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Clinton Cockrell Mathews
Oct 6, 2023
In Memory of Clinton "Mr. Matt" Cockrell Mathews
Clinton Cockrell Mathews, born on October 12, 1939, in Parkdale, Arkansas, and the eldest of six children, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was 83 years old.
Clinton is preceded in death by his late father, Archie Mathews Sr.; his late...
Paul Edward Oden
Oct 5, 2023
Paul Edward Oden went to be with Jesus on October 5, 2023, at the age of 71 years old. He was born in Rusk, Texas and resided in Little Rock, Arkansas at the time of his death, after a long battle with lung and heart issues.
Paul is survived by his wife, Letitia Oden;...
Carroll Ray Coleman
Oct 3, 2023
Carroll Ray Coleman, 73, of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born to late, George Wesley Coleman and Margaret Jean (Smith) Cox, on Tuesday, November 29, 1949, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left this world on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in the VA Hospital in Little Rock. For the ones who knew Carroll, they knew what kind of man he...
Tammy Renee Waite
Oct 3, 2023
Tammy Renee Waite, 55, of Alexander, Arkansas was born to the late, Georgie Wheeler and Mary Jane (Goss) Wheeler, on Sunday, September 8th, 1968. She left this world on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, safely in her home. Tammy enjoyed making memories. She loved spending time with her family—especially her grandkids. She loved her career working for the Bryant School...
Martha Lorraine Tardif
Oct 3, 2023
Martha Lorraine Tardif, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on October 3, 2023. She was one of seven children born to the late Joseph Omar Tardif and Anna Elizabeth Devine Tardif on Sunday, April 22, 1945 in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Martha was all about her family, and her life revolved around her grandchildren. She enjoyed making others laugh. Martha...
Tory Vaun Allen
Sep 28, 2023
Tory Vaun Allen, 56, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. He was born to the late, Willard Glenn Allen and Joyce Arlene (Bilyeu) Allen, on Thursday, June 1st, 1967, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Tory was a very joyous, free spirited, unique person who had a zest for...
Linda Mcgee Defoor
Sep 25, 2023
Linda McGee Defoor, 80, of Mabelvale, Arkansas was born to the late, Kelsie Gilbert McGee and Mildred (McDougal) McGee, Saturday, September 25th, 1943, in Jackson County, Arkansas. Exactly 80 years later to the day, she left this world safely in her home surrounded by love. For the ones who knew Linda, they knew how loving and kind of a...
Daryl James Hanig Ii
Sep 25, 2023
Daryl James Hanig II, 61, of Benton, Arkansas was the middle of five kids born to the late, Daryl James Hanig I and Jenna Lynn (Eubanks) Hanig, on Saturday, September 1, 1962, in Benton, Arkansas. He left this world on Monday, September 25, 2023. Daryl was a hardworking and dedicated man who loved his family with all he had....
April Nicole Parker
Sep 24, 2023
April Nicole Parker was born on April 2, 1982, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Harry Alton Parker III and Shirley Ann Parker. April went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 24, 2023, at the age of 41.
April is preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Beatrice Brown, Harry Parker II and Odessa...
Joe Vance Mccann
Sep 24, 2023
Joe Vance McCann, 73, of Benton, Arkansas passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. He was born on April 30th, 1950, in England, Arkansas to Clarence and Sybil McCann. Joe loved spending time with his friends and family. He enjoyed hunting, racing, playing a harmonica, and sitting on the porch waving at people who passed...
William Alexander Higgins, Jr.
Sep 22, 2023
William Alexander Higgins, Jr., 31, of Bauxite, Arkansas was born to, William A. Higgins, Sr. and Faith Lynette (Ashlock) McJunkin, on Sunday, August 16th, 1992, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left this world too soon on Friday, September 22nd, 2023. He loved music and spending time with his family – especially when they were cooking and eating together. He...
Ronald Wayne Anderson
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...
Dee Anne Barnes-Parker
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...
William Evans
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...
James "Danny" Daniel Needham
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...
Steven Jay Carter
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...
Joshua Lynn Smith
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...
Cora Janiece Purtell
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....
Elizabeth Carol Scarberry
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...
Elisa Kay Harris
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...
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