A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory

11/27/2025

John Henry Cupples Sr., age 72, of DeWitt, Arkansas passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1953 in DeWitt to William Henry Cupples Jr. and Mildred Audrey (Hendrix) Cupples.

John Henry Cupples Sr., age 72, of DeWitt, Arkansas passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1953 in DeWitt to William Henry Cupples Jr. and

11/26/2025

Ivan Richard “Ricky” Porter, 70, born in Salida, CO on April 12,1955 to Ivan and Reba Porter, passed away on November 24th, 2025 in Conway, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Ivan Richard Porter of Conway, Arkansas April 12, 1955- November 24, 2025 “There he goes. One of God’s own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some

11/26/2025

Michael Eugene Faith, age 78, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away on November 25, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1947 to Thomas Eugene Faith Sr. and Mary Faith.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

Michael Eugene Faith, age 78, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away on November 25, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1947 to Thomas Eugene Faith Sr. and Mary Faith. Cr

11/26/2025

Brandon Ross Weaver, 33, passed away November 24, 2025. Born April 21, 1992, Brandon was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who loved his family fiercely and found joy on the water as an avid fisherman. He especially cherished taking his children fishing and treasured time with his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Skylor Weaver; his children, Pyper, Kessler, and Kimbrie; his sister, Brandi; his step‑mother, Dana Gastelum; his sister‑in‑law, Zoie Lee; his brother‑in‑law, Kegan Craig; his uncles, Billy Hillman, James Hillman, and Patrick Weaver; his favorite cousin, “Moo” Callie; his best friends, Caleb Pryor and Chris Freeman; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Weaver, and his father, Michael Copeland. Brandon missed his mother deeply in life and is now reunited with her.

Brandon Ross Weaver, 33, passed away November 24, 2025. Born April 21, 1992, Brandon was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend who loved his famil

11/26/2025

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11/26/2025

Michael “Mike” Donavan Renner, age 79, of Mayflower, Arkansas passed away on November 8, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Robert Donivan Renner and Ladine Mae Moon.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marie (Brown) Renner.

He is survived by his daughter Carissa Rene Renner-Rampley and son-in-law Kenneth Rampley, two grandchildren Harland (14) and Dutch (10), his sister Elizabeth Faye Ezell Renner Wheeler, along with a host of extended family and friends.

Mike was a big kid at heart who loved life. He served in the Vietnam War and was a proud Veteran. He loved ocean and inland fishing, guns and shooting, aeronautics, and his coffee. He was a knowledgeable man who had a mind some would call genius. He was a great friend that you could depend on anytime you were in need. Through his battle with cancer, he never complained about the pain instead he would make jokes to lighten the mood.

Michael “Mike” Donavan Renner, age 79, of Mayflower, Arkansas passed away on November 8, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas to R

11/26/2025

Christopher Earl Imset, 57, of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock.

Chris was born April 19, 1968 in Los Angeles, California to Phyllis Lindsey Imset and Earl Imset. He was their only child. They moved to Searcy when Chris was about three years old.

Chris was a graduate of Searcy High School. He enjoyed the art of Karate with a black belt status. He enjoyed computer maintenance & was pursuing this career when a massive stroke changed his life forever. He struggled with his handicap & severe heart problems until his death. Through all his disabilities, he was always kind & humble. He will be missed.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis & Earl Imset. He is survived by his Aunt Katie Lindsey Latimer of Pangburn & Uncle Dan & Aunt Maria Lindsey of Bald K**b. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews & special friends.

Christopher Earl Imset, 57, of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock. Chris was born April 19, 1

11/25/2025

Hadassah Sue Ibarra went to be in the arms of Jesus on November 22, 2025. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

Hadassah is survived by her parents Aaron and Rachel Ibarra, two big sisters Aspen Vianey Ibarra and Hazel Lois Ibarra, her grandmother Pamela Lois McQuaid, grandfather Robert McQuaid (Patricia), grandmother Vianey Cuadras, grandfather Aaron Ibarra, and her aunts and uncles Gary, Rebecca, Seth, Jesua, and Jerimiah.

Psalm 139:13-16 “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

Hadassah Sue Ibarra went to be in the arms of Jesus on November 22, 2025. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed. Hadassah is survived by her

11/25/2025

With loving memories, we announce that Glenda Lucille George transitioned to her heavenly home on November 20, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on February 10, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Glenda was the beloved daughter of Gilbert Monroe Pearson and Mildred Chase Pearson.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Johnny George Jr., her daughter Tammy Sutherland, her sister Marcie Parker, her brother Charles Pearson, and her sons-in-law Fran Hichens and Kenny Sutherland.

She is survived by her daughter Shannon Hichens, her grandchildren Alyssa Hichens, Sarah Quattlebaum (Joel), Johnathan Hichens, Andrew Hichens, Cris Hichens, Randy Sutherland (Stephanie), Joseph Sutherland (Rachel), Steve Sutherland, and Kenny Sutherland. Her great-grandchildren include Ariella Quattlebaum, Cameron Sutherland, Laikynn Sutherland, Destiny Hataway (Haden), Hailie Jolly, and Eva Jolly. She is also survived by her siblings Michael Pearson (Patricia) and Pat Harvell (Bobby).

With loving memories, we announce that Glenda Lucille George transitioned to her heavenly home on November 20, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on February 10, 1946

11/25/2025

Gregory Doyne Smelser Sr., 73, of North Little Rock, AR passed away Thursday November 20, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Greg was surrounded by his wife and children as he transitioned to his Heavenly Father. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at BMC ER and CVICU for their exhaustive efforts and compassion in Greg’s last hours.

Greg was born to Doyne and Evelyn Smelser May 31, 1952. They both preceded him in death as well as his sisters Karen Smelser and Jill Riley. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Pam, his brother Joe Smelser (Vietta) his children Greg Smelser Jr. (Jessica) of Sherwood, AR, Amanda Smelser of North Little Rock, AR and Sherri Rushin (Steven) of Greenbrier, AR and grandchildren Braden (Anna) Mitchell, Mason (Carley) Mitchell Trenton Branscomb, Jaliyah Ollison, Paisley Smelser, Easton Smelser, Mia Lee, Brooklyn Lee and Steven Lee. 1 great grandson Oliver Mitchell.

Gregory Doyne Smelser Sr., 73, of North Little Rock, AR passed away Thursday November 20, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Greg was surrounded by

11/24/2025

Alyssa Marie Gibson, 36, of Austin passed away on November 19, 2025. She was born in San Francisco, California on April 15, 1989 to Mike Gibson and Nina Gutierrez.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

Alyssa Marie Gibson, 36, of Austin passed away on November 19, 2025. She was born in San Francisco, California on April 15, 1989 to Mike Gibson and Nina Gutierr

11/24/2025

Patricia Ann Westcott, age 69, of Vilonia passed away on November 10, 2025. She was born June 1, 1956.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Lucille Westcott Sr. and her sisters Cathey and Brenda.

She is survived by her sister Katie (James) Douglas of Casa. Her brother Keith (Tina) Westcott of Overcup. Two daughters Michelle (Edward) Shirley of Vilonia and Melissa (Mark) Wilson of Morrilton, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Along with a host of nieces and nephews.

She was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die".

Patricia Ann Westcott, age 69, of Vilonia passed away on November 10, 2025. She was born June 1, 1956. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Luci