Albert "Al" Lee Finley

Albert "Al" Lee Finley

Jul 24, 2025

Albert Lee Finley was born on July 16, 1987, in Texarkana, Arkansas.

Albert, better known as Al, had a very playful spirit and always made friends everywhere he went. He had a rare gift for making others smile and laugh, leaving a lasting impact on all who crossed his path. Al graduated in 2007 from J.A. Fair High School in Little...

Daniel Leon Edmonson

Daniel Leon Edmonson

Jul 23, 2025

Daniel "Danny" Leon Edmonson, a cherished resident of Benton, Arkansas, and beloved family man, left this world on July 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on May 31, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Danny devoted over 40 years of his life to the railroad industry, where he held various roles, including brakeman, conductor, and engineer, the latter of...

Ricky Lyn Lewis

Ricky Lyn Lewis

Jul 23, 2025

Ricky Lyn Lewis, born November 24, 1958, in Haskell, Arkansas, passed away on July 23, 2025.

Ricky worked in heating and air.

He loved his daughters and grandchildren. Ricky also loved Nascar, and music, especially classic rock. Sammy Hagar & Van Halen.

He is survived by his daughters, Amy Fadely (Cody) and Kim Rice; his grandchildren, Blakely Fadely and Clay Rice; his father,...

Imogene Marie Carter

Imogene Marie Carter

Jul 21, 2025

Imogene Marie Hedrick Carter, 93 of Dardanelle died July 21, 2025. She was born in Cass County, Missouri, April 26, 1932. Her parents were William Henry Hedrick and Rosalie Littell. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, John Samuel Hedrick, husband Lamar Carter, and infant daughter Melissa Jean Carter.

Mrs. Carter is survived by her brother William Robert...

Blake Patrick Bearden

Blake Patrick Bearden

Jul 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Blake Patrick Bearden November 7, 1971 – July 21, 2025

If you knew Blake Bearden, you were probably laughing, either because of something he said, something he did, or just the way he made you feel like you’d been friends forever. On July 21st, 2025, we said goodbye to Blake, who passed away after a courageous battle...

Geneva Miller

Geneva Miller

Jul 21, 2025

Geneva Miller, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 21, 2025.

She was born on September 9, 1931 at Fancy Hill. She was the daughter of Marshall Wright and Hester Cogburn Wright. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell Miller; her two daughters and sons-in-law, Roseanna and Tommy Markham and Deborah...

Freda Louise Graham

Freda Louise Graham

Jul 21, 2025

Freda Louise Graham, born on September 10, 1932, in Kenton, Tennessee, peacefully departed this world on July 21, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was 92 years old, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and unwavering devotion that touched the lives of many.

Freda was a faithful servant of the Lord and a prayer warrior who dedicated her life to...

Glenn Hill

Glenn Hill

Jul 20, 2025

Glenn Hill, born July 30, 1947, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Glenn lived the true definition of unconditional love for his daugher Jami, the love of his life. They had a standing date every Saturday of cashing Jami's check, enjoying dinner (Don Juan's is sure to miss them!), arcade games, going to Oaklawn, or a movie was...

Derek Ivor Mumford

Derek Ivor Mumford

Jul 20, 2025

Derek Ivor Mumford

December 26, 1931 – July 20, 2025

Derek Ivor Mumford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, teacher, and artist, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 93. 

Born in Wimbledon, United Kingdom, Derek’s journey took him across the world—from England to Nebraska, where he attended college and met the love of his life, Mary. The two built...

Joseph Kasalko

Joseph Kasalko

Jul 19, 2025

Joseph Charles (Jose') Kasalko passed away on July 19th after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in St. Louis on 4/2/1940, Jose' lived an incredible life. He was a vice-president at Continental Traffic Service, Inc in Memphis and retired in 2010.

Jose', as he was known to his friends, was able to accomplish one of his dreams by traveling the world....

Corey Lee Hill

Corey Lee Hill

Jul 19, 2025

Corey Lee Hill, born on March 22, 1969, in Richland, Washington, passed away on July 19, 2025. Known for his warm spirit and vibrant personality, Corey left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He graduated from Benton High School and went on to attend the University of Central Arkansas, where he joined the Sigma Fraternity....

Ophelia Lambert

Ophelia Lambert

Jul 19, 2025

Ophelia Lambert, age 74, of Glenwood, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

She was born in Sims on April 5, 1951. She was the daughter of Therman Vines and Allie Whisenhunt Vines. She is preceded in death by her parents; her three brothers; her sister; and her son, John Harvey.

Ophelia married the love of her life, Bill, on August 16,...

Charles Merrill Deaver

Charles Merrill Deaver

Jul 19, 2025



Charles Merrill Deaver, 92, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Cabot, AR. He was born on August 20, 1932 in Okmulgee, OK, to Velma Grace and William Elmer Deaver. After graduating from high school in Huntsville, AR he joined the United States Army and bravely served his country fighting on the front lines in the Korean War with...

Sylvia Tompkins Kays

Sylvia Tompkins Kays

Jul 18, 2025

Sylvia Tompkins Kays was born Sept 2, 1937, to Andrew and Vivian Tompkins on a farm in Sitka, AR. She moved to Williford at the age of 12, and at the age of 16, her family moved to Searcy where she met the love of her life, Glenn Kays. Sylvia graduated as valedictorian from Searcy High School in 1956 and...

Edward Everett Darbonne

Edward Everett Darbonne

Jul 18, 2025

Ed was a good man. He was what a mother of any teenaged girl would call a nice boy. For 42 years I was married to that nice boy, that good man.

Ed was born into a loving home. As a young boy, he was raised and influenced by three generations of women. His love for reading, music, and the world...

Michael Eldred

Michael Eldred

Jul 18, 2025

Michael Ray Eldred of Beebe, Arkansas, was born in Vancouver, Washington on January 22nd, 1963, and left this world on July 18th, 2025. He was a loving caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He served as an Army Veteran.

He is survived by his father, Paul Eldred; stepmother, Marlene Eldred; children, Elizabeth Heath and EJ Heath, Virginia Thompson and Rob...

Lavern Jones Coffman

Lavern Jones Coffman

Jul 18, 2025

Lavern Jones Coffman, 92, of Little Rock, took one last breath on earth and the next breath in glory on Friday, July 18, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on April 17, 1933 in Beebe to Mary Irene Helderman and Charlie Thomas Jones. She was of the Baptist faith.

Growing up on a farm in Beebe with many siblings, Lavern...

Robert Ortwein

Robert Ortwein

Jul 17, 2025

Robert Louis “Bob” Ortwein, Jr., age 71, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025.

Born on March 11, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, Bob spent most of his life in southwest Missouri before settling in Beebe, where he lived for the past seven years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for two years and...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Jul 17, 2025

James Elvin Taylor, 73, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 17, 2025. James was born on November 24, 1951, in Woodruff County, Arkansas to Grady and Francis Taylor. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam and was a Christian.

James is survived by two daughters, Valerie Jo Martinez and Cassie Taylor; brother William R. Taylor; and sister...

Rebecca Danielle Wilks Willfong

Rebecca Danielle Wilks Willfong

Jul 17, 2025

Rebecca "Danielle" Wilks Willfong, 48, of Mabelvale, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2025.  She was born March 1, 1977 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Charles Wayne Willfong and Lois Jean  (Odom) Vasseau.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her life partner, James Peters; 3 children:  Erica Moore, Ricky Horton, and Katherine Wilks;...