Obituaries

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...

Nov 24, 2019

Dara Louise Lawrence 54, passed away on November 24, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on January 1, 1965 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Cleo and Louise Keeney. Dara loved to shop and spend time with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and grandmother, Eva Johnson.

Nov 19, 2019

Brett Hanna, 59 of Bryant passed away on November 19, 2019 with his family by his side.  He was born in Arkadelphia on July 12, 1960 to the late Jerry Phillip and Patsy Louise Hanna. He loved going to concerts to see his favorite 70's and 80's bands, especially The Rolling Stones at War Memorial Stadium. He was also...

Nov 15, 2019

Linda Davis, 85 passed away on November 15, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born March 28, 1934 in Comanche, Texas to the late Alberta Hicks. Linda loved her family and her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, bird watching, and was a member of Church of Christ for many years.

She is preceded in...

Nov 12, 2019

Martha Ann Moore, 66 passed away on November 12, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on April 10, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Willie Yarberry and Fannie Warrick. She loved to sing and listen to music, put on makeup, and always had her nails done.

She is preceded in death...

Nov 11, 2019

Dennis Wayne Jolley, 73 of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on November 11, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on June 15, 1946 in Los Angeles, California to the late Gordon and Elizabeth Jolley. Dennis loved spending time with his grandkids. He never missed one of their sporting events or school participations. He also enjoyed hunting...

Nov 3, 2019

ROGER LEE DOBBINS, 66, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2019, at his home in Bryant.  He was born on January 16, 1953.  He is survived by his mother, Sue Dobbins, and his brother and sister-in-law, Lex and Fay Dobbins, of Bryant.  His is also survived by two granddaughters and their husbands, Kristina and John Long of Ward, and Victoria and...

Oct 31, 2019

Alexander, AR - Mary Donovan, a 12 year resident of the Saline County area, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, the 31st of October at Saline Memorial Hospital.

Born in 1942 in Albert Lea, Minnesota.  In 1949, at 7 years of age her family moved to Amboy, Minnesota.  Then, at 13 years...

Oct 31, 2019

Brenda Carol (James) Wright, 65, died on October 31, 2019 at Saline Hospice in Bryant, Arkansas following a brief illness. Carol was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 5, 1953 to J.A. (Jim) and Jo Anne (Rogers) James.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandson, Tylor Wright.

Carol is survived by...

Oct 27, 2019

Carolyn Snedegar 75, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on September 17, 1944 in Paron, Arkansas to the late Liburn and Sybil Hill. Carolyn loved spending time with her family and was of the Nazarene faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Oct 25, 2019

Jeff Pettus, 63 of Bauxite passed away on October 25, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on November 5, 1955 to JC Pettus and the late Mildred Pettus in Benton, Arkansas. Jeff loved the outdoors, hunting, and riding horses.

He is preceded in death by his mother.

Jeff is survived by...

Oct 24, 2019

Tammy Wright Hyslop 57, of Benton Arkansas passed away on October 24, 2019 at home with her family by her side. She was born on June 30, 1962 in Amhurst, Ohio to the late James and Della Wright. She loved to shop. She became known as the "flea market diva." She also enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with...

Oct 22, 2019

Gary W. "Rabbit" Cash 64 of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. He was born on July 26, 1955 to the late JR and Jennie Lee Cash. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; one...