Obituaries
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Pulaski County
SILAS R. BONNER SR., 87, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. He retired after 45 years in the trucking industry. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church for 60 years where he served as a deacon. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 69 years, Mary Catherine Johnston Bonner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas Grant Bonner and Ophelia Birdwell Bonner.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Silas R. Bonner Jr. (Karen) and Mike Bonner, both of the Little Rock area; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at RollerFuneral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends during the hour prior to the service.
His online guestbook may be found at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
––––– ––––– ROBERT HENRY BURCH left this world on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 to be with his bride of 60 years, Barbara Sue Burch, in Heaven. Robert was born on Sept. 14, 1928, to William Robert Burch and Gussie Mae Dyson.
He is survived by his three daughters, Sheila Allison (Granger), Karen Gentry (Steve) and Susan Cross (Donald); eight grandchildren, Shane Allison, Jeff Allison Sr., April Ammons, Cathie Tillery, Ashley Lawson, Christopher Cross, Justin Cross and Sarah Cross; 18 great- grandchildren; two sisters, Alma Dennis of Flint, Mich., and Madge Carter of Little Rock, Ark.; and a very special sister-in-law, Versie Burch; and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
Robert was a longtime member of the National Asbestos Workers Union local 10 and served as president for many years. He was the oldest living member prior to his death of the Redfield Masonic Lodge having served 59 years. He was petitioned in 1955 and raised to Master in 1958.
He was an active member of his community and served as the director of the Woodson Cemetery, and was a member of the Woodson Baptist Church. He will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Woodson Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 6-8 on Wednesday at the Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home Burial will be held at Woodson cemetery. Online obituary and guest register www.SmithFamilyCares. com.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Roberts name to: Woodson Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 14, Woodson, Ark. 72180.
––––– ––––– GENNAYA ELIZABETH COLBERT joined her mother Harriette Colbert, when she passed Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. She was born Aug. 1, 1975, in Oakland, Calif. NaNa, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, leaves her father, Thomas R Colbert of Reno, Nev.; sisters Tamara Montague-Stephens of Tacoma, Wash., Yolanda Colbert-Williams of Suisun, Calif., and Shannon Combs of Little Rock; grandmother, Mrs. Mentorie Montague of Little Rock; five nieces; five nephews; and other family members and friends who will miss her always. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, at Premier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, 11 a.m. at Calvary Bread of Life Church, 3321 Mabelvale Pike. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.
––––– ––––– ROBERT NICHOLAS COX, 32, of Little Rock passed away Sept. 23, 2014. Followed in death by mother, Barb, three days later. Survivors: children Simon, Autumn (their mother, Deea); sister, Jada (Carl); father, Mick; stepfather, Boyd; aunt, Brenda; nieces and nephew Eli, Mahayla, Nelani; and special friend, April (her son, Elliot).
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––––– ––––– ERIC GAINES, 47, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday Oct 1, 2014. He leaves to cherish his passing his mother, Pearlie M. Gaines of Jacksonville; one sister, Cynthia Smith of Cedarhill, Texas; two aunts, Elsie Wilburn and Betty Woods, both of North Little Rock; two nieces, Kenydi Smith and Kylie Smith of Cedarhill, Texas; two father figures, Leroy Lott and Richard Lindsey; godmother Jean Lott; cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends. “Premiumcare Arrangements” Brown’s Christian Funeral Service (501) 244-8000.
––––– ––––– VANESSA DALE HEARNSBERGER, 50, of Little Rock passed away Sept. 22, 2014. She was born May 14, 1964, in Conway, Ark. She was owner/operator of UneedAmaid cleaning service; she greatly appreciated her employees Rita, Shelly and Melissa. Vanessa was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Henry Hearnsberger Marshall. Survived by her father and stepmother, Bobby and Gloria Hearnsberger of Benton; sister and brother-inlaw, Tanya and Jerry Gipson of Morrilton, Ark.; stepsister Bobby Lynn McChesney and family from Houston, Texas; stepbrother Clint McChesney and family of Bee Branch, Ark.; niece Cheri Lockhart and family of Morrilton, Ark.; nephew Kevin Gipson and friends of Little Rock, Ark.; her estranged partner Jane Lanning of Sherwood, Ark.; many more family and friends. Memorial and family visitation will be at Vanessa’s home Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, from 2-4 pm. Obituary/ guestbook: www.rosewoodcremation.com.
