Billy J. White, 87, died peacefully on February 18, 2022 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1934 in Star City, Arkansas to Carey Andrew White and Juanita Johnson White. He graduated from Bryant High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was retired from Reynolds Metals where he worked as a chemist and retired from the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission where he worked as an inspector. He was the founder of the Interstate Inspector Services and was also the first paid City Marshal of Bryant. He served as Deputy Sheriff of Saline County and served as a Benton Police Officer. In his free time, he was a Bigfoot researcher and lifelong woodsman and author.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Raymond, Gene, and Jackie White. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Sean Michael Morrissey and his great-granddaughter, Gracie Honey Manning.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Hazel Wilkerson White. He is also survived by his children, Theresa Gideon, Sharon Manning, Mendy White, and Joe White. He is survived by his two siblings, Wanda Phillips and Jerry White as well as his wonderful 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Memorial services will be held at a later date..
Mrs. Mildred Oberle Mangogna, aged 97, died on Monday evening, February 21, 2022. She was born September 25, 1924 in Shreveport, Louisiana where she lived most of her life.
Mildred was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Benton, Arkansas, and was a former member of Brookwood Baptist Church and Ingleside Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She married Joe Mangogna following his service in World War II and they were married 72 years. In July 2015, the couple moved to Benton, Arkansas to live near their daughter and son-in-law.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Joe, parents Andrew Erette Oberle (1891-1984) and his wife Alice Irene Campbell (1891-1984); three sisters Berline Offutt, Maurine Strickland, Aline Todd and a brother Andrew Marvin “Sonny” Oberle.
Surviving her are a daughter and son; JoAnn Mangogna Edwards (Robert) of Benton and G. Andrew Mangogna (Marjorie Lane) of Nipomo, California; two grandchildren, Alecia Edwards Hamilton (Richard) of North Little Rock and Benjamin J. Edwards (Ashley) of Bentonville, Arkansas; and six great-grandchildren, Anna Rose Hamilton, Andrew Richard Hamilton, Cora Jane Edwards, Samantha Oberlee Edwards, Robert August Edwards, and Eliza Blake Edwards.
Interment will be at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport. The family will receive family and friends at the Centuries Funeral Home prior to the graveside services. Arrangements are being made by Ashby Funeral Home of Benton, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund of Trinity Baptist Church, 702 Church Street, Benton, AR 72015
Larnell Clinton “L.C.” Robinson, 86, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 17, 2022. He was born June 16, 1935 in Bluff City, Arkansas to the late Wallace and Sula (Nichols) Robinson.
L.C. was an extremely hard worker, retiring from not one, but three places of employment. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, then retired from the United States Post Office as a rural mail carrier in Gurdon, and finally retired as a driver at Everett GMC. L.C. worked full-time until he was eighty-two years “young”. L.C. met the love of his life when she was still in high school. They eloped and that true love carried them through a wonderful sixty-five years of marriage. L.C. adored his daughter Regina and enjoyed their daily calls every afternoon. His pride and joy was his grandsons and great-grandchildren. He was their number one fans at their ballgames. L.C. was an avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan and also enjoyed tinkering with cars and doing mechanical work.
Preceding L.C. in death are his parents; and brother, Aubrey Robinson.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Charlotte Robinson of Benton, Arkansas; daughter, Regina Icenhower and husband Dewayne of Benton, Arkansas; grandsons: Derek Jester and wife Megan, Cody Icenhower, and Beau Icenhower; great-grandchildren: Drake, Cade, Colt, Lane and Whitlee ; sister, Linda Thrasher and husband Frankie of Gurdon, Arkansas; his special little dog, Charlie; and many family members and friends who love L.C. and will miss him always.
Graveside service will be held Monday, February 21, at 10:00 AM at Bluff City Cemetery in Bluff City, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.
Joel Clifford Clark, 86, of Benton, passed away into the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 17, 2022, having lived a life full of love and joy. Joel was born on December 26, 1935 in Brighton, Illinois, the son of Clifford Clark and Vivian Clark.
Joel attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and went on to do work for Alcoa as an electrician until his retirement. He loved playing pool, flying planes, riding motorcycles, playing softball, golf, and fishing.
Above all else, Joel loved God and his family. Joel met the love of his life, Mary Yvonne Clark, in 1959. They were married on March 11, 1960, and had two daughters, Cristy and Linda, to whom he was the most devoted and loving father for 61 years.
Joel is survived by his loving wife, Mary Yvonne Clark, and their daughters, Cristy Nolte and her husband, Michael Nolte, and Linda Kurupas and her husband, Gregory Kurupas; their grandchildren: Lee George, Ashley Anglin and husband Scotty Anglin, Matthew Kurupas and wife Kat Kurupas, and Kelsey Kurupas; and their great-grandchildren: Morgan George, Caden Anglin, Laiken Anglin, Camden Anglin, and Sawyer Anglin.
Throughout their 61 years together, Joel and Mary loved nothing more than spending time together and being with their family, church family and friends. Joel lived life to its fullest, and his family is forever grateful for his unconditional love, encouragement, compassion, wisdom, and the many wonderful memories he leaves with us.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Our heart, Amber Nicole Camp, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Waiting for her in heaven were her grandmothers, Patsy Hampton and Ruth Ann Camp Dollar; grandfather, Raybon Camp; very special aunts, Leslie Linder and Rhonda Camp.
