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Jerry Curley
Jul 2, 2023
Jerry Lee Curley, 82, of Benton, Arkansas passed away July 2, 2023. He was born March 6, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Leroy and Lillian (Whitwell) Curley.
Jerry had a love for Razorbacks and horse racing. He enjoyed going to Oaklawn in Hot Springs. He also liked baseball and was an avid bowler. Family reunions were...
Barbara Simons
Jul 2, 2023
Barbara Jean Simons, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord July 2, 2023. She was born May 28, 1934, in Beebe, Arkansas to Jesse and Mae Burns. She was a housewife and a member of Searcy United Methodist Church.
Barbara is survived by two sons, Sidney Simons of Fayetteville and Stuart (Jill) Simons of Jonesboro; two...
Murlene "Jo" Blackshear
Jul 2, 2023
Murlene “Jo” Wilene Blackshear, age 88, of Royal, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
She was born January 10, 1935, in Strangers Home, the daughter of Ralph Charles Hall and Janie Maden Hall. She is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Blackshear, in 2000; her parents; her brother, Jewel Hall; and one daughter-in-law, Tiny Felton.
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Barbara Battle Rhodes
Jul 2, 2023
Barbara Battle Rhodes, 92, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023.
She was born November 20, 1930, in Wrightsville, Georgia to Delma Howell Mayo and Evelyn Kennedy Mayo.
Barbara was a retired school teacher in Malvern, Arkansas, and a member of First United Methodist Church in Malvern and Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
She...
Richard "Neal" Fortner
Jul 2, 2023
Richard “Neal” Fortner, 66, of North Little Rock, passed away July 2, 2023.
Neal was born to David and Ruth Fortner on September 21, 1956, in Campbell, Missouri. Neal’s love of reading and sports began early in his life. He graduated from Cabot High School and took college classes at the University of Central Arkansas. His drive, determination, and brilliance...
Ronnie W. Roberson
Jul 1, 2023
Ronnie W. Roberson, 80, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at TwinRivers Health and Rehab in Arkadelphia.
He was born September 11, 1942, in Gurdon, Arkansas, to Wayne “Hap” V. Roberson andMildred M. Clark Roberson.
Ronnie proudly served in The United States Army Reserves.
Ronnie attended Gum Springs Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed riding...
Jerry Brown
Jul 1, 2023
Jerry Lynn Brown, a devoted follower of Christ, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 1st, 2023 at the age of 75. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and compassion.
Jerry lived in North Little Rock, Arkansas and dedicated a portion of his life stationed in...
Ezra Faith Akin
Jul 1, 2023
Ezra Faith Akin
Ezra Faith Akin took her final rest in the arms of her loving mother on July 1, 2023 at Baptist Health Medical Center. Ezra Faith's presence, laughter, smile, and light will be missed more than her parents have the words to describe.
Ezra Faith arrived on July 1, 2023, a blessing placed softly into the arms...
Rosemary Jeanetta Bradshaw
Jul 1, 2023
Rosemary Jeanetta Hamilton Bradshaw was born on February 4, 1929, to Charles and Fannie Spiers Hamilton. She went to her beautiful mansion in Jesus our Lord and Savior on July 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bradshaw; a son, Johnny Bradshaw; a daughter, Fannie Henderson; two grandsons, James Keith Outler and Ira "Scooter" Bradshaw;...
Wilford Earnest Reynolds
Jun 30, 2023
Over 100 years ago, Wilford (Bill) Reynolds, 10/1/22 took his first breath. And on 06/30/23, he took his last earthly breath, but oh what a life he led in-between! Bill was raised on a farm in Magazine, AR. His father taught him and his brother Leonard everything he thought they needed to know. They fed animals, did chores for their...
Samuel Pritchard
Jun 30, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel “Sam” Charles Pritchard, affectionately known as "Pops", on June 30, 2023, in Beebe, Arkansas. Born on December 17, 1951, in Sedalia, Missouri, Sam was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His departure has left an immense void in the lives of those who...
Darrell Ray Kee
Jun 30, 2023
Darrell Ray Kee, age 53, of McRae, passed away June 30, 2023, at Unity Health in Searcy. He was born June 27, 1970, to the late Billy Louis Kee and Mary Lou (Nick) Kee in Jacksonville.
Darrell was a 1988 graduate of Beebe High School, where he played football. In his early adult life, he held several occupations, eventually...
Daniel Charles Pruss Sr.
Jun 30, 2023
Daniel “Dan” Charles Pruss Sr., 81, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Friday June 30, 2023 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Pruss and Joesphine (Strozyk) Pruss; siblings, Phillip Pruss Sr., Frances Masty, and Dorothy Zakrzewski. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Anna Marie (Brewczynski) Pruss; brother, Stephen Pruss (Meta);...
Norman Lee Tankersley
Jun 29, 2023
Norman Lee Tankersley, 60, passed away June 29, 2023. He was born September 25, 1962. Family is asked to contact Smith-Benton Funeral Home at 501-778-7100. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Sharion Lee Helms
Jun 29, 2023
Sharion Lee Helms, age 82, of Royal, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
She was born on June 29, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of General Nelson Crittenden and Verna Agnes Rowton. She was preceded in death by her; husband Jerry E. Helms; her parents; and one sister Betty Tucker.
Sharion was a very talented artist that...
Leslie Marie Johnson
Jun 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leslie Marie Johnson of Benton, Arkansas. She passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2023, after an extended battle with Crohn’s Disease. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Leslie had touched in some small way throughout her very memorable life. Leslie’s life...
Cecil Aldine Knight
Jun 29, 2023
Cecil Aldine Knight, 78, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away June 29, 2023. He was born April 8, 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Calvin Knight and Frieda Bullock Knight. He is preceded in death by his wife Rena Marie Knight, parents, brothers James Kenneth Knight and Lawrence Paul Knight, and his sister Leslie Elaine Knight.He is survived by his...
Jamie Lynn Phillips
Jun 28, 2023
Jamie Lynn Phillips, age 41, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023.Jamie was born on September 26th, 1981, in Abilene, Texas to Boyd and Virginia Brock. She grew up in Quitman, Arkansas and attended St. Joseph School in Conway, where she graduated High School in 1999. She then attended the University of Central Arkansas where she received...
Ronnie Johnson
Jun 28, 2023
Ronnie Paul Johnson, age 77, of Beebe, passed away at Unity Health, Searcy, on June 28, 2023. He was born on January 19, 1946, at Monticello, Arkansas.
Ronnie was a graduate of Glendale Public Schools (Lincoln Co.), and went on to attain his Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas A&M College, Monticello, (now UAM), then devoting most of his career as...
Bettie Lou Rittenberry
Jun 28, 2023
Bettie Lou Rittenberry, 86, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
She was born January 30, 1937, in Day, Arkansas, to Frank Hardaway and Earnie McCarther Hardaway.
Bettie was a graduate of The Arkadelphia High School Class of 1954. She later went on to receive her...
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