Pulaski County

MAX E. BRYANT, 84, of Little Rock died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, at Baptist Health Medical Center. He was born in New Edinburg, Ark., on Oct. 21, 1928, to the late Montie Bryant and Allie Tipton Bryant. Max enjoyed his childhood in Jefferson and Cleveland counties. He graduated from high school in New Edinburg. He later attended and earned his degree from Ouachita Baptist University. During his career in finance, he was the business office manager for St. Vincent Infirmary in charge of billing, and also worked in area banks. An avid sports fan, Max enjoyed watching basketball and football, particularly the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a longtime member of Toastmasters, and attended Markham Street Baptist Church. Max was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Lee Logan Bryant of Little Rock, to whom he was married on Sept. 6, 1953, in Greenville, Miss.; his son, Rodney Bryant and his wife, Leigh of Arlington, Texas; his daughters, Gail Lien and her husband, Dan, and Lisa Akridge, all of Little Rock; his grandchildren, Rebecca Bryant, Paul Bryant, Stephanie Akridge, Bradley Akridge and Tiffany Akridge; and a great-grandson, Charlie Jackson Bryant.

The family will receive friends at J. A. Funk Funeral Home on Sunday evening, Oct. 13, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, in the chapel of J. A. Funk Funeral Home with Brother Tom Strike officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Bryant, Mike Bryant, David Bryant, Steve Belin and Paul Bryant. Interment will follow in Rockport Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Honor Guard.

Memorials are requested to the Food for Kids Backpack Program at the Arkansas Rice Depot.

Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BERTIE MAE CASADY, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. She was a breast cancer survivor and retired from Chicopee with over 40 years. She volunteered for the Red Cross and enjoyed yard work and gardening.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William “Bill” Casady; daughter, Theresa Crowder; four grandchildren, Brigitt Zurga and husband, Robert “Griff” Griffin, Blake Crowder and wife, Heather, JoAnna Hackley and husband, Shawn and Adam Crowder; eight great-grandchildren, Kayla Zurga, Buck Zurga, Hope Crowder, Haleigh Crowder, Joseph Hackley, Emma Hackley, Jaxon Crowder and Mazie Crowder. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Fronia White McCoy, and three sisters.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Red Cross or Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bayou Meto Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– AUNDREA L. SMITH CHISM “12”, 31, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Oct. 9, 2013. He was born in Los Angeles to Carolyn Smith and Charles Chism. He leaves his fond memories to two beautiful children, Aundrea Jr. and Kenndy Smith; his loving mother, Carolyn Smith; father, Charles Chism Sr.; siblings, Charles (Marla) Chism, Brian (Tara) Chism, Quwanna (Tim) Curry and Detria Chism; and a host of other relatives and special friends. Home-going services will be Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, SA Jones Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, (501) 372-1305.

––––– ––––– JOHN CHESTER CROUCH JR., 56, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. He was a retired engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was an avid Razorbacks fan, attending many games. He also loved reading and music, and was a true Beatles fan. John adored his daughter and was very dedicated to his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Heather Danielle Crouch; parents, Betty and John Crouch Sr.; brother, Greg Crouch (Helen); two sisters, Kimberly Westbrook and Elizabeth Glenn (Jon); three nephews; three nieces; a great-niece; aunts; cousins; and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– JANICE WILLENE DUNCAN, 34, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. She was born April 12, 1979 in Little Rock to Eddie Wayne and Penny Lawhon Duncan. Janice was a goodhearted, hard worker and dearly loved by her family. She was a loving aunt, wonderful with people and great in sales. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bennie Lawhon and an uncle, Johnny Lawhon.

Janice is survived by her parents, Eddie and Penny Duncan of Searcy; her two brothers, Jarrod Duncan and his wife, Stacy and their daughters, Eva Grace and Chloe Elizabeth Duncan of Searcy and James Duncan and his wife, Kimberly of Benton; grandparents, Walter and Agnes Duncan and Willene Lawhon, all of Little Rock; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 700 N. 2nd St. in Cabot. (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, DORIS GIFFORD walked into the waiting arms of her beloved soul-mate, Ted Gifford, to begin their dance in eternity. No more sorrow, only praises with the angels and heavens’ chorus. She was born on Oct. 20, 1938, in Little Rock, Ark., to Otis Lee Spann and Virgie Lee Knight Spann, both preceding her in death. Also preceding her to glory was one brother, Jimmy Lee Spann of the San Diego Area of California. Her husband of 51 years, Theodore Allen Gifford, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 17, 2009.

