*********************************************************** Submitted by: Darcy Stonesifer - from Benton Courier Obit Saline County AR deaths Date: September 2006 - Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Edward Arnold Dodson Edward Arnold Dodson, 54, of Benton died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006. Gene Eddie Turley Jr. Gene Eddie Turley Jr., 49, of Bigelow died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006. Curtis Purifoy Curtis Purifoy, 79, of Mena died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. Lorenzo D. Williams Jr. Lorenzo D. Williams Jr., 80, of Alexander died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006. Mildred Linn Goad Mildred Linn Goad, 93, of Benton, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, in Cabot. Juanita Young Russell Juanita Young Russell, 86, of Benton died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, in Benton. Dorsey L. ‘Tom' Thompson Dorsey L. “Tom” Thompson, 80, of Benton died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006. Ray Pruitt Ray Pruitt, 46, of Benton died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006. Dr. Robert ‘Bob' Eugene Jones Dr. Robert “Bob” Eugene Jones, 80, of Benton died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at his home. Jessie Thomas Williams Jessie Thomas Williams, 63, of Benton, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006. Willie Jean Brown Willie Jean Brown 74, of Bryant died Sunday, October 22, 2006. Dorsey L. ‘Tom' Thompson Dorsey L. “Tom” Thompson of Benton died Sunday, Oct, 22, 2006, at his home. Lawrence Charles Dontenville Jr. Lawrence Charles Donterville Jr., 70, of Benton died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2006, following a lengthy illness. Stephen D. Keisler Stephen D. Keisler, 47, of Malvern died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, in a Hot Springs hospital. James ‘Russell' Porter James “Russell” Porter, 91, of Benton, formerly of Quitman, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006. Grace Neoma Batt Grace Neoma Batt, 88, of Lubbock died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006. Edgar Dwain Elder Edgar Dwain Elder, 80, of Benton died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006. Robert K. Jackson Robert K. Jackson, 81, of New Bern, N.C., died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, from injuries suffered in an accident involving a logging truck. Ophelia Britt Mauldin Ophelia Britt Mauldin, 87, of Benton, formerly of McCrory, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at the Benton Healthcare Center. Bessie Jamison Bessie Jamison, 80, of Benton died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006. Don Ray Drennan Don Ray Drennan, 63, of Little Rock died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006. Alfred S. Hardin Alfred S. Hardin, 86, of Benton died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006. George Henry Medal George Henry Medal 87, of Benton died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006. Agnes Marie Wright Elliot Agnes Marie Wright Elliot, 85, of Crescent, Okla., died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006. Annie L. Doddridge Annie L. Doddridge, 64, of Traskwood died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Dorothy Glynn Dickey Womack Dorothy Glynn Dickey Womack, 75, of Malvern died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006. Annie L. Doddridge Annie L. Doddridge of Traskwood died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Alfred S. Hardin Alfred S. Hardin, 86, of Benton died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006. Donald Gene Swain Sr. Donald Gene Swain Sr., 67, of Farmerville died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006. Frieda Helmich Frieda Helmich, 87, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at Benton Healthcare Center. Orla Smith Orla Smith, 90, of Knobel died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006. Vito Cifaldi Vito Cifaldi, 86, of Benton died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006. Cleda ‘Eloise' Magness Cleda “Eloise” Magness, 85, of Benton died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Truman Robbins Truman Robbins, 81 of Benton died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at his home. Patsy Ann West Gatlin Patsy Ann West Gatlin, 64, of Mabelvale died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006. Brandon Corbit Hale Brandon Corbit Hale, 32, of White Hall died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006. Dovie Frances White Finley Dovie Frances White Finley, 91, of Poyen died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at Arbor Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Malvern. Dwight Brown Dwight Brown, 63, of Hot Springs Village died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006. He was born Oct. 1, 1943, in Bauxite to Arkel and Jewel Akins Brown. Vivian Grace Jones Vivian Grace Jones, 86, of Benton died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006. She was born May 17, 1920, in Linden, Texas, to Tom and Grace Riddle. Cleda Eloise Magness Cleda Eloise Magness, 85, of Benton died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. William Truman Robbins William Truman Robbins, 81, of Benton died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at his home. Dwight Brown Dwight Brown, 63, of Hot Springs Village died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006. Dwight Brown Dwight Brown, 63, of Hot Springs Village, formerly of Benton, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, in Hot Springs. Cecil Ray Cruse Miriam Frances Ford Miriam Frances Ford, 85, of Benton died Sept. 23, 2006. She was born April 29, 1921, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Nell Watson Wiggins Nell Watson Wiggins, 81, of Sugar Hill, Ga., died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006. John Dennis Kerr John Dennis Kerr, 85, of Bauxite died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006. Thelma Lee Taylor Thelma Lee Taylor, 83, of Benton, formerly of Sparkman, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at the Arkansas Health Center Nursing Home. Wayne N. Caldwell Wayne N. Caldwell, 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, at Stoney Brook Nursing Center. Bertha Potter Bertha Potter, 80, of Benton died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006. Charles Albert Scudder Charles Albert Scudder, 70, of Glen Rose died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, in Little Rock. Frank McCullough Frank McCullough, 81, of Benton died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at his residence after a lengthy illness. William Carson Crisel William Carson “Jiggs,” “Dub,” “Bill” Crisel, 75, of Shannon Hills died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006. Neal ‘Whimp' Cook Sr. Neal “Whimp” Cook Sr., 74, of Mabelvale died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006. Louis Howard West Louis Howard West died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006. Hazel A. Tillman Hazel A. Tillman, 79, of Benton died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006. Eva Dee Butler Eva Dee Butler, 88, of Malvern died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, in a Hot Springs hospital. Charles Eric Walden Charles Eric Walden, 37, of Bauxite died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006. Heath Clayton Carpenter Heath Clayton Carpenter, 19, of Alexander died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006. Johnny Glendale White Sr. Johnny Glendale White Sr., 70, of Deatsville, Ala. died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, in a Montgomery, Ala. hospital. Henry ‘Leon' Murray Henry “Leon” Murray, 63, of Alexander died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006. Lillie Addie Franklin Lillie Addie Franklin, 90, of Benton, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at Grace Health Care in Benton. William ‘Bill' Tucker William “Bill” Tucker, 47, of Alexander died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. James F. ‘Doc' Sawyer James F. “Doc” Sawyer, 84, of Little Rock died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006. Lillie Addie Franklin Lillie Addie Franklin, 90, of Benton died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006. Edith Sanders Edith Sanders, 84, of Benton died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at her residence. Marion Frances Ford Marion Frances Ford, 85, of Benton died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2006. She was born April 29, 1921, in Ontario, Canada. Albert S. ‘Sid' Johnston Albert S. “Sid” Johnston, 91, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006. Dalton Wayne Shadwick Dalton Wayne Shadwick, infant son of Lynn and Crystal Shadwick, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Florence Rose Lee ‘Curly' Crabtrey Patterson Dickerson Florence Rose Lee “Curly” Crabtrey Patterson Dickerson, 89, of Benton died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006. Mrs. Dickerson was born May 8, 1917, in Old Washington to Benjamin Harvey and Lenora Crabtrey. Billy Bedford Keeton Billy Bedford Keeton, 73, Huntingdon, Tenn. died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at his home. Rosa Mae Gossage Rosa Mae Gossage, 86, of Benton died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006. Beulah Mae Prickett Beulah Mae Prickett, 91, of Malvern died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at Arbor Oaks Healthcare Center. Herman Conrad Brown Herman Conrad Brown, 74, of Fayetteville, Ga., died Friday, Sept. 15, 2006. Florence Dickerson Florence Dickerson, 89, of Benton died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006. Billie A. Cumblidge, 68, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Pat Dupree, 89, of Atlanta, Texas,, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Tawana Rose Marrall, 53, of Ferndale died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, with her husband and children at her side. Mary Stone Moore, 94, of Benton, formerly of Attalla, Ala., died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006. Mary Thompson Allen, 79, of Benton died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006. James Dunaway Johnson, 70, of North Little Rock, died Sept. 6, 2006, in Little Rock. Haylee Renee Russell, 3-month-old daughter of Jason and Dana Russell, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. Billie Cumblidge died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Walter Barham Ridgell, 89, of Little Rock