Obituaries

––––– – –––– SHARON ELLIOTT, 76, of Jacksonville, Ark., transitioned March 23, 2017. Survived by son John Murphy. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, AR 72204, 501660- 4323.

––––– – –––– ORPHA JANE KLOTZ, 97, of North Little Rock went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2017. She was born on September 21, 1919, in Greenwich Village, Mo., to the late Daniel and Launia Anna Rhoads. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and sisters, and her husband, Edward Klotz. She is survived by her loving nephews, niece, and her great- nieces and great- nephews. Orpha was a loving and kind Christian lady, who never uttered a bad word about anyone. She loved her nieces and nephews and treated them as her own. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, March 25, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock. Online guest book: www. griffinleggettresthills. com.

––––– – –––– LEON MAJORS, SR., of Little Rock, Ark., took flight to his heavenly home on Monday, March 13, 2017. Home going services will be Monday, March 27, 2017, corrected time: 10 a. m., St. John Baptist Church, 6th & Kimball Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow with honors at Little Rock National Cemetery. Family visitation will be Sunday, March 26, 2017, 4- 5 p. m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 372- 1305.

––––– – –––– LAWRENCE McGHEE JR., 69, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Visitation will be held today from 6 until 7 p. m; funeral services will be Saturday, 12 noon. Both services at Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

––––– – –––– GLENDOWLYN “GLENDA” FAY ( SUNIOR) PERCIFUL, 71, of Hensley, Ark., entered heaven’s gates on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Born May 4, 1945, the daughter of Garford and Billie DuBose Sunior.

She attended Franklin Elementary, Southwest Jr. High, and Little Rock Central High. After high school, some of the places she worked were UAMS, Savers Bank, Home Interior, Dillard’s, Perciful’s Hot Dogs, Beyond Cotton, and White House Black Market Clothing. She was a member of Merrygolds Group of Central High.

She loved to go antique shopping, and enjoyed decorating, flower gardening, miniature golfing and vacations to the North Florida coast, Branson and Eureka Springs.

She is survived by her husband Tommy Perciful; sons Cary Perciful, Scott Perciful; daughter Pam Perciful Craig; six grandchildren, Laura, Gage, Allie, Josiah, Ashley and Hannah; and her sister, Debbie Sunior.

There will be visitation for family and friends from 5- 7 p. m. on Saturday, March 25, and a memorial will be held on Sunday, March 26 at 4 p. m.; both will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, at 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. Please sign our online guestbook at www. GriffinLeggettHealeyRoth. com, then click on “obituaries”, then “sign a guestbook”, and click on Glenda Perciful.

––––– – –––– DIANA ELAINE ROBINSON, 52, of Roland, Ark., passed away Sunday March 19, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father Ervin Moore, and a sister, Danita Moore Twigg. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Broderick Robinson; children Demetria Robinson, Quinton Moore, Dalorion Knox; her mother Verlon Moore; siblings Dennis Moore ( Luveta), Donald Brown, Dwayne Moore, Deborah Piggee, Delma Moore, Dedra May ( John); and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 p. m. at First Baptist Church Roland, 21025 Henry Street in Roland, Ark. A public visitation will be held today from 1- 7 p. m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, 501- 372- 4129. www. hardyfuneralhomeinc. com.

––––– – –––– Funeral service for RONALD “SMITTY” SMITH of Little Rock will be 11 a. m. today, March 24, 2017, at Faith Temple Full Gospel Church, 20th and Broadway. He was a 1970 graduate from Little Rock Central High. Service entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, 2405 S. Gaines, 501- 376- 7188.

––––– – –––– STEPHEN GUTHRIE SMITH, 70, of Little Rock passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born October 10, 1946, in Little Rock, Ark. He was raised in Stuttgart, Ark., and graduated high school from Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tenn. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Ellen and Leavelle Smith, and his brother, Leavelle, Jr.

Steve was an avid, lifelong outdoorsman, and when he became the President of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation in 1989, his passion also became his job.

Steve did his best to spread the traditions of hunting, angling and outdoor recreation statewide. His true talent was educating young people about wildlife conservation for the great Arkansas outdoors he so dearly loved.

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Director, Jeff Crow, said there were no words to adequately describe what Smith meant to the agency. “A kind and gentle soul, his love for the AGFC and its employees was displayed in everything he did on our behalf,” Crow said.

Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation President Deke Whitbeck said the foundation was saddened by Smith’s death. “He was the leader of this foundation,” Whitbeck said. “More importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He had a true passion for reaching out to young people and introducing them to Arkansas’s great outdoors.”

Fred Brown, AGFC chairman, said Smith was a dedicated outdoorsman. “He did his best to spread the traditions of hunting, angling and outdoor recreation for as long as I knew him,” Brown said. “His friendly smile and calm demeanor always let you know you had a friend willing to work with you to get people outdoors,” he added.

In 2003, he was inducted into the Arkansas Game & Fish Outdoor Hall of Fame and in 2015 he was named Arkansas’ Ducks Unlimited Sportsman of the Year. He was a Ducks Unlimited national trustee emeritus, and served two seven- year terms as an Arkansas State Police Commissioner, where he was known as a “troopers commissioner.”

Steve and the Foundation were driving forces of the 1996 successful campaign to pass a conservation sales tax to provide permanent and solid funding for the AGFC, Arkansas Parks, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, and the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission. Smith guided many foundation projects, such as the purchase of the Robinwood addition to Wattensaw Wildlife Management Area, which used proceeds from several years of Outdoor Hall of Fame banquets. He played a leading part in the acquisition and development of Potlatch Conservation Education Center at Cook’s Lake, and the development of a firing range in Jacksonville. He also was a key link in the purchase of a 421- acre tract for Fred Berry Conservation Education Center on Crooked Creek.

While his friends are many, and he will be missed, the love for his family will always be remembered. Steve cherished his time with family and friends, fishing and enjoying the wildlife at the Little Red River. Steve is survived by his wife of 39 years, Etta Irving Smith; his two sons, Stephen G. Smith II ( Christa White) and William Bryant Smith ( Sayward); and two grandchildren, Alexis Irving Smith and William Beckett Smith. He is also survived by his brother Mike Smith ( Nancy), and former wife and friend, Susanne Hall. There will be a celebration of Steve Smith’s life at 1 p. m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Second Presbyterian Church. There will be a reception at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests the memorials be given to the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, # 2 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72207, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P. O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, Md. 21741- 5014. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome. com.

Arkansas

BENTON — Phyllis Schirmer Nutt, 79, of Benton, passed away March 22, 2017. She was born November 2, 1937, in Nashville, Ark., to the late Earl and Elizabeth Schirmer.

Phyllis was a retired school teacher. She taught school for 28 ½ years for the Benton Public School System. Phyllis loved teaching, and made a difference in each student she taught. She touched so many lives through her teaching days. She loved going to the lake, golfing, but most of all loved having her family all together. Phyllis was a member of P. E. O., and was a Delta Gamma member at the University of Arkansas. Phyllis was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Benton. She sang in the choir and was a founding member of the Wesley Class.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Bud Schirmer. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, William Robert “Pete” Nutt, Sr.; son, William Robert “Bill” Nutt, Jr. and wife, Vonda; daughter, Catherine “Cathy” Nutt Davis; five grandchildren: Brooks Davis, Tyler Davis and wife, Amanda, Brandon Davis and Mary, Baylee Nutt and Nick, Dylan Nutt; two great- grandchildren, Tony and Rowan; nephew, Phil Schirmer and wife, Kathi; niece, Susan Schirmer. Pallbearers will be Brooks Davis, Tyler Davis, Brandon Davis. Honorary Pallbearer will be Dylan Nutt.

Church services will be 11 a. m. on Saturday, March 25, at the First United Methodist Church of Benton, with Pastor Zeke Allen and Rev. Carol Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashby’s, Friday, 6 until 8 p. m. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Mt. Carmel, Elijah Wing, in Hot Springs Village, for all their care and support during this difficult time. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Benton. Online guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Freddie Ronald “Ron” Ulmer, 76, of Benton, passed away on March 23, 2017. He was born on March 24, 1940, in Benton, Ark., to the late Lloyd Morgan and Fay Delle Wright Ulmer. Ron was a journeyman carpenter and member of the Carpenters Union. He was a skilled cabinet maker, custom home builder, and general contractor. Ron was the owner of Fred R. Ulmer Inc. He was a member of the Army Reserves.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marcia Ann Ulmer of Benton; sons, Ronny Ulmer ( Debbie) of Benton, Darby Ulmer of Booneville, Ginger Ulmer; sisters, Sondra Fairchild, Janette Lovell, both of Benton, Beverly Loeschner of Snow Lake, Arkansas, the pride and joy of his life, grandchildren, Amanda ( Nathan) Cremeans, Brandon Ulmer, Hunter Ulmer, Sara Ulmer; great- grandchildren, Austin, Triston and Gracie Cremeans.

