All Obituaries
Kenneth "Sonny" Wilkerson
Nov 19, 2023
Kenneth "Sonny" Wilkerson, age 78, of Glenwood, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
He was born on March 4, 1945, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, the son of Homer Walter Wilkerson and Dorothy Vernon Lewis. He preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Earline Wilson; and his half-brother, Jack Hammond.
On May 13, 1967, Sonny married the love of...
Gene Powell Smith
Nov 19, 2023
Gene Powell Smith, age 78, of North Little Rock, died November 19, 2023, after a seven year battle with Parkinson's disease.
Gene was born in Little Rock, a son of Ruben and Ruby Smith. He attended NLR schools and later joined the National Guard.
His professional career included restaurant and nightclub management, carpet installation for over 30 years, owner of...
Raymond Martin O'Neal
Nov 18, 2023
Raymond Martin O'Neal, 85, of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 18, 2023. He was born July 31, 1938 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Lawrence and Gladys (Martin) O'Neal.
Raymond worked in the public transportation department as a bus driver for many years.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 25 years, Mary O'Neal;...
Edwin Gibson Burns
Nov 18, 2023
Edwin Gibson Burns, 72, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born August 3, 1951 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Buell and Vera Cruz “Babe” Gibson Burns. After the death of his mother, the late Hattie Pearl Martin married Buell Edwin Burns and became “Mama” to he and...
Shelly Renee Worden Copeland
Nov 18, 2023
Shelly Renee Worden Copeland, age 41, of Cabot, Arkansas, moved to heaven on November 18, 2023. She was born to Jimmy and Sharon Worden November 25, 1981, in Jacksonville, AR. Shelly graduated from Cabot High School. She married William "Bill" Edmund Copeland November 3, 2001, and on January 29, 2013, Shelly and Bill adopted Gavin Edmund and Izibelle "Izzy" Grace Copeland...
William Larry Alumbaugh
Nov 18, 2023
William Larry Alumbaugh was born on September 10, 1946, to the late Lawrence and Levelle Zeiger Alumbaugh, in Lake City, Arkansas. He passed away at home in Benton, Arkansas on November 18, 2023.
Larry was raised on a farm in Lake City and graduated from Lake City High School in 1964. After attending Arkansas State College, Larry began his...
Bettye Jean Collier
Nov 18, 2023
Bettye Jean Collier, a remarkable woman who dedicated her career to scientific exploration and the love of her family, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 11, 1942, in Okolona, Arkansas, to Travis and Christine (Spradlin) Scoggins.Bettye's passion for science led her to become an esteemed electron microscopist specializing in hematology...
Kenneth Ross Crain
Nov 18, 2023
Kenneth Ross Crain, age 96, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Monticello, Arkansas. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on February 7, 1927 to Clyde Crain and Mattie Mae Mullins Crain.
He is predeceased in death by his wife, Vilma Delle Norwood Crain, his parents, his brothers, Earl Crain and Harold "Bus" Crain,...
Jaime Pruss McCurdy
Nov 17, 2023
Jaime Lanette Pruss McCurdy, 47, of North Little Rock passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2023. She is the "middle child" of Rita Baker Pruss and Donald A. Pruss. Born on November 1, 1976, she grew-up in a Catholic family and was always joking and goofing around with others. She loved to make other people smile. Jaime left us suddenly...
Wayne Edwin Marsh
Nov 17, 2023
Wayne Edwin Marsh, 89, of Maumelle, AR went to be with Jesus on November 17, 2023. He was born on 12/23/33 in Lonoke, AR.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jeannie Marsh: 3 sons, Grant Marsh (Joan), Greg Marsh (Missy) & Jason Marsh (Melissa) grandsons Colby Speer & Jeremy Masters, sister Doris Chandler (Buddy), sister-in-law Joan Crites (JM)...
Dana Lynne Johnson
Nov 17, 2023
Dana Lynne Johnson, age 56, of Bryant, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.
She was born on December 2, 1966, in Orange, California, the daughter of Wayne Barnett and Rebecca Hampton Barnett. On December 31, 1986, she married the love of her life Matthew Johnson, who has preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded by...
Jacob Louis Van Pelt
Nov 17, 2023
Lt. Colonel Jacob L. Van Pelt (USAF retired) age 89, passed peacefully from this earth on Friday, November 17th, 2023. Jake was born on October 31st, 1934 in Staten Island, New York to Lester and Margaret Van Pelt. Jake’s list of educational accomplishments throughout his life included graduating from Ellenville High School in Ellenville, NY, Indiana Technical College (electrical engineering),...
Betty Harmon Stephens
Nov 17, 2023
Betty Harmon Stephens
May 20, 1940 - Nov. 17, 2023
Betty Harmon Stephens, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Nov. 17, 2023, at the age of 83. Born on May 20, 1940, in Martinville, Ark. Betty was the daughter of Arthur Harmon and Reba Talley. After the death of her father, she was later raised...
John Thomas Patterson
Nov 17, 2023
John Patterson, 79, passed away November 17, 2023. His older sister, Nancy Jones, 82, of North Little Rock passed away November 15, 2023. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Lima, Ohio.
William Weeks
Nov 16, 2023
William Pless Weeks was born in Austin Arkansas on December 5, 1934, to Floyd Daniel Weeks and Nettie Mae Weeks. On November 16, 2023, he passed away peacefully at his home in Romance, Arkansas supported by his family.
William embodied the American dream of using hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to achieve your goals. He started his own equipment rental...
Georgia Morse
Nov 16, 2023
Georgia Ann Morse went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully at home and surrounded by family in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 16, 2023. Georgia was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on August 17, 1943 to Mildred and George Kirk. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School. Soon thereafter she went into the Insurance business where...
Gary Leslie Bowden
Nov 16, 2023
Gary Leslie Bowden, 68, of Little Rock, AR, passed on Nov 16, 2023. He went peacefully, at deer camp, surrounded by loved ones. He will be missed greatly by his wife and loving family. The family will hold a private memorial. Prayers are always appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Jewel D. Peal
Nov 16, 2023
Jewel D. Peal, 92, passed away on November 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Spring County. She was born on September 28, 1931, in Benton, Arkansas. Jewel's devotion to her family and her long-standing career at Teletype in Little Rock made her an inspiration to all who knew her.Jewel will forever be remembered as a loving and nurturing mother...
Susan Elaine Holmes
Nov 15, 2023
Susan Elaine Holmes, 65, of Little Rock, AR went to be with her Savior, on November 15, 2023 after a long illness.
Susan was born in Memphis, TN on August 17, 1958. She was the daughter of the late William Arlan Simpson and the late Mary Juanita Simpson (Brasfield). She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Ken...
Nancy Jones
Nov 15, 2023
Nancy Jones, 82, of North Little Rock passed away November 15, 2023. Her younger brother, John Patterson, 79, passed away November 17, 2023. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Lima, Ohio.
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