Obituaries

Pulaski County

DENISE SOLANGE JOUSSET BEE, age 83, of Jacksonville passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Normandy, France, to the late Louis Andre and Emilienne Jousset.

Denise came to the United States in 1958, and was married to Jim Bee for 60 years. While Jim was often away working in the missile silos, she devoted her life to raising four boys. She enjoyed going camping and fishing with her family and when she was younger she loved to bowl on the Air Base League. She had a warm heart for all animals but especially her beloved Shih Tzu Bandit.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, James Allen Bee; her children, James Bee Jr. (Susie), Ronald Bee (Nancy), Stanley Bee (Lisa), Terry Bee (Donna); grandchildren, Emiley Bee, Steven Bee, Matthew Bee, Joshua Bee, Willian Mickle and one great-grandchild.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– MARCELLE H. BOYD, age 99, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born to the late Homer L. and Elsie Mode Henry on July 14, 1917 in Guy, Ark. Marcelle was a founding member of Levy Church of Christ and faithfully served her church in many capacities including teaching Sunday School well into her 80s. Marcelle earned her teaching degree from Arkansas State Teachers college in Conway and spent 35 years teaching at Levy Elementary as well as teaching at Boone Park Elementary and at Guy Elementary.

Marcelle is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and six siblings.

She is survived by three sons, Johnny W. Boyd of Rose Bud, Nicky Boyd (Carolyn) of Searcy, and Gary Boyd of North Little Rock; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Levy Church of Christ, 5124 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118, with burial to follow at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy, Ark. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

––––– ––––– MARY JANE (COLMAN) BRENNER, a woman with a generous heart and a loving spirit, passed from this life at age 94 to be with our Lord and Savior on March 22, 2017.

Mary was born in Sunderland, England, Oct. 15, 1922, the eldest of five children to John and Elizabeth (Carr) Colman. Growing up during the Great Depression and WWII, she learned early on the importance of family, a lesson that she shared the rest of her life.

She would meet a wonderful American soldier, Lee Brenner, whom she married on Feb. 17, 1945. Later emigrating to the US, she always took a bit of England with her where ever she went. You were always welcome at Mary’s to “have a cuppa” and mince tart, as she did often with friends. But her love also extended to her three daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. “Nana” was famous for her cookies, her fudge, and teaching the next generation about England, the Queen, and the importance of a good cup of tea. She always remembered their special days with love and a treat.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lee Brenner; her parents; sister Catherine; and brothers Bobby and John Colman. She is survived by her loving children, Margaret Blakley of Crestview, Fla., Bea Hays of Jacksonville, and Mary Lee (Steve) Waxler of Niceville, Fla.; her brother Jim (Maureen) Colman of Liverpool, England; her sister-in-law Edna Colman of Sunderland, England; seven

grandchildren, Bill (Julie) Hays, Beth Hays, Marie (Bill) Dyer, Kelley (Bill) Cowan, Larraine (Thomas) Deloach, Diane (James) Milne and Kay Waxler; 15 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews in the US and England.

A Rosary will be held Monday, March 27, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will be held the following day, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 10 a.m., also at St Jude’s Catholic Church; fellowship in the church hall to follow. A private interment for the family will be held at Chapel Hill. The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to the loving and caring staff at Elmcroft of Sherwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, Ark., or St Jude’s Catholic Church, Jacksonville, Ark. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– REGINALD “FURT” BUCKLEY, 51, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned this life March 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Gilkey and Jo Ella May.

Reginald leaves to cherish memory with children, Reginald McCarter and Asia Buckley; siblings, Toyce May-Newman, Sedric (Beverly) May Sr., Cleandrea Buckley, Shekeitia (Thomas) Gilkey-Akins; aunt, Marva May-Lopez; uncle, Walter (Hazel) May; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Visitation: Friday, noon-6 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 10 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary-LR; Pastor Cedric Cross, Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– MARY KRAESZIG CLEMENT, 91, of Little Rock, died peacefully in her sleep on March 21, 2017 of kidney failure. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother who spent a lifetime placing her family first. She had a passion for sewing, scratch cooking, and being a room-mother. Both of her children agree that she was just about perfect.

Born in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Fred Henry and Cecelia Catherine Schweri Kraeszig, Mary was second-youngest of 11 children. She graduated valedictorian of Pine Bluff High in 1944, and began her bookkeeping career at Welch Motor Company. Mary married Ralph Henry Clement in 1951; after Ralph’s 18-month tour of military duty in Germany,

the couple settled in Little Rock. While her children were growing up, Mary worked 15 years parttime at Sullinger Distributing Company and later retired in 1987 from the Arkansas Employment Security Division, Payroll Department.

A life-long, faithful Catholic, Mary was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for more than 60 years.

Mary is survived by her son, Thomas Ray Clement (Tanya); daughter, Rebecca Clement Sullivan (Charley); sister, Theresa Kraeszig of Pine Bluff; grandchildren: Shannon Erlewine (Shawn) of Flower Mound, Texas, Sara Sullivan, David Clement, and Stephen Clement of Cave Springs; great-grandsons, Ethan and Elliot Erlewine; sister-in-law Betty Hartwick; and numerous nieces and nephews including Sue Pyland and Brenda Riley.

The family wishes to thank the Briarwood staff for doing a wonderful job caring for Mary these past 2-3/4 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph (married 62 years); and nine siblings: Clarence, Albert, Catherine (Ham), Marie (Cox), Aline Sr. Leona SCN, John, and infants, Helen and Charles.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1321 S. Van Buren St., Little Rock, Ark. The Rosary Service will follow at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Private interment will follow at Clement Cemetery (Grant County) near Grapevine. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

––––– ––––– RALPH ALFRED CLOIRD JR. was born on July 24, 1959 to the late Ralph Pate Cloird and Ola Mae White. He departed this life on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at UAMS. He is survived by his mother, Ola White, LR, Ark.; children: Courtney Cloird, Tanesha West, and Rayveonna Collins, all of LR, Ark.; grandmother: Marie Moore, St. Louis, Ill.; sisters: Mitzie McGhee, LR, Ark., Karen (Keith) Wilson, Atlanta, Ga., Tina (Carl) Knight, LR, Ark.; brothers: Robert Cloird, Columbus, Ga., James Cloird, Bruce Cloird both of LR, Ark.; nine grandchildren and a host of great nieces, nephews,and cousin.

