Obituaries

Pulaski County

CLARENCE H. ALLISON SR. Family hour: today, 5: 30- 6: 30 p. m. At Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: Thursday, 11 a. m., First Baptist Church, 811 SA Jones Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. Pastor William Robinson, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– The sweet, kind soul of RUTHANN VARNER ALLISON, 81, went to be with Our Lord, at sunrise Easter morning, April 16. She was born, Nov 16, 1935 to the late William Varner and Annie Styles White in Hickory Ridge, Ark. She is survived by her loving family: husband Ken Allison Sr., daughters Karen Light and Lei Pinter and stepson Ken Allison Jr ( Adriene). Grandchildren Meagan Light, David Light, Chad Pinter, Eric Pinter, Kenneth Allison III ( Trey), Bailey Anne Allison and great- grandson, Brody Ross Atkinson.

Ruthann graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 1954. She had a long career at Dillard’s Department Store in cosmetics. One of her many passions were flowers and she was a Master Flower Show Judge, member of the Garden Club and Designer Garden Club. She loved her church, Saint James United Methodist. She loved to dance and was an accomplished ballroom dancer. She designed elegant and unique table settings with flowers, crystal and linens. She was also a talented artist and her oil paintings hang in many friends’ and family’s homes as special mementos.

Ruthann married the love of her life, Ken Allison Sr., in 2000 and what a storybook romance they had for 17 years! Their love of each other was an example for all. After entering a nursing home, Ken Sr. never missed a day visiting Ruthann for lunch and delivering her daily Coke Zero. They spent several years in Greer’s Ferry entertaining friends and family until they moved to Little Rock in 2005. Ken and Ruthann loved going to auctions and she helped Ken in the Lake Water Sports business. The only other man in her life was her beloved poodle Buddy ( the smartest and most spoiled dog on the planet).

A Memorial Celebration will be held at Saint James United Methodist Church on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11 a. m. with a reception at the church to follow. Ruthann loved her flowers and an honorarium to the Little Rock Garden Club would be much appreciated. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, ( 501) 660- 4323.

––––– – –––– BARBARA BOLINGER, 71, died Monday, April 17, 2017. She was born June 3, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She loved playing on the bean bag baseball team at the Willow House where she also enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorinda Bolinger, twin brother and two sisters. Barbara is survived by her sister, Betty Armstrong; five nephews and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– MATTIE BONDS, 65, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life April 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by: son, Charleston Bonds; mother, Otelia Porter; father, Lucky P. Porter.

Mattie leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Charlie Bonds; children, Roselyn Bonds and Derek Bonds; siblings, Maurice Porter, Leo Porter, Rosa Holmes, Ophelia Tinzie; six grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6: 15- 7: 15pm at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Service: Saturday, 11 a. m., at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 4800 West 12th Street, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– TRACY LEA MITCHELL BOXLEY, passed away April 16, 2017. Services will be held Friday, April 21 at 2 p. m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 6401 W. 32nd St., Little Rock, followed by visitation. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., ( 501) 224- 2200. Tracy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– On April 16, 2017, SUE TAYLOR BRYAN moved from her earthly home in North Little Rock, Ark. to her eternal home. Funeral service will be at 1 p. m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Word Aflame Fellowship, 7800 interstate 30, Little Rock. Visitation will be at 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. at the church. A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– TORIN MARIE DAVIDSON- LEWIS, 60, of Little Rock, former longtime resident of West Helena, Ark. went to be with the Lord April 15, 2017. Ms. Lewis was born September 4, 1956, in Holly Grove, to the late William Arnold “Pleas” Davidson and the late Freddie Mae Nunn- Davidson.

Torin is a 1974 graduate of Helena- West Helena Central High School. Torin was employed with the State of Arkansas Office of Child Support Services for 18 years until retirement. She also, worked as a PBX operator for Holiday Inn Hotel/ Crown Plaza Hotel. She served on Arkansas State Independent Living Council ( ARSILC).

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one nephew; Tedrick “Spike” Nunn. Torin leaves to cherish her memories; one son; Lejustes Deon Davidson Sr.; one grandson; Lejustes Deon Davidson Jr.; eight sisters: Mary Upchurch ( Al) of St Louis, Mo., Virginia Ross ( Alvin) of Garland, Texas, Denise “Gail” McCoy ( James), Felicia Davidson of Little Rock, Ark., Valerie Branscomb ( Terry) of Memphis, Tenn. and Sandra Ivy ( Dimetri) of Arlington, Texas, Ruby Harris of Little Rock and Paula Davidson of Kansas City, Mo., six brothers: John Nunn ( Ella) of Holly Grove, Ark., Ira Joe Nunn ( Shirley) Porter, Okla., Tenolia Davidson ( Carlene) Detroit, Mich. and Fred Davidson of Little Rock, Ark., Gregory Davidson and Oscar Roberts of Kansas City, Mo.; aunts; Bertha Nunn; Maumelle, Ark. and Rose Nunn; Kansas City, Mo. Special friends; Edward Eskiridge, Micki Poteet, Sneha and Eric Odom, Marva Pruitt, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, Co- workers and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 6- 8 p. m. at Second Baptist Church, 1701 John Barrow Rd, Little Rock. Funeral: Sunday, 2 p. m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Holly Grove, Ark. Reverend William Black, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc., 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72202, 501- 371- 0111. Website: www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Services You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– MILDRED L. DIXON, age 92, of Little Rock, died Monday, April 17, 2017, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. A daughter of Jefferson and Velma Williamson Keltner, she was born on October 18, 1924 in Russellville.

She was a member of Life Line Baptist Church in Little Rock and lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Conway. Mildred worked many years at the Eureka Steakhouse in Russellville, Hanks Dog House and Paul’s Lamplighter Restaurant in Little Rock.

On November 29, 1948, she was united in marriage to Harold Udell Dixon and they were married for almost 60 years until his passing in 2008.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Udell Dixon; one son, Johnny Leonard Dixon; four brothers, Billy Keltner, Robert Keltner, J. M. Keltner and James Leonard Keltner; and two sisters, Jewell Girtman and Emma Crow. Survivors include five grandchildren, Katrinka Mondy of Little Rock, Harold Oneil Dixon of Mabelvale, Lucinda Cathaleen Dixon of Mabelvale, Johnny Leonard Dixon Jr. of Mayflower and Shawn Michael Patrick Dixon of Kenosha, Wis.; two great- grandchildren, Geni Cathaleen Wilder of Maumelle and Larry Wayne Wilder of Virginia; one great great- grandson, Brayden Cooper Mimms; and a fur baby, Sammie.

The funeral service will be at 2 p. m. on Friday, April 21, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel with Rev. Jeff Dial officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends on Friday afternoon, from 1: 30 p. m. until service time. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

––––– – –––– TERESA DIANE FAASSE passed from this life April 13, 2017 from a long bout with pneumonia. Also known as Tee, she loved working as a waitress and was a rescuer of homeless animals.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, father, Joseph M. Burton and mother, Rosie L. Williams; brother, Marion E. Burton; and daughter, Lisa M. Williams. Teresa is survived by her husband, Frank Faasse, Jr. of Jacksonville; three sisters, Jayne E. Perrington, Karen L. Stivers and Amanda L. Terry; three daughters, Tammy Carter, Christy Dean and Angela Washington; and seven grandchildren.

Teresa left this world too early at the age of 60.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p. m. and services on Friday, April 21, at 10 a. m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Burial will be private. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– – –––– ROBERT ALLEN “BOB” HALL SR., of North Little Rock passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Dauphine Island, Ala.

