Lou Ann Lowe, 84, and her daughter, Angela E. Brown, 62, passed away one day apart, leaving behind a legacy of deep family bonds. Lou Ann passed away peacefully at her home in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Monday, November 2nd, 2026. The following day, Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, Angela passed away at The Springs of Brinkley in Brinkley, Arkansas.
Angie’s visitation will be held at Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley on Sunday, November 8th at 1:00 pm with service at 2:00 pm. Ann’s graveside service will be held at Shady Grove Cemetery, Clarendon on Monday, November 9th at 2:00pm.
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SANDRA SPRADLIN, 56
NOVEMBER 27 1969 - OCTOBER 16 2026
Heaven just got a lot spicier. Sandra Spradlin passed away on Friday October 16, 2026 at Cross Ridge Community Hospital. Sandra Jeanette Hall was born to Doris Jean Evans and Steve Hall on November 27, 1969 in Helena, Arkansas. She grew up around Holly Grove and Blackton. The youngest of four sisters, she spent most of her time with family. Sandra attended the Monroe County Human Development Center where she received her formal education and learned life skills. After graduating from that program, Sandra moved to Dundas Place in Forrest City, Arkansas. She made her life there with her sisters Barbara and Teresa until 2003 when she met her soulmate, the late Kevin Spradlin. Sandra and Kevin were married that year then made their home around Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Sandra became a widow after 14 years of marriage. She moved back to Forrest City where she could be close to her sisters. Sandra was a lively woman. She did not like to just sit around. She made friends and liked to be around people. She soon found a special connection with Marvin. He fondly recalls her calling him “The Man” and exclaiming “Oh boy!” when she got excited. Sandra enjoyed playing games on her phone or tablet in her free time along with adult coloring books and word searches. She could be found getting her nails done her favorite color pink or getting her hair done. She loved being pampered. Sandra loved music. She liked to have fun.
Sandra was survived by two sisters Barbara Caldwell of Forrest City and Teresa Caldwell of Forrest City, three nieces: Misty Stokes of Brinkley, Crystal French of Brinkley, and Cynthia Roy (Vaughan) of Brinkley.
Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Spradlin, her mother Doris Jean Clemons, her father Steve Hall, her sister, Donna Sue Saffell, and her nephew Jonathan Wayne Self.
Services will be at Fowler Funeral Home in Brinkley. Visitation starts at 10:00 AM with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM.
Augusta "A.D." Byrd, 92
OCTOBER 6 1934 -OCTOBER 20 2026
Augusta "A.D." Byrd, 92, of Palestine, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2026. Born on October 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Clenond Byrd and Mamie Jones Byrd. A.D. spent his life dedicated to the land as a rice and soybean farmer, but he was equally known for his remarkable lifelong passion for athletics.
From a young age, A.D.’s dedication to sports was unmatched; as a high schooler, he would ride his bicycle from the Salem Community to Brinkley just to play softball or basketball. That passion followed him into the U.S. Army, where he served in Italy during peacetime. Capitalizing on the era, he played extensive softball and basketball for the military, even competing in a memorable basketball tournament hosted on an aircraft carrier. Known as a "mean" softball pitcher, his competitive spirit extended to every ball sport he touched, including pool and ping pong.
In the early 1960s, A.D. took up bowling, a hobby that quickly evolved from local leagues into traveling across the Midwest for major tournaments. He became a serious competitor and a true icon in the sport, bowling over 30 sanctioned 300 games alongside numerous near-perfect 299 and 298 games. His prowess earned him a lasting reputation, with many celebrating him as an Arkansas bowling legend. In his later retirement years, A.D. traded the lanes for the greens, taking up golf and thoroughly enjoying the game and camaraderie with his buddies. He never lost his profound love for sports.
A.D. was preceded in death by his beloved wife of many years, Bonnie Byrd, who passed away in October 2024; his parents; and his siblings, Letha Wheeler, Kenneth Byrd, Derward Byrd, Clara Sue Jumper, Romey Byrd, and Ernestine Wright. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his son, David Byrd; his daughter, Cindy (Keith) Loewer; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and lifelong friends.
A memorial service celebrating A.D.'s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Salem Methodist Church Cemetery Pavilion. Family and friends are invited to a visitation one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the Salem Methodist Church Gym, located at 511 Lee 933, Palestine, AR 72372. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Salem Methodist Church, 2675 Lee 929, Moro, AR 72368.
