Oct 26, 2018

Dr. Paul Ray Root, 86, of Arkadelphia, passed away on October 26, 2018. He was born October 24, 1932 in Worden, Arkansas to the late Clifford and Eva Schneibly Root. He married his wife of 61 years, Mary Windham Root, on December 22, 1956. Dr. Root was named Professor Emeritus of Education at Ouachita Baptist University where he spent the...

Oct 25, 2018

Benny Texas Drake, 69, of Benton, Arkansas passed away October 25, 2018. He was born May 24, 1949 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Norman and Martha (Shoemaker) Drake. Benny worked as a video manufacturer. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be remembered always. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Oct 25, 2018

Louis Edward McNair, 81, of North Little Rock passed away on Thursday, October 25th, 2018. He was born in Scott, Arkansas on June 24, 1937 to the late Walter L. and Lina Fleming McNair. Louis was preceded in death by his parents; by brothers, Bill, Leo and Donald McNair; and sisters, Helen Dycus, Lalafaye Daughenbaugh and Mary Sue Anousakes. He...

Oct 25, 2018

Billy Joe Simpson, 86, of Carlisle died October 25, 2018. He was a retired farmer, Veteran of the Korean War, and a recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church. Billy was a man of many stories. He loved to hunt and loved his bird dogs even more. Above all, he loved Jesus and...

Oct 25, 2018

Richard Alan Martin, 51, of North Little Rock Passed away Thursday, Oct 25, 2018. Survivors include Son Nicholas Martin (Katie) and daughter Ashley Kempsell; three grandchildren; brother, Jeremy Martin and sisters, Tammy Maloney, Shirley McGinty, and Sharon Quinn. Cremation services by Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home.

Oct 25, 2018

Florene Carroll Short, 85, of El Paso, Arkansas went to be with her Heavenly father October 25, 2018. She was born January 24, 1933 in Enola to the late Lonnie and Viola Goodnight Carroll. Florene married Lenard Douglas Short in 1951. She loved music, and even recorded a gospel record with her sister. She enjoyed traveling to different churches and...

Oct 24, 2018

Landon Hunter Cates, 24, of Russellville overcame both cancer and death Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was born August 17, 1994 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, graduating from Southside High School and attended the University of Arkansas - Ft Smith. He is survived by his parents, Ron and Candy Cates; three siblings, Lauren Cates Fox (Larry), Leah Cates and Logan Cates;...

Oct 24, 2018

Randy Lee Sarver, 45, of Ferndale, passed away October 24, 2018. Randy was an automobile service technician and loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Wilkerson and step-father, Don Clark; father, Otha Sarver; sisters, Farrah Turner (Ed) and Tami Wood; step-brothers, Richard Bobby and Robert Clark; and a host of other family and friends. He was...

Oct 24, 2018

Carolyn Dollar, 89, of North Little Rock, passed away October 24, 2018. She was born July 13, 1929 to Roy and Thay Mosley Quinn in Nashville, Tennessee. Carolyn enjoyed spending time at the NLR Hayes Center and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Dollar, of NLR, and Ricky Dollar, of Seattle, Washington;...

Oct 24, 2018

Lavon Idell Noe, 95, of Beebe, Arkansas, peacefully entered Heaven's gates, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. She was born to Fritz and Hattie Faulk of Opal on November 9, 1922. She was a tomboy at heart and loved to tell stories of how she led her high school basketball team to a championship. Not only was she...

Oct 24, 2018

Reverend James Frederick (Freddie) Holmes, born April 24, 1935, passed away October 24, 2018. He was a Baptist minister and pastor for 65 years. He served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ faithfully, and thanked God every day for blessing him with his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bette; two sons, Brad and his...

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Oct 22, 2018

Donald Hasty, 74, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away October 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife Sarah Hasty; son Donald Hasty; two daughters, Linda Rawls of Mena and Jeanne Lenard of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and a brother, Arthur Hasty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Alma Hasty. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.smithfamilycares.com

Oct 22, 2018

Heaven got a bit more glamorous with the passing of Martha Ann Pretty Nelson on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was born on March 27, 1942, to Mary and Lester Pretty in Batesville, Arkansas. Ann met her husband, Barry Nelson, on a blind date set up by Barry's mother. They ate Mexican food at Island X in the Heights in...

Oct 22, 2018

Gary Michael Lovell, 69, of Benton, Arkansas passed away October 22, 2018. He was born October 29, 1948 in Benton to the late Warren George "Buddy" and Georgene (Jackson) Lovell. Gary loved the Lord and was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. He was a talented carpenter and worked in commercial construction. Gary was a member of the Carpenters...

Oct 21, 2018

Wiltrud Margareta Goldblum, 92, of Little Rock passed away on October 21, 2018. She was born to the late Ernst and Emelie Hauser on July 3, 1926 in Gesen, Germany. Cremation arrangements by Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home.

Oct 21, 2018

Celebrating the Life and Faith of Pauline K. Hussey December 6th, 1934-October 21st, 2018 A dearly beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and co-worker, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, but soon moved to Detroit where she, along with her big brother, David J. Gibson, and sister Ora (a.k.a. "Doll") grew up and graduated from Detroit's Pershing High School....

Oct 21, 2018

Lisa Short, 61, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord October 21, 2018. She is survived by daughter Sarah Brittain, and granddaughters, Rainey and Layla. She was preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Becky Short. Memorial service will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.smithfamilycares.com

Oct 21, 2018

Robert D. Holloway, Sr. of Little Rock passed away October 21, 2018. Mr. Holloway was born December 15, 1938 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Elizibeth Smith Holloway and Gilbert Henry Holloway, Sr. Robert Holloway (aka Bobby Holloway) attended Central High School and graduated in 1956. Mr. Holloway played football under the famous "Wilson Matthews" during their undefeated run at Central High....