Dickey Ray Chambers
Oct 26, 2025
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, Dickey Ray Chambers went home to spend eternity with our Lord. Dickey was born to David Jr. and Virgie Chambers on January 13, 1959 at Pike County Memorial Hospital. He and his sister were the first twins to be born there. Shortly after birth, Dickey fell in cahoots with Dewight and Dewayne Mack, and Pike...
George Junior McCarley
Oct 26, 2025
George Junior McCarley of Little Rock, passed away on October 26th, 2025 at the age of 85. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home on Saturday, November 1st followed by a funeral at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be immediately afterward at at Martindale Cemetery. Please return to this website for extended obituary.
Ethel Faye Tigue
Oct 24, 2025
Ethel Faye Tigue, age 73, of Kirby, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025.
She was born on March 10, 1952, in Batesville. She was the daughter of Dewey Mackensie James and Mary Elain Kunkel James. She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Delos James, Norman C. James, George Newtown James, Joey Conway, Vernal Kunkel, and Tommy Lee...
Bobby Neil Waters
Oct 24, 2025
Bobby Neil Waters was born on October 21, 1968, and after celebrating his 57th birthday has embarked on his final eternal hunting and fishing trip, having gone home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was met at the pearly gates by his father, Bobby Jack Waters, paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Ruth Waters, maternal grandmother...
Ruby Grace Gafford
Oct 24, 2025
Ruby Grace Welker Gafford, 89, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home on October 24, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1936, in Phoenix, Arizona to Jim and Maureen Welker.
She loved to crochet and make baby blankets, doing embroidery, cooking and baking, and caring for her children and grandchildren. She attended Stoney Point Methodist Church.
Grace was preceded in...
Joe C. Ellis
Oct 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Ellis, age 83, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, who departed this world peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 10, 1942, in Hope, Arkansans, Joe lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, his friends, and his church. He was a man of...
Shelby Carroll White
Oct 23, 2025
Shelby Carroll White, 83, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1942, to Homer and Martha (Tackett) White.
Shelby began his lifelong career in 1960 winding transformers, a trade that would shape much of his life and legacy. Through hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to his craft, he eventually became...
Margie Coley
Oct 22, 2025
Margie Coley, 95, of McRae, Arkansas, passed away October 22, 2025. She was born September 14, 1930, in Glenrio, Texas to Ramon and Antonia (Chavez) Ruiz.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025, all at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery...
Roger Lewis Tilley, M.D.
Oct 22, 2025
Dr. Roger “Doc” Tilley, 72, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 22. He was met by Jesus and reunited with his mother and father, Dr. Lewis Brown Tilley and Essie Faye Bryan Tilley, who preceded him to glory. He is also preceded by his grandparents, Lewis Cadmus Tilley and Manie Brown Tilley, James Witt Bryan, and Zula Pearl Bryan.
Dr....
Theodore "Ted" Lloyd Johnson
Oct 22, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Lloyd Johnson, 77, of Benton, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1947, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and lived a life full of faith, laughter, and love.
Ted was a man of strong character and quiet strength. After graduating high school, he proudly served his country in the United...
Leona Kay Jennings-Mickel
Oct 22, 2025
Leona Kay Jennings-Mickel, a cherished mother and beloved friend, was born on December 26, 1950, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and left this world on October 22, 2025. Leona’s life was beautifully woven with love, creativity, and joy, celebrating the moments that truly mattered—especially those shared with her family during the holidays.
Her love of water showed through in her favorite pastime of...
Brian Kelly Davis
Oct 21, 2025
Sometime during the morning of October 21, 2025 Brian Kelly Davis took his last breath here on earth. And in that same instant he was transformed into the perfect existence that he’s going to be for eternity, free from all of his earthly afflictions.
Born on August 20, 1972 to Gene and Ginger Davis, Brian is survived by both his father...
Jim Allen Wood
Oct 21, 2025
Jim Allen Wood, a Levy Legend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 21, 2025. He is survived by his loving and loyal wife of 57 years, Nedra Dumas Wood and his children Ritchie Wood (Selina), Kevin Wood (Lisa), Kraig Wood (Shawna), Gabriel Bond (Will), and Bubba Wood (Brandy). He also had eleven grandchildren who lovingly called him Big...
Charles Edward Hill
Oct 20, 2025
Charles Edward Hill, born on July 3, 1949, in Grady, Arkansas, passed away on October 20, 2025.
Charles’s life was marked by both challenges and change. Though his path was not always an easy one, he found peace later in life through faith and family. He was baptized at Elect Temple Church of God in Christ on August 12, 2007. Later...
Clarissa Marie Harpool
Oct 20, 2025
Clarissa Marie (Burton) Harpool, age 34, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born and raised in Little Rock, the oldest child of Barry and Rhonda Burton, and the first of five siblings.
Clarissa married the love of her life, Robert Clayton Harpool, also from Little Rock, on May 25, 2012. They are the proud...
Colby Landon Tiner
Oct 20, 2025
Colby Landon Tiner, born July 24, 2006, in Benton, Arkansas, passed away on October 20, 2025. Though his time here was far too short, Colby left a lasting mark on everyone blessed to know him.
Colby was cherished for his energy, creativity, and one-of-a-kind spirit that drew people in.
Colby had a vibrant personality and a heart as big as his imagination....
Linda Joy Hathcock
Oct 20, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound respect, we announce the passing of Linda Joy Hathcock, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Born on July 18, 1953, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Linda gracefully traversed the chapters of her life until her departure from this world on October 20, 2025, in Friendship, Arkansas.
Linda's journey was marked by the love she generously shared, first...
Martha Louise Bernardi
Oct 19, 2025
Martha Louise Cotham Bernardi
Age 91 • Benton, Arkansas
Martha Louise Cotham Bernardi, age 91, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on October 19, 2025.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Martha spent most of her adult life in Wood Dale, Illinois, where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Bernardi; her son,...
Linda Marie Gavin
Oct 19, 2025
Linda Marie Gavin, known affectionately as "Granny," passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, in Bauxite, Arkansas, at age 77. She was born on April 2, 1948, to Tommy and Lettie Cole.
Linda not only approached life head-on as a strong-willed and independent God-fearing woman, but she dedicated her life as a devoted homemaker who cherished her family and poured her...
Phillip Montague
Oct 19, 2025
Phillip Lee Montague, age 68, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2025, at home. Phillip was born February 2, 1957, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Phillip grew up on a farm in Ward and attended both Searcy and Cabot Public Schools. He worked at Independent Manufacturing and eventually took over the business where he worked alongside his son Robert....