Mar 28, 2021

Thomas Ellis Truex, 61, of Mabelvale, passed away on March 28, 2021.  He was born January 24, 1960 to George and Margie Truex.  He was a brick mason.

He is survived by his wife, Treneé Maddox Truex; son, Justin Ellis Truex; sisters Martelita Morris and Mary Ross; and other extended family and friends.  He was preceded in...

Mar 28, 2021

Ronald J. St. John, Sr., 70, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away March 28, 2021.  He was born September 30, 1950 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to James Burford and Ruth Lee (Brumett) St. John.  Ronald retired from the Department of Corrections.  He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be missed always.  Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral...

Mar 28, 2021

Johnny Hill, 74, of Maumelle passed away March 28, 2021.  He was born June 16, 1946, to Harold and Katheryn (Steed) Hill.  Johnny was a retired Manager at Southwestern Bell and a member of St. James United Methodist Church.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sharon Henry Hill; daughter, Michelle Browning (Jason); grandchildren, Greyson...

Mar 28, 2021

Toni M. (Wright) Bradley, 74, of Little Rock, passed away March 28, 2021. Born in Ames, Iowa to Robert and Frances Ritland Wright, she was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Hot Springs and a current member of Calvary Baptist in Little Rock. Toni spent her life serving in the Baptist church alongside her husband of 56...

Mar 27, 2021

Ronald Wayne Pointer, 50, of Vilonia, AR passed away March 27, 2021.  He was born December 13, 1970 in Fayetteville, AR to the late James Pointer and Carol Pointer.  Ron served in the US Military for 27 years.

Survivors include his wife, Michelle Hutchison Pointer; five children: Michelle Pointer Bremer, Blake Gibbs, Victoria Gibbs, Melissa Pointer and...

Mar 27, 2021

Billie Ruth Tucker, 75, of Bryant, went to be with her Lord on March 27, 2021. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Bill and Betty Ruth Clark Parks, she was a member of The Church at Rock Creek.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Burt Bruce and Jason Tucker and grandson, Evan Bruce.  She...

Mar 27, 2021

Mar 26, 2021

Ruth Eldine DycusFriday, March 26, 2021, Ruth Eldine Dycus passed in her sleep and kicked the gates of Heaven wide open. We imagine as she fell to her knees in the presence of the King of Kings, she asked her beloved Lord and Savior, 'What took so long?Ruth fought a difficult battle with dementia after having a stroke 2 1/2...

Mar 26, 2021

Mitzy J. Long, 76, of Conway gained her wings on Friday, March 26,2021. Mitzy was born August 31, 1944 in Little Rock to Johnny and Neva Harden.Mitzy met the love of her life James on a blind date in 1963, they soon married on October 19, 1963.She and James both worked at Phillips lighting in Little Rock for over 30...

Mar 26, 2021

Melvin Ottis Wicker, 65, of Benton, Arkansas passed away March 26, 2021.  He was born February 2, 1956 in Prescott, Arkansas to the late Ottis Earl and Amy Lee Elizabeth (Elmore) Wicker.

Melvin graduated from Benton High School in 1974 where he was very active in the ROTC program.  He served on the Rifle team which won...

Mar 26, 2021

Don Edward Lewis, Sr., 63, of Traskwood, Arkansas passed away March 26, 2021.  He was born in Benton, Arkansas on November 28, 1957 to Kenneth Gene and Patsy Ruth (Wheeler) Lewis.

Don grew up in the country where he enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.  He was a great person who enjoyed tinkering with things that...

Mar 26, 2021

Tommie Jeanne Bowman (76) of Little Rock passed from this life to a better one on March 26, 2021.  She was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 15, 1944 while her father served there in the Army Air Corp.  She was preceded in death by her parents William Thomas (Tommy) Bowman and Nancy Lois Grinder Bowman.  She is...

Mar 25, 2021

Lloyd Chaney, 69, of Little Rock passed away on March 25, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter; Brittany Chaney, and his sister, Marie Howell, as well as many nieces, nephews, and countless sponsees.

Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Ollie Mae Chaney, his brothers,  LD, JC, Troy, Hoyt, and Hubert Chaney.

In...

Mar 25, 2021

Kathleen Shea, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 25.  Arrangements are pending at this time.

Arrangements by Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Mar 25, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Shea, 66, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away March 25, 2021.  She was born April 29, 1954 in Culver City, California to Kenneth and Jo Ann (Olsen) Shea.

Kathy worked for Pulaski County School District as a school bus driver.  She loved people and was always in a good mood.  She was affectionately nick-named...

Mar 25, 2021

Mar 25, 2021

Lester D. Foster (Wayne), 72, of North Little Rock passed from this life on March 25, 2021. He was born March 26, 1948 in Newport, Arkansas to the late Lester and Myrtle Martin Foster. Wayne enjoyed collecting, trips to the casino, and watching Deal or No Deal. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Mar 24, 2021

Mar 24, 2021

James Lucky “Jim Bob” Booten, Jr., 35, of Benton, Arkansas passed away March 24, 2021.  He was born January 3, 1986 in Kane County, Illinois to James Booten, Sr. and Belinda (Salinas) Glover.

Jim Bob thought family was the most important thing in life.  He believed in tough love yet was always the first one to help...

Mar 24, 2021

Eugene Stephen Schindler, 86, loving husband and father, passed away on March 24. He was a 38 year resident of Sherwood. He was born in St. Louis to Jacob and Margaret and is survived by brother Tim of Huntsville, AL. He will be reunited with his former siblings Jo, Don and Stephanie and his loving wife of 59 years,...