LUCY MAE COX, 80, OF BENTON
Lucy Mae Cox, 80, of Benton died Friday, March 18, 2011. in Benton. She was born Dec. 12, 1930, in Prairie County to the late Oscar J. and Ruth Shores Cox. Roller-Ballard
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HALLIE D. FULCHER, 93, OF BAUXITE
Hallie D. Fulcher, 93, of Bauxite died Thursday, March 17, 2011, in Benton. She was born July 4, 1917, in Saline County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ethel Allen; her husband, Vernon W. Fulcher; a son, Tommy Fulcher; a daughter, Shirley Baxley; a brother, Kendall Allen; a grandson, Tim Fulcher; and a great-grandson, Max Shepherd. Ashby
MILESA KAY GENTRY HITCHENS, 50, BENTON NATIVE
Milesa Kay Gentry Hitchens, 50, departed this life in February in Colorado, where she had resided for several years. Lesa Miley was born Nov. 26, 1960, and was raised in Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan and Mae Hulsey Gentry. Ashby
DONALD EUGENE RHODES JR., 60, OF ARLINGTON, VA.
Donald Eugene Rhodes Jr. 60, of Arlington, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He was born April 12, 1950, in DeQueen. Survivors include his mother, Lavon Rhodes of Benton, and his father, Donald Rhodes Sr. Roller-Ballard
VERDA VI FOSTER MOORE, 88, OF HOT SPRINGS
Verda Vi Foster Moore, 88, of Hot Springs, formerly of Little Rock, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011. She was born April 10, 1923, in Caglesville, Ark., to the late Harrison Ott and Mattie Foster. Roller-Ballard
JAMES MOBLEY, 83, OF TRASKWOOD
James Mobley, 83, of Traskwood passed away Monday March 21, 2011. He was born March 13, 1928, in Malvern to the late Hugh and Hettie Mobley. He also was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ora Mae Mobley. Ashby
REV. JAMES L. 'JIM' HARRELL JR., 65, OF BENTON
The Rev. James L. "Jim" Harrell Jr., 65, of Benton died Monday, March 21, 2011. He was born in July 7, 1945, in Alameda, Calif. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Sandy Harrell, and three sons, Berry Harrell and wife Kelli, Kelly Harrell and wife Kim and Paul Harrell and wife Cindy. Ashby
CECIL DOYLE HARRELL, 67, OF BENTON
Cecil Doyle Harrell, 67, of Benton passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, in Benton. He was born Nov. 3, 1943, in Bauxite. Survivors include his parents, J.R. and Ruby Ridling Harrell. Roller-Ballard
THOMAS W. DAVIES, 39, OF BAUXITE
Thomas W. Davies, 39 of Bauxite died Sunday March 20, 2011, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born April 21, 1971, in Little Rock to Pamela G. Garner Davies of Tull and the late Billy H. Davies. Ashby
ROBERT L. 'BOB' HANLEY, 62, OF BENTON
Robert L. "Bob" Hanley, 62, of Benton died Thursday March 24, 2011. He was born April 18, 1948, in Benton to the late Robert and Helen Hanley. He also was preceded in death by a son, Bart Hanley. Survivors include his wife, Pam Holicer Hanley, and a daughter, Elizabeth Hanley. Ashby
LENNEY BELL KIRKENDOLL, 73, OF BENTON
Lenney Bell Kirkendoll, 73, of Benton passed away Monday, March 28, 2011. She was born Aug. 16, 1937, in Cleburne County to the late John and Myrtle Chastain. She also was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Kirkendoll. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Onvil Kirkendoll, and three children, Edward Kirkendoll, Judy Farrow and husband Bob and Yvonne Spicer and husband Randy. Ashby
LEONARD PHILLIP NEIGHBORS, 72, OF BENTON
Leonard Phillip Neighbors, 72, of Benton passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. He was born March 17, 1939, in Bauxite to the late Grady and Gertrude Neighbors. He also was preceded in death by an infant son. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marilyn Neighbors, and three sons, Todd Neighbors and wife Regina, James Walker Neighbors and wife Tracy and Cass Neighbors and wife Polly. Ashby
FLOYD EUGENE BORDERS, 76, OF HENSLEY
Floyd Eugene Borders, 76, of Hensley died Sunday, March 27, 2011. He was born Dec. 14, 1934, in Bauxite to the late Robert and Pauline Borders. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Stafford Borders. Survivors include three sons, Randall, Kenneth and Tracy Borders, all of Benton, and a daughter, Sandra Kennedy of Hensley. Ashby
RONALD HOWARD 'GYPSY' NANTZE, 62, LITTLE ROCK
Ronald Howard “Gypsy” Nantze, 62, of Little Rock died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Springhill Baptist Hospital. He was born Aug. 9, 1948, in Little Rock. Ashby
IRENE EUNICE MOODY, 80, OF BENTON
Irene Eunice Moody, 80, of Benton died Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was born July 18, 1930, in Little Rock to the late John and Annie Lawhorn. Survivors include a son, Marcus, and a daughter, Becky. Roller-Ballard
MILDRED BERNICE RIGDON, 83, OF BENTON
Mildred Bernice Rigdon, 83, of Benton died Monday March 28, 2011. She was born July 29, 1927, in Brinkley to the late William Edward and Mary Glenn Wilkins. Survivors include her husband, Robert S. Rigdon; a son, Robert P. Rigdon of Conway; and a daughter, Sharon C. Zuber of Benton. Ashby
JOE EDGAR RYBURN, 84, OF BENTON
Joe Edgar Ryburn, 84, of Benton died Thursday, March 31, 2011. He was born March 25, 1927, in Fort Smith to the late James H. and Myrtle Ryburn. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Florence Ryburn. Roller-Ballard
BEVA MYERS ENSEY, 93, OF MALVERN
Beva Myers Ensey, 93, of Malvern passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Benton. She was born Aug. 20, 1917, in Dallas County to the late Dick and Mary Dalton Myers. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Cady and husband Wesley of Benton and Gail DiMaio and husband Jess of Malvern. Roller-Ballard
BILLY DEE NABORS, 77, OF PARON
