Maumelle Obituaries and Death Records
Maumelle obituary records are handled through Pulaski County courthouse offices, and the city is served by the Central Arkansas Library System for genealogy and newspaper archive research. Maumelle is a Pulaski County city located on the Arkansas River northwest of Little Rock, placing it within one of the state's most well-resourced counties for public records access. This page covers the main offices, archives, and online databases for finding Maumelle obituaries and death notices.
Pulaski County Records Access for Maumelle
Maumelle is located in Pulaski County, the most populous county in Arkansas. The Pulaski County Clerk maintains vital records including births, deaths, and marriages. The Circuit Clerk handles probate and estate filings. Both offices are at the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock. For any Maumelle resident who died with property or a filed estate, the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk holds the records.
The City Clerk at maumelle.org maintains official city records including meeting minutes and ordinances. For city-level records requests, the Maumelle City Clerk is the right contact. For vital records and probate filings, Pulaski County handles those at the courthouse in Little Rock.
Online court records are searchable through the Arkansas CourtConnect portal, which covers Pulaski County. The Pulaski County page on this site has full contact information for county clerk offices, courthouse addresses, and details on what is available online versus in person.
The screenshot below shows the Maumelle, AR city website, the official portal for city government services and local records access.
The Maumelle city website at maumelle.org provides contact details for city departments and information on city services for residents researching Maumelle records.
CALS Library Resources for Maumelle Research
Maumelle residents are served by the Central Arkansas Library System. CALS is one of the most comprehensive public library networks in the state. It provides residents access to genealogy databases, newspaper microfilm, and historical collections. The main CALS branch in Little Rock offers the most extensive genealogy resources, and Maumelle is close enough to make in-person research practical.
The CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies holds the full Arkansas Gazette Obituaries Index from 1819 to 1879. That is one of the oldest and most complete obituary finding aids in Arkansas. The Butler Center also holds county-level newspaper microfilm for all 75 counties. Pulaski County microfilm, which covers the Maumelle area, includes papers from the 1800s through the mid-2000s.
Interlibrary loan is available for researchers who cannot visit the main branch in person. Library staff can assist with identifying which papers served the Maumelle area and what years are available on film or in digital collections.
Note: The CALS Butler Center often requires appointments for microfilm and archival research. Contact the center before your visit to confirm availability and access rules.
Arkansas State Archives and Death Certificates
The Arkansas State Archives is based in Little Rock at One Capitol Mall, making it highly accessible from Maumelle. The Archives' "In Remembrance" database covers deaths from 1819 to 1920 and draws from newspaper obituaries, cemetery records, and church publications. Pulaski County is among the best-represented counties in that database due to the volume of historical newspapers published in and around Little Rock.
Official death certificates are issued by the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records office. Records begin in February 1914. Arkansas Code Ann. ยง 20-18-304 restricts death certificates for 50 years from the date of death. Fees are $10 for the first certified copy and $8 for each additional copy. Walk-in service runs Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM, with same-day issuance. Mail requests are also accepted.
For free online research, FamilySearch holds the Arkansas Death Index from 1914 to 1950 with roughly 594,000 entries. It also holds Arkansas Probate Records from 1817 to 1979. Both collections are free and do not require an account to browse, though signing in adds extra search features.
Probate Court Records in Pulaski County
Probate court records are one of the most detailed sources for Maumelle obituary research. When a resident died with property in Pulaski County, an estate case was typically opened. Probate filings name the deceased, record the date of death, list heirs, and often include more information than a newspaper notice. For research where a published obituary is missing or incomplete, probate records can fill major gaps.
CourtConnect covers Pulaski County probate filings and is searchable by name. Many recent cases are accessible online without any fee. For older records, the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office holds physical files going back to the county's early years. FamilySearch's Arkansas Probate Records collection, covering 1817 to 1979, includes Pulaski County and is fully free to search online.
Statewide Databases and Genealogy Resources
Several statewide resources are useful for Maumelle obituary research. The Arkansas Genealogical Society maintains statewide research guides and a network of county-level volunteers with knowledge of local collections. Their Arkansas Family Historian publication covers genealogy across all 75 counties.
The Arkansas Digital Archives provides online access to digitized historical newspapers through the Chronicling America partnership. Pulaski County papers are well represented given the volume of publications centered in Little Rock over the past 150 years. For free transcribed records from volunteers, GenealogyTrails Arkansas and Arkansas Genealogy both host county-level collections. The USGenWeb Obituary Project also has a Pulaski County section.
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas has county-level articles that give historical context for placing Maumelle and Pulaski County records in the right time period. When you know roughly when someone lived in the area, that background helps narrow which sources to search first.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
These cities near Maumelle have dedicated pages on this site:
- Little Rock - Pulaski County
- North Little Rock - Pulaski County
- Jacksonville - Pulaski County
- Conway - Faulkner County
- Bryant - Saline County
- Benton - Saline County
Other communities in Pulaski County near Maumelle, such as Ferndale and Roland, do not meet the population threshold for dedicated pages. For those areas, use Pulaski County courthouse resources in Little Rock.