Arkansas

BENTON — Joyce Lavelle Gray, 76, Benton died Sunday, August 28, 2016. Survivors, son and daughter- in- law, Steve and Vickie Gray, Bauxite; sister, Brenda Hanley, Bauxite; aunt, Theda Gatlin, Traskwood; two step- grandchildren, four step- great- grandchildren, lots of loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Ashby’ s. Services ,10 a.m. Wednesday, Ashby Funeral Home, burial, Smith Rosemont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arkansas School for The Deaf Library, 2400 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark .72205 Att:C.J. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BIGELOW — Robert Lee (“Pops”) Sears, 73, better known by friends as (“Fishing Bob”) departed this life on August 26, 2016. Robert was born on April 18, 1943, in Mountain View, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Dona George Sears, brother Junior Hess, sister Mary Sue Wells, and twin grandsons Thomas and Timothy Allison. He is survived by wife/ life partner Nancy of 51 years, son Anthony (“Tony”) Sue Sears, daughters Tonda ( Tom) Allison, Toni ( Richard) Nipps. Siblings Johnnie and Glenn Sears, Kathy Atwater and Fern Moore. Seven grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren and a live well of fishing friends. Memorial service Wednesday, August 31,2016,6:30 p.m ., Martin dale church cemetery ,40710 Highway 10, Bigelow, Ark. 72016. Rosewood cremation services. Flowers/ donations may be sent to 204 Underwood Rd., Bigelow, Ark. 72016.

––––– – –––– BRYANT — Ellen Ruth Pilkington, 67, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 28, 2016. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., on July 22, 1949, to Don and Mary Foster who preceded her in death.

In 1970, Ellen married the love of her life and best friend, Don Pilkington. They enjoyed many memory- filled years together. Ellen loved to cook, bake, read, and anything to do with decorating. She is survived by her daughter Tiffany Rogers, son Don( Jessica) Pilkington, one granddaughter Addie Pilkington, two brothers, Charlie ( Debbie) Foster, and Jim( Connie) Foster.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31 stat St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 6219 Baseline Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72209, ( 501) 565- 9198, with burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Griffin Leg gettFo rest Hills Funeral Home Chapel. To sign the online guestbook, gotowww. griffin leg gettfo rest hills. com.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Larry Thomas Cates, 68, of Cabot, went to his heavenly home Saturday, August 27,

2016. He was born September 16, 1947, in Sherrill, Arkansas to the late Thomas Cates and Ines Charles Cates. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam, and was a member of Cabot Church of Christ. Larry was an official measurer for the Boone and Crockett Club. He was master joke and story teller, and was the life of any gathering. He loved music and was blessed with a beautiful singing voice. He also built several homes in central Arkansas as a contractor. He loved his family, friends, and his dogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Geneva Cates, Ruth Bearden, and Kitty Krol; and one great- grandchild. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Anita Hill Cates; children, Becky Lanelle, Erica Booth, Larry Cates Jr., Chrystan Cates, and Emily Cates; siblings, Billy Cates, Betty Onderbeke, Sharon Cates, and Gary Cates; grandchildren, Trey Jones, Haley Jones, Macie Jones, Rachel Cates, and Gabriella Cates; and four great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31, 2016, from 5- 8 p. m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday, September 1st at 10 a. m. at Cabot Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Memorial

gifts may be made to the Cabot Church of Christ, 500 N. Second Street, Cabot, Ark. 72023, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home ( 501) 843- 5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www. mo ores ca bot funeral home. com.

––––– – –––– CAMDEN — Jamie Danielle Fluhart, 40, of Camden, passed away, Saturday, August 27, 2016. Visitation will be held from 5- 7 p.m. tonight at Young’ s. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young’ s Chapel. There will be a private family burial under the direction of Young’s Funeral Dire ct ors.www.youn gs funeralhome. com.

––––– – –––– CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Nicholas Scott Taylor, 32, died Friday, August 26, 2016. He was a member of the Assembly of God and a boat mechanic. Survivors include his parents, Shirley and Larry Taylor; a brother, Steven and a sister, Natalie. No services are currently planned. Arrangements are with Tri- County Funeral Home of Highland.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — It is with heavy, but rejoicing hearts, to announce the passing of Billy Dale Lupkey, 84, of Conway, Ark. Mr. Lupkey was born June 17th, 1932 in Doe Run, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Anna L. Lupkey. Parents, Homer & Wilma “Sexaure” Lupkey, and one brother ( and best friend), Charles “Duck” Lupkey. He is remembered by his family

as a dedicated Christian, father, grandfather, friend & St. Louis Cardinal fan.

