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Buddy Harold Bradshaw
Buddy Harold Bradshaw, age 82 of Benton, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was born July 20, 1944 in Redfield, Arkansas. Buddy spent 34 years with the Bauxite Schools as a teacher and basketball coach. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and attended Trinity in Little Rock and River Road in Redfield.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther & Velma Bradshaw; four brothers, Donald, Albert, Odis, and Junior Bradshaw; and three sisters, Helen Lampkin, Louise Moore, and Rose Bradshaw.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Betty Carol Bradshaw; two sons, Byron Terryl Bradshaw (Shelly) and Blaine Darryl Bradshaw (Kelsey); brother, Larry Bradshaw; sister, Brenda Brown; four grandchildren, Haley, Hunter, Avery, and Adalynn Bradshaw; and a great-grandchild, Bristol Bradshaw, and many nieces and nephews.
Buddy loved to travel with friends and family. He had traveled to 49 of the states, and multiple countries. His favorite was traveling out west. He had a passion for antiques and pottery. He was a huge Arkansas Razorback fan. Wherever he was, he would find a tv to watch or a radio to listen. He loved his hometown of Redfield and his White Hall bulldog family, where he graduated from.
He was drafted and served in the United States Army from 1965-67 until he was medically discharged. He was stationed mostly in Germany during this time until his discharge due to injuries.
He also had a passion for teaching and coaching. He coached boys and girls basketball in High school and Junior High at Bauxite, also was an assistant football coach for a period of time. He coached both of his sons, and their friends who he treated and loved like his own. When Coach arrived in Bauxite in 1971 he never left. His passion and love for the school, community, and the kids he impacted had a deep effect on him and his family. He loved Bauxite and Saline County till the day he died. He was a loving family man, and loved his grandkids more than anything. He spoiled all of them until his last days. His face always lit up when he had the chance to talk them or about them. He was a proud Papaw. His family is thankful and honored for the love and support he has had over the years.
Visitation will be 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12 at Ashby Funeral Home with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Bauxite Cemetery. Bro. John White and Bro. Dwayne Maynard will be officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Bauxite Historical Association and Museum @ P.O. Box 245 in Bauxite, Arkansas 72011.
Richard Andrew Womack
Richard Andrew Womack, 76, of Benton, Arkansas, died at home September 6, 2026. His hope was in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, which allowed him to fight the good fight. And now he rests.
He was born in Magnolia, Arkansas, in 1950 to W. C. (Jabo) Womack and Doris Womack Hanson. Richard attended El Dorado High School before studying Business Administration at Henderson State University.
Richard was preceded in death by his father W. C. (Jabo) Womack; mother Doris Womack Hanson; sister Mary Self; brother-in-law David Self; brother Duke Womack; and nephews Mike Self and Duke Womack Jr.
Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years Brenda; sons Richard Womack (Brandi) of Donaldson and Brian Womack (Kristi) of Valley Springs; grandchildren Richard (Kaytlyn), Rhett (Tori), Ross (Calista), Reid, Bella, Maria, Rachael, Avery (Dawson), Drake, Wyatt, and Emory; great-grandchildren Jonah, Luke, Parker Kayt, and Wade; nephews Brock Self (Ashley), Josh Womack, Jed Womack (Lindsey); nieces Sundi King (Brian), Jenny Haney, Emily Jones (Travis), Ginger Self, and a multitude of friends and business acquaintances.
Richard worked fifteen years in the corporate world before starting a successful business in 1987 wholesaling handles and tools in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. He was semi-retired but continued serving several longtime loyal customers. Richard was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Benton where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Director. He coached men’s slow pitch softball for years and refereed junior and senior high basketball and football.
Richard loved the outdoors and was able to fish and hunt all over the country and in Canada, Africa, and Mexico. He loved traveling in the RV and considered his three-month trip to Alaska the pinnacle of his adventures! He loved hosting and entertaining family and friends. His biggest source of pride and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved chasing them all over the state cheering them on in their various endeavors.
Richard fought a five-year battle with cancer with courage, grace, and gratitude. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his generous loving heart.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Richard, Rhett, Ross, Reid, Drake, and Wyatt Womack and friends Damon McDonald and John Clements. Honorary pallbearers will be Scotty Jones, Bill Threet, Randall Young, Ray Bowman, Dick Tucker, Richard McGuire, Skeeter Brosius, and Dr. Randy Jones.
Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, at First Baptist Church Benton in Selph Hall with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Stamps at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Brian Womack and Pastor Clay Cunningham will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child or The Gideons International.
Jeffery Brian Gilson
Jeffery Brian Gilson, 64, of Bauxite, Arkansas, passed away September 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 23, 1962, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Tommy Gilson and Brenda (Burroughs) Spence.
Jeffery worked for Ketcher Roofing, where he truly loved his job and the guys he worked alongside. More than just coworkers, they were an important part of his life, and he valued the friendships he made through the years.
Anyone who knew Jeffery knew his passion was cars—especially Mustangs. He was extremely knowledgeable about cars and could often be found tinkering with one, working on a project, or rebuilding something from the ground up. He simply loved anything to do with cars and enjoyed sharing that interest with others.
