Obituaries

Jan 19, 2020

David Leroy Roderick 67, of Little Rock passed away on January 19, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on June 15, 1952 to the late Oscar and Geraldine Roderick in Little Rock, Arkansas.  David loved spending time with his family and becoming a "Papaw" was his greatest joy in life. He was always the life...

Jan 19, 2020

Bobbie Jean Duke 61, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on January 19, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on January 18, 1959 to the late Sidney Parry and Beverly Collins in Browns Mills, New Jersey.  Bobbie was a huge fan of NASCAR, especially Matt Kenseth. She loved country music and playing Nintendo DS. She also...

Jan 15, 2020

Dalton Bernard Riggin 81, of Mabelvale passed away on January 15, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on December 1, 1938 to the late Claude and June Edith Riggin in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved telling old stories, and loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews....

Jan 15, 2020

Ian Robert Volz 33 of Benton, passed away at home on January 15, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on June 17, 1986 to John Volz and Cheryl Johnson in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his father; sister Tianna Neal; and stepbrother Johnathon Johnson.

He is survived by...

Jan 14, 2020

Harper Layke Doan 3, of Benton passed away on January 14, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on July 19, 2016 to Kristopher and Ashley Doan in Little Rock, Arkansas. Harper loved going to therapy and spending time with her sisters and aunt. She lit up the room when she entered and always brought a...

Jan 11, 2020

Lucian Lee Edward Freeman went to be with Jesus on Saturday January 11, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 11, 2020 to Silas Jr. and Angel Freeman.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Silas and Amelia Freeman, Archie Freeman, and Jace Freeman; maternal great great granddad Rev. Max Davis; great...

Jan 10, 2020

Shana Dianne Taylor Martin 57, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away on January 10, 2020 with her loving husband by her side. She was born on July 31, 1962 to Thomas and Lindell Taylor in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Shana loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was a star softball player, an excellent fisherman, and loved horses...

Jan 7, 2020

Al Parker 78, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on January 7, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on December 27, 1941 to the late Jap and Mary Parker in Missouri. Al loved to go hunting and camping with his family. They were his life, especially his grandkids. He served as a Deacon at Park Place...

Jan 4, 2020

James O'Rourke 84 of Little Rock, passed away on January 4, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on March 22, 1935 to the late Lloyd Ray and Myrtle O'Rourke in Prescott, Arkansas. James loved sports, crossword puzzles, and baking pies.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

James is survived...

Jan 1, 2020

Hoa Nguyen 64, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 1, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on January 9, 1955 to the late Tan and Minh Nguyen in Saigon, Vietnam.  He was a machinist in the fabrication industry for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one...

Dec 29, 2019

Phyllis Bryant 72, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on December 29, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1947 to the late Joe and Tonia Lindsey in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Phyllis loved to garden. She was a Master Gardener who also loved cooking and making fudge. She also enjoyed spending as much time...

Dec 25, 2019

Yong Suk Park 69, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on December 25, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on August 6, 1950 to the late Kum Yi and Chong Hui Yi in Seoul, South Korea. Yong loved singing, dancing, cooking, going to the casino, playing Korean card games, and making people laugh. She was a...

Dec 25, 2019

Bonnie Jo (Rice) Finch 91, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019. She was the widow of Clarence Dee Finch and was born March 9, 1928 in New Boston, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hattie and John L Rice; her siblings; two daughters, Sharon and Annella (Nellie); and great...

Dec 23, 2019

Vanessa Steves 65, passed away on December 23, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on October 20, 1954 to the late R.A. and Virginia Muse in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was a disaster relief volunteer for the Red Cross for many years. Vanessa also loved raising her grandchildren, family, and animals. She worked at Baptist...

Dec 20, 2019

"May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your toes."

Susan Torres 64, passed away on December 20, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on September 17, 1955 to Betty and the late Tom Caton in Yakima, Washington. Susan loved her grandkids and antique shopping. She took special interest...

Dec 17, 2019

Reagan Marie Roberts went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 17, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on December 17, 2019 to Nathan and Megan Roberts.

She is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Bobby Earl Goshien; and paternal great-grandfather, Jimmy Stinson.

Reagan is survived by her parents;...

Dec 9, 2019

Stephen McFarland 59, passed away on December 9, 2019. He was born on July 25, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Marion and Julia McFarland. Stephen loved to fish, hunt, and attend rock concerts. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family the most, and was an employee of Kimberly Clark.

He is preceded in...

Dec 4, 2019

Margaret Cook 73, went to be with her family in heaven on December 4, 2019. She was born on September 11, 1946 to the late D.W. Martin and Flora Bowles in Benton, Arkansas. Margaret loved God, her family, and bingo very much. She was a retired chef from the Chenal Country Club.

She is preceded in death...

Nov 28, 2019

Jenna Nicole Kelton 24 of Alexander passed away on November 28, 2019.  She was born on April 6, 1995 to Douglas and Deborah Kelton in Ventura, California.  Jenna loved to raise and show cattle, she was also in 4-H and FFA.  She was the assistant manager of Office Depot in Benton for several years.  Jenna was attending the University...

Nov 25, 2019

Melanie Lynn Wilson-House 50, was granted her angel wings on November 25, 2019 at home with her family by her side. She was born on February 26, 1969 in Evanston, Illinois to Eric and the late Wilma Boyce-Wilson. She married Hugh Marc House on December 31, 2011 in Austin, AR.

Melanie is preceded in death by her...