Greenbrier, AR Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Greenbrier, AR and surrounding areas

John Wayne Carter

John Wayne Carter

Dec 20, 2025

John Wayne Carter, 84, of Conway, AR went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1941, in Memphis, TN, to the late Cecil Carter and Wilowdean Banks.

John Wayne graduated from Conway High School; and then went on to work at the squirrel hill gas station for many years where he made...

Donnie James Auer

Donnie James Auer

Dec 19, 2025

Donnie James Auer, of Conway, AR, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1960, in Jasper, AL to the late James Otto Auer, Sr., and Bertha Auer.

Donnie passed from this life surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, and a heart always ready to help others. He...

Gary Lynn Dixon

Gary Lynn Dixon

Dec 18, 2025

Gary Lynn Dixon, 67 of Quitman, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born March 18, 1958 in Yakima, WA to the late Dallas Rudolph Dixon and Robbie Jean Williams. He was also preceded by son, Brandon Scott Dixon; sister, Rhonda Dixon Nordlund; uncle Donnie Williams; and great granddaughter Alexandria Hayes.

He was a family...

Donna Jean Charles

Donna Jean Charles

Dec 16, 2025

Donna Jean Charles was born on March 3, 1948, in Conway, Arkansas to her beloved parents, Warren Dee and Rachel Edgmon. She was the third of four children and is survived by three siblings: David Edgmon (Tommy), Peggy (Darlene) Spradlin (Tim), and Michael Edgmon (Cheryl). 

Donna graduated High School in 1966, and went on to attend Beauty School, graduating in 1968....

Okhwa King

Okhwa King

Dec 15, 2025

Okhwa King, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on, December 21, 1948.

Okhwa loved… so hard, nothing mattered more to her than her children, grandchildren, and great grandson. She wanted everyone to take good care of themselves (even though she loved a big mac). She taught her kids to...

Cynthia "Cyndi" VanPelt Bailey

Cynthia "Cyndi" VanPelt Bailey

Dec 12, 2025

Cynthia “Cyndi” VanPelt Bailey, 67, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born February 7, 1958, in Houston, TX to Carolyn VanPelt Gean and the late Jimmie VanPelt.

Cyndi was raised in Shady Grove, and graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1976, Cyndi met Lee in high school. They were married for 33...

Naomi Layman Fairchild

Naomi Layman Fairchild

Dec 9, 2025

Naomi Layman Fairchild, 87, of Olean, NY went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1938, in Hinsdale, NY, to the late Leslie and Mildred Layman.

Naomi loved gardening, reading, and writing to her family and friends. She has been a member of First Bible Baptist Church in Hilton, NY since 1969.

Naomi is...

Edna Ruth Johnston

Edna Ruth Johnston

Dec 9, 2025

Edna Ruth Johnston, age 84, a resident of Greenbrier, went to be with her Lord on December 9, 2025.

Edna Ruth was born on November 9, 1941, in Stratton, Nebraska, to Carl Edward and Anna Ruth Christensen.

She often remarked that she had the perfect childhood on a farm in Beardsley, Kansas. She was raised to value hard work, strength of character,...

William Wayne Krisell

William Wayne Krisell

Dec 6, 2025

William Wayne Krisell, 71, of Greenbrier, AR, completed his earthly journey toward eternal joy and gained his heavenly reward on December 6, 2025, at his homestead—right where he wanted to be. He was born on September 11, 1954, in Hayward, CA to the late John W. and Willie Krisell.

Wayne was an Army veteran for many years. He grew up with...

James Cecil Rodden III

James Cecil Rodden III

Dec 5, 2025

James Cecil Rodden III, better known as Jimmy, passed from this life on December 5th, 2025, from complications following surgery in Conway, Arkansas.

Jimmy was born on May 9, 1967, in Helena, Arkansas, to James Cecil Jr. and Cora Hillenburg Rodden. Jimmy grew up in a Navy family and lived in many different places. He graduated from Theodore High School in...