died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006. Ulysses M. “Mark” Roberts Jr., 75, of Benton died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. Fred Ollie Butler, 87, of Malvern died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, in Benton. Ulysses Marcus Roberts Jr., 75, of Benton died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Billie Joyce Hamilton, 75, of Bryant died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at her residence. Bonnie Jean Kelley, 55, of Benton died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Edward D. Whitehead, 76, of Lonsdale died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Nikki Lynn Chapman, 44, of Paducah, Ky., formerly of Benton, died Saturday, Sept. 9 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tenn. Emma Hefley, 81, of Owensville died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at her home. Carolyn Price, 63, of Benton died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, in Benton. Billie Hamilton of Bryant died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Barbara J. McMullen Kissee, 67, of Alexander, died Sept. 9, 2006, at her residence. She was born May 24, 1939, in Malvern to Albert Edward and Virginia Elizabeth Gordon McMullen. John Michael Nottenkamper Sr., 76, of Hensley died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at his residence. Sgt. Mark Steven Camp, 26, of Prattsville died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Danny Lee Tharp, 49, of Helena-West Helena died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006. Jeffrey Michael Stone Jeffrey Michael Stone, 42, Benton died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, in Alma. Pauline ‘Pat' Norwood Pauline “Pat” Norwood, 66, of Malvern died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. Joe Hoyt Merritt Joe Hoyt Merritt, 65, of Benton died Wednesday, Sept. 06, 2006. He was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Little Rock. Jason Howard Edwards, 33, of Traskwood died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006. Christopher Wayne Scoggins, 31, of Bryant died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. Nancy West, 61, of Benton died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006. Carl Scott Trickey, 91, of Benton died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Joseph Richard Meier of North Little Rock died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006. Ander Clifton Dunn, 84, of Bauxite died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, in Little Rock. Doyle Friedman Browning, 85, of Benton died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. He was born Sept. 9, 1920, at Slocomb in Saline County to Jasper Fred and Clara Wallace Browning. Barbara Ann McKay, 49, of Alexander died Saturday Sept. 2, 2006, at her home. Eula Mae Caldwell, 82, of Benton died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at Stoney Brook Nursing Center. Cecil Eugene Phillips of Quitman went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. Iris J. Dorsey, 77, of Bauxite died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in Little Rock. Doris “Teny” Seal Meeks, 84, of Bryant died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Joshua Michael Seamon, 22, of Benton died Monday, August 28, 2006. Terrie Lynn Overton, 53, of Hensley died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006. Bertha Powell Smith, 85, of Hot Springs, formerly of Arkadelphia, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at the Kenwood Heath and Rehabilitation Center in Benton. Whitney Brook Bivin, 24, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in Alvarado, Texas. Estelle “Dink” Bearden Trickey, 89, of Benton died Aug. 25, 2006, in Benton. Joshua M. Seamon, 22, of Benton died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, in Benton. Abraham L. Edmisten, 82, of Benton died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006. Estelle “Dink” Bearden Trickey, 89, of Benton died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, in Benton. Mrs. Lear C. Miller Martin, 93, of Traskwood died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006. Nellie F. Davis Mason, 87, of Benton died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006. Eulas W. “Bill” Williams, 87, of Bryant, formerly of Memphis, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Mary Kathrine Wood, 62, of Benton died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, in Benton. Robert E. Crouch, 65, of Benton, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, in Little Rock. Mrs. Lear C. Miller Martin, 93, of Traskwood died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006. Estelle Bearden Trickey, 89, of Benton died Aug. 25, 2006, in Benton. Donald F. Wills Donald F. Wills Sr., 88, of Benton died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Kathryn Jean McCallie Kathryn Jean McCallie, 76, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Eulas W. ‘Bill' Williams Eulas W. “Bill” Williams, 87, of Bryant, formerly of Memphis, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Emily May Brown Holland Emily May Brown Holland of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Benton, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, following a brief illness. She was 85. Lyman E. Worsham Lyman E. Worsham, 79, of Benton died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006. Gladys E. Stubbs Gladys E. Stubbs, 92, of Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Benton, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2006. Alan Jackson Alan Jackson, 81, of Hattiesburg, Miss., died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Ernest Ray Hyatt Ernest Ray Hyatt, 83, of Benton died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Arkansas Health Care Center in Benton. Matthew Barron Matthew Joseph Barron, 28, of Benton died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006. Gladys E. Stubbs Gladys E. Stubbs, 92, of Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Benton, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2006. Jackie Daniel Peterson Jackie Daniel Peterson, 60, of Ferndale died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006. June Stevenson June Stevenson, 85, of Benton died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006. Stephen Allen Whisenhunt Stephen Allen Whisenhunt, 58, of Mabelvale died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at his home after a long illness. He was born Sept. 3, 1947, in Farmersville, Calif., the youngest child of Calvin and Viola Whisenhunt. Martha Lou Barton Martha Lou Barton, 69, of Fayetteville died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Joanne Honea Joanne Honea, 43, of Conway died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at her home. Hoyt Yarberry Hoyt Yarberry of the Ico community in Grant County died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruil Phillip Coppock Ruil Phillip Coppock, 70, of Coarsegold, Calif., formerly of Saline County, died Friday, August 11, 2006. Mr. Coppock was a member of Saline Missionary Baptist Church in Tull for 54 years, a graduate of Bauxite High School and was retired from the Ferro Corp. in Los Angeles. He was a descendant of Benjamin Williams, who settled in Saline Township after the War of 1812, when the area was a part of Pulaski County, Arkansas Territory. Lottie Irene Bowers Lottie Irene Bowers, 92, of Benton died Tuesday August 15, 2006, in Jonesboro, Ark. Willard Roy Ashley Willard Roy Ashley, 63, of Hensley died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. Martha Lou Barton Martha Lou Barton, 69, of Fayetteville died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Joanne Honea Joanne Honea, 43, of Conway died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at her home. Lottie Irene Bowers Lottie Irene Bowers of Benton died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. Samuel Irvin Smith Samuel Irvin Smith, 78, of Paducah, Ky., died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006. Raymond ‘Jimmie' James Raymond “Jimmie” James, 73, of Farmington, Minn., formerly of Benton, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006. Alice Joy Wilson Alice Joy Wilson, 62, of Benton died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006. Neoma McAlister Neoma McAlister, 82, of Benton died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006. Kelly Ann Sweeney Kelly Ann Sweeney, 39, of Casa died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006. Ivan Ralph Bright Ivan Ralph Bright, 92, of Hope died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006 in Medical Park Hospital in Hope. Joanna Bowen Joanna Bowen, 55, of Benton died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006. She was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Benton. Willie Jean Jackson Willie Jean Jackson, 57, of Mabelvale died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at her home. Penelope A. McAdoo Penelope A. McAdoo, 52, of Alexander died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006. Alton L. Hawkins Alton L. Hawkins, 74, of Benton died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006. Erma Dorothy Thrash Gray Erma Dorothy Thrash Gray, 87, of Benton died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006. Maysel Marie Smith Edwards Maysel Marie Smith Edwards, 82, of Searcy died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, in Little Rock. Shaunn B. Rufus Shaunn B. Rufus, 24, of Bryant died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006. Erma T. Gray Erma T. Gray, 87, of Benton died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, in Little Rock. Mary Lou Virginia Chism Mary Lou Virginia Chism, 73, of Benton died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Joquetta ‘Jo' Ayers Sanders Joquetta “Jo” Ayers Sanders, 68, of Paron died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at St. Vincent Doctors Hospital in Little Rock. Charles Deshone Lea-Hawkins Charles Deshone Lea-Hawkins, infant, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, in Little Rock. Lucille Miller Lucille Miller, 60, of Benton died at her home Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006. Albert Lee Richey Albert Lee Richey, 95, of Benton died Friday, Aug. 4, 2006. He was born July 25, 1911, in Benton to John B. and Mary Elizabeth Richey. Zavius Gavin Lee Smith-Pope Zavius Gavin Lee Smith-Pope, infant son of Irwin Lee Pope and Savanah Paige Smith, died Thursday, July 27, 2006, in Benton. Bobby E. Harris Bobby E. Harris, 60, of Alexander died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. David