Pulaski County

MARY JANE SEE ADAMSON, age 78, died November 2, 2015, following a long journey with multiple myeloma. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., the daughter of Jack F. See, Sr., & Esther Kirby See. Not long after her birth, the family moved to Memphis, Tenn. and then to Marianna, Ark. where she spent most of her childhood and teenage years. She was a member of the “starting 6” on the Marianna Porcupines girls basketball team, was homecoming queen for the 1953 football homecoming game, and was the valedictorian of her senior class. She graduated with an English degree from the University of Arkansas, was a member of Chi Omega sorority, and was awarded membership in Phi Beta Kappa national honor society following her junior year. Following graduation she taught public school in the Memphis, Tenn., and Little Rock, Ark. school systems.

She married in 1959, and lived most of the rest of her life in Little Rock. In addition to teaching in the public school system, she was a member and taught Sunday School at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, and later joined Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church where she was on the Television Ministry ( secretary) and a member of the Circle of Hope and Christ Care Ministries. She served as President of the Hall High School PTA, was a board member at the Florence Crittenden Home and the Little Rock Racquet Club, was a volunteer at the University of Arkansas Medical Center, and worked at New Traditions, a women’s clothing establishment.

In the Fall of 1970, she learned she had monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance, which is the precursor to multiple myeloma. There was no treatment for MGUS, only the knowledge that at some unpredictable time MGUS would progress into a more devastating disease. Knowledge of her diagnosis was followed by a brief period of fear & concern, dominated by questions of when she would develop full- blown myeloma, but then her buoyant, confident, and positive outlook resumed control, and allowed her to live fearlessly for 38 years before her MGUS progressed to myeloma. On learning she had high, high- risk MM, she did not falter in any way from the positive outlook that she had evidenced throughout her life. And her positive attitude persisted to an even greater level despite the difficulties from multiple therapeutic regimens, even though she never achieved remission from her disease.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dr. James S. Adamson Jr., and her three children, in whom she engendered strength of character, love of education, desire to achieve, and respect for one’s fellow person, while they returned to her unrestricted love, joy, support, comfort, and reason for living: Leslie Claire Sogandares ( Frank) of Reston, Va.; James S. Adamson III, of Little Rock; and Jane Paige Westbrook ( Phil) of Birmingham, Ala. She is also survived by three grandchildren whom she loved unequivocally, and whom she hoped so much to see reach adulthood: James McAlister Sogandares and Jane Paige Sogandares of Reston, and Riley Elizabeth Westbrook, of Birmingham. She is also survived by her devoted brother & sister- inlaw, Jack F. See Jr., and Judy Park See, of Little Rock, and their family; and Dr. Adamson’s sister, Jo Claire Pulliam and husband Jim Pulliam of Heber Springs, Ark.

Jane was a bright, thoughtful, intuitive person, who almost always put her mind in gear before opening her mouth except at Razorback athletic events. But her most beautiful traits were her positive mindset, and her genuine love of people; these two qualities were noted by almost all whom she encountered, particularly during the last 3 years. She developed, and maintained until the end, the friendships she had with people from her time in Marianna, her Chi Omega “sisters”; her Racquet Club tennis group; her New Traditions “girls”; the women of her Pulaski Heights Methodist Church Christ Care Group; wives & mates of her husband’s colleagues in the military, at UAMS, at Baptist Medical Center, at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, and members of a travel group she met through the American College of Physicians; and several special, special others with whom she shared joyful dinners and discussions, Razorback games, adventurous trips, and sunsets on Lake Ouachita. So many of these friends provided unfaltering emotional support during these last three years.

The family would like to thank the nurses, APNs and staff at UAMS Infusion 4, those on the 7th & 4th floors of the hospital, and those on 8th floor of the Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, who were so kind and considerate during her many treatment visits. A special acknowledgement of thanks to Nadine Baxter, APN, for her special attention and help in times of urgency; Drs. Mary Burgess & Juan Carlos Rico for their expertise in infectious disease and their compassionate attention; Dr. Bart Barlogie for his diligent attempts to find a therapy to combat her disease; Dr. Joe Beck for giving us guidance when it was sorely needed; and Dr. Gareth Morgan, who had the unenviable task of developing a treatment approach late in her disease when so many other regimens had failed to induce a remission.

In lieu of flowers, Jane asked that memorials be made to the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Television Ministry, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, Ark., 72205, or to UAMS Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, 4301 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

Funeral will be Friday, November 6, at 11 a.m ., at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, under the direction of Rev. Jeff Hampton, with burial service to follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock.

The family will receive friends at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham, on Thursday, November 5, from 4-6 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Rue bel Funeral Home,www. rue bel funeralhome. com.

––––– – –––– CONNIE A. ALLEN, 66, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on October 30, 2015.

Connie is survived by: her children, Sonya Allen, Eric Allen and Laura Marcelle ( Jason); grandchildren, Lauren Cleaver, Alyssa Brevard, Keelyn Loera, Staten Marcelle and Emori Marcelle; great- grandchild, Madison Cleaver- Green. Funeral Service: Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11 am, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1622 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Charles Bussey Ave. & Woodrow St., Little Rock, Ark. Rosary Service: Friday, November 6, 2015 at 6-7 p.m ., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 372- 1305. Sign Connie’s guestbook @ www. ruffinjarrett. com.

––––– – –––– MARGARET ANN BRADFORD, 73, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. She was born September 19, 1942 in Monroe, La.

She is survived by her mother, Winnie “Granny” Richards; son, Bill Fuller ( Carol); daughter, Tanya Hampton ( Dave); six grandchildren, Jonathan Crouch ( Tara), Tara Fuller, Jeffrey Crouch ( Courtney), Christopher Fuller, Megan Fuller, and Jennifer Fuller; four great- grandchildren, Jake and Bella Crouch, Izzi and Abbi Fuller and her brother, Roy Walter Richards. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy L. Richards; husband, James Bradford and sister, Melba Moody.

