Obituaries

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...

May 13, 2023

Mr. Jimmy C. Rice, 75 of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Little Rock. Jimmy "Sonny" was born July 17, 1947, to the late Thomas and Hattie Rice in Plumerville, Arkansas. Jimmy professed his love of Jesus Christ at an early age and joined Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Plumerville, where...

May 10, 2023

Mr. Thomas Rice, Jr 84, of Chicago, IL transitioned on May 10, 2023. The year 1938 was a very good one for Thomas Rice, Sr. and Hattie Everette Rice. They awaited the arrival of their first bundle of joy with great anticipation. And on August 3, they were blessed with a baby boy. They named him Thomas Rice, Jr.,...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Leon Adam Criswell Jr., 50 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Leon Adam Criswell, Jr., affectionately known as "Adam", was born on June 1, 1972 in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was the firstborn son of Leon Adam Criswell, Sr. and LaVeta Faye Criswell. Adam professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Holly Springs...

Feb 25, 2023

Mr. Gayland Moore, Sr. transitioned on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Conway Regional Medical Center. Gayland was born October 29, 1954 in Edmondson, Arkansas to the late Walter Moore and Merline Bell. Gayland is preceded in death by his parents and brother Thomas Keith. Gayland leaves to cherish his memory 3 sons, Brian, Gayland Jr., and Kevin; 6 grandchildren;...

Feb 16, 2023

Macie Sullivan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She had celebrated her 90th birthday on February 5th. She led an extraordinary life ~ one dedicated to both her family and the ideals of public service ~ and served as an inspiration and role model to countless young people. She epitomized all the finest character traits of the...