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Berdia Jean Thompson
Jan 5, 2023
Mrs. Berdia Jean Thompson, 85 of Malvern, Arkansas, has left the battlefield and ascended to her Lord on January 5, 2023. Berdia was born on April 26, 1937 to Cluss and Luberdia Jones. She was a member of the Bethel AME Church where she played piano and organ, worked as a nurse for the state of Arkansas and was recognized...
Lennie Louise Dickinson
Dec 26, 2022
Lennie Louise Dickinson, 94 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on December 26, 2022. She was born in Tulip, Arkansas to Fred and Vella Lawrence on August 5, 1928. Lennie enjoyed hunting, fishing, quilting, and spending time with family and friends.
Lennie is preceded in death by her husband Tip Dickinson, son; Richard Leo Dickinson, siblings; Robert, Coy Mae, Ethel, Raymond, and...
Joyce Lynn Hodge
Dec 26, 2022
Joyce Lynn Hodge, 64 of Rockport, Arkansas, passed away on December 26, 2022. Joyce was born April 6, 1958 in Malvern to Rubin and Sarah Hughes. She enjoyed shopping, especially at the goodwill, crafts, butterflies, and spending time with family and friends.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Dwayne Hodge SR., and sisters; Lela May and Cela...
James Eugene Edwards
Dec 7, 2022
James “Gene” Edwards, 78 of Malvern, Arkansas passed away at his home on December 7, 2022. Gene was born on September 16, 1944, in Piedmont, Alabama to Henry and Johnnie Edwards. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, a flying crew chief, mechanic, gentle giant to all, and ever the optimist. He loved playing poker at the Moose Lodge on Sundays....
Bettye Jo Holt
Nov 27, 2022
Bettye Jo Holt, 90 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on November 27, 2022. Bettye was born September 7, 1932, in Sparkman, Arkansas, to William J Brumley Sr and Hazel Jackson. Bettye enjoyed painting, reading, knitting, loved playing dominos and chicken foot, watching Wheel of Fortune along with her other favorite shows, and above all else she enjoyed spending time with...
Phillip Ray Thompson
Nov 6, 2022
Phillip Ray Thompson, 81 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on November, 6, 2022. Phillip was born in Springfield, Missouri on September 26, 1941 to Romie and Ruth Thompson. He loved his cats, woodworking after retirement, spending time outdoors, traveling with Diane, and above all else spending time with family and friends.
Phillip is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Henry...
Violet Mae Davis
Oct 29, 2022
Violet Mae (McMahan) Davis, age 89, passed away on October 29, 2022, in Sheridan, AR.
She was born to Clarence and Elmira (Shinn) McMahan on January 16, 1933, in Friendship, Arkansas. Violet was a Christian and attended New Life Fellowship in Sheridan. She married Herschel Conrad Davis in 1954 and was married until his death in 1992.
In her youth Violet and...
Clavis Harlon Riggan
Oct 25, 2022
Clavis Harlon Riggan, 53 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on October 25, 2022. Clavis was born in Malvern on August 10, 1969 to Truman and Faye Riggan. Clavis enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, driving trucks, and above all else spending time with family and friends.
Clavis is preceded in death by his parents, sister; Tonya R. Wheeler.
Clavis is survived by son;...
George Randell Smith
Oct 17, 2022
George Randell Smith, 65, of Traskwood, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, in Conway, Arkansas. He was born June 4, 1957, in Davenport, Iowa, to the late Katherine Virginia Smith-Earles and Bud Smith/Alvin M. Earles.
He is preceded in death by both parents, his son, Jeconia Smith and his siblings, Kenneth Dwight Smith, and Arlan M. Earles.
George is survived by...
Thelma Ray
Oct 4, 2022
Thelma L. Ray, 81 of Donaldson, Arkansas, passed away on October 4, 2022 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She enjoyed gardening in her younger years, crossword puzzles, watching CNN, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Thelma is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Elton (LD) Ray sister; Katherine Elliot, son; Gary Ray.