Gene Page Sr. David Gene Page Sr., 70, of Benton died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in Benton. Ronald Edward Brewer Ronald Edward Brewer, 55, of Mabelvale died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006. Bobby Harris Bobby Harris, 60, of Alexander died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006. Ronald Joe Stockton Ronald Joe Stockton, 59, of Benton died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006. Clifford Samuel Davis Clifford Samuel Davis, 78, of Catoosa, Okla., died July 31, 2006, in Tulsa, Okla. Letha Wright Letha Wright, 80, of Benton died Monday, July 31, 2006. Winfred Troy Lemons Winfred Troy Lemons, 75, of Benton, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2006. William Calvin Peeks William Calvin Peeks, 54, of Hensley died Saturday July 29, 2006. Wilma Evelyn Richey Wilma Evelyn Richey, 81, of Benton died Thursday, July 27, 2006. Redith M. Wilkerson Waters-Roberts Redith M. Wilkerson Waters-Roberts, 80, of Alexander, died Thursday July 27, 2006, after a long illness. She was born Sept. 29, 1925, in Big Spring, Texas, to Colonel Jackson and Bertie Wilkerson. Mary Joann Wooten Mary Joann Wooten, 61, of Benton died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Anna Lou Waller Bowser Anna Lou Waller Bowser, 95, of Little Rock died Thursday, July 27, 2006. Tracie Denise Stuckey Tracie Denise Stuckey, 41, of Haskell died Tuesday, July 25, 2006. Samuel John Anderson Samuel John Anderson, 85, of Benton died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at St. Vincent Doctors Hospital in Little Rock. Reola Hill Reola Hill, 81, of Benton died Monday, July 24, 2006, in Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Ruth Phillips Samples Ruth Phillips Samples, 76, of Benton died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in Little Rock. Wallace Reid Wilbourn Wallace Reid Wilbourn, 77, of Bauxite died Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Tracie Denise Stuckey Tracie Denise Stuckey, 41, of Haskell died Tuesday, July 25, 2006. James Shelby Lewis James Shelby Lewis, 66, of Fayetteville and formerly of Little Rock, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at his home. He was born May 29, 1940, in Little Rock to Gerald and Ruth Adams Lewis. Mary Ella ‘Med' Evans Mary Ella “Med” Evans, 91, of Benton died Monday, July 24, 2006. She was born Feb. 10, 1915, in Brown Springs the daughter of Mark and Madella Long Davidson. Shari Lynn Fortson Shari Lynn Fortson, 45, of Jacksonville died Monday, July 24, 2006. She was born Dec. 3, 1960, in Little Rock. Lester Carter Lester Carter, 81, of Conway died Monday, July 24, 2006, in Little Rock. He was born June 27, 1925, to Charles Edward Carter and Mollie E. Keahey Carter in Garnett. David Charles Summers David Charles Summers, 33, of Little Rock died Friday, July 21, 2006. Wayne Barnes Wayne Barnes, 62, of Benton died Monday, July 24, 2006, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born Nov. 4, 1943, in Jerusalem, Ark., to David and Bessie Ruff Barnes. Samuel J. Anderson Samuel J. Anderson, 85, of Benton died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. Arrangements will be announced by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Myrtis Glyndel Mooney Hollinger Myrtis Glyndel Mooney Hollinger, 95, of Prattsville died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Jordan Ryan Scott Jordan Ryan Scott, 22, of Alexander died Saturday, July 22, 2006. Mary Edna Frazier Henthorne Mary Edna Frazier Henthorne, 84, of Benton died Saturday, July 22, 2006. She was born Dec. 10, 1921, in Waveland. JoeAnn Robinson JoeAnn Robinson, 65, of Sardis died away Friday, July 21, 2006. Craig Eugene Rogers Craig Eugene Rogers, 52, of Little Rock died Friday, July 21, 2006. Ruel Delbert Creasey Ruel Delbert Creasey, 95, of Alexander died Friday, July 21, 2006. He was born March 21, 1911, in Perryville. Jerry Wynn Jerry Wynn, 38, of Benton, died Sunday, July 16, 2006 Lillie Dell Lawhon Lillie Dell Lawhon, 85, of Little Rock died Wednesday, July 19, 2006. Edna Irene Salley Nutt Edna Irene Salley Nutt, 94, died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the Cherry Valley Health Care in Banning, Calif. Kenneth Eugene Rogers Kenneth Eugene Rogers, 26, of Kingsland died Saturday, July 15, 2006. Betty Carolyn Robinson Overbey Betty Carolyn Robinson Overbey, 76, of Benton died Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Gail Lee Fellows Gail Lee Fellows, 58, of Traskwood died Saturday, July 15, 2006. Myrtle M. Pierce Myrtle M. Pierce of Little Rock died on her 82nd birthday, Sunday, July 16, 2006. Natalie Rhea Rice Natalie Rhea Rice, infant daughter of Rodney and Kimberly Rice of Benton, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at St. Vincent Doctors Hospital in Little Rock. Marjorie Dixon Brazil Marjorie Dixon Brazil, 89, of Benton died Thursday, July 13, 2006. Gail Lee Fellows Gail Lee Fellows, 58, of Traskwood died Saturday, July 15, 2006. Maxine Jane Harvill, 88, of Benton died Friday, July 14, 2006, at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock. She was born September 14, 1917, in Grant County to the late William Harrison Ashcraft and Bertie Tull. Rusty Bryant Steele, Sr. Rusty Bryant Steele Sr., 61, of Little Rock died Friday, July 14, 2006. Ruston Urban Hoggard Ruston Urban Hoggard, 91, of Bryant died Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Marjorie Dixon Brazil Marjorie Dixon Brazil, 89, of Benton died Thursday, July 13, 2006. Ronnie Lowell Carter Ronnie Lowell Carter, 55, of Mabelvale died Thursday, July 13, 2006. Maxine Harvill Maxine Harvill, 88, of Benton died Friday, July 14, 2006. John E. Morris John E. Morris, 88, of Bryant died Tuesday, July 11,2006. He was born Aug. 3, 1917, in Mountainburg to Emmett and Virginia Morris. Aimee Elizabeth Boatman Aimee Elizabeth Boatman, 37, of Portland, Texas died Monday, July 10, 2006, at her home. She was born June 25, 1969, in Benton. Ruby Gilliam Dickens Ruby Gilliam Dickens, 83, of Hot Springs Village died Monday July 10, 2006. Bernard J. Williams Bernard J. Williams, 89, of Bryant died Friday, July 7, 2006. June Warren Richards June Warren Richards, 83, of Benton died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at her home. Vida Mae Camp Mashburn Vida Mae Camp Mashburn, 80, of Little Rock died Monday, July 10, 2006. Ruston U. Hoggard Ruston U. Hoggard, 91, of Bryant died Tuesday, July 12, 2006. Betty Louise Farnam Brown Betty Louise Farnam Brown, 65, of Crittenden, Ky., died Monday, July 10, 2006, in Haskell. June Warren Richards June Warren Richards, 83, of Benton died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at her home. Ruby G. Dickens Ruby G. Dickens, 73, died Monday, July 10, 2006, in Hot Springs. William Boyd Freeman William Boyd Freeman, 59, of Sheridan died Friday, July 7, 2006. Ronald M. Edmonson Ronald M. Edmonson, 53, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Benton, died Friday, July 7, 2006. Richey Thomas Ringgold Richey Thomas Ringgold, 35, of Benton died Friday, June 30, 2006. Hazel Thompson Hazel Thompson, 73, of Alexander died Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Hulon Curtis Hulon Curtis, 80, of Malvern died Wednesday, July 5, 2006. He was born Oct. 24, 1925, in Saline County. Kadynce Alexzandria Olvera Faulkner Kadynce Alexzandria Olvera Faulkner, infant daughter of Amanda Faulkner and fiancé Javier Martinez of Little Rock, died July 5, 2006. Leonard Costley Leonard Costley, 76, of Benton died Wednesday, June 5, 2006.He was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Bryant. Henry Harold Glenn Henry Harold Glenn, 69, of Benton died Monday, July 3, 2006, in Little Rock. Joyce F. Williams Joyce F. Williams, 48, of Clinton died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at Conway Regional Medical Center. Doris Olivette Montgomery Johnson Doris Olivette Montgomery Johnson, 89, of Bauxite died Saturday, July 1, 2006, in Benton. Elmo Dickey Adams Elmo Dickey Adams, 81, of Benton, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. Mary Mae Coker Mary Mae Coker, 87, of Benton died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Rufus ‘J. R.' George Jr. Rufus “J. R.” George Jr., 67, died Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Lubbock, Texas. B. A. Gregory B. A. Gregory, 87, of Benton died Friday, June 30, 2006. Eloise Alice Curtis Beshears Eloise Alice Curtis Beashears, 75, of Benton, formerly of McCrory, died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at her home. She was born March 3, 1931, in McCrory to Reese Henderson and Alice Mae Humphrey Curtis. Lyle D. Partridge Lyle D. Partridge, 74, of Benton, died Thursday, June 29, 2006, at the Arkansas Health Center. He was born Dec. 15, 1931, in Corydon, Iowa to David C. and Hazel Bruner Partridge. Patricia Caple Patricia Caple, 74, of Benton died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. She was born June 16, 1932, in Howe, Okla. to Elder and Nadine Dedmon. Helen Cody Conrad Helen Cody Conrad, 84, Benton died Thursday, June 29, 2006. She was born Sept. 16, 1921, in Casa. Larry P. Walker Larry P. Walker, 54, of O'Fallon, Mo., formerly of Benton, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at his home. Michael Curtis Crook Michael Curtis Crook, 60, of Little Rock died Monday, June 26, 2006, in Little Rock. James Maddox Oliver and Ava Virginia Oliver James E. Simpson James E. Simpson, 92, of Benton died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Stoneybrook Health and Rehabilitation Center. Lillie B. Smith Lillie B. Smith, 99, of Benton died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Virginia V. Hines Virginia V. Hines, 82, of Benton, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at her home. Doyne O'Brian Bradbury Doyne O'Brian Bradbury, 32, of Pinnacle died Monday, June 26, 2006. M. Dale Moore M. Dale Moore, 59, of Shannon Hills died Monday, June 26, 2006. James Russell Stewart James Russell Stewart, 91, of Little Rock died Tuesday, June 27, 2006. Elsie Mae Strayhorn McDaniel Elsie Mae Strayhorn McDaniel, 84, of Richmond, Va., died Sunday, June 25, 2006. James E. Simpson James E. Simpson, 92, of Benton died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Lillie B. Smith Lillie B. Smith, 99, of Benton died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Winnie Eva Nelson Winnie Eva Nelson, 84, of Benton died Monday, June 26, 2006, at her home. Michael Curtis Crook Michael Curtis Crook, 60, of Little Rock died Monday, June 26, 2006, in Little Rock. James Chonard Verdier James Chonard Verdier, 90, a servant of the Lord, passed from this life June 25, 2006, at