Archive - Jun 2011
June 2nd
Helen Price of Benton passed away Monday, May 30, at age 78. She was born April 17, 1933, in Cabot. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, E. C. Price; parents, David Allen and Lissie Mae Johnson; brother, Harold Snyder; and sister, Betty Bryant.
Linvel Henry Cranford, 90, of Little Rock passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011. Linvel was born in Amity on August 26, 1920, to William and Laura Cranford who have preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of over 65 years, Violet.
Lena Mary Ramsey, age 95, of Benton, passed away May 28, 2011. She was born July 16, 1915, in Palestine, to the late William Alfred Clark and Lovie Gillis Clark.Â
Ms. Ramsey had a deep faith in Christ, and was very independent. She was often called “Sunshine,” as she always looked toward the positive side in life. She owned a store and flower shop for many years.Â
She was preceded in death by her husband, Newell P. Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred Jerome Clark and Nathan L. Clark and three nephews, Aubrey Dean Brewer, Robert Clark, and Calvin Ritchey.Â
Mr. Ben Harvey Holiman age 86, of Benton died Friday May 27, 2011. He was born September 28, 1924 in Sheridan.
Ben was a loving Father and Grandfather who loved spending time with his “girls”, son-in-laws, grandchildren and other family and friends.
Ben loved to hunt, fish and garden. He never met a stranger.
 Ben and Jean operated the Yellow Cab Co. and Trailways Bus Station for 43 years. During that time they serviced the community and individuals many of who referred to him as “Mr. Ben”. He retired from Spivey Chevrolet Co. in 1977. He was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church.
