Obituaries

Pulaski County

DOROTHY MAE BALCH, 87, passed away February 4, 2016. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Henry and her daughter Beverly. She is survived by her daughter and son- in- law, Janet and Lawrence McNeil, daughter, Patti Perez of North Little Rock, and two grandchildren of Olewein, Iowa. Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2 p. m. in the Club House at Hillview Village Apartments, 2540 W Pershing Blvd, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. Guests may register at www.ArkansasCremation.com.

––––– – –––– CLARA MAE BALL, age 80, of Little Rock died Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Benton. She was born October 24, 1935 to the late George and Loretta Voss. She worked with the Kolor Print Inc. and Western Foods Co. in the Little Rock area.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, C. F. Malcom and George A. Ball; a daughter, Carolyn Annette Malcom and a brother, Lewis Voss. Survivors are her children, Jeannie Campbell of Rockville, Maryland, Laura Lawrence and Steve Malcom both of Alexander; five grandchildren, Hunter Lawrence, Spencer Lawrence, Erin Foster, Kerri Campbell and Carl Robinson; one great- grandchild, Logan Foster and one sister, Emma Thomason of Arkadelphia.

Graveside services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday, February 10th at Ouachita Cemetery in Donaldson with Rev. James Calhoun officiating. There will be no visitation. Online register available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

––––– – –––– GARY DEAN COZAD, 70, of Jacksonville, passed away on February 6, 2016. He was born on April 28, 1945 in Muscatine, Iowa to the late Clifford Warren and Velma Arnet ( Conner) Cozad. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother; Ronald Cozad. Gary was the Manager at Truckomat for 30 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his fiance, Cathy Jackson, one brother; Dennis Cozad, three stepsons; Ralph, Ronald and Robert Farmer, numerous grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be 11 a. m., Friday, February 12, 2016 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home Chapel. ( 501) 982- 2136.

––––– – –––– BILL LEWELLEN, 79, of Maumelle, retired Executive Vice- President of Rebsamen Insurance, departed his earthly life on February 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Reva; two sons, Todd ( Melanie) and Scott ( Assiah); grandchildren, Nathaniel, Nick, Brin, Fox Lewellen and Courtney Hampton; and two brothers, Gene and Jim Lewellen. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tom Lewellen.

Bill was born in Little Rock on October 2, 1936 to Joseph and Francis Abrams Lewellen. He graduated from Mabelvale High School in 1954 and attended Little Rock University ( UALR) and Arkansas Law School. He married his high school sweetheart in 1957 after finishing a tour of duty in the U. S. Army in Austria and Italy. Bill fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a pilot, logging over 8,000 hours. He was president of the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society and was elected to the board of directors of the Aerospace Education Center. He spent most of his professional career in the insurance field receiving several awards from the Agricultural Aviation Associations in Arkansas and Louisiana. Bill also campaigned for and was elected to the Pulaski County Quorum Court in 1980.

Bill served as a deacon and Vice Chairman of the Board at Parkview Christian Church. He later became a devoted attendee at Fellowship Bible Church. He was an avid golfer, passionate fisherman, meticulous about his yard work, and loved to read, but his proudest accomplishment in life was being the world’s best Gramps.

Funeral service is scheduled at 2 p. m., Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Roller Chenal, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, ( 501) 224- 8300. Visitation is at 1 p. m. preceding the service. Interment will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 or to your charity of choice. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

––––– – –––– SAMMIE LOFTIS, 74, went to be with the Lord February 6, 2016. Survivors: wife, Velma “Donnie” Loftis; children: Janice New, Sandra Pettit, and Jeffrey Loftis; and eight grandchildren. Services: 1 p. m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016, RollerDrummond Funeral Home, ( 501) 455- 5800. Mulberry Cemetery. Visitation: 6– 8 p. m., Tuesday, Roller- Drummond. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ drummond.

