Obituaries

Mar 8, 2024

Howard Clayton Godby III of Morrilton, Arkansas formerly of Marietta, Georgia departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024 at the tender age of 49. He was born on June 29, 1974 in Alabama to the late Howard C. III & Sandra Godby.

Howard was a phenomenal father to his children, who enjoyed talking about chickens. He...

Mar 4, 2024

Mrs. Reola White 88, of Morrilton, Arkansas transition on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Baptist Health-Little Rock. Reola Byers White was born to the late James and Ida Byers on December 17, 1935, in Cleveland, Arkansas. She was the first of five children. She was educated in the Center School and Conway County Training School in Menifee, Arkansas. Very...

Feb 29, 2024

Sharon Knight 64, of Adona, Arkansas transitioned on February 29, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center-Little Rock. Sharon Knight was born March 20, 1959 in Houston, Texas to the late Orville Lee Barker and Evelyn Mae Hale. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Shirley Basenberg and brothers, Harold Barker and Wilford (Butch) Barker. Sharon leaves to cherish...

Jan 25, 2024

Classie Hawkins, 104 passed away in her home on January 25, 2024. A lifelong resident of Center Ridge, Arkansas, Classie was the third of six children born to the union of Dock Lee Clinkscale and Myrtis Morris Clinkscale on November 17, 1919. Mother Hawkins joined the Mount Zion Methodist Church in her youth and was educated at Friendship School...

Jan 20, 2024

Mr. Louis Earl Leapheart 66, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born May 8,1957 to Inez (Henson) and E.L. Leapheart. He was the fifth child born to this union. Louis was a devoted father, brother and friend to many. At an early age, he joined St. Matthew #3 Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from...

Jan 14, 2024

Mr. Reginald J. Roseburrow, 62 transitioned on January 14, 2024 at Conway Regional Medical Center. Reginald Jonathan Roseburrow known to family and friends as Reggie was born November 11, 1961 to Joe Cephus and Marvell Roseburrow in Center Ridge, Arkansas. Reggie was a joy to be around; he always knew how to brighten your day. To know Reggie was...

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Matthew Brockman 81, of Center Ridge, Arkansas transitioned on January 11, 2024, at CHI Morrilton. Matthew Brockman was born July 12, 1942, in Center Ridge, Arkansas to the late Burnice Stuard and Classie Ann (Clinkscale) Brockman. Matthew was a graduate of Menifee High School, which at the time was the segregated school for black children in the county....

Jan 3, 2024

Roy Lynn Wert, 70 of Menifee transitioned on January 3, 2024, at Conway Regional Hospital. Roy Lynn Wert was born on November 1, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the cherished son of the late Leroy Wert and Opha Jean Jackson Wert, and his journey began in the small town of Menifee, Arkansas. Roy's life was marked by...

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Catherine Foster, 74 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Vincent Little Rock. Catherine Foster was born on January 3, 1949, to the late Cleotis Meeks and Laler Price (LV). She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and later became a member of the...

Dec 19, 2023

Mrs. Bettye Jean Hervey 84, of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bettye was born July 29, 1939, to Robert and Burnice Perry. She accepted Christ at an early age. Bettye worked at Interstate as a Lune Operator for several years. She also worked as a caregiver for many years. She loved to...

Dec 14, 2023

Robert Ward, 65 of Van Buren, Arkansas transition on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Services are incomplete.

The Window 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.

by Rumi

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...