Obituaries

Feb 5, 2017

Paul Cox, age 80, of Okolona died Sunday, February 5, 2017, at home. He was born July 8, 1936, to the late Carmie C. Cox and Willie Rowe Cox. Paul was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He graduated from Okolona High School in 1954.   He was in the cattle business his entire life, and owned livestock auction barns...

Feb 5, 2017

Susan Brasel, 66, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 5, 2017. She was born April 4, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Special appreciation to Lee Feinberg, guardian, and the staff at Arkansas Health Center for their loving care, kindness and compassion. Family is requested to contact Smith-Benton Funeral Home at 501-778-7100 or at [email protected]. Inurnment to be held at Arkansas...

Feb 5, 2017

Feb 4, 2017

James "Jimmy" Gresham, 82, fell asleep in death on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Born on April 10, 1934 in Little Rock, James was baptized when he was eight years old as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a faithful witness for Jehovah for seventy-five years. He had complete confidence in the resurrection and dreamed about being able to run again...

Feb 4, 2017

Lynn R. Barber, age 83, of North Little Rock passed away February 4, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Barbara (Broadwater) Barber, 2 children; David Barber and Jill Murdock (Keith), 8 grandchildren; Matt (Amanda) Barber, Tyler (Andrea) Barber, Zachary Barber, Andrew, Abby, and Molly Murdock, Madison Barker (Alex), Mary Ann Abney (Michael); 2 great granddaughters; Kelsey...

Feb 4, 2017

Feb 4, 2017

Karen Archer, 56, of McRae, Arkansas died Saturday, February 4, 2017. Survivors include her husband Stephen, two brothers, and her children and grandchildren. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Gap Church near Malvern. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home.

Feb 4, 2017

Sue Ellen Hubbard Conder Carpenter, 79, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. She was born May 10, 1937 in Atkins to Fred and Una Bolin Hubbard. Sue came to Little Rock on June 10, 1957 and attended Capital City Business School. She would tell you that she was so country...

Feb 3, 2017

Patricia Scallion, 68, of North Little Rock, passed away February 3, 2017. She was born in Newport, Arkansas to C.T. and Eloise Stone Wackerly and was a Registered Nurse. Preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Elzie Blanks and a sister, Peggy Wackerly, she is survived by her daughters, Michele Scallion of Benton and Angela McDougal (Tracy) of Maumelle and...

Feb 3, 2017

Marvin E. Martin, age 85, of Beebe passed away February 3, 2017. He was born at home August 12, 1931 to Dovie and Anna (Humphries) Martin in the Edwards Chapel community of Lonoke County. Marvin was a wonderful, loving, and true family man. When he and Hazel married thirty eight years ago, he became the stepfather of five children. Those...

Feb 3, 2017

Melvin Trennon Jolly, 89, of Little Rock passed away on February 3, 2017. He was born in Edinburg, MS, on August 24, 1927, to Warner A. and Dessie "Leona" (Pigg) Jolly. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a 1949 graduate of Mississippi State University. Melvin and his wife, Bobbie Jean, lived in Gulfport, MS, for 59...

Feb 3, 2017

Carol McCarver, 87, of Maumelle passed away on February 3, 2017. She was born in Los Angeles, CA. Carol worked in Medical Records for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Survivors include Judy Bindner (Al) of Bryant, Robyn McCarver of Maumelle, AR, Pat McCarver of Conway, AR and Richard McCarver (Jamie) of Arlington, TX; nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Graveside services will...

Feb 3, 2017

Mildred Lee Cox, 89, of Lonoke passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. She was born February 8, 1927 in Self Creek,Arkansas to the late Leamon and Cora Revan Turner. She was a long-standing member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, Arkansas. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Clark (Richard) of North Little Rock and Patti Hayes, of Lonoke;...

Feb 3, 2017

Henry Carl Breyel, 82, of Little Rock, passed away February 3, 2017. Born in Little Rock, he was a U.S. Navy veteran, a film processor for Printing IBF and a member of the International Typographical Union. He was a faithful parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry Garrett Breyel and Mary Brucks Breyel,...

Feb 2, 2017

O. C. Strayhorn, 77, of McRae, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 19, 1939, at McRae, to Finus and Alice (Bass) Strayhorn. O. C. served in the U.S. Army Reserve. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed a lifetime of hunting. He was a dedicated family man who loved...

Feb 2, 2017

Florence A. Callison age 73, of Bauxite, formerly of Bismarck, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was born October 7, 1943 to the late Ben Edward and Callie Bullock Ross. Florence was a member of Grace Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Callison; one son, Mark...

Feb 2, 2017

Paul Edward Lewis, 79, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away February 2, 2017. He was born January 16, 1938 in Vian, Oklahoma to the late William Edward and Elsie Mae (Cook) Lewis. Paul served many years as an educator and impacted many young people's lives. He will be remembered in a celebration of life service at 2:00 PM, Tuesday,...

Feb 2, 2017

Feb 2, 2017

Jerry Marlow Pigue, 61, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 2, 2017. He was born January 4, 1956 to Delores (Gazaway) Pigue and the late Harold Pigue. Jerry was of the Church of Christ faith. He is remembered for having a quick sense of humor and wit. Jerry loved the outdoors including fishing, four wheeling, and boating. He won many...

Feb 2, 2017