––––– – –––– LONNIE LEE PRICE, 70, of Little Rock, passed away February 2, 2016. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ruth Kerst Price; son, Ryan Price and wife, Hadley of Little Rock; brothers, Raymond ( Vicky), Ed ( Devonna), both of West Lafayette, Indiana; and three grandchildren, Hannah, Jack and Leo Price.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held today, Tuesday, February 9 at 12 noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Lonnie’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– EDDIE M. REESER, 97, of Little Rock died Feb. 3, 2016. He was born May 25, 1918 in El Reno, Okla. the son of Marshall M. Reeser and Gertrude ( Lewellan) Reeser. He had four brothers and two sisters. A member of Lifeline Baptist Church, Mr. Reeser loved baseball and travel.

He is survived by his two daughters, Beverly Sue Sikora

( Gene- Deceased) of Huntsville, Ala. and Eddie Lou ( Richard) Sparrow of Vilonia, Ark., a son, Edwin M. “Pete” ( Carole) Reeser of Milton, Fla., a sister, Betty Haney ( George) of Oklahoma City, Okla., nine grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his four brothers and one infant sister, and the love of his life, Luella Crews Reeser.

The family will receive friends from 10 a. m. until 11 a. m. Monday with burial to follow at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. ( 501) 455- 1067. Memorials may be made to Lifeline Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Collie Joe Heathcoat, 75, of Batesville died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Charles Heathcoat of Bexar, Arkansas, Christopher Heathcoat of Burbank, California; four grandchildren; a sister, Joy Heathcoat Reves ( Charles) of Batesville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Roller- Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ batesville.

––––– – –––– BEE BRANCH — Fairel J. Pierce of Bee Branch, Ark., went to be with his Lord on Sunday morning, February 7th. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday, February 9. Services at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p. m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Funeral arrangements are under the care and directions of Roller- McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. www.rollerfuneralhomescom/clinton.

––––– – –––– BEEDEVILLE — Wesley Norman Satterfield, 67, of Beedeville departed this life Sunday, February 7, 2016. Funeral service will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Beedeville Church of Christ. Burial will be in Eight Mile Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www. dillingerfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Edna Mae Barnett of Benton, Arkansas, was called to Heaven, Friday, February 5th, 2016. She was 84 and was born in Hermosa Beach, California. She was a beauty queen; she loved to dance and was the life of the party. Mom gave all that up to raise her four children and moved to Arkansas in 1971. In her later life she loved growing roses, watching the birds at her feeders and spending time with her kids.

Edna was a strong- willed woman and did things her way, while teaching us strength and perseverance and we will miss her terribly. She is survived by her children Tyra Burnett, Michael Burnett and Steven Barnett and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean Burnett and a son, Gary Burnett.

A special thank- you to Carolyn, her caregiver and her Pastor Larry Ballard. Services will be Wednesday, February 10th, 2016, at Crystal Hill Baptist Church, 18823 Crystal Valley Road in Little Rock at 1: 30 p. m. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Effie Louise Bell Osborne, 87, went to be with the Lord February 5, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born September 20, 1928, in Humphrey, Arkansas, to the late Clinton and Anna Mae Yarbough. Louise was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a strong woman of God and a loving mother and grandmother, her family and faith always coming first in her life. Louise was a cosmetologist for over 60 years; where she owned her own salon and was a beauty instructor.

Louise is preceded in death by her first husband, Orman G. Bell, who lost his life while serving in WWII; husband, Orlin L. Osborne of 34 years; her parents; brother, Lorell Yarbough; sister, Margaret Poe and daughter- inlaw, Joan Bell. Louise is survived by her children, Sandra Barrett ( Bob) and Gary Bell ( Ruth); three grandchildren, Eric O’Neal, Ginger Taylor, and David Bell; eight great- grandchildren and four great- great- grandchildren and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

Visitation for Louise will be Friday, February 12, 2016, from 11 a. m.- 12 noon at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Funeral services are directly after at 12 noon. Louise will be buried with her late husband Orlin L. Osborne at Little Rock National Cemetery.

To sign online guestbook visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BRADFORD — Jeffery Montgomery, 55, died Saturday. Survivors: mother, Lenna Richardson ( Louis); daughters, Mary Montgomery ( Michael), Misty Morris ( James) and Melody Perry ( Frankie); sisters, Sherry Montgomery and Cindy Ault; 15 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild; wife, Barbara Montgomery. Visitation: Tuesday, 9- 9: 45 a. m., Powell Funeral Home- Bald Knob. Graveside services: 10 a. m., Shady Grove Cemetery. www. powellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– CABOT — B. J. Dunn, 21, of Cabot passed away on February 3, 2016.

