Pulaski County

WALLACE C. CUMMINGS, 87, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was born November 10, 1929, to the late Lloyd Cummings and Esther Crouse. Wallace is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Jo Cummings; two sons, Wallace Cummings Jr. (Denise) and Chris Cummings (Leslie); grandchildren, Jason Cummings (Brooke), Brooke Cummings, Michael Cummings (Kayce) and Casey Cummings; six great-grandchildren, Ava, Bella, Cannon, Meric, Porter, and Mac; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Wallace graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1951, and in 1990, after 39 years of service, he retired from Cooperative Extension Service. Throughout his life, Wallace carried with him a passion for the great outdoors, and for many years, he relished his time as a member of the Mozart Hunting Club. While he did find pleasure in cheering on the Razorbacks from time to time, his greatest love was his family. He will be remembered, and forever cherished, as a loving husband, a wise investor, a doting pawpaw, and a man who could appreciate a good laugh. But perhaps most importantly, he will always be remembered by all who knew him as an example of what it means to unfailingly be kind to others. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ashley and Gabby from Hospice of Central Arkansas for exhibiting compassion while providing care and support for Wallace during his final days.

Services and visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills located at 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. with funeral service to follow immediately after.

Memorial donations may be made to Park Hill Baptist Church, 201 E C Ave., NLR, Ark. 72116 or Hospice of Central Arkansas, 1801 Central Ave, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– ––––– ALVIN (LES) CYPERT, 92, of Little Rock, passed away April 16, 2017. He was born January 7, 1925, to Prather and Jane McHughes Cypert. Les was a Veteran and served on the USS Maryland in WWII. He belonged to the American Legion and was a member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maxine Cypert; daughter, Carrolene Phipps; grandson, Bradley Cypert; brother, Carl Cypert; half-brother, Allen Seymour. Les is survived by son, Maurice Cypert (Robyn); daughter, Quinda Holder (John); grandchildren, Carla Davies (John), Cherri Smith, Windy Lynn (Andy), Robyn Eskola, Blake Gateley (John), Justin Holder (Elizabeth); great-grandchildren, Terra and Hannah Lynn, John Michael Eskola, Garrett Davies, Anjonette Rose, Amber Smith, and Tyler Phipps.

The family would especially like to thank Martha Stewart for her years of love, dedication, friendship and service.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Avenue, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice, 23157 I-30 Frontage Road, Bryant, Arkansas 72022. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

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The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartbreak with the death of our baby girl EMBERLEIGH ALYCE’ DUNKLE on April 16, 2017.

She’s survived by her parents Aaron and Rachel Dunkle; sister, Rayna Hillman; grand and great-grandparents; and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– EDWARD “BUTCH” ROBERT KAUFMAN SR., September 14, 1941-April 15, 2017. Edward is survived by his sister, Juanita (Rosie) Reaves; brother, Thomas Leonard Kaufman; his three sons, Edward Kaufman and wife Betty, Thomas Kaufman and wife Tonya, and Richard Kaufman and wife Melody; and five grandchildren, Nathan, Jacob, Desirae, Adrianna, and Matthew. Service arrangements are by Bishop Crites Funeral Home, Greenbrier (501) 679-4400. www.bishopcrites.com.

––––– ––––– NICHOLAS ALEXANDER KELLAR, age 23, of Little Rock, died of an accidental overdose on Friday, April 14, 2017, following a long, hard battle with addiction. He was born January 7, 1994 at Fort Gordon, Ga. He was the son of Rory and Suzanne Tipton.

He attended Arkansas Baptist High School until transferring to Maumelle High School for his senior year. He was baptized at Geyer Springs First Baptist. He was only 23 years old and should have had a long life adventure ahead of him. We write this not to dishonor his memory, but to shine a light on this epidemic that is ruining so many young adult lives.

Nicholas was unconditionally loved by his family. He was a sweet young man and once you knew him, you would never forget him. Outwardly he looked like he had it all; intelligence, love, talent, beautiful brown eyes and blond hair. His smile that people smile with him. He was fun, had well thought out opinions, and could match wits with anyone. His fashion sense was definitely unique, but he enjoyed his wild shoes and endless collection of flat billed hats. Inwardly, however, Nicholas was fighting deep depression and dealt with pain, fatigue and repeated illness brought on by an immunity disorder. We loved him with all our hearts, but it was not enough to protect him from this world.

