All Obituaries
Wayne Edwin Marsh
Nov 17, 2023
Wayne Edwin Marsh, 89, of Maumelle, AR went to be with Jesus on November 17, 2023. He was born on 12/23/33 in Lonoke, AR.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jeannie Marsh: 3 sons, Grant Marsh (Joan), Greg Marsh (Missy) & Jason Marsh (Melissa) grandsons Colby Speer & Jeremy Masters, sister Doris Chandler (Buddy), sister-in-law Joan Crites (JM)...
Dana Lynne Johnson
Nov 17, 2023
Dana Lynne Johnson, age 56, of Bryant, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.
She was born on December 2, 1966, in Orange, California, the daughter of Wayne Barnett and Rebecca Hampton Barnett. On December 31, 1986, she married the love of her life Matthew Johnson, who has preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded by...
Jacob Louis Van Pelt
Nov 17, 2023
Lt. Colonel Jacob L. Van Pelt (USAF retired) age 89, passed peacefully from this earth on Friday, November 17th, 2023. Jake was born on October 31st, 1934 in Staten Island, New York to Lester and Margaret Van Pelt. Jake’s list of educational accomplishments throughout his life included graduating from Ellenville High School in Ellenville, NY, Indiana Technical College (electrical engineering),...
Betty Harmon Stephens
Nov 17, 2023
Betty Harmon Stephens
May 20, 1940 - Nov. 17, 2023
Betty Harmon Stephens, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Nov. 17, 2023, at the age of 83. Born on May 20, 1940, in Martinville, Ark. Betty was the daughter of Arthur Harmon and Reba Talley. After the death of her father, she was later raised...
John Thomas Patterson
Nov 17, 2023
John Patterson, 79, passed away November 17, 2023. His older sister, Nancy Jones, 82, of North Little Rock passed away November 15, 2023. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Lima, Ohio.
William Weeks
Nov 16, 2023
William Pless Weeks was born in Austin Arkansas on December 5, 1934, to Floyd Daniel Weeks and Nettie Mae Weeks. On November 16, 2023, he passed away peacefully at his home in Romance, Arkansas supported by his family.
William embodied the American dream of using hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to achieve your goals. He started his own equipment rental...
Georgia Morse
Nov 16, 2023
Georgia Ann Morse went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully at home and surrounded by family in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 16, 2023. Georgia was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on August 17, 1943 to Mildred and George Kirk. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School. Soon thereafter she went into the Insurance business where...
Gary Leslie Bowden
Nov 16, 2023
Gary Leslie Bowden, 68, of Little Rock, AR, passed on Nov 16, 2023. He went peacefully, at deer camp, surrounded by loved ones. He will be missed greatly by his wife and loving family. The family will hold a private memorial. Prayers are always appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Jewel D. Peal
Nov 16, 2023
Jewel D. Peal, 92, passed away on November 16, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Spring County. She was born on September 28, 1931, in Benton, Arkansas. Jewel's devotion to her family and her long-standing career at Teletype in Little Rock made her an inspiration to all who knew her.Jewel will forever be remembered as a loving and nurturing mother...
Susan Elaine Holmes
Nov 15, 2023
Susan Elaine Holmes, 65, of Little Rock, AR went to be with her Savior, on November 15, 2023 after a long illness.
Susan was born in Memphis, TN on August 17, 1958. She was the daughter of the late William Arlan Simpson and the late Mary Juanita Simpson (Brasfield). She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Ken...
Nancy Jones
Nov 15, 2023
Nancy Jones, 82, of North Little Rock passed away November 15, 2023. Her younger brother, John Patterson, 79, passed away November 17, 2023. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Lima, Ohio.
Gerald E. Meeks Sr. (Jerry)
Nov 15, 2023
The Reverend Gerald Edwin Meeks Sr. (Jerry) was born on December 1, 1941, toEd and Lois Meeks in Memphis, TN, and passed away on November 15, 2023, atthe age of 81. He graduated from Memphis Central High School and married thelove of his life, Donna Jane Murphy (i.e., “DJ”), when he was 19 after what wassupposed to have just...
Cynthia "Cindy" Tillery
Nov 14, 2023
Cynthia Burks Tillery was born on November 16, 1962, in Houston, Texas, and brought home to Goosepond in 1972. On September 16, 1978, she married the love of her life Darrell Tillery with Ersel Tillery officiating.
She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Burks and...
Charles Wesley Burke
Nov 14, 2023
Charles Wesley Burke, 73, of Beebe Arkansas rode his last ride on November 14th, 2023. Charles was born on January 9, 1950, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, to the late Charley and Rosa (Bayless) Burke. He was a lineman for many years and owned his own business. He loved riding horses with all his kids and grandkids. He and his wife also...
Randy Pemberton
Nov 13, 2023
Our father, Randy Pemberton, left this world on November 13, 2023, at the age of 66. He loved to fish, garden, and grow new strains of grapes to make his own wine but most of all, he loved his farm and family!Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Verna Pemberton, and sister Glenette Pemberton. He is survived by...
James E. Smith
Nov 13, 2023
James E. Smith, 94, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore. Born on May 22, 1929, in Bauxite, Arkansas, James was the beloved son of George Edward and Blanche (Price) Smith.James served his country with honor and distinction as a proud member of the United States Army. His time in the military instilled...
L.M. Tomlinson
Nov 13, 2023
L.M. Tomlinson, age 92, of Kirby, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.
He was born on March 12, 1931, in Sulphur Bluff, Texas, the son of Paul Edward Tomlinson and Myrtle Annie Williams Tomlinson. He preceded in death by his parents; and his two sons-in-law, Johnny Jenkins and Roy Herman, Jr.
L.M. was Baptist in his faith. On...
Kaylee Tenille Simpson
Nov 13, 2023
Our precious miracle, Kaylee Tenille Simpson, 27, gained her angel wings on November 13, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1995, the daughter of Melissa Davis. She is preceded in death by her beloved maternal Papa and Nana, Ronnie and Sharon Dycus and her bonus Papa and Grandma Alfred and Colleen Davis. Kaylee was the center of...
Rose Marie Christian
Nov 13, 2023
Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, Rose Marie passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023. Rose was born March 13, 1932, to Steve and Lucy Battisto and raised in North Little Rock. She attended the Cathedral School before attending and graduating from Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock. Rose married Richard C. Christian of Helena in...
Dorothy Hanner
Nov 13, 2023
Dorothy Louise Hanner, 77, of Garner, AR passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2023.
Dorothy was born on August 14, 1946, in Garner, AR to her parents Alfred & Clara (King) Johnson. After graduating from Beebe High School, she started working as a seamstress for Ottenheimer in Lonoke, AR. Dorothy continued to work in the garment industry for several years...


