Pulaski County

ESSIE M. ASHFORD, 71, of Little Rock, Ark. went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She worked the Timex Corporation for over 25 years and later she retired from Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation.

She’s preceded in death by her husband, Issac Ashford; both parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.W. Meeks; and one brother, Wardell Meeks. She leaves to cherish her memory: three sons, Aaron (Ramona) Ashford, Gary (Alisha) Ashford and Steven Ashford; one daughter, Nichole (Karrien) Allah; one brother, Alex S. Meeks; one sister, Pamela McClain; sister in law, Vester Campell; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life will be Saturday, March 14, 2015, 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. Family hour: Friday, March 13, 2015, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305. Interment: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 11 a.m., at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., NLR, Ark.

––––– ––––– WAYNE M. BRIDGE, 91, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born in Lake Mills, Wis., to the late Russell and Dorothy Bridge. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nadine Henchens; and his son-in-law Ted KnightenEL.

Wayne retired from GTE Phone Company in California. He was of the Methodist faith and a veteran of U.S. Air Force. Wayne also served during World War II, flying 52 missions on a B25. He met his loving wife of 23 years on a cruise ship to Hawaii; they later married at Levy United Methodist Church on June 1, 1991. Wayne was a fun loving guy who loved to dance and smile. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Polly Bridge; two daughters, Ingrid Schmidt (Eric) and Kaarin KnightenEL; two stepsons, David Freeman (Valerie) and Billy Freeman (Kim); grandchildren Hannah and Anya Schmidt, Beau Freeman (Meagan), Summer and Ashley Freeman; and a great-grandchild due in August; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2015. At Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. (501) 791-7400. Memorial service at 3:30 to follow the visitation at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Research Center, Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4301 W. Markham, Slot No. 623F, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little, Ark. 72116. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– DETRATER “TRACY” CAMPBELL, 67, of Little Rock, born Jan. 6, 1948, in England, Ark., to Willie Scales and Christine Campbell along with Earnestine Campbell Fields who raised him as her own from the age of nine months following her twin sister’s death departed this earthly life on March 6, 2015.

Tracy graduated from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Tenn. He proudly served in the United States Army where he fought in the Vietnam War. He was an active member of Grace Temple A.M.E. Zion in Little Rock, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine Campbell, maternal grandparents, Ashton and Emma Campbell, paternal grandparents, Willie and Mary Scales, in-laws, Henry and Lola Hite, sons Detrater Almeko Campbell and Raymond Campbell, one brother, two uncles, and four aunts. Tracy leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of over 43 years, Dianne Hite Campbell; children Iris (Tray) Buggs of Raleigh, N.C., Kauron (Latonya) Mayo, Tereasha Campbell of Memphis, Tenn., Yamis Campbell of Hopkinsville, Ky., Martha Ballard of Memphis, Tenn., Samantha (Dennis) Johnson of Frisco, Texas, Trellious Campbell and daughter-in-law, Lontonia Campbell; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Grace Temple A.M.E. Zion Church at 3221 S. Gaines St. on Friday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Premier Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– BRENT ALLEN DAVIS, 44, of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015. He was born Aug. 14, 1970, in Little Rock to Robert and Margie Box Davis of Jacksonville. He was a volunteer member of the Gravel Ridge Fire Department and at the I-30 Speedway over 15 years.

He is survived by his parents; daughter, Hannah Davis of North Little Rock; brothers Bradley Davis (Pamela Campbell) of Spanish Fort, Ala., Bobby Davis Jr.; sisters Gina Brozowsky, Pam DeLong and Tammy Gerber; special niece and nephew, Morgan and Lucas Golde; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Apostolic Church, 4314 Landers Road, with a visitation prior to service from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Gravel Ridge Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– JANETH (JAN) COLSON DURHAM, 76, died peacefully on March 9, 2015. She was born on July 4, 1938, in Oak Ridge, La., to the late James and Josie Colson. Jan was preceded in death by her parents and sister Martha Sue Morman. She was a member of the Ridge Avenue Church in West Monroe, La., and loved attending Immanuel Baptist when her health allowed. Jan worked in the insurance business for many years beginning in the early ’80s with Atkins Insurance and continuing through retirement with Marsh and McLennan.