Billy Dee Nabors, 77, of Paron passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011. He was born April 22, 1933, in Greenbrier to the late Harold Clarence and Loy Lou Breeding Nabors. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ann Sowrheaver Nabors, and two children, Patricia A. Chaloner and husband Roy of Murfreesboro and J. Harold Nabors and wife Teri of Leavenworth, Kan. Roller-Ballard
IRENE TODD, 89, OF BENTON
Irene Todd, 89, of Benton passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Benton. She was born May 22, 1921, in Morrilton to the late Arthur and Bertie Dickson Williams. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Todd. Survivors include a daughter, Betty T. Gipson of Benton, and two sons, Jack L. Todd of Benton and Ed A. Todd of Jacksonville. Roller-Ballard
DON ALLEN SADLER, 70, OF BAUXITE
Don Allen Sadler, 70, of Bauxite died Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Saline Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 15, 1940, to the late Huey Kagler and Velma Pauline “Bette” Sadler. Survivors include four children, Greg Sadler of Fort Smith, Amy Sadler Green and husband Robert of Bauxite and Marty Sadler and wife Shannon and Carol Sadler Baker and husband Brian, all of Benton. Ashby
TIMOTHY MICHAEL TOMPKINS, 26, OF MABELVALE
Timothy Michael Tompkins, 26, of Mabalvale passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2011, in Little Rock. He was born March 30, 1985, in Ponca City, Okla. Survivors include his mother, Wanda Anderson and step-father George of Hot Springs; his father, Jim Tompkins of Mabelvale; and his finance, Savannah Stretch of Mabelvale. Ashby
VELTA RUTH KIRKPATRICK, 81, OF BENTON
Velta Ruth Kirkpatrick, 81, of Benton died Monday, April 4, 2011. She was born Nov. 21, 1929. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vokie Lievsay Haney. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Phillips, and two sons, Jimmy and Brent Kirkpatrick. Roller-Ballard
SHIRLEY BUDINGER, 75, OF MABELVALE
Shirley Budinger, 75, of Mabelvale died Sunday, April 3, 2011. She was born Dec. 13, 1935, in Wellsville, N.Y., to the late Lloyd and Ernestine Louise Sadler. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Budinger; a son, Randall Greene; and a daughter, Shelly M. Raymond. Ashby
DORIS ANN BROWN, 70, OF BAUXITE
Doris Ann Brown, 70, of Bauxite passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011. She was born Dec. 5, 1940, in Saline County to the late John and Frankie Greer. She also was preceded in death by a son, Greg Brown. Survivors include her husband, George Brown; and two daughters, Cindy Owen and husband Emery of Benton and Dee McCool and husband Carroll of Bauxite. Ashby
VIVIAN RAGAN, 80, OF BENTON
Vivian Ragan, 80, of Benton passed away Friday, April 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ross Ragan. Survivors include 11 children, Jimmy, Carolyn, Jerry (Barbara), Pauline, Royce (Patti), Kenneth, Chris and Lee Roy Ragan, Virginia Ann Robinson, Brenda (James) Reed and Janet (Tommy) Ramsey. Roller-Ballard
JOHN DAVID ALLEN, 40, OF BAUXITE
John David Allen, 40, of Bauxite passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011. He was born June 17, 1970, to David and Darlene Allen in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Allen; a sister, Dana Allen; and his grandparents, Mary and John Bratton and Florence and Doyle Allen. Survivors include his father, David Allen, and two sons, David and Daniel Allen. Dial & Dudley
LAURA MELISSA E.M. BROWN, 96, OF BRYANT
Laura Melissa Elliott McKeehan Brown, 96, of Bryant died Friday, April 8, 2011. She was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Rolla, Ark., to the late James William and Annie Elizabeth Mathews Elliott. She also was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Brown. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Sue Barbee and husband, Buck of Bryant. Roller-Ballard
WINNIE C. MANDRELL, 75, OF BENTON
Winnie C. Mandrell, 75, of Benton passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, after battling cancer. She was born May 23, 1935, in Roswell, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and two sisters. Survivors include her husband, James Mandrell, and three daughters, Tony Leathers, Jeannie Henderson and Krissy Blackwell. Ashby
BETTY SUE DENNIS, 77, OF BENTON
Betty Sue Dennis, 77, of Benton died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Saline Hospice House. She was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Dyess to the late Emmet Ward and Ida Bell McKenzie Ward. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Dennis. Survivors include a son, Eddie Dennis and wife Bonnie of Russellville, and a daughter, Carolyn Hutcheson and husband Davy of Traskwood. Roller-Ballard
RONNIE L. NALLEY, 61, OF BENTON
Ronnie L. Nalley, 61, of Benton passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011. He was born April 16, 1949, in Benton. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Dorothy Nalley; two daughters, Tonya Rogers and Rhonda Bennings and husband Brock; a son, Tanner Nalley; and his parents, Leroy and Patsy Ruth
Nalley. Ashby
PIEDAD KUTTLER, 74, OF BENTON
Piedad Kuttler, 74, of Benton passed away Monday, April 11, 2011. She was born Dec. 18, 1936, in Esteli, Nicaragua. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Harley Ables of Benton; two sons, Mauricio Kuttler and Carlos Kuttler, both of California; and a daughter, Carolina Talmon of Benton. Ashby
MARGARET L. DICKENS, 89, OF BENTON
Margaret L. Dickens, 89, of Benton passed away April 14, 2011, in Bryant. She was born Oct. 1, 1921, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Milus and Ella Dowell Bryant. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Neil Dickens. Survivors include a son, Joe Dickens of Benton, and a daughter, Kathy Shaw of Benton. Roller-Ballard
ANNIE JEWEL ANDERSON BROWN, 78, OF ALEXANDER
