Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Cory D. Bennett, 45 of Alexander, passed away July 26, 2016. He was born May 24, 1971 in North Little Rock to Danny and Brenda Hughes Bennett. Cory was an avid hunter, his passion was Duck and Turkey Hunting. He especially loved his “Cadillac Hole” on the Cache River. Cory was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and graduate of U. A. L. R.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dallas and Erma Hughes and Mary Bennett. Cory is survived by his wife, Marla Bennett of Alexander; daughters, Emily Bennett of Columbus, Ohio, and Summer Bennett of San Antonio, Texas; step- children, Cody ( Brittney) Harmon and Katy Harmon, both of Benton; parents, Danny and Brenda Bennett of West Little Rock; grandparents, Vaughn ( Tommie) Bennett of Sherwood; step- grandchildren, Carsen and Breylei Harmon; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and hunting buddies.

A Memorial visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home, Sunday 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. His family would like to thank his caregivers at Baptist Medical Center, team of physicians for their excellent care and especially his ICU Primary Care Nurse, Amanda J. for all of her compassion and care In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. On line guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– ARKADELPHIA — Annie Pearl Bullock, 86, Arkadelphia, passed July 20, 2016. Survivors: children: Willie Bullock, Jimmy Bullock, Arthur Bullock, Jewel Harris, Malinda Arnold, Linda Gulley, Shirley Williams; 58 grandchildren; six siblings. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul A.M. E. Church. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home- Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook atwww. funeral sat williams. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Pamela Elizabeth Ann Ashmore, 61, of Benton, Ark., passed away July 22, 2016. She was born November 6, 1955 in Sacramento, Calif., to Fran Naylor Brajcki and the late Jerome Casmire Brajcki. Services entrusted to Smith- Benton Funeral Home. Guests may register online at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– BULL SHOALS — Dorothy Fern Wilson, 95, of Bull Shoals, Ark., passed away July 27, 2016. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. ( 870) 425- 6978.

––––– – –––– CLINTON — Betty Lee Robison Phillips, 76, of Clinton, passed away July 27, 2016. She is survived by children, Mike Rogers and Catherin Miles of Clinton; grandchildren, Jennifer Swartz and Jessica Miles; great- grandchild, Maxim Swartz; several siblings, and other family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. Full obituary, www. clintonfuneralservice. com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Johnny W. Davis, 78, of Conway went to be with the Lord July 27, 2016. He was born June 30, 1938 in Wichita Falls, Texas, to the late Floyd Howard and Ruth King Davis. Johnny was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen Fulmer; brother, Floyd Howard Davis Jr.; and step father, Kenneth Pate.

Johnny was raised in the Baptist Faith and attended Round Mountain Community Church, where he and his brother sang and his mother was the pianist. He was an Executive of United Technologies Corporation and an author, who published four books after his retirement. Johnny was an avid golfer and fisherman, who also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Bobbi Davis; son, Scott Davis ( Julie); brother, Pat Davis ( Dula); grandson, Christopher Davis; and a multitude of bonus grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a. m. Saturday, July 30 at Crestlawn Memorial Park, with Pastor James Wilson officiating. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– CROSSETT — Robert Wiley “Butch” Davis, age 70, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on July 26, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. ( www. jonesservice. com).

––––– – –––– GREENWOOD — Frances Fooks Newhouse, 85, of Greenwood, formerly of Fort Smith, passed away July 27, 2016 in Fort Smith. She was born March 28, 1931 in Camden, Ark., to Benjamin Tyndle and Gulnara Estelle Thornton Fooks. She was a former librarian for the Arkansas Tech University, Centenary College in Shreveport, La., and the Sebastian County Law Library. She was a member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

She is survived by her husband Paul R. Newhouse Sr. of Greenwood; one daughter, Catherine and husband Steven Breedlove of Mount Ida, Ark., one son, Paul R. Newhouse Jr. of Bonanza, Ark.; and one grandson, Shelby Breedlove.

