Carey Baskin

Carey Baskin

Apr 4, 2023

Carey Baskin, 83, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully in his home on April 4, 2023, with his beloved wife of 62 years, Phyllis Davis Baskin, by his side.

He is preceded in death by his father, Milton Curtis Baskin, his mother, Willie Kate Fletcher and his sister, Frances Lasiter, all of Covington, TN. He is survived by his...

Glenda Norene Glidewell

Glenda Norene Glidewell

Apr 4, 2023

Glenda Norene (Willmore) Glidewell of Little Rock, formerly of Newport, departed this life on  April 4, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born January 11, 1932 in Delaplaine, Arkansas, the  daughter of John and Emma (Shewmaker) Willmore. 

Mrs. Glidewell was a member of the Holden Avenue Church of Christ, where she was a  member of Caring Sisters. She...

Marianne Robinson Cole

Marianne Robinson Cole

Apr 4, 2023

Marianne Robinson Cole, 67, of Edgemont, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life April 4, 2023.  She is survived by her husband, James Cole, Jr., daughter Tonya Cox (Brad), and granddaughters Ambria and Willow.  Marianne served 27 years in the U. S. Air Force and retired as a First Sergeant.

At the time of her death, she was busy planning her...

Martha Ellen Roberts

Martha Ellen Roberts

Apr 4, 2023

Martha Ellen Roberts, 88, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away April 4, 2023.  She was born May 28, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert Cottrell and Beulah Hart Cottrell.  

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, April 6, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street in Benton, Arkansas.  

Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Carlton Brown,  will be...

Edna Small

Edna Small

Apr 3, 2023

Edna Berniece Baker Small of Cabot, Arkansas, lovingly known to her family as “Granny”, peacefully made her Heavenward journey on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 93.  Born at the height of the Great Depression on March 10, 1930, in Griffithville, Arkansas to Bernice Riley and Verdie Ethel Grissom, she was welcomed into Heaven by her parents; her...

Marilyn Louise Stroncek

Marilyn Louise Stroncek

Apr 3, 2023

 

It is with some sadness, but great joy, that her family releases Marilyn Stroncek to the eternal presence of God.

Marilyn was born on March 3, 1948 in Neenah, Wisconsin to her parents Gervase H. Kolbe and Eleanore Tomcik-Kolbe. She was well-educated having attended St. Mary High School in Menasha, WI, earning her Bachelor of Science at the College...

David Reynolds

David Reynolds

Apr 3, 2023

 

David Reynolds, 75, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away April 3, 2023.  He was born February 27, 1948 in Louisville, Mississippi to the late Samuel and Jimmie (Childs) Reynolds.

David worked as a speech therapist after graduating from college.  He later returned to Benton and worked for the Saline Courier as a photographer and at Indian Springs Baptist Church for...

Rose Marie Lewis

Rose Marie Lewis

Apr 3, 2023

Rose was born in Montague, Massachusetts on May 5, 1934 to Loren Belado and Beatrice Schofield Belado.

She worked for John Hancock Life Insurance Company in Boston. During that time, Rose met Charles Lewis while he was stationed in the Navy. They married in Key West Florida in 1953. They later made a home in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She...

Cecilia Coker

Cecilia Coker

Apr 3, 2023

Cecilia Coker left this world on April 3, 2023 to move onto the next, where she will find peace in joining her beloved daughter, Suzanne, her best friend, Arleen, and her parents. She is survived by her husband, Robert and son, Dewayne (Amber); four grandchildren, Brandon Higgs (Mallory), Amanda Higgs, Chelsea Daneault (Jason) and Dayne Coker; two great-grandchildren, Jack and...

Cora B. Moore

Cora B. Moore

Apr 2, 2023

   Cora B. (McCoy) Moore departed this life at home surrounded by family and loved ones on April 2, 2023.

    Cora B. Moore was born in Drew County, Arkansas. She moved to Omaha at 18 years of age where she met and married Lee V. Moore, her husband of 57 years. She worked for American Beef, Campbell Soup,...

