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Lillian Emoline Scott
Jul 5, 2026
Lillian Emoline "Ballew" Scott October 26, 1938 – July 5, 2026
Lillian Emoline "Ballew" Scott, 87, of Redfield, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Baptist Health in Little Rock.
Born on October 26, 1938, in Bluffton, Arkansas, Lillian was the daughter of the late Dood Ballew and Ida Jane Crawford. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Verlin Melton Price, Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
Verlin Melton Price, Jr., age 82, of Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
A Visitation to celebrate Verlin's life will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel- Glenwood.
His full obituary will be updated at a later time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home-...
A.V. "Buster" Beardsley III
Jul 5, 2026
Arthur Virgil “Buster” Beardsley III entered his heavenly home on July 5, 2026, just three days after returning from a beach vacation with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Buster was born in Norfolk, Virginia, during World War II on May 27, 1943, to Arthur V. Beardsley Jr. and Grace Weybright Beardsley. After the war, the Beardsley family moved to...
Robert "Bob" Laurence Jilka
Jul 4, 2026
Dr. Robert “Bob” Laurence Jilka, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at home on July 4, 2026. He was born in Kansas to the late Laurence and Mildred Jilka.
Bob is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Jilka; daughter-in-law, Jamie Jilka; and brother-in-law, Wes Nakajima. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Judy Jilka; children, Kari...
Liladelle Farmer Voss
Jul 4, 2026
Liladelle Farmer Voss, 91, of Benton passed away July 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1935 in Amity, Arkansas to the late Willie Reed Farmer and Alma Pearl (Featherston) Farmer.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory are her children: Margaret Gray, Joyce Patterson, Jerry Matthews, wife, Linda, and Dara Suddeth, husband, Paul; grandsons: Shane Gary, wife, Kelly, Ryan...
Norma Jean Hammett
Jul 3, 2026
Norma Jean (West) Hammett, age 97, of Beebe, passed away July 2, 2026, at the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd in Little Rock.
Mrs. Hammett was born July 30, 1928, in Austin, Arkansas, to Otha Francis West and Mamie Ola (Sipes) West. A graduate of Ward High School, she married Rev. Gerald Dewey Hammett on May 10, 1947, beginning...
Geneva Ann Huddle
Jul 3, 2026
Geneva Ann Huddle, 93, of Bryant, Arkansas, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2026, where she was reunited with her beloved daughter, Brenda Leigh Huddle; her sisters, Wanda Venable and Ida Jo Creed; her brother, Charles Junior Davis; and her sister-in-law, Ann Davis.
Geneva was born on March 8, 1933, in DeWitt, Arkansas. Throughout her...
Eunice Jones
Jul 2, 2026
Eunice Jones passed away into her heavenly home July 2, 2026 in Hot Springs, AR. Eunice was born in Laverne, OK, on August 7, 1939 to Oliver and Gertie Dull. She married Donald Jones in 1956.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her five brothers, Ernie, Arnold, Mike, Frank, and Pete.
She leaves behind her husband, Don; four...
Frances E. Boone
Jul 2, 2026
Frances Eubanks Boone, 93, of North Little Rock, passed away July 2nd, 2026. She was born September 15, 1932 at Choctaw, AR to Jim and Elva Eubanks. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wanda Hill and Marjorie Tipton; brothers, Maurice Eubanks and Freeman Eubanks. She is survived by children Karen Boone and Jeff Boone (Dona); grandsons, Blake...
Piercy Heard, Jr.
Jul 2, 2026
Piercy Heard, Jr., age 76, of Benton, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1949, in Benton, Arkansas, to the late Piercy Heard, Sr. and Susie Heard.
Piercy proudly served his country in the United States Army, carrying with him a spirit of dedication and honor throughout his life. Following his...
Rosie Lee Leker
Jul 1, 2026
Rosie Lee Leker passed from this earth July 1, 2026, at the age of 95, just days from her 96th birthday. Born July 9, 1930, at Tomberlin, Arkansas to Wylie and Annie Mae Tubbs. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband C. L. Leker, son Ronnie L. Leker Sr., sisters Dorothy Chestney, Shirley Frizzell, Myrtle McCormick McElroy, and...
Jesse "Leo" Wigginton
Jul 1, 2026
Jesse “Leo” Wigginton, 96, of Hot Springs, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
He was born on September 16, 1929 in Clayton, Oklahoma, the son of the late Jess Wigginton and Hazel Johnson Wigginton. On April 22, 1969, he married Calista Wigginton (who passed away on July 2, 2015).
Jesse was a member of the Lake Hamilton...
Amanda Wren Crosby
Jul 1, 2026
Amanda Wren Crosby, born on July 7, 1954, in Dermott, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on July 1, 2026. Her life was a remarkable testament to love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
Amanda is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Scott Crosby; children, John Crosby (Jen) and Sydney Crosby (Danny Smith); grandchildren,...
Mary Ann Jane Watson
Jun 30, 2026
Mary Ann Jane Watson, age 77, of Kirby, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
She was born on January 22, 1949 in Newberry, Florida. Mary was the daughter of James Martin and Edna Sasser, She was preceded in death by her parents; her two brothers; Clayton Martin and George Martin; her husband, Hughy Watson; and her son, Stephen Poole.
On June...
Kevin Merrell Land
Jun 30, 2026
Kevin Merrell Land, age 58, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1967, in Benton, Arkansas.
Kevin was a gifted master electrician who dedicated many years to his trade. Throughout his career he worked for several electrical companies, but he was especially proud of his time with Eagle Electric in Benton, where...
Robert Harry Collins
Jun 30, 2026
Robert Harry Collins, age 89, passed away on June 30, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1937, in Virginia, Illinois.
Robert was a hardworking man who loved his family deeply and enjoyed the simple things in life. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a military police officer, a role that reflected the sense of...
Johnny Ray Spade
Jun 30, 2026
Johnny Ray Spade, age 80 of Benton, AR, passed away on Tuesday, June 30,2026, at Amberwood Health & Rehabilitation in Benton, AR. He was known as "Ray" to his family and friends.
Ray was born on November 2,1945, in England, AR to the late James Franklin Spade and Emmie Nancy (Ward) Spade. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in...
Wanda Anthony
Jun 30, 2026
Wanda Lee Anthony, 87, of Sherwood, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2026. Born August 11, 1938, in Newport, Arkansas, to Jefferson D. and Savilla (England) Wagster, she came into this world with a spark that never dimmed.
She retired as Vice President of Customer Service at International Business Forms before taking on her most important title:...
Carol L. Wilkins
Jun 29, 2026
Carol Louise Wilkins was born on January 3, 1934, in Varna, Illinois, to Lewis and Evelyn Norwood. She peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on June 29, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly.
Carol is survived by her younger brother, Donald "Donnie" Norwood; her beloved companion of nearly twenty years, John Firestone;...
William "Billy" F. Eppes, Jr.
Jun 29, 2026
William "Billy" F. Eppes, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on August 22, 1940, in Vanndale, Arkansas, and will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quick wit, and the joy he found in making others laugh.
Billy was never one to sit still....
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