She is survived by one brother, Larry Spann (Susie) of Bismarck and one sister, Patricia Peters, of Bryant, Ark. Closest to her was her care-giver and eldest daughter, Joanna Gifford. She moved in with Joanna and looked forward to their annual outing to see Celtic Thunder each year to hear “her boys” singing both traditional, as well as contemporary songs of Ireland, dreaming of one day seeing and walking the land of Erie. Other surviving children were Morris Dowdel of Palm Coast, Fla.; Bradley A. Gifford of Little Rock, Ark.; Valerie L. Gifford of Benton, Ark.; and David F. Gifford, the baby of the family, of Van Buren, Ark. She leaves behind, grandchildren who loved her dearly; Matthew C. Gifford, 34 of Little Rock; Jacob A.

Shroyer, 31, of Jacksonville, Ark.; Robert D. Tuggell of Arizona; Davynn N. Gifford, 18, and Gabriel F. Gifford, 16, both of Van Buren, Ark. She also leaves one great-grandchild, Caden M. Shroyer, 5, of Jacksonville, Ark. She was an active member of the Church at Willow Beach in North Little Rock, Ark., and we are blessed to have Brother Roy Tilley conducting her funeral service. Funeral arrangements are being made by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock, Ark. (501) 455-5800, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at 10 a.m. in the chapel at 10900 I-30 in Little Rock, Burial immediately after at Pine Crest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark.

Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

––––– ––––– WANDA L. DOKES GILL, 57, North Little Rock, departed this life Oct. 9, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, James “Red” Gill; children, Tanica Walker, Edward Burks, Aisha Dokes, Katrina Dokes, Maya Gill, Katrina Jefferson, Adrienne Gill; mother, Verlene Munns; brothers, Walter Dokes Jr., Leslie Wayne Dokes, Jerald Dokes, Gregory Rivers, Darryl Dokes (El Paso, Texas); sisters, Latanya Christopher, Karen Collier, Sonia Spicer, Debbie Dokes (Upper Marlboro, Md.) ; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Visitation: 12-6 p.m. Tuesday at Robinson Mortuary, North Little Rock. Funeral Service: 12 noon, Wednesday, at Samaritan Hill B.C., North Little Rock, C. Collier, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– Mrs. SUZANNE VACCARO HARDEMAN, age 76, of Little Rock, Ark., former resident of Forrest City, died Aug. 8, 2013, in Little Rock.

Mrs. Hardeman was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Memphis, Tenn. She was the daughter of Leo and Frances Vaccaro. Mrs. Hardeman is survived by a son, Scott Johnson, and a brother, Jimmy Vaccaro.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– JOHN JOE HOWLETT SR., age 76, of Little Rock, formerly of Monticello, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at his home in Little Rock. Born Dec. 23, 1936 he was the son of the late Byron P. Howlett Sr. and Martha Howlett Howlett.

He was a retired special agent with the United States Secret Service, a United States Coast Guard Veteran and was a Baptist. He enjoyed his retirement just doing as he pleased. He was an avid hunter and cherished spending time with his family. John Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

His survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty Lou Miller Howlett of Little Rock; two sons, John Howlett Jr. and wife, Stephanie of Hensley and Lew Howlett and wife, Karen of Greenbrier; his daughter, Kathy Mayo of Conway; one brother, Byron P. Howlett Jr. and wife, Billie Kite of San Antonio, Texas; a sisterin-law, Emma Jean Wiscaver of Monticello; two granddaughters, Sarah Mayo and Jessica Howlett; six grandsons, Zack and Jacob Mayo, Justin, Hunter, Colton and Easton Howlett; a very dear friend and neighbor, Aletha Sneed of Little Rock along with her children, Christy and Craig; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

