Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas DemocratGazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

Pulaski County

MARY NASH BETTS entered eternity on April 13, 2017, after an extended illness. Mary was born in Madison, Ind., on February 19, 1927 to William Taylor Ross and Rosa McCandlish Saunders. The youngest of three children, she attended Western College of Oxford, Ohio, for two years and then transferred to Vanderbilt University, completing a nursing degree in 1949 and becoming an RN. At Vanderbilt, she met Charles Betts, a medical student at the time. They were married in 1950 and shared a happy married life for 61 years, until his death in 2011.

Mary and Charles lived briefly in Baltimore, Md., and Rochester, Minn., before moving to Little Rock in 1958. During most of her life, she pursued domestic concerns, raising three children and supporting her husband’s business and professional activities by helping with his practice and managing real estate. Although Mary had not previously been politically active, she participated in the Women’s Emergency

Committee to Open the Schools, following the Central High crisis.

Mary was an avid bridge player and loved playing tennis. As a Masters swimmer, Mary was a national medalist. A lifelong Episcopalian, she was active in three parishes during her life in Arkansas — Trinity Cathedral, St. Paul’s- Batesville, and finally St. Mark’s- Little Rock. Her participation in the Athena Club of Batesville, a women’s literary society, was also a great joy for her. Her family will especially miss her quick wit and her cheerfulness.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Charles, brother John, and sister Nancy. She is survived by three children: daughter Leah Pesce, and sons Ross and Craig Betts and their spouses Vince, Lynn, and Claire. At the time of her passing, she had 10 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Marks Episcopal Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. A service of Christian burial will be held at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N Mississippi St., Little Rock, at noon on Friday, May 12, with a reception to follow after the service.

––––– – –––– FELIX DUNN JR., age 71, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Hospice Home Care. He was born August 16, 1945 in Natchez, Miss., to the late Felix Dunn Sr. and Elizabeth Rollins Dunn. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation.com.

––––– – –––– LENORA J. HARRIS, 84, of Little Rock, passed away April 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Harris; sons, Ricky and Ronnie Cullen; daughter, Debbie DelCampo; and sister, LaVerne Haynes.

Nora was a member of Mabelvale Church of Christ, a community activist and strived every day to make it a goal to help others, even if it’s one person. Nora devoted her life to touch the hearts of her family, friends and complete strangers.

She is survived by daughter, Melissa Harris; grandsons, Ronnie ( Charity) Harris, Kenneth ( Erica) Fleming; granddaughters, Kristy ( Doug) Ford, Angela Delong, Trista and Sheena Cullen; 11 great- grandchildren; brother, Jim Kincaid; and a sister, Jewel Bell.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 23, from 2 to 4 p. m. and services on Monday at 1: 30 p. m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Entombment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

––––– – –––– PHILLIP HOLLER, 60 of Jacksonville, Ark., died April 20, 2017, born on January 31, 1957. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, ( 501) 982- 3400.

––––– – –––– CHARLIE 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. 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.

––––– – –––– MARVIN NUNN JR., 46 of Little Rock, passed Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at UAMS. Visitation: Friday, April 21, 2017; 5- 7 p. m.; Mt. Moriah M. B. Church, Marvell, Arkansas. Funeral Service: Saturday, April 22, 2017; 12 noon; Rock of Ages M. B. Church; 8112 Bicentennial Road; North Little Rock, Arkansas under the direction of Wilson’s Funeral Home Inc. of Helena– West Helena, Arkansas. 870- 816- 8242

––––– – –––– KENNETH L. REED SR., 72, of Little Rock departed this life April 17, 2017. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 30 years, Ursula Netamaria Reed, previously omitted. 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) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com.

––––– – –––– KEVIN EDWIN THOMPSON SR., 42, of Maumelle, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born on Tuesday, August 13, 1974 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Kenneth Thompson and Debbie McCoy Swift.

