Pulaski County

JAMES W.E. BROWN, 65, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017, after a long illness, at the N.L.R. Health & Rehab under the care of “Hospice Home Care Corp.” James was a two year veteran of The United State Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, L.C. Brown; mother, Trotha Lee Mayo-Brown; one brother, Wyatt Brown; and his wife, Hazel Brown. He is survived by one son, Charles Brown of South Carolina; three grand-daughters, Ashanci Brown, Kadesia Brown and Decharla Brown of Connecticut; six sisters, Kitty Hall, Lillie London, Warren Jackson, Lular Brown, Mary William and Martha Thornton; two brothers, Lee Brown and Don Brown. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. LR (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– BRENDA KAY CLAY, age 67, Sherwood, passed away April 30, 2017. She was born January 15, 1950, to Charlie and Lillian Hale. She was preceded in death by her son, Britt. Brenda is survived by her husband, Edwin. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, 501-982-3400. www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– MELVA BABB DAVIS, 69, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 29. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Ed Davis, her children Manndy Malaby (Chris), John Shoffner (Allison), Donna Wynn (Kevin), Jenifer Bohanan (Derek), and Blake Davis (Ashley). She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Madalyn and Lucia Malaby, Matthew, Katherine, and Lily Shoffner, Lola and Lainey Wynn, Loren, Molly, and Rhett Bohanan, and Olivia and Owen Davis. She is survived by her siblings Donna Allen, Suzy Baxter, and Patrick Babb and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Doris Babb, and her brothers Dennis and Mike Babb.

Her devotion to family and her faith was the foundation that allowed her to touch the lives of many during her lifetime. Melva was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend and her adoration for her children and grandchildren was the focus of her life. She had a laugh that was contagious, a heart of gold and a southern drawl that made strangers smile. She will be greatly missed and the world is less full without her. Her loved ones will miss her “a bushel and a peck.”

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Little Rock, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal or Lupus.org. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– FRED H. FAAS, M.D., 78, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2017. Burial will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 9am, Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock. The Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Little Rock, 62 Pleasant Valley Drive. Visitation will follow the service. Arrangements under the direction of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON, 60, of Little Rock went to her heavenly rest on April 27, 2017. Survivors: three daughters, Kala Cherry (John), LaRhonda Hardy, Takiela Spear (Travis); nine grandloves and three great-grandloves; three brothers, Freddie Stephens (Paula), Johnny Stephens, A. Lee Stephens (Myra); 1 sister, Erma Sims (Alex); a step-mother, Beatrice Stephens; two step-sisters, Mary Walter (James), Penny Wright (R.C.); 2 step-brothers, William Roe and Christopher Drake; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Services are Friday, May 5, 2017, 11 a.m., at ACTS Ministries, 1224 Franklin Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Interment Service at Arkansas Memorial Garden, 8507 AR 161, North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation is Thursday, May 4, 2017, 6-7 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Chapel, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– DONALD LONG, 78, beloved husband to Donna, Dad to Margo (James) and Andrea (David), Grandpa to Hayden, Jack and Ashlyn, brother to Nancy (Doyle) and Linda (Richard), brother-in-law to Rita (Terry) and friend to many, passed away April 30, 2017. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family, loved his friends and knew he was a child of God. He will be greatly missed by everyone and we are all better because we had him. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Long’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JACKIE SHUFFIELD, 72, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, died April 29, 2017. She was the dear mother of Donna Shuffield and Robert Shuffield (Michelle), five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, with burial at Concord Cemetery, Furlow, Arkansas. For full online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– Rev. JOSEPH WATSON SR., 86, of North Little Rock departed this life April 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Laura Watson, siblings Robert, Samuel, Jerry, Alex, and Jessie Watson, Laura, Leola, WillieMae, and Pecola, and daughter Jean Smith.

Rev. Watson joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1951. He was a member of the Protho Lodge. He started singing gospel at an early age singing with the Flying Clouds and The Rixieaires. He worked with the North Little Rock Water Company from which he retired from. Rev. Watson started preaching in 1974. He Pastored at Samaritan Hill Missionary Baptist Church, White Rose Baptist Church, and retired at Pure Love Baptist Church. He was a member of New Zion Grove Baptist Church under Pastor Stephen Robinson as well Berean Disciple Church under Pastor Billy Simmons.

He leaves to cherish his memories wife Aretha Watson, children: Joseph (Sunthre) Watson Jr., Beatrice (Billy Ray) Edmondson, Robert Watson and Billy Jean Gant, one brother, James Lee Watson, 17 Grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Family hour and Musical Celebration: Wednesday, May 3, 2017, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary North Little Rock Chapel. Service: Thursday, May 4, 2017, 7 p.m. at New Zion Grove Baptist Church, 404 Wallace Rd., NLR, Ark. Pastor Stephen Robinson, officiating. Burial: May 5, 2017, 10 a.m. Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery North Little Rock, Ark. Service entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway St., North Little Rock, Ark. “A Service You Can Trust.”