Obituaries

Grady Phillip Nixon

Grady Phillip Nixon

Feb 17, 2026

With sad hearts, we announce the passing of Grady Philip Nixon of North Little Rock, AR, formerly of Wichita, KS, on February 17, 2026, at age 83.Grady was a man of service and integrity. A distinguished veteran, he served active tours in Vietnam and Germany, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Army Reserves. After earning his Master’s from Wichita...

Richard Alan Forte

Richard Alan Forte

Feb 16, 2026

Richard Alan Forte, 74, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on February 16, 2026.

Richard was a beloved father, family member, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was known for his steady nature, his warm personality, and for being genuinely fun to be around.

Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force for four...

Richard Carroll McCormack

Richard Carroll McCormack

Feb 16, 2026

Richard Carroll McCormack, age 77, left his worldly home on Monday, February 16, 2026, in his home in Maumelle, Arkansas, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease. Up until the end, Rick maintained his kindness, love for his family and sense of humor, reflecting on a life full of wonderful people and experiences.

Rick was born in Ruston, Louisiana, on January...

Edith Jane Swain-Dement

Edith Jane Swain-Dement

Feb 15, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section. 

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Julia Gray (Glover) May

Julia Gray (Glover) May

Feb 15, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section.

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Barbara (Black) Bartlett

Barbara (Black) Bartlett

Feb 14, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section. 

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Rodger Carey Weems

Rodger Carey Weems

Feb 14, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section. 

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Janis Renee Hackler

Janis Renee Hackler

Feb 14, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section.

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Terry Wayne Watson

Terry Wayne Watson

Feb 13, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section. 

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Amanda Nadine (Ratliff) Williams

Amanda Nadine (Ratliff) Williams

Feb 13, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section.

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Eddie Charles Dunkeson

Eddie Charles Dunkeson

Feb 13, 2026

Eddie Charles Dunkeson, 73, passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, friendship, and devotion to life. Born on February 28, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Eddie spent much of his life in Texarkana, Arkansas, where he built a reputation as a skilled general contractor, painter, and roofer. His craftsmanship touched...

Robert William Parr

Robert William Parr

Feb 13, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section.

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George Martin Shumaker

George Martin Shumaker

Feb 12, 2026

George Martin Shumaker passed peacefully in Little Rock on February 12, 2026 in the John l. McClellan Memorial VA Hospital Hospice. He was born on January 11, 1949. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence A. Shumaker and mother Rachel Shumaker. He is survived by a sister, Ann Shuck (St. Louis, MO.) and brother, William Shumaker of Little Rock. 

In...

Beverly Jo (Mitchell) Sanborn

Beverly Jo (Mitchell) Sanborn

Feb 12, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section.

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Elizabeth Ann (Carter) Ritter

Elizabeth Ann (Carter) Ritter

Feb 11, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section. 

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Mary Ann (Smith) Clay

Mary Ann (Smith) Clay

Feb 9, 2026

Mary “Ann” Smith Clay, 96, was born November 26, 1929 in Barlow, Mississippi and passed away on February 9, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, W. Dane Clay and her parents, Albert Cleveland Smith and Grace Marie Barker Smith, her brother Charles Smith and sister, Mildred Niven. 

Ann was a wonderful wife, daughter...

Janice Faye Parker-Tuggle

Janice Faye Parker-Tuggle

Feb 8, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section. 

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Karen Kathleen (Crowder) Stinnett

Karen Kathleen (Crowder) Stinnett

Feb 8, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section.

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Dylan Daniel Young

Dylan Daniel Young

Feb 7, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section. 

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Dale Elaine (Peterson) Simmons

Dale Elaine (Peterson) Simmons

Feb 7, 2026

Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. If you would like to leave a message of condolence to the family, you may do so using the Guestbook section.

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