John "JD" Douglas Morgan

John "JD" Douglas Morgan

Feb 17, 2023

John Douglas Morgan was born on April 4th, 1955 in Havre, Montana to Leigh and Arlene (nee Hanson) Morgan.    JD as he was affectionately known died on Friday February 17th, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer.    JD leaves behind his wife, Sheila Cordellia (Hicks) Morgan of Sherwood, brother Tom Morgan of North Little Rock, daughter of his heart...

Bonner Boyd

Bonner Boyd

Feb 17, 2023

Bonner Boyd passed away and went to be with his heavenly father on February 17, 2023., at the age of 88.  He was born on February 10, 1935 to Clary Paul Boyd and Janice Parthenia Bonner in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of Arkadelphia graduating from Arkadelphia High School in 1953 then finishing his degree at Henderson State University...

Donald "Don" Menzies

Donald "Don" Menzies

Feb 17, 2023

 

Donald “Don” Menzies, age 77, of Hot Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 17, 2023.

 

He was born on May 8, 1945, in Lake Stevens, Washington, the son of Robert James Menzies and Vivian Rodland Menzies.  On July 1, 1972, he married the love of his life, Janet Delmer.  He...

Carl Lehman Shaw

Carl Lehman Shaw

Feb 17, 2023

Carl L. Shaw of North Little Rock, Arkansas departed from this life at age 89 on February 17th, 2023.

 

He was born February 25th, 1933 to Joshua and Eva Shaw and raised in the small town of Swifton, Arkansas. He always spoke fondly of his childhood adventures and lifelong friends he had made during his youth. 

 

After...

Benny Kast

Benny Kast

Feb 17, 2023

Benny Kast, 73, passed away February 17, 2023.  He was born April 29, 1949.  Family is asked to contact the funeral home at 501-778-7100.   Arrangements are pending at this time with Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Clarence Allen

Clarence Allen

Feb 17, 2023

Clarence Lee Allen, 67, of Little Rock passed on Friday February 17, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1955 in Vinita, OK to Mary Ellen Allen.

Clarence was employed at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds. He was a faithful member of North Pulaski United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Trustees and Nomination Committee.

Clarence fought the...

Carol Ann Thornhill

Carol Ann Thornhill

Feb 16, 2023

 

Carol Ann (Hargraves) Thornhill, daughter of Harold and Louise (Ballentine) Hargraves, was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 16, 1937 and passed from this life on February 16, 2023, at 9:15 am in Benton, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Tommy Thornhill; two brothers: Harold Hargraves and Louis Hargraves; and one sister: Doris...

Bobby Ray Thornton

Bobby Ray Thornton

Feb 16, 2023

Bobby Ray Thornton was born on June 27, 1956 in Redland, Arkansas to the union of Jessie and Fredella Marie Thornton. Bobby was the eldest of seven children. He attended Eudora School District from K-12, graduating in 1974. He later attended a technical college, majoring in computer technology.

Bobby met the love of his life, Mary Ellen, in 1977 and...

Edna “Mean Jean” Turner

Edna “Mean Jean” Turner

Feb 16, 2023

Edna “Mean Jean” Turner, 73, Of North Little Rock, was surrounded by her family as she finished her journey on this earth February 16, 2023.

Edna was born July 16, 1949, to the late Curtis & Maudie Kidd, and proceeded in death by her husband, David Turner, and Granddaughter Amanda Yearber.

Edna is survived by her children, Joyce Copeland (Kenny), Bobby (Kristie) D’Angelo, Terri...

Johnny Lee Jester

Johnny Lee Jester

Feb 16, 2023

 

Johnny Lee Jester, age 84, of Glenwood, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023.

 

He was born on September 23, 1938, in the Mount Tabor Community, the son of Ottis Fredrick Levi Jester and Etolie Pennington Jester.  He was preceded in death by his son, Derek Jester; his parents; his brother, Carrol Jester; and his sister, Betty...