Kevin was a break down manager for J. M. Bozeman trucking, he was an announcer for Oak Grove Football League and timekeeper for the Maumelle High School Hornets. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, which he loved dearly, and especially taking his children fishing. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He will be missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosie and Dick McCoy and Janice and Ed Thompson; and a cousin, Richard “Bubbie” Dillon. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dawn Bumgardner Thompson; daughters, Rebekah and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Thompson; sons, Daniel and Kevin “KJ” Thompson all of the home; mother, Debbie Swift; father, Kenneth Thompson ( Sharon) all of Conway; sisters, Kim Williamson ( Anthony) of Mayflower and Leanna Hudson of Benton; mother and father- in- law, Charles and Kay Bumgardner of Benton; sisterinlaw, Carrie Bumgardner of Benton; brother- in- law, Nicholas ( Erika) Bumgardner of McGehee; and a host of other family and friends.

Family visitation will be Friday, April 21, 2017, 6- 8 p. m. at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home of Conway ( 501) 327- 7727. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10 a. m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ken Gipson officiating. Interment will be at 2 p. m. in Cedar Creek Cemetery in Jerusalem.

Memorials may be made to the Kevin Thompson Memorial Fund at Bank of the Ozarks or Go Fund Me. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ conway.

––––– – –––– Mrs. TEDORIA TOLES of Little Rock, Arkansas passed Saturday, April 15, 2017. Her services will be at 2 p. m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Mt. Olive A. M. E Church by Reverend Chestine Sims. Interment will be at Canaan Cemetery in Tarry. Visitation will be Friday from 5- 7 p. m. at Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. The Body will Lie In State from 1: 15 p. m. until service time. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– – –––– OSCAR WASHINGTON JR. of Little Rock passed away April 18, 2017. The body will lie in state Monday April 24, 2017 from 12 noon to 5 p. m. with the family hour beginning at 6 p. m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 11 a. m. with both services being held at Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202.

––––– – –––– ALVIN VERNON WILLIAMS, 84 of Jacksonville, passed away April 12, 2017 with his beloved wife by his side. He was born to Albert and Flossie Williams, of Hampton, Arkansas, on August 29, 1932 in Harrell, Arkansas.

He served in the U. S. Air Force for 27 years and he was also a Vietnam Veteran. He traveled the world during his military career. He was a lifelong brother in the Masonic Fraternity and also a Scimitar Shriner who traveled extensively to children’s hospitals. He loved spending time outdoors, fishing and gardening whenever he could.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Blondell Gates and Margie Wright. He is survived by his wife, Theresa “Tess” Williams; children, Alvin V. Williams, Jr. and Nom Williams, wife, Sandra D. Williams, and Mark D. Williams; grandchildren, Chris Williams, Nicky Williams, and Tawan Williams; four great- grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Waller; five nieces; and two nephews.

Funeral service will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2 p. m. Burial will immediately follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to the Jacksonville Animal Shelter in Jacksonville, Ark. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Barbara Jean Tweedle, age 58, of Arkadelphia, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Friday at Ruggles- Wilcox Funeral Home. Memorial service will be 10 a. m. Saturday, April 22nd at Lower Lake Pavilion at Degray Lake with Charlie Williams officiating. Online register available at www. ruggleswilcox. com.

––––– – –––– BEEBE — Billy James Williams passed peacefully on April 18, 2017. Billy Williams was born January 24, 1950 to Emmett Williams and Margaret Johnson Parker in Hickory Plains, Ark. Billy was employed with the Campbells and Danny Goodman for many years and had a love for detailing vehicles.

He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret Johnson Parker; father Emmett Williams; two sisters Nancy Johnson Sherman, Tammy Parker Nixon; grandparents; uncles and cousins. He leaves to cherish his loving memories one son, Danny Williams of Humphrey, Ark.; four sisters, Mary Fuller of Beebe, Ark., Nezzester Phillips of Little Rock, Ark., Vanessa Rodgers of Sherwood, Ark., Linda ( Morris) Anthony of Beebe, Ark.; two brothers, Scotty ( Marie) Parker of Dallas, Texas and David ( Myeisha) Parker Jr. of Hickory Plains, Ark. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Graveside service will be 11 a. m. Friday, April 21, 2017 at Beebe Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Charles Cunningham passed into eternal rest April 18, 2017. He was born January 17, 1933. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m., Monday, April 24, Johnson Street Church of Christ, 101 Johnson Street, Benton. Funeral: 11 a. m., Tuesday, April 25, Johnson Street Church of Christ. Services entrusted to Smith- Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Morgan Kelsey DuPree, 27, Benton, Ark.

