All Obituaries

Paula Donahue Hughes, of Stuttgart, departed this life on April 15, 2024 at the age of 55. She was born May 30, 1968 to Doyne and Margie Donahue. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Judy Saffell, nieces Tonya Rayburn and Jessica Rhein, and brother-in-law O.T Hughes. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Walter Hughes and son Matthew Hughes, both of Stuttgart, AR. She also leaves behind sisters Teresa (Lee) Furby of Pascagoula, MS and Donna (Larry) Guill of Humnoke, AR;...

Teeko Jamar Nesbitt was born October 22, 1988 to Murphy Iverson and Jeff Ray Nesbitt, Jr. in Little Rock, Arkansas. He transitioned from this life on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas, Texas while awaiting a liver transplant. Teeko accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He attended Stuttgart Public Schools and received his GED in January of 2007. He loved music, cooking, and he loved...

Mary Virginia Hobbs was born November 10, 1937 to Rush Hobbs and Daisy Chambers in Van, Arkansas. She transitioned from this life on April 4, 2024. Mary accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. She later united with Wayside Ministries in Stuttgart, Arkansas under the leadership of Pastor Oscar London. Affectionately known as Virginia, she enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Rush Hobbs and Daisy Chambers, brother Howard Hobbs,...

Kimberly Ann Damon Buffkin went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2024. Kim was born on July 21, 1971 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Thomas “Buddy” Damon and Ellen “Lavell” Damon. Kim was preceded in death by her father Thomas Damon, sister Donna McGhee, great-niece Mallori Mack, and brother-in-law David Conley. Kim is survived by her son Tyler Buffkin of Oklahoma; mother Lavelle Damon of Arkansas; sister Hettie Conley of Texas; cousin Brenda Nite of Texas;...

With heartfelt honor, we celebrate the life and legacy of our dear eldest sister, Verna Anita Burton, fondly known as “Vernita” to some and to all who knew her as a Kingdom believer, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, cousin, friend, and communicator. With a humble yet endearing beginning, Verna was born February 4, 1953, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to O. D. and Katie Scaife Burton, a sharecropper and a devoted wife who welcomed six children to their union.  On March 22, 2024, a...

JC McCoy was born October 24, 1938 to Ben and Lillie Burks McCoy in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He departed this life on March 29, 2024 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was baptized at an early age and later rededicated his life to Christ. JC was united in holy matrimony to Betty L. Clingmon on March 20, 1992 and was married for thirty-two years. He was a truck driver for over thirty years. JC loved cars, as well as antique shopping. He also enjoyed spending time with...

Marcheal Renea Criner was born October 18, 1961 to Mollie Doris Criner in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by the love of her family. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Missionary Baptist Church in Stuttgart, under the leadership of Rev. D.L. O’Neal. She was a 1980 graduate of Stuttgart Public Schools. Renea attended Ricebelt Vocational Technical...

“Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven…….” Matthew 5:12 Charles Berry Brown, Sr., 84, of Scott, Arkansas entered his reward on March 7, 2024. Charles was born on July 2, 1939 to Lucy Jane Turner Brown and Hollis Brown, Sr. in Stuttgart, Arkansas. As commonly expected for young boys at this time, Charles was removed from school at an early age to help farm and contribute to feeding the family. It was during this time he learned the...

Linda Faye Thompson – Neasley was born November 28, 1958 to James and Gladys Thompson in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She transitioned from this life on March 2, 2024. Linda accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and united with Allen Temple Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor G.H. Wade and current Reverend Gilbert Byrd, Jr. Linda graduated from Stuttgart High School, Class of 1977. She loved spending time with family and friends, as well as cooking...