Obituaries

Apr 2, 2021

Willie Bernice Field, 84 of Benton, died April 2, 2021. She was born April 16, 1936 in Oil trough, Arkansas, to the late Troy and Maudie Pruett. She enjoyed going to church, singing, and worshipping and loved her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Prentis Field Sr.; one brother, JC Pruett; one sister,...

Apr 1, 2021

Gladys E. Puckett Manson, 71 of Alexander completed her earthly journey on April 1, 2021. Born Nov 2, 1949 to the late Alvin and Elsie Puckett. She is preceded in death by her husband David E Manson; two sisters Gloria Williams and Linda Thornburgh; & two granddaughters Sara E. Besancon and Tamara L. Skaggs. Gladys is survived by...

Mar 28, 2021

Helen Frances Johnson 85, of Bryant passed away March 28, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born December 8, 1935 to the late, Mooring and Sybil Hill in Cotton Plant. She enjoyed playing basketball and bowling, watching, coaching, and keeping score for softball. Helen was a wonderful cook, loved her family and friends as well as...

Mar 21, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) Loye Rodgers lost his courageous battle with lung cancer on March 21, 2021. Kenny was born on December 14, 1955 to Eleanor and Loye Rodgers. Kenny lived most of his life in Little Rock. For most of his career he worked in industrial maintenance / engineering / Industrial Electrician. Kenny loved to build and fix things. If...

Mar 19, 2021

Tommy Guy Gilliam Sr, age 75 of Little Rock, completed his earthly journey on March 19, 2021. He was born on January 30, 1946 in Little Rock to his parents, Bill and Maggie Gilliam. He is preceded by his parents, sister Carolyn Creasey as well as his best friend and brother Bill Gilliam Jr. Tommy...

Mar 17, 2021

John Wayne Nelson 63, of Benton passed away March 17, 2021. Born March 16, 1958 to Tommy and Lola Mae Nelson in Little Rock.  John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and friends. John was a hard worker and would help anyone in need. John is preceded in death by his parents;...

Mar 16, 2021

Suzanne C. Spickard, age 74 of Bryant, passed away on March 16, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1946 in Little Rock to her parents, Harry and Mary Sue Dunbar. Ms. Spickard's greatest joy was being a mom and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She also loved watching old westerns with her favorite furry family,...

Mar 11, 2021

Tommy Ray Thornberry 58 of Alexander, Arkansas went to his heavenly home Thursday, March 11,2021 he was born on December 11 th , 1962. Tommy enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool, playing horseshoes, watching football, going to horse races, yard sailing and being with his family and friends and cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks. He is proceeded in death by...

Mar 5, 2021

Janice Elizabeth (Liz) Felts departed this life on March 5 th , 2021 she was born on September 16 th , 1935 in Shreveport, La. To the late Phil and Annie Courtney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther (Bud) felts, two sisters Glenda Clowmover and Lela Flores and brother, bill Courtney and daughter Wendy Courtney. Janice...

Mar 5, 2021

Larry Allan Hunthrop (1946-2021) passed away peacefully last week at his home in Redfield, Arkansas. He was 74 years old. A true patriot, Larry was a member of the Marine Corps reserves. He worked for over forty years for Entergy and became one of the plant operators at the White Bluff Power Plant. He is survived by his brother...

Mar 5, 2021

Alan Dwight Morris, Sr, 74 of Benton, Arkansas husband to Ann Sanders Morris, born July 5, 1946 in Terra Haute, Indiana, and left this world on March 5, 2021.  He had many names given to him by those he loved most, he was known as Honey, Dad, Daddy, Pawpaw, Big Al, & Uncle Alan.  He was proud to have...

Feb 25, 2021

Cherrie Kelley, age 48 of Bryant, AR, went home to heaven on February 25 th , 2021.  Cherrie was born on February 15, 1973 to William Bagwell (England, AR) and Carol Fletcher (Benton, AR).  Having died unexpectedly, a candle that once burned so bright was extinguished way too soon. At the time of her death, Cherrie worked at the...

Feb 24, 2021

Bennie Jean Howard Corrigan, age 71 of the East End/Sardis communities entered heaven's gates Wednesday, February 24th.  No doubt she was greeted by her Savior, her father Harold "Buck" Howard, Mother Jean Wilkerson Howard, and brothers Clarence and "Johnny" Howard.  Her beloved husband Carroll of 53 years, daughter Diana Reaves (Steve), son Jeff Corrigan (Linda), sisters Connie Detherage (Tom)...

Feb 19, 2021

Jason Lynn Roberts 39 of Alexander passed away on February 19, 2021.  He was born on June 22, 1981 to Jimmy Lynn and Bettie Sue Roberts in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Jason enjoyed being a nurse, playing the guitar and playing baseball in his younger years.  His greatest joy was being a daddy.

He is preceded in death...

Feb 18, 2021

M.C. (James) Dorsey, Jr. 86, went to his heavenly home on February 18 th , 2021. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 18 th , 1934 to M.C. Dorsey and Julia (Isles/Turner) Dorsey. James was a residential home building contractor and enjoyed raising cattle.

He Is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Roy Turner, Norman,...

Feb 18, 2021

Dorothy Moore 80 of Benton passed away on February 18, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born on February 20, 1940 in Benton, Arkansas.  Dorothy enjoyed gardening, watching birds, walking her dog and spending time with her family.  She attended New Hope Nazarene Church.

She is preceded in death by her daughter in law,...

Feb 15, 2021

Martin William Thornberry 61 of Poyen passed away on February 15, 2021.  Martin was born on October 21, 1959 to the late, Eugene and Elizabeth Thornberry in Little Rock, Arkansas.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and playing horseshoes.  Martin loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Keatha...

Feb 13, 2021

Tressie Ella Mae Young Wells was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world amongst family on February 13, 2021.

She was born November 21, 1941, in Little Rock, daughter of the late Luther John Young and Edna Ethel McDonald Young. Mrs. Wells was a retired Manicurist at Hair Quarters. She was...

Feb 12, 2021

Doyle Wesley Stogner, age 75, of Mabelvale, passed away on February 12, 2021.

He was born on October 23, 1945 in Little Rock to his parents, Roy and Beulah Stogner. Doyle loved the outdoors, spending his time gardening and in his earlier years, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and playing cards and...

Feb 10, 2021

Gerald Phillip Freiermuth, born September 21 st , 1941 passed away February 10 th , 2021 at the age of 79.  He loved the outdoors and taking care of his lawn; he was a builder and loved to tinker with things. He is preceded in death by his parents; Loretta Debes and Clarence Freiermuth; sister, Betty Collins; brothers, Richard...