Mr. Hall was born in February 1939 to Richard “Dick” and Ann Etheridge Hall Veazey of Hamburg, Ark. He was a graduate of Hamburg High School and graduated from Arkansas A& M ( University of Arkansas at Monticello) with a B. S. in Business. Bob Hall served seven ( 7) years in The Army National Guard, earning the rank of Company Sergeant.

For a majority of his working career Bob dedicated his efforts into transforming a small manufacturing plant in North Little Rock ( the G. L. Turner Company) and into Bush- Whacker, a leading brand of rotary cutter that competes today with the likes of John Deere.

Bob was a supporter of The Helping Hand and was on their board for a time in the 1980s. He supported Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Saint Edward Catholic Church and a numerous host of other charities.

Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Ann Hall. Survived by his widow Susanne Hall; son Robert Hall Jr. ( Angela); stepson Stephen G. Smith II ( Christa White); brothers Whit Hall, Stanton Veazey, Howard Veazey; and grandchildren Alexandria Hall, Brooke Hall and Jackson Hall, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hall will be remembered as being a man who was loved and respected by so many people. He was a man of faith and outstanding moral quality, which allowed him to be an amazing father. As an accomplished ballroom dancer and Razorback Fan, he lived life to the fullest, and will be missed by so many.

Donations on Mr. Hall’s behalf may be made to The Helping Hand, Jericho Way, or Our House. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1 p. m., at Christ the King Catholic Church. A rosary service will be at 5: 30 p. m., Friday, April 21 followed by a visitation from 6 to 7: 30 p. m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Full online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– TERRY A. HOLLEY, ( SGM, U. S. Army, retired), 72, of North Little Rock died Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was born January 24, 1945 in Dr. Johnny Price’s clinic beside the Missouri Pacific railroad tracks in Monticello, Ark., to Leonard A. Holley and Margaret ( Terry) Holley. He grew with the Ashley, Drew and Northern Railway running through his back yard. He graduated from Monticello, Arkansas High School in 1963 and attended A& M College ( now UAM). He married Patricia Jean ( Jean) Cotton on May 24, 1968.

Terry is predeceased ( 2014) by his wife Jean of 46 years, the love of his life, and his parents. He is survived by two sons, Michael Holley and wife Tesha of North Little Rock and David Holley and wife Brandy of Maumelle; three grandchildren, Austin Holley, Anna Holley and Levi Holley; brother, Dennis Holley and wife, Joy of Monticello and three sisters- in- law, Corine Ewing, of Morrilton, Louise Gee, of Midland, Texas, and Margaret Martin, of Pine Bluff and their husbands.

Terry joined the Arkansas Army National Guard in Monticello, Ark., on May 18, 1965 as a Unit Supply Clerk. He retired June 5, 2005 in North Little Rock as the Logistics Sergeant Major, ARNG, with 40 years and 22 days of service. His awards include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal ( 4th award). Terry was a 1993 graduate of the U. S. Army Sergeant’s Major Academy.

After retirement from the Guard, he worked several years as a hard ware clerk for Stanley Hardware. As he said “to keep him off the streets and out of the pool hall”.

In 1953, Terry joined Scouting. He earned his Eagle Scout in 1958 in Monticello. He re- entered Scouting as Scoutmaster to Troop 431 in North Little Rock. During his tenure as a Scout leader, he was awarded the Scoutmaster Award of Excellence, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver and Vigil Honor; Order of the Arrow. He was crew adviser for six treks to Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, Minn.

Terry was an award winning model railroader, published railroad author, railroad historian and photographer. Perhaps because of where he was born or where he grew up, he had a lifelong interest in railroads.

He enjoyed a good meal, loved to tell stories and be with family and friends. He was quick to tell you that the best decision he ever made was to marry Jean and that, of all the things he had done in his life, he was the most proud of Michael and David.

A special thanks for the friendship of “Train Guys”, Anne Simpson and Whitney Ransom and friends from Scouting and the Guard. Thanks to Dr. J. Geoghagan and Dr. Paul Valentin- Stone, their nurses and staff for their care.

Memorials may be made to Quapaw Council, BSA. Laugh clown, laugh, for your fellow man, for though weary and sad, I like you, could make the whole world glad.

Funeral services will be held 10 a. m., Monday, April 24, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p. m., Sunday, April 23 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– VERDA MAY FRANCIS SUSSEX HORNER, 91, of North Little Rock transitioned to her Heavenly home on Friday, April 14, 2017. She had no biological children but leaves many nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones to cherish her memory. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Saturday, April 22, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills with burial following at Arkansas Memorial Garden. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– – –––– JAMES HOMER MAYHAN, 46, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Little Rock with his wife, Suzanne Mayhan. James was born in Sherwood, to James Edward and Barbara Tanner Mayhan on September 21, 1970, as the youngest of three children.

He graduated from Central Arkansas Christian Schools in North Little Rock in 1989. He graduated from UALR with a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science in 2010. He owned his own computer security business for seven years. He married Suzanne Sawyer Smith on June 7, 2014 in New Orleans, La. He was a member of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock, was an Eagle Scout, was an active parliamentarian, was involved in toastmasters, and was the president of the neighborhood Homeowners Association. He is remembered fondly for his love of ballroom dancing, seersucker suits, and beagles.

James is preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Jean Hughes; his parents, James and Barbara Mayhan; and his grandparents, Homer and Leona Tanner and Chris and Nettie Mayhan. James is survived by his step- children, Melissa ( Kendall) Schenkel of Pueblo West, Colo., and William Kimball of Stuttgart, Germany; his sister, Debra ( Mark) Blasco of Waconda, Ill.; his niece Terri, his niece, Jodie ( Berto) Rayes and their children, Alex, Gabi and Steven; his nephew Mike, his nephew Matt and his daughter Layla, all of Waconda, Ill.

Funeral services will be at 2 p. m., Thursday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with Father Danny Schieffler officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p. m. until service time on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in James’ name be made to the National Park College Foundation, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913. Guest registry is at www. davis- smith. com.

––––– – –––– SUZANNE SAWYER MAYHAN, 47, of Little Rock, departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 13, 2017 with her husband, James Mayhan. Suzanne was born January 12, 1970 to Tom Sawyer and Janis ( Mixon) Sawyer at Fort Smith.

Suzy was the second of three children, graduated from St. Benedict at Auburndale High School in Cordova, Tenn., in 1988. She had two children, Melissa and William, by her first marriage. She married her second husband James Smith on December 18, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nev. She graduated from National Park Community College in 2008. She worked as a Registered Nurse for seven years. After the death of her second husband in 2012, she met James Mayhan. They were married on June 7, 2014 in New Orleans, La. She was a member

of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock. She is remembered fondly for her love of animals, traveling, and fine cuisine.

She was predeceased in death by her second husband, James Jackson Smith, and her grandparents, Aaron and Martha Mixon, and Lela Prince. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa ( Kendall) Schenkel of Pueblo West, Colo.; her son, William Kimball of Stuttgart, Germany; her parents, Tom and Janis Sawyer of Hot Springs; her sister, Jennifer ( Terry) Goulder and their children, Alex, Cameron, and Madison of Santa Clarita, Calif.; her brother, Daniel ( Marcy) Sawyer and their daughter, Lily, of San Francisco, Calif.; and many cousins, friends, and neighbors.