––––– ––––– DON E. JACKSON, 35, North Little Rock, passed Oct. 4, 2013. Loving memories left to wife, Shamekia Jackson; children, Donnell, Malik, and Lillian Jackson; siblings, John Whitlow, Rickey (Carolyn) Davis, Corrie (Angela) Alexander, Melvin Jackson, L.J. Spencer, Greg Jackson, Aletha (Marcus) Culp, Teresa (Billy) Trent, and Sheila Owens. Visitation: Oct. 16, 2013, 6-8 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration, Oct. 17, 2013, 12:17 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Dr., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– ––––– EDNA FRANCES JONES, 88, of Little Rock, Ark., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013.

Edna started to work with Gus Blass on a school work program in September of 1941 and continued her career in accounting with Dillard’s until her retirement in May 2006.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Jones, and parents, Edna and Edwin Parker. She is survived by her sister, Billie Bybee of Little Rock; cousin, Ralph Watson of Springfield, Va.; and a family of beloved friends.

Edna was an avid Razorback fan and supporter of the Hogs. She enjoyed her volunteer work with the Diocese, Lung Association, election polls and Aldersgate.

Edna was a long-time member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, where she loved her church family. Father John Connell, who was so very special to her, will celebrate her Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Memorial Park, with Tommy Williams, Lee Schwarzentraub, Parker Parish, Kevin Pennington, David Robinson and Kyle Robinson serving as pallbearers. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m., Monday, during visitation which will be from 6 until 8 p.m., in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Edna’s name to either St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 6221 Base Line Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 or the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210.

Please send the family your messages of love, comfort and support to Edna’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.

––––– ––––– RUTH FAYE (ANDREWS) KEOPPLE, 85, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.

She was born Dec. 28, 1927 in Little Rock to C.L. and Vida Andrews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Andrews; and her husband, C.W. Keopple Jr.

Ruth graduated from Little Rock High School. She was a devoted mother and the epitome of a coach’s wife. She supported her husband’s Hall High Warriors and served as the dorm mother for the Razorbacks during the Ken Hatfield years. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as “Bubba.”

She is survived by her children, Robbie Keopple, Karen Keopple (Jack Pearson) of Little Rock, Bill Keopple, wife Marsha of Texarkana, Ark.; two grandchildren, Landon Keopple, wife Dana of Magnolia, Ark., Brittany Fowler, husband Ryan of Diana, Texas; and by two great-grandchildren, Kinslee Keopple and Harper Fowler.

Funeral services will be Monday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth with Rev. Rob Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Online guestbook: www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– GEORGE MORELAND, 80, of Roland, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. He was a member of Natural Steps Baptist Church, the Scottish Rite and a 32nd Degree Mason who was a perpetual member of Roland Lodge 508. He enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. From swings, jewelry boxes, banks, and many other treasured items; “Created by God, built by George Moreland.” One of his greatest passions was when turkey and deer season came around. At age 79, he killed his heaviest turkey — 25 pounds.

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He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Kay Bivins Moreland; children, Beverley (Mark) Lackey, Dianne (Gordon) Phillips, Marie (Scott) Huie, Tammy (Lee) Lambert and Tim (Belle) Moreland; sisterBillie Moreland; 14 grandchildren, Shane (Brittany) Katilius, Brian (Lindsay) Katilius, Scott (Cassie) Lackey, Renee Lackey, Anna Phillips, Rachel Huie, Sarah Huie, Hannah Huie, Leah Huie, Randi (Jackson) Prater, Jackelyn (Chris) Racey, Timothy Moreland Jr., Brad Woods and Chelsea (Greg) Philpot; five great-grandchildren, Evie and Elijah Katilius, Tristan Katilius, Kavanaugh Lackey and Rylee Prater. He was preceded in death by his parents, B.L. Moreland Sr. and Lena Lockert Moreland; and four brothers, Perry, Bart Jr., Kenneth and Hershel Moreland.

A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held 10 a.m., Monday at Natural Steps Cemetery. A visitation will be from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. at Natural Steps Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Natural Steps Baptist Church, 12011 Hwy 300, Roland, Ark. 72135 or Natural Steps Cemetery, 20311 Lake Vista Drive, Roland, Ark. 72135.