––––– ––––– EVELYN M. HEWITT, 85, of Jacksonville died Friday, Oct. 3, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, with a graveside service at 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Park under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjcksonvillefuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– MIKE HUCKABAY SR. died on Oct. 1, 2014. He was born on June 14, 1940, in Houma, La., to Dorrothie and James Preston Huckabay. He spent part of his childhood in Venezuela with his family before moving to Clarksville, Ark., where he graduated from Clarksville High School. While in Clarksville, he had a horse named Lucky whom he loved. Mike graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1962 with a degree in Political Science. In 1965, he earned his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He began his law career in Little Rock at the law firm Pope, Pratt and Shamberger, after which he practiced with Tom Gentry. He was then recruited by his beloved senior partner, Sam Laser, in the early 1970s to the firm which soon became Laser, Sharp, Haley, Young and Huckabay. In 1984, Mike founded the law firm Huckabay, Munson, Tilley and Rowlett. In 2011, he and his son began the Huckabay Law Firm, where he practiced with Kathryn Knisley and Jay Sayes. Mike was a trial lawyer of great skill and was well respected as an advocate by both the bench and bar throughout Arkansas. As recognition of his skills as a trial lawyer, Mike was a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, a member of the International Society of Barristers, a diplomat of the American Board of Trial Advocates, as well as a member of the Arkansas and Pulaski County Bar Associations.
Mike faced his diagnosis of cancer with courage and grace. He fought his illness with great dignity, strength, strong faith and even humor.
Mike is survived by his wife, Nancy, and his children D. Michael Huckabay Jr. and Layne Keenan. He is also survived by his grandchildren Samantha and Natalie Huckabay, and Huck and Sam Keenan; and his stepchildren Katharine Allen Adams, Justin Couch and his wife, Katie, Leland Couch and his wife, Vanessa, and Patrick Couch. Mike is also survived by four stepgrandchildren. Other survivors are his sister Patsy Bradley of Russellville, his brother Danny Huckabay of Dover and their families.
Mike was a natural trial lawyer, having tried over 450 jury trials. He praised those who made and seized opportunity for themselves not only in the practice of law but in life. Mike was a devoutly faithful man who loved animals. Mike and his family are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from his family, friends, co-workers and fellow members of the bar. Particular thanks are given to the superb physicians, nurses and staff of UAMS and Arkansas Hospice.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at 3 p.m. in Second Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210, or Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72227. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home: www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– RITA L. McKINNEY, 70, of Scott, Arkansas transitioned from her earthly home on Oct. 1, 2014, at UAMS Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, (501) 374-5025. “Providing Service of Excellence” Please sign the online guestbook www. serenityfuneralhomear.com.
––––– ––––– OLIVE LORD McMILLAN of Little Rock, Ark., widow of Archie Y. McMillan, died Sept. 25, 2014, in Little Rock. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 5, 1921, to Joseph H. Lord Jr. and Willie Mae Byrd Lord and grew up in Sarasota, Fla.
She earned a bachelor’s of music education degree, with minor in Spanish, from Stetson University, DeLand, Fla. She retired from Arkansas Social Services. She was a member of Little Rock Calvary Baptist Church, National Societies Colonial Dames 17th Century (Henri de Tonti Chapter) and Daughters of the American Revolution (Gilbert Marshall Chapter).
Survivors are daughter, Dianne L. Smith of Tulsa, Okla.; son, Brian L. McMillan and his wife, Marianne, of Little Rock; son, David B. McMillan and his wife, Nancy; grandson, Brett and his wife, Lillie; grandson, Nicholas and great-granddaughter, Brooklyn, all of Fort Smith, Ark.
Our Mother wrote this obituary herself in 2001, and her family updated it. Her family also added the following: Our Mother also taught Spanish at Hall High School. It would have been difficult for our father to carry on his music ministry at Little Rock Second Baptist Church without her assisting him by leading the Children’s Choirs. She was a member of the Adult Choir and of the Cantorias. She played the flute and taught piano lessons. Daughter-in-law Nancy shared this memory, “One of the darling things that I remember is her saying, ‘Ain’t nature grand?’ Olive was delighted by travel and in awe of the natural beauty of the earth God created (for her).” Daughter Dianne remembers her saying things were “more better,” a phrase she learned from her stepfather.
Her favorite hymn was “Amazing Grace,” which she sang almost every day until about a month before she died at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock, where she had lived since Dec. 18, 2009.
Memorial service and burial in Manasota Memorial Park, Bradenton, Fla., will be on a later date. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– WILLIAM DALE MELTON passed away Oct. 1, 2014. He was born Oct. 29, 1928, to George Gerald Melton and Bertha Dodson.