the Arkansas Health Center in Benton. Bessie Mae “Nink” Atkins Bessie Mae “Nink” Atkins, 78, of Benton died Friday, June 23, 2006. Marie Asbury Smith Marie Asbury Smith, 82, of Malvern died Friday, June 23, 2006. Roxie Arizona Hester Roxie Arizona Hester, 102, of Bryant died Friday, June 23, 2006. Ruphas Troy ‘R. T.' Lovell Ruphas Troy “R. T.” Lovell, 82, of Benton died Wednesday, June 21, 2006. Ellsworth Nathaniel Ward Ellsworth Nathaniel Ward, 88, of Benton died Wednesday, June 21, 2006. Lucille D. Gray Lucille D. Gray, 88, of Benton died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, in Benton. Mattie Lee Ritchey Wiggs Burchfield Mattie Lee Ritchey Wiggs Burchfield, 86, of Benton died Monday, June 19, 2006. She was born Oct. 19, 1919, in Rome, Miss. to Henry and Tressie Ritchey. Wilma Akins Simmons Wilma Akins Simmons, 86, of Hot Springs passed away on Monday, June 19, 2006. She was born Oct. 14, 1919, in Benton. Dorothy Ann ‘Dottie' Murray Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Murray, 85, of Alexander died June 17, 2006, in Benton. Berta Melton Berta Melton, 85, of the Summitt community in Benton died Saturday in Benton. Geneva Sue Benskin Geneva Sue Benskin, 16, of Hensley died Sunday, June 18, 2006. Linda Jan Harper Linda Jan Harper, 60, of Benton died Sunday, June 18, 2006, after a struggle with cancer. Martha Eileen Shepard Martha Eileen Shepard, 57, of the Fairplay community near Benton died Saturday, June 17, 2006, at her home. Terry Lynn Cantrell Terry Lynn Cantrell, 40, of Benton died Friday, June 16, 2006, at his home. Linda Jan Harper Linda Jan Harper, 60, of Benton died Sunday, June 18, 2006, after a struggle with cancer. Sam Marks Sam Marks, 64, of Benton died Friday, June 16, 2006. Donnie Anderson Donnie Anderson 95, of East End died Friday, June 16, 2006. Petra Annas Sowell Petra Annas Sowell, 41, died Thursday, June 15, 2006, at St. Joseph Mercy Health Center in Hot Springs after a long battle with cancer. Dorothy Ann Moore Dorothy Ann Moore, 72, of Benton, died Friday, June 16, 2006. McKinley ‘Mack Attack' Griffin Sr. McKinley “Mack Attack” Griffin Sr., 60, of Benton died Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Bobby Dodgen Bobby Dodgen, 72, of Benton died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center. Robert Earl Meeks Robert Earl Meeks, 82, of Benton died Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Katherine Emily ‘Katie' Skelton Katherine Emily “Katie” Skelton, 5, of Bryant, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Mary Lee Caldwell Mary Lee Caldwell, 91, of Belleville died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Norma Petago Norma Petago, 71, of Benton died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Milldelene Dean Dye Milldelene Dean Dye, 75, of Paron died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, in Little Rock. Bobby Dodgen Bobby Dodgen, 72, of Benton died Wednesday, June 14, 1006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. David Austin Spurlin David Austin Spurlin, 54, of Paron died Monday, June 12, 2006. David Austin Spurlin David Austin Spurlin, 54, of Paron died Monday, June 12, 2006. Katherine Emily ‘Katie' Skelton Katherine Emily “Katie” Skelton, 5, of Bryant, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Arkansas Children's Hospital. She was born April 22, 2001, to the Rick Skelton and Kristal Brown Skelton Graham in Little Rock. Robert E. Meeks Robert E. Meeks, 82, of Benton died Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Arrangements will be by Ashby Funeral Home. Norma Petago Norma Petago, 71, of Benton died on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Roller-Ballard Funeral Home. Iva O. Reeves Iva O. Reeves, 85, of Benton died Sunday, June 11, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Katherine Emily ‘Katie' Skelton Katherine Emily “Katie” Skelton, 5 , of Benton died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Edgar C. 'Ed' Anderson Edgar C. “Ed” Anderson, 85, formerly of Benton passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Ashton Court, Liberty, Mo. He was born June 19, 1920, in Illiopolis, Ill. to Howard and Ruth Clendenen Anderson. Ernest Franklin Bruton IV Ernest Franklin Bruton IV, infant son of Ernest and Cassie Webb Bruton III, died Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Doctor's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born Wednesday, June 7, 2006. Carl Eugene Hampel Carl Eugene Hampel, 73, of Little Rock died Saturday, June 10, 2006. He was born Aug. 30, 1932, in Little Rock to Norman and Ruth Grant Hampel. Verda Belle O'Kelley Harrison Verda Belle O'Kelley Harrison, 88, of Benton died Saturday, June 10, 2006. Ruby Muriel Smith Ruby Muriel Smith, 95, of Benton died Friday, June 9, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. David John Schuette David John Schuette, 59, of the Avilla community died Thursday, June 8, 2006. Wanda Lavanche Brown Wanda Lavanche Brown, 80, of Alexander, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, June 7, 2006. She was born Dec. 13, 1925, to Joe Carthal Tull Sr. and Samantha Veda Gaston Tull. Veo McGhee Veo McGhee, 92, of Benton , died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at her residence in Benton. She was born on March 3, 1914, in Conway County to E.L. and Oma Smith Cody. Susan Ann Medlin Susan Ann Medlin, 44, of Moore, Okla., died Friday, June 2, 2006. Jimmie Lou Ramsey Young Kilpatrick Jimmie Lou Ramsey Young Kilpatrick, 69, of Benton, formerly of Wynne, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born Oct. 13, 1936, in Levesque, Ark. to Samuel and Eula Brumbly Murray. Damon Martin Weir Damon Martin Weir, 42, of Little Rock died Thursday June 8, 2006. He was born March 30, 1964, in Little Rock. Susan Ann Medlin Susan Ann Medlin, 44, of Moore, Okla., died Friday, June 2, 2006. Franca A. Bridges Franca A. Bridges, 76, of Helena-West Helena died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in Little Rock. Chester Lee McNeil Chester Lee McNeil, 82, of Benton died Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Clarence Wallace Sossamon Clarence Wallace Sossamon, 78, of Arkadelphia died Wednesday, June 7, 2006. Wanda Brown Wanda Brown, 80, of Benton died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Veo McGhee Veo McGhee, 92, of Benton died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at her home. Vera Gene Hunter Vera Gene Hunter, 95 of Benton (in Grant County) died Monday, June 5, 2006, at her home. Emma Lucille Lovell Emma Lucille Lovell, 79, of McKenzie, Tenn., formerly of Benton, died Friday, June 2, 2006, at the McKenzie Health Care Center. Murner Carman Murner Carman, 92, of Bauxite died Sunday, June 4, 2006. Benton house part of Habitat for Humanity blitz Sherosha Murry said she and her family are “very ands appreciative” to enter a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Saline County. Emma Lucille Lovell Emma Lucille Lovell, 79, of McKenzie, Tenn., formerly of Benton, died June 2, 2006, at the McKenzie Health Care Center. Edith Irene Chavers Rauch Edith Irene Chavers Rauch, 75, of Benton, formerly of New Orleans, died Friday, June 2, 2006, at her residence. Susan Medlin Susan Medlin, 44, of Moore, Okla., formerly of Benton, died Friday, June 2, 2006. George Wyatt Withem George Wyatt Withem, 51, of Pottsboro, Texas, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Methodist Hospital in Dallas. Jeanette B. Wise Jeanette B. Wise, 80 of Little Rock died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Little Rock. Robert Boullie Robert Boullie, 48, of Alexander died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Mary Angela Anderson Mary Angela Anderson, 45, of Bryant died Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Linnie Juanel Wilson McCullough Linnie Juanel Wilson McCullough, 89, of Benton died Friday, May 29, 2006. Virgil Olen Monroe Virgil Olen Monroe, 86, of Benton died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Joan Thomas Joan Thomas, 77, of Texarkana, Ark., died Saturday, May 27, 2006, at a local nursing center. Deborah Ann Reichard Deborah Ann Reichard, 44, of East End died on her birthday, Friday, May 26, 2006. Willie Mae Hale Willie Mae Hale, 79, of Pine Bluff died Sunday, May 28, 2006, at Davis Life Care in Pine Bluff. Virgil O. Monroe Virgil O. Monroe, 87, of Benton died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Juanel W. McCullough Juanel W. McCullough, 89, of Benton died Monday, May 29, 2006, at Grace Nursing Center. Doyle Wayne Fowler Doyle Wayne Fowler, 75, of Benton died Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Hattie Miller Williams Toney Hattie Miller Williams Toney, 83, died Saturday, May 20, 2006 in Benton. Willard Dean Nance Willard Dean Nance, 72, Benton died Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Chad Allen Plummer Chad Allen Plummer, 13, of Benton died Saturday, May 20, 2006. Nancy Catherine Cagle Nancy Catherine Cagle, 87, of Bryant died Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Jack Winfred Rogers Jack Winfred Rogers, 57, of Mabelvale died Saturday, May 20, 2006. Hattie Miller Williams Toney Hattie Miller Williams Toney, 83, of Benton died Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Benton. Edward D. Johnson Edward D. Johnson Sr., 80, of Derry, N.H., died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at Derry. James Calvin Case James Calvin Case, 64, of Bryant died Thursday, May 18, 2006. Ida Raye Allder Ida Raye Allder, 85, of Benton died Thursday, May 18, 2006. James Daniel ‘Jim' Beaty James Daniel “Jim” Beaty, 47, of Benton died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at St. Vincents Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. Ida Jane Tull Clark Ida Jane Tull Clark, 80, died Feb. 21, 2006. Larence ‘Ted' Whitley Larence “Ted” Whitley, 90, of Benton died Thursday, May 18, 2006. John Wesley Jones Sr. John Wesley Jones Sr., 64, of Bauxite died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Sandra Kay Stout-Hopson Sandra Kay Stout-Hopson, 44, of Star City died Monday in Star City. Alma Marie Szurgot Patterson Alma Marie Szurgot Patterson, 88, of Little Rock died Monday, May 15, 2006, at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. Lloyd E. Caple Lloyd E. Caple, 76, Benton died May 16, 2006, in Little Rock. Richard Shane Berry Richard Shane Berry, 36, of Alexander died Sunday, May 14, 2006. Annie E. McAdoo Shepard Wilson Annie E. McAdoo Shepard Wilson, 101, of Malvern died Sunday, May 14, 2006, in Benton. Alma Marie Patterson Alma Marie Patterson, 88, of Bryant died Monday, May 15, 2006, at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. John