William Larry Alumbaugh
William Larry Alumbaugh was born on Sept.
10, 1946, to the late Lawrence and Levelle Zeiger Alumbaugh, in Lake City. He passed away at home in Benton on Nov. 18, 2023.
Larry was raised on a farm in Lake City and graduated from Lake City High School in 1964. After attending Arkansas State College, Larry began his printing industry career at W.A. Krueger Co. in Jonesboro.
On Dec. 26, 1975, Larry was united in marriage to Katherin Wheeler in Pocahontas. They were blessed with almost 48 years of marriage and two sons. Larry’s career led the family to Strasburg,
Va., and then Clarksville, Tenn., where he assisted in printing plant start-ups. In 1992, they moved to Louisville, Ky., and Larry began working in printing sales and technical services.
In 2009, Katherin and Larry moved back to Jonesboro to be closer to family. Larry traveled extensively during his long career, including several trips to Japan, Germany, and France. He and Katherin enjoyed traveling together throughout their marriage, and their favorite place was Kauai. Larry was lucky to be able to visit all 50 states in our great country.
At his death, Larry was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Alexander, where he continued his lifelong mission of serving others. While in Virginia, he was an active member of the local volunteer fire and rescue company. He later served as a Boy Scout leader, taking the boys on monthly camping trips and high adventure excursions.
He could always be counted on to serve his church family in Louisville by assisting the sound team, manning a BBQ grill, or chaperoning youth trips.
In addition to his wife Katherin, Larry is survived by their sons Eric (Melissa) and Ryan (Ashley) Alumbaugh; grandchildren Claire, Carlie, Colton, Declan, Jules, and Owen were blessed to call him the greatest Pawpaw. He is also survived by his sister, Shirley Smith, and brother, John Alumbaugh, and a host of other family and friends, who will all miss his friendship and humor.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Mary Despain.
Visitation with the family will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. All services will be held at Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N Market St in Benton.
For those wishing to do so, the family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, a memorial gift be made to the Food Pantry at New Life Baptist Church, at 10765 Samples Rd., Alexander, AR, 72002, or online at https://www.newlifebaptist.faith/.
Doyle ‘Glen’ Arnold
Doyle “Glen” Arnold, age 81, of Benton, died on Nov. 23 2023. He was born in Camden on April 2, 1942, to Hugh and Ionie Arnold of Sparkman and spent his childhood working in various family businesses including a family store and cafe as well as the family farm.
He attended both Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University before graduating with a degree in business and starting a career primarily in pharmaceutical sales.
Glen was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Judy Arnold.
He is survived by a son, Steve Arnold of Benton, as well as a daughter, Ann Marie
Gibbs of Little Rock, and his beloved wife
Roxane Arnold.
Additionally, he is survived by four granddaughters, Suzanna Dudley, Stevie Gibbs, and Liza Gibbs of Little Rock, and Annabelle Arnold of Benton.
He leaves behind many wonderful friends and will be missed by all.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Family Farm Christian Day Camp in Malvern.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.
Nina Michelle Hall
Nina Michelle Hall age 54, of Benton, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. She was born on Sept. 14, 1969 in Benton.
Nina was a member of Avilla Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and a life time member of United Missionary Baptist Church in Benton.
She was preceded in death by her father, William L. Hall, and niece, Kayleigh Goza.
Survivors include her mother, Marilyn Hall of Benton; brother, Michael Hall of Benton: sisters, Christy (Jeff) Blackmon of Jessieville, and Kimberly Compton of Benton; 11 nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Ashby’s.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Mcghee Cemetery in Adona, Ark. Minister will be Bro. Johnny Bratton.
Pallbearers are Jeremy Goza, Jeff Blackmon, Daniel Teague, Christian Blackmon.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com