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Linda Boyett
Feb 21, 2020
Linda L Boyett, 82, of Malvern entered heaven's gates on Friday, February 21, 2020. Linda (or "Lindi" as she was affectionately called by her late husband, Frank) was married for 59 years. Linda was born on June 24, 1937 in Malvern, Arkansas to the deceased Ralph and Bernice Van Dusen. Linda was a dedicated mother, first and foremost. One year,...
Valerie Davis
Feb 13, 2020
Valerie Davis passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2020, at the age of 95. Valerie was born to Lithuanian immigrants on June 17, 1924; Valerie Lucelle Jacobs grew up in Cicero, Illinois. She was an only child. Valerie was a beautician who also enjoyed music and dining out. She married her husband, Kenneth R. Davis, in Chicago...
Sharon Edwards
Feb 2, 2020
Sharon Edwards, 75, of Benton passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Sharon was born on October 13, 1944 in Malvern, AR to the late Henry and Louise Bell Stueart. She was an avid quilter who also enjoyed Fly fishing. Sharon Is preceded in death by her parents. Sharon is survived by her daughters, Sarah Louise Edwards of Seattle, Washington...
Fayrene Holder
Jan 30, 2020
Fayrene Holder, age 89, passed away from this life on January 30, 2020. She was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She was born to Brady Clark and Sybil Irene Massey on June 28, 1930 in Batesville, Arkansas. Fayrene was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Oather Holder; brother, Clifton Clark; two sisters; Mildred Ezekil and...
Carrol Robertson
Jan 28, 2020
Carrol Floyd Robertson, 80, passed away on January 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 24, 1939 in Malvern, AR. Carrol was first and foremost a family man who spent his life being a great example for his children and grandchildren on what a patriarch should be. He enjoyed his time outdoors...
Linda Ross Mcdade
Jan 26, 2020
Linda Ross McDade, age 69, passed from this life on January 26, 2020. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was born to Troy C. (Pat) and Mary Ross on August 3, 1950 and was a Malvern native. She was a long-time member of E. Mill Church of Christ, an employee of Clem Wholesale, and a...
Darlene Dyer
Jan 21, 2020
Darlene Dyer, 63, of Malvern passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born on December 21, 1956 in Malvern, AR to Lesley and Bonnie Dickinson. Darlene was a great wife and mother and will truly be missed. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Calven Dickinson and a sister, Norma Fox. She is survived by...
Edith Jacqueline Thomason
Jan 16, 2020
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding, In all you ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” EJ Thomason, age 47, was born May 13, 1972 in Hot Springs, Arkansas and was placed into the hands of our Lord on January 16, 2020. She had a brilliance...
Virginia Rushing
Jan 16, 2020
Virginia D. Rushing 98, of Malvern passed away on January 16, 2020. Virginia was born to the late Ross Ricker and Pearl Martha Johnson Ricker on January 25, 1921, in Frankfort; IN. Virginia served our Great Nation in the United States Army Nurse Corp. She was inducted into the Army at Camp McCoy, WI in June 1943. She served in...
Joyce Cotten
Jan 12, 2020
Joyce Ann Cotten, 66, of Malvern passed away on January 12, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born to the late John “Alvie” Ferrell and Edna Mae McInvale on August 6, 1953 in Owensville; AR. Joyce had a big heart and loving, and caring soul that reflected in her everyday life. She will be truly...
Opal Dixson
Jan 11, 2020
Opal Tucker Dixson, 85, of Traskwood, Arkansas passed away at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock on January 11, 2020. She was born on November 27, 1934, to Ted Tucker and Dorothy Brown Tucker. Opal was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Opal was preceded in death by both parents and her husband, Wesley Dixson whom she...
Earnest Taylor
Jan 10, 2020
Earnest Taylor, 91, of Malvern passed away on January 10, 2020. He was born on October 31, 1928 to Earnest and Madie Simmons Taylor. Earnest was a family man who knew his calling was to preach the gospel. He was a pastor of many churches in the area but retired from Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Bismarck. He is preceded...
Myrtle Saunders
Jan 10, 2020
Myrtle Evanell Saunders, 89, of Arkadelphia passed away on January 10, 2020. Nell was born to the late Clarence and Gracie Crisp Rominger on September 2, 1930, in Prince George’s, Maryland. Nell is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Rominger & Gracie Crisp Rominger; and her husband, Carroll Saunders. Nell is survived by her children, Diane Siegel (Michael) of...
Marvin "Red" Ellis
Dec 29, 2019
Marvin T. Ellis, 90, of Little Rock passed away December 29, 2019. He was born to the late William Henry and Fairy Lee Harrington Ellis on December 21, 1929, in Arkadelphia, AR. As a young man Marvin served our Great Nation in the United States Army and then had a career as a studio engineer at Channel 7. Marvin also...
William Evans
Dec 28, 2019
William Evans, 75, of Prattsville, passed away on December 28, 2019. He was born to the late Earl A. and Ora M. Hooper Evans on July 23, 1944, in Brinkley, Arkansas. William was an outdoorsman, whose hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his sister and family. William is survived by his sister, Brenda Mauldin; numerous nieces, nephews,...
Tracy Dennis Smith
Dec 21, 2019
Tracy Dennis Smith, 65, of Donaldson passed away on December 21, 2019. He was born to Tracy R. and Edna Rusher Smith on December 29, 1953 in Malvern, AR. Tracy was a Mechanic by trade and had many hobbies which included fishing, hunting, and tending to his garden, and petting cats. Tracy is survived by his loving wife of 42...
Elouise Porterfield
Dec 10, 2019
Elouise Porterfield, 81, of Alvin, TX. passed away on December 10, 2019. She was born on March 3, 1938 in Bismarck, AR. to Arlie and Inez Whitley Thornton. She was a long time member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. She retired from the Malvern Wal-Mart after many years of dedicated work. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and always made sure...
Helen Stewart
Dec 9, 2019
Helen Wilson Stewart, 91, of Hot Springs passed away at her home on December 9, 2019. She was born in Hot Spring County, Arkansas to John Raymond Wilson and Gladys Thornton Wilson on May 15, 1928.Helen was a survivor of the 1930s Polio epidemic. She was a graduate of Bismarck High School. She lived most of her adult life in...
Marvin D Patrick
Nov 30, 2019
Marvin D. Patrick, 73, of Malvern passed on November 30, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be Wednesday December 4, 2019 from 2-3 PM at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel with a Graveside service will follow at Lone Hill Cemetery at 3:30 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home.
James Barker
Nov 28, 2019
James F. (‘Jim’) Barker January 16, 1941 – November 28, 2019 James (Jim) (Grandpa Jim) Francis Barker, 78, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away on November 28, 2019 from a sudden illness. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Mary (Aleo) Barker and Frank Barker. Jim loved his Boston roots and was known for sharing stories...
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