Funeral service will be Monday, August 1, 2016 at 11 a. m. in the Greenwood United Methodist Church with burial to follow at 1 p. m. in the U. S. National Cemetery of Fort Smith all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. The Family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Sunday from 2- 4 p. m.

Memorials may be made to the Greenwood United Methodist Church, 10 West Denver, Greenwood, Ark. 72936 or the United Methodist Women c/ o of the church. To sign an online guestbook visit www. edwardsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– GURDON — Jesse Lamar Thompson, 51, Gurdon, passed July 24, 2016. Survivors: siblings, Mary Gentry of Gurdon, Lee Otis Thompson of Little Rock and Bernard Thompson of Camden. Services Friday ( today), 3 p. m. at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home- Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www. funeralsatwilliams. com.

––––– – –––– HAMBURG — Mr. Charles Barnett Jr., 57, of Hamburg, Ark., died Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. Services are 11 a. m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hamburg, under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. of Hamburg, Ark. Complete obituary/ guestbook, available at cromwellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– HAMBURG — William Ray “Bill” Cason, 63, of Hamburg, died Thursday, July 28, 2016. Funeral services: 10 a. m. Saturday at the Hamburg First United Methodist Church with burial in Flat Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m. Friday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones- Hartshorn Funeral Home. Online guest book at www. jones- hartshorn. com.

––––– – –––– HEBER SPRINGS — Linda Sue Stake, Heber Springs, Arkansas, died July 26, 2016. Born December 10, 1945, daughter of Hubert and Mary Fulks Burns. Linda was the current Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary National Commander. Survivors: husband Charles Stake; children, Kim Stake, Carol Stake, Penny Blanton; sister, Brenda Patterson; three grandchildren, two great- grandchildren. Visitation: July 29th, 6- 8 p. m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Service, 10 a. m. July 30th, First Baptist Church, Heber Springs, Ark. Interment: Mt. Joy Cemetery, Mtn. View, Ark. www. olmstead. cc.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Minnie Lee Jones, age 86, of Hot Springs, formerly of Monticello, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016, in Hot Springs. She was born October 5, 1929, in Monticello, Ark. Graveside service will be 1 p. m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Deal Cemetery. Arrangements by StephensonDearman. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman. com.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Sherrod B. Thompson Jr., 76, of Hot Springs, passed away July 26, 2016. A visitation will be at Gross Funeral Home from 5- 7 p. m. today. A graveside service will be at 1 p. m. on Saturday at Memorial Gardens in Hot Springs. Online guest book and obituary are available at www. GrossFuneralHome. com.

––––– – –––– HOXIE — Joann Claire Dickey, 61, of Hoxie, died at her home after battling cancer, Monday, July 25th, 2016. Born April 12, 1955, in Westfield, Mass.; daughter of the late Thomas and Ann Monahan Kallaugher.

In 1973 Joann received the National Defense Service Medal and was a Navy Medical Assistant, as well as an honorable discharged Veteran. A business woman and Co- owner of Sugar Ridge Records, The Nut ra-Treat company and Dickey Tree Service. Joann enjoyed running the office, singing and placing songs for the Sugar Ridge Music publishing company. She was part owner of several copyrights and trademarks, as well as U.S. and foreign patents. Joann will be missed by all that knew her. She had a unique voice with almost perfect pitch and she touched a lot of lives.

She is survived by her partner and husband of 34 years, Maylon Ed Dickey of the home; one stepson, Maylon E. Dickey II of Caruthersville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Whitney, Taylor, Hunter and Hannah; one great- grandson, TJ; three sisters and their husbands, Kathy M. and Hank Cassidy of Schenectady, N. Y ., Shell aA. and Joe Long of Agawam, Mass., Theresa J. and Cliff Becker of Clearwater, Fla.; and many other relatives and friends.

All services will be private. Memorials to be made to American Cancer Research. Online Registry www. bryanfh. com.

