Teresa D. Huchingson, age 60, of Paron, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born June 18, 1962 in Reynolds, Missouri. Teresa was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond G. & Alice A. Bailey and a sister, Donna Huchingson.
Teresa is survived by her husband, James Huchingson; three sons, William Parker (Haley), Chad Huchingson (Audrie), and Cody Huchingson (LauraLea); two daughters, Amanda Parker (Michael) and Whitney Huchingson; five brothers, Robert, Richard, Ernest, Raymond, and Timothy Bailey; fourteen grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 1 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 2 at Fowler Cemetery in Paron.
Samuel Wade Tatom Jr., Visitation will be from 4:00-5:00 PM on Thursday, September 8, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, AR. Memorial service will follow at 5:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Jerry Don Charles, 79, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 28, 2022. He was born October 9, 1942, in White Hall, Arkansas to the late Edgar and Marie (Anderson) Charles.
Jerry Don retired from the National Guard after serving twenty years, where he served in the 148 Evacuation Hospital Unit. Jerry Don retired from Teletype after 30 years of employment. He looked forward to going to JJ’s Truckstop every day to drink a cup of coffee and catch up on emails and messages from his friends. When he was caught up on his messages, Jerry Don would head to Saline County Moose Lodge #2567 where he enjoyed visiting friends, playing Penny Poker, and trying out shuffleboard.
Preceding Jerry Don in death are his son, Brian Charles; parents, Edgar and Marie Charles; and sisters Louise Kyzer and Joyce Pierce.
Jerry Don leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia Charles of Benton, Arkansas; two sons: David Charles of Malvern, Arkansas and Kevin Charles and wife Eva of Bentonville, Arkansas; grandchildren: Nathaniel Charles, Alex Charles, and Gabe Charles; sister, Diane Miller and husband Raymond of Mabelvale, Arkansas; and many family members and friends who love Jerry Don and will miss him always.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Brittney Nicole Barnette, 32, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away August 28, 2022. She was born August 31, 1989, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to John and Wilma (May) Fletcher.
Brittney was an extremely beautiful soul who had a sweet and humble heart. She was an amazing mother, and her daughters were everything to her. The bond they shared was unbreakable. Brittney’s daughters loved for their mom to fix their hair and makeup. Brittney was a wonderful, loving daughter. She would go out of her way to save an animal or help someone in need.
Preceding Brittney in death are her brother, Tony Parsons; grandfathers: Glen Tillery, Thomas Fletcher, and Monroe May; and father-in-law, Alan Barnette.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Chris Barnette of Alexander, Arkansas; daughters, Sophira Barnette and Nevaeh Barnette; parents, John and Wilma Fletcher of Alexander, Arkansas; grandmothers: Sarah Tillery of Richmond, Indiana and Mary Fletcher of Alexander, Arkansas; mother-in-law, Tamara Barnette of Bauxite, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Brionna Barnette of Bauxite, Arkansas; special aunts, Mae Miller of Alexander, Arkansas and Tina Koch of Richmond, Indiana; and many family members and friends who love Brittney and will miss her always.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 1, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street in Benton, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Humane Society in Brittney’s honor.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Anita Eileen Meili’s journey began on June 30, 1938, with her birth to Doryce and Roy Kissling at Kansas, Ohio. After marrying Eugene Meili on December 17,1960, she spent the next 28 years teaching elementary school children.
During their marriage they were blessed with 4 children: Cynthia Ann Meili, Eugene Roy Meili, Elizabeth Ann (Meili) Perry, and Jennifer Lynn (Meili) DeWeese all of whom survive her. She is also survived by her husband Gene, a sister Evelyn Fruchey of Mesa, Arizona, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
After retirement in 1993 Anita and her husband traveled the United States volunteering at campgrounds and wildlife refuges. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and parents. Her journey ended peacefully at 7:43 am on August 30, 2022, at her home in Alexander, Arkansas surrounded by her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Baptist Hospice,
11900 Colonel Glenn Rd., #2000,
Little Rock, AR 72210.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Jon David Guest, 52, of Alexander, Arkansas was born on Friday, December 12th, 1969, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from Bryant High School in 1988, and then soon joined the Navy until 1992. He then graduated Summa Cum Laude from UALR in 1998.
Jon is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Sharon Guest, and his wife, Alisha Paige Guest.
He is survived by his sister, Crystal McKenzie and her boyfriend, Scott Hickman; two nephews, Ryan McKenzie and Jake Hickman; one niece, Austyn McKenzie; his father, Lee McLaughlin; uncle, Phil Alley; along with other family and friends who all love him and will miss him dearly.
His celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 25th, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. with the visitation held one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
Services provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
To sign his online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.