Obituaries
Local obituaries for Stuttgart, Arkansas County in Arkansas.
Sandra Davis Scherm
Mar 7, 2026
Sandra Davis Scherm of Stuttgart left this world on March 7, 2026. She was 87 years old. She was born on Oct. 6, 1938.
Sandra is preceded in death by her husband Eugene; and also by her parents, William “Duppie” Davis and Nona Schrock Davis; her daughter, Tami Scherm Danielak; and by her brother, Ralph “Duppie” Davis.
She is survived by her...
Bonnie Jean Mack
Mar 1, 2026
Bonnie Jean Mack, 79, of Humphrey passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Bonnie was born December 6, 1946, to the late Wilford Barnett Sr. and Jean Brewer Barnett of Stuttgart.
Survivors include her sister, Beverly Adcox of Fort Dodge, Iowa; son, Alan Sandine of Conway; sister-in-law, Jan Barnett of Stuttgart; nephew, Jeffery Barnett of Stuttgart; daughter-in-law, Karen Sandine of Little Rock; stepsons,...
Raoul Adam Astley Kennedy
Feb 25, 2026
Raoul Adam Astley Kennedy, 59, of Stuttgart, beloved brother and father entered from death into life on Feb. 25, 2026.
He was proceeded in death by his father, Brian Kennedy; his precious grandmother, Catherine Chambers; and grandfather John Chambers.
He is survived by his beloved daughter Dakota Kennedy, who he thought the world of; his mother, Peggy; brothers, Stuart Kennedy and Joe...
William Robert "Bill" Shrum
Feb 23, 2026
(In true Bill fashion, he wrote his own obituary a few years ago and it has been on file at Turpin Funeral Home.)
William Robert Shrum, 75, of Stuttgart went to Heaven Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock.
Bill, as he was affectionally known, was born Aug. 20, 1950. He was preceded in death by his dad, Charley Shrum;...
Jerry Lee Maier
Feb 21, 2026
Jerry Lee Maier passed away February 21, 2026, at his home in Stuttgart, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born October 1, 1953, in Newport, AR he was later adopted by Eldon and Otella Maier of Stuttgart.
He grew up on the family farm on River Road surrounded by relatives and cousins. His passion for farming and a love...
Otho Edward "Eddie" Anderson Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
Otho Edward Anderson Jr., 77, of Stuttgart passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Baptist Health-Springhill.
Eddie, as he was known, was born Aug. 19, 1948, in Stuttgart to Otho Edward Anderson Sr. and Bertha Inez VanCleave Anderson. He was a Stuttgart High School graduate and retired as a technician for GTE for years before his employment with Lennox where he...
Frances Ann Erstine
Feb 17, 2026
Frances Ann Erstine, 98, of Stuttgart, widow of Paul Wilson Erstine, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Crestpark of Stuttgart.
Mrs. Erstine was born May 22, 1927, in Stuttgart to Floyd and Leona Fuqua Griffith. She was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and attended Little Rock Droan’s Business School. She was a member of Grand Prairie Methodist Church and...
Kenneth Ray Maier Sr.
Feb 13, 2026
Kenneth Ray Maier Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and deep love for family and friends.
A devoted member of First Baptist Church, Kenneth’s faith was the foundation of his life. He lived each day with quiet strength, humility, and a servant’s heart. His church family meant so much to him, and he...
Maria M. Roth
Feb 5, 2026
Maria M. Roth, 85, of Stuttgart died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart.
Mrs. Roth was born May 27, 1940, in the Philippines and moved to Stuttgart after her marriage to Lowell Roth where they lived and raised their family. She was employed as a retail sales clerk at Belk for many years and was a member of Holy Rosary...
James L. Summers Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
James L. Summers Sr., 70, of Almyra left to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Ann Summers; his parents, Vernon and Ouida Summers; siblings, Leon Summers and Steve Summers; and daughter, Tammy Summers.
He leaves behind two children, James L. Summers...
Larry Wayne Hendricks
Jan 27, 2026
Larry Wayne Hendricks, 77, of Pangburn, a former Stuttgart resident, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Larry was born Aug. 12, 1948, in Benton to A.C. and Geneva Hendricks. He was a graduate of Stuttgart High School and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Larry retired as a supervisor of the fabrication department...
Mary Ruth Alderson
Jan 20, 2026
Mary Ruth Alderson, 98, of Jonesboro, formerly of Stuttgart passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
She was born Aug. 24, 1927, in Stuttgart to Clyde and Mary Oza Ward. She was a 1945 graduate of Stuttgart High School and a bookkeeper. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro.
Besides...
Norma Louise Simpson Harvill
Jan 14, 2026
Norma Louise Simpson Harvill, born March 21, 1932, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by faith, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to family and community.
Norma was united in marriage to the love of her life, Horace Henry Harvill Jr., on July 6, 1948. Together they shared 32 years of marriage and were blessed with...
Walter Elwood "Danny" Daniel
Jan 14, 2026
Walter Elwood Daniel Jr., 76, of Stuttgart passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at his home.
Danny was born Feb. 25, 1949, in Little Rock to Walter Elwood and Adel Daniel. He was a graduate of Fuller High School and farmer and loved to visit with friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Faye Daniel; and...
Vickey Sue Burnett
Jan 7, 2026
Vickey Burnett, 80, of Stuttgart passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Baptist Health-Springhill.
Mrs. Burnett was born Jan. 22, 1945, in Stuttgart to William Glenn and Henrietta Agnes Jones Adkins. She was a retired sales clerk at Wal-Mart and a Baptist.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her daughter, Donald Ray Stanfill; her husband, Walter...
Holli Ann Graves
Jan 7, 2026
Holli Ann Graves, 69, of Stuttgart passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Graves was born Nov. 4, 1956, in England to Harold and Billie Nance Atkins. She was a property manager and Baptist.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an aunt, Ruth Trotter; and grandsons, Tanner and Connor Hamilton.
Survivors are her husband, Tommy Graves; sons,...
Betsy Smith
Jan 6, 2026
Betsy Smith, 80, of Rhome, Texas, formerly of Stuttgart, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Mrs. Smith was born July 21, 1945, in Jackson, Tenn., to Frank and Bess Barnett Campbell. She was a retired bookkeeper for several automobile dealerships over the years and member of Grand Prairie Church. In her wallet she had 18 pictures of cats but none of...
Carolyn Sue Wilson
Jan 5, 2026
Carolyn Sue Wilson, 76, of England passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock.
Mrs. Wilson was born June 18, 1949, in Little Rock to ZL and June Huffstutlar Guthrie. She last worked for Riceland Foods-Soy Division in Stuttgart and was a Baptist.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Duke” Wilson;...
Elbert Allen McCracken
Dec 29, 2025
Elbert Allen McCracken, Jr., born December 11, 1950, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas on December 29, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Elbert Allen McCracken, Sr. (“Dr. Mack”) and Mary Frances Cooke McCracken Damour, and by his first wife, Mary Charla Pollard.
He is survived by his sister, Sue Mistric-Brown (Pat) of North...
Loretta Faye Meehan
Dec 18, 2025
Loretta Faye Meehan, 91, of Stuttgart, widow of Richard Meehan, passed away Thursday, Dec.18, at her home.
She was born Sept. 11, 1934, in Stuttgart to William H. and Helen Brewer Watkins. She was a homemaker and member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kerry Maier; and grandson, Garrett Murray.
Survivors...
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