Our girl fought valiantly with God’s strength sustaining her from age 11 when she was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, had both knees replaced by 16, and struggled all of her adult life with this chronic disease, and finally contracted a rare autoimmune disorder associated only with those having rheumatoid arthritis and a few other maladies.

She was so strong and lived in constant pain, but most would’ve never known. She surprised all the doctors with her will to fight. In September 2016 we were told she wouldn’t survive given her condition- Kelsey wanted to fight- so we persevered, walking with her through the long hard battle for 16 months in the hospital.

Her long struggle was ended by God’s grace and mercy April 18th, 2017. Kelsey was a sinner in need of God’s grace and mercy which He showed her in her last few years of her short life. He took her brokenness, and returned ‘ beauty for ashes’ as she impacted many people with her infectious laugh, beautiful smile, and sharp wit. She was well loved by many, and struggled as we all do in this ‘ veil of tears’. She knew brokenness, and sought to share that with others. God used her struggles to save one person from suicide, encouraged many to keep going in their own illnesses including cancer, and even used her walk through all of her own darkness of brokenness to turn some back to Him. She was a difference maker.

Eric and Shellie DuPree were graced with the blessing of her life in 1990, and she went on to become ‘ Sissy’ to Mia Dupree, Maci Dupree, and Harper DuPree. She will be sorely missed by her Grammy, PePaw Sam, MeMaw, PePaw Bill, PePaw Ron, Mamie & Scott, and many other loved ones and friends. She was also graced with a few close friends Doyle Shellnut, and Carmen Broadway who walked faithfully with her during her battle.

Special thanks to John D. Fuller M. D., and Joel Dworkin M. D. who were tenacious and dedicated to helping our girl to recover- they fought valiantly as well.

Visitation is Friday April 21st at Fellowship Bible Church in Benton 6- 8 p. m., and Celebration of Life service is Saturday, April 22nd at 2 p. m.

In lieu of flowers our family asks that you donate to Arkansas Childrens Hospital and St. Jude’s Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. Online guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BRINKLEY — James F. McElroy, 89, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Johnnie McElroy; sons Lynn ( Debra) of Greenwood, Mike ( Margo) of Forrest City; daughter Vanessa ( Stacy) Moffett of Brinkley; 10 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m., Friday at Bob Neal & Sons Chapel- Brinkley. Services: 2 p. m. Saturday, Brinkley Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery. www. bobnealandsons. com.

––––– – –––– CLARENDON — DeLois Allen, 76 of Clarendon, died Thursday, April 13 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart. Three sons, two daughters, three brothers, three sisters, thirty- two grandchildren, 54 great- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive her. Visitation will be held Saturday evening April 22 from 6 until 8 p. m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 23 at 2 p. m. at the Clarendon Housing Authority Executive Hall, 630 Madison Street in Clarendon. Interment will take place at Shady Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley ( 870) 734- 2772 www.branscumbfunerlahome.com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home; email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo. com.

––––– – –––– CLARKSVILLE — Crystal Ann Cummings, 31, of Clarksville, Ark. passed from this life on April 12, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1985 in Little Rock, Ark. Crystal was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved life and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends but her children were her life.

Crystal is survived by her two children Lynezia and Nykendo Burks; parents Patricia Messer and Mark Stevens, and Linda and Roy Lievsay; seven brothers; seven sisters; a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Reba and Robert Hall and Jimmy Cummings.

