Pulaski County

EVELYN JUNE BLAKE, 96, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on, Friday, February 24, 2017. She was born January 18, 1921 in Meridian, Mississippi.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard, whom she was married to for 52 years; her father, Eddie Thomas and her mother, Laura Bethal Weaver Mosley; sister, Marvline Mosley and aunt, Johnnie Sexton. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Little Rock.

She is survived by her daughter, Nica Clipp of Little Rock and son Byron Carr of South Carolina, grandchildren, Laura Kelloms and Mark ( Valerie) Perry of Jacksonville, great grandchildren, Dallas Kelloms, Logan Perry ( Janey), Blake Perry and Emilee Perry and a great- great grandson Kase Perry.

She loved her family and always enjoyed visiting with them, and loved to talk about history and feeding her birds.

A drop in celebration of life and visitation will be held on Thursday, March 9th from 2- 4 p. m. in the chapel at A Natural Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. Please sign the online guestbook at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

––––– – –––– PATSY D. PAYNE, 77, of Little Rock, passed away March 6, 2017. Formerly of Conway, she was a resident of Woodland Hills. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Patsy’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MICHAEL RILEY PHILIPS, 72, of Sherwood, Ark., passed from this life on Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born on August 2, 1944 in Beebe, Ark., to the late John and Ann Philips. He was also preceded in death by one son, Phillip M. Randolph; three sisters; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mike was a Masonic Mason, loved his time while living on the beach, hot air ballooning and driving his Porsche.

Mike is survived by his cousin and best friend for life, Glynnette Hale; two children, Doug Rodriguez ( Lisa) and Darnelle Baingo; five grandchildren, Brittni, Chris, Scooter, Audrey and Andrew; two great- grandchildren, Olivia and Logann. A special thanks to Jackie Blair for the care she provided.

Funeral service will be held Friday, March 10, 2017 at 12 p. m. at the Oak Church of Christ in El Paso, Ark., by Clergy David Riley, with burial to follow at Blasingame Cemetery in El Paso. Visitation will be at 11 a. m. prior to the service at the church. Funeral services have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark., 72076, 501- 982- 3400. Online Guestbook: www. anaturalstatefuneralsevice. com.

––––– – –––– WILLIAM H. RAMSEY, 94, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017. He was born February 11, 1923 in Marshall, Texas, to Henry Harold and Annie McCalister Ramsey, the oldest and last surviving of four brothers. In 1930, the family moved to Atlanta, Texas, where his father was the local manager for the Electric Utility Co. After graduating from high school in 1940, he enrolled in Arkansas State Teachers College ( currently UCA) and was a student at the time of Pearl Harbor. In the spring of 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. After graduating from flying school, he was assigned to a Troop Carrier squadron in India, where he flew the “Hump” from India into China. He was a 20- year- old pilot at the time. After the war, he re- entered ASTC to complete his education, where he met his future wife, Betty Jean Swaim of England, Ark.

After college, he re- entered active military duty. As a career military officer, he flew in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, amassing over 14,000 flying hours and three distinguished flying crosses. From 1960 to 1968, he was assigned to the Special Missions unit at Andrews AFB, flying executive transport aircraft carrying heads of state, generals, admirals, and cabinet- level officials all over the world. In 1970 he was promoted to Colonel and assigned to Yokota, Japan, as Commander of the 610th Military Airlift Support Squadron. Upon returning to the US, he served as comptroller for the 63rd Military Airlift Wing at Norton AFB. He also served as Base Commander before retiring in 1975.

After retiring in 1975, he returned to North Little Rock, where he became actively involved with his alma mater’s alumni association, serving on its board for nine years and as president in 1978.

He was also an avid woodworker, participating with his club in making and distributing toys at Christmas to children at hospitals, an orphanage, and the Ronald McDonald House in Little Rock. He was an active member of the Daedalians, a fraternal order of retired military pilots. In 1986 he was the organizer and host for the national convention of the China Burma India Hump Pilots Association held in Little Rock. He served on the board of directors for three years and was vice president in 1984. Until health issues forced him to stop, he had been an active participant in the Jr. ROTC awards programs for high school students each spring. He was a familiar sight at many schools in Central Arkansas at graduation time. He also volunteered for 23 years at Little Rock AFB in Jacksonville at the medical clinic information desk, supporting active and retired personnel.

He was an active member of the Park Hill Baptist Church, where he served as usher, greeter, and taught a men’s Sunday school class.

