Obituaries

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...

Jan 25, 2024

Retired SSG Roger Lee Chesney, 76, passed away peacefully at Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center in Bryant, Arkansas.  Roger was a thirty-year veteran of the Army and served state-side during the Vietnam War. He was stationed at Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg, in North Carolina.

Roger was born on May 5, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas....

Jan 23, 2024

Kyle Dalton Sandlin, 31, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to, Ken Sandlin and Kennetta (Dalton) Glass, on Sunday, March 8th, 1992, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left this world too soon on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, surrounded by love.

Kyle loved being outdoors playing kickball, riding his motorcycle, and watching and playing all sports; his favorite...

Jan 22, 2024

Carlene Ethel Stephens, 92, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to the late, Carl Henry Meyer and Ruby (Cheek) Meyer, on Sunday, July 12th, 1931, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She left this world on Monday, January 22nd, 2024, surrounded by love. Carlene enjoyed going to yard sales and auctions. She also enjoyed cooking for her family, but above all else,...

Jan 14, 2024

Barbara Faye Johnson, 70, born on Saturday, June 6th, 1953, in San Diego, California gained her wings surrounded by family and friends the morning of Sunday, January 14th, 2024, in Bryant, Arkansas. Her sweet love will always be in our hearts. We all knew that Barb was waiting for the day that the Lord would call her home, and...

Jan 11, 2024

Charles Ray Hill, 73, of Benton, Arkansas went home to his heavenly father on January 11th, 2024. He was born to the late, James and Ann (Drennen) Hill, on August 30th, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Charles retired from the army in 1988 after 20 years of service. He served as an army recruiter for four of...

Jan 10, 2024

William Jeffrey Turner, known to his loved ones as Jeff, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 62 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on February 27, 1961, in California, Jeff was a beloved member of his community.

Jeff had a passion for storytelling, often sharing tales from his days working with the Teamsters Union...

Jan 8, 2024

Charlie Dale Calhoun, 68, of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born on Saturday, January 15th, 1955, in Houston, Texas. He left this world on Monday, January 8, 2024.

There will be a private burial held at Havana Cemetery at a later date.

Jan 5, 2024

Terry Lee Cleghorn, 73 passed peacefully in his family home in Paron, AR on January 5, 2024.

Terry was born February 5, 1950, to Louise and Sharon Cleghorn. He was an only child. He grew up on the family farm in Paron.

He was a disciple of the land. He wore many hats throughout his...

Jan 5, 2024

Samantha Beatrice Pemberton born June 9,1986 in Little Rock, Arkansas went to her heavenly home January 5,2024 surrounded by her family.  She was a strong, loving mother to three beautiful girls, a loving sister, and a devoted daughter whose faith in God carried her through until the end of her fight. Sam's love for life and her family was...

Jan 2, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie Haigwood was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 2, 2024 at age 71, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born on February 1, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. However, we've always celebrated her birthday on February 2nd as there seems to have been...

Jan 2, 2024

We celebrate the life of Joseph Don Calhoun, a believer, father, grandfather, and friend, who peacefully left this world at the age of 83 on January 2nd, 2024 in Benton, Arkansas.

Don was born in Laneburg, Arkansas to the late Joseph Tillman "Tibb" Calhoun and Lucy Mae Stokes Calhoun. He was a proud graduate of Prescott High...

Dec 28, 2023

Our dear mother, Margaret W. Lewis, passed away on December 28th, 2023, at the age of 92 years old. She was born May 20th, 1931, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to parents William and Hazel White. Most of her life was spent in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a loving wife and homemaker. For many years, she was a wonderful dancer with...

Dec 26, 2023

Gary Christopher Brown, 56, was born on Saturday, October 14th, 1967, in Hayward, California. He went to his heavenly home Tuesday, December 26th, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Patricia Lynn Hillyer and George Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Stacey Brown; stepchildren, Brent and Alizabeth Fee; daughter, Izrystal Thomas and...