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 E. Alberson, age 88, passed away on December 21, 2025.
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Services entrusted to Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home (1921 Main Street, NLR, AR, 72114).
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,...
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,...
Flora Dell Green
Dec 20, 2025
Flora Dell Green, 96, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 20, 2025. She was born December 23, 1928, in Quitman, Arkansas to the late Austin and Arrie Johnson. Flora retired from Dillard’s Corporate Headquarters after over 20 years of service.
Flora is survived by her sons, Rusty Green and Larry Green; grandchildren, William “Will” Green (Caitlin), Spencer Green (Lindsey), Mallory...
Virginia Stewart DeSio
Dec 20, 2025
Virginia Stewart DeSio, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to William and Jessie Stewart, the family moved to North Little Rock, Arkansas, where Virginia attended local schools and graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1956.
Soon after graduation, Virginia met and married the love of her life, Francis DeSio, and together...
Josè Ferreira da Luz
Dec 19, 2025
Josè Ferreira da Luz, better known in this life as “Ze,” passed away at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas on December 19 th , 2025, after a courageous three year battle with cancer and a recent severe respiratory infection. His passing is greatly mourned by his family here in the United States and in Brazil, many of whom...
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...
Betty June Tippett
Dec 18, 2025
Betty June Tippett, 82, of Benton, AR, passed away on December 18, 2025. Born July 4, 1943, in Alton, she lived a life defined by independence, determination, and a deep devotion to her family, leaving behind memories that will be carried forward by all who knew and loved her.
Betty was a true firecracker in every sense of the word. Strong-willed,...
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 Jamal Palmer
Dec 17, 2025
Josiah Jamal Palmer, son of Libby Gardner and Tyrek Palmer, was born December 11, 2025 and was called home on December 17, 2025. Though his time on earth was brief, Josiah was surrounded by love. His strength resilience and fighting spirit will forever remain in our hearts. In only 6 days, the impact he left on our lives is immeasurable.
Josiah...
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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Kemari De'Shun Lewis
Dec 16, 2025
With hearts that ache beyond words, we announce the passing of Kemari De’Shun Lewis, a beautiful baby boy whose eight weeks of life brought immeasurable joy and light to those who knew him.
Kemari was the happiest little boy. He smiled often, rarely cried, and had a peaceful spirit that could be felt the moment he was near. He loved watching...