Jeffery also enjoyed going to Arkansas Travelers baseball games and spending time with his family at Lake Hamilton. Whether it was a day at the ballpark, time at the lake, or simply being surrounded by the people he loved, those were the moments that meant the most to him.
Above all, Jeffery will be remembered for the kind of friend he was. He had a generous heart and was always willing to help someone in need. If you needed the shirt off his back, Jeffery would have given it to you without a second thought. His friendship was genuine, his heart was big, and those fortunate enough to know him knew they had a friend they could count on.
Jeffery leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Kim Gilson; daughter, Jessica Gilson; step-son, Brandon Howie; father, Tommy Gilson and wife Hazel; mother, Brenda Spence; brother, Steve Gilson and wife Robbie; sister, Michelle Heavener and husband Jeff; his special fur baby, Daisy; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who love Jeffery and will miss him always.
A visitation will be held Friday, September 18, from 4:00–6:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home.
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James Harris “Jigger” Owens
James Harris “Jigger” Owens was born on December 7, 1940, at Cushman, AR, to Kenneth and Kathryn Owens. At an early age, the family moved to Batesville, AR. He went to Batesville High School till 10th grade when the family moved to Conway, AR, to start Jack “N” Jill Children Shop. He graduated from Conway High School and University of Central Arkansas (teacher). After UCA, he went into the Navy. He was a Navy pilot for 7 years. He was stationed in Pensacola, FL, Key West, FL, Norfolk, VA, and Milton, FL, where he was a flight instructor. He was stationed several times aboard carriers. In 1969, he moved his family to Benton, Arkansas, to join the family business, opening Jack “N” Jill Children Shop in Benton, AR.
James enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and his morning coffee with the men at Dan’s Dinner for coffee.
James was preceded in death by his son Bart Owens, brother Edgar Owens, and his parents.
He leaves behind his wife Pat of 64 years; daughter Cheryl (Scott) Lewis of NLR; granddaughters Natalie Garvin of Hot Springs and Kaylie Lewis of LR; great-grandson Gunner Smith of Hot Springs; brother-in-law George (Dot) Kealer of Batesville, AR; sister Mary Alice (Ricks) Wiles; and sister-in-law Sharon Owens of Texas.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Benton since 1969, where he sang in the choir, served on many committees, and was a member of the Wesley Sunday School class.
In lieu of flowers, gifts to “Food Pantry,” First United Methodist Church Benton, Parkview United Methodist Church, or CJCOHN of Benton.
We want to thank Hospice Care on 7th floor St. Vincent Hospital LR, Willow Grove of Maumelle, for the past 2 ½ years, special thanks to Nurse Denise and Justin.
Service officiated by Rev. Shari Day and Rev. Mike Clayton.
Visitation will be Monday September 14, 2026 at 9:30am Roller- Alcoa Funeral Home 6700 Alcoa Rd, Benton, AR 72015 (501-315-0700). Funeral Service will follow at 10:00am at Roller- Alcoa Funeral Home.
A private Interment service will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 N Alexander, AR 72002 (501-847-0265) at 12:00pm.
Mary Jean “Jeannie” Treat Qualls
Mary Jean “Jeannie” Treat Qualls passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 4th, 2026.
Jeannie grew up in Bryant, Arkansas, and could usually be found at her father Coach Joe Treat’s side in Hornet Gym. Jeannie was a fiercely loyal sister to her younger brothers Tim and Chris; she was always willing to let them tag along even when they got on her nerves. Full of life and joy, Jeannie built lifelong friendships in Bryant. Even today, around some margaritas with those same friends, the stories of her shenanigans can still be heard. Jeannie was a stellar basketball player and earned a scholarship to Phillips County Community College and then Arkansas Tech University. There she played for Coach Joe Foley who became a lifelong mentor and friend. Jeannie not only inherited her parents’ charisma but also their passion for teaching, launching what would be a dedicated career as a teacher and coach. In 1992 she met fellow coach Hal Qualls, and they were married in the summer of 1993.
Jeannie and Hal cultivated the abilities of many young athletes but those they were most proud of were their sons, Joshua, Jacob, and Judson. Wherever Jeannie and Hal were drawn to coach, the Qualls family went, frequently moving from town to town and school to school. Like Jeannie, her boys grew up first on the sidelines, then found themselves on the football and baseball field. It’s no coincidence that all three boys are now following in their family tradition, building coaching careers of their own.
In 2014 Jeannie was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, and with the same fearlessness and grace that marked her coaching, she faced her illness. The disease took its toll on her body, but her spirit never diminished–neither her smile nor her look of determination ever faded.
As so many of her students and players over the years can attest, even though their time with her was limited, Jeannie left an indelible mark. The same can be said for anyone lucky enough to have entered her orbit and experienced her energy, her humor, and her warm, welcoming charisma. Though her time was brief, the memory of her will be anything but, and the love she leaves behind will radiate always in the hearts and memories of those who knew her.
Jeannie is preceded in death by her husband, Hal Qualls; and her parents; Joe and Cathleen Treat. She is survived by her three sons, Joshua, Jacob, and Judson Qualls; by her two brothers, Tim (Kim) and Chris (Jana) Treat; by her beloved cousin, Greg (Teresa) Treat; as well as five nephews and nieces.
Memorial service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M with visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
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