Steven Charles McCoy, age 43, of Benton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born January 20, 1979 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Billy C. McCoy and Olga Ramirez McCoy.
He was an Assistant Manager for Waste Management Commercial Drivers.
Steven is survived by his wife of 15 years, Denea McCoy of Benton; daughter, Taylor (Mike) Heath of Vilonia; daughter, Colbye Williams; son, Uriah Williams both of Benton; his beloved grandchildren, Alorah Heath and Greyson Heath both of Vilonia; sister, Norma (Jim) Beatty of Conway; and a host of family & friends.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, who was loved by all who knew him. Steven loved spending time his family, swimming, hiking, relaxing and loved helping others.
In keeping with Steven’s loving and generous spirit, it was his decision to donate life so others may live it.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 21 at Forest Hills Cemetery. Tony Jones will be officiating.
James Michael Hester was born in Missoula, Montana to James E. and Kyle Cloud Hester on July 4, 1948.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Benson Hester and his father, James Hester. He is survived by his mother, Kyle Hester and numerous cousins.
His first four years were spent in Missoula while his father attended the University of Montana. When his dad went to work for Dierks Paper Company, the family moved into a forestry unit located between Kirby and Daisy, Arkansas. Jimmy went to school at Kirby his first four grades. He liked to roam around the forestry unit with a black labrador retriever named Chip. He also enjoyed spending time in a boat on the lake at Daisy with his family and relatives, who seemed to visit a lot. There were a lot of picnics and swimming. The family was transferred to Pine Bluff and he spent the remainder of his elementary and high school years at Edgewood Elementary and Watson Chapel High School. He graduated as an honor student and valedictorian of his senior class. As a senior, he wrote an article for the Pine Bluff Commercial. He was a member of the track team, played on a softball team and developed a love for golf. He had a small motor bike, which he would ride back and forth to Rosewood Country Club, to play golf and practice. He and his dad spent many hours together pursuing this hobby of theirs.
During Jimmy’s senior year, he and a friend, spent many nights making a robot that could speak for a science fair project. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, majoring in physics. He was a Razorback fan from the beginning. Jimmy roomed in a dorm his first year, tutored a student for room rent that year and ended up in a large house with some other students (they ate a lot of bologna). He graduated Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society.
As a geo physicist, Jimmy worked for Texaco out of their Houston, New Orleans and Florida offices. His love of golf continued and he went to see all the professionals play who came to the locations where he was teeing. He was hit at a game by a golfer and the golfer gave him the ball. Most days you would find him on a golf course after work.
Since his car accident and disability retirement, Jimmy made his home in Little Rock. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Benton, Arkansas, and the pastor’s Sunday School class.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Rd., Benton, Arkansas. Funeral services to be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Benton Arkansas.
Frances Rhea Ng, 98, of Alexander, AR passed away at her home on July 14, 2022. She was born in Hattieville, AR on March 22, 1924 to Thomas and Essie Fellers Welch. Frances is survived by her son, James Allen Harris; brothers, Edger N., Jimmy Carol and Jerry Don Welch; sister, Lottie Sue Denton, nieces, nephews and friends.
Frances could often be found in her flower garden or making quilts. She was an avid collector of dolls. She was a member of Vimy Ridge Church in Alexander.
In addition to her parents, other family members preceding Frances in death include her husband, Jimmy Ng; sisters, Hattie Fay Fought and Betty Rose Liemke and brothers, Jay T, Raymond Lee, Hershell Dewayne and Billy Ray Welch.
Graveside services for Frances will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Ball Hill Cemetery, Old Hickory, Arkansas. The family is being served by Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, Benton, AR.
Mary Etta Kennemur, age 90, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on July 15, 2022 peacefully in her home.
Mary was a loving and devoted sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Mary was born to Eddie and Leora Dickson on December 2, 1931. As a very young girl, she met the boy that would become her husband of fifty-eight years, William Kennemur. They were married on February 22, 1947 and they gave birth to their three beautiful daughters, Donna, Shirley and Cindy. Family was the most important thing to her. Some of her happiest moments were spent creating fabulous meals for her large family at major holiday events.
Mary Etta was one of the kindest and most loving women, who was always present to lend an ear to anyone who needed advice. Her happy and positive spirit made everyone at ease in her presence. Her doors were always open, and she was never too busy to help anyone in any manner she could. She didn’t just mother her family, she mothered anyone she loved.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her oldest daughter; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Barnard and Cindy Baker; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Her visitation will be on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 6-8 pm at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home. Her graveside service will be on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11 am at Forest Hills Cemetery.
Larry Gene Harrison, 80, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born to the late, Harold and Vivian (Free) Harrison, on Wednesday, September 3, 1941, in Bryant, Arkansas. Larry had an amazing life filled with so many relationships and stories. He attended Raney/Central High School and from there went into the National Guard. He was a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church, and he retired from AM multigraph. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, and he could build anything he put his mind to; but most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. His sense of humor was second to none.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Kris Skarda; and brother-in-law, Rodger Salyer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ginger Harrison; three daughters, Elaine Muzny and her husband, Mike, Kara Skarda and her fiancé, Bill Davis, and Kristi Harrison Shuffield and her husband, Brian; four grandchildren, Grant, Lauren, Vivian, and Olin; six great granddaughters, Maleea, Adlee, Julia, Zoie, Danika, and Vesper; one brother, Richard Harrison and his wife, Bonnie; one sister, Patricia Galloway; along with numerous other family and friends who all love him and will miss his presence dearly.
Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with the visitation one hour prior at the Sardis United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Mike Muzny, Brian Shuffield, Bill Davis, Grant Muzny, Olin Shuffield, Ryan Roberts, and A.J. Ford. Honorary pallbearers will be Gus Butler, Richard Harrison, Buddy Atkinson, Johnny Steadman, and Riley Salyer.
A special thank you to Baptist Medical Center’s staff for all their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Sardis United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
Services provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
To sign his online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.