Obituaries

Oct 12, 2019

Billy Martin Sr. 79, of Alexander passed away on October 12, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on February 7, 1940 to the late Ben and Opal Martin in McCrory, Arkansas. Billy enjoyed working on four wheelers and watching his son race them, horse races, fishing, and bull riding in which he was a professional...

Oct 12, 2019

Brenda Gail Lancaster 70, of Benton passed away on October 12, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on April 9, 1949 to the late Lilburn and Sybil Hill in Abernathy, TX. Brenda enjoyed going camping and fishing at the lake when she wasn't enjoying a good nap. She loved spending time with her family and...

Oct 6, 2019

Michael Harris Roberts 68, of Benton passed away on October 6, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on November 30, 1950 to the late Cecil and Jewel Roberts in Olla, Louisiana. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, and the outdoors. Among his other hobbies, building and restoring antique cars was by far his...

Oct 3, 2019

JoAnna Simpson 75, passed away on October 3, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on January 10, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lewis and Daisy Porter.

JoAnna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a homemaker, Sunday school teacher and a beloved member of the Tull community. Even through all...

Oct 1, 2019

Allan Peterson 71, of Scotland, Arkansas passed away on October 1, 2019. He was born on November 21, 1947 in Lamar, Iowa to Clifford and Elaine Peterson. Allan was a man with a huge heart, and loved spending time with his family who felt he left this world too soon.

He is survived by his loving wife,...

Sep 28, 2019

Sandra Jo Hanna 59, of Bryant passed away on September 28, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on April 4, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jerry and Joan Oates. Sandra enjoyed gardening and playing games, especially with her grandkids. Sandra was the clinic manager at the Baptist Health Clinic in Bryant. She worked in...

Sep 27, 2019

Sybil Vadine Jones, 92, of Mabelvale, passed away on September 27, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on September 27, 1927 to Ross and Flossie Morgan in Nady , Arkansas.

She loved gardening, sewing and making pies and was know n for her jelly . Sybil truly enjoyed spending time with her family...

Sep 25, 2019

Don Watts 80, of Hensley passed away on September 25, 2019.  He was born on January 21, 1939 to the late, James and Edna Faye Watts in Arlberg, Arkansas.  Don enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was always willing to help anyone in need.  He was a member of East End Assembly of God Church where he served as a Deacon...

Sep 19, 2019

Melissa Faye Brainerd-Gore 53, of Benton passed away, September 19, 2019.  She was born, November 6, 1965 in Little Rock to the late, DeForest and Patricia Brainerd. Melissa grew up in Bay City, Texas.  She loved making jewelry, gardening, being outdoors and spending time with her boys. She is preceded in death by her parents and her uncle, Larry Shaw....

Sep 16, 2019

Emma Jean Wooldridge 16, of Little Rock passed away on September 16, 2019 with her family by her side.  She was born on April 14, 2003 to Shawn and Natilie Wooldridge in Batesville, Arkansas.  Emma loved going to church and spending time with her family and friends playing games.  Her favorite activities were going to church camp and spina...

Sep 14, 2019

Chun Yol Ziegelgruber 61 of Mabelvale passed away on September 14, 2019 with his family by his side.   He was born on August 23, 1958 to the late, Lee Roy and ChongAe Ziegelgruber in South Korean.  Chun loved to go fishing and spend time with his children and grandchildren.  He proudly served in the United States Marines.  He was...

Sep 11, 2019

Kimberly Hope Lotts 52, of Benton passed away on September 11, 2019 with her family by her side.  She was born on April 6, 1967 to William and Brenda Lancaster in Benton, Arkansas.  Kimberly loved to read everything she could get her hands on and spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death...

Sep 3, 2019

Jeffrey Clay "DOG" Pierce, 54, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on September 3, 2019.

He was born to Brenda and Homer Pierce JR, on May 28, 1965.

He is survived by one sister; Shannon Blair. Three children; Joshua, Jamie and Faith. One grandson.

He joins his parents, his brother Wayne and one grandson...

Sep 3, 2019

Jeffrey Clay "DOG" Pierce, 54, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on September 3, 2019. He was born to Brenda and Homer Pierce Jr., on May 28, 1965. He is survived by one sister; Shannon Blair; three children; Joshua, Jamie and Faith; one grandson. He joins his parents, his brother Wayne and one grandson in Heaven. Memorial service will be...

Sep 2, 2019

John Edward Bindner III, 81, of Benton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 2, 2019 with his family by his side. He passed away peacefully in his home with family. John was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 24, 1938, to the late, John Edward Jr and Lillie Opal Bindner. He was a loving husband and...

Aug 25, 2019

Brenda Sue Gates, 49, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on May, 21 1970 to Melvin and Linda Gates in Little Rock. Going out to eat and the movies was one of her favorite things to do. She never met a stranger and always left you...

Aug 22, 2019

Bryon Harvey Kelley, 55, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born on January 28 th 1964, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He loved hunting, fishing, sports and watching football.

He was preceded in death by his father, Haskell H. Kelley J.R.

Remaining to share memories are his loving mother Joyce...

Aug 20, 2019

Tiffany Forrester, 40, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on March 16 th 1979, in Benton, Arkansas. She loved to play bingo and Sudoku. She also loved going camping and attending the races. She was always happy to spend time with her family and friends.

Aug 19, 2019

Bonnie Faye Koder, 92, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to Gordon and Bertha Blakley on May 30 th 1927, in Benton, Arkansas. She loved to sew and do needle work. She was always happy to play board and card games with her family and friends....

Aug 11, 2019

James Kellogg Stevenson, 59, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born to James and Sidney (Kellogg) Stevenson on Tuesday, April 26, 1960 in Flint, Michigan. He loved golfing, bowling, and sports in general.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife of...