May 6, 2020

Donna Jeanette Hubert, 68, of Sherwood passed from this life on May 6, 2020. She was born July 26, 1951 in Camden, Arkansas to Darrell and Sadie Duke. Survivors include her parents, Darrell and Sadie Duke of Hot Springs; children, Alan (Rebecca) Tackett of Little Rock, Alissa Hoffman of Little Rock; grandchildren, Will and Jack Tackett. Other survivors include siblings,...

May 6, 2020

Harry Whitlowe Heidelberg entered Heaven peacefully on May 6, 2020. He was born January 28,1936 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Frederick Hezekiah Heidelberg and Margaret Whitlowe Heidelberg. Harry leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Suzanne Hill Heidelberg, daughters Lyndi (Rob) Gregory of Sherwood, Laurie (Robert) Johnson of North Little Rock and son Rick Heidelberg of Beebe; 9...

May 6, 2020

George James McSweeney, 88, of Sherwood, Arkansas, born May 20, 1931, went to his heavenly rest on May 6, 2020.  Mr. McSweeney is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Florence; his parents George and Yvonne Beauregard McSweeney and one infant brother.

He is survived by his children Kathleen Carpenter, Michael McSweeney, Anne McSweeney-Crabb...

May 6, 2020

Pauline Costa "Cookie" Gismond, 78, passed away on May 6th at her home in Benton which she shared with her husband of 56 years, Rexford Gismond Sr. Pauline was born in Lodi, New Jersey to the late Peter and Mary Costa. In 1976, the family moved to Arkansas and never looked back. Pauline enjoyed the outdoors, especially "Lake Life" that...

May 6, 2020

Deane Reid Woodward, 87, of Little Rock passed from this life on May 6, 2020. She was born September 3, 1932 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Dr. Ned and Ruth Reid. Deane grew up in Little Rock where she would often ride the streetcar from West Little Rock (Normandy Street) to Hillcrest to visit her grandparents. She attended...

May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020

James Michael "Mike" Leslie, 60, of Paron, Arkansas passed away May 6, 2020. He was born May 5, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Karl and Francis (Tipton) Leslie. Mike was an avid deer hunting. Family and friends referred to him as the "deer whisperer" as he could grunt up a deer in a matter of minutes. He was an...

May 6, 2020

Franklin Richard Vermalen, 71, of Mabelvale, passed away May 6, 2020. He was born December 12, 1948 in Germany. Franklin served in the United States Marines Corp and was a three-time Vietnam veteran. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: https://benton.SmithFamilyCares.com.

May 6, 2020

Bettie J. Harkey, age 75, of Jacksonville, Arkansas entered into her heavenly home on May 6, 2020.  She had been retired for many years.  Bettie gave freely of her time to others and enjoyed volunteering.  She was actively involved in her church, volunteering during elections and working at the Little Rock AFB where she received numerous volunteer awards from...

May 6, 2020

May 5, 2020

Dickie Garrett, aged 68, joined our Heavenly Father, May 5, 2020 while in his home.  Dickie was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and Friend.  He was married for 48 wonderful years to his wife Debbie.  He would tell you he had the best wife and kids anyone could ask for and that his son in law Flint hung the...

May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020

Darrell Brown, born December 5, 1931 passed peacefully into eternal life on May 5, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Ollie Brown, and his grandson, Nicholas Swann.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Brown; sons, Darrell Gene and Dale (Billie) Brown; stepchildren, Gayle Teague (Randy), Debbie Gullett (Randy), and Stephen...

May 5, 2020

May 4, 2020

Grace Ann Jackson Dixon passed away on May 4, 2020. She was born September 12, 1941 to Daphne Ivey Jackson and Carl E. Jackson, and was a lifelong resident of Little Rock. She graduated from Troy High School in Troy, Ohio in 1959 where she had moved to live with her aunt to finish school when Governor Orval Faubus closed...

May 4, 2020

James A Reed, 85 of Hot Springs, died May 4, 2020. Born December 29, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Billie Jean Reed of Hot Springs; son, James Douglas Reed of Columbus, Ohio; daughters, Lora Gibson of Columbus, Ohio and Lisa Polson of Kansas City, Kansas; step children, Barbara Denny of Delight,...

May 4, 2020

Janelle Oliger, 82, of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2020. She was born July 2, 1937 in Guy, Arkansas to Thurman and Ada Clendenin.

Janelle retired from the North Little Rock Public School District.  She was a charter member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she played the...

May 4, 2020

May 4, 2020

Lois Beeson of Maumelle passed away May 4, 2020.  She was born February 14, 1929 in Coy, Arkansas to the late John and Violet Murchison Ramsey.  She was the only girl with four brothers, John, Bob, Bill, and Earl. She worked for Argenta Drugs in the ‘50’s where she met Edgar Beeson. They had three children, Larry, Robin, and...

May 4, 2020

Melissa (Blair) Wildes Whitney, 53, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 4, 2020. She was born in Benton, Arkansas on October 14, 1966 to the late Asa and Willie May (Chaney) Blair. Melissa was dearly loved by her son, William Nathaniel Wildes and wife Tiffany; daughter, Jessica Le Ann Townsend and husband Alex; and many other family members and friends...