He had the potential to accomplish anything he wanted, but drugs crept into his life around the age of 15. Around the same time, he was diagnosed with an immune disorder that resulted in repeated illnesses and required frequent antibody infusions. Once the patterns of drug abuse emerged, we tried everything we knew to help him. Nicholas fought hard to beat his addiction, but I am not sure that even he understood the internal demons that were beating him down. He did know that his family and friends would do (and did) anything that might help including hospitalization, rehab, counseling, and finally suboxone treatment.

For two years, it appeared the battle was won and we again had our beautiful, smart, sweet, funny, and loving son that liked twisted movies, music, engaging with others and enjoyed life. He was figuring out what he wanted to do in this life and was working on a business degree at Pulaski Tech. He was looking forward to our next ski trip (he loved snowboarding).

Unfortunately, relapse rates with opioids are extremely high and deadly. That addiction, along with depression, was more than he could overcome. Understand, this addiction is NOT who Nicholas was, but it is a disease that people need to know about and fight. He was our son, grandson, brother, and our life — and he mattered.

Instead of an ambiguous “died suddenly at home” we opted for openness by honestly saying “died of an accidental overdose” in order to publicly expose the demon and disease of addiction that will continue to hit so many families.

I struggle with understanding God’s purpose in the death of my beautiful son, but maybe if even one person is positively affected by his story then this unbearable loss will make more sense.

Nicholas leaves behind, his mother, Suzanne L. Tipton and his father, Rory A. Tipton both of Little Rock; his brother, Blake Tipton of Fayetteville; his maternal grandparents, Glen and Sandra Vantrease of Maumelle; and his great-grandmother, Dallas Schadt of Grovetown, Ga. He is also survived by his uncle, Edward Moody of Kansas, his great-uncle, David Schadt of Grovetown, Ga.; his great-uncle, K.T. Dolan and family of Maryland; his aunt, Renee Wichmann and uncle Dave of Ft. Mill, S.C.; cousin, Jessica Wichmann of Ft. Mill, S.C.; and numerous others that loved him. Nicholas is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Jenera Tipton of Sherwood.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Pkwy. in Little Rock. Memorial Service will be on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 I-30 in Little Rock. Burial will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– FLORENCE ELAINE PARKER, 78, of Little Rock departed this life April 15,

2017. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Parker; two sons, Roscoe and Earl Young; parents, Franklin and Edna Trevino; sisters, Ruby Pursel and Vivian Horejsi. 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. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

––––– ––––– 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: Friday, 7:30-8:30 p.m at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Monday, 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) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.” Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– STEVE VAN PELT, 54, of Sherwood passed away April 16, 2017. He was born January 12, 1963. Survivors include one son Thomas Joseph “T.J.” Van Pelt; his parents Albert and Martha Van Pelt; three brothers: Albert Jr., Kirk (Kelly) and Scott Van Pelt (Lisa); and grandmother, Maxine Kirk; nieces Jackie, Brianna, Katie and Hannah Van Pelt; two nephews James and Alex Van Pelt; one great-niece, Mackenzie Peters; and one great-nephew, Ashton Van Pelt. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Albert and Mauryne Van Pelt and maternal grandfather Eddie Kirk.

He graduated from Sylvan Hills High school and from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He worked 24 years as a loyal employee for Cope Plastics in Maumelle and was a Senior Account Manager. He was also a part time loyal employee at Does Eat Place for 20 years.

He loved the outdoors and enjoyed floating the Buffalo River with friends and family. Steve was a lifelong Razorback fan and also enjoyed going to the Catholic High School football games when T.J. was playing. Steve was a friend to many and will be truly missed.

A celebration wake will be held on Saturday April 22, from 2-6 p.m. at The Park on the River, 11903 Crystal Hill Road, Maumelle, Ark. In lieu of flowers the family requests a contribution be made to the Buffalo River Foundation: buffaloriverfoundation. org. Online guest book: www. smithfamilycares.com.

