Obituaries

Mar 2, 2022

Mr. John Paul Rogers, 37of Little Rock, Arkansas transitioned on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Service are incomplete.

If Roses Grow in Heaven

ByDolores M. Garcia

If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mothers arms and tell her theyre from me.

Tell her...

Feb 21, 2022

Mr. Robert Earl Wallace, 79 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Monday, February 21, 2022 at University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences - Little Rock.Robert (Bob) Earl Wallacewas born November 3, 1942 in Morrilton, Arkansas,to the late Elvin Wallace, Sr. and Josephine Garrison Wallace.

At an early age, Robert professed his faith in...

Feb 15, 2022

Mrs. Georgia Brown, 95 of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Georgia Mae Seawright Brown was born October 5, 1926 in Solgohachia, Arkansas to the late Theodore and Ethel Jackson Seawright. Georgia moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended Douglass High School where she graduated with her diploma. She later moved back to...

Feb 10, 2022

Mr. Henry Lee Rainey, 86of Hattieville, Arkansas transitioned on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Chi St. Vincent - Morrilton.Henry Lee Rainey was born in Hattieville, Arkansas on April 7, 1935 to LeRoy and Lueaser Canady Rainey. Henry was educated in the Center School system in Cleveland, Arkansas and he attended Menifee High School.Henry was an avid sports player and...

Feb 2, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Wade Thomas-McClain,71 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Chi St. Vincent Infirmary- Little Rock.She was born May 2, 1950, to Ollie Beatrice Wade and JamesGregory. Brendawas a dedicated member of the Hickory Hill Baptist Church. She retired from Federal Defense Logistics in the IT Department after35 years of service...

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Roy Taylor, 84 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Brookridge Cove Rehabilitation and Care Center. Royle was born September 15, 1937 in Plumerville, Arkansas, to LeRoy Taylor and Stella Payne Taylor. Roy was the second of ten children.

Roy worked for Union Pacific Railroad for many years. In the 1960's Roy moved...

Jan 14, 2022

Mr. Edward D. Duncan,74 of Morrilton, AR.transitioned on Friday, January 14, 2022 at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospitals- Little Rock. He is survived by four daughters, Tracy Freeman and Rena Hall of Morrilton, Arkansas, Riva (Tracy) Blakely and Roberta Garlington of Conway, Arkansas, two sons, Edward (Stacey) Duncan Jr. of Fayetteville, Arkansas andChristopher Duncan of Morrilton, Arkansas.

Dec 26, 2021

Amazair "Mack" McAllister was born June 13, 1935 in Morrilton, Arkansas, sixth of eight children born to Lexington McAllister and Theola Thompson McAllister. Both parents precede him in death.

Amazair Mack McAllister of Kansas City, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Ignite Rehab Facility.

He attended Spring Valley Elementary and Menifee...

Dec 14, 2021

Miss Joyce Ann Rainey, 68 of Little Rock, Arkansas formerly of Menifee, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on December 14, 2021 at The Blossoms at West Dixon-Little Rock. Joycewas born on August 27, 1958, to the late Charlie and Lonie Rainey. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.

Joyce (Ann as she...

Sep 28, 2021

Cullen "Jackie" Fletcher, Jr., 77 of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Atkins, Arkansas transitionedTuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born June 9, 1944, in Wardell, Missouri to Cullen Fletcher, Sr. and Radia Willis Fletcher. Jackiewas a Chicago Tobacconist and the owner of Fletcher's Pipe and Tobacco Company until he was no longer able to work. He was a decorated Vietnam...

Sep 9, 2021

Pinellia Gunnells, 85 of Atkins, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Pinellia Swinton-Gunnells was born in Blackwell, Arkansas November 1, 1935 to the late Jessie Swinton and Inez Roseborrow-Swinton. Pinellia attended school in Blackwell, Arkansas and L.W. Sullivan High School in Morrilton, AR. She moved to Kansas City, Kansas and joined in fellowship with...

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Beard, 59 of Plumerville, Arkansas transitioned from Labor to Reward on Friday, August 27, 2021.Jimmy Beard was born August 7, 1962, to the late Henry Charles Beard and Dolphus Lee McGee Beard. Jimmy professed his love for Christ at an early age and later joined Mt. Caramel Baptist Church where he was a faithful member until his...

Jul 31, 2021

Johnny JR Lee Reed 64 of Conway, Arkansas passed away on July 31, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas at the John McClellan Memorial Veteran Hospital.

Johnny Lee Reed was the fifth child born to Lessie Lee Reed in Brinkley, Arkansas. JR loved to be with family and friends spreading his love, laugher and joy for life. If...

Jul 17, 2021

Gregory L. McDaniel departed this life on July 17, 2021. Gregory was born July 1, 1970, toChristine Barnes McDaniel and John C. McDaniel. Greg professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the St. Matthew #3 Baptist Church in Blackwell, Arkansas. He was educated in the Atkins School District.

He was loved by all...

Jun 17, 2021

Ray Anthony Barnes, 64, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born on December 4, 1956 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Edward and Queen Esther (Carter) Barnes.

Ray attended Morrilton Public Schools and the University of Oklahoma. He also proudly served in the United States Army and was an active...

Jun 15, 2021

Mrs. Lena Bizzell, 72 of Morrilton, Arkansas transitioned on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway. Services are incomplete.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an...

Jun 6, 2021

Mae Ester Wright was bornJune 4, 1942 to the late Theoda and Sarah Canady in Cleveland, AR. She departed this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at River Valley Hospice Facility in Russellville, AR. . She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Moores Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Herservice and dedication to the church was expressed in many...

May 26, 2021

Mr. Robert M. Neal, 48 of Sacramento, CA transitioned Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. Services are incomplete.

Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and...

May 19, 2021

Frances Jeanett Jones 71, of Hattieville, AR formerly of St. Louis, MO transitioned from labor to reward on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Heritage Health and Rehabilitation in Conway, AR. She was born on February 22, 1950 in Plumerville, AR to the late Dorothy Mae (Black) Williams and the late Scott Ruben Jenkins.

At a very early...

Mar 9, 2021

Ira Joe Calvin, age 66, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Born June 9, 1954 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Ira and Helen Calvin.

He is survived by one son, Rasmus Calvin of Jacksonville, Arkansas, five...