A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m ., Saturday at Smith– North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– DARRELL F. BROWN SR. of Little Rock and Horatio, Ark., born January 1, 1948 was the first baby of the new year in Sevier County to parents Tommie and Snowie Brown. A graduate of Sevier County High School, Darrell was the first black football player at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and after graduation, received his juris doctorate in 1972. Shortly after graduation, he was appointed U.S. magistrate in the Panama Canal Zone and later served as an assistant attorney general, special prosecutor and special judge in Pulaski County. He departed this life on October 31, 2015 leaving behind his wife, Angela, three children and a host of other family members.

Memorial services will be held Friday, November 6 at 11 a.m. at the Griffin Leggett Chapel located at 5800 W. 12th St. in Little Rock, Ark., and Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel at 105 W. Collin Ray Dr., De Queen, Ark.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Horatio Homeplace Trust,c/ oS nowi eB rown,P.O. Box 317, Horatio, Ark. 71842.

––––– – –––– RANDY PRESLEY CLARK, passed away October 31, 2015. He is survived by his sons, Dustin and Addison Clark; mother, Barbara Clark; sister, Sheila; and brother, Stev. A Celebration of Life will be 3 p.m .–5 p.m ., November 4,2015, at the family home. Services entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. Register atwww. arkansas cremation. com.

––––– – –––– TAINA ANN CURRY, 22, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned October 30, 2015. She leaves to cherish memories with daughter, Sky Curry; parents, Elie Curry Jr. and Judith D. Curry; siblings, Chiqueta Hubbard, Eliza Curry, Elie Curry III, Charles Curry, Cantrel Curry, Jeremiah Curry; a host relative sand friends. Family Gathering: Saturday ,3 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Pastor Carl Allen, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR ( 501) 371- 0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– EDWARD ALLEN DAVIS, 81, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned November 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by, wife, Lucille Davis; brothers, Albert Davis and Willie Lee Davis; step sons, Jerry Jones, Oliver Jones and Ron Jones.

He leaves to cherish memories children, Juana Elizabeth Davis, Edward Allen ( Diedre) Davis Jr.; step- children, Thomas ( Carol) Jones, Shirley Jones; brother, Earnest ( Marva) Davis; 17 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; a host relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6: 30- 7: 30 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Saturday, 1 p. m. Payne Chapel AME Zion Church, 1710 Rock St., LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR ( 501) 371- 0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– HENRY E. FOSTER, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Oct. 28, 2015. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, 10 a. m., at McAlmont Church of Christ, 1824 East 46th Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Interment will follow with honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. NLR, Ark. Viewing: Today, Nov. 4, 2015, 2- 5 p. m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St. LR ( 501) 372- 1305. Sign Elder Foster’s online guestbook @ www. ruffinjarrett. com

––––– – –––– TIF’ANY NICHOLE HARVEY, 33, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Oct. 28, 2015. Family Hour: Friday, 5- 6 p. m. Service: Saturday, 12 noon. Both at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR ( 501) 371- 0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– DR. JAMES JENNINGS, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Oct. 27, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mrs. Lottie Williams Jennings; two daughters, Larissa Jennings and Lisa ( Mark) Mack; his mother, Mrs. Loretta Jennings; and two brothers, Lemuel ( Patricia) and Brent ( Juanita) Jennings. A celebration of Dr. Jennings’ life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015, 11 a. m., at Full Counsel Christian Fellowship Church, 1700 Maple Street, North Little Rock, Ark. Family visitation will be held Friday, November 6, 2015, 6- 7 p. m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 3721305.

––––– – –––– FRANCES KEENER, 89, of Sherwood, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at Sherwood Nursing and Rehab. She was born on February 20, 1926, to the late Charles and May Hayden White in Chicago, Ill. Fran was committed to serving and loving her family and friends beyond measure. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters: Gertrude, Mary and Catherine.

She is survived by her husband, of 68 years, Charlie Allison Keener of Sherwood; son, Charles Wesley Keener ( Marilyn) of Little Rock; daughter, Petra Mary “Petey” Choate ( Rusty) of Southaven, Miss; four grandchildren: Emily Keener Johnson, Wesley Aaron Keener, Angela Nicole Burnett, Allison Marie Choate; four great- grandchildren; and one sister, Patricia Clough of Chicago, Ill.

Mass of Christian burial will be at Immaculate Conception Church, 7000 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 at 10 a. m., Thursday, November 5, 2015. Entombment will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park following the service. Rosary and Visitation will be from 6- 8 p. m. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Roller- Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, ( 501) 791- 7400. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ owens.

––––– – –––– ROBERT LYLE LATHROP, 86, of Little Rock, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was born on November 3, 1928 in Carroliton, Mo., to the late Urban and Opal Frink Lathrop. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bob was a member of Second Baptist Church in Little Rock. He was a member of Little Rock Meet and Greet, volunteered at the First Christian Church Food Bank, and enjoyed golf, fishing and bridge. Mr. Lathrop was honored as a 50year Mason of the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

He is also preceded in death by his first wife of 59 years, Shirley Maxine Lathrop; brothers, Donald Lathrop ( Theresa), Elton Lathrop ( Shirley); sister- in- law, Betty Lathrop; and stepson, John Stanley. Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie Stanley Lathrop; daughter; Vickie Holloway ( Doug); grandchildren, Christopher Holloway, Sarah Self ( Jason), Samuel Holloway; brother, Gerry Lathrop; extended family; Mike ( Rehana), John and Robert ( April) Stanley; Lou Ann ( Fred), Emily, Thomas, and Scott Clarke; Rick ( Cheryl), Katharine Stanley; Alyssa ( Joseph) Fairgood, “special sons”, Dennis Miller ( Carol Ann), and Larry Miller ( Sandi) and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p. m. Friday, November 6, 2015 at Second Baptist Church, 222 East 8th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. The family will receive friends for a visitation following the service at the church. Arrangements made by Roller- Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 224- 8300.

