All Obituaries
Rex Lawrence
Apr 3, 2024
Rex Lawrence, 82, of Glenwood, AR passed away on April 3, 2024 in Hot Springs, AR.
He was born in Mena, AR on January 29, 1942 to Lake and Maggie (Brown) Lawrence.
He grew up in Pine Ridge, AR, graduated from Oden High School and later attended Henderson State University where he received his BS in Psychology.
He was President and owner...
Ana Maria "Mae Mae" Terrazas
Apr 3, 2024
Ana Maria “Mae Mae” Terrazas, born on May 6, 2003, left this world on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She is preceded in death by her great grandmother Ana-Maria Bustamante.
It is impossible to sum up Maria’s life in words. To those close to her, Maria was Mae-Mae, Monkey, Coach Maria, or Miss T. She was very unique from the day she...
Barbara Sue Mann
Apr 3, 2024
Barbara Sue Mann, 73, of North Little Rock Arkansas, passed away April 3, 2024, after a lengthy battle with fronto-temporal dementia.
Preceded in death by her parents, O.L. and Laverne Mann, Barbara is survived by her sister, Brenda Mortimer; two daughters: Tammy Pinkston (Chad) and Rachelle Miller (David); and grandchildren: Lauren Crosthwait, David Lee Miller, Victoria Miller, Haylie Pinkston and Savannah...
J.L. Long
Apr 2, 2024
J.L. Long, born on August 7, 1944, to Roy and Opal Long, left this world on April 2, 2024. Known for his love for family and vibrant personality, he will be remembered by many. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rickie Crouse; four brothers, and two sisters. In his lifetime, J.L. cherished his family above all else....
Violet Vernice Cranford
Apr 2, 2024
Violet Vernice Cranford, 95, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Violet was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 8, 1929 to Elijah and Rosie Williams who preceded her in death.Violet was a loving and devoted wife to Linvel Henry Cranford for 65 years before Linvel passed away.Violet was an amazing woman, loving mother, grandmother,...
Mr Frank Brannan Jr
Apr 1, 2024
Frank Brannan, Jr. age 83, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 1, 2024. His wife of 64 years and his family were with him in his home. Frank was born in Indianola, Ok on July 6, 1940 to Frank and Oga Brannan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Oga, and his...
Ronda Harris
Apr 1, 2024
Ronda Helen Harris died on April 1, 2024, at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock, AR after undergoing heart surgery. She would have preferred dying from laughter at something her husband said but such is life. Her husband of 62 years, James (Jim) Harris, was the love of her life and he made her laugh every day.
She...
Sherry Clawitter
Apr 1, 2024
On April 1, 2024, our sweet mother and sister, Sherry L. Clawitter passed peacefully at the age of 84. She was born October 7, 1939, to her parents, Lee David and Thelma Walls in Ferndale, Arkansas. Sherry has two younger sisters, Virginia Griffin (Tommy, deceased) from Florida and Mrs. Dana McWilliams (Kevin) from North Little Rock.
She married her high school...
Carol Anne Raborn Harper
Apr 1, 2024
Carol Anne Raborn Harper, 85, passed away on April 1, 2024. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 6, 1939. She was the daughter of the late George Raborn, Jr. and Cecile Ghisalberti Raborn and grew up in New Orleans. She had one brother who predeceased her in 2020, George Raborn, who was very special to her.
Carol was...
Ricky Dale Stanton
Apr 1, 2024
Ricky Dale Stanton, a beloved individual who touched the lives of many, passed away on April 1st, 2024. He will always be remembered for his kind and generous spirit, always willing to lend a helping hand through his work that benefited others. Ricky is predeceased by his mother, Virginia Ruth Stanton; along with his nephew, Jason Fredrick.Ricky was born on...
JoAnn Harness
Apr 1, 2024
JoAnn Harness passed away and met Jesus at 12:01 AM on April 1, 2024. She was born on October 16, 1942, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Walter Velton Methvin and Ruby Jewel Methvin.
JoAnn was preceded in death by Walter Methvin (father), Ruby Methvin (mother), and James Hoyt Harness Sr. (husband). She is survived by her two sons, Hoyt Harness...
Edward "Ed" Tigue
Apr 1, 2024
Edward “Ed” Tigue, age 82, of Amity passed away on April 1, 2024. He was born May 28, 1941, in Amity, Arkansas to Frank and Barbara (Watts) Tigue. Other than his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, James Tigue, Wesley Tigue, Floyd Tigue, and Rufus Tigue; sisters, Della Henthorne, Helen Spears, and Barbara Lou Cox; his second wife,...
William "Billy" McLean Sr.
Apr 1, 2024
William A. “Billy” McLean, Sr., aged 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1936, in Huntington Park, California, to William James and Lillian Janet Elsden McLean. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Billy was a 32nd Degree Mason and a veteran who served in the Army...
Jesse Calvin Peeler
Apr 1, 2024
Jesse “Jaybird” Peeler of Sherwood, AR, passed away April 1, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.
He was born in Cato, Arkansas, and after graduating from Jacksonville High school, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Peeler. He retired from the Arkansas National Guard after 42 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Peeler; two sons,...
Logan Daniel Bussard
Mar 31, 2024
Logan Daniel Bussard was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 7, 1991. He passed from this life to his eternal home on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the age of 32. Logan is survived by his mother, Alison Bussard; his father, Brian (Kenna) Bussard; his sister, Meagan (Kaylon) Buckley; his half-sister, Briar Bussard; his step-siblings: Justice Ombuya, Jailen Ombuya,...
N. Jean Alston McGough
Mar 31, 2024
N. Jean Alston McGough, age 80, of Amity, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born in Oden on December 27, 1943, the daughter of Charlie Amerson and Dona Cagle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Clyde Alston; her second husband, Tommy McGough; and her two sisters, Marceline Fryar and Frankie Johnson.
Jean was Baptist...
Micheal "Mike" Owen Weed
Mar 31, 2024
Micheal Owen (Mike) Weed, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 31, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1944 in Little Rock to parents Mildred Cathcart Weed and Frederick O. Weed. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Don. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Linda Freibolt Weed, children Dr....
Mary Alice Lawson Jones Payne
Mar 30, 2024
Mary Alice (Lawson) Jones Payne of Bryant was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 92. She was currently living at the Manor Senior Living Community where she cared for many and was loved by all.Mary Alice was born on April 22, 1931, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Theodore Pearl Lawson...
Laura Manthey
Mar 30, 2024
Laura Dolores Manthey, 93, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home in Little Rock, with her husband Arthur, daughter Kathryn, and son-in-law Dan by her side. She was born February 24th, 1931, in South River, New Jersey, the daughter of Peter Dominiecki and Josephine née Klimaszaski. She is preceded in death by her parents as...
Amber Beischel
Mar 30, 2024
Amber Beischel passed away on March 30, 2024. She was born May 13, 1981. In memory of Amber, donations may be made to Glioblastoma Foundation or The American Cancer Society. Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.


