Florence A. Whitehead, 91 of Haskell, passed away on October 27, 2022. She was born in Saline County on September 18, 1931 to the late Dewey Andrew and Jessie Hester Leigh Taylor.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Marvin Whitehead and one brother, three sisters.
She is survived by her son, Jimmy Andrew Emerson, daughter, Betty Taylor and brother, Robert A. Taylor; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren.
Cremation was entrusted to Ashby Funeral Home.
No services at this time.
Doris Marie Shoptaw Reynolds was born October 31, 1927 near Prattsville Arkansas and passed away October 28, 2022 at the age of 94.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Cole Reynolds, sons Gary Cole Reynolds and Terry Robert Reynolds.
Parents Roy and Elby Shoptaw, sisters Bernice Heaton and Natha Lee Shoptaw Stucky and brothers Lewis Shoptaw and Don Shoptaw.
She is survived by her son, Larry Robert Reynolds of Benton.
Granddaughter Leslie Reynolds Penix and husband, Ben Penix of Fayetteville; three great grandchildren, Madeline, Graham, and Mary Penix of Fayetteville.
Grandson Devin (Karlie) Victor Reynolds of Benton and Grandson Neal Allan Reynolds of Hot Springs Village.
Doris enjoyed quilting and sewing.The joy of Doris’s life was her family especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to cook for them. She loved gardening and canning with her husband Robert.
Doris had a wonderful sense of humor and was always game for an adventure, and while Bob was the quiet one, Doris was the talker! Their marriage was strong. She always dressed up at Halloween (most of the time as a witch) for the kids and grandkids and enjoyed trick or treating with them. Her birthday was on Halloween, too!
Doris worked for several years delivering mail and driving a stick shift car from the passenger (not driver) seat!
At under 5 feet tall she played basketball in high school and was known for her quickness.
Doris loved shopping for holiday and birthday presents for the family and always selected items she knew they would use and love. She kept a closet for the presents and always had something to give someone for just about any occasion.
Doris was an active member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale for many years and enjoyed the ladies circle and other activities.
Doris and Bob Reynolds celebrated 64 years of marriage before his passing in 2012.
Doris was a wonderful role model for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved each of them unconditionally and in her special way always asked what she could cook for them when they visited! Cooking was certainly her love language.
Doris was a great cook, and the most requested dishes were fried okra, chicken and dumplings (which she taught granddaughter Leslie to make) and especially pies, cakes and cookies. Her favorite times of the year were the holidays and she spent countless hours in the kitchen preparing foods the entire family loved and enjoyed.
Family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Evergreen Living Center and Arkansas Hospice for the great care and support.
Graveside services will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville.
Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com
Joyce “Joan” Garrett Hearn, 86 of Benton, passed away on October 26, 2022. She was born on December 13, 1935 in Bigelow, Arkansas to the late Herbert and Rossie Garrett.
Joan taught English at the Bryant Jr. High School for over 25 years.
She was preceded in death by parents, husband, Ken Hearn, sister, Betty Sekely and brother, Richard Garrett.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Susan (Rick) Spivey, son, Scott (Sherri) Hearn, granddaughter, Stacey (Jake) Brabham, grandson, Cameron (Erin) Spivey, great granddaughter, Baylor Brabham and brother, Tim Garrett.
Cremation was entrusted to Ashby Funeral Home.
A private service by the family will be held at a later date.
In her memory, Memorials may be made to the Saline County Public Library.
Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com
Marshall Ramsey, age 94, of Benton, passed away October 29, 2022. He was born November 24, 1927 in Benton. Mr. Ramsey was an industrial electrician and a lifetime member of New Hope Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Marshall Ramsey and Willie May Henson Ramsey, wife, Lovie Ramsey, son, Thomas Gerald Ramsey, sisters, Bonnie Ramsey Sullivan and Lillie Ramsey Whitmire, brothers, Bill Ramsey and Olean Ramsey.
He is survived by three daughters, Marsha Davis, of Fayetteville, Marilyn Garner and Missy McCutcheon, both of Benton, and son, Tony Ramsey, of New York; brother, Donald Ramsey, sisters, Betty Ramsey Ford and Elsie Ramsey Hill, all of Benton; eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday at Social Hill Cemetery.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com
Betsy Bowers, 87, passed away on October 26, 2022. Betsy was born on September 4, 1935 to the late Benjamin Murchison and Carrie (Graham) Murchison.
Betsy was devoted in her faith. She always went to church whenever the doors were open. Betsy continually studied the Bible and was a Bible study leader since 1969. She took all her grandchildren to Bible study with her. Betsy was a breath of fresh air, always lit up a room whenever she entered, and never met a stranger. She enjoyed cooking for her family and loved them all, especially her grandchildren. Betsy was always dressed nicely and had to have her nails and hair done. She loved animals especially bunnies, chickens, her favorite ducks, (Quack- Quack) and (Whack- Whack), and cats.
Betsy is preceded in death by her parents: Benjamin Murchison and Carrie (Graham) Murchison; and son, Jeff Bowers.
Betsy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Gerald Bowers; son, Don Bowers; special daughter-in-law, Judy Bowers; grandchildren: Josh Bowers, Rebekah Bowers, and Jeffery Bowers; and many family members and friends that will all miss her dearly.
A graveside service will be held on October 31 at 10:00 AM at Pine Bluff Cemetery, 2122 W Pullen Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71601.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Sheryl Lee Malott, 76, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022 in Benton, Arkansas. She was born in San Francisco, California to Aubrey and Rubie Evans on June 7, 1946.