Thelma is survived by her brother; Larry Burks, grandchildren; Amber Ray,...
Patricia Ann Nugent
Oct 3, 2022
Patricia Ann Nugent, 86 of Malvern, Arkansas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 3, 2022. Patricia was born January 9, 1936 in Hampton, Arkansas. She loved her animals, gardening in her earlier years, sitting on her porch with a cup of coffee, and loved spending time with her grandkids, great grandkids, family and friends.
She is preceded in...
Mildred Juanita Morehead
Sep 29, 2022
Mildred “Juanita” Morehead, age 91, of Midway Community passed away September 29, 2022.
She was born April 7,1931 to Jeffie and Willie Seymore. Juanita was a member of Midway Missionary Baptist Church and loved to tend to her flowers and work in the yard.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years (William Tee Morehead), her parents and two...
Robert "B-Bop" Bradley
Sep 22, 2022
Robert "B-bop" Bradley, an avid fisherman passed away at his home at the age of 41.
He was born on January 23, 1981 to Bobby and Rae Bradley both of Malvern.
B-Bop loved to fish. He always caught the fish too. Robert worked as a fork lift driver with Prime Line, Mfg for the better part of his journey. Robert had some...
Nita M Morgan
Sep 6, 2022
Nita Morgan, age 49, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 of cancer, with family present.
Nita, born in Aimes, Iowa, was a devout Christian, baptist by faith. Throughout her struggles, she maintained a hopeful spirit and cheerful attitude. Defeating cancer previously, Nita had been fighting illness since 2019. She went through multiple surgeries, treatments, and other hardships. Despite this, Nita loved...
John Edward Pilcher
Sep 6, 2022
John Edward Pilcher, 83 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on September 6, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1939 in Malvern to Alfie and Lena Pilcher.
John is preceded in death by his wife; Pat Pilcher, brother; Cecil Pilcher, sisters; Wilma Gullett and Nellie Thornton.
John is survived by his sister; Gertie Pilcher Bowman (Gearld), step son; James Bozeman, Darrell Bozeman,...
Thomas Henry Holmes
Sep 1, 2022
Thomas Henry Holmes, 79, of Malvern, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2022. Tom was born on February 16, 1943, in Byhalia, Mississippi. He enjoyed hunting, riding four-wheelers, mowing lawns, and spending time with his family.
Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Holmes, and his parents, Ernest and Eva Holmes.
Tom is survived by his...
Bonnie Ree Porterfield
Aug 27, 2022
Bonnie Ree Porterfield, 85 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on August 27, 2022. Bonnie was born September 17, 1936 in Belmont, Mississippi to Travis and Addie Smith. She was a member of the Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church, she enjoyed gardening, walking, canning, being outdoors, and above all else spending time with family and friends. Bonnie is preceded in death...
Mary Elizabeth Scholes
Aug 27, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Scott Scholes, 79, of Malvern passed away peacefully Saturday, August 27, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born Mary Elizabeth Wyatt on January 19, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Mary was later adopted at age 3 by Freeman and Bertha Wilson Scott and was raised in Malvern, Arkansas where she would build a life for herself...
Ila Maud Pevehouse
Aug 19, 2022
Ila Maud Pevehouse, 96 of Malvern, Arkansas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 19, 2022. Ila was born on November 26, 1925 to Albert and Annie Gammill in Prescott, Arkansas. She was a member of the Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church for over 70 years, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, reading and above all else spending time...
Martin Eugene Todd
Aug 17, 2022
Martin Eugene Todd, 63 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on August 17, 2022. He was an avid Razorback fan, liked to deer hunt and fish, also liked growing his own tomatoes, peppers and herbs, and enjoyed family get togethers. Martin knew and trusted the Lord to watch over him until he called him home.
Martin in preceded in death by his...
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