He loved hunting, fishing, being at church and spending time with his family and friends who will miss him greatly.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dorothy Jean Melton, and children, Gary Melton and wife, Elizabeth, of Boise, Idaho, Dennis “Buck” Melton of Little Rock, Kimberly Eddy and husband, Douglas, of Little Rock, Kristi Scalfaro and husband, Angelo, of North Little Rock, and Tisha Shelby and husband, Matthew, of Bryant. Along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Gary Melton Jr., Eric Melton, Kameron Eddy, Dusty Gustavo, Rusty Melton, Stacie Wilson, Kassidy Eddy, Brandon and Tyler Melton, Colin Gustavo, Weston Eddy, Loyal Melton, Jocelyn, Gavin, Deacon and Easton Shelby, Emily and Dayton Young, Kingston Williams, Cameron Gustavo, Daisy Wolf and Britany Wilson.
A graveside service will be held at Ten Mile Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, with Bro. Tim Curtis officiating.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Dial & Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, (501) 847-9099.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– KAMERON LANAE MOORE, 23, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life Oct. 1, 2014. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Willie and Charlene Moore; Anderson and Doris Brooks.
She leaves to cherish her memory parents, Willie Moore of North Little Rock, Ida Moore of Little Rock; siblings Shamekha Walker, Roderick Moore; three aunts; seven uncles; a host of cousins and friends.
Family hour: Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Saturday, 1 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant, 2200 Willow St., NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR, (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”
––––– ––––– ANNIE JOHNSON “SMITTY” SMITH, of Maumelle, passed away Oct. 2, 2014.
Ann was born and educated in Carthage (Dallas County, Ark.) and an active member of First Baptist Church of Maumelle. She was employed for over 41 years for Little Rock Municipal Water Arkansas Water.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Alberta Johnson; and two sisters, Virginia Barker and Mae Eason.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra West; son-in-law, Brian West; and two beloved granddaughters, Averie and Addison West, all of Maumelle; one sister, Mildred Morrow, of Donaldson; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 224-8300 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Maumelle. followed by interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– ALICE AMMA SPANN, born Dec. 10, 1926, in Clarendon, Ark., daughter of Admiral Dewey Deaton and Jewell Leon Deaton, went to meet her late husband, L.D., in heaven on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014.
Mrs. Spann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Franklin Deaton; her sister, Elizabeth Deaton Ward; and her beloved L.D., her husband of sixty-four years. She is survived by one son, David R. (Randy) Spann, and his wife, Janice, of Conway; and two daughters, Annette Dumas Leonard, and her husband, Don, of Little Rock, and Kathy Blalack Snipes and her husband, Gene, of Fort Mill, S.C.; 13 grandchildren: Stephanie Spann Harris, Aaron Spann, David Spann, Barry Craiglow, Wesley Craiglow, Lance Dumas, Shannon Dumas Frazier, Scott Dumas, Geremiah Leonard, Hannah Blalack, Julie Blalack, Gregg Snipes and Angie Snipes Fulmer; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Alice and L.D. were members of Tyler Street Baptist Church for many years. Last year, she became a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. For the past nine years she has been a resident of Presbyterian Village, where she received exceptional love and care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Presbyterian Village in her memory.
Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home from 6 to 8 Sunday, Oct. 5, with graveside services on Monday, Oct. 6, in Pine Crest Cemetery at 2.
––––– ––––– BARBARA LYNN SPRINGER WILLIAMS, 84, Little Rock, born Sept. 13, 1930, passed away Sept. 26, 2014. Preceded in death by son, Nick; parents, Louis and Nellie; sisters, Darlene and Sandra.
Survivors: husband, Boyd; daughter, Jada (Carl); siblings, Michael, Brenda (Paul); stepdaughter, Amanda; five grandchildren, Eli, Mahayla, Nelani, Simon and Autumn. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com
––––– ––––– DORIS NADINE TILLMAN, 87, of Jacksonville, passed away on Oct. 2, 2014. She was born on Feb. 19, 1927, to the late Curtis and Eva Goldman in Pine Bluff, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Delthea Tillman.
Those remaining to cherish the memories of Doris include her brother and sisters: Maudie Smith of North Little Rock, Burnice Hoover (Wayne) of Carlile, Ark., Patsy Stapleton of Jacksonville and Jim Goldmen (Ann) of Bristol, Wis.; sister-laws, Pat Goldmen and Nena Goldmen.
The graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Branch Cemetery in Pine Bluff located at 11782-11828 Lee Springs Road, Pine Bluff, Ark.
The family will receive friends from 4:30-7:30 Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, NLR, Ark.
