Pulaski County

JAMES RUSSELL BISHOP, age 66, of Maumelle, passed away March 28, 2017. He was born February 16, 1951, in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Russell Bishop and a sister, Cynthia Ann Bishop.

James is survived by his wife, Cindy Bishop; his mother, Maxine Willmuth; a sister, Mandy (Scott) Farquhar; a nephew, Will Farquhar; niece, Stacy (Craig) Evans; and two great-nieces, Brooklyn and Piper Evans.

The family will have a private Gathering of Remembrance. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any animal rescue organization of your choice. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– TRAY COLEMAN CHANDLER, 54, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Tray was born on Friday, June 15, 1962 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Thomas and Elaine Chandler.

Tray was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Chandler; a son Frank Chandler; and Tom Chandler Sr. and grandmother, Mona Chandler.

Tray is survived by his loving wife Debra Lynn Chandler of 30 plus years; son, Chance Chandler (Emily), daughter, Tyler Henderson (Ryan); grandchildren, Shea and Sophia Chandler, Tyler Henderson, Isaiah Wahpekeche; father, Tom Chandler; brothers, Brooks Chandler, Miles Cline (Bill Jaynes); aunt, Suzy Chandler Franklin of North Carolina; two brother-in-laws, Edward Gold, Kenneth Franklin Violette; and many nieces.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 1 p.m. at First Assembly Church Pastor Layne in North Little Rock, Arkansas. A Memorial service in Shawnee, Oklahoma will be held later.

The family would like to say a special Thank you to Dr. Jay Holland, Cornerstone and Arkansas hospice.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, 501-982-3400. Online guestbook can be found at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

––––– ––––– LOUISE FARKAS, 75, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017. Her loving survivors include: daughter, Mary Rorie; Sons, Tommie (Angie) Rorie and Heath (Barbara) Rorie; six grandchildren, Brad, Jade, Timbrey, Jacob, Holland and Lilly; and one great grandchild, Lilly. She was a great friend and mother. She loved to quilt, make dolls, and crochet; almost everything she made truly was a one of a kind. Just like her.

A memorial service will held Sunday, April 9, 2017, 2 p.m., at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72135. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

––––– ––––– SHIRLEY KATHRYN LOUNSBERY FRICK, 93, of Little Rock, passed away, March 27, 2017. She was born July 1, 1923 to Glen Grove and Mary Jane Rampton Lounsbery in Centerville, South Dakota.

Shirley lived in Alcester, South Dakota until 1971. Prior to her marriage, she worked at the Sioux Falls Air Force Base. She then moved with her husband, Selmer Frick, to the Alcester, South Dakota area where they farmed for 22 years. In 1971 she moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas and worked for Bella Vista Baptist Church. After retiring she and her husband joined the Sowers group and volunteered working at churches, schools, and camps for the next 17 years.

In 2006, they moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. Shirley and her husband volunteered at the Library for the Blind for several years. Shirley was a long time member of Alcester Baptist church, and Bella Vista Baptist Church and in her last years was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Larry Frick; and sister, Doris Mitchell. Shirley is survived by her children, Lynn Frick (Sally), Mary Frick Armstrong (Michael), and Paul Frick (Tracy); grandchildren, Kevin Frick (Amy), Ellen Sparks (Robb), Chandler Armstrong, Trevor Armstrong (Amy), and Aaron and Alex Frick; great-grandchildren, Baby Sparks, Jonathan, Austin and Brayden Armstrong; and William and Olivia Frick, sisters, Ruth Lounsbery Morud and Ann Lounsbery Sproul.

The family will have a private burial. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– No one could tell a story like CHARLIE HARPER. One of the shames of his passing is that he won’t be able to orate his own obituary from his dinner table, where for years he entertained family and friends with stories of his life. And at 94 years old, he never seemed short on stories.

Charles H. Harper was born in Little Rock on January 27, 1923 to Roy and Linnie Belle Harper. He was the second of three sons along with James Roy “Jim” Harper, Jr. and William A. “Bill” Harper. He graduated from what was then Little Rock High School and went on to proudly serve his country as a U.S. Navy aviator in World War II and Korea. He fought for freedom against the evils of fascism in the Pacific Theater. As many of his generation do, he had endless war stories, but a favorite was to share how he was accidentally shot down by his fellow Americans, but fortunately survived and kept on fighting.

After the war, Charlie came back to Little Rock, started a family and began a successful career with Rebsamen Insurance in 1954. He became president of the company in 1971 and chairman in 1992. During his career, he was one of the most recognized names in Arkansas insurance, and is credited with building Rebsamen into a local Little Rock business that succeeded on a world-class scale. He traveled the globe, charming clients, associates, friends and family in countries wherever he went. He made many of his best friends through working in insurance and stayed close to them throughout the rest of his life.

But his greatest loves were at home in Arkansas. Here, he enjoyed life with his wife Bunny Harper, son Sean Harper and his wife Barbara Harper, son David Harper, stepson Joel Smith, grandson Doc Harper and his wife Misti Harper, grandson John Thomas Harper, and great-grandchildren Clara Harper and Ethan Harper. Charlie also embraced numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and in-laws, never shying away from hosting them at his home, joining them for lunch or dinner, challenging them to some sort of game, or just having a conversation.

One of the most fun things to do with Charlie was go to the horse track. He owned several thoroughbreds over the years and was involved in Arkansas horse racing for decades. The first time he invited his grandchildren to Oaklawn in Hot Springs, even though the races didn’t begin until noon, he picked them up at 5 a.m. to show them the stables, the trainers, the jockeys, and the press box. He loved all of it. His horses even won a few races — sometimes.

Charlie was also a regular at Pleasant Valley Country Club. He loved to play golf with friends and family. He helped teach the game to his grandchildren, and never was too embarrassed when one of them would shank a ball across the front of the driving range. He liked to have fun on the course, and if you weren’t watching, he might even put an exploding ball in your bag.

