Dec 22, 2019

Carroll Dean Runyan, a lifelong resident of Arkadelphia, passed away quietly on December 22, 2019 following a valiant battle with cancer.  Dean was born on September 21, 1935 to Leotta (Wade) and Willie Carroll Runyan.  In 1956, Dean married his soulmate, Marilyn Yancey, and partnered in life with her for the next 63 years.

Throughout his life,...

Dec 22, 2019

Colleen Neel Morris age 84, of Duncanville, Texas formerly of Arkadelphia, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Argyle, Texas. She was born December 11, 1935 in Clark County Arkansas to Ruben Paul and Eura Mae Smith Neel. Colleen worked at Oberman’s in Arkadelphia and Kroger’s in the Dallas area. She was a Baptist.

Dec 22, 2019

Dec 22, 2019

Gary Wayne Crowe, 65, of El Paso, Arkansas went to be with the Lord December 22, 2019.  He was born on March 29, 1954 in Danville, Kentucky to Willis and Adaline Crowe.

In 1989 Gary moved to Beebe and has resided here since.  He retired from Jacksonville Steel as a welder.

Gary is survived by...

Dec 22, 2019

Morris Morgan, age 84, of Bryant passed away December 22, 2019. He was born June 2, 1935 in Merigold, Mississippi to the late Marion Council Morgan and Mary Lula Morgan. He was raised in Lake Village, Arkansas. Morris served in the US Army and worked as a pharmacist in Bryant for thirty-nine years. He was a member of First Baptist...

Dec 22, 2019

Shirley Faye Flynn, age 76, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 22, 2019. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 12, 1943 to the late Walter and Voneda Rice. Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2019 at Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Dec 22, 2019

TSgt. Don Stevens Creech, (USAF, Ret.), 87, of Little Rock, passed away December 22, 2019. Born in Salemburg, North Carolina to William Howard Creech and Tillie Adams Creech, he was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Helen Creech, brother, Jack Creech and sister, Clarice Wynn, he is survived by his son, David...

Dec 21, 2019

James T. "Bob" Lambert, age 91, of Bismarck, died Saturday, December 21, 2019. Born on May 30, 1928, in Point Cedar, the son of George Lambert and Sally Hammock, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lambert, two infant children, Nancy and J.R., his parents, and siblings Lola Lambert, Jasper Lambert, Franklin Lambert, Hobson Lambert, Bill Lambert,...

Dec 21, 2019

Nona Mae Morris - Her life was well lived, and she was well loved! The Lord called her home in a peaceful manner on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in her 82nd year. This gentle, loving, caring, and deeply religious woman has left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will be supremely missed. Faith and family...

Dec 21, 2019

John Adrian Sims, 84, of Austin went to be with the Lord on Saturday night, December 21, 2019.  He was the son of the late Rueben and Gussie Sims of Edwards, Mississippi where he was born at home. He was preceded in death by his two sisters Dovie Crawford and Jean Allen, and one brother Thomas Sims.

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Dec 21, 2019

Gary Tindall, 57, of North Little Rock passed away December 21, 2019.  He was born to the late Charles and Emogene Tindall on November 19, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Gary was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  He was an outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in...

Dec 21, 2019

Sonya “Missy” Glover, 54, of Central Arkansas entered Heavens Gates on December 21, 2019. She was born October 13, 1965 and leaves behind a husband, four children, four grandchildren, her parents, brother and many friends and family to celebrate her life.

Mom to us. Blondie to Greg. Mrs. Missy to many. If you went to Sylvan Hills Elementary,...

Dec 21, 2019

Carlos Calvin Beavers, Jr., 66, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 21, 2019. He was born February 21, 1953 in Morgan City, Louisiana to Carlos Calvin Beavers, Sr., and Mary Rebecca Higgenbotham-Beavers. Carlos spent many miles on the highway driving big rigs. He was dearly loved by his family and will be missed always. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home....

Dec 20, 2019

Michael DeWayne Arrowood, 63, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 20, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born April 5, 1956 in DesArc, Arkansas to Albert Lester and Viona (Oxner) Arrowood. He worked many years in the Heating and Air industry. Michael was dearly loved by his family and will be missed always. Arrangements entrusted to...

Dec 20, 2019

Dec 20, 2019

Betty Jo May of Arkadelphia transitioned from this phase of eternity to the next on Friday, December 20, 2019. Betty was a lifelong resident of Clark county and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter (Dock) May; her parents, Pat and Kate McElhannon of Okolona; two brothers, Ross (Perch) McElhannon...

Dec 19, 2019

Mary Ann Manning, 50, of North Little Rock joined the angels December 19, 2019.  She was born to Kenneth and Dorothy Howell on October 22, 1969 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She married the love of her life Scott Manning, on May 28, 1994.  She retired from the State of Arkansas after 27 years of service. Mary previously...

Dec 18, 2019

Anita Merritt Fleckenstine, 68, of North Little Rock, passed away December 18, 2019.  She was born January 5, 1951 to Jessie and Edna Merritt.  Anita was a “Ray of Sunshine” with an amazing sense of humor and an infectious laugh. As a true crime enthusiast she has promised to send signs back to family and friends to solve crimes...

Dec 18, 2019

Daniel Tanner, 71, of Alexander joined the angels December 18, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nadine; daughters Brenda and Cheryl; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019 from 6:00-8:00PM at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Pinecrest Cemetery.  Arrangements by Smith Sherwood Funeral Home.  Online guestbook...

Dec 18, 2019

Carroll Ernest Wright, 70, of Little Rock passed away on December 18, 2019. He was born in Siloam Springs, AR on June 17, 1949 to Winfred and Virginia (Cenveny) Wright. He was a retired truck driver for Barrett Hamilton. He is survived by his siblings; James Wright, Jackie Wright and Kenneth Wright all of Oklahoma. In addition to his parents...