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Tony Mikel Moore, age 56, of Traskwood, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born July 25, 1969 in Benton, Arkansas. Tony was a loving and kind son, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed watching television, playing video games, and working on vehicles.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Mikel Moore.
Tony is survived by his mother, Zella Jean Witham Moore; siblings, David Blair (Larhonda), Shelly Robeaux (Chris), and Stevie Blair; nieces, Makenzie Robeaux, Courtney Blair, Ashley Blair, Amber Blair, and Abby Blair; nephews, Hunter Blair and Casey Raper; and special friends, Paige Miller Prothro (Kaleb), Kendyll, and Josie who hold a very special place in his heart.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who loved him.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Margaret Ann Donnelly, a woman of boundless grace and a heart defined by unconditional love, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born on December 4, 1932, to Steve and Mary Ellen Cole, Margaret spent her life building a legacy of faith and family. To the world, she was Margaret or “Mickey,” but to those who knew her best, she was Mom, Mamaw, and Grandma. Regardless of the title used, she deeply loved everyone who called her by those names, treating each relationship as a cherished gift.
Margaret was a woman of profound faith. Her life was a living testament to her devotion to her Lord and Savior, reflected in a heart that was among the most loving and forgiving imaginable. She possessed the rare ability to see the best in everyone, offering a soft place to land for any soul in need of comfort or grace.
She is reunited in peace with those who preceded her in death: her beloved husband, Joseph Donnelly; her parents, Steve and Mary Ellen Cole; her sister, Patricia Anderson; her daughter, Ellen Owen; her son, Jim Donnelly; and her grandson, Joey Donnelly.
Her spirit lives on through the massive, loving family she spent nearly a century nurturing. She is survived by: Her children: Bill Donnelly and his wife Elizabeth; Michael Donnelly and his wife Renee; and Ann Hoover. Her legacy: 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom carry a piece of her kindness forward.
Margaret’s presence was a light in the lives of many, and her absence leaves a void that can only be filled by the countless memories of her warmth and the lessons of forgiveness she taught by example. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.
Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 13 at Ashby Funeral Home with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m.
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Billy Stephen Jackson, 74, of Hensley, passed into his heavenly home Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born in Paris, AR, to the late Clarence Foster Jackson and Joyce Mullins Jackson. He was the fifth of seven children.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dwight A. Jackson and Robert L. Jackson.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Judy Ann Jackson; son Shawn Stephen Jackson and his wife Amber Leigh Jackson; daughter Melanie Dawn Hutchinson and her husband Brian Joseph Hutchinson; grandchildren: Brian Joseph Hutchinson II, Isabella Leighanne Jackson, Niyah Lael Hutchinson, Drake Stephen Jackson; siblings: Jackie Jackson(Hia), Greg Jackson(Judy), Irvin Jackson(Sheila), Rebecca Wilson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Billy graduated from Fuller High School in 1969, where he was class president his senior year. Billy played American Legion baseball for Arkola, where he was one of the best left-handed pitchers in the state. After graduating high school, he served in the active Army military intelligence for two years. Billy completed his time of service in the National Guard before being honorably discharged.
Billy followed his dad’s footsteps and began his career with the Rock Island Railroad. He continued his career with MoPac and finished his career with the Union Pacific, where he retired.
Billy started volunteering at the East End Substation for the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. After serving as a volunteer, he decided to become a reserve deputy for the SCSO. Once he fell in love with being a reserve patrol deputy, he wanted more. Billy furthered his career as a part-time deputy where he was a SWAT medic, Honor Guard member, and also became a detective. Serving his community as a law enforcement deputy fulfilled a passion he had for helping and serving his community.
Billy enjoyed many different hobbies throughout his life which included fishing, hunting, camping and reloading. Fishing was his true passion. He started his fishing at Lake Millwood catching stringers of five pound largemouth bass on his famous hand-tied mop jigs. Soon after the word got out on how he was catching all of these big bass, the local tackle shop decided to sell some of his jigs. He agreed to sell a few and shortly after that the tackle shop put in an order for five hundred jigs. Needless to say that amount of jigs to make became a huge under taking for the whole family. That started the other passion that he had carried throughout his life. He was one of the best tackle makers around. He was able to make most of his tackle that he fished with. He was known for his famous “Grey Hair Bucktail Jigs” and his “Purple Spider Spinnerbaits”. These two baits were used to catch hundreds of bass at his favorite lake located in Arkadelphia. This was Lake DeGray. The bass in Lake DeGray are definitely breathing a sigh of relief knowing that Bill and his fishing partner of many years ”Leroy Kizer” would not be putting any more holes in their lips.
Billy was a faithful man who valued his relationship with God. He was a dedicated church member, at East Union Missionary Baptist Church. He found strength, guidance, and fellowship through his faith. His faith shaped the way he lived, and he loved his family.
Above all else, Billy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was known for his strong work ethic, servant’s heart, and unwavering commitment to his family and community. His legacy of service, faith, and love will live on through the lives he touched.
To honor Billy’s life, visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St, Benton, AR, with a service immediately following at 4:00 p.m. Burial will take place the following morning, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave, North Little Rock, AR.
Billy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but his faith gives us comfort knowing he is now at peace in his heavenly home.
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