Funeral services will be at 2 p. m., Thursday, in the Davis- Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs, with Father Danny Schieffler officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p. m. until service time on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Suzanne’s name be made to the National Park College Foundation, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913. Guest registry is at www. davis- smith. com.

––––– – –––– CHARLES MILES JR., Visitation: Saturday, 10- 11 a. m. Service: Saturday, 11 a. m., both at Unity Bible Baptist Church, 6403 Colonel Glenn, LR, Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– LUCINDA NELSON, 89, of Little Rock, Ark., went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2017. Her loving survivors include: daughter, JoAnn Nelson; sons, Charles E. Hall and Michael A. Sanders and a host of other relatives and friends. Home going services will be on Saturday, April 22, 2017, 11 a. m., at Gaines Street Baptist Church, 1601 South Gaines Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Haven Of Rest Cemetery. Family visitation: 10 a. m., Saturday, prior to service, at the church. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 372- 1305.

––––– – –––– FLORENCE PARKER, 78, of Little Rock, departed this life on April 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Parker; two sons, Roscoe and Earl Young; her parents, Franklin and Edna Trevino; and sisters, Ruby Pursel and Vivian Horejsi. She is survived by children, Dorothy DeCarlo, Cheryl Warden, Donna Dean, Lisa Franke; siblings, Franklin Trevino, Irene Cantu and Adeline Zinnecker; grandchildren, Allison, Danielle, Michael Angelo, Gavrielle, Henry Jr., Lindsay, Jason, Greg, Kayla and Kelsey and seven great- grandchildren. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 660- 4323.

––––– – –––– ANDREW LEE PHILLIPS, 81, of North Little Rock departed this life April 13, 2017. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Phillips Anderson; and one grandchild, Kavontae Anderson; two brothers, James Ellis Phillips, J. C. Phillips; and one sister, Drucilla Witt. He is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Phillips; three brothers, Norris, Leo, A. C. Phillips; and one sister, Mae Alice Evans; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services ,11 a.m ., Thursday, April 20,2017, Hubble Memorial Chapel, Visitation 2-6 p.m ., Wednesday. Funeral Services entrusted to the legacy, Hubble Funeral Home, ( 501) 374- 3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

––––– – –––– VICTORIA A. PIERCE, 92 of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She is survived by her son, Rev. Victor ( Deborah) Moore, grandchildren, one great- grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relations and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m ., Saturday, April 22,2017, Eighth Street Missionary Baptist Church, 811 SA Jones Drive, North Little Rock, Visitation 2-6 p.m ., Hubble Memorial Chapel, Friday. Funeral Services entrusted to the legacy, Hubble Funeral Home, ( 501) 374- 3134. “Serving you with professional cares ince 1900.” www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

––––– – –––– KENNETH L. REED SR., 72, of Little Rock departed this life April 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Reed; other relatives include: Grace Ward, Alfonso Reed Jr., Donald Reed, Alfred Reed, Milton Reed, and Elmer Reed.

Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories children: Kenneth L. Reed Jr., Colin Reed, Tymberli Reed- Taylor, Aundra Reed- Easter, Kenndryk Reed, Joydan Reed; siblings, Linda Reed and Carolyn Reed- Teague; nine grandchildren; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.

Family Hour: Thursday, 7: 308: 30 p. m at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Friday, 11 a. m. at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 4800 West 12th Street, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Sign online guestbook at Robinson Mortuary.

––––– – –––– REBECCA SMITH, 92, of Little Rock, departed this life on April 13, 2017. Survived by children; Earl Scott, Charles Scott ( Cherrie), nine grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. Visitation: April 24, 2017, 6- 7 p. m. at Mt. Sinai MBC. Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 10 a. m. at Mt. Sinai MBC, 8815 W 34th St., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th, LR, Ark. 501- 660- 4323.

––––– – –––– GEORGIA L. SMITTIE, 89, of Little Rock departed this life April 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Curlee Smittie; granddaughter, Sonya Eskew; brothers, Nathael Evans, Nevada, F. D., Macceo Craig.

She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Fred T. Smittie; siblings, Gustarva Tanner, Ann Craig Tilson, Josie Martin; three grandchildren; five great- grandchildren, five great- great- grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Sunday, 4- 5 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Monday, 11 a. m., at First Baptist Church, Highland. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. ( 501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– LORETTA MARTIN SPILLERS, 83, died Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of North Little Rock. She retired from National Old Line Insurance Company and Mike Knollmeyer Law Office.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Spillers; two daughters, Debbie Cornett ( Danny) and Pamela Essary ( Kenneth); four grandchildren, Kimberly France, Laura Holmes, Nick and Tyler Paladino; five great- grandchildren; brother, Bobby Martin ( MaryAnn); and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers make donations to Calvary Baptist Church, 5205 Lynch Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117. Funeral services will be held 2 p. m., Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation one hour prior to service at 1 p. m. Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– ROBERT ELLIS SUTTON, 54, of Little Rock, departed this life on April 15, 2017. Survived by partner Lee Hill; step- children, Maureen Norris, Jessica Miller, Shannon Lacy, Christopher Hill; eight step- grandchildren; siblings, Johnny Sutton of Mountain View, Janice Williams of Hensley, Doris Oliver of Grubbs. and a host of nieces, nephews, great- nieces, great- nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Saturday, April 22, 2017 1 p. m. at Unity Church, 2610 Reservoir Road, Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th, LR, Ark. 501- 660- 4323.

––––– – –––– Pastor SHIRLEY D. TERRY, 61, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Chree Latham ( Calvin), Kotrese Jones ( Corey), Sammie Carroll ( Andrea) and Chris Carroll ( Lisa); siblings, Ernest Terry ( Betty), Alma Walker, Carolyn Williams ( Charles), Joyce Terry, Delois Stirgus ( Louis), Mae Scott ( Kenneth), Debra Carroll ( Miles), Barbara Andres ( Rodney), Erma Shepherd ( Joe) and Linda Perry; nine grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017, 11 a. m. at First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock, Arkansas. A visitation will be held Friday, April 21, 2017 from 1- 7 p. m. at the funeral home. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas ( 501) 372- 4129. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

––––– – –––– GLYNDA ALLISON TURNER, 77, of Little Rock, died Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Dallas, Texas. Glynda, known to many as YoYo, was born July 17, 1939 in Banks, Arkansas. She was the wife and soul- mate of Joseph Michael Turner for nearly 55 years. Her parents were the late Glynn and Maylah Allison. She was a longtime and active member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. Glynda was a Tiger, Reddie, Sooner, social worker, entrepreneur, world traveler, Cooperative Baptist, and a mother and friend to anyone needing such attention.

In addition to Mike, Glynda is survived by one daughter, Cathy Theisen, and her husband Greg of Frisco, Texas; son, Jay and his wife Suzette of Little Rock; and son, Andy and his wife Charity of Dallas, Texas. The greatest joys of her life were her eight grandchildren: Drew, Marian, Mallory, Allison, Margaret, A. J., Michael, and Adam. They will miss their happy sacks and Camp Yo- Yo.

A few of the people and organizations near to Glynda’s heart were: TWT; the Parkview Patriots; PHBC youth; PHBC choir; Mac & Eddie’s RV Services; PARK; People Against Trafficking in Humans; Hearts In Service; BRI water group; The Board; Questers; Sturbridge Garden Club; the Lower Ladies of Coachlight; and YoungLife. The family will celebrate Glynda’s life at 11 a. m. on Friday, April 21, at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock, Ark. 75205, with a reception following in Hicks Hall. Please make any memorial gifts to the church.

