Aug 3, 2019

David Joe Cranford of Little Rock, Arkansas died August 3, 2019 from complications following colorectal surgery. He was 62 years old. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Becky Cranford; daughter, Hannah; mother, Jo DeWitt of Little Rock; stepmother, Sonya Cranford Moser of Cabot; sisters, Norma Breeding (Kenny Breeding) and Cheryl Matthews (Randy Matthews) of Little Rock;...

Aug 3, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Ryan Shane Lee, 31, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 2, 2019. He was born August 20, 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Billy and Barbara Ann (Dudley) Lee. Ryan worked in the trucking industry. He was preceded in death by his parents and leaves behind to cherish his memory his son, Billy Lee of Benton, Arkansas; sisters:...

Aug 2, 2019

Paul McElroy, 79, of Benton, Arkansas passed away at Southern Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on August 2, 2019. He was born May 2, 1940. His family appreciates the tender loving care he received while living at Southern Trace. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Aug 2, 2019

Robert Louis Shelton passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home in North Little Rock at the age of 78. He loved fishing, gardening and going to Oaklawn. He worked for Brown Construction Company for 40 years.

He is survived by his best friend and partner for 37 years, Missie Chambers and her son, Logan...

Aug 2, 2019

William "Bill" Ross Hughes, 74, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord August 2, 2019. He was born August 6, 1944 in Lonsdale, Arkansas to the late William Edgar and Ruby (Burks) Hughes. Bill graduated Benton High School in 1962 and then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in South Korea. Bill was a...

Aug 2, 2019

Susan Darsch, 70, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away August 2, 2019. She was born August 7, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ralph, Sr. and Lorain (Armondo) Myerson. Susan was dearly loved by all her family and friends and will be missed always. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Aug 1, 2019

Jay Kelley was born October 18, 1943 in Caraway, Arkansas to Mammie Ruth and Dolton Kelley. He passed away August 1, 2019 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock surrounded by his family. He was the oldest of seven children. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Shirley and her husband Les; his brother-in-law, Johnny Barlow;...

Aug 1, 2019

Lawrence Purifoy Harper, 84, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, August 1st. He is survived by his wife Twilla Amo Harper, daughter Claire Kristen Hundley of Kentucky, daughter Star Harper Akel (Richard), of Little Rock and their three children, Courtney, Erica, and Isabella, son Samuel Purifoy Harper (Mary Beth), of Georgetown, Texas and their four children, Adam, Stephanie, Elizabeth, and...

Jul 31, 2019

Mildred Elizabeth Lowe Borengasser, of North Little Rock, died July 31, 2019, at home of Alzheimer’s with family by her side. She was 98.

Milly was born Oct. 13, 1920, in Helena, Ark., the sixth of nine children born to the late Gentry Solomon and Mary Cagle Lowe. She was preceded in death by her eight siblings:...

Jul 31, 2019

Jenna Denise Rhodes, 39, passed away July 31, 2019 with her family at her side. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she worked as a program manager for UAMS and was of the Presbyterian belief. She is survived by her mother, Mary Rhodes (Kathy Meyers) of Grandview, Missouri; father, Jim Rhodes (Beth) and Beth's children, Ben and Angelica, of Lee's Summit,...

Jul 31, 2019

Jewell F. Ford, 71, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away July 31, 2019. He was born January 17, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Edward Burr and Elta Marie (Story) Ford. Jewell dearly loved spending time with his family and friends. He never met a stranger. Jewell was a talented musician with a beautiful voice and had a gift where...

Jul 31, 2019

Elizabeth Barnes Laing, 103, went to be with her heavenly Father on July 31, 2019. Born June 13, 1916 in Jamestown, Arkansas to the late Bert and Ida Nothern Barnes, she moved to Little Rock at age 4 and has been a lifelong resident of Little Rock. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for many years, and began...

Jul 30, 2019

Melba Ruth Spears, age 91, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, widow of James William Spears, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  She was born in North Little Rock on October 29, 1927, daughter of Horace Booker Sr. and Gena Williford Douglass.  Melba was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church and she graduated from North Little...

Jul 30, 2019

Oscar Schaefer, Jr., 83, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born May 31, 1936 in Hartford, Wisconsin to the late Oscar and Viola Schaefer, Sr. He served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, including the Korean War.

Oscar is survived by his daughters, Valerie Jett, Bonnie Hatcher (John),...

Jul 30, 2019

Billy Joe Qualls, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born February 16, 1934 in Scott, Arkansas to the late Bert and Inez Qualls. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High and a boxer with the Boys Club Golden Gloves. Billy was in the National Guard, a member of the Church...

Jul 29, 2019

Rebecca “Becky” Mato, age 77, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.  She was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on September 28, 1941.  She retired from South Central Bell and BellSouth after 32 years.  She enjoyed gambling and was an avid reader.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them.

Jul 29, 2019

Devana “Dee” Lee Dobson, 58, of North Little Rock transitioned Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born November 16, 1960 in Staunton, Virginia.

She is survived by her mother, Barbara Moore Russell; husband of thirty nine years, Royce Dobson, Sr.; children, Royce Dobson, Jr. and his wife Lanettia and Dominique Dobson; grandchildren, Kaykay, Kyrah, Meme, Leelee, Danika...

Jul 29, 2019

There is a phrase in the Old Testament, "The Quiet of the Land." It refers to those alive with a fervid and devoted belief in God, yet pursue their lives in a quiet and unassuming manner. Barbara Rawls was such a person. She served God and the Christian faith quietly with sincerity, reverence and loyalty. She had great gratitude for...

Jul 29, 2019

Pauline Cottrell Blasingame, 99 passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019. Born in Capulin, New Mexico. She was the 5th of nine children, being one of three sets of fraternal twins born to Marion Madison and Florence Ratliff Cottrell

In 1942, a handsome Army Air Corps corporal from El Paso, AR caught her eye. Hicks Blasingame...