Little Rock was home for Charlie throughout his life. He was a devoted member of Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, and previously served on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Pulaski County, Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI), the Arkansas Tennis Foundation, and the National Association of Casualty and Surety Agents. He helped raise money to build Little Rock’s Aerospace Education Center and served as an advisor to the Florence Crittenton Home for Unwed Mothers.

We encourage everyone to celebrate Charlie’s life by playing a game of Yahtzee, hearts, or dice — or visit the track. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church in Little Rock on Thursday, March 30th at 11 a.m. Memorials can be made to the church or to the Arkansas Horseman’s Benevolent & Protective Association. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– HOUSTON EUGENE HENRY III, age 57, of Little Rock, Ark., died Saturday. He is survived by his mother Carolyn H. Lancester, one brother Andre; three sisters Belinda, Cheryl (Bryant), and Tara (Maurice); aunt Renee Hubbard. No funeral service will be held. “Premium Care Arrangement”, Brown’s Christian Funeral Service.

––––– ––––– JULIA MAXINE HOLLINGSWORTH, 73, of Little Rock, joined loved ones in heaven on March 28, 2017. She was born October 13, 1943 to Clifford B. and Doris Reighard McCracken of Richland, Iowa.

She graduated from Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois and used her accounting education to work in several positions, including campaign bookkeeper for Congressmen Jim Leach and Tom Railsback and personal bookkeeper for Congressman Leach and later, for the general counsel of the Miami Marlins. She most recently served for the past several years as the volunteer financial secretary at Parkway Place Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Clark; daughter, Jodie Hook (Chris) of Rochester, Minnesota; son, Joel (Angela) of Jonesborough, Tennessee; and seven grandchildren, Andrew, Hillary, Hope and Tim Hook, Rachel Anne, Abigail, and Naomi Hollingsworth.

A celebration of Julia’s life will be held at Parkway Place Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. The family will receive visitors starting at 12:30 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Parkway Place Baptist Church, 300 Parkway Place Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– STEVIE JAMES HOWARD Jr., 19, of Little Rock, Ark., transition this life March 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Edward Boyd Sr. and James Howard.

He leaves to cherish memory with; parents, Erica Boyd and Stevie James Howard Sr.; siblings, Dallas Scott, Aviannah, Selena, Mystery, Aunesti, Artavious, and Maronica Anderson, Javeon Howard; uncles and aunts, Edward Boyd Jr, James Howard, Jessie Howard, Dewayne Butler, Terry Butler, Raymond Moore, Maronica Anderson, Cherie Howard, Virginia Howard, Shamika Howard, Keisha Howard, and Kayla Adams; grandmothers, Mary Boyd and Gloria Butler; special stepdad, Herberto Scott; step mom, Miesha Wilkins, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Funeral: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Greater Paradise Covenant Church, Pastor Kendall R. Summons, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– PHILIP ANDREW JENDERS, age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Philip was born on September 12, 1927 to Peggy Piechocki Jendrejas and George Jendrejas in the Marche, Arkansas community.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947 stationed at the Naval Center in San Diego, Calif. and served on the USS Ajax and USS Benevolence and was part of the atomic bomb testing at Bikini Atoll.

He was fondly referred to as “Tony” by his co-workers at Vestal & Sons where he was a principal grower for 40 years. He made the world a more colorful place growing his poinsettias, lilies, and a multitude of other flowers ready for gardens and holidays. He was known for his agricultural abilities and was the envy of the neighborhood for his lawn and garden. Family and friends would mention that his home grown tomatoes could not be matched.

He was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church serving as a Eucharist Minister and visiting the sick. He was a humble and soft spoken man, a great father, and grandfather to his family. He taught his children by example with his genuine work ethic and responsibility. We will miss his smile and the love that he shared unconditionally with everyone in his family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Knight Jenders, as well as brothers, Max and Herman Jenders; and sister Rose Nosal. He is survived by his children, Tony Jenders (Judy), Phyllis DeClerk (Tom) and Sue Balest (Phil); and one sister, Augustine Zajac; grandchildren Amanda Baugher, Thomas DeClerk III, Andrew DeClerk and Maria Gee; and three great-grandchildren.

A special thanks to the many staff members at Stonehaven Assisted Living, Maumelle, Arkansas, as well as Baptist Hospice, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 1516 Parker Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114 or Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7006 Jasna Gora Drive, North Little Rock, Ark., 72118. Mass and Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1516 Parker Street, North Little Rock, Ark. Entombment will follow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. with rosary to follow on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Ark. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– ––––– LODO CAMILLE (ELSIE) KEITH, 90, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017 at Briarwood Rehab Center. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Keith was born January 12, 1927 in Youngsville, Louisiana to Alcide David and Lodo Ozanne David.

Elsie was a very dedicated wife and mother. She was married to Col. Norman Keith for 56 years. As a military officer’s wife, Elsie was actively involved in the community, volunteering in many areas. Elsie embraced her time traveling overseas, visiting many different countries and experienced living in Germany for several years. Elsie was an active member in the Catholic Church.

Her interest included cooking, hosting formal and informal dinners, sewing, crafts, reading, golf, and spending time with her family. Elsie was the proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and four sisters, Ruth Sprung, Verna Hunt, Alice Landry, and Blanche McElroy.

She is survived by her sister, Grace (Raymond) Elias; two sons, Steven Keith and wife, Rhonda and Mark Keith and wife, Sondra; five grandchildren, Michael Keith and wife, Amanda, Joshua Keith, Spencer Keith and wife, Molly, Travis Keith and wife, Angie and Preston Keith; and four great-grandchildren, Lily Keith, Caroline Keith, Collin Keith, and Hunter Keith.

The family would like to thank the CNAs and nurses that provided great care giving during the last years of her life.

A visitation will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017. A family graveside service will be held Monday, April 3, 2017.