Annie Jewel Anderson Brown, 78, of Alexander passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011, at her home. She was born March 22, 1933, in Rover to the late Charlie and Jessie Cathey Anderson. Mrs. Brown was a member of Hurricane Lake Baptist Church. She also was preceded her in death by her husband, Charles Brown. Survivors include two sons, Tom Brown and wife Sally of Benton and Pete Brown of Alexander. Roller-Ballard
ILENE HUEY HICKS, 94, OF HOT SPRINGS
Ilene Huey Hicks, 94, of Hot Springs, a native of the Shaw community, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was born Aug. 3, 1916, in Grant County to the late Earnest and Essie Huey. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Shoppach and husband Sam Shoppach. Survivors include two daughters, Jackye Johnson of Hot Springs and Linda Irving and husband Larry of Gardnerville, Nev. Roller-Ballard
ROBERT 'BUTCH' HAWKLAND, 71, OF BENTON
Robert “Butch” Hawkland, 71, of Benton passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011. He was born Aug. 21, 1939, in Pennock, Minn., to the late James and Mary Hansen Hawkland. Survivors include two sons, Donnie and Tony Hawkland, both of Grand Prairie, Texas. Roller-Ballard
CLYDE O'NEAL BROWN, 91, OF BENTON
Clyde O’Neal Brown, 91, of Benton passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Saline Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 14, 1919, in Beedeville to the late Joe and Hattie Brown. He also was preceded in death by a son, Larry Brown. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Cathryn Elizabeth VanLandingham Brown, and a daughter, Veronica Faye Brown Stracener and husband Richard. Roller-Ballard
DONALD MAKIN, 80, OF LONSDALE
Donald Makin, 80, of Lonsdale died Tuesday, April 19, 2011. He was born Aug. 12, 1930, in Gas City, Ind., to the late Thomas and Florence Makin. Survivors include a son, Donald Makin Jr. of Lonsdale, and three daughters, Kay Prysock of Benton, Deborah Teague of Hot Springs and Angela Furr of Lonsdale. Ashby
AUBREY DEAN BREWER, 65, OF BENTON
Aubrey Dean Brewer, 65, of Benton died Tuesday, April 19, 2011. He was born Oct. 22, 1945, in Sheridan to the late Horace Vernon “Pinky” and Lucille Clark Brewer. Survivors include his mother; two daughters, Crystal and Joy, both of Benton; and a son, Aubrey Dean Brewer Jr. of Benton. Roller-Ballard
EDITH FRALEIGH, 82, OF BENTON
Edith Fraleigh, 82 of Benton passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Bremerhaven, Germany, to the late Gustaf Bartels and Else Bartels. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fraleigh. Survivors include a son, Steven Fraleigh and wife Jasmin of Benton. Roller-Ballard
BONNIE LEE LANDERS, 79, OF BENTON
Bonnie Lee Landers, 79, of Benton passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011. She was born Jan. 20, 1932, in Salem, Ark., to the late Samuel L. and Floyce Thomas Shepherd. She also was preceded in death by
her husband, Bob J. Landers. Survivors include three sons, Nick Landers and wife Mary Jack of Bryant, Steve Landers and wife Sandy of Little Rock and Lance Landers and wife Darla of Batesville. Ashby
DONALD BURTON TIMM, 95, OF BENTON
Donald Burton Timm, 95, of Benton passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011, at his home. He was born March 4, 1916, in Highmore, S.D., to the late Henry and Bertha Timm. Survivors include his wife of 75 years, Alexine Timm; three sons, Matthew Timm and wife Carol King of Nashville, Tenn., Joel Timm and wife Kristine of Van Nuys, Calif., and Jonathan Timm and wife Cyndi of Little Rock; and three daughters, Carolyn Spillers and husband David and Elizabeth Selby and husband John, all of Benton, and Victoria Taff and husband Russ of Nashville, Tenn. Roller-Ballard
DOROTHY RULE JONES, 96, OF BRYANT
Dorothy Rule Jones, 96, of Bryant passed away Monday, April 25, 2011. She was born Nov. 10, 1914, in Lonoke to the late Dr. E. Clifton and Oma Harrell Rule. She also was preceded in death by two sons, John Clayton Jr. and Lenord Harrell Jones. Survivors include two sons, Clif Jones Sr. of Bryant and the Rev. David Jones of Benton. Ashby
TRISHA LAINE GLENN RICE, 32, OF MALVERN
Trisha Laine Glenn Rice, 32, of Malvern passed away Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. She was born Aug. 10, 1978, in Heidelberg, Germany, to William “Gann” and Lana Glenn. Survivors include a daughter, Ashlyn Paige Rice, and her parents of Malvern. Ashby
BROOKS ODELL NICHOLS, 76, OF BENTON
Brooks Odell Nichols, 76, of Bentondied Wednesday, April 27, 2011. He was born April 22, 1935, in Camden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Nichols, and his parents, Odell and Nishia Nichols. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Deanna and Tim McAlister of Maumelle, Gay and Russ Passafiume of Little Rock and Kay and Mike McCauley of Benton. Ashby
MILDRED M. GREEN, 87, OF BENTON
Mildred M. Green, 87, of Benton died Tuesday April 26, 2011, in Bryant. She was born March 24, 1924, to the late Albert and Donnie Roberts. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Green. Survivors include two sons, Tinker Green of Benton and Don Green and wife Bonnie of Cabot. Ashby
HEC GRANT, 27, OF BAUXITE
Hec Grant, 27, of Bauxite was found Jan. 22, 2011, after missing for more than four years. He was born July 26, 1979, in Benton to Ricky and Deborah Grant. Survivors include two daughters, Abigale Vaughan and Jade Emma Grant; his wife, Autumn Romine; and his parents of Bauxite. Ashby
STEPHANNIE LYNN JONES, 43, OF BENTON
Stephannie Lynn Jones, 43, of Benton passed away Monday, May 2, 2011. She was born April 23, 1968, in Jacksonville to George and Margaret Oliver. Stephannie was a member of two
local Bunco groups and worked as a customer service representative. She was preceded in death
by a son, James Dwight Jones.