Two children: Bill Lupkey Jr. of Conway, Terry Hudson of Chesterfield, Mo.; one sister: Mary Ewing ( Terry) of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren: Brandon Lupkey ( Danielle) of Beaver Creek, Ohio, Drew Lupkey ( Jami) of Conway, Lauren Flynn ( Tom) of Webster Groves, Mo., Meredith Chinnery ( Cameron) of Chicago, Ill.; six great- grandchildren: Gracie, Madelyn, Kade, Porter, Harper & Houston.

Bill spent his professional career in insurance sales, retiring as Regional Sales Manager at Time Insurance. He was an ordained Baptist Deacon and faithful member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church. Mr. Lupkey was a proud combat veteran, serving in the Korean War with the United States Marine Corps.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday, September 1st at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with Keith Lunsford officiating. Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date Herculaneum Cemetery in Herculaneum, Mo. Pallbearers will be Raymond Paterson, Harold McDonald, Floyd Bradley, Dennis Whitley, Greg King and Curtis Brewer. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association of Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– HARRISON — Randall “Randy” Brooks, 60, Harrison, died August 27, 2016. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m., Tuesday, August 30th, at Roller- Christeson Funeral Home. Funeral service 10 a. m., Wednesday, August 31st, at First Baptist Church, Harrison. Survivors include Randy’s parents, Jerry and Ada Brooks; sister, Kim ( Brent) Rosson; nephews and niece, Dr. Brent and Hannah Rosson, Bryan Rosson, and Brooks Rosson; uncles and aunt, Cathryn and C. W. Brockwell Jr. and S. M. Brooks Jr. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes. com/ harrison.

––––– – –––– HEBER SPRINGS — Sarah J. Weesie Walker, 78, passed away August 26, 2016. Born July 7, 1938 daughter of late Norris and Geneva Mitchell. Survivors: husband Bill Walker, children Bill Walker and Anita Cathey ( Chris), grandchildren Ashley, Kaleb Ryan, Mitchell, great- grandchildren Aiden, Rylan Isabella.

Many thanks to all her friends and family that surrounded her during this difficult time. A special thanks to Dr. Nair, Dr. Buffalo, Dr. Bryan Hughes and Dr. Bradley Hughes. During her last weeks the family could not have done it without the help of Hospice and Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs and thank you to Olmstead Funeral Home. God is so good. She battled leukemia for 10 years and fought a good fight. She will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation 1 p. m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with service at 2 p. m. Interment Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www. olmstead. cc.

––––– – –––– HENSLEY — Anna Mae Randolph, 59, of Hensley, passed away August 21, 2016. She was born May 11, 1957 to George Hokams and Luella Whitman in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, AR. To sign online guestbook visit: www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Larry Jay Stone, age 68, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. He was born on November 16, 1947 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Pete and Ruffie Lee Copeland Stone.

Larry was a 1965 graduate of Nashville High School and an honor graduate from the University of Arkansas with a Master’s degree in civil engineering. He continued doctoral work at the University of Houston. He founded his engineering firm first in Longview, Texas and then expanded into Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Patricia Hardin Stone; sons, Jeremy Stone ( Amy) of Hot Springs and Matthew Stone ( Mandi) of Mineral Springs; three grandchildren, Conner, Jackson, and Reagan Stone; sister, Linda Jones ( Herschel) of Cotton Valley, Louisiana; as well as a number of family members and friends.

A graveside celebration of life will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Restland Memorial Park in Nashville, Arkansas with Marty Quinn officiating. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Caring Place ( 101 Quapaw Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901), or Garvan Woodland Gardens ( 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913).

The family would like to extend special thanks to Arkansas Hospice and Regina Wimberly and staff for their loving care. Guests may register at www. caruth- hale. com.

––––– – –––– KINGSLAND — James E. Langford, 91, of Kingsland died Sunday August 28, 2016, at Greenhouse Cottages in Rison. Born July 12, 1925 at New Edinburg, he was a son of the late James Hiram Langford and Pearlie Towery Langford. He worked in construction, mostly building sawmills; a member of Kingsland First Baptist Church and a deacon for 50 years; a Navy veteran of World War II; and a member of the Kingsland Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ethel Dean “Dinky” Selman Langford; three sisters, Dorothy McCallister, Martha Catherine Smith, Ann Crook; three brothers, Gordon Langford, Gerald Langford, Charles Langford. He is survived by his son, James Michael Langford of Fayetteville; daughter, Brenda Burford of Fordyce; two brothers, Glynn Langford of Kingsland, Rayburn Langford of Prairie Grove; a sister, Mary Sue Davenport of White Hall; two grandchildren, Dru Burford ( Heather) of Crossett, Terri Guess ( Josh) of Brandon, Miss.; four great- grandchildren, Brady and Blake Burford, and Clara and Collier Guess.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brenda’s home at 106 Pine Forest Lane, Fordyce, Ark. 71742. There will be a visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Kingsland First Baptist with services following at 10 a.m. at the church with Rev. Gene Murdock and Rev. Jeffrey Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Kingsland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. benton funeral home. net.