Family hour today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Monday March 27, 11 a.m. at Faith Temple Full Gospel Church 1920 S. Broadway, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202. ––––– ––––– WILLIAM M. (“BILL”) DOROUGH, 88, passed away Friday, March 24 of chronic leukemia. He was born Jan. 5, 1929 in Little Rock, to the late W.T. and Jefferson Murphy Dorough. He was also preceded in death by his aunt Nancy Murphy, and sister Jeane Hundley.

Grow ing up on a dairy farm during the Great Depression, he joined 4-H at age nine and won several prizes showing registered Jersey cattle at county, state and national livestock competitions.

He graduated from Fuller High School, attended Arkansas Tech in Russellville for two years, and transferred to the University of Arkansas. He joined the Arkansas National Guard and went on active duty in 1950 with the 936th Field Artillery Battalion and served with the unit in Korea. He returned to the University in 1952, graduating with a BS in Agriculture, focusing on animal science. In 2009, he was named a Graduate of Distinction of the University’s Department of Animal Science.

In 1953, Bill returned to the family farm and developed one of the top registered Jersey herds in the state. In 1968, he and his family were named Pulaski County Farm Family of the Year.

In 1976, he sold his dairy herd and started a beef cattle operation, continuing to maintain the farm and herd himself and never retiring from farming.

In 1973, he volunteered as an assistant in the Arkansas State Fair Livestock Department. In 1976, he accepted a full-time position at the State Fair as Livestock Director and Superintendent of Grounds. With assistance from county agents and Vo-Ag teachers throughout the state, he developed a highly successful Junior Livestock program at the State Fair, finding his greatest enjoyment working with 4-H and FFA youth from across Arkansas and working with generations of families participating in livestock shows. He received an honorary membership from the Junior Cattlemen’s Association in 1987. He retired from the State Fair in 1994 but continued as part-time Livestock Director until retiring in 2004. Then in 2006, he returned part-time to assist the Livestock Department. In 2005 he received the Charles R. Smith Memorial Award by the Arkansas Fair Managers Association for outstanding service to the fair industry. In 2008 he was inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame.

For decades, he served on several agriculture non-profit boards. He served as a Farmers’ Association Co-op board member for 39 years (with 25 years as President). He served on the Farm Credit Board, Pulaski County Farm Bureau, Farmers Home Administration, Pulaski Conservation District Board, Pulaski County 4-H Foundation Board, and the Pulaski County Extension Advisory Council. He was an officer in the Farm & Ranch Club of Arkansas, receiving their Man of the Year Award in 1980. At the time of his passing, he was Chairman of the Fourche Island Drainage District Board and a director of the Board of Governors of the Arkansas State Fair and the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Foundation Board.

Bill was a lifelong member of Primrose United Methodist Church, which was established in 1867 when his ancestors donated land for the church and cemetery.

He has served in numerous official capacities, including Chairman of the Administrative Council, Board of Trustees, and Cemetery Committee. He continually advocated for the congregation and made himself available to serve its needs.

He had a lifelong love of animals, but none more than his horse Genius and his Australian shepherd Tasha, who were his friends and partners at the farm.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances Shimek Dorough; daughter Ann Dorough and son-in-law Gregory Uekman of Maryland; nieces Kay Fisher and Nancy McKenzie of Little Rock; cousins Evelyn Elgin of Little Rock, Mary Alice Lomason of Michigan and Becky Donohue of Texas; brother-in-law Paul Shimek II of Florida; nephews Arthur Shimek of Florida and Paul Shimek III of Georgia; great-niece Leslie Santillo of Florida; great-nephews Robert, William and Gregory Fisher of California; and numerous other great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock on Tuesday, March 28 from 5-7 p.m. A funeral service will be at Primrose United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 29 at 11 a.m., followed by burial in Primrose United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Primrose United Methodist Church, 3006 W. Dixon Road., Little Rock, Ark. 72206.

Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ALLEN FAVER of Mabelvale, passed away on March 22, 2017. Funeral service on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at noon, visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley FH. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Allen Faver Memorial Fund at Saline County Bank of The Ozarks. Visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.

––––– ––––– Missionary MARY HUDSON GILBERT, 85, of Little Rock departed this life on March 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by: parents, Jasper & Media Hudson; sisters, Travistine Jeffries, Margret Savage, Collentine Amos, and Zula Gill; brother, Henry Hudson; and grandsons, Penze Wine and Gabriel Carter.

On Feb. 23, 1957, she was united in holy matrimony to Garland Gilbert. She was educated in the Little Rock public school system, graduated from St. Bartholomew Catholic High School in 1950 and graduated from Dunbar Jr. College in 1955. She also took classes in Child Day Care training, and attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; and was a small business owner for 25 years as an in-home child day center owner.

Mrs. Gilbert confessed her belief in Christ at the age of eight (8) at the Sweethome Church of God In Christ, and she was a member of Waters Temple Church of God In Christ where she has served for 37 years under the leadership of Superintendent Vernon Briscoe.

She has worked in various capacities in the church including, choir member, Sunday School teacher, President of Mother’s Board, President of Deacon Wives Circle, District level Sunday School, Sunday School Secretary, State Missionary License Board. Prior to her passing, she was a devoted member of the Holy Temple Cathedral Church of God in Christ. She has worked under the leadership of the late Bishop Jones and Bishop Walker, and she currently served under the leadership of Bishop Jewel Withers Jr. of the Arkansas First Jurisdiction. She served as a church Board Member, on the Mother’s Board, and as the District Missionary of the Woodson District. She was also a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veteran of Foreign Wars.

Missionary Mary Gilbert leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Garland Gilbert; children, Mary Ann (Peter) Robinson, Garland Gilbert Jr., Tina Gilbert, Jeanette Carol (Andre) Davis; siblings, Molice Wilkins, Little Rock, Ark., Carolyn Hudson, Los Angeles, Calif., four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. She will be missed by all who loved her and affectionately referred to her as “The Bishop.”

