Feb 6, 2021

Clara Jean Joiner age 85, of the DeGray Community near Arkadelphia, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her home.

She is survived by her son, Bruce Joiner (Jolene); and her daughter, Sharon Hearnsberger (Terry).  She is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Joiner and daughter, Cathy Bell.

Miss Clara, as she was known to...

Feb 5, 2021

Feb 5, 2021

Lela Alma Cornish Riley was born January 15, 1931 to John Morgan Cornish and Lula Alma (Williard) Cornish in Monette, Arkansas.  She was a “Farm Girl.” She loved the cotton patch and all things cotton.  She met the love of her life, Tom Riley, Sr. as a result of crop failures in central Arkansas due to the Boll Weevil...

Feb 4, 2021

Feb 4, 2021

Martha Oliver 81, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.  She was a school nurse with the Beebe School District for 30 years.  She received the Midge Beaty Osborne Award and School Nurse of the Year in 2003.  She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 4, 2021

Joshua Thomas Schall, 44, passed away February 4, 2021.  He was born on December 29, 1976 in Malvern, Arkansas to Leonard and Doris (Tucker) Schall.

Joshua worked as a flooring installer.

He leaves behind his family who dearly loved him and will miss him always.

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

Feb 4, 2021

Jimmy Finley, Sr., 83, passed away February 4, 2021. He was born October 15, 1937, in Texarkana, Texas to Louis Finley and Flora Mathews Finley.  Jimmy worked as a contractor before he retired and was a member of Little Rock Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Eddie Mae (Grigsby) Finley; children, Jimmy Finley,...

Feb 4, 2021

Gerald Anthony “Jerry” Scott, 80 of Little Rock passed from this life on February 4, 2021. He was born June 15, 1940 in Joliet, Illinois. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He was an avid Razorback fan and enjoyed working the Ham and Bacon booth...

Feb 4, 2021

Gary Basil Blankenship of North Little Rock, AR passed away on February 4, 2021 after a brief battle with COVID-19.  He was 77.

Gary was born to Basil and Trena Blankenship on September 9, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas.  He graduated from Tooele High School in Tooele, Utah.  He also received a bachelor’s degree in law from...

Feb 3, 2021

Gloria Ann Thomas Groves, 70, of Little Rock, passed away February 3, 2021.  She was born May 18, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Lloyd and Susan Yarbrough.

Gloria was a strong, faithful Christian who shared the love of God through her singing and her ministry. She was a devoted, loving wife, sister,...

Feb 3, 2021

Tina Mullens Selakovich, 69, of Little Rock passed from this life on February 3, 2021. She was born July 14, 1951 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tina was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Her hobbies included reading and spending time in the outdoors. She would take her boys to Pinnacle Mountain to hike and later take the...

Feb 3, 2021

Feb 3, 2021

Steve Ray Crow, Sr., 75, passed away on February 3, 2021. He was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on August 17, 1945, to James and Mary Crow.  Steve worked at the Pulaski Road and Bridge Department for over 40 years and loved attending auctions and flea markets in his free time.

Steve is preceded in death by his...

Feb 3, 2021

Wilma Mae Starr, 91, of Beebe passed away on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021.  She was born in Paducah, Texas on January 12, 1930 to the late Whit and Susie Swadley Messick.  Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years Walter Starr and by her sister Essie Maynard and was a member of the Church of Christ....

Feb 3, 2021

Daniel (Dan) Hickam, 63, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 3.

He was the son of Jerome Manley Hickam and Jackie Ruth Thompson Hickam, both of North Little Rock.  Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Patti McQueen Hickam, their son, Elliott Hickam, and by his sister,...

Feb 2, 2021

Harvey Dean Rogers, age 67, of Searcy, Arkansas has passed the evening of February 2nd, 2021.  He was born February 19th, 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan.  He was raised in the Vinity Corner community with his three brothers and graduated from Beebe High School in 1971.   He was active among the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 942, Vinity Hunting Club,...

Feb 2, 2021

Bobby Earl Cummings, 81, of El Paso, Arkansas, was gently welcomed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  He was born April 11, 1939 in Austin, Arkansas to the late Benjamin Tillman and Effie Mae (Shock) Cummings.  Bobby was in the furniture manufacturing business from the age of 22, eventually owning...

Feb 2, 2021

Patsy Ruth Lampkin Coker, a Baptist, passed away on February 2, 2021.  She was 90 years old.  She was born on May 30, 1930, in Chidester, AR and married her first love, Troy Birdyne Coker, who passed in 2000.  Patsy was an amazing woman.   She wore angel wings every day of her life and now she gets to use...

Feb 2, 2021

Nathaniel N Bayles, 34, of Ward joined his heavenly family in February 2, 2021. Nathaniel was born on September 26, 1986 in Searcy, Arkansas to Terry and Jane Bayles. Nathaniel was a kind and loving soul who loved his family.  He was always there to help others in need.  He loved to hunt, fish, and was big on playing...

Feb 2, 2021

Larry Frederick Larson, 78 of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on February 2, 2021. He was born on November 29, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma to the late William and Sarah Larson.

He was preceded in death by sister, Ellen Cordes.

Larry is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Inez Shoffner  Larson; sons, David William Larson...