Aug 20, 2019

Mollie Jean Perryman, 90, passed away on August 20, 2019. She was born on December 7, 1928 to the late Johnnie and Bessie (Griggs) Womble. Mollie was an only child. Mollie was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Paul Perryman; son, Donald "FROG"; and a granddaughter, Gina Marie. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: two special daughters: Kay...

Aug 20, 2019

It is impossible to capture a person in an obituary, especially someone whose adult life was largely defined by drug addiction. To some, Matthew was just an addict; when people saw his addiction, they stopped seeing Matthew. The truth is that Matthew was a caring, loving, and living being struggling mightily with his demons. Matthew entered this world on New...

Aug 20, 2019

Ethel Mae Wheeler, 87, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 20, 2019. She was born in Olyphant, Arkansas on January 16, 1932 to the late Ollie and Verna (Summerville) Pennington. She worked as a dietician in nursing homes. Ethel leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving son who took great care of her, Billy Wheeler of Benton, Arkansas. Services...

Aug 20, 2019

Alene (Williams) Alverson was born on December 26, 1921, to ZB and Annie (Lawson) Williams in Perry County, Alabama. She was the eldest of six children. After graduating from high school, Allene got her RN from Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa. She served as an army nurse during World War II, then went to work as a private nurse...

Aug 19, 2019

Analise Jernigan, 52, of Hot Springs, passed away August 19, 2019. On March 4, 1967 Cynthia and Tom Stone began the adventure of a lifetime. Analise was born. God gave Analise to this young couple with no instructions, just patience, faith in God and hearts full of love. Analise came with many medical challenges that would have caused many to...

Aug 19, 2019

James “Milford” Brewer, 81, of Springdale passed away August 19, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents; mother of his children, Fay Owen; two great-grandchildren Stivyn Jones and Nevaeh Bailey; and his siblings.

He is survived by his five daughters, Judy Brewer, Vicki (Steve) Bailey, Gail Thrasher, Karen (Clint) Rutherford, and Virginia (Roy)...

Aug 19, 2019

Private services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.

Aug 18, 2019

George Henry Wells, 86, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away peacefully August 18, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 10, 1932 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late Henry and Gladys (Butler) Wells. George owned Wells Engineering Incorporated. He was a veteran and served in the United States Air Force. Service entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home....

Aug 18, 2019

Pastor Paul H. Jilg, Sr., 89, of Little Rock, passed away August 18, 2019. Born June 1, 1930 in York, Nebraska to Pastor George and Amelia Porath Jilg, he graduated from St. Paul High School in Concordia, Missouri and Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Illinois. Following his ordination into the ministry in 1956, he served the parishes of St. Paul...

Aug 18, 2019

Aug 18, 2019

Ellen June Wilcher, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Baptist Health in Arkadelphia. She was born October 12, 1952, in Newark, New Jersey, to John W. and Kathleen B. Martin.

She was a member of Trinity Temple Assembly of God church of Arkadelphia. Ellen grew up in Texarkana, Arkansas where she discovered her love...

Aug 18, 2019

Deirdre Maureen Bender, 50, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away August 18, 2019. She was born November 14, 1968 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Penny (Edrington) Goodson and the late Richard Bender. Deirdre worked as a certified nursing assistant. She loved being with her family as much as possible. Deirdre lived a simple life and enjoyed flowers, dogs,...

Aug 18, 2019

Judy Lynn Irish Hollowell, 68, of North Little Rock was born November 9, 1950 in Lincoln, Illinois to Paul Nicholas and Margaret Jane Boone Irish; sister to Joy and French. She attended Hall High School and graduated in 1969. She then spent a couple of years at the State College of Arkansas (now known as UCA) where she met...

Aug 18, 2019

Richard Allen DuVall, 55, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born January 25, 1964 to Joel Edward and Eva Carleen DuVall.

He was a devoted member of New Life Church in Maumelle and loved his church family.  Rick enjoyed going on cruises worldwide. He was creative, musically talented and could play almost...

Aug 17, 2019

Aug 16, 2019

Eva Jean Witt, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2019.  She is survived by her daughter, Kimberlee A. Sweeney Wright (Jody); and two grandchildren, Hayleigh and Brock. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00PM, Monday, August 19 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107. Graveside service will be at 10:00AM, Tuesday, August 20 at Pinecrest...

Aug 16, 2019

John Fielding Young, 72, a U.S. Air Force veteran, died August 16, 2019. Graveside services with Military Honors are Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. His online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Aug 16, 2019

Aug 16, 2019

James L. Bushart, Jr., 49, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2019. He was born on August 29, 1969 to Joyce Bushart Johnson and James L. Bushart, Sr. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He always had a great sense of humor. He was...

Aug 16, 2019

Charlie Metcalf, 85, of Jacksonville passed away August 16, 2019 at Woodland Hills Nursing Home. She was born November 23, 1933 in Mount Vernon, Arkansas to Allen and Alvine (Beckett) Maddox.

Charlie is preceded in death by her husband, William H. Metcalf, Jr.; and son, James Kenneth Lucas.  She is survived by her son, Gary Wayne Metcalf;...