She was born on March 12, 1994, to Robert Vincent Dunn Jr. and Angela D. Dunn. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles Heavrin and Barbara Dunn.

B. J. is survived by her parents, Robert and Angela; stepmother, Stormy Roessler; grandparents, Marcia ( Camp) Heavrin, Robert and Judith Dunn; sisters, Melanie Dunn, Juanita Clegg, Sadie Dunn, Dakota Dunn, Katy Roessler, Amber Roessler, and Chelsea Roessler; brother, Charles ( Sarah) Dunn; nieces, Emily Sykes and Molly Dunn and numerous other aunts, uncles, family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13th at A Natural State Funeral Service Chapel starting at 1 p. m.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– CALICO ROCK — Judy Gallagher, 58, died February 6. Memorial service will be Wednesday, February 10 at 2 p. m. at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel with Donnie Speak officiating. Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock.

––––– – –––– CAMDEN — James Donald Blevins, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2016. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Services 10 a. m. Wednesday at Fairview United Methodist Church. To sign online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CAVE CITY — Mary Lenora “Lee” Lewis, 85, died Sunday, February 7, 2016. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a. m. at the Antioch Church of Christ located southeast of Cave City. Burial will follow in the Young Cemetery. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. No visitation is planned.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Noted birdwatcher and community servant Betty Jean ( Sugg) Courtway departed this life on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 86. She was born on February 27, 1929 in Memphis, Tenn., the oldest child and only daughter of Thomas L. and Lona L. Sugg. Her father was employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and the family moved numerous times before settling in Wynne, Ark., where she graduated from Wynne High School in 1947. Betty attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Memphis for one year, returning home to care for her younger brothers following the death of her mother.

In 1948 Betty married Bob Courtway and she joined him in Conway where they both attended Arkansas State Teachers College. While at ASTC she played on the tennis team and developed her lifelong love of the sport. Although the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference did not formally recognize women’s tennis at the time, she was a teammate on the winning women’s doubles team in 1949 and the singles champion in 1950.

Bob graduated from ASTC in 1950 and began his first coaching job at Holly Grove, and Betty also taught in the school district there. During their four years there, her oldest son Tom was born. In 1954 the family moved to Wilson, where both Bob and Betty taught in the school district. During the seven years in Wilson, three more sons were born: Bobby, John and Jeff.

In 1961 the family moved back to Conway, where Bob was hired as the Hendrix swimming coach. Moving back to Conway allowed Betty to complete her undergraduate degree in 1964. The following year saw the birth of her only daughter, Susie. Betty began teaching kindergarten the next year and would continue until her retirement in 1993.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Ray Sugg, and her husband of 48 years, Bob. She is survived by her five children, 14 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Survivors include Tom ( Melissa) Courtway, Corey ( Chelsey) Davidson, Drew ( Alicia) Courtway, Ryan ( Janine) Davidson, Brad ( Caity) Courtway, Robert ( Myung Hee) Courtway, Jessica Courtway, Allen Courtway, John ( Claudia) Courtway, Katy Courtway, Rob Courtway, Jenny Courtway, Annie Courtway, Heidi Courtway, Jeff ( Brooks Anne) Courtway, Lauren Courtway, Erin ( E. J.) Roussell, Colton Courtway and Susie Courtway. She is also survived by her five brothers, Richard ( Pat) Sugg of Wichita Falls, Texas, Robert ( Darlene) Sugg of Dyersburg, Tenn., Jim ( Lou) Sugg of Wynne, Jack ( Janet) Sugg of Jonesboro, and Ronnie ( Marjorie) Sugg of Zephyrhills, Fla.

Betty was a member of First United Methodist Church of Conway, the Faulkner County Retired Teachers, Conway Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, Friends of the Faulkner County Library, and the Conway Civic League. Betty loved the outdoors, birdwatching, tennis, music, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

There will be a Memorial Celebration of her life, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 1: 30 p. m. at the First United Methodist Church in Conway. In lieu of flowers the family requests any donations be made to the First United Methodist Church in Conway, the Salvation Army, Hendrix College or the UCA Foundation. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ Conway.