Special thanks to Arkansas Hospice employees, Vicki, Rose and Jeanette. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– MARY BROWN PETERS, 90, of Little Rock, passed away on Oct. 10, 2013 in West Monroe, La. She was born in Dierks, Ark., on Feb. 22, 1923.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and retired after 40 years of service. She was a long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she held numerous leadership positions in her women’s group and Sunday School class and formed many lifetime friendships. She loved spending time with her grandsons and supporting all of their endeavors.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Richard “Bo” Peters, and her parents, Alford Brown and Velda Brown Simoneau. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Mark) Pilcher of West Monroe, La.; grandson, Chad (Ali) Pilcher of Birmingham, Ala.; grandson, Ryan (Meredith) Pilcher of Shreveport, La.; great-granddaughter, Avery Pilcher; future great-grandson, R.G. Pilcher; sister, Martha Paul of Clinton, Ark., and special friend, Louie Strickland.

Visitation will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 North Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel immediately following the visitation (at approximately 2 p.m.) A private burial service will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery on Oct. 14, 2013.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Immanuel Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal. CHARLES EDWARD PRUITT SR., 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Oct. 8, 2013. Survivors include: children, Charles E. “Buck” Pruitt Jr., Roger Robinson (DeNea), Cassandra Jones, Sharmin Bryles (Billy) Moody and Millie Pruitt Goins (John); parents, Benny and Ruth Pruitt; siblings, Benjamin L. Pruitt Sr. (Caroline), Lillian M. Rutter (William) and John N. Pruitt (Judy); a very special friend, Lana Moore; Uncle Charles was loved dearly by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A celebration of his life will be Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, 11 a.m., at Greater Archview Baptist Church, 1720 W. 23rd Street, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., at the church, prior to service. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Viewing: 12-6 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street LR (501) 372-1305. Sign his online guestbook at www.ruffinjarrett.com. CARTER DION RILEY, 4 months, Little Rock, departed this life Oct. 8, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory: father, Chadric Riley Sr.; mother, Taikeiya Oates; siblings, Jaiden Moore, Chadric Riley Jr.; grandparents, Felicia Jackson, LuShanna Stevens, Anthony (LaDonna) Oates; great-grandparents, Dorothy Stevens, Dan (Joyce) Woods, Bobbie Smith; godmother, Arabia Lemons; a host of other family. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Monday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Longley Baptist Church, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.” Mrs. EVIEDEE H. SMITH, 100, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Oct. 10, 2013. She was born Aug. 5, 1913, in Enola, Ark. The daughter of Henry L. and Ethel V. Harrison, she married Richard B. Smith on June 30, 1938. She was a homemaker and attended the First United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, who died March 19, 1974; three brothers, Clatus, Lester and Donald; two sisters, Lois and Ruby. She is survived by 11 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Chapel, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. MERCER JANET HOPSON TATE, 91, of Little Rock passed away at her home early Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. Born May 12, 1922, in Fulton, Ark., Janet was the daughter of the late Dora Dean Adams and Mercer J. Hopson. She graduated in 1940 from Fulton High School, and later moved to Little Rock as a young woman to attend Little Rock Junior College, where she received an associate’s degree in business. Soon after, she started her career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and later AT&T, where she worked for 42 years, much of that time as a supervisor and comptroller in the accounting department. In August of 1948, she married J.L. Tate, who was her soulmate for over 62 years, until his death in 2011. Janet was a devoted wife and loving mother who surrounded herself with many friends. Her drive to succeed in all facets of life was and is an inspiration to her family. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where, for a number of years, she volunteered in the Vaught Media Ministry. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Naomi Palmer and Clairette Garrett; and a son, Col. Stephen M. Tate, whose widow, Rebecca Curtis Tate, lives in Dayton, Ohio. Survivors include two sons, Byron Tate and his wife, Pat Smith Tate, of Pine Bluff, and Galen Tate of Bridgeport, Conn.; and three grandchildren, Nathan Tate, Mary Kathryn Tate and Ethan Tate, all of New York City.