Special thanks to Dr. Gail McCracken and staff at Baptist Health Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to the Journey Sunday School Class’s Widow’s Mite Fund at Second Baptist Church or the First Christian Church, Little Rock, Food Pantry. Please sign the online guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

––––– – –––– JUDY “HUN” MARTIN, 66, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by: parents, Louis and Blan Martin; two sisters and seven brothers. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Robert ( Rose) Young Jr., and Demetrice ( Charles) Baird; three sisters, Georgia Bell, Versie Hobbs and Evie Evans; three brothers, Algie Van ( Aletha) Martin, Ellis Lee Martin and Roosevelt; 13 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015, 11 a. m., at Central Rock Church of Christ, 200 Brockington Road, Sherwood, Ark. Interment will follow at Simmons Cemetery, Scott, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock ( 501) 372- 1305. Sign her guestbook at www. ruffinjarrett. com.

––––– – –––– CARTIS MASON, age 59, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away November 1, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospice in Little Rock. He was born February 17, 1956, in Dumas, Arkansas; and he was the son of Roy. V. Mason and Alveline Mason.

Cartis was an auto technician for Fletcher Dodge for ten years, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Gravel Ridge. Those who were closest to Cartis would tell you that he was a man who loved life and helping others out in any way he could; he was a generous man, who never met a stranger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing and relaxing on the Arkansas River, and will be remembered for being a true fighter, all the way to the end.

He is preceded in death by his parents Roy V. Mason and Alveline Byerly Mason, and a brother William “Buck” Mason. Survivors include his children Sara Mason, Steven Mason and Heath Mason; stepdaughters, Jennifer Ryion, Amanda Jones and an adopted daughter, Samantha Polomsky; a granddaughter Stephanie Mason and his brothers Roy Mason Jr., Ray Mason; sisters Elizabeth Buell, Sue Roebuck, Minnie McDougale, Scheldia Fugate, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 9 a. m., Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel at 7700 Highway 107, Sherwood, Arkansas, with a graveside service following at noon, at Nicholson Cemetery in Tamo, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 6 p. m. until 8 p. m. Wednesday at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Sign an online guest book at www. husonfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– CRYSTAL ALICIA McGRUDDER, 32, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on October 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her heavenly mother, Eddie Mae McGrudder. She leaves to cherish her memory mother, Mary Banks; father and stepmother, Edwin and Josephine Watson; her children, Saimiyah, Marcus Tyshawn, Marlon Myshawn, Dreshawna; siblings, Sheila, Angela, Kim, Nicole, Autumn, Denise, Corey, Dominique, Jerry, Roshundra, Olivia, Brittany, Tiffany, Vivian; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 a. m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 4640 Springer Blvd., in Little Rock. Visitation and family hour will be held Thursday from 6- 7 p. m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 372- 1305.

––––– – –––– JAMES LEE MITCHELL, 56, of North Little Rock passed away on October 26, 2015, at Baptist Hospital. A memorial service and interment will be held Wednesday, November 4th, at 2 p. m. at the Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Pavilion. For complete obituary please see www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– – –––– DEBRA ANN PATTON, 58, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on Oct. 24, 2015. Family Hour: Friday, 7- 8 p. m. Service: on Saturday, 11 a. m., both at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Pastor Bryon Jackson, Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR ( 501) 374- 0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– MAVIS TATE SCROGGINS, 74, of Little Rock, passed away Oct. 27, 2015. Family hour will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, 6- 7 p. m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester Street, LR ( 501) 372- 1305. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, 11 a. m., at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 1400 Ringo Street, Little Rock, Ark. Sign Mavis online guestbook @ www. ruffinjarrett. com.

––––– – –––– MARGIE STRACENER, 80, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. She was born on May 5, 1935, to the late Ancel and Sadie Thomas in Des Arc. Margie graduated from Des Arc High School, Class 1952, and was a member of the First Assembly of God in North Little Rock. She married the love of her life, Bill Stracener, on October 22, 1954, in Biscoe.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debbie Stracener; and sister, Ella George. Survived by her husband of 61 years, Bill Stracener; two sons: Perry Stracener ( June) of Rogers, Mark Stracener ( Susie) of North Little Rock; two daughters: Sharon Crittendon, Leah Rivera ( Manuel), both of Fort Smith; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren with one on the way.

Funeral service will be at RollerOwens Funeral Home at 1 p. m. Friday, November 6, 2015. The family will receive friends from 6- 8 p. m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Roller- Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, 501- 791- 7400. Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone, N. C. 28607. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ owens.

