Pulaski County

KAREN LEE APONTE of Jacksonville, Ark., was born August 11, 1954 in Osaka, Japan to Euyn Thomas and Martha Lucas Cobb, while her father was stationed there with the US Army. She left us peacefully on October 21, 2016 to be with her Lord and Savior. Karen graduated from Waynesville High School in Waynesville, Missouri in 1973 and went on to graduate from Mid America Business College in Springfield, Missouri in 1974. In 1975, she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Angel Aponte, Jr. He joined the US Air Force and she followed wherever he went. During their time together they were rarely apart. Their marriage was based on trust, loyalty and above all—-LOVE. During her lifetime, Karen excelled working in various fields; Hallmark, Wicks & Sticks and as a medical records clerk. She volunteered for the Red Cross and was a paid staff member. But the most important aspect of this wonderful woman’s life was her role as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and grandmother. Her husband, Angel; her son, Michael; her daughter-in-law, Jamie; and her beloved granddaughter, Gracie were the most important people in her life. Her heart also held a special place and love for her extended family: her nieces, nephews, in-laws and her dear friends. She was strong, capable and a fighter. She had a wonderful sense of humor and at times had a bit of a temper.

She had a unique talent for decorating and a particular love for her collection of Precious Moments, American Girl Dolls, Holiday Barbie and Mickey Mouse which she placed in most areas of her home. She loved daisies and carried them in her wedding bouquet, so it is fitting she have daisies at her funeral.

Karen Lee was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Cobb and father, Euyn Thomas Cobb. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Angel Aponte Jr.; her beloved son, Michael and his wife Jamie; her precious granddaughter, Gracie; her mother, Martha; special sister through friendship, Debbie Cobb; and very special friends, Ed Greene, Tracey Weaver, Joe and Linda Nichols, and Pat Alexshonis. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Neymi Aponte, Ana Martens (Brad), Vilma Aponte, and Doris Behar (Albert); brother-in-law, Edwin Aponte (Debbie) and Rafael Aponte (Sonia); nieces and nephews, Christopher Cobb, Lana Cobb, Stephanie Cobb, Steven Combs, Matthew Gamblin (Sara), Chad Aponte, Theresa Aponte, Rafael Aponte (Karla), Joseph Ferstl, and Ryan Behar.

Karen requested in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to CARTI Cancer Center, 8901 CARTI Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-6523. A very special thank you for the care of Karen during the course of her illness to; Dr. Ann Wilder and the nursing staff of the 10th floor and ICU at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock and North Little Rock, CARTI Infusion Center, Dr. Terence Angtuaco, Dr. Jerri Fant, Dr. Ann Layton, Dr. Angela Gray and staff, MEMS co-workers, especially Rev. Mike Washington and Members of the 288th OSS. May God’s Grace and blessings be upon you all.

Karen Lee Aponte will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege to know and love her.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Rosary to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Andy Smith officiating. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– YASHA BONDS, 18, of Little Rock passed October 18, 2016. Loving memories left to parents: Yolanda Young and Robert Bonds, grandparents: Kevin Hunter, Walter Porter, and Marsha (Donald) Johnson, siblings: Corey Young, Isaiah Young, Braylon Young, Christian Young, Jaylen Jones, and Khali Hunter. Family hour October 27, 2016 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration October 28, 2016, 11 a.m. both held at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Rd., Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 9459922. Online guestbook www. superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––❖––––– EMMA JEAN “JEANIE” BROCK, age 93, of Little Rock, died October 23, 2016, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Brock was born January 16, 1923, in Nashville, Arkansas to A.T. and Pollie Turner. She was employed in children’s clothing sales and was a member of First Baptist Church Geyer Springs.

She is preceded in death by her husband Rev. William Leon Brock; her parents, and 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sons Tom (Tommye) Brock of Little Rock; Hank (Sonia) of Sierra Vista, Arizona; grandchildren, Jason Brock of Little Rock, Tara (Rob) Dennie of Little Rock, Shawn Brock of Newport News, Virginia, and Kimberly Brock of Tucson, Arizona; great grandchildren Reagan, Anderson, Graham, Campbell, Keaton and Whitman Dennie; and a number of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday October 26, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Sanders officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Alexander, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Roller Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Geyer Springs P.O. Box 31510; Little Rock, Ark. 72260. Online guestbook at www.RollerFuneralHomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– EDWARD CAHAN, 95, of Little Rock, Arkansas entered Heaven Friday, October 21, 2016 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock with his family by his side. “Eddie” was born July 3, 1921 in Sherman, Texas to Edward and Mary Mounger Cahan. He is preceded in death by a sister, Donna Kalahar.