A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Saturday, April 22, at 2 p. m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main St. in Jacksonville, Ark. Online guestbook, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– CLINTON — Ross Andrew Huffman, 26, of Clinton passed away April 17, 2017. Born January 14, 1991 in Conway. Services will be Friday, April 20, 2017 at 1 p. m. in the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel with Brother Justin Brooks officiating. Services entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Mildred Irene Hardister Perkins, 96, of Conway passed away April 19, 2017. She was born on June 30, 1920, to the late Wilburn Asbury and Amelia Gocio Hardister in Reydell, Ark. A graduate of Vaughn High School, Irene married James Newberry

Perkins on July 11, 1942. After World War II, the couple moved to Eureka Springs where they resided until 2001.

Irene was a member of Eureka Springs First United Methodist Church for over sixty years where she held many church offices and taught Sunday School classes. A homemaker for many years, she was also a member of United Methodist Women and P. E. O. Later in life, she enjoyed working in gift shops in Eureka Springs.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son, James Edward Perkins; a brother, W. A. Hardister, Jr.; and sisters, Thelma and Madeline Hardister. Survivors include her daughter, Jameslyn Bird of Conway; two granddaughters, Danielle Dale of Kenner, La., and Megan Dale of San Francisco, Calif.; four nephews, Eddie Hardister ( Debbie) of Rogers, Lenox Perkins ( Judy) of Cleveland, Ohio, John Perkins and Keith ( Debbie) Perkins of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 10: 30 a. m. at First United Methodist Church in Conway with Dr. Michael Roberts, Rev. Lauren Delano and Rev. Blake Lasater officiating. Graveside service will be on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 2: 00 p. m. at the Eureka Springs Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to either First United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs or Conway. Arrangements entrusted to Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ conway.

––––– – –––– COTTER — Martin Halligan, 67, of Cotter, Ark., died April 19, 2017, in Yellville, Ark. Conner Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Funeral service Saturday, April 22, 2017, 2 p. m., Trinity Lutheran Church with burial following at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Cotter, Ark. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– COVE — Timberly Elledge, 45, of Cove, Arkansas, passed from this life on April 19, 2017. She was born on September 23, 1971, in Parsons, Kansas. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online Guestbook, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– DeWITT — Mrs. Mary Jane Wright, 74, of DeWitt, Arkansas, passed Friday, April 14, 2017, in Pine Bluff. Funeral will be 2 p. m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at St. John M. B. C. in DeWitt with Rev. Robert Vanderbilt officiating. Burial in St. John Cemetery in Ethel by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

––––– – –––– DIERKS — Ms. Mary Sue Wherley, age 85, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Dierks Health and Rehab. She was born July 27, 1931, in Mississippi. She was a first grade school teacher in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for thirty years and a member of the First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff.

Ms. Wherley was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Gladys Keller Wherley, and her sister, Helen Ivy. She is survived by one nephew, John Ivy and his wife Rhonda of Bloomburg, Texas; and one niece, Laura Ivy of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; one great- niece, Chelsea Ivy; and one great- nephew, Colby Ivy.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at the Mt. Ida Cemetery in De Queen, Arkansas, with Sue Ellen Hall officiating under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. You may register on-line atwww. wilkerson funeral homes. com.

––––– – –––– ENGLAND — John William “Slick” Slaughter, Sr., 76, went to be with the Lord April 19, 2017. He was born in England, Arkansas, September 26th, 1940, to John Liburn and Rosie Mae Slaughter. John worked for the U.S. Marshall Service. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved his family, doing body shop work, fishing and hunting. He served as a Mason in the England Chapter.

John was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and one grandchild. He is survived by his wife, Linda Prickett Slaughter; one son: John William Slaughter, Jr. ( Crystal); one daughter: Dianna Sims ( James R.) all of England; two step- children; four grandchildren: Blaine Sims, Ivan Slaughter, Owen Slaughter and Ella Claire Slaughter; one sister: Katherine Hughes of Coy, Arkansas; and his nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family; and his dog: Tag.

Services for John are being handled by Roller England Funeral Home ( 501) 842- 3939 on Saturday, April 22nd, 2017, at Landmark Baptist Church, 501 Stuttgart Hwy., England, Arkansas, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1 p.m. also at the church. Bro. David Inzer will be officiating. Burial will follow at Mulberry Cemetery in England.

