Michael Henley, 66, of Jacksonville, passed away June 18, 2021. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 25th at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26th at First United Methodist Church (6701 J.F.K Blvd). 

Barry Franklin Helms, 62, of Malvern, AR entered the lakes of Heaven, where he joined his son, Matthew, his mother, and daddy, on Friday, June 18th, 2021. He was born in Miami, FL to William C. “Bill” and Betty Helms on December 8th, 1958. He married the love of his life, Cindy, on July 4th of 1981, and would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this coming July. Wherever you saw Barry, Cindy was not far behind. For the past 35 years, Barry has worked in the wholesale...

Ellen Sue Brown, 77, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away June 18, 2021. She was born December 28, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Walter and Betty Cantrell. She had so many names; Mom, Nana, Nana Sue, MeMaw, Susie Q, Sister Sue, wife and friend. She was loved by all who knew her and made friends where ever she went. She went to cosmetology school in 1978 and by 1980 she had her own shop in Levy, Arkansas called Sue’s Styling Salon. She leaves behind a loving family including her...

           Donald Hollis Smith passed away on June 16, 2021. On Monday, June 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. visitation will be held at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. Funeral services will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  A military burial will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arkansas  State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, AR.      He was born to the former Allie Mae Ratliff and Emmanuel Clement Smith on...

    Windell “Shawn” Spakes, 57, a long time resident of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord June 17, 2021, surrounded by his family. A native of Pine Bluff, he was born March 24, 1964 to the late Charles Spakes and to Bertie (Kimbrell) Pickles (Steve). He is also preceded in death by his grandparents Monroe and Pearl Kimbrell of Woodlawn and JC and Lois Spakes of Pine Bluff.      Shawn is survived by his wife Donna, his son Charlie and wife Krista,...

Barbara Jean Gill, 83 of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away at her home in Jacksonville on June 17, 2021. She was born in Steele, Missouri to the late Robert H. Locke and Daisy (Cooper) Locke. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Jackie Teimer and her former husband, Fonnie C. Gill. She is survived by daughters, Debbie Rice her husband Robert, Sandra Grantham her husband Keith, grandchildren, Tiffany Leffers her husband Eric, Kristina Bockhold and Alyssa Bockhold,...

Jeffery Jenkins, 75, passed away on June 16, 2021. Jeffery was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Becky Jenkins; his sons, Jeffery Bryan Jenkins, Willian Keith Davis; daughters, Stephanie Jenkins Oliver, Raquel Neal; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Mark Jenkins, and Kathy Rainey.

James “Jimmy” Brice Denton, a strong but gentle man, age 85, passed away June 15, 2021 at Baptist Health Medical Center, Arkadelphia.  He was born in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, September 9, 1935, to Buster Adam Denton and Loreda Doss Denton.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Janice (Rich) McCormick. Jimmy is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Sherilyn Riley Denton; one daughter, Jana (Greg) Chandler of Arkadelphia; one granddaughter, Sidney...

Nathan “Nate” Ryan White, 30, of Benton, Arkansas passed away June 15, 2021.  He was born August 15, 1990 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Terry White and Rita (Breakbill) Watson. Nate enjoyed A.T.V.’s and working on anything that had a motor.  He loved the outdoors and fishing.  He also was an avid pool player and had a passion for anything with wheels. Nate is survived by his parents: Terry White and Rita (Breakbill) Watson; daughter: Chevy Lynn; bother: T.J...

Bennie Lee Brock Sr., a devout Christian and Baptist, went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of June 14, 2021. He was born on January 23rd, 1939 to Orville Raymond Brock and Goldie Marie (Jones) Brock. After High School, Bennie joined the Air Force and upon being stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base, he met the love of his life, Jimmie Ruth Burns. They were married on February 4, 1960, recently celebrating 61 years of marriage. Bennie made many friends...