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 […]
Fund Set Up After Passing of Bauxite Coach’s Wife
Sad news from over the weekend – Tracey Patton, wife of Bauxite Head Football Coach Daryl Patton passed away. She was a mother to three children from a previous marriage, while he has two other children from a previous marriage. The cause of death has not been released. There has been a fund set up […]
VIDEO: Benton City Attorney Explains Options to Replace Alderman Who Passed Away
[SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO] Benton City Council is tasked with filling the seat left vacant by the passing of Charles Cunningham. Cunningham had been Alderman 14 years in Ward 2, Position 1. His most recent term began January 1st, and had about 20 months left to serve. This may leave residents wondering – especially those […]
Longtime Servant to the City of Benton, Charles Cunningham Has Passed Away
The City of Benton announced Wednesday morning via the Benton Proud blog that long-time City Alderman Charles Cunningham has passed away. Cunningham served the City for 14 years as an elected official. You can read more by clicking on the article below. If you scroll to the end of that article, there’s a “legend” link […]
Recent Saline County Obituaries 123116
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 […]