Survivors include her husband, James "Jim" Jones II of Benton; a son, Jacob Allen Jones of Benton; a daughter, Margaret Tiffany Jones and fiance’ Jacob Teal, both of Benton; her father,
George D. Oliver and wife Ursula of Hot Springs; her mother, Margaret "Marty" Bevans of Bauxite; three sisters, Aleese Nichols and husband Ron and Georganna "JoJo" Jones, all of Bauxite, and Amanda Poe of Benton; a brother, Steven D. Oliver and wife Mary of Mayflower; a step-brother, Ethan Obear of Hot Springs; a step-sister, Bethany Parker of Hot Springs; five nieces, Anna Jones and Lenzie, Brittney Renee, Maggie Rose and Carolanne Riley Oliver; four nephews, David Michael and Corey Jones and Christopher D. and Daniel R. Oliver; and a granddaughter, Sweet Pea.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, Ashby Funeral Home.Chapel service: 2 p.m. Thursday, May 5, Ashby, the Revs. Pat Dezort and Don Martin officiating.Burial: Mt. Olive Cemetery.Pallbearers: David M. Jones, Ron Nichols, Dale Craig, Bruce McDonald, Ethan Obear and Shane Oliver.ANNE R. TULLY, 79, OF LITTLE ROCK
Anne R. Tully, 79, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011. She was born Nov. 20, 1931, in Saline County. Mrs. Tully was retired from the Arkansas State Revenue Office. She was a former member of the Little Rock chapter of the Eastern Star and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry D. and Minnie C. Wade; her ex-husband, John Tully Sr.; two daughters, Vivian Kay Tully and Karen Ann Giles; and two brothers, Joseph Wade and Henry D. Wade II.She is survived by two sons, Dale Tully and wife Debbie of Benton and Roger D. Tully of Little Rock, and three grandchildren, Jeremy Fox of Boston, Mass., and Brandon and Kirsten Tully, both of Benton.Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 5, Ashby Funeral Home.Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, Ashby, the Rev. Vance Nutt officiating.The family will be at 605 Paradise Circle, Benton.ED RUNDEL, 52, OF BENTON
Ed Rundel, 52, of Benton passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011. He was born Nov. 25, 1958, in Benton to Jack and Lucille Rundel. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Becky Greer Rundel; two daughters, Michelle Stapleton and husband Dean and Alesha Rundel, all of Benton; and his mother, Lucille Rundel of Benton. Ashby
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JANET L. RENFRO, 53, OF BENTON Janet L. Renfro, 53, of Benton died Monday, May 16, 2011. She was born March 11, 1958, in Sacramento, Calif., to the late Wayne Alverson and Sally Birdie Phillips. She also was preceded in death by a son, Drew Alan Renfro. She is survived by two daughters, Haley Blankenship and husband Scott and Brandee Gray, all of Benton; a sister, Terri Nicholson of Wichita, Kan.; a brother, Garry Alverson of Humphrey; an aunt, Nona Alverson of Heber Springs; seven grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.Funeral service: 10 a.m., Friday, May 20, Roller-Ballard, the Revs. Garry Alverson and Tom Williams officiating.Burial: Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander.LORENE SHAVER, 90, OF BENTON
Lorene Shaver, 90, of Benton died Tuesday May 10, 2011. She was born Sept. 14, 1920, in Lamar to the late Jerome E. And Arnie Owens Cromer. Mrs. Shaver was a housewife. She was a member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church and Easter Star. She also was preceded in death by three sisters.Survivors include a brother, J.E. Cromer and wife Carol of Norfork; a nephew, Joseph Cromer; a niece, Jacquelyn Cromer; and three grandchildren.Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, Bayou Meto Cemetery, Jacksonville, the Rev. Tom Brock officiating. HELEN ELIZABETH HICKEY, 88, OF BENTON Helen Elizabeth Hickey, 88, of Benton passed away Friday, May 13, 2011. She was born Jan. 12, 1923, in Paron to the late Buck and Delia Holland. Mrs. Hickey was a hairdresser and a member of Benton First Baptist Church in Benton. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Hickey; a sister, Pauline Moberly; and a brother, Bob White.She is survived by two sons, Dwight Hickey of Benton and Glenn Hickey and wife Sandy of Little Rock; a grandson, Jeffrey J. Hickey and wife Renee; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Andrew Hickey.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, Ashby Funeral Home.Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, the Rev. Rick Grant officiating.