Tommy "Toad" Nolan Cauley

Tommy "Toad" Nolan Cauley

Dec 5, 2025

Tommy “Toad” Nolan Cauley, 64 of Bee Branch, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025. He was born in Conway, Arkansas on December 26, 1960, to the late Ralph Nolan Cauley and Barbara Ann Coggins Cauley.

A beloved outdoorsman, mentor, and friend, Tommy passed leaving behind a legacy woven deeply into the waters, woods, and communities of...

Billy Dean Mullins

Billy Dean Mullins

Dec 5, 2025

Billy Dean Mullins, 84, of Greenbrier, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025. He was born in Conway, Arkansas on October 31, 1941, to James Archibald Mullins and Erma Lee Mobley Mullins.

Billy was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served his country with honor and commitment. A lifelong member of the...

Sheila Hopper

Sheila Hopper

Dec 3, 2025

Sheila (Shell) Gaye Bayless Hopper, 58, of Greenbrier Arkansas went to be with the lord on December 3rd 2025. Born on June 30 1967 To Cecil Bayless and Barbara Shipman Bayless in Cabot Arkansas. She’s proceeded in death by her parents; her siblings, Cindy Brady, Angie Bayless, Christy Kelly, Theresa Wittle, Tracy Bayless, Ashley Bayless.

Shell is survived by her husband...

Linda Sue Boyd

Linda Sue Boyd

Nov 28, 2025

Linda Sue Boyd, 45, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, passed away November 28, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee, surrounded by her family. She was born in Harrison, Arkansas, on February 12, 1980, to the parents of Randy and the late Bobbie Miller. She graduated from Marion High School in Marion, Louisiana, and loved being a mom and homemaker and later on in life...

Daniel Ardoin

Daniel Ardoin

Nov 28, 2025

Daniel Keith Ardoin also known as “Cajun”, 54 of Greenbrier, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Friday morning November 28, 2025. He was born April 24, 1971, to Arlen and Juanita Ardoin in Welsh, Louisiana.

He loved his family more than anything, especially his four grandchildren; Arlee, Anna, Sam, & Sawyer Weatherford. He was a true outdoorsman, and he loved...

Kathy Ann Hunter

Kathy Ann Hunter

Nov 12, 2025

Kathy Ann Hunter, 72, of Quitman, Arkansas passed away on November 12, 2025. She was born in Mattoon, Illinois and was born to Herman Molno and Marjorie Craig Molno.

Kathy was a devoted mother whose greatest calling in life was being a homemaker — a role she embraced with strength, grace, and unconditional love. She poured her heart into raising her...

Billy Edward Wilson

Billy Edward Wilson

Nov 8, 2025

Billy Edward Wilson, 89, of Quitman Arkansas went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2025. He was born in Quitman, Arkansas on February 26, 1936, to Vivan Wilson and Ora Mae Leslie Wilson.

After many dedicated years with Amtran, Billy retired and found his greatest joy in gardening. He poured his heart into his garden each season, growing vegetables,...

Carolyn Leggitt Hillman

Carolyn Leggitt Hillman

Nov 7, 2025

Carolyn Leggitt Hillman, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2025. Carolyn was born on June 15, 1934, to Albert H. Leggitt and Eugenia Lyles Leggitt.

Carolyn devoted her life to her faith, family, and community. She was a proud member of Life Song Baptist Church in Greenbrier, Arkansas, and formerly of Parkview Church...

James C. Price

James C. Price

Nov 7, 2025

James C. Price, 90, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 21, 1934, to the late James Walter and Leo Jenkins Price in North East Arkansas.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James Walter Price and Leo Jenkins Price, two brothers, Vaugn Price and Max Price, his sister Dorothy (Price) Kinkead...

Luevern Sams Hartwick Glover

Luevern Sams Hartwick Glover

Nov 5, 2025

Luevern Sams Hartwick Glover, 92, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2025. Born on April 22, 1933, to William Eli Sams and Mary Iola Freeman Sams in Martinville, Arkansas, she was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, and her life reflected her steadfast faith and devotion.

Luevern attended Wooster School until its closing...