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Elizabeth RoyseKingsland


It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Royse, who left us on June 14, 2024 at the age of 76. She was a loving wife, mother, devoted grandmother, and treasured friend whose memory will be held dear by all who knew her.Elizabeth Ann Royse (maiden name Brown) was born on 7/31/47 in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of James and Rose Brown.She married Charles Edward Royse in 2001, and they shared 23 wonderful years of marriage...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Royse, who left us on June 14, 2024 at the age of 76. She was a loving wife, mother, devoted...

Ida HightowerRison


Ida Margaret Hightower, age 93 of Rison, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 in Star City. She was born January 27, 1931 in Wilmot, AR to the late John L. and Mary Reed Pennington. Ida was known as the “Candy Lady of Rison”, always having candy to give away. She was a past cheerleader for the Rison Wildcats in the late 1940’s and a devoted fan from then on, always cheering them on from the sidelines. Ida was a member of Rison Baptist Church and loved...

Ida Margaret Hightower, age 93 of Rison, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 in Star City. She was born January 27, 1931 in Wilmot, AR to the late John L. and Mary Reed Pennington. Ida...

Syble KitchensRison


Syble Joan Kitchens, age 76 of Rison, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 30, 1947, in Hampton, AR to the late Grady and Eva Evans Inzer. Syble enjoyed watching Halmark movies, Wheel of Fortune, eating Popeyes Chicken, and shopping. She was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where she played the piano and sang in the choir. Syble was truly devoted to her family, church, and her...

Syble Joan Kitchens, age 76 of Rison, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 30, 1947, in Hampton, AR to the late Grady and Eva Evans...

James CookPine Bluff


James Martin Cook, age 70, of Pine Bluff, passed away on May 26, 2024, after a hard fight with illness. James was born January 11, 1954 to William and Babe Ruth Cook of Sherrill, AR. James was a passionately hard worker. He worked for Union Pacific in various positions in the car department, until his retirement in 2016. He also ran a successful construction business, as well as Fin N Feather Lodge, a guided duck hunting lodge, where he entertained hundreds of guests with great hunting, food...

James Martin Cook, age 70, of Pine Bluff, passed away on May 26, 2024, after a hard fight with illness. James was born January 11, 1954 to William and Babe Ruth Cook of Sherrill, AR. James was a...

Jimmy MillsLonoke


Jimmy Dean Mills “Big Jim”, age 77 of Lonoke, passed away peacefully at home, May 20, 2024. He was born March 26, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Ross L. and Letha Campbell Mills. Jimmy was a proud Firefighter and retired from serving the Little Rock Fire Department after 36 years. He and Jan were members of Panola Missionary Baptist Church in Lonoke. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his shop, lounging at the lake and watching his great grandchildren...

Jimmy Dean Mills “Big Jim”, age 77 of Lonoke, passed away peacefully at home, May 20, 2024. He was born March 26, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Ross L. and Letha...

Tony BrucksKingsland


Tony Ray Brucks, age 66 of Kingsland, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2024. He was born March 5, 1958 in Sacramento, CA to the late Alfie Brucks and Geneva Hildebrand. Tony was a retired truck driver, and through his work he was able to travel the country and see the many beautiful sites. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend, and will be dearly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Wesley Brucks, and Everett Waller,...

Tony Ray Brucks, age 66 of Kingsland, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on May 13, 2024. He was born March 5, 1958 in Sacramento, CA to the late Alfie Brucks and Geneva Hildebrand. Tony...

Elsie SappingtonSheridan


Elsie Sappington, age 88, of Sheridan passed away on May 12, 2024. She was born August 4, 1935. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Prattsville. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Herbert Auby Sappington.She is survived by her children, Julie McAllister, Barney Sappington and Pamela Farley, grandchildren, Nicholas Mikev, Mark Lane, Cami Brewer and Tara Farley and one great-grandchild Sean Nicholas Brewer.Private services for the...

Elsie Sappington, age 88, of Sheridan passed away on May 12, 2024. She was born August 4, 1935. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Prattsville. She was preceded...

David Lunsford, Jr.Rison


David Wayne Lunsford, Jr. age 53 of Rison, passed away May 10, 2024 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1970 in Pine Bluff, AR to David, Sr. and Kathy Baker Lunsford. David was and avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on small engines, but most of all he loved spending time with family and friends. He was a great friend to so many and will be deeply missed. David was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Lunsford, sister, Susan L....

David Wayne Lunsford, Jr. age 53 of Rison, passed away May 10, 2024 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1970 in Pine Bluff, AR to David, Sr. and Kathy Baker Lunsford....

Donald LewisStar City


Donald Wayne Lewis, Sr. age 66, of Star City went to be with his Lord on May 6, 2024. He was born April 8, 1958 in Pine Bluff to the late Donald Oscar Lewis and Wilma Faye Brown Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his son Donald W. Lewis, Jr. Mr. Lewis retired from Central Maloney where he worked as an electrician. He was also a member of CMA.He is survived by his loving wife Nanette Lewis, his daughters, Melinda L. Williams of Star City, Dana L. Evans (Yianni Ioannou) of Mesa, AZ, his...

Donald Wayne Lewis, Sr. age 66, of Star City went to be with his Lord on May 6, 2024. He was born April 8, 1958 in Pine Bluff to the late Donald Oscar Lewis and Wilma Faye Brown Lewis. He was also...

Gerald WebbSheridan


Gerald Wayne Webb, age 64, of Sheridan passed away on May 6, 2024. He was born August 26, 1959 in Danville, Illinois to the late William and Barbara Webb.

Gerald Wayne Webb, age 64, of Sheridan passed away on May 6, 2024. He was born August 26, 1959 in Danville, Illinois to the late William and Barbara Webb.

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