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Geraldine Caroline Osborn

Geraldine Caroline Osborn

Mar 27, 2023

Geraldine Caroline (Duch) Osborn, 90, of Conway passed away on March 27, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1932 to Loddie and Alma Taylor Duch on her family's farm in Slovak, AR. She is survived by her loving children: Gwen Osborn Gardner, Gerry Mark Osborn, Ginger Osborn Richards (Jeff) and Isaac Osborn; her grandchildren: Michael Osborn, Amy Osborn, Melinda...

Joyce Walker

Joyce Walker

Mar 27, 2023

 

Joyce Walker, age 80, of Bonnerdale, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.

She was born on April 23, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer Aubuchon and Emma Tegtmeyer Aubuchon.  On July 20, 1985, she married James Thomas “Tommy” Walker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Paul Nogle.

Joyce was a teacher's...

James Marlton "Mart" Thornton

James Marlton "Mart" Thornton

Mar 26, 2023

 

 

James Marlton “Mart” Thornton, age 82, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023.

 

He was born on May 22, 1940, in Bismarck, Arkansas, the son of James Monroe “Boss” Thornton and Lena Opal Thornton.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherri Thornton; his parents; one brother, Kenneth Dean Prince and one nephew, Rickey...

Rosemary "The Wild Rose" Lambert

Rosemary "The Wild Rose" Lambert

Mar 25, 2023

  Rosemary "The Wild Rose" Lambert, 65 of Bismarck Arkansas, passed away March 25, 2023.   She was born February 14th, 1958 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Franklin and Lavern (Runyan) Lambert.   Rosemary was preceded in death by her mother, father, and sister Hilda Welch.   Survivors include her son Adam Porter, her daughter, Precious Hope Riley, and her...

Joseph "Joe" Barry Thomason

Joseph "Joe" Barry Thomason

Mar 25, 2023

Joseph Barry Thomason, Joe to all that knew him, age 70, passed away from heart complications on March 25, 2023. Born July 10, 1952 to Hilma and Wils Thomason of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Joe was the much adored baby of four siblings. He graduated from North Little Rock High School in the class of 1970 where he made many...

Angela Darlene Wilson

Angela Darlene Wilson

Mar 25, 2023

 

Angela Darlene Wilson, 50, of Benton, Arkansas passed away March 25, 2023.  She was born October 26, 1972 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to David Kenneth Nordsletten and Linda Darlene Grant.

Angela worked as a chef at many local restaurants.

Family is asked to contact the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

 

Billy Jean Pettit

Billy Jean Pettit

Mar 25, 2023

Billy Jean Pettit age 77, of Arkadelphia, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs. He was born August 31, 1945 in Camden to William H. and Nettie Jewel Meador Pettit. Billy was a U. S. Army veteran of Vietnam. Billy worked at the Wendy’s restaurant in Arkadelphia for over twenty years. He enjoyed fishing.

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Michael Funderburg

Michael Funderburg

Mar 24, 2023

Michael “Buster” Funderburg, age 76, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away peacefully at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital on the evening of March 24, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. Michael was born in Monticello, Arkansas to James and Mabel Funderburg on April 17, 1946. He was preceded in death by both his parents and his brothers Kenneth and...

James Dean "Jimbo" Horton

James Dean "Jimbo" Horton

Mar 24, 2023

 

James Dean “Jimbo” Horton, age 52, of Bonnerdale, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.

 

He was born on August 15, 1970, in Hot Springs, the son of John Henry Horton and Shirley Anne Mizell Horton.  He was preceded in death by his son, James Dean Earl Horton; his parents; and his grandparents.

 

Everyone that knew James...

Judith Sparks Blenden

Judith Sparks Blenden

Mar 24, 2023

Judith Ann Sparks Blenden transitioned to her heavenly home on March 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Albert Reuel and Ruth Jane Sparks. She is survived by her four children, Debbie Cothran (Greg) of Sherwood, Pam Gunter (Craig) of Little Rock, Sandra Blenden of Sherwood, and Chris Blenden of Atlanta, Georgia; and her siblings, Carolyn...

