Arlena "Neicey" Turner Covington
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...
Velma Marie Walker
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...
Paul Ray Dobson
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...
Ethelee Hale Beverly
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...
Karen Suzette "Suzie" Bass
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...
Penny Raye Quattlebaum
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.
Eva Mae Golden
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...
Leslie "Les" Mizell
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...
Benjamin Santos Berumen
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...
LaVerne Sevedge Hale
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...
Octavian Grecu
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...
William Clark Hilles
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.
Norris Major
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....
Shirley Keilty
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,...
James "Jim" Strawn, III
May 24, 2024
James Wesley “Jim” Strawn, III, also affectionately called “Peep” by his grandkids and others, died on May 24, 2024, after a recent stroke.
Jim was born in Little Rock, on January 24, 1943, to James and Rebecca Strawn. Being their only son, he was the apple of his mother’s eye and remained so until her death at 94. He had two...
Richard Aycock
May 24, 2024
Richard Allan “Rick” Aycock
September 20, 1951 – May 24, 2024
RICHARD "RICK" AYCOCK, 72, of North Little Rock, AR, died May 24, 2024. He was born September 20, 1951, in North Little Rock, to Ned and Margaret Clough Aycock. He is survived by a brother, Chris (Brenda) Aycock and many cousins & friends.
Rick attended Sylvan...
David Lee Qualls
May 23, 2024
David Lee Qualls, age 56, of Norman, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.David was born on July 10, 1967, to Ebb and Daisy Qualls. David was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sheila Warwick; and his son, Shawn Qualls.David married the love of his life, Michelle, on August 29, 1986. He was a member at Mt. Gilead...
Eva Albertina Prado
May 23, 2024
Eva Albertina Prado, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from this world into eternal life on May 23, 2024. She was born on August 7, 1962, in Le Ceiba, Honduras, and later moved to the United States in 1994 to begin a new chapter in her life.Eva's journey was one of resilience and determination. She obtained her degree as...
Dorothy Soricone
May 22, 2024
Dorothy Elaine Everts Soricone, 84, of Monticello, passed on May 22, 2024. She was born October 1, 1939 in Schuylerville, NY to Kenneth and Elaine Everts.
She earned her PHD in Sociology and taught Sociology at Arizona State University. She moved to Monticello 20 years ago, and taught Sociology at University of Arkansas, Monticello.
Dorothy was an avid researcher, had multiple publications...
Patsy Luroyce Shumate
May 22, 2024
Patsy Luroyce Shumate, 91, of Lonoke, has peacefully passed away on May 22, 2024.
She is survived by her niece and dedicated caretaker, Angelia Lawrence, whose unwavering support brought comfort and companionship to Patsy in her final days.Patsy is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Don Shumate, and her son Michael Shumate. She also joins her brothers, David Box, Tony...