Deepest gratitude and appreciation to our special friend and caregiver, Charlene Davis, and to Dr. Morgan Sauer of the St. Vincent Longevity Center, whose care and compassion were above reproach.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Road, with a funeral service to follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. A private burial will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Twice Blessed Ministry for homebound and health-care members at Immanuel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal. ADDIE REBECCA NASH WALLACE, 67, transitioned into the Lord’s bosom Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Rev. G. Bruce Wallace, who will carry on her legacy. The celebration of life will be Saturday, Oct. 19, 12 noon at Sharon Baptist Church in Alexander, Ark., with visitation at 11 a.m. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800 CORY DWAYNE WATERS SR., 36, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Oct. 7, 2013. A celebration of his life will be on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, 11 a.m. Family visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, 6-7 p.m.; both services will be at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305. BENJAMIN J. WOODS, 85, of Sherwood passed away Oct. 9, 2013. Ben was born in Keo, Ark., on Jan. 4, 1928. He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1946 and joined the U.S. Marine Corp. After serving his country for three years, he began his career at Southwestern Bell Telephone as a switchman. After 40 years, and several promotions, he retired as an area manager in industry relations. During his tenure, he was chosen to serve as metro director for the National Alliance of Businessmen (NAB). The NAB was a national joint business-government venture to hire and train disadvantaged people for productive jobs. In that role, he was responsible for securing cooperation from business and industry. After retirement, he and his wife, Victoria, spent many fun-filled years in St Louis, where they cheered on their favorite teams, the Rams, Cardinals and Razorbacks, and enjoyed the local culture including the Gateway Men’s Chorus, the Fox Theatre and the Gateway Miata Club before returning home to North Little Rock to be close to family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Edwin Woods and Gladys Cantrell Woods Holland; and Ramona Woods, the mother of his children.

Ben (known as BB to his grandchildren) is survived by his wife of 30 years, Victoria Chandler Woods of Sherwood, and his brother, Edwin P Woods Jr. (Melba) of Tampa, Fla. Also surviving are his children, Mona Burris (Darren) and Jerry Woods, both of Sherwood; granddaughter, Sara Lemoir (Mark) of Bristol, England; grandson, Geno Jameson of Sherwood; three great-grandsons, Jacob, Ethan and Connor Lemoir of Bristol, England, and many adoring nieces and nephews.

Officiating pastor will be Brother Roy Tilley. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Sherwood Animal Shelter, 6500 North Hills Blvd, Sherwood, Ark. 72120.

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AUGUSTA — Thelma Fay Hyde, 80, of Augusta passed away Friday. Survivors: husband, Edward; sons, John Hyde (Michelle), Thomas Hyde (Angela); daughter, Martha Ray (Harold); two sisters, Nell Everett (Wayne), Claire Grizzard; grandchildren, Eric Ray, Natalie Hyde, Lori Hyde, Tara Hyde, J.T. Hyde, Austin Hyde; dog, Rachel. Visitation, Sunday 2-4. Funeral service, Monday 11 a.m., Rhodes, Augusta. Arrangements, Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta-McCrory.

––––– ––––– AUSTIN — Jeffrey Lee McDonald, 51, of Austin, born April 30, 1962, passed away Oct. 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Eleanor.

Survivors include wife, Billie; son, Mitchell; stepsons, Joshua and Ryan; granddaughter, Rayne; siblings, Faith, Karen, Jimmy and Terry.

We all love you and will miss you dearly. You have meant the world to many and you won’t be forgotten. I’m proud to be your son and you will always be my favorite dude – Your son, family and friends.

