Feb 2, 2021

Bobby Earl Cummings, 81, of El Paso, Arkansas, was gently welcomed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  He was born April 11, 1939 in Austin, Arkansas to the late Benjamin Tillman and Effie Mae (Shock) Cummings.  Bobby was in the furniture manufacturing business from the age of 22, eventually owning...

Feb 2, 2021

Patsy Ruth Lampkin Coker, a Baptist, passed away on February 2, 2021.  She was 90 years old.  She was born on May 30, 1930, in Chidester, AR and married her first love, Troy Birdyne Coker, who passed in 2000.  Patsy was an amazing woman.   She wore angel wings every day of her life and now she gets to use...

Feb 2, 2021

Nathaniel N Bayles, 34, of Ward joined his heavenly family in February 2, 2021. Nathaniel was born on September 26, 1986 in Searcy, Arkansas to Terry and Jane Bayles. Nathaniel was a kind and loving soul who loved his family.  He was always there to help others in need.  He loved to hunt, fish, and was big on playing...

Feb 2, 2021

Larry Frederick Larson, 78 of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on February 2, 2021. He was born on November 29, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma to the late William and Sarah Larson.

He was preceded in death by sister, Ellen Cordes.

Larry is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Inez Shoffner  Larson; sons, David William Larson...

Feb 2, 2021

A Life of Laughter, Lakes and Love

Last Tuesday, Mildred Celeste Splawn looked at her daughter Sue and said, “Get my red shoes and put

them in the suitcase.” No one had any idea what she was talking about until someone remembered the

story from the last time she wore red shoes, over...

Feb 2, 2021

Lorena Joan “Jo” Roediger Kennedy was born June 27, 1926, to Pearl Agnes Reid Roediger and Harvey Edwin Roediger, near Junction City, Kansas. She died February 2, 2021, at her current residence in Arkadelphia, AR.

Lorena attended Brookside School, a two-room schoolhouse on the Kansas prairie during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. She moved into...

Feb 1, 2021

Feb 1, 2021

Ann Kathleen Dwelle, 62, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 1, 2021.  She was born September 27, 1958 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Jim and Jeanene (Miller) Cruse.  Ann was a middle school teacher for many years.  She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be missed always.  Family to hold private services.  Arrangements entrusted to...

Feb 1, 2021

Edward Bishop of North Little Rock passed from this life on February 1, 2021. His survivors include his wife, Lowetta Bishop; sons, Wayne Bishop (Michelle), Joe Bishop (Laura); four grandsons and one granddaughter.

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home , 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.

Jan 31, 2021

Helen Lucille McGee, 88, of Vilonia went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2021. She was born February 20, 1932 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the late Alonzo and Ruth Kyzer Peters. Helen was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist Church where she served as church Secretary for twenty-five years. She enjoyed traveling, loved dogs and...

Jan 31, 2021

Jan 31, 2021

Betty (Johnson) Hennelly, 89, of Little Rock died January 31, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock. For almost ninety years, Betty lived a life of happiness, love, resilience and beauty. Fittingly, when she wrote her memoirs, the title she chose was “Memoirs of a Happy Life.” She was born on August 25, 1931 on Long Island, New York. She was the...

Jan 31, 2021

Daniel Alexander Buck, 65, of North Little Rock, went to be with his Lord and Savior and was reunited with his wife on January 31, 2021. He was born June 5, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late George and Olive Buck. Dan was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church and The Navigators Men’s Ministry Group. He enjoyed...

Jan 31, 2021

Hubert M. Merrill, 77, of Jacksonville gained his wings on Sunday, January 31, 2021.   Hubert was born October 28, 1943 in St Louis, Missouri to Jack and Ruth Merrill.  Hubert grew up and spent most of his life in Jacksonville and Cabot.

Hubert was an avid collector of trains and enjoyed sharing his passion for trains with...

Jan 31, 2021

Jan 30, 2021

EulogyOpeningI would like to open with a reading from Psalms 62, versus 5 through 8:5) My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.6) He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.7) In God is my salvation and my glory. The rock of my strength, and my...

Jan 30, 2021

Bart M. Scivally, 76, of Little Rock passed away on January 30, 2021.  He was born March 13, 1944 to Louis and Mary Scivally in Oklahoma City. Bart was an auditor to his core, and diligent about record keeping. He was extremely devoted to his Catholic faith. He loved taking pictures, bird watching and fishing; but he especially loved...

Jan 30, 2021

Nació el 20 de  mayo de 1938, en San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Desde muy pequeño supo que solo con el trabajo y esfuerzo se logra salir adelante. Moviéndose a la ciudad Puerto Cortes a la edad de 13 años donde aprendió diferentes oficios destacándose más en la carpintería.

En 1963 se mudó a la comunidad...

Jan 30, 2021

Jan 29, 2021

Taraben Ramanlal Pipwala, 82, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away January 29, 2021.  She was born March 18, 1938 in India.  Private services were held in her honor.  Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.   Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.