The family request that memorials be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72023591, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 105 West South Street, Leesville, Louisiana 71446.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– CHARLES DONTE LEVINGSTON III, 21, of Little Rock departed this life March 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Levingston Jr.

Char les leaves to cherish his memories; children, Cheiante Levingston and Charles Levingston IV; mother, Kisha Buchanan; siblings, Kierra Buchanan, Montrail Levingston, Trinity Adams and Donte Levingston; girlfriend, Trenecia Rogers; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.

Family Hour: Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-NLR. Funeral: Wednesday, 12 Noon at Friendly Chapel of the Nazarene, 116 Pine Street, NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, NLR (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– GEORGIA L. “GIGI” PARKS, was born August 6, 1929 in Morrilton, Arkansas, and began her eternal life on March 28, 2017. Georgia was very well known to her family and friends as “GiGi”. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 31 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. Funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Full obituary and guest book available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– ––––– ERNEST PIGGEE, 65, of Little Rock, slept peacefully into eternity Saturday, March 25, 2017. He had been employed for 43 years at Reynolds Packaging/ Aluminum and was nearing retirement. He was a 1970 graduate of Joe T. Robinson High School and attended Philander Smith College. He adored his family and loved westerns, bowling, and a good game of spades.

Survivors are his wife of 45 years, Wilma Piggee; son, Adrain Wilson (Carolyn); daughter, Belinda Bell (Darico); two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Ralph, Roy, Glenn, Elmerine, and Rita Piggee, Sarah Hendrix, Frances Autry, LaQuita Piggee-Carter, Dana Piggee-Pettus, Yolanda Walker-Green, Percy Walker, and Betty Sue Edwards; and godson, Lyle “Chubby” Talbert.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Road. Perpetual care entrusted Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, Inc., 2405 South Gaines Street. Open visitation with no family hour Friday, March 31, from noon-5:30 p.m. at the funeral home, (501) 376-7188.

––––– ––––– VELMA OZELLA FITE SHANEYFELT, 91, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born November 16, 1925 to the late Jeff and Maude Fite in Dallas County, Arkansas. Velma was a member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church, and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Carl Shaneyfelt; three brothers; and four sisters. Velma made beautiful flower gardens in the many places she called home, enjoyed quilting, and was an avid card player. She was passionate about the game of bridge, and loved the people around the table when she played. Above anything else in life, her love of her family was everything to her. She will be dearly missed.

Velma is survived by her daughters, Elaine Brucks (Ted) and Louise Roitz; one son, Jeff Shaneyfelt (Cathy); four grandchildren, Justin Brucks (Amanda), Adam Shaneyfelt, Aaron Shaneyfelt (Nao), Carly Roitz; two great-grandchildren, Izzy and Evan Brucks; and two sisters, Brenda Little and Barbara Edgin.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. Arkansas. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– THERESA MICHELLE WASHINGTON, 46, of North Little Rock. Funeral service will be Friday, 11 a.m. at New Faith M.B. Church in Pine Bluff with Rev. Landrum Marshall officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery V.A. Section by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”.

––––– ––––– ROBERT MICHAEL MICHAEL “BOB” ZIMMERMAN was born into this world to Michael and Mary Johanna Zimmerman on September 24, 1947. Mr. Zimmerman had a strong work ethic; He pursued his bachelor’s degree in accounting at the University of Maryland while driving an ice cream truck. Both during and after college he worked for the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Later, to support himself he worked for various accounting firms in our nation’s capital, most notably Millard T. Charlton and Co., C.P.A.’s, also in the D.C. area and HEM Research, Inc., in Rockville, Md. He later moved to Little Rock, Ark., to be near his aging mother and worked for James Madigan and Co., C.P.A.’s. Gaddy & Company, C.P.A,’s, Richard Maginn & Co., C.P.A.’s, Moses Melody Inc., and Alsbrook & Company C.P.A.’s in North Little Rock. He took office space to the pleasure of E.H. “Buz” and Paul Herrod, North Little Rock attorneys. They developed a friendship and brotherhood which endures beyond the grave. Robert was a student of the written word. He read everything he could and died in possession of one of the finest private libraries of which anyone would be proud. He was particularly fond of Victorian-era British History. He was also an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman. In the mid 1980’s he was raised a Master Mason at Big Rock Lodge #633 in North Little Rock, Ark. He would later be initiated into the Arkansas Scottish Rite as a 32nd Degree Mason. Robert was preceded in death by his father Michael Zimmerman of Seat Pleasant, Md., and his mother Mary Zimmerman of Little Rock, Ark. He was the proud father of two daughters: Christine Massignani and Linda Horensavitz of Nevada, and nephew and niece David Zimmerman and Nita Dressel of the state of Maryland. Robert also leaves his very fine friends, Terry Choate, Bert Johnson, Mark Weber, Tommy Henderson, John Mason, David Lowery,

Chris Faught, “Mac” Landers, John Parker, the members of the “White River Marching Shouting and Trout Fishing Society”, and perhaps his most devout friend, Ms. Leigh Ann Hayes, Jerry Blaney and Sue Barber. He will be remembered at a “Lodge of Sorrow” and Open Masonic Service to the held at Big Rock Lodge #633 F.&A.M. in the city of North Little Rock, Ark., on April 1, 2017, at 1 p.m. Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to Big Rock Lodge #633, 5101 North Locust Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

Arkansas

ALIX — James Allen, 90, of Alix, Akansas, died March 26 at home with family. He’s survived by two granddaughters, Rema and Paula; four grandsons, J.R., Buster, John, Chris; two step-granddaughters, Kelley and Sydney. Family hour 6-8 p.m. Friday at Shaffer Chapel Ozark. Graveside Saturday, 2 p.m. at Ada Valley Cemetery in Morrilton.

––––– ––––– ALLPORT — Alma “Annie” Armstrong, 77, passed March 23, 2017. Visitation: Friday, March 31, 2017, Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark., 1-6 p.m. Funeral: April 1, 2017, Allport Community Fellowship Church, 122 Allen, England, Ark. Personal care entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home, Al and Philomena Allen, owners.

