Pulaski County
RICHARD “RICKY” LEE GOTTSCHALK, 32, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. He was a member of Market Street Baptist Church. Ricky was the e-commerce director for Orr Hyundai in Russellville. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends, playing softball and arena football. Ricky was especially proud to coach his son Jackson in baseball. He loved old cars, grilling, hunting, watching movies, exploring flea markets, traveling and generally just loved life. Ricky was a husband, father, son, brother, coach and friend to many. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife Alesha Gottschalk; son, Jackson; parents, Frederick and Elizabeth Gottschalk; siblings, Joyce Alice Gottschalk, Ronnie Don Pennell and John J. Pennell; in-laws, Scott and Pam Page; his furry companion, Kong, and numerous extended family and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, James H. Pennell.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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On Sept. 24, 2016, WILLIAM MELVILLE (BILL) HARTMANN, SR. was welcomed to his eternal home. He is survived by his beloved bride of 62 years, Claire Therese Hartmann. He was born on Nov. 5, 1932, in San Francisco, Calif., to Rudolph Braun Hartmann and Marjorie Melville Hartmann. He was a faithful, loving and proud father to his five children and their spouses: Mary Kay (Sonny) Scott, Bob (Leesa) Hartmann, Joanne (Doug) Pence, Bill Hartmann, Jr., and Edward (Laura) Hartmann. He is also survived by his 17 grandchildren: Becky Scott Mounsey, Ami Scott Jordan, Elizabeth Scott, Marc Scott, Stephen Hartmann, Deborah Hartmann Walker, Benjamin Hartmann, Abigail Hartmann, Allyson Pence Parker, Kathryn Pence Smith, Laura Pence, Skylar Hartmann, Madison Hartmann, McKenna Hartmann, Catherine Hartmann, Jay Hartmann and Margaret Hartmann and 14 great-grandchildren who affectionately knew him as their beloved “Papa Bill”.
Bill lived his faith and served his community both within and outside his church. He taught Sunday school in Lafayette, CA. Bill and Claire were founding members of Christ the King Catholic Church in 1967. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector and also served on the Parish Counsel and Financial Committee. Listening to the deeper call of God in his life, Bill applied for and was accepted into the first class of the
Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Little Rock. His years of study culminated in his ordination on Nov. 7, 1981. He believed his service to his parish and the church as an honor, privilege and rewarding vocation. He also taught sacramental preparation and RICA classes and mentored people that were entering the Church. After 21 years, Bill retired as an active deacon in 2012 which included 20 years of ministering to the sick and homebound. For many years he was also active in promoting priestly vocations with his involvement in the Serra Club which included serving as President. He became a knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
In 1954 Bill graduated from the University of San Francisco with a BSBA majoring in accounting. After serving in the Army for 2 years, he was employed by Price-Waterhouse & Co. and Jacuzzi Brothers International. In 1963 Jacuzzi relocated to Little Rock, Bill and Claire moved with the company and made Little Rock their home. Bill held the position of Treasurer and completed his 22 years career as Vice President of Finances in 1981. At that time Bishop Andrew McDonald hired Bill as Financial Director of the Diocese of Little Rock. He faithfully fulfilled that role until his retirement at the end of 2000. Professionally, Bill belonged to the National Association of Accountants (NAA) and was a CPA both in California and Arkansas. He spoke to Central Arkansas Chapter of the NAA and held several positions in this Chapter including President and in the National association. In 1974 at the NAA national conference he was elected to the Stuart Cameron McLeod Society. When the Arkansas Chapter of the Financial Executives Institute was formed in 1977, Bill was elected president. He was an active member and past-president of the Founders Lions Club in Little Rock.
Throughout his adult life Bill enjoyed playing golf, especially with his sons, bridge with his wife and friends, and playing football with the neighborhood children in the front yard. A firm believer in education Bill was a voracious reader; he studied and was fluent in 2 languages, Latin and Italian.
Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. with vigil service beginning at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. The inurnment of Bill’s cremains will occur at the Christ the King columbarium on Friday, Sept. 30.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the “The Diocese of Little Seminarian Educational Fund,” 2500 N. Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72207 or “Little Rock Founders Lions Club, P.O. Box 15, Little Rock, Ark. 72203.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., 501-224-2200. William’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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JANE WEEDMAN HORNE of Little Rock passed Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 18, 1951, at Little Rock, the daughter of Kenneth and Elna Weedman. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Kenny Weedman.
Jane loved her family, especially her grandchildren and her dogs, Sterling, Sophie, and Lili. She faithfully attended Parkway Place Baptist Church where she carried over her love of children by teaching in Sunday School for many years.
Most of her working life was spent in broadcasting in the business department both in radio (KLRA) and TV (KLRT Fox 16). One of her favorite programs was The X Files and she collected numerous alien items related to the show. In later years, she transitioned to working in the healthcare industry.
Jane is survived by her husband, Faber Horne; daughter, Christina South and husband Louis; grandchildren, Kaleb, Joshua, Noah, and Rachel. Survivors also include her sisters, Carolyn Springer (Carl) and Kathy Evans; her in laws, Gene and Matilda Horne; sisters in law, Sue Weedman and Martha Goins; aunts, Anne Lumpkin and Lexa Wiedner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Parkway Place Baptist Church or the Pulaski County Humane Society. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. at Parkway Place Baptist Church with visitation at the church the preceding hour. Burial will be at Des Arc with funeral arrangements by Garth Funeral Home. www. garthfuneralhome.com.