––––– – –––– HUMPHREY — Ollie Gene “Willie” McPhearson, born April 21, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Alberta Coleman Nellum and Willie Lee McPhearson, died July 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, brothers Otis and Sylvester McPhearson and grandparents Rufus and Martha Coleman. He leaves to mourn, his mother, Alberta; son, Ollie G. McPhearson; two daughters, Katrina McPhearson and Latonya Cannon; seven brothers; nine sisters; and a host of family and friends. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30 th at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke, with burial in Lonoke Cemetery. Visitation ,9-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. www. boydfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — W. T. “Jackie” Smith, 78, passed away on July 27, 2016. Visitation: July 29, 2016, from 5- 8 p. m. in the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services: July 30, 2016, at 2 p. m. in the Atkinson Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home Malvern. Guests may sign the online register at www. atkinsonfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — Geraldine Steed, of Malvern, went to be with her Savior and heavenly family July 27, 2016. An angel to her family here on earth, now has her angel wings in heaven. Born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to the late Ernest and Lola Mae Cagle, she ventured out to Alaska and Germany before returning to Malvern, where she taught first grade at Malvern Public Schools for 32 years, retiring with over 50 years as an educator. She had a love for the outdoors which showed in her beautiful flower gardens, and was a big fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and spent many hours volunteering at the Clothes Closet.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, John Howard Cagle. Left to cherish her memories: sisters, Margie Pye and Carolyn Beene ( Allen) of Malvern; nephews, Lynn ( Debbie) Pye and Dustin Beene; nieces, Melissa ( Milton) Franklin, Angie ( Kevin) Whitley and Amanda ( Lindsay) Roberts whom she treated as her own children; 10 great- nieces and nephews, Mindy, Jason, Bobby, Noah, Addison, Terry, Brian, Isaac, Mariah and Rose; former students and teachers, friends, church family and special caretaker, Joyce Loyd.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 30, from 1- 3 p. m. at Regency Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Saturday, July 30, at 4 p. m. at Copeland Ridge Cemetery in Curtis, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Dustin Beene, Isaac Whitley, Jason Pye, Bobby Pye, Terry Franklin and Brian Franklin. Honorary pallbearers are Lynn Pye, Milton Franklin, Kevin Whitley and Lindsay Roberts. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Calvary Baptist Church Malvern or Copeland Ridge Cemetery, 560 Shakertown Rd. Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MAYFLOWER — Harold Wayne Hallum passed quietly Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Services will be held on Monday, August 1, at 11 a. m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. ( NW corner I- 630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by interment at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10 a. m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Hank’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome. com.

MOUNT PLEASANT Jimmy D. Martin ,71, died July 27,2016. Funeral service: Friday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel in Melbourne. Burial: Barren Fork Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Survivors: Mary Martin, Andrew Martin ( Children), Ernest Martin, Victor Martin, Betty Ferguson, Kathryn Moser ( siblings). MOUNT VERNON — Betty Lucille Burroughs, 77, of Mt. Vernon passed from this life on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016. She was born on August 16, 1938, in Parkin, Arkansas, to Floyd Leon Payne and Phronie Lee Dunn. She is preceded in death by her parents. Affectionately known by many as “Granny B” she cooked for many restaurants over the years but was cook and owner of Granny B’s in El Paso. Betty was of the Pentecostal faith and loved by all who met her.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two sons and one daughter, Bobby Leon Burroughs of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, Terry Burroughs Jr. of El Paso, Arkansas, and Connie Owens of Plain View, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren and many great- grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. www.a natural state funeral service. com.

NEWARK — Bedola McAllister Fortner McDoniel, 88, of Newark, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2016. She was born March 15, 1928, in McRae, Arkansas, to the late Stewart McAllister and Alpha ( Laferney) McAllister Lane. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Fortner, and granddaughter, Amber Love.

Mrs. McDoniel was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart.

This was evident in her love for music, being the song leader for the White Oak and Magness Baptist Churches for 65 years. Bedola worked for Vickers in Searcy for several years. She also was a substitute teacher in Griffithville as well as a farmer. She enjoyed serving others, camping with her grandchildren, wood carving, painting, and gardening.

