Pulaski County

GREGORY “SCOTT” DUNCAN, 53, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born August 16, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Dewey E. Duncan and Dean Howell. He worked as an Account Executive for Fidelity Information Services for over 20 years. In 2015 to spend more time with family and friends, he changed careers and became a delivery driver for FedEx.

Those who knew Scott knew he had a love/hate relationship with the Razorbacks. He enjoyed being out on his boat on the Arkansas River, fishing with his son, going to Jamaica with his wife, and spending Christmas in Branson with his family.

He is survived by his parents, Dean and George Howell; wife, Loretta Duncan; children, Zachary Scott Duncan and Payton Douglas Holmes; niece, Sarah Maddox; siblings, Marty Duncan, Valerie Little (John); nieces and nephews, Heather Page (Jeremy), Stephanie McIntosh (Josh), Kirsty McCracken (Jimmy), Ryan Edens, Allyson Little and numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey E. Duncan; and his uncle, Elton Duncan.

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Ct., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 505 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2017 at First Assembly of God Church, 4501 Burrow Drive, North Little Rock. The service will be live streamed at www.FirstNLR. tv for those who are unable to attend. Burial will follow at Orion Cemetery in Redfield.

If you would like to see Scott, please come to the visitation or arrive early for the service, as there will be no viewing after the service, due to the distance to the gravesite. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– CHARLOTTE ANN SMITH, 69, was born May 26, 1947 and passed away April 17, 2017. Charlotte was a lifetime learner and teacher to many. She received her Master’s in Music from UA Fayetteville, her RN in Ohio, Maryland and Arkansas, and her Master Gardener’s certificate. She worked for over 20 years as part of the Baptist Health System, was a Tai Chi instructor, and taught piano at UCA and at home. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church.

Charlotte was a yoga enthusiast, an avid swimmer, and was active in many charitable and social justice activities. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family and pets, knitting and sewing, and working in her beautiful garden.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Laura Wilson (Bryan) of Little Rock; son, Reuben Clough (Lindsey) of Little Rock; brother, Tom Smith (Sue) of Gentry; and five grandchildren.

A Memorial service will be held at St. James UMC Monday, April 24 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LR Animal Village or National MS Society. Charlotte’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKANSAS CITY — Edward Adolphus Reitzammer, 94, of Arkansas City, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Bartlett, Tennessee. He was born on October 18, 1922 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to the late Louis and Helen Richards Reitzammer. Edward worked for Sun Oil Company for over 30 years before retiring in 1984. He served in the United States Army Air Corps. Edward served as a deacon at Arkansas City Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for many years. He loved to crappie fish, do woodworking and enjoyed gardening.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Sandidge Reitzammer. Survivors include his son, Joseph G. Reitzammer of Marion, Ark.; daughter, Anna (Ricky) Summerford of Memphis, Tenn.; grandson, Chad Wilson and great-grandchildren, Dylan Wilson and Cameron Wilson.

Visitation will be held at 9-9:45 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2017 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Graveside Services will follow at 10 a.m. at Trippe Cemetery in McGehee, Ark. with Rev. Jody Gannaway officiating. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

––––– ––––– BATESVILLE — EW Woodward, 78, of Batesville died Wednesday. Survivors: wife of 53 years, Joyce Ann (Alexander) Woodward; son, Erik Woodward; daughter, Tammy Bell; nine grandchildren; brother, Charles Woodward. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Monday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Alderbrook Cemetery, Desha. Visitation: 1011 a.m., Monday, prior to service. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ batesville.

––––– ––––– BLYTHEVILLE — Douglas Neal Gilliam, 56, Blytheville, died Wednesday, April 19. Visitation will be Saturday, April 22, at Carney Funeral Home, 5 until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Carney Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cornersville Cemetery in Potts Camp, Mississippi.

––––– ––––– BROCKWELL — Tony Waszak, 85, died April 21. Visitation and funeral service: Monday, April 24 at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Burial: Flat Rock Cemetery, Brockwell, Ark. Survivors: Gloria Waszak (wife), Lisa Nortier (daughter).

