Obituaries

Mar 5, 2024

Robert Beard, affectionately known as Rob, 57, of Bryant, Arkansas was born on Tuesday, October 4th, 1966, in Rockford, Illinois. He left this world too soon on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones and lifelong friends. Robert was a rambunctious young man who liked anything involving cars or motors, which later became his passion and vocation...

Mar 4, 2024

Edwin Dwayne Johnson, 64, of Paron, Arkansas was born to, Anthony Johnson and Mary E. (Smith) Johnson, on Friday, August 14th, 1959, in Benton, Arkansas. He left this world on Monday, March 4th, 2024, surrounded by love safely in his home.

He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Johnson; son, Jonathan Johnson; brother, Jeffrey Johnson;...

Feb 27, 2024

Gertie Pauline Lee, 87 of Bryant, Arkansas went to her heavenly home on February 27,2024. She was born on November 13, 1936 in Oden, Arkansas

She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Pauline is preceded by her daughter, Rose Marie Lee; son, Paul Eugene Harvey.

She is survived by her son,...

Feb 27, 2024

Bob Scott III, of Royal, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. He was born to, Bob Scott Jr and Susan (Roberts) Scott, in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, April 26th, 1952.

Bob graduated from Central High School in 1970, and later attended UALR for one year where he was a member of...

Feb 27, 2024

Melinda Ann Smith, 56, of Bauxite, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. She was born on Friday, April 28th, 1967. Melinda was a medical assistant and a housewife. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends.

Melinda is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Keith Smith...

Feb 23, 2024

Joe Robertson, 83, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, at Heartland Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was born Sunday, December 22nd, 1940, in Vimy Ridge to Eva and Dee (Duck) Robertson.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jean; their four children, Susan (Steve) Louks,...

Feb 22, 2024

Evelyn Faye (Laws) Pearce, 91, of Monette, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Evelyn was born to, Tom and Pearl (Kingsley) Laws, on Tuesday, December 13th, 1932, in Dresden, Tennessee. She married the love her life, Joe L. Pearce, on Saturday, June...

Feb 18, 2024

Lois "Francis" Wooten, 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born on Sunday, August 16th, 1936, in Judsonia, Arkansas. She left this world on Sunday, February 18th, 2024, surrounded by love.

Lois loved working in the yard with her flowers. She also enjoyed baking and decorating, but above all else, she loved and adored her grandbabies. She loved...

Feb 16, 2024

Angela Ann Kriegbaum (Grinstead), 54, of Bryant, Arkansas was born on Tuesday, November 18th, 1969, in Malvern, Arkansas, and departed with her wings on Friday, February 16th, 2024. Despite numerous health challenges throughout her life, Angela remained a bright light of hope and creativity for those around her.

Angela is preceded in death by her mother, Elenore...

Feb 12, 2024

Baby Serenity Agape Agrippa was born to, King Agrippa and Tieara Harris, on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sadly, she left this world too soon on Monday, February 12th, 2024, surrounded by love.

Serenity was so loved from the moment she was born, and she stole the hearts of everyone she shared her presence...

Feb 10, 2024

Khristina Ann Gates, 55, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to, Melvin and Linda Gates, on Sunday, June 9th, 1968, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was taken before her time, on Saturday, February 10th, 2024.

She is preceded in death by not only her grandparents, but by her father, Melvin Gates; her sister, Brenda Gates; and a host...

Feb 9, 2024

Kristina "Kristy" Carol Owen (Jeffcoat), 45, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to, Terry Carroll Jeffcoat and Susan Kay (Hicks) Jeffcoat, on Friday, February 24th, 1978, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and left this world too soon on Friday, February 9th, 2024, safely in her home.

On behalf of Dial and Dudley Funeral Home and all those who loved...

Feb 8, 2024

Dorothy Lee Reed, 60, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to the late, William "Dub" and Gayle (Kuykendall) Reed, on Thursday, July 18th, 1963, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She left this world too soon on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, surrounded by love. Dorothy worked for NAPA for 32 years, Bumper to Bumper, then Bauxite Post Office. She was looking forward...

Feb 7, 2024

The family will be holding a memorial service on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Temple Baptist Church: 8601 US-67, Benton, AR 72015. There will be a private burial at a later date.

Please send all flowers directly to the church or the family.

Feb 7, 2024

Rex Maynard Starrett of Hensley, Arkansas was born July 17,1940 in Little Rock. He was the son of the late John and Pearl Starrett.  He died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 83.

He was a beloved father, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend to many, who will be deeply missed by all...

Feb 6, 2024

Brita Michelle (Flake) Bullard Brita was born on Friday, August 29th, 1958, as the first-born child of Wally and Bridget Flake, and passed suddenly on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. She was raised in North Little Rock, Arkansas, later settling in Bryant, Arkansas, with her own family. Brita was a graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy in Little...

Feb 6, 2024

Deborah Lynn Jarrett, 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to the late, Conrad Edward Spann and Margaret Sue (Roach) Spann, on Wednesday, August 1st, 1956, in Rochester, New York. She left this world on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, surrounded by love.

Deborah loved bird watching and would frequently keep up with the woodpeckers that visited. She...

Feb 3, 2024

Elbert W. Lott Jr.

"Sonny"

Sonny Lott, 71, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born Tuesday, March 25th, 1952. Sonny went home to his heavenly father on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends.

Petty Officer Elbert W. Lott was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy on February 3rd, 1985, after...

Feb 2, 2024

Barbara Jane Casteel, 63, of Benton, Arkansas was born to the late, Tommy Nelson and Lola Mae (Hester) Nelson, on Friday, September 9th, 1960, in Benton, Arkansas. She left this world on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, surrounded by love. Her family was everything to her especially her kids and grandchildren. They meant the world to her.  Barbara was such...

Jan 27, 2024

Olliez Dankert, 87, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to the late, Andrew and Pearl Couch, on Wednesday, December 9th, 1936, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She left this world on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, surrounded by love. One of Olliez's favorite things to do was going to church! She loved her church family and being able to go out...