Family Hour: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: Friday, 10 a.m. both at Holy Temple Cathedral COGIC. Bishop Jewel Withers Jr., officiating Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.” Visit our website to sign online guestbook www.robinsonmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– MRS GENOBA (GENOBIE) BURL GOODS, 93 of North Little Rock, Ark., passed on March 20, 2017 at UAMS hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents: Angeline Graves Burl and Victoria Burl, husband; Vincent Goods, siblings: Olivia Brady, Ozeeda Christian, Alice Juanita (Dude) Rainey, Ida (Kitty) Harris, Ruth Dean Carpenter, and Lucille Burl. She is survived by siblings Tom V. Burl & Leon Burl both of North Little Rock, Cloteal and her husband, Adam James Hunter of Cleveland, Ohio.

Visitation: Saturday, 10:301:30 a.m. Service: Saturday 11:30 a.m. both at Greater Archview B.C., 1720 W. 23rd St., LR. Pastor Kenneth Martin, officaitting Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– LOIS ANN HOGAN, 91 of Little Rock, Ark., entered the heavenly gates on March 22, 2017. Born in Whizbang, Okla., on May 15, 1925, she was the daughter of Bob and Lois Self. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 52 years, Fred Hogan.

She is survived by her brother, John Self; her daughter, Lisa Hanshew and her husband, Deen; her sons, Brian Hogan, Scott Hogan and Kevin Hogan and his wife, Barbara; her grandchildren that she will forever love - Becky, Kate, Lizzie, Lindsey, Kenny, Arrin, Jeff and Jason; and her great-grandchildren Reese, Bailey, Taylor, Sawyer, Zoie and Oliver.

Her greatest joy will always be her family. Ann was a homemaker all of her happily married life. She enjoyed decorating, playing bridge, cooking and playing golf with her husband and children.

As she requested, a private family memorial will be held in her honor.

Mom always said she had the perfect life. We will miss her.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– LARRY HOKES, 55 of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Clara Hokes; sisters, Georgia Lee Wynne and Rose Barney.

He leaves to cherish his memories: brothers, Fred Hokes (Tracie) of Little Rock, Ark., and Timothy (Johnita) Hokes of Gardena, Calif.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Monday, March 27, 2017 6-7 p.m., at Premier Funeral Home. Funeral services: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11 a.m., St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W 12th St., LR. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

––––– ––––– BETTIE JOE KIRTLEY, 89, of Little Rock, Ark., died Tuesday night, March 21, 2017. Bettie was born Bettie Joe Davis on Feb. 4, 1928 in Norphlet, Ark. She grew up just outside Little Rock off of Highway 5 close to the Old Stagecoach House. She married Troy Lee Kirtley on March 31, 1947 in Benton, Ark. Together they raised eight children; George Neal, Linda Diane, Troy Eugene, Robert Wayne, John David, Steven William, Anita Kay, and Sherri Lee. In 1972, they bought the house Bettie lived in as a teenager just off Highway 5 and Bettie had lived there since.

Bettie was preceded in death by her husband Troy Lee, son (John) David, and daughters Linda and Anita.

Her memory will be cherished by her children: George of Sacramento, Calif.; Troy Eugene of El Paso, Texas; Robert of Maumelle, Ark.; Steven of Naples, Fla.; Sherri of Baton Rouge, La.; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and her four “sweet” pooches.

Visitation for Bettie is Monday, March 27, 2017 between 5-7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Griffin Leggett Healy & Roth with burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 AR-5, Alexander, Ark. 72002.

Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guestbook.

––––– ––––– GREGORY SCOTT ROBERTSON, 60, formerly of Little Rock, died February 24, 2017 at the Neurosciences Hospital at UNC - Chapel Hill. He is survived by his loving wife Ellen Robertson, his devoted daughters Erin Robertson and Lindsey (Robert) Jenkins, all of Raleigh, North Carolina; his mother Arlene Behmer and sister Mari Robertson Flemmons (Kenn) and nephew Geoffrey Flemmons, all of Little Rock; his sister-in law Helen Cognac (John), and nephew Andrew and niece Claire, all of Morgantown, West Virginia; his brother-in-law Mark Montonaro (Liz) of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also survived by an uncle, two aunts, many cousins and numerous friends from across the country who will miss his dry wit, droll sense of humor and his wise counsel. He was well loved by many people.

Greg was born in Flint, Michigan, on July 5, 1956. He was a 1974 graduate of Hall High School in Little Rock where he was a member of the championship Warrior track team, which called itself the CROX. He kept in touch with many of the members of CROX, and they often gathered for reunions.

In 1978 he graduated with a degree in gerontology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He spent more than 30 years in the nursing home industry as a director and regional director throughout the states of Arkansas and North Carolina. He impacted in positive ways an untold number of clients in the homes where he served and as a mentor to those in the field.

A sports fanatic, Greg spent many happy hours with his family preparing dinner on his grill and watching anything sports related in his outdoor man cave. He was particularly fond of the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Detroit Tigers, the Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes. We suspect he will have the grill ready when we arrive to join him, and we’ll share a “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”

Another of his passions was sailing. He owned and captained a sailboat for many years and his family spent summers at “the boat.” He was certified to sail in open waters, and he and Ellen took trips to the British Virgin Islands among many other locations.

He was a student of the world and loved traveling, especially to World Heritage Sites. His last trip to Spain was just months before he passed away. He even learned languages in preparation for some of his trips, including Russian so he could navigate in Moscow.

A Memorial Service will be held April 1, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church, 449 Millwood Circle, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113. There will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall after the service for friends and family. Greg became interested in the work of Heifer International in Romania after visiting that country. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72202, or online at www.heifer. org, or a charity of your choice.

––––– ––––– TOYA ROBINSON of Sherwood passed on Friday. Services pending. Gillespie & Kelly Funeral Home (2420 Arch Street, 501-3767892/612-5607) will be serving the Robinson families. For more information, sign online guest register, send flowers, condolences and light an “In loving memory of” candle. www.gillespiekellyservices.

––––– ––––– DAVID RANDALL “RANDY” RUSSELL, 62, of Little Rock passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017, from complications of a massive stroke. He was born in Little Rock on June 3, 1954 to parents David Carl Russell and Eloise Crow Russell. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother-in-law, Bennie Hutcheson. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Eloise Russell, his sister, Ann Hutcheson, niece Amy (Kevin) Vent and great-nephew, Vaden Vent, as well as many friends and loved ones in the community.

