Leslie "Les" Mizell
May 26, 2024
Leslie Lowell Mizell, affectionately known as “Les,” passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 74. Born on September 4, 1949, in Corning, Arkansas, Les lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to his family, community, and country.Les served proudly in the United States Air Force from June 1, 1969, to...
Benjamin Santos Berumen
May 25, 2024
Benjamin Santos Berumen, age 2, gained his sweet angel wings on May 25, 2024. Benjamin was born February 18, 2022, to Brenda Berumen and Santos Berumen. Benjamin “Benji” brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives. He was the sweetest most loving little human being. Benji was happiest when he was at home surrounded by his family. Benji loved his...
LaVerne Sevedge Hale
May 25, 2024
LaVerne Sevedge Hale of Vinity, Arkansas passed away May 25, 2024. She was born to William Roscoe Sevedge and Lydia Mae Howland on October 24, 1930, in Garner, Arkansas.
LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, William R., and Lydia H. Sevedge; husband, John Kenneth Hale; brother O.W. Sevedge; sister Velda Sevedge; daughter Bonnie Branson; grandson Jeb Branson; and great...
Octavian Grecu
May 25, 2024
Octavian Grecu, born on September 16, 1941, passed away May 25, 2024. He is survived by his daughter, Ileana Greavv. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Smith Family Funeral Home Hot Springs chapel (2205 Airport rd. Hot Springs, AR, 71913). Services are to be held on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 at 9:00am...
William Clark Hilles
May 24, 2024
William Clark Hilles, age 90, passed away on May 24, 2024. William was born on April 20, 1934 in Columbus, OH to the late Clark and Helen Emerson Hilles.Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.
Norris Major
May 24, 2024
Norris Lorraine Major, passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born on October 26, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas.She is survived by many loving friends.Norris is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 68 years, James Paul Major; by her parents, Albert Hubert Pais Sr. and Leola A. West; her brother, Albert H....
Shirley Keilty
May 24, 2024
Shirley Viola (Skinner) Keilty, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born to Augustus and Viola Skinner on May 7, 1938, and was raised in Scott, Keo and England, Arkansas. She moved to Little Rock after graduating High School and worked as a seamstress at the Ottenheimer factory. Soon after, she met her husband,...
James "Jim" Strawn, III
May 24, 2024
James Wesley “Jim” Strawn, III, also affectionately called “Peep” by his grandkids and others, died on May 24, 2024, after a recent stroke.
Jim was born in Little Rock, on January 24, 1943, to James and Rebecca Strawn. Being their only son, he was the apple of his mother’s eye and remained so until her death at 94. He had two...
Richard Aycock
May 24, 2024
Richard Allan “Rick” Aycock
September 20, 1951 – May 24, 2024
RICHARD "RICK" AYCOCK, 72, of North Little Rock, AR, died May 24, 2024. He was born September 20, 1951, in North Little Rock, to Ned and Margaret Clough Aycock. He is survived by a brother, Chris (Brenda) Aycock and many cousins & friends.
Rick attended Sylvan...
David Lee Qualls
May 23, 2024
David Lee Qualls, age 56, of Norman, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.David was born on July 10, 1967, to Ebb and Daisy Qualls. David was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sheila Warwick; and his son, Shawn Qualls.David married the love of his life, Michelle, on August 29, 1986. He was a member at Mt. Gilead...
Eva Albertina Prado
May 23, 2024
Eva Albertina Prado, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this world into eternal life on May 23, 2024. She was born on August 7, 1962, in Le Ceiba, Honduras, and later moved to the United States in 1994 to begin a new chapter in her life.Eva's journey was one of resilience and determination. She obtained her degree as...
Dorothy Soricone
May 22, 2024
Dorothy Elaine Everts Soricone, 84, of Monticello, passed on May 22, 2024. She was born October 1, 1939 in Schuylerville, NY to Kenneth and Elaine Everts.
She earned her PHD in Sociology and taught Sociology at Arizona State University. She moved to Monticello 20 years ago, and taught Sociology at University of Arkansas, Monticello.
Dorothy was an avid researcher, had multiple publications...
Patsy Luroyce Shumate
May 22, 2024
Patsy Luroyce Shumate, 91, of Lonoke, has peacefully passed away on May 22, 2024.
She is survived by her niece and dedicated caretaker, Angelia Lawrence, whose unwavering support brought comfort and companionship to Patsy in her final days.Patsy is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Don Shumate, and her son Michael Shumate. She also joins her brothers, David Box, Tony...
Ryan Hartwick
May 22, 2024
Ryan Adam Hartwick, 49, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away May 22, 2024. He was born September 28, 1974 to Terry C. Hartwick and the late Rhonda Iler Hartwick DeLoach.
Ryan enjoyed many sports, but enjoyed golf, baseball, water skiing and was even known to slalom ski with the best. He was employed with the North Little Rock Electric Department...
Jewel Bradshaw
May 22, 2024
Jewel Marie was born to Walter and Marie McGhehey on May 31, 1930. Jewel was the youngest of six children. She had four sisters, Esther, May, Blanche, and Grace, and two brothers, Phillip and Paul. She loved telling stories about growing up with all of her siblings around her being the baby of the family.On February 28, 1952, she married...
Jack Young Lytle, Sr.
May 22, 2024
Sergeant First Class Jack Young Lytle, Sr., (USA, Ret.), 71, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024. Jack was born on September 6, 1952, to the late Cyrus Julian and Esther E. Lytle in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Jack was a man of honor and courage who proudly served 20 years in the Army and Army National Guard, retiring in 2005.His military service was a significant part of his life and reflected his unwavering patriotism and commitment to...
Roger Seale
May 22, 2024
Roger Seale, age 75, of Manning passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born October 11, 1948 in Manning, Arkansas to the late Rufus “Buddy” Seale and Nancy Evalean DeLamar. Roger was a 1967 Sparkman High School graduate. He served as a Dallas County Axillary Deputy for approximately 25 years and volunteered for the Manning Fire Department. After...
Gary Lynn Hensley
May 21, 2024
Gary Lynn Hensley, 76, passed from this earth on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 surrounded by those he loved most. He was known to most as an avid fisherman but his titles of husband, dad, pawpaw, and buggy are the ones he treasured most. Gary was born to Viola and Glendon Hensley on December 19th, 1947. After graduating from high school,...
Gail Robinson
May 21, 2024
Lillian Gail (Wilson) Smithson Robinson was born on November 13, 1939, to Edmond and Lillian (Burke) Wilson in Helena, Arkansas. Gail passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Gail graduated from Helena’s Central High School in 1957 and spent the following year at the University of Arkansas before marrying her high school sweetheart. She...
Oliver Nicholas Eichelmann, Jr.
May 20, 2024
Oliver Nicholas Eichelmann, Jr., age 89, of Little Rock, passed away on May 20, 2024. He was born January 16, 1935, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Oliver Nicholas Eichelmann, Sr. and Frances Pauline Martin.
Oliver is preceded in death by his parents; Oliver, Sr. and Frances Eichelmann
Survived by wife, Carol Ann Eichelmann; children Ardee, Barbara, Nick; grandsons Hunter and Houston and...