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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 21, 2025

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Dec 20, 2025

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,...

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...

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...

Dec 19, 2025

Edwyna N McCoy, 93 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on December 19, 2025, at The Springs of Premier Health and Rehabilitation.

She was a fabulous storyteller who never met a stranger and loved her family fiercely.

She was born on May 16,1932 in Liberal, Kansas to the late Mrs. Wynona (Meredith) and Mr. C.E. West.

Edwyna was preceded in death by...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...