Obituaries

Aug 30, 2016

Betty Elizabeth Cruse, age 77, passed from this life on August 30, 2016. She was born September 25, 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Betty was the fourth of seven children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Dobbs and Benny Cook. Betty was a devoted and loving mother to her four children and their spouses, Charles Odell, (Frances),...

Aug 28, 2016

Steven Wayne Reeves of Little Rock passed away August 28, 2016. He was born February 3, 1969 to Jack Reeves and Dorothy Smith Reeves in Medina, Ohio. Steven loved fishing, making knives, painting, hunting, and drawing. He was a member of Lawson Pentecostal Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Reeves. Survived by two loving daughters, Erica...

Aug 28, 2016

Betty Lou Glenn 58 of Malvern, passed away on August 28, 2016. She was born on July 20, 1958 to Henry and Frances Glenn in Little Rock, Arkansas. Betty enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and working in her garden. She loved her grandkids with her whole heart. Betty work in construction alongside her life partner, Paul. She is preceded in death...

Aug 23, 2016

Billy (Bill) Dean Baldridge, age 89, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with is Lord on August 23, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Hershel Pete Baldridge and Elenora Badders on January 2, 1927 in Shatluck, Oklahoma. He spent most of his life in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Bill is preceded in death by...

Aug 22, 2016

Marvin Caldwell 60 of Alexander passed away on August 22, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on November 29, 1955 to Tommy and Joyce Caldwell in Wichita Falls, Texas. Marvin was a faithful member of New Life Baptist church where he served as a Deacon and proudly kept the grass mowed, and performed maintenance on the...

Aug 22, 2016

Marjorie Mae (Staggs) Welty of Stephens, Arkansas passed away August 22, 2016. She was born April 21, 1920. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com

Aug 21, 2016

James Elmer "Buddy" Pitts, Jr. 71, of North Little Rock, ascended into our Lord's arms on August 21, 2016. He was born April 5, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Elmer Pitts, Sr. and Mary Marie (Sucka) Maher. Buddy, a nickname given to him by his Pa-Sucka and Uncle Calvin, who by age seven had him in the hay...

Aug 21, 2016

Farrell D. McCoy 75 of Benton, passed away August 21, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1941 in Searcy, Arkansas to John Walter and Vera McCoy. Farrell was raised on a cotton farm in Rose Bud, and graduated from Rose Bud High School in 1959. After high school, he and his twin brother moved to Modesto,...

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.