Margaret Almeda Harris

Margaret Almeda Harris

Apr 2, 2023

Margaret Almeda Harris, age 79, of Mena, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

 

She was born on May 8, 1943, in Genoa, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her parents, George Zunk and Margaret Fitzsimmons Zunk; her two sons, David Crawford and Matthew Harris; her daughter, Deborah Crawford; two brothers, Johnny Zunk and Lowell Zunk; and her...

Janeen Boettger

Janeen Boettger

Apr 2, 2023

 

Our community lost an important member, Janeen Emery Boettger, age 68, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.

 

She was born on April 29, 1954, in McCook, Nebraska, the daughter of Lindenburg Deforest Emery and Mae Lorraine Morosic Emery.  On October 21, 1978, she married the love of her life, Timothy W. Boettger, who passed away...

Rickey R Barton

Rickey R Barton

Apr 2, 2023

Rickey R. Barton age 74, of Delight, left his loved ones on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

He was born on December 12, 1948, in Nashville, Arkansas, the son of Russell Barton and Vera Thomas Barton. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a Vietnam Veteran and a self-employed auto body repairman for many years.

He was survived...

Carolyn Marie Mallett

Carolyn Marie Mallett

Apr 1, 2023

Carolyn Marie Mallett, 84, of Damascus, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born July 3, 1938 in Holcomb, Missouri to the late Willie Eskew and Gladys Posgrove Eskew. She is preceded in death by her two siblings, Hubert Willie 'Bud' Eskew and Lorene Carlile both of Missouri.She is survived by her...

Myles Alan "Johnson" Wilder

Myles Alan "Johnson" Wilder

Apr 1, 2023

 

Myles Alan “Johnson” Wilder, age 23, was born on February 28, 2000, in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rufus and Doris Wilder.

 

He is survived by his parents, Quentin and LaDonna Spence; two brothers, Austin Wilder of Glenwood, and Logan (Laiken) Spence of...

Margaret Ann Morgan

Margaret Ann Morgan

Apr 1, 2023

Margaret Ann Morgan passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1930 in Benton, Arkansas to Vivian Samples and John Barnes. She graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1949 and St. Vincent Infirmary School of Nursing in 1952. She married Dr. Frank E. Morgan in 1953, and they were married 34 years until...

Bobbie Ann Stewart

Bobbie Ann Stewart

Apr 1, 2023

Bobbie Ann Stewart, age 90, of Romance, Arkansas went to be with the Lord April 1, 2023.  She was born February 10, 1933 in Patmos, Arkansas, to Harold and Annie Payne.

Bobbie was a devoted housewife and homemaker to her husband and two sons.  She was an avid member of the Searcy Garden Club.  Her favorite pastimes were cooking, making...

Dale Martin Adams

Dale Martin Adams

Apr 1, 2023

 

Dale Martin Adams, age 73, of Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

 

He was born on March 15, 1950, in Inola, Oklahoma, the son of Luther Adams and Mary Fleming Adams.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Roberta Vaught; and his brother, Bill Adams.

 

On May 19, 1984, he was...

Connie Young Key

Connie Young Key

Apr 1, 2023

Connie Young Key of Little Rock passed away April 1, 2023. She was born July 25, 1941 to her parents, Granville E. Young and Lollie Smith, who preceded her in death, along with her two brothers. She is survived by her husband, Richard Key, Sr.; her son, Richard Key, Jr. (Debbie); daughter, Tonya Noto; grandchildren; Corey, Ashley, Jace, Jerad and...

Leah Ann Esau

Leah Ann Esau

Mar 31, 2023

Leah Ann Esau, 75, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home in Sherwood, Arkansas. She was born June 19,1947 in Panama City, Panama to the late Jess and Georgia Zink Love. Leah will be remembered as a loving Mom and Nana. Her daughters and her grandchildren were her greatest accomplishment and she loved and cared for them fiercely. ...