Floyd Jackson
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...
Shirley Ann Cato
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...
Dorlis Haase
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...
Adrian Morris
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...
Gilbert Terry Templeton
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...
Matthew Franklin
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...
Eddie Strickland
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...
Ruth Diana Walls
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...
Jimmy C. Rice
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...
Thomas Rice, Jr
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.,...
Leon Adam Criswell 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...
Gayland Moore Sr.
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;...
Macie Sullivan
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...
Izola Shavers
Jan 26, 2023
Mrs. Izola Shavers, 95 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on January 26, 2023. Izola was born February 8, 1927, to the late Payton & Arizona McCoy Hood. She was the 1st of 9 children. She joined Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member until her health failed. Izola served on the mother board &...
Lee Allen Stricklen
Jan 21, 2023
Mr. Lee Allen Stricklen, 85 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Lee was born October 23, 1937, in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Carlene Thornton Stricklen and Samuel Stricklen. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with St. Paul AME Church in Morrilton, Arkansas, where he remained a member until his...
Charles Cato Sr.
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. Charles Cato, Sr., 70 of Morrilton, AR transitioned on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock. Charles was born February 18, 1952, to the late L. C. Cato and Athalene Foster-Cato. He was employed by the South Conway County School District as a bus driver for several years. Charles loved to fish, he...
Theodas Alexander
Jan 2, 2023
Mr. Theodas Alexander 75, of Springfield, Arkansas transitioned on Monday January 2, 2022. He was born January 15, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas to the late William Alexander and Nannie Lou Dupriest Alexander. Theodas served as deacon at Holly Spring Baptist Church. He was active in the Cypress Creek District Association.Theodas and Lela Fleming Alexander united in matrimony on...
Calvin Canady
Dec 30, 2022
Mr. Calvin Canady, 94 of Springfield, Arkansas transitioned on December 30, 2022 at Conway Regional. Calvin Coolidge Canady was born September 14, 1928, to the late St. Wis and Everline McFarland Canady in the Mt. Abel Community of Center Ridge, Arkansas. Later the family moved to the Bethlehem Community of Springfield, Arkansas. He joined the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church...
William Henry Foster
Dec 19, 2022
Deacon William H. Foster, 96 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on December 19, 2022, at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital. He was born September 6, 1926, to the late George and Essie Milner Foster. Deacon Foster was a United States Army veteran, former mason, loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and faithful deacon at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He...
James Earl Gilliam
Dec 10, 2022
Mr. James Earl Gilliam 74, of Apple Valley, California formerly of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on December 10, 2022. James was born February 2, 1948 to the late Homer Gilliam Sr. and Carolyn Jefferson. James attended Plumerville Elementary School, C.C.D for School 9-11 grade. He graduated from Osawatomie High School in Oswatomie, Kansas. He attended Emporia State University. James was...