––––– ––––– AUGUSTA — Ruth Hawks Bryant, 85, of Augusta, Ark., departed this life on Monday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday, at the Augusta Memorial Park. Survivors: sons, Kenneth S. (Susan) Bryant, Joseph Michael (Cara) Bryant; sisters, Lottie Bowen, Josie Fitzpatrick, Willie Anderson; granddaughter, Wendy (Elton) Williams. thompsonwilsonfh.com, (870) 731-2551.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Terry L. Dyess, 57, Benton, died Friday, March 24, 2017. He was born August 27, 1959, in Heidelberg, Germany. He is survived by his former wife, Barbara Mamayek, sister, Debbie McCauley. Memorial services 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, Mabelvale Pike Church of Christ, Little Rock. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — The Rev. Thomas Dewitt Hale, age 55, of Benton, died Saturday, March 25, 2017. Rev. Hale was the pastor of St. Ruth Baptist Church, Gum Springs, Ark. He was a supervisor for Entergy for many years. The completed obituary may be read online.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Johnson Hale; his children, Tamiko Johnson, Takisha (Patrick) Stokes and Tavallis Stephens; twenty grandchildren; his siblings; extended family.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at St. John Baptist Church, 2501 S. Main Street, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be Friday, March 31, 2017, at 6 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 542 Crescent Ave, Hot Springs, Ark.

In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to The Thomas Hale Memorial Fund at any First Security Bank. Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements: Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Floyd Fremought Harbison, 88, of Benton, passed away March 29, 2017. He was born July 23, 1928, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to the late Jim and Nore Mae Harbison. Floyd worked as a heavy equipment operator for Township Builders for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Harbison, sons, Johnny Ray and Paul Fremought Harbison, daughter-in-law, Betty Harbison, brothers, Clifford, James Willie and Virgil Harbison, sisters, Birdie Dempsey, Gladys Dempsey and Frances Quirrels.

Survivors: son, Archie Harbison, granddaughters, Christy and Ronnie Fletcher, Sheila Carey and Becky and Mike Crum, three great-grandchildren, Brittany Harrison, Michael Crum and Hunter Crum.

Pallbearers will be Hunter Crum, Michael Crum, Brittany Harrison, Larry Fenton, Randy Cordell, Frankie Isom, Michael Chisum and Samuel Griffin.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Saturday with burial to follow at Fairplay Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– BENTONVILLE — Thomas Oliver Kaetzer, infant son of O’Neal Chadwick Kaetzer and Eileen Marie (Heulitt) Kaetzer, entered this world as well as God’s arms on March 29, 2017.

He is survived by his parents, his maternal grandparents, Dr. Mark Heulitt and Effie Heulitt, paternal grandparents, Thomas and Catherine Kaetzer, maternal great-grandmother, Rose Heulitt, and paternal great-grandfather, Robert O’Neal Chadwick.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 31st at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville. Private burial services will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville.

To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

––––– ––––– BIGELOW — Walter G. Hight Sr., age 85, of Bigelow, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born May 30, 1931 in Bigelow, Arkansas, a son of Percy Charles Hight and May Belle Abbott Hight. He was a retired Air Force Veteran with over 20 years of service and served in Vietnam and Korean War. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, enjoyed traveling to new places and collecting antiques, and was the widower of Regina Catherine (Jean) Hight.

He is survived by his children, Linda (Steve) Willman of Paris, Arkansas, Dorothy (Charles) Camp of Perryville, Rebecca (Jerry) White of Batesville, Walter G. Hight, Jr. of Bigelow, and Bart Hight of Bigelow; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Noel Hight and Harold Hight; and sisters, Emma Ingram, Ann Anderson, Margaret Boyd, Mary Lou Jones, and Norma Whitten. Other than his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Regina Katherine McKinney; infant brother, Buddy Hight; brothers, Thomas Hight, Paul Hight, George Hight, and Percy Hight Jr.; and sisters, Elsie and Rita.

Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, at St. Boniface Catholic Church with Father Richard Davis officiating. Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– BRINKLEY — Robert Lee Tucker Sr., 91, of Brinkley, died Wednesday March 22 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Four sons, two daughters, a brother, two sisters, three sisters in law, an aunt, twentygrandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends survive him.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, March 31 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul MB Church (St. Paul Full Gospel Church), 509 North Emmons Avenue in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. www.branscumbfuneralhome.com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home & email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Dixie Gayle Buchanan, 80, of Cabot, passed away quietly in her sleep Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born on August 11, 1936 in New Cambria, Kansas to the late Karl and Barbara Gillman. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother; Daryl Gillman, and three little blessings who did not survive childbirth. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James C “Buck” Buchanan, her children; Barbara Beth Buchanan (Spring, Texas) and William “Bill” and Cassandra Buchanan (Spring, Texas); grandchildren Kristin Buchanan (Senior at Johnson & Wales in Providence, R.I.) and Jacob Buchanan (Freshman and student athlete on the Rifle Team at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio); brother, David and Lisa Gillman (Frisco, Texas), and a host of nieces and nephews.

Dixie was a teacher for 36 years in Pulaski County Special School District and Temple, Texas teaching science, PE, DECA, gymnastics, and was the drill team and cheerleading sponsor. Upon retirement from teaching, she worked selling real estate and was a member of the Cabot Planning Commission. She also worked for H&R Block preparing taxes. She loved singing in the church choir, traveling, gaming at the casinos, playing bridge, watching the razorbacks, and watching her grandchildren pursue all their many interests. She was active in the local community as a participating member in the First Presbyterian Church Jacksonville; Jacksonville Evening Lioness Club, where she served as both secretary and president; Arkansas Vocational Board Member; Jacksonville Razorback Club; Arkansas DECA; and Cabot Lioness Club where she was president.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, with Reverend Debbie Freeman officiating. Entombment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum in North Little Rock. A visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1208 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076.