A member of Central High School’s class of 1964, Sheryl went on to earn her Practical Nursing License at University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College. She devoted love and care to her patients at many different nursing homes in the Little Rock area and was deeply loved by those whose lives she touched during her 35-year career. At home, she could be found enjoying board games, listening to Elvis and doting on her beloved cat and grandchildren.
Sheryl is survived by her husband, Robert Malott; two daughters, Ellen Muse of Cabot, AR and Leeann Muse of Austin, TX and several loving nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her twin sister, Shirley Ann Mills and her former husband, Brent Muse.
A funeral service will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home on October 29, 2022 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Henderson Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home on October 28, 2022 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Interment will follow in Henderson Cemetery at Pangburn, Arkansas.
Sheryl is remembered for having a very giving heart and often made time to donate to several charities, most notably St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiftFunds/GiftFunds?px=7775470&pg=personal&fr_id=39300
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Alma Frances Raper, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Benton, Arkansas.
Alma was born February 16, 1940, the thirteenth of fifteen children in the family home in Malvern, Arkansas to the late James D Cash and Frances (McDougal) Cash. She attended Glen Rose School and the Fairplay Missionary Baptist Church. While working at a local cafe she met budding insurance man Charles Raper and they married October 8, 1961. She was dedicated to her family, friends and church. As a homemaker she was always ready to help with food, cleaning, understanding shoulder, or to hold a hand for anyone. She enjoyed her yard work, cooking, seasonal decorating, and always ready to take a paint brush and redo any room. She faithfully attended and served Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
In March 2020 she was found to have cancer and after surgery began treatments. She was seldom physically sick and kept a positive attitude. Recently her hair had grown back and she had received cataract correction on her eyes. She had taken on new eyes and spirit. She continued to see every day as blessing from God.
Alma is survived by her loving sons, Barry and C. Bryon (Deena Dove) Raper; her siblings, Alton Cash, Lorene Wise, Catherine Inmon, Shirley Evans and Joan Bowers; grandchildren Lindsey, Dillon and Shane Raper; and her great-grandchildren, Kaydence Winkler, Preslea Richard, Camden Dodson, and Zella and Nyxon Raper and Zsa Zsa Raper. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Raper and son, Ricky Lucy; brothers, Ellis, Edward, Charles J. Raymond, Morris and Clenton Cash; sisters, Hazel Hughes, Letty Burks and Thelma Baggett.
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 31, 2022. Alma’s funeral service will immediately follow visitation at 1:00 P.M. at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Rd, Benton. Interment will be in Fairplay Cemetery, Benton, Arkansas.
Donna Murray, 78, of Benton, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2022.
Anyone who knew Donna knew she loved her family, and she was their rock. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Donna loved to go shopping in her spare time, and the beach was her happy place. She also was a big Arkansas Razorback fan.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Johnny Murphy and her beloved husband of 58 years, Timothy Murray. She is survived by daughter, Kelly Murray; two sons, Bay and Terry Murray (Leslie); sister, Gay Creasman; five grandchildren, Chris Shepard (Paige), J.P. Shepard (Britney), Kaleb Murray (Whitney), Nic Murray and Maddox Murray; four great grandchildren, Fox Murray, Jayde, Emmie and Harper Shepard; niece Amy Huffman; and many other family and friends.
The family will be accepting guests at the family home on Sunday, November 6th from 1:00p.m to 3:00p.m.
John Scott “Scotty” Glaze, age 55, of Benton, Arkansas was born July 24, 1967, to Jerry and Gwen Glaze and went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Scotty was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Glaze, his grandparents, Earl and Mildred Glaze and Pete and Maxine Maroney, and his uncle, John Wayne Glaze.
Scotty was a member of First Baptist Church in Benton. He was a graduate of Benton High School and attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. He was the former co-owner of Pasta Jack Restaurant in Benton and Willow Creek Farms where he worked with his family that he loved so much.
Scotty is survived by his mother, Gwen Glaze; his son, Parker Glaze and daughter, Kennedy Glaze; his sister, Debbi (Steve) Ballard, all from Benton; his uncle and aunt, Jimmy & Belinda Maroney of Strong, AR; niece and nephew, Anna Ballard, and Harrison Ballard, also of Benton, cousins, Russ Maroney and Shannon Carroll, as well as a special friend, Elana Johnson, of Benton.
The family will gather in Selph Hall at First Baptist Church for a visitation from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31 and will celebrate Scotty’s life at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, also at First Baptist Church. There will be a private committal service at Pinecrest Memorial Park at a later date. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 211 S. Market St., Benton, AR, 72015.
Debbie Sherrell Wright, 66, of Mayflower, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2022. She was born to the late, Donald and Norma Jean (Vaughn) Holsclaw, on Monday, May 6, 1956, in West Helena, Arkansas. Debbie enjoyed watching Yellowstone, playing cards, watching her bird feeders, and going to the beach any chance she could. She loved her grandchildren with her whole heart. Debbie was the only female leader in her industry for many years.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Tara Wright.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, David Wright; two children, David Wright II (Christy) and Zachary Wright; four grandchildren, Bailey, Will, Trey, and Sydney; son-in-law, Jay Wright; one brother, Tony Hoyack; four sisters, Diane Bray, Katie Sheffield, Laura Webb, and Terri Bollinger; along with a host of other family and friends who all love her and will miss her dearly.
Debbie’s visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home with burial to follow at 1:00 P.M. at Pinecrest Memorial Park.