DEATHS

Vickie Knowlton

Vickie Dunigan Knowlton of Ore City, Texas (formerly of Fordyce, Arkansas), passed away as the result of a vehicle accident in Texas on Feb. 14, 2023. Born in Little Rock, Ark., on July 11, 1956, she was the oldest child born to the late Clifford Edward Dunigan, Sr. and Mary …

Steven Robert Murphy

Steven Robert Murphy of Sheridan, Ark., was born Aug. 25, 1949, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of the late Steven L. and Betty Irvin Murphy.

Conny Dale Rhodes

Conny Dale Rhodes of Prattsville, Ark., was born Oct. 7, 1948, in Poyen, Ark., the son of the late John Clinton and Lois Marie Byrd Rhodes.

Randall (Randy) Lynn Pearcy

Randall (Randy) Lynn Pearcy, 57 of Berea, Ky., went to his heavenly home on Jan. 28, 2023, after many health struggles. Randy was born July 28, 1965, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Bobby Pearcy and Ruby Barnhart.

Linda Susan Knaupe

On Jan. 25, 2023, Linda Susan Knaupe of Sheridan, Ark., passed away at the age of 85 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she was greatly loved and cared for by the nursing and administration staff. The family cannot express enough gratitude for the love she was given during …

Louis Maurice Owens

Louis Maurice Owens, 77, of Sheridan, Ark., went to be with his Lord on Jan. 22, 2023. He was born Oct. 26, 1945, in Eaglette, Dallas County, Ark., to the late Odas and Lucille Beeson Owens.

Jessie C. Kervin, “JC”, Jr.

Jessie C. Kervin, “JC”, Jr. of Prattsville, Ark., was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Prattsville the son of the late Jessie C. Kervin, Sr. and Ruby Benning Kervin.

Janet Marie Edwards Gaddy

Janet Marie Edwards Gaddy, 61, of Kingsland, Ark., died Jan. 20, 2023. She was born Jan. 23, 1961, in Covina, Calif.

Eston James McIlwain

Eston James McIlwain went to be with his Lord on Jan. 28, 2023, at the age of 36. He was born June 7, 1986, at Hot Springs, Ark., to Ralph McIlwain of Sheridan and the late Glenda Pickle of Hot Springs.

Wanda “Waney” Faye Brown

Wanda “Waney” Faye Brown, 66, of White Hall, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Jan. 2, 2023. She was born May 29, 1956, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to the late Edward John Brooks and Glenna Jean Schultz Brooks.

Retha Christine Massey

Retha Christine Massey was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

James “Jim” Gwin

James “Jim” Gwin, 74, of North Little Rock passed away New Year’s Day.

Mary Margaret Jackson Rice

Mary Margaret Jackson Rice of Little Rock, Ark., was born April 6, 1940, in Malvern, Ark., the daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary Emma Hathaway Jackson.

Sally Wiggins Thomas

Sally Wiggins Thomas of Sheridan, Ark., was born July 9, 1963, in Pine Bluff, Ark., the daughter of the late Raymond and Sally Harp Wiggins.

Robert Purtle

On Dec. 22, 2022, Robert Purtle, loving husband, father of four, grandfather of five, passed away at the age of 62. Robert was born on March 12, 1960, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Bob and Louise Purtle.