Obituaries

Jan 23, 2019

Ethel Louise Greenabaum, 72, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 23, 2019. She was born to Nick and Mary Steadman on May 13, 1946. She loved to dance and go shopping. She loved to spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Marvin Dale Miller; second husband, Milton...

Jan 20, 2019

Stella Ruth Adams, 79, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on January 20, 2019. She was born on May 1, 1939.

Service arrangements are currently pending and will be updated when determined.

Jan 19, 2019

It is with deep sorrow, we announce that Zachary "Zach" Waleszonia, age 31, our most beloved son, brother, family, friend, and loving father to his own special princess, sadly passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 19 th , 2019.

Those who knew Zach, even just a little, were blessed to know a great man with big dreams...

Jan 19, 2019

James Dean Clower, 54, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was born to James and Patsy Clower on October 31, 1964 in Visalia, California.

He is survived by daughters, Bailey Nicole and Taylor Rena; parents, James A and Patsy Clower; and brother, Kevin (Terri).

Visitation will be Wednesday, January...

Jan 14, 2019

Leslie Kay Pilgrim, 63, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on January 14, 2019. She was born to Clifford and Betty VerBurg on February 26, 1955. She was a proud mother and grandma. She was hard working, strong, and an independent mother. She was a waitress for most of her years, and she enjoyed serving people. She enjoyed rearranging the...

Jan 14, 2019

James Ronald Slawson, 61, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on January 14, 2019. He was born to James and Nellie Slawson on February 11, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He enjoyed working on computers.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lori Ann Slawson, and daughters, Stacey Riley (Dylan) from Bryant and Stephanie Slawson from Jonesboro.

Jan 14, 2019

Leroy Smith, Jr., 59, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 14, 2019. He was born to Leroy and Burnice Smith on October 12, 1959. He loved to watch wrestling. He played football in high school and loved to watch the Dallas Cowboys. He was fascinated by and collected Eagles. He enjoyed fishing. He was of Pentecostal faith....

Jan 12, 2019

Janice Marie Davenport Pilgrim, 71, of North Little Rock, Arkansas peacefully met her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born to the late Elmer "Gene" and Juanita Mae Davenport on June 12, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri. Janice was a loving wife and was loved by all who knew her.

In addition to...

Jan 11, 2019

Edna Earle Williams (Stephens), 90, of Fayetteville, formerly of Bryant, died Friday, January 11, 2019 in Fayetteville.

Edna Earle was born April 25, 1928 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Earl and Edna Stephens.  She attended Conway Public Schools through sixth grade when the family moved to Kansas City, Mo.; they returned to Conway when she was...

Jan 8, 2019

Roy William Stanley, 59, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away January 8, 2019. He was born to Robert and Betty Stanley on September 1, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Roy is survived by his wife, Lisa Stanley and son, Scott Stanley.

Services will be held at a later date.

Dec 31, 2018

Raymond Lee Osborn, 72, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on December 31, 2018. He was born to Ernest and Anna Osborn on January 16, 1946 in Porterville, California. He worked for many years for the Arkansas Gazette. He is survived by his brothers, David Osborn (Connis) of Somerset, Texas and Richard Osborn (Doris) of Bryant, Arkansas; along with several...

Dec 26, 2018

Pamela Darlene Crawford, 62, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born to Wiley and Jacquelene Meadows on Monday, November 26, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee. She loved to travel and enjoyed cooking. She loved her dogs and spending time with her husband.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Roger...

Dec 26, 2018

Robert Lloyd Thomas, 87, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on December 26, 2018. He was born to William and Gladys Thomas on July 29, 1931. He loved hunting and being in the outdoors. He enjoyed digging for fossils. He loved spending time with his family. He proudly served in the military at the 38 th parallel in Korea. He...

Dec 20, 2018

Daniel Jerome Ray, 68, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on December 20, 2018. He was born to Nathan and Emma Louise Ray on March 8, 1950 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. He moved to Arkansas as a teenager, and he was a long time resident of Bryant. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and most delightfully, a grandfather....

Dec 19, 2018

Daphene Joyce Mullins, 82, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on December 19, 2018. She was born to Horace and Maudie Strange on October 8, 1936 in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was a member at the First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant. She loved her church and to sing and dance. She loved to spend time with her friends and family....

Dec 18, 2018

Charles Marvin Bickerstaff, 75, from Hensley, Arkansas passed away on December 18, 2018. He was born to Theodore and Thelma Bickerstaff on September 29, 1943 in Hughes, Arkansas. He was a very loving and devoted husband, father, and pawpaw. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. He loved classical music. He grew up as a farm boy...

Dec 17, 2018

Jeffrey Keith Metz, 69, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on December 17, 2018. He was born on December 17, 1949 in Kennett, Missouri.

He was a proud Air Force Veteran.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Metz.

Dec 16, 2018

Karen Lynette Lott, 61, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on December 16, 2018. She was born to Harold and Katherine Sykes on October 15, 1957 in Benton, Arkansas. She was a proud member of Oak Grove Assembly of God in Malvern. She loved her kids and grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting Mickey Mouse and Indian memorabilia. She loved to travel...

Dec 15, 2018

Delores Ruth Clawitter, 91, of Benton, Arkansas passed away to her eternal life on December 15, 2018. She was born on September 30, 1927 in Ulm, Arkansas.

She leaves behind six nieces and three nephews: Frances, Patricia, Roxanne, Carla of Central Arkansas; Kenneth of Virginia; Ellen, Janet and Roger of St. Louis; Steve of Louisiana.

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Dec 12, 2018

Eunice Marie Thiele, 66, of Rogers, Arkansas joined our heavenly father December 12, 2018.

She was born on June 6, 1952 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Cecil E. Watson and Birdie M.  Watson.  Eunice was preceded in death by her parents.

Eunice is survived by her loving husband of 48 years and BEST friend, Jerome Thiele...