Darlene Marie Wright, 55, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away September 28, 2020.  She was born January 17, 1965 in Berwyn, Illinois to William and Mary (Lewis) Bale.  Darlene leaves behind her husband, Alan Wright, and many more family members and friends.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 6 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 7 at Otter Creek Assembly of God Church with burial following at...

Terri Yvonne Stone, 66, of Haskell, Arkansas passed away September 28, 2020. She was born January 13, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Jackie Luthultz and Marlene Westbrook. Terri leaves behind her loving husband of 23 years, Roland Stone. Sons: John (Michelle) Bates, of Texas and Joseph (Jessica) Bates, of Germany; daughter: Amanda (Darrell) Ellingston, of Haskell; grandchildren: Jadzia, Makayla, Liam and Isaiah; and a host of family and friends who will miss her. Arrangements...

Lula Lavonne “Lou” Garrett, 80, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 27, 2020.  She was born March 24, 1940 in Honey Grove, Texas to the late Odie and Cleva (George) Wright. Lula loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.  She served as Treasurer of the Stainer Mountain Hunting Club.  Lula enjoyed crafting, painting, and horses.  Preceding Lula in death are her husband, Rogie Garrett; son, William Coy Burnett, III; parents, Odie and...

Billy Ross Venable, 85, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2020.  He was born March 7, 1935 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Jess and Mandy (Tackett) Venable. Billy loved the Lord and was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  He was a hard worker, and retired from Western Union with thirty-five years of service.  Following his retirement, he worked at Southern Reprographics for twenty-five years.  Billy was an awesome singer...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Debbie Kinder announce her peaceful passing on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 63. Debbie is a lifelong Cabot/Ward citizen and twirled her way to graduation in 1975. Debbie was a pillar in our community as she was a Cabot Teacher for 39 years. Over those years she touched countless lives and had hundreds of “Kinder’s Kids”. Debbie’s larger than life personality and spirit is what she will always be known for....

     Norma Jean Keeling, 80, of Maumelle, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020.  She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on March 20, 1940 to the late Horace J. and Fay Jean Smith Fikes.      Norma was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Emmit “Woody” Keeling.  She is survived by her brother and sister, Horace “Buck” Fikes (Laurie) and Linda Edwards (Duane), numerous nieces and nephews and extended family...

Mary Chaloupka, 81, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away September 25, 2020.  She was born August 8, 1939 in Hradec Kralove Czechoslovakia to Frantisek and Marie Vozenilek (Kadeca).  Mary was a 1957 graduate of Minneapolis Central High School.  She became a Naturalized US Citizen in 1963. At 9 years of age her parents fled Communist ruled Czechoslovakia with her older brother George.  Her family spent 3 years as refugees in Germany.  They immigrated to Canada in May of...

Shirly A. Price age 84, of Delight passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 in Hot Springs. She was born April 8. 1936 in Pike County to the late Jesse and Charlotte Campbell Howell. Shirly was a retired bookkeeper for Williams Furniture in Delight, served as secretary-treasurer for the City of Delight for twenty years and was an avid patron of the Delight Library. She was a member of the Delight Church of Christ. Shirly was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years on August...

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Hattie E. McClane, 93, of Little Rock, passed away at home on September 24, 2020 with her family at her side.  She was a beautician and loved flowers, especially irises, as she belonged to the Iris Society.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gregory and Nora Jenson Allen, husband, T.H. “Mack” McClane, and four siblings.  She is survived by her daughter, Keron Asma; sons, Keith McClane...