George "Buster" Fielder, Jr. 53
FEB 24 1973 - AUG 6 2026
George 'Buster' Alton Fielder Jr, 53 of Clarendon AR passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2026. He was born February 24, 1973, in Helena AR to the late George Alton and Maxine Turner Fielder. Buster grew up in his hometown of Marvell and later when on to work at Lennox where he met Betty Miller in 2019. They made their home in Clarendon where he was employed by the Clarendon Housing Authority. For the past 7 years buster shared a Beautiful Life, Home, and deeply loving partnership with Betty. Together they built a life filled with Happiness, Lots of Laughter, Love and raising pet cats. Buster will be remembered for his incredibly well-liked personality, kindhearted nature, and always trying to catch the bigger fish than Betty. He loved traveling, fishing, going on adventures and just exploring new things. Buster is survived by his beloved partner Betty Miller of Clarendon; stepson Jesse Miller of Lexa; stepdaughter Delana (Holden) Welch of Jacksonville, NC; nephews, Shae George of Batesville, and Mark Fielder of Jonesboro; niece Ashley Smith of Flippin; special cousins, Tina Fisher of Mantachie, Mississippi, and Marty Lampkin of Turkey Creek; numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews; special brothers, Mike Furman, John 'Freck' Furman; along with special sisters, Kris Dauck, and Cindy Aguilar. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by two brothers, Lewis 'Tiny' Fielder, and Kenneth Fielder; and one sister, Mary Ann George. In accordance with Buster's wishes, a celebration of Buster's life will be held on Monday August 31, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Fowler funeral home in Brinkley; followed by burial at eventide cemetery in Marvell AR. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association or local animal shelter.
Josephine “Honey Gal” Thetford, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at The Springs in Brinkley, Arkansas. She was born in Warrior Bottoms, Arkansas, on December 15, 1941, to the late Dennis Dean Depriest and Mellie Mae (McCoy) Depriest. She attended school in Marianna, and the family eventually relocated to Brinkley. She worked at Van Husen shirt factory for 25 years and then ran a liquor store in town for 16 ½ years. She also worked at various other places, including Sweet Pea’s BBQ in her later years before retiring. Honey Gal enjoyed visiting with friends and family and always enjoyed telling stories, including some very tall tales. She especially enjoyed talking to her granddaughters and spending time with her nephews, great nephews, and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Mellie Depriest; brothers Lewis “Sweet Pea” Depriest and Thomas “Tom” Depriest; and nephews Dino, Ricky, Tommy and Randy Depriest. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie (Larry) Krebs of Memphis, Tennessee; granddaughters Anna Moore of Olalla, Washington, and Abbi Moore of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and her brother, Gene Depriest of San Saba, Texas. She will especially be missed by her nephew Dewayne Depriest, great-nephew Jonathan Depriest and her cousin Kay Gordon. They always made sure she had what she needed and went the extra mile for her, especially Kay in her final months. There will be a visitation at Fowler Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 25th at 10:00 am with the funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Oaklawn cemetery.
Donald “DJ” Ray Miller, Jr., 39, passed away at his home in Hazen on July 11th, 2026. He was born in Stuttgart on April 10th, 1987, to Donald Ray Miller Sr. and Melba Jane Miller. DJ had a passion for the outdoors, whether he was out riding bikes or fishing for anything that would bite. A true hands-on hobbyist, he possessed a natural knack for electrical and mechanical engineering—skills he used doing everything from installing car stereos to building and maintaining bicycles. DJ also carried a deep artistic talent throughout his life; he could design complex tattoos with ease and beautifully illustrate anything his imagination dreamed up. When it came to entertainment, he was a dedicated fan of the horror genre, especially Chucky movies, and had a deep love for reality television. From Swamp People, Shipping Wars, and the NHRA, to Cops, Dog the Bounty Hunter, and Jail Life, DJ was endlessly fascinated and entertained by the unique, everyday people in our society. Above all, it was incredibly difficult to ever stay mad at DJ. He had a rare gift for making people laugh, always willing to play the clown just to bring joy and amusement to those around him.DJ is preceded in death by his father, Donald Sr.; grandparents, Carl and Icemay Miller William, and Edna Caldwell; aunts and uncles, James Miller, Jimmy Miller, Betty Thompson, and Sylvia Miller; and two cousins, Teresa Michelle Roberts, and Angela Vandesteeg. Those remaining to cherish his memory are his mother, Melba; brother Bradley Scott (Mattie Owens) Miller, aunts and uncles: John (Brenda) Vandesteeg, Michael Caldwell, and Phyllis Henley; along with cousins, Ashley (Travis) Starling, Josh Frost, Leon Caldwell, Michelle (Everett “Buddy”) Conklin, Betty (Buster Fielder) Miller, Sylvia Cossey, and Phillip (Mica) Miller. There will be a visitation at Fowler Funeral Home on Sunday, July 19th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm followed by a graveside service at Shiloh Cemetery.
JOYCE ANN PARRISH, 75
JUNE 3 1951 - JUNE 7 2026
Joyce Ann Parrish, 75, passed away on June 7th, 2026. She was born to the late Hershell Hendrix and Pauline Story Hendrix in Moro, Arkansas on June 3rd, 1951. Joyce proudly retired from Van Husen after 15 years of dedicated service. She loved her grand and great-grandchildren; and enjoyed traveling, growing flowers, camping, and trying to catch catfish. Joyce’s family included, her surviving spouse, Lonnie Parrish; sons, Richard (Andrea) Fought and Timothy (Jeann) Fought; step-sons, Eddie Fought, and the late William Fought; step-daughters, Barbara (Bill) Cullum and Shirley (William) Crossland; two brothers, late Roy and Lee Hendrix; sisters, Linda (Lamon) Drake, and the late Carolyn Fong; nine grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren; and her family at The Word of Truth Church. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at 11:00 am at Fowler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Moro.