Obituaries
Local obituaries for Stuttgart, Arkansas County in Arkansas.
Bobby Don Rhodes
Mar 29, 2025
Bobby Don Rhodes, 54, formerly of Brinkley, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at The Springs of Searcy.
Bobby was born July 11, 1970, in Little Rock to the late Melvin and Annitta Christine Norwood. He was a Baptist and welder by trade.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and four brothers.
He is survived by one son and...
Vance Melton Davis Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
Vance Melton Davis Jr., 67, of Humprey went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home.
Vance was born March 27, 1957, in Memphis, Tenn., to Vance Melton Davis Sr. and Billie Jo Davis.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Lee Davis; and a baby boy .
He was a 1975...
Clara Willis Brown
Mar 19, 2025
Clara Willis Brown, 90, of Stuttgart, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Crestpark of Stuttgart. She was born on October 9, 1934, in Keo, Arkansas, to G.F. “Buck” and Maude Hill.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband of 45 years, Morris H. “Jiggs” Willis; their infant daughter, Nancy Carol Willis; her second husband of...
Linda Marie Hughes
Mar 17, 2025
Linda Marie Hughes, 76, of Humphrey, widow of Rick Hughes, passed away at her home Monday, March 17, 2025.
Linda was born July 12, 1948, in Stuttgart to H.C. and Ruth Hopson who preceded her in death. She was a Stuttgart High School graduate and member of Bayou Meto Assembly of God Church. She retired from GTE as a customer service...
Peggy Diane Dougan
Mar 14, 2025
Peggy Diane Dougan, 75, of Stuttgart lost her battle to cancer Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born to Doyle and Peggy Williams on June 6, 1949, in DeWitt.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob Dougan; sister, Doylene Hinze; and a grandson, Marcus Sexton.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Merritt (Greg) of Stuttgart, son, Stephen...
Paul Howard Mitchell
Mar 13, 2025
Paul Howard Mitchell, 82, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home.
Mr. Mitchell was born Feb. 9, 1943, in Dumas to Otis and Leona McBride Mitchell. The retired Riceland grain dryer manager was a member of Humnoke Pentecostal Church of God and a 47-year member of Rowell Hunting Club. He loved deer hunting, Nascar and “tinkering”.
Besides his...
James Dennis Oliver
Mar 10, 2025
James Dennis Oliver, 80, of Stuttgart, Arkansas passed away at his home Monday, March 10, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Dennis was born July 23, 1944, in Stuttgart to Thomas Henry Oliver, Sr. and Effie Mae Graves Oliver. He was a 1962 graduate of Stuttgart High School and retired as the Parboil Plant Manager at Riceland Foods after...
Earnest Mack Smith
Mar 4, 2025
Earnest Mack Smith, 93, of Stuttgart went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born on Dec. 20, 1931, to James Otis and Mary Magdaline Crawford Smith on a houseboat on the White River in St. Charles, Ark. He was one of 10 children.
Mack was passionate about hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a loyal member...
William Shane Parker
Feb 20, 2025
William Shane Parker, 55, of Stuttgart passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.
Shane was born Sept. 5, 1969, in North Little Rock to William Parker and Sissi Curton. He was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and employed as a service technician with Brightspeed.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Parker.
Survivors are his wife, Ashley Brasko...
Herman Martin "Sonny" Heien
Feb 17, 2025
Herman Martin “Sonny” Heien, 85, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Baptist Health-Little Rock.
Sonny was born Sept. 14, 1939, in Stuttgart to Herman and Lois Langford Heien. He was a farmer and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fairmount Ruritan for 33 years, Army National Guard and Woodman of the World organization. He was also a Stuttgart...
Rome Bradley "Brad" Carter Jr.
Feb 14, 2025
Rome Bradley “Brad” Carter, Jr. was born to R.B. “Bud” and the late Bernice Carter, in Hazen, Arkansas on April 16, 1952. He spent his childhood in Humnoke, Arkansas creating memories on the farm and loving all things outdoors. He graduated from Humnoke High School. Brad was a farmer by trade, outdoorsman by heart, and worked in the auto body...
Marilyn Reitz Eifling
Feb 11, 2025
Marilyn Reitz Eifling, born January 17, 1932, in Ulm, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. She was the daughter of Elmer and Marie Reitz, both of whom preceded her in death.
Marilyn was born and raised in Ulm, Arkansas. After marrying Paul Eifling on April 14, 1951, they moved...
William M. "Bill" Koch
Feb 3, 2025
William M. “Bill” Koch passed away on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. His parents were Martin W. Koch Jr. and Onabelle Grantham Koch. He was born Aug. 12, 1939, in Stuttgart. He graduated from Stuttgart High School and received a degree from the University of Tulsa. Bill was a retired insurance agent.
In his earlier years, he was active in the Stuttgart...
Christopher Paul Maxwell
Jan 27, 2025
Christpher Paul Maxwell, age 75, passed away suddenly at his home on Jan. 27, 2025. Chris was born in Peru, Nebraska, on Oct. 25, 1949, to Lila Halverson Maxwell and Paul Clarke Maxwell.
Chris was raised by his grandmother, Alice Maxwell, who was the daughter of a Methodist preacher and his grandfather, Dr. Paul C. Maxwell, who was a professor at...
Robin Lanette Jones Wilson
Jan 24, 2025
Robin Lanette Jones Wilson, 67, of Hot Springs passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at her home.
Robin was born July 27, 1957, in Stuttgart to Roscoe and Juanita “Polly” Robbins Jones. She was a graduate of St. John’s Lutheran School following the eighth grade and a 1975 graduate of Stuttgart High School, and a Lutheran. Robin began employment at Riceland...
Mary Ann Rabeneck
Jan 24, 2025
Mary Ann Rabeneck, 94, of Stuttgart, widow of Ralph Rabeneck, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Chambers Nursing Home and Rehab in Carlisle.
Mrs. Rabeneck was born Dec. 29, 1930, in DeWitt to Sam and Syble West Coit. She was a homemaker and member of Hunter’s Chapel Methodist Church.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a...
Carol Diane Courtright
Jan 21, 2025
Carol Diane Courtright, 59, of Stuttgart passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born January 31, 1965, in Monterey Park, California, to Glenn and Verdine Laueta Cunningham. Before becoming disabled, she was a Emergency Medical Technician.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Courtright; and a sister, Connie...
Scottie Jean Persons
Jan 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Scottie Jean Persons, 62, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, who passed away on January 17, 2025, at her home.
Scottie was born on February 10, 1962, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Shirley and Scarler Lyons. She was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, sister, niece, and friend who lived her life by serving others....
Andrew Joseph Mack Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Andrew Joseph Mack Jr., 87, of Humphrey passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Joe Mack was born May 26, 1937, in Stuttgart to Andrew Joseph Mack Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Hicks Mack. He was a business owner and truck driver, an Army veteran and a Baptist.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Julia Nall; brothers, Charles Mack, George...
John Thomas Hudson
Jan 10, 2025
John Thomas Hudson, 91, of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.
Mr. Hudson was born Nov. 27, 1933, in Cherry Valley, Ark., to Alton D. and Offie D. Holley Hudson. He was a retired supervisor at Potlatch Lumber. He was an avid reader and enjoyed woodworking and travel, and was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church...
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