Mar 8, 2017

Karen A. Peterson, 72, of Sherwood passed away March 8, 2017 peacefully at home. Karen was born July 1, 1944 to the late Alvin Peterson and Zelma Leary Peterson in Portland, ME. Karen loved good food, socializing, and experiencing people. Traveling made her very happy, especially being on cruises or more recently on trips with her Senior Center group. Her...

Mar 8, 2017

Gladys "Frankie" Bylander, 81, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born May 28, 1935 in Cresco, Iowa to Otto and Irene McCarville Frank, one of fourteen children. She worked at Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad in Chicago. She met her husband, John there in the Windy City. Frankie and John loved to travel and...

Mar 8, 2017

Mar 8, 2017

Ruth Jeanette English, 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Ruth was born December 4, 1922, to the late William Ruby Atkins and Trula Holt Atkins in McCaskill, Arkansas. She grew up in Camden, Arkansas, and graduated from Camden High School in 1939. She then attended Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she was a...

Mar 7, 2017

Georgia "Marie" Bedford, born January 15, 1923 departed this life March 7, 2017. She was a member of Park Place Baptist Church in central Arkansas. She leaves behind one daughter, Faye Atkins Bolin, one step-daughter, Paulette West, three granddaughters, Kelly Prather, Katrina Hargan and Christina Johnson, seven great-grandchildren, Kayla Marie Yount, Josh and Jacob Prather, Andrew Arndt, Alexis Fernald, Haley...

Mar 7, 2017

Alice Patricia "Pat" Sanders Braswell, 75, of Little Rock, passed away March 7, 2017. Born in Hot Springs to Jodie and Opal McClain Sanders, she was a member of Little Rock's First Baptist Church. Pat loved her church. She sang in the choir for many years and worked as a volunteer in various roles. Pat retired from the Hearing Appeals...

Mar 7, 2017

Jamie Lynn Miller Varty, 40, of Benton passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born September 16, 1976 in Springhill, Louisiana. She is survived by her parents, Janet Bayless and Michael "Ted" Miller (Terry); three children, Jadelyn Varty, Payden Hill and Maigan Varty; grandparents, Charles and Mary Lou McGuire; sister, Rachel Miller. nieces and nephews; and one great-niece. She...

Mar 7, 2017

Patricia Ann Wojhoski, 55, of Austin, Arkansas passed away March 7, 2017. Patricia was a member of Full Gospel Temple Church. She was instrumental in Your Hands Ministries, a food outreach. Patricia was a giver, always doing what she could to help others. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 6, 2017

Willa Bea Odom Tipton, age 81, of Arkadelphia passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. She was born July 28, 1935 in Quitman, AR, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mable Odom. On August 17, 1955 she was married to Nelson Tipton. Bea was a graduate of Southside High School in Bee Branch, Henderson State University and received her master's...

Mar 6, 2017

Ottie "Dale" Fisher, 79, of Benton, Arkansas passed away March 6, 2017. He was born October 26, 1937 in Brookland, Arkansas to the late Ottie and Clella Fisher. Dale was the district Manager of Thermogas in Benton. He served in the Intelligence Division of the United States Army and was active duty in Okinawa, Japan. Dale was preceded in death...

Mar 6, 2017

Helen Maxine Ellison, 77, of Benton, Arkansas passed away surrounded by her family on March 6, 2017. She was born August 20, 1939 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late John and Ollie Mae Stivers. Maxine was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved spending time with her family. Working word search puzzles was a favorite pastime. Maxine enjoyed listening to...

Mar 6, 2017

Patsy D. Payne, 77, of Little Rock, passed away March 6, 2017. Formerly of Conway, she was a resident of Woodland Hills. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Patsy's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Mar 6, 2017

Caroline "Sue" Cates was born in Austin, Arkansas on February 18, 1942 to Luther Earl and Delpha May (Jones) David. She departed this world at the age of 75 years, to reside with our Heavenly Father on March 6, 2017. Oh what a joyous reunion that took place in Heaven, as she was welcomed home by the love of her...

Mar 5, 2017

Ruth Ann Vinsett, 77, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 on her 62nd Wedding anniversary. She was born October 13, 1939 in Paris, Illinois to Leslie and Mary Pine Drake. She moved to Arkansas at the age of 8, one of 13 kids. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and a factory worker at Stone Container....

Mar 5, 2017

Richard Emile Spugnardi, 77, of Benton, Arkansas passed away March 5, 2017 at Mt. Carmel Assisted Living Facility. He was born January 30, 1940 in Lewiston, Maine to the late Antonio and Mary Simone-Spugnardi. Richard served in the United States Marines. He was a professor. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home....

Mar 4, 2017

Andy Farris Aldridge, 88, passed from this life on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home with his family. He was born July 13, 1928 in the Pleasant Ridge Community, Cleburne County, Arkansas to Andy and Lola Bittle Aldridge. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Aaron Aldridge; sister, Myra Aldridge Jobe and great-grandson, Shawn Smith. He...

Mar 4, 2017

Robert J. (R.J.) Towns, 87, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was born March 15, 1929 in Alabama to Cecil and Pearl Towns. His lifelong profession was a brick mason. His legacy will live on in White County in the many homes and businesses he helped build. He is survived by his children Toby...

Mar 4, 2017

Frank Knight, Jr., 51, of Little Rock, passed away March 4, 2017. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mr. Knight's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Mar 4, 2017

George Balding, 73, of Ward passed on to his Heavenly home on March 4, 2017. He was born December 15, 1943 to Tolbert and Evielea Sowell Balding in Austin, Arkansas. George was known for his afternoon "siestas". He enjoyed arts, crafts, fishing, and especially camping. He spent many hours in his garden planting, growing, and picking vegetables. However, most of...

Mar 3, 2017

Elaine Lavonne Williams, 68, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed away March 3, 2017. She was born June 9, 1948 in Sacramento, California to the late Leon and Retha Harris-Williams. Elaine was of the Baptist faith. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her son and grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memories her son, Dale Hodges of Bryant, Arkansas;...