Archive - 2012 - Obituary
November 20th
Mary Sue (Miller) Christie, 75, of Haskell passed away Friday, Nov. 16, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton.
She was born Feb. 9, 1937, to the late Rev. Collie Melvin and Ophelia Mae (Borders) Miller in Columbia County. Sue was a very devout wife and Christian woman, she loved the lord and was a member of Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church. She was a wonderful and loving caregiver to many and took care of two handicapped children. Her passion in life was caring for people whom she loved.
Buddy “Shorty” Davis, 83, of Benton entered the heavenly city where there is no more pain, sickness or sadness. He received his new body. We rejoice for him, but grieve for our loss.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Jones Lee “Duck” Davis and Pearla Mae Oglesby Harris; his siblings, Alta Rudder, Ruth Burford, Thelma “Polly” Ables, Maurice Davis, Coy Davis and Roy Davis; and his great-granddaughter, Madison Bailey.
Lucille Baker Hannon, 92, of Benton passed Monday, Nov. 12. She was born in Cotton Plant to the late Oliver B. Baker and Henrietta (White) Hunt.
She is survived by her son, John Hannon Sr.; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at Longley Baptist Church in Little Rock with the Rev. Billy R. Brewster officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Benton by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.
The body will lie in state at the church from 10:15 a.m. until time of the service.
November 16th
Helen May Jordan Lovell, 82 of Benton went home to be with her Lord on Nov. 15. She was born May 13, 1930, in Garrett, Ind.
She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Blanche Ransom; her husbands, Calvin Jordan and James Lovell; and her sisters, Joanne Sickman and Jean LaRowe.
November 15th
Lola L. Gray, 87, of Fayetteville died Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Fayetteville. She was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Newark, the daughter of Henry R. Lane and Maudie Henderson Lane.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Gray.
She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Mahady of Fayetteville and Jeannie Villines of Benton; a brother, John W. Lane of Little Rock; a sister, Katherine Reynolds of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Chris Villines, Kevin Villines, Chance Villines and Andrea Price; and six great-grandchildren.
The family plans to hold a memorial service at a later date.
Elzie Jean (Brewer) Mashburn, 83, a resident of the Sardis Community in saline County, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Monday, Nov. 12. She was born March 4, 1929, to the late Sidney and Brunie Mae (Lemons) Brewer in Little Rock.
She was a member of Landmark United Pentecostal Church and an associate member of the Arkansas-Mississippi Chapter of the Second Marine Division Association.
She was always there for her family, friends, and her church. She loved to quilt, do needlework, sew, garden and worship her savior.Â
Richard “Walter” Stafford, 68, of Sherwood passed away Nov. 11, in Sherwood. He was born Feb. 20, 1944, the ninth of ten children of the late James and Verda Stafford.
Rich served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and earned numerous honors. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and became a lifelong Razorback fan.
Elizabeth Elaine Billips and her infant son, Jack Samuel Stegall, died together Nov. 7 at her home in Bryant.
Billips was born to Paul and Elaine Billips on Oct. 23, 1985, and was raised in White Hall, where she graduated high school in 2004. She was a true lover of life and those around her. Family members said she enjoyed singing, golfing, and baking for her family and friends. With a smile that could light up a room, she left an everlasting mark on each heart that she touched.
Susan Rene Parish, 34, of Benton passed away Wednesday, Nov.r 7. She was born Jan. 15, 1978, in Little Rock.
She was self-employed and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Benton.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Michael Smithers; and her grandparents, Clomer and Betty Smithers and Jackie and Emma Smith.
November 12th
On Nov. 5, one of God’s true angels, Sara Elizabeth Besancon, was granted her angel wings and flew home to be with the Lord. Her life began Oct. 31, 1990, and was tragically taken from injuries sustained in a one-car accident.
