All Obituaries

Coy Henry Lasley, 66, of Little Rock, made his transition on August 04, 2026. He was born in Little Rock on June 25, 1960, the youngest son of Oney W. Lasley Sr. and Bernice White Lasley. He enjoyed combat sports and won third place in the Taekwondo National Tournament in 1980.     Coy was an accomplished musician, having become a guitarist at a young age. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany as a missile repair technician. After he left the service ...

Mary Louise Norfleet Lee, born February 2, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest on August 2, 2026. She is preceded in death by her grandmother L.V. (Elve) Moore; Father Andrew Thomas Wilkins; sister Laverta (Samuel) Hubbard; niece Karmille L. Gregory; great‑granddaughter Natalia Lackey; and great‑nieces Kayla Paige Hughes and Jasmine Chenel Hughes. Mary is survived by her mother, Marietta Wilkins Garner of Little Rock; children, Sharee (Antonious) Dean of Colorado ...

Earlene Jenkins Smith, a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 1, 1951. Earlene spent her childhood years growing up in the community of McAlmont, Arkansas. She went on to dedicate her professional life to helping others, working for many years as a deeply caring and compassionate nurse. Her gentle spirit and unwavering dedication to her patients left a lasting impact on everyone she ...

Theodis Young Sr. was born on December 6, 1948, to Q. Z. Young and Leola Adams in Marvell, Arkansas. Later in life, he moved to Holly Grove, Arkansas, where he worked as a rice producer and farmer. He met and married Barbara Jean Polk and to this union five children were born. They joined I John Baptist church in Holly Grove, Arkansas. Theodis was a devout Christian, and a dedicated husband and father. He loved dressing in his “cowboy” gear on a daily basis. He enjoyed driving ...

Julie Marie McArthur, age 65, passed away at her home on July 15,2026, leaving behind a family that is heartbroken, grateful, and already wondering who is going to make Papa's Seasoning and her famous dressing quite like she did. Born on Wednesday, January 18th, 1961, in Wahoo, Nebraska. She was the beloved daughter of Edris Sue McArthur, and Robert Daniel McArthur and spent her life proving that love is best shown through laughter, remembering the small details, and making sure everyone ...

Linda Jo Triplett-Powell, the beloved daughter of Shirley Mae Triplett-Avriett and Mike Charles Triplett, was born on February 10, 1962, in Portland, Arkansas. On June 24, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas, she transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and compassion. Linda accepted Jesus Christ at a young age, and her faith became the foundation of her life. She served joyfully and faithfully at King Solomon Baptist Church, where she embraced her role as a Deaconess ...

Keith Norman Jones departed this life on June 23, 2026, at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. Keith was born October 16,1954 to the late Macado Jones and Mildred Austin Jones in Little Rock, AR. He leaves to cherish his memories, son; Knell Jones of Little Rock, Arkansas, daughter; N'ell Jones of Little Rock, AR, special son Remont Brister of Little Rock, AR., brother Karl Jones of Little Rock, AR; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. ...