Julia Mae Guenther

Julia Mae Guenther

Mar 24, 2023

Julia Mae Guenther passed from this life on March 24, 2023. She was born December 11, 1931 to Ora Alta Huckabee and George Everett Bradshaw in Leslie, Arkansas. She married James Arthur Guenther Sr. on November 16, 1957. Together they raised Georgia Ann, Veronica Jo, Patricia Kolleen, and James Arthur Jr. Julie worked as a nurse’s aide, a school secretary,...

Marquetta Peppers

Marquetta Peppers

Mar 24, 2023

 

Marquetta Peppers, age 85, of Glenwood, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.

 

She was born on March 10, 1938, in Battiest, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hoyt Homer Perrin and Linnie Hazel Vaughn Perrin.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don Peppers; her granddaughter, Hope Reid; her niece, Lacy Peppers Chivers; and her sister,...

Daniel Sena Eskandarian

Daniel Sena Eskandarian

Mar 24, 2023

Daniel Sena Eskandarian, age 22, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Friday March 24, 2023. He was born August 10th, 2000, in Los Angeles, California to Farhad Eskandarian and Sherri Munnerlyn.

He was called Dan the Man. He loved sports, being physically active, and video games. He loved researching animals and geography. Daniel was the kind of person you looked up...

William Hugh Ward

William Hugh Ward

Mar 23, 2023

Our son William Hugh Ward was ushered by the angels into the throne room of God on March 23, 2023. On that date, William woke up on Earth that morning only to arrive in Heaven that night to be surrounded by family and friends who had passed years ago. There among his greeters was the One who made his trip...

Cleoma Wells Brown

Cleoma Wells Brown

Mar 23, 2023

Cleoma Wells Brown, 87, of Little Rock was welcomed into eternal rest by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  There to meet her for that glorious reunion were her beloved husband, Robert E. Brown, her daughters, Dianne Turley and Pam Winslow, her parents, Cleo Wells and Gladys Sanders, her brother, Don Wells, and a host...

Heather Scroggins

Heather Scroggins

Mar 23, 2023

 

Heather Scroggins, 49, of Benton, Arkansas passed away March 23, 2023.  She was born November 14, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Terry Ray and Barbara (Garner) Bryant.

Heather worked her dream job as a nurse for over six years.  She loved her grandchildren and was an amazing GiGi.  Heather was very outgoing and was never afraid of anything. ...

Mary Frances Burroughs

Mary Frances Burroughs

Mar 23, 2023

 

Mary Frances Burroughs, of Hot Springs, passed from this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Mary was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Woodrow and Rena Walters, and was predeceased by her parents, her beloved brother Woodrow Jr., and her daughter Vicki Burroughs.Mary is survived by her husband, best friend and love of her life, Ronnie Burroughs; her...

Walter Louis McMahan

Walter Louis McMahan

Mar 23, 2023

Walter Louis McMahan, 92 of Friendship, Arkansas, moved to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  He was born May 4, 1930, to the late Walter Elbert and Dicie Sheehy McMahan.  He was a lifelong resident of Friendship.   

He retired from Reynolds Metal Co. (Alcoa) in Gum Springs, after thirty-two years of service missing only ½ day due...

Alice "Ann" Howell

Alice "Ann" Howell

Mar 22, 2023

Alice “Ann” Askins Howell, age 76, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on March 22, 2023, at UAMS Medical Center.  She was born in Little Rock on July 5, 1946, to the late Silas and Alice (Stuart) Askins.  Ann was a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, and “Mama”.  She was a lifelong member of Geyer Springs United Methodist Church.  She...

Jeffery Alan Echols

Jeffery Alan Echols

Mar 22, 2023

 

Jeffery Alan Echols, 70, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away March 22, 2023.  He was born October 8, 1952 in Bremerton, Washington to the late James and Lola (Jackson) Echols.

Jeffery proudly served in the United Stated Army.  Upon his discharge, he began working as a chief engineer.  His work ethic and dedication to his family was admirable.  He knew...

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