INEZ JOHNSON BROWN, 80, OF LONSDALE
Inez Johnson Brown, 80, of Lonsdale died Saturday, May 14, 2011. She was born Aug. 16, 1930, in Benton. Mrs. Brown was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Zona Canfield Johnson; her husband, Arthur Thomas Brown; two brothers; and a sister.Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Inez Swayze of Lonsdale; three brothers, Ed and Ronnie Johnson, both of Little Rock, and Charles Johnson of Prattsville; and two grandchildren.No service is planned.Cremation arrangements by Ashby Funeral Home. WILLIAM WILSON HONEYCUTT SR., 75, OF ALEXANDER William Wilson Honeycutt Sr., 75, of Alexander died Friday May 13, 2011. He was born Aug. 11, 1935, in Portland, Ark. He was retired from 25 years of service with the Coast Guard and retired from Falcon Jet after 17 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William W. and Willie Ruth Honeycutt; his first wife, Mary Ann Honeycutt; a half-brother, Randy Gardner Hussey; and his grandparents, Bill and Lona Gardner.Survivors include his wife, Opal Ward Honeycutt; a son, William W. Honeycutt of Anchorage, Alaska; two step-sons, Greg Smith of Little Rock and Christopher Smith of Benton; a daughter, Carolyn R. Peavey of Alexander; three grandchildren, Paul, Amanda and Robyn Peavey; and three great-grandchildren, Luke Peavey, Mason Taylor and Katlyn Burchfield.Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15, Ashby Funeral Home.Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander. the Rev. Kim Hammer officiating.Memorials: Saline Hospice House, 23157 Interstate 30, Bryant, AR 72022
LUCILLE WHITLEY COLE, 76, OF MABELVALE Lucille Whitley Cole, 76, of Mabelvale passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. She was born Nov. 16, 1933, in Haskell. Mrs. Cole was a member of Ironton Assembly of God Church in Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, C.E. Preacher and Mattie Whitley, and three sisters, Ada Rogers, Lillian Whitley and Joyce Parnell.She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Elton Cole; two sons, Phillip Cole and wife Ginger and Tim Cole and wife Julie; three sisters, Louise Whitley, Janice Couch and husband Bill and Barbara Atkinson; four grandchildren, Rhonda Warren, Terry Cole and Seth and Karmen Lybrand; and three great-grandchildren, Cecelia Warren and Cooper and Elijah Blankenship.Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15, Ashby Funeral Home.Funeral service: 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, Ashby, the Revs. Bobby Minick, Glenn Cole, Don Taylor and Tony Minick officiating.Burial: Mt. Harmony Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tony Harris, Jerry Parnell, Keith Archer, Brandon Burton, Lin Peeler and Phillip Rappold.
W. RICHARD WILHELM, 88, OF BENTON W. Richard Wilhelm, 88, of Benton died Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was born Nov. 7, 1922, in Alexander. He was a retired dairy farmer, a gardener and a winemaker. He was a member of Avilla Zion Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Katherine “Kaff” Mary Wilhelm; his parents, Walter and Carrie Wilhelm; a sister, Verena Smith Pritchard; and a brother, Harold Wilhelm.He is survived by three daughters, Sharon and Joyce Wilhelm, whom he referred to as “Tweet” and “Toots,” respectively, both of Little Rock, and Carolyn Weddle and husband Jim of Benton; a grandson, Kevin Weddle of Benton; a cousin, Clifford “Round” Wilhelm of Benton; a special friend, Juanita Ford of Benton; a brother-in-law, John William Jones of Little Rock; a sister-in-law, Dora Winstead of Houston, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 13, Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.Funeral service: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Avilla Zion Lutheran Church, the Rev. Mike Schleider officiating.Burial: Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander.Memorials: Avilla Zion Lutheran Church, 300 Avilla East, Alexander, AR 72002.Family comments: He was a tender-hearted, gentle man with a dry wit who was loved dearly by his family and friends. The family expresses appreciation to the caring staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center in Benton.
EARL JAMES, 101, OF BENTON
Earl James, 101, of Benton died Wednesday May 11, 2011. He was born Jan. 28, 1910, in Saline County. He was a lifetime member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of Saline County. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Izard and Martha Cooper James; his wife of 64 years, Roy Goodwin James; two sons, Roland and Derrel James; a grandson, Roger James; an infant granddaughter and an infant grandson of Bert and Sharon James; a great-great-grandson, Hyatt Ashley Ray, son of Jordan Ray and Jade James; two brothers, Farrel and Cari James; and a sister Beula Ferguson.Survivors include three sons, Nolan James and wife Pat, Bert James and wife Sharon and Terry James and wife Dian; two other daughters-in-law, Ruby James Nalley and Margie James; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 13, Ashby Funeral Home.Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, Gravel Hill Baptist Church, the Rev. Gary Gipson officiating.Burial: Gravel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mr. James' grandsons.Memorials: Gravel Hill Cemetery Fund.Family comments: A special thanks to Saline Hospice House for all the love and care shown to Dad and all family members.ORAL J. DORTCH, 85, OF HENSLEY
Oral J. Dortch, 85, of Hensley passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Poyen to the late Marvin and Ellie Mae Dortch. Oral worked for Reynolds Metals Co. for more than 34 years. He was an Army veteran and served with the 1st Signal Troop, 1st Calvery Division. He also was preceded in death by a son, Lloyd Rae Dortch.Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary Wilkerson Dortch; two sons, Dennis Dortch and Andy Dortch and wife Terri, all of East End; three daughters, Carolyn Herndon and husband Buck of Alexander, Kathi Bergemann and husband Jim of Monroe, La., and Becky Cossey and husband Larry of East End; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.Visitation: 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, Ashby Funeral Home.Funeral service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, Ashby, the Rev. Robert Cossey officiating.Burial: Salem Cemetery, East End.Grandsons will be serving as Pallbearers: Mr. Dortch's grandsons.Family comments: We love you, Pop, you will be missed by all. BEN HARVEY HOLIMAN, 86, OF BENTON Ben Harvey Holiman, 86, of Benton died Friday, May 27, 2011. He was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Sheridan. He and his wife, Joyce Jean Holiman, operated the Yellow Cab Co. and Trailways bus station for 43 years. “Mr. Ben,” as he was called by many, retired from Spivey Chevrolet Co. in 1977. He was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and Flossie Siggers Holiman; three brothers, Lee, Charles and Leonard Holiman; and three sisters, Edna Holiman, Geneva Huey and Marie Barnes.He is survived by his wife of 63 years; five daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Dan Ivy, Benette and Jim Cook, Charlotte and Lee Smith, Mary and James Alexander and Ava and James McClintock; a sister, Mildred Morehead Brown; 13 grandchildren, Reid Ivy, Jimmy and Katie Cook, Jetta and Jacob Perry, Casie and Chris Sculley, Crissy and Mike Smith, Ross Francis, Todd and Dani Hearn and Keaton McClintock; and five great-grandchildren.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 30, Ashby Funeral Home.Funeral service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, Ashby, the Revs. James McClintock and Frank Thurman officiating.Burial: Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander.Family comments: Ben was a loving father and grandfather who loved spending time with his “girls,” sons-in-law, grandchildren and other family and friends. Ben loved to hunt, fish and garden. He never met a stranger.