––––– – –––– ESTHER WALLOCH, 80, of Roland, passed away April 17, 2017. She was born in Miami, Arizona to the late Sam and Esther Coto. Esther earned her doctorate degree in Nursing and dedicated her life to helping her students get through nursing school and launch their nursing careers. She was also a member of the U. S. Air Force Reserves.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas E. Walloch, Jr.; brother, Joe Coto ( Camille), and sisters, Mary Beetz and Sylvia Loyd ( John), all of California; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Esther’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– DONALD RAY YOUNGER, 81, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on April 17, 2017. He was born on October 21, 1935 in West, Texas to the late, Robert Lee and Alliene Pearl Younger. Donald was a retired railroad engineer having worked for the Rock Island Railroad in Arkansas and the Union Pacific in Pueblo, Colorado.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jessie Fisher Younger; four sons, Don Jr. of Nashville, Douglas of Little Rock, Scott of Mabelvale and Phillip and wife, Jeffrie Ann of Palm Bay, Florida; brother, Jack Younger of Missouri; seven grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Bill Younger; daughter, Gail Hogue; and infant great- grandson, Karl Jewell.

Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ATKINS — Jimmy Steve Linker, 82, of Atkins died Tuesday, April 18, 2017. A private burial was held in Bakers Creek Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Family will conduct a memorial service 4 p. m., Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Bakers Creek Cemetery. Online obituary/ guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

––––– – –––– BAUXITE — Leona Mae Simmons, 78, of Bauxite, passed away April 17, 2017. She was born March 16, 1939 in Hope, Ark., to the late Frank and Onie Shaw Rogers. Leona loved to fish, and was a passionate organist and pianist. She was a faithful Christian at Mt. Olive Baptist and a devoted nurse for 44 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Accea and Harold Rogers; sister, Tursie Hipp; and a grandson David Lynn Oller. She is survived by her husband Roy Simmons Sr.; six sons David ( Linda) Oller, Henry Oller, Johnny ( Trish) Oller, Mike Oller, Roy Jr. ( Emily) Simmons, and Pat ( Amanda) Simmons; three daughter Rita ( Michael) Wood, Christina ( Shawn) Light, and Pauline Simmons; and a host of grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 6- 8 p. m. with service to begin Friday, April 21, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. To sign the online guestbook go to www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Claudia Elberta Halpain, age 91, of Benton passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at her home. She was born January 17, 1926 in Chidister, Arkansas. Claudia was retired from the Benton Service Center and a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas Gosvenor and Ora E. Wheelington Gosvenor, husband Luke Halpain, brother, Allen T. Gosvenor, sister, Zelma Benton. Survivors, nieces, Linda ( Waymon) Minor, Alexander; Genevieve ( John) McCool, Sheridan; Brenda Struble, Benton.

Visitation will be from 5: 30 to 7: 30 p. m. Wednesday at Ashby’s. Graveside services will be 2 p. m. Thursday at Smith Rosemont Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Home. Minister will be Bro. David Standridge. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Wallis Kight, 70, of Benton passed away April 16, 2017. He was born September 16, 1946. A celebration of life will be at Victory Baptist, Thursday, April 20, at 1 p. m. Visitation is Wednesday, 5- 7 p. m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. To sign online guest book visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — William D. Stewart, aged 59, passed away on April 15th, 2017. Known as Billy, he was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 21st, 1957, to the late Kenneth and Jo Ann Stewart. He attended many schools since his father was career Air Force and the family moved quite often during his early years. Billy worked for many years in the Little Rock area as well as in Georgia before returning to Benton in 2005.

He was preceded in death by his wife Linda ( Pat) Stewart in 2005, his Father in 2010 and his beloved Mother in 2015. Surviving are his two brothers, Douglas and wife Julie, of Pinehurst, North Carolina and James of Benton. Also survived by two nieces, Jayme Langford of Benbrook, Texas, and Lyndsey Stewart of Cresson, Texas.

A service at Lee cemetery will be scheduled for a later date. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BIGELOW — Mason Garland Hill, 79, of Bigelow, Arkansas, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Funeral services will be 1 p. m. Friday, April 21, at Houston Baptist Church. Burial will be at May Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday, at funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– – –––– BRYANT — Ronny W. Cornelius, 49, of Bryant, Arkansas passed from this life on April 14, 2017. He was born on January 19, 1968 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Kenneth R and Barbara Polk Cornelius. Ronny enjoyed going golfing, fishing and above all else, spending time with his boys. He served in the United States Army and was a Gulf War Veteran.

Ronny is survived by his boys, William and Thomas Cornelius and their mother; three sisters; and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth R. Cornelius; mother, Barbara Hogue and step- father Jim Hogue.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 1 p. m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Service arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook, www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– BRYANT — Betty Ruth Slater, 69, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away on April 16, 2017 in Bryant, Arkansas. Betty was born in Fordyce, Arkansas on January 3, 1948. She went on to receive a degree in teaching and retired in 2010.

Betty is preceded in death by her father, George Slater; and her brother, James Slater. Betty is survived by her mother, Doris Gipson; her son, Ronald ( Yasoon) Koon; and grandchild Elliot. She is also survived by a brother, Lloyd Slater; a sister Carolyn Slater; adopted sister and brother, Charlene Rogers and David Stills; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all of the Hospice and nursing home staff at Southern Trace Nursing Home for their support in Betty’s final days. A special thanks to Debbie Weatherford, Carla Miranda, and LeAnn McNulty. Betty enjoyed traveling, reading, and taking care of her beloved pets.

Graveside service will be held at 1 p. m., Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Concord Cemetery, in Furlow, Arkansas. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– CALICO ROCK — George Lee Dixon, 76, died April 13, 2017. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include: Jerry Dixon of Arizona, Terry Dixon, Debroah Van Bramer, both of Texas ( children); Anita Bishop and Patricia Potter, both of Texas ( sisters). Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home.

––––– – –––– CAMDEN — Deborah “Debbie” Gail Brooks of Camden died Monday. Survivors, daughters, Leslie Edwards, Newnan, Ga., and April Reiswig, Moorhead, Minn.; son, Brian Brooks, Camden, Ark.; and sisters, Cheryl Johns, Bentonville, Ark. and Sandra Love, Benton, Ark. Memorial service to be held later. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CASSCOE — Kenneth Dale Raney, 88, Casscoe, Ark., died April 17, 2017. Survivors: sons: Donald, Danny, and Jeremy Raney; daughters: Wanda Acklin, Gail Hale, and Jeane Raney. Services will be at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church Casscoe, Ark., Thursday, April 20th, with visitation 1- 2 and go right into service. Interment: Marsh Cemetery.

––––– – –––– CHERRY VALLEY — Patricia Ann ( Woolbright) Walker, 48, of Cherry Valley died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at her home. She was born September 27, 1968, in Illinois. Memorial services are 10 a. m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Thompson- Wilson Wynne Funeral

Home. Interment will follow in Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne.

