All Obituaries
Joel K. Buckner
Oct 22, 2026
Joel K. Buckner, 82 of North Little Rock, took his final and most incredible flight at sunrise to be in his Heavenly home with God on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026. Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 11am at his home church Lakewood United Methodist at 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock with visitation immediately following....
John Andrew Todoroff
Oct 22, 2026
John Andrew Todoroff, 87, of Benton, Arkansas passed away October 22, 2026. He was born on May 21, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Madonna Lee Dycus
Oct 21, 2026
Madonna Lee Dycus, 81, of Scott passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2026.
Visitation is 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, October 26, 2026 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral service is 10:00 AM, Tuesday, Octover 27, 2026 at Apostolic Church of England, with burial following at Keo Cemetery.
Extended obituary will be posted once available.
Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main...
Carl E. Taylor
Oct 20, 2026
Carl Erskin Taylor, 71, passed away on October 20, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on December 4, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, to the late G.W. and Shirley Taylor.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gill Taylor; and his nephew, Dusty Taylor.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores Diaz Taylor; his children, Amanda Taylor...
Alice L. Stallsworth
Oct 20, 2026
Alice L. Stallsworth was born on June 21, 1955, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on the evening of Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Alice was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was filled with love for her family. An incredibly intelligent woman, Alice possessed a remarkable strength and determination that carried...
Charles Franklin Roberson Sr.
Oct 20, 2026
Charles Franklin Roberson, Sr., 91, passed away at his North Little Rock home on October 20, 2026. He was born to John and Bama Roberson on February 19, 1935, in Lonoke.
He was a man proud of his many nicknames. Most people knew him simply as “Charlie.” Much of his family called him “PeeWee,” a name given to him by his...
Loyd Bonner Ward
Oct 19, 2026
Loyd Bonner Ward, of Morrilton, AR, passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 65. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Loyd served in the United States Marine Corps and was very proud of his military service. Many knew him jokingly as “One L” or simply “Bonner.”
He is survived by his daughters, Amy Ward and Bonnie Ward,...
Mary Jacqueline Williams
Oct 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Jacqueline Logan Williams
Mary Jacqueline Logan Williams was born on March 1, 1931, in New Rochelle, New York, and passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mary married George Albert Williams and began raising her family in Akron, Ohio. Following her divorce, she moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, where she began her career...
Wayne James Diebold
Oct 19, 2026
Wayne Diebold, a devoted husband, a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Navy veteran, gifted artist, vocalist, and faithful servant of the church, passed away on October 19, 2026. Born on May 16, 1947, Wayne lived a life marked by service, creativity, music, adventure, and an enduring love for his Lord and Savior.
Wayne proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...
Carl Melvin Bailey
Oct 19, 2026
Carl Melvin Bailey, 90, of Benton, passed away October 19, 2026. He was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Samuel Clifton Bailey and Lillie Belle Noblett Bailey.
Carl worked as a newspaper pressman for more than 55 years, beginning at the Sentinel-Record in 1954 and retiring from the Benton Courier in 2010. In his younger years, he raced motorcycles and cars throughout...
Catherine Andrea Ripley Joyce
Oct 18, 2026
Catherine Andrea Ripley Joyce was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 17, 1950. She took her final breath in this broken world on October 18, 2026. And no doubt, she awakened into the full promise of the Kingdom of Heaven and Resurrection Life.
She is preceded in death by her parents Don and Patricia Ripley and her in-laws John and Marlea...
Brenda Mae Bennett
Oct 18, 2026
After a life filled with family, baking, and laughter, Brenda Mae Bennett, 66 of Garner, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her home on October 18, 2026. She spent her life loving her family and cherishing all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Brenda loved to bake and experiment with recipes. One could always expect a warm welcome and a warm kitchen in her...
Nanetta Russell Goens
Oct 18, 2026
Nanetta Russell Goens, 87, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 21, 1938, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Wanda and Fred Russell, Nan dedicated her life to her faith, family and community.
Nan married Donald Goens Jr, in 1957, and together they raised three daughters, Donetta Fondren (Ronnie), Paula Caruthers (Scott), and Kari Arneson...
Buster WIllbanks
Oct 17, 2026
Buster Willbanks, 69, of McRae, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones, on October 17, 2026. He was born on November 12, 1957, in Newport, Arkansas.
Buster was the kind of man who would give you the shirt off his back without thinking twice. He had a heart for helping others and was always willing to make...
Doyce Faye Evans
Oct 17, 2026
Doyce Faye Evans, lovingly known as “Papap” to generations of family and friends, passed away on October 17, 2026, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 93. He was born on January 20, 1933, in Fendley, Arkansas, and lived a long life marked by love, faith, hard work, and devotion to his family.
Doyce was the heart of his family...
Willard Gene "Bimbo" Cogburn
Oct 17, 2026
Willard Gene "Bimbo" Cogburn age 74, of Kirby went leaping, dancing, and rejoicing into the arms of the Savior on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Gene was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He loved to be in the woods with God's creation and watch it come to life in the morning with God's light and go rest in the...
Gregory "Pooh" Ruchalski
Oct 17, 2026
Gregory “Pooh” Ruchalski, age 71, of Delight passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born December 12, 1954 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Chester Lewis and Dennis (Marshall) Ruchalski. Pooh loved hunting, fishing, camping on the river, gardening, singing and playing music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Ruchalski and Dennis...
Jana Gayle McClinton
Oct 16, 2026
Jana Gayle McClinton (Taylor), born in Wichita Falls, Texas, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, loyalty, and love touched the lives of so many.
Jana married her husband, Scott, in August of 1991. Together, they built a wonderful life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. Jana loved traveling, spending time with family, and being surrounded...
Sophia Ashley Valdivia
Oct 16, 2026
Sophia or "Ashley," what she liked going by, was a very goofy person My girl always had a joke, and her laugh was so contagious! She always got into something when she was alone with her little sister, Izzy. She would even be the cover-up for some of her older sister's doings!
She loved listening to her favorite music while drawing,...
Joe William Langston
Oct 16, 2026
Joe William Langston, 72, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on November 16, 1953, in Warren, Arkansas to Aubert and Helen Langston, and he grew up in Hermitage, Arkansas.
Joe lived a life marked by service, hard work, and a deep and abiding faith in the Lord. During the late 1970s, he proudly served...
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