All Obituaries

Claudette Marie Scott Neal 82, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 16, 1941 to the late Carnell and Lorene Scott. "Marie" as she was commonly called, graduated with the Dunbar High School Class of 1958. Marie united with her late husband Essex Neal. She was an active member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church of Granite Mountain until her health began to fail.   Mrs. Neal loved spending time with her family, friends, and her church. Fishing, watching soap...

Naomi Lynette Cottoms, age 71, of Helena, Ark., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. Naomi had an unforgettable effect on the lives of those who knew her, regardless of their standing in the world. She had a unique combination of humility, generosity, gratitude, concern, and respect for others, and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those most in need. She was Executive Director, Tri-County Rural Health Network, and held many...

Cary Townsend, 75, of Bryant, entered into eternity. He served in the U.S. Navy. Services pending. For more information, sign online guest register, send condolences: www.kellysmithfunerals.com. ** SPECIAL NOTES ***   Click on the     "SERVICE DETAILS" button,   to get updated time and location information. (The Wake, family hour and gathering of family and friends CAN mean all the same in some circumstances, PLEASE read...

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Walter was born on July 21, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the union of Irma Lee and Walter James Henderson, Jr., the only child of their union. Walter grew up in a house where music danced through the walls. His father, Walter Jr., had a music collection incomparable to the greatest collector, having had records from jazz greats, Art Tatum, Duke Ellington, and John Coltrane. This music influenced him at an early age and guided him to a love of music to span his...

Tabetha Rashetta Bennett was born to David and Gloria Harris on January 10th, 1975, in Little Rock, AR. She received Christ at a very young age. She graduated from McClellan High School in 1993. She was active in the band, playing the bass clarinet. She naturally had a love for life and a desire to help people, specifically children. She took this desire into her career, where she worked in childcare, right out of high school. She worked with children and families for over 20 years....

Jina Evette Evans was born on August 21, 1958, in St. Louis, MO. She was raised by her parents, the late Johnie and Viola Lawrence, in North Little Rock, AR. On June 15, 1974, she married Norman Lee Evans, Jr., and together they had three children: Michael (Monica) Evans, Norman (Kamesha) Evans III, and Yasheka (Raul) Baker. Jina had a passion for cooking and dreamed of owning her own restaurant and food truck. She worked at the Arkansas School for the Deaf and served as a Deputy Sheriff...

CHERYL LYNETTE HALL WILLIAMS, 68, of Mabelvale, left us on February 10, 2024. She is preceded in death by one brother and her husband. She is survived by her daughters, Junji Williams and Kirra Williams; siblings, one sister: Harriett Redmon, and one brother: Benjamin (Gwen) Hall; two grandchildren, and a host of other supportive family and friends. A walkthrough will be 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, at the O.T. Smith & Sons Memorial Chapel/Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation...

TURNING THE WRENCH OF Christopher Laudell Hadley M a y 9 , 1 9 7 9 — J a n u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 2 4 Christopher Laudell Hadley was born on May 09,1979 to the parents of Johnnie C. Hadley Sr. and Louise Shavers-Hadley in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Christopher accepted Christ at an early age at Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church. He later joined Saint Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark. He was a faithful member of his church. He attended Pine Bluff High School,...

Edwin P. Day, 66, of Oklahoma City, Okla. suddenly passed away on January 15, 2024. His loss is completely unexpected, and his family and friends are greatly saddened. Edwin’s big smile and laugh, high standards of music performance and his willingness to support fellow musicians will be missed tremendously. His favorite things in life were family, church, Jesus, and music. He was born January 8, 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Joel and Freddie Day. He graduated from Little Rock...