––––– – –––– DAMASCUS — Patricia Carol Acklin, 48, of Damascus died April 16, 2017. Funeral service will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday April 19, 2017, at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial will follow the service at Pee Dee Cemetery in Clinton. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– DRASCO — Thomas “Grandpa Tom” Hawkins, age 80, of Drasco died peacefully surrounded by his family April 16, 2017, at his residence. Survivors: wife Lura; three sons; two daughters; nine grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. At Tom’s request there will be no services. You may read the full obituary at: heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– DUMAS — Harvey Lee Platt Sr., 83, of Dumas, Ark., transitioned April 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by son, Harvey Platt Jr.; wife, Margerite ( Ransom) Platt; brother, Calvin Platt; sister, Hazel Hadley; sister in laws, Betty Hunt, Georgia Cherry and Leevora Cole. Harvey was a devoted husband, family man, and loved by all who met him.

He leaves to cherish memories: children, Linda Platt- Turner, Henry ( Ella) Platt, Dennis ( Ida) Platt, Margaret Platt, Mark ( Donna Mitchell) Platt, Jackie Platt, Loretta ( Patrick) Platt- Wright; sibling, Monroe Platt; 26 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday 5- 6 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary- LR. Service: Saturday 11 a. m. at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd., LR, Ark.. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– EL DORADO — C. Jeffrey Burchfield, 60, of El Dorado, died April 2, 2017. Rosary will be 7 p. m. Thursday, April 20, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, visitation to follow in the Parish Hall. Requiem Mass will be 10 a. m. Friday with committal to follow. Cremation services entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– ENGLAND — Barbara Gean Hudgens Swaim, 77, of England, passed away on April 17, 2017, in Little Rock. She was born April 19, 1939, to William Adelbert and Mary Kathleen Gean Hudgens, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James Edward. She is survived by her sons and daughters- in- law Edward and Anna Swaim of Little Rock, Christian and Kimberly Swaim of Fort Smith, and Matthew Swaim, of Little Rock; her beloved grandchildren James Philip, John Edward, William Connor, Allie Elizabeth, Joseph Thomas, Kaitlin Elizabeth and Andrew Carson. She is also survived by her brother, William A. Hudgens II. The family would like to say a special thank you to Barbara’s cousin, Sandra Barringer, for her help and companionship. She leaves behind a host of dear cousins, nieces, nephews and friends to cherish her memory.

Barbara lived in Halls, Tennessee, and West Memphis, before moving to Humnoke, where she graduated from high school in 1957. She married James Ed Swaim in 1964 and moved to England, where they lived and raised their three sons. She did a variety of things to make opportunities for her sons, including serving as a Cub Scout den mother. In the 1970s, she used her creative talents to make and sell items at craft shows all over the South.

Over the years, she worked at the John Deere dealership, Helena Chemical Company, England First United Methodist Church and the Arkansas Department of Health. In retirement, she enjoyed many adventures with her friends, from road trips to different restaurants to sneaking corn from the fields around England only to find out that it is not good to eat.

Visitation is 6- 8 p. m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Roller- England Funeral Home, 202 Stuttgart Highway, England, Arkansas 72046, ( 501) 8423939. Funeral service will be held 10 a. m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Roller- England Funeral Home, with burial following at Mulberry Cemetery in England. Honorary pallbearers are nephews, Jay Holland, Tom Ramsey, Dennis Ramsey, William Ramsey, Josh Hudgens and Devon Hudgens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to England First United Methodist Church, 200 NE 2nd St., England, Ark. 72046. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ england.

––––– – –––– GREENBREIR — Christopher Lawrence Guthridge, 38, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on January 16, 1979, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lawrence Guthridge and Catherine Climer Guthridge Nelson.

He is survived by his son, Jaxtyn Lawrence Guthridge; his parents, and step dad Keith Nelson; three sisters, Jennifer West ( Brad), Sarah Richmond, and Laura Guthridge.

Christopher enjoyed making people laugh and to say the least he lived life to the fullest in everything he did. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting, scuba diving, and loved Razorback Football.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 6- 7 p. m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 7 p. m. in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service located at 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501- 982- 3400 Please view our online guestbook at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– GREENBRIER — Diane Joan Watts, 52, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. Funeral will be 1 p. m. Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier, Arkansas, with Brother Tim Brewer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ greenbrier.

––––– – –––– HARRISON — Dr. Van Smith practiced medicine the old- fashioned way: He brought expertise and meticulous care to his patients without regard to their walk in life or their ability to pay the bill. When he was faced with a medical problem that confounded him, he studied and researched until he found the answers. For 35 years, he practiced internal medicine in Harrison, and opened one of the first Coronary Care Units in the state. After retirement, he worked an additional two years at the VA Hospital in Little Rock as an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine.

Harold Van Smith, Jr. was born July 24, 1927, in Hope, Arkansas. He ran wild on the streets of Little Rock, often working self- created jobs including shoe shine boy, wind- up toy hawker, short order cook, and newsboy. He joined the Navy at the age of 16, with his mother’s signature on the document that listed his age as a year older. He served as a Radioman 2rd Class on the destroyer USS Preston during WWII. Following his service, he attended Hendrix College. His first graduation was from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in 1956, having joined the Navy before finishing high school, and having entered medical school before completing college. While at Hendrix, Van met the most important person in his life, Kay Jean Ritter, when she fell down a flight of stairs and into his arms. They married in 1952, and together produced six children who all reflect the influence of Van’s passion for education, his love of nature, and his interest in social justice.

Van’s many avocations included photography, furniture building, surveying, and computers. He loved his home state of Arkansas and spent weekends with his family hiking and camping in the Ozark Mountains, hunting for Indian artifacts under the bluffs, and fishing and canoeing on the pristine lakes and rivers of the area. But he was never so happy as when he was home sitting behind his computer at the kitchen table, with his wife of 64 years — “My Lady” — bustling about the kitchen.

Dr. Smith died April 15, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock following a short illness. Survivors include his devoted wife, Kay Jean Smith; brother, Chris Harrison; children, Robin Smith, Teresa Bennett, Jonathan Smith, Timothy Smith, Jennifer Smith, and Jason Smith; and sons and daughters– in- law Bruce, Maiada, Edwin, and Melanie; and grandchildren Meredith, Jessica, Adam, Noah, Gabriel, Joshua, Zoe, Andrew, and Ryan.

Visitation will be 3 to 5 p. m. Thursday, April 20, at Holt Memorial Chapel in Harrison. Private family services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson, Harrison, Ark. 72601.

––––– – –––– HEBER SPRINGS — Joel Douglas Johnson, 47, of Heber Springs, was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on August 25, 1969 and passed away in Heber Springs, Arkansas on April 14, 2017. Joel was a well- rounded person who enjoyed interacting with others. After high school he attended UCA and earned a BSE degree in Industrial Technology. While at UCA Joel also participated in various campus activities including being drum major of the UCA marching band, playing saxophone, and lettering in golf. After he graduated, he worked several years for an educational coop biding, marketing, and delivering school supplies to Arkansas schools. Joel enjoyed cooking at home, and also spent several years managing the Rib Crib Restaurant in Searcy before his battle with heart disease limited his activities.

Survivors include his daughter, Anna Rebecca Johnson: his brother Jem Johnson: and his parents, James and Guylene Johnson.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Family Funeral Service from 1 until 2 p. m. and a Celebration of His Life Service will be held at 2 p. m. in Family Funeral Service Chapel. Arrangements by Family Funeral Service. www. dwightfamilyfuneral. com. ––––– – –––– HOLLAND — Helton Gail Price, age 75, was born at home in Holland, Arkansas, on August 28,

1941 to Elmer Eugene and Betrice Phillips Price. He graduated from Conway High School in 1959, attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with a data processing/ computer operations degree from Petit Jean Vocational Technical School. He worked 32 years for the state of Arkansas, Department of Finance and Administration. When he retired in 2000, he was the Administrator of Arkansas State Revenue Offices.

