Kathy Dawn Cogburn Slaton
Dec 26, 2025
Kathy Dawn Cogburn Slaton, age 70, of Glenwood, Arkansas, passed away on December 26, 2025.
She was born on January 8, 1955, in California to Loyd Cogurn and Patricia Taylor Cogburn. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Linda Tillery; and her brother Stephen Cogburn.
She was married on June 12, 1990, to Bruce Slaton. When she was able,...
Kay Jones
Dec 26, 2025
Kay Jones, age 94 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord December 26, 2025. Kay was born on January 20, 1931, in Garner, Arkansas to Robert and Ada Gowan.
She is proceeded in death by two daughters, Janie Kennedy and Vicki Hicks.
Kay is survived by three sons, Ron Hill of Conway, Tim Hill of Beebe, Billy Hill of Rockport, stepchildren,...
Chris Crews
Dec 25, 2025
Chris Crews, age 48, passed away December 25, 2025. He was born September 18, 1977 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the son of Karen Crews, of Kirby. He was married to the love of his life, Amber on April 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen; his grandparents Vera Mae and Horace Raines of Kirby, his "little sis"...
Janis Marie Watson
Dec 25, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Janis Marie Watson, 87, of North Little Rock, AR will be held on Saturday, December 27 at North Hills Baptist Church in Sherwood, AR. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in the Worship Center with the service following, officiated by Jim Ward. A private internment will take place at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery...
Virgie Lee Arivett
Dec 24, 2025
Virgie Lee Arivett, age 96, of Glenwood, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
She was born on February 14, 1929 in Lodi to Richard and Irena (Cowart) Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerald D. Arivett; her two siblings in early childhood; her three brothers, Clarence Parker, Clint Parker, and Hursel...
Dortha Jane Manuel
Dec 24, 2025
Dortha Jane Manuel, 87, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1938, in Rosie, Arkansas to Troy and Mable Platt. Dortha served as a pastor’s wife from 1969 to 2012.
She is survived by her daughter; Tena Foster of Chickasha, Oklahoma, her son; Wendyl (Ellen) Manuel of Heber Springs,...
Melissa "Mitzi" Buckles
Dec 24, 2025
Melissa “Mitzi” Lynn Buckles , 61, of Maumelle, AR, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, and she went home to be with the Lord. She was born on December 19, 1964, and attended school at Fountain Lake and Monticello. She grew up in Hot Springs and began working at an early age at her...
Barbara Jean Davis
Dec 23, 2025
Barbara Jean Davis, age 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away December 23, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Woodrow Black and Imogene Casey Black.
Barbara was a proud graduate of Little Rock Central High School, Class of 1962. She began her career with Union Life Insurance Company early in life and later returned...
Everett Smith, Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Everett Smith, Jr., age 94, of Glenwood, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
He was born on February 22, 1931, in Aly, Arkansas, the son of Everett Smith, Sr. and Lela McCormick Smith. On December 25, 1952, he was married to Ruth Huxtable Smith who preceded him in death on July 9, 2014. He was also...
Sidney Mr. Sid Junior Johnson
Dec 23, 2025
Sidney Junior Johnson (Mr. Sid) went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2025,at the age of 99. He was born to Mary and Dave Johnson on August 7, 1926. He was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church and a heart that loved his savior. Sid lived his life loving people. He served his country in the navy...
Nancy Ann Brown
Dec 22, 2025
Nancy Ann Brown of Sherwood, AR went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, December 22, 2025. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on January 31, 1938, Nancy was the daughter of Mary and Lester Calef.
She was the devoted military wife of 25 years to the late Earl Lee Brown. He and Nancy brought three beautiful girls into the world, which...
Ernest Thaxton Bailey
Dec 22, 2025
Ernest Thaxton Bailey, 61 of Benton, passed away peacefully on December 22, surrounded by loved ones. He was born December 24, 1963 in St Louis, Missouri to the late Raymond and Alice Bailey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Donna and Teresa.
Survivors include his daughters: Payton Bailey of Benton, Arkansas and Savannah (Kris) Knoedl of Lindale...
Nancy Lee Fisher Shaw
Dec 21, 2025
Nancy Lee Fisher Shaw, age 91, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, under hospice care. She was born on July 11, 1934, in Dyer, Tennessee, to Eldon James Fisher and Eva Frances Preslar Fisher.
Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around family and service to others. She spent her life...
Frances Brown
Dec 21, 2025
Frances James Brown of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born July 23, 1934 in Carlisle, Arkansas, one of four daughters of Ernest and Grace James of Beebe. She was retired from Timex where she was supervisor of accounting. She loved Arkansas Razorback football and basketball and was a strong advocate of the state of Arkansas.
Frances passed away at Baptist Health...
Zachary Steven Parker
Dec 21, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Zach Parker will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas. Visitation to begin at 1:00 with service to follow at 2:00.
Zachary Steven Parker was born October 30, 1993 in Bossier City, Louisiana and passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025 in Benton, Arkansas. He...
James E. Alberson
Dec 21, 2025
James Elroy Alberson, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 21, 2025, in Maumelle, Arkansas. He was born on February 6, 1937, in Wattensaw, Arkansas, to James Carroll Alberson and Laura Elroy Langford.
James spent his childhood surrounded by the quiet beauty of rural Arkansas, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors and the sweet scent...
Laura A. Webb
Dec 21, 2025
Laura Annette Webb (Holsclaw), 62, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025, surrounded by love.
Laura was born on March 3, 1963, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Treta Crabtree and Donald Holsclaw, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Webb, her sister, Debbie Wright, her...
Rosemary Goodson
Dec 21, 2025
Rosemary Schalchlin Goodson, born July 30, 1945, passed away unexpectedly at her home at the age of 80. She was born in Little Rock to parents Ernest Schalchilin and Eva Harris Schalchlin. She is predeceased by her parents as well as her siblings Ernest Mower, Irene Thompson, Myrtle Beard, Don Schalchlin, Ernestine White, Evelyn Howell, Kenneth Schalchlin, and David Schalchlin,...
Barbara Ann Smith
Dec 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Smith, born on January 25, 1937, in Caruth, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. She led a life of dedication and compassion, notably serving as a nurse after receiving her LPN license. Barbara’s career was marked by her commitment to caring for others, a testament to her nurturing spirit.
Barbara was a very private lady, who preferred...
Helen Rhea Stricklin
Dec 20, 2025
Helen Rhea (Mauldin) Stricklin went to her eternal rest on Saturday, December 20, 2025. We were blessed to have her for 89 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John (JD) Stricklin; sons: Bobby Wayne Goodwin and Darrell Goodwin; brothers: Joe Mauldin, James Mauldin, Dale Mauldin; and sister, Reba Lytle.
She is survived by her children: Robert Cotton, Joseph Goodwin,...