He graduated from Sherman High School and received his BS degree from Austin College, where he was President of the Student Body and a member of Drake fraternity. During World War II, he was a crew chief with the 652nd Bomb Squadron Reconnaissance in the 8th Air Force stationed in England. He married Florence Griswold on November 24, 1951 in Sherman’s Central Christian Church. They have shared 65 blessed years together.

He worked for Anderson Clayton, Food Division, in Dallas, Texas as a sales manager of Edible Oils Division. He moved to Decatur, Illinois in 1971 where he worked for Archer Daniels Midland Company as a Vice President of Food Oils. He retired from there in 1990. He enjoyed playing the piano and golf but his real love was fishing with his buddies. Eddie was a true gentleman loved by all. Eddie’s family would like to thank his caregiver, Claudia, the staff at St. Vincent’s and many others at Woodland Heights.

He is survived by his wife, Florence; daughters, Carol Pickett (David) of Dallas, Texas and Cathy Alexander (Al) of Little Rock, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Paige Rice (Kyle) of Fort Worth, Texas, Preston Pickett of Dallas, Texas, John Alexander, Austin Alexander and Sarah Alexander all of Little Rock, Arkansas; one great-grandson, Kaden Rice of Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Charlene Lengkeek and Shirley Hill as well as several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Eddie’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Rd., Little Rock on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. The family requests memorials be made to Central Christian Church, 650 W Williams Street, Decatur, Ill. 62522. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LAVELL DANIELS SR., 76, of Sherwood passed October 24, 2016. Loving memories left to wife: Betty Daniels, children: Lavell Daniels Jr., and Gregory Daniels, siblings: Syvetta Ward and Geritha Hargart, grandchildren: Malichi Daniels, Nathaniel Daniels and three other grandchildren. Mr. Daniels will lie in state October 27, 2016, 1-2 p.m. at Superior. Graveside service October 28, 2016, 11 a.m. at Arkansas Memorial Gardens Cemetery 8507 Hwy. 161 North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––❖––––– MARGARET “PEGGY” DAVIS, 84, of North Little Rock passed away October 23, 2016. She was born June 27, 1932, to the late Claude and Viola Sanders in Sherrill, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William “Bill” Davis; two sisters, Betty Jo Sanders and Hedy McNeill. She is survived by her daughters, Terry Stafford (Ray) and Susan Denette (Don); grandchildren, Michael Stafford (Michelle), Greg Stafford (Allison), Craig Denette (Katie) and Russell Denette (Aryn); great-grandchildren, Will, Alex, Connor, Maddie, Emily and Iris; brother, Craig Sanders and other extended family.

She will be remembered for her love of God, church and family. She was a loving, devoted mother, nanny and great-nanny. Her family never left her house without enjoying her delicious food. She was a gifted pianist and had a deep appreciation of music, which she passed on to her grandsons. Peggy was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church where she taught 3rd grade Sunday school and vacation bible school. She loved serving in the church and working with children and other outreach ministries. Peggy was passionate about making sure the next generation read the Bible. She worked at Southwestern Bell for over 30 years, beginning as Inventory Clerk in 1951 and retiring as Assistant Manager over Investment and Cost in 1986.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Stonehaven Assisted Living for their loving care for the past five years and to Arkansas Hospice for their support.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Burial will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– JOHN VERNON FROST of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with his Lord & Savior, Saturday, October 22, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. John was 87 years old. John was born in Alabama City, Alabama, January 4, 1929, to Raleigh Jackson and Carrie (Allmon) Frost.

In September of 1951, John married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Richmond. They enjoyed 63 years together raising two wonderful children and delighted in being grandparents. John was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas. John loved hunting and fishing.

John leaves behind to cherish his memory, two daughters, Pandora Bray and husband James of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Rita DeVito of Melissa, Texas. Grandpa will forever remain in the hearts of his grandson, Corey Bray and wife Sasha and great-granddaughter, Haley Bray. John will be missed by his sister, Sarah Autry of Heavener, Oklahoma; three brothers, James Russell Frost of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Robert Earl Frost of Waldron, Arkansas, and Howard “Buddy” Frost of Snowflake, Arizona. John will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives were impacted by him including an extended family of nieces, nephews, friends & loved ones. John was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Frost; parents, Raleigh Jackson Frost and Carrie Frost; four sisters, Evelyn Frost, Jenny Lou Cummings, Cornelia Ann Weaver, Bonnie Sue Beyard; four brothers, Daniel B. Frost, William Dewey Frost, Follis Tony Frost, and Charley Frost.

