All Obituaries

Charles Carrol Smith, 84, of England, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was the son of the late Carrol D. and Alva Lee Smith. He was born in Little Rock, on October 6, 1938. A lifetime resident of Arkansas, Charles was a Baptist and a veteran of the US. Army. He also proudly worked at the Jacksonville Air Force Base as a painter for 15 years. Charles loved his family, especially his precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him so much joy. He was an avid...

Shawn Mae Youngblood-Jackson, 66, of England, Arkansas, passed away at Little Rock’s Baptist Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born on August 19, 1956 to Russell McMullen and Edna Davis of Johnson City, New York. Shawn loved to travel and would have her suitcase packed and ready for any excursion at the drop of a hat. Preceding her in death was her mother Edna McMullen and sister Shannon McMullen Stone. Survivors include her husband Jerry Jackson; father Russell McMullen;...

Carl Douglas “Doug” Wise, 59, of Jacksonville, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was the son of Milburn Lee and Mary Lee Fowlkes Wise. He was born June 6, 1963, in Lonoke, Arkansas. Doug was a farmer and a lifetime resident of Arkansas. He was a “down to earth” guy and would help anyone who had a need. He liked to “tinker” with all kinds of things.  Doug enjoyed cookouts and, most of all, he loved spending time with his...

Dophny “Pat Bailey White” Willis, 76 of Deridder, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her home December 1, 2022, where she was surrounded and held by her children and grandchildren. For many years, she fought the hard battle of terminal kidney disease, however; her body grew tired, and she was called to her heavenly home. In advance, though. She excitedly rejoiced in the LORD’s words. She was ready to move on to our Fathers’ Golden Gates and reunite with her...

  Janet Ovelia Garrison Irons, 68, of England, went to be with her LORD on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was the daughter of Woodrow and Claudine Smith Garrison. She was born November 1, 1954, in Humnoke. Janet was a lifetime resident of Arkansas, and a member of Southside Baptist Church in England. She attended vo-tech to become a nurse. She was a hard worker working as a nurse for 25 years.  She loved her LORD and her family, especially her grandchildren,...

Terry Neal Newman, 60, of Scott, Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born February 18, 1962, in England, to Raymond and Ann Mae Robinson Newman. He was a Christian and a lifetime resident of Arkansas. He attended Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Terry had a big heart. He “loved hard” and was very passionate about the ones he loved. He was a wonderful man, father, and grandfather. His world revolved around his children and grandchildren. He was a huge...

Mary Lou Bodenheimer, 79, of Biscoe, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was the daughter of Willie Tarry and Omie Lou Farmer Jackson. She was born in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas on May 5, 1943. She was a Baptist. Mary was a factory worker, working for many years at the Shoe Factory.  She liked flowers; she had many flowers and enjoyed looking at flowers in other homes.  She enjoyed going to the casinos for fun. She loved spending time with her nieces and...

Debbie Renee Derden Cook, 58, of Panama City Beach, Florida passed away from this life surrounded by her loved ones at home on October 30, 2022. She was born to Jerry and Peggy Derden on March 9, 1964, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She graduated from Stuttgart High School in 1982 and went on to study Fashion Merchandising at South Central Career College where she earned her Associates Degree in 1983.   Debbie had a talent for interior design and fashion. She enjoyed decorating homes and...

Betty Ruth Howe Wharton, 87, of Lonoke, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was born February 27, 1935, to the late Loyd and Ruth Howe of England, Arkansas. Betty was a seamstress, loved gardening and was known for her beautiful yard and flowers. She loved the LORD and served Him faithfully as a member and organist of County Line Missionary Baptist Church for over 70 years. Betty is preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 53 years, W. C....

Alice Jean Kearney Bolden was the sixth of nine children born to Rev. Lawrence Charles, Sr. and Mary Etta Sharp Kearney on April 29, 1943, in Pastoria, Arkansas. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to England, Arkansas, where their faith and family blossomed and thrived. Known as “Baby Ree” by all who love her, she’s known to have a warm, loving, and caring nature with an exuberance for learning. This exuberance was on display as she not yet 5 years old decided to attend...