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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...
Shannon Lawhon
Aug 13, 2026
Shannon Louise Lawhon (Putt), 53, went to rock on with the Lord on August 13, 2026. She was born January 26, 1973, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Anthony Putt and Sharon Lynn Keenzel.
Shannon loved her fat black cat, MGK, listening to Motley Crue, Alice in Chains, and KISS, and playing Candy Crush on her phone.
She is preceded in death by...
Betty Faye McGrew
Aug 13, 2026
Betty Faye McGrew, age 89, of Glenwood, went to her eternal reward on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
She was born on April 22, 1937, in Glenwood. She was the daughter of Calvert Grant and Gladys Wright Grant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray McGrew; her daughter, Carolyn Gail (Moore) Vik; her granddaughter, Rachelle (McGrew) Brown; her two...
Janey Lavona Hudson
Aug 12, 2026
Janey L. Hudson, 70, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away on August 12, 2026, at Hospice Home Care on Bowman Rd. She was born on September 7, 1955, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to the late Thomas and Clara Hudson.
Janey served in the Army and Navy. She returned to Arkansas in 1994 and was employed at WLS Sawmill when she retired in December...
Billy James Jennings
Aug 12, 2026
Billy James Jennings, 91, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Born November 20, 1934 in Lavaca, Arkansas, Bill lived a life marked by quiet duty, steady devotion, and the kind of steadfast character that left a lasting imprint on everyone who knew him. He served his country as a United States Marine, carrying the...
Barbara L Luna
Aug 11, 2026
Barbara Loal (Smith) Lamb Luna, 93, of Little Rock, Arkansas, left this life peacefully on August 11, 2026, with her daughters by her side.
Barbara was the daughter of Dr. Walter Myers Smith and Allene Mathews Boyd. During her childhood, her family lived in Haiti, El Salvador, and Guatemala while her father served as a physician with the U.S. Public Health...
Karen Kay Campbell
Aug 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Karen Kay Campbell, known affectionately to her family and friends as "KK." Born on December 1, 1959, in Glendale, California, Karen lived a life rich in love, warmth, and dedication to those around her. She passed away on August 11, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by the comfort of her family....
Mary Elizabeth Bennett
Aug 11, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Bennett, 96, of Little Rock, AR, passed away on August 11, 2026.
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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 Alan Johnson
Aug 11, 2026
Martin Alan 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...
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