Michael Lee Hughes, 60, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away May 10, 2021.  He was born December 29, 1960 in Malvern to the late Lyndal Lee and Sara Ann (Collins) Hughes.  Michael was a carpenter and jack of all trades.  He was the #1 Razorback fan.  Michael enjoyed watching western movies.  He loved animals of all kinds.  Michael had the biggest heart in the world and cared about others.  He would give the shirt off his back if anyone needed it.  He...

Jack R. “Papaw” Elliott, 81, of Haskell, Arkansas passed away May 9, 2021.  He was born February 2, 1940 to the late Chester and Bernice Elliott. Jack worked for Horton Drywall for over twenty years and his work is featured at Tinsel Town, Clinton Library, Baptist Medical Center, UAMS, Verizon Arena, Peabody Hotel, and many of the buildings in downtown Little Rock.  He loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.  Another hobby Jack enjoyed was treasure...

Father Robert Thomas Dienert entered eternal life on May 9, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 30, 1930, he spent his formative years in Detroit, Michigan and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was in Detroit that he felt called to serve God. He spent some time with the Trappist monks at Gethsemane, Kentucky where he was influenced by Thomas Merton. Discerning a vocation to the diocesan priesthood, Fr. Dienert entered St. John’s Home Mission...

   Lucille Ada Mayfield, 92, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully on May 9, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born April 4, 1929 to Ira and Ruby Moss in Newark, Arkansas.  She was a lifetime member of Lifeway Baptist Church and had many lifelong friends through her church.  She worked in various sales jobs through the years but her main goal and happiness came from her family and friends.  She was friendly, loyal, and loved fiercely and...

Patricia Ann Goheen, 79, of Benton, Arkansas passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021.  She was born June 18, 1941 in Belleville, Illinois to the late Wilmen Theodore and Irene Marie Mannz. Patricia was a member of Benton First Methodist Church.  Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM, Saturday, June 12 with memorial service, officiated by Rev. Sherri Day, following at 2:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Services entrusted to...

Robert “Bob” Nick Ammann, Sr., 91, of Little Rock, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather great-great-grandfather, brother and uncle, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born in Stuttgart to John and Ozie McCoy Ammann and was of the Methodist faith. He met his loving wife of 51 years, Geneva Ammann, at Wel-Bilt Products.  A salesman at heart, he retired from his career at Senco Southwest. Bob’s life revolved around his wife and family...

Dorothy Jackson Shiver, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, David Hawley Shiver. She was a long-time resident of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Dorothy was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on August 2, 1934 to Fletcher and Mattie (Taylor) Jackson. She had a twin sister, Doris (Quinton) Johnson; a brother, Charles (Judi) Jackson; and another sister, Martha (Bo) Sherrill. Dorothy had three children, Pamela (Jim)...

Annette Marie Johnson, 76, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed on May 07, 2021. She was born to Aurelius Pinto and Josephine Pinto in Fort Smith, Arkansas on July 06, 1944. She married Robert Johnson in 1967 and they lived together in Sherwood, Arkansas. Together they raised two children, Debi Horton (Charles Horton) and Stephen Johnson. She leaves behind two siblings, Thomas Pinto of Florida, and Anthony Pinto of Illinois. She is also survived by three...

Tommy “Dean” Weeks, 60, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away May 6, 2021.  He was born December 10, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Thomas and Peggy (Reed) Weeks. Dean was a very friendly person who never met a stranger.  He loved everything having to do with the Arkansas Razorbacks!  Dean enjoyed bowling and was a member in leagues for many years.  He was a blessing to his mother and helped others in any way he could, despite his health. Preceding Dean in death...

Kessie Rochelle Ritchey-Gray, 33, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away May 6, 2021.  She was born August 14, 1987 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Teresa Gail Dorsey Gryder and Timothy Lynn Ritchey. Kessie was a certified dental assistant and massage therapist. She adored her two sons who were the most important parts of her life.   Kessie was a feisty thing who was very adventurous and had a zest for life and all life’s experiences.  She was a spit fire who didn’t...