––––– ––––– MARVALENE “MARVA” WILLIAMS, went home to be with the Lord, April 15, 2017. She is survived by daughter, Rita Williams Clinger; son,

Julius Williams; grandson, Quintin Fleming; and granddaughter, Kimberly Clinger. The Wake will be Friday, April 21, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 the Homecoming celebration will be Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Church of God in Christ, 12914 AR Hwy. 365, Little Rock, Ark. 72206.

Arkansas

AUSTIN — Judy M. Groth, 78, of Austin, Ark., passed away April 16, 2017. She was born to Lee and Estille Mears on September 14, 1938 in Cedar Grove, Virginia.

Judy was always warm and friendly. She never met a stranger and would give anyone the shirt off her back. Everyone was always welcome & she would feed you too. Judy loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Country Chapel in Ward, Ark.

She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, and one sister. She is survived by her children, Patty, Ernie (Donna), Danny, Dawn (Randall), Charlie, and Mary (Matt); a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and her best friend, Cathy.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 1 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Burial will immediately follow to Rest Hills Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– ––––– BATESVILLE — Dean Bell, 93, of Batesville died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Zula (Duncan) Bell; sons, Larry Bell, Jackie Bell; daughters, Betty Grigsby, Tammy Bryant, Lori Bell; 14 grandchildren; brother, Matthew Bell. Funeral service: 3 p.m., Friday, Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Cushman. Visitation: 2-3 p.m., Friday, before service. www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/batesville

––––– ––––– BENTON — Joyce Pelton, 69, Benton, died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Tony Pelton; son, Stacey Pelton; daughters, Jennifer Braley, Kelly Oglesby and Shelly Dominguez; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Ashby Funeral Home. Services, 10 a.m. Monday, Ashby Funeral Home, burial, Pine Crest Memorial Park. Guest book, www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Audrey M. Pettus, age 89, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born December 17, 1927 in Bauxite, Arkansas. Mrs. Pettus retired from Benton Utilities and was a member of Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Pearl Henthorne; a baby boy Pettus; four brothers, Horace, Carl, Freddie and Raymond Henthorne and two sisters, Dorothy Tommasi and Agnes DeLuca. She is survived by her husband, Billy Pettus; two daughters, Vicki Steele and Regina Woodard (Robert); four grandchildren, Zeke Woodard, Megan Steele, Luke Woodard and Ryan Steele and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Robert Woodard, Zeke Woodard, Luke Woodard, Ryan Steele, Ray Henthorne, Phillip Edmonson, Lynn Edmonson and Randy Edmonson. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 21 at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery. Bro. Larry Campbell will be officiating.

Family Comments: A special thank you to the nurses and caregivers at Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant.

On-line guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BRINKLEY — James “Buddy” Henley, age 93, died Monday. Survivors include, one sister, Geneva Haskett of Marion, Ind.; 10 nieces and nephews. Visitation: 9 a.m. with services following at 10 a.m., Thursday at Bob Neal & Sons Chapel at Brinkley. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Brinkley. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Emma Lea Martin Brown, 94, of Cabot, formerly of Clinton, passed away April 18, 2017. Services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. prior to service. Burial will be at Clinton Cemetery.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Charles Lindbergh George, 89, of Cabot went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rose; three children, Charles George Jr. of Destin, Fla., Jacque Cottrell (Ron) of Sugar Land, Texas and Connie Reed (Scott) of El Dorado, Ark.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer George Bannon, Josie George Richardson (Henry) Ike George, Taylor Reed, Lucas Reed, Scottlyn Cottrell and Sydney-Anne Cottrell; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Bannon and Henry Richardson; four nephews, Mike Pehosh (Joan), Luther Pitts Morris III (Debbie), Rodger Morris, and Jeff Morris (Lori); and many great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Alberta George, and two sisters, Mildred Pehosh (Nick) and Christina George.

Born in Ward, Arkansas, Charles attended Beebe Junior College and then served in the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II, before returning to school and playing basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He then transferred to Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) where he finished his basketball eligibility with the Bears while earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education.

