Heather Keely Weaver Pringle was born February 22, 1974, in Little Rock. She grew up in her childhood neighborhood of Shiloh and loved sharing stories of her adolescence. Heather graduated from John L. McClellan High School in 1993. Heather and Chris married in August of 2005 and who says Vegas weddings won’t last? Their blended […]

Mary Irene Welch, 89, of Benton passed away on December 20, 2022. Mary was born in England, AR to Vess and Winnie Childress on August 29, 1933. She worked as a Dietician Aide for more than 25 years at Saline Memorial Hospital. Mary was a Devout Christian and enjoyed Quilting, Sewing, Canning fruits and vegetables, […]

On December 21, 1973 a special son, Jason Reece Givens, affectionately known as “J”, was born to Barbara Mahan Givens and Edward Dale Givens Jr. in Sparkman, AR.  On December 18, 2022, this special son, outstanding father, and faithful husband died at CHI St. Vincent Hospital, Hot Springs, as a result of a tragic accident on […]

Clara Maud Woodruff, age 84, of Benton, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022.  She was born August 12, 1938 in Camden, Arkansas.  Clara was a homemaker and a member of Highway Church of Christ.  She loved quilting, was the rock for her family, enjoyed cooking, and had enough love for all she met.  Clara had […]

Buddy D. Allen, age 89 of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022.  He was born on December 15, 1933 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Buddy retired from Arkansas Face Veneer Company in Benton and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving active duty from 1951 to 1954. Buddy was preceded in […]

Julie Kathryn Finley Rains, 62 of Haskell, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2022.  She was born on April 9, 1960 in Wichita, Kansas to Julian and Virginia Rose Finley. Julie enjoyed spending time with her family and especially with the newest addition to the family, grandson, Truett Alan Hollomon.  She worked […]

Meda Hulda Hurliman Kyzer “Pete”, age 96, of Alexander, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  Meda’s parents migrated to the US from Switzerland in March, 1913.  They landed in New York, but settled in Sarasota, Florida for a while, where Meda was born March 18, 1926. She was a devoted wife, […]

Roy Elton Pruitt, age 83, of Benton passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at his home. He was born July 13, 1939 in Monette, Arkansas. He was an aviation enthusiast from a young age and attended many air shows at LRAFB. He also loved music and baseball, and spending time with his family. Elton […]

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 […]

Ervin “Bub” Dawson Jr. age 82 of Lonsdale, passed away Friday December 9, 2022. He was born June 22, 1940 to the late Ervin Dawson Sr. and Bertie Dawson in Louisville, Kentucky. Bub was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Alcoa after 32 years. He was an avid horseman and outdoorsman, […]