Jan adored her close-knit family, her husband of 53 years and three daughters. Her daughters were blessed with a mother who loved unconditionally and demonstrated a life well lived.

She is survived by her husband, Rodney (Max) Durham; daughter Lisa Hocutt (Mike); daughter Rhonda Durham and daughter Vicki Durham, all of Little Rock, and sister Elsie Stanley, many nieces and nephews, and other relatives.

The family would like to thank Elizabeth (Beth) Croston for her wonderful caregiving and Dr. Mariann Harrington and the amazing staff at LRHO for their caring of her so lovingly for the past three years and Baptist Hospice and Parkway Health Center in these final few weeks.

A private family graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., at Forest Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, prior to the service at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Janeth’s name to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, No. 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202, or Little Rock Hematology and Oncology/CARTI Foundation, P.O. Box 55011, Little Rock, Ark. 72215. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

––––– ––––– KAY GILSTRAP HALL, 66, died March 7, 2015, at her home in Little Rock, Ark. She was born Oct. 29, 1948, in Taylor, Texas, to the late Jack and Janelle Gilstrap. Kay graduated from Byrd High School of Shreveport, La., in 1967 and Louisiana Tech University in 1971.

Kay was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years, and she enjoyed being the Treasurer for the Little Rock day class of Community Bible Study. Kay was devoted to serving the Lord, she studied her Bible on a daily basis and was a great source for comfort and healing in her community. She enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren.

Kay’s favorite quote: “Never be ashamed of the scars that life has left you with. A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed, you endured the pain and God has healed you,” and her favorite Bible verse was Jeremiah 29:11.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Randall Hall; two children, Tammye Hall and Russell Hall of Little Rock, Ark., four grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicholas, Julia and Cameron; a sister, Janice Wallace of Marshall, Texas, and a brother Jack Gilstrap of Allen, Texas.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015, in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300, with Brother Ed Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72207, or Community Bible Study, 19310 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

––––– ––––– JOHN KEITH HAYNES, 58, of Jacksonville was called home on March 6, 2015. He was born in Blytheville, Ark., to the late John Madison Haynes and Mary Northcutt on July 27, 1956. Retired from the United States Air force in 1998, Master Sergeant Haynes served as a rocket engine mechanic for the Titan II ICBM, following it to the end of its mission.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Marguerite Haynes; sons Robert (Stephanie), John C. (Tracy), Joseph (Angela); daughter, Micah Beth Mathis (Brandon); sisters Deborah Brown (Steve), Mary Beth Barron (Dennis), Tammy White (Eddie), Zada Adametz, Mae Basham, Brenda Davison (Larry), Kathy Waldrop Fry (Tim); 10 beloved grandchildren; and many beloved nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, at Cross Roads Free Will Baptist Church, 4201 W. Main, Jacksonville, Ark. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BETTY BUZBEE HELVENSTON (Marion Elizabeth), age 90, of Little Rock died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Little Rock to her parents Marion Ardath Paul Buzbee and Alvin Stephen Buzbee. Betty lived her entire life in Little Rock and was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, R. Heber Helvenston.