WALTER L. SCHRADER, 87, OF BRYANT
Walter L. Schrader, 87, of Bryant, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at the North Little Rock VA Hospital. He was born Sept. 18, 1923m in Fort Smith. He was a disabled veteran, a resident of Saline County for 75 years and a 1941 graduate of Mabelvale High School. He was a lifelong Lutheran and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Schrader was a radio switchboard operator in Battery A, 389th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, during the New Guinea campaign. His decorations and citations include the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and two Purple Hearts. He was injured at the Southwest Pacific Theatre on July 4, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolf and Elizabeth Hubmann; his father, Walter Schrader; a brother, Adolf Hubmann; and a sister, Catherine Schrader.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Irene B. Helmich Schrader; a sister, Christine Wray and husband Royce of Lonsdale; seven children and their spouses, Becky and Glenn Hannah, Barbara and John Dunn, Bruce and Mary Schrader, Ron and Kathy Schrader and Regina and Bill Smith, all of Benton, Regan and Donna Schrader of Wilburn and Roger and Donna Schrader of Bryant; 18 grandchildren, Carla and David Robinson, Jennifer Dunn Rodgers, David, Alan, Thompson and Scott Schrader, Brandy Schrader, Travis Smith, Heather Smith Hardin, Donovan and Burgandy, Kassandra, Matt, Mandy, Maggie, Madison and Maddie Grace Schrader; and 14 great-grandchildren.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 29, Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.Funeral service: 2 p.m. Monday, May 30, Zion Lutheran Church, Avilla, the Rev. Mike Schlieder officiating. A dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial: Avilla Cemetery.Pallbearers: Mr. Schrader's grandsons.Memorials: Avilla Christian Academy, Zion Lutheran Church, 302 Avilla East, Alexander, AR 72002.Family comments: Walter was an avid Bryant Hornets and Arkansas Razorbacks fan and Rook player. He also loved playing board and card games with family and friends. The family would like to give a special thanks to all at Fort Roots VA Hospital in North Little Rock, AR especially the staff of 3H and 1E, and a heartfelt thanks to Chaplain Redd.BILLY N. TACKETT, 77, OF LONSDALE
Billy N. Tackett, 77, of Lonsdale passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He was born March 2, 1934, in Traskwood. Mr. Tackett was retired from Boilermaker Local 69, where he worked from 1966 to 1983.He was mayor of Lonsdale for 20 years and fire chief for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Amma Tackett, and two brothers, Derwin and Dural Jean Tackett.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vivian Tackett; a son, Eddie Tackett and wife Tami; a daughter, Elaine Lashlee and husband, David; three granddaughters, Amanda Fugitt and husband Jamie, Laura Clift and husband Justin and Tonya Lashlee; four great-grandchildren, Maddie and Brady Clift and Ava and Porter Fugitt; three sisters, Mary Lou Jackson and husband Mark, Linda Statler and husband Buddy and Ann Cotten and husband Pete; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, Ashby Funeral Home.Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, Ashby, the Revs. Vance Nutt and Wesley Howard officiating.Burial: Ten Mile Cemetery.HELEN PRICE, 78, OF BENTON
Helen Price, 78, of Benton passed away Monday, May 30, 2011. She was born April 17, 1933, in Cabot. Mrs. Price was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church and was retired after working for several retail clothing stores. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, E.C. Price; her parents, David Allen and Lissie Mae Johnson; a brother, Harold Snyder; and a sister, Betty Bryant.She is survived by a son, Eddie Dale Price of North Little Rock; a daughter, Anne Price Jones of Bryant; a brother, Larry David Allen of Georgia; a sister, Jettie Morphis of Benton; a granddaughter, Sommer Alpiger and husband Mike Rosa; a grandson, James Jones Jr.; and a great-grandson, Michael Rosa.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the family home, 2206 E. Lakeview.Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander.Family comments: She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.LIONEL DWAIN BOYETTE, 58, OF BENTON
Lionel Dwain Boyette, 58, of Benton passed away Friday, June 3, 2011. He was born March 22, 1953, in Benton. Mr. Boyette was preceded in death by his father, Don Boyette.He is survived by a son, Anthony Boyette and wife Sherri of Benton; a daughter, Shelly Boyette of Malvern; his mother, Shirley Boyette of Benton; two brothers, Kenneth and John Boyette, both of Benton; a sister, Christina Bradshaw of Benton; and five grandchildren.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 5, Ashby Funeral Home.Funeral service: 10 a.m. Monday, June 6, Ashby.Burial: Harmony Cemetery.Pallbearers: Jeff, Todd, Nathan Jr. and Doug Curtis, Glen Hogue and Matt Boyette. MARY LOUISE GILBERT, 85, OF BENTON Mary Louise Gilbert, 85, of Benton passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011. She was born Aug. 25, 1925, in Fairview to the late Thomas and Ellen Miller. She was a member of Christ Church for more than 30 years. She also was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Junior Gilbert; two brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by four daughters, Sydney Rogers, Sherry Capleaner, Mary Moore (Charles) and Patsy Reedy; two sons, Richard Gilbert (Katha) and Robbie Gilbert (Robyn); seven grandchildren, Michael, Richard, George, Christy, Melissa, Erica and Jacob; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many other family and friends who will miss her dearly.Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, Dial & Dudley Funeral Home.Funeral service: 10 a.m. Monday, June 6, Dial & Dudley.Family comments: Mary would always start her day by reading her Bible. She enjoyed singing, reading, word search puzzles, taking photos and spending time with her family.
