All Obituaries

Danny Lee Houser, 73, of England, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was the son of Lucian Ray and Verna Lou Battles Houser. He was born on November 29, 1950 in England. Danny was head stock clerk for Kroger’s, retiring after 33 dedicated years. He also retired from the Arkansas Department of Correction after 10 years. Danny was a lifetime resident of England. A man of many talents, he loved fishing; coaching sports, cooking on his grill, and taking care of his chickens and...

Veronica Jonnah Dian Ball, 74, of Humnoke, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Ed and Ida Crockett Ball. She was born in Humnoke on November 20, 1949. Dian was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Humnoke. Having never worked outside the home, Dian spent her days as a homemaker. She was one of five children, who grew up as a close knit family until everyone started moving away to their new jobs and homes. Dian was preceded in...

Larry Dan Tapp, 78, of Conway, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in Fort Smith on September 23, 1945, to Walsey and Marie Blackwood Tapp. Larry was a Baptist, a member of Conway’s First Baptist Church, and a member of Life Group 10. He was very faithful to read and studied his Bible. He was also a champion prayer warrior.  Larry was an interior designer. He enjoyed playing golf and doing landscaping. He was a big fan of sports,...

Sharon Kay Rollins Bascue, 66, of England, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.She was the daughter of the late Olin and Delvia Linker Rollins. She was born in Little Rock on October 1, 1957. Sharon was a member of Living Hope Baptist Church in Little Rock. She was a loving and caring mom to her children and grandchildren. She loved her dogs, but had a special connection to her chihuahua, ‘Peaches,’ who recently preceded her in death. She was a CNA in a few...

Ronnie Kay (Red) Clark, 76, of Lonoke, Arkansas, went home to his Heavenly Father on October 27, 2023, at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas. Ronnie passed peacefully in his sleep after a three-month illness. Ronnie was born January 13,1947, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the Late Olan Vonnie Lewis Clark and the late Cecial Ann Hensley Clark. He lived most of his life in Pine Bluff, eventually retiring to the community of Brodie Bend, outside England, Arkansas. In 2018 he moved to...

Tommy Ray Roach, 54, of England, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was the son of the late Jackie Roach and the late Marie Malone Roach Wood. He was born June 14, 1969, in Dewitt, Arkansas. Tommy worked at Producers for 36 years as a miller. He was a Baptist and a member of Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church in Almyra, Arkansas. He was a family man, loving his wife and children for 26 years. He had a big heart and would do anything for anybody; all they had to do was ask. He...

Wayne “Skody Wayne” Edmond Brazeal ,74, of Mendenhall, Mississippi, passed away October 14, 2023, in Magee, Mississippi, with his son, Brandon, and daughter-in-law, Anna, and his good friend, Scott, by his side. He was the son of Lucious Leo and Elsie Mae Crouch Brazeal. He was born on September 12, 1949, in Geridge, Arkansas. Wayne was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War at 19 years old. He was a Specialist Fourth Class.  While in Vietnam, he earned the National...

Nettie LaRue Theodore, 67, of Sherwood, formerly of England, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home, Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John C. and Emma Lee Kolb Rushing. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on August 12, 1956. Nettie was in the banking business, starting as a teller and advancing until she was bank manager. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She loved to cook and took her job as...

David Charles Stracener, 82, of Coy, went to his heavenly home Sunday, September 17th, 2023. Most knew him as Big David, but his favorite people called him Pop. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love of his family, especially his babies. He was born to Charlie and Bessie Stracener in England, Arkansas on February 8th, 1941. He attended Plum Bayou school, then went on to build his life, with his wife and children, as an entrepreneur. He owned successful operations in the trucking...

Matthew Shane Miller was born February 20, 1975, and passed away on August 29, 2023. Matt was loving, giving, caring and a sincere man who had a mischievous smile and a sparkle in his eyes. Matt was athletic as well as talented. He played basketball and track in school and played drums. Matt learned to play soccer and as a young adult, taught many youngsters how to play. Matt started skateboarding at a young age and always wanted to go to California to meet the pros. He met that goal and...