Randy was a lifelong and active member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing and sang in both the church choir and quartet. He was an avid sports fan, especially golf and football. He was a Razorback fan and enjoyed tailgating with friends and family. He received his Master’s degree from UCA and was employed by Ty Inc.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 26th, from 2-4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street in Little Rock. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 27th, at 11 a.m. at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 17201 Arch Street in Little Rock with Bro. David Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Landmark Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his honor to Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 17201 Arch Street in Little Rock, 72206. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guestbook.

Arkansas

BEEBE — Mildred Carla Hopper, 65, passed away March 23. She was born July 3, 1951, to the late Ronald and Lessie Fell in Hot Springs, Ark. She is survived by son Jamie (April); three brothers; two sisters; two grandchildren. Graveside Service will be March 28 at 1 p.m. at Beebe Cemetery. Thomas Funeral Service (501) 941-7888 www.thomasfuneralservice.com.

––––– ––––– BEEBE — Phyllis Story Weeks, 67, of Beebe, Ark., went to be with the Lord March 21, 2017. Phyllis worked at the shirt factory in Beebe for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents Harston Story and Dorothy (Bill) Vought.

Phyllis is survived by her daughters Carrie Creek of Shannon Hills and Carla West of Teleco Plains, Tenn.; sisters Marilyn Story of Searcy and Lenora Sims of Beebe; brother William Vought of Warner Robbins, Ga.; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Family will host graveside service at Antioch Cemetery at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Larry Ball, 44, passed away on March 20, 2017, in Benton. He was born May 20, 1972, to Larry and Cheryl Ball in Little Rock. A service will be at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, March 27, 2017, at noon. Visitation is Sunday afternoon, 2-4 p.m. Sign online guestbook at www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Ruby Lee Tidwell71 of Benton, Ark., passed March 13, 2017. Loving memories left to children: Tracy Tidwell, Willie (Earnestine) Tidwell, Larry Tidwell, and Vincent Tidwell; special grandson: Darell Crupton; brother: Eugene Tidwell; step-brother: Jack Bouie; aunt: Rosie Tidwell; and special friend and caretaker: Gregory Evans. Viewing March 26, 2017, 2-3 p.m. at Superior. Graveside Service March 27, 2017, 1 p.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.”

––––– ––––– CABOT — Roy J. Hammons, 48, died Friday, March 17, 2017, after a brief illness. He was proceeded in death by parents Roland and Marie Hammons and brother Earl. He was employed at Edwards Food Saver in Beebe. Previously he worked at Knights in Jacksonville for 16 years. Roy will be missed by his coworkers and friends as well as special friends and mentors Billy and Pam Hall, along with his “Critter” family. A graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. March 26, 2017, at Summer Cemetery. Wilson Robison Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Judy Anne Sturgeon, 58, of Cabot, Ark., passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born May 22, 1958, in Logansport, Ind., to John H. and Mary J. (Warman) Pope Jr.

Our sweet JuJu was so special to so many of us. She lived her life serving others with kindness, sweetness, goodness, love, and compassion every day. She grew up in a family of six kids and had many adventures in numerous places growing up. She loved to ride horses. She was very creative and painted and drew beautiful pictures. She loved flowers and birds and was so giving in every aspect of her life. Those of us who knew her never heard one harsh word from her. She loved God and her family with all of her heart. She had a kind word and compliment for every person that entered her life … even a stranger who merely passed her by. We will be forever grateful for all of her hard work and sacrifices she made for each and every one of us. She will be greatly missed but we know that she’s riding horses on the wind. God must have really needed a special angel on March 23, 2017.

She is survived by her loving husband, Donnie Gene Sturgeon of Cabot, Ark.; daughter, Lisa Anne Rogers (Jonathan) of Indialantic, Fla.; four grandchildren, Eva Anne Rogers, Gunther Christian Rogers, Maximilian Lukas Rogers, and Greta Jeanne Rogers; parents, Mary J. Pope and John H. Pope, Jr.; two sisters, Phyllis Ann Walden (Harold) of Sherwood, Ark., and Rebecca Lynn Webb (Timothy) of North Augusta, S.C.; three brothers, John. M. Pope of Little Rock, Ark., David M. Pope (Febra) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Daniel T. Pope of Penrose, Colo.; and many close friends.

Pallbearers: Jonathan Rogers, Tim Webb, Eddy York, Zachary Brown, Ed York, Harold Walden and Patrick Taylor.

Visitation will be held at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Ark., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mayflower Cemetery. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — A.I. “Opp” Guenard, Aug 27, 1920 – March 10, 2017. Survived by his three kids, six grandkids, nine great-grandkids. Open house to celebrate our ad’s life: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: The Morgan House, 1926 Prince St., Conway, Ark. This will be the only open gathering to celebrate his life. Everyone who knew our Daddy is invited to come.

Memorials may be given to the cause of your choice, given to someone in need, or simply give a smile or laugh in his name. Arrangements entrusted to Roller McNutt Funeral Home Conway, Ark.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Alma Forgey Temple entered into eternal rest on March 18, 2017. She was born Aug. 15, 1938 in Charenton, La. She lived a life of service to her family and as a nurse, her patients. She gave and loved even when it was not returned. One of her favorite sayings was, “live a virtuous life, one day you will be glad you did” and she set that example.

She leaves to cherish her love and her memory three children, Bobby Temple, William Temple, and Kimberly Temple, 11 grandchildren, and some special people who were like family to her, Shelton Adams, Israel Webb, Dr. Kimberly Curseen, Leah Welch and family, Sandy Wheeler and family, Stan Hilliard, Lori Floyd, May Vance and Bonnie Boward. Thank you all for your kindness.

A special thanks to Dr. Masil George and the staff at the Thomas and Lyons Longevity Center, Dr. Benjamin Starnes and staff at Arkansas Cardiology, and the great folks at Save On Drugs, thanks for the many years of excellent care. Thank you Donny McCuien, Dr. D and staff at 501 Pain and Rehab for all the help in more recent years.

“The world is a wonderful and beautiful place, we have allowed it to get ugly and crazy. Life is short, love one another, protect the innocent children and animals. May God be with you all. “

Arrangements by Bishop Crites Funeral Home. A Memorial Service to be held April 30, 2017.

––––– ––––– CUSHMAN — Barbara Franks, 75, of Cushman died Friday, March 24, 2017. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Burial, Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Cushman. Visitation, Monday, March 27, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

––––– ––––– DANVILLE — Linda Jo Payne Parham, age 57, of Danville Passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Danville United Methodist Church. Burial: Russell Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the funeral home.