Memorial contributions can be made to First Presbyterian, 1208 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076 or Vera Lloyd Children’s Home in Monticello, 745 Old Warren Road, Monticello, Ark. 71655.

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

––––– ––––– CAVE CITY — William Ray Burns, 20, of Cave City, died Thursday, March 23, 2017. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial will follow in the Cave City Cemetery. No public visitation will be held.

––––– ––––– CLINTON — Leota Jane (Ward) McQuain, 83, of Clinton passed away on March 27, 2017. Visitation will be at noon Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Canaan Cemetery in Marshall, Ark. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/clinton.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Barbara Anita Adams (Loyd), 62, passed on March 27, 2017. She was born on November 18, 1954 to Wendell and Eura Mae Loyd. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Federation of Business and Professional Women, and Arkansas Democrats. She graduated from Russellville High and received a BA in Business from UCA. She cared for animals, played sports in her youth, and her joy for life continued as she aged. She is survived by her parents, husband James Adams; siblings: Bobby Loyd (Marian), Brenda Sanson (Steve), and Barry Loyd (Shannon) along with many nieces and nephews.

Service will be held at RollerFuneral Home on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10 a.m. with visitation at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at 12 p.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Sherwood. Donations can be made in her memory to the Humane Society and NAMI Arkansas.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — James Fay Pew, 84, of Conway, passed away March 28, 2017 in Conway, Arkansas. He was born in Atkins, Ark. and was the son of the late Willie Pew and Betty Pew Maxwell. He was preceded in death by his wife Lou Ann Pew, granddaughter Lauren Elaine Shaw, and sister Agnes Burris.

He is survived by a son, Bentley (Angela) Pew and daughter Sarah (William) Shaw, grandchildren Samie Pew, Austin Pew, Harrison Pew, Allison Shaw, Emile Shaw, and Brandon Shaw, all of Conway, brothers Truman Pew, Ralph Pew, of Russellville, and sister Ruth Dunlap of Wichita, Kan.

James Fay Pew graduated from Atkins High School. After graduation he attended Arkansas Tech University where he played football and earned a four year letterman status and received an Associate’s degree in Agriculture. He then went on to join the Army and served for two years. After the Army he attended University of Arkansas and received his Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Agriculture Education. Later he attended University of Arkansas and received his Master’s degree in Vocational Agriculture Education and a Specialist’s degree in Vocational Education.

His teaching career began in Bodcaw, Ark., then moved to Lavaca, Ark., as a Vocational Agriculture teacher. His next and final move was to Conway Public Schools as a teacher for 10 years then was instrumental in establishing the Conway Area Career Center at Conway High School and served as the first director for the center for 22 years until his retirement.

In addition to teaching in Conway he operated the scoreboard at the Conway Public Schools football home games and the University of Central Arkansas home football games for 50 years.

After serving in the Army, he joined the Arkansas Army National Guard and served for 32 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a member of the Conway Morning Optimist Club and served as President on two different occasions.

Visitation will be at RollerFuneral Home in Conway, Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Conway, 1 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 with Bro. Michael Roberts officiating. Interment following at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– CRAWFORDSVILLE — Jimmy Ralph Sharp, 70, of Crawfordsville, Arkansas, passed away March 28, 2017. He served in the National Guard and was a lifelong farmer and duck hunter. Jimmy served his hometown community of Crawfordsville as a Volunteer Firefighter, City Councilman, and was elected as Mayor where he served several terms.

Jimmy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. Jimmy also served 30-plus years as Chairman of the Crittenden County Soil Conservation District as well as a devoted “Papaw” to his grandchildren.

Jimmy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jimmy’s survivors are wife, Lynne Sharp; sons, Jamey (Amy) Sharp of Crawfordsville and Ben (Ginger) Barber of Marion, Arkansas; daughter, Emily (Jason) Clements; sisters, Brenda Sharp of Memphis, Tennessee, Madlyn Sharp of West Plains, Missouri, Betty Wolfe of Marmaduke, Arkansas; brother, Buddy Sharp of Redding, California; six grandchildren, Jay Sharp, Alli Sharp, Preston Barber, Banks Barber, Caden Clements, and Callyn Clements that he loved dearly. Preceded in passing by his parents; Manuel and Gladys Sharp, and sister; Adelle Woodruff.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, (P.O. Box 899, West Memphis, Arkansas).

Rosary will be held Thursday, March 30, 2017, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, West Memphis, Arkansas, 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Visitation will follow at 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, March 31, 2017, 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church Catholic Church, West Memphis, Arkansas. Online condolences www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– CROSSETT — Danny Moyers, 78, of Crossett, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Friday, First Baptist Church of Crossett with burial in Pinewood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

––––– ––––– DARDANELLE — Dashon Remon Tucker Sr., 42, of Dardanelle, formerly of Brinkley, died Monday evening, March 27 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center (Cornerstone Hospital) in Little Rock. Three sons, a daughter, his mother, three brothers, seven sisters, a sisterinand a host of other relatives and friends survive him.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 1 at 3 p.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center, 1501 Weatherby Drive in Brinkley. Internment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. www.branscumbfuneralhome.com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home; email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com.

––––– ––––– DERMOTT — Rosie Lee Ridgel, 77, of Dermott, died March 23, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Pine Bluff. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Kiwanna Horton Jones and Linda Ridgel Harris of St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers, John Ridgel of Illinois, Fred Ridgel of Winchester, and Richard Ridgel of Little Rock; three sisters, Laura Hampton of Portland, Bernice Polite and Juanita Ridgel of Dermott.

Visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Funeral Service 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, North Trotter Street, Dermott. Services entrusted to Dillard Funeral Home, 210 North Trotter Street, Dermott. (870) 538-5505.

