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Joyce Ann Rainey
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...
Cullen Fletcher Jr.
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...
Pinellia Gunnells
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...
Jimmy Beard
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...
Johnny Lee Reed
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...
Gregory Lynn Mcdaniel
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...
Ray Anthony Barnes
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...
Lena Bizzell
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.
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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...
Mae Ester Wright
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...
Robert M. Neal
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...
Frances Jones
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...
Ira Joe Calvin
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...
Mae Ester Mcdaniel
Mar 6, 2021
Mae Ester (Toombs) McDaniel, age 86, of Conway, formerly of Springfield, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.
Born November 20, 1930 in Springfield, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Annie Mae Gaylord. She is survived by her children, Bobby W. (Jeanette) McDaniel of Plumerville, Arkansas, Brenda McDaniel of Los Angeles, California, Clayton (Terry) McDaniel...
Charlie Monroe Marshall
Feb 27, 2021
Charlie Monroe Marshall, age 81, of Springfield, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021.
Born September 22, 1939 in Springfield, Arkansas, he was the son of the late BW Marshall, Sr. and Ora Toney Marshall.
He is survived by six sisters, Corine Lucas of California, Ollie Marshall-Rico (Luis) of New Jersey, Beatrice Marshall of California,...
Theauthor Dorris Payne
Feb 26, 2021
Theauthor (Thea) Dorris Payne, age 74, of Morrilton, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 26, 2021.
Born March 24, 1946, he was the son of Emmett Jerry Payne and Lorine Wright Payne.
He was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by one son, Dale McCleve Payne, one daughter, Erma Jean...
Lorine Donald
Jan 21, 2021
Lorine Donald, age 96, of Menifee, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Born February 10, 1924 in Springfield, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo and V'Etta Harding Brewer.
She is survived by her sons, Harvey Donald (Patsy) of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Boyd Donald (Rosemary) of Menifee, Arkansas, daughters, Verna McKinney...
Anna Lee Odom
Jan 2, 2021
Anna Lee Odom, age 99, of Center Ridge, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021.
She is survived by four sons, Clifton (Dorothy) Gilreath and Roy (Jeanetta) Brockman of Center Ridge, Arkansas, Virgil Odom of Benton, Arkansas and Robert (Sherrye) Brockman of Sacramento, California, three daughters, Helen Marie Williams of Omaha, Nebraska, Evelyn Marie Roseburrow of Center...
George Matthew Byers, Sr.
Dec 31, 2020
George Matthew Byers, Sr. of Tacoma, Washington, formerly of Cleveland, Arkansas passed away December 31, 2020.
He was retired from the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Byers, of Tacoma, Washington, his son, George Matthew (Patricia) Byers, Jr., of North Brunswick, New Jersey, daughters Cassandra Parnell and Angela (Eugene) Boyd, of...
Alma English Byrd
Dec 19, 2020
Alma Saphronia English Byrd, age 99, of Menifee, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Born March 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late William and Lydia English.
She is survived by her sons Clifford of Menifee, Arkansas; Michael of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Joel (Charlene) of San Antonio, Texas; and Cedric (Phyllis) of North...
L. B. Warren
Dec 11, 2020
L.B. Warren (Bo Pete), age 79 of Springfield, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020.
Born April 16, 1941 in Springfield, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Andrew Warren and May Willie Warren (Cathey).
He is survived by two sons, Alvin Warren of Morrilton and Steven Warren of Little Rock, Arkansas, three daughters,...
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