All Obituaries
Robert "Bobby" Agee
Jul 8, 2023
Robert “Coach Bobby” Anderson Agee, 79, of Sherwood, Arkansas, gained his heavenly reward on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was born in Smackover, Arkansas to Hoyt Ella Mae George Agee on March 17, 1944. He grew up with 2 older brothers and from an early age, his entire life was devoted to sports of all kinds. Bobby graduated from...
Christopher Scott McCallister
Jul 7, 2023
Christopher Scott McCallister
Chris McCallister died on July 7, 2023. He was born on December 11, 1975 to Andy McCallister Sr. and Brenda Garland of Benton.
Chris is survived by his son, Christopher Scott McCallister II of Alaska; wife, Beverly McCallister of Benton; father, Andy McCallister Sr. of Benton; mother, Brenda Garland of Benton; brothers, Andy McCallister and wife,...
Carol Etta Holloway Ball
Jul 7, 2023
Carol Etta Holloway Ball passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born in Blackrock, Arkansas on December 3, 1944. She is preceded in death by her brother, Sam Holloway. She is survived by her sister, Ann Garner; husband, Monty Ball; daughters Ella Clark and Anita Moore; grandchildren, Samantha Clark, Jessica White, and Parker Moore; great-grandchildren, Jett Clark, Levi...
Karen Lynn Martin Potts
Jul 7, 2023
Karen Lynn Potts went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2023. She was born to Dean and Minnie Belle Martin on November 24, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She grew up in North Little Rock, graduating from Buckeye Christian School, and was a lifelong member of the First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock. Karen received the...
JV Camp
Jul 7, 2023
JV Camp, 86, of Cabot went home to be with his Lord on July 7, surrounded by his wife and children.
Originally from Newport-Tuckerman, JV began a career with Victor Metals in 1956. He went on to work for Fischer Lime and Cement before moving on to become the plant manager. JV was a preacher for the Church of Christ...
Dominic Miceli
Jul 6, 2023
Dominic Miceli, 70, of Conway, AR, died Thursday, July 6, 2023. A native of Jamestown, New York, he was the son of the late, Mathew Miceli and Josephine Scardamaglia. He was a graduate of Daemen College in Buffalo, New York and practiced physical therapy specializing in geriatrics for over 40 years. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior....
Kurt Walter Franzinger, III
Jul 6, 2023
Kurt Walter Franzinger,III passed away July 6, 2023. He was born in Martinsburg, West Virgina to the late Kurt W. Franzinger, Jr. and Gail (Sullivan) Franzinger.
Kurt proudly served in the United States Army.
Donations towards his unexpected funeral arrangements can be made at Smith-Benton Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Matt Pickett
Jul 6, 2023
Matt Pickett, age 30, of Amity, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Matt was born on November 19, 1992, in Danville, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Octavia Haven Pickett; his maternal grandmother, Donna Kagels; his maternal great-grandfather, Don Kagels; three unborn children; and his dog, Chewy.
Matt found the true love of...
Winnie Grace Hare
Jul 6, 2023
Winnie Grace (Hardaway) White Hare, age 92, of Arkadelphia, passed away July 6, 2023. She was born December 21, 1930 in Moko, Arkansas to Frank Edgar and Ernie Zelma Hardaway.
Loving survivors include her daughter, Glenda Bradley of Arkadelphia; sons, Tommy (Reka) White of Dallas, TX, Ronnie White (Teresa Childs) of Arkadelphia; grandchildren, Robert J. (Tamera) Siegmund...
Jimmie Bass
Jul 6, 2023
Jimmie Ray Bass, 66, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away July 6, 2023. He was born September 22, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Raymond and Margaret (Bell) Bass.
Jimmie was a very intellectual, sarcastic, flamboyant, and funny man. He proudly served in the United States Army. Jimmie enjoyed anything Superhero related-from comic books to action figures. He...
Aaron Glen Wells
Jul 6, 2023
On July 6th, 2023, Aaron Glen Wells went home to be with our Lord. Born on April 1st, 1935, in Griffithville, Arkansas. He graduated from Sheridan High School. He found work as a truck driver, driving for Jones Rigging and Heavy Hauling for over 35 years, with a career that spanned 50 years.
He had a love for steam...
Alan Lee Keune
Jul 6, 2023
Alan Keune, age 70, of Maumelle, AR passed away on, July 6, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock.
Alan Lee Keune was born March 19, 1953, the third son of Kenneth C. and Ruth Pauline (Anderson) Keune. He grew up in Fort Atkinson, IA and graduated from Turkey Valley High School in 1971. He worked with his dad...
Wayne Martine Marcussen
Jul 6, 2023
Wayne Martine Marcussen died on July 6, 2023, in Benton, Arkansas at Pleasant Hills Magnolia House for Senior Care. He was born on May 13, 1938, to William and Sammie Priest Marcussen in Monticello, Arkansas.
Wayne graduated from Drew Central High School in 1956. He joined the U. S. Army in 1957 and served in Turkey and...
Hannah Marie Lamb
Jul 5, 2023
Our family lost a beautiful, energetic, kind, compassionate and lovely soul on July 5, 2023. Hannah Marie Eddington Lamb, born February 21, 1992, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31. Hannah was born in Little Rock, raised in Benton, Ark. and lived in Nashville, Tenn. She was an intelligent, curious, caring, strong willed, and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother,...
Archer Nathaniel Washington
Jul 5, 2023
Archer Nathaniel Washington, 11 months, of Star City, went to his eternal home with Jesus on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 at Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 5th, 2022 at UAMS to Kristina and Aaron Washington. He was adoringly known as “Little Bud” by his family and friends.
Archer loved to be home with his favorite person and caregiver, his devoted Mommy. He...
Willie James Grandion
Jul 5, 2023
Willie James Grandion, 74, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away July 5, 2023. He was born in Grace, Mississippi on September 24, 1948, to the late James Henry and Azell Grandison.
Mr. Willie leaves to cherish his memory, his children, grandchildren, sisters, and a host of family and loved ones.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00pm Tuesday July 11,...
Jake Allen Fisher
Jul 4, 2023
Jake Allen Fisher, a beloved car detailer at Kia, has passed away at the age of 33. Born on November 2, 1989, in San Diego, California, Jake peacefully departed from this world on July 4, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas.Jake's passion for his work as a car detailer at Kia was evident to all who knew him. He poured his...
Lenita Blasingame
Jul 4, 2023
Lenita Stafford Blasingame, age 78, of El Paso, AR passed away July 4, 2023. She was born March 10, 1945, in Mountain Home, AR to Vernon Oliver Stafford and Coella Prudence Wooten Stafford. After graduation from Mountain Home High School, she was a Home Economics Major at Harding University. Her family and friends benefitted greatly from her major as...
Rodney Eugene Kilduff
Jul 3, 2023
Rodney Eugene Kilduff, age 76 of Conway AR, was cleared for his final take off on Monday July 3, 2023. Born October 27, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to Eugene Joseph Kilduff, Jr and Ardabelle Jean Gerhard Kilduff; he is preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard Kilduff. Choosing his destiny, he enlisted in 1964 so that he could...
Carolyn Marie Lester
Jul 3, 2023
Carolyn Lester, 57, of North Little Rock passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2023. She was born on a Monday, September 20, 1965.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 36 years, Steve Lester; daughter, Crystal L. Teas; granddaughter, Emily Brewer; grandson, William Jordan Teas; mother, Emma Roach; sister, Debbie Lenhart and a brother, Larry Roach.
A memorial...