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ANNE LEA PATTERSON, 79, a woman after God’s own heart, passed from this life on Sept. 22, 2016. She was born on April 6, 1937 to Gladys Lea and Leeland Sartin in Gloster, Miss.
She graduated from Little Rock High School (LR Central) in 1954 and was active in a number of school activities, especially those related to music. Anne Lea remained active among her high school alumni
group, helping to plan many reunions throughout the years. She attended Baylor University and then transferred to the University of Arkansas where she pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1956. It was then that Anne Lea was swept off her feet by Charles Wesley Patterson Jr (her husband of 52 years) and they both transferred to University of Central Arkansas to begin their family and complete their degrees.
Anne Lea is known for her love of music, especially her gift of playing piano by ear. Through her music, she entertained, soothed, and loved countless people across the world. She began playing for other people as a very young girl and continued playing until the day before she passed away, when she entertained other patients in the hospital. Any time she passed by a piano that was not being played, she sat down to play.
Anne Lea is a lifetime member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, served on committees, and of course, played the piano for nearly 80 years. Her church family has always been very important to her and the church’s impact on her life cannot be overestimated. She dearly loved her friends in the Happiness Singers, The Bridge House (just shy of Life Master), and all the other groups and clubs in which she actively participated.
Anne Lea and Charlie lived every day to the fullest. They travelled extensively across the world while scuba diving in the South Pacific, fishing in the Alaskan Tundra, watching their race horses, attending Razorback football and basketball games, and sunset boating on the Arkansas River. Above all else, serving the church and their family was the most important aspect of their lives. Anne Lea continued her adventures and love of life after losing Charlie seven years ago. They have left a legacy that family and friends will always cherish. The family wishes to express our sincere thanks to all of the friends, medical professionals, caregivers and loved ones who have blessed us with incredible love and care for both Anne Lea and Charlie.
Anne Lea was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles Wesley Patterson Jr.; and her parents, Leeland and Gladys Sartin. Anne Lea is survived by her children, Wes Patterson, Holly Patterson, Clay Patterson, Reverend Brock Patterson (ShawnD’), and Lea Ellen Jones (Billy). Nana and Gramps are also survived by their 6 precious and perfect grandchildren: Jessica Edrington (Richard), Meagan Patterson, William Jones, Rachel Patterson, Payson Jones, and Gracie Patterson.
A Memorial Service to honor her life is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, Little Rock, led by Rev. Brock Patterson and Dr. Randy Hyde. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or to FaithSpring Church, P.O. Box 242535, Little Rock, Ark. 722232535.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., 501-224-2200. Anne Lea’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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B. DENNIS POOLE of Little Rock was born in Dallas, Texas on Dec. 27, 1951 and passed away peacefully at his home with his life partner at his side, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. He is survived by his partner of
25 years Steven Tucker; and his brother, Harold Poole; and sister in law, Joan Poole as well as many friends and extended family. He is preceded in death by his mother Neva Blassingame; and his father B.E. Poole Jr.; as well as his grandmother “Nana” Chole Gresham. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 from 12-4 p.m. at Six Ten located at 610 Center Street in Little Rock. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com to sign the online guest registry.
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DR. ROBERT BARRY SORRELLS, 80, passed away Sept. 25, 2016 due to multiple health complications. He was born April 11, 1936, to the late V.F. “Bob” and Pauline Sorrells. Barry was predeceased by his oldest son, R. Barry Sorrells, Jr. An only child, Barry is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Lynda Sorrells; his daughter Caroline Sorrells McGill; his son Kent Sorrells (Missy); his son Kevin Hunkapillar (Liz); his daughter Amy O’Dell (Charlie); his daughter Stacey Trowell (John); and eight beloved grandchildren: Lauren, Logan, Morgan, Benjamin, Daniel, Graci, Tate and Rensley.
Barry graduated from Little Rock High School in 1954. He attended Vanderbilt University and went on to obtain his medical degree from UAMS. He eventually built his career so that he became one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the nation and was instrumental in the research and development of what is now known as the LCS rotating platform total knee replacement. He was a distinguished speaker who was sought after for his wisdom and expertise all over the world, providing guidance and instruction to leading physicians on six continents. Barry was beloved by his patients and blessed family members and friends as a mentor and encourager.
Barry’s life was full of adventure from a young age, and he instilled that passion in all who knew and cared about him. His family and friends were usually participants in these adventures at his urging, ranging from snow skiing to flying, hiking to farming, boating to RV’ing, and years of global travel. He was a multi-engine rated pilot, a heli-skier, a cattle farmer, a certificated FBI Civilian Academy School graduate, and a Medical Liaison to the United States Air Force in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Barry’s greatest joy and fulfillment was his relationship with Christ. He utilized this passionate relationship for the benefit of thousands through his work on medical missions in Central America. He was instrumental in establishing Community of Grace free medical clinic in midtown Little Rock. Barry was a driving force behind Life Skills Institute at UAMS, which helped