Dean Rodgers, 75, of North Little Rock passed away January 22, 2021.  Visitation will be 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home.  A celebration of his life will follow at 7:00 PM. (Full obituary will be posted shortly.) State of AR COVID-19 directives: Face coverings required.  Maintain social distancing.  Online guestbook www.SmithFamilyCares.com

Richard James Busch, 89, of Lonoke, Arkansas, departed this life after a lengthy battle with Covid complications.  His family was there to comfort and support as he ascended upward on his Heavenly journey.  He was born October 23, 1931, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Hugo and Marie (Stumpf) Busch.  He was loving, loyal, and committed always. He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, and could build anything he set his mind to.  He appreciated music, playing the harmonica and the...

Mark Duane Morell, 73, of Benton, Arkansas passed away in the comfort of his home January 22, 2021 from injuries received while driving his Polaris Slingshot in an accident that occurred on January 8th.  He was born September 15, 1947 in Alpine, Texas to the late John Edmund and Thelma June (Evans) Morell. Mark worked at St. Vincent for several years as a master electrician.  He loved his motorcycles, dogs, and horses.  Preceding Mark in death are his parents; and brother,...

Vernon William “Hoppy” Hoffmon went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021, at his home in Floyd. His last days were spent surrounded by family and in the loving care of his wife Donna, special daughter Shelly Tapp and Arkansas Hospice.  Hoppy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 9, 1950, to Vernon Marion and Dorothy Weise Hoffmon. He graduated from Joe T. Robinson High School in 1968 and joined the Navy soon after. He served his country for 8...

Gary Dewayne Abshure, 58, of Austin, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021.  He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 11, 1963 to Willie F. Abshure and Kathryn Abshure.  Gary graduated from Cabot High School in 1981 and married his school sweetheart on March 12, 1982. If you knew Gary, he loved his wife, Anita, his children, grandkids and family.  They were very important to him.  Gary was a wonderful husband, best friend, father and papa, a hard...

Virginia Mae Shirley (Stone) went to her Heavenly home peacefully at her daughter’s home in Vilonia, AR on January 21, 2021. She was 82. Mrs. Shirley was born on November 29, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, AR to her parents Noel and Roxie Stone. She married Thomas Shirley on February 14, 1955. Mrs. Shirley was a wife, mother of four, and a homemaker. She attended Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and served as secretary in the...

Stanley Clark Wilson, 73, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 21, 2020.  He was born April 8, 1947 in Orange, Texas to Earnest and Faye (Stripling) Wilson. Stanley worked for the State of Arkansas as an ADEQ Supervisor for many years.  He was an Elder at Highway Church of Christ.  Stanley was a member of the Benton Gun Club.  He loved politics and engaging in discussions revolving around the current events in our nation.  Stanley loved his family, especially his...

Effie “Jean” Schulte, 96, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of New Blaine, Arkansas, passed away January 20, 2021.  She was born March 19, 1924 in McCrory, Arkansas to the late Preston and Lucille (Angelo) Roddy. Jean graduated from St. Vincent Infirmary with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.  She loved taking care of infants and children as a pediatric nurse.  Jean was a devoted and’ loving wife and mother.  She had the kindest heart filled with...

David Francis Rockenbach, 76, of Ward, went to be with his lord and savior on Wednesday January 20, 2021. He was born on December 22, 1944 in Little Rock Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Edna Rockenbach; one sister Helen (Gaynor) Olson, stepchildren Rick (Trish) Partridge of Pelham Alabama, Glenn (Judy) Partridge of Cave City, Eddie (Earlene) Roberts of McRae, Martie (Kim) Roberts of Beebe, and Brinda (Ruben) Perez of Ward, stepson Steven Schewe of Ward; and many other loving family...

Helen Audean Korinek, 95 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 20, 2021. She was born on March 3, 1925 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to C.W. and Vinna Mae Gray. Audean is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 68 years, Joseph R. Korinek; and one brother, Thomas Gray. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Austin; son, Chris (Cathy) Korinek; and grandsons, Barrett Austin and Ryan Korinek. Audean loved bowling, cooking and being around her family and neighbors. She...