Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

Robert Joseph Cochran, 72, of Alexander, Arkansas (formerly of California), passed away Friday, November 23, 2018.  He was born January 23, 1946 in San Francisco, California to Floyd and Patricia Cochran.

He retired from Chevron as Environmental Director, working in the oil and gas industry in California.  He read and knew the Bible like few others.  After...

Nov 23, 2018

Irene Ann Logan, 97, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on November 23, 2018. She was born to Charles and Dorothy Seminerio on September 4, 1921 in Peoria, Illinois.

Nov 22, 2018

William Eugene Reeves, 74, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018.  He was born July 3, 1944 to Hazel and Geneva Reeves in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was the owner and operator of Reeves' Dozer Service for nearly 40 years in Bryant.  William loved being outside - fishing for bream, deer hunting, or working from...

Nov 21, 2018

Benjamin (Ben) Jasper Cash, Jr., 76, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on November 21, 2018. He was born to Benjamin Sr. and Mary Cash on June 26, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was outgoing and an avid outdoorsman. He loved sports, hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved sharing these activities with his family. He was so...

Nov 18, 2018

Benny Franklin Edwards, 76, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on November 18, 2018. He was born to Alfred and Gladys Edwards on September 14, 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife and son. He is survived by two brothers, Clarence Edwards (Judy) and Johnny Edwards (Glenda); two sisters, Sue Griebel and Doris Skobovus; numerous...

Nov 18, 2018

JW "Dub" Mabry, 75, of Benton, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born November 10, 1943 to the late Elvin and Audra Mabry in Benton.

JW proudly served his country in the US Navy and was deployed to Vietnam.  Dub was a model of what it meant...

Nov 16, 2018

Terry Carroll Jeffcoat, 63, of Benton, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 16, 2018.  He was born July 8, 1955 in Bauxite to Albert and Onie Jeffcoat.  Terry was a sheetrock hanger during his working years.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to cover the funeral expenses.  Contributions may be made by phone with...

Nov 11, 2018

James Thomas Barnes, 33, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away on November 11, 2018. He was born on October 29, 1985 in Benton, Arkansas. He loved spending his quality time playing video games and fishing. He loved his family and being at family gatherings. He loved his dog, Izzy.

He is survived by his mother, Susan Mariner; father,...

Nov 9, 2018

Danny Michael Priest, 53, of Mabelvale, passed away on November 9, 2018 with his family by his side.  He was born on October 7, 1965 to Charles and Sandra Priest in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Danny enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family - especially his grandchildren.  Danny proudly served in the United States Army and did a...

Nov 6, 2018

Linda Lou Gavin, 76, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on November 6, 2018. She was born to Rupert and Mildred Schaller on April 12, 1942 in Corder, Missouri. She enjoyed reading and being outdoors with nature. She loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Gavin; son, Mark William...

Nov 6, 2018

Roger Dale Taylor, 64, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on November 6, 2018. He was born to Carl and Virginia Taylor on December 29, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He loved riding motorcycles across country with his wife and friends, and he also enjoyed hunting at the National Forest. He loved his two daughters and grandbabies so much. He...

Nov 2, 2018

Elmer Marion Styers 92, of Mabelvale passed away on November 2, 2018.  He was born on August 3, 1926 to the late, David and Montene Styers in Shaw, Arkansas.   Elmer proudly served in the United States Navy.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.

Elmer is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wilma Dean Bunch.

Oct 27, 2018

George W. Shell, 42, of Lonsdale, Arkansas passed away October 27, 2018. He was born to Tommy and JoAnn Shell on August 23, 1976 in Benton, Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.

Oct 26, 2018

Mary Evelyn Burgess Walker, also known as "Pee-Wee", passed away October 26, 2018. She was born on November 21, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Smith (Smitty) and Susie Burgess. After retiring from Kroger, Mary enjoyed cooking, baking and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks. She had love of butterflies and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Mary is proceeded...

Oct 23, 2018

Jerry Lee Ross, 75, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018.  He was born to Clarence and Lela Ross in Mena, Arkansas on February 26, 1943.

Jerry was a cowboy and loved to rodeo and ride.  He loved all things outdoors:  fishing and hunting especially.  He enjoyed every moment with his grandchildren.  Jerry served as...

Oct 22, 2018

Jimmy Ray Taber, 73, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.  He was born October 31, 1944 in Little Rock to the late Ray and Hattie Taber.

Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,...

Oct 19, 2018

Robert Hill, Sr., 91, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away on October 19, 2018. He was born to Lilburn and Sybil Hill on September 8, 1927 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He is survived by two sons, Robert, Jr. and Terry; sisters, Geneva, Caroline, Skeeter, and Brenda Gail; brothers, Gary and Frank; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandbabies with 1...

Oct 19, 2018

Dorothy Jean Spikes, 82, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on October 19, 2018. She was born to Samuel and Florance Heim on May 26, 1936 in Delhi, New York. As a young child, she worked with her grandfather in a Quarry. When she was older she enlisted in the military as a Marine, but then decided to start a...

Oct 17, 2018

Joe Byron Taylor, age 92, a resident of Bryant, Arkansas and a loyal member of the Texas A&M family, went to the big Aggie Muster in the Sky on October 17, 2018.

He was born in Como, Texas on December 17, 1925, to Marshall Ney Taylor and Katherine "Kate" Williams Taylor.  They predeceased him, as did his...

Oct 16, 2018

Farris Albert Hogue, Jr., 94, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

He was born in Newport, Arkansas on November 6, 1923.  He worked in his father's sawmill in McGehee, Arkansas where he also played on the McGehee Owls football team and met his future wife, Rose Marie Byrd.

Hogue served in...