Graveside services will be 10 a. m. Saturday, March 25, at Smith New Rosemont Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017, at 3 p. m. at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Edd Spurlock and Rev. Bob Stuckey officiating.

Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home, 2 p. m. until 3 p. m., before service time. Ron will be missed by many family members and friends and will forever be in our hearts.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Alcoa Pines Rehabilitation Center for all their love and support. Online guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BRADLEY — Elvin Hammock, 86, of Bradley, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. A graveside service will be held 1 p. m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Bradley. Arrangements by Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– BRINKLEY — Alma Jean Breeding, 91, died Monday. Survivors: children, Gary ( Kay) Fortune, Patricia ( Thomas) Cooper; grandchildren, Shane ( Carol Ann) Fortune, Faith ( Else) Pitts, Chris ( Rachel) Fortune, Jonathan Fortune, Lisa ( Chris) Lacefield, Caron ( Garrett) Taylor; 13 great- grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a. m. Saturday; services 11 a. m., First Baptist Church, Brinkley. Interment: Oaklawn Cemetery. www. bobnealandsons. com.

––––– – –––– BULL SHOALS — Norman L. Hockley, 82, of Bull Shoals, Ark., passed away March 22, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. ( 870) 425- 6978.

––––– – –––– CAMDEN — Carolyn Walker, 84 of Camden, Ark., died Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Funeral will be 10 a. m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home, with Rev. Buddy Ratliff officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– CLINTON — Roland Pomplun, 82, of Clinton, Ark., transitioned March 22, 2017. Survived by wife Betty Pomplun; son Donald Pomplun; sisters, Lydia and Mildred. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, ( 501) 660- 4323.

––––– – –––– DERMOTT — Leona Woods, 61, of Dermott died March 17, 2017, in Detroit, Mich. Funeral service: March 25, 2017, at 11 a. m., at New Genesis Church, 702 S. Trotter St., Dermott, Ark.

Visitation: 9: 00 until time Saturday, at the Service by McKinzie Home of DeWitt.

––––– – –––– EARLE — Robert Mills “Tino” Jenkins, 64, of Earle, Ark., passed away peacefully on March 21, 2017. He was born in Memphis to John and Marion Jenkins. He attended the University of Arkansas from 1970- 1974 and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Robert was a member of Earle Presbyterian Church. He was a hard- working soybean and rice farmer and an avid bass and trout fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Powell Jenkins, and Marion Clark Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his loving wife, Lynne, of Earle; sister, Carolyn Carlisle ( Rick) of Water Valley, Miss.; a brother, Powell Jenkins ( Harriette) of Memphis; and four nieces.

Visitation will be held at RollerCitizens Funeral Home in West Memphis from 1- 2: 30 p. m., and funeral services at 2: 30 p. m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, with burial following at Crittenden Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in funeral church. Funeral memory of Tino may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ westmemphis.

––––– – –––– HARRISON — Leroy McInturff, 94, of Harrison died Wednesday. Leroy was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. Survivors: granddaughter, Sebrena Westcott; two great- grandsons, Ronald and Jeremiah; one great- great- granddaughter, Ella Ann; sisters, Modene and Carol; brother, Keith. Services: 2: 00 Saturday, Roller- Coffman/ Marshall. Visitation: 6: 00- 8: 00 Friday, RollerChristeson/ Harrison. Burial: Dongola Cemetery/ Marshall. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ marshall.