––––– ––––– ENGLAND — Samuel “Trouble” Parks, 54, of England, passed March 21, 2017. Loving memories left to mother, Johnnie Q. Parks, Doris Parks; children: Brandon Williams, Thomas Williams, and Dorothy Parks; five grandchildren; siblings, Arthur Lee Jackson, James Parks Jr., Harold Jackson, Lawrence Parks, Jessie Mae Jackson, and Delois Jackson. Visitation: March 31, 2017, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Graveside service: April 1, 2017, 2 p.m. at Clearlake Cemetery in England. 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.”

––––– ––––– FLIPPIN — Nancy Lou Rowland, 54, of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away March 27, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870-425-6978.

––––– ––––– FLIPPIN — Weldon C. Stevenson, age 92, of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Flippin, Arkansas. He was born July 25, 1924, in Holland, Arkansas, to the late W.E. and Nona (Goode) Stevenson.

After graduating from Holland (Ark.) High School, Mr. Stevenson served with the US Navy aboard the USS Boxer during WWII. He attended Arkansas Tech then graduated from and completed graduate courses at the University of Arkansas. There he also developed his lifelong love of the Razorbacks.

He taught vocational agriculture at Flippin High School from 1951-55 and 1960-66, where he also served as FFA advisor, coached baseball, sponsored several classes and, in 2016, was inducted into the Flippin School Hall of Fame. He taught agri and sponsored classes at Bergman High School from 1957-60. He also worked for the Central Arkansas Milk Producers Assn. in Ft. Smith. In 1966, he became Director of Twin Lakes Vocational-Technical School in Harrison, serving under six governors until retiring in 1987.

Weldon served in many leadership positions in education, his church, and the community. He served as chairman of the Vo-Tech School Directors Assn., was appointed by Gov. Clinton to serve on the Job Training Coordinating Committee, served on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors in Boone and Marion Counties, helped establish the Flippin Chamber of Commerce, and chaired the first Boone County Agriculture Appreciation Day.

On March 24, he celebrated 70 years’ membership as a Mason in Faulkner Lodge 738. He was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. He had previously served as president of the Methodist Men, chairman of the Administrative Board, and member of the Finance Committee at First UMC in Harrison.

Weldon believed that education is the center of the community. He impacted the lives of hundreds of students, instilling in them the importance of post-secondary education and being productive citizens.

Mr. Stevenson is survived by his wife of 73 years, Reva (Cargile) of the home; one son Mike Stevenson (Sharion) of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one daughter Cathy (Everette) Long of Flippin, Arkansas; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter and son-inlaw Becky and Albert Drewry; his sisters: Virgie Thompson, Velma Neely, Mae Dean Stevenson; and his brother Coy Stevenson.

Visitation for Mr. Stevenson will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. 2017, at Oakland Methodist Church in Holland, Arkansas, with the Reverend Courtney Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Holland, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to Weldon Stevenson Vocational Scholarship at Northark, 1515 Pioneer Dr., Harrison, Ark. 72601; or to Hospice of the Ozarks, 774 Long Street, Mountain Home, Ark. 72653. For online condolences go to www. haburns.com or to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/yellville.

––––– ––––– FORT SMITH — Reverend Gary L. Hinkle, 65, was received into the loving arms of his Savior March 25, 2017, in Fort Smith. He was born June 20, 1951, in Fort Smith Arkansas, one of eight children, to Chester and Dorothy Hinkle. He was a 1969 graduate from Northside High School. Gary was drafted into the United States Army in in 1971. He became a Deacon at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 17. He later became Pastor of the same church, St. James Missionary Baptist, for 34 years. He received his License to minister on June 11, 1978 and was ordained February 8, 1981.

On May 1, 1999, Reverend Hinkle received a diploma in Christian Education from the Oklahoma School of Religion. He was a certified teacher in both district and state. He also received a Diploma in Theology in 2002. Reverend Hinkle was the visionary, for over 22 years, for the tutoring program bearing his name. His witness was his ministry. He started the P.O.W. (People Out Witnessing) at his church. He humbly served as Moderator of the Antioch District for 16 years and was Secretary for Arkansas Regular Baptist Convention. Reverend Hinkle also served many years as Treasurer of the Fort Smith, Van Buren and vicinity Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance.

Survived by loving wife of 47 years Virginia Hinkle; five children, three adopted children and four daughters in love, Gary Hinkle Jr. of Little Rock, Ann Glover (Alan), Jennifer Hinkle, Shawn Hinkle, Vuanita Hinkle, Rafiel Hinkle, Kalia Hinkle, Davion Hinkle, Ruthia Jones, Shaunta Waldon, Teagr’a Waldon, Jasmine Waldon; his grandkids, Deadrian Hinkle (Sarah), Miranda Hinkle, Jaivin Glover, Jalea Hinkle, Gage Griffin, Keanan Glover, Jajuan Thorne, Alayna Glover, Alan J. his mother Dorothy Hinkle; his siblings Chester Hinkle Jr. (Shirley), Connie Alexander (Joseph), Alice Shell, Wanda Lee (Greg), Phyllis Williams, Michael Hinkle (Lisa), Lesia Edmondson (Isaiah), as well as a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The family will greet friends and relatives from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, at St. James Missionary Church. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at East Side Baptist Church. Burial, with United States Army honors, will be 11 a.m. Monday at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

To sign an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– GREENBRIER — Lettie Bell Maxwell, 56, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord, March 28, 2017. She was born October 22, 1960, in Conway to the late Marlin and Evelyn Lawrence. Funeral arrangements with Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

––––– ––––– GUERNSEY — Mr. Jimmie Ray Conley, 84, of Guernsey, Ark., passed away, Monday, March 27, 2017. Survived by his wife, Alice Conley, two daughters, a brother, a sister, five grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, 1001 S. Main, Hope, Ark. Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — David Wayne Ratley, 59, of Heber Springs passed away March 27, 2017. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Friday, March 31, 2017. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, College Church of Christ, in Searcy. Interment: Cleburne County Memorial Gardens, Heber Springs. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Hugh Geraint Martin Jones, 91, of Hot Springs, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born on August 22, 1925, in Bargoed, Wales, to his parents, Huw David and Ellen Martin Jones of Swansea, Wales.