Please share your memories of Doris and words of comfort in her online guestbook: www.griffinleggettresthills.com. — 11828 Lee Springs Road
––––– ––––– EDWARD M. WRIGHT, 71, of Sherwood, passed away on Oct. 2, 2014, in Little Rock. He was born Dec. 4, 1942, to the late Wilson E. and Billie Wright in Little Rock, Ark.
“Mr. Ed,” known to his friends, grew up between Garland, Texas, and North Little Rock, Ark.
He retired in 1998 after 31 years with American Airlines. Ed had a passion for motorcycles, camping and the gift of gab. In later years, he enjoyed his men’s group at church, volunteering at the Friendly Chapel, having coffee and donuts after daily Mass.
Those left to cherish Ed’s memory are his wife of 49 years, Judy (Ferguson) Wright; son, Ken (Candi), of Memphis, Tenn.; daughter, Holly, of North Little Rock, Ark.; and three grandchildren, Taylor, Coleman and Carson Wright; step-grandsons, Britton and Kellon Hibbard, of Memphis, Tenn., and Alan Wright (Kathleen), of Garland, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Thanks to all the Doctors and Nurses at UAMS for all the dedication and compassion they showed to the family and Ed.
The memorial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 JFK Blvd, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 835-4323.
The Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark., (501) 835-3515.
Guests may visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com to share memories and words of encouragement for the Wright family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church building fund or Friendly Church located at 116 S Pine St., North Little Rock, Ark., 72114 (501) 371-0912.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER — Heather Payne Daniels passed away Oct. 1, 2014. She was born Nov. 21, 1974, to Ricky Daniels and Mary Ann Cook.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 6, 12– 2 p.m., Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.
Service is Monday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.
––––– ––––– BATESVILLE — Dorothy Duncan, 85, of Batesville died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Batesville. Funeral services: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church at Southside. Visitation: Monday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Batesville. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.
––––– ––––– BATESVILLE — Fred O. Ivy, 89, of Batesville died Friday.
Survivors: son, Paul Ivy (Willie Faye); daughter, Mary Ann Cross (Terry); brother, George Ivy (Marilyn); four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville.
Burial: York Cemetery at Marcella, by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
––––– ––––– BLYTHEVILLE — Burl Edward “Ed” Smith, 61, of Blytheville, Ark. went to heaven Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2014, at his home. Ed was born in Searcy, Ark., to Alvin and Bea Smith. Growing up in Butlerville, he learned to farm, fly airplanes and play football. He took his first solo flight at age 12, taking off in his backyard, from what is now known as Alvin Smith Airport. He was the center for the Cabot Panthers 1969-1971. Ed relocated to Blytheville, Ark., with his wife and three children in 1989.
He was an educated man who always encouraged his family to obtain their education as well. Ed graduated from Cabot High School in 1971. He continued his education at Southern Arkansas University and graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree.
Ed was a hardworking man. Places of employment include A.O. Smith, Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Department of Labor. He ended in career as health and safety manager at Cyro in Osceola, Ark.
Ed was a big man with a big heart. He loved his family. His wife, children and grandchildren were his whole world. He loved Cardinals baseball, was a competitive B-B-Q’er and three-time chili cook-off winner.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Coleman Smith and Rachael Beatrice Smith. He is survived by his wife, Debby L. Smith of Blytheville; his three children, Cindy Smith of St. Louis, Mo., Katie Courtright and husband, Dustin, of Maumelle, and Benjamin Smith and wife, Lindi, of Dyersburg, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Victoria and Lee Smith of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Peyton Courtright of Maumelle; his sister, Janet Watkins and husband, Bill of Maumelle; four nephews, Buddy Watkins of Maumelle, Alex Hawk of Little Rock, Sam Hawk of Little Rock, and Stewart Miller of Sherwood as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ed should be remembered as a loving husband, wonderful father, hard-working, good generous man.
The memorial service will be Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at 1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in North Little Rock. A reception will follow. Graveside service will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Salem Cemetery in Butlerville. Arrangements by Smith—Westbrook Funeral Home: www.SmithFamilyCares. com.
––––– ––––– BRYANT — Margie Marie Jarvis, 88, of Bryant went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at her home. She was born April 20, 1926, in Austin, Ark., to the late Samuel W. and Nancy W. Robbins Ridgeway. Mrs. Jarvis had worked at Kellwood as a seamstress for 20 years and loved reading, crocheting and doing things outdoors. She was a loving and caring person and her belief in the Lord and raising her seven children were most important in her life.
Besides her parents, who she lost at an early childhood age, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 ½ years, Frank E. Jarvis; nine brothers and five sisters. Margie Marie was the youngest, but outlived all of her siblings.
