Pulaski County

ZYA ALI BROADWAY of Little Rock, Ark., was born into the arms of angels Friday, April 7, 2017, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock to her parents, Quadir Z. Broadway and Fetisha L. White. She’s preceded in death by her grandparents, Eugene Broadway and Jacqueline Green. She leaves to cherish her grandparents, Frederick White, Felecia Mills and Stephen Mills; her siblings, Zakiyah Broadway, Jacqueline Broadway and Alijah Broadway; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Graveside services will be today, April 11, 2017, 1 p.m., at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– WANDA KAY BUTLER, 75, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away peacefully April 9, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father, Guy Howard; mother, Ruby G Howard; brother, Sonny Howard; and sister, Dolores Wilson. Left to cherish her memories are husband, Phillip Butler; son, Pete Butler and wife, Cindy; daughter, Lee Blackwood; grandchildren, Samuel Blackwood and Jessica Butler; one great grandchild, Jameson Ford; and extended family and friends who are far too many to name. She was a devout Christian who enjoyed playing hymns on the piano at church, and a loving family member who enjoyed sunny days and gatherings with her family. The family would like to acknowledge lifetime friend Becky Lattin who made mother’s

days enjoyable and brought her own special sunshine to mom during the last five years of her life. The family will hold a memorial get together on Butler Hill for family and friends at a later date to be announced.

Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EWEJIN CHEAH died April 3, 2017. He is survived by his mother; wife, Gina Cheah; daughter, Anna Chung; grandson, Castiel Wu-Arribas; and sister, Kim Phaik Cheah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 11. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 12 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– ANNA FRANCES ELMORE, age 75, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2017. She was born July 7, 1941.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Elmore and a brother, Johnnie Linneman. Anna is survived by five sons, David Elmore, Scottie Elmore, Lance Elmore, Richard Elmore, and Sam Elmore; three daughters, Tina Elmore, Beverly Riley, and Cathy Webb; three sisters, Louise Elmore, Mary Jo Adams, and Dot Rye; one brother, Robert Linneman; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main St., Jacksonville. Graveside service will be Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 2 p.m., at the Wood Family Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 501-982-3400. Online guest book visit www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– TRACEY DALE FUHRMAN passed away early Sunday morning, April 9, 2017. She was born February 3, 1958 to Dale and Lillie Fuhrman of Gillett. Tracey was a long-time carrier for Arkansas Gazette and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She loved meeting people on her various routes throughout the years, and held a special place in her heart for the stray and abandoned animals she encountered - always keeping plenty of dog and cat food for them along with the current newspapers to be delivered.

Tracey was also a professional painter with a large commercial and residential clientele. In her earlier years, she was active in restaurant management.

Tracey was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Tillman and Alfreda Nunez and Simon and Clara Fuhrman; and brother-in-law, Freddie Perritt. She is survived by her mom of Gillett; sister, Kelly Perritt; brothers, Eddie (Brigette) Fuhrman and Kyle (Frankie) Fuhrman; nieces and nephews: Lydia (Nick) Barsotti, Alex Perritt, Lizzie Fuhrman, Mary Grace Fuhrman, Paige Fuhrman, Henry Harrison; greatniece Lyla Rose Fuhrman; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 12 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Gillett, followed by a gathering at her family’s home, 214 N. Grand, Gillett, Ark. 72055.

Because of her great love of animals - especially those abandoned - memorials may be made to Out of the Woods animal rescue, P.O. Box 7365, Little Rock, Ark. 72217 or any shelter of your choice would be greatly appreciated. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FOSTER H. GAY, 81, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Foster was born March 17, 1936 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Henry and Gretchen Gay.

Foster served in the Army and after receiving his BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, he worked for Pickens & Bond. He later worked and retired from Progressive Contractors as a controller.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Ernest “Pete” Gay. Foster is survived by his wife of 54 years, Velma “JoAnn” Gay; daughter, Greta Gay; brother, Wayne Gay; and sister, Mary Ugland.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Women and Children First, P.O. Box 1954, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– RUBEN EUGENE PATE SR., 68, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Eugene was born on Friday, September 10, 1948, in Enola, Arkansas to the late Ruben and Ruby Pate. Eugene was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Mississippi stud and spending time at the Pate’s Deer Camp with the grandkids.

