Dana Rochelle Snow, age 53 of North Little Rock was born Dana Roshelle Nix on April 25, 1969 and received her angel wings December 27, 2022. Dana was preceded in death by Lillie Kesterson (Grandmother), Rose Mary Bury (Mother) and Kenneth Arras (Brother) as well as many other love ones.
She is survived by her husband Edward Snow Jr, son Joseph Dillon Smith, daughter Britney Rose Smith, brother Jimmy Ray Arras, 2 Grandchildren Layla & Bryson as well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and her puppies Sadie Grace & Riley Jo.
Everyone who know Dana felt her big heart and giving nature. If you needed anything she had your back. She had a love of music from the time she was old enough to sing. The countless family reunions and gatherings where the family would breakout the musical instruments and she and the ones who could sing (sometimes even those who couldn’t) would have family concerts got her started and she never stopped. Most recently she would sing karaoke and would sometimes be joined for a duet with her kids or other friends, but she also had lots of fans that would cheer her on. She loved travel adventures whether it was a get-away with Ed to the beach or adventures with her kids and/or other family and friends. Anywhere she was she made friends and was very loved by us all. Dana had a big sense of humor and was known as the life of the party. She would keep you laughing till it hurt sometimes. She also enjoyed dancing and crafting. Dana worked as a scale clerk at GFL landfill where she would keep co-workers and customers entertained with her stories and adventure.
There will be a visitation Monday January 2, 2023 from 6-8 pm and A “Celebration of Life” will be held at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton on Tuesday January 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm followed by a graveside service at McPherson Cemetery in Sardis.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com
Brett J. Haley, age 60, of Glen Rose, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was born March 7, 1962 in Victoria, Texas. Brett graduated from Benton High School and Arkansas Tech University where he was a kicker. He graduated with an Advertising Art Degree.
He was employed at Glen Rose School District, where he was the In-School Suspension teacher, bus driver, and football & softball coach. His love for softball and his girls was second to none.
Brett is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lamar & Mable Haley, Hubbard & Polly Breitweiser; and one grandson, Hunter Dean Goff.
He is survived by his parents, Gerald & Janelle Haley; his wife, Tresa Edmonson Haley; four children, Brittany (Justin) Goff, Blake Haley all of Booneville, Stephen Hill and Stephanie Bryant of Benton; six grandchildren, Callie, Claralee, Austin, Caleb, Brooklyn, and Micah; one sister, Cathy Haley; and a host of family, friends, and brothers & sisters in Christ at Reyburn Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Glen Rose Arena with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. There will be a private burial at Fairplay Cemetery.
Special thanks to the nurses at Saline Memorial and Babette with Gentiva Hospice.
On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
Opal Goeman, age 90, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born June 29, 1932 in Benton, Arkansas. Opal was a Caregiver and of the Lutheran faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Minnie Spears; husband, Lynn Goeman; and a son, Keith Goeman.
Opal is survived by her daughter, Deronda Overton; two daughters-in-law, Kim Covert and Janet McBride (Bill McBride); sister, Malta Beasley; five grandchildren, Keith Goeman II, Lanna Blakley, John Overton, Tanner Salmon, and Ashley McGuire; and seven great-grandchildren, Keith Goeman (Tripp) III, Emmy McGuire, Abel Bland, Kase Peeples, Raven Overton, Sophia Salmon, and Tanner Salmon II.
Pallbearers will be Keith Goeman II, Robbie Robertson, John Overton, Kevin Smith, Cody Ives, and Cody Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill McBride and Frank Robertson.
Visitation will be 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 6 at Ashby Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.
A special thank you to Frankie & Robbie Robertson for always being there and to our hospice nurses Shelly, Kasie, & Trista.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice or the Senior Adult Center.
How do you describe the life of a woman? She is known not by the number of people she loved but by the number of people who loved her.
Carolann Boone, age 86, of Bryant, passed away on December 28, 2022 peacefully and surrounded by those who loved her.
The daughter of John R. and Dorothy (Roxburgh) Schumacher was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 21, 1936.
She was a 1950 graduate of Bryant High School and 1956 Baptist Nursing School as an RN. She worked in various nursing positions at area hospitals, local surgeons and Alexander Human Development Center as well as vaccinating and treating many residents of Bryant over the years. She was a Methodist and a yellow dog democrat.
