Obituaries

Pulaski County

CHRISTINE McDANIEL FARRIS went to be with the Lord, May 21, 2015. She was born November 23, 1946, to Mae Treat McDaniel and Kress McDaniel. She was employed as manager of Child Nutrition at the Little Rock School District for 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother; father; stepfather, Harry Tilly; brother, Ross McDaniel; and a daughter, Tammy Whitson. Christine is survived by her husband, Kermit Gower Farris II of 52 years; son, Kermit Gower Farris III and wife Paula; grandson, Anthony Boyette II, granddaughter, Racheal Farris; sister, Sally Tilly Treadwell; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2015, at The Church of Rock Creek, 11500 W. 36th Street, Little Rock, Ark. Graveside service will be at Farris Cemetery at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Stone County. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

Memorials may be made to Farris Cemetery Fund c/o Neal Richardson, Committee Treasurer, 1011 Clarence Street, Mt. View, Ark. 72560. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

CHARLES LEWIS, 59, of Little Rock, Arkansas died May 18, 2015. He was born July 13, 1955, in El Dorado, Arkansas. He is survived by daughter, Lindsey Lewis; son, Christopher Lewis; two brothers, David Lewis and wife Amanda, and Mark Lewis. Arrangements by Smith– Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

DAVID LESLIE ROGERS, 64, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born in North Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Rogers, and is survived by the love of his life of 31 years, Sandye Humphrey; mother, Anna Rogers; brothers, Larry R. Rogers of Little Rock & William D. Rogers of North Little Rock; and sister, Lisa C. Piazza of El Dorado Hills, Calif.

David was involved with Burns Park American Legion Baseball for many years and was an avid sports fan, with baseball being at the top of the list, both as a player in his youth and a coach. He will be greatly missed by his family & friends. May God love and protect our David for eternity.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. Guests may register at www.arcremation.com.

JOHN KENNETH STUDER, age 78, of Sherwood, Arkansas, was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born on February 26, 1937, in Ottawa, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Berneda Studer, and his sister, Judy Shelton. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris Studer; their son, David Studer (Tashia) of Perryville; and their daughter, Kris Tackett (Mark) of Sherwood; grandchildren Mishka and Dylan Studer, each of Little Rock; Daniel Eubanks of Perryville; Corey Cassidy of Little Rock; Courtney Cassidy of Fayetteville; Jennifer Tackett and Brian Tackett (Ali), each of Hot Springs; great-grandchild Alice Tackett of Hot Springs; two nieces, Michelle Zehender and Vicky Inneger (Andy); and one nephew, Michael Zehender (Jeannie).

He graduated from Tiffin University School of Business and served in the United States Air force for 23 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and recreational shooting with his daughter and son-in-law. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 24, 2015, from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Griffin-Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, located at 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock, with a Rosary following the visitation. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, located at 7000 JFK Blvd. in North Little Rock. Burial, with Military Honors, will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, located at 1501 West Maryland Ave. in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Disabled American Veterans or Veterans Hospice Palliative 6E, Attn: Tresa Hooks, 4300 W. 7th St., Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205.

VOID D. THOMPSON, 90, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born December 4, 1924, in Searcy, Arkansas, to William Edwin and Myrtle Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Patricia M. Thompson; son, Michael J. Thompson (Elvira) of Little Rock; daughters, Donna-Sue Tate (Richard) of Little Rock and Paulette L. Meux (Larry) of North Little Rock; brother, James T. Thompson, of Scott; grandchildren, Jenifer D. Scratch (Harold) of Cabot, Damon J. Seigrist (Laura) of Scott, Michelle L. Freels (John) of North Little Rock and Chris M. Meux (Jennifer) of Sherwood; and great-grandchildren, Alex Scratch (Samantha), Elijah Seigrist, Daniel Seigrist and Gavin Meux. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy Craig Thompson and Shelby Edward Thompson and sister, Dessie Faye Powell.

Our family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the nurses, CNAs and staff of Valley Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation for their loving care of our loved one. They became like family to us. Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice, who helped in the last days of his life.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 26th at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24th at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Edwin Jerardo Lopez-Lopez, age 1 year, 8 months, 14 days, of Batesville died Thursday at Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. Survivors: mother, Mildred Marilu (Lopez) Rodas; father, Agustin De Los Santos Lopez Sanic. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

BLYTHEVILLE — Franziska Kelley, age 89, of Blytheville died Wednesday. Funeral services are Saturday May 23, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time. Online register at www.cobbfuneralhome.com

BODCAW — Mrs. Shannon Carlton Flowers, 42, Bodcaw, passed away May 20. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Saturday, May 23, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope. Funeral, 2 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel. Burial, Bodcaw No. 1 Cemetery. Bro. James Ross, Bro. David Hampton and Bro. Lane Garner officiating. Funeral arrangements, Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

GURDON — Crystal L. “Buddy” Rhodes, 87, of Gurdon, Ark. died Thursday May 21, 2015. Visitation Will be Sunday May 24, 2015 from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. till service time at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in Nashville Cemetery, Nashville, Ark. under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon.

LONOKE — Alton Tenison, age 72 of Lonoke went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born in Carlisle, Arkansas to the late Kelse and Margaret Perryman Tenison.