He is survived by his wife Betty of 68 years, sons Tom and his wife Jeannie of Houston, Texas.; Dennis and his wife Renku and their daughter Electra of Eugene, Ore., and William of Austin, Texas, and his daughter Alexandra, and her husband Corey, and their daughter Briley, of Bella Vista, Ark.

Viewing will be held Friday, March 10, from 6 to 8 p. m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1921 N. Main St., in North Little Rock. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 11, at 3 p. m. at Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Burial will be at 1 p. m. Monday, March 13 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– IMOGENE JOHNSON SMITH, 76, passed Tuesday, February 28, 2017, surrounded by friends and family. She was preceded in death by: her loving husband, John W. Smith Sr.; a sister, Alberta Baker; three brothers, Milton Johnson, Wesley Johnson and Theodore “Big Man” Johnson. She is survived by: a daughter, Allison Johnson; grandson, Michael Johnson; sister, Johnnie B. Baker; step- son, Harold Gene Smith; and step- daughter, Joyce Hawkins and a host of family and friends.

Viewing Friday, March 10, 2017, 2- 4 P. M., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 372- 1305. Viewing will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 908 Cross St., 9- 10 a. m., Saturday, March 11, 2017. Funeral service follows this viewing. Interment at New Hope Cemetery, Holly Grove, Ark.

––––– – –––– RUTH ANN VINSETT, 77, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017, on her 62nd wedding anniversary. She was born October 13, 1939 in Paris, Ill., to Leslie and Mary Pine Drake. She moved to Arkansas at the age of 8, one of 13 kids. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and a factory worker at Stone Container.

She is survived by her son, David ( Linda) Vinsett; daughter, Kay ( Danny) Shaw; sisters, Louise Sanford and Mary Ellen McElhaney; grandchildren, Rachael Merced, Sarah Blood, Laura Kannedy; Phillip Vinsett, Virginia Johnson, Brian Baldwin and Jeremy Baldwin; 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dee Vinsett; and 10 siblings.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a. m., Wednesday at SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. The family will receive from 6 to 8 p. m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– CALVIN R. WALRAVEN died on February 19, 2017. He was born on February 29,1940 to the late Chester and Theola Walraven in Fenton, Michigan. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force after serving 20 years. He was of the Methodist faith. He was President of Parents without Partners prior to marrying Jan, and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club, also a member of the Bass Fishing Club of Central Arkansas. He loved his family and serving his country very much.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Calvin Walraven and two grandsons, Colby Brockinton and Denis Newman. Mr. Walraven is survived by his wife, Jan Owens, daughters, Terri ( Tim) Erickson of Cabot, Ark., Julie ( Todd) Moory and Brandi ( Jim) Hutsell both of Sherwood, Ark., Amy ( Tom) Kovarovic of Bossier City, La., and Christy Graham of North Little Rock, Ark. Also two brothers, Ronal ( Joyce) Walraven of Tennessee and Louis Walraven of Florida, three sisters, Luetta ( Carl) Burdick and Nadine ( Frank) Wolcott both of Michigan and Louise ( Glenn) Hoffman of Florida, brother- in- law, Randy ( Debbie) Owens. Ten grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held on March 10, 2017 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Sherwood, AR. with full military honors at 11 a. m. Visitation will be from 12- 1: 30 p. m. with a Memorial Service at 1: 30 p. m. both at the First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock, Ark. Cremation Services entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Ark. To sign guestbook go to www. wilsonrobisonfhengland. com.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Grand Prairie CASA, 119 West Front Street, Lonoke, Arkansas 72086 or Global Missions of the United Methodist Church. This can be through 1st United Methodist Church, 6701 JFK, NLR, Ark. 72116.

Arkansas

AUGUSTA — Carrie Jane Hailes, 73, of Augusta died March 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her survivors are her husband, Jerry Hailes of Augusta; son, Charles Britt of Washington; daughter, Nancy Jammes of Washington; and eight grandchildren. There will be no funeral service. www. dillingerfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BLYTHEVILLE — Betty Pharo, 90, of Blytheville, died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. A Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday at 11 a. m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation is 10 a. m.- 11 a. m. at the church. Rosary starts at 9: 30 a. m. Online register at www. cobbfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BODCAW — Graveside for Mrs. Betty Sue Morrow, 71 of Bodcaw, 2 p. m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017, Morrow Cemetery. Visitation: noon to 1: 30 p. m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home, 1001 S. Main, Hope, Ark. Arrangements: Brazzel/ Oakcrest - The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete Obituary: www. brazzelfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– CALMER — Scotty Wayne Newman, 49, of Calmer, died Sunday. Funeral services are 2 p. m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Service. Bros. Daryl Sellers, Kyle Underwood and Greg Upperman officiating. Visitation is 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial at Newman Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice. net.