––––– ––––– DeQUEEN — Johnny Wilson, who resided in DeQueen, Ark., formerly of Lavaca, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born Oct. 1, 1937, in Poteau, Okla., he was 79 years old. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cleo (Turk) Wilson; a son, John Edward Wilson; and a daughter-in-law, Nancy Wilson, the late wife of Mitchell Ward Wilson.

Johnny retired from the offshore oil industry, living in the Canary Islands, Venezuela, Singapore, and Spain. Johnny served in the Arkansas Air National Guards, and he was a member of First Baptist Church in DeQueen.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with the Rev. Jeff Holland officiating. Burial will be at Morris Cemetery in Bloomer, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Joanne (Ward) Wilson; three sons, Mitchell Ward Wilson of DeQueen, Ronald Wade Wilson and wife Misty of Nashville, Ark., and Chad Hamilton and wife Maggy of Van Buren; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Franzen, Zach Hodges, Nathan Hodges, T.J. Bigham, Bobby Craig, Gary Hunter, and David Hunter.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations be made to Maggie House @ 1005 Second St. Charleston, Ark. 72933. The Maggie House is a shelter or a home that was created to provide housing for children that have been abused and neglected. For more details, go to maggiehouse@fwbfm.com. or to the National Kidney Foundation; nkfcares@kidney.org.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– FURLOW — Waitus “Wade” Hood, 97, of Furlow, Ark., passed peacefully at home on March 23, 2017.

He is preceded in death by his parents Willie and Grace Hood, and his beautiful wife of 62 years, Jewel Ann Hood.

He is survived by three sons, Jack, Robert, and Jerry Hood; one daughter, Donna Hood Smith; brother, Dee Witt Hood and sister, Lillian Martin. Wade also had many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Wade was a loving father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all.

Wade retired after serving 26 years in the United States Air Force. He also retired from 20 years at Remington Arms in Lonoke, Ark.

More than 60 years ago, Wade was told by an elderly woman that men could not knit. In a showing of stubbornness that would characterize him for the rest of his life, he did learn to knit and spent the rest of his life knitting slippers, baby blankets and afghans for family, friends and sometimes even almost complete strangers – including the nurses caring for him at the end of his life.

A special thank you to Crossroads Hospice of Memphis, Tenn., for their loving care and support.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock on Monday, March 27 and funeral services will be at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills on Tuesday, March 28 at 10 a.m. Wade will be laid to rest next to his loving wife at the Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook at www.griffinleggettresthills.

––––– ––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — David Solomon, a prominent attorney and lifelong resident of Helena, Ark., died Thursday morning, March 23 at his home. Last July he celebrated his 100th birthday with a community-wide celebration. He is survived by his three sons and their wives, five grandchildren and their spouses, two great-grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

His wife of 69 years, Miriam Rayman Solomon, predeceased him in 2011.

Solomon was a leader of the bar in Phillips County, as well as the State of Arkansas. He was admitted to practice in Arkansas and Tennessee in 1939, after receiving an LL.B. from Harvard Law School in that same year. Prior to entering law school, he graduated from Washington University at Saint Louis. He returned home following law school and began to practice law. After serving three years in the Army during World War II, he again returned to Helena and reopened an office on Cherry Street where he practiced until 2015. He was honored in 2014 by the Arkansas Bar Foundation for his 75 years of active practice, which was thought to be a record.

Solomon was always a solo practitioner whose practice ranged from helping individuals with minor or major legal challenges to complicated corporate transactions. He was a top trial attorney, who was invited to become a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. His prominence in the state bar is evidenced by the fact that he held every office in the Arkansas Bar Association except president, which he declined. He was for many years the Chair of the Fellows of the Arkansas Bar Foundation. On two occasions (1972 and 1989) when all of the justices on the Arkansas Supreme Court recused themselves, he was appointed as a Special Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. He served as a delegate to the Arkansas State Constitutional Convention in 1969. Locally, he was the Helena City Attorney in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s.

Solomon was active in promoting industrial development locally and regionally. He was appointed by Governor David Pryor to the Arkansas State Highway Commission in 1975, and was Chairman in 1984-1985. For 50 years, he led the White River Drainage District and was a member of the executive committee of the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Commission. He was a long-serving director of the First National Bank of Phillips County, then of Southern Bancorp. When Worthen Bank sought several outside directors, he was selected. He was the pro bono attorney for the Helena Hospital and later the Helena Health Foundation and also served several terms on the Helena School Board.

In addition to his legal, banking, and pro bono work, he managed Solomon Farms LLC, his family’s farming interests.

David Solomon married Miriam Rayman, also a life-time resident of Helena, in 1942. Together they raised three sons in Helena, David (Nancy) a retired New York City businessman, Rayman (Carol) of Merion, Pa., dean emeritus at Rutgers Law School, and Lafe (Catherine) of Washington, D.C., a retired senior federal official.

David Solomon, like his father and uncles, was a life-long member of Temple Beth El in Helena. He and Miriam were active in the life of the congregation, and after it closed its doors they held services in their home. David served many years as president of the congregation and warden of the cemetery.

Funeral services will be held at Beth El Heritage House, 406 Perry St., Helena at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29.

Burial will immediately follow at Temple Beth El Cemetery.

Following the burial, the family will receive friends and visitors at the Solomon home, 142 Stonebrook in Helena.

Memorials may be sent to The David Solomon Scholarship Fund at the Arkansas Bar Foundation, http://www.arkansasbarfoundation. or to the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, http://www.isjl.org/memorials— honorariums.html.

Funeral services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 5722571.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– HENSLEY — Jerry Joe Ellinger, 70, of Hensley died on March 24, 2017.

He was born on June 20, 1946 in Flippin, Ark., to Paul D. and Iva (Nash) Arendale. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife Janice of 49 years; children, Maria Kelley of Leslie, Ark., Jerry W. Ellinger of Little Rock and Billy J. Ellinger of Hensley; nine grandchildren; brother, Larry Ellinger. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200.

Jerry’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Donald Clyde Lenox, 79, finished his earthly journey on Thursday, March 23, 2017. His death was a result of a stroke he suffered in May, 2015. Don was born July 25, 1937 to Clyde Randolph and Mildred Miley Lenox in Brinkley, Ark. He married Doris Hankins in 1961, and their marriage was blessed with two children, Dana and Randy.