––––– – –––– HAZEN — Rudy Dueck VanHouten of Hazen died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was born January 22, 1927, in DeValls Bluff, Ark. He was the son of the late Commie Dwight and Viola Mathis Va nH o u t e n . Rudy was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leroy and John VanHouten; sisters, Gladys Vick and Charlotte Ivy; daughter, Evelyn Ann VanHouten; and a niece, Vicki McClure Hutchcraft.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rosetta Ann VanHouten; sons, Darrell ( Tammy) VanHouten of Maumelle, Rodney ( Tammy) VanHouten, and Travis ( Shelly) VanHouten of Hazen, daughter, Trudy ( Rick) Johnson of Hazen; three brothers, T. L. ( Skinny) VanHouten, B. R. VanHouten, Kenneth ( Bumpin) VanHouten, all of Hazen; two sisters, Ruby Petrus of Stuttgart, and Bobbie Petty of Hazen; nine grandchildren, Josh ( Amy) VanHouten, Christian ( Stephanie) VanHouten, Paige ( Heath) Hawkins, Kim ( Brian) Glaze, Karmen ( Mitchell) Lawson, Alexis ( Tyler) Fields, Brayden, Clark and Chase VanHouten; eight great- grandchildren, Brooke, Peyton, Zoe, Luke, MacKinlee, Addison, Tesla, and Beckett.

Rudy was loving and devoted to his wife, kids and grandchildren. He was a lifelong farmer and avid hunter. His joyful and joking spirit will be remembered and cherished throughout the community. His acts of kindness will never be forgotten and always cherished. Rudy was a retired fire department member, city council member, former deputy sheriff, justice of the peace, member of the American Legion, Hazen Deer Club, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hazen, and a World War II veteran.

Visitation will be 10 a. m. Friday, March 24, 2017, and funeral services following at 11 a. m., all at First United Methodist Church in Hazen. Burial will be at Hazen Cemetery following services. Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www. westbrookfuneralhomehazen. com.

––––– – –––– HOPE — Funeral for Mrs. Helen Downs, 2 p. m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Miller and Rev. Danny Dunlap officiating. Burial: Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope. Visitation, 6- 8 p. m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements: Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Complete Obituary: www. brazzelfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Holly Cathlene Deathrage Black, 91, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on March 22, 2017. A celebration of Holly’s life will be 10 a. m. Friday at Caruth- Hale Funeral Home Chapel. Guests may register at www. caruth- hale. com.

––––– – –––– JUDSONIA — Doris W. Chambers was born September 18, 1927, in Martinville, Ark. She departed her earthly life March 22, 2017, in Judsonia, Ark. Doris was the only child of the late Elvin and Emmie ( Knopp) Chambers. Survivors are cousins Kim and Evelyn Hall, and many longtime, caring friends.

––––– – –––– JUDSONIA — Mable Irene Manor, 93, of Judsonia, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born in Steprock, Ark., the daughter of Tom and Minnie Evans. Mable is survived by a daughter, Faye Eden; a son, Wen-

dell Redman and wife Vicki; five granddaughters, Donna Yingling and husband Ellis, Kristie Eden, Shannon Atkins and husband Henry, Tammy Radencic and husband Jay, Cheryl Hush; three grandsons, Robert, Larry and Justin Redman; 21 great- grandchildren; and one great- greatgrandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jay Manor; her parents; and two sons, Melvin and Tommy Redman. Visitation will be Saturday, March 25th from 10 to 11 a. m. at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Funeral services will follow at 11 a. m. www. powellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– MENA — Mrs. Golda Juanita Robson, age 100, of Mena, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Mena. Graveside services will be Friday, March 24, 2017, 11 a. m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley- Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

––––– – –––– MONTICELLO — Betty Tucker Browning Wells of Monticello was born on May 8, 1927, in Monroe, Ark. She transitioned to the Lord on January 21, 2017, at the age of 89. A memorial service will be held at 2 p. m. March 25, 2017, at Stephenson- Dearman Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1- 2 p. m. preceding the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Lewy Body Dementia, or Arkansas Hospice of Monticello. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman. com.

––––– – –––– PALESTINE — Billy Jayroe, 71, of Palestine, Ark., passed away March 21, 2017. He was born September 24, 1945, in Forrest City, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Winnie Jayroe; brother, James R. Jayroe; brother, Cecil Jayroe; sister Betty Jo Dover; brother, Buddy Jayroe; and wife of 45 years, Janet Jayroe.

Billy is survived by sisters, Margaret Singer of Oklahoma City, Okla., Louise Tracy of Forrest City, Ark., Alice Adams of Forrest City, Ark., and Dorothy Jean Billingsley and brotherinlaw, Raymond Billingsley, of Carthage, Miss.; brother, Johnny Jayroe and sister- in- law, Rita Jayroe, of Palestine, Ark., daughter and son- in- law, ViVi and Ron Hall of Palestine, Ark.; daughter and son- in- law, Tammy and Randall Holman of Palestine, Ark.; daughter and son- in- law, Susan and Dusty Hoskyn of Scott, Ark.; grandchildren: Brooke Hall of Jonesboro, Ark., Barrett Hall of Palestine, Ark., Kayley Holman of Fayetteville, Ark., Gunner Holman of Jonesboro, Ark., Jessalyn, Holdyn, and Colyn Hoskyn of Scott, Ark.; and wife Patricia Jayroe of Palestine, Ark.

