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Charlene Adams
Charlene Adams, of Benton, a loving mother, devoted wife, and cherished Mi, passed away on September 30, 2026 at the age of 63. Charlene dedicated her life to the people she loved most – her family. She and her family are the owners of C & M Detail and S.C.C. (Saline County Customs).
Charlene married the love of her life, Michael Adams on February 27, 1981. They shared 43 years of marriage filled with love, memories, laughter, and a beautiful family. Her husband Michael preceded her in death as well as her parents, Shirley and Charles Jackson and her mother and father-in-law Alice and Bill Adams.
Charlene had an adventurous spirit and loved making memories, experiencing new things, and enjoying life with the people around her. She never hesitated to embrace an adventure, big or small, and those who knew her will treasure the memories of the times they shared together.
She was also known for her giving heart. She gave freely of her love, and whatever she could to help others. She had a way of making people feel cared for and loved, and her kindness touched many lives. Her generosity and compassion were simply part of who she was.
She is survived by her children, Rose (Rodney) Catlett, Amber (Chris) Hanna, and William (Christa) Adams, all of Benton. Grandchildren; Katee, Chris, Becka, Cobi, Justin, Milania, Dallas, Garrett, Charity, Evan, Hailey, Will, Starla, Mikea, Mckenna, Alyssa, Anthony, and Cameron. Great grandchildren; Miyah and Everett. She is also survived by sisters Wanda, Teresa, and Cindy; her brother Gary (Andrea), Sister-in-law Nancy (Richard) and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends who loved her dearly.
Though she will be deeply missed, Charlene’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her and loved her. Her family finds comfort in knowing that her love, laughter, kindness, and adventurous spirit will continue to live on through the generations she leaves behind.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday October 7 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday October 8 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Cutter Morning Star in Hot Springs. Rev David Brewer will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be William Adams, Rodney Catlett, Chris Hanna, Chris Walker, Anthony Adams, Garrett Cannon, Justin Walker, Evan Tracy, and Cobi Laister.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cameron Catlett, Everett Cannon, and Miyah Walker.
Marshall Lynn Gipson
Marshall Lynn Gipson age 62, of North Little Rock, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born March 13, 1964 in Benton.
Marshall retired from Gwatney Auto Body Shop in Little Rock, a US Army Veteran, and a member of Wrights Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Benton.
Marshall was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Gipson, grandparents, Lynn and Irene Todd.
Survivors, his mother, Betty Carolyn Todd Gipson, daughter and son-in-law, Jenny (Jeremy) Simpson, brothers, Matthew, Mark, and Sam Gipson, sister, Michelle Gipson, two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and his fur baby Ally.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel.
Grave services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Rosemont Cemetery. Minister will be Bro. Marcus Blakley.
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Guy Gifford Standridge
Guy Gifford Standridge, 71, of Lonsdale, Arkansas, passed away October 1, 2026. He was born January 11, 1955, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Harold Lloyd and Hazel LaVerne (Wilson) Standridge.
Guy was a hardworking man who spent many years hauling gas for CAP in Malvern and Thomas Oil. After retiring, Guy quickly discovered that retirement wasn’t quite for him and went to work for the Saline County Road Department. It didn’t take long for him to form a special bond with the men he worked alongside. Many were much younger than Guy, but age never stood in the way of friendship. They respected him, looked up to him, and valued the wisdom and experience he was always willing to share.
Guy served the Lord, and the story of how he came to know Him was perfectly fitting for a man who loved the outdoors. While coon hunting one evening with the preacher from Bethel Baptist Church, the two began talking about the Lord. Right there in the woods, Guy realized his need for salvation. He learned that he didn’t have to be inside a church building or standing at an altar—he could give his heart to the Lord right there among the trees in a place he loved. And that is exactly what he did.
An avid outdoorsman, Guy was happiest when he was outside. He loved spending time on the family houseboat at Brady Mountain, fishing, and hunting hogs, deer, and coons. He was also a devoted Arkansas Razorback fan, although his love for his girls could even persuade him to temporarily change team colors.
Guy was the ultimate “girl dad.” He faithfully supported his daughters through softball, basketball, cheerleading, shopping, and whatever else was important to them. When his daughter Alisha coached the LSUS women’s basketball team, this die-hard Razorback fan proudly put on LSU colors and a ball cap to support his girl. That was Guy—when it came to his family, there was nothing he wouldn’t do.
Perhaps Guy could best be described with the words, “He may have had hard hands, but he had a gentle touch.” Those hands reflected a lifetime of hard work, but they also belonged to a man with a tender heart. He loved deeply, worked hard, supported his family faithfully, and always put those he loved first. His greatest treasures were not found in the woods, on the water, or even during a Razorback victory—they were found in the people he called family.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Lloyd and Hazel LaVerne (Wilson) Standridge; his special grandfather, Elisha Standridge; and brothers, Lloyd Don Standridge and Harold Wayne Standridge.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 46 years, Jennie Lynn Standridge; daughters, Jaimie Gentry and husband Brad, Brittany Chrestman and husband Erik, and Alisha Standridge; grandchildren, Jordan Gentry, Emily Gentry, Seth Chrestman and wife Kailei, Cooper Guenard, Lily Carden, Tanner Guenard, Sylvia Carden, Aubrey Chrestman, Griffin Guenard, and Eliza Standridge; sister, Dixie Pedigo and husband Jeff; and many extended family members, coworkers, hunting buddies, and friends who loved Guy and will miss him always.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.
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