Billy Franklin Blacklock, age 82, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born December 9, 1940 in Tull, Arkansas to the late Glover Darling and Reda Tull Blacklock. Billy was retired from Alcoa.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Jordan Friddle.
Billy is survived by his wife, Shirley Blacklock; son, Bobby Blacklock; brother, Curtis Blacklock; three sisters, Dorothy Underwood, Paulette Baran, and Mary Nix; and two grandchildren, Blaine Friddle and Colton Blacklock.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 24 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Bro. Kim Hammer will be officiating.
Nicole Renee Baier, 49, of Bryant Arkansas sadly left us on February 20, 2023.
She is survived by her children Tristen, Garrett, Jacob, Bryce, Keegan, Kaleb and Ashley; as well as her grandchildren Gracie, Dawson and Grayson.
Her funeral service will be held in their honor from 6-8 pm on Saturday the 25th of February at Ashby’s Funeral Home in Benton, Arkansas.
Nicole was loved by many, and wanted to show this world how much love she had to give. Nothing would make her more happy then all her friends and family being in one spot to show how much she was truly loved.
Barry Windell Newcomb, 66, of Glen Rose, AR, sadly left us on Sunday February 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Emma Jene Newcomb of Glen Rose, AR and brother, Roger Newcomb of Clinton, AR.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sandra (Russell) Newcomb, daughter Heather Brenner (Mike) of Herculaneum, MO, step-son Greg Hendrix of Glen Rose, AR, granddaughter Victoria Scalzitti (Tommy) of Herculaneum, MO, great-granddaughters Aurora Dawn, Coraline Grace, and Jenna-Mae Scalzitti, brother Dwight Newcomb (Kathleen) of Mojave, CA, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Barry was a machinist for Warrick Hydraulics in Benton, AR for over 35 years. Barry enjoyed skating when he was younger at Bud’s Roller Rink, also woodworking, welding, watching old western movies and eating popcorn.
A memorial service will be held for Barry on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 12601 I-30 Benton, AR 72015. Services are to be conducted by Bro. Gary Melton.
Ryan Brent Suitor, age 51, went to be with his Lord on February 18, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
Ryan was born on June 13, 1971, to parents Robbie Suitor and Helen Wicker in Prescott, AR. He resided there until they relocated to central Arkansas in 1973, where he would live the remainder of his life. He graduated from Glen Rose High School in 1989 going on to become a “Jack of all trades”, working an array of jobs throughout the years and eventually starting his own business, Suitor-Built, LLC in 2017. Being a true believer of our Lord, Jesus Christ, he knew the Holy Bible cover to cover, never shying away from discussions about his faith and our Lord’s love for all. He was most happy in his canoe, getting a fishing line wet and lived for the thrill of hooking a “big one”. He was best known for his silly antics, rib bruising hugs, and was affectionately known as Unky Monkey by his nieces and nephews.
He is proceeded in death by his father Robbie Suitor; his grandparents C.E and Faye Suitor, Ottis and Elizabeth Wicker; and his uncle Kenneth Suitor.
He will be forever loved and missed by his wife Patti; mother Helen Wicker; children Mackenzie Suitor, Savannah (Jacob) Shambley, Connor Suitor; stepchildren Amber Brown and Zacharias Hayes; grandchildren Blakely, Hadley, Remi, Jagger, Rowen, Emi, and Avery; brother Chad Suitor; sisters Amy Hicks & Emily (Jeff) Sparks; uncles Bill Suitor and Steven Suitor; aunt Suzanne Marbury; as well as beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Donations to the family can be made at https://gofund.me/3f21f890. All donations will go to help covering the expenses assumed in preparing a service that celebrates the extraordinary soul that he was.
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, February 23rd from 4:00-6:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N Market St, Benton, Arkansas. Funeral service will be held at Smith-Benton Funeral Home on Friday, February 24th at 10:00 AM immediately followed by interment at Richwoods Cemetery in Curtis, AR.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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