Obituaries

Apr 19, 2020

Joe Gene Koon, 88, of Sheridan, AR was born August 22, 1931 and died Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was the son of Joseph H. and Ela Koon.  He and his wife, Glen, celebrated their 68 th wedding anniversary last month.

Mr. Koon was proud to be in the amazing Sheridan Class of '49.  He went on...

Apr 12, 2020

Milan Dwight Allinson, 88, of Benton went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2020. He was born to the late Beryl and Estella Allinson on June 16, 1931 in Sheridan, AR. Milan was a graduate of Benton High School in 1949. He joined the Air Force in 1951, took basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in...

Apr 12, 2020

Nicholas Alan Rhodes 28 of Little Rock passed suddenly on April 12, 2020. He was born February 05, 1992. Nicholas was definitely a mommy's boy and was also very close to his sister and loved spending time with her, as well as with his nieces and nephews. He liked being outdoors, fishing, camping and boating. Nicholas attended Rock Creek...

Apr 5, 2020

Eva Mae Browning 86 of Little Rock, AR. passed away April 05, 2020 with her family by her side. She loved spending time with her family, always looked forward to family get togethers. Eva enjoyed sewing and quilting. She loved going on drives with her late husband.

Eva is preceded in death by her husband Guy Browning;...

Mar 30, 2020

Donald Ray Deitz 83 of Little Rock passed away on March 30, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on August 19, 1936 to the late James and Anna Deitz in Stuttgart, Arkansas.  Donald loved to tinker with electronics and was an avid HAM radio operator.   Loved his church and to go camping.  He was a...

Mar 29, 2020

Theresa Fern Burnett 61 of Little Rock, AR passed away March 29, 2020.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her church family and her fur babies. The best friend you would ever have.

She was preceded in death by her mother Billie Fern Reinhart and grandmother Bonnie Nelms.

Theresa is survived by her...

Mar 27, 2020

Leon Hobby 67 of Alexander, AR passed away with his family by his side. He was born

June 25, 1952 to the late Manuel C. and Patsy Hobby. Leon enjoyed collecting rocks, looking for arrow heads and being in nature. He was a member of Vimy Ridge Imanuel Baptist Church.

Leon is survived by two...

Mar 23, 2020

Alan Lynn Hearn 74 of Benton went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2020. He was born July 19, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA. to the late William and Thelma Hill. Alan enjoyed hunting and fishing. He believed that he was Elvis' number one fan. He loved singing and playing his guitar. Family was very important to...

Mar 23, 2020

Jon Norman Tanner 79 of North Little Rock passed away March 23, 2020. Born July 25, 1940

The Family held a private graveside service.

Mar 21, 2020

Jimmy "Pops" Huett 79 of Benton, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on March 21, 2020. He was born to the late Leo and Annie Lucille Huett in Little Rock, AR. on March 29, 1940.

Jimmy was a Veteran. He was in the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam "ONTOS".  Jimmy worked as a floor...

Mar 18, 2020

Norma "Eva" Mae Neal 70 of Alexander passed away March 18, 2020 with her family by her side. She enjoyed fishing, camping and cooking. Norma loved to travel with her family. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Homer and Venita Pierce, three sisters; Thelma Martin, Lillian Burrow and Linda...

Mar 15, 2020

Jimmy Carrol Wooten 60 of Little Rock passed away on March 15, 2020 with his family by his side. He loved to eat and spend time with his family. Jimmy also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being outdoors.

He is preceded in death by his father; James Purvis Wooten.

Jimmy is survived by his mother;...

Mar 15, 2020

Donald "Don" Raymond Norton 77 of Little Rock passed away March 15, 2020 with his family by his side. He loved to bird hunt, shoot guns with his grandkids, go to the lake and play games with his family. Don was always the life of the party.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and...

Mar 14, 2020

Larry Joe Spencer 74, of Little Rock, AR. passed away on, March 14, 2020. "Mullet", as he was known to his family and friends, was born on July 31, 1945 to the late Vannie D. Spencer and Pauline Johns Spencer, also preceded in death by his brother Billy Wayne Spencer. He lived a full and prosperous life and graduated...

Mar 14, 2020

Gladys Faye Blakley 81 of Benton passed away on March 14, 2020 with her family by her side, She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies; Gladys enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and fishing.

She is preceded in death by her parents; William Davis and Rosa Blue Davis, husband, Matthew Blakley; brother, Emmett Davis; sister, Willie...

Mar 12, 2020

William Earl "Woody" Smith 73 of Little Rock passed away March 12, 2020 with his entire family by his side. Woody loved junking and collecting and fixing any and everything and spending time with his family and friends. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War.

Woody is...

Mar 11, 2020

Jeanette L. Bruton 65 of Benton passed away March 11, 2020. She loved spending time with her family, Jeanette had a loving heart, and she enjoyed reading, researching. She also loved being outdoors, camping and waterskiing. Jeanette will be missed by all who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her father Ernest Bruton Sr; brother,...

Mar 5, 2020

Paul Mitchell Sr.

Paul Mitchell Sr. 76 of Benton passed away on March 5, 2020 with his family and friends by his side.  He was born on July 08, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working outside and spending time with his family especially his grandkids. He always made sure...

Feb 23, 2020

Lucille V. McDowell passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 with her family by her side.

She was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana on July 18, 1930 to her parents George "Albert" and Birdie Brower.

Ms. McDowell is preceded in death by her  parents, one sister Mary Beard; one grandson, Anthony McDowell; one great granddaughter...

Feb 16, 2020

Patrick Joseph Longinotti 64 of Bryant passed away February 16, 2020 with his family by his side. Affectionately known by those who loved him as "Pattycake". He was born on November 21, 1955 to Fred and Loretta Longinotti in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Pat enjoyed fishing, hunting, grilling and the outdoors. His most treasured times were spent with his family,...