Our much loved father and brother, Garry Steven “Steve” Spickard, 68, of Sheridan, passed from this world Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was the son of Owen & Lexie Spickard, born October 10, 1955. Steve and his twin sister Debbie were the first twins born at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas. He is survived […]
[VIDEO] Police from around the state hold emotional procession for Benton Detective; Memorial service Nov 11th
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 […]
Former Saline County Sheriff Bruce Pennington dies at age 72
Mr. Bruce Dale Pennington of Fayetteville, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born on January 15, 1951, at Newport, Arkansas, the son of Wardell Bruce and Dorothy Mae (Collier) Pennington. Bruce grew up in Newport and was a 1969 graduate of Newport High School. Following […]
Man found dead in Lake Norrell; Officials investigating cause
CORRECTION: It was previously reported that the subject drowned. We have corrected the article because officials are still investigating. A man went missing and was found dead at Lake Norrell, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Captain J. Shamlin stated that on May 29, 2023, at approximately 8 p.m., first responders were called […]
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of roofer in Saline County on Dec 31st
UPDATE JAN 10, 2022 On December 31, 2022 deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Department responded to 8100 block of Narrows Road in reference to a shooting. After an investigation with the assistance of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, a warrant for Manslaughter was sought and signed for William Bettis, age 52, of Little […]
Benton man dies in vehicle accident early Wednesday
A Benton man is deceased – the victim of a fatal crash on early Wednesday morning, August 17, 2022, on the western outskirts of the city. Peyton L. Mitchell, age 24, was traveling south in a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, on Arkansas Highway 229, approaching Jackman Trail when it happened. About 1:15 a.m., the vehicle failed […]
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 […]
Obituary of Mark Edward Middleton of Little Rock, Oct 12, 1962 – May 7, 2022
Mark Edward Middleton, 59 of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be in the loving arms of God on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Mark was born in Little Rock on October 12, 1962. Mark is survived by his loving and devoted wife Rhea, daughters; Lindsay and Lauren, father; Charles (Chuck) Middleton, mother; Anita Middleton-Kellar, brother; Steven […]
Mark Middleton of Middleton Heat & Air passes away over the weekend
Mark Edward Middleton of Little Rock, Arkansas, died over the weekend. He was age 59. He was the son of Chuck Middleton of Middleton Heat and Air, headquartered in Bryant, Arkansas, The Middleton family released an announcement via social media on Monday morning. The cause of death was not disclosed. The Middleton Family is […]
Memorial Fund Set After Downtown Benton Restaurateur Passes Away at Age 50
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Raul Arcentales Santos – or just “Chico” as we knew him – the owner of Italy in Town. Chico was a business owner, a chef with impressive credentials and a father. His obituary is forthcoming. He was age 50 and a resident of Hot Springs, […]