On February 12, 2023, Edward L. Winkler, of Hermitage, Tennessee, a beloved husband and devoted dad passed away at the age of 81. He was born July 6, 1941 to Walter and Alma Winkler. Ed spent four years in the U.S. Navy and went to Auto Diesel College. He loved anything that had an engine, and could tell you just from sound what kind it was or what was wrong with it.
Ed is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Margaret (Terry); granddaughter, Sarah; brothers, Howard (Pris) and Ronnie; sisters, Linda (Johnny), Donna, and Carolyn (Mike); and sixteen nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 14 at Ashby Funeral Home.
There will be a 2nd visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 17 at Sellars Funeral Home in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18 at Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens.
Steven “Steve” Nicholas DiCicco, age 64, of Benton, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was born April 15, 1958 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Steve served in the U. S. Army National Guard and retired after 40 years from the Benton Water Department.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert John DiCicco and a son, Waylon Griffis.
Steve is survived by his fiancée, Lisa McNeese; three sons, Joshua DiCicco, Jeremy DiCicco, and Shawn Mayfield; daughter, Shannon Crowder; mother, Mary Lou DiCicco; brother, Robert DiCicco; sister, Lisa Smith; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 17 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Billie Max Boone, 93 of Benton, passed away on February 9, 2023. He was born on August 10, 1929 to the late Max and Estelle Weaver Boone.
Billie Max was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sue Robbins.
He was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Valley Forge. Billie Max served during the Korean War and was a member of the Chosin Few, USS Valley Forge Reunion and the United States Navy Memorial.
Billie Max was survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Carolyn “Cupcake” Boone, son, Gehrig (Carla) Boone of Texas, stepdaughter, Michelle Gibson (John) Woodall, of Benton, granddaughters, Rachel (Max) Ferrell, Rebecca (Jason) Schlau, Jessie (Santana) Trigo, Carrie Boone and Brooklyn Baldwin; six great grandchildren and his faithful companion, “Wendy Pooh”.
I have gone to collect my wages for being a lifelong sinner. Most anyone who knew me knows my lifelong love of baseball; the only game in town for me. I am Albert Pujols #1 fan, and I am so thankful that I was able to watch him hit his 703 rd homerun and that I was able to see him retire. My favorite past time was keeping baseball stats, covid stats, reading and working crossword puzzles. I also loved spending time with my Carolyn, and my two fur babies Moose and Wendy Pooh. I loved collecting baseball memorabilia and talking to people about baseball, God and the Bible. By the way, I don’t deserve to be in heaven, only by the shed blood of Jesus made it so. I hope my last thoughts will be ofCarolyn my cupcake and those last words of Jesus, “it is finished!” Now, I leave you with my favorite Bible verse: Matthew 25:40: And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
A private Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society.
Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com
Joseph ‘Joe’ Troy Campbell, age 72, of Benton, went to be with God on Friday, February 10, 2023.
Joe was survived by his wife, Kathy Ditmore Campbell; his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Dana Campbell; his daughter and son-in-law, Cristin and Boyd Goodner; his grandchildren, Gray and Elliott Goodner; his mother, Patsy Campbell; his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike and Linda Campbell and Pat and Teena Campbell; his sister, Rita Kordsmeier; his sister and brother-in-law, Gwen and Wendell Simpson; his aunt and uncle, Rita and Terry Allen and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leon ‘Muscles’ Campbell; his son, Matthew Campbell; and his sister, Robin Burrow.
Joe was born on October 24, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He married Kathy in 1973 and they had three children, including Matthew, who died in infancy.
Joe’s visitation will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, at Northside Church of Christ, 917 N East Street Benton, AR 72015.
His funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Northside Church of Christ, 917 N East Street Benton, AR 72015.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation (t2t.org).
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
James Edward Mitchell (also known as “Dad”, “Gramps”, “Dirk”, and “Uncle James”) of Benton, Arkansas went to be with his “Poppa” and “Momma” on February 9, 2023, at the age of 86 years old.
