All Obituaries

Marvin Arnold Lawson

Marvin Arnold Lawson

Aug 7, 2023

Marvin A. Lawson of Arkadelphia, Arkansas passed away on August 7, 2023 at the age of 93.

  He was born June 6, 1930, on the kitchen table in Mt. Ida, Arkansas to Bessie & Marvin Lawson. In Conway Arkansas, he began his lifelong musical career at Conway High School and continuing at Hendrix College and the University of Texas...

Robert Kenneth (Slim) Weaver

Robert Kenneth (Slim) Weaver

Aug 7, 2023

 

Robert Kenneth (Slim) Weaver, 62, of McRae, Arkansas, died doing what he loved on August 7, 2023.  He was born December 15, 1960, in Columbia, Missouri to Keith Dale and Willa Mae Barber Weaver.  He was a truck driver for Stephenson Oil for 27 years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved nothing more than spending time with his grandkids....

George Ricky Jenkins

George Ricky Jenkins

Aug 7, 2023

 

George “Ricky” Jenkins, 68, of Little Rock passed away August 7, 2023. 

Visitation is 9:00 AM, followed by a funeral at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Dial officiating.

Neva Jo Brownlow

Neva Jo Brownlow

Aug 7, 2023

Neva Jo Brownlow, 81, of Heber Springs, AR passed away August 7, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late James Joseph and Katherine Marks Townsley.

Neva spent her life selflessly caring for others and was a member of Pike Avenue Baptist Church. When she was relaxing she could be found watching the birds or loving on her grandchildren.

She...

Barbara Jean Wofford

Barbara Jean Wofford

Aug 7, 2023

Barbara Wofford, 80, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away on August 7, 2023, in her home.

 

Barbara was born on March 31, 1943, in Amity, Arkansas, to Millard and LaVaughn Garrett.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby Wofford, and her siblings: Wanda Knight, Carl Garrett and Bobby Karol Garrett.

She is survived by her...

Dolores A. (Bascle) LeCompte

Dolores A. (Bascle) LeCompte

Aug 7, 2023

Dolores A. (Bascle) LeCompte, a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 7, 2023, at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. Dolores will be remembered for her faith and her unwavering commitment to helping others.Dolores, born on June 21, 1935 in Houma, Louisiana, was the daughter of...

Judith "Judy" Ann Perry

Judith "Judy" Ann Perry

Aug 6, 2023

Judith "Judy" Ann PerryLittle Rock, Arkansas - The world mourns the loss of Judith Ann Perry, lovingly known as Judy, who passed away on August 6, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to many. Born on March 5, 1953, in Little Rock to Herbert and Frances...

Lottie Mae Minick

Lottie Mae Minick

Aug 5, 2023

Lottie Mae Minick, age 91, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griffinleggettconway.com for the Minick family.

Jerry Bradley

Jerry Bradley

Aug 5, 2023

Jerry Bradley, 79, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 5, 2023.  He was born on January 6, 1944.  Family is asked to contact the funeral home at 501-778-7100.  Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

 

De Rita Leah Hensley Baggett

De Rita Leah Hensley Baggett

Aug 5, 2023

De Rita Leah Hensley Baggett, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 5th, 2023.  She was better known as Dee by her family and friends and as Dee Dee by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

Dee was born on December 15, 1946, in Benton, Arkansas, the daughter of Nonnie and Minnie Hensley.  After graduating from Benton...

Judy Wirges Veregge

Judy Wirges Veregge

Aug 5, 2023

Judy Wirges Veregge, 75, of Sherwood passed away August 5, 2023.  She was born January 24, 1948, the oldest child of the late John and Florene Wirges.

She is survived by her daughter Beth Veregge, siblings: John Wirges III (Luann), Rick Wirges (Louise), Tom Wirges (Janie), Mark Wirges (Liz), and Mary Wirges Carelly (Jerry); nieces and nephews Kelley Sluder (Dave), John Wirges IV (Lauren), Rick Wirges, Jr. (Marla),...

Marguerite Anna Kinsel

Marguerite Anna Kinsel

Aug 5, 2023

Marguerite Anna Kinsel, 92, longtime resident of Little Rock, who had moved to Vilonia, AR, in September of 2017, died August 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Hurliman Kinsel and her sister, Theda John Ray. She was a longtime employee of Sterling Paint Company.

Her survivors include her nephews, William Jonathan Ray, and...

Glen Phillip Pollack

Glen Phillip Pollack

Aug 5, 2023

Glen Phillip Pollack, 67, of Searcy, passed away on August 5, 2023, at Little Rock St. Vincent Hospice. He was born on June 3, 1956, in Springfield, Illinois, to George Pollack and Priscilla Humphries Pollack. Glen's life was filled with and love for his family.Glen is survived by his loving wife, Wyndy, mother, Priscilla Kirkpatrick of Paris, Arkansas, and four siblings:...

Carolyn Hovenkamp

Carolyn Hovenkamp

Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Campbell Hovenkamp 80 of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Friday, August 4, 2023.She was born November 17, 1942 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Johnnie Ray Campbell and Wilma Jean Egger Campbell. She was a Christian and spent time worshiping at Bigelow First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother Wilma Campbell and...

James E. Hill Jr.

James E. Hill Jr.

Aug 4, 2023

 

Rev. James E. (Jim) Hill passed from this life to the life that awaits all Christian believers on August 4, 2023, at the age of 96 years old. 

 

Although Jim was born in Virginia and grew up in Alabama, most of his adult life and ministry were spent in Arkansas. Following his military service during WWII, he...

Antonio Perez Cruz

Antonio Perez Cruz

Aug 3, 2023

Antonio Perez Cruz, a beloved companion, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on August 3, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be remembered. Born on May 3, 1984, in Guatemala, he leaves behind a profound impact on the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him.   Antonio will be missed...

Hubert Spann

Hubert Spann

Aug 3, 2023

 

Hubert Ellis Spann went to be with the Lord August 03, 2023 at Pleasant Hills Senior Living in Benton, Arkansas where he had lived for the past 6 months.

Hubert was born and raised in the Bauxite area where he went to school and played football for the Bauxite Miners. At the age of 17 he quit school to...

William “Bill” Dillon

William “Bill” Dillon

Aug 3, 2023

William “Bill” Dillon went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully in his sleep at the incredible age of 97 on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He had a lifelong reputation of being a quiet man of integrity, strength, faith, and humor who was a true Southern gentleman and loved his family well. When his health allowed,...

Eleanor Faye Davis

Eleanor Faye Davis

Aug 3, 2023

 

Eleanor Faye Davis, 83, passed away August 3, 2023. Eleanor was born July 10, 1940 to the late Alexander C. Carr and Essie J Carr.

 

Eleanor graduated from Emmett Scott High School before obtaining her Bachelor’s degree from Prairie View A&M University and later her Masters in Education from University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She was employed...

Windell Clowers Sr.

Windell Clowers Sr.

Aug 3, 2023

 

Windell Clowers Sr., 86, of Benton, passed away August 3, 2023. Windell was born March 25, 1937 to the late Willie Clowers and Effie (Crawford) Clowers.

Windell loved chickens and gardening. One of his favorite activities was working and playing on his backhoe. Windell worked for the State Highway Department for over 25 years. He was a simple man...