Dr. Jones graduated from the Lewis School in Pengam, Wales, prior to becoming a midshipman with the British Merchant Navy in 1939, and served honorably in World War II in the British Royal Navy. He came to the United States in 1947, and entered Arkansas College, now Lyon College, where he was class Valedictorian and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA degree in 1950. While attending Arkansas College, he met Joan Creason, and they were married on June 9, 1952, at First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs.

He continued his education, receiving his Bachelor of Divinity and Masters of Theology degrees from Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, and his Doctorate of Divinity at Vanderbilt University. He received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity at Lyon College. He later served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Lyon College and was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from the institution.

Throughout his career, Dr. Jones served as pastor of Presbyterian churches in Odessa, Conroe, and Houston, Texas, El Dorado, Ark., and Nashville, Tenn. He also served as President of The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee 1972-1978, and Woodward Academy in College Park, Georgia from 1978 until his retirement in 1990.

To mention a few of his awards, he received the American Award of the DAR, the Outstanding Rotarian Award, and served as the Moderator of Brazos and Ouachita Presbyteries. He is the author of three books, “A Time for Boldness”, “Environmental Preaching”, and “The Welshman With a Southern Accent”.

Dr. Jones is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. Glyn Martin Jones.

Loving survivors include his wife of almost 65 years, Joan Creason Jones; son, David Creason Jones, Sr. (Jeanna) of Surf Side Beach, Texas; daughter, Gwen Jones Parrish Owen (Penn) of Memphis, Tenn.; and grandchildren, Creason Jones, Kate Jones, Elizabeth Parrish, and Martin Jones. He also leaves his devoted brother-in-law and wife, Bill and Judi Creason of Hot Springs.

A celebration of Gary’s faithful life has been set for Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church, 213 Whittington Ave, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901; The Webb School, P.O. Box 488, Bell Buckle, Tenn. 37020; or Woodward Academy, 1662 Rugby Ave, College Park, Ga. 30337. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

––––– ––––– HUMPHREY — James Hamilton, 72, died Tuesday. Survivors are his wife, Linda; sons, James Edward Hamilton and Gerald Wayne Hamilton; daughter, Sandra Maddox; three brothers; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Union Cemetery in Pine Bluff. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpinco.com.

––––– ––––– JONESBORO — Betty Virginia Parnell Duncan, 91, of Jonesboro, Ark. and formerly of Osceola, Ark., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born in Lonoke County on May 26, 1925. She attended ASU. Her life was devoted to her relationship with Christ and to raising her children to love the Lord as she did. She was known for her heart of service, her zeal, and her nurturing spirit, always encouraging others to pursue Christ.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Charles Jeffery Duncan, a WWII veteran and master plumber, seven brothers, and six sisters. She is also preceded in death by one daughter, Gwendolyn Duncan Richards, and grandson Stephen Jeffery Duncan.

She is survived by four children; Charles Duncan Sr. of Osceola, Phillip Duncan of Little Rock, Wayne Duncan of Cabot, and Rebekah Roberson of Fairfield Bay; fourteen surviving grandchildren, Charles Duncan Jr., Bridget Shemwell, Jason Duncan, Marlo Sturkie, Suzanne Bartolomei, Scott Duncan, Sheri Martin, Crystal Sullivan, Ashley Duncan, Laura Richards, Lisa Buttgen, Katherine Rigney, Melissa Duncan, and Marissa Lucas; seven great-grandchildren, and a host of other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Her celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. on March 31, 2017 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas, with burial immediately following at Rest Hills Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Rigney officiating. To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggettresthills. com.

––––– ––––– JUNCTION CITY — Billy Clifford Owens, 87, of Junction City, Ark.; died Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. tonight at Three Creeks Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Three Creeks Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Three Creeks Baptist Church Cemetery by Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MABELVALE — Melinda Sue Bousquet, 52, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was born July 29, 1964 to Jerry Hood and Dorothy Green Hood. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved her family, helping others in need and reading her bible. She was preceded in

death by her mother Dorothy Green Hood; daughter Lauren Elizabeth Spann and sister Lou Anne Hand.

She is survived by her husband Michael Bousquet; sons B.J. Parker of Vimy Ridge; Clyde Andrew Spann (Faron Brooks) anticipated arrival of grandson Noah Spann in July of Mabelvale; Jared Bousquet of Bentonville; and sister Kim Hood of Sherwood; nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– McRAE — Tresa Alice Smith, age 81 of McRae, Ark., passed away on March 28, 2017. She left peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior after living a long, full life. Tresa was born on October 25, 1935 in Coy, Ark. to Earl and Grace Compton. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Nola McDougal and Louise Smith; and granddaughter, Staci Smith. On November 30, 1956 in Little Rock, Ark. she married the love of her life, J.C. Smith, with whom she celebrated sixty wonderful years.

Surviving are their children, Lonnie Smith of Fairbanks, Alaska, Mark (Kathy) Smith of McRae, and Tammy Merriman of Searcy; grandchildren, April Gessen of Sarasota, Florida, Autumn Montgomery of Searcy, Megan Jones of Beebe, Derek Merriman of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Stephen and John Smith of Fairbanks, Alaska, Sarah Garrison of McRae; and six great grandchildren.

Tresa was a member of Northside Church of Christ, where she attended every time the doors were open. She was respected and loved by many. Tresa thought her greatest legacy was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lit up the room with her smile and laughter, and there was no comparison when it came to Tresa in the kitchen. Most importantly she lived her life for Christ.

