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Elizabeth Stith
Nov 12, 2023
Elizabeth Stith, 67, of Conway, formerly of Howell, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 12, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock.
Elizabeth was born May 19, 1956, in Howell, Arkansas, to Ben Williams Sr. And Catherine Girnetha Riddle-Williams.
Elizabeth, also known as "Liz," was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in...
Napoleon Floyd Hollister
Nov 9, 2023
Napoleon Floyd Hollister, 75 of Belton, Missouri formerly of Fargo, passed away on Thursday, November 9th at his daughters home following a brief illness.
Napoleon was born December 27, 1947 in Fargo, Arkansas to Major Hollister Sr. and Leola Marshall-Hollister.
While growing up in the Fargo Community, Napoleon and his family attended Union Missionary Baptist Church.
A product of the...
William James Green
Nov 8, 2023
William James Green, 60 of Brinkley, passed away on Wednesday, November 8 at Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City.
William was born March 12, 1963 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Willie C. Green and Katie Mae Calvin Green.
As a child in Cotton Plant, William and his family attended First Baptist Church-James Addition.
William received his formal education from...
Eldridge Lee Taylor
Nov 2, 2023
Eldridge Lee Taylor, 75, of McRae, passed away on Thursday, November 2 at his home.
Eldridge Lee Taylor was born August 28, 1948 in Howell, Arkansas to Aaron Taylor and Juanita Carruthers-Taylor.
Eldridge was baptized at New Mt. Zion House of Prayer in Cotton Plant, Arkansas
Eldridge received his formal education from Cotton Plant Public Schools. He was a 1967 graduate of Cotton...
Addie Veronica Abram
Nov 1, 2023
Addie V. Abram 85, of Holly Grove passed away on Wednesday, November 1, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Conway.
Addie was born August 8, 1938 to William Henry Hayden Sr. and Ruthie B. Starr.
Addie was a member of First Baptist Church in Holly Grove for more than 50 years. During her time here she served as a member of the...
Brian Alister Abram
Oct 29, 2023
Brian Alister Abram, 41, of Holly Grove, passed away on Sunday, October 29, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
Brian was born September 16, 1982, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Fred Abram Jr. and Addie Hayden-Abram.
Brian was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Holly Grove Arkansas where he served as the church musician. He also served as a...
Ethel Rene Williams
Oct 29, 2023
Ethel Rene “Minnie Lee” Williams, 90 of Holly Grove, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, October 29 at The Villages of Dallas. Minnie Lee was born on May 5, 1933 in Holly Grove, Arkansas (Monroe County, Duncan Township) to Mae Ida Cotton and Feaster “F.L.” Love. She was reared in a Christian environment by her beloved mother and stepfather, Harrison Johnson.Minnie Lee...
Clarence Harris
Oct 29, 2023
Clarence Harris, 69, of Cotton Plant, passed away on Sunday October 29, at his
home in Cotton Plant, Arkansas following a brief illness.
Clarence Harris was born July 18, 1954 in Brinkley, Arkansas to John Henry Harris and Josephine Fennell.
Clarence and his family were faithful members of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Cotton Plant. He was...
Stevie Bernard Brown
Oct 27, 2023
Stevie Bernard Brown aka "Kool-Aid", 50, of Conway formerly of Brinkley passed away Friday morning, October 27 at his home in Conway, Arkansas.
Stevie was born June 14, 1973 in Marianna, Arkansas to Willie Williams and Gloria Dean Brown.
While growing up in Moro/Brinkley communities, Stevie attended and became a member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Moro.
Stevie received his formal education...
Nathan Swanigan Sr.
Oct 15, 2023
Nathan Swanigan Sr., 89 of Wheatley, formerly of DeValls Bluff passed away on Sunday morning, October 15 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart. Nathan was the widower of Rovella-Watson Swanigan.
Nathan was born March 6, 1934 in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas to Walter Swanigan and Fannie Walker-Swanigan.
