Obituaries

Aug 21, 2016

Anna May Randolph, 59, of Hensley, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 21st, 2016. She was born Saturday, May 11th, 1957, to George Hokams and Luella Whitman Hokams, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Randolph and daughter, Kimberly Luttrell of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Arrangements are by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home...

Aug 20, 2016

Catherine "Cathy" Billingsley 57 of Benton was called home to be with her Lord on August 20, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on December 10, 1958 to the late, Carlton and Gloria Beck in Branson, Missouri. Cathy loved to bake and cook for her family, she also enjoyed shopping especially for shoes and loved the...

Aug 15, 2016

Danny Riggs Pratt, 66, of Benton passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born on Thursday, October 13, 1949, to Riggs Preston Pratt and Mary Jean Story Pratt in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He enjoyed being outdoors and being with his grandkids. He was employed at Russell Chevrolet for thirty three years and took pride in his work. Danny was...

Aug 14, 2016

Lavonda Sue Smith-McCarty, 53 of North Little Rock passed away August 14, 2016 at Madison Health and Rehab with her loving family and Hospice caring staff by her side. She was a beloved mother, daughter and friend. Lavonda was a very spiritual woman, she brought kindness and laughter wherever she went and was an avid book reader, artist and animal...

Aug 13, 2016

Helen Ann Grabanski, age 78, of Alexander, went to be with her Lord on August 13, 2016. She was born on May 2, 1938 in Sterling, Minnesota to her parents, Murel and Eleanor Plummer. She loved working puzzles and knitting and was a long time member of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies and recently received Christ as her personal...

Aug 6, 2016

Kenneth Alfred Hendrix, age 72, of Bauxite, passed from this life on August 6, 2016. Mr. Hendrix was born on March 11, 1944 in Benton, Arkansas to his parents Brian and Mabel Hendrix. He loved hunting, fishing and sitting outside, enjoying nature. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Vicky Hendrix, along with two sons, Kenneth "Kenny" Hendrix, Jr. and Kelvin...

Aug 1, 2016

Rita Lynn Calhoun, age 76, of Benton, joined her husband in their Heavenly Home on August 1, 2016. Mrs. Calhoun was born on August 18, 1939 in Magnolia, Arkansas to her parents Gus and Evelyn Warren. She loved playing the piano and singing. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith and...

Jul 28, 2016

LILLIE MAE (HILL) HUGHES, formally of Fayetteville, was received into the loving arms of God and her late husband Herman Eugene (Gene) Hughes July 28, 2016. Survived by her daughter, Brenda Joy Morgan of Bryant, grandchildren Michael Morgan of Bryant and Stephanie Morgan of Benton. Her great grandchildren, Victoria Joyanne McCormick and Kristopher McCormick of Benton. Mrs. Lillie volunteered for...

Jul 26, 2016

Damon Eugene Nelson 67, of Paron, passed away July 26, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on February 10, 1949 to the late, William and Kathleen Nelson in Galveston, Texas. Damon enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He retired from the Benton Fire Department after 20 years of service, and was also the...

Jul 20, 2016

Jerry "Punkin" Melton 71 of Benton, went on his last ride to be with the Lord on July 20, 2016. He was born on November 7, 1944 to J. C. (Bill) Melton and Berta Bratton Melton in Beech Grove, Arkansas. Punkin loved riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, music, and people. He made everyone feel like his best friend. He was the...

Jul 19, 2016

James Edward Teague 53 of Conway passed away on July 19, 2016. He was born on October 26, 1963 to James and Betty Teague in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home. Online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

Jul 19, 2016

Arrangements are by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.

Jul 14, 2016

Ty Jackson went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2016. He was born April 23, 1993 to Robert and Sherry Jackson in Indianapolis, Indiana. A memorial service will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Arkansas on Tuesday, July 26, at 4:00 PM. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com

Jul 13, 2016

• Cecil Ferguson Cecil James (Bunny) Ferguson, 77, of Benton, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. He was born July 23, 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas to William and Lillie Ferguson. Cecil served our country in the US Navy from 1956-1958. He retired from the Little Rock Fire Department after (23) years of service, and later served on the Salem...

Jul 12, 2016

James L. Franklin Jr. 88, of Little Rock passed away July 12, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on April 5, 1928 to the late, James and Gladys Franklin in Cale, Arkansas. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, working crossword puzzles and enjoying time with his family. He retired in 1990 from the Arkansas Forestry Commission. James...

Jul 10, 2016

Dalton Jace Grimes, 2 of Mabelvale, was taken from his loved ones on July 10, 2016. He was born on August 12, 2013 to T. J. Withem and Devyn Grimes in Benton, Arkansas. He loved to play with dinosaurs, trucks, and cars. He was all boy and loved hunting, swimming, eating hot dogs and pizza, and loved playing with his...

Jul 4, 2016

Keith Brown 54 of Bauxite was called home to be with his Lord on July 4, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on March 16, 1962 to the late, David and Ann Brown in Little Rock, Arkansas. Keith enjoyed the simple things in life, he loved his family and friends with his whole heart and was...

Jul 3, 2016

Glen Waddle, departed this life unexpectedly and far to soon on July 3, 2016. Born July, 6, 1953 to Jean and O.T. Waddle. He is survived by his wife Sandra, two daughters, Charity (Casey) Ponton, Glenda Waddle and grandchildren Owen and Wesley Ponton, Keegan and Kenzie Waddle, brother Gary, and sister, Sherri Waddle. A memorial service will be held at...

Jul 3, 2016

John Thurston Braddock, 74, of Benton, Arkansas, went to be with Our Lord and his loved ones, July 3, 2016. John was born Dec. 2, 1941, in Long Beach, California. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Margret Murphy Braddock, Brother Danny Braddock, Sister Judy Aaron, and Grandson William Forrest Braddock. John graduated May 1971 from Bethany...

Jul 2, 2016

Charline Ann Wyllia 60 of Alexander passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday, July 2, 2016. She attended Bryant High School and graduated from Baptist School of Nursing with her LPN. She later pursued her nursing degree and graduated from University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1990 with her RN Degree. She worked at Baptist Hospital for 16 years...