––––– – –––– DERMOTT — Houston Lefay Barnett, 76, of Dermott, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Funeral service will be 1 p. m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Stephenson- Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Rash Cemetery. Visitation 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman. com.

––––– – –––– EL DORADO — “Becky” Rebecca Grace Yarbrough Haner, 75, of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016. Visitation will be from 5- 7 p. m. tonight at Young’s. Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, February 10, at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– HERMITAGE — Alton Jay Forrest, age 75, of Hermitage, Ark., died Saturday, February 6, at his home. Funeral service 1: 30 p. m. Wednesday, February 10, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Outlaw Cemetery at Sumpter, Ark., by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation is 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday, February 9, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– HOPE — Funeral for Mrs. Lisa Ann Goad, 62, of Hope, 2 p. m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel in Hope with Bro. Donnie Dillard officiating. Burial to follow in Holly Grove Cemetery in DeAnn. Arrangements, Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete obituary/ guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– McGEHEE — Doyle Sims, 82, of McGehee, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 in Little Rock, Ark. He was born on May 3, 1933 in Scott County, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Zula Jones Sims. Doyle served in the Korean War. He was a lifelong farmer. Doyle served on the Riceland Food Board and Delta PCA. He loved to hunt and fish.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Frances Maddox Sims; brothers, Burl Sims and A. G. Sims; son- in- law, Jim Gorrell. Survivors include his son, Brad Sims and his wife, Stella of McGehee, Ark.; daughters, Nena Sims Gorrell of Columbus, Miss., and Connie Sims Moss of McGehee, Ark.; brothers, Drew Sims of McGehee, Ark. and Norris Sims of McGehee, Ark.; sisters, Eva Polk of Monticello, Ark., Becky Conliff of Monticello, Ark., and Rosa Lee Reynolds of Jackson, Miss.; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild.

Visitation will be held at 5- 7 p. m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Griffin- Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Graveside services will be held at 2 p. m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Tillar Cemetery in Tillar, Ark. with Dr. Ed Balducci officiating. Burial will be at Tillar Cemetery in Tillar, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin- Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. On- line guest book may be signed at www. griffinculpepper. com.

––––– – –––– NEWARK — Yuvonna ( Felts) Holm, 73, of Newark died Sunday. Survivors: daughter, Lecia Holcombe and husband, Rick; brother, Tom Felts; sisters, Mary McKinnon and Dorothy Qualls; grandchild, Chauncey Green; great- grandchildren, Jaci and Kaleb. Funeral: 2 p. m. Wednesday, Newark Church of Christ. Interment: Holcombe Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 6- 8 p. m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh. com.

––––– – –––– PERRY — Donald Duane Allen, age 82, of Perry, Ark., passed away February 6, 2016 at his home. He started the Oppelo Flea Market, enjoyed music and sports. Survivors include: sister, Ramona Tiller of Perry; nephews, Robert Tiller of Perry, Ark., and David Tiller of Benton, Ark. Obit/ guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com Facebook.

––––– – –––– PERRYVILLE — Walter H. Willis Jr., 69, of Perryville, Arkansas died February 3, 2016. Born April 16, 1946 at Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the son of Walter Herman Willis Sr. and Sally Fay Ray Willis. Walter was retired from Arkansas State Police, and owned and operated a funeral escort service in Little Rock for many years in Little Rock. He served in the United States Army in Germany in the early 1960s.

Preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Louis Willis and Ronnie Willis, he is survived by two aunts, Wanda Arnold of Perryville and Nell Stuckey of Imperial Beach, California.

