Obituaries

Kitty Lynn (Ayres) Caracciolo, 71, died on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1952, in Camden, New Jersey to George C. Ayres and Florence M. (Riggins) Ayres/ Ellis and Durwood J. Ellis. Kitty could make you smile, had a wonderful sense of humor, was a fun-loving generous soul, and would give you anything she had. Also, she had an easy way with children. She cared for many who were close to her, holding their hands and comforting them as they departed this life including her mother, stepdad, son, and daughter. In her last years, she enjoyed her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, driving around in her little car and caring for her dog and cat. She was always close to her family.

Zoe Isabel Tilley, age 21 of Leslie, Arkansas died on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Conway, Arkansas on May 1, 2003 to James Tilley and Sasha Morrison.

Chester Lee Allen “Toby” Donley, age 77 of Leslie, Arkansas died on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Baptist Health in Conway, Arkansas. He was born in Dermott, Arkansas on February 25, 1947 to Chester Donley and Dorothy Mary Clark Donley. He lived in McGehee until he moved to Little Rock in 1972.

Russell Lee Goodman, age 79 of St. Joe, Arkansas died on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife, kids and his beloved dog, Sissy. He was born in Tomahawk, Arkansas on October 12, 1944 to Claude Goodman and Mary Magdalene Reed Goodman. He met his lifelong partner, Helen Sue Woods in June of 1966. They wed in November of 1967 and to this union were born four children, Tammy, Jackie, Melissa and Russell.

Zachary Joseph Garmoe was born in Mons, Belgium on December 13, 1985, and died on August 09, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was known for having a smile that could light up the darkest days or moments.