Andy Spears

James Anthony “Andy” Spears, age 38 of Thornton passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, Arkansas. He was born March 11, 1988 in Camden, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Lynn Thomas Spears; grandparents, James and Vaughnda LaBeff, Harry and Evelyn Anthony; two aunts, Rhonda LaBeff, Kelly LaBeff; and one uncle, Joey LaBeff. Andy is survived by his mother and step father, Beverly and Kenneth Baxley of Thornton; two uncles, Jim (Robyn) LaBeff of Thornton, John LaBeff of Bearden; several cousins, and other family members.

Visitation will be Wednesday 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church in Fordyce with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Richard Merritt and Rev. Brian Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow at Calaway Cemetery near Thornton. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.