Survivors include three sons, Frank F. Jarvis of Prairie Grove, Ark., Sam Jarvis (Connie) of Little Rock and Steve Jarvis (Sue) of Hill City, S.D.; one stepson, James F. Jarvis of Walla Walla, Wash.; four daughters, Alice Elaine (Bill) Rice of Belton, Mo., Shirley M. (Ken) McEuen of Benton, Sandra L. (Kenneth) Kempson of Shirley, Ark. and Joyce (Cesar) Rivera of Huffman, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
No public service is planned. Arrangements are by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
Cystic Fibrosis was dear to Mrs. Jarvis’ heart since her grandson had it, so in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honor to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814.
The family would like to especially thank all the caregivers of Baptist Health Hospice and everyone who was so kind to their mom in their time of need.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
––––– ––––– CAVE CITY — O.C. Mullen, 81, of Cave City, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, in Batesville. Funeral service: Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Visitation: 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial: Mount View Cemetery at Cave City.
––––– ––––– CONWAY — Born April 11, 1931, Mary Belle Halpain passed away on Oct. 3, 2014 at age 83, in Conway, Ark. She was a longtime member of Sardis Primitive Baptist Church and resided in the Gifford community from January 1961 until recent years. Mary loved her Lord and always had a song of praise in her heart and on her lips. She was gifted with a talent for writing and enjoyed sharing her beautiful stories and poems with her family and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Survetus and Emma Loyd Langley; her husband of 60 years, Joseph Willard Halpain and her sister, Inez Gaither. Mary is survived by her children, David Randall (Judy) Halpain of Hot Springs National Park, Ark., Gary Dean (Mary Rose) Halpain of Gifford, Ark., Evonna Elaine (Rex) of Bee Branch, Ark.; grandchildren, Josh (Jennifer) Halpain, and Mariah Halpain, both of Benton, Ark., Jennifer(Carlos) Orellana of Kissimmee, Fla., Jevon (Brett) Watts of Conway, Ark., Dr. Taylor (Tresa) Erwin of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Jayden Halpain of Benton, Ark., Anaise and Aurora Orellana of Kissimmee, Layla Erwin of Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Langley Watts of Conway, Ark.; siblings, Kinton Langley, Lillie Linkous of Camden, Ark., Thomas Langley and George Langley of Seale, Ala.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6 at Macedonia Primitive Baptist; graveside service to follow at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Memorials can be made to GENTIVA Hospice (www.gentiva. com/hospice) and Alzheimer’s Arkansas (www.alzark.org). To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements by Arkansas Funeral Care.
––––– ––––– CONWAY — Rosa C. Hill, 94, of Conway, passed from this life on Oct. 3, 2014.
Funeral Service will be Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at Roller McNutt Funeral home in Conway at 10 a.m., burial to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– DOVER — George Wilson Lovelady, 87, of Dover died Thursday. Funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Shinn Chapel with burial in McFadden Cemetery at Dover, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Tuesday 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials: Dover Education Foundation. Online obituary/ guestbook: www.shinnfuneral. com.
––––– ––––– FORDYCE — Charles “Chas” Zoll III, 67, of Fordyce died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at his home. He was born June 26, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pa. He was owner and operator of Bearden Tarp Co., a founding member of AZ Investment Club, an SAU alumnus and a member of the Fordyce Country Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Zoll Jr. and Thelma Johnson Zoll. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Zoll of Fordyce; one son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Melissa Zoll of Hot Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa “Missy” Carol and Avery Nelson of Hindsville; two sisters, Honey Jennings of Poway, Calif., June Harkins of Plymouth Meeting, Pa. and two grandchildren, Zoe Elizabeth Zoll and Ella Elaine Zoll, both of Hot Springs. Visitation will be Sunday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Benton Funeral Home with Rev. Nick Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Camden. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
––––– ––––– GILLETT — Doris L. Dupuy Schwartz, 73, of Gillett, passed away on Oct. 2, 2014. She was born on Oct. 4, 1940 to Alcide and Bernice Dupuy. She attended and graduated from Gillett High School. She moved to Georgia in 1958 and was employed as executive secretary to the president of a privately owned family business. She was married in January 1960 to Ray Schwartz. They lived on St. Simons Island for seven years before relocating to Fort Lauderdale Fla., where they lived for many years.
She attended AIB classes while employed in the banking industry as a human resources officer and classes at Barry College in Miami. After 20 years in banking, she left to work at Franklin Templeton Investments in the institutional marketing department. She retired on Jan. 3, 2003.
She was a member of Christ Church United Methodist in Fort Lauderdale.
Her parents and husband, Ray Schwartz, brothers, James and Ray Dupuy, predeceased her.