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––––– ––––– AUSTIN — Estle Elvin Taylor, age 81, of Austin went to be with his Lord on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. He was born July 7, 1932, in McCrory, Ark., to the late William Clarence and Etta Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Coy A. Taylor, Jesse Baker; two sisters, Elsie Marie Eddy and Mary Sue Baker. Mr. Taylor was a United States Army veteran and served during the Korean War, he was also a talented, self-taught, mandolin player who enjoyed playing bluegrass.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Erna May Reed Taylor; two sons, Carl Taylor and his wife, Judy, of Jacksonville, Kevin Taylor of Austin; one daughter, Gayle Pipkin of Austin; two grandsons, Todd Taylor and his wife, Ashley, of Sherwood, Austin Taylor of Jacksonville; one granddaughter, Breanna Pipkin of Austin; one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Taylor of Sherwood; four brothers, Grady Taylor and his wife, Hilda, James Taylor and his wife, Norma, both of Beebe, Doyce Baker and his wife, Loretta, of Ingalls, Ind., Jerry Baker of Heber Springs; one sister, Wanda Baker of Indianapolis, Ind.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Cabot Apostolic Church with Rev. D.C. Moody and Rev. Tom LaFave officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot.

The family wishes to thank Arkansas Hospice as well as all of the prayers from family and friends.

Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 8435816. Sign online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– BAUXITE — Ronald George “Ronnie” Young, 65, of Bauxite passed away Oct. 10, 2013, in Benton. He was born Oct. 24, 1947, to the late George O. and Anna (Barchoni) Young in DuBois, Pa. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad as a signalman and was a member of APA and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman and a Catholic.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Nelson. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Sue Ryles Young; two daughters, Amanda Leigh Hays (Bill) of Benton, La., Angie Gabbard (Richard) of Kokomo, Ind.; five grandchildren, Courtney Hays, Cami Hays, Zachary Crowe, Samantha Turner and Roxie Wray; one sister, Judy Lewis of Locus Grove, Ga., and other nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Brother Jerry Melton (Bro. Punkin) officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jonathan Rickard, Clint Vocque, Jamie Cockrum, Bill Hays, Preston Vandiver and Michael Nelson. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Bryant, Larry Coger, B.J. Patterson, Eldon Moore and Gordon Palmer.

Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Ben S. Garner, 72, of Benton passed away Oct. 11, 2013. He was born Feb. 14, 1941. Services by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) are pending at this time.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Robert Ralph Moser, age 74, of Benton passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. He was born July 26, 1939, in Thayne, Wyo. Robert was a self-employed engineer and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Helen Moser.

Survivors: wife, Wilma Moser, Benton; sons and daughters-inlaw, Robbie and Jessica Moser, Cabot; Russell and Natalie Strange, Vilonia; daughters and son-in-law, Tracy Moser-Smith and her husband, Andy, Little Rock; Katherine Higgins, Sherwood; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ashby Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pine Crest Cemetery.

Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Noah Jean Oliveto was born sleeping on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. He was the son of Jeremiah and Jerrica D. Oliveto of Cabot Arkansas. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Landon and Brody; and two sisters, Maddison and Haidyn Oliveto. Even though his life on this earth was short, he was loved and he will be missed by many.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tue, Oct. 15, 2013 at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, 301 Carnahan Drive, Maumelle, Ark. Arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 791-7400).

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

––––– ––––– CARTHAGE — Ruby Lee Gunter Jones, 84, of Carthage, died Friday Oct. 11, 2013 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. Born March 29, 1929 in Dallas County, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Annie Bell Gunter. She was a member of Lea’s Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jones; a daughter, Florence Marie Gunter, along with her extended family Joe and Kyle Kauffman and Linda Brent. She is survived by her son, Louis Gunter of Carthage; sister, Shuvella Mae Miller of Chicago, lll; four grandchildren, Shederick Gunter (Charlene), Letitia Walker Johnson (Carlos), Chastity Clegg, Alisha Gunter; eight great-grandchildren, Marquis Walker, Jalen Gunter, Makayla Banks, Jaidyn Gunter, Khalen Gunter, Marlena Hicks, Sentori Martino, Jahvari Martino; one great-great grandchild, Jauzlyn Ware; her extended family, Jackie Brent of Fordyce and his sons Clark Brent (Penny) and Stuart Brent (Debra) and Jackie’s grandchildren, Jack, Haden, and Ryan Brent, Becky Kauffman of Fordyce and her children, Kevin Kauffman (Melanie) and Kasey Langley and Becky’s grandchildren, Justin and Kayla Langley, and step-grandchildren, Ryan and Anna Claire Tutor. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lea’s Ridge Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Mattie Forte officiating. Burial will follow at Hampton Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– CHERRY VALLEY — Flora Hunter, 92, departed this life, Friday.

