All Obituaries
Ann Dillon Smith
Dec 15, 2025
Ann Dillon Smith, 93, passed on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born in Haynesvillle, LA, the daughter of Louis Sibley Dillon and Urla Camp Dillon. She was married to the love of her life, Warren Aylmer Smith, for almost 69 years before he passed 3 years ago. She worked in the home as a devoted and beloved mother, grandmother,...
Bettybel Knight
Dec 15, 2025
Bettybel Sneed Knight, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15 th , just a little over a week shy of her 97 th birthday. She was born on Christmas Eve 1928, which always made her birthday memorable, but she would tell you it was her name, that set her apart. She said she had never encountered another Bettybel, and if...
Benny Bell
Dec 15, 2025
Benny Wayne Bell, age 82, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. A lifelong resident of Vilonia, Benny lived a life rooted in quiet dedication to his family, his work, and his community.
Born on March 3, 1943, Benny was preceded in death by his parents, James “Jim” and Allie Bell, who instilled in him the values of...
Raeburn Ann Hughes
Dec 15, 2025
Raeburn A. Hughes, 88, passed away on December 15, 2025. She is survived by loving family and friends in Arkansas, Texas, and Wisconsin. After cremation at Smith Funeral Home, her ashes will be spread across the land that she loved. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Dennis Pfeifer
Dec 15, 2025
Dennis Joseph Pfeifer 70, of North Little Rock passed away on December 15, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1955 in Morrilton, AR to the late Louis and Dorothy Pfeifer. He was raised and worked on the Pfeifer family farm in St. Vincent where he learned the value of family, commitment, and hard work. His family raised cattle, swine...
Leland Ray Collier
Dec 15, 2025
Leland Ray Collier, 84, passed away on December 15, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1941, in Green River, Wyoming. Leland lived a life rooted in service, dedication, and a deep love for family. He was known for his steady optimism, gentle nature, and quiet strength. He faced life with patience and positivity, offering encouragement to those around him...
Essie Snead
Dec 15, 2025
Essie Louise Burleson-Snead, age 94, died December 15, 2025 at the Little Rock St Vincent Hospice Hospital Care. She was born on September 10, 1931 in Scott, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Claude Edward and Essie Burleson.
She is survived by her son; Ronald Albert Snead (Serena) of Hensley, AR; daughters, Carolyn Jane Snead Singley (David) of Little Rock, AR,...
Carmen "Wendell" Simpson, Jr.
Dec 14, 2025
Carmen "Wendell" Simpson, Jr., born on August 31, 1955, in Conway, Arkansas, passed away on December 14, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Wendell leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication to those he loved.
For many years, Wendell dedicated himself as a hardworking owner of a lawn care business, where he built strong relationships with his...
Scott Alan Miller
Dec 14, 2025
Scott Alan Miller passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend whose life was defined by love, loyalty, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to family.
Scott married the love of his life, Dawn, on September 8, 1984. Together they built a life rooted in deep devotion,...
Mark Damon White
Dec 13, 2025
Mark Damon White, born on December 7, 1959, in Chattanooga, TN, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Mark was a cherished member of his community, known for his unwavering support and dedication to those around him. As an In School Suspension Teacher at Harmony Grove and a prior Branch Manager at Birch Tree Communities, he made a significant impact...
Tracy Dee Bain
Dec 13, 2025
Tracy Dee Bain, 56 of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord suddenly on December 13, 2025. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 25, 1969.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, his parents Ann and Mike Cook, his siblings, Carrie (Scotty) Guice, Rebecca (Stephen II) Fowlkes and Clint Cook, eight children, fifteen grandchildren, best friends, Dickie, T.J....
Bill F. Hefley, Sr. M.D.
Dec 12, 2025
Obituary of Bill F. Hefley, Sr. MD
Billy Frank (Bill) Hefley, Sr. departed this life on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Nearing ninety-three years old, Bill was known by many as a wise and dedicated doctor, a pillar in the Windsong Church of Christ, a devoted husband and father, and a grandfather without equal to his...
Preston Richard Trimble
Dec 12, 2025
Preston Trimble left this plane of existence at the age of 44, leaving behind a profound silence where laughter and love once filled every space. A devoted husband and an extraordinary father, Preston loved his wife Lauren and his two daughters, Layla and Nora, immensely. They were the center of his world.
Preston was a collector of all things—objects, ideas, memories,...
Steven Vuong
Dec 12, 2025
Isaiah 41:8-10, 8 But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant of Abraham My friend, 9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth and called from its remotest parts, and said to you, ‘You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not rejected you. 10 Do not fear, for I am...
Kristi Fuller White
Dec 11, 2025
Kristi was born on August 10, 1968 to Walter and Mary Ruth Fuller of Little Rock. She died on Thursday, December 11, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends. Kristi is survived by her three children, Olivia, Maisen and Celeste, her sister Misti Bolen (Kimble), her brothers Dale Fuller (Judy), Bobby Fuller (Carolyn), and Randy Fuller (Myra), and ten nephews....
Dr. Paul James Misischia
Dec 11, 2025
Dr. Paul James Misischia, born on February 12, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 11, 2025. A dedicated educator and medical practitioner, Paul left an indelible mark on the lives he touched throughout his career as an ophthalmologist.
Paul attended John Carroll University before advancing his medical education at Kansas City Osteopathic Medicine. From 1978 until 2006, he instilled...
William "Lee" Jones
Dec 11, 2025
William “Lee” Jones, 100, of Little Rock, Arkansas, entered the Heavenly presence of the Almighty on December 11, 2025, surrounded by the family who loved him so deeply.
Born on June 13, 1925, in Cedar Glades, Arkansas, Lee lived a long, faithful, and honorable life. A modest World War II veteran of the United States Army, he carried with humility the...
Paul Corbishley
Dec 11, 2025
Paul Corbishley, aged 57, passed away on December 11, 2025. Paul was born on May 7, 1968 to William and Nancy Corbishley in Little Rock, Arkansas. Paul could always be found outdoors, whether it be fishing or hiking and he loved playing disc-golf. In his youth he was an exceptional baseball and football player.
Paul is survived by his father and...
Gregory Kent Miller
Dec 11, 2025
Gregory Kent Miller, age 70, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10th, 2025, following complications from multiple sclerosis. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends as he made his transition to Heaven. Greg was born on July 9, 1955, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Ralph Miller...
Norma Melton
Dec 11, 2025
Norma Jane Melton, 82, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord December 11, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma to Hoase and Nellie Palmer. She was the former owner of Atrium Café and was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Beebe. Norma enjoyed sewing, crafts, and listening to gospel music.
She is survived by her son Dennis...


