M. Wayne Covington, a retired dairy farmer of Austin, Arkansas, was called home by our Lord Friday, July 17, 2015. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Milton "Buddy" Covington and Marldene Thomas Covington, and a brother, James C. Covington. Wayne is survived by his wife, Phyllis McCollum Covington of forty-nine years; sons, Dewayne and daughter-in-law Susan Seidenschwarz Covington,...
Stephen Craig Holcombe, Sr., 49, of Beebe, Arkansas, died July 16, 2015. He was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church and a truck driver for Covenant Trucking. Steve served in the U.S. Army in Panama for Operation Just Cause. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Holcombe; one son, Stephen Craig Holcombe, Jr. of Beebe; his mother, Marilyn Bigley...
Robert Allen Jones, 53, of Little Rock passed away on July 16, 2015. He was born on October 4, 1961 in Osceola, Arkansas, to Robert and Willie B. Jones. Mr. Jones was a U.S. Army veteran and a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Hughes Jones of Little Rock; daughter, Shalonda Jones and her mother, Roxanne Bradley; brother, Roscoe Britt...
Betty "Memaw" Woods, 82, of East End passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015. She was born April 2, 1933 to the late Noah and Era Maynard Williford in Pulaski County, Arkansas. She was a member of Forest Tower Baptist Church and was a homemaker who loved her family and cared for the needs of others. She is survived by three...
Frank A. Sanchez, Jr passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015, at his home in North Little Rock, AR. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Virginia (Felan) Sanchez, daughter Veronica Moore (Scott) of Maumelle, AR, daughter Vicki Pearce (Craig) of Fayetteville, AR, grandsons Matthew and Luke Moore, Johnathon Pearce and granddaughter Katherine Pearce, sisters Alice (Sanchez) Dzuik (Lester)...
William (Buddy) New, with his loving family by his side, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. He was born June 2, 1955 in Danville, Arkansas to the late Jack and Esther New, also was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Barbara K. Roberts and Gerald Roberts. He is survived by...
Barbara J. Curtis, 66, passed away July 14, 2015 at her home of 15 years, Arkansas Health Center. Initially, she made a home for her and her daughter in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born June 2, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas and raised by her grandparents, Herbert and Zelma McHughes in Ferndale. Herbert and Zelma graciously invited Barbara into...
Donald Lea Wood, 50, of Little Rock, passed away July 14, 2015. He was a 1983 graduate of Catholic High School. He is survived by his parents, Don and Eva Wood; sister, Pam Wood (Robert Hodges); brother, David Wood (Elizabeth); niece, Natalie Hodges; and best friends, Radhika Wood and Hal White, all of Little Rock. Services will be announced at...
Terry L. Johnston, 48, of Vilonia passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at home, as a result of a brain tumor. He was born December 13, 1966 in Augsburg, Germany. He is survived by his daughter, Lauren "YoYo" Johnston; grandchildren, Aaden, Arabella and Matthew Johnston; mother, Inge Johnston, all of North Little Rock; brother, Bobby (Donna) Johnston of Taylor, Arkansas;...
Johnny L. Jackson of Bryant, born November 22, 1945, passed away July 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lucille Jackson, and two sons, Mark Jackson and Bryan Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Robin Jackson; sons, John and Fusae of Dallas, Texas, Paul and Stacie Jackson and Larry Jackson, both...
William "Bill" H. Buddenberg, 83, of Little Rock, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 after a brief fight with cancer. He was born on August 22, 1932 and lived his whole life as if a celebration; he was a wonderful husband, father and a great friend. He will be greatly missed. In 1950, he graduated from Little Rock Tech,...
Dennis W. Brasher, 49, of Redfield, passed away July 13, 2015. He was born January 29, 1966 in Marshall, Texas to Donnis W. Brasher and Carolyn Dockery Brasher. Dennis loved riding his motorcycle and working on cars. He is survived by his wife, Michell Brasher; children, Donnis W. Brasher (Karen), April L. Odom (Nathan), Dennis W. Brasher, Cody Puckett and...
Wayne Floyd Toombs, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. He was born January 4, 1930 in Gurdon, Arkansas to the late Wilton Paul Toombs, Sr. and Frances Louise McMahan Toombs. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict era, retired from Missouri/Union Pacific Railroad as an electrician after 38 years. Wayne was a...
Kristen Julia Pruss passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 32. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Kristen is survived by her parents, Frank and Jeanie Pruss, her sister, Margaret (Bob) Albright, her brother, Frank Pruss, and her three beloved nieces, Jeanette, Julia, and...
Gary Michael Crisp, 53, of Benton, AR passed away July 13, 2015. He was born September 18, 1961 in Portland, OR to Walter Gary Crisp and Kathleen Fowler. Gary worked as a cook at Western Sizzlin in Benton. He leaves behind many family members and friends. Arrangements by Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Irene Marie Morris, 99, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. She was born to A. Estes and Elizabeth Dorman Sanders on February 24, 1916 in Harden County, Ohio. Irene married Ferd J. Morris on April 16, 1934 in Auglaize County, Ohio. She was a member of Willow Beach Baptist Church in North Little Rock. She is...
Isaac Edgar Covert, 74, of Vilonia, passed away July 13, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Inez Swain Covert and his wife, Charlotte Northington Covert, he is survived by his children, Tracey Dunna of Suwanee, Georgia, Elizabeth Ann Yahn of Vilonia, and Richard Covert of Middleburg, Florida; and five grandchildren. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801...
Reggie Payte, 65, of Benton, AR passed away July 12, 2015. He was born on March 12, 1950 in Hot Springs, AR to the late Joel Winfred and Zelma Roach Payte. Reggie was a faithful man of God, dedicating his life to the ministry. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Waiting for him at the throne of God...
Paul "Scott" Thompson, 59, of Benton, AR passed away July 12, 2015. He was born January 19, 1956 in Sacramento, CA to Paul and Rita Thompson. Scott proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired as a computer analyst for the State Government. Scott was loved by all who knew him and will be missed always. He...