All Obituaries

Vivly Frankie Burns Cross, born 2 May 1924, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, gained her heavenly wings 29 April, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents , father Covie Burns, mother, Fannie Bell/Burns, husband George Marion Cross . Three sisters, Georgia, Lajune and Fern, 3 brothers, Joel, Jewel and Calvin. She is survived by her three children, Pearleen Colosky of SunSet, AZ; Alan Cross of Waterford, MI; and Charlotte Conley (husband Tony Conley) of Austin, AR. She also had 12 grandchildren, 15...

Joe Steven Grist, 61, of England, died Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born to Joe Ray Grist and Janette Terry Ingle on January 25, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was an Army veteran and a carpenter.   He was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Ray Grist, and sister, Pamela Elaine Turner. He is survived by his parents and his brothers, Michael Grist of England and Shane Comey of Glenrose; and sons, Terry Joe Grist of Little Rock and Charles David Hall of Kansas.   His...

Leon “Bill” Sladyen, 89, of England, passed from this life, Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born January 23, 1932, in Centerville, Arkansas, to Ralph and Lona Bowden Sladyen. He attended Southside Baptist Church in England. After retiring from farming, he would still give a helping hand to local farmers when help was needed. Along with the love of farming, he enjoyed to fox hunt, garden, play dominoes and just enjoy a cup of coffee or meals with friends. Bill was preceded in...

Krisit LeAnne Tyler, 41, of West Memphis, Arkansas, was called home Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born September 3, 1979, in Liberty Texas to Larry Keith Tyler and Rachel Ann Tyler, both of whom preceded her in death. Kristi leaves behind to cherish her memory her very loving fiance Johnny Hymans of West Memphis, Arkansas, along with her loving dog Tito; her son, Ryan Reavis; her siblings Bradley Tyler of Euless, Texas, Amy Adams of Liberty, Texas, and Brent Tyler of Lafayette, Louisiana;...

Dorothy Louise Hobson, 91, of England, went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, April 22, 2021. She was a Baptist and a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. She was born March 10, 1930, in Pansey, Arkansas, to Barney and Carrie Rauls.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence Hobson; and several of her siblings. She is survived by her brother, W.C. Rauls; her sisters, Mary Helen (Thomas) Bradley of Warren; Linda Weast of Star City; and Juanice (Tommy) Butler...

Richard Earl Jones, 71, of Northridge, California, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He is a retired Dialysis Technician Coordinator.  He is survived by his wife Kathryn May Longmore Jones and children. A memorial service will be held in Northridge, California, at a later date.

The sun set on the life of Mr. Arthur Lee Jackson, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in England. The sun first rose on his life May 19, 1951. He was the son of Jesse and Johnnie Q. Jackson Parks.   Arthur Lee confessed his hope in Christ at an early age. He attended Gartrell High School in England; the Class of '69. He was a longtime employee of General Motors in Flint, Michigan, and Riceland Rice in Stuttgart.   He was a kind person who never said, “No.” He was always...

Cecilia Anita Givens, 95, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord on April 21, 2021, She was born to Lillian Francis Coy and Ruel Bryant McCandless on April 24, 1925, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ..   She was preceded in death by her husband, Eural Cason Givens; her twin sister Rita Francis Land; brothers James Bryant McCandless and William Franklin McCandless. She is survived by her son Robert Earl (Janet) Givens of Mt. Washington,...

Kenneth Myers Scott, 65, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. Ken was born on June 27, 1955 in Wynne, AR to Marvin and Gay Brooks Scott .   Ken graduated from Wynne High School in 1973 and went on to become a Med-Tech and worked in Memphis, TN before moving to North Little Rock.   Ken was of the Baptist faith, who loved to Praise The Lord, Ken also loved to dance and laugh and make others laugh. He loved to walk and listen to music and loved to Praise The...

James Roy Jackson, 69, of England, Arkansas, died at his home Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born May 28, 1951 to George Junior Jackson and Bessie Lee Browning Jackson. He was of the Baptist faith. James loved the outdoors and worked as a farm laborer until his health forced him to retire three years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife, Linda Jackson, of Little Rock; three sons: Jimmy and Robert Jackson; Troy Jones; one daughter, Jennifer Bell...