Obituaries

Sep 20, 2023

Ronald Wayne Anderson, 86, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Evergreen Living Center in Bryant.

Ron was born on January 14, 1937 in Prescott to Wayne Anderson and Linna Mae Bain Anderson.  Ron grew up in El Dorado, graduating from El Dorado High School in 1955. After graduation, Ron attended Henderson State University...

Sep 16, 2023

Dee Anne Barnes-Parker, 62, of Benton Arkansas passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born Thursday, November 24, 1960, in Russellville Arkansas to Donald and Marilyn Barnes. Dee loved trips to the ocean, dolphins, and cruises but most of all she loved her family being together. Her grandchildren and great grandchild were the...

Sep 15, 2023

William " Al " Evans 68, of Malvern, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, October 6, 1954.

He completed nursing school and received his license.

William enjoyed woodcarving and liked playing all kinds of different games. He loved and adored his grandson, Daxton, and riding...

Sep 15, 2023

James Daniel "Danny" Needham, 74,  of Alexander, Arkansas went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born on Monday, October 25, 1948, in De Queen, Arkansas to the late Robbie and Hazel Needham.

Danny enlisted in the US Army in February of 1971 and got an Honorable discharge in November of...

Sep 13, 2023

Steven Jay Carter, of Benton, Arkansas, was called home on September 13, 2023. He was born July 1, 1957, in Inglewood, California.

Steve, 66, is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, Sonja; 3 children, Keith Carter, Kenny( Dawn) Carter, and Aryn ( Henry) Pepinos; stepchildren, Kari Scheller, Jennifer Wood, Amy (Charles) Howard, and...

Sep 11, 2023

Joshua "Tank" Lynn Smith, 37, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to Robert and Lisa Curran, on August 1, 1986, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joshua left this world too soon on, September 11, 2023. Tank was a friend to everyone he met, the first to jump the second anyone needed help.  He loved hunting and fishing, being outdoors, as...

Sep 11, 2023

Cora Janiece Purtell, 72, of Mabelvale (Shannon Hills), Arkansas departed this life Monday, September 11, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1950 in Oil Trough, Arkansas to the late Steven Hob and Nannie Eudora (McDougal) Knight.

Janiece as most knew her had been retired for many years. Her last employment being with the State of Arkansas....

Sep 11, 2023

Elizabeth Carol Scarberry, 49, of Hensley, Arkansas was born on Saturday, January 5th, 1974, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She left this world on Monday, September 11th, 2023. For the ones who knew her, they knew she enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jody Taylor, and her...

Aug 29, 2023

Elisa (Lisa) Kay Harris went to her Heavenly Home on August 29, 2023 at the age of 43. She was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt - as well as a wonderful friend to many.

Lisa was born September 21, 1979. She received her  education in Bauxite, Benton, Paron, and Robinson in Little Rock, AR. She graduated...

Aug 26, 2023

Gabriel Lee Salazar, 21, of Benton, Arkansas was born to, Jamey Salazar and Chantal (Benson) Dixon, on Thursday, January 24th, 2002, in Benton, Arkansas. Gabriel left this world too soon on, Saturday, August 26th, 2023, in his home. Gabriel loved being outdoors, especially when he was fishing with his brother. He was such a loving and kindhearted young man...

Aug 24, 2023

Jeremy Troy Tyler, 44, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. He was born to David and Deborah Tyler, on Thursday, June 14th, 1979. Jeremy was a gamer and loved watching movies. He also enjoyed listening to rock music. Jeremy loved smoking meat and he was Superman's biggest fan. He was a caring person and loved...

Aug 22, 2023

Tamara "Tami" Kaye Hill, 62, of Benton, Arkansas was born to, Billy Tanner and Doris Ott, on Wednesday, August 9th, 1961, in Harrison, Arkansas. She left this world too soon on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, with her family by her side. For anyone who knew Tami, they knew how big of a heart she had. She was such a...

Aug 21, 2023

Jo Anne Green, 76, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to, George and Ruth Lavern Cook Stauber, on Friday, January 31st, 1947, in Okolona Arkansas. She passed from this life on Monday, August 21st, 2023. Jo Anne had quite the green thumb and loved spending time with her precious grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching westerns and...

Aug 20, 2023

Doris Marie Red, 73, of Benton, Arkansas was born to the late, Walter and Ida Bell (Howell) Brinkley, on Wednesday, July 26, 1950, in Winchester, Tennessee. She passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2023, safely in her home.

She is survived by her two sons, Jerry Red and Rodney Red.

Her celebration of life will...

Aug 19, 2023

Kathy Jo Meredith, 54, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2023. She was born on Monday, July 14th, 1969, in Pikeville, Tennessee. Before anything else, Kathy was a proud mother of her three children. She worked hard for her family. She enjoyed good music, good movies, and socializing with her friends and family. Many have described her...

Aug 19, 2023

Sarah Elizabeth Miller, 35 of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. She was born to Danny and Pamela Thornberry on Sunday, February 7th, 1988.

Sarah loved dancing. She enjoyed cooking for others and cleaning. Sarah adored her family and loved spending time with them. She was a caring person who would do anything to...

Aug 15, 2023

Leon Tom Prickett III, 67, of Benton, Arkansas was born to, Leon Jr. and Dorothy Prickett, on Thursday, June 21st, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left this world on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. Tommy was a lifelong cowboy who loved westerns and collecting all fine western wear. He has a good collection of nice boots and hats! He...

Aug 15, 2023

Ted William Allison, 67, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. He was born to the late, Quentin and Elsie (Stanley) Allison, on Tuesday, August 30th, 1955, in Monticello, Arkansas. Ted graduated the class of 1974 from Little Rock Central High School. He loved fishing, hunting, baseball, football, and horse racing; but most of all, he...

Aug 14, 2023

Barbara Grace Zanoff Jones, 81, a resident of Mt. Carmel Assisted Living Community in Benton, Arkansas left us on Monday, August 14th, 2023. Barbara was born on Saturday, August 16, 1941, to Anthony Zanoff and Georgia Ellis Zanoff. Barbara was married to Steve Malcolm Jones until his last breath on July 2, 2015.

She is survived by...

Aug 12, 2023

Margaret Kathrine Taylor, 91, of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born on Sunday, September 6th, 1931, in Pittsburg, Texas. She went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 12th, 2023. She was a beloved wife of 70 years and the most wonderful mother and grandmother; not only to her own, but the many other she was a mother and grandmother...