Family and friends may visit 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Ark. 72012. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Northside Church of Christ in Beebe. Burial will follow at Cheek Cemetery, Vinity. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– ––––– MORRILTON — Perry Brown, 88, of Morrilton, died March 26, 2017. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, at St. Paul AME Church, 309 N. Division St. in Morrilton. The body will lie in state from 9 to 10 a.m. the day of the funeral. Online guestbook: www.wilsonjarrettfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– NEWPORT — Mr. Freddy Shipley died Tuesday. Survived by, wife, Betty Shipley; son, Freddy, wife Jen; daughter, Lori, husband Jim; grandchildren, William and David Shipley. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: Thursday, 12:30 p.m. to service time. Interment: Cheisher Cemetery.

––––– ––––– PARIS — George Haynes, 84, of Paris, Arkansas, died Monday. Survivors: children, Douglas Haynes, Jane Hall, Gaylynn Pitts; two brothers; four sisters; 19 grandchildren. Services: Friday, March 31, 2017, 2 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel. Visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Mr. Johnathon Aaron Herrera, 17, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed March 23, 2017. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017 at First Assembly Church by Pastor Gary Bell. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, White Hall by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– REDFIELD — Linda Lee Moore, RN, age 69, of Redfield, passed away March 27, 2017. She is survived by her husband, David Moore, three daughters: Holly Terry (David), Heather Rogers (Jason), and Hillary Moore-Brown, two sisters: Sharon Shultz (Scott) and Cathy Leon, and five grandchildren: M’Kenna Anderson (Kekoa), Josh Terry (Lori), Jacob and Clay Rogers, and Dylan Brown.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 31, 2017, from 5-8 p.m. at Roller Drummond on I-30 in Little Rock 72209 (501) 4555800. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes./drummond. William

––––– ––––– RISON — Dovie Marie Middleton Boyd Mayberry, 97, of Rison died March 29, 2017. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Leek Cemetery in Star City. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. www.buiefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216.

––––– ––––– ROSEBUD — June DeNece Eddy Wood, 60, of Rosebud, Arkansas, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017. June was born on Monday, December 3, 1956, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Ted and Shirley Eddy.

June is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Lynch of Romance, Sarah Fullerton of Bryant; six grandchildren; eight grand-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, (501) 982-3400. Online guestbook can be found at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

––––– ––––– SPRINGDALE — Graveside services for Edna M. Pratt, 86, Springdale, Arkansas, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, at Ledbetter Cemetery, under the direction of RobertsonDrago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pratt passed away at 1:29 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Washington Medical Center, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

She was born February 18, 1931, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Charlie Young and Ila Craig Young. On May 16, 1947, she was married to Loyd Pratt, who preceded her in death on July 19, 1980.

She is survived by seven children, Dwayne Pratt, Dorothy Goodman, Carl Pratt, Peggy Willhite, Gloria Pratt, Caroline Sturgeon and husband, Nelson, and Wanda Pratt; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; five brothers, Kenneth, Thomas, Howard, Charles and Sam Young; four sisters, Vi Luna, Vineta Howard, Shirley Rosenbum and Connie Hunt; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Her parents, husband, and one sister, Virginia, precede her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ledbetter Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.

––––– ❖ ––––– SPRINGFIELD — Ruth Lee Gault, 91, of Springfield, Ark., departed this life March 27, 2017. Survivors, daughters Bettye (Jerry) Williams, Ruby (Benjamin) Walker and Ollie (Travis) Miller; son Aaron (Marion) Gault; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 53 Pilgrim Rest Road, Greenbrier. Visitation 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Greenbrier.

Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway, Ark., (501) 3271124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– WYNNE — Muriel Jean Cathey, 76, of Wynne, Ark., died Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Wynne. She was born March 5, 1941, in Hickory Ridge. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home.

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LOS LUNAS, N.M. — Sharon Crowder Strietmatter, 65, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, (formerly of Pine Buff), passed away March 24, 2017, at her home. Mrs. Strietmatter was born February 4, 1952, in Pine Bluff, to James L. and Frieda Thomas Crowder. She was reared and received her education in Pine Bluff, where she graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1970. After graduating from high school, she moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she met her husband Stan Strietmatter. They married and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

While in Oklahoma City, she worked for Airborne Express as a freight router for several years. She also worked for the New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where she was an insurance coordinator. She was a member of the Los Lunas Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved the outdoors, reading, and gardening. She and her husband also enjoyed camping with their family and friends.

Her survivors include her husband, Stanley Strietmatter of Los Lunas, New Mexico; two step-daughters, Shana Webb of Colorado and Liza Strietmatter of Montana; three step-grandchildren, Justin and Taylor Webb and Surenna Borghardt; two brothers, Wesley (Diane) Crowder of Pine Bluff and Jim (Janice) Crowder of Enterprise, Kansas; a sister, Linda Heth of Joplin, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Strietmatter was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Ginger Crew and Pat O’Brien Brinkley.

A private memorial service will be held at the home of Wes and Diane Crowder in Pine Bluff. Online condolences: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– ––––– McKINNEY, Texas — Mrs. Ina Scott Purnell, age 96, of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully March 27, 2017. She was a member of Hunters Glen Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. She was a former member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Joe T. Purnell; her mother and father, Ada and Will Scott; six brothers and sisters; and one grandson, Joey Tyrrell.

She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Sanders and husband Bobby of McKinney, Texas, and Jo Purnell-Johnson and husband Richard Johnson of Anchorage, Alaska. Three grandchildren, Jody Mason and wife Carrion, Lisa Strunk and husband Tracy, and Shayna Marshall and husband Jason. Seven great-grandchildren, Tinna Thomas, Tommy Thomas, Jessica Jamieson and husband Matt, Kyle Tyrrell, Rachel Tyrrell, Brent Strunk, and Sara Marshall. One great-great-grandchild, Elliott Jamieson.

Family will receive friends Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, March 31, 2017, at RollerFuneral Home at 10 a.m. Reverend Paul Sanders will officiate. Burial will be at Bayou Meto Cemetery in Jacksonville, Arkansas. If desired, memorials may be made to Hunters Glen Baptist Church or Alzheimer’s Association. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.