David Christian Joseph "Chris" Wren departed his earthly home on January 23, 2017, for a place he had talked about all of his life, his heavenly home. He was born November 22, 1960, to Evalyn Oswald and the late David Allison Wren. Chris and his twin brother, Vince, were numbers five and six of this family of eight children. Chris...
Inez Mosley, 73, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord January 23, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and mammaw. After raising her family, she joined the retail workforce. She enjoyed spending time with her precious family. Inez is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Joe Mosley; son...
Mark Beall Mullins, 55, of Sherwood passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was born January 14, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas to William Wayman and Mary Anna Beall Mullins. He was a member of Park Hill Christian Church. Mark is survived by his parents, two brothers, Wayman C. Mullins (Louise) and W. David Mullins (Claudett); aunt, Janis Jones;...
Clinton Noyes Jewett, 82, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away January 23, 2017. He was born September 9, 1934 in Whitefield, Maine to the late Clinton S. and Doris (Noyes) Jewett. Dr. Jewett served in the Air Force and was a veterinarian. He leaves to cherish his memories a daughter, Elizabeth Martin. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, certified...
Alice Marie Apple, born August 31, 1957, died January 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Billy) Apple, Jr., her father, Jess Alexander, a sister, Patricia Alexander Bless Curtis, and a brother, Michael Alexander. She is survived by two sons, William and Skylar Apple; her mother, Rose Guenther Alexander; brothers, Darrel, Donald (Gin) and Danny (Carol)...
Austin L. "Slim" Thompson, age 81, of Arkadelphia, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home. He was born August 17, 1935 in Arkadelphia to the late Roy and Lerla Francis Thompson. Slim was retired from Henderson State Cafeteria after forty-eight years and was a Baptist.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Thompson; a...
Millard Wayne Welch, 78, died peacefully at home with his daughter Donna and son-in-law Tony in Jacksonville, surrounded by his family. He retired from Red Ball Motor Company before becoming a successful business owner of Welch's Dry Cleaners in Beebe for twenty-six years. He spent lots of time fishing, hunting and being a jokester. He is survived by sons Michael...
JOHN A. RYLES, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 20, 2017. He was born in Ft. Smith, AR on October 25, 1945 and grew up in Booneville, AR. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Trudy Ryles of Scott, AR.; son Jason Ryles of Little Rock; daughter Allison Ryles of Little Rock; three grandchildren Justin...
Arthur Lee Kelly, 69, of Little Rock passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017. He was born on May 31, 1947 in Texarkana, AR to Donald and Emma Lee Burke Kelly. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and a Veteran of the United States Navy. Arthur worked for Cromwell Architectural Firm for over thirty years. Survivors include...
Jerry DeWayne Blair, 58, of Haskell, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 21, 2017 peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 1, 1958 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Alton "Yogi" Jr. and Martha Blair. Jerry was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and Dotted Lake Hunting Club....
Marilyn A. Ryburn, 84, of Little Rock, passed away January 21, 2017. She is survived by her son, Paul Ryburn of Memphis, Tennessee; a brother, General Forrest Green Jr. (Ann) of Prairieview, Texas; and many friends at Good Shepherd Retirement Center. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, officiated by Father...
Juanita Matthews passed away peacefully at her home, Stonehaven Assisted Living in Maumelle, AR on January 21, 2017. She was born to J.W. Daniels and Flora Daniels in Little Rock, AR on October 13, 1918 or 1925 if you asked her. Juanita held many names throughout her life: Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandma, Ma-ma, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend. These names are...
Carol Ann Fernandez, 52, of Conway, passed away January 21, 2017. She is survived by her son, Timothy Tate (Noelle) of Conway; daughters, Ashley Tate (Taylor) of Conway and Sarah Tate of Paron; sister, Delores Shor of Santa Monica, California; brother, Danny of Washington; and grandson, Owen. Services to be announced. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Carol's online...
Sharon Gail Spicer, 52, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 20, 2017. She was born June 1, 1964 in Benton, Arkansas to Clifton and Vivian (Clements) Spicer. Sharon was an animal lover. She loved to spend time in the sun at the lake. Taking care of her ailing mother was her focus over the past several years. She joins her...
Thomas De Witt McEuen, 83, of McRae passed away at his home on January 20, 2017. He was born to Luther and Ruby Childers McEuen September 12, 1933. Thomas was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in McRae. He dedicated 38 years of loyal service to our country and retired as a 100 % disabled veteran. He served four...
Loretta Jean Woods, 75, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 20, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born March 20, 1941 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Star Allen and Mary Williams. Loretta was of the Baptist faith. She spent much time reading her Bible. Loretta enjoyed working outdoors in the yard. She was an animal lover,...
William P. Wright 69, of Redfield passed away January 20, 2017. William was born June 19, 1947 to Robert and Juanita Wright of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Juanita, and one brother Robert Wright Jr. of Little Rock. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Wright of Redfield; one son, Chris Wright of...