Mar 10, 2020

We are here today to mourn and celebrate the life of William (Bill) Lee Browning, Senior Master Sargent USAF, born September 27, 1937. Bill was a good man and had a life well lived. He was known by many names: Bill, Sweetheart, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Deer Slayer and even Grumpy. Bill liked to wear many hats, physically and...

Mar 10, 2020

William A."Will" Dawson , 61, passed peacefully from this world on March 10, 2020, at his Benton, AR home. Will was born Sept. 21, 1958, in Little Rock, AR to Don and Maxine Dawson. He was the youngest of their 4 children and he liked to tease his older siblings that their parents "finally got it right." He was a...

Mar 10, 2020

Mar 10, 2020

James “Jim” McMahan, age 92 of Friendship passed away at his home Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Jim was born October 16, 1927 in Friendship AR to the late Walter and Dicie Ann (Sheehy) McMahan.

Jim worked for Reynolds Metal Company in Arkadelphia for 33 years, served on the Phone Board of Central Arkansas Telephone Company in Bismarck...

Mar 9, 2020

Kreth James Koehler was a proud dad, a dedicated nurse, a dependable brother, a loyal friend, and an honorable veteran.

Kreth survived over two years with Stage IV lung cancer. Never smoked a day in his life. He beat the cancer back with a successful surgery to remove a tumor from his lung in 2014. A few...

Mar 9, 2020

Mar 9, 2020

Mar 9, 2020

A. Dean Haley, 77, of Benton, passed away March 9, 2020. Born in Houston, Texas to Claude and Iris Bridges Haley, he retired from Timex Corporation. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Reaves Haley; son, Jason Haley and wife, Judy; grandchildren, Shelby Haley,...

Mar 8, 2020

Margie Lorene Vail, 86, of Little Rock passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020.  She was vborn in Kirk, Arkansas on August 2, 1933 to the late Simmie Edward and Hattie Mae Rayburn Harrod.  Margie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Bobby Gene Vail and by seven brothers and sisters.  She leaves to cherish her...

Mar 8, 2020

Infant, Eddie Kay Sanders, entered this world and into the arms of our Lord on March 8, 2020. Heaven's gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord. She came into this world too soon and was taken too soon. Eddie is survived by parents, Matt and Brookes Sanders; siblings: Chalice, Noah, Caden, and Elle; grandparents, Robbie...

Mar 8, 2020

Karen Lynne Henson-Carter, 57, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was born June 23, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She attended University of Arkansas Little Rock, was a Master Gardner, a member of BPOE Lodge 1004 and First United Methodist in North Little Rock.

Karen is survived by her son, Will Carter...

Mar 7, 2020

Ida Joy Jones, 86, of Little Rock was born February 27, 1934 in Rossin, AR to Walter Kiah and Amanda Gammill Butler. She entered the presence of Jesus on March 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Kiah and Amanda Pauline Butler, her husband, Robert E. (Bob) Jones; sisters: Martha Kimmerly, Cleamer Williams, Jean Swanson and...

Mar 7, 2020

Norma Lee Jennings, 80, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on March 7, 2020. She was born on May 25, 1939 to William and Ruby Terry.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Ciasca of Florida and Connie Turner of North Little Rock. She is also survived by grandchildren, Colin Turner of Missouri, Jacob Ciasca of...

Mar 7, 2020

Edward Roy Davis, 90, of North Little Rock, passed away March 7, 2020 with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Ruth Murray Davis; son, Clyde Troy Davis; daughters, Regina Waller and Kathy Meece; stepchildren, Garry Ward, Dewayne Ward and Pam Day; grandchildren, Lamar Day, Beth Morris, Samantha Davis and Jeremy Davis; great-grandson, Brayden Morris;...

Mar 7, 2020

Patsy Marie Riba, age 83 of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away with her family at her side on March 7, 2020.  She was born on May 2, 1936 in England, Arkansas to Owen Vernon and Ruby (Charles) Anderson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Ralph Adolph Riba.  Son Fred (Barbara)

Riba of...

Mar 7, 2020

Charles (Chuck) Draper Jr., 60, died at St Vincent Hospital on March 7, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce and brother Rob. Survivors include wife, Deb, sisters: Caron, Jan and Stacy, several aunts, nieces, cousins, nephews. Memorial services held at a later date. Smith-Benton Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Mar 7, 2020

Brenda Sue Purdom, 68 of Little Rock passed from this life on March 7, 2020. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 18, 1951 to the late Raymond T. and Mary E. Knabe Lindsey. Brenda was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist church where she participated in the Gleaners Sunday School class and the Senior Citizens group. Always...

Mar 6, 2020

Billy Moore WilsonPassed away on March 6, 2020 at Greenbrier Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on August 22, 1937 to Charles and Odda Wilson in Lake Village, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wife: Marie, and Brothers: Charles Jr., Curtis, Jessie, Francis, Samuel, Frederick, and Bernard. He is survived by his Son: J. DeWayne Wilson...

Mar 6, 2020

Christopher "Chris" Allen Brumley, 47, of Benton, Arkansas passed away March 6, 2020. He was born August 14, 1972 in Tulare, California to David Brumley and Jacqueline (Stroud) Robertson. Chris was affectionately called "Uncle Boobies" by his nephew, Will. He loved his mother dearly and was a "momma's boy". His hobbies included digging for arrowheads, building with legos-especially Star Wars...

Mar 6, 2020

Jamie Leuwenthia Frances-Cotton, 42, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away March 6, 2020. She was born March 11, 1977 in Little Rock to the late James and Mary Anglea (McCumpsey) Frances. Jamie was considered "Wonder Woman" by her children as she could do anything and set a great example. She emphasized the importance of a good education and lived that...