Don was predeceased by his parents, brother Gary and infant brother, Ronnie. He is survived by Doris Hankins Lenox, his wife of 55 years, and his sister Thelma Newby. Other survivors include daughter Dana Lenox Greeson (Greg) and son Randy Lenox; grandchildren William Lenox, Joseph Lenox, Max Lenox, Amanda Reep (Casey), Andrew Freeman, Joe Greeson (Megan), and Sarah Bearden (Alex); great-grandchildren Kerrigan and Kaidan Lenox and Landry Greeson.

Services will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 1 p.m. (reception to follow) at Barcelona Road Baptist Church located at 390 Barcelona Road, Hot Springs Village, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Barcelona Road Baptist Church, 390 Barcelona Road, HSV Ark. 71909.

Teen Challenge, 1679 N. Hwy 7, Hot Springs Ark. 71909.

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, 501 E. 12th St., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601.

Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale, The Hot Springs Village Funeral Home. For online condolences visit www.cedarvalefuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– JONESBORO — Colonel Howard Rondal “Ron” Johnson left to be with the Lord on the 8th of March, 2017. Interment with full military honors will be conducted 11 a.m., March 27, 2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born July 7, 1936 to the late Howard and Alma Johnson in Jonesboro, Ark. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Heber Springs where he served as Deacon, caring for widows, serving faithfully for many years in the Prayer Room and as a Sunday School teacher. He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine “Jerri” Johnson with whom he had one daughter Rosemarie (Johnson) Didier and husband Mike, one son Clifton Marcus Johnson and wife Christie. He is known as “Papa” to his ten grandchildren: Tiffany Marie Arnold and husband Mike, Captain Jeremy Michael Didier and wife Amber, Sara Marie (Johnson) Messick and husband LaDon, Hannah Renee (Johnson) Birdwell and husband Jackson, Adam Marcus Johnson, Mary Faith Johnson, Sydney Decker, Taylor Robertson, Sean and Larysa Payne. He is a great-grandfather to Lilly Beth, Carter, Shepard, Bryce, Brynn, and Evangeline. Rondal is survived by his wife, Susan Elizabeth “Suzi” Johnson, of Heber Springs.

Colonel Johnson graduated from Blytheville High School before entering the Army. Upon completion of two years in the army he separated from active duty but remained in U.S. Army Reserves. At that time he entered Memphis State University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography and a regular commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force in 1960. He continued his education and received a Master of Arts Degree in Geography (Asian Studies) from Syracuse University. Upon commissioning, he attended navigator training and Electronic Warfare Officer training.

After serving three tours of duty in the Vietnam War and 97 combat missions in Southeast Asia as a B-52 crew member (navigator) and over 1,000 combat flying hours, he returned to Offutt AFB as an Air Targets Intelligence Officer on the Strategic Air Command’s Airborne Command Post. He flew many missions in B-52’s around Russia carrying nuclear weapons during the Cold War. He later graduated from the Air War College at Montgomery Air Force Base and then served in the Pentagon. The family moved many times during his thirty-year career. Each transfer was rewarded with a higher ranking until he reached his goal of Colonel. He concluded his 30-year career as Deputy Director for Studies and Analysis, Joint Electronic Warfare Center, Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He commented often he never considered the Air Force as a job, but his “calling.”

He received many awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medals, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Legion

of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany).

During his career he found time for fun and hobbies. Over the years he enjoyed camping and RVing with his family. He was most fond of his Airstreams, which reminded him of airplanes. He enjoyed growing vegetables, always wanting the next crop to be the best. He even raised and showed St. Bernard dogs, with Ben winning him best of show in Grand Island, Nebraska. He also enjoyed many hours turning wood into treasures in his wood shop, and riding his motorcycle.

He will forever be remembered as kind, soft-hearted and devoted to his family. He is dearly missed by his loved ones and friends, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.

––––– ––––– JUDSONIA — Patty McLaughlin, 58, of Judsonia, died Thursday. Survivors: Husband, Robert McLaughlin; son, Robert Joseph Jenks; stepson, Darrell Gene McLaughlin; four brothers; two sisters; four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel. Cremation arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– McCRORY — Will Major Smith II, age 20, passed away on March 22, 2017 in McCrory, Arkansas. The visitation will be held at the McCrory High School Gymnasium on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Arrangements made by Rhodes and Son Funeral Home, Augusta and McCrory.

––––– ––––– MELBOURNE — Burt Cleveland Rush, 86, died March 24. Funeral service and visitation will be: Sunday, March 26 at Belview Baptist Church in Melbourne. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. Burial will be at Combs Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Funeral arrangements for 81-year-old Tressie Leeds of Mountain Home, Ark., will be private at Conner Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Tressie Leeds passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at her residence. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MT. VERNON — Ruby Grace Stevenson McKinney passed away March 18 at White County Medical Center after a brave fight with cancer. She was born Jan. 18, 1933 in Lonoke; Ruby was a homemaker. She’s survived by her partner, best friend, and caretaker Huey House of Mt. Vernon, son, Ken Dempsey (Mary Kay) of Gillett, grandson, Jeff Dempsey of San Antonio, Texas.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents William and Florence Stevenson; sisters: Dorothy Sanders, Gladys Dearing, Gertrude Thompson, and Francis Claypool; brothers: Buddy Stevenson, James Stevenson, Harvey Stevenson, Dale Stevenson, and Frank Stevenson.

A Memorial Service will be at a later date. Memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society or Concord Cemetery Association in Furlow to Carol Depriest at 436 Furlow Loop, Lonoke, 72086. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

––––– ––––– PANGBURN — Ronnie Dean Ramsey of Pangburn passed from this life Friday, March 24, 2017. Visitation for friends and family will begin at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home. Memorial services will start at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 28 at Searcy McEuen Chapel. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

––––– ––––– ROGERS — Martin Greeson (“Marty”) Gilbert Jr., a resident of Rogers, Ark., passed away on March 20, 2017, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark., with his family at his side.

Marty was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on Nov. 28, 1968, the son of Betty Masters Gilbert and Martin Greeson Gilbert Sr. He attended Pine Bluff High School, where he was an honor graduate and a member of the Zebra baseball team that once was ranked the #1 high school baseball team in the nation by USA TODAY. Earlier in his baseball career, he was a member of the Pine Bluff team that won its way to the 13-Year-Old Babe Ruth World Series in Frederick, Md.

