Church in Brooklyn, IL, she later joined Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Plumerville,...

Oct 1, 2023

Mr. Kasey Payne, 57 transitioned on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Baptist Health Conway. Kasey Allen Payne was born on March 29, 1966, in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Ruth Helen Pearline Payne and Thomas C. Toney, Sr. At an early age Kasey professed his life to Christ and joined the Greater Union Hill Baptist Church. Kasey received his...

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Charles Leapheart, 72 transitioned on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at CHI Morrilton. Charles Edward Leapheart was born November 24, 1950, in Atkins, Arkansas to the late E.L. Leapheart and Inez Henson Leapheart. He accepted Christ at an early age at St. Matthew #3 in Blackwell, Arkansas. Charles wore the bars of Lieutenant in the United States Army, earning...

Sep 20, 2023

Florence J. Hervey, 68 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned, Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Florence Jane Hervey was born on December 13, 1954, in Plumerville, Arkansas to the late Lenora Hervey Davis. She was the youngest of three siblings. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. Her education began in...

Sep 11, 2023

Mr. James Wilborn, 78 of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Monday September 11, 2023, at Heritage Living Center. Deacon James Edward Wilborn was born to the late Arthur Pirtle and the late Julia Haynes. On October 22, 1944, in Marvell, Arkansas he professed his hope in Christ at New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. S.L. Scott. He...

Sep 10, 2023

Mr. Chris Anderson, 59 of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on September 10, 2023. Brother Chris Eugene Anderson was born on October 9, 1963, in Morrilton, Arkansas to Helen Faye Foster and the late Alonzo Anderson. He accepted Christ at an early age where he joined Greater Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. While a member of Greater Union Hill he served...

Aug 31, 2023

Mr. James F. Roseburrow, 62 of Plumerville, Arkansas transitioned on August 31, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Morrilton. James Fredrick Roseburrow was born July 18, 1961, in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late James and Ethel Roseburrow. He professed his love for Christ at an early age. Fred loved to play basketball and run track. Fred especially loved fixing and...

Jul 28, 2023

Mrs. Lorine Reese, 92 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, July 28, 2023. Mother Lorine Palmer Reese earthly journey began on November 18, 1930, in Morrilton, AR. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Palmer and Joe Willie Sandidge. She began her spiritual journey at the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Plumerville, AR where she was a...

Jul 8, 2023

Vandull Head, 23 of Conway, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Conway Regional Health- Conway, AR. Services are incomplete.

Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid

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Jul 7, 2023

Mr. Floyd Jackson 80, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas. Floyd Jackson was born on October 14, 1942, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to the late George Jackson and Vanella Stricklen. At an early age Floyd professed his life to Christ and joined Greater Union Hill Baptist Church, Morrilton, Arkansas under...

Jul 7, 2023

Shirley Ann Cato (Hervey) was born on August 2, 1960, to William Gene and Willie B. Hervey in Plumerville, AR. She was the fourth of eight children born into this union. Shirley was a devoted mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Shady Grove Baptist Church in...

Jul 4, 2023

Dorlis Haase, 80 of Clevland, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. Services are incomplete. The Window by Rumi Your body is away from me but there is a window open from my heart to yours. From this window, like the moon I keep sending news secretly. Vance - Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors " The Epitome of Service...

Jul 2, 2023

Adrian Morris, 21 of Center Ridge, Arkansas transitioned on July 2, 2023. Adrian was born on May 15, 2002, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Duwuane Morris and Tonya Chapman. He professed his hope in Christ at the age of twelve and remained a faithful servant for the Lord until his death. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church...

Jun 17, 2023

Mr. Gilbert Terry Templeton, 61 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Gilbert was born December 25, 1961, to Theodore and Arbie Templeton in Happy Bend, Arkansas. Gilbert was a graduate of Morrilton High School in 1980. He attended College at ASU in Beebe, Arkansas. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined...

May 28, 2023

Mr. Matthew Franklin, 31 of Blackwell, Arkansas transitioned on May 28, 2023. Matthew Eugene Franklin, was born October 4, 1991, to Kathy L. Leapheart and Michael E. Franklin, Sr. He was the fifth child born to this union. Matthew was a devoted father, brother and friend to many. At an early age, he joined St. Matthew #3 Missionary Baptist...

May 24, 2023

Mr. Eddie Strickland, 70 of North Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Springhill. Eddie Strickland, Jr. was born August 16, 1952 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Eddie G. Strickland and Mrs. Louise Strickland Garrett. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church...

May 15, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Diana Walls, 56 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Monday, May 15, 2023. Diana Canady Walls of Morrilton, Arkansas was born on September 3, 1966, to the late Harold J. Canady and Janette Chambers-Hervey. She was a transportation driver for Independent Living Services. She had a lively spirit and enjoyed being on the move. She is preceded in...