Betty graduated from Little Rock Central High School and attended Hendrix College. She was a sustaining member of the Junior League of Little Rock; the Arkansas Pioneers Association of Pulaski County; was an Executive Secretary of Union National Bank of Little Rock and enjoyed her needlework group as well as playing Mah Jougg for many years. Betty was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, Ardath Buzbee Saunders, and one niece, Beth Saunders. She is survived by her sister Patricia Buzbee Tolson of St. Louis, Mo.; stepdaughter, Ellen Anne Tolley and her husband, Steve, of Perryville; grandchildren Travis Tolley and wife, Kelly, Hallie Finkbeiner and husband, David; nephews Thom Saunders of Tupelo, Miss., and Steve Saunders of River Forest, Ill., as well as great-grandchildren Ella and Carter Tolley and Haven Elizabeth and Harper Finkbeiner.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Mt. Holly Cemetery in Little Rock. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MATTIE LEE JACKSON, 92, passed March 4, 2015. Visitation: Friday, March 13, 2015 5-7 p.m. at Greater Christ Temple, 1200 Bishop Warren Dr., Little Rock, Ark. Funeral: Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 11 a.m., St. John Baptist Church, Holly Grove, Ark. Services entrusted to Integrity Funeral Home, 206 Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. (870) 672-7221. Al/Philomena Allen owners.

––––– ––––– ELIZABETH SUZANNE (BETSY) JOHNSTON, age 46, greatly loved daughter of Don E. and Ann W. Johnston of Little Rock passed away on March 7, 2015. Visitation will be Thursday, March 12, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Funeral will be at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015. There will be a visitation at 12:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– BARBARA KAUFMAN, age 65, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Jacksonville, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and June Lanphear. She is survived by her sons Richard Kaufman of Guam, Kris (Michelle) Kaufman of Kansas, and by her two grandsons, Kyle and Greyson Kaufman. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136.

––––– ––––– JERRY LEE LOYD SR., 67, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born on July 14, 1947. He is survived by his mother, Violet; two sisters, Hellis and Brenda; son, Jerry (Becky); daughters Melissa, Monica (Jennifer); grandchildren Haley, Braxton and Ethyn. Preceded in death by his dad, Vaughn, two brothers, Jimmy and Bud Loyd. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. The service will then start at 6 p.m. at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.arcreamtion. com. Service are under the direction of Cremation and Funeral Service of Arkansas.

––––– ––––– EDNA MAY “PRIDGEN” SADLER, 70, of Little Rock passed away on March 8, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born on June 6, 1944, to Patrick and Ora Pridgen in Little Rock. Edna enjoyed dancing, fishing and going to the casino. She loved spending time with her family and friends especially her grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Frances, Nancy and Martha; and her brothers Patrick, Charles and Edward. Edna is survived by her loving children Renee Nash (Darrell Wessel), Taunya Sadler and James Sadler; two grandchildren, Natasha Lockridge and Savanah Thomas; three great-grandchildren, Briley, Drake and Aubrey; sister Patricia McKinney; and a host of family and friends who all love and miss her dearly.

The family would like to give special thanks to Don and Sandy White for their love and support. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.

––––– ––––– BRENDA LYNN BROUSSARD SCRIMAGER, 56, passed away March 10, 2015. She was born in Baton Rouge, La., on Sept. 12, 1958, the daughter of Glen and Bobbie Broussard. Reared in Baton Rouge, she developed a unique blend of French and Cajun flair in her choices of color that reflect in her art today.

After graduating from Broadmoor High School in 1976 with a scholarship, she entered Southeastern University in Hammond, and later transferred to Louisiana State University to broaden her scope in the arts. She received a Bachelor of Science in Art Education in 1980, then packed her suitcases and moved to Minneapolis, Minn., to start her career in art education.

Her first teaching position was at Minnetonka Schools as an Elementary Art Education Specialist. In the meantime, she continued her studies and received licensure in Deaf Education. Her dream to teach art to children and adults with deafness came true. In the midst of her career in Minnesota, she was offered a position as Art Coordinator for Lower School at the Louisiana School for the Deaf.

In 1987, she received the Harry and Sally Bolton Award for outstanding achievement in Rehabilitation Counseling. The award was given by the University of Arkansas Rehabilitation Education faculty.

Brenda taught at the Arkansas School for the Deaf from 1986-93, and retired in 1998 as the Director of Community Education for the Little Rock School District. She expanded her career by becoming the 1998 RSVP Volunteer of the Year, as well as a board member of the 2001 Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities. She then became the Arkansas State Coordinator for a very special arts festival for deaf students in Arkansas. Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico also participated in the festival which focused on the visual arts with emphasis on deafness. She participated in and coordinated many of the workshops at the festival.

