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Rita Sue Mann

Rita Sue Mann, 83, of Benton, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was born in Bauxite, Arkansas on February 7, 1943 to the late Huey Lowell and Arrita Buie Sadler.  Rita was an accomplished homemaker known for her fried potatoes, baked beans and infamous Christmas sugar cookies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Diane Sutton and Wanda Henthorne. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Richard Brown and great great granddaughter, Blair Faye Brown.

Rita is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Mark) Vice, Janet Brown, Jennifer (Chris) Frank all of Benton. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, Matthew (Micah) Brown, Jacob (Jessica) Brown, Jordan Vice, Brandon (Ashlyn) Vice, Brittany (Bradley) LeQuieu, Choni (Zach) Oxley, Ian (Sydney) Frank, Edison Frank, and Eli Frank. She was blessed with 19 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Brown, Jacob Brown, Brandon Vice, Bradley LeQuieu, Edison Frank, and Eli Frank.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Ian Frank, Zach Oxley, and Brayden Brown.

Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Mark Vice officiating.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach and the caregivers of Genitiva Hospice.

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James E. Calender

James E. Calender, 85, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026.

Born on September 24, 1940, in Swifton, Arkansas, James was the son of the late William A. Calender and Hattie Mae (Hodge) Calender. He lived a life defined by hard work, service to his country, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life.

James proudly served in the United States Army, where he earned recognition as a Sharpshooter and Missile Marksman. Following his military service, he built a career as a welder, a trade that reflected his strong work ethic and skilled hands.

A man of the Full Gospel faith, James found joy in spending time with those he loved most. Whether he was casting a fishing line, hunting in the great outdoors, or simply enjoying the company of family, he treasured every opportunity to make memories with the people who meant the most to him.

James also had a fun-loving spirit and looked forward to Saturday nights at Sugarloaf Dancing Center, where he enjoyed dancing and the friendships he made there. His warm smile, easygoing nature, and love for life will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

James was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Hattie Mae (Hodge) Calender; his sister, Anna Summers; and his beloved great-granddaughter, Brylee Crews.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory six children: Cookie Womble of Benton, Arkansas, Hubie Tharp (Shila) of Batesburg, South Carolina, Mary Alice of Romance, Arkansas, Renee Edmonson (Harold) of Benton, Arkansas, Rechelle Mills (Stacey) of Batesville, Arkansas, and Tommy Calender (Pam) of Colt, Arkansas; several grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

A graveside service celebrating James’s life will be held at Remmel Cemetery in Newport, Arkansas, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

James leaves behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and a love for family, the outdoors, and the simple pleasures of life. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

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