Amber leaves behind a family that loved her more than anything. She is survived by her parents, Mark and Lori Camp; sister Brandi Goforth; nieces and nephews that were her pride and Joy-Hayla Goforth, Maddoz Goforth and little Willow Grace; grandparents, James Hampton and Peggy Hampton; aunts and uncles, Lea and Joey Howell and Steve Camp; her second family and best friend, Taylor Anderson Poe, and numerous cousins and friends.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
Terry Lee Blake, 59, of Lonsdale, Arkansas passed away February 19, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1962 in Odessa, Texas to the late Ray Kitson and Helen (Bartlett) Long Kitson.
Terry had a heart of gold. She adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She may have been guilty of being bossy and sassy at times, but always tried to help others. Terry enjoyed having fun and spending time with friends. Shopping for jewelry was a favorite hobby, along having a green thumb. She loved plants of all kinds. Her little fur babies were precious to her.
Preceding Terry in death are her parents; and brother, Jerry Kitson.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of twenty years, Vernon Blake; daughter, Hannah Brock; grandchildren, Zandyn and Denver; sisters: Yvonne McDonald, Ella McElyea, and Rena Ray; and many more family and friends who love Terry and will miss her always.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Barbara Ann Darnell, 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away February 20, 2022. She was born August 13, 1944 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Benny Cook and Evelyn (Guess) Dobbs.
Barbara cherished her family. She always put others first and never had a bad word to say about anyone. Everyone who knew Barbara loved her. Barbara enjoyed dancing, roller skating, fishing, and going out to the woods to hunt (even though she packed a good book for reading). Barbara had an amazing outlook of life. When fighting for her life in the hospital, she asked to go home to spend her last days. While there, Barbara laughed harder than ever before, enjoyed the company of her family and friends, played marbles and dominoes, ordered pizza, and cherished every moment. She was one in a million.
Preceding Barbara in death are her parents; life partner, John Rushing; siblings: Dot O’Bar, Thelma Bixler, Buddy Cook, Betty Cruse, and Geraldine Worstell.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory five children: Sam Grissom, Jr. (Tasha), James “Richie” Grissom, Rita Smith, Chuck Bajorek (Sandra), and Mary Minton; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Eva Peeks; and many family members and friends who love Barbara and will miss her always.
Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 23, at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 6200 Aerie Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Lunch will be provided following the service.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Heather Renee’ Mann, 49, of Mabelvale, Arkansas went to be with her Lord February 21, 2022. She was born September 11, 1972 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Marvin Fletcher and the late Teresa (Brown) Fletcher.
Heather loved the Lord and was so thankful to be saved by grace. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock. While attending First Baptist Church Little Rock, Heather was an AWANA Commander, served in the church nursery, taught in Sunday School classes, volunteered with Vacation Bible School, and served in many other ministries. Heather was a loving, devoted wife and mother. The only occupation Heather dreamed about was being a mom. Her children were her world. She homeschooled them and was known as a “Team Mom” by attending all her childrens’ activities in Little Rock Flames Athletics including baseball, basketball, softball, cheerleading, and volleyball. Heather was a caregiver and always put others first, no matter the cost. Heather sold Avon, enjoyed making ceramics, and could always be found studying the Bible. She was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and friend.
Preceding Heather in death are her mother, Teresa (Brown) Fletcher; and grandmother who she cared for in her own home, Virginia Brown.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 27 years, Paul Mann of Mabelvale, Arkansas; daughter, Jessica Cassidy and husband Steven Blake of Mabelvale; son, Paul Mann, Jr. of Mabelvale; father, Marvin Fletcher of Little Rock; brother, Kevin Fletcher and wife Brandi of Little Rock; nephew, Levi Fletcher; niece, Ember Fletcher; fur babies: Snickers, Cookie, Roxie, Nova, and Blue; and many cousins, family, and friends who love Heather and will miss her always.
Graveside service, officiated by Pastor Adam Venters; held at 3:00 PM, Monday, February 28, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 HIGHWAY 5 N, Alexander, AR 72002. Assisting as pallbearers are Blake Cassidy, Kevin Fletcher, Don Alexander, Mickey Owens, Cliff Brown, and Stephen Hiller.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Student Ministries, 501 N Shackleford Rd., Little Rock, AR 72211 or Immanuel Baptist Collegiate Ministry
5515 West 32nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72204.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Joyce Violet (Payne) Venable, 82, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away February 22, 2022. She was born June 2, 1939 in Morganton, Arkansas to the late Edgar and Maggie (Granger) Payne.
Joyce retired after working many years as a waitress. Since retirement, she enjoyed being a housewife. Joyce adored her family. She had a heart as big as Texas and loved everyone. She made a friend out of everyone she met, she never met a stranger. Joyce raised five boys-each one year apart. This makes her tougher than Super Woman! Joyce enjoyed writing poetry and wrote everyone in her church a personal poem that touched their heart. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and tending to her strawberry patch. Joyce served the Lord and her family with her whole heart and shared her love with all who knew her.
