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Frances Eleanor Deaton
Mar 7, 2026
Frances Eleanor Deaton, age 86, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born in Cumberland, Maryland on October 19, 1939, to Dale Miller and Dorothy Settle.
She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 45 years, Jerald Deaton; brother, Jay; son, Glen; grandchildren, Amanda; great-grandchild, Thomas; and daughter-in-law, Becky.
Frances is survived by her sister,...
Cynthia Lee Kitchens
Mar 7, 2026
Cynthia Lee Kitchens, of Alexander, peacefully passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born January 5, 1954, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Immediate family is asked to contact Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, AR, at (501) 778-7100.
Lindal Wayne Adcock
Mar 7, 2026
Lindal Wayne Adcock, 83, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away March 7, 2026. He was born February 24, 1943, to the late William and Amy Adcock.
Lindal is preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Carol Sue Adcock. He is survived by his children, Richard Adcock and Laura Wofford (Ronald).
Private family services will be held at a later...
Mark Lester Orman
Mar 6, 2026
Mark Orman, formerly of Fourche, Arkansas, passed away on March 6, 2026. He was born in 1964 to Lester and Lela Orman.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Ricky.
Mark leaves behind a life and legacy that will be remembered for generations. He never met a stranger and was known by all who knew him for his...
Samuel C. Payne
Mar 6, 2026
Samuel C. Payne, a devoted Air Force veteran and cherished family man, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on February 16, 1931, to Clifford Everett and Dorothy Payne in Colfax, Indiana, and lived a life filled with dedication, purpose, and a deep love for his family.
Samuel proudly served in the United States...
Bobby Joe Vaughn
Mar 5, 2026
Bobby Joe Vaughn, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1934, in Russellville, Arkansas, to George Allen Vaughn and Lois Jean Ellis Vaughn, who preceded him in death.
Bobby was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle whose life was defined by his deep love for family and his strong work...
Roy Eugene Hatfield
Mar 5, 2026
Roy Eugene “Gene” Hatfield, 95, died March 5, 2026, at home in the company of his wife and daughter.
Roy was born August 6, 1930, in Springfield, Mo. to the late James Roy and Letty Sublett Hatfield. He grew up in Denning, Ark., with extended family in a house overlooking the Arkansas River Valley and Mt. Magazine, where he spent many...
Emma Ruth Harris
Mar 5, 2026
Emma Ruth Harris was born October 3, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to Hartford and Nora Harris. She was peacefully called home to Heaven on March 5th, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Bill (Wanda) Harris, Guy (Norma) Harris, and Louis Johnson and her nieces Debbie Harris and Cathy (R.D.) Davis.
She is survived by her sister-in-law...
Ava LaRea Baker
Mar 5, 2026
Ava LaRea Baker, 80, of Beebe, passed away on March 5th, 2026, in Beebe. She was born on September 13, 1945, in Beebe to James E. Welch and Eva Morton Welch. Born and raised in Beebe, she graduated in 1963 from Beebe High School.
LaRea survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert H. Baker Sr.; her son, Robert H. Baker...
Lynn Short
Mar 5, 2026
Lynn "Honey" Short, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on January 20, 1947, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Lynn dedicated her life to shaping the minds and hearts of countless children, leaving a lasting impact as a wonderful teacher.
A reflection of her bright personality, Lynn was known for her welcoming nature. She was always willing...
Barbara M. Randolph "Sissy"
Mar 5, 2026
Barbara M. Randolph, “Sissy,” 72, passed away on March 5, 2026. She was born in San Juan Capistrano, California on December 4, 1953, and grew up in Clovis, New Mexico.
She graduated from Clovis High School in 1973. She met David while he was serving in the Air Force, and they were married on January 6, 1975. During their early years...
Carl R. Shillcutt
Mar 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Carl “Scudder” Shillcutt announces that their beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather went to his Heavenly eternal resting place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of 88. Carl was born on June 27, 1937, to Roland and Irene Shillcutt and was an only child. Most of his childhood was...
Derral Gene Ringgold
Mar 3, 2026
Derral Gene Ringgold passed away on March 3rd, 2026 at home after an extended illness. He was 72.
Derral was born August 17, 1953 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Robert Lee and Ola Evelyn (Collins) Ringgold, the youngest of their three children. He attended Arkansas School for the Deaf from preschool through high school. He was a member of the Class of...
Robert Leon "Bob" Russell
Mar 3, 2026
Surrounded by love, Robert Leon “Bob” Russell left this world to enter the presence of the Lord on March 3, 2026. He was 81 years old.
Born on September 17, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, Bob lived a full and faithful life marked by hard work, deep devotion to his family, and a steady joy that touched everyone who knew him.
Bob proudly...
Terence Stankevitz
Mar 3, 2026
Terence Mathew Stankevitz, 87, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin and preceded in death by parents, Louis and Minnie Stankevitz, his wife of 59 years Sarah Imogene (Jean) Stankevitz, his son Keith M. Stankevitz and all 11 brothers and sisters. He was last born of his siblings.
He is survived by his son Timothy...
Gary Wayne Bevel
Mar 2, 2026
Gary Wayne Bevel was born on May 14, 1970, and gained his wings to take his flight home on March 2, 2026, to join his mother who took her sweet gentle passing on June 21, 2021, and both are now with their Lord Jesus Christ.
He was born on King Farms in Helena, AR where his dad was a farmer.
He is...
Robert Wayne Bennett
Mar 2, 2026
Robert Wayne Bennett, 76, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and well-known real estate appraiser. Born on April 27, 1949, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Robert's life was marked by his unwavering integrity and dedication to both his family and his profession.
Robert was a member...
Sarah (Overton) Compton
Mar 2, 2026
Sarah (Overton) Compton, age 59, of Benton passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at her home. She was born November 26, 1966 in Gurdon, to the late Floyd “Jackie” and Laura Lee Overton. Sarah loved receiving t-shirts as souvenirs from the places that her children visited and stationed during their military service. She absolutely enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren....
Barbara Kearney
Mar 2, 2026
Barbara Ann (Elsken) Kearney, age 82, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, following a short and unexpected illness.
Born on July 25, 1943, in Paris, Arkansas, Barbara was the daughter of William Charles and Albertine (Girard) Elsken. She graduated from Paris High School and St. Edward’s School of Nursing and lived out her calling to...
G. Michael Collins
Mar 2, 2026
George Michael Collins, (MAJ, Retired) of North Little Rock, age 76, passed away on March 2, 2026, after a 3 plus year battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deborah (CSM, Ret) son Brent, brother Joe L. Collins (Denise) of Lowell, brother-in-law Bobby Pederson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was born in Bentonville, AR and...
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