He is survived by his mother, ( Betrice Phillips Price), sister, Paulette Ross ( James), five children, Holly Meriweather ( John), Daren Price ( Sarah), Kim Suggs, Kaye McCarty ( Pat) and Karen Donham ( Jason); 11 grandchildren, Matthew McCarty ( Colby), Nick Suggs ( Rosemary), Christopher McCarty ( Kaitlen), Landon Meriweather ( Hailey), Sidney Beth Meriweather, Olivia Riddle ( Jansen), Lindsey Suggs, Heather Donham, Hollan Donham, Hannah Donham, and Ava Price; and two great- granddaughters on the way. There were also many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews too numerous to mention that he stayed in contact with.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Eugene Price. He was a member of Pickles Gap Baptist Church, involved in Bible Study Fellowship ( BSF), and an avid hunter ( but never without Rowdy, his beloved little buddy).

A Memorial Service will be held at Pickles Gap Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas, at 2 p. m. on Friday, April 21, 2017. Services entrusted to Roller McNutt Funeral Home Conway, Arkansas.

Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– HOLLY GROVE — William “Billy” Dunavan, 66, died Monday. Survivors: wife; Brenda Coleman Dunavan, son; Matthew Dunavan ( Melanie), brothers; Dickie and Dale Dunavan, sister; Thelma Lawson, grandsons; Nate and Coleman Dunavan. Visitation: 1- 2 p. m. Thursday, Bob Neal & Sons- Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Graveside funeral services: 2: 30 p. m. Thursday at Blackton Cemetery. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Maggie Mae ( Peggy) Harrison, age 90, of Hot Springs, formerly of Houston, passed from this life on Easter Sunday, April 16 at National Park Medical Center. She was born on May 1, 1926, the third daughter of the late Helmer and Nettie Bryant.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Heartsill Ragon Harrison, grandson, Matthew Harrison Snipes, sisters; Eloise Hill and Elmer Lee Vaught. Survivors are her daughters, Jennifer Joanne ( Terry) Smith of Hot Springs and Gayla Huskey of North Little Rock; grandson, Scott Connaway; great granddaughter, Madison Connaway, both of Hot Springs; sister, Vernice Rice of Little Rock; brother, Sylvester Bryant of Indiana, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Maggie’s greatest loves were her church and her daughters. She was a devoted member of the First Assembly of God Church in Little Rock, participating in many activities. She loved to sew, quilt and cook for her family and friends. After retirement, she and her late husband, Heartsill Harrison relocated to Houston, Arkansas, where Maggie continued her service to her church, family and friends.

Visitation will be at 1: 30 p. m. on Thursday, April 20, followed immediately with a celebration of Maggie’s life at 2 p. m. at Harris Funeral Home, 1325 Oak Street, Morrilton Arkansas. The Reverends John Chapman and Stanley Wallace will be officiating. Interment will be in May Cemetery at Houston, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the organization of choice. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– – –––– JOINER — Virgil Bullock, 56, of Joiner, Arkansas, passed April 11, 2017. Loving memories left to mother: Juanita Bullock; children: JD Bullock and Virginia Bullock; siblings: Eric Bullock, Terrance Bullock, Keith Taylor, Lamont Williams, Andre Williams, Robin Bullock, Yolanda Bullock, Monica Taylor, Carrinthina Tatum, and Sandra M. Williams; Special friend: Pamela Walker. Mr. Bullock will lie in state April 21, 2017, 1- 5 p. m. Homegoing celebration April 22, 2017, 11 a. m., both held at 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.”

––––– – –––– JONESBORO — Mrs. Omalea Donnelly, 87, of Jonesboro, passed away April 17, 2017. Funeral service will be Friday, April 21, 2017, at Roller- Farmer Union

Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a. m. Burial will follow at Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 5: 30- 8 p. m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

––––– – –––– LONOKE — Dwight Buchanan, 58, of Lonoke, departed this life on Monday, April 10, 2017. He left to cherish his memory, one daughter, two sons, two brothers and five sisters. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 19, 12- 4 p. m. at Serenity Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 20, 9: 30 a. m., St. Paul Baptist Church, 500 Frank T. Bunton Street, Lonoke, Ark. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 374- 5025. Online guestbook www.serenityfuneralhomear.com, “Providing Service of Excellence.”

––––– – –––– MALVERN — Melodie Morehead, 36, Malvern passed Sunday, April 16, 2017. Visitation Thursday, April 20, 10 a. m. Funeral services to follow 11 a. m., New Freedom Baptist, Malvern. Lieu of flowers, donations accepted to help cover expenses. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– MARVELL — A service for Louise Whitson, 76, of Marvell is 2 p. m. Thursday, Roller- Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation, Wednesday, 6- 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Burial: Eventide Cemetery, Marvell. Survivors: two sons, five grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren, two siblings, other family. Services directed by Roller- Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, ( 870) 572- 2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ west helena.

––––– – –––– McRAE — Mildred W. Johnson of McRae, Arkansas, passed away April 17, 2017 in Searcy, Arkansas. Arrangements are being conducted by Roller- Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. There will be a private service held in her honor. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– MELBOURNE — Alice Dockins Lancaster, 93, died April 16. Graveside funeral service will be Thursday, April 20, at 10 a. m. at Wayland Arbor Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Local survivors: Darren Hellums, Tammy Hellums Cline, Brent Lancaster, Nick Bull ( grandchildren).

––––– – –––– NEWPORT — Betty Lou Whitehead Burton, 85, of Newport formerly of Tupelo died Saturday. Visitation, Wednesday 12: 30 p. m. to 2 p. m. with funeral services following at the Thompson- Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, White Lake Cemetery. Survivors, one son, one daughter, one brother, one sister, three grandchildren, three great- grandchildren. thompsonwilsonfh.com 870- 731- 2551.

––––– – –––– PARIS — Benney Joe Jones, 68, of Paris, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017, in Paris. A Private Family Memorial Service and burial will take place at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ paris.

––––– – –––– PERRYVILLE — Patricia “Patty” Burnett, 72, Perryville, Arkansas, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Funeral services: 2 p. m. Saturday, April 22, at Perryville Second Baptist Church. Private burial at a later date. Family Hour: 6 to 8 p. m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Marian Louise Wright, 89, of Pine Bluff, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Annis Wright, Elder Julius Wright, Sr. ( Charline), Patricia Jackson, Michael Wright, Horace Wright ( Denita), Dave Wright Sr. ( Glenda) and Yvonne Strickland ( Charlie); 15 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 21, 2017, 11 a. m. at Hope Apostolic Faith Ministries, 5910 Carbon Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 6- 8 p. m. at the church. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas ( 501) 3724129. “To sign the online guestbook please visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

––––– – –––– PRESCOTT — Funeral for Mary Lou Grimes, 2 p. m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Brazzel/ Cornish Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Neil Ridling and Pastor Sue Howe officiating. Burial, DeAnn Cemetery, Prescott. Visitation, 6 to 8 p. m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Brazzel/ Cornish Funeral Home, Prescott. Arrangements, Brazzel/ Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete Obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– QUITMAN — Sherry K. Bajorek, 52, of Quitman, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Sherry was born on Wednesday, December 2, 1964, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, to Jimmy and Tommie Tucker.