Memorial services will be 2 p. m. Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 51 Morgan Lane, Bigelow, Arkansas. 51 Morgan Lane turns off Hwy. 60 just past Ann Watson Elementary School on opposite side of the highway. Signs will be at gate. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — William ( Bill) C. Kulbeth, 80, of Pine Bluff went home to be with his Lord Monday, February 5, 2016. He was born August 28, 1935, to the late D. C. Kulbeth and Mable Kulbeth Nichols. Mr. Kulbeth faithfully served his country for two years in the United States Army

and worked as a scale officer for Mid America Co. for over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and loving husband and father.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Kulbeth and two sisters, Opal Pharr and Genice Swanson. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Kulbeth; son, Bret/ Wanda; daughters, Wendy and Deshaun; stepsons, DeWayne Coats/ Joni and Keenan Camp/ Teresa; stepdaughters, Gharon Camp and Rebecca Gammill; 11 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of his life at 1 p. m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at New Beginnings Baptist Church, 8826 Old Warren Rd., Pine Bluff. Arrangements By Rosewood Funeral and Cremation, Conway, Ark.

––––– – –––– PRESCOTT — Memorial Service for Mrs. Marylizabeth Mills will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Brazzel/ Cornish Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry G. Westmoreland officiating. Arrangements by Brazzel/ Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete obituary/ guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Shirley Chapman, 80, of Searcy passed away Sunday, February 7, 2015 at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born January 18, 1936 to the late Nate and Maude ( Rice) Shelton in Marshall, North Carolina. Shirley loved bowling and spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kathy Shourd ( Ricky) of Searcy; four brothers, Lewis, Glen, Doyle, and Rickey Shelton; two sisters, Helen Ottinger, and Phyllis Mitchell; three grandchildren, Kristian Whitsett, Sophia Shourd, and Marcus Knight; three great- grandchildren, Samuel Whitsett, Solomon Whitsett, and Bralee Barrentine.

Services will be held for close friends and family. Visitation will be from 10- 11 a. m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Faith Assembly of God with Bro. Brandon Mize officiating. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, February 10th at Faith Assembly of God with burial following at the Faith Assembly Cemetery. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

––––– – –––– SHIRLEY — Earlon Anthony Krzeszinski, 87, of Shirley, Arkansas was born on December 25, 1928 to the late William Boyd and Gertrude ( Scott) Krzeszinski in Cypress Inn, Tennessee and passed from this life on February 5, 2016 at his home in Shirley. He was a WWII and Korean War Navy veteran, a lifelong member of the VFW, a member of the Shirley Fire Department, a prominent builder in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, and longtime resident of Shirley.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 39 years, Stormy Anne, of the home; three sons, Robert Krzeszinski ( Evelyn) of Conway, Arkansas, Richard Neil Krzeszinski of Conway, Arkansas, Steven Berry of Shirley, Arkansas; one daughter, Linda Haley of Shirley, Arkansas; three grandsons, Jeff Krzeszinski ( Jing), Willie Krzeszinski, Patrick Haley; one great grandson, Jack Krzeszinski; three sisters, Elizabeth Jane Ullman ( Leo), Billie Jean Montoya, Ginger Myers ( Chris) all of Kansas City, Missouri.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at a later time. Cremation Arrangements are under the care and direction of RollerMcNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ clinton.

––––– – –––– VANNDALE — Dicie Fisher, ( 71), of Vanndale, died Saturday. Survivors: one son, John Fisher; three daughters, Jerri Ragland, Carolyn Woods, Nancy Fisher; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Services are 2 p. m., Wednesday at Thompson- Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment: Vanndale Cemetery, Visitation is 1- 2 p. m., Wednesday at the funeral home. 870- 238- 9400. www. thompsonwilsonfh. com.

Out- of- state

CHICAGO, Ill. — James McFadden, 89, of Chicago, Ill., passed away January 31, 2016, in Little Rock, Ark. He’s preceded in death by his wife, Eddie Carroll McFadden; both parents, Thomas & Leona McFadden; and siblings, LV McFadden, QT McFadden and Rosie Wilson. Survivors include: siblings, Erma Beckley, Adolph McFadden, Lester ( Betty) McFadden and Eli McFadden ( Mary) and a host of other relatives and friends. Home going services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2016, 11 a. m. Interment will follow with honors at Arkansas State Veterans, 1501 W. Maryland Ave. NLR, Ark. Viewing: Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 2- 5 p. m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 372- 1305.

––––– – –––– SPEARSVILLE, La. — Bennie D. Taylor, Sr., 83, of Spearsville, La. passed away February 8, 2016. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday, February 10, at Antioch Church of Christ, with burial at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 5- 7 p. m. tonight at the funeral home. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.-