He married the love of his life Linda Lou Tipton on November 18, 1962 in Coy, Arkansas. Alton was a faithful member, Deacon and served as the Leader for the Senior Saints at New Testament Missionary Baptist Church in Lonoke, Arkansas. He loved spending time with his family especially his precious grandchildren, including the furry ones too, as well as camping and fishing. Music was Alton’s world. He spent many hours playing his guitar and hosting impromptu picking and grinning sessions with friends and family. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Lou Tenison of Lonoke; four children, Jeff Tenison of Sherwood, Mark (Melinda) Tenison of Jacksonville, Beth (Nathan) Scales and Amy (Aaron) Scales all of Cabot; five grandchildren, April Berryman, Cassidy Tenison, Luke, Ethan and Emma Scales and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Chapel in Cabot, Arkansas. Graveside services at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Union Valley Cemetery in Coy, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Summit Hospice.

To send online condolence www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, Arkansas 501941-7888.

McGEHEE — Sue Broyles, 78, of McGehee, Ark., died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Pinewood Nursing Home in Crossett, Ark. She was born December 9, 1936 in Yell County to the late Clarence E. and Elsie French Cooper. Sue worked at DanTan Company for many years before retiring. She was a longtime member of South McGehee Baptist Church. She loved watching the Arkansas Razorbacks, fishing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Broyles; brothers, Billy Cooper, Dan Cooper, and Jimmy Cooper; sisters, Missy Hendrix and Pam Cooper. Survivors include son, Brent Broyles and wife Kelli of Branson, Mo.; daughter, Melissa Langley and husband Herman of Fayetteville, Ark.; brothers, Don Cooper of Sheridan and Paul Cooper of London, Ark.; sisters, Diane Nichols of Crossett, Ark., and Earline Hunsucker of Star City, Ark..; grandchildren, Haley Terry, Colby Irons, Lane Irons and Mason Broyles; great-grandchildren, Maddy Terry and Gannon Terry.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015 at South McGehee Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Watson Cemetery in Watson, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

PINE BLUFF — Robert Jay Adams, age 65, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born April 4, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, a son of the late Robert James and Julia Rountree Adams.

Mr. Adams was reared and received his education in Abington, Illinois, graduating from Abington High School in 1968. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Army and served twenty years, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. After returning home from active duty, he began working at the Pine Bluff Arsenal in the communications department, retiring after twenty one years of service.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and had been Pack Leader of Cub Scout Pack 42, and was the assistant troop leader of Boy Scout Troop 100. He was also the cookie drive manager of his daughter’s Girl Scout Troop 6.

He is survived by his wife, Ayn Freygang, whom he married September 30, 1977, in Georgia; a son, Sergeant Eli Adams of Sherwood; daughter, Hannah Adams of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland; brothers, Marty Adams of Florida and Gary Adams of Missouri; two sisters, Donna Stevenson (Jim) and Julie Castle of Illinois.

A Mass of Christian Burial will said Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church by Father Frank DuPreez assisted by Deacon Noel F. “Bud” Bryant. Burial will be in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 1 p.m. by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. A Chaplet of Devine Mercy service will be said Monday evening at 6 p.m. at Robinson’s with visitation to follow. Online register:www.ralphrobinsonandson.

POYEN — Lee R. Applegarth Sr., 66, of Poyen, Ark., died May 21, 2015. He was born April 29, 1949 in Cleveland, Tenn. Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

RUSSELLVILLE — Wayne Clifton Andrews, age 73, of Russellville died Thursday, May 21, 2015. Visitation: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fairpark Baptist Church in Russellville. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www. cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

STAR CITY — George Lawson, 67, of Star City died Thursday. Funeral Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial at Flat Bayou Cemetery in Altheimer. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

TUCKERMAN — Jerry Wayne Bradley, 73, of Tuckerman died Thursday. Mr. Bradley was preceded in death by his wife, Gervis (McKee) Bradley; one brother, Bobby Bradley. Survivors: sister, Betty Powell of Texarkana, Ark.; nieces, nephews, and a lifetime of friends. Graveside services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Gracelawn Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh.com.

Out-of-state

NESBIT, Miss. — Jeraldean Steakley Bragg (Jerri), 90, of Nesbit, Miss., formerly of West Memphis, Ark., was a member of First Assembly of God Church in West Memphis for 45 years and a Baptist Memorial Hospital retiree of 20 years.

She leaves two children, Dr. Jim Bragg and wife, Ann, of Arkadelphia, Ark., and Linda Britt of Nesbit, Miss.; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, Mandy Brewer Armstrong and children Hunter and McKinzie of Hernando, Miss.; Tonya B. Upperman and children Garth and Dilon of Benton, Ark.; the late Traci Bragg of West Memphis, Ark.; Christy Lawrence and children Heath and his daughter, Reese, of Texarkana, Ark.; Hailey Barbera and son, Triston, of Baton Rouge, La.; Cindy Weiler and children Nic, Keller and Grant of Blue Springs, Mo.; Warren Johnson and children Jacob and Liam; a sister, June Gist of Creve Colur, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorials be sent to First Assembly of God Church in West Memphis, Ark. Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with the service beginning at 1 p.m.