Virginia Elizabeth McGhee
Apr 11, 2023
Virginia Elizabeth McGhee of North Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, April 11th, with her children by her side. She was 84 years old.
Virginia was born in Fort Wayne, IN on Oct. 6, 1938, to the late Claude L. and Elizabeth Hunt.
She grew up there and in Knoxville, TN with her sister and best friend, Claudie. She later attended...
Barbara Dell Meacham Jarvis
Apr 11, 2023
Barbara Dell Meacham Jarvis, aged 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 11th surrounded by her family. Born on January 4, 1937, in Monroe, Arkansas to the late Presley and Virginia (Hazelwood) Meacham, she was raised on the Meacham family farm, which was designated an Arkansas Century Farm in 2016. Known to her family as “Bobbie Dell”, Barbara was the youngest of...
Charles "Boytt" Hutcherson
Apr 11, 2023
Charles “Boytt” Hutcherson, age 55, of Delight, left his loved ones on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
He was born on November 6, 1967, in Prescott, the son of Cletius C. Hutcherson and Diane Whisenhunt Barton. Boytt was preceded in death by his stepfather, Rickey Barton.
Boytt worked as an electrician for many years, and he loved tinkering...
Charles A. Moore
Apr 11, 2023
Charles A. Moore, 89, of North Little Rock, passed away on April 11, 2023 after a short illness. Charles was born June 21, 1933 to Bill and Gladys Moore in the Fairbanks community outside Quitman, Arkansas. After graduating from Quitman High School, he studied for a year at the Arkansas State Teacher’s College in Conway. He was a Korean War...
Linda Louise Duer
Apr 11, 2023
Linda Louise Duer, 75, of Hensley, Arkansas passed away April 11, 2023. She was born July 12, 1947 in Fontana, California to the late Leonard Holland and Geneva (Godfrey) Hudgens.
Linda adored her children and loved her family. Her little dogs were spoiled and treated like part of the family. She always had beautiful, fresh flowers in her home. ...
Rebecca L Wacaster
Apr 11, 2023
Rebecca “Becky” Wacaster, age 71, of Hot Springs, left this world on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, to walk on streets of gold with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was born on August 28, 1951, in Hot Springs, the daughter of Walter Edward Hogue and Betty Jean Mann Hogue Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her...
Terry Noland Shoemaker
Apr 11, 2023
Terry Noland Shoemaker, 70, of Sherwood passed away Monday, April 11, 2023. He was born April 21, 1952, in Harrisburg, Arkansas to Mary Katherine and H. Holden Shoemaker. Terry was preceded in death by his stepmother, Anna Shoemaker, father, H. Holden Shoemaker, as well as his brother, H. Lynn Shoemaker. Terry is survived by his five children Daniel Shoemaker (Monica...
Mark Daniel Barton
Apr 10, 2023
Mark Daniel Barton, born August 31, 1959 to late Sylvia and Willie B. Barton, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, passed away on April 10, 2023. He served in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his sister Kathy; brother Danny; and his parents. He is survived by his wife, partner and best friend for 38 years, Dorothy Barton;...
Hollis Andrew "Andy" Shepard
Apr 10, 2023
Hollis Andrew “Andy” Shepard, 62, entered into the arms of Jesus on the evening of April 10, 2023 at the Salem Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Conway, AR surrounded by his mom, sister, and nieces. Andy loved God, his family, his church, and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He also loved giving hugs, smiling, singing - especially “Happy Birthday,” and he...
Barbara L Pratt
Apr 10, 2023
Barbara Louise Pratt, 76, of Jacksonville, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2023. She was born September 26, 1946 and grew up in Butlerville, Florida.
Barbara is survived by her sister-in-law Michelle Pratt, and many family members and life-long friends. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Donald Pratt Jr.; two sons,...
Helen Wheaton
Apr 10, 2023
Helen Matthews Wheaton, age 91, went to meet her savior on Monday April 10th, 2023, at her home in Brown Springs, Ar. She was born July 24th, 1931, in Ouachita, AR to WL “Dutch” and Vesta Gray Matthews. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.
Helen enjoyed working outside in her gardens but...
Eva Fisher
Apr 10, 2023
Eva F. Fisher, 66 of Austin, Arkansas passed away April 10, 2023. She was born on January 9,1957 to Earnest and Bessie Burnett Gilbert in Searcy, Arkansas.
Eva was a Dietary Manager for over thirty years, most recently at Cabot Nursing and Rehab, retiring in 2017. She loved fishing, cooking, and playing cards – Skipbo, Phase Ten and Poker –...
Malta Faye Beasley
Apr 9, 2023
Malta Faye Beasley, 85, of Benton, Arkansas passed away April 9, 2023. She was born January 17, 1938 in Benton to the late Fred Spears and Minnie (Bramlett) Spears.
Malta worked as a CNA.
Preceding Malta in death are her husband, Jerell Beasley; two sons: Bobby Pennington and Frank Pennington; and sister, Opal Goeman.
She is survived by daughters, Darla...
Darrell Edward Shuptrine
Apr 9, 2023
Darrell Edward Shuptrine of Little Italy, AR went peacefully to be with our lord, on April 9, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1948, in Texarkana, AR to the late Robert and Pearl Shuptrine.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Holley and two brothers, Ronnie Shuptrine and Henry Shuptrine.
Darrell is...
Ray Cook
Apr 9, 2023
Ray Cook, age 83, of Kirby, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
He was born on November 15, 1939, in Daisy, the son of Curtis Cook and Oleva Blevins White Cook. On July 5, 1959, Ray married the forever love of his life, Twyla Woodall Cook, who just three weeks ago preceded him in...
Joyce Ann Wiley
Apr 9, 2023
Joyce Ann Wiley, of Little Rock, passed away April 9, 2023. She was born August 11, 1945, to Elmer and Estelle Spurlock Smith in Vinity, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dale Wiley, brother James Smith and sister, Betty Darlene Bailey.
Joyce is survived by sons Terry Dale Wiley of Little Rock, Robert Wiley, Ryan (Vickie)...
Rita Helen Cauchi
Apr 9, 2023
Rita Helen Cauchi, 93, of Amity, Arkansas, passed away April 9, 2023. She was born December 20, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and Mary (Azzoparai) Cassar.
Private arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Viola Hurt
Apr 8, 2023
Viola (Miss Vi) Hurt went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born November 8,1933 to Molly (Jackson) and Henry Stephens in Newport, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; nine siblings; husband, Bishop Hurt; and one great granddaughter.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, three loving daughters, Pat Huggins of Austin, AR,...
Connie Hutto
Apr 8, 2023
Connie Hutto, 83 years of age, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at CHI St Vincent hospital surrounded by her family.
Connie was born May 28, 1939, in Athens, AR to the late Leon and Maudie Garrison. She was preceded in death by her only sibling, Bob Garrison.
Connie married Bill Hutto on January 10, 1959,...
Francis Louis Bergagnini
Apr 8, 2023
Francis Louis Bergagnini, 82, of Benton, Arkansas passed away April 8, 2023. He was born November 1, 1940 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Louis and Josephine (Mendini) Bergagnini.
Francis served in the United States Air Force He worked as a technician with GTE and Verizon phone company. Francis was a wonderful man and was very caring. One of his...