Wesley Jones John Wesley Jones, 64, of Bauxite died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Robert Tedford Schlesier Robert Tedford Schlesier, 76, of Mabelvale died Saturday, May 13, 2006. He was born March 5, 1930, in Little Rock. Ronald ‘Ron' Allen Heacox Ronald “Ron” Allen Heacox, 72, of Benton died Saturday, May 13, 2006. He was born Feb. 9, 1934, in Toronto, Ohio. Floyd Mack Melson Floyd Mack Melson, 68, of Benton died Saturday, May 13, 2006. He was born Nov. 20, 1937, in Madison. Dessie Joyce Hardin Dessie Joyce Hardin, 92, of Benton died Saturday, May 13, 2006. She was born Sept. 22, 1913, in Delaware. Connie Dyer Baxley Connie Dyer Baxley, 53, of Benton died Friday, May 12, 2006, at Baptist Health in North Little Rock. Phyllis Jean Shelnut Phyllis Jean Shelnut, 54, Benton died May 10, 2006. Lilly Gwen Brown Infant Lilly Gwen Brown of Benton died May 12, 2006. Connie Dyer Baxley Connie Dyer Baxley, 53, of Benton died Friday, May 12, 2006, at Baptist Health in North Little Rock. Carmine H. Brannon Carmine H. Brannon, 84, of Little Rock died Wednesday, May 10, 2006. She was born Feb. 28, 1922, Natchez, Miss. Joe Wayne Wright Joe Wayne Wright, 71, of Benton died Sunday, May 7, 2006, in Little Rock. Michael Eugene Griebel Michael Eugene Griebel, 50, of Little Rock died Wednesday, May 10, 2006. Phyllis Jean Shelnut Phyllis Jean Shelnut, 54, of Benton died Wednesday, May 10, 2006. Donald Andrew ‘Drew' Hicks Donald Andrew “Drew” Hicks, 22, Little Rock died Wednesday, May 10, 2006. He was born Sept. 14, 1983, to Don and Connie Hicks in Little Rock. Connie Baxley Connie Baxley, 52, of Benton died Friday, May 11, 2006, at Baptist Health Memorial in North Little Rock. Marvin E. Berryhill Marvin E. Berryhill, 75, of Traskwood died Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Harriet Palestine Goldsmith Smith Harriet Palestine Goldsmith Smith, 88, of Bryant died Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Barbara Benson Barbara Benson, 68, of Benton died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, in Benton. William ‘Bill' David Redmon William “Bill” David Redmon, 59, of Bryant died Monday, May 8, 2006. He was born Feb. 6, 1947, to John W. and Hazel Evelyn in Hope. Paul David Burruss Paul David Burruss, 48, of Russellville died Thursday, May 4, 2006, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born Nov. 18, 1957, in Benton to Carl Junior and Iva Dell Waggoner Burruss. Martha Janis Gates Martha Janis Gates, 67, of Benton died Tuesday, May 9, 2006. She was born June 3, 1938, in Benton. John Allen Dresbach John Allen Dresbach, 65, of Benton died Monday, May 1, 2006, at University Hospital on the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences campus in Little Rock. Gary Lee Davis Gary Lee Davis, 50, of Alexander died Monday, May 8, 2006. Harold Sykes Harold Sykes, 78, of Benton died Sunday, May 7, 2006, at 7:15 a.m. He was born January 4, 1928, to Virgil and Myra Sykes in Paron. Beaulah Elizabeth McClain Kitchens Beaulah Elizabeth McClain Kitchens, 90, of Benton died Saturday, May 6, 2006, in Benton. Beaulah Elizabeth McClain Kitchens Beaulah Elizabeth McClain Kitchens, 90, of Benton died Saturday, May 6, 2006, in Benton. Earl ‘Red' Gattin Earl “Red” Gattin, 85, of Benton died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Eunice Ola Taylor Eunice Ola Taylor, 85, of Paron died Friday, May 5, 2006. Irma Anderson Irma Anderson of Little Rock died Thursday, May 4, 2006. Jean Smith Jean Smith, 80, of Little Rock died Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Mildred O. Cunningham Mildred O. Cunningham, 75, of Benton, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006. Roy Lee Tolleson Roy Lee Tolleson, 64, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, formerly of Haskell, died Monday, May 1, 2006, in Dallas, Texas. Gertrude G. Harper Gertrude G. Harper, 90, of Benton died Monday, May 1, 2006. She was born Dec. 29, 1915, in Chelsea, Ala. to Ellery and Serena Elizabeth Crane Gilbert. Fay Delle Ulmer Fay Delle Ulmer, 87, of Benton died Friday, April 28, 2006. Donald Eugene Wilkerson Donald Eugene Wilkerson, 75, of Little Rock died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1930, in Saline County to Col. Jackson and Bertie Wade Wilkerson. Al Goodrich Al Goodrich, 78, of Benton died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. He was born May 13, 1927, in Detroit, Mich., to Floyd Thierry and Ida Mae Marsh. Fay Delle Ulmer Fay Delle Ulmer, 87, of Benton died Friday, April 28, 2006. Katie Mae Allmon Hill Katie Mae Allmon Hill, 77, of Little Rock died Friday, April 28, 2006. Jeffrey David Bradley Jeffrey David Bradley, 36 of Benton died Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Kario Alexander ‘Big Pun' Medcalf Kario Alexander “Big Pun” Medcalf, 23, of Benton died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Evie Louise Scott Holland Evie Louise Scott Holland, 78, of Bryant died Wednesday April 26, 2006, at her home. Carl ‘Eddie' Beard Jr. Carl “Eddie” Beard Jr., 47, of Little Rock died Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Rudolf Carl Winkler Rudolf Carl Winkler, 76, of Collegeville died Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Mildred J. ‘Jerri' Acree Mildred J. “Jerri” Acree, 81, of the Avilla community died Monday, April 24, 2006. Ellenor Garland Ellenor Garland, 84, of Benton died Monday, April 24, 2006, at Benton Healthcare Center. Alan H. ‘Cecil' Cecil Alan H. “Cecil” Cecil, 20, of Benton, died Thursday, April 20, 2006. Laconia Linker Laconia Linker, 87, of Bryant, died Monday, April 24, 2006. Mittie A. Fagan Mittie A. Fagan, 96, of Benton died Monday, April 24, 2006, in Benton. Thomas Joel Sanders Thomas Joel Sanders, 54, of Vilonia died Monday, April 24, 2006, at Conway Regional Medical Center. Margie Morine Kitchens Margie Morine Kitchens, 86, of Benton died Saturday, April 22, 2006. John W. Best The Rev. John W. Best, 87, of Benton died Monday, April 24, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Martha Virginia Evans Holiman Martha Virginia Evans Holiman died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. Alan H. ‘Cecil' Cecil Alan H. “Cecil” Cecil, 20, of Benton died Friday, April 21, 2006. Reba Camille Caldwell Reba Camille Caldwell, 74, of Benton died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Charlotte Cate Kidder Charlotte Cate Kidder, 89, of Malvern died Thursday, April 20, 2006, in Hot Springs after an extended illness. Brian Scott Willers Brian Scott Willers, 39, of Benton died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Benton. Brian Scott Willer Brian Scott Willer, 39, of Benton died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Benton. Wilma Jean Ekrut Wilma Jean Ekrut, 75, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Lottie E. Yarbrough Lottie E. Yarbrough, 83, of Little Rock died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Charles Abner McGee Charles Abner McGee, 87, of Benton died Sunday, April 16, 2006. Payton W. Gates Sr. Payton W. Gates Sr., 89, of Lonsdale died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Donna Dungey Donna Dungey, 61, of Alexander died today, April 18, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Iva Elizabeth Childs Iva Elizabeth Childs, 77, of Searcy died Friday at her home in Searcy. Payton W. Gates Sr. Payton W. Gates Sr., 89, of Lonsdale died Friday, April 14, 2006. Mary A. ‘Mimi' Higgins Mary A. “Mimi” Higgins, 59, of Benton died Friday, April 14, 2006. Christopher Allen Lewis Christopher Allen Lewis, 19, of Benton died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Dorothy M. Johnston Dorothy M. Johnston, 88, of Benton died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Janice E. Stoddard Janice E. Stoddard, 63, Alexander died Thursday, April 13, 2006. She was born Oct. 1, 1942, to Stanley and Ilah Augusta Schoals in St. Johns, Mich. Christopher Lewis Christopher Lewis,19, of Tull died Thursday, April 13, 2006. John Calvin Sullivan John Calvin Sullivan, 89, of Paron died Wednesday, April 12, 2006. John C. Sullivan John C. Sullivan, 89, of Paron died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Darwin W. Thomas Darwin W. Thomas, 60, of Benton died Sunday, April 9, 2006. He was born March 18, 1946, in San Jose, Calif. Margaret Alta Brantley Bosshart Margaret Alta Brantley Bosshart, 86, of Alexander died Saturday, April 8, 2006. She was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Little Rock to Edmond F. and Mary Etta Brantley. Martha ‘Pat' Catherine Havniear Grant Martha “Pat” Catherine Havniear Grant, 82, of Heber Springs on Sunday, April 9, 2006. She was born March 2, 1924, in Little Rock to James S. and Myrtle Mae Thomas Havniear. Mary Lou Wilson Smith Mary Lou Wilson Smith, 84, of Alexander died Friday, April 7, 2006, in Little Rock. Johnnie Mae Skaggs Johnnie Mae Skaggs, 94, of Bauxite died Friday, April 7, 2006, at her home. Martha Mae Westbrook Seals Martha Mae Westbrook Seals, 80, died Friday, April 7, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. John ‘Sammy' Taylor John “Sammy” Taylor, 53, of Benton died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at St. Vincent Doctor's Hospital. Jack Arthur Wallace Sr. Jack Arthur Wallace Sr., 62, of Carrollton, Texas, formerly of Lonsdale, died Monday, April 3, 2006, at his home in Texas. Gary Dwaine Huchingson Gary Dwaine Huchingson, 64, of Bauxite died Saturday at his home. Johnny Young Johnny Young, 74, of Sheridan died Monday, April 3, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Johnny Paul Barclay Sr. Johnny Paul Barclay Sr., 64, of Alexander died Sunday in Benton. He was born May 17, 1941, in Little Rock to Ed and Eula Barclay. Lillie Mae White Lillie Mae White, 74, of Little Rock died Saturday, April 1, 2006. She was born Feb. 14, 1932, in Fordyce to Uel and Viola Mae Green. Shelby Lee Dickens Shelby Lee Dickens, 74, of Benton died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at his home. Hobert Odle Hobert Odle, 67, of Tull died Friday in Benton. Beverly S. Blair Beverly S. Blair, 59, of Haskell died Friday in Little Rock. Alice Louise Wilder Alice Louise Wilder, 87, of Little Rock died Thursday, March 30, 2006. Mistle Mae Hollingsworth Mistle Mae Hollingsworth, 91, of Hermitage died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Wagnon Place Nursing Home. Frankie Edith Weil Frankie Edith Weil, 77, of Alexander died Friday, March 31, 2006. Tracy Lynn Colvert Noll Tracy Lynn Colvert Noll, 45, of St. Vincent died Wednesday, March 29, 2006. Lisa Marie Jones Tully Lisa Marie Jones Tully, 41, of Benton died Monday, March 27, 2006. Paul J. ‘Papa' Harris