MARY GUSALINE THOMPSON, 80, OF BENTON
Mary Gusaline Thompson, 80, of Benton passed away Friday, June 3, 2011. She was born Nov. 18, 1930, in Bauxite. Mrs. Thompson was retired from Saline Memorial Hospital and a member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus Alfred and Audrie Neal Shiftlett, and a sister, Carmen.She is survived by her husband, George Thompson; four children, George David Thompson and wife Charlotte of Keene, Texas, Robert Dennis Thompson and wife Margaret, Mary Catherine King and husband Doug and Stacey Michelle Riddling and husband Curtis, all of Benton; 10 grandchildren, Jessica and Christina Chenault, Andrea Thompson and Katelyn, Shelby and Audrie Riddling, all of Benton, Robert Thompson and wife Maria of Norfolk, Va., and Daisy, Rose and Felicia Thompson, all of Texas; and 12 great-grandchildren.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 6, Ashby Funeral Home.Funeral service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, Ashby, the Rev. Carl Wright officiating.Burial: New Friendship Cemetery.Memorials: New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1348, Benton, AR 72018.MARTHA COFFMAN REECER, 88, OF BENTON
Martha Coffman Reecer, 88, of Benton died Thursday, June 2, 2011. She was born in Beech Grove, Tenn., to the late Cora Fox and T.W. Coffman. She was formerly of Nashville, Tenn., and Hot Springs. She was an avid basketball fan, having played for Buchanan High School and industrial league teams of the 1940s and 1950s. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Reecer; four sisters, Louise Brandon, Wendel Atwood, Anne Grant and Bobbie Bradley; and three brothers, T.W. Jr., William and Holloway Coffman.She is survived by a daughter, Lynn Reecer Sudderth and husband Brian of Benton; two grandchildren Lauren and Jim Sudderth, both of Denver, Colo.; a sister Joy Martin of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Helen Coffman of Kingsport, Tenn.; and many special nieces and nephews.Visitation: 9:30-10:30 am, Monday, June 6, Woodfin Funeral Home, Murfreesboro, Tenn.Graveside service: Coffman Cemetery.Memorials: Saline Hospice House, 23157 Interstate 30, Bryant, AR 72022.Family comments: Martha will be remembered for her kindness and caring for others.RECENT OBITUARIES MARCH 2011
RECENT OBITUARIES APRIL 2011
WARREN B. 'SKEET' JOHNSON, 72, FORMERLY OF BENTON
Warren B. “Skeet” Johnson, 72, of McRae, formerly of Benton, passed away June 4, 2011, at his home. He was born Oct. 20, 1938, in El Dorado. He was owner and operator of a heavy equipment and welding shop for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Ruby Johnson; a brother, W.B. Johnson; two sisters, Juanita Brotherton and Betty Burnett; his wife, Edith Johnson and a son, Jerry Johnson.He is survived by a special friend, Idell Addie of McRae; four children, Danny Johnson and wife Linda, Mickey Johnson, Mary Davis and husband Ronnie and Danny Johnson Jr. and wife Crystal, all of Benton; four sisters, Elsie Lawrence and Jane Higgins, both of Benton, Lottie Stuart of Shreveport, La., and Shirley Sanders of Little Rock; a brother, Johnny Johnson of Benton; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; Visitation: 6-8 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, June 8, Ashby Funeral Home.Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday, June 9, Social Hill Cemetery, the Rev. Paul Williams officiating.Pallbearers: Danny Johnson, Rusty and Jeremy Davis, Charles Rodriguez and James and Paul Higgins.Honorary pallbearer: Johnny Davis.Family comments: He will be missed and loved by all. Gone but never forgotten.JAMES LOUIS 'GATOR' GORUM JR., 82, OF BENTON
James Louis “Gator” Gorum Jr., 82, of Benton died Monday June 6, 2011. He was born Jan. 19, 1929 in Midland, Texas. James was a self-employed construction worker. He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. and Annie Mae Graves Gorum, and a son, Richard Scott Dossey.Survivors include a son, Darl Gorum of Oklahoma; three daughters, Roseanna Seawright of Benton, Dana Seals of Oklahoma and Kim Chandler of Little Rock; a sister, Ginger Bouizines of Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.No service is scheduled at this time.Cremation arrangements by Ashby Funeral Home.Family comments: James lived a colorful live and never met a stranger.DOYLE L. 'D.L' WEBB, 84, OF BENTON
Doyle L. “D.L.” Webb, 84, of Benton died Saturday, June 4, 2011. D.L. was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Malvern and was the oldest son of the late A.S. “Red” and Ira Storey Webb. D.L. was retired from Alcoa and the real estate and development business. In 1975, he co-founded Webb’s House of Flowers. