May 21, 2021

Theresa Young, 78, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed May 21, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Plumerville, Arkansas.  She was born October 31, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of James and Viola Anderson. Theresa was a professional dog groomer in Las Vegas where she thoroughly enjoyed the shows and the fast-paced lifestyle. She enjoyed the movies,...

May 21, 2021

James Manley Denton Sr. passed away peacefully in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 21.  He was born to Eva Faye Bush Denton and Freeman Denton on November 11, 1940.

Manley grew up in Merkel, Texas and that is where he developed his lifelong love of music and sports.   You could find Manley leading singing at Church when...

May 21, 2021

Richard Allan Wilkerson Sr., 76, of Little Rock passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. He was born Saturday, July 24, 1944 to the late Houston and Ophelia Haynes Wilkerson and was raised in the East End community. Richard graduated from Sheridan High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State Teachers...

May 20, 2021

It was a cold, snowy day.  Grandpa Jones had to go fetch the midwife from down the road, because Mom’s first cousin was being born at the same time.  The midwife made it to Grandma Jones’ house just as Aunt Lela was delivering Mom.  So many of us have heard that story.  Happy memories.

Jimmie Frances (Jones)...

May 20, 2021

Katie Breanna Griffiths, 30, of North Little Rock passed unexpectedly on May 20, 2021.  She was born in Little Rock on December 7, 1990 to the late Phyllis Thorne Griffiths.

Katie is survived by two sisters:  Cara Griffiths and Lauren Griffiths; a daughter, Lana; nieces and nephews: Amari, Alayah, Greyson and Hazel. She enjoyed writing and loved to...

May 20, 2021

Brenda Lee Frye, 64, of North Little Rock, passed away May 20, 2021. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Owens of Fordyce and Shannon Brodrick; grandchildren, Lilly Brodrick and Raven Owens; her fiancé, Kelly Greig of North Little Rock; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 25 from 5-7 p.m....

May 20, 2021

Michael Samuel “Cricket” Rhodes, 74, of North Little Rock passed away May 20, 2021.  He was born June 7, 1946, in Little Rock to the late Samuel Jesse Rhodes and Rachel Potter Rhodes.

Cricket graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1964, and he earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas...

May 20, 2021

Donald Edward Balding, 77, of Traskwood, Arkansas passed away May 20, 2021.  He was born November 2, 1943 in Benton, Arkansas to the late James and Lona (Moore) Balding.

Donald retired from Orbit Valve-Cooper Cameron as a machine operator.  Donald was a hard worker and provided anything his family needed.  He loved his family and spending time...

May 20, 2021

Robert Andrew Borden, 62, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 20, 2021.  He was born September 25, 1958 in Indiana to James and Charlene (Hall) Borden.

Robert served as a volunteer fire fighter for many years.  Robert loved spending time outdoors and riding four-wheelers.  Family reunions were some of his favorite times.   He enjoyed aggravating people and...

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021

Charles L. Tucker, 94, of North Little Rock, departed this life on May 20, 2021. He was born in Faulkner Gap, Arkansas, to the late Fred Hardie Tucker and Rosa Lee Wilkins Tucker. Charles was the youngest of eight children. He was preceded in death by his parents, all seven siblings, and his wife, Billye Margaret Dutherage Tucker.

May 19, 2021

Calvin Mack Perry III, passed away May 19, 2021. Visitation will be Thursday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. Services will be Friday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Calvin’s online guestbook may be signed at www.smithfamilycares.com.

May 19, 2021

Roy J. Jenkins was born to Frankie and Roy Jenkins on April 13, 1955 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Lewis Street Church of Christ until his death. Roy loved reading and studying the Lord’s word.

After graduating from Jacksonville High School in 1973, he attended Southwestern Christian College...

May 19, 2021

WARREN CLARK (Bucky) BOOP JR. was born July 27, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland. The family moved to Knoxville, TN, for his father’s employment by TVA as a civil engineer. Warren graduated from Central High School (Knoxville) and from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  In 1953, he married his high school sweetheart Nancy Ogden Boop to whom he was married...

May 19, 2021

Alfred Lee Barnwell, 86, of Little Rock, passed away May 19, 2021. He was born January 14, 1935 in Union Hill, Arkansas. Alfred proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed always. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

May 18, 2021

Donna L. Gossett stepped through this mortal veil and into the Heavenly realm on May 18, 2021.  She battled lung cancer for a time, but her heart grew tired. She died at home where she wanted to be among family and friends.

Donna’s friends and family knew her as “Yellow Rose”.  She was a Texan, born August...

May 18, 2021

Wayne Lee McAfee, 94, died on May 18, 2021. He was born on April 4, 1927, in Graham, Texas. The son of the late Rev. Edmond Thomas and Ola Dollie (nee Gorham) McAfee, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, Carl Embry, Bryan Thomas McAfee, Harold Thomas McAfee, and Jewel Porter McAfee.  He is survived by his...

May 18, 2021

Carroll Allen Ison, 77, of Plainview passed from this life on May 18, 2021. He was born October 4, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Edward and Ruby Shirley Ison. Mr. Ison was a twenty-two year veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, gardening, collecting arrowheads and telling tales around a bonfire with...

May 18, 2021

Wanda Sue Singley Cardwell of Little Rock, aged 81, died Tuesday at her daughter’s home in Little Rock. She was born June 4, 1939, in Little Rock, to Samuel Buckley Singley and Estelle Sanders Singley, the youngest of five children. Her father owned Singley’s Garage on Asher Avenue, and his family owned the Singley Dairy.

She graduated...

May 18, 2021

Cliva B. Robinson, Jr. (C.B.) received his eternal wings on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was born in Little Rock, the son of the late Emma Jordan Robinson and Cliva B. Robinson, Sr. He was also predeceased by his brother, Rhodell Robinson.

He was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School. He was a U.S. Army...