Her survivors are nephews, Walter Dupuy and Bill Ogle and their families, nieces Peggy James and Tandi Link and their families.
Memorial service will be held at a later date for both Ray and Doris Schwartz.
In memory of Doris memorials may be made to Gillett Cemetery Association or Gillett United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.
––––– ––––– HARRISBURG — Bernice Gann, 79, of Harrisburg died Thursday at her residence. She was the daughter of James and Nannie (Miller) Brady. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson’s Funeral Home. Visitation is Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Internment will be in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jackson’s Funeral Home.
––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — A.R. “Mac” McDougal, 89, died Friday. Survivors: sons, Richard and Kenneth McDougal; daughter, Debra McDougal Ward; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Imogene McDougal and grandson, Scott McDougal.
Visitation: Sunday, 4-6 p.m., Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Services: Monday, 3 p.m., McJester Baptist Church: www. powellfuneralhome.net.
––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Regina Raye Haun, 51, of Hot Springs Village died Sept 27, 2014. Born Aug. 15, 1963 in Lincoln, Neb. to Robert and Eva White.
Regina is survived by her husband, three daughters and a whole lot of family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Online condolences/guestbook at www. cedarvalefuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– JACKSONPORT — Steven Keith Burris, 57, of Jacksonport departed this life Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. He was born Aug. 20, 1957, to Leonard and Mary (Lovell) Burris in Newport, Arkansas. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, Razorback fan and family man. He retired from the CR Fortune & White River Beverage Companies. He enjoyed being outside and delivering beer to his customers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Margaret (Sis) (Burris) Gravette Scudder, paternal grandparents, Clem Burris and Claudia (Moore) Burris and maternal grandparents, Charles and Myrtle (Fortune) Lovell.
He is survived by his son, Steven Shane Burris (Heather) of Folkston Ga.; and his mother Carolyn Flowers Tucker; by his daughters Whitney (Burris) Walker of Newport, and Rachel Burris of Jonesboro and their mother Pam (Bradley) Burris; and by Mary (Holt) Burris and her children, Jimmy Phillips, Jeff Phillips, Cindy (Phillips) Brownfield, and Jennifer (Phillips) Blevins; by his brother, Richard Burris of Judsonia, and his sisters Sueanne (Burris) Pigg of North Little Rock and Kim (Scudder) Ruddell of Thida, Ark.; and by his grandchildren, Dylan, Brady, and Steven Layton Burris of Folkston, Ga., Mercedes and Ollie Walker of Newport, Jace and Naomi of Jonesboro, Kelsey, Kasey, Trey, Felicia, Jordan, Scott, and Baylee Phillips, Bryanna, Haley, and Caleb Brownfield, Adrian and Linsey Blevins.
Visitation will be at Dillinger Funeral Home in Newport, Ark., on Monday night, Oct. 6 from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will be at Southside Church in Newport on Oct. 7, at 10 am. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Newport.
Family and guests are invited to celebrate his life and have a meal at the Fellowship Hall at the Southside Church in Newport after the burial.
––––– ––––– JONESBORO — Duawayne Veteto, 66, of Jonesboro died Friday.
Survivors include three brothers: James Veteto, Bobby Veteto and Tim Veteto; and a sister, Betty Cude.
Services will be Tuesday in Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a private burial service.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– KENSETT — Macie Hart Rice, 90, of Kensett died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Centennial Missionary Baptist Church in Kensett. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Interment follows at Crow Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: 501-742-3621 Condolences: www. SullivanFuneralCare.com.
––––– ––––– LAKE VILLAGE — Leonard E. Dickson Sr., 64, passed away Wednesday at his home in Lake Village. Survivors: wife, Cora; two sons, one daughter, five brothers, five sisters, six grandchildren.
Wake 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Bishop-King Funeral Home in Lake Village. Funeral services: 1 p.m. Monday, at Woodson Temple M.B. Church in Lake Village: www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– MALVERN — Mary Cunningham, 87, Malvern passed away Oct. 3, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.
Survivors: husband, Luther; son, Larry; daughter, Linda McDade; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Regency.
Funeral services: Monday Oct. 6, at 2 p.m., Regency Funeral Home Chapel.
Guestbook: regencyfuneralhome.
––––– ––––– MARVELL — Patsy Short Henry, 72, died Thursday. Survivors: sons, Michael and Todd Henry; daughter, Tammy Coleman; brothers, Charles and Bobby Short; sisters, Carolyn Ingold, Janet Willhite and Mary Lou Cooper; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9-10 a.m. Monday at Bob NealFuneral Home. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Cypert Cemetery. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.
