All Obituaries

On March 9, 1980, an angel named Cheryl Lynette Piggee entered the world, born to Fannie and Lee Garrett Piggee in Little Rock, Arkansas. As one of two children, Cheryl brought joy, laughter, and a radiant light to everyone blessed to know her. At a young age, Cheryl accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She became a member of Gospel Temple Baptist Church in Wrightsville, Arkansas, under the leadership of Rev. Alex Ingram, where her faith deepened and guided her throughout her ...

Djuana Faye “Poochie” Embry was born on March 9, 1960 to the late James Embry and the late Margaret Bryant Harper in Little Rock, Arkansas. Djuana was the first child of the two born to this union. Djuana received Christ at an early age in St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Felix Evans. Her grandmother Adella Bryant and her uncle Herman Bryant always made sure that Djuana and her sibling attended church. Djuana attended Little Rock Public ...

Mr. Leon Franklin was born August 13, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the union of the late Mr. Lonnie Franklin, Sr. and Mrs. Scottie Mae Franklin.   Leon received a formal education at the Little Rock, AR. public school system.  Leon accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and walked strong in his faith throughout his life.   Leon built a long and successful career in the trucking industry. He dedicated 30 plus years of his life ...

Carl Windell Akins, Sr. was born on May 24, 1954, in College Station, Arkansas, to the late Ira "Bug" Akins, Sr. and Alice Lavezzarry Akins. He was one of sixteen children. Carl accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church and later rededicated his life to Christ through baptism. He attended Sweet Home High School and was known as a hardworking entrepreneur and one of the hardest-working men many had ever known. Throughout his life, he worked in ...

Charlie Glass was born on August 23, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Gertha Flannigan and Roy C. Glass II. He was the third born of nine children and was raised in a close-knit family that remained an important part of his life. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Robert Flannigan, Carl Glass, Paul Glass, and Gregory Jones; and two children, Shenecka Williams and John Foster. He attended Horace Mann High School and graduated with the Class of 1966. Charlie was ...

Anthony LaDarrell Virden Sr. was born January 25, 1959 to Winston L. Virden Sr. and Rose M. Carter Virden. He was the second of four children and grew up in Woodson, Arkansas. He was a graduate of the Wilbur D. Mills High School Class of 1978. He was married to the former Coral Williams on April 20,1981, and they were married for seven years. They had one son, Anthony LaDarrell Virden Jr. Anthony was baptized on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Reverend Lee Galloway. He was definitely a ...

Reflections on Life For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 A Time to Be Born Ruby Jordan Williams Campbell, a devoted wife, mother, and woman of unwavering faith, transitioned from time into eternity on June 13th at Colonel Glenn Nursing & Rehab. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 1, 1948, to the late Nona Jordan and George ...

Henderson Spencer was born October 18, 1955 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late great Henrietta Spencer. He was preceded in death by his siblings Howard Harris, George Gray, Jewel Boyd, Ronnie Spencer, Georgia Bush and Angie Hunter. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas under the leadership of the late Rev. Johnnie Anderson. He was a proud graduate of Parkview High School Class of 1974. Henderson served in ...

Our beloved sister, Sandra (Faye) Perry, was born on April 30, 1955, in Joliet, Illinois to the late John Thomas Perry and Dorothy Ann Perry. She departed this life on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 71. Faye lived for a short period in Pulaski, Tennessee, with her aunt and uncle, Albert and Inette Bramlett, who played an important role in her upbringing. Sandra relocated back to Joliet, Illinois, where she reunited with her parents and siblings. Sandra graduated from Joliet West High ...

Mr. Frank Adams Harper, 70, was born July 22, 1955, in Bastrop, LA. He departed this life June 3, 2026 at Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Lucille Harper.  He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Steele Memorial Baptist Church in Granite Mountain Community. He attended school in Little Rock and graduated from Wilbur D. Mills High School. Frank was a hardworking man who cared deeply for his family. As a young man, he ...