Eugene was preceded in death by a brother, Benny John Pate; two sisters, Ruby and Emma Sue; and one stepson, Ricky Childress. Eugene is survived by his loving wife Susan Pate of 23

years; six children, Carlon (John) Vaughan of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Kim (Jon) Klindt of Austin, Arkansas, Angel (Steve) Honeywell of Camp, Arkansas, Eugene (Mechelle) Pate Jr. of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Adam (Amber) Pate of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Brandon (Caroline) Childress of North Little Rock, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, Ricky Lynn (Roseann) Pate of Sheridan, Arkansas; four sisters, Barbara Ann Walker, Reta Leadingham, Kay Crook, Nell Payton; and by many nephews, nieces, family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 10 a.m. at First General Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas. A Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 12, from 6-8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Interment will follow after the service at Arkansas memorial Gardens in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

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

–––––❖––––– BETTY JANE IZARD SMITH, long-time resident of North Little Rock and lately of Maumelle, formerly of Houston, Ark., was delivered safely into her Savior’s arms early Saturday morning, April 8, 2017 . She was 92. She had contracted smallpox from her mother before she was born on March 5, 1925, and doctors gave no hope for her survival. God had different plans.

She was a faithful Christian, wife, mother, prayer warrior and friend, loved and cherished by all who knew her. She was an avid reader and student of the Bible and taught Sunday school throughout her adult life until her health failed.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Madison Izard, Jr.; her sister Mary Ann Honeycutt; and husband, Onis Smith. She is survived by her children, Betty (Frank) Walker of North Little Rock, Judy (Joe) Jarrett of Texarkana, Robin (Tom) Welch of Minneapolis, and Bill (Nancy) Izard of Little Rock; 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 13th, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12th. Memorials can be made to Urban Promise Arkansas, P.O. Box 1157, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72115. Online guestbook www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– DARRELL LEE SMITH, 53, of Little Rock went home to be with the Lord April 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father: Leardis Smith.

Darrell leaves to cherish his memory: one son; mother, Velma Harris; siblings, Kimberly (Scott) Smith-Watters of Little Rock, Elaine Smith of Atlanta, Ga., Jackie Smith of St. Paul, Minn., Vincent Smith of Little Rock, Ark., Stephen Smith of Kansas City, Mo.; one grandchild; and a host of relatives and friends.

Family Hour: today, 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Beebe Chapel CME Church, Wrightsville, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– LEWIS CAROL SMITH, 84, of Sherwood went to be with his Lord Friday, March 24, 2017. He was born August 27, 1932, in Maguire, Oklahoma, to Lewis M. Smith and Nettie Mae Townley.

Lewis was a longtime member of Sherwood First Baptist Church. He worked at Mill & Mine Supply for 35 years as a salesman selling industrial supplies.

Lewis was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepmother, Lillian Smith and his brother, Harold Smith. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Josie Smith. He is survived by his sons, Terry Michael Smith (Cindy), Cary D. Smith, Eric Smith (Isabel), Drew Smith (Linda); and daughter, Malinda Lenex (Larry); grandchildren, Emily (Dash), Ethan (Amanda), Jacob, Cassidy and 7 other grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Karen Green (Paul); and other extended family.

A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 14, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– AUSTIN DAKOTA SNYDER, 22, of North Little Rock went to be with his Lord, on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was the son of Dwayne and Angie Snyder, of North Little Rock. Austin graduated from North Little Rock High School in 2013. He loved sports, basketball, baseball, football and wrestling and being around people. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in North Little Rock.

Austin was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Kenneth and Helen Yvonne Corbin, of North Little Rock, Sue Rogers, of Tennessee, Mary and Oval Brown of Fayetteville, and his grandfather, Bobby Brown, of Austin. He is survived by his parents; grandmothers, Karen Brown, of Austin and Linda Martin of North Little Rock; and his grandfather, Don Robbins, of Conway.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Smith- North Little Rock Funeral Home, (1921 Main St., NLR). Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park following services. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 12th, at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares. com.