––––– – –––– KNOXVILLE — Don R. Summers, age 65, of Knoxville, died Saturday at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. The graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lamar Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Online obituary/ guestbook is available at www. shinnfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– LAKE VILLAGE — Louise Hester, 79, of Lake Village died Sunday, at Chicot Memorial Medical Center. Survivors are: daughter, two sons, brother, sister, seven grandchildren, and host of great-grandchildren. Funeral is 2 p.m. on Thursday at Bishop-King Funeral Home. Visitation is Wednesday 5-7 p.m. at Bishop- King Funeral Home. Sign online guestbook atwww. bishop king funeral home. com.

––––– – –––– MAYFLOWER — Johnny Fay Snuggs, age 81, of Mayflower, Ark. departed this life August 27, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Harmony Cemetery in Sherwood. Online Guestbook at www. roller funeral homes. com/ Conway.

––––– – –––– NORPHLET — Stacy E. Slater, 36, of Norphlet, died August 26, 2016. Visitation is 4- 8 p. m. tonight at Bible Baptist Church. Funeral is 2 p. m., Wednesday at El Dorado First Assembly of God Church. Live streaming available at eldoradoag. com. Interment will follow at Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery by Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– OXFORD — Isaiah William Killen, 37, of Oxford, died Sunday, August 28, 2016. Survivors: Parents, William and Susan Killen; sisters, Jasmine Cervantes, Katie Long- Watts; grandmother, Lillian Killen. Services are planned in Ohio and California at a later date. Arrangements are by Roller- Crouch Funeral Home, Melbourne. Memorials: Church of God of Prophecy, 1393 Community Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43229. www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ melbourne.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Mahala McGregor, age 100, of Pine Bluff, Ark. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Funeral services Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 2 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, Hwy .79, Sherri ll, Ark. Rev. J. Y. Williams, Pastor. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.www. brown funeral home and mortuary. com.

––––– – –––– RAVENDEN — William Mack Matheny, 79, died Friday, August 26, 2016. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Barbara; children, Jerry ( Sheri), Terry ( Darlene), Doug ( Melanie), Sue ( Tim) Dail and Sheleace ( Ricky) Jones; and many grandchildren. Private family services are being planned. Arrangements are with Tri- County Funeral Home of Highland.

––––– – –––– RISON — Yolanda Adreanne Humphries, age 91, died at her home in Rison on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was born January 11, 1925 in Providence, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Rodosindo Corvese and Michelina Bovenzi Corvese. Mrs. Humphries was a retired Arkansas state employee. She was a faithful member of Rison Baptist Church and a founding member of Faith Baptist Church of North Little Rock.

Mrs. Humphries was precedv ed in death by her parents; a son, Charles Neal Humphries Jr.; a sister, Mary Bucci; and two brothers, Armanda Corvese and Umberto Corvese. Survivors include her loving husband of 71 years, Charles Neal Humphries Sr. of Rison whom she married on December 5, 1944; son, Alan Humphries and wife Deborah, of Rison; daughter- in- law, Carolyn Humphries of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren, Sondra, Michael, Renee, Natasha, Mandy, Jud, Lindsey, and Joshua; and nine great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m ., Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Rison Baptist Church with Brother Wade Totty and Brother Danny Allen officiating. Visitation will beat 10 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials can be made to the Rison Baptist Church Jesus First Building Fund, P. O. Box 404, Rison, Arkansas 71665 The family wishes to recognize and thank Dr. Kim Golden and the Hospice Angels for their loving care and treatment of their wife and mother during her time of need. Funeral arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. ( 870) 325- 6216 www. buiefuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– RUSSELLVILLE — Marie Smithers, age 83, of San Antonio, Texas, and former long- time resident of Russellville, passed away from this life to her new heavenly home on August 27, 2016, at the San Antonio Downtown Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She was born June 26, 1933 in Carlisle to Lavon and Ernestine Holden Gunn.