She was preceded in death by her parents as well as a brother John; brother in laws, Coyce Boone, Bill Boone and James Adams; Sister in laws Jane Schuhmacher, Imogene Miller, Betty Jo Adams and Edna Lee Boone. Nephews Rick Boone and Jacob Boone and a niece Leslie Miller.
She is survived by her daughter Kathy of Bryant, a son Martin (Shannon) of East End; grandson Brandon; brother in law Holland Miller and sister in law Leta Boone and host of dearly loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and dearly loved friends.
A very special thank you to Debbie, Shara and Kitty
Visitation will be at 10-11 a.m. Thursday January 5th at Bryant First United Methodist Church with services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Bryant Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bryant First United Methodist Church.
Charles Edward Phillips, Jr., 58, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away December 29, 2022 He was born February 23, 1964 in Benton, Arkansas to Charles, Sr. and Glenda (Dickens) Phillips.
Charles worked in lawn service. He was a carpenter and enjoyed chopping wood. Charles looked forward to spending every Monday afternoon with his father. He would pick him up and they would eat lunch and work on projects together. Charles always helped his parents, from picking up groceries to doing projects around their home. He had a compassionate heart and loved serving others. Charles had the amazing gift of knowing how to repair anything! He could fix computers, lawn equipment, and vehicles.
Charles leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, Charles, Sr. and Glenda Phillips; daughters: Heidi Phillips (Jonathan) and Haley Phillips; granddaughter, Journey Phillips; special friends: Michelle, Matt, and Lee; and many family members and friends who love Charles and will miss him always.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Curtis Anthony Pellegrin, 77, of Benton, Arkansas passed away December 29, 2022. He was born February 5, 1945, in Houma, Louisiana to the late Eddie Joseph Pellegrin, Sr. and Adele (Dupre) Pellegrin.
Curtis loved to stay active and was always on the go. He enjoyed dancing, cycling, fishing and snow skiing. His children and grandchildren were his passion. He was often found outside playing football and basketball with the kids, laughing, and having a wonderful time. Curtis enjoyed traveling in their RV, annual trips to Oregon in the summer, and spending time outdoors. He was happy go lucky, optimistic, jovial, and an occasional jokester. Curtis was one of a kind.
Preceding Curtis in death are his parents; brother, Herman Pellegrin, Sr.; sister, Phyllis P. Picou and her husband Jesse; and sister-in-law, Becky Pellegrin.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving companion of twelve years, Paula Ireland of Benton, Arkansas; children, David Pellegrin (Dixie) of Euless, Texas, Claire Dufrene (Chad) of Marrero, Louisiana and Mary Wagner (Brian) of Slidell, Louisiana, and bonus daughter Heather Hinz (Bill) of Eugene, OR.; grandchildren: Eric Abadie (Caitlin), Rachel Dufrene, Devan Bertaut (Shelbey), Jeremy Bertaut, Dylan Pellegrin, Drew Pellegrin, Eisley Hinz, and Coen Hinz; great-grandchildren: Brandt, Houston, and Jules Abadie, and Isla Bertaut. He also leaves behind his siblings: Eddie Pellegrin, Jr. (Sue), Berthile P. LeBoeuf (Milton), and Shirleen P. Conrad (Bruce); sister-in-law, Olynda Pellegrin LeBoeuf; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who love Curtis and will miss him always.
Memorial service, officiated by Rev. Keith Dodson, will be held at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church of Benton Missions Committee, 200 N. Market, Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
FLOY PARRIS MOODY, of Bryant, entered her heavenly rest on December 30, 2022. She was born January 21, 1933, in Saline County to the late Richard and Grace (Spann) Parris.
Floy and her husband, John, were married for nearly sixty years prior to his death in 2008. She was a longtime administrative assistant to the director of the Jefferson County Health Department. John and Floy were early members of Centennial Baptist Church before joining Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. They later moved to Bryant and became members of First Southern Baptist Church.
Those remaining to cherish her memory are her son, Bob (Karen) of Jeffersontown, Kentucky; daughter, Kay Carter (Wayne) of East End; grandsons, Jody (Clarissa) Carter of Little Rock and Jeremy (Amy) Carter of Greenbrier; and great-granddaughters, Cailyn, Colbey, Madison, and Ally. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph Parris; and sister, Marilyn Carter.
Visitation will begin at noon on Wednesday, January 4, at the Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home at 6700 Alcoa Road in Benton. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., followed by interment at Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander at 3:00.
The family respectfully suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or Hospice Home Care (www.hospicehomecare.com) in lieu of flowers.
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