Obituaries

May 11, 2025

James Ray Long, Sr, a devoted father, proud grandfather, loving brother and loyal friend, was born on Wednesday, April 18, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas and passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Benton, Arkansas. He was a man who lived for his family, and his steady presence, sharp humor, and unmatched work ethic left a lasting mark...

May 4, 2025

Lorna Jane Seals Holladay, 72, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, and was born on Friday, October 10th, 1952, in Sacramento, California.

She moved to Arkansas in 1972, where she began building a life centered on family, hard work, and community. Lorna was the devoted mother of Corey Holladay and Chad Holladay (Jodi),...

May 1, 2025

Pamela Ann Morrow, 63, of Saline County, Arkansas, passed away in the quiet of her home on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Pam was born on Wednesday, July 19th, 1961, and lived a life full of creativity and a deep love for the simple joys that brought her peace.

She had a passion for fishing and could often...

Apr 30, 2025

Carol Taylor Collins was born in Crossett, Arkansas to Hiram and Nancy Taylor on July 7, 1956.

She was a 1974 graduate of Crossett High School, a member of the Eaglette dance team, the Termite Homecoming Court, and a lifeguard. She loved numbers, getting her first job as a cashier at Dixie Dandy grocery store, then as...

Apr 24, 2025

Fred Shemwell, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born on Monday, January 2nd, 1928, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, and he passed away on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at the age of 97 years old. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church for many years and proudly served in the U.S. Navy where he participated in two atomic bomb...

Apr 22, 2025

Guy Hoover, age 72, of the Little Rock metro area, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 24, 1952, in De Queen, Arkansas, Guy spent his life bringing joy, laughter, and kindness to everyone who knew him.

Known for his quick wit and the tall tales he loved to...

Apr 22, 2025

Layla Jade Coon, 24, of Bryant, Arkansas was born on Tuesday, November 21st, 2000, in Texarkana, Texas to Zoey Williams and Gregory Coon. With heavy hearts, we announce that our angel Layla left this world way too soon on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025. Layla Jade was the embodiment of what it was to be kind. Leaving behind a legacy...

Apr 16, 2025

Dorothy Carolyn Crone, 86, of Little Rock, moved to her Heavenly home, which was prepared for her, by her Lord and Savior Jesus, on April 16, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1938, to her loving parents, Johnny Earnest and Dorothy Iola (Bright) Mann.

Dorothy wed her High School sweetheart, Richard M. Crone, seventy years ago,...

Apr 15, 2025

Linda Ann Tedder, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to the late Edward Willis McClelland and Elva Beatrice (Beard) Hooks, on Tuesday, November 3rd, 1942, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She made her move to heaven, on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. She left this world a much loved woman, surrounded by family and friends. To know Linda was to...

Apr 14, 2025

Sharon Burke Houlette, 65, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on April 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Hammond, Indiana, Sharon made Benton her home in 1997. She dedicated nearly 30 years of her life to law enforcement as a police officer and detective at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where...

Apr 13, 2025

Ritchie Lee Chafton passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 22, 1971.

Ritchie spent the vast majority of his life working for Royal Floor Covering and raising his family. He loved spending time laughing with good people, eating good food, and being with his...

Apr 10, 2025

Linda Kay Wyles, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born to the late Warner and Jewel (Davis) Moss, on Friday, April 25th, 1947, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Linda passed away on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, surrounded by love safely in her home. Linda enjoyed many things in this life, from cooking and shopping all the way to cake decorating...

Apr 9, 2025

Leo Benjamin Smith entered and left this world way too soon in his mother and father's loving arms on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025.

Leo was so loved from the moment he was born, and he stole the hearts of everyone he shared his presence with. With what little time he was here, he brought so much joy...

Apr 7, 2025

Raymond Carl Price, age 71, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home in Alexander, Arkansas. Ray was born on Wednesday, September 16, 1954, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Orville Lee Price and Iva Mae Dunn (Montgomery).

He married Georgette E. Price on February 14, 1995, at Chicot Road Baptist Church in Little...

Apr 6, 2025

John Christopher Myrick of Alexander, Arkansas was born to the late Walter Myrick III and Dorothy (Damewood) Myrick, on Saturday, April 6th, 1957, in Odessa, Texas. He left this world too soon and a little dimmer on his 68th birthday, Sunday, April 6th, 2025, safely in his home. John loved fishing, hunting, boating, and most of all, laughing. He...

Apr 5, 2025

William Timothy Thornburgh ("Big Tim"), 83, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at his home on April 5th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15th, 1941, Tim lived a life marked by faith, devotion, and quiet strength. At just 17, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving four years in support of the...

Apr 4, 2025

Brittany Danielle Grisham, 40, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born on Saturday, March 16th, 1985, in Sacramento, California. She left this world too soon on Friday, April 4th, 2025.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Full obituary pending.

Apr 1, 2025

Judy Ann Kirkpatrick, 57, of Benton, Arkansas was born to the late Arthur J. Hunt and Billie Sue Taylor, on Saturday, September 9th, 1967, in Paron, Arkansas. She left this world too soon and a little dimmer, on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, surrounded by love. Judy enjoyed being surrounded by nature, whether it was deer hunting, going fishing, or...

Mar 31, 2025

Garry Dale Ward, 69, of Kingsland, Arkansas was born to Charles Dale Ward and Bobbie Ruth (Murray) Davis, on Monday, February 6th, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Garry left this world too soon on Monday, March 31st, 2025, surrounded by love. He graduated from England High School in 1974 and worked for Bemberg Iron Works for 31 years after...

Mar 24, 2025

Joseph Newton Mathews, 89, of Sheridan, Arkansas left this world an accomplished man on Monday, March 24th, 2025, to be united with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born to the late Overton Dean Mathews and Lochie (Rankin) Mathews, on Tuesday, July 2nd, 1935, in Sheridan, Arkansas.

His interests included membership in the H&L Hunting...