Billy was a dedicated Christian and elder of the Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Palestine, Ark. He devoted his life and career to farming for 35 years. He was active on the boards of Farm Bureau, Farm Credit, Palestine LionsClub, and was a school board member of Palestine School District. Billy loved to travel, work in his yard, and drive his pontoon on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Ark., with his family. A special thanks to Dr. Lynn Cleveland and nursing staff of Genesis Cancer Center and Patient’s Choice Hospice.

Services for Mr. Jayroe will be held graveside, 11 a. m. Friday, at the Bell Cemetery in Palestine. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6 until 8 p. m., at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are to be made to the Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 98, Palestine, Ark. 72372, or the St. Francis County Elves, Brad Beavers, P. O. Box 924, Forrest City, Ark. 72336. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome. net for the online registry.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Mary T. Brock, 96, of Pine Bluff, passed away Wednesday. Survivors: son, Wesley Brock; daughters, Sissye Aldridge and Becky Owens; six grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. Vigil: Sunday, 5: 30 p. m., Robinson’s Chapel. Visitation: Sunday, 6- 7: 30 p. m. Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, 10 a. m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Online condolences: www. ralphrobinsonandson. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Cheryl Brown, 60, of Pine Bluff, passed March 19, 2017. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 3 p. m., Regenerated M. B. Church, with Rev. Levell Bass officiating. Interment: Henson Cemetery, by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Christine Gooseberry Childress, 63, of Pine Bluff, passed March 21, 2017. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 2: 30 p. m., New Community Church, with Apostle Patrick Lockett officiating. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Kathryn A. “Kay” “Honeybun” Harp Dobis, 74, of Pine Bluff, passed away We dn e s d a y, March 22, 2017. Kay was born November 20, 1942, in Pine Bluff, to Reginald and Fannie Jordan Harp. She was reared and received her education in Pine Bluff, where she graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1961. She married Charles E. Dobis in Pine Bluff on June 1, 1968.

Mrs. Dobis worked in the Trust Department as a Loan Officer at Simmons First National Bank for 23 years, retiring in 2008. She was a member of South Side Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, antique hunting, NASCAR, and Elvis.

Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Charles E. Dobis of Pine Bluff; four sons, Charles E. Dobis, Jr. of Little Rock, Thomas “Bo” Dobis of Springfield, Mo., Michael Joseph Dobis of Pine Bluff, and Bryan Patrick Dobis of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Thomas Justin Dobis, Jennifer Lynn Flores, Briana Dobis, Jessica Case, Marissa Smith, and Sydney Dobis; five great- grandchildren, Addelyn, Bradley, Brody, Hank, and Corey; and a brother, Joseph Harp of White Hall. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, and a nephew, Corey Harp.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 5- 7 p. m. at Robinson’s. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 25, 2017, 10 a. m., in the chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son, with Pastor Dick Couch officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Special Olympics, 2115 Main Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Online condolences: www. ralphrobinsonandson. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Charles Aaron Nowden, 52, of Pine Bluff passed March 14, 2017. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 10: 30 a. m., Cherry Hill M. B. Church, with Rev. Ervin Batemon officiating. Interment: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Grady, by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

––––– – –––– POSTELLE — Shelby Ellenburg Sr., 85, of DeWitt, Ark., formerly of Postelle, passed away March 22, 2017, in DeWitt Nursing Home. Graveside services will be at 10 a. m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Cypert Cemetery in Marvell, Ark. Roller- Citizens has charge of services. View and sign online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– POTTSVILLE — Thomas Junior Holland, 80, of Pottsville, died Thursday. Service is 2 p. m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at South New Hope Assembly of God. Burial in Pisgah Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Friday from 5- 6 p. m. at the funeral home. Online obituary/ guestbook available at www. shinnfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– SPRINGDALE — Adron Graham Benton was born April 22, 2010. He entered the realm of the Lord on March 7, 2017. He was the beloved son of Ben T. Benton and Laurin C. Wallace. He was the light of their lives.

