Recent Obituaries

Lawyer A. Dawson – 1942-2021

Lawyer A. Dawson – 1942-2021

Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. Lawyer A. Dawson, asleep in Jesus, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, MoLawyer and Cleao Dawson; and seven siblings. Mr. Dawson leaves to cherish his memories 5 sisters, a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation: Tuesday, […]

Peter Gaston Faison – 1924-2021

Peter Gaston Faison – 1924-2021

Peter Gaston Faison, 97, transitioned on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He served as principal and superintendent of schools, and worked for the UA Cooperative Extension Service in farm records and tax management. Mr. Faison became a 33rd degree Mason and Past General Conference Grand Most […]

James Lee Nelson – 1933-2021

James Lee Nelson – 1933-2021

DEACON JAMES LEE NELSON transitioned from this life May 17, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted wife, Annie Martin-Nelson; his loving and caring children, Timothy Nelson (Patricia), Eric Oliver, Carolyn Martin, and Monica Nelson; 15 siblings; 10 grandchildren; and a host of other […]

Elijah Emmanuel Lee – 2000-2021

Elijah Emmanuel Lee – 2000-2021

Elijah Emmanuel Lee, 21, of Little Rock, went to his eternal home on May 19, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories: parents, Rashad Lee and Angela Lee; siblings, Alexis Nichols, Ezekial Lee, Joshua Lee, Rayne Lee and Ayden Hayes; grandparents, Robert and Mary Lee, […]

Carolyn Ann Tidwell – 1953-2021

Carolyn Ann Tidwell – 1953-2021

Carolyn Ann Tidwell, 67, transitioned May 9. Survivors: husband, Theodis Tidwell; children, Rivetta Cross, Tanis (Kelvin) Wiley, Monterio Thomas; uncle, James Tyson, brothers, sisters; grandkids; a host of relatives and friends. Viewing, Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m. Funeral service, 11 a.m., both at First Assembly, […]

Lenard Charles Terry – 1937-2021

Lenard Charles Terry – 1937-2021

Lenard Charles Terry, “LC”, 83, of Lonoke, Ark., went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2021. He was born on June 30, 1937, in Lonoke to Robert Terry and Magnolia Tavorn. Lenard leaves to cherish his memories: seven children, Bobby, Calvin, Lenard, Jr., […]

Geraldine Johnson – 1942-2021

Geraldine Johnson – 1942-2021

Geraldine Ann Edwards-Johnson, passed away in Little Rock, Ark., on May 9, 2021. Mrs. Johnson was born on January 13, 1942, in Little Rock, Ark., to Willie James Edwards, Sr. and Annie Mae Smith-Edwards. In May of 1963, Mrs. Johnson graduated with the financial assistance […]

Troy Lee Graggs, Jr, – 1953-2021

Troy Lee Graggs, Jr, – 1953-2021

Troy Lee Graggs, Jr. 67, of Manfield, Texas, went to his eternal home on Sunday, May 9, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Zelda Graggs; brothers, Marcus A. Walton, Grover C. Jones, Maurice Sanders, Michael K. Wade, Aaron D. Graggs, and Troy […]

John Thomas Jackson – 1982-2021

John Thomas Jackson – 1982-2021

John Thomas Jackson Jr., 38, died Saturday, May 8, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, May 14, 2021, at St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church, 2201 Brown Street, Little Rock. Viewing will be today, May 13, 2021, from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., […]

Mary Etta Walker – 1917-2021

Mary Etta Walker – 1917-2021

Mary Etta Walker, age 103, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on May 7, 2021. Mary (Mae Etta) was born on November 18, 1917, in North Little Rock to Rosie Hayes and John “Doc” Threats. Six children preceded her in death.She leaves to mourn […]