Obituaries

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...

Aug 8, 2023

Coy Glenn Hill, 72, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. He was born to the late, Roy and Lillian Pauline (Huggins) Hill, on Tuesday, May 1st, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan. Coy was a hard worker for most of his life. Coy proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Ford as an automotive...

Aug 8, 2023

Deonna Michelle Hardin, 53, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. She was born on Friday, September 12th, 1969, to Jeff Hardin and Lawanna Machycek.

Deonna was a free spirit. She was the most caring and big-hearted person on the face of this earth. Deonna was always willing to do anything for anyone. She...

Aug 5, 2023

In Memoriam: Laron J. Riggs

With heavy hearts and fond memories, we bid farewell to a cherished husband, father, and grandfather Laron J. Riggs. He passed away on August 5, 2023 leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of all who knew him.

Born February 5, 1944 to the late...

Jul 31, 2023

Earl Wayne Shaw, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born on Saturday, August 18, 1945, in Nashville, Arkansas. For everyone who knew Earl, they knew he loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. He enjoyed woodworking and cooking—and anything to provide for his family. His favorite thing was to spend time with...

Jul 30, 2023

Seth Daniel McDowell, 22, of Benton, Arkansas was born to, Dennis McDowell and Misty Haeber, on Thursday, October 5th, 2000, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left this world too soon on Sunday, July 30th, 2023. Seth was an extraordinary young man who had a passion for playing football and all other sports. Seth graduated from Bauxite High School in...