Paul J. “Papa” Harris, 80, of Scott, formerly of Saline County, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006. Jack Wright Jack Wright, 70, of Traskwood died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at his home. Denver Eugene Johnson Denver Eugene Johnson, 79, of Traskwood died Wednesday, March 29, 2006. Anna Pearl Couch Anna Pearl Couch, 93, of the Salem community died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in her home. Jack Wright Jack Wright, 70, of Traskwood died Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Marvin Lee Whitehead Marvin Lee Whitehead, 72, of Benton died Sunday, March 19, 2006, while working in Albuquerque, N. M. Mavis Strunk Mavis Strunk, 81, of Bryant, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at St. Vincent Doctors Hospital in Little Rock. She was born Sept 24, 1924, in Memphis. Lytle Hickerson Craig Lytle Hickerson Craig, 68, of Deland, Fla., died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at his home. Charles Louis White Charles Louis White of Bryant went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2006. Virgle Leonard Farrell Virgle Leonard Farrell, 91, Mabelvale died Friday, March 24, 2006. Madison Eugene McGrew Madison Eugene McGrew, 88, of Bryant died Friday, March 24, 2006. Winfred Ray Horn Winfred Ray Horn, 64, of Belleville died Friday, March 24, 2006. Ronald Lee Theel Ronald Lee Theel, 57, of Benton died Thursday, March 23, 2006. Mary Doris Berryhill May Mary Doris Berryhill May, 78, of Benton died Monday, March 6, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Lucille S. Henry Lucille S. Henry, 94, of Vivian, La., died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Bryant. Shirley Marie Wilson Langley Shirley Marie Wilson Langley, 88, of Benton died Wednesday, March 22, 2006. Carolyn L. Johnson Carolyn L. Johnson, 66, of Traskwood died Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Shirley Marie Wilson Langley Shirley Marie Wilson Langley, 88, of Benton died Wednesday, March 22, 2006. Clarence E. Shepard Clarence E. Shepard, 95, of Benton, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006. James E. Straub James E. Straub, 64, of Benton died Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Franklin A. Shepard Franklin A. Shepard, 89, of Benton died Monday, March 20, 2006, in Benton. Carolyn L. Johnson Carolyn L. Johnson, 66, of Traskwood died Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Evelyn Elizabeth Turner Meyers Evelyn Elizabeth Turner Meyers, 85, of Benton died Monday, March 20, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Clarence Shepard Clarence Shepard, 95, of Benton died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at Bryant Health Care Center. Lester Chandler Lester Chandler, 89, of Benton died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Benton Health Care Center. Norma J. Hattabaugh Norma J. Hattabaugh, 60, of Benton died Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Benton. David Kirk David Kirk, 72, of Little Rock died Sunday, March 19, 2006. Georgetta Lucille Hester Georgetta Lucille Hester, 78, of Benton died Monday, March 20, 2006. Evelyn Meyers Evelyn Meyers, 85, of Benton died Monday, March 20, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Peyton Samuel Conn Peyton Samuel Conn, infant son of Benjamin and Natasha Conn of Benton, died Friday, March 17, 2006. He was born Dec. 21, 2005, in Benton. Casey Dean Caldwell Casey Dean Caldwell, 31, of Malvern died Friday, March 17, 2006, at his home. Marty A. Kyle Marty A. Kyle, 49, of Hot Springs, formerly of Benton, died Friday, March 17, in Little Rock while awaiting a liver transplant. Elizabeth Darline Glaze Elizabeth Darline Glaze, 53, of Traskwood, died Friday, March 17, 2006, at her home. Glenn David Haws Glenn David Haws, 43, of Glen Rose died Sunday, March 12, 2006. Mary E. Farley Mary E. Farley, 74, of Benton died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. James Aubrey Collier Jr. James Aubrey Collier Jr., 84, of Hope died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at Christus-Shumpert Grace Home/Hospice in Shreveport, La. Stella L. English Stella L. English, 85, of Benton died Wednesday, March 15, 2006. David Haws David Haws, 43, of Glen Rose died Sunday, March 12, 2006. Marie Dovers Marie Dovers, 88, of Mabelvale died Monday, March 13, 2006. She was born Feb. 3, 1918, in Beebe. Alice Irene Collins Alice Irene Collins, 82, of Haskell died Monday, March 13, 2006, at her home. She was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Haskell to William and Martha Beaty. Roy Elwood Lilly Roy Elwood Lilly, 85, of Little Rock died Tuesday, March 14, 2006. Virgie Ruth Peterson Virgie Ruth Peterson, 76, of Benton died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 16, 1930, to Cleo E. and Flora Greer Knowlton. Lewis Anderson Webb Lewis Anderson Webb, 56, of Little Rock died March 11, 2006. He was born Nov. 6, 1949. Panthers topple Wildcats; play PA tonight Benton defeated North Little Rock, 9-4, in a matchup of Class AAAAA teams. The victory over the Charging Wildcats, a team that handed the Panthers a loss in the Benton Invitational. Holly Mae Ellis Holly Mae Ellis, infant daughter of Scott Ellis and Samantha Annette Milton of Paron, died Thursday, March 9, 2006. Mary Farley Mary Farley, 74, of Benton died today, March 14, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Maurice Odell Tillery Maurice Odell Tillery, 61, of Newark died Thursday, March 9, 2006. Vincen Hutcheson Vincen Hutcheson, 51, died Monday, March 13, 2006. John Elbert Brooks John Elbert Brooks, 66, of Troy, Ala., formerly of Bryant, died Thursday, March 9, 2006, at his home. Joseph Beecher Nelson Joseph Beecher Nelson, 81, of Benton died Friday, March 10, 2006. Cathy Ettling Rogers Cathy Ettling Rogers, 46, of Benton died Friday, March 10, 2006, at her home after a long illness. Danny Michael Jones Danny Michael Jones, 56, of Harmontown, Miss., died Thursday, March 9, 2006. Gladys Elrod Gladys Elrod, 86, of Benton died Friday, March 3, 2006. John ‘Leroy' Smith Jr. John “Leroy” Smith Jr., 51, of Alexander died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at his home. Robert A. Diemer Robert A. Diemer, 93, of Little Rock died Thursday, March 9, 2006. Hila Wierman Hila Wierman, 87, of Bryant died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Grace Healthcare in Benton. She was born March 7, 1919, to Samuel Vanderpool and Sylvia Thompson in Exeter, Mo. Maurice Odell Maurice Odell, 61, of Newark died Thursday, March 9, 2006. He was born Aug. 18, 1944, in Benton to Thomas Tillery and Dora Mae Weaver Tillery. Edward C. Boyd Edward C. Boyd, 78, of Bristol, R.I. died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I. surrounded by his family. He was born in Bauxite to Eddie S. and Cora D. Caple Boyd. Edna Louise Carlton Edna Louise Carlton, 85, of Benton died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Stoneybrook Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 30, 1920, in Little Rock to James and Maxine Atherton Covington. Ashton Dakota Garrett Ashton Dakota Garrett, infant son of April Garrett, of Alexander died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. He was born March 7 in Little Rock. Mary Doris May Mary Doris May, 78, of Benton died Monday, March 6, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Joyce E. Sargent Joyce E. Sargent, 75, of Pulaski, N.Y., died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in New York. Arthur W. Giggleman Arthur W. Giggleman, 82, of Little Rock died Sunday, March 5, 2006. Kirk Alan Prichard Kirk Alan Prichard, 56 of Benton went to be with Jesus Sunday, March 5, 2006. Kirk was an avid fan of history, music, movies and the martial arts. Larry Brown Larry Brown, 62, of Pinnacle died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at his home. He was born Feb. 20, 1944 at Augusta. Mary Warford Browning Mary Warford Browning, 80, of Benton died Saturday, March 4, 2006. She was born May 5, 1925, at Slocumb to Hubert and DeLanie Wilbanks Warford. Charles ‘Mack' Griffin Charles “Mack” Griffin, 87, of Benton died Thursday, March 2, 2006, at his home. Arline A. McAllister Arline A. McAllister, 82, of Benton died Thursday, March 2, 2006. Loyd C. Boles Loyd C. Boles, 64, of Glen Rose died March 3, 2006, in St. Joseph's Regional Health Center in Hot Springs. Sean Kristopher Thompson Sean Kristopher Thompson, 24, of Mandeville, La., died Feb. 26, 2006, in Baton Rouge, La. Sean Kristofer Thompson Sean Kristofer Thompson, 24, of Mandeville, La., died Feb. 26, 2006, in Baton Rouge, La. Marlene Luthultz Weaver Marlene Luthultz Weaver, 73, of Haskell, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Edna Ward Coulter Edna Ward Coulter, 94, of Little Rock died Thursday, March 2, 2006. Betty Harrison Betty Harrison, 71, Benton died March 1, 2006. Larry Wayne Frick Larry Wayne Frick of Benton, 54, formerly of Bella Vista, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, after a 15-month battle with a brain tumor. Sean Kristofer Thompson Sean Kristofer Thompson, 24, of Mandeville, La., died Feb. 26, 2006, in Baton Rouge, La. Edna Colter Edna Colter, 80, of Benton died Thursday, March 2, 2006. Ronda Kay Tyson Miller Ronda Kay Tyson Miller, 42, died Feb. 23, 2006. Karen Ann Muse Karen Ann Muse, 61, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006. Agnes Wallace Agnes Wallace, 78, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Donald Bennett Ball Sr. Donald Bennett Ball Sr., 68, of Benton died Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Marilyn Ann Burrow Bodenstedt Marilyn Ann Burrow Bodenstedt, 74, of Big Spring, Texas, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at the Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring. Sudie McCoy Sudie McCoy, 75, of Benton died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. Anthony K. ‘Andy' Gilmore Anthony K. “Andy” Gilmore, 42, of Bauxite died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006. Agnes Wallace Agnes Wallace, 78, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Lurid A. ‘Jack' Jackson Lurid A. “Jack” Jackson, 86, of Alexander died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006. Betty B. Nelson Betty B. Nelson, 82, of Benton died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, at her home. Roy Lee Radford Roy Lee Radford, 55, of Benton died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. Roland Phelps Humble Roland Phelps Humble, 92, of Parkway Village in Little Rock, formerly of Benton, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. Denton ‘Deece' Calhoun Denton “Deece” Calhoun of Bryant