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, […]

Joel Steven Ledbetter, 63 of Bauxite, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2022.  He was born on January 12, 1959 in Bellflower, California to the late Cecil and Joann Fry Ledbetter. Steve was a long time employee for Coca-Cola. He loved his family and enjoyed detailing cars and was a diehard Pittsburg […]

Dixie Bowden, 73, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on Wednesday, October 26, 1949, to the late Bud and Ima Jean Thompson, in Warren, Arkansas. Dixie enjoyed reading, everything to do with crafts, and her dog, Luigi. She was Pentecostal in faith […]

Wendy Faye McCarley, age 56, of Alexander, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022.  She was born November 8, 1966 in Benton, Arkansas.  Wendy was a member of Avilla Missionary Baptist Church and was a homemaker, an avid crafter, and a proud nana.  She was preceded in death by her father, Jerrel Bruce and a son, […]

Harold Dixon Bell Jr., 77, of Haskell, Arkansas passed away December 3, 2022. Harold was born March 26, 1945 to the late Harold Dixon Bell Sr. and Gloria (Taylor) Bell. Harold loved riding his motorcycle with the love of his life, Cindy. They enjoyed riding all over and going on adventures. He loved his blind […]

Sarah Noelene Carson, age 83, of Benton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.  She was born September 6, 1939 in Raleigh, Mississippi to Noel and Eunice Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Carson, her parents and in-laws, George and Maxine Carson. Noelene leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Stacey […]

Paul Gustav Wahnefried, 75, of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 28, 2022. He was born May 25, 1947 in Hazel Park, Michigan to the late Harold and Luthera Stolzenfeld Wahnefried. Paul was a member of First Lutheran Church in Benton, Arkansas and St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Waterford, Michigan. He had an amazing sense of […]