James William “Jim” Arnold, age 78, of Benton, departed this world on January 22, 2023 to be reunited with his parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Arnold; step-mother, Leonice Arnold; and sister, Judy Arnold Sweet who predeceased him. James was born on October 19, 1944 in Hope, Arkansas.  He received his early education in Hope and graduated […]

Emma Jean Cox Page Lucas  was born on May 14, 1929 in Bauxite, Arkansas to Osa Carl and Mila (Davis) Cox and passed away on January 18, 2023 in Texas.  She married Owen Eugene Page in 1946 and they initially lived in Benton. Owen was career navy, so they lived in multiple states and settled […]

Kenneth Leo Drennan, 88 of Benton, passed away on January 18, 2023.  He was born in Paron, Arkansas to the late Clay and Nora Bean Drennan.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Leatha Mae Drennan and son, Craig Drennan. Kenneth is survived by his son, Robert Drennan, six grandchildren and eight great […]

Zarious Ge-Borris Evans, 13, passed away January 15, 2023.  He was born July 13, 2009 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Zarious was a student at Benton Junior High School.  He was willing and open to try new things.  Zarious was brave and outspoken.  He enjoyed sports and played basketball and football.  Zarious was a typical teenage boy […]

Joe C. Cooper, age 91, of Benton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023.  He was born September 25, 1931 in Briggsville, Arkansas to the late Homer and Edna Sanner Cooper.  Joe was the founder and president of J&S Manufacturing Company Inc. and was a 32nd Degree Mason.  He was ordained in […]

Daniel Earl Ivy, age 70 of Benton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1952 in Little Rock to Mary Ann and the late Albin Ivy. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. Dan lettered in football for the Benton High School […]

Ronnie Dale Wells, 71, of Benton, Arkansas passed away peacefully in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 13, 2023. Ronnie was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents Ruby J. Milton Wells and Joseph L. Wells on December 31, 1951. Ronnie proudly served his school districts by pursuing a career as a school custodian. Ronnie […]

Howard Arthur Shaw, 77 of Benton, passed away on January 11, 2023.  He was born on November 21, 1945 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Karl and Isabelle Reis Shaw.  Howard was a graduate of Addison High School in Addison, Michigan in 1963.  Howard married the love of his life, Linda on June 22, 1968.  […]

Tracy Alan Williamson crossed Heaven’s finish line on Monday, January 9,2023. He is now riding with the angels. Tracy was preceded in death by his parents: J.C. and Vahnita Faye Williamson; and brother, James Williamson. Tracy is survived by his pride and joy, his son, Cody Williamson (Jessica) of Russellville, AR; brother, Robert Williamson (Brenda) […]

George Alvin Collatt, 79 of Haskell, passed away on January 9, 2023.  He was born on May 20, 1943 in Benton to the late Samuel E. and Ella Rice Collatt.  George was retired from Alcoa, served in the National Guard and was a member of Mt. Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death […]