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Steven B. Gregory
Jun 17, 2026
Steven Bruce Gregory, 96, of Benton, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born in Mountainburg, Arkansas, on July 3, 1929, to Clarence and Betty Gregory. Steven lived a life defined by kindness, humility, and service to others, leaving a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His unwavering dedication to his community, coupled with...
Billy James Jennings
Aug 12, 2026
Billy Jennings, 91, of North Little Rock passed away August 12, 2026.
Viewing will be from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday, August 21, 2026 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. A graveside service will begin at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Oak Valley Cemetery, Lavacca, AR.
Extended obituary will be posted once available.
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Buddy Black
Aug 11, 2026
Buddy Gene Black, 91 of Hot Springs, AR went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at a private care facility, Senior Comfort Living. He was a member of Rock Creek Family Church in Hot Springs, AR.
Buddy was born in Point Cedar, AR on July 24, 1935 to Mayola Sheets Black and Harvey H. Black.
Buddy married Dovie...
Martin Allen Johnson
Aug 11, 2026
Martin Allen Johnson, 69, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. He was born June 5, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He was the husband of the late Rhonda Tucker Johnson. They shared 32 years of marriage. Marty was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and will be missed by all who knew and...
Yvonne Lynn Martin-Caple
Aug 11, 2026
Yvonne Lynn Martin-Caple, 63, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away August 11, 2026. She was born February 16, 1963, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Emory L. Martin, Sr. and Hazel (Hobby) Martin.
Yvonne worked for many years in food service at the Arkansas Health Center. She was an incredible baker, and those who knew her best were fortunate enough to enjoy the...
Tommy Dean Strickland
Aug 10, 2026
Tommy Dean Strickland, 64, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 10, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1961. Tommy proudly served in the United States Navy. Service arrangements are pending with Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Please check back for complete obituary. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
A. Ray "Coach" Utley
Aug 9, 2026
A. Ray "Coach" Utley passed away on August 9, 2026, his 90th birthday, twenty days after Gail, his wife of seventy years. He embodied the qualities you would want every young person to emulate; love, commitment, perseverance, and an extraordinary work ethic. He lived an open profession of faith in Jesus Christ, and he spurred countless others along their own...
Ronald K Ransom
Aug 9, 2026
Ronald Keith Ransom, 76, passed away on August 9, 2026, in Southaven, Mississippi. A native of Sherwood, Arkansas, Ronald was born in Little Rock on July 7, 1950, and built a life grounded in faith, community, and family. He served in The United States Air Force as a Sergeant and Airplane Mechanic from 1970-1974. For his career he spent many...
Frankie Cox
Aug 9, 2026
Frankie John Cox, of Austin, Arkansas was born August 8, 1944, and passed away August 9, 2026, at the age of 82 years and one day. He was a cattle farmer all his life. He enjoyed being at the farm and being outside watching the birds and loved spending time with his family.
Frankie was preceded in death by his parents,...
Bertha Lou Duncan Lawson
Aug 9, 2026
Bertha Lou Duncan Lawson passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1938.
She is survived by her sister Janette Valdez; brother Gary (Vicki) Duncan; daughters, Deborah Alls, Robin (Bill) Gibson, Fern Besancon; sons Brad (Cindy) Besancon and T. J. Hubmann, 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Leland Lawson, brother...
James "Jimmy" Gray
Aug 8, 2026
James “Jimmy” Gray, born February 12, 1932, departed this world peacefully on August 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion that will long be remembered by all whose lives he touched.
To know Jimmy was to know a man of unwavering kindness and steady resolve. Across nearly a century, he embodied the values of family, honesty, and...
Elizabeth Cire Bays
Aug 8, 2026
Elizabeth Cire Bays, age 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on August 8, 2026. Born in Alexandria, Louisiana on September 13, 1935 to Leonce Benoit Cire and Mathilde Marshall Cire, she was the youngest of three children.
Elizabeth was raised in Alexandria and graduated from Bolton High School with honors. She attended Sophie Newcomb College (now part of Tulane University)...
Jeff A. Ramsey
Aug 7, 2026
After more than four decades of serving his state, protecting his community, and standing beside countless people in their time of need, Senior Corporal Jeffery Alan Ramsey’s watch ended on August 7, 2026.
Born October 28, 1960, in Benton, Arkansas, Jeff was the son of Bill and Sarah Ramsey. His career in law enforcement began with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office...
Merwin Gray
Aug 7, 2026
Merwin Gray, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on May 5, 1934, Merwin lived a life marked by profound integrity, unwavering faith, and an infectious sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew him.
After attending Lake Hamilton School District, Merwin went on to build a rich...
Vanessa Davis
Aug 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Vanessa Davis
Vanessa Davis, 56, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away on August 6, 2026. She was born on November 30, 1969, in Rockford, Illinois, to James Cleveland Davis and Pfanala Sue “Sue” Davis (Edwards). Vanessa was the youngest of five children and grew up surrounded by her family and extended family, creating the foundation for the deep...
Dr. Ben D. Johnson
Aug 6, 2026
It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Dr. Ben D. Johnson on August 6, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 26, 1944, in Laneville, Texas, Ben's life was marked by love, service, and an intentional commitment to family and community.
Dr. J...
James Williams, Sr.
Aug 6, 2026
James Wesley Williams, Sr., 80, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord August 6, 2026. James was born on January 1, 1946, in Little Rock to Troy Williams and Mary Whitaker.
James was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a Mason, having served as Past Worshipful Master for two terms, assisted in Job’s Daughters and DeMolay...
Bobbie Jean Holdcraft
Aug 6, 2026
Bobbie Jean Holdcraft, 92, of North Little Rock was born June 9, 1934 in Quitman, AR to the late Annie (Harris) and Lummie Tarkington. She passed away on August 6, 2026 at her home.
Service & Interment will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Old Salem Cemetery in Damascus, AR.
Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St.,...
George Pierce Ritter
Aug 6, 2026
George Pierce Ritter was the first child of Paul Muse Ritter and Annie Ingrahm Ritter. He was born on May 19, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida. He died peacefully in his sleep on August 6, 2026.
While a student at Winter Haven High School in Winter Haven, Florida he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland....
Lorraine Christina Gingras
Aug 5, 2026
Lorraine Christina Zimmerman Gingras went to be with Jesus on August 5, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love and a family she cherished deeply.
Lorraine was born May 25, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leonard and Cecilia Zimmerman. She was baptized, confirmed, and attended St. John’s Lutheran Church. She attended Cyprus High School, where she was active...
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