Nov 9, 2023 – In a somber display of love and respect, a multi-agency procession of law enforcement escorted Detective James “Mike” Lett from the Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock, to the Smith Benton Funeral Home in Downtown Benton. Nov 11 2023 – On Saturday, November 11, 2023, a walking processional made their […]
Saline County man in prison for murder found dead in cell
A Saline County man is deceased in prison in a presumed suicide. The Arkansas Department of Corrections released a statement that Jason Lee Taylor, age 38, of Benton, was found unresponsive in his cell Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Tucker maximum security prison in Jefferson County. Staff said he was taken from his single-man cell […]
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Robert Neil Black, age 73, of Paron, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born January 5, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late James and Mandarine Black. Robert served in the Air Force during Vietnam. He was a retired Air-condition Technician and of the Baptist Faith. Robert was preceded in death by […]
Benton BBQ Restaurant Partner, Griffiths, Passes
Michael Rodney Griffiths, age 59, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. He was born in Groton, Connecticut on August 16, 1958 to Rodney and Donna Griffiths. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a partner of Rib Crib in Benton, Arkansas and was the previous owner of Julie’s Restaurant in […]
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Max Aaron Wallace, age 13, of Benton, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. He was born November 4, 2003 in Benton, Arkansas. Max was a member of Highland Heights Baptist Church. He loved hunting & fishing and just being outdoors. Max was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruby Wallace. He is survived by his […]
Celebration of Life planned Oct 8th to honor memory of Jorre McMahan
Pictured are Jorre McMahan with his mother Jan McMahan. Photo provided by Johnny McMahan A post-funeral Celebration of Life” for Jorre McMahan, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8th, 2016 at Temple Baptist Church at 10710 Interstate 30 in Little Rock. (Church # 501 565 4966) Johnny and Jan McMahan, Jorre’s parents, said “We want […]
Pinecrest Expansion to Bring 40 New Jobs to Bryant Area
Pinecrest Memorial Park Market Director Corey Tullier says the company’s expansion will bring about 40 new jobs to the Bryant area. A new funeral home facility will be located at 7401 Highway 5 North in Bryant. The ground breaking ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2016. “This facility will have a reception room, […]
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Bonnie Louise Sullivan, 86 of Benton, passed away August 25, 2016. She was born October 22, 1929 in Bauxite, Arkansas to the late James and Willie Henson Ramsey. Bonnie was known for her constant smile, gentle spirit, belly laugh, selfless heart and undying love for her family and friends, never missing an opportunity to […]