After high school, Marty attended Vanderbilt University before transferring to the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville), where he was a member and officer of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1991, majoring in finance and real estate. He worked in banking and real estate in Rogers and Russellville for several years before beginning his career in the Real Estate Department of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., where he held several management positions, the last of which was Director of Renewable Energy. After a long leave of absence on medical disability, Marty retired from the company on Oct. 1, 2016, with 20 years of service.

Marty is survived by his beloved wife of almost 24 years, his high school sweetheart, Holly Joelle Jacobs Gilbert, whom he married on April 17, 1993. Marty is also survived by his sons of whom he was most proud, Jacobs Masters Gilbert and Hugh Harrison Gilbert, of the home; by his parents Betty and Martin Gilbert of Fayetteville; his brothers Frank Patrick Gilbert II of Fayetteville and Troy Masters Gilbert (Elizabeth) of Austin, Texas; his sister Courtney Gilbert Lane (Cameron) of Leander, Texas; his nieces Georgia Jane and Laurel Gilbert of Austin, Karaleigh Lane (his godchild) of Leander, Anna Jacobs and Kate Rollans of Russellville, and his nephews Henry Gilbert of Austin, Blake and Grant Jacobs of Woodstock, Ga., and Ryan Rollans and Jordan Jacobs of Russellville; in addition to innumerable other relatives, friends and business colleagues throughout Arkansas, the United States and abroad.

Marty was passionate about his work and the contributions his team made to Walmart’s sustainability goals, but serving as a mentor and culture champion was one of his greatest legacies. Marty had the heart of an adventurer. No matter where his travels took him, at home or abroad, he found a way to explore each city or small town — appreciating every moment he was given. His love for the outdoors was nurtured by his grandfathers who passed on a love of nature through duck hunting and photography. Marty was a longtime sponsor of Benton County Ducks Unlimited and supporter of many organizations he felt passionate about such as American Cancer Society, Komen for the Cure, American Heart Association and Southeastern Guide Dogs.

A private service will be held by the family at Pinnacle Memorial Gardens in Rogers, where Marty will be interred. There will be a Celebration of the Life of Marty Gilbert at Pinnacle Country Club from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, to which all friends of Marty and his family are invited.

In lieu of flowers, celebrations of Marty’s life may be made by a contribution in Marty’s name to any of the above charities or to another charity of the celebrant’s choice. The family offers heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful staff at Highlands Oncology Group, Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas and Circle Of Life Hospice in Bentonville for Marty’s exceptional care. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers, Ark. Online condolences may be sent to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ROGERS — AB “Bud” Hervey passed away March 4, 2017, five days prior to his 89th birthday. Born in Corsicana, Texas, on March 9, 1928, he graduated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas in 1946, then served in the US Marine Corp, graduating from Southern Methodist University in 1951. Bud mostly enjoyed his time outdoors, fishing, playing golf, or listening to and playing music on piano or clarinet.

Bud served over 30 years in Arkansas State Government, including Commissioner of Revenues, and Director of the State Department of Finance and Administration. He retired in 1996 from Department of Correction as Assistant Director of Administrative Services. Over the years he maintained a close relationship with fellow workers.

Bud was a former member and Officer of the Sierra Club in Fayetteville and the Elks Lodge in Rogers, Ark. Where he enjoyed fun loving times with friends. He is survived by Beth Anne Hervey Duren, of Fairplay, Colo., and Barbara Joyce Hervey Aclin, of Rogers, Ark., and Brent Alan Hervey of Milton, Ga. He had five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Joyce Shirley of Jacksonville, Fla., and Betty Shewmaker of Rogers, Ark. Memorial services for Mr. Hervey will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017 at First United Methodist Church downtown Rogers, Visitation will be 1 p.m. till service time at the church. Arrangements by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Ethel Hargrove, 98, of Searcy died March 23, 2017. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at White County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– SOLGOHACHIA — Carol Wieland, age 71, of Solgohachia, Ark., passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. She was born Dec. 4, 1945 in Solgohachia, Ark., a daughter of Irvin Wieland and Rachel Adams Wieland. She was an English Teacher for Wonderview High School. She loved animals, her church, studying seismology, and living in the area where she grew up.

She leaves behind her cousins, Coralie Hawkins, Jerrell, Mark, and Jerry Brice; friends; and former students to cherish her memory. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Jane Wieland.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, at Harris Chapel with Bro. Billy Booth and Bro. Charles Flowers officiating. Burial will be at Lone Grove Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lone Grove Missionary Baptist Church or the Humane Society. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– STUTTGART — Frances Elizabeth Hinson, 93, passed away Thursday. Survivors are son, Michael Leder and several other relatives. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Ulm Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Turpin Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ulm Cemetery Road Fund, P.O. Box 158, Ulm, Ark. 72170. www.turpinco.com.

––––– ––––– WHITEHALL — Carol Ann Jones, 71, of Whitehall, Ark. passed away on March 17, 2017. She was born on June 8, 1945 to Clarence and Maria Kaufman. Carol was a loving mom of four kids but so many other referred to her as mom along with nieces of Florida and nephews. She was a strong and independent woman. She will be greatly missed. A private service will be held later. Wilson-Robison Funeral Home of England in charge for the arrangements.

––––– ––––– WYNNE — Lavern Ball, 88, of Wynne died Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was born Nov. 22, 1928. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to service time on Sunday.

––––– ––––– WYNNE — Floyd E. “Gabe” Hunter of Wynne, Ark., died Friday, March 24, 2017, at Crestpark Nursing Center in Wynne, Ark.

Gabe was born in Wynne, Ark., on Dec. 19, 1935, to Floyd A. and Evelyn Sullivan Hunter. He worked in auto parts and sales, was a veteran of the Arkansas National Guard, and a member of Wynne Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Bonnie Hunter Heath.