––––– – –––– CLARKSVILLE — Rebecca Bell Gwin, age 79, of Clarksville, Arkansas formerly of Little Rock, died Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was of Christian faith.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Gwin. She is survived by two sons, Stephen ( Donna) Gwin of Gillett; Marvin ( Janey) Gwin of Mabelvale; one daughter, Rebecca Presson ( Steve) of Clarksville; one brother, Raymond Calvert of Carlisle. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Amanda Gwin of Searcy; and Tammy ( Lewis) Miller of Hampton; five grandsons, Mitchell ( Heather) Gwin of Fayetteville; Kyle ( Amy) Presson of Lamar; Taylor Gwin and Morgan Gwin of Hermitage; Ryan Presson of Clarksville

and two step- grandsons; nine great grandchildren and seven step- great- grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held noon, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville. Open visitation noon to 7 p. m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Roller- Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 ( 501) 455- 5800.

Memorials may be made in Rebecca’s honor to Arkansas Heart Association, 909 West 2nd Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72203; American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Suite 104, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205; American Cancer Society, 901 North University, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ drummond,.

––––– – –––– DeWITT — Thelma Mae Hendrix Henderson, age 90, of DeWitt stepped out of this life into eternity March 4, 2017. She was born January 8, 1927 in Jonesboro, Ark., to Elsie A. Hendrix and Rosie Bobbite Hendrix Poor. She was a homemaker and member of Forks of LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Henderson; parents; four brothers, Calvin Hendrix, Pete Hendrix, Junior Poor, and D. D. Poor; sister, Mildred Cupples; and son- in- law, James ( Bo) Collins. She is survived by one sister, Hazel Hamm ( Michale) of Lonoke; one sisterinlaw, Alice Hendrix of Almyra; five daughters, Martha Collins of DeWitt, Willie Howard ( Eddie) of Las Vegas, Nev., Dorthy Plant of Little Rock, Jean Mannis ( Rick) of DeWitt, and Tommie Jo Mannis ( Steven) of DeWitt; one son, John A. Henderson ( Brenda) of DeWitt; 17 grandchildren; 41 great- grandchildren; 10 great- great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She also had many that called her grandmother that were not related to her.

Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday, March 7 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 8 at Forks of La Grue Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Thompson Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Forks of LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church. www. essexfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– ENOLA — Jack Elliott Davis, 93, of Enola, Ark., passed from this life on March 2, 2017. He was born in Stephens, Ark., on June 8, 1923, to the late Bryant Earl and Marguerite Elliott Davis. Jack was an avid trout fisherman, Razorbacks fan, and loved God. He served during WWII in the United States Marines with the Second Marine Division.

Jack is also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Lou Brazealle. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Marilyn M. Davis; two children, Matthew Davis ( Cathy) and Robin Whitten ( Bill); three grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; one sister, Rita Waller; and a host of other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the First Methodist Church, 605 W. 6th St., Mountain Home, Ark. 72653, or to the First Baptist Church in Stephens, Ark. A memorial graveside Service will be held Friday, March 17, 2017 at 10 a. m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Ark. Online guestbook, www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

––––– – –––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Vernon L. Rodgers, 88, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., passed away March 3, 2017. He was born to Oran and Hazel Rodgers, of Garland County, Ark., on May 18, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, David, Noble Dean, and Dennie.

Vernon is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Tracy ( Wallace) Caldwell and Lisa ( Tony) Barnes; two grandchildren, Teddy ( Justina), and Tyler ( Rylee); and great- grandchild, Hayden. He is also survived by brother, Oran ( Betty) Rodgers; three sisters, Arlene ( Allen) Howten, Joan ( Bud) Rybard, and Donna ( Don) Gates; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark., 501- 982- 3400. www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

––––– – –––– FORT SMITH — LTC William H. (“Bill”) Edwards was born October 14, 1931, in Camden, Ark., and went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 4, 2017. He attended Fairview High School, graduating in 1949; then received a football scholarship to Ouachita Baptist College. While at Ouachita, he participated in football and track, and was named Captain of the football team in 1952. After graduating through the ROTC program, he received a regular Army commission as a 2nd lieutenant.

