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Mary Carolyn Griffin Strother
Oct 3, 2023
Mary Carolyn Griffin Strother, age 83, of Cotton Plant, died October 3, 2023. She was born on her grandfather’s farm near Shaw, Mississippi on April 21, 1940, to Woodrow and Ruth Thompson Griffin. She graduated from Inverness High School in 1958. She was a long-time employee of Fowler Funeral Home in Brinkley. In a long career prior to that, she...
James "Jim" Edwin Perkins
Oct 2, 2023
James “Jim” Edwin Perkins, 88 years old, of Benton, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2023. He was born March 18, 1935, in Bauxite, Arkansas to the late Jack and Hazel Perkins.
Jim was in the U.S. Air Force and retired after serving over 22 years at the Rank of MSGT. ...
Terri Stroh
Oct 2, 2023
Terri Stroh, a beloved soul with a vibrant spirit, passed away on October 2, 2023. She had a clever sense of humor, brightening the days of many people. Terri had an unwavering commitment to sobriety for 35 years as a friend of Bill W. As an avid woodworker, her intelligence, attention to detail, and love of wood can be seen...
Hardene Alice Colclasure
Oct 2, 2023
Hardene Alice Colclasure, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 2, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clifford Kellensworth and Hazel Adams.Hardene led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family. After working as an executive secretary for some time, she made the decision to prioritize her children and became...
Michael Edward Ledbetter
Oct 1, 2023
Michael Edward Ledbetter, 60, of Bismarck, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his home.
He was born June 27, 1963, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to John Edward Ledbetter and Alene Thomas Ledbetter.
Michael worked as a floor maintenance technician with Wal-Mart.
Per Michael’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral or memorial service....
Jewell Dean (Buck) Hughes
Oct 1, 2023
Jewell Dean (Buck) Hughes, age 95, a beloved educator and a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, in Sheridan, Arkansas.Jewell Dean was born on July 21, 1928, in Alpine, Arkansas to Carrol Buck and Cornelius Thompkins Buck. From a young age, she exhibited a passion for education and went on to earn a Master's...
Elizabeth Denise "Babydoll" Calley Whisenhunt
Sep 29, 2023
Elizabeth Denise "Babydoll" Calley Whisenhunt, age 43, of Delight, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.
She was born on March 27, 1980, in Vancouver, Canada. On June 6, 1998, she was married to the love of her life, Steve Whisenhunt, who always lovingly referred to her as "Babydoll". She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Forrest and Margret...
Laura R. Miller
Sep 29, 2023
Laura R. Miller, 51, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away September 29, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1972 in Texas to Hubert Edward and Sandra K. (Heffington) Miller.
Celebration of Life service will held on Friday, Oct 13 @ New Life Church (8000 Crystal Hill Rd, North Little Rock) at 11:am.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online...
Joyce Ann Davis-West
Sep 29, 2023
Joyce Ann Davis-West, age 80, of Beebe, passed away on Friday, September 29th, 2023. She was born March 29, 1943, at Moro Arkansas, to the late Jacob Wilson Free and Edna Etchison Free.
Joyce was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devout Christian and a member of the West-side Church of Christ in Cabot, Arkansas.
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Lynne Anne Baum
Sep 29, 2023
Lynne was truly the human form of love and light. She radiated pure love and positive energy. From childhood Lynne had an innate ability to see into someone’s soul and know exactly how they needed to be loved. It was her superpower. She was always unapologetically, unabashedly, and authentically herself. She was a natural born nurturer. She loved unapologetically, with...
William "Bill" Gerald Riley
Sep 29, 2023
William "Bill" Gerald Riley, a beloved figure in the sports community and a devoted member of his church, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 29, 2023. Bill was born on December 5, 1949, in Bastrop, Louisiana, to Clinton and Ruby (Ashley) Riley.Bill's passion for sports led him to become a dedicated high school coach for over 28 years....
Doris Jean Barton
Sep 28, 2023
Doris Jean Barton, a compassionate and dedicated woman who spent her life helping others, passed away on September 28, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1943, in Little Rock, AR to Eddie and Gussie Hester Value. Doris lived a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and endless devotion to her community.Doris dedicated many years of her life working as...
Robert "Big Bob" Kuhrt
Sep 28, 2023
Robert “Big Bob” Kuhrt, age 85, of Royal, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
He was born on March 3, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Francis Kuhrt and Sylvia Lukaszewicz Kuhrt. On June 25, 1960, he married the love of his life, Judith Schwab. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Kuhrt;...
Blanche Lee Ball
Sep 28, 2023
Blanche Lee Ball, age 96, of East End, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face[1] on September 28, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1927, near Falcon, Nevada County, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Della Palmer, her husband Thurman Ball, brothers: Dale, Bernard, and Clifford, sisters: Estelle, Marie, Margaret,...
Eudeana Allen
Sep 28, 2023
Eudeana “NeNe” Allen, age 79, of Hot Springs, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
Born in Glenwood on December 25, 1943, the daughter of Jewell Hopper and Stella Reynolds Hopper. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving ex- husband James Eugene Allen Sr., one brother, Dearl Hopper; and one sister, Ernest Stella Hopper. She is...
Nancy Gill Carroll
Sep 28, 2023
Nancy Gill Carroll, age 95, of Amity, passed away on September 28, 2023.
She was born on November 1, 1927, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of Roy Gary Gill and Florence Nola Leroy Gill. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert L Carroll II; her sister, Jean Gill Moss; and her brother-in-law, Sam Moss.
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Robert Lewis Taylor
Sep 27, 2023
Master Sergeant Robert Lewis Taylor, age 79, surrounded by his loving family, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023. Born on September 10, 1944, Robert was raised by grandparents Vilas and Maggie Taylor in Arbyrd, Missouri. After a twenty-year career with the Air Force, he would go on to serve his country another twenty years with the U.S. Department of...
Coy Lambert
Sep 27, 2023
Coy Lee Lambert, age 84, of Hot Springs, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
He was born on December 13, 1938, in Hot Springs, the son of Erman Leonard “Buddy” Lambert and Nadine Virginia Dalton Lambert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Lambert; his parents; and two sisters, Virgina Murders and RomaLea Robertson.
Coy was...
Mary Helen Hurst Kuhn
Sep 26, 2023
Mary Helen Karr Hurst Kuhn went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born in Gurdon, Arkansas to George “Boots” and Tular Karr.
Mary was a retired school teacher from the Delight School District. After her retirement, she returned to the classroom as an instructor for the...
James Edward "Ace" Speers
Sep 26, 2023
James Edward “Ace” Speers, age 68, of Bonnerdale, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
He was born on September 30, 1954, in Hot Springs, the son of Leonard Eugene Speers and Voncile Shinkle Speers. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Alma Bates.
James “Ace” was a Christian and a member of Grand...
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