All Obituaries

Sidney Mr. Sid Junior Johnson

Sidney Mr. Sid Junior Johnson

Dec 23, 2025

Sidney Junior Johnson (Mr. Sid) went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2025,at the age of 99. He was born to Mary and Dave Johnson on August 7, 1926. He was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church and a heart that loved his savior. Sid lived his life loving people. He served his country in the navy...

Nancy Ann Brown

Nancy Ann Brown

Dec 22, 2025

Nancy Ann Brown of Sherwood, AR went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, December 22, 2025. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on January 31, 1938, Nancy was the daughter of Mary and Lester Calef.

She was the devoted military wife of 25 years to the late Earl Lee Brown. He and Nancy brought three beautiful girls into the world, which...

Ernest Thaxton Bailey

Ernest Thaxton Bailey

Dec 22, 2025

Ernest Thaxton Bailey, 61 of Benton, passed away peacefully on December 22, surrounded by loved ones. He was born December 24, 1963 in St Louis, Missouri to the late Raymond and Alice Bailey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Donna and Teresa.

Survivors include his daughters: Payton Bailey of Benton, Arkansas and Savannah (Kris) Knoedl of Lindale...

Nancy Lee Fisher Shaw

Nancy Lee Fisher Shaw

Dec 21, 2025

Nancy Lee Fisher Shaw, age 91, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, under hospice care. She was born on July 11, 1934, in Dyer, Tennessee, to Eldon James Fisher and Eva Frances Preslar Fisher.

Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around family and service to others. She spent her life...

Frances Brown

Frances Brown

Dec 21, 2025

Frances James Brown of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born July 23, 1934 in Carlisle, Arkansas, one of four daughters of Ernest and Grace James of Beebe. She was retired from Timex where she was supervisor of accounting. She loved Arkansas Razorback football and basketball and was a strong advocate of the state of Arkansas.

Frances passed away at Baptist Health...

Zachary Steven Parker

Zachary Steven Parker

Dec 21, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Zach Parker will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas. Visitation to begin at 1:00 with service to follow at 2:00.

Zachary Steven Parker was born October 30, 1993 in Bossier City, Louisiana and passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025 in Benton, Arkansas. He...

James E. Alberson

James E. Alberson

Dec 21, 2025

James Elroy Alberson, age 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 21, 2025, in Maumelle, Arkansas. He was born on February 6, 1937, in Wattensaw, Arkansas, to James Carroll Alberson and Laura Elroy Langford.

James spent his childhood surrounded by the quiet beauty of rural Arkansas, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors and the sweet scent...

Laura A. Webb

Laura A. Webb

Dec 21, 2025

Laura Annette Webb (Holsclaw), 62, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025, surrounded by love.

Laura was born on March 3, 1963, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Treta Crabtree and Donald Holsclaw, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Webb, her sister, Debbie Wright, her...

Rosemary Goodson

Rosemary Goodson

Dec 21, 2025

Rosemary Schalchlin Goodson, born July 30, 1945, passed away unexpectedly at her home at the age of 80. She was born in Little Rock to parents Ernest Schalchilin and Eva Harris Schalchlin. She is predeceased by her parents as well as her siblings Ernest Mower, Irene Thompson, Myrtle Beard, Don Schalchlin, Ernestine White, Evelyn Howell, Kenneth Schalchlin, and David Schalchlin,...

Boyd Cleveland Ferguson

Boyd Cleveland Ferguson

Dec 20, 2025

Boyd Cleveland Ferguson, age 70, of Benton, unexpectedly moved from our time into God's eternity on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Cleve was born in El Dorado to Boyd and Emma Lee Ferguson on October 24, 1955. He attended school in El Dorado, Camden, and Little Rock, graduating from Joseph T. Robinson High School in 1974.

Cleve was initially employed by the...

Billy Frank Pickard

Billy Frank Pickard

Dec 20, 2025

On December 20, 2025 Billy Frank Pickard passed away at the age of 91 years. He was born on April 10, 1934 in El Paso, AR to the late Horace and Betty (Baker) Pickard. He had two brothers Jr. and Weldon Pickard and one sister Louise (Pickard) Farnam, who all preceded him in death.

Billy is survived by his children, Sharon...

Barbara Ann Smith

Barbara Ann Smith

Dec 20, 2025

Barbara Ann Smith, born on January 25, 1937, in Caruth, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. She led a life of dedication and compassion, notably serving as a nurse after receiving her LPN license. Barbara’s career was marked by her commitment to caring for others, a testament to her nurturing spirit.

Barbara was a very private lady, who preferred...

Helen Rhea Stricklin

Helen Rhea Stricklin

Dec 20, 2025



Helen Rhea (Mauldin) Stricklin went to her eternal rest on Saturday, December 20, 2025. We were blessed to have her for 89 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John (JD) Stricklin; sons: Bobby Wayne Goodwin and Darrell Goodwin; brothers: Joe Mauldin, James Mauldin, Dale Mauldin; and sister, Reba Lytle.

She is survived by her children: Robert Cotton, Joseph Goodwin,...

Flora Dell Green

Flora Dell Green

Dec 20, 2025

Flora Dell Green, 96, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 20, 2025. She was born December 23, 1928, in Quitman, Arkansas to the late Austin and Arrie Johnson. Flora retired from Dillard’s Corporate Headquarters after over 20 years of service.

Flora is survived by her sons, Rusty Green and Larry Green; grandchildren, William “Will” Green (Caitlin), Spencer Green (Lindsey), Mallory...

Virginia Stewart DeSio

Virginia Stewart DeSio

Dec 20, 2025

Virginia Stewart DeSio, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to William and Jessie Stewart, the family moved to North Little Rock, Arkansas, where Virginia attended local schools and graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1956.

Soon after graduation, Virginia met and married the love of her life, Francis DeSio, and together...

Sally Gibbons Kasalko

Sally Gibbons Kasalko

Dec 19, 2025

Sally Gibbons Kasalko (01/30/1943 - 12/19/2025) died quietly on December 19, 2025, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Charles (Jose') Kasalko and her two brothers. She grew up in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Moving to Little Rock in the mid-sixties, she began her 40 year career at UAMS. During...

Jayne Lakey

Jayne Lakey

Dec 19, 2025

Jayne C. Lakey, 69, of Cabot, Arkansas, entered this world in sublime radiance, and departed this earthly plane in her home setting, in the night shelter of a magic prairie sky. Our Beloved. The one with abiding love for family and friends, a bear hug for all, vigor for adventure, number one Disney fan, and devotee of Nebraska and Montana...

Foster "Mark" Adkins, III

Foster "Mark" Adkins, III

Dec 19, 2025

Foster Mark Adkins III, 65, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on September 11, 1960, in Long Beach, California, he was a devoted husband and father to 6 children. He spent most of his life in San Diego, California, before settling down in Benton, Arkansas, which he called home for over 20 years.

He was...

Edwyna McCoy

Edwyna McCoy

Dec 19, 2025

Edwyna N McCoy, 93 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on December 19, 2025, at The Springs of Premier Health and Rehabilitation.

She was a fabulous storyteller who never met a stranger and loved her family fiercely.

She was born on May 16,1932 in Liberal, Kansas to the late Mrs. Wynona (Meredith) and Mr. C.E. West.

Edwyna was preceded in death by...

Josè Ferreira da Luz

Josè Ferreira da Luz

Dec 19, 2025

Josè Ferreira da Luz, better known in this life as “Ze,” passed away at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas on December 19 th , 2025, after a courageous three year battle with cancer and a recent severe respiratory infection. His passing is greatly mourned by his family here in the United States and in Brazil, many of whom...