She was the owner of Smithers Realty, being one of the first female real estate brokers in the River Valley and was the first woman to work at Arkansas Nuclear Plant ( ANO) for Bechtel. She and her husband, J. D. Smithers, started Smithers Construction. She loved to play bridge and enjoyed all of her bridge friends. She was a woman of strong faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christ’s love and the beauty and peace that would await her after her passing. She was a wonderful and devoted mother that loved her children deeply and raised them in the ways of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Smithers; a son, John Douglas Smithers; a grandson, James Joshua “JJ” Brooks; a sister, Flo Jared; two brothers, Otha Gunn and Milton Gunn; and a beloved sister- inlaw, Rachel Gunn.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Farrar; a daughter, Yvonne DeLynn Smithers ( Gary Detherage); a son, Jeff Smithers ( Lori) of Fredricksburg, Texas; a sister, Jean Vaught of Wynn; a sister- in- law, Willie Jeff Ison of Benton; and two grandsons, Jake Smithers of Portland, Oregon and Luke Smithers of New York, New York.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Russellville, with the Rev. Stephen Davis, the Rev. Tom Walker and the Rev. Greg Sykes officiating. The burial will be in Fowler Cemetery at Paron, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Pallbearers will be Sam Vaught, Fred Gunn, Jake Smithers, Luke Smithers, Don Jared and Gary Detherage. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Shinn Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to the First Baptist Church of Russell ville, P. O. Box 36, Russellville, Arkansas 72811- 0036. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Charles Brannon Sr. of Searcy died Sunday, August 21st, at Unity Health in Searcy. A Memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 3rd at the Brannons’ Home in Searcy. All Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Searcy- McEuen Funeral Home. Share a Me mo ry:www. Sea rcyMc Eu en Funeral Home. com.

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN — Jayden Blake Love, 3, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Friday at Arkansas Children’s Hospital as a result of an accident. Survivors: parents, Jason Love and Trasa Buffkin Love; numerous grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousin sand friends. Funeral :2 p.m. Thursday, chapel. Visitation :12 noon -2 p.m ., prior to the service. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan ( 870) 942- 1306. www. memorial gardens sheridan. com.

––––– – –––– SPARKMAN — Rupert Cloyce Seale, age 89, of Sparkman, passed from this life on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Plaza at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. He was born April 4, 1927 in Pine Grove, Arkansas, the son of the late Thomas Jasper and Sue Gaston Seale. Cloyce was a retired truck driver for Thermo- Gas and a World War II veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of Sparkman First Baptist Church.

Cloyce was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Verda James Seale, siblings, Eunice Randle, Doris Seale, Eula Mae Rucker, Mavis Huneycutt, Cecil Seal and Evelyn Sanders. Survivors are one son, Irwin ( Lloydine) Seale of Sparkman; three daughters, Verda Sue( C. B .) Goins of Little Rock, Brenda ( Allen) Garrett of Sparkman, and Glenda Bordelon ( David Brazeale) of Sparkman; eight grandchildren, Rev. Gary Jackson, Dr. Justin Seale, Jathan Sea le, Joshua Sea le, Sam Garrett, Jessica Ross, Scottie Bordelon and C. J. Bordelon; twelve great- grandchildren and one great- great- grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Sparkman First Baptist Church with Revs. Wendell Miller, James Guthrie and Lee Denton officiating. Family graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday in Chapel Hill Cemetery at Sparkman. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be the grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Chapel Hill Cemetery Fund,c/o Brenda Garrett, P. O. Box 104, Sparkman, Ark. 71763. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh. net to sign the guest book.

––––– – –––– SPRING MILL — Robert “Rocky” Duncan, age 70, of Spring Mill died Monday, August 29, 2016 at Batesville. Memorial services will be Friday, September 2,2016 at 10 a.m. at his home at 1820 Oak Hill Loop, Batesville, Ark. 72501. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

––––– – –––– SPRINGFIELD — Bobby Joe Appleby, 78, of Springfield passed away August 27, 2016. Visitation: Wednesday, August 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service. Services, Thursday September 1, at 1 p.m. at Clinton Church of Christ. For full obituary, gotowww. clinton funeral service. com.

––––– – –––– WARREN — William “Larry” Mann, age 71, of Warren, Ark., died Sunday, August 28th at his home. Funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31 stat Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Hickory Springs Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation :6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 30 at Frazer’s Funeral Home. www. frazer funeral home. com.

––––– – –––– WHITE HALL — Kenneth Avants, 69, of White Hall, died Monday. Survivors: son, Sam Avants; daughters, Rebecca Semak and Pam Tuttle; brothers, Robbie Avants and James Sims; sister, Suzanne Sims; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services :10 a.m. Wednesday, Cranford’s Chapel. Interment: Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday ,5-7 p.m. at Cranford’s. Online register: www. cranfordfh. com.