––––– ––––– CABOT — Melessa Elizabeth Shock, M.D., 54, of Cabot, passed away on April 20, 2017. She was born in Little Rock on February 28, 1963 to the late Dean Ashcraft and Mary Belle Ashcraft-Anderson. She completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at the University of Arkansas in Monticello on May 17, 1985. She continued with her studies at UAMS and graduated medical school May 19, 1990. Dr. Shock completed her residency in anesthesiology June 30, 1994.

Dr. Shock was an avid Razorback fan, and she enjoyed traveling. She adored her sons, Tyler and Corey, and loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Curtis Shock; loving sons, Tyler and Corey Shock; cousins, Kim Anderson, Karol Tullis, Marilyn Lewis, Kathy McClellan, and many other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Old Austin Cemetery, Ward. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Jan Tankersley57, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away peacefully April 20, 2017. She was a retired postal worker and avid fisherman. Jan loved animals of all kinds, and had a big heart. She loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Jan is survived by her husband Dee Coristo; one brother, Rawn Tankersley (Annette); one sister, Carol Kauffeld; mother, Mary Lou Tankersley; three nephews, Issac and Cole Kauffeld and Taylor Tankersley; and one niece, Jessica Tankersley.

Services will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– CARLISLE — Dennis Alton Carr passed peacefully on April 20, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Stone and father Willie Carr. He is survived by one son, Ricky Carr; two brothers: J.W. and Delbert Stone; three grandchildren, David, Jennifer, and Colt; four great-grandchildren Taylor, Trinity, Tori, and Jonathan. Services will be held at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939 in England on Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m. Interment at Flynn Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– CROSSETT — Billy Nelson Sawyer, Jr., 57, of Crossett, died April 20, at home. Funeral Service 10 a.m., Saturday, April 22nd at Medders Funeral Home Chapel, 1564 Hwy 52 W, Crossett. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com. “Celebrating Life.”

––––– ––––– DeWITT — Gwendolyn Browning Alter, born April 3, 1924 to Letha and Enoch “Tean” Browning of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas passed away peacefully April 20, 2017 at the DeWitt Hospital. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, neighbor, and friend.

Gwen grew up working in her father’s cotton gins in Conway and Faulkner counties. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1941. After graduating from high school she and a friend traveled to North Little Rock to live and work at the Jacksonville Powder Plant (during WWII). She rode the bus each morning, weighed powder for ammunition, and returned by bus in the evening. This job allowed her to save money for college. The following year Gwen enrolled at the University of Arkansas where she majored in Home Economics and minored in Chemistry. In December of 1946 she went on a blind date quail hunting with Charles Alter. They were married three months later on February 28, 1947 and returned to the family farm in Dewitt during the summer of 1947.

Family, Food, and Friends: These words best describe Gwen Alter. She was the consummate mother and homemaker. Sewing, canning, cooking, gardening, and even helping out on the farm were all jobs that she performed well. She loved to hunt but crappie fishing was her favorite sport of all. She also enjoyed traveling with family and friends – visiting many states and countries abroad. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren (11), and great grandchildren (14) – always present at births, birthday parties, graduations, and weddings.

Gwen became the Dewitt School Food Service Director in 1965. What was going to be an interim job became a 41 year career – retiring at age 81. Food was a passion of Gwen’s. Her greatest pleasure was for family and friends to enjoy her dishes. She became very active in the State Food Service organization serving as Treasurer for several years. During her tenure with the State organization, she attended numerous national conventions all over the United States. In 1971 she was selected from the Arkansas food service directors to attend Kansas State University for continuing instructional training. Several years later she was chosen to attend the University of Oklahoma for further education on food service safety and food preparation.

