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Darrell Ray Kee
Jun 30, 2023
Darrell Ray Kee, age 53, of McRae, passed away June 30, 2023, at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born June 27, 1970, to the late Billy Louis Kee and Mary Lou (Nick) Kee in Jacksonville.
Darrell was a 1988 graduate of Beebe High School, where he played football. In his early adult life, he held several occupations, eventually...
Daniel Charles Pruss Sr.
Jun 30, 2023
Daniel “Dan” Charles Pruss Sr., 81, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Friday June 30, 2023 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Pruss and Joesphine (Strozyk) Pruss; siblings, Phillip Pruss Sr., Frances Masty, and Dorothy Zakrzewski. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Anna Marie (Brewczynski) Pruss; brother, Stephen Pruss (Meta);...
Norman Lee Tankersley
Jun 29, 2023
Norman Lee Tankersley, 60, passed away June 29, 2023. He was born September 25, 1962. Family is asked to contact Smith-Benton Funeral Home at 501-778-7100. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Sharion Lee Helms
Jun 29, 2023
Sharion Lee Helms, age 82, of Royal, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
She was born on June 29, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of General Nelson Crittenden and Verna Agnes Rowton. She was preceded in death by her; husband Jerry E. Helms; her parents; and one sister Betty Tucker.
Sharion was a very talented artist that...
Leslie Marie Johnson
Jun 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leslie Marie Johnson of Benton, Arkansas. She passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2023, after an extended battle with Crohn’s Disease. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Leslie had touched in some small way throughout her very memorable life. Leslie’s life...
Cecil Aldine Knight
Jun 29, 2023
Cecil Aldine Knight, 78, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away June 29, 2023. He was born April 8, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Calvin Knight and Frieda Bullock Knight. He is preceded in death by his wife Rena Marie Knight, parents, brothers James Kenneth Knight and Lawrence Paul Knight, and his sister Leslie Elaine Knight.He is survived by his...
Jamie Lynn Phillips
Jun 28, 2023
Jamie Lynn Phillips, age 41, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023.Jamie was born on September 26th, 1981, in Abilene, Texas to Boyd and Virginia Brock. She grew up in Quitman, Arkansas and attended St. Joseph School in Conway, where she graduated High School in 1999. She then attended the University of Central Arkansas where she received...
Ronnie Johnson
Jun 28, 2023
Ronnie Paul Johnson, age 77, of Beebe, passed away at Unity Health, Searcy, on June 28, 2023. He was born on January 19, 1946, at Monticello, Arkansas.
Ronnie was a graduate of Glendale Public Schools (Lincoln Co.), and went on to attain his Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas A&M College, Monticello, (now UAM), then devoting most of his career as...
Bettie Lou Rittenberry
Jun 28, 2023
Bettie Lou Rittenberry, 86, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
She was born January 30, 1937, in Day, Arkansas, to Frank Hardaway and Earnie McCarther Hardaway.
Bettie was a graduate of The Arkadelphia High School Class of 1954. She later went on to receive her...
Billy Carol Bradshaw
Jun 28, 2023
Billy Carol Bradshaw, 86, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at The Springs of Magnolia.
He was born December 6, 1936, in Gum Springs, Arkansas, to Claude W. Bradshaw and Evie Ellis Bradshaw.
Billy proudly served in The United States Air Force, and he worked as a delivery driver for Colonial Bread Company.
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Hazel M. Bell
Jun 28, 2023
Hazel M. Bell, 91, passed away June 28, 2023, in Cabot, Arkansas. Hazel was born February 29, 1932, in Mayflower, Arkansas to the late James T. Ausbrooks and Lillie Mae (Hooks) Ausbrooks.
Hazel loved oil painting, shopping, and attending theaters. She was a leap year baby so only had a real birthday every four years. Hazel was and will...
John L. Halsell
Jun 27, 2023
John L. Halsell, 89, formerly of North Little Rock, passed away June 27, 2023. John was born in Blytheville to the late Tina Mae and James Ernest Halsell. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church and owner of The Dixie Pig in North Little Rock. His family has been in the barbecue business since the 1920’s which was started...
James Harlous Richerson
Jun 27, 2023
James Harlous Richerson, 80, of Jacksonville passed away June 27, 2023 in Little Rock. He was born on November 6, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Willie J. (Bagemore) and Odie Richerson. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, proudly serving in the United States Army.
Harlous was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Carl Richardson and...
Bobby H. Taylor
Jun 27, 2023
Bobby Harold Taylor, 79, of Cabot passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born August 11, 1943 to Gus and Sarah Taylor.
He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (James) Thissen; sister, Sarah (Bill) Goforth; granddaughter, Cassidy (Jason) Cates; grandson, Jesse Harisson; great-grandchildren, Kayden, Carson, Marissa, Matthew and Hudson and many nieces and nephews.
In addition...
W J Lea, Jr.
Jun 27, 2023
W. J. Lea, age 93, of Benton, Arkansas, died June 27, 2023, at the McClellan VA Hospital. Mr. Lea is survived by his wife of 73 years, Geraldine (Jerry) Lea; three children: Andrea Scallion (James Neff), Kyle Lea (Tammy Lea) and Jay Lea (Lisa Lea). He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren: Josh Lea, Katie Lea, Cory Montrose, Monica Cole,...
Sue Ann Moore
Jun 27, 2023
Sue Ann Moore was born September 13, 1941 in Lilbourn, MO. She passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the age of 81.
In heaven, she joined her parents, Howard and Florence Adams, Lester Parmer, three siblings - Marvin Denton, Judy Kinsel, and Thomas Parmer and sister-in-law Judy Moore.
She left behind her...
Evelyn Arlee Murphy
Jun 26, 2023
Evelyn Arlee Murphy, 88, of Sherwood passed away June 26, 2023. She was born August 19, 1934 to the late Howard and Ethel Morris in Friona, Texas.
Evelyn was preceded in death by four siblings: Grady “Weldon” Morris, Harold “Wayne” Morris, Kathleen Morris Skipper and Ethel “Carrol” Thoms; and her husband, Thomas F. Murphy.
Survivors include four children: Janice...
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Faye Edwards
Jun 25, 2023
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Faye Edwards passed away on June 25, 2023.
She was born on August 7, 1941 to Alvis and Thelma (“Jo”) Tilley in North Little Rock, AR. She graduated from North Little Rock High School. She married Elvis Edwards in 1961 and raised 3 sons (Jim, Brian, & Bo). She worked as secretary at Pike Avenue Baptist Church, consultant...
Suzanne Cecilia Rusher
Jun 25, 2023
Suzanne “Suzie” Marty Rusher of North Little Rock passed away on June 25, 2023. She was born June 17, 1939 in Odessa, Texas to parents Warren & Lucille Hisel who proceeded her in death. Suzanne graduated high school in Wichita Falls, Texas and attended North Texas University. She moved to North Little Rock in 1977. She retired from the City...
Jacquelyn Kay Harkey
Jun 24, 2023
Jacquelyn Kay Harkey, beloved wife and mother passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the age of 56. She leaves behind the love of her life for 29 years, Robert Harkey; her children, Stephanie Bennett and Brandon Harkey; her sisters, Renee Frantz, Debbie Gaulden, and Kathy White; and her brother, Ron Harry. Jackie was predeceased by her...
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