Sherry was preceded in death by her mother. Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Terry Bajorek of 7 years; seven children, Jennifer Homan of Jacksonville, Joshua ( Hayley Kyle) Homan of Sherwood, Francie Bajorek of Germany, Dustin Bajorek of Germany, Stephen Mclaren of Conway, Patrick Bajorek of Germany and Marie Bajorek of Germany; five grandchildren, LaVada, Julin, Jannick, Emilia and Ben; one sister, Mary Ann Bowman of St. Louis, Missouri.

Sherry was very much involved in rescuing homeless animals and rehoming them.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 11 a. m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 19, from 6- 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow after the service at Chapel Hill in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkan Paws Animal Rescue, P. O. Box 1592, Conway, Ark. 72033 or by paypal www.ArkanPaws.org.

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

––––– – –––– ROGERS — Funeral for Elizabeth Richards, 2 p. m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Harmony United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry G. Westmoreland officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– ROSSTON — Graveside services for Mrs. Valeria O’Keefe, age 85, of Rosston, Arkansas, will be 10 a. m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Rosston Cemetery with Bro. Jim Cross officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– RUSSELLVILLE — Jo Ann Cousar, 83, of Russellville, died Monday at Fayetteville. Funeral is 2 p. m. on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville. Visitation is 6- 8 p. m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville. Full obituary and guestbook available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN — Gale Umholtz, 74, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Jo; sons, L. D., Lawton; daughter, Sheri; sister, Becky; eight grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren. Funeral: 12 noon Thursday, Chapel. Entombment: Pine Crest Memorial Park, Alexander at 2 p. m. Visitation: Wednesday 6- 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan ( 870) 942- 1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan. com.

––––– – –––– STUTTGART — Brent McCarley, 54, passed away Tuesday. Survivors are his wife, Kim; their sons, Trent McCarley and Zackary McCarley; parents, Robert and Barbara McCarley; and sister, Leslie Guffey and her children, Aerial and Ethan Guffey. Funeral Mass is 10 a. m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial following in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 5- 7 p. m. Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home with Rosary being said at 7 p. m. www.turpinco.com.

––––– – –––– TILLAR — Wanda Fay Phillips Collins, 63, of Tillar, died April 17, 2017 in Fordyce, Arkansas. Visitation held 5-7 p.m ., Wednesday at Abundant Life. Funeral held 10 a.m ., Thursday, April 20,2017 at Abundant Life Worship Center with burial in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, online guest book www.griffinfh.com.

––––– – –––– VILONIA — Lisa Smith Wood, 51, a native of Vilonia, passed away March 21, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Lisa was a loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and a friend to many. The family will host a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, April 22, 2017,1 p.m. Oak Bowery Baptist Church. Bro. Tim Nolan Will Be Officiating. Leave condolences at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– WALNUT RIDGE — Richard Allen “Dick” Jarboe passed from this life April 1, 2017 following an 11 month battle with esophageal cancer. He was instantly reunited with his son Richard Everett Jarboe, who predeceased him January 1, 2007. They are enjoying their daily philosophical discussions again. He was born May 22, 1944 to Robert “Bob” Jarboe and Helen ( Morse) Jarboe who predeceased him. He was predeceased by his beloved sister Shirley Davidson as well. He put his life and his law practice “on hold” to assist with the care of his son Richard after his diagnosis with a cancerous sino- nasal tumor, his son Aaron following a life threatening vehicular accident, and his son Andy who was disabled at birth. Although she did not require as much of his attention, he loved his daughter Kimberly nonetheless.

Survivors include: Jane ( Nahlen) Jarboe, honored to be his wife of 36 years; his daughter, Kimberly ( Jason) Hammock of Smithville; his son, Robert Andrew “Andy” Jarboe of Jonesboro; his son, Aaron Jarboe of Walnut Ridge; and his precious granddaughters, Katelyn ( Chase) Battles of Sydney, and Kaylie and Hannah Hammock of Smithville. Dick, as he is affectionately known, is also survived by his two devoted, loving sisters and brothers- in- law, Linda ( Richard) Vogan of Little Rock and Sarah ( John) Brownlee of Maple Creek, who assisted with his care in too many ways to mention; his mother- in- law, Ruby Nahlen of North Little Rock; his sisters- inlaw, Nancy Nahlen of East End and Kathy Fooks of North Little Rock; his brother- in- law, Dr. Bernard Nahlen, M. D. of Washington, D. C.; and a “gaggle” of nieces and nephews whom he adored and enjoyed grilling steaks and ribs for all to enjoy. We must also name his beloved yorkie Abbey Gale and his cat “Baby Cat” as his survivors, or we will not be forgiven by him.

To name a few of his pleasures in this life, Dick enjoyed fishing, antiquing, boating, Andrea Bocelli, Linda Ronstadt, Eddie Rabbitt, Ennio Morricone, “Sanford and Son”, “Driving Miss Daisy”, the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the AR Razorbacks, and the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Baseball played a huge role in his life and he was proud of saying that he “integrated” baseball in Lake Village, Ark. as he was called on to pitch for Lake Village especially when they were being challenged by Dermont on Sunday afternoons. He was a member of the Mississippi State SEC Conference Champions of 1965 and 1966 and threw a “wicked” curveball to assist with these victories. Most importantly, he developed lasting lifelong friendships with his teammates. He frequently visited and was most fond of Jim “Moose” ( Davie) Doescher of Bay City, Florida, Claude ( Kay) Passeau of Lucedale, Mississippi, and Frank ( Ann) Potera of West Point, Mississippi. These guys will forever be his brothers. He will be remembered by a host of classmates/ friends from his hometown of Lake Village where he served as Student Council President for the Class of 1962 of Lake Village High School. He graduated from the University of AR Fayetteville Law School in 1969. During his time in law school, he introduced his companion Jerry Mazzanti to Sharon, who was to later become Jerry’s bride. He enjoyed practicing law with Attorney Leroy Blankenship and the late Attorney Harry Ponder of Walnut Ridge. Also left to cherish his memory are many close friends too numerous to name who listened to his stories in chambers and witnessed his skills in the courtrooms of Northeast AR.

In an open letter from Northeast Arkansas Legal Community, which was artfully penned by District Judge Adam Weeks and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ryan Cooper, this was said about Dick: “Lawrence County lost a great man on Saturday. The legal community lost a legend. Dick Jarboe was a lion. His acumen and legal reasoning was coupled with a good- natured humor and a folksy charm that endeared him to fellow lawyers and judges alike. To borrow a phrase from the game he loved so much, Dick Jarboe swung a big bat — both as a lawyer and as a man. Dick was a true student of the game of baseball. Amidst the talk of hitting streaks and pitcher’s follies, fellow lawyers could see the joy creep across his face as he talked about the pastime he loved so much. In these moments, we were all elevated beyond the petty problems of the day. Dick had that effect. His good humor was contagious and his impact undeniable. There are not enough big and fancy words in our English language to describe how truly great Dick Jarboe is, and maybe that is for the best. Dick wouldn’t want ’ em anyway.

“Dick was a respected colleague and a legend in the legal field, but more than that, he was a good man, a wise man, a trusted man, a sympathetic ear, a mentor, and even though it is a simple word that falls far short of the man…. Dick Jarboe was our friend and he will be missed.”