––––– ––––– MAYFLOWER — Bobby Gene Neldon, 72, of Mayflower passed away Sept. 29, 2014. He was born in Newport, Ark., to George H. and Nellie Jane Turnbough Neldon and was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the U.S. Air Force.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He built a small shrimp boat and learned the art of shrimping which he thoroughly enjoyed. In 1986, he got his pilot’s license and bought a small airplane, flying around the Southeast to attend fly-ins and air shows.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Ratana Neldon; children, Angela Lewis of Indianapolis, Ind., Ranee Jones (Thomas) of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Tony Neldon (Joann) of Phenix City, Ala., and Panee Padovan of West Palm Beach, Fla.; brother, George G. Neldon Jr. of Augusta, Ark.; sister, Carolen Duncan of Searcy, Ark.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. ( NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services with Military Honors will be Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Dr. Bob Dunaway.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mr. Neldon’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.
––––– ––––– MONKEY RUN — Dixie Hickman, 87, of Monkey Run died October 3, 2014. Survived by three children: Bill Hickman, Norm Hickman and Shirley Reed. Visitation will be from 12-9 p.m., Oct. 6, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Oct. 7, 2014 at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– PERRYVILLE — LeNell Dobbins was born Nov. 23, 1936 and passed away on Sept. 30, 2014. She is survived by her sons, Stephen Dobbins and his wife Carol and Charles Gregory Dobbins of all of Perryville, Ark. Private services will be held at a later date. Please visit www.griffinleggettforesthills.com to sign the online guest book.
––––– ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Janet Cook, 58, of Russellville, died Wednesday. Mass is 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church, burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 1-3 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials: St. John’s Catholic School or River Valley Art Center. Online obituary/ guestbook: www.shinnfuneral. com.
––––– ––––– SEARCY — Willie Frances Barger, 90, of Searcy, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. She was born Nov. 2, 1923, in Edgemont, Ark., to Jerome Luker and Lee Morgan Luker. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Olen Barger of Searcy; one daughter, Sheila Baxter and husband Joe of Ward; two grandchildren, Joseph Olen Baxter and wife Dusty of Ward and Jonathan Baxter and wife Amanda of North Little Rock; and one great-granddaughter, Katey Baxter of Ward. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Lee Luker, and one brother, Dr. Jerry Luker. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at West Side Church of Christ with interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy: www. powellfuneralhome.net.
––––– ––––– SEARCY — Dorothy Elizabeth Beck, a prominent personality in the Searcy community for the past several decades, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the age of 85. She is survived by her son, Gary Beck and his wife Pamela of Batesville, Va.; daughter Debra Beck of Plano, Texas; daughter Melody Hogan and her husband John of Charlotte, N.C.; her brother, Jeep Tullous of Cleveland, Tenn.; her grandchildren, Ellie Hogan, Gloria Cave, Aaron Cave, Keira Beck, Daisha Beck and Brandon Beck; and her great-grandchildren Christian, Caleb, Braden, Ruthie and Reid.
She is also survived by the thousands whose lives were touched by Dot Beck’s kindergarten, Tender Years, her singing and entertaining and her countless hours of volunteer work in the community.
A memorial service will be held at the College Church of Christ in Searcy on her birthday, Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. immediately followed by her “Going Away Party” in the adjoining family room. The public is invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Sunshine School in Searcy: http://thesunshineschool.weebly.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy: www.powellfuneralhome.net.
––––– ––––– SEARCY — Zelma Charlene Cooper, 87, of Searcy died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. She was born Sunday, Oct. 31, 1926, in Sidon, Ark., to the late George and Cora English Wood.
She was a home maker and a longtime volunteer Foster Grandmother at Searcy Head Start.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Emmett Cooper; infant son, Anthony; three brothers, George, Clinton and Evert Wood; and two sisters, Ruby English and Lucille Fason.
She is survived by two sons, Bethel Thurman of Little Rock and Richard Cooper Sr. of Searcy; two grandsons, Richard Cooper Jr. and Christopher Cooper; two great-grandsons, Adam Cooper and James Cooper; great-granddaughter Samantha Cooper; and one great-great-grandson.
Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, 2-4 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 in the Sidon Cemetery. Interment will follow under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home of Searcy (501)268-3546.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– SOLGOHACHIA — Henrietta Ledbetter Rhoades, age 90, of Birdtown, Ark., passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. Survivors include: five sons, four daughters, a brother, a sister, 32 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Visitation: 12-2 p.m., Monday, Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home Chapel, with services to follow at 2 p.m.: www. bobnealandsons.com.
