1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (755+ words) April 15, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Jacob Edward Oates, age 31, of Benton, passed away on April 10, 2026. He was born November 16, 1994, the son of James Edward Oates and Wanda Gail Oates." He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Oates, Mildred Oates,…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (619+ words) April 14, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Charles Arthur Mc Elroy was born on December 14, 1937, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Benton, Arkansas. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Mary Sue Mc Elroy, and his daughters, Cindy Summerville…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (186+ words) April 10, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Jean Hamp; husband, Donald Mac Chaney; brother, Clarence Hamp; and a sister, Mildred Mitchell. Elsie could be found outside reading her favorite book with her four-legged…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (219+ words) April 9, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Goodwin and Mirley Lewis; brothers, Boots, Pete, Charles, and Glen Goodwin; sisters, Alline Fisher, Olline Adair, Gertie Lewis, and Mary Lou Weaver. Lewis is survived by his…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (605+ words) April 8, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Dal Smith Taylor of Benton passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. She was the oldest of 9 children born to James Walton Smith and Frances Peeler Smith. Dal is survived by her daughters Debbie Rauschenberger and Cathy (Michael) Westbrook,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (442+ words) April 7, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Donna Lee Wise age 88 of Benton passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2026. Donna was born on May 29, 1937, to parents Don and Gertie Curtis. Donna led a full life as a Benton resident. She retired from Safeway and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (679+ words) April 6, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Billy J. Witham, age 94, of Benton, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. "He was born February 12, 1932 in Benton, Arkansas. "Billy was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and retired from Alcoa. Billy is survived by his wife, Sue Witham; five children,…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago  (640+ words) April 2, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson She was a great cook and loved to bake lots of sweets. Joyce also loved flea-markets, yard sales, animals and especially her kitties. Her family was her life and she loved them dearly. Sundays were very…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (1002+ words) March 31, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson Jack Ramsey, age 86, of Benton, was born on November 4, 1939 and passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, family, and fellowship that will be cherished for generations. Jack's faith was the cornerstone…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1299+ words) March 30, 2026 by Bekka Wilkerson James Richard "Scooter" Key James Richard "Scooter" Key, 65, of Benton, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. "He was born June 24, 1960 in Benton, Arkansas. Scooter was born and raised in the Sharon community in Benton, Arkansas. "He attended Caldwell…...