All Obituaries

Service times are pending at this time.   William H. “Buddy” Cox, age 76 of Murfreesboro, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  He was born January 5, 1947 in Annapolis, Maryland the son of the late Floyla I. Cox and Margaret A. “Peggy” Artz Kirby. Buddy was a member of First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro.  He served four years in the United States Navy where he was stationed two years in Yokosuka Naval...

William Epton “Sonny” Nutt, age 78, of Nashville, Arkansas passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his home.  He was born April 29, 1945 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas the son of the late Curtis Nutt and Mable Sutton Nutt. Mr. Nutt was a retired service man and lineman for REA.  On January 5, 1997 he was ordained and surrendered to preach. Throughout those years he had the opportunity to spread the gospel to many area congregations.  He truly loved to preach. ...

​Jack Roland Lee, 79, passed to be with the Lord on Thursday May 18th, 2023, at his home in Murfreesboro, AR.  ​Jack was born February 9th, 1944, to James and Martha Lee in Delight, AR. ​He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Clara Faye McKinnon and sister, Sally White ​Those left to cherish his memories include the love of his life for 58 years, Janice McDonld Lee, one brother, Billy Lee and wife Sue of Delight, AR. One sister Susie Jester of...

Wayne Couch, 65, of Delight, Arkansas, passed away May 15, 2023 at his home in Delight, Arkansas.  He was born July 31, 1957 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas the son of the late Charlie Wright Couch and Cathryn Wilder Couch. Mr. Couch was a member of the Antoine Baptist Church, He was a former owner of  Couch Hardwood of Antoine, as well as a lifetime truck driver and logger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Ann Booker. Survivors include his son Caden...

Lawrence Hubert “Joe” Ledbetter, age 77 of Murfreesboro, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He was born January 15, 1946 the son of Loyd H. Ledbetter and Melba Fae Turner Ledbetter. Mr. Ledbetter was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.  By trade Joe was a carpenter for many years, he enjoyed fishing and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Bill...

Cada Cook, age 100, of Nashville, Arkansas died Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Nashville, Arkansas.  She was born November 19, 1922 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas the daughter of the late Kelsie Richardson and Bennie Cook Richardson. Mrs. Cook was a member of the church of Christ.  During her career she worked as a Nurse’s Aide for Boland Nursing Home. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband’s William Malcom Hall and Virgil Cook.  One son Harold...

Lester Larry Harris, age 70 of Delight, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He was born January 5, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Jessie Larry Harris and Bamer Darlene Harris Craig.   Mr. Harris was a member of the Bowen Community Church and a proud United States Marine veteran.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and driving trucks.   Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his father Jessie Larry Harris, mother Bamer Craig, and...

Judy Ann Ray, age 76, of Nashville, Arkansas passed away, May 2, 2023 in Texarkana at St. Michael’s Hospital.  She was born May 8, 1946, in Delight, Arkansas, the 5th and youngest daughter of the late Clyde Jewel Johnson and Eula Mae McClane Johnson. Judy was a member of Sunset Church of Christ in Nashville. She loved her cats, working in her yard, walking with friends, and most of all, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was beloved by...

Danny Lewallen, age 76, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Hope, Arkansas.  He was born January 4, 1947 in Prescott, Arkansas to the late Ercel and Virgie Lewallen.  Danny was raised in Delight, Arkansas and enjoyed hunting in his younger days and riding the hills of Delight.  He enjoyed the hot summer days of Arkansas weather and lived in Hope, Arkansas.  During his career he worked at Hope Star, International Paper, and various automotive parts...

Betty Francis Wakefield Smith, age 85, of Nashville, Arkansas, died Monday, April 24, 2023 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  She was born November 16, 1937 in Montrose, Arkansas the daughter of the late Carl and Dovie Morphew Wakefield. Mrs. Smith was a member of the New Life in Jesus Christ Church in Nashville.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and she truly loved being with her grandchildren.  Some of her enjoyments in life was watching westerns, British TV, and...