––––– – –––– NANCY RUTH SWEENEY, 85, of Little Rock, passed away November 2, 2015. Born in Evanston, Illinois, to Joseph and Ruth Green Welsh, she attended Ohio State University and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She worked for UALR in administration and was a dedicated Arkansas Hospice volunteer. Survivors include her son, Kenneth C. Sweeney of Indiana, and many special friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., ( 501) 2242200. Nancy’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– TAMIKA WELLS- ANDERSON, 37, of Jacksonville, Ark., transitioned Oct. 29, 2015. Family Hour: Friday, 5: 30- 6: 30 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Service: Saturday, 1 p. m. at Second Baptist Church, 1117 N. James St., Jacksonville, Ark. Pastor Johnny E. Hill, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR ( 501) 374- 0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– APOSTLE CATHERINE MAXWELL WIMBLEY, 57, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Oct. 28, 2015. Honoring the Life, Legacy, & Ministry of Apostle Catherine Wimbley Founder of Victorious & Beautiful Women, on Friday, 5: 307 p. m. Celebratory: Saturday, 11 a. m., both at A. C. I.- D. I., 900 S. Pine, LR. Chief Apostle Dr. L. E. Braggs Sr. Robinson Mortuary, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR ( 501) 371- 0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– DAVID LEE WROBLESKI, 56, of North Little Rock, died November 1, 2015. Born May 18, 1959, in Little Rock, he was the son of Charles and Beverly Wrobleski. A member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, he was retired from Fleet Tire Company. David was a kind hearted soul who was always willing to help people; he was a loving son who checked on his father daily. He liked to fish.

Preceded in death by his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Krysten and Daena Wrobleski; his father, Charles Wrobleski; four sisters, Susan Kuehner-Wrobleski, Karen McSwain, Janet Malone and Sharon Sheare; and two brothers, Michael and Brian Wrobleski.

Visitation will be from 12 noon until 1: 15 p. m. Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock ( 501) 835- 3515. Graveside services will follow at 1: 30 p. m. in Rest Hills Memorial Park. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

Arkansas

ALMA — Billy Edward Blasingame ( Bill) of Alma, Arkansas died Tuesday, November 3, 2015. He was born March 18, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ora Willie Blasingame, and in- laws Tony and Mardell Christello.

He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1961. After attending Ouachita Baptist College, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma where he earned a Masters of Accountancy in 1967. After graduation, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Medical Service Corp serving at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D. C. and Medical Supply Officer for the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1970 having attained the rank of Captain. With CPA and CFE certifications under his belt, he went to work for the State of Arkansas Division of Legislative Audit in 1972. Bill ended his career as the Supervisor of Auditors for nine western Arkansas counties and retired from the state in 2008, after 36 years.

Bill was first diagnosed with non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1997, and subsequently with three other cancers. He still continued to work full time, while never saying no to volunteer opportunities. Every organization needs a detail obsessed treasurer, so Bill offered his 36 years of accounting skills to countless organizations: Relay for Life, Alma Boys and Girls Club, Ducks Unlimited, Alma United Methodist Church and Alma Rotary Club. In the midst of all of this, he and Rosemary traveled

extensively: to every National Park imaginable, Alaska, Hawaii, and to grandchildren Sam’s and Addie’s baseball, soccer, and softball games, dance recitals, birthday parties, holiday events, and cheered on the Razorback basketball team from their season tickets ( including the obligatory game recap at Braum’s with in- laws Herschel and Mardell McClurkin.) He was often called “Mr. Bill” or “Uncle Bill” by family and friends.

He was always eager to make a trip to Home Depot or Lowe’s to get his “fix” on the latest home, lawn and garden gadget ( not that it was ever needed or even purchased) and also frequented the River Valley’s local banks and hardware stores to take advantage of the free popcorn, coffee and sodas. He was known at the Crawford County Courthouse as the person who “dropped by” the offices that had goodies to munch on.

He was an active member in the Alma United Methodist Church, the Alma Rotary Club, the Ducks Unlimited Chapter of Alma, and the Arkansas Society of CPAs.

Memorial service will be 2 p. m. Friday, November 6, 2015 at Ocker Chapel of Alma with interment in Alma City Cemetery with military honors. The family will visit with friends from 5 until 8 p. m. Thursday evening, November 5, 2015 at Ocker Chapel of Alma, 917 Hwy. 64 East, Alma.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Christello Blasingame of Alma, daughter Angie Spencer and husband Steve of Little Rock; son Larry Blasingame and wife Jessica of Alma; daughter Francie Blasingame Frank and husband Dustin of The Colony, Texas; two sisters, Pat Green of Springdale, Ark., and Linda Newton of North Little Rock, Ark.; and grandchildren, Samuel Christello Spencer and Adell Elizabeth Spencer of Little Rock, who affectionately called him ‘ Gagok’.

Honorary Pallbearers include Matt Jones, Ed Thicksten, Sean Brister, Rick Clark, Jeremy Simon, Dennis Gilstrap, and Darrel Wheeler. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alma Boys and Girls Club ( P. O. Box 1689, Alma, Ark. 72921) or the Alma United Methodist Church ( 416 Short St., Alma, Ark. 72921).

––––– – –––– ARKADELPHIA — Chestamae “Pat” Herron Sturch, age 78, of the Curtis Community near Arkadelphia, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. She was born February 19, 1937 to Chester and Emma Taylor Herron. Pat was retired from Southwestern Bell Co. after 28 years of service and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Pat was actively involved in volunteer work with the Telephone Pioneers and the Senior Adult Center in Gurdon. She was instrumental in donating dictionaries to the local schools and Literacy Kits to newborn parents at hospitals for the Telephone Pioneers. For the last several years, Pat was seen nearly every day at the Gurdon Senior Adult Center. She never met a stranger and thoroughly enjoyed her volunteer work.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Kimberly McLarry; and one great- grandson, Camden Lee Courange. Survivors are her husband, Floyd Sturch; three sons, Gregg ( Barbara) Winchell of Lufkin, Texas, Jeff Winchell of Jenson Beach, Florida, Rusty ( Anita) Sturch of Benton; three daughters, Jana ( Lee) Courange of Canadian, Texas, DeLane ( Jeff) Besancon and Renea Landreth, both of Benton; three brothers, Bobby Joe ( Chris) Herron of Curtis, Johnny ( Trecia) Herron of Arkadelphia, Kenneth ( Tanya) Herron of Curtis; 14 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.