Charles began teaching and coaching at Ward Schools, before a five-year stint at Strong. He began a long tenure as a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent at Cabot. He, along with Rose, touched many lives during their teaching profession and had a mutual love for their students that lasted until his death. He was inducted into the Cabot Schools Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class in 2009.

He left education to enter private business and was the owner of the Home Lumber Co., in Cabot for more than 20 years. Charles served in the Arkansas State Senate for three terms, winning his first election as a write-in-candidate. He also was the democratic nominee for U.S. Congress in 1982. In addition to his public service as an elected official, Charles was active in the community as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, Cabot Chamber of Commerce, a director of Bank of Cabot and a founding member of Rolling Hills Country Club.

After his naval career, Charles joined the Army Reserves and served as unit commander and chief of staff, ARCOM Commander. He retired as a full Colonel after 30 years of service. He was a deacon at Cabot First Baptist Church where he also served as a Sunday School teacher and superintendent.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 20, from 5-7 p.m., at

Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Funeral will be Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m., at Cabot First Baptist Church followed by a burial with full military honors at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CALICO ROCK — Elmer Glen Martin, 86, died April 17. Visitation: Thursday, April 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Graveside funeral service: Friday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Rorie Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include: Betty Martin (wife), Glen Kent Martin, Teresa Harber (children), Oletta Hale (sister).

––––– ––––– CENTER RIDGE — William Robert “Bob” DeSalvo, age 75, of Center Ridge, Arkansas , passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was born December 22, 1941, in Morrilton, Arkansas, a son of Frank DeSalvo and Ocie Shelly DeSalvo. He was owner of DeSalvo’s Bottle Shop and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Center Ridge.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Patti” Anne Rossi DeSalvo; daughters, Debra DeSalvo of Center Ridge and Dee Dee (Ricky) Hill of Morrilton; son, David (Beth) DeSalvo of Center Ridge; sister, Kathleen Roberts of Center Ridge; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl DeSalvo; sister, Louise Rossi; and loving son, Dennis DeSalvo.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Joseph Shantiraj officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Thursday, with visitation following at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– CONCORD — Pansy Brock, 45, of Concord died Saturday, April 15, 2017. Born on December 8, 1971, to Jimmy and Jean Muns. Survivors: Ricky Brock, Riley Brock, Ryan Brock, and Rodney (Poot) Brock; Amanda Tilley; two siblings; and eight grandkids. A Gathering will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at the Roller-Crouch Chapel. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ batesville.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Kenneth Ray Witcher, 56, of Conway, Arkansas, passed from this life on April 18, 2017. He was born on August 23, 1960, in Decatur, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook, www.a natural state funeral service.

––––– ––––– CORNING — Betty Vinson, 84, of Corning passed away April 18, 2017, in Jonesboro. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will be Friday at the funeral home at 12 noon. Burial will be in Corning Cemetery. Online condolences: www. ermertfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– EL DORADO — Margaret Griffith of El Dorado died April 17, 2017. Survived by children, Dr. Keitha Griffith (Grant Kneebone) of Maumelle, Steven (Donna) Griffith of Bryant, Heather (Ricky) McGarity and Holly (Rick) Bauman of El Dorado; grandchildren, Cody (Leslie) Bauman of West Monroe, La.; Bryan Griffith of Little Rock, Maggie (David) Guarno of Miramar Beach, Fla., and Emily McGarity of Magnolia. Visitation is Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Young’s Funeral Home, Requiem Mass at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

––––– ––––– EL DORADO — Deborah Ann Tomlinson, 67, of El Dorado, passed away, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors and with Rev. Mark Staples officiating. www.youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– EVENING SHADE — Billy Paul Boyle, 81, of Evening Shade died Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Visitation, Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Funeral, Friday, April 21, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Conway. Burial, Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway.

––––– ––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — James Riley Shannon, 73, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away April 15, 2017, at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. A celebration of James’s life will be held at Eglantine Church of Christ on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 2 p.m. www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

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FORT SMITH — Coletta “Connie” Dotson of Ft. Smith, Ark., entered into a deep sleep on April 7, 2017, at 4:45 p.m. She was born to the late Lattimore and Mary Francis Hughes. Memorial will be held in Franklin, Tenn. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

––––– ––––– GREENBRIER — Susan Ann “Susie” Bell went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Johnny Bell, daughter, Summer Calhoun and husband Josh and their two daughters Sunni and Sydni, and a brother Bill Carr, wife Kelly of Aurora, Colorado, and nieces Emilee, Adalee and Leah. She is preceded in death by her parents Steve and Hope Carr of Greenbrier.

