Delano Gordon Ashbrook, age 82, of Benton, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. He was born January 27, 1941 in Alpine, Arkansas. Delano retired from NCR.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Miley & Effie Ashbrook; two brothers, Arnold and Cecil Ashbrook; and a sister, Irma Ashbrook.
Delano is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Ann Ashbrook; three daughters, Monica Garrison (Paul), Rhonda Johnson (David), and Sonya Bowen (Kerry); two sisters, Nelda Darnell and Joyce Moore; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 W. 2nd Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 17 at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. at Alpine Cemetery in Alpine.
James Tomas Hill, 85, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord February 12, 2023. He was born April 4, 1937 in Paron, Arkansas to the late Lilburn and Sybil McDonald Hill.
James loved the Lord and devoted his life working for Him. He was a member of Benton First Church of the Nazarene. James was a graduate of the Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He served as pastor of several Nazarene churches including Danville, Ashdown, Mount Ida, and Benton-Valley View. He also served as associate pastor at Benton First Church of the Nazarene and Calvary Nazarene Church in Little Rock. James was also the camp director for South Arkansas in Mena for many years. Family was very special to James and he enjoyed spending time with them. James proudly served in the United States Navy. He stood firm on the principle of serving God, Country, and Family.
Preceding James in death are his children: Tina Friemel and Tonya Baldwin; parents, Lilburn and Sybil Hill; brothers: Sharon, Robert, Harley, Charles, and Jack; and sisters: Cleta Bell “Skeeter”, Inez, Ludell, Carolyn, and Brenda.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of sixty-six years, Sharon Marie (Colby) Hill of Benton, Arkansas; daughters: Tammie Ayers and husband Buddy of Benton, Arkansas and Teresa Hinton and husband Mark of Benton, Arkansas; nine grandchildren: Brandon Ayers, Beth Ayers and fiancé Adam, Amberly Thornton and husband Brad, Jared Friemel and wife Summer, Brittany Richey and husband Jason, Courtney Stott and husband Skylyr, Blake Ayers and wife Chesney, Baylea Ayers, and Stephanie Friemel; seven great-grandchildren: Allie Fryar, Braeleigh Thornton, Ian Richey, Ethan Richey, Liam Camery, Sawyer Stott, and Emma Camery; sister, Geneva Parks of Tull, Arkansas; brother, Gary Hill of Paron, Arkansas; and many family members and friends who love James and will miss him always.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 18, at Benton First Church of the Nazarene, 1203 W Sevier St, Benton, AR 72015.
Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Henry Allen Dreher, Jr., 87, of Bryant, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2023. He was born August 31, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Henry Allen Dreher, Sr. and Jamye Manees Dreher Mouser.
Henry was a member of New Life Baptist Church. After receiving his Associates degree, he went to work at Euclid of Arkansas. He later went into business for himself and started Dreher Diesel in North Little Rock. Henry is known as being the best diesel mechanic in Arkansas. He worked as an engineer on tugboats at Magnolia Marine in Vicksburg, Mississippi for over twenty years. He retired due to a disability, and began building model tugboats which are still on display. Henry made such masterpieces that he was commissioned to make models for managers at Magnolia Marine when they retired as a keepsake from the company. He probably built close to 250 of these model tugboats. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, going to the lake, and talking on CB radios. Henry’s family was most important to him, and he cherished taking family vacations and spending time with them.
Preceding Henry in death are his wife, Roberta Jean Dreher; son, Henry Allen Dreher, III; parents, Henry Allen Dreher, Sr. and Jamye Manees Dreher Mouser; brother, Edward Manees Dreher, Sr.; twin sister, Alma Jane Dreher Myrick.
Henry leaves behind to cherish his memory his children: Scott Dreher of Bryant, Arkansas, Regina Edmonson and husband Danny of Bryant, Arkansas, and Michael Dreher of Little Rock, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Tanner Smith and wife Candace of Knoxville, Tennessee, Tad Smith and wife Audri of Benton, Arkansas, Morgan Spillan and husband Kyle of Portland, Oregon, and Kayla Bunker and husband Brent of Conway, Arkansas; six great-grandchildren: Addison and Alexis Smith, Teegan, Trace, and Tinlee Smith, and Parker Kocsis; brother, Dixon Morley Dreher of Orange Park, Florida; his precious black cats, Spooky and Angel; and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who love Henry and will miss him always.
Special gratitude to Dr. John Sims and Dr. Ryan Hall of CARTI, Dr. Joe Nelson of Baptist Clinic in Bryant, Saline Memorial Hospice nurses and staff, and Divine Home Care staff for their loving care of our father.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 15, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 16 at New Life Baptist Church, 10765 Sample Road, Alexander, Arkansas. Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 18, at Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee. Serving as pallbearers are Scott Dreher, Michael Dreher, Blaine Ballard, Danny Edmonson, Tanner Smith, Tad Smith, Ben Tomlin, and Ernie Burton.
Memorials may be made to CARTI or New Life Baptist Church.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Kathryn Jo Hodge lost her battle with cancer on February 13, 2023. She was born August 10, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jones in Camden, Arkansas.
Kathryn was a teacher for 34 years, retiring in 2003. She graduated from Fairview High School in Camden in 1959 and from ASTC (UCA) in 1964. Kathryn was a Master Gardner, family historian, quilter, and prize-winning flower arranger. She volunteered with children’s programs at the church and was a dedicated tutor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who was her high school sweetheart, Robert Hodge; and two brothers: Charles and Jerald Jones of Louisiana.
She is survived by two loving sons: Michael Hodge (Staisey) of North Little Rock and Scott Hodge of Benton; one much loved Grandchild, Lucas Hodge of North Little Rock; devoted sister, Annette Daniel (Kenneth) of Camden; brother-in-law, Dr. Randy Hodge of Mt. Pleasant, TX; two sisters-in law: Barbara Jones and Lauren Jones of Louisiana; 5 nieces; 4 nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends who will all miss her dearly.
A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Benton, in Selph Hall. Family visitation will be in Selph Hall prior to the service, from 10-11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Benton First Baptist Church’s Missions Program.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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