All Obituaries

Joyce Bogy Stone Smith, 87, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born February 28, 1933, to M.C. and Grace Polk Bogy of  Wabbaseka, Arkansas. Joyce was reared and educated in Wabbaseka, graduating from Willie K. Hocker High School. Along with her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her daughter, Melody Stone Hunter, infant grandson, Barron Hunter, sister Maxzine Phillips, and brother, Gene Bogy. Survivors include son, Paul Michael...

Donta D. Mays, 42, of England, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Donta was born August 23, 1978 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Benny and Betty Mays. Donta worked at Lennox Industries in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He was a beloved son and dedicated father. He played keyboard and drums at his church and loved the Razorbacks, the Dallas Cowboys and gaming. He will be remembered as the young man with a contagious smile and a kind...

Dixie Virginia (Pierce) White, 91, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Cavalier Healthcare of England, Ark., where she had resided since November 2006. She was born in Lonoke, Ark., on June 9, 1929, the daughter of James Leslie and Otha Mae (Petty) Pierce. She grew up in Lonoke County and graduated from Humnoke High School in 1947. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where she worked for the phone company until becoming a mother. On June 24, 1950, she married Fred...

Geneva Stephens, age 88, of England, Arkansas passed away Friday December 18, 2020 at her residences. She was born August 9, 1932 in Tomberlin, Arkansas to the late Noal and Mattie Moore Sullivan. Geneva had a career in Bookeeping, she enjoyed quilting and making ceramics, but most of all she loved cooking and spending time with her family. She was a member of Rose Chapel Baptist Church. Geneva is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Herbert Stephens Sr.; two grand daughters,...

Addie Loraine “Madea” Clingmon, age 89, of Humnoke, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born February 17, 1931 in Humphrey, Arkansas to the late John Wesley and Alma McKinney Jimerson. Madea as she was affectionaly called by her children and grandchildren was a people person. She absolutely loved to fish and cook. She was known all over for her cooking. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother....

Christine Marie Drescher, age 51 of Memphis, TN. passed away Saturday November 21, 2020. She was born March 16, 1969 in Buffalo, New York to James Drescher and Diane Donahue Drescher. Christine was passionate about cycling and enjoyed participating in bike races. She enjoyed spending time with her family and retired from working as Activity Director in a Senior Living Complex in Texas.  She is preceded in death by her father James Drescher.    Christine is survived...

Juanita “Big Nanna” Lawrence, age 76 of England, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 14, 2020 at St Vincent Medical Center. She was born February 18, 1944 in Prattsville, Arkansas to the late Doyle and Juanita Price Ernest. She retired from the Arkansas Department of Corrections Tucker Unit where she worked as a Guard. Juanita had worked as a barber years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church of England. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

James Wesley Mahomes III, age 40 of Stuttgart, Arkansas. passed away unexpectedly Monday November 9, 2020 in Stuttgart Arkansas. He was born April 28, 1980 in Lonoke, Arkansas to James Wesley Mahomes II and Douglas Louise Clingmon. James was a hard working man when he wasn't farming he was working on tractors and automobiles. He loved riding horses and spending time with his family, children loved him. He will be missed by all who knew him. James is survived by his father, James Mahomes...

Henry Howard, 72 of England, Arkansas passed away Thursday October 15, 2020 at Cavalier Healthcare of England.  He was born January 31, 1948 in England, Arkansas to the late Scid and Elma Perry Howard also of England. Henry was Baptist by faith. He worked on the farm his whole life where he retired.  Henry was a very hard worker that was full of life and was well known in the Lonoke County area as a very happy person who enjoyed singing and dancing. He dearly loved...

Guy Jeffrey Derden, age 62 of Cabot, AR, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton AR. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina June 11, 1958 to Jerry Dowell Derden and the late Peggy Jane Garey Derden. Jeff was a hard working, fun loving man who enjoyed fishing and duck hunting, but when at home you could always find him relaxing in front of the television watching dirt moving videos, farming shows and LaFF TV. He dearly loved his family and...