Services will be 10 a. m. Thursday, November 5, at Ruggles- Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia with Jonathan Malone and Jerry Hawley officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may made to the Senior Adult Center in Gurdon. Online register is available at www. ruggleswilcox. com.

––––– – –––– BUTLERVILLE — Goldena Ogawa, 81, of Butlerville, Arkansas, died Monday, November 2, 2015. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Bailey ( Brent). Family will receive friends from 6- 8 p. m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Cremation arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www. westbrookfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Kelly Elaine Litton, age 46, died November 2, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Joan Litton; daughter, Chelsea Jenkins; brothers, Joe Litton and Peter Spediacci, a sister, Laura Spediacci; and two grandchildren, Caleb and Emma. A visitation will begin at 1 p. m. Friday, November 6 with funeral services to follow at 2 p. m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Burial will be in Lonoke Cemetery. www. boydfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Codi Leigh Rice, age 19 of Cabot, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015, as the result of a car accident. She was born September 19, 1996 in Searcy, Arkansas. Codi graduated from Cabot High in 2015. She was attending Arkansas State University – Beebe. Codi was teaching the 4 year old pre- kindergarten program for the Beebe School District while attending college. She attended New Life Church in Cabot.

Codi was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Larry D. O’Cain and paternal grandfather, Garland ‘ Jigs” Rice. She is survived by her parents, Melanie and Todd Venable of Cabot; three siblings, Elgin Venable of Little Rock, Sydney and Sinjun Venable, both of North Little Rock; maternal grandparents, John and Nancy Hunt of North Little Rock; paternal grandparents, Loren and Dorothy Venable of Ozark, Missouri; paternal grandmother, Carolyn Rice of Ward; Joseph Rice; four uncles, Chris ( Lisa) O’Cain of Morrilton, Garland “Butch” ( Robin) Rice of Beebe, Mark ( Lisa) Venable of Brookline, Missouri, Tim ( Michelle) Venable of Ozark, Missouri; four cousins, Christi O’Cain of North Little Rock, Garland Rice, Katelyn Walburn and Colt Rice, all of Beebe; a host of numerous other relatives and friends.

Codi never met a stranger and if you met her you loved her. She could light up a room with her presence. Her smile would melt your heart. She touched so many lives with her amazing and beautiful spirit. She especially loved all children and all animals. She will forever be our angel and the moon and stars will forever shine brighter.

Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Friday, November 6, 2015 at New Life Church in Cabot with James Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6- 8 p. m. Thursday, November 5, 2015 at New Life Church, 201 S. 10th Street, Cabot, Arkansas. Please sign the online guestbook at www. cabotfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home and Crematory. ( 501) 8435816.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Bill Schoonover, 94, passed away November 1, 2015. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Norma Jean; children, Clark and Beth; sister, Dorothy and brother- in- law, William. Survived by his brother, Rex ( Sandra); sisters, Millicent & Jane; daughterinlaw, Diana; son- in- law, Roy; five grandchildren, Aaron ( Amy), Jenen ( Joey), Jacob ( Rose), Richard ( Alison), & Kourtney; seven great- grandchildren; three nieces, two nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Memorial will be held 10 a. m. November 7, 2015. Online condolences: www. thomasfuneralservice.com. Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, 501- 941- 7888.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Sydney Lynn Shumate of Cabot, age 16, met her Lord and Savior on October 31, 2015. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to father, Spencer Shumate, and parents, Chrissy and Nick Dougherty. Sydney bounced her way into this world with a heart of love and an infectious smile on February 14, 1999. She was our sweetheart! From a young age, she had a tender spirit, always thinking of others before herself. Sydney’s sassy force of nature gave her the strength and the poise to share God’s love with those around her. She was always so comfortable in her own skin, never meeting a stranger – young or old. She loved to talk, she loved to laugh, and she loved to share. Sydney had an old soul – she loved hard, she worked hard, and she embraced life to its fullest.

Like a portrait of her life, Sydney danced cheerfully from class to class, sharing a kind word to encourage, giving random hugs to inspire confidence, listening patiently to offer support. Down the halls and through the classrooms, Sydney’s joyful laughter could be heard, eliciting smiles from among her peers and teachers. Sydney was a great friend to many, and the impact she made upon others will continue to influence.

Sydney had an adventurous love of life, participating in many adventures in the great outdoors with family and friends. She was a beloved student, a junior at Cabot High School. She was a cheerleader for the Cabot Panthers and had participated in competitive cheer. She worked at Cabot Gymnastics. Sydney was the Student Director for the theater department and loved all the people associated with it. She was involved in many extra- curricular activities, one of her favorites being the Crown Club, for she loved interacting and serving others.

Sydney loved her family endlessly. She adored her little brother, Dylan and had just shared that she was very proud of the young man that he had become and how handsome he was. She doted on her little sister, Skyleigh, for she was her little princess.

Sydney was a member of New Life Church in Cabot where she was deeply involved in the youth program. Philippians 1: 21 defines both her passion for the Lord and her eternal hope: “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.”

Sydney is survived by her mother and father, Chrissy and Nick Dougherty of Cabot; father, Spencer Shumate of Denver; brother, Dylan Shumate and sister, Skyleigh Dougherty of Cabot; grandparents, Buck and Sherry Metoyer of Memphis, Dan and Linda Shumate, Cathy Dougherty, and Mike Stevens all of Cabot; Uncles, Scott Shumate ( Viri) of Houston and Stuart Shumate of Cabot; Aunt, Mindy West ( Heath) of Cabot; cousins, Lexi West, Hudson West, and Gracee West all of Cabot. Preceded in death by her uncle, Tony Sumler; grandparent, Butch Dougherty; great grandparents, Ted Lobley, Lynda Chinn, and Sadie Shumate.

