All Obituaries
Lorene DeSalvo Dumboski
Sep 22, 2026
Lorene DeSalvo Dumboski, 98, of North Little Rock passed away September 22, 2026. She was born September 9, 1928 in Center Ridge, AR to the late Mary (Rossi) and Joe Luke DeSalvo.
Rosary will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by a visitation until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is...
Susan Lynne Buford
Sep 22, 2026
Susan Lynne Buford, 65 of Sherwood, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in the loving & compassionate care of Arkansas Hospice, friends & family. After a long, hard battle with Ovarian Cancer.
She was born in 1961 in Biloxi, Mississippi, to the late Jimmy Buford & Virginia Buford. She graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in 1979 and attended Arkansas State...
Betty Kemp
Sep 21, 2026
Goldy Elizabeth “Betty” Kemp, 92, passed from this life to her Heavenly home on September 21, 2026. Born August 23, 1934, she was the daughter of Joseph Lee Christian and Pearl McMillan Christian.
Betty was a devoted Christian who cherished her family and was known for her quick wit, ornery sense of humor, and caring heart. She loved being the “person...
Terry Higdon
Sep 21, 2026
Terry Lynn “Gunny” Higdon, 79, of Traskwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born May 23, 1947, in Richmond, California, to Herman J. Higdon and Wanda Roarke Higdon.
Terry proudly served his country as a United States Marine for 20 years. During his military career, he served in the Vietnam War as well...
Mary Louise McCoy
Sep 20, 2026
Mary Louise Rector McCoy was born July 23, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to William Russell Rector and Grace Mildred Hall Rector.
She died Monday afternoon September 21, 2026 at Hight House hospice in Conway, AR.
Mary Lou had one sibling, a sister, Maxine Luella Rector, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2010 at age 75 in Phoenix, AZ.
Her immediate &...
John Allen Sage
Sep 20, 2026
John Allen Sage, 88, of Little Rock, AR passed away September 20, 2026
He was born in Forester, Arkansas on June 25, 1938. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca (Becky) Ann Ridling Sage; his mother, Dorothy Mae Stough Sage; and his father, Wallace Burrel Sage.
Survivors include his sons: David (Peggy) of Benton, Donald (Alan), and Michael...
Shirley Ann Burrow
Sep 20, 2026
Shirley Burrow, age 86 of Conway, Arkansas was taken home by our Lord on September 20th , 2026. She was born on September 11, 1940 in Taylorsville, MS to David and Erma Lee Ainsworth.
Shirley has been proceeded in death by her parents, David and Erma Lee Ainsworth, Sister, Joyce Hill, and grandson Austin Burrow.
Shirley graduated from McDonogh High School in...
Herbert Eugene Tash
Sep 20, 2026
Herbert Eugene Tash, 64, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away September 20, 2026. He was born on June 5, 1962 in Tulare, California to the late Herbert and Dorothy Mae (Coffee) Tash. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Jennie Kane Gregory
Sep 19, 2026
Jennie Gregory, 74, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on September 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. at Park Hill Christian Church in North Little Rock, with a reception at the church to follow.
Jennie was born on January 12, 1952, to Patricia and Richard Kane....
Patricia Ann Parks
Sep 19, 2026
Patricia Ann Parks (Pat), age 87, of Little Rock, AR passed away on September 19, 2026. Born in Beauregard, Mississippi, Pat was known for her loving personality and beautiful smile. She loved gardening and going for drives. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Ontee Farrar, sisters Rachel Hamilton and Emma Jane Dodds, brother Butch Farrar, her husband of...
Connie Sue Staley
Sep 18, 2026
Connie Sue Martin Staley, 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2026, after a courageous 17-month battle with glioblastoma, surrounded by the care of hospice and many beloved women. She was a woman of deep Christian faith, and she is now at peace in heaven.
Connie was born on December 18, 1950, in Killeen,...
Faye Olivia Evans
Sep 18, 2026
Faye Olivia Evans
October 14, 1941 – September 18, 2026
Faye Olivia Evans, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Sherwood, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 14, 1941, in Newport News, Virginia, Faye lived a life filled with love, laughter, music, and an extraordinary gift for making everyone around her feel welcome. She was quite simply...
Joe W. West
Sep 18, 2026
Joe W. West, age 78, passed away on September 18, 2026 at his home.
He was born to Joe and Frances West in Pine Bluff, AR, on April 20, 1948.
Joe will be remembered for his long and faithful career, having worked for St. Joseph's Hospital for more than 30 years. His dedication over those decades reflected a steady commitment to his...
Dorothy Harmon
Sep 17, 2026
Dorothy Nell Harmon passed peacefully on September 17, 2026. Born February 5, 1943, in Utica, Mississippi to T.D. and Evelina Pritchard, Dot lived a life full of grace, love, and vibrant energy.
Dot was known for her absolute love of butterflies, hummingbirds, and working in her flower beds. She could often be found tenderly nursing the very flowers that would draw...
Johnny F Winchester
Sep 16, 2026
Johnny F. Winchester, age 85, of NLR, AR, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at home surrounded by love. He was born on March 8, 1941, in Datto, Arkansas, to the late John Winchester and the late Lucille (Starnes) Hampton.
He was married to the love of his life, the late Brenda Winchester, for 55 years before her passing. Johnny...
John Cecil Brown, Jr.
Sep 16, 2026
John Cecil Brown Jr (71) of Benton, AR passed away on September 16th 2026 in his home after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born August 1st 1955 in Wynne, AR to Dean Tatum Brown and John Cecil Brown.
He grew up in Wynne, AR and later moved to Harrison, AR. He was always involved in all sports and excelled...
Carol Maurice "Buddy" Lynch
Sep 15, 2026
Carol Maurice “Buddy” Lynch of Hot Springs, passed away, Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was retired from Reynolds Metal where he was a pipefitter and also served in the Air Force where he was a Jet Mechanic.
He was born on March 30, 1937, the son of Carl Thomas Lynch and Evelyn Rainwater Lynch. On December 11, 1964 he married the...
Larry Dugger
Sep 15, 2026
Larry Eugene Dugger, 76, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Larry was born October 25, 1949. to Eugene and Thresa Dugger.
Larry was a member and Deacon at Union Valley Baptist Church. He drove the church van for AWANAs and senior adult trips. For several years, he picked up groceries and produce for the...
Stephen Dale Ballard
Sep 15, 2026
Stephen Dale Ballard, of Antioch, Arkansas, entered the gates of Heaven on September 15, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on September 20, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lewis Doyle and Anna Sylveen Ballard.
Steve was raised in Missouri before moving to Arkansas during his high school years, where he would ultimately meet his wife, make his...


