Obituaries from Saline County Arkansas 05292026

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Rickey Eugene Beaty

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Rickey Eugene Beaty announces his passing on May 25th, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on March 17th, 1957, in Bauxite, Arkansas, to the late Jean Mitchell, and Archie (Bud) Beaty. He retired from Terminix, after dedicating more than 30 years of hard work and service.

He is preceded in death by his wife of almost 40 years, Shirley Trichell Beaty.

He is survived by his siblings, Jim (Gabriele) Beaty, Ladena (Daniel) Keys, Karen Beaty, and Sharon (Ben) Downs. He leaves behind his children, Christopher Beaty, Michael Duncan, JR (Jennifer) Box, Jeremy Box, DeEdra (Ronald) Creed and Donna (Jeff) Goodall. Rick was a proud Papa to 10 grandchildren, Kevin, Grant, Kyle, Kloey, Savana, Jackson, Jenna, Kaylan, Addie, and Haley. He will also be deeply missed by extended family members and a host of dear friends.

His favorite thing was spoiling his wife and grandkids whenever he could. He enjoyed celebrating holidays with his grandchildren, and creating lasting traditions, such as giving them their first Chocolate Bunnies for their first Easter, Decorating for Christmas and Halloween, and annual Easter-egg hunts. He was very creative, and talented with arts and crafts, and had a special talent for painting, which brought him great joy over the years.

A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.

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Tammy Louise Creed

Tammy Louise Creed went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at age 68. She was born on January 10, 1958 in Pine Bluff, AR, where she married her beloved husband Thomas in 1979. After many moves and six children later, they finally settled in Benton, AR, where they have resided the last twenty-eight years.

Tammy loved sewing quilts, swimming, and watching sports. But most of all she adored her children, grandchildren, and many friends, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Lula Clarke, Kenneth Reynolds; and her sister Michele Clarke.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Thomas Jarvis Creed; her six children Tristin Armstrong (Christopher), Thomas Clarke Creed, Timothy Creed (Kaylee), Trey Creed (Lianda), Tamra Pettersen (Isaac), and Tara Krticka (Zachary); her eleven grandchildren Amelia, Christian, Jaxon, Braelyn, Oakley, Thomas Michael, Tyler, Asher, Coen, Elanor, and one on the way; and her siblings Kevin Clarke, Patricia Lowery, and Jeff Reynolds.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at The Summit Church – Saline, with visitation beginning one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Summit Church – Saline

“God saw you getting tired,

and a cure was not to be,

So he put His arms around you

and whispered, “Come to me.”

With tearful eyes we held you,

and watched you drift away;

Although we loved you dearly,

We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands to rest.