During the Memphis Arts Festival in 2002, her painting, “One Cancer Cell,” was given an award during the jury selection. She created the painting for the Smith and Nephew’s exhibits, “The Art of Medicine.” She later became the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Volunteer of the Year in 2009 for teaching art classes to adults and children with disabilities.

Brenda is a 21st Century artist. Her vision is to create light and the use of color through water media and fused glass. She uses a palate of house paints consisting of 89 colors. Each painting and fused glass design is different and unique. The color palate is chosen at random, giving a zest to the painting or the fused glass design.

Preceded in death by her father, she is survived by her husband, Billy Joe Scrimager; mother, Bobbie Broussard of Baton Rouge; sister, Valerie Ann Royer; stepson, Aaron Joseph Scrimager; and niece, Adrianne Royer.

Visitation will be Friday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral where services will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m., officiated by Father Paul McLain. She will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Brenda’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– HENRY G. TEAGUE, age 81, of Little Rock passed away March 10 at Baptist Hospital. He was born on Nov. 9, 1933, in Burkburnett, Texas; he was the son of John and Frances Teague.

Henry was a USDA meat inspector for 42 years. He was a member of Sandstone Church of Christ and served in the army for three years. He enjoyed traveling, having gone to all 50 states, hunting, and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John H. Teague, sister, Linda Williams, and a grandson, Justin Teague. Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Nancy Hallmark Teague; sons Timothy (Sandra) and Jim (Teresa) and daughter, Kimberly Doehring (Cary); grandchildren Tori Doehring, Jagr Doehring, Dylan Teague, Alyssa Teague, Owen Harris and Weston Teague.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Burial will follow at Mt. Home Methodist Cemetery, Star City, Ark. Visitation will be March 12, 2015, form 5 to 7 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sandstone Church of Christ Missionaries. Sign an online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– AUDREY WHALEY, 87, of Sherwood, Ark., died March 9, 2015. She was retired from Ottenheimer, and was a long time member of Indian Head Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Opal McCartney of Wynne; three nieces, Paula Hollis of Sherwood, Shelia Adams of Forrest City and Sherry Gentry of Morrilton; and one nephew, Gary Byrd of Conway.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Apple Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

AUSTIN — Rena Lillian Jones, “Grandma Rena,” age 90, of Austin died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She was born February 28, 1925, to Manley Edward and Sally Lucinda Clements. Rena was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, GreatGreat-Grandmother, Friend, and Christian. She never missed an opportunity to tell others about Christ. Rena enjoyed cooking and sharing that with others, especially her Angel Food Cake and Divinity Candy. Because of her big heart and endless love, she was “Grandma Rena” to anyone and everyone she met.

Rena is survived by two daughters; Patricia Johnson and husband Steve, Peggy Wine and husband Paul, all of Austin; grandchildren, Jimmy and Amanda Covington, Kim and Rickey Swint, Denise and Koby Smith, Terry and Dewayne Woerner, Deletha and Cragg Henry; 16 great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; foster sons, Robert Bird and Earnest Brewer; sister, Jean Womack; sister-in-law, Monteen Clements. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William Bryan Jones; one grandson, Eric Paul Wine; son-in-law, James Covington; parents; one sister, and three brothers.

Memorials may be made to Oak Grove First Baptist Church, c/o Building Fund, P.O. Box 1550, Cabot, Arkansas 72023. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2015, at Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Cabot. Arrangements by Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Virgil E. Green, 78, of Benton passed away on March 10, 2015, with his family by his side. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Daniel “Dan” Henthorne, age 73, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. He was born October 10, 1941, in Bauxite, Arkansas. Dan was a diesel mechanic at ALCOA and a member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Edna Henthorne; son, Daniel Henthorne; and a sister, Sandra Henthorne Mills. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bonnie Henthorne; two sons, David Henthorne and wife Michele and Darren Henthorne; daughter-inlaw, Cristi Brown and husband Clint, all of Benton; and five grandchildren, Joshua Henthorne of Bentonville, Tyler Henthorne, Marie Henthorne, Kayla Brown and Kloee Brown, all of Benton.

Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, March 13 at Ashby Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery. Bro. Ted Stanton will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes at P.O. Box 427 in Monticello, Ark. 71657.

On-line guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — David C. Miller, 74, of Benton, died on March 3, 2015. He was born on February 28, 1941. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Solid Rock Pentecostal Church in Alexander, Arkansas. Services are entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Service of Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.arcremation.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Arabelle Moore Wade, age 75, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015. She was born August 12, 1939, in Spearville, Kansas, to the late Fred and Gladys Gould Moore. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Benton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Richard Otho Wade; one grandson, Kyle Wade; and one granddaughter, Tabitha Wade. Survivors include one son, Richard Wade Jr. (LLona) of Cabot; two daughters, AraLea Seachris (Tim) of Little Rock and AnaLea Noble (William) of West Virginia; one sister, Joyce Bartley of Texas; 11 grandchildren, James Thompson, Nicolaus Wade, Justin Thompson, John Thompson, Trevor Seachris, Kathryn Crain, Tate Seachris, Ariel Hopper, Ramsey Noble, Audra Seachris, and Kassidy Noble, and 10 great-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Addison, Karley, Kameryn, Kinley, Emmalynn, Starr, Kyle, Rylee, and Marilyn.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church of Benton with Rev. Dr. Dari Rowen officiating under the direction of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, March 13th at the funeral home. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

––––– ––––– BRINKLEY — Erma Helen Owens-Vance, 70 of Brinkley, died Tuesday morning, March 10 at her home. Her husband, Todd Vance, a daughter Beverly (husband, Michael) Devine, two grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, three brothers, seven sisters, her mother-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends survive her. Visitation will be held Friday evening, March 13 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 509 North Emmons Avenue in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley, (870) 734-2772; branscumbfuneralhome1928@ & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– BRYANT — Alfred W. Dennis’, 91, (Bryant, Arkansas) purple heart was silenced on March 10, 2015. Al was born November 6, 1923 in Monette, Arkansas. He was predeceased by his parents, Jaco and May Dennis; sister, Pauline Crandall and brother, J.D. Dennis.

Al was raised on a small farm in Ward, Arkansas. He picked cotton and hoed the family garden. He complained about having to walk everyday one mile to school in all different kinds of weather. He was a handy man who turned a bolt on everyone’s heart he met.

Al retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 35 years of service. He was a member of Pioneers of America. He enlisted in the Army on April 19, 1944 and rose to the level of Master Sergeant. He served in World War II and the Korean War as an officer in charge of 35 to 39 men. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Service Star.

He was married 62 years to his beloved wife, Patricia Strickland Dennis. He was the center of his family. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Susan Grable (Phil) and Cindy Wheeler (Ron). The light of his life were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Grandchildren: Shawn Smith (Kim); Shelli Goldthorpe (Andy); Lindsi Hutchins (Shey) and Brent Wheeler; great grandchildren: McKenzie, Nick, Noah Kerry; Beau Goldthorpe; Reagan and Jaxon Hutchins; Hayley and Landon Knapp.

Dear to Al’s heart was his church family at Indian Springs Baptist Church. He loved his pastors, Brother Tom and Brother Don. He served many years as a faithful deacon. He wore many hats.

In his earlier years he enjoyed bird hunting and crappie fishing. He was an excellent vegetable farmer. Al will be remembered as a generous, kind, good friend and loving father and husband.