John’s life celebration will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas, with Rev. Robert McDaniel and Rev. Roy Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

John’s pallbearers will be Marty Weaver, Danny Frost, Donald Frost, Bill Frost, Daniel Frost and Billy Frost. His honorary pallbearers will be John Keener, Susie Frost, Denise Thompson, Raleigh Mack Frost, and Gene Autry.

John’s visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home, where John’s family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

John’s family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Health & Rehab of Hot Springs, staff at Saint Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, and Arkansas Hospice - Saint Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The family would like in lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Arkansas Hospice - Saint Vincent, 628 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. You may leave word of comfort and remembrance for John’s family by visiting: www. heritagememorialfh.com.

–––––❖––––– ALICE PAULINE GARDNER, 92, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 23, 2016. She was born May 12, 1924, to Lillie and Enoch Hollingsworth near Hermitage, Arkansas. Pauline was a member of River of Life Assembly of God Church and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her son Paul Larry Gardner of Little Rock; her daughter, Linda Wheetley and husband Howard of Bryant; granddaughter, Jennifer Cook and husband Donald Martin of Fayetteville; three great-granddaughters, Bristen, Jillian and Charlotte Cook; one brother, James Gardner of Minden, Louisiana; one sister, Virginia Rice of Bryant; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Gardner, two sisters, Almeta Wood and Mary Wallace and brothers, Ernest Gardner, Henry Hollingsworth and Ermon Hollingsworth.

Visitation will be Friday, October 28, at 9 a.m. with services at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills in Alexander, Rev. Harold Cantley officiating. Interment will follow at the Little Rock National Cemetery. Online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettforesthills.com.

–––––❖––––– HOLLY MICHELLE HALL, 24, of North Little Rock lost her courageous battle with cancer Sunday, October 23, 2016 in her home, surrounded by family. She was born December 26, 1991 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. She graduated from North Pulaski High School and Arkansas Tech University, with a BA degree in Public Relations. She was a free spirit, not afraid of anything, and lived life to the fullest. She loved fast cars, motorcycles, tattoos, and was an avid animal lover, but she treasured her family most of all. Her strong faith was a testament of God’s grace and touched many people.

She is survived by her son, Conor Rogers; her fiance’, Sean Rogers, and his son, Axel Rogers; parents JoAnn Phillips Davis (Rodney) and Gary E. Hall (Sherry), all of North Little Rock; sister, Erin Glover (Quinton) of Lowell; step-siblings, Amanda Watson (Kelly) of Sherwood, Melissa Maldonado and Darrell Davis both of Crestview, Fla., Miguel Maldonado (Amber) of Germantown, Tenn.; grandmother, Billie Jo Phillips of North Little Rock and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David “Papaw” Phillips, Marion and Clara Hall, and cousin, Lawson Phillips.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to our extended family at UAMS. Especially the staff of 7E and the Dream Team, Dr. Rangaswami Govindarajan; Dr. Paul Wendall, Dr. Sarah Harrington, Dr. Rodney Davis, and Carrie Calhoun.

A celebration of Holly’s life will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday,

October 25, 2016 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– THURSTON RANDALL “RANDY” HAZEL, age 58, of Little Rock passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was the loving father of Magan & Conner Hazel of Little Rock. Graveside was 10 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2016 at Carter Cove Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.

–––––❖––––– MARGARET DAVIDSON PLEDGER passed away October 23, 2016. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ivy Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25th at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ZONA SHEARER, 85, of Little Rock died Sunday, October 23, 2016. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2016 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial in Olive Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 27th at the funeral home. Full Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– DOLLY MAYREEN STELL, 82, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life October 24, 2016. She was born on March 2, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to the late Elvir and Lillie Anderson. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas 501-982-3400. www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

–––––❖––––– IRA “I.E.” TURNER JR., 83, of North Little Rock passed away October 21, 2016. He was born on August 16, 1933 to Ira and Della Turner. I.E. was a graduate of North Little Rock High School where he set state records in high and low hurdles. He then attended Arkansas Tech on a football scholarship. He worked for the North Little Rock Fire Department for 30 years and was North Little Rock Fire Chief for 10 years. He attended Levy Baptist, and was a lifetime member

of the Elks and Retiree Police & Fireman Association.

I.E. is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Turner; son, Charlie Edwin Turner (Ann); grandson, Casey Andrew Turner (Sarah) and niece, Judy Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Dorothy Edrington.

Memorials may be made to Friendly Chapel, 116 South Pine, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114 or the charity of your choice. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.