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February 1, 2023 By Bekka Wilkerson

Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas February 2nd

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Linda Ann (Crowson) Blaylock, 79, of Tull, Arkansas passed away January  29, 2023. Linda was born July 9,1943 to the late Richard Crawson and Dulcie (Beard) Crowson.

Linda owned Blaylock Machine Shop for over 25 years. She loved her family more than anything. Linda and Harold enjoyed riding on their mule to the creek. She always looked forward to spending time with family, summertime, and dancing.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents: Richard Crawson and Dulcie (Beard) Crowson; and four brothers.

Linda is survived by her husband of 62 wonderful years, Harold Blaylock; son, Dewayne; daughters: Teresa (Martin) and Lorraine (Lance); grandchildren: Brandon (Tasha), Desha, Tara (John), Josh (Klesa), Jessica (Kevin), and Jesse; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Visitation is Friday, February 3, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home,322 N. Market St, Benton, AR, with Funeral Service following at 11:00 AM. Burial will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull, AR.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Roberto Rudico Laurel was born near Hebbronville, Texas on 2-18-1931.  Roberto’s parents, Amadeo Carlos Laurel and Maria Valdez Laurel, had three sons; Amadeo, Roberto (“Rudy” or “Bob),” and Victor (Patricia) and one daughter, Olga Laurel Vela. 
Roberto was married to Aurora Pena Laurel.  Together they raised three daughters, Roberta Ann, Anna Maria (Cardona), and Aurora Lynn.  After Aurora Laurel’s untimely death, Roberto married Emily Turner Laurel.  They were happily married for 39 years until his sudden death on January 30, 2023.  In recent years, together with Emily’s sister, Rebecca Turner Bourne of Benton, Arkansas, they cared for Emily’s and Rebecca’s mother, Pauline Terry Turner, for several years until her death in 2011 in Benton, Arkansas at the age of 99 years. Roberto and Emily also cared for others in their home, including Emily’s maternal aunt Ava Noble, and Ava’s husband, Carl Noble, both from Houston, Texas and Bastrop, Louisiana.  
Throughout Roberto Laurel’s life, he exhibited the finest characteristics of humanity.  He was an honorable man who lived his life with great character, he was well-respected by his co-workers and employees, he had respect for all, and a heart full of love and ready forgiveness.  He loved salt-water fishing for his favorite redfish and spent lots of happy times with John Stubee, his fishing buddy of many years.
After high school graduation in Laredo, Texas, Roberto enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for 22 years total, first during the Korean Conflict and later reenlisting to serve as a Navy diver, and ultimately as a diving school instructor in the U.S. Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Program.  He served two Vietnam tours.  After his retirement he joined Aramco Services Company in New York City and worked for Aramco in their Houston, Texas facilities until retirement after 20 years of service.  There he was a favorite of all, both American and Saudi Arab people, who knew and worked with him.
He will be missed.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 4, from 10:00-11:00 AM, followed by funeral service at 11:00 AM at Benton First Presbyterian Church, 501 E. North Street in Benton, Arkansas.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Lillian L. Davis, 75, of Bryant, AR passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on January 30, 2023. She was born January 30, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, AR. Lillian received the best birthday present anyone can receive, as she was able to see her savior Jesus Christ face to face on her birthday.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years Shelby Davis; children, Kaavin Scaccia and his wife Mary of Springdale, Arkansas, Jeff Scaccia and his wife Amy of Clinton, South Carolina, Lesa Warner and her husband Dewayne of Bauxite, AR, grandchildren, Jack, Trevor, Sophie, Cooper & Bella Scaccia, Jeff and Lindsey Warner, and Fallon Arroyo; five great-grandchildren, and a special friend, Linda Lord.

She was the definition of a ”Mama Bear” to her family. She loved big and would fight fiercely for her husband, children & grand-children!

Lillian is preceded in death by her parents Versal and Katie Dulaney and siblings, Reba Wade, Troy Dulaney, Agnes Irwin and Ina George.

The family suggests sending memorial contributions to CARTI.

Visitation will be held at Roller- Alcoa Funeral Home (6700 Alcoa Rd. Benton, Ar. 72015) on Thursday February 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park (10200 AR-5 Alexander, AR) on Friday February 3rd at 11:00 AM.

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