Dick was a member of the Arkansas Bar Association and the Randolph/ Lawrence County Bar Association. He served on the AR Bar Association Ethics Committee for several years. He was a patient and kind attorney who was known to turn a courtroom into laughter with his dry wit during the most serious moments. He was skillful in negotiating the “art of the deal” which benefited his clientele immensely, and he worried about his clients in the last seconds of his life. He was a mentor to many young attorneys, but he treasured his relationship with Joe Grider, whom he considered to be his son. He valued his friendship with Murray Grider even though once upon a time, Murray took him flying with malfunctioning instruments in his plane. Lorra Whitmire of First National Bank commented “He never made me feel stupid!” Kristi Schnick, his secretary for

23 years, was fond of saying “working for Dick Jarboe is like working for your father.” To quote The Outlaw Josey Wales, Dick would say “I’m prouder than a game rooster to have rid with all of you!”

A Celebration of His Life Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Pocahontas, Ark. at 10 a. m. on Saturday, April 22nd under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock. A reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Interment will be held at 2 p. m. on Monday, April 24th at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark. Honorary pall bearers are members of the Randolph/ Lawrence County Bar Association and his Mississippi State Baseball families.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Lawrence Mendelsohn and his staff of CARTI in Little Rock. A special thanks is also extended to Dr. Seb Spades and his staff for the 45 years of kindness and care given to Dick! In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick’s memory may be made to The Children’s Shelter in Walnut Ridge, Ark. or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. An online guest registry is available at ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– WARD — Mora Lu Lane Spence-Duke, 93, of Ward died Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was born December 16, 1923 in Almyra to the late Ernest Mims Lane and Emma McRee Lane. Mrs. Spence- Duke was a member of Sylvania Evangelical Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher, a member of the Women of the Church Ministry and a church officer. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being surrounded by family and singing Gospel music. While married to W. G. “Coot” Spence, they owned and operated a family dairy farm in the Sylvania community. Mrs. Spence- Duke worked as an aid at Cabot Elementary school and operated a grocery store.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spence- Duke was preceded in death by her two husbands, W. G. “Coot” Spence and Guy Duke; her son, Ronny Spence; great granddaughter, Courtney Dixon and siblings, Thomas Lane, Arnett Lane, Charles Duke Lane, Bobby Lane, Ruth Bass, Marguerite Allison and Imogene Spence. Mrs. Spence- Duke is survived by her children, Donald Spence ( Donna), James Lynn Spence ( Myra), Shelba Dixon ( Dearl) and Teena Paintin ( Pat); her step- children, Jerry Duke, Reitha Roberts, Linda Dannenmueller, Carolyn Williams and Nelda Fowler; grandchildren, Anita Abshure, Steve Dixon, Renee Calhoon, Tamara McLoughlin, Melody Spence, Ryan Spence, Kristy Spence, Kelly Spence, Chauncey Spence, Chad Gable, Lauren Standridge and Erica Darden; as well as numerous great- great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, ( 501) 843- 5816. Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Thursday at Sylvania Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Dr. James Pitts officiating. Burial will follow at Sylvania Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

Out- of- state

COSTA MESA, Calif. — On April 14, 2017, Lloyd D. ( Skipper) McDaniel passed away after a short illness. Born on June 16, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, he was a member of the first graduating class from Hall High School in Little Rock. He attended Arkansas Tech University, the University of Arkansas, and was a U. S. Army Veteran.

He is predeceased by his grandparents, Lloyd Josiah McDaniel and Lovie G. McDaniel, and his parents Lloyd Leland McDaniel and Aileen C. McDaniel Miller. Survivors include sister, Marsha A. Callaway, her husband Norman, nephews Douglas Callaway and John Callaway, great nieces Kaitlyn Callaway and Lauren Callaway, and great- nephew, Conner Callaway.

Private burial will be at Bellwood Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

––––– – –––– SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Donny Elijah Anderson, 62, of San Diego California formerly of Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rose Loring. He is survived by his mother, Alver Jean Clark, brothers, John Henry of Dallas, Texas, Cyrus ( Verena) Lee, Little Rock, Arkansas, nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. Visitation, 2- 6 p. m., Sunday, April 23, 2017, Hubble Chapel, Graveside Services, 11 a. m., Monday, April 24, 2017, Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501- 3743134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

––––– – –––– SOUTH PITTSBURGH, Tenn. — James Fletcher Epes, age 74, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee passed away March 16, 2017 in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. Mr. Epes was born December 6, 1942 to the late Shade and Donna Epes. Mr. Epes was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Leona Kilgore Epes; daughters, Maria Lawless ( Rich) and Julie King ( Hank); sister, Donna K. Gordy; brother, Wooten Epes; and grandchildren, Gunner Lawless, Hunter Lawless, Blair King and Mary Madeline King. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service for James Epes will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Roller- Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p. m.2 p. m. at the funeral home. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, ( 870) 572- 2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ west helena.

––––– – –––– AUSTIN, Texas — James Waters Matheney, age 90, of Austin, Texas died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 13, 2017 surrounded by his children. He was born on September 11, 1926 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Harriett Waters and Matthew Pierce Matheney. Jim grew up in El Dorado and graduated from El Dorado High School before going off to Hendrix College. He accepted an appointment to the US Naval Academy from 1945- 1949 and then served in the navy from 1949- 1953 where, among other honors, he was the oldest man to complete the rigorous UDT training, a precursor to the Navy SEALS. He moved home to El Dorado and met and fell in love with his wife of 51 years, Barbara Ann Barton. Jim also opened the El Dorado branch of Schneider Burnet and Hickman, a securities firm, and worked in the securities business till his death.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his wife Barbara and a brother, Matthew Pierce Matheney Jr. He is survived by a son, James Waters Matheney, Jr. wife Sandy, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, a daughter, Diana Balch of Caldwell, Texas and a son, Clark Barton Matheney of Austin, Texas, his brother’s wife Betty Clippard Matheney and children Susan, Matt and Kendall, brother- in- law, Thomas Perkins Barton and wife Anne Alcorn Barton. “Boompa” also leaves nine grandchildren: Monte, Richard, Leslie, Amanda, Dustin, Sarah, Thomas, James, and Mary Hollis; 10 great- grandchildren, and one great- greatgrandchild.

Jim enjoyed a good meal, great conversation, dancing, hunting – especially ducks in Arkansas, golf and bridge. He didn’t enjoy riding as a passenger and insisted on driving, car or golf cart, until the end. He was a one of a kind and will be missed by all.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p. m. on Saturday, April 22nd at First Presbyterian Church of El Dorado. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HOPE Landing, 214 Hope Landing, El Dorado, Ark. 71730 – www. hopelanding.com. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www. wcfish. com – Arrangements by Weed-Corley- Fish Funeral Home, Austin, Texas – ( 512) 452- 8811.

––––– – –––– TEKOA, Wash. — Shirley Ann Pruitt Marr of Tekoa, Washington, passed away April 12, 2017. She was born November 16, 1943 in Beebe, Arkansas to Jesse and LaVelle Pruitt. The family moved to Richland, Washington when she was a toddler, where she grew up most of her life. She moved to the Seattle area when she graduated from Kiona- Benton High School in Benton City, Washington, in 1962.

Shirley was a devout Christian, whose hobbies were traveling, drawing, playing the guitar and talking about the Lord. She was very concerned for those less fortunate and would campaign for their cause even when she needed things herself. She was very loved and we will miss her.

She is preceded in death by her older brother, Max Pruitt, who died at infancy, and both of her parents. She is survived by two children, Michelle Ann Allen of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Casey Clay Pruitt of Marysville, Washington; three grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and two brothers, Noy Pruitt of Baytown, Texas and Bob Pruitt of Buckley, Washington.

Graveside service will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.