The family asks that memorials be made to CART I, P. O. Box 55011, Little Rock, Ark. 72215 and Kindred Hospice, 10800 Financial Centre Parkway, Ste. 380, Little Rock, Ark .72211. Online gu estbook:www. roller funeral homes. com/ england.

––––– – –––– HAMBURG — Donald Scucchi Sr., 68, of Hamburg passed away April 19, 2017, in Benoit, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and a granddaughter. He is survived by a daughter, three sons, a brother, two sisters, seven grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren. Sign online guestbook at www. bishop king funeral home. com.

––––– – –––– HOPE — Graveside service for Mrs. Ima Kelly, 84, of Hope, will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 21,2017, in Nubbin Hill Cemetery at Missionary Grove Baptist Church near Prescott. Rev. Jerry G. Westmoreland will officiate the service. Arrangements are by Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home, 1001 S. Main, Hope, Ark., Eddie Brazzel, Director.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Lula Perry Smith, 68, Hot Springs, passed April 8, 2017. Survivors: husband, William Smith; children, Pamela Forte, Ronald Smith, Rosa Douglas, Robin Johnson, Rochelle Mitchell; four siblings; 18 grandchildren. Services: 11 a. m. Saturday at Church of Christ on Woodridge. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home/ Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

––––– – –––– JONESBORO — Wanda Mae Gordon of Jonesboro passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. Graveside services will be 2: 30 p. m. Monday at Old Enterprise Cemetery with John Freeman officiating. Visitation will be from 1- 2 p. m. Monday at Roller- Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ Jonesboro.

––––– – –––– JONESBORO — Mrs. Jean ( O’Brien) Stobaugh of Jonesboro, formerly of Newport, departed this life on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the age of 87. She was born March 21, 1930, in Conway County, Arkansas, the daughter of Ernest and Imo ( Bird) O’Brien. Mrs. Stobaugh was a retired bookkeeper and banker. She was an avid reader, who enjoyed cooking, needle work, and playing cards with her friends.

Mrs. Stobaugh was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, and a former member of the First Baptist Church of Newport. While at Newport, she thoroughly enjoyed counting the offering every Monday. She married Mr. Joe Stobaugh on December 27, 1946, and they spent 69 years together. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2016.

Mrs. Stobaugh was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dwight and Joe O’Brien; one sister, Margarite Prince; and her parents. She is survived by one daughter, Joy Lynn McNeil and husband, Randy, of Jonesboro; one son, Russell Brien Stobaugh of Plano, Texas; five grandchildren, Meredith McNeil Causey and husband, Chad, of Little Rock, Joseph McNeil and fiancee, Ashley Cummings, of Jonesboro, Taylor Stobaugh, Tanner Stobaugh, and Trent Stobaugh, all of Plano, Texas; one great- grandchild, Claire Causey of Little Rock; and baby boy Causey, due in May; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit at the funeral home, Friday, beginning at 12: 30 p. m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p. m. in Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Bruce Venable officiating. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangments by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh. com.

––––– – –––– LONOKE — John Clark Pannell, age 53, gained his wings April 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beverly Pannell; his mother, Patricia Rhodes; sons, Josh ( Kaci), Jordan ( Anna), and Jake; grandchildren, Harper Pannell, Barrett Pannell and Bexley Pannell; sisters, Shelly Cocco and Kelly Dardis ( Steven); and a host of nieces and nephews, as well as a large family of Narcotics Anonymous brothers and sisters. He is preceded in death by his father, Floyd Pannell; grandparents, Mark and Pat Green and loving step- father, Dusty Rhodes. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Monday at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation beginning at 11 a. m. one hour prior to service. www. boydfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– LOUANN — Jon Martin Phillips, 66, of Louann, passed away April 19, 2017, in Shreveport, La., after a short illness. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. tonight at Young’s. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Saturday at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — Chad Thompson, 32, of Malvern passed away April 18, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, in the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave online condolences at www. atkinsonfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– McCRORY — Edith Mae Jones Morrison, 97, of McCrory, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Thursday. Visitation: 10 a. m. to 11 a. m. Saturday with funeral services following at Thompson- Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Woodman Cemetery. Survivors, one son, Howard ( Alice) Sorrels, three grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, numerous great- great grandchildren. thompsonwilsonfh. com ( 870) 731- 2551.