Susie received an Associate Degree from Mount Sterling College, Colorado, and became a licensed hair dresser after moving to Greenbrier. She owned and operated “The Hair Square” in Greenbrier for over 30 years. Susie was an active member of Bono Baptist Church serving in the Awana program, Vacation Bible School and singing in the choir, one of her most enjoyable ways of serving. Susie was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will always be remembered for her infectious smile and caring heart, as well as, the joy and encouragement she brought to her family, friends and customers.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m. with Brother Marty Sikes officiating at Bono Baptist Church, 7 miles west of Greenbrier, Arkansas. (414 Hwy 285 North & Burkett Flatt Rd). Memorials may be made in honor of Susie to Bono Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Born, December 8, 1953 in Denver, Colorado. Deceased, April 14, 2017, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Conway, Ark. The family is especially grateful to the care Susie was given by Julie Finton, the staff at Seeds of Love, Kindred Hospice, and Heritage Living Center. Service arrangements are by Bishop Crites Funeral Home Greenbrier (501) 6794400. www.bishopcrites.com.

––––– ––––– HARRISON — Doris Schaibley, 86, of Harrison died Tuesday. Doris was a former owner of the Rose Petal Restaurant and Rose Motel in Marshall. Survivors: children, Fred Williams, John Williams, Sheila Mainord, Earl Butler Jr. & Debra Williams, eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangement: Roller-Coffman/Marshall. All services will be private. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

––––– ––––– 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 loving wife, Mary Price, mother, Betrice Phillips Price (age 97), sister, Paulette Ross (James), five children, Holly Meriweather (John), Daren Price (Sarah), Kim Suggs, Kaye McCarty (Pat) and Karen Donham (Jason); eleven 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 — Mildred Carter-Doss, 84, of Holly Grove, died Friday April 14 at her home. Three sons, five daughters, a brother, 19 grandchildren, a host of greatgrandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, other relatives and friends survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Mimosa Street in Holly Grove. Interment will take place Hayes Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772; www. br ans cu mb funeral home. com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home & email: br ans cu mb funeral home 1928@ yahoo.com.

––––– ––––– HORSESHOE BEND — Catherine McClain Billingsley, age 62, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 24, 1954, daughter of the late Mary Estelle (Sullivan) and Harry Nelson McClain. Catherine was united in marriage to Dean Billingsley on August 19, 1978, at Franklin Baptist Church in Franklin, Arkansas, and from this union two children were born. She spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, cousin, aunt, teacher and friend. Catherine worked for Izard County Consolidated Schools first as a third and fifth grade teacher and then as a reading counselor for 30 years. She was a longtime member of The Eagle’s in Horseshoe Bend, the Arkansas Education Association, and of the Methodist faith.

Catherine is survived by her husband, Dean Billingsley of the home; daughter, Kiah Billingsley - Eull and husband Jeremy of Mayflower, Arkansas; son, Seth Billingsley and wife Krista of Laurel, Maryland; brothers, Charles McClain of Lee, New Hampshire and Chris McClain of Cambridge, Illinois; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary McClain and sister, Carole Lita McClain-Goewert.

Memorials may be made to the Horseshoe Bend Library, 9 Club Road, Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas 72512. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 beginning at 4 p.m. at Doty Family Funeral & Memorial Service Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Doty Family Funeral & Memorial Service of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.

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HOT SPRINGS — Leon Millsap, 85, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord April 18, 2017. He was born March 18, 1932, in Lost Corner, Arkansas. A celebration of Leon’s life will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs. Full obituary at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Connie M. Sullivan, age 69, of Hot Springs, died Monday, April 17, 2017. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with Rev. Aubrey Sullivan officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

––––– ––––– MABELVALE — Terry Allen Walker, age 56, of Mabelvale, Ark. died April 17, 2017. A celebration of life is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017 at Ivy Chapel Christian Church, 706 Ivy Chapel Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation. com.

