May 24, 2019

Elsie Rose Ann (Markley) Appling, 81, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on My 24, 2019. She was born May 11, 1938 in Mabelvale, Arkansas to the late Louie Reimain and Susie (Stein) Markley. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexander, Arkansas. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Oliver Perry Appling, Jr.. Elsie leaves...

May 24, 2019

Ramona M. Mills, 81, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 24, 2019. She was born September 28, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Cappie and Lilly (Shim) Smith. Ramona was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family and friends. Preceding Ramona in death are her husband, Walter R. Mills; parents; and brother, Rodney Ingle. She leaves to...

May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019

Lauretta Ann Bruning Koenigseder, 71, of Little Rock went to be with her Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019. Born to Roy and Alta Bruning in Covington, Kentucky on July 31, 1947, she was the oldest of eight children and leader of the pack of siblings who adored her. Lauretta was married for 42 years to Steve Koenigseder, the love...

May 24, 2019

Dylan Aaron Leslie Smith, 21, of Benton joined his creator on Friday, May 24, 2019. Dylan was born April 06, 1998 in Benton, Arkansas to Derek Smith, Sr. and Leslie M. (Lusty) Smith. Dylan was a kind soul, he loved people and giving in any way he could. He was a very intelligent young man who was super tech savvy...

May 23, 2019

Clyde "Junior" Gibson, 78, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 23, 2019. He was born November 8, 1940 in Yukon, West Virginia to the late Clyde, Sr. and Ottie (Porter) Gibson. Junior proudly served in the United States Army. He loved life and his family. Junior enjoyed hunting, fishing, and digging ginseng. He also gardened and canned his home-grown vegetables....

May 23, 2019

Donald Dean “Don” Holt, 82, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 23, 2019, he was a lifelong resident in his hometown of McRae, Arkansas. He was born January 12, 1937, in McRae, the son of the late Marcus and Lilly Holt.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in McRae.

Don graduated from McRae...

May 23, 2019

Jean Hale, 86, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord May 23, 2019.  She was born January 11, 1933 to Roy and Lona Sory in Scott, Arkansas.  Jean was a member of Northside Church of Christ and retired from Remington Arms after working there for over twenty-five years.  Jean is survived by one son, Tony Hale of...

May 23, 2019

Fatima Dagia, 86, of Little Rock, passed away May 23, 2019. Services were held at the Little Rock Islamic Center, with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Pine Bluff. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Her online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

May 23, 2019

Billy Rex Duke (Rex, as he was known to so many), passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.  He was the owner and operator of Cabot Appliance Sales and Service and a retired Cabot school bus driver.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, honorably serving three years as a helicopter mechanic.  He was a current and founding member of...

May 22, 2019

Garvey K. Foster, 83, of Mena, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died May 22, 2019. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Kincaid and husband, Randy of Mena and Cindy Cantrell of Bakersfield, California. Services are pending. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. The online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

May 22, 2019

Shirley Ann Phillips, 85, of Traskwood, Arkansas went to be with the Lord May 22, 2019. She was born July 10, 1933 in Ira Ann, Texas to the late M.P. and Ora T. (Brookshier) Graves. Shirley loved the Lord and was a member of Glen Rose Assembly of God. Her greatest joys were taking care of her family and her...

May 22, 2019

Patricia Alden Blume of North Little Rock passed away May 22, 2019.  She was born December 18, 1951 in Nashville, TN to the late Robert and Agnes Alden.

Survivors include children:  Emily (Lyle) Davis, Katherine (Blake) Pizan and Robert Stirling Blume; precious grandchildren:  Ashton Alden Davis, Gavin Michael Davis, Easton Gregory Pizan and Emily Alden Pizan; sister,...

May 22, 2019

Fatima Jo Hawk Wyatt passes away at the age of 81 and 5 days on May 22, 2019 after a long battle with multiple health issues. She was born May 17, 1938.   Fatima was the daughter of George Windfield Hawk and Melissa Lucinda Carson Hawk who preceded her in death. Fatima had twin brothers Lindell and Glendel Hawk who were...

May 22, 2019

Joseph T. Wood, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born June 1, 1929 in Augusta, Arkansas to Roy and Josephine Wood. He graduated from Henderson State in 1951 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. He served in the United States Navy for 4 years. On the GI bill he received his Master’s...

May 22, 2019

May 22, 2019

Wesley "Joe" Steele, 65, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away May 22, 2019. He was born November 15, 1953 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Clarence N. and Evelyn A. (Chapman) Steele. Joe was a 1971 graduate of Benton High School. He worked as a maintenance director at Saline Memorial Hospital. Joe enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, and gardening. Joe was...

May 22, 2019

Rita Joye Walker of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away May 22nd, 2019.  She was born in 1931 to the late George W. “Bill” and Eva May Robinson in Griffithville, Arkansas.  She grew up in “Griff” and this community had a continued impact on her throughout her life. She is preceded in death by her parents, Brother Kenneth Robinson...

May 22, 2019

Clayton Winfield Heptinstall of Little Rock passed away May 22, 2019. He was born September 28, 1946 in Bauxite, AR to the late Jim and Bonita Heptinstall. He retired from the United States Air Force, after 22 years of service, as a Career Advisor Technician. During his stint in the military, he devoted much of his time volunteering with...

May 21, 2019

Marlys Gay Bost, 65, passed away on May 21, 2019. Marlys was the youngest of four children, born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on September 16, 1953 to John O. and Vera Bost. Her early years were spent moving across the United States due to her father's work in the construction industry. These frequent moves strengthened the bonds with her siblings....