DeWitt has been Gwen’s home for over 70 years. Throughout her life, she participated in countless community projects. She served as President of the PTA, the DeWitt Nursing Home Board for 21 years, and was very active in The Order of the Eastern Star. She held many positions including Worthy Matron and sponsored the Rainbow Girls. Even after retirement Gwen continued to comfort others with her food, serving on the Bereavement Committee at the First United Methodist Church where she had been a member for over six decades.

Mrs. Alter was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years, Charles Alter; a son, Jim Alter; one brother, Bentley Browning; and one sister, Betty Goodloe. She is survived by her two children, John Alter (Dixie) of DeWitt, and Dena Alter Spears (Ronnie) of Jacksonville – 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was greatly loved by all that knew her and will be forever missed.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at First United Methodist Church of DeWitt, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, Ark. 72042 with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Dewitt, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, Ark. 72042. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– EL DORADO — Melinda Richardson Barrow passed away the morning of April 18 and has been surrounded by her close family and friends for the past several weeks in love and prayers.

Born almost two decades after her closest brother, she was raised in a house full of men that delighted in the chance to show her how to fire a rifle and pluck a fish out of the water. As the only girl in a group of brothers, she was the apple of her father’s eye and treasured by her mother.

In high school she was an active member in numerous clubs, a member of the cheer squad and thespian guild. Her high school annual is covered in notes from friends that she maintained through her entire life and they all thought she was a “swell girl” and always “tops!”

She attended Lindenwood College in St. Louis, Mo. as well as the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark. She pledged Chi Omega in 1955 and maintained many friendships through the years with a large number of her sorority sisters.

Married to Dr. Don H. Barrow in 1955 at First Christian Church in El Dorado, the pair had two sons Donald H. Barrow Jr. and David A. Barrow. Upon moving back to El Dorado, Melinda threw herself into the community as an advocate and volunteer. She was a member of numerous clubs offering her fiery spirit to every cause she took up and could always be counted on as the first one to lend a hand. This could be most felt at her home church St. Mary’s Episcopal.

One might call her a “Homemaker”, but anyone who visited her around any holiday would have given her the title of “Home designer”. Every holiday was an excuse to cover the house inside and out with beautifully placed decorations for every occasion, and she was featured in several articles through the years for her decorative taste.

Never one to meet a strang- er and a friend to all she met, Melinda will be missed by many and forgotten by few. She made her mark wherever she went and spread happiness and joy to all those around her.

She was the daughter of Sam M. and Ruby Richardson who preceded her in death, as well as her son, Donald H. Barrow Jr. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Don H. Barrow, son and daughter-in-law, David & Peggy Barrow, granddaughters, Lindsey Perry and her husband Andy and Sela Barrow, as well as grandsons, Austin and his wife Laura, Sam and Drew and great-grandchildren, Max, Jason, Harper and Olivia.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church with Father Charles Chapman officiating. A private burial for the family will be held under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Barrow Residence, at 1801 N. Madison. Parking will be available at the Municipal Auditorium with a shuttle running to the Barrow Residence from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 512 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, Ark. 71730. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– GRAPEVINE — Dale VonTungeln, 65, of Grapevine, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Born William Dale VonTungeln, Jr. May 2, 1951 in Pine Bluff, he was the son of William Dale VonTungeln, Sr. and Dora Ellen Fowler VonTungeln.

Dale was reared and received his early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1969. He attended Arkansas State University. He began working for International Paper in 1988 and retired from Evergreen Packaging in 2011. After retirement, Dale owned and operated Seven Co. Amusement.

Dale enjoyed bowling, volunteering in Little League baseball and softball throughout the Pine Bluff area and in several regional and state tournaments. He was a member of the Quapaw Masonic Lodge. Dale was also an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Arkansas Razorback fan.

