Linda Shaw Humes, of Benton, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the age of 75 surrounded by family. She was born in Hot Springs on July 2, 1951 to Odis and Mildred Shaw. Linda was the widow of her high school sweetheart, the late Herman Humes. They were married on December 25, 1976.

Her survivors include children, Jase (Amber) Humes and Kacee (Justin) Wells; grandchildren, Kaselee and Jettsen Wells; uncle, Danny Shaw; great-niece, Mackenzie Mitchell; great-great-nieces, Addison, Charlotte, and Willow; and special cousin, Joyce (Bryan) Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Carolyn (Pat) Sepulvado; and niece, Valerie Ahart.

Linda owned and operated a successful utility construction company, Humes Utilities, for over 40 years. We would like to give a special Thank You to all of her current and past employees who worked with her.

A special Thank You to caregivers of Southern Charm for their loving care.

Linda always said it took less effort to be kind than to be ugly to others.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 25 at Ashby Funeral Home.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial to follow at Ten Mile Cemetery.