A time of visitation with the family will be held Friday, March 13, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 4555800. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Indian Springs Baptist Church at 23581 Interstate 30, Bryant, Arkansas. Burial is to be at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Indian Springs Baptist Church at 23581 Interstate 30, Bryant, Arkansas 72022 for XYZ, Debt Retirement or Library. Please sign the online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

––––– ––––– CAMDEN — Maudie Esther Barkhimer Efird was called home after a long battle with Alzheimer Disease on March 9, 2015. She was born April 11, 1913, daughter of Thomas and Pearl Rogers Barkhimer. She was predeceased by husbands, Bernie Smith, and H.F. ‘Buck’ Efird; sons, Clifford and Jewel “JR” Smith. She is survived by sons, Thomas, Jimmy and Virgil Smith of Camden, daughter, Carolyn Blenden of Little Rock. Graveside services 11 a.m. Friday at Salem Cemetery in Bearden. Al Green will officiate the service. To sign the online guest register visit, www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– DERMOTT — Elma E. Martin, 78, of Dermott, Ark., passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at New Ramah Cemetery in Haynesville, La., under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-12 noon Saturday at Young’s. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– FORDYCE — Jackie Glen Brent, 78, of Fordyce died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Born December 2, 1936, he was the son of the late Glen Brent and Edna Kauffman Cook. He was owner and operator of Farindale, Inc. for 37 years and a member of Fordyce First United Methodist Church. He was very active in the community and surrounding area, being in the A-Z Investment Club, a member of the board of directors at Regions Bank and Grant County Savings & Loan, and serving as a Fordyce City Alderman. He enjoyed fishing and turkey hunting. He was a loving father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Brent. He is survived by his sons, Clark Brent and wife Penny of Fordyce, Stuart Brent and wife Debra of Benton; grandchildren, Jack Brent of Fordyce, Hayden and Ryan Brent of Benton; brother-in-law, Larry Guynn of Maumelle; and dear friend, Annette Freer of Ivan.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Fordyce with Dusty Rhodes and Rev. Bill Cato officiating. Burial will follow at Stoney Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Fordyce. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– FORDYCE — Henry Clyde Hunt, 81, of Fordyce died Monday. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Wright Cemetery near Fordyce. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– GUY — Madeleine (Garlea) Rooney, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2015 at her home in Guy. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy with Jimmy Fielder officiating. Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Service of Arkansas. Online guestbook www.arcremation.com.

––––– ––––– HORATIO — C.E. Hendrix Jr., age 75, of Horatio, died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Brookewood Nursing Center in De Queen. He was born July 4, 1939, in Sevier County. C.E. was a devoted member of Horatio First Baptist Church serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was Chairman, President, and CEO of Horatio State Bank and a Board Member.

He attended Horatio Public Schools and graduated college from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was an avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962-64 attaining the Rank of 1st Lieutenant. He was a past President of the Horatio School Board and a member of the HHS Athletic Booster Club. He helped initiate First Headstart Program in Sevier Co. In addition, he was a Board member of Trustees of De Queen General Hospital, past President of Little River Club, and served on various other committees and boards. His many years serving others attest to his love for God, his family, his country, and his community.

C.E. was preceded in death by his father and mother, Carl E. Hendrix Sr. and Lilla Sullivan Hendrix of Horatio, Ark. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice Akers Hendrix; one daughter, Elizabeth Hendrix Trimble and husband Todd Trimble; one son Carl E. Hendrix III “Ned” and wife Dani Hendrix; grandchildren, Lauren Trimble, Drew Hendrix, and Ben Hendrix; a sister, Edith Hendrix Smith and husband Wilburn Smith, a niece Margaret Smith Griffin and husband Michael Griffin and their son Reece Griffin, and many other beloved relatives and friends.

We cannot express enough of our gratitude to all who took care of C.E. during his battle with Alzheimer’s. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to Brookewood Nursing Home and Dierksen Hospice. Thank you First Baptist Church of Horatio for all the love and support we have received.

Funeral Services for Mr. Hendrix will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2015 in Horatio First Baptist Church with W.L. “Bill” Ashburn IV and Jerry Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Horatio Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 12th at the funeral home.