Sydney’s beautiful smile will carry forward if you use your time to volunteer to worthy causes, such as the Open Arms Shelter; moreover, pause daily and reach out to those who are hurting or in need – even if it’s just a simple Hello, a warm embrace, or a “Sydney Smile.”

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p. m. on Thursday at New Life Church in Cabot. Visitation will be held at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home ( 501) 843- 5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Lexy Marea Simpkins, 20, of Cabot, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born on March 16, 1995, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Coming from a loving and close family, Lexy had a special bond to the ones she loved. She enjoyed competitive cheerleading for many years, as well as shopping, traveling, trips to the beach, and taking pictures with family and friends. She had the willingness to help anyone. Lexy is a 2012 graduate of Cabot High School, and attended the University of Fayetteville, and Arkansas State University Beebe. She worked at the pharmacy in Fred’s, and she volunteered with many clubs and organizations.

She was preceded in death by her great- grandparents, Thelma Starkey, Leroy and Hazel Jensen, Charles Womack, Thurman Lesley and Ellen Simpkins; uncle, Larry Cash, and her dog, Tootsie. Lexy is survived by her mother and step- father, Angee and Richard Kennedy; father, Paul Simpkins; brother, Boots Kennedy; step- brother, Richard Kennedy II; half- brother, Christian Paul, grandparents, Donnie and Charlotte Jensen, Laura Dussex, and William Simpkins; step- grandparents, Carol Sue and Eugene Jones, and Randy Kennedy; great- grandparents, David Neil Evans, Kern Kennedy, and Jean Womack; Aunts and uncles, Melissa and Steven James, Trudie Long, and Whit Simpkins; and cousins, Carson Cash, Amber Watson, Michael James, Josh James, and Craig James.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 6- 8 p. m, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, November 6, at New Life Church in Cabot, 201 S. 10th Street. Arrangements under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, ( 501) 843- 5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CAMDEN — Christy Folse Dodson, age 46, awakened to the face of God on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, with a strong faith in the power of Christ’s love. She looked forward to the beauty and peace awaiting her after her passing. A lifetime resident of Camden, Ark., she faithfully used her talents to teach and love the children of her community as a 1st grade teacher at Fairview Elementary. She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and bream fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Christy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Todd Dodson, her paternal grandparents, Eddie and Billie Folse, and her maternal grandmother, Nell Thomas. She is survived by her parents, Eddie and Linda Folse; her brother and sister- in- law, Paul and Pamela Folse; two nieces, Valerie and Samantha Folse, and one nephew, Daniel Folse, all of Camden, Ark., several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Pleasant Ridge Assembly of God Church with burial following in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Reverend Carley Davis and Reverend David Landers will officiate the service. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 4, 2015, from 6- 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CLINTON — Neville Eustace Weston, M. D., 86, of Clinton, passed away at home on October 31, 2015, after a long illness. He was born March 29, 1929, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies. He attended Belmont Intermediate School and St. Mary’s College. He left Trinidad in 1950 to attend the University of Toronto, where he graduated with a degree in medicine in 1960. Dr. Weston did a residence in Ophthalmology at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City and later moved to St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands where he practiced ophthalmology from 1971 until his retirement in 2001. He had a part time practice at the Clinton, Arkansas, Wal Mart Vision Center from 2003 through 2005. He split his retirement between Arkansas and Sarasota, Florida, with occasional trips back to Trinidad and St. Thomas as long as his health permitted.

Dr. Weston identified first as a physician but was also wellschooled in the classics: Latin, history, literature, music and poetry and he loved jazz. He also enjoyed travel and learning about other cultures and could “get by” in Spanish and French. He followed world politics and strongly supported liberal causes. Most people who met him described him as gracious and a gentleman.

Dr. Weston was preceded in death by his parents, Cephas and Virginia Pearl Weston, and brothers, Bertram and Arnim Weston. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and companion of 37 years, Susan West Weston of Clinton, and his beloved son, Stuart Weston of Little Rock. He is also survived by a large extended family in the United States and the Caribbean.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Neville’s Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Eugene Frank Ferris, 80, of Conway, passed away November 1, 2015. He was born February 18, 1935 in Stanford, Conn., to Arthur and Helen Varga Ferris. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service and he was also an avid Razorbacks fan and enjoyed going to Tunica.

He is survived by five children, Deborah Pearson of Morrilton, Mickie ( Jimmy) Brown of North Little Rock, Kenny Ferris of Conway, Gary ( Pam) Ferris of Sherwood, and RoseAnn ( Russell) Pruitt of Conway; nine grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Louann Ferris, seven brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be Thursday at 9 a. m. with funeral services at 10 a. m. at Griffin Leggett- Conway Funeral Home, 1751 Dave Ward Drive. Burial will be at Mayflower Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers will be Josh Ferris, Blake Ferris, Dustin Eastwood, Sean Williams, Kevin Green and Johnny Green.

Special thanks to Conway Regional Health Systems and Salem Place Nursing and Rehabilitation for the superior care that was given to Eugene and his family. Online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettconway.com.