He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas and was the 15th of 16 children of William Johnathan and Mary Tennie Smith Mitchell. He grew up in the rural community of Mt. Holly, Arkansas but later moved to Benton, Arkansas. He passed away sharing the gospel and singing old gospel hymnals from his hospital bed at Saline Memorial Hospital.
He will be greeted in Heaven by his parents and his 15 siblings: Eunice, Elsie, Altha, John Carlton, Mildred, Elmer, Leona Faye, Ivan (Leonard), Bruce, Ida Tennessee, Marion, Morgan, Billy Joe, Betty Jean, Mary (Polly), as well as several nieces, nephews and best friends.
He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 64 years, Ohma Fullington Mitchell. Other survivors include his children, Jennifer (Randy) Bowen and Jeff (Sherrie) Mitchell, all of Benton, Arkansas. He is survived by 5 grandchildren: Kelley (Mary) Bowen of Bauxite, Shannon (Chris) Ebarb of Natchitoches, La., Corey Bowen (Taylor Leslie) of Benton, Justin Mitchell (Molly Brannon) of Benton, and Kristin (Camryn) Wood of Bryant. He had 5 great grandchildren: Lauren Bowen, Trey Ebarb of La., Peyton Ebarb (Trevor Metoyer) of Tx., Bailey Ebarb of La., and Wrenlee Wood of Ar., as well as one great grandchild. He loved his animals and currently was caring for his dogs Ruff and Sugarbabe.
Throughout his life he lived by what his “poppa” (Johnathan Mitchell) taught him, “Son, if you can’t do anything to help someone, don’t do anything to harm them.” Everyone knew him as having a passion for telling stories of his family history and for the pranks he pulled over his lifetime.
During his life he was an avid hunter and was very family oriented. He always encouraged his family members to attend all of the annual Mitchell Family Christmases and annual Family Reunions. He is being remembered for the nicknames he gave many of his nieces and nephews, and as being very caring and loving to everyone. He worked as a Master Craftsman, Carpenter and Jack of All Trades until he was 82 years old. He could imagine something and create it. He loved to precept and teach the younger generation, and share his knowledge of hunting and craftsmanship. He was known as being a prankster and as being very mischievous, both with his family and at work.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Arkansas from 6-8 P.M. Services will be Wednesday February 15, 2023, at Dial and Dudley at 11:00 A.M and is to be followed with burial at Rosemont Cemetery in Benton, Ar.
Pallbearers are Mark Mitchell, David Mitchell, Chester Harris, John Fullington, Larry Mitchell, and Greg Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers are John Lee Smith, Kenny Mitchell, and Rick Williams.
A Special Thank You to Carson, Heather, Dr. Ferguson, UAMS Nursing Students, and other Saline Memorial ER and 5th floor staff that provided exceptional care and kindness for James and his family during his last days.
Tracy Gene Bennett, 56, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was born to, Harold and Linda Bennett, on Monday, November 14, 1966, in Forrest City, Arkansas. Tracy was a very personable and outgoing man. He never met a stranger and had many friends who he loved. Anyone who knew him, knew how kind and caring he could be. He achieved many things in this life, such as working at Family Life Ministries for 26 years, being an auctioneer, being a ham radio operator, went to Williams Baptist College, and graduated from the Arkansas School for the Blind; but the one thing he was most proud of was his love for the Lord. He was a minister who gave his life to God.
He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Bennett; grandfather, Albert Bennett; grandmother, Helen Bennett; grandfather, Virgil Barnett; grandmother, Vera Barnett; and his first wife, Melinda.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Bennett; mother, Linda Kirkemier; stepfather, Soloman Washam; stepdaughter, Trina Neer; sister, Tiffany Bennett Bloss; brother, Shane Bennett; sister, Kim Carter; sister, Sonni Martin; nephew, Blaine Bloss and his wife, Nicole; niece, Lynn Bloss; five great nieces and nephews; along with numerous family and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.
His celebration of life will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 2:00 P.M at Life Line Baptist Church on Baseline.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude (Donate Here) and the Arkansas School for the Blind: mail checks to 2600 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205.
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