The Family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Horatio First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 296, Horatio, Ark. 71842. You may register on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — John McTolf, 70, of Hot Springs Village, died, December 9, 2014. Memorial services held 2 p.m., March 14, Dark Corner Cemetery, followed by a reception at First Baptist Church in Gould. Memorials: Wildlife and Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 369, Kendalia, Texas 78027. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, guest book at www.griffinfh.com.

––––– ––––– JONESBORO — Rawligh B. Conyers, 81, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday March 10, 2015. Graveside service is Friday, March 13, 2015, in the New Hope Cemetery in Pollard, Arkansas. Visitation is Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home in Piggott, Arkansas from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

––––– ––––– JONESBORO — Betty J. West, 83, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until the service. Johnny Thomas will officiate. Burial will be private. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– LONOKE — Robert Wayne Jordan passed away on March 10, 2015 at the age of 61. He was born in El Paso, Texas on October 25, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy C. Jordan. He is survived by his mother, Mary Frances Jordan, sister, Nancy Hurst (Phillip), sister, Martha Brown (Frank) of Hockley, Texas, son, Eric Jordan (Dana), daughter, Erin Rains (Mike) of Springdale, and grandchildren, Shelby Jordan, Kayden Rains, Addyson Jordan, Noah Rains, and Dalton Rains.

––––– ––––– MALVERN — Lynn Edward Galloway, 68, of Malvern went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Visitation: Friday, March 13, 2015, 5-7 p.m. Atkinson Chapel. Services: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 2 p.m. Atkinson Chapel. Burial: Rockport Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– MORRILTON — Billy Grantham Sr., 85, Morrilton, died Tuesday, March 10. Survivors: wife: Louise Grantham; son: Billy Jr. (Sharon); granddaughter: Susie Inskeep all of Morrilton. Visitation: 1 hour prior to services Saturday, March 14 services start 10 a.m., Bob Neal and Sons Chapel. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. www. bobnealandsons.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Charles Garrison, 77, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Services will be Saturday, 2:30 p.m. at Shannon Road Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Fitzhugh Cemetery by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Visitation will be Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the church. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Anita Jean Owings, age 89, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday, March 7, 2015. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 14, 2015, 12 noon at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

––––– ––––– PLEASANT PLAINS — Larry Gene Godfrey, 64, of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas passed away on March 6, 2015. Cremation arrangements by Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Private Memorial Service at a later date. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– PLUMERVILLE — Donnie Parker, age 61, of Plumerville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Family hour will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Harris Funeral Home. Burial at Wolf Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Private Memorial Service will be at a later date. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Offie Lites, Jr., born at Pine Bluff September 30, 1923, son of Offie Lites Sr. and Mary Estelle Evans Lites, was promoted to glory on March 4, 2015, at Searcy, Arkansas.

Offie married Mary Estelle Cornell of Lake Village, Arkansas, on April 15, 1943, at First Methodist Church, Pine Bluff. After his war service, Offie and Mary operated the Offie Lites Studio in Pine Bluff for 35 years.

He received the degree of Master of Photography in 1952 from The Photographers’ Association of America. At that time, he was the youngest person to ever receive the Master of Photography degree. Offie also received an additional honor as a Photographic Craftsman from the Professional Photographers of America.

In later life, Offie served two years as Chairman of the Woodland Heights Residents Association.

He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Mary Cornell Lites, his parents, sister, and grandson, David James Lites. Survivors include daughter, Nancy Lites Gidcomb of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter, Carrie White and great-granddaughter Estee White, also of Dallas; son, Jim and wife Cindy of Searcy, Arkansas, and two grandsons, Tom and Caleb Lites; special friend, Dorothy Hartje of Little Rock; brotherin-law, Chester Cornell of Little Rock and Barbara Cornell Sterrett of Louisville, Kentucky.