––––– ––––– MALVERN — Brenda Joyce (BJ) Breshears, age 68, of Malvern passed Monday, April 17, 2017. Visitation: 12-2 p.m. Friday, April 21, Regency Funeral Home Chapel with funeral service 2 p.m. Burial in Rockport Memorial Cemetery Malvern, Arkansas. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– OAKLAND — Barbara Jean Rinkovsky Arlet passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017, in Mountain Home, Ark. Survived by husband, John. A visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. with funeral services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– WARD — Lisa Anne (Smith) Foard, 49, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. She was a graduate of Cabot High School and attended ASU and UCA and was employed by the Arkansas Dept. of Workforce Services. Lisa was a talented paint, pencil and ink artist. She was a loving daughter, mother and sister and will be missed by all.

She is survived by her mother, Susie Smith; her daughter, Avery Jane Foard; sister, Suzanne (John) Thomas; nephew and niece Max and Emma Claire Thomas all of Ward, as well as aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Smith, and her daughter, Tessa Suzanne.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with funeral following at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Tyronza Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– WHEATLEY — George Lee Clay Sr., 82 of Wheatley, died Wednesday, April 12 at his home. Seven sons, five daughters, three brothers, eight sisters, 26 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening, April 21 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at the Wheatley Civic Center, West 8th Street in Wheatley. Interment will take place at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. www. br ans cu mb funeral home. com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home and email: br ans cu mb funeral home 1928@ yahoo.com.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Mr. Joe Allen Martin, 67, of Chattanooga, Tenn., formerly of Pine Bluff, passed Friday, April 14, 2017, in Chattanooga. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff with Father Siprianus Ola Rotok officiating. Burial in Martin Cemetery in Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– 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 19451949 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-great-grandchild.

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) 4528811. ––––– ––––– SPRING, Texas — Jerry Clayton Clark, age 87, a fine man of reason and faith, passed away April 17 after battling Parkinson’s dis- ease for several years. A wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, well loved by so many relatives and friends, Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jo Ann Zeigler Clark and children Ted (Christina) and Ruth (Loraine), and grandchildren Jonathan Thomas (Tiffany) and Marlena Clark. He is also survived by his big brother Jim Clark (the late Dorothy), his dear sister, Mary Beth Stage (Bob), and baby sister, Esther Crawford. He was uncle to six nieces and nephews, plus a beloved close relative to Jo Ann’s cousin Mary Alice Gibner and her children and grandchildren.

Jerry was born October 30, 1929, the day after the great stock market crash, in Hope, Arkansas. Having grown up in Clark County, he moved with his family to North Little Rock and later graduated from NLR High School. He earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech. A lifelong Methodist, Jerry was studying at Scarritt College in Nashville, Tenn., planning to become a lay missionary to Chile when he met his future wife Jo Ann, who was in Nashville getting a Master’s degree at Peabody College. They became engaged 10 days after they met and married 6 weeks later. Shortly after their wedding, he was drafted into the Army and they were deployed to Red Bank, N.J. and then to Bordeaux, France. After his discharge they moved to Texas City, Texas, where they began their family. In the 1960’s, he received an MBA from the University of Houston and worked in the newly developing field of data processing. Over the years they lived in Memphis, Tenn.; suburban Chicago; and then Houston starting in the 1970’s. They developed deep friendships with members of the Probers Class at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.

His career included a progression of MIS/IT management positions at chemical, petroleum, and gas pipeline companies, plus a large Houston law firm. Jerry and Jo Ann loved to travel and made trips to England, Scotland, France, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and several cruises to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Panama.

Jerry’s life was informed by service to others. To name just a few areas, he served as an election judge; he was active through his church in ministries including the Soupmobile, Men of Action Group, was program director for the Wednesday men’s breakfast, and was a volunteer prison ministry mentor once a week for 13 years.

Services will be Saturday, 4/22/17, at 1 p.m. (with visitation starting at noon) at Center Grove Methodist Church in Gurdon, Ark. (where Jerry was baptized) to be followed by burial at Center Ridge Cemetery. A celebration of life is being planned for Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston. Online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.