Survivors include her sons: Larry and Butch Hunter, daughter: Penny Wolf, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren.

Graveside services are Monday 10 a.m., at Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery in Harrisburg. Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. (870) 238-9400 www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

––––– ––––– CLEVELAND — Ferrell Lynn Mason, age 68, Cleveland, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Mason; five daughters; eight brothers; seven sisters; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Friendship Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– CLINTON — Rosie Mae Bartlett, 94, of Clinton, Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. She was born June 13, 1919 in Yale, Okla., to the late James Oney and Mary Ellen (Adams) Ross.

Rosie was a homemaker and worked the fruit harvest with her husband and family from the 1930s till early 1980s when they retired to Arkansas.

Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, James Oney and Mary Ellen (Adams) Ross; husband, Donald Bruce Bartlett; eight brothers and sisters; one son-inlaw; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Rosie is survived by three children, Patsy Sue Brown of Clinton, Ark.; Shirley Ann McIvain of Leslie/Chimes Ark.; and Jerry Don Bartlett of Gentry, Ark.; one sister, Dorothy Lea Willard of Cushing, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren and many relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: John Bartlett, Chris Bartlett, Jerry Beck, Nathan Brown, Scott Jenkins, Shannon Dotson, Steaven Wayne Gan, and Keldon Bartlett.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at RollerFuneral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark.

Graveside Service and Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 in Shady Grove Cemetery Chimes Community Dennard, Ark., with Pastor Chuck Stansberry officiating.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– DERMOTT — Marjorie L. Pitts Hollinger, 95, of Dermott passed away, Friday, Oct. 11 at Chicot Memorial Hospital in Lake Village, Ark. She was born April 2, 1918.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Centerpoint Cemetery, with Rev. Sanders Brooks officiating. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

––––– ––––– GREENBRIER — Rick Spear, 50, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Life Song Baptist Church in Greenbrier with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– GREERS FERRY — Charles Marvin Ware, age 51, passed away Saturday. Survivors: mother, Willie Dean; sons, Christopher (Jessica), Jacob (Jessica), Nick (Whitney), and Beth Ann Ware; two grandchildren, Wyatt and Madison. Visitation: Shiloh Crossroads Church, Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., Funeral Service: Tuesday, 11 a.m. Shiloh Crossroads, interment: Brewer Cemetery. www. dwightfamilyfuneral.com. 501362-2088.

––––– ––––– GUY — Mr. Floyd R. Holloway, 84, of Guy, died on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013.

A funeral service is 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 at Copperas Springs Baptist Church in Guy. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

HEBER SPRINGS — Randy Mark Adcock, 48, passed away Oct. 10, 2013. Children, Kendra, Kayla, Kesia, and R. J. Adcock; parents, Harvey and Sandra Adcock; siblings, Danny, Stanley, Jimmy, Sharon, and Hope Adcock; four grandchildren.

Visitation, Tuesday, 5 p.m., Olmstead Chapel with memorial service beginning at 6 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. www. olmstead.cc. NEWPORT — Myrtle Wagner, 79, died Saturday.

Survivors: son, Brian Wagner; daughters, Ginger Carlyle, Debra Doyle; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Dorothy Hawkins, Helen Smith, Evelyn Riggs, Norman Coots, Joyce Cummins, Ann Hudson, Dale Coots, Janet Dotson.

Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m., Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. Funeral: Swifton Church of Christ, Tuesday, 10 a.m. Burial: Swifton Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com. PERRY — Oran O. Oates Jr. of Perry, Ark., died on Oct. 5, 2013. Oran O. Oates Jr. was better known by his nickname “Tootie.” He was born in Morrilton, Ark., on Jan. 20, 1948, to the late Oran O. Oates Sr. and Frances Taylor Oates of Perry.

He attended Perry Elementary School and graduated from Perryville High School in 1965. He joined the Navy in 1969 and served on the destroyer The USS Hugh Purvis and was active during the Vietnam War. Following his Honorable Discharge, “Tootie” worked in many different fields of work until his retirement.

