Ella Jones “Manette” Davidson, 64 of Benton, passed away on April 27, 2022. She was born on January 17, 1958 in Benton to Bobbie Lee and Ella Geneva Faye Ryburn Jones.
Ella was preceded in death by her mother, Faye Jones.
She is survived by her daughter, Amber (William Woods) Davidson of Benton, brother, Allen (Anna Avahian) Jones of Benton and father, Bobbie Jones of Oregon.
Ella will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was always looking to learn more and enjoyed the arts and watching the History Channel as her pastime.
A memorial service will be held for family and friends at the family home on June 18th at 2:00 p.m.
Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com
Betty L. Richards, 76, of Little Rock passed away June 11, 2022. Born January 28, 1946, to Herman and Martha Dawson in Carlisle, she was a longtime member of Bryant’s Indian Springs Baptist Church and was well known in central Arkansas as a business woman and philanthropist.
Betty’s business ventures included the family’s motorcycle and automobile dealership, Richards Honda, founded by her late husband Dan Richards Sr. which still today operates as a motorcycle dealership in Little Rock. In 1987, Betty helped found and operate the trucking and transportation company, Rich Logistics, that sold in 2014. In 2012, together with her husband, Thomas Quarles, they renovated an historic property on Cantrell Road and opened the Packet House Grill. In 2015, they purchased two RV and mobile home parks; Indian Springs Park in Bryant and Shady Oaks Park in Bald Knob, which they operated until 2021.
Aside from her business dealings, Betty was passionate about helping others. She was an ardent supporter of the Dorcas House in Little Rock that serves women and children. Through the years she gathered thousands of pounds of food for the Arkansas Food Bank through the Summer Cereal drive and other relief organizations. She worked year-round to assemble hundreds of shoe boxes filled with toys and supplies that were distributed to children worldwide through Samaritan’s Purse.
Betty is survived by her husband Thomas Quarles and his two children, Justin Quarles of Topeka, KS and Ami Hoff (Jason) of Gainesville, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Dan W. Richards Sr., and is also survived by his two children Dan Richards Jr. (Diana) of Paron, and Charlotte Detillo of Byhalia, MS. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Dan Richards III (Sherri), Terri Cowell (Richard), Benny Richards (Karen), Mike Day (Catherine), and Michelle Day and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home in Benton. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant. Committal service following at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Kimberly Mishea Earp, 53, passed away June 12, 2022. Kimberly was born November 25, 1968 to the late Stephen Boehm and Sharon (Wright) Boehm.
Kimberly had a heart and passion for children, especially those in Pre-K to 4th grade. She loved her family most of all and her life revolved around her children and grandchildren. Kimberly worked as a dental assistant and a church administrator for many years before taking a position at Howard Perrin Elementary School. She also volunteered as a girl scout leader. Everywhere she worked people loved being around her and cherished their friendship together. She was organized, always stayed a step ahead of everyone, and never hesitated to fill in anywhere needed. Kimberly felt deeply and touched the lives of everyone she met. Excellence was Kimberly’s priority in every area of her life. Kimberly was always in Emmagrace’s and Amy’s world. She loved her babies and grandbabies more than anything.
Kimberly is survived by her husband, Curtis Earp; three daughters: Brandi Freeman, Amy Henley (Adrian), and Emmagrace; sons: Bryant Earp (Juree), and Chase Earp (Shelby); grandchildren: Ashlyn, Lily, Ethan, Preston, Tye, Landon, Evalyn, Nova, Morgan, Marley; as well as a host of other family members and friends that will miss her dearly.
Visitation is Monday, June 20, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Funeral service is Tuesday, June 21, at 10:00 AM, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home followed by a burial at Rosemont Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in person at any First Security Bank branch to the Kimberly M. Earp Memorial Fund or by mail at First Security Bank ATTN Cindy Burke 205 W. Carpenter Benton, AR 72015
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Carolyn K. (Kremers) King, 74, of Van Buren, Arkansas passed away June 15, 2022. She was born August 12, 1947 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to George and Lena (Kenningsetter) Kremers.
Her funeral services will be held in Van Buren, Arkansas and will be posted as soon as arrangements are completed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be made in Carolyn’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Janet Lou Lamb passed away from this life Friday, June 3, 2022, at the age of 72.
She was a 1969 graduate of Manila High School.
At the time of her passing, she resided at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary “Pill” Lamb and Roy Lee Lamb, Sr.; one brother, Roy Lee Lamb, Jr.; one sister, Shirley Britt.
Survivors include one son, the joy of her life, Wade Lamb (Kim) of Harrisburg, Arkansas; one brother, Gary Lamb (Judy) of Monette, Arkansas; three sisters, Phyllis Sell (Tom) of Avon Park, Florida, Anita Calvin of Avon Park, Florida, and Pat McKenny (Ken) of Ocala, Florida; two grandchildren, Darian Brown (Clay) of Harrisburg, Arkansas, and Ayson Lamb (Paula) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; two great grandchildren, Jordan and Brystol Brown.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Felecia Renee Depriest, 50, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born to, Thomas and Alice (Gilbert) Coleman, on Saturday, January 1, 1972, in Little Rock, Arkansas. For anyone who knew Felecia, they would know she was loud and opinionated, but they would also know how loving and caring she was. She was a wanderer by heart and had friends in low places. She enjoyed being around people, and she loved spending time with her boys!
She is preceded in death by her mom, Alice Coleman, and her children’s father, Craig Depriest.
She is survived by her three loving boys, Thomas Durand Depriest, Elbert Blake Depriest (Julie), and Craig Lynn Depriest (Kaitlin); four grandsons, LB, Pierce, Denver, and Dayton; two granddaughters, Virginia and Piper; her sister, Tammi King (Chris); nieces, Allison and Krista; father, Larry Coleman; along with other family and friends who all love her and will miss her presence greatly.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Collegeville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the funeral home.
To sign her online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.