He was preceded in death by the two loves of his life, Lea Ann Hargrove VonTungeln and Marilyn Sue Frisby Ashmore VonTungeln; and his parents. Survivors include two sons, William Dale “Bubba” VonTungeln, III of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Matthew Braden VonTungeln of White Hall; daughter, Ashley Brianne (Justin) Cheek of Pine Bluff; step-daughter, Millie Jo (Robert Keith) McClain of Sheridan; brother, Ralph (Patti) Curtis of Arizona; two sisters, Rebecca (Roy) Elliott of White Hall and Susan VonTungeln of Pine Bluff; grandchild, Ryker Cheek; two step-grandchildren, Magan and Zachary McClain.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2017 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Minister Parnell Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Fitzhugh Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 3-5 p.m. at Robinson’s.

Memorials may be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219. Online reg is ter:www. ralph robinson and son.

––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Hattie Jo Cannon, 91, passed away April 19, 2017. Widow of Lester Cannon. Born February 4, 1926, daughter of late James and Ollie Mae Burney.

Survivors: children Shelia Hammonds (Ken), Nedra McClure, siblings Gordon Hoskins, Patsy Ann Hayes, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 2 p.m. Sunday, funeral 3 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials to First Baptist Church, 201 N. 4th St., Heber Springs, Ark. 72543 and Cleburne County Aging Program, Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 831, Heber Springs, Arkansas, 72543. www. olmstead.cc.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Loy V. Porterfield, 78, of Hot Springs passed away April 20, 2017. Visitation is Sunday, 4/23/17 from 6-8 p.m. in the Atkinson Funeral Home. Funeral Services are at 10 a.m., Monday 4/24/17 in the Atkinson Funeral Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– MAGNOLIA — Nathan Virgil Kellebrew, 100, of Magnolia, Ark. passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Magnolia, Ark. Visitation: 3-4 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Pharr Funeral Home, Prescott, Ark., with graveside services at 4:30 p.m. in Liberty Cemetery, Prescott, under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott.

––––– ––––– NORFORK — Normalea Funkhouser, 87, of Norfork died April 19, 2017. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., April 25, 2017 at the Conner Family Funeral Home Chapel with the service to follow at 2 p.m., with burial at Galatia Cemetery in Norfork, Arkansas. The online guestbook and obituary are available at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– PERRYVILLE — Tillie O. “Pat” Bowdler, 92, of Perryville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. She was retired from the Arkansas State Forestry and a member of Second Baptist Church in Perryville. She is survived by her husband, Daniel B. Bowdler; daughters, Katie Finkbeiner, Patty (Robert) Brazil and Janie (Bobby) Elliott, all of Perryville; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Thornburg Cemetery with Bro. Jason Campbell officiating. Family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Jessie Leverne Hall, 72, of Pine Bluff passed Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Pine Bluff. Funeral services 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Judah Restoration Center in Pine Bluff with Bishop Esaw Watson officiating. Burial in Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Tommy Darren (Bubba) Tumlin, age 47, of Sheridan, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Tommy was born in Dayton, Tennessee on December 30, 1969. His family moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas in the late 1970’s where Tommy attended Jacksonville Jr. High North and Jacksonville High School. In 1987, Tommy moved to Sheridan, Arkansas where he graduated from Sheridan High School. After graduation, Tommy joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk during Operation Desert Storm. After the Navy, Tommy worked in construction and landscaping.

Tommy loved the outdoors. Fishing, hunting, or just working in the yard burning leaves, he felt the most peaceful when he was outside. Tommy was devoted to his family and friends and would do whatever he could to help anyone in need. He always said, “there is someone worse off than me”. Tommy will be remembered for his goofy grin, his big bear hugs, his love of nature, and, most importantly, his big heart and willingness to help anyone he could.

Tommy was preceded in death by his father, James Edwin Tumlin; his grandparents, Woodrow & Beatrice Tumlin and Willie & Margie Godsey; his uncles, Wayne Godsey and Chester Godsey, and his aunt, Helen Aline Godsey. Tommy is survived by his mother, Thelma Godsey Tumlin; his sister, Tina (Chris) Plante; his nephew, Andrew (Aubrey) Jones; his uncle, James (Diane) Godsey; his aunts, Charlotte (Glen Ketch) Jones and Betty Cleveland; and several cousins and friends.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory. (501) 982-2136.