Shortly after entering the Army, he went through flight school and became an Army Aviator, qualified in helicopter and fixed wing aircraft. He served over 20 years in his military career with five years overseas, one of which was in Vietnam with the First Air Cavalry Division. He was a Major in the 1/ 9 Cavalry Squadron, flying helicopter gunships. After Vietnam he served three years as DA staff officer in the Pentagon. During his Army career, he commanded two companies and one battalion. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, several awards of the Air Army Commendation Medal, and numerous other theater ribbons.

He retired in 1973 as a Lieutenant Colonel and entered the real estate business as a Broker with Sagely and Edwards Company. In 1976, he served as president of the Fort Smith Board of Realtors. In 1977, he was Realtor of the Year for Fort Smith, and that same year was named Arkansas Realtor of the Year. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served at various times as a deacon, and taught a men’s Bible class for over 38 years.

He married Nancy Sagely on March 7, 1954, and had three sons: Bill, Jr. and his wife Cindy, their two daughters: Ashley and husband Evan Hill and daughter Charlotte, and Jessie and husband Rick Gillham, and son Rich; Mark and his wife Claudia, their two children: Sarah and husband Patrick Marsh and daughter Hannah, and Andrew and wife Jordyn; Ken and his wife Janet, and their three sons: Jonathan and wife Miriam, two sons, Jack and Elam; Matthew and wife Caitlin; and Zachary.

The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, from 5: 30 to 7: 30 p. m. A private graveside service will be held at the National Cemetery with the funeral following at First Baptist Church on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 11 a. m. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse or Gospel Rescue Mission, Van Buren. To sign an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– FORT SMITH — Suda Ross, 95, formerly of Plainview, died Friday, March 3, 2017. Graveside service and burial will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Carter Cove Cemetery in Plainview. Arrangements are by Humphrey Funeral Service. Full obituary and on- line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

––––– – –––– GASSVILLE — Denise D. FarleyRenkel, 80, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away March 5, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870- 425- 6978.

––––– – –––– GRIFFITHVILLE — Stevie Lee Sherrill, 58, died Saturday, March 4, 2017. Survivors: two daughters; two granddaughters; stepdaughter; aunt; a cousin. Visitation: Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 6- 8 p. m., Powell Funeral Chapel in Bald Knob. Cremation will follow. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob- Judsonia. www. powellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– HELENA- WEST HELENA — Graveside service for Lucille Smith Sullivan, 97, of Helena is 1 p. m. Friday, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: son, three grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, sister, and caretakers. Service directed by Roller- Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, ( 870) 572- 2571. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ westhelena.

––––– – –––– JUDSONIA — Mildred Ruth Huggins, 88, of Judsonia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born April 19, 1928 in Clinton, Arkansas to the late Christopher Columbus Johnson and Sallie Jane Folks Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight siblings; two husbands, Bennie Thompson and LD Huggins; one son, James R. Thompson; and two grandsons, Matthew Freitag and James Thompson. She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Rook ( Dan) and Jane Freitag ( Dan); two sons, Stephen Huggins and Timothy Huggins ( Jennifer); 15 grandchildren, Bennie Thompson, Jarrod Baker, Jason Baker, Julie Roberson, Sally Tarvin, Stasie Kost, Mandy Rickett, Amy Mandrell, Ashlee McFadden, Tyler Huggins, Jacob Huggins, Devin Ramer, Tori Ramer, Kaelyn Freese, and Nevaeh Freese; 19 great- grandchildren; and four great- great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5- 7 p. m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Sullivan Funeral Care in Kensett. Graveside Services will be 2 p. m. Thursday, March 9 at Johnson Family Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas. Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: 501- 742- 3621. Condolences: www. SullivanFuneralCare. com.