If you were crying, she would sing, “Let a smile be your umbrella on any, any day”. If you were feeling sorry for yourself she would say, “Nobody likes me, everybody hates me. I think I’ll go eat worms! Big fat juicy ones, eensie weensy squeensy ones. See how they wiggle and squirm!

If you ever met her she would give you the fisherman’s hand shake before you left. She never talked about anyone and didn’t want you talking bad about people. She loved laughter and life. She had an ornery side like her dad. She scared a few care givers, then would laugh about it.

She trusted God with every inch of her body. She talked about God to everyone she met. She was a soul winner for Christ. She was a blessing even when she didn’t know who you were. She could still say the most sincere prayers till the day she died. Her prayer was that everyone in the world would come to know Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Hubert McDoniel of Newark; daughter, Tonia Fick of Denmark, Arkansas; grandchildren Candace Owens, Zebulan Owens ( Madison), Marty Spiva ( Tanya) and Ricky Spiva; six great- grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Williams of Benton, June Thurman ( Charlie) of Missouri and Shirley Hopper ( Craig) of Louisiana; brothers, Jim McAllister ( Virginia) of Florida and Bobby Lane of Conway; step- children, Gary McDoniel ( Sandy), Larry McDoniel ( Teresa), Robin Reicheter ( Alan) and Kathy Pike ( Randy), all of Kansas. also many other loving family members and friends. Loving care givers, Bonnie Barber, Jamie ship, Kristy Boss, Donna Swink, Betty Knupp, Loretta Swain and Hospice Caring Hands of Batesville.

Funeral will be 2: 30 p. m. Sunday, July 31, 2016, at White Oak Missionary Baptist Church in Griffithville. Burial will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Des Arc. Marty Spiva, Gary McDoniel, Larry McDoniel, Keith Watkins, Bill Calkin and Greg Jones will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be 5- 8 p. m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Roller- Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Online guestbook, www. rollerfuneralhomes. com. PINE BLUFF — Paul Lee Landreth, Sr., age 79, of Pine Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be Saturday, 6 p. m. at Fuller Hale- South Funeral Chapel. Visitation will follow the service. For full obituary information and online condolences, please visit FullerFunerals. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Andrew “Andy” Lee Seibs, 63, of Pine Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Services will be Saturday, 3 p. m. at Fuller Funeral Chapel. Visitation will start at 2 p. m. until service time. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Full obituary and Online condolences: FullerFunerals. com.

SEARCY — Dean Cranford, 81, of Searcy, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in Searcy. Visitation is Saturday from 6 until 8 p. m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 p. m. at Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome. net. WARD — Curtis Alan Ligon, age 49 of Ward, went to be with his Lord and Savior July 27, 2016. He was born January 29, 1967 in Modesto, California to Curtis Leo Ligon and Claretta Attebery Blair.

He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Leo Ligon. Curtis is survived by his loving wife of five years, Judy Ligon of the home; mother, Claretta Blair ( Kirby); eight children, Justin Ligon ( Michell) of Lonoke, Jennifer Ligon of Joplin, Missouri, Sara Ligon and fiance Bobby Scully of Wareham, Massachusetts, Curtis Ligon Jr. of Ward, Chris Stillman ( Kelly) of Sherwood, Joey Stillman of Sherwood and Emily Rathbun ( Chase) of Ward, Nathan Joyner ( Kayla) of Cabot; three sisters, Cheryl Speed, Mandy McMahan and Amber Coker; brother, Sam Crook; and 11 grandchildren; along with many other family members and dear friends.

Curtis enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved his grandkids and his big family! He was a father to many kids who were not even his own.

Funeral services will be held 11 a. m. Saturday, July 30, 2016 at McArthur Assembly of God in Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make donations to Union Rescue Mission in Little Rock, 823 S. Park Street, Little Rock,

Arkansas 72202 501- 374- 4022. To send online condolence www. thomasfuneralservice. com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, Arkansas 501- 941- 7888.