Plona "Frances" Rose Bardwell
Dec 19, 2025
Plona "Frances" Rose Bardwell, age 81, of Glenwood, passed away on Friday. December 19, 2025.
She was born on September 24, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was the daughter of Samuel Riley Rose and Evelyn Blake Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William "Leon" Bardwell; her daughter, Jacqueline Dawn Bardwell Norton; and her granddaughter Georgia...
Jessie Lee Cogburn
Dec 18, 2025
Jessie Lee Cogburn, age 87, passed into his eternal life on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
He was born on December 12, 1938, in Rosboro, Arkansas. He was the son of James Leslie Cogburn and Nettie Huggins Cogburn. He was married to the love of his life, Dollie Bell Welch Cogburn, on August 2, 1957.
He was preceded in death by his loving...
Joan Reaves
Dec 18, 2025
Joan E. Reaves, 79, of Benton, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord December 18, 2025. She was born October 2, 1946, in Beebe, Arkansas to Jessie and Faye Spears. Joan was a homemaker and a Baptist, and loved to deal in antiques, having antique booths for many years.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Billy Reaves of...
Lester Floyd Reppond
Dec 18, 2025
Lester Floyd Reppond, age 91, of Mayflower, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, at a hospice house. He was born on September 17, 1934, in Warren, Arkansas, to George Floyd Reppond and Fairy Estelle Hughes.
Lester was a quiet, gentle man with a kind heart. He was known as a hard worker, an excellent provider, and someone who would...
Josiah Palmer
Dec 17, 2025
Visitation for Josiah Palmer will be 4:30-6:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com
Ima "Sue" (Howell) Watts
Dec 17, 2025
Ima “Sue” (Howell) Watts, age 89, of Hot Springs, entered her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born in Clark County, Arkansas on February 5, 1936 to the late Willis and Mamie Delsie (Jones) Howell of Amity.
Sue graduated from Amity High School in 1954. After graduation, she moved to Shreveport, Louisiana and began working for a dentist....
John C McLean
Dec 17, 2025
John C. McLean, a beloved husband, son, brother, and cherished friend, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 53. Born on January 11, 1972, in Dewitt, Arkansas, John dedicated much of his life to his craft as a Master Plumber, a title he proudly held for 35 years. His commitment to excellence in...
James "Dusty" Rhoades
Dec 17, 2025
James "Dusty" Rhoades, 84, of North Little Rock passed away December 17, 2025.
After a well lived life, Dusty is survived by his soulmate of 47 years, Karen Baxter-Rhoades; three children: Tonya Ick (Kurt); Aaron Rhoades and James L. Rhoades; three grandchildren: Isabelle, Isaac and Samuel Ick; sisters: Lola Olsmith and Carol Priester; and several extended family members and friends.
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Hazel Marie Smith
Dec 16, 2025
Our beautiful Mother/Mema passed away on December 16, 2025. She left us but her love will remain in our hearts.
She was a chatterbox, never met a stranger, and loved her family without fault.
She was born September 3, 1931, in Pulaski County to the late Jessie (Ward) and Charlie Drake.
Survivors include sisters Sandy Malone, Irma Joslin and brother Johnny Drake; three...
Benny Bell
Dec 15, 2025
Benny Wayne Bell, age 82, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. A lifelong resident of Vilonia, Benny lived a life rooted in quiet dedication to his family, his work, and his community.
Born on March 3, 1943, Benny was preceded in death by his parents, James “Jim” and Allie Bell, who instilled in him the values of...
Raeburn Ann Hughes
Dec 15, 2025
Raeburn A. Hughes, 88, passed away on December 15, 2025. She is survived by loving family and friends in Arkansas, Texas, and Wisconsin. After cremation at Smith Funeral Home, her ashes will be spread across the land that she loved. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Dennis Pfeifer
Dec 15, 2025
Dennis Joseph Pfeifer 70, of North Little Rock passed away on December 15, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1955 in Morrilton, AR to the late Louis and Dorothy Pfeifer. He was raised and worked on the Pfeifer family farm in St. Vincent where he learned the value of family, commitment, and hard work. His family raised cattle, swine...
Leland Ray Collier
Dec 15, 2025
Leland Ray Collier, 84, passed away on December 15, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1941, in Green River, Wyoming. Leland lived a life rooted in service, dedication, and a deep love for family. He was known for his steady optimism, gentle nature, and quiet strength. He faced life with patience and positivity, offering encouragement to those around him...
Essie Snead
Dec 15, 2025
Essie Louise Burleson-Snead, age 94, died December 15, 2025 at the Little Rock St Vincent Hospice Hospital Care. She was born on September 10, 1931 in Scott, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Claude Edward and Essie Burleson.
She is survived by her son; Ronald Albert Snead (Serena) of Hensley, AR; daughters, Carolyn Jane Snead Singley (David) of Little Rock, AR,...
Carmen "Wendell" Simpson, Jr.
Dec 14, 2025
Carmen "Wendell" Simpson, Jr., born on August 31, 1955, in Conway, Arkansas, passed away on December 14, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Wendell leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication to those he loved.
For many years, Wendell dedicated himself as a hardworking owner of a lawn care business, where he built strong relationships with his...
Scott Alan Miller
Dec 14, 2025
Scott Alan Miller passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend whose life was defined by love, loyalty, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to family.
Scott married the love of his life, Dawn, on September 8, 1984. Together they built a life rooted in deep devotion,...
Mark Damon White
Dec 13, 2025
Mark Damon White, born on December 7, 1959, in Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Mark was a cherished member of his community, known for his unwavering support and dedication to those around him. As an In School Suspension Teacher at Harmony Grove and a prior Branch Manager at Birch Tree Communities, he made a significant impact...
Tracy Dee Bain
Dec 13, 2025
Tracy Dee Bain, 56 of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord suddenly on December 13, 2025. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 25, 1969.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, his parents Ann and Mike Cook, his siblings, Carrie (Scotty) Guice, Rebecca (Stephen II) Fowlkes and Clint Cook, eight children, fifteen grandchildren, best friends, Dickie, T.J....
Bill F. Hefley, Sr. M.D.
Dec 12, 2025
Obituary of Bill F. Hefley, Sr. MD
Billy Frank (Bill) Hefley, Sr. departed this life on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Nearing ninety-three years old, Bill was known by many as a wise and dedicated doctor, a pillar in the Windsong Church of Christ, a devoted husband and father, and a grandfather without equal to his...
Preston Richard Trimble
Dec 12, 2025
Preston Trimble left this plane of existence at the age of 44, leaving behind a profound silence where laughter and love once filled every space. A devoted husband and an extraordinary father, Preston loved his wife Lauren and his two daughters, Layla and Nora, immensely. They were the center of his world.
Preston was a collector of all things—objects, ideas, memories,...