––––– – –––– JUDSONIA — Everet Murl Tedder, age 66, of Judsonia, died Friday, March 3, 2017 in Searcy. A memorial service was held Monday, March 6, 2017 at 6 p. m. at Searcy Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– JUNCTION CITY — Johnny New, 78, of Junction City, passed away March 5, 2017. Visitation will be 5- 7 p. m. tonight at Three Creeks Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at Three Creeks Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Three Creeks Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– KENSETT — Pamela West, age 63, of Kensett, died Friday, March 3, 2017 in Searcy. She is survived by daughters, Keri Burley, Teri Paterson; son, John West; nine grandchildren; and three siblings. The family is planning a private service to be held later. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– MARSHALL — Iva Lee Duncan, 90, of Marshall died Wednesday, March 1st. Survivors: husband, Guy Duncan; daughters, Barbara, Deborah and Gilda; 11 grandchildren; numerous great- and great- great- grandchildren; sister, Sue Sisson; brothers, Doug and Jimmy Mathis. Services: 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 8th, Roller- Coffman/ Marshall. Burial: Chinquapin Cemetery. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ marshall.

––––– – –––– McRAE — Robert J. ( R. J.) Towns, 87, McRae, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017. Visitation: 6 to 8 p. m. Tuesday at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral: 10 a. m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– MORRILTON — Emogene Elizabeth Bellinghausen, 81, of Morrilton, died March 5, 2017. Funeral mass: 10 a. m. Wednesday, March 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary: 6 p. m. Tuesday, at funeral home with visitation following. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes. net.

––––– – –––– MORRILTON — Margean Brents Ralls, 74, of Morrilton died Sunday, March 5, 2017. Funeral services: 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 8, at Harris Chapel with Pastor Joe Alzate officiating. Burial: Brents Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p. m. Tuesday, March 7, at funeral home. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes. net.

––––– – –––– MOUNT IDA — Lois Fryar, 91, of Mount Ida, Ark., died Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Mena. Graveside services are Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10 a. m. at Pine Ridge Cemetery, with Brother Steve Ellison officiating. Services are under the direction of Beasley- Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. beasleywoodfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Lydia Mae Canfield, 97, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away March 3, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870- 4256978.

––––– – –––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Robert Norman Fenter, 79, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away March 5, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870- 425- 6978.

––––– – –––– NASHVILLE — Viola Mae Carter Ryan, 89, of Nashville, formerly of Pico Rivera, California, died March 4, 2017. Services will be Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 1 p. m. at First Assembly of God Church in Nashville. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Nashville Funeral Home.

––––– – –––– PANGBURN — Patty Elizabeth Spann, 59, passed away Sunday. Survivors: husband, Joe Spann, mother, Nova Adams, daughter, Anna Cecil, daughter- in- law, Angel Spann, son, Roy Spann, brother, Ricky Adams, grandson, Randy Hargis, granddaughter, Brandy Etter. Visitation: Tuesday, 5 to 7 p. m. Family Funeral Service. Funeral: Wednesday, 2 p. m. Family Funeral Chapel. www. dwightfamilyfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Thomas James Ballard, 80, of Pine Bluff, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 9, 1937 at Hartman, Arkansas to the late Marshall Calvin Ballard and Georgia Melissa Nowlin Ballard.

After graduating from Dermott High School, he received his education degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He retired from teaching in 1993, ending his career at Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff.

In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his grandson; Pruitt Wright. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carolyn Mahurin Ballard; children, Monie Johnson ( Darryl) of Little Rock, Clarence Ballard ( Gina) of Bermuda, and Sarah Leopard ( Jeremy) of Rison; grandchildren, Joshua Wright, Paul Wright, Kristen Devers ( Matt), Cameron Ballard, Hunter Hall, Sydney Leopard and Blakely Leopard; Sisters, Marcella Stewart and Phyllis Jenkins both of Springville, Alabama; brother, Hoyt Dean Ballard of Houston, Texas; three nephews, five nieces and a gym full of “adopted” kids and friends.

Visitation will be 12: 30 p. m. to 2 p. m. at Watson Chapel Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 7. Memorial Service will be 2 p. m. at the church. Private family burial will take place at Walnut Lake Cemetery Tuesday morning. Online condolences: www. ralphrobinsonandson. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Dorothy Mills Wells, age 103, entered “Heaven’s Gates” on March 3, 2017. An informal celebration of Dorothy’s life will take place on Thursday, March 9, at 2 p. m. in The Lodge at Trinity Village – 6400 Trinity Drive, Pine Bluff, Ark.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Samuel Work III, 67, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Linda Work; sons, David Work ( Shannon) and Michael Work ( Bridgette); sister, Sandy Hudson ( Dowell); and grandchildren, Hannah, Hayleigh, Jacob and Joshua Work. Services: 10 a. m., Wednesday, in Robinson’s Chapel. Burial: Graceland Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 5- 7 p. m. at Robinson’s. www. ralphrobinsonandson. com.