died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. Matthew Dallas Whitley Matthew Dallas Whitley, 27, of Beebe died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006. Betty B. Nelson Mrs. Betty B. Nelson, 82, of Benton died Sunday at her home. Jess Moberly Jr. Jess Moberly Jr., 75, Benton died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, in Benton. Thelmer Ruth Childress Ulmer Thelmer Ruth Childress Ulmer, 90, of Bauxite died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006. She was born Feb. 17, 1916, in Bauxite to Shelby and Pearl Bermingham. Mrs. Ulmer was a housewife and a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Anna B. Gifford Anna B. Gifford, 82, of Benton died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at the Arkansas Health Center. Matthew Dallas Whitley Matthew Dallas Whitley, 27, of Beebe died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006. Thomas D. Honeycutt Thomas D. Honeycutt, 80, of Little Rock, formerly of Alexander, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006. Alline Catherine Dodson McDonald Alline Catherine Dodson McDonald, 99, of Bainbridge Island, Wash., formerly of Benton, died Sunday, Feb. 12, in Bainbridge Island. Joyce Ann Mann Joyce Ann Mann, 65, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at her home. Thomas D. Honeycutt Thomas D. Honeycutt, 80, of Little Rock, formerly of Alexander, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006. Richard Allen Crook Richard Allen Crook, 34, of Benton died Tuesday. Feb. 21, 2006, at his home. Violet T. Mangum Violet T. Mangum, 85, of Bryant died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006. Ronald Kim Rounsavall Ronald Kim Rounsavall, 49, of Mabelvale died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006. Bailey Dawn Covington Bailey Dawn Covington, infant daughter of Patricia Covington, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, in Benton. Shirley Dean Bermingham Shirley Dean Bermingham, 68, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006. Lavern Needham Lavern Needham, 74, of Benton died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006. Anna Mae Bennett Anna Mae Bennett, 88, of Bryant died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006. Dr. Wilbur Don Heard Jeannette Bodiford Neil Rachel Lee Threlkeld McCann Rachel Lee Threlkeld McCann, 80, of Bauxite died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006. L. Sylvia Norwood L. Sylvia Norwood, 91, of Bryant died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Robert Dean Smith Robert Dean Smith, 90, of Benton died Feb. 18, 2006, at the Saline Memorial Hospital. Obie Fitzhugh Obie Fitzhugh, 86, of Benton died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006. Elder Alford Lee ‘George' Box Elder Alford Lee “George” Box, 51, of Benton died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Robert Dean Smith Robert Dean Smith, 90, of Benton died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. He was born July 29, 1915, in Tull to William Pinkston and Alice Vivian Burrow Smith. Elder Alford Lee ‘George' Box Elder Alford Lee “George" Box, 51, of Benton died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Linda G. Taylor Linda G. Taylor, 62, of Benton died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, in Benton. Dorothy King Dorothy King, 84 of Benton, of Benton died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Stephen Dale Hankins Stephen Dale Hankins, 44, of Bauxite died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006. Earl Derrick Earl Derrick, 80, of Benton died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Lillian Delphine Nash Fields Lillian Delphine Nash Fields, 84, of Benton died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006. Betty Jean Taylor Youngman Betty Jean Taylor Youngman, 67, of Malakoff, Texas, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, in Tyler, Texas. Carolyn Ruth Watson Carolyn Ruth Watson, 67, of Bauxite died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at her home. Shannon Wade McCollum Shannon Wade McCollum, 35, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. Herman Franklin ‘Blue' Crain Herman Franklin “Blue” Crain, 80, of Bryant died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Little Rock. Carolyn Ruth Watson Carolyn Ruth Watson, 67, of Bauxite died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at her home. Martha Etta McNeil Martha Etta McNeil, 89, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006. Janet Evans Toms Janet Evans Toms, 65, of Benton died Feb. 14, 2006, at her home. James Patrick Esworthy James Patrick Esworthy, 67, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006. Marilyn Ann Burrow Bodenstedt Marilyn Ann Burrow Bodenstedt, 74, of Big Spring, Texas, died Monday, Feb 13, 2006, at the Texas State Veteran's Home in Big Spring. Janet Evans Toms Janet Evans Toms, 65, of Benton died Feb. 14, 2006, at her home. Mary Ann Kissinger Mary Ann Kissinger, 82, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. James P. Esworthy James P. Esworthy of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Johnnie Otis Evatt Johnnie Otis Evatt, 75, of Sardis died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006. James M. ‘Jack' Burks James M. “Jack” Burks, of Cedar Lake, Texas, a former Benton resident, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006. James Gary Otis May James Gary Otis May, 45, of Benton died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Robert Herman Jolley Robert Herman Jolley, 70, of Little Rock died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006. Rosalinda Cavazos Alvarado Rosalinda Cavazos Alvarado, 60, of Benton, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006,, in Benton. She was born July 13, 1945, in Brownsville, Texas, to Geronimo and Lidia Cavazos. Oris R. Whitley Oris R. Whitley, 93, born Oct. 24, 1912, in Haskell, Ark., loved life and celebrated each day with joy and thanksgiving. His singing “Oh, What A Beautiful Morning” began his last conscious day on this earth. Surrounded with love, he passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, at his home in Arlington, Texas. Lauren Nicole Cash Lauren Nicole Cash, 27, of Topeka, Kan., died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006 at her home. Florence Cotroneo Florence Cotroneo, 72, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006. Joseph Walter McCreight Joseph Walter McCreight, 24, of Bryant died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, at his home. Virginia Criss Virginia Criss, 50, of Alexander died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2006, at her home. Ulean Gilbert Ulean Gilbert, 64, of Mabelvale died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006. Theresa L. Ballew Theresa L. Ballew, 47, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, at her home. George M. Bragg George M. Bragg, 69, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, at his home. Ulean Gilbert Ulean Gilbert, 64, of Mabelvale died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006. Florence Cotroneo Florence Cotroneo, 72, of Benton died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006. James M. Balding James M. Balding, 70, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, at his home. Daniel Franklin Nash Daniel Franklin Nash, 69, of Traskwood died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, in Benton. Craig Allen Anderson Craig Allen Anderson, 24, of Mount Vernon died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006. Joseph McCreight Joseph McCreight, 24, of Bryant died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006. Arrangements are pending with Ashby Funeral Home. Virginia Criss Virginia Criss, 54, of Alexander died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006. Arrangements are pending with Ashby Funeral Home. Duane James ‘Curly' Bergan Duane James “Curly” Bergan, 62, of Mabelvale died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006. Zelma Hendrix Bailey Zelma Hendrix Bailey, 96, of Malvern died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at Hot Spring County Medical Center in Malvern. Duane James ‘Curly' Bergan Duane James “Curly” Bergan, 62, of Mabelvale died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006. Dorothy L. Hutchins Dorothy L. Hutchins, 82, of Little Rock died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. Eula Mace Eula Mace, 81, of Benton died Friday, Feb. 3, 21006. She was born Sept. 18, 1924, in Saline County. Marilyn Kay Branton Marilyn Kay Branton, 59, of Wright died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. Ruth W. Armbrust Ruth W. Armbrust, 100, of Benton, formerly of Little Rock, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. Eula Mace Eula Mace, 81, of Benton died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006. Jack Vander Lovell Jack Vander Lovell, 72, of Benton died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006. Kenneth E. Smith Sr. Kenneth E. Smith Sr., 71, of Glen Rose, formerly of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 in Benton. William Edward Darr William Edward Darr, 82, of Little Rock died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006. He was born March 27, 1923, in St. Louis, Mo., to Charles Edward and Catherine Rothe Darr. Phillip Melton Carter Phillip Melton Carter, 51, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Little Rock. He was born March 16, 1954, in Little Rock to Melton and Loret Carter. Becky Gwen Shelnutt Becky Gwen Shelnutt, 47, of Benton died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at her home. She was born May 15, 1958, in Benton to Jack and Carolyn Smith. Richard Stephens Russ Richard Stephens Russ, 95, of Mount Juliet, Tenn., formerly of Benton, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, of an extended illness at his residence. Nancy Joan Baldwin Nancy Joan Baldwin, 75, of Little Rock, died Sunday, January 29, 2006. Betty Claire Jackson Sample Betty Claire Jackson Sample, 80, of Benton died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Bradley County Medical Center in Warren. Nettie Lee Higgins Nettie Lee Higgins, 72, of Benton died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at her home. Opal Valentine Bradford Opal Valentine Bradford, 92, of Bee Branch died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006. George A. Hester George A. Hester, 64, of Alexander died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006. He was born Oct. 6, 1941, in Benton to A. Z. and Frances Hester. Barbara Johnson Davis Barbara Johnson Davis, 58, of Alexander