All Obituaries

Charlotte Burkes Vergara, 63, of Helena,  passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born in Helena, Arkansas on August 7, 1958 to Clarence and Vella Burkes.    Charlotte loved gardening, going to the beach and spending time with her family.    Charlotte was proceeded in death by her parents; three brothers, Wayne Burkes, George Evans and Terry Evans. She is survived by her children, Jason Smith (Tracy) of Humnoke and Sarah Hersh of Daytona Beach, FL; a...

Marsha Woodell Joyner Cuca, 64, of England, went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 29, 2022. She was born in Little Rock on February 19, 1958, to Elwood and Carol Ann McNairy Joyner. Marsha was a member of the Church of Christ in England. She was a sweet, loving, and caring person. She had a “heart of gold;” she would do anything for anybody. She loved her dogs and she enjoyed helping with rescue animals. She was a retired manager of Day and Nite Convenience Store in England...

Ray Tranis Chumley, 77, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away on April 26, 2022. He was the son of Bay Chumley and Janie Chumley Mueller. He was born in Harris County, Texas, on August 21, 1944. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Bay Chumley and his brothers, Teddy Chumley and Steven Mueller. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Chumley of Beebe; his mother, Janie Goode Mueller of Burnet, Texas; his brothers, Edward, Mike, Thomas, Aubrey, and Kenneth Mueller; his sisters, Marsha, Nancy, and...

Sharon Murrah Nichols, 76, of Star City, was called to her Heavenly home on April 15, 2022. She was the daughter of Floyd and Floy Emerson Murrah. She was born in Little Rock on October 5, 1945. Sharon received her law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She was a well- established attorney in south Arkansas. She opened her law office in Pine Bluff in 1981. She was a member of the Arkansas Bar Association for 43 years. During that time, she served as the first female...

Flossie Jacqueline Heifner, 65, of Little Rock, went to her heavenly home on April 14, 2022. She was born in Little Rock on October 26, 1956, to Roy (Jr.) and Levetta Atwood Heifner. She was a Baptist. Flossie was preceded in death by her parents and 6 siblings. She is survived by her son, Michael Joe Hensley; 3 grandchildren; 9 siblings; and many nieces and nephews. Flossie was very family oriented. She was loved by her family and the love was returned to her. She just loved everyone!...

Cecil Claude Powell, Jr., 72, of Pine Bluff, left this world for his eternal home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born on October 8, 1946, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Cecil and Margaret Ivan Powell. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Hardin Powell of Pine Bluff; his sisters, Carla (Paul) McKeegan of Tiltonsville, Ohio, and Kathy (Jeff) Bernard of Steubenville, Ohio; his beloved cat, “Little Cecil;” his dog,...

Carl Edward Dixon, 73, of Little Rock, formerly of England, passed away February 22, 2022. He was born in England, July 8, 1948, to Ralph and Myrtle Sory Dixon.   He was a proud veteran, who served in the US Navy. He loved to hunt and play cards with his family.   He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; and 6 brothers. He is survived by his son, Shane (Jennifer) Dixon of Little Rock; his dog, Molly, who will miss him dearly; and 4 sisters, Allene Estell,...

Nancy (Weaver) Cothren, 78, of Little Rock, AR died on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1943 in Little Rock to the late Shuford Glen Weaver and Eunice Mae (Lemons) Weaver. Nancy worked for the State of Arkansas for over 40 years in the Department of Finance and Administration. She was also a member of Eastern Star. In her spare time, Nancy enjoyed antiquing, buying and selling antiques at flea markets and various places.  She will be dearly missed by those who knew...