Preceding Joyce in death are her parents, Edgar Winston Payne and Maggie Payne; son, William Robinson; eight sisters: Louella Yeager, Evalou Payne, Marvelle Payne, Barbara Crull, Oneata Bird, Daisy Nelson, Peggy Watkins, and Norma Payne; and six brothers: James Payne, Winston Payne, Earl Payne, Thomas Payne, Charles Payne, and Royce Payne.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Willis “Bill” Venable; four sons: Edgar James “Jim” Robinson and wife Courtney of Malvern, Arkansas, Donald Robinson and wife Vanessa of Malvern, Tommy Robinson and wife Judy of Benton, and Carlton “Corky” Robinson and partner Tamie of Malvern; daughter, Tina Roberson and husband Stan of Yorktown, Virgina; three sisters: Estell Neighbours of Bee Branch, Arkansas, Katherine Grigg of Rogers, Arkansas, and Judy Simmons of Morrilton, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, family members and friends who love Joyce and will miss her always.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 1, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Funeral service held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 2 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Burial will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas at Noon.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Charlotte N. Martin, 88, gained her wings on Monday afternoon, February 21, 2022, in Elijah’s Place at Mount Carmel Community in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. She was born June 22, 1933, in Hoopeston, IL, to the late Richard and Leah Nelson.
Char was a sweet, sweet woman who was loved and adored by all who knew her. For a woman so small in stature, she had a big heart, and spent lots of time volunteering in both Illinois, where she and her doting husband Norm raised their family, and Arkansas where they spent their golden years.
She was a woman of strong faith – church was a big part of her life. She was very involved in it, including serving as a camp counselor when her children were in high school. Other interests and hobbies included tennis, Bridge club, the Fleetwood Garden Club, ballroom dancing, attending symphonies and other performances at Illinois State University’s Bone Center, and writing in her diary on a daily basis. She was an avid reader – there were always stacks of newspapers and magazines for her to read when she could find the time. She encouraged and supported all of her children’s multiple activities when they were growing up, including violin (Suzuki method), piano, flute, marching band, choir, swimming, diving, cross country, ballet, modern dance, tennis, and golf.
Although formally trained as a nurse, Char was very organized and took great pride in her homemaking and hosting skills. She loved opening her home to and entertaining her husband’s business associates and other groups and clubs she was a member of. She had impeccable taste, and the parties were beautiful. A classy lady, hands down.
She is survived by her children, Jana (Mark) Hines, N.K. (Tricia) Martin and Lara Martin-Glomski (David), 9 grandchildren: Eric, Brittany and Damian Martin (Maddi, fiancée), William and Robert Hines, Cruz, Quinn, Cash and Colt Martin, 2 great grandchildren, sister Marcia (Hugh) Glissman and brother Ed (Rosetta) Nelson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman K Martin and her brother Richard (Ruby) Nelson.
A small private graveside service is being planned in Indiana. Memorials may be made to Kirk in the Pines Presbyterian Church, 275 Asturias Dr., Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 or Elijah’s Place, Mt. Carmel Community, 540 Ponce de Leon Dr. , Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.
Roger Dale Studdard, Sr., 68, of Hensley, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born to the late, Ben and Nellie Jo Richmond Studdard, on Tuesday, July 14, 1953, in Oakland, California. He enjoyed numerous things in life, such as, going bowling, playing cards, and buying and tinkering with cars. He loved going to the lake and riding jet skis, but he also enjoying watching movies. His hobbies were definitely unending, but his family was what brought him the greatest joy in his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Studdard; parents; sister, JoAnn Cook; brother, Jimmy Studdard; and a great granddaughter, Nevaeh Burris.
He is survived by his three loving children, Elizabeth Ann Curtis, Patricia Deann Styers (Newton), and Roger Dale Studdard, Jr. (Crystal); ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; along with a host of other family and friends who all love him and will miss him dearly.
Celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with the visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
Harold F. “Pookie” Jones Jr, 86, of Little Rock passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born to the late Bill Jones and Elsie Vance Jones on Friday, November 22,1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Pookie graduated from Little Rock Central High School and he also served in the National Guard. He was a retired Captain from the Little Rock Police department. Pookie enjoyed sports, fishing, traveling in “Pookie’s Palace”, and he loved calling the Hogs. He was a member of the VFW 9095. Pookie was a member of Asbury Methodist Church and Grace Church in Hensley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill, and Elsie Jones; grandson, Evan Bruce; wife, Flo Jones and second wife, Gwyn Carter.
Pookie is survived by his brother, Bobby Jones and his wife Linda and their four sons and their families; daughter, Jennifer Bruce; son, Hal Jones; two grandsons, Dustin Bruce, and Trey Jones; two great grandchildren, Liam Bruce, and Kash Jones and a special lady, Sue Goodrum. Along with a host of family and friends who all love him and will miss him dearly.
Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, February 24th, 2022, at Grace Church in Hensley, Arkansas at 2:00 PM with Pastor Tommy Jones officiating.
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