The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Arkansas Hospice Care for their care and service to Offie. Thanks also to the staffs of Woodland Heights in Little Rock, Providence Assisted Living in Searcy and Home Instead Senior Care.

A memorial service will be held on March 14, 2015, in Little Rock at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with Reverend Betsy Singleton Snyder officiating. A graveside service will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff at 2:30 p.m. by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time at Trinity United Methodist Church. Memorials can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Arkansas Hospice. Online guestbook: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– ––––– STAR CITY — Mieko Taylor, 79, of Star City, died Tuesday at her home. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Palmyra Cemetery with Bro. John Marlar officiating. Visitation is 1 p.m. until funeral time at Griffin Funeral Service. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net.

––––– ––––– TINSMAN — Elliott Watson, 61, of Tinsman died Wednesday. He was born December 11, 1953, in Fordyce, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Tanzeen Watson. He is survived by one sister, Julia Barr of Redwood, Miss. Visitation will be Friday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial will be private. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– WALDO — Lewis Paul “Butch” Jones, 63, of Waldo died Tuesday at the Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado. Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Magnolia with Chris O’Neal officiating. www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.

Out-of-state

DIXON’S MILLS, Ala. — Geraldine Sisco Jones, 78, of Dixon’s Mills, Alabama, passed away March 7, 2015, at home after a long illness. Survivors: husband, Tom Jones Jr.; daughter, Karen Lynette (Chuck) Gamet of Rogers; daughter-in-law, Patricia Carter of Sheridan; step-daughter, Deb Armstrong of Bryant; brothers, Hershel (Wanda) Sisco of Eureka, N.C., Wayne (Sandy) Sisco of Goldsboro, N.C., Jerry (Kathy) Sisco of Mabelvale; sisters, Juaniece Gray of Parkdale, Linda (Clifford) Hanks of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Gwendolyn (Thomas) Wooten of El Dorado; 16 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends. Memorial service will be Monday at First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan, with visitation starting 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

––––– ––––– PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — Nancy Susan Hinkle of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Dan M. Hinkle; daughter, Dana Lee McGowan; two sisters, Camille Goff, Allison Streepey; and three grandchildren. Memorialization will be by cremation and no services will be held.

––––– ––––– MOSS POINT, Miss. — Arlen J. Kirchoff, MSGT USAF Retired, son of India Margaret McGraw and William Bash Kirchoff, was born April 22, 1934, in Point Deluce, near DeWitt, Ark., died February 28, 2015, at the age of 80 years, 10 months, 6 days in Pascagoula, Miss. Arlen was predeceased by his parents, older brother, William Harold Kirchoff, and twin brother, Allen T. Kirchoff. Mr. Kirchoff is survived by his sons, Arlen Jr. “Jay,” Jim and John and their families; and one sister, Mildred Faye Kirchoff Long and her family. Interment of cremains will be at a later date at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens in DeWitt, next to his twin.

––––– ––––– CLEVELAND, Ohio — Harvey Green Sr., 79, of Cleveland, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2015. Harvey was a graduate of the historic Dunbar High School in Little Rock, Ark. He was a former member of the Rainbow Special Quartet. Harvey never met a stranger and his passion was talking.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Elizabeth Green; sons, Harvey (Jennifer) Green Jr., David Scott of Cleveland, Ohio, Kenneth Green of Little Rock, Ark., Sterling (Obdulia) Boston of New York, N.Y. and Nathanial Scott of Memphis, Tenn.; Daughters, Marilyn (Larry) Clark, Evelyn Nash, Carolyn Green and J. Michelle (Anthony) Cleary all of Little Rock, Ark., Sheryl Green of Cleveland, Ohio, Alice Faye Davis of Los Angeles, Calif.; mother, Evelyn Johnson of Little Rock, Ark.; brother, Robert Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio; sisters, Melanie Miller of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Beverly Tresvant of Little Rock, Ark.; 32 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015, 11 a.m., at Grace Temple AMEZ Church, 3221 South Gaines St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Park, Hensley, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 3721305.