––––– – –––– De QUEEN — Mrs. Carol Ellis Davis, age 81, a resident of De Queen, Ark., died Sunday, November 1, 2015 in De Queen. She was born to Robert and Newell Ward Ellis in Clinton, Ark., on August 1, 1934. She was retired owner of Jack & Jill Daycare, as well as a homemaker. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of De Queen for over 53 years. She enjoyed playing bridge, sports, fishing, and baking, and was an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Bobby Ellis and Bill Ellis, and a sister, Oleta Holyfield. She is survived by her husband, of over 63 years, Gene G. Davis; a son and daughter- inlaw, Randy and Karen Davis of De Queen; three daughters, Patti Atkins of De Queen, Robin Joseph and Kelly Davis both of Conway, Ark.; a sister- in- law, Judy Ellis of Little Rock, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Carol Davis will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 10 a. m. in the First Baptist Church of De Queen. Burial will follow in Redmen Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Chandler Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p. m. You may send an online sympathy message at www. chandlerfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– EAST END — Eva Eloise McGinley Davis, 70, of East End passed away from this life into her eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 2, 2015, surrounded by her family that she dearly loved so much.

Eloise was born November 16, 1944 to the late Dan and Eva McGinley. Besides her parents, Eloise was preceded into heaven by the father of her children, Michael Forte, a nephew, Heath McGinley; great- nephew, Eli McGinley.

Eloise is survived by her husband, Johnny; one son, Ben Forte ( Julie); two daughters, Lisa Forte ( Wayne), and Michelle Metzger ( Roger) all of Sheridan; grandchildren, Dalton Forte, Zack Reynolds, and Shelby Metzger, all of Sheridan; three brothers, Danny McGinley ( Brenda), Clinton McGinley ( Gina), Dale McGinley ( Sherre), all of East End; nephews, Jake ( Hallie) McGinley, Brad ( Serena) McGinley, Jesse ( Jodie) McGinley; nieces, Sara ( Brent) King, Leslie ( Kevin) Smith, Jami ( Zack) Eaves; stepdaughters, Debbie Stewart, Patricia ( Brian) Rinker; step- son, Johnny ( Angie ) Davis; step- grandchildren, Kenny, Angela, Brighten, and Hayden.

Eloise worked many years as LPN for Dr. Clyde Paulk. She went on to teach nursing at Ouachita Vo- Tech School in Malvern, then to continue her career at the Arkansas School for the Deaf, where she worked in the infirmary. This quickly became her favorite job, as she spent her days caring for the students. She became fluent in sign language, and loved to share it at every opportunity.

Eloise’s legacy is her family she leaves behind. Born into a family with three brothers, she was simply known as “sister.” This simple word was such a term of endearment and pride to her. There was nothing she loved more than she loved her brothers. When she was diagnosed with cancer, her three brothers, three children, and husband went to appointments to discuss her treatment. In this very crowded, small room, she sat with a smile on her face because her “family” was there. She always said they are my “support team”. Sometimes God doesn’t stop the storm — He strengthens the Saints. It was not God’s will to cure Eloise of the storm of cancer, but for three years she fought with the determination and grace of a Saint. She was a charter member of Springlake Church of the Nazarene in East End, where she attended until her health prevented her from doing so.

Pallbearers will be John Thurston, Brad Long, Steve Wilson, Jake McGinley, Brad McGinley, and Jesse McGinley.

Memorials may made to the Arkansas Chapter of the American Cancer Society or Springlake Church of the Nazarene Memorial Fund, 21607 North Springlake Road, Hensley, Ark 72065.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday, November 6, 2015 at Springlake Church of the Nazarene with Bro. Phil Stein officiating. Burial will follow in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, 6- 8 p. m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan ( 870) 942- 1306. To sign the online guestbook: www. memorialgardenssheridan. com.

HEBER SPRINGS — Bobby Ray Allen, age 55, passed away Sunday. Survivors: sister, Bonnie Allen; brothers, Tony Allen and Bill Allen; nieces, RaeAnn Carman, Kristin Allen and Nikki Hubble. Memorial Service: Thursday, November 5, 2015, St. Albert Catholic Church in Heber Springs at 9: 30 a. m. Arrangements by Family Funeral Service www. dwightfamilyfuneral. com.

HUMPHREY — Marion “Snookum” Evans, 104, of Humphrey passed away Tuesday. Survivors are daughters, Evelyn Eagle and Bonnie Yersak; six grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and 23 great- great- grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 p. m. Thursday with services following at 2 p. m. at Bayou Meto Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in Williams Cemetery. www.turpin-co.com.

MOUNTAIN VIEW — John Hulan Halfacre, 73, passed away Sunday. Survivors: wife, Patricia; sons, Tony and Joseph; daughters, Patty Halfacre, Thersa Halfacre; brother, Bill Halfacre; 11 grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday, November 7, St. James Methodist Church, Mountain View, and funeral 1 p. m. at the Church. Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

NASHVILLE— Alec Littlefield, 17, of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, October 31, 2015. Services will be Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Immanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Brent Thompson and Bro. Keith Mays officiating. Interment will follow in Nashville Cemetery under the direction of Nashville Funeral Home.

PARAGOULD — Rev. J. W. “Dub” Gibbs, 87, retired Baptist minister, of Paragould, died Sunday. Funeral service will be 1: 30 p. m. Wednesday, November 4th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, Paragould. Online guestbook: www. mitchellfuneralhomes. com.

PERRYVILLE — Leola Marlene Yielding McCormick, 76, of Perryville, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. Graveside services: 1 p. m. Friday, November 6, at Oak Grove Cemetery near Bigelow, with Bro. John Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends 6- 8 p. m. Thursday, November 5, at the funeral home in Morrilton. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes. net.

PINE BLUFF — James Edward “Eddie” Dallari, age 87, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. Mr. Dallari was born January 20, 1928, in Pine Bluff, a son of the late Vick and Bianca Spadoni Dallari.

Mr. Dallari was reared and received his education in Pine Bluff, where he attended the Pine Bluff schools. Mr. Dallari

was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked for the Kroger Grocery Company for 24 years before opening two stores, Eddie’s Grocery on Sixth and Ohio Streets. He loved to work in his garden.