Adron woke up happy and went to bed happy. He loved watching NASCAR and playing with his own racing cars. He loved swinging in a special hammock with this father and enjoyed listening to music with his mother. He was loved by his grandparents, family members, friends, school teachers and classmates. He taught us that there are many ways to communicate love without words.

During his brief life, Adron came in contact with many caring health care providers. It is impossible to thank all of them. But to mention just a few, his family would like to thank the staff at the Elizabeth Richardson Center, Arkansas Regional Therapy Services, and his teachers at Vandergriff Elementary. His family also deeply appreciates all the medical personnel who provided care for Adron, including his pediatrician, staff at Washington Regional Medical Center, Angel One Helicopter Transport Team, and finally Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Ark.

Adron’s family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of compassion expressed by the local community and the Vandergriff PTO. They are deeply grateful for this support. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Elizabeth Richardson Center, 3917 S Old Missouri Rd., Springdale, Ark. 72764. If donating, please note it is in memory of Adron Benton, for the Infant Development Center in Fayetteville. Services will be held on March 25, 2017, at 11 a. m. at the Unity Church on 4880 W. Wedington Drive, Fayetteville, Ark. Rest in peace, my little boy.

––––– – –––– URBANA — Chloe Ballard Holmes, 91, formerly of Urbana, Ark., passed away March 21, 2017. Her visitation will be 10 a. m.. Saturday, March 25, at Young’s Funeral Directors, 508 Champagnolle Road in El Dorado, Ark., with services at 11 a. m. in Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

Out- of- state

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — Margaret Helen Williams, 94, died March 16, 2017 at Kendal- Crosslands in Kennett Square, Pa.

She was the widow of Joe Williams Jr., who died in 2015. They were married for 75 years and are survived by their children, Clark Williams and his wife Cindy Lenhart, Marcia Bohannon, and SJ Williams; grandchildren Stewart Williams and his wife Jody Hahn, and Maggie Heil and her husba4nd John, and great grandchildren, Collette and Nathaniel. Margaret is also survived by her sister, Doris Bennett, and was predeceased by her sister, Mary Ford, and Miles and Una Smith, all of Cotton Plant, Ark., where Margaret grew up.

Margaret was a bright high school student when Addie Hunnicutt, the principal of her school, and Mrs. Sol Nathan, a land and business owner, arranged for her to attend college. Between them, and against her father’s wishes, they paid for her college tuition, and arranged for a job and a place to live. She graduated from Magnolia A& M in her home state and became a teacher.

She was a Navy wife, supporting her husband in a 37- year career that saw him rise from apprentice seaman to Vice Admiral, with his last job as Commander Submarine Atlantic Fleet and Commander Submarine Forces, NATO. The family moved 27 times, often when Joe was at sea. As Joe went up the ranks, Margaret took care of the wardroom wives and families at home, helping them weather financial problems, broken water heaters, and even ferrying them to a hospital when babies were born while the men were away. She loved the Navy because it gave her access to the world.

During World War II, Joe and Margaret would meet in Boston on his leaves, dancing to the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Artie Shaw. The Rainbow Room in New York City was another favorite venue.

They retired to Mystic, Conn. where Joe had a large rose garden. Every morning he brought her a fresh cut bud, placing it in a vase on a tray with her coffee.

When she and Joe made their final move to Kendal- Crosslands, they embraced their new community and explored it avidly. They were frequent visitors at the Wyeth Museum and Longwood Gardens, and enjoyed fine meals at area restaurants.

Margaret had a natural ability to put anyone at ease and was the consummate hostess. She was an elegant dresser, a thoughtful gift giver, a prolific note writer and a world- class shopper. She loved searching for small Limoges boxes and collecting fine art and well- made furniture.

She loved the gentle and loving staff at Crosslands. They adored her in turn and made her days warm and comfortable. Everyone whose lives she touched remembers her with love. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the Crosslands Retirement Community, Route 926, Kennett Square, Pa.

An Interment Ceremony will take place at 11 a. m. on May 19, 2017 at The U. S. Naval Academy Columbarium where Margaret will join her beloved Joe. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN55905, or The Submarine Force Library and Museum, 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT 06340. Please make contributions in memory of: Margaret H. Williams, 538 Crosslands Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. griecocares. com. Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square, Pa.