Survivors are his wife, Mary Ford Hunter, son, Kyle Hunter and wife Tina of White Hall, Ark., daughter, Beth Hunter Argo and husband Fred of Jonesboro, Ark., sister, Diann Brumback and husband Jim of Little Rock, Ark., grandchildren, Haisley Hunter Holden, Adam Argo and wife Meredith, Hannah Hunter Graves and husband Nic, Hope Argo DeGroat and husband Brandon, Cameron Hunter Morris and husband Walter, Bonnie Argo, Aaron Hunter, and Joshua Rose and wife Sami Jo, and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday, March 27, 2017, from 12:30-2 p.m. at Wynne Baptist Church with services to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Crosslawn Cemetery in Wynne, Ark. Kernodle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit our online registry at Kernodlefh.com.

––––– ––––– WYNNE — Alicia Jackson, 63, of Wynne died Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was born May 27, 1953. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Wynne Baptist Church with interment in Harris Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home.

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JASPER, Ala. — Tommy Lynn Hobson, 55 passed away on March 22, 2017.

He was born on February 26, 1962 in England, Arkansas, to Tommy and Shirley Hobson. He was of the Assembly of God Faith. He was Vice Principal for Walker High School of Jasper, Ala. He started out at the school as teacher, football and wrestling coach and finally Vice Principal. He graduated from the University of Arkansas Of Monticello with his bachelor’s degree and received his Master Degree at Delta State University of Cleveland, Miss. He was a member of the Phi Lambda Chi Fraternity and loved NASCAR, golfing and loved his family very much. He loved to watch the Arkansas Razorbacks Football. He also loved to work with his students. He also loved his Dodge Challenger, his dream car since High School.

He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Hobson. He is survived by his wife Kim Hobson, daughter Ashley Hobson and step daughter Jessica (Mike) Dill, all of Jasper, Ala.; father Tommy Hobson Sr. Also survived by two brothers Tommy Ray Hobson Jr. of England, Ark., and James Thomas Hobson of Conway, Ark. Tommy is also survived by grandchildren Kaylee, Harleigh and Jaxzon and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Sunday March 26, 2017 at 3 p.m. with visitation at 2 p.m. both at Wilson-Robison Funeral Home of England, Ark.

Burial will be at Mulberry Cemetery. In lieu of flowers send donations to Kim Hobson, 2305 Sutton Place Drive, Jasper, Ala. 35504, to establish a scholarship fund for students of Jasper City Schools. To sign guestbook go to www.wilsonrobisonfhengland.com.

––––– ––––– LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Antonio R. Valdez, 79, of Los Angeles, Calif., passed away March 22, 2017. He Leaves behind seven children: Leslie Carson Harshaw, Jr. (Pamela) of Grand Prairie, Texas, Aqua Blackshire (John), Angeline Green (Gregory), Dale Harshaw (Brenda), Cal Harshaw, each of Little Rock, Ark., April Garland (Candy) of Jacksonville, Ark., and Gail Upshaw (Kenneth) of Memphis, Tenn; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be handled by McKenzie Mortuary, 3843 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, Calif. 90804.

––––– ––––– SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Ralph “BO” Quarles Jr., 70, of San Leandro, Calif., was called to his heavenly home on March 19, 2017. Siblings, Floraen (Henry) Singleton. Funeral services are Wednesday, March 29, 2017, Greater House of Prayer COGIC at 11 a.m. Eulogist Elder Terrell Singleton. Burial at Rolling Hills Cemetery. Services entrusted to WFG-Fuller Funeral Inc., 3100 Cutting Blvd., Richmond, Calif. Local arrangements, Premier Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– MARIETTA, Ga. — Rebecca Lou Bowers, 65, of Marietta passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She is the daughter of Rev. E.J. and Lucille Garrett Bowers of Little Rock, Ark. A service to celebrate Rebecca’s life will be held on April 8, at 2 p.m. at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, Ga. www.mayeswarddobbins.com.

––––– ––––– NEW ORLEANS, La. — St. Clair (Sinky) Hultsman passed away Jan. 22, 2017 in New Orleans after a lengthy illness. He had moved there, after 55 years in Colorado Springs, to be with his step-daughter Melissa St. Clair. He was born June 6, 1934 in Little Rock to Edith (Himstedt) and St. Clair Hultsman Sr. After his father’s death in 1936, his mother in 1938 married H.P. Crawford, who became a significant parental figure for him.

Sinky graduated in 1952 from Little Rock Catholic High School for Boys. He recieved his BS in Physics from Tulane University in 1956. He continued his Masters and Ph.D. studies at Tulane.

After three years of active duty in the US Air Force at Peterson Air Force Base, he continued his service as a reserve Air Force Officer achieving the rank of full Colonel. In civilian life he worked at North American Aerospace Defense in Colorado Springs, Colo., for 40 years until his retirement.

He is survived by his former wife Cynthia (Cindy) Hayes and his step-daughter Melissa St. Clair. His family includes his sister Peyton Bishop and her children, Christie Karcher, Bruce (Carri) Bishop, and Kathryn (Giles) Stanley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Christ the King Catholic Church with the interment following at Calvary Cemetery. The family will be at Peyton Bishop’s home after the services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Centers for Youth and Families, P.O. Box 251801, Little Rock, Ark. 72225, or the National Audubon Society.

––––– ––––– CLACKAMAS, Ore. — Bertha Onita (Hutchins) Allen, 96, of Clackamas, Oregon, was born in Bee Branch, Arkansas, on February 22, 1921 and passed away March 16, 2017. Bertha was a member of Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church in Sherwood, Arkansas, for over 50 years.

Bertha is survived by her two children, Sharon Kingsella and husband, Dave, of Clackamas, Oregon; son, Robert Allen and wife, Sueko, of La Luz, New Mexico; six grandsons, David Kingsella Jr., Michael Kingsella, Blake Allen, Robert Allen, Joel Allen, and Bobby Allen; six great-grandsons, Ryan Kingsella, Ronan Kingsella, Kristian Kingsella, Chris Allen, Julian Allen, and Tyler Allen: four great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn Kingsella, Andrea Allen, Amanda Allen, and Kayla Allen; and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Manuel Evans Allen; her parents, John William and Lydia Loyd Hutchins; her sisters, Lela, Mary, Evie, Clara, Cordia, Alta, Naomi, and Lois; her brothers, Mitchell, Luther, and Hulen.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 28 at SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online Obituary and guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, www.samaritanspurse. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– PALESTINE, Texas — Gilbert Cummings, 77, of Palestine, Texas, died March 23, 2017. Survived by Kimberly Retana, Rueben, Carl and Corey Cummings. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark., 72204, (501) 660-4323.