He was preceded in death by a son, James Edward Dallari Jr. in 1994. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Maxine Richenbach Dallari, whom he married in 1949, in Pine Bluff; two sons, Ronnie and David Dallari both of Pine Bluff; daughter, Carolyn Brazeale also of Pine Bluff; sister, Lena Emerson of Pine Bluff and a brother, Vic Dallari, Jr. of California; a host of grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Friday, November 6, 2015, at 10 a. m. in Cypress Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with Father Frank DuPreez officiating. The family will receive friends at Robinson’s Thursday evening from 7 to 8: 30 p. m. Online register: www. ralphrobinsonandson. com.

QUITMAN — George Thomas Cupples, 60, died November 2, 2015. Son of Guy Willard and Earlene Bullock Cupples. U. S. Navy Veteran, retired truck driver and civil war enactment participant who was in the making of the movies Gettysburg and the North and the South. Survivors: wife, Betty Cupples; son, Chris Cupples ( Darlene); daughter, Tanya Ausburn ( Arthur); three stepsons; two step- daughters; four brothers; 16 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Visitation 5- 8 p. m. Thursday at Olmstead Funeral Home. www. olmstead. cc.

RISON — Dewey David Hobson, age 85, of Rison died Friday, October 30, 2015 in the Hospice unit of Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison, Arkansas. A private family memorial service will be 2 p. m., Saturday at Varnell Cemetery in Rison. Cremation arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. www. buiefuneralhome. com. ( 870) 325- 6216.

RUSSELLVILLE — Sylvester Booth ( also known as “Papa C” and “Cee”), 78, of Russellville, died Friday, October 30, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born October 27, 1937, in Scott, Arkansas, to Alvin and Lucille Pryor Booth. He was a member of the New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church and was a member of the team who provided meals. At the church he loved to cook fish and fry chicken. He was a truck driver for United Van Lines for 37 years and never had an accident. He also loved to go fishing. Mr. Booth was a great husband, dad, granddad and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, and one daughter; seven brothers and four sisters. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Erma J. Booth; two sons, Sylvester Booth Jr. and Derrick Booth; four daughters, Rita Jones, Bryndalyn Roberts, Alecia Petty and Sonya Huddleston; one brother, Billy Booth; 17 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.

The funeral service will be 10 a. m., Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church officiated by Pastor A. Lee Tyus. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5- 8 p. m. at the church. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuenral. com.

RUSSELLVILLE — William Morgan “Bill” Ladd, 61, of Russellville, died November 2nd. Memorial service is 2 p. m. on Thursday, at Fellowship of Christians in Russellville. Arrangements by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation 6- 8 p. m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Full obituary and guestbook are available at www. humphreyfuneral. com.

SHERIDAN — Dorothy Finley Harper of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 1, 1930 in Prattsville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Dewey Emanuel and Mabel Irene Holiman Finley. She was a graduate of Poyen High School, and an active member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed her. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. We will cherish the precious memories we have of our “Nanny.” She enjoyed quilting, working crossword puzzles, spending time with her family and doing whatever she could to help someone. Nanny Harper died Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 85.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. Harper. Survivors: daughters, Donna Harris of Greenwood; Leah and husband David Reynolds of Sheridan; brother, Curt and wife Sue Finley of Russellville; sister, Catherine and husband Morris Nichols of Traskwood; grandchildren, Zach and Kristin Reynolds; Josh and Haley Harris, Morgan and Micheal Mouton, Spencer Harris; great grandsons, Cooper Reynolds, Brady Reynolds, Hoyt Harris and Madden Mouton, a great- granddaughter, Palmer Kate Harris, and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10 a. m. Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Bro. Michael Walton and Dr. Sidney Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. Visitation will also be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6- 8 p. m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan ( 870) 9421306. www. memorialgardenssheridan. com.

TRUMANN — Sammie Estelle Dempsey Thomas, 80, of Trumann died Monday, November 2, 2015. Chapel services will be 10 a. m. Thursday at Roller- Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Bro. Rick Jensen officiating. Burial will follow at Nichols Cemetery. Visitation will be 5- 7 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

VILONIA — Jesse Kenneth Files, age 80, of Vilonia passed away on November 2, 2015.

Kenneth was born on September 13, 1935 in Chambersville, Ark. and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ramona Files; daughter, Sue White and husband, Greg White of Vilonia Ark.; son, Rev. Michael Files and wife, Kathy Files of Cabot; his grandchildren, Nathan White, Britni White, Joshua White, Chris Files, Daniel Files, 12 great- grandchildren; and sister, Betty Stover of Sherwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Ada Files.

Kenneth’s greatest blessing in life was his children, grand & great- grandchildren who all loved their “Pop”/” Pepaw”. He also loved to fish and camp and you could always count on Pop either working on his truck, boat motor, lawn tractor or whatever needed fixing around the house. He also loved old cars and his horses of which he raised around the farm.

He graduated from Kingsland High School in 1953, and then got into the bread delivery business eventually working for most of the well know bread companies throughout Arkansas. He later went on to fulfill one of his lifelong dreams by becoming an over the road truck driver and working for several years with Rainey Trucking in Fordyce. He is a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Kingsland, Ark.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 4th from 1 p. m. until 2 p. m. followed directly by the celebration homecoming service at 2 p. m. with Rev. Michael Files at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial will follow at Crossroads Cemetery, Kingsland Arkansas. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome. net.

WARREN — Margaret Elizabeth Webb, age 89, of Warren, Arkansas died Sunday, November 1, at home. Funeral services 10 a. m. Friday, November 6, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial: Oakland Cemetery. Visitation: 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. Thursday, November 5, at Frazer’s. Online guestbook and obituary www. frazerfuneralhome. com.