Irene Paul

Lilly Irene Paul of Pine Bluff, entered Heaven’s gates Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the age of 90 just four days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born in the small community of Forty-Four (Izard County) to the late Stevie Edna “Ed” Fountain and Goldie Ann Burgess Fountain on February 12, 1935.

Donald VonTungeln

Donald Lorenzo VonTungeln of Weed, California, passed away peacefully in his daughter, Suzannes home, on January 23, 2026 at 86 years old.Donald was born in Rison, Arkansas, on October 14, 1939 to John and Neoma VonTungeln where he then spent his youth.

Billy Vinson

Billy Idus Vinson, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 83.

Michael Kirk

Michael Kirk, 36, passed away on January 28, 2026. Born on June 11, 1989, Michael lived a life centered around love, loyalty, and devotion to his family and friends. His time here was far too short, but the impact he made will last forever.

David Brown

David Lee Brown, 64, of Rison, Arkansas passed away on January 28, 2026 in the comfort of his home.David was preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Laura Brown.He is survived by a brother Greg Brown (Kristin) of Rison and a sister Diane Arnold (Randy) of Rison.

Gerald Burton

Gerald Dean Burton, 98, of Warren, died January 26, 2026 at Dalton’s Place in Star City.  He was born July 5, 1927, in Belfast, AR to Venice and Earl Burton.  He was a retired banker and member of the Warren First Baptist Church for sixty years where he served as Deacon.

James Cotton

James Richard Cotton, 74, of Pine Bluff, passed away January 10, 2026, in Pine Bluff in the presence of his loving family.He was born on July 11, 1953, in Pine Bluff, son of Herman Freddy Cotton and Ora Lee Russell Cotton.Mr.

Adeline Butler

Adeline Jordan Butler passed away January 17, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Adeline was born January 1, 2026 to Charles Jordan and Lindsey Tilley Butler. Although her life was short on Earth, she touched so many lives and hearts.

Theresia Neely

Theresia Gale Neely of Pine Bluff went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2026. She was born August 28, 1957 in Pine Bluff. She was preceded in death by her father RL Neely, and her mother Marjorie Stewart. She enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors and taking care of animals.

Charles Simerly

Charles Henry Simerley of Calmar, 78, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2026. He was born May 27, 1947 in Jacksonville Arkansas. He was proceeded in death by his parents John and Hazel Simerley. Also his beloved son Joseph (Joey) Simerley and his daughter Tonya Marie Penn.