Oran Jr. is survived by his daughter, Leslie Demers, her husband, Robert Demers, his grandchildren, Madison and Morrison Demers, all of Fayetteville, Ark.; sister, Mary Lee Oates of Morrilton, Ark.; stepmother, Lillian Oates of Perry, Ark.; aunt, Evelyn Wolf of St. Louis, Mo.; another daughter, Beth Gray of Colorado; and many cousins.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at the Perry Cemetery with Brother Jody Hurst presiding. Arrangements are made by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. In lieu of flowers or food, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 105 West Church Street, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net. PINE BLUFF — Nettye Jo Bennett Johnson, 59, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Star City, died Friday. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Monday at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Star City. Visitation: Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net. RUSSELLVILLE — Doris Riley, 69, of Russellville, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2013.

Funeral service: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: New Bethel Cemetery. Visitation: 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the church before the funeral. Online guestbook and condolences: www. cornwellfuneralhomes.com. Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. SWIFTON — David Blevins, 60, of Swifton, died Thursday.

Survivors: wife, Claudia Lynn; sons, Chad Moseley and wife Kim,

and Jason Moseley; brother, Terry Blevins; sisters, Sharon George, Cindy Henderson, Debby Morris; four grandchildren; parents-in-law, Lois and Claude Huskey; sisters-inlaw; nieces, nephews. Visitation: Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Swifton First Assembly of God. Interment: Haines Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh. com.

TEXARKANA — Colbert (Bare) Barentine, 70, of Texarkana, Ark., passed away Oct. 10, 2013, at his home. Mr. Barentine was born Dec. 13, 1942, in Hope, Ark. He graduated from Henderson State Teachers College; was a veteran of the Air National Guard; was a member of D&C Hunting Club; AR Real Estate Commission; AR Knife Makers Association; a member of First Baptist Church of Nashville, Ark.; regularly attended Sugar Hill United Methodist Church; and was an OFWC member.

Survivors include his wife, Edith “Edie” Barentine of Texarkana, Ark.; daughter and spouse, Amy and Davin Rainey of Conway, Ark.; son and spouse, Jason and Michele Barentine of Texarkana, Ark.; stepchildren and their spouses: Stephanie and Jimmy Rainey of Texarkana, Texas, Alyson Crouch of Texarkana, Ark., and Christy and Eric Babcock of Benton, Ark.; grandchildren: Holly Zacharias and husband, Michael of Texarkana, Texas, Logan Rainey of Texarkana, Texas, Ashton and Austin Rainey of Conway, Ark., and Cole, Ella and Max Babcock of Benton, Ark.; and great-grandchildren: Xander and Zoe Zacharias of Texarkana, Texas.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at Sugar Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Greg Burks officiating. Services are under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, American Heart Association, or charity of choice.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com. WARREN — E. Dale Leonard, age 82, of Warren, Ark., died Thursday, Oct. 10, at Chapel Woods. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation: 1 p.m. until service time. Online obituary/ guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome. WARREN — Jesus Angeles Solano, age 31, of Warren, Ark., died Monday, Oct. 7, in Union County, Ark. Funeral services were 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Frazer’s Chapel by Andrew Garcia and David Ramirez. Burial was in Benito-Juarez Cemetery, Xicotencati, Tamaulipas, Mexico, by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome. WYNNE — Oneal Taylor, 76, of Wynne, passed way Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in McCrory, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leann Taylor, and parents, Forrest and Iva Taylor.

Oneal was born in Wynne, Ark. He was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Lora Watson Taylor; sons, Mike Taylor and wife, Sharon of Wynne, Steve Taylor and wife, Lora of Searcy; sister, Shirley Edwards of Wynne; brother, Thurel Taylor of Wynne; grandchildren, Brent Taylor and wife Brandy, Megan Taylor, Kyle Taylor; and great-grandchildren, Adyson Taylor and Gavin Thomas.

Visitation will be Sunday, 6 to 8 at Kernodle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Crockett officiating. Burial will be at Harris Chapel Cemetery.

Kernodle Funeral Home in in charge, www.kernodlefh.com.