Obituaries

May 15, 2014

Leona Astor Taber, 97, of Little Rock passed away May 15, 2014 She was born April 4, 1917 in Collinsville, Oklahoma, the daughter of Floyd and Maudie (Still) Clifton. She was a member of Green Memorial Baptist Church and retired from the Little Rock Public School District. Leona was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 53 years, Cecil...

May 11, 2014

Scott Christopher Martin, 60, of Benton, AR passed away on May 11, 2014. He was born December 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bernard and Margareth Martin of Fayetteville, Arkansas; sister, Gayle Bromstead of Springdale, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Alene, daughters: Ashley Rowan and Kristen Lee (Cliff) and grandchildren; Jaxon...

May 9, 2014

Thomas Lee Musson passed away on 5/9/2014 at the age of 55. He was born 02/08/1959 at Arkansas Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, AR. He was a devoted father who loved his daughter with all of his heart, a beloved son, a fun loving guy, and an amazing uncle. He will be sorely missed by all. He is succeeded...

May 9, 2014

Charles Wayne Clay, 70, of the Salem Community died May 9, 2014. Wayne was born December 27, 1943 to the late Jimmy E and Elsie Faye Clay. He is also preceded in death by one brother, Gary Don Clay. Wayne served in the health care profession for forty-two years as an LPTN. Thirty years at the Benton Service Center and...

May 9, 2014

Aaron Wesley Mashburn Houston, age 13 of East End, went to Heaven on May 9, 2014. Aaron was born on December 23, 2000 in Little rock to his mother, Sarah Ann Mashburn and biological father, Daniel Houston. He will forever remain in the hearts of his family and continue to touch lives in ways that can't be imagined He was...

May 4, 2014

Born to Sidney and Lois Bisbee in Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers William Neal Bisbee and David Ray Bisbee. She is survived by her devoted husband Jimmy Manley; her daughter Angela Kassler (Lloyd Jr) of Bryant; sons Danny Beebe (Debbie) of Rogers, Mike 'Huey' Manley (Karen) of North Little Rock, Jamie Manley (Kasey)...

May 2, 2014

Ben Curtis Crutchfield 50, of Bauxite, passed away on May 2, 2014.

He loved hunting, fishing, tinkering in his shop, working outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his dad, James Crutchfield.

He is survived by His parents; Aubrey and Lela Phillips, children; Sarah, Frankie...

May 1, 2014

Larry Eugene Turner, 68 passed away on May 1, 2014. He was born July 23, 1945 in Grenada Mississippi to William and Claude Grace Turner.

He enjoyed his grandchildren and working. He was a business owner for thirty-one years of Progressive Food Service Brokerage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters. Willie...

May 1, 2014

In loving memory of Jody Carol Taylor, age 59, born Sept 10 1954 to the late Aven and Colleen Taylor of Little Rock, Arkansas. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Tammy Ashley-Taylor of East End, Arkansas. He blessed the world with a daughter, Beth (Johnny, Sr) Taylor-Scarberry and sons Joseph (Heather) Taylor, Randy Taylor, Jason...

Apr 28, 2014

Melvin Lee Hill, age 79 of Paron, went to be with the Lord, on April 28, 2014 with his family by his side.

Mr. Hill was born on December 9, 1934 in Paron, Arkansas to his parents Sam and Mary Hill.

He was an avid fisherman and hunter along with a general love for the...

Apr 25, 2014

Michael Wayne Barnwell, Jr. of Little Rock, passed away on April 25, 2014. He was born November 25, 1978 to Michael Wayne Barnwell Sr. and Rita Lynn Nichols. He is preceded in death by his brother, C.J. Barnwell. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia "Ginny" Childers Barnwell; children, Trenton 9 years old, Kristopher 4 years, Trinity 14...

Apr 24, 2014

Willie M. Wilson 85, of Benton, passed away on April 24, 2014. She was born December 28, 1928 to James Pugh and Emma Lee Bailey.

She leaves to cherish her memories children; Pamela W. Murphy, Steve Wilson, Linda L. Dyer (Bo); grandchildren; Jason, Cody and Casey Murphy, Rusty (Ashley) and Angela Wilson, Niki (Dr. Steven Mathews), Dustin...

Apr 21, 2014

Patricia Ann Keezer 69, of Alexander, went to be with her Lord on April 21, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born December 15, 1944 to Ward Keezer and Emma Lee Bledsoe. She loved music, cars, and spending time with family and had a fondness for Al Green, shopping and taking care of her clients who she...

Apr 20, 2014

James Beason Tuggle, 89 of Little Rock, passed away on April 20, 2014. He was born March 29, 1925 to James Tuggle and Dora Alice Beason. He loved fishing and his family. He was a WWII Veteran in the Pacific Campaign being stationed in the Philippians. He was a life-long 42nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 18, 2014

James R. Held, Sr. of Benton, passed away on April 18, 2014.  He was born on January 21, 1958 to Wayne and Delores Held. He is survived by his sons, James Richard Held Jr., Wayne D. Held and Paul Bowling; companion, Janet McFadden; close friend, Janet Bowling. He was employed by Landers and was a automotive mechanic. There is no...

Apr 17, 2014

Hazel W. Menzies, age 104 of Bryant, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2014.

Ms. Menzies was born on October 17, 1909, in Eden, Texas, to her parents, Marion and Alice Whitley.

Hazel spent the majority of her life as a rancher in West Texas. She had a passion for the outdoors...

Apr 16, 2014

Heaven rejoices on Wednesday April 16, 2014 because of God's faithfulness to His Word, His unmerited grace and endless mercies Richard Farnam of Little Rock, AR born on April 29, 1943 entered to meet Jesus face to face. And be with his loving parents Arthur and Ola Jane Farnam and brothers Lemoine and James Farnam and and sister Shirley Pyron...

Apr 14, 2014

Bette Lou Fawcett 79 of Benton passed away on April 14, 2014. She was born on December 25, 1934 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Bette enjoyed reading, collecting carousels and spending time with her precious grandchildren. Bette worked at Meyers Bakery for 15 years and attended New Life Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her mother,...

Apr 12, 2014

Billy (Bill) Dean Tipton "Boss Man" 71 of Benton, Arkansas passed in him home April 12, 2014. He was born December 11, 1942 in Plunketville, OK to the late C.L. Tipton of Cove, AR and late Josephine Moore Johnson of Arizona. Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Ann Tipton; sister, Phyllis Ann and his beloved...

Apr 6, 2014

Tyann "Ty" Beth Edwards 64, of Buchanan Dam, Texas went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2014. She was born on September 12, 1949 to her parents Tyra and Lucy Snelgrove. Ty enjoyed singing and traveling and loved to ride roller coasters. She was a big sports fan and was an adventurer who had a passion for family...