––––– – –––– RYE — Evelyn Loretta Nichols Wooldridge, age 77, of Rye, Ark., died Sunday, March 5. Funeral service will be 1: 30 p. m. Wednesday, March 8, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial is in Union Cemetery at Rye, Ark., by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday, March 7, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www. frazerfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Freda Baldwin of Searcy died Sunday, March 5th at her home. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 8th from 9- 11 a. m. at Searcy- McEuen Funeral Home. Graveside services will start at 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 8th at Pine Knot Cemetery in Paragould, Arkansas under the direction of Searcy- McEuen Funeral Home. Share a Memory: www. SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome. com.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Martin C. Hawkins III, was born May 20, 1930 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the only son of Dr. Martin C. Hawkins Jr. and his wife, Marion Alexander. His family later moved to Searcy, where he grew up. After a brief but eventful enrollment at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, he learned the ins and outs of the farming business working for his uncle, George Alexander, of Scott, Arkansas. At the outbreak of the Korean War, he joined the Army, serving as an Ordnance Warrant Officer, responsible for explosive ordnance disposal. After the war, he completed his studies at the University of Arizona, where he earned a degree in political science. After graduation in 1958, and at the height of the Cold War, he was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency, and began his career as a clandestine intelligence officer. During his 22- year career, he served tours of duty in Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay, and Vietnam. Throughout his career, he served with distinction, earning several awards, including the Medal of Merit and the Intelligence Star, one of the CIA’s highest awards for valor. The latter was earned for counterinsurgency operations involving “grave personal risk,” while serving in Guatemala. He retired from the CIA in 1980, after serving as Chief of Station in Bogotá, Colombia. Following retirement, he worked as an Agency contractor in El Salvador, supporting operations against the Sandinistas; lending his hand, one last time, to the defeat of Marxist- Leninist insurgencies in Latin America.

Retirement in Arkansas gave him time to return to his beloved Pine Canyon Ranch. There he raised trees, horses, hay, cattle, and a number of barn cats. In addition to working the ranch, he involved himself in Searcy civic life, serving as Chairman of the White County Republican Party, as a member of the Searcy Police Commission, and for several years as a volunteer for the White County Library, where he was a loyal patron for the rest of his life.

In 1995, he met his future wife, Jessica Ray, and discovered his second true vocation — buying, restoring, and selling fine antiques. As a lifelong collector of books, dueling pistols, and other antique arms, he was a selftaught restoration artist. It wasn’t until he married Jessica that he was able to put his knowledge of antiquities to commercial use. This pleased him immensely and they enjoyed many years discovering hidden treasures throughout the South. In marrying Jessica, he gained not only a wife, but a daughter, Molly, whom he considered his own.

Martin leaves behind Jessica Hawkins, his wife of 21 years; daughter, Molly Young; two sons, Alex Hawkins and Matt Hawkins; and one stepson, Jack Burge II; grandchildren, Chris Hawkins, Sarah Longenecker, Harrison Young, Henry Young, Hamilton Young, and Jack Burge III, and Caroline Burge; and one great- grandson, Jacob Longenecker, who arrived on the day Martin died.

Memorial services will be 11 a. m. Saturday, March 11, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Searcy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church. Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: 501- 742- 3621. Condolences: www. SullivanFuneralCare. com.

––––– – –––– SPRINGHILL — Clois Junyor, 86, of Springhill, Arkansas died Sunday, March 5, 2017. He was born December 4, 1930 in Conway, Arkansas to Clarence and Lillie Junyor. Graveside Service 11 a. m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Wooster, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ greenbrier.

––––– – –––– TEXARKANA — Shirley Huckabee, 77, of Texarkana, Arkansas, formerly of Spring Hill, Arkansas, died Saturday, March 4, 2017. Visitation, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 between 1 p. m.- 2 p. m. at Herndon- Pharr Funeral Home, 403 South Main, Hope, Arkansas. Graveside Service will follow at 2: 30 p. m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Herndon- Pharr Funeral Home.

––––– – –––– WOODLAWN — Rosalie Williams Manning Noles, 86, of Woodlawn, formerly of Jefferson, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017. Services will be Wednesday, March 8, 2 p. m., at Cranford Funeral Chapel of White Hall. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6- 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: CranfordFH. com.