James “JW” William Henderson, Sr., 85, passed away at him home December 10, 2022. He was born on October 3, 1937 in Schlater, Mississippi. JW was a 1956 Bryant High School graduate. Services held at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street in Benton- Visitation held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, December 15 and Funeral service held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 16. Graveside service following at 1:00 PM at Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Randall Martin Shipe,68, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 10, 2022. Randall was born August 17, 1954 to the late John and Beryl Shipe.
Randall was a talented photographer and artist. He was all about his family. Randall was a major giver and always checked on the ladies at their apartments and helped them with anything they needed. He and his bride of thirty years, Gerre, loved going on long walks together.
Randall is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Gerre (Book) Shipe; son, Nic Shipe; 5 grandchildren; brothers: David Shipe and wife, Lori of Nashville, TN., and Mike Shipe and wife, Nancy of Bryant, AR.; sisters: Susan (Shipe) Burrows of Memphis, TN., and Lisa (Shipe) Claggett and Brian of Benton, AR.,12 nieces and nephews, 13 great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous cousins and friends that will all miss him dearly.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Dorothy Mae Bryant, 95, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born to the late, Dallas Sr and Mollie (Lackie) Andrews, on Wednesday, September 21, 1927, in Lonoke, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, M.K. Bryant; son, Ray L. Johnson; granddaughter, Katrina Piper; and six brothers, David, Clyde, Lewis, Carl D., Dallas Jr., and Delbert Andrews.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Cindy Johnson; two grandchildren, Billy Ray Johnson (Chandy) and Sam Hoffman (Martha); five great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister, Martha June Scott; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends who all love her and will miss her dearly.
A private service will be announced at a later date.
Services provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
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