Billy Dean Doherty

Billy Dean Doherty, 64 of Bearden, died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at his home. He was born September 14, 1945 in Bearden to Odie Doherty and the late Doyle James Doherty. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Doherty and James Dale Doherty; two grandchildren, Timothy Justin Doherty and Tyler Lee Doherty.
He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Maureen Gorman Doherty of Bearden; his son Timothy Doherty and wife Janie of Lonoke; daughter Michelle Clemons and husband Rod of Sheridan; step-daughter, Christy Johnson and husband Mitch of Star City; his mother, Odie Doherty of Bearden; his sister, Linda Stiles and husband Robin of Bearden; grandchildren, Josh Doherty, Halie Clemons, Hollie Clemons, Amber Gabriel, Cody Clemons, Lane Doherty, Braden Doherty, Ken and Gage Johnson.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Moss Hill Cemetery in Bearden. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 PM until 8 PM at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com .