Sharon "Nonnie" French

Sharon "Nonnie" French

Feb 16, 2023

 

Sharon “Nonnie” French, age 68, of Midway, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023. 

 

She was born on January 17, 1955, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of William Kenneth Myrick and Marilyn Joy Coopwood Myrick.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda French Crawford; her parents; her sister, Sandra Myrick Moore; her son-in-law, Brian Cunningham; and...

Bonnie Jo Fenton

Bonnie Jo Fenton

Feb 16, 2023

Bonnie Jo Fenton, 77 of Little Rock, AR passed away on February 16, 2023, peacefully in her home with family. Bonnie was born October 16, 1945 to Tommy and Bonnie Fowler in Swifton, Arkansas.    After graduating high school, she was employed and retired from Maybelline as a forklift driver. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Tommy, and...

Mary Eloise Fletcher

Mary Eloise Fletcher

Feb 15, 2023

 

 

Mary Eloise Fletcher, 80, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on February 15, 2023.  She was born November 22, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Everett and Lois Speer Sr. of Alexander.

Mary was an avid dirt track racing fan and on most Saturdays you would find her in the stands cheering on her favorite drivers.  She enjoyed fishing...

Ray G Berry

Ray G Berry

Feb 14, 2023

Ray G. Berry, 87, of Conway, Arkansas passed away February 14, 2023. He was born in Barton, Arkansas on January 27, 1936 to the late William and Myra Berry. He is preceded in death by a son, David Minkel and 8 brothers and sisters.Ray worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire in Illinois for 37 years and later at Conway School...

Donnie Aaron Hill

Donnie Aaron Hill

Feb 14, 2023

Donnie Aaron Hill, age 25 of Beebe, went to be with the Lord February 14, 2023.  He was born in Searcy, Arkansas on January 31, 1998 to Anna Lee Newman and Todd Southerland.

He was an electrician, and a  member of Gracepoint Church in Beebe.  He loved horse riding and was a National Champion Outrider.  He loved volunteering at the...

Jeffrey Mahlon Farrow

Jeffrey Mahlon Farrow

Feb 14, 2023

Jeffrey Mahlon Farrow escaped this mortal realm on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the age of 43.  We think he did it on purpose to avoid a decision on his father’s birthday present because he’s a hard man to buy for, ask his mom.

He leaves behind two children, Alexander Mahlon and Zachary Mahlon Farrow (a.k.a A and Z); his...

Carl Gregory Mashburn

Carl Gregory Mashburn

Feb 14, 2023

Carl Gregory Mashburn, 75, of Little Rock went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 14, 2023. Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on April 13, 1947, he attended Lakeside High School in Hot Springs and graduated from the University of the Ozarks with a degree in Business Administration where he was president of Phi Beta Lambda and captain of...

Joanne Lee Ellison

Joanne Lee Ellison

Feb 14, 2023

 

Joanne Lee Ellison, 75, of North Little Rock passed away February 14, 2023.  She was the only child of the late Elizabeth (Frederick) and Howard G. Brucker.  She was a graduate of Illinois State where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

She loved planting and always had the backyard looking beautiful. She was very creative and loved to...

Anthony Lee Lawson

Anthony Lee Lawson

Feb 14, 2023

Anthony Lee Lawson, age 60, of Glenwood, passed away on February 14, 2023.

He was born on March 1, 1962, in Little Rock, the son of Elva Jean Burks.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in -law, Helen Waite; and his father-in-law Cleo Pennington.

On July 2, 1984, Anthony married his “Baby Dumpling,” Kay Lawson. He was...

Michael S. Northern

Michael S. Northern

Feb 13, 2023

Michael S. Northern, age 81, of Hot Springs, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.

He was born on June 23, 1941.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bill Northern.

Michael was very outgoing, talking to everyone that crossed his path.  He was quite the story teller and talker.  

He is survived by...