Mary Fae Brumbelow, age 97, of Benton passed away on Friday February 17, 2023 at her home. She was born November 23, 1925 in Aplin, Arkansas.
Mary was a retired LPTN at the Arkansas Health Center and a member of the Pentecostal Faith.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence R. Guess and Evalena Weaver Guess, her husband, Wilbur “Doc” Brumbelow, brother, Junior C. Guess.
Survivors, son and daughter-in-law, Roger Keith (Shirley) Dunn, brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Wayne (Barbara) Guess, grandchildren, Stephen Dunn, Stephanie Luna, and Jonathan Dunn, Great-grandchildren, Jessie, Savannah, Jacob, Nolan, Taylor, and Kassandra.
Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Wednesday February 22, 2023 followed by the services at 11:00 AM at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Sharon McCormack will officiate.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com
Jeffrey Mahlon Farrow escaped this mortal realm on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the age of 43. We think he did it on purpose to avoid a decision on his father’s birthday present because he’s a hard man to buy for, ask his mom.
He leaves behind two children, Alexander Mahlon and Zachary Mahlon Farrow (a.k.a A and Z); his parents, Tom and Ramona Farrow; and two siblings, Casina and Craig Farrow; in addition to a career at MIDARK Surgical/Zimmer Biomet, for which he was an unofficial spokesman while waiting to be bitten by an Araneus Oscorpeus so he could join Spiderman one day.
Jeff built his backstory for his impending superhero career in Alma, Arkansas attending all of his schooling there. After school he moved to Hot Springs Village, AR to work with family and that’s where he met the mother of his more obvious superhero children. It wasn’t too long after getting married that Jeff relocated his family to Benton probably because Benton and the Greater Little Rock Area resembles Gotham more than Hot Springs Village does.
It was at this point where Jeff started assembling his merry band of support heroes and ultimately joined Team Juggernaut to further conceal his identity. Jeff decided to relocate his secret lair when he moved in with one of his best friends, Jeremy. As Jeff’s life continued to unfold there were numerous adventures that included his love-hate relationship with Golf and The Arkansas Razorbacks, but his real passion was for collecting comics and memorabilia for which we considered research for his superhero job someday.
When asked about his friends Jeff said “There was no better group of morons and mental patients than those he had the privilege of spending time with.” When asked about his job the smile on his face said all you needed to know.
A visitation service will be held in his honor at 4pm with services to follow at 5pm on February 22, 2023 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home located at 322 N Market Street, Benton, AR. He was never one for sentiment or religiosity, but he wanted you to know he can likely be found in Heaven with his feet folded and his cat, Wiley, in his lap. He will be watching the Princess Bride and obnoxiously quoting. You are welcome to join him but leave the quotes to Jeff.
My dearest brother, you are loved and your absence is “Inconceivable”!
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Mary Eloise Fletcher, 80, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on February 15, 2023. She was born November 22, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Everett and Lois Speer Sr. of Alexander.
Mary was an avid dirt track racing fan and on most Saturdays you would find her in the stands cheering on her favorite drivers. She enjoyed fishing and could sit in a boat all day if you would let her but you would never catch her eating one bite of it. Mary liked working word searches and growing flowers, but her biggest joy in life was being with her family. Mary was a homemaker all of her life and raised 8 children. She loved children and became “Momma Mary” to many by becoming a mother figure to them and loved them just like her own. You best believe if they needed correcting she would do that too. She had a zest for life and lived life her way no matter what anyone thought.
Mary is survived by her sons: Johnny Fletcher and wife Wilma of Alexander, Norman Fletcher of East End, Ronnie Fletcher and wife Christy of Sardis, and Michael Fletcher of Nashville, Tennessee; daughters: Amanda Moore of Alexander, Melinda Vergona and husband Joey of Sardis, Patricia Fletcher-Kester and husband Jeremy of Sardis and one daughter-in-law Linda Fletcher of Paron. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren: Derek Fletcher (Ashley), Amberlee Fletcher, Caitlyn Nowlin (Nick), Cameron Fletcher, Lyndsay Moore (Daniel), Logan Moore, Haley Vergona (Dorsey), Kennedy Vergona, Maverick Kester, Irelynn Kester, Elynn Kester, and Chris Barnette; and her 9 great-grand children: Brighlee Fletcher, Harper Fletcher, Lincoln Fletcher, Alivia Nowlin, Aubree Nowlin, Averi Harrison, Emma Harrison, Sophira Barnette, and Nevaeh Barnette. She is survived by her only brother, Everett Speer, Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
Mary is preceded in death by her late husband of 50 years, Thomas L. “Shorty” Fletcher; parents; son, Kenneth Fletcher; three grandchildren: Tony Parsons, Brittney Barnette, and Courtney Fletcher; one great-grandchild, Penelope fletcher; and her sisters: Jimmie buck and Debbie Speer.
Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, February 20, 2023, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 21 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home with burial following at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Carol Ann Thornhill, 85, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away February 16, 2023. She was born July 16, 1937 in Saint Petersburg, Floriday to the late Harold P. and Louise Ballentine Hargraves. Her service information will be posted as soon as available. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Benny Cast, 73, passed away February 17, 2023. He was born April 29, 1949. Family is asked to contact the funeral home at 501-778-7100. Arrangements are pending at this time with Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
James “Jim” William Reasons, 77, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2023. He was born August 21, 1945 in Portland, Oregon.
Jim loved the Lord and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He began reading the Bible over fifty-three years ago and it changed his life. He has over seventy-five Bibles and commentaries, is fluent in Greek, and attended seminary. He had a hunger to learn as much as he could about the Lord. Jim was a man of unconditional love. He was an incredible husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was always a call away if anyone needed anything. His family was so special to him. Jim proudly served in the United States Army and was a Green Beret with the 1st and 5th Special Forces in the Vietnam War. Jim was a hard worker and retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a boiler maker. Jim was a man who believed in serving God, Family, and Country. He held true to the values of integrity, honesty, and honor. Jim was his family’s hero, and a hero to our country. He leaves a legacy that will be treasured for always.
Preceding Jim in death are his wife, Charlotte E. Reasons; daughter, Tanya Surles; and parents, William Martin and Bessie Louise (Reilly) Reasons.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his son, Tony Reasons and wife Dorothy of Glen Rose, Arkansas; “daughter”, Belinda Kay Boshears and husband Pete of Bauxite, Arkansas; grandchildren: Austin Kitchens and wife Tyneshia, Kalyn Stearns and husband Cody, Dusty Reasons, and Charley Reasons; great-grandchildren: Remington and Tyson Kitchens, and Sadie Stearns; furry companions, Jasmine and Sassy; and many family members and friends who love Jim and will miss him always.
Special thank you to Robin Brown for taking Jim to doctor appointments and special care shown during his illness. Our family is grateful for your kindness.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM, Tuesday, February 21, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, in Benton, Arkansas. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Mike Titsworth, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 22, will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 702 Church Street, Benton, Arkansas, with burial following at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Bauxite, Arkansas.
Memorials may me made to Trinity Baptist Church Youth Fund.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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