May 29, 2024

Lillian “Marie” Eddins-Loux, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a battle with dementia and heart failure. She was born in Brinkley, Arkansas to Bev and Lillie Mae Rodgers. She was one of many siblings, a twin, and the last of them all. She is finally reunited with them, whom she missed dearly. She was of the Assembly...

May 28, 2024

In loving memory of Grace M. King, whose vibrant spirit departed from this world on May 28th, 2024. Grace was born on January 4th, 1952, in Grady, Arkansas, and her life was a masterpiece of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family.  Grace was an extraordinary woman who excelled in the art of Interior Design, particularly showcasing her talent with...

May 28, 2024

May 27, 2024

Bettye Frances Morris Sutton passed from this life on May 27, 2024, at the age of 89 in Austin, Texas. She was born on June 16, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Arville and Frances Elizabeth Morris. Bettye had a life-long love of books and history, having earned a Masters in History and a Masters in Library Science. Her...

May 27, 2024

Virginia O’Neal Gardner, 98, passed away on May 27, 2024.  She was born October 13, 1925, to Earl and Grace O’Neal in Hope, Arkansas. She had a bachelor’s in biology, and a teacher certificate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   She was very interested in education; served on the University of Arkansas College of Education Dean’s Advisory Council.

She...

May 27, 2024

Frank Andrew Whaley, 85, of North Little Rock passed away on May 27th 2024.

 

He was born on February 17th 1939, in Hugo, Oklahoma to Carrie and Verlin Virvin Whaley. He studied business at UALR and went on to be the owner of three grocery stores, including Frank’s Food Mart in North Little Rock. 

 

In 1962 he married the love of his...

May 27, 2024

Arlena “Neicey” Turner Covington, 97, went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was born to James Harvey Turner and Myrtle Ardean Vincent of Hickory Plains, Arkansas, on May 16, 1927.

 

Neicey dropped out of high school her senior year to work at the ammunition plant in Jacksonville, Arkansas, during World War II. After a year, she went...

May 27, 2024

Velma Marie Walker, 94, of North Little Rock passed away May 27, 2024.  She was born August 22, 1929 in North Little Rock, to the late Samuel Fair Crook and Hazel Margaret McCutcheon Crook.  Velma was a homemaker and mother, but also worked at Union 76 Truck Stop as a waitress for many years.  In her retirement years she enjoyed...

May 27, 2024

Paul Ray Dobson (Grandy), 93, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Cowpens, South Carolina, passed away May 27, 2024. He was a retired marine: Chosin Reservoir survivor. He served in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ann Montgomery Dobson; daughter, Patricia Ann Montgomery Tennyson; parents Broadus and Annie Dobson; and brothers...

May 26, 2024

       Ethelee Hale Beverly Passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 at the age of 99. She was born November 11, 1924 to Hattie and Edgar Hale in Little Rock , Arkansas where she spent most of her life. Ethelee showed a talent for dance and eventually taught and performed ballet in the Little Rock area. She carried...

May 26, 2024

Karen Suzette "Suzie" Bass, born on October 29, 1970, left this world on May 26, 2024. Suzie was a beacon of light for all who knew her, dedicating life to caring for children through her home childcare service. Her nurturing spirit created bonds that transcended mere caretaking; the children she looked after became an extension of her own family, a...

May 26, 2024

Penny Raye Hedrick Quattlebaum, age 72, of Bauxite, AR, was born on October 19, 1951 to the late Lawrence and Beaulah Allen Hedrick. Penny passed away on May 26, 2024. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. 

May 26, 2024

Eva Mae Atwood Golden, age 84, of Little Rock, left this home for her eternal home Sunday, May 26, 2024. She will join her parents, Milburn Lee Atwood and Thelma Mae Colclasure Atwood; sisters, Patsy Ann Atwood Dreher and Melba Jean Atwood Wilson who await her arrival. She leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Melvin Eugene Golden; sons, Bryan...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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,...