Greenbrier, AR Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Greenbrier, AR and surrounding areas

Katherine Ellen French

Katherine Ellen French

Jan 1, 2026

Katherine Ellen French, age 80, of Vilonia, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2026. She was born on October 28, 1945, in Troy, Ohio, to the late Carlos M. and Susie Mae Huffington.

Kathy graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a degree in education and devoted 43 years to teaching, serving both Bayou...

Vicky Lynn Earnhart

Vicky Lynn Earnhart

Dec 31, 2025

Vicky Lynn Hall Earnhart, age 69 of Damascus, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born November 30, 1956 to the late Cecil Wayne Hall and Carolyn Rose (McKnight) Hall. She was also preceded by a brother, Henry Hall.

Vicky enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting. She worked as a CNA in her younger years,...

Timothy Wayne Arnold

Timothy Wayne Arnold

Dec 30, 2025

Timothy Wayne Arnold, 64, of Greenbrier, AR, gained his heavenly wings on December 30, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 16, 1961, in Norwalk, CA to the late Jeffitie and Patricia Arnold.

Tim loved to fish, he was an avid angler, go hunting, and searching for his arrow heads. He was the absolute best storyteller. Tim...

Glenna Grace Shores

Glenna Grace Shores

Dec 26, 2025

Glenna Grace Shores, 87, of Greenbrier, AR, went to be with Lord on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 9, 1937, in Conway, AR to the late O.J. and Grace Love.

If you are from Greenbrier, you know Glenna Shores. She was everywhere and good to every person she encountered. Glenna was a...

John Russell Hughes

John Russell Hughes

Dec 24, 2025

John Russell Hughes, 93 of Conway, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was born March 25, 1932 in Freemanspur, IL to the late Harley Miller Hughes and Minnie Inez Newcom Hughes. He was also preceded by a brother, Roger Hughes and granddaughter, Gretchen Yee.John was a 1951 graduate of Herrin High School and attended SIU. 

He was a Navy veteran...

Kathy Ann Cain

Kathy Ann Cain

Dec 23, 2025

Kathy was born on April 23, 1947, in Kennett, Missouri, to Herman and Ruby Christain, who preceded her in death. She was the eldest of three siblings, all of whom also preceded her in death: Larry Herman Christain, Brenda Winkle, and Sharon Deck. She was also preceded in death by her beloved great-niece and great-nephew, Finley and Sage.

Kathy’s greatest pride...

William Edward Stute

William Edward Stute

Dec 21, 2025

William Edward Stute, 73 of Conway, AR went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec.21,2025. He was born June 5,1952 in Ft. Worth, TX. He was preceded in death by his father William B. Stute in 1968. Bill's mom Billie Ruth Stute, 94 of Laredo, is still with us.Bill's working career consisted of Oil Field work, some Real Estate...

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...