––––– – –––– MORRILTON — David Marshal Little, age 79, of Morrilton, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born August 25, 1937, in Springfield, Arkansas, a son of the late Claude and May ( Huett) Little. He was a 1956 graduate of Morrilton High School and a 1965 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, BS,

Accounting. He worked for the Division of Legislative Audit up until his retirement. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morrilton. He was an integral member of the Parish Finance Committee and Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary Ruth ( Scroggins) Little; daughter, Marchelle ( Larry) Foshee of Blackwell; daughter, Melanie ( Rob) James of Tulsa, Oklahoma; son, Derrick Little of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Austin and Sydney Foshee, Noah and Luke James, and Kynlee Little; brother, Jerry ( Norma) Little of Benton, Arkansas; sister, Vivian Hill of Springfield; and many family and friends. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Dixon of Morrilton, and one brother, Hulon Little of Morrilton.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a. m. Saturday, April 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary will be 6 p. m. Friday, with visitation following at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Booster Club, 506 E. Broadway, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– – –––– NEWARK — Bonnie Stone, 81, of Newark died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 11 a. m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Visitation will be from 10 a. m. until service time. Burial, Center Grove Cemetery at Charlotte.

––––– – –––– NEWPORT — Jetta Elizabeth Gilmore ( Pridmore) of Newport passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 19, 2017, Arkansas at the age of 93. Jetta was born on July 5, 1923, in Newport. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church, and was the wife of the late William Curtis Gilmore.

Jetta is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Loudermilk; son, Rick Blanton; seven grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, and six great- great- grandchildren.

The family will host a private gathering at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of choice. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home, 1134 Main Street Vilonia, Ark. 72173. Sign the online guestbook at www. viloniafuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– NORFORK — Pauline Tilstra Stock, 90, of Norfork, Ark., died April 18, 2017, in Mountain Home, Ark. Conner Family Funeral Home. Graveside services will be on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 2: 30 p. m. at Galatia Cemetery in Norfork, Ark. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Jessie Leverne Hall, 72 of Pine Bluff passed Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Pine Bluff. Funeral will be 10 a. m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Pine Hill M. B. C. in Pine Bluff with Bishop Esaw Watson officiating. Burial in Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff by Brown Funeral Home Pine Bluff.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Evelyn Delois Roberson Hildreth 69, of Pine Bluff passed April 13, 2017. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 10: 30 a. m., St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Henry H. Wilkins IV officiating. Interment: Graceland Cemetery Cedar Grove Section by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Pam Keese, 56, of Searcy, passed from this life April 18. She was born May 6, 1960, to Maxine McGee Carroll and the late John Quincy Adams. Pam was employed as a physical education teacher at Harding Academy, where she made each student feel valued. She was a Godly woman who devoted her talents to her God, children, friends and work. She was a graduate of Abilene ( TX) Christian University, where she excelled in track.

She is also survived by two sons, Caleb ( Annie) Keese and Seth Keese, both of Searcy; three daughters, Sarah Keese of Germany; Rebekah ( Matt) Smith of Atlanta; Elizabeth Keese of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, Naomi and Olivia Keese; a twin sister, Kim ( Brad) Kinser of Atlanta; a brother Charlie Carroll; and sisters Tricia Bynum and Susan Carroll.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, April 22, at Harding Academy Harris Gym; with visitation from 10 a. m.- 12 noon at Powell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CASA, P. O. Box 477, Searcy, or Ghana West Africa Missions, 2014 East Park Avenue., Searcy, Ark. 72143. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– SWIFTON — Pauline ( Kinder) Calhoun, 76, of Swifton, died Wednesday. Survivors: daughters, Pamela Keller and husband, Bobby, Penny Birmingham and husband, Steve, and Robyn Calhoun; five grandchildren; and 15 great- grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, 5- 7 p. m. Funeral: 1: 00p. m. Saturday at New Hope Community Church. Interment: Dowell’s Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh. com.