Nov 23, 2019

Ruth “Sweetie” Viola Finch, 64, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord November 23, 2019.  Sweetie was a loving wife, sister, aunt and grandmother.  She had a heart of gold and would spend most of her days nursing rescued animals back to health.  Sweetie also loved to cook for the entire town, with breakfast being her favorite....

Nov 23, 2019

Willie "Bill" Jones, 98, of Benton, went to be with the Lord November 23, 2019. On March 29, 1921, in Dolph, Arkansas he was born to John Franklin and Mittie Jones. As one of 6 children growing up on a farm, responsibility was something he knew all too well. At the age of 18, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps...

Nov 23, 2019

Gary Wayne Walker, 73, of Pearcy, AR left this earth for his heavenly home on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Gary was born in Arkadelphia, AR to James Conway and Evelyn Athlee Aud Walker on December 26, 1945. Gary obtained his master’s degree from the University of Arkansas and has worked for Anthony Timberland for the last 15 years.  He attended...

Nov 23, 2019

Christine Wilk Gubanski, 78, of Maumelle passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was born October 25, 1941 to Jacob and Anna Chicoski Wilk.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Blaise Gubanski; siblings, Paul, David, Margaret (Arthur) Raines, Rosie, Lucille and Regina (Joe) Pruss. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Joe;...

Nov 22, 2019

LTC Joe Charles Hughes (US Army, Retired), 86, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019,  in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born October 9, 1933, in McCurtain, Oklahoma, to the late William David Hughes and Ima Maretta Deets Hughes. After graduating from Henderson State Teacher’s College in 1955, he enlisted in the US Army. He served in Korea, as well...

Nov 22, 2019

Beulah Mae Martin Divine age 94, of Friendship, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 in Arkadelphia. She was born March 6, 1925 in Caney, Arkansas the daughter of the late William Luke and Pearl Adams Martin.

Beulah was a caretaker taking care of whoever was in need. She was a Jehovah’s Witness, a member of the Caddo...

Nov 22, 2019

Clara Louise Price, 91, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord November 22, 2019. She was born November 7, 1928 in Lonoke County, Arkansas to the late Grover and Winnie (Thornton) Tippitt. Clara was a member of Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She supervised the church kitchen for over seventeen years and was active in the Bereavement Ministry...

Nov 21, 2019

Raymond Odell Patterson, age 90, of Conway, went to be with his Savior November 21, 2019. He was born in Quitman, Arkansas on December 22, 1928, to William Paul and Ola Mae Johnson Patterson. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Mildred; his son Ken Patterson and Jenny Hose of...

Nov 21, 2019

Wesley Allen Bowden, 39, of London, Arkansas passed away November 21, 2019. He was born February 23, 1980 to Charles Keathley and Tina Bowden. Wesley was a truck driver and welder. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Nov 21, 2019

Mabel L. Caster, 96, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was born July 26, 1923 in Marianna, Arkansas to the late William and Susie West. She was a member of North Hills Baptist Church.

Her unselfish service to others has been a beautiful example and has enriched the souls of all she touched.  Time...

Nov 21, 2019

Betty Jo Moon Pinkerton Sterling formerly of Alma, Arkansas and Kansas City, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Greystone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cabot, Arkansas.  Betty was born February 16, 1933 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Haskell (H.D.) and Irene Moon.  She graduated from Fort Smith High School.  She married Roy Daniel Pinkerton on July 7, 1951.  ...

Nov 21, 2019

Mary Lois Rick, 76, of Austin, Arkansas went to be with the Lord November 21, 2019.  She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  She helped her husband David on the family farm.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, David Rick of fifty-seven years; one daughter,...

Nov 21, 2019

Stephanie A. Starnes, artist, pet lover, owner, Pet Land Memorial Park (pet cemetery) passed away November 21, 2019. She was born in 1946 to Thomas B. Starnes and Martha Louise Knight. Stephanie's pursuits in creativity led her to a life's work as an artist (painter) and teacher, photographer, writer and journalist. She received an art degree from UALR and also...

Nov 21, 2019

Patsy Gale McKown, 73, of North Little Rock, passed away November 21, 2019. Born in Little Rock to Ruben and Cozie McKown, she worked as a newspaper reporter and editor. She enjoyed fishing and working on computers. She is survived by her nieces, Kelli Benton (Dwayne) of McRae and Sherri Gunnell (Doug) of Cabot; great-niece and nephew, Kristina Johnson of...

Nov 20, 2019

Emogene Dorothy Brown, 94, of Greenbrier, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born in Little Rock to Willard T. and Ruby Pearl Whitwell Robinette who preceded her in death along with her husband of 77 years, Raymond A. Brown, and sons, Gary Brown and Michael Brown. She is survived...

Nov 20, 2019

William Wayne Harrison, 78, of Atkins, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Russellville. He was born April 1, 1941 in North Little Rock and was preceded in death by his parents, William R. Harrison and Myrtle N. Harrison; son, Delbert Wayne Harrison; two brothers, L.H. Pruitt of North Little Rock, E.H. Harrison of Hesperia,...

Nov 19, 2019

Edith “Edie” Roberson, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away November 19, 2019. She was born May 12, 1942 in Benton, Arkansas to the late James and Marie Hudson Drennan.  She is survived by six brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews who will miss her. Family services were private.

Nov 19, 2019

Jerry Campbell, 69, of Eureka, Illinois, formerly of East Peoria, died at 3:45 am Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Jerry was born on February 10, 1950 in Wattensaw, Arkansas to the late Charles L. and Melba J. Wilson Campbell.  He married Mary Crum on March 23, 1969 in East Peoria. ...

Nov 19, 2019

Carmelina Linus Inserra, 69, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born September 23, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska to Carmelo and Josephine Breci.

She was a nurse at Baptist Memorial, St. Vincent Hospital and was a visiting home nurse. After retirement from nursing, she volunteered for Heaven’s Loft, Baptist Memorial and St....

Nov 19, 2019

Jimmy Paul Gray, 70, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away November 19, 2019.  He was born September 10, 1949 in Aurora, Missouri to the late John Wilson Gray and Annabelle Guerin Gray.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne Burks Gray; children, Terri Gray McCann (Matt), of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Billy Gray, of Odessa, Texas, and Jeremy Gray,...