died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006. She was born Nov. 11, 1947, in Benton. Herbert L. ‘Mutt' Seamans Herbert L. “Mutt” Seamans, 90, of Crossett died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006. He was born Oct. 2, 1915, in Crossett to E.M. and Florence Bain Seamans. John Thomas Moore John Thomas Moore, 70, of Benton died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in Benton. Duffie Edward Lamb Duffie Edward Lamb, 89, of Benton died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Emily A. Mason Emily A. Mason, 87, of Bryant died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Bryant Health Care. Jason Delbert Vance Jason Delbert Vance, 34, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, in Little Rock. He was born March 26, 1971, in Little Rock. Duffie Edward Lamb Duffie Edward Lamb, 89, of Benton died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Emily A. Mason Emily A. Mason, 87, of Bryant died Thursday, Jan, 26, 2006, at Bryant Health Care. Mildred Mae Chastain Mildred Mae Chastain, 75, of Benton died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Malta ‘Polly' Downs Green Malta “Polly” Downs Green, 88, of Benton died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Carl Clarence Smith Carl Clarence Smith, 87, Benton died Jan. 24, 2006. Charles Alfred Farrow Charles Alfred Farrow, 82, of Greenbrier, formerly of Benton, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Norman ‘Pete' McDougal Norman “Pete” McDougal, 72, of North Little Rock died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. He was born on Aug. 19, 1933, in Benton. Mildred Mae Wright Chastain Mildred Mae Wright Chastain, 75, of Benton died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Norman ‘Pete' McDougal Norman “Pete” McDougal, 72, of North Little Rock died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Ignacio Guadalupe Arias Ignacio Guadalupe Arias, infant son of Maricela Resendiz, who works in Benton, and Ignacio Arias of Little Rock, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Lester C. Holley Cook Lester C. Holley Cook, 81, of Benton died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Joe E. DuVall Sr. Joe E. DuVall Sr., 92, of Tull died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, in Benton. Ervin P. ‘Bud' Halley Ervin P. “Bud” Halley, 93, of Springfield, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, in Hearth and Home retirement center. Joe E. DuVall Sr. Joe E. DuVall Sr., 92, of Tull died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, in Benton. Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee, 88, of Benton died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. Lester C. Holley Cook Lester C. Holley Cook, 81, of Benton died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. Venson C. Walker Venson C. Walker, 92, of Benton died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, in Little Rock. Ethel Pauline ‘Polly' Hanning Ethel Pauline “Polly” Hanning, 91, of Fayetteville died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Donald Eugene Dinsmore Donald Eugene Dinsmore, 50, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. Lucy Faye Nutt Lucy Faye Nutt, 81, of Bauxite died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Benton. Lloyd J. Burks Lloyd J. Burks, 60, of Malvern died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at St. Joseph's Regional Health Center in Hot Springs. Lester Cook Lester Cook, 81, of Benton died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at Kenwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. Lucy Faye Nutt Lucy Faye Nutt, 81, of Bauxite died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Benton. Lela Mae Offield Lela Mae Offield, 56, Perryville died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006. Margaret Alice Talsma Margaret Alice Talsma, 84, of Benton died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Archibald ‘Arch' Jones Archibald “Arch” Jones Jr., 84, of Benton died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Margaret Talsma Margaret Talsma, 84, of Benton died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Gertrude M. Vehn Gertrude M. Vehn, 88, of Benton died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital. Roger Lee Phillips Roger Lee Phillips, 62, of Hot Springs died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at St. Joseph's Mercy Health Center. Emma Margaret Blagg Emma Margaret Blagg, 88, of Mabelvale died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Eva Floy Honeycutt Eva Floy Honeycutt, 87, of Haskell died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, in Haskell. Alice T. Black Alice T. Black, 92, of Bryant died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006. Johnnie Inez Brumbelow Johnnie Inez Brumbelow, 90, of Benton died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. She was born April 10, 1915, in Tull to Henry Edgar “Ed” and Adah Mae Walker. Bobby Doyle Burrows Bobby Doyle Burrows, 71, of Benton, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. He was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Havana, Ark., to John Hubert and Carmen Louise Sanders Burrows. Bobby Doyle Burrows Bobby Doyle Burrows, 71, of Benton died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006. Orval J. Walker Orval J. Walker, 75, of Bryant died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Oliver Howard Jr. Oliver Howard Jr., 77, of Bryant died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at his home. Shirley ‘Granny' Taylor Shirley “Granny” Taylor, 69, of Paron died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006. Joe Bob Turner Joe Bob Turner, 90, of Warren died Thursday, Jan. 12, at Wagnon Place Nursing Home. Carolyn Sue Beckham Carolyn Sue Beckham, 54, of Warren died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at St. Vincent's Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. James Patrick Ewing James Patrick Ewing, 53, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at his home. Warren L. Jackson Jr. Warren L. Jackson Jr., 61, of Benton died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. Dorothy ‘Memaw' Lynch Petray Dorothy “Memaw” Lynch Petray, 72, of Benton died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Billie D. Nooner Billie D. Nooner, 61, of Bryant died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. Evelyn Edwards Evelyn Edwards, 87, of Texas died Jan. 8, 2006. Hugh Roy Seaton Hugh Roy Seaton, 51, of Benton died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. Rita E. Pinnell Moore Rita E. Pinnell Moore, 96, of Traskwood died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at her home. Frances Louise Morrison Frances Louise Morrison, 66, of Alexander died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Little Rock. Steven Lindsey Smith Steven Lindsey Smith, 24, of Mabelvale died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Steven Lindsey Smith Steven Lindsey Smith, 24, of Mabelvale died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Robert G. Bean Robert G. Bean, 82, of Maumelle died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in his home. Frances Louise Morrison Frances Louise Morrison, 65, of Alexander died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2005, in Little Rock. Eunice Read Clark Eunice Read Clark, 92, a former Corning resident, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006 in Clifton, Texas. Elsie Lee Mitcham Elsie Lee Mitcham, 89, of Benton died Jan. 3, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital after many years of declining health. Cheryl Kay Hughes Cheryl Kay Hughes, 49, of Benton, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Virgil Moore Virgil Moore, 84 of Haskell died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006,, in Benton. Teddy Wayne Radford Teddy Wayne Radford, 53, of Benton died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. Betty Sue ‘Nunu' McCorkle Rowe Betty Sue “Nunu” McCorkle Rowe, 79, of Hope died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at St. Vincent's Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. Jack F. Clardy Jack F. Clardy, 84, of Glen Rose died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Shawn Duane Corley Shawn Duane Corley, 35, of Benton died Jan. 3, 2006. Doris Taylor Lovett Dixon Doris Taylor Lovett Dixon, 84, of Hot Springs Village died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at home. Elsie Lee Mitcham Elsie Lee Mitcham, 89, of Benton died Jan. 3, 2006, at Saline Memorial Hospital after many years of declining health. Patricia Jane Coleman Patricia Jane Coleman, 73, of Benton died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006. Dewell Vernon Rickard Dewell Vernon Rickard, 72, of Benton died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Shawn Duane Corley Shawn Duane Corley, 35, of Benton died Jan. 3, 2006. Pauline Marie Ball Williamson Pauline Marie Ball Williamson, 57, of Sardis died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, after a long illness. Cheryl Kay Hughes Cheryl Kay Hughes, 49, of Benton died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at her home. Herman Dewayne Lackie Herman Dewayne Lackie, 68, of Benton died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Norman Randle Hawkins Norman Randle Hawkins, 74, of Bauxite died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Albert L. Mulkey Sr. Albert L. Mulkey Sr., 55, of Benton died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, after a lengthy illness. John David Eagle John David Eagle, 80, of Norman, Okla., formerly of Sheridan, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, in Norman. Elizabeth Sasfai Elizabeth Sasfai, 86, of Benton died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Ella Livingston Frey Ella Livingston Frey, 99, of Bryant died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. James Andrew Langley James Andrew Langley, 79, of Benton died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006. Dillon Andrew Eckhoff Dillon Andrew Eckhoff, 15, of Haskell died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. James Carroll ‘J. C.' Westbrook James Carroll “J. C.” Westbrook, 65, of Hot Springs died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at his home. Willie L. ‘Bill' Summerville Jr. Willie L. “Bill” Summerville Jr., 50, of Grand Prairie, Texas, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, in Dallas after a brief illness. John David Eagle John David Eagle, 80, of Norman, Okla. died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, in Oklahoma.