All Obituaries

Jerry Brooks Cooper Sr., age 88, of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. He was born November 11, 1935 in Rector, Arkansas to the late Frank Cooper and Lura Holifield. He was a member of Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church.  Jerry loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed cooking, especially for his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-children. He loved to go to church and help other people any way he could. He is...

David Glenn Creasy, age 81, of Drasco, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born August 9, 1942 in the Oak Grove Community near North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Murvin Eugene Creasy and Ruth Lee (Harper) Creasy. David retired from 40+ years of work at the North Little Rock Waste Water Utility Engineering Department where he forged friendships all across the city for decades. David also retired from 30+ years of service in the Arkansas National Guard. His time in the...

Juanita Boyd Cyr, age 94, of Heber Springs, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Cabot, Arkansas to the late Jesse and Grace Boyd on October 12, 1929. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist in Rose City for over 30 years before retiring to Heber Springs and joining First Baptist of Heber Springs in 1994.  Juanita created many beautiful memories with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. She was...

Billie Dean Wilson, age 91, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Pangburn, Arkansas on August 21, 1932 to the late Sanford Atkins and Marie Howell Atkins. She was of the Baptist faith.  Billie married the love of her life, Hubert Wilson, in 1954 and had a wonderful marriage until his passing in 2015. Billie enjoyed gardening and loved to travel and take pictures that captured many wonderful memories...

Arloa Agnes Bryant, age 91, of Locust Grove, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2024 at her home. She was born November 25, 1932 in Shenandoah, Iowa to the late Jake Walter Pontious and June Priest Pontious. She was a member of Lighthouse Church in Concord, Arkansas. Arloa was a homemaker her entire adult life. She loved to clean and have a spotless house ready for company at any time. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great...

Norman Leon Smith, age 70, of Judsonia, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his home. He was born February 8, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Olen Edward Smith and Dorothy Jean Smith.  Norman was a nature lover. He loved to be outside especially, hiking in the woods. He loved growing flower and vegetable gardens.  Norman is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Harold Smith and Eddie Smith.  He is survived by two brothers, Gerald Smith...

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Anita Karen Cox, 67, went to her Heavenly home on March 14th. She was the wife of Dan Cox for 37 years.  She spent her childhood in Hunter, Arkansas where she played in rice canals and rode horses. She was the daughter of William Junior Melvin and Hazel James Melvin. She attended school in Brinkley and at the age of 60, graduated ASU Heber Springs with an associates in Culinary Arts. She worked in manufacturing for the majority of her adult career and embodied the phrase “work...

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Maxine Irma Jean (Martin) Reeves, age 83, of Concord, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at White River Health in Batesville Arkansas. She was born in Wolf Bayou, Arkansas on January 18, 1941 to the late Clyde E. Martin and Winona Spinks Martin. She was born in the front bedroom of the home she raised her family in and remained while her passing.  She attended Concord Schools and graduated in 1959. She then attend Draughns Business College in Little Rock. As a small child, she...