––––– ––––– STUTTGART — Dorothy Loveless Harlan of Stuttgart, Arkansas, went to be with Our Lord on Oct. 2, 2014. Dorothy was born in Stuttgart to Nora and William Edward Loveless on Feb. 14, 1932. She was a proud lifelong resident of Stuttgart and a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, where for many years she taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. She was a past member of the church women’s circles and the Junior Women’s and Grand Prairie Garden clubs. Dorothy was also a former Miss Stuttgart. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority.
Following college, Dorothy returned to Stuttgart to teach. Her first teaching post was at the Goldman Sunshine School near Stuttgart, teaching grades one through six in the one-room schoolhouse. Soon after, she married Van D. Harlan Jr. of Humphrey, Ark., and became a homemaker. Their marriage of 57 years was blessed with three children: Van Harlan III (Maria) of Jacksonville, Ark.; John Harlan of Stuttgart; and Beverly Bacon (John) of Gallatin, Tenn.
Dorothy was a beautiful, gentle and loving person. Children and animals adored and trusted her at first sight. Her quick wit and charming intelligence made her a standout with friends and at social gatherings. Dorothy was a voracious reader, passionate gardener and bird lover, especially with her little hummingbird friends in her backyard.
Dorothy was predeceased by her parents and six of her seven brothers: Al, Wilmer, Walter, Harry, Howard and Larry Loveless. She is survived by her brother Dr. Donald Loveless (Peggy) of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters-in-law, Lucy Loveless and Susan Loveless of Memphis, Tenn., and Dee Loveless of Wilmington, Del.; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, October 6. Funeral services will be held in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 7, at 11 a.m.
Memorials in her memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Stuttgart or to the Arkansas Educational Television Network at aetn.org.
Please go to www.turpin-co. com to sign the online guestbook.
––––– ––––– TRASKWOOD — Ava Lee Rogers, 91, of Traskwood was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. She was born on Aug. 29, 1923 in Berta, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Washington Davis and Emzie Belle Turney Davis of Perryville, Ark; four brothers, Andrew, Lawrence, Richard and Troy Davis; three sisters, Martha Wise, Floy Parsons and Vernice Hughes; her first husband, Chester Tallent of Hollis; her second husband, Clarence Gross of Traskwood; her third husband, McKelvy Rogers of Traskwood; her son, Charles Tallent and her daughter, Louise Bata.
Her survivors include her sister, Mary Lois Farmer of Fort Worth, Texas; son, Clinton Tallent (Bonnie) of Benton; daughter, Erma Matuszyk of Little Rock; nine grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
God was always the center of her life, even from a young age growing up on a farm in Hollis. She was a talented seamstress and incredibly gifted baker and always enjoyed finding ways to share those skills with her friends and family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and loved being surrounded by her grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dave Tallent, Billy Haynes, John Matuszyk, Ron Bata Sr., Ron Bata, Jr. and George Davis.
Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, with Bro. Jimmy Corder officiating. Burial will follow at Traskwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday at Ashby Funeral Home, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A special thanks to her other family, the staff of Heartland Rehabilitation & Care Center, for their loving care and support during her final years.
Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– TUCKERMAN — Gayland Gardner, 81, of Tuckerman died Friday. Survivors: son, Kenny Gardner; daughters, Lisa Latting and Kristy Metzger and grandchildren, Andy Latting, Hayden Metzger, Grace Metzger and John Metzger.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Gardner Cemetery in Strawberry. Visitation: Sunday 6-8 p.m.
www.jacksonsfh.com
––––– ––––– WARREN — Ret. Police Chief Bobby E. Outlaw, age 78, of Warren, Ark. died Saturday, Oct. 4 at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1935 in Possum Valley, Ark., a son of the late Albert Wesley Outlaw and Irma Glennon Outlaw. He was a retired staff sergeant with the United States Army, a Vietnam War Veteran with 22 years of service and received the Bronze Star. He was a retired police officer with the Warren Police Department, serving 18 years and the last eight years he served and retired as Chief of Police. He enjoyed fishing, working in his garden and especially spending time with his family and grandkids. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church, where he served as a deacon, and on Sept. 29, 1972, he married Glenda Goodman Outlaw spanning a marriage of 42 years. Also preceding him in death was a brother Leslie Outlaw, sister Letha Mae Saffold and Sara Dean Coddington.
Surviving other than his wife are three sons, Dan Outlaw and spouse Alicia, Rye, Ark., Paul E. Outlaw and spouse Nikki, Warren, and David Outlaw of Montana. A stepson, John Clancy, Hermitage, Ark. A sister Ida Lee Sweeney and spouse Claude Jr, Hermitage, Ark., 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Outlaw Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.frazerfuneralhome.com.