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Safe Haven domestic violence shelter and Lillian Street Serenity, both in Benton. He was ordained both as a deacon and elder in the First Presbyterian Church (USA), where he grew up to know and accept the love of Christ, met Dolores and raised their children. D.L. served his Country in World War II in the Army Air Corp, first in the Pacific Theatre and later in Japan. D.L. was a member and sponsor in Alcoholics Anonymous and was a recovering alcoholic with more than 25 years of sobriety. He was a past member of the United Steelworkers of America Local 4880. He also was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Dolores Cornett Webb; his wife of 17 years, Peggy Sutton Webb; and a sister-in-law, Joann Hardin Webb.He is survived by a brother, Allen Webb and wife Gwen; a son, Doyle Webb and wife Barbara; a daughter, Candis Webb Williams and husband Alan, all of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, Benton First Presbyterian Church.Reception and visitation: Immediately following memorial service, Cockmon Hall, Benton First Presbyterian Church.Memorials: Benton First Presbyterian Church Pipe Organ Fund, 501 N. East St., Benton, AR 72015; Humane Society of Saline County, 7600 Bauxite Highway, Bauxite, AR 72011; or Republican Party of Arkansas Building Fund, 1201 W. Sixth St., Little Rock, AR 72201.Family comments: May the peace of Jesus Christ be with each of you as it is with D.L. and the Webb family.JACKIE LEON NASH, 64, OF BAUXITE
Jackie Leon Nash, 64, of Bauxite passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011. He was born Nov. 24, 1946, in Benton to the late Rodney and Delphine Nash. He was a member of the Benton Seventh Day Adventist Church.Survivors include his wife, Pat Nash; a sister, Gwen Holiman of Benton; and a nephew, Wayne Holiman of Benton.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 9, Ashby Funeral Home.Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday, June 10, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, the Rev. Travis Walker officiating.GERALD W. RIGGS, 72, OF BENTON
Gerald W. Riggs, 72, of Benton passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was born Oct. 1, 1938, in North Little Rock to the late T.G. and Margaret Pilkington Riggs. He was a Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class, a member of Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Crow Burlingame.Survivors include his wife, Jamie Stroud Riggs; two sons, Randall Riggs and wife Eva of Paron and Jeffrey Riggs of Little Rock; a daughter, Cara Emerson and husband Tom of Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Alvin Jr. and Evan Yarberry and Emily Riggs; and four great-grandchildren, Sydney Colvert, Allie Nichols and Jackson and Hunter Yarberry.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 10, Ashby Funeral Home.Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, the Rev. Jimmie Hefner officiating.RUBY LEE McCOY, 87, OF BENTON
Ruby Lee McCoy, 87, of Benton passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011. She was born April 24, 1924, in Newport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Finis and Ila Roberts; her husband of 51 years, Jack E. McCoy Sr.; and a son, Jack E. McCoy Jr. Mrs. McCoy was an active member of the Benton and Bryant chapters of Eastern Star and a member of the Benton Extension Homemakers Club and Oak Grove Baptist Church.She is survived by a daughter, Becky L. Parcher of Benton; a son, Rick McCoy and wife Sally of Benton; a sister, Agnes Harvell of North Little Rock; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 9, Ashby Funeral Home.
Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, June 10, Ashby.Graveside service: 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, Walnut Grove Cemetery, the Rev. Vance Nutt officiating.Memorials: Saline Hospice House or a charity of choice.INFANT PRESLEY ANN EANES OF BENTON
Infant Presley Ann Eanes of Benton passed away Saturday June 11, 2011, at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. She was born June 7, 2011, in Little Rock.Survivors include her parents, Ashley and Justin Eanes; a brother, Jonah Eanes or Benton; her grandparents, Russell Eanes of Morrilton, Brenda Shelton of Little Rock and Brent and Kim Russell of Benton; her great-grandparents, Frances Bradshaw and Mike Russell, both of Benton, Jeanette Eanes of England, Mary Ann Pate of Little Rock and Erma Selby of Stephens, AR.; and a great-great-grandparent, Ola Merle Russell of Alexander.Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 13, Ashby Funeral Home.Graveside service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, Mt. Harmony Cemetery.THOMAS DAVID CIFALDI, 61, OF BENTONThomas David Cifaldi, 61, of Benton died Wednesday, June 8, 2011. He was a human resourcemanager with US Steel Gary Works, Glidden Paint and (C) Acrylics. He received a bachelor's degreefrom Culver Stockton College in 1973. He was preceded in death by his father, Vito C. Cifaldi.Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Sandy Cifaldi; his mother, Christine Cifaldi; a daughter, Cheryl Luper; a son, Michael Cifaldi; and three brothers and three sisters, Lisa and Robert Dillingham, Steve and Darlene Cifaldi and Linda and Kenneth Robinson, all of Benton, Jeanne Cifaldi of Valparaiso, Ind., Vito Jr. and Janice Cifaldi of Marietta, Ga., and Shirley and David Frazier of Phoenix, Ariz.Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, Griffin Leggett-Forest Hills, Alexander.Burial: Private service, the Rev. Gene Huskey officiating.Memorials: Make-A-Wish Foundation.Family comments: Tom loved taking trips to the beach with his family and will be most remembered for his kind heart, big smile and his fabulous music talent.