Nathan received his early education from the Biscoe Public School System. He attended...
Willard Lamar Coleman
Oct 8, 2023
Willard Lamar Coleman, 44 of Holly Grove, passed away on Sunday morning, October 8 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart.
Willard was born September 20, 1979 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Willard Coleman and Brenda Cox-Coleman.
While growing up in Holly Grove, Willard and his family attended First Baptist Church, where he was baptized by Reverend F.L. Hall.
Willard attended the Holly Grove...
Sereka Tanshay Anderson
Oct 4, 2023
Sareka Tanshay Anderson, 31 of Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, October 4 a t her home.
Sareka was born March 21, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois to Sarena Anderson and Norris Davidson Sr. She was raised by her maternal great grandmother Maggie Anderson.
Sareka received her early education from the Chicago Public Schools. She was a 2010 graduate of Thornton...
Kedrick Lamon Henderson
Oct 4, 2023
Kedrick Lamon Henderson, 47 of Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, October 4 at his home.
Kedrick was born February 7, 1976 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lee Earnest Henderson and Lillie Jean Howard-Henderson. He was the only child born to this union.
Kedrick received his formal education from the Little Rock Public School System. He was a graduate of Central...
Luther Bennett
Oct 2, 2023
Luther Bennett, 81 of Holly Grove, passed away on Monday evening, October 2 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock.
Luther was born November 14, 1941 in Blackton, Arkansas to Carl Bennett and Willetta Wright-Bennett.
Luther attended the Holly Grove Public School System. He was a 1961 graduate of Holly Grove Vocational High School.
Luther was a lifelong member of...
Billy Bonds Jr.
Sep 26, 2023
Billy James Bonds Jr, 74 of Jackson, Mississippi, formerly of Biscoe, passed away on Tuesday, September 26 at his home.
Billy was born July 24, 1949 in Biscoe, Arkansas to Billy Bonds Sr. and Irene Berry-Bonds.
Billy attended Biscoe Public School. He was a 1966 graduate of Biscoe High School, where he was involved in school extra-curricular activities and playing...
Josie Renaie Arnold
Sep 23, 2023
Josie Renaie "Joice" Arnold, 55 of Little Rock, formerly of Holly Grove, passed away on Saturday evening, September 23 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock.
Josie was born March 25, 1968 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Weston "Boone" Arnold Jr and Viola Middleton-Arnold.
"Joice" or "Jackie" as Josie was lovingly known was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church...
Martez Freeman Sr.
Sep 21, 2023
Martez Freeman Sr, 50, of Searcy, formerly of McCrory, passed away on Thursday, September 21 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy.
Martez was born July 29, 1973, in McCrory, Arkansas to Louis Mooney and Flossie Freeman. He was a fraternal twin.
While growing up in McCrory, Martez was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church. He has...
Charles Gene Pettis
Sep 18, 2023
Charles Gene Pettis, 57, of Joliet, Illinois, formerly of Little Rock, passed away on September 18, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois.
Charles was born January 6, 1966 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to Joshua Pettis Sr. and Nora Banks-Pettis.
While living in Joliet, Charles attended church at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with his family.
Charles received his education from the...
Ollie Mae Adell-Davis
Sep 17, 2023
Ollie Mae Adell-Davis, 75 of Brinkley, passed away on Sunday, September 17 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock.
Ollie was born March 24, 1948 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Herman Adell Sr. and Ollie Mae Crawford-Adell.
"Mae-Mae" or "Frog" as Ollie was affectionately known by many, was a lifelong member of Mount Olive Ministries (formerly Mount Olive Missionary Baptist...
Peggy Louise Dawson
Sep 10, 2023
Peggy Louise Dawson, 68 of Clarendon, passed away on Sunday September 10 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
Peggy was born January 12, 1955 in Clarendon, Arkansas to Henry Dawson and Jewel Gant.
Although Peggy didn't have a permanent church home, she would on occasion visit some of the local churches. She had strong faith in the Lord and always...
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