Chester B. O'Neal, 82, a lifelong resident of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was born June 30, 1935 to Charlie and Mary O'Neal. He served honorably in the United States Army Reserves from 1958-1964. Chester loved to travel, especially to the Caribbean, Mexico, New York and the Gulf beaches. He had a passion for interior decorating...
Ruby Arlene Tarr, Age 85, of Searcy went to be with the Lord May 31, 2018. She was the second of three children of Eulis H. Wolfe and Alice Irene (Ruby) Wolfe where she grew up on a small dairy and crop farm in Southeastern Iowa. Arlene spent her life exhibiting Christian love and grace to everyone around her. Her...
Edgar Sykes Hensley (Ed), born July 19, 1928 and passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings; his loving wife, Gracie Hensley and one daughter, Gloria Jean Harris. Survived by one sister and three daughters, Linda Suttle (Buddy), Debra Hensley, Trish Thompson (Ronnie); stepchildren, Marty Sims (Richard), Don Tetleton, Mary Hoyt and...
Hemerzon Oswaldo Ruiz Alvarado, 20, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away May 31, 2018. He was born October 11, 1997 in Guatemala to Rudy Ruiz Campos and Mayrena del Rosario Alvarado Escobar. Hemerzon worked in residential construction. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed always. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
James "Ray" Peeks, Sr., 69, of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was born September 9, 1948 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Sylvanis and Ruth Smith Peeks. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eva Peeks; children, James Peeks, Jr. (Wendy), Kim "Sue" Whittemore (Danny), Janet Thrower (Trent), Connie Gabriel (Ricky), Carol Rogers (Gary), Tony Peeks...
Alix Nichols, 92, of Little Rock known as "A.J." by many went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 30, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a great-great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and May Nichols; brother, Dempsey Nichols; sisters, Cleva Lierly and Treva Wright; wife, Kathryn Nichols; and a...
Marjorie Price, 66, of Hensley passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was born March 1, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas to William and Mildred Price. She is survived by her sisters, Sandra and Joyce Price; sister-in-law, Glendyl Price; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Franklin and David Price. Memorials may be...
Steven Brown, 16, of Bigelow died Tuesday May 29th 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas at Childrenâs Hospital.Born in Commerce, GA on May, 22, 2002 He was the son of Steven and Susan Brown.Survivors include two brother, Michael Brown and James Brown both of Bigelow, AR. Grandfather Cliff Richard of Violet Hill, AR. 7 aunts 5 uncles and 23 cousinâs.He was...
John Craig Carson, 54, of Maumelle, Arkansas, left this earth on May 29, 2018 to open a celestial location of the Two Dog Deck Bar & Grill. John was born in Bridgeport, Texas on June 6, 1963 to Cecil and Earlene Carson. John is survived by his wife, Susan Cromley Carson; daughters, Jordan and Heather Carson; parents, Cecil and Earlene...
David Terry Hughes, 70, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 29, 2018. He was born February 8, 1948 in Canal Zone, Panama to the late Frank and Jessie (Shaver) Hughes. David was a graduate of Benton High School. During his high school years, he is remembered for being the class photographer. People say that if anyone could "get the photo",...
Wanda Kirkland Griffith, 85, of Vilonia, Arkansas was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior, and her beloved husband, Bead, on May 29, 2018. She was a humble lady who enjoyed even the small things in life. She volunteered in the nursery at the church early in life. She also loved dominos and cards with friends, her cats and...
Arthur Luck, age 100, died on May 29th, 2018. He was born September 14, 1917 in New York City. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corp in 1942 where he was awarded 4 bronze battle stars after serving his country in WWII. After WWII, he completed graduate studies in physics and taught Physics at Michigan State University. He then...
Joe Edward Gates, Sr., 70, of McRae, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Tuesday May 29, 2018. He was born to Stanley and Ruby (Hart) Gates in Austin, Indiana on November 21, 1947. He was a retired mechanic and loved working on cars. He is survived by his wife, Katharin Gates of McRae; one son, Joe Edward Gates (Teresa)...
Cindy Lynn Cogar 51, of Ward passed away May 28, 2018. She was born in Holland, Michigan to Charles Leroy Cogar and Velma Louise and Michael Heaps. Cindy enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing and spending time with her family, especially her grandbaby, among other things. She will be remembered for her hysterical laughter, her contagious personality and the way she truly loved,...
Mary Frances Eldridge, 85, of Little Rock, passed away May 28, 2018. She was born in Little Rock to Bernard and Tofelia Heinz, and was a member of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew. She was the first student in the St. Vincent School of Medical Technology and worked at St. Vincent Infirmary and the Little Rock Pediatric Clinic for 25...