Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Mitchell “Pappy” Bobo Sr., 77, of Alexander passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born on April 12, 1940 to the late, Lois and Bessie Bobo in Little Rock, Ark. Mitchell enjoyed hunting, fishing, race cars and spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Herbert Bobo.

Mitchell is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carolyn Bobo; three children, Michelle Roberts (Jimmie), Kimberly Bobo (Danny) and Mickey Bobo Jr. (Jennifer); 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Louis Bobo and a host of family and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.

Celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be Monday, June 19, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ALEXANDER — Mamie Don Ketchum Hargraves, 88, of Alexander, went to embrace the Lord’s open arms on May 29, 2017. She was born in Lonoke to Hoyt Ketchum and Reba Brown Tarry Ketchum Woods. She attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock where she was a member of Antioch Deaf Fellowship. She graduated in 1949 at Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Wesley; daughter, Billie Don Jordan of Alexander; two grandchildren, John Albert Jordan III (Melissa) of Fort Worth, Texas; granddaughter, Isabella Mara Jordan of Austin, Texas; and sister, Anne Ketchum Heagler of Pine Bluff.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Wanda Ketchum; brother, Edward Ketchum; infant sister, Nell Ketchum; and her beloved son, Al Jordan.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 5300 Stagecoach Road in Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Deaf Fellowship or Arkansas School for the Deaf Historical Museum.

–––––❖––––– ALEXANDER — Kathleen Luchsinger passed away on June 14, 2017. A graveside service will be at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo., on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Ark. To sign online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ALEXANDER — Betty Jo Swayze, 83, of Alexander, passed away June 13, 2017. She was born Oct. 22, 1933, in Carlisle,

Ark., to George and Katherine Stanley Bass. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Harvey Bass; She is survived by her brother, Earnest Wiley; daughter, Diane Swayze House; son, William Anthony (Tony) Swayze; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services to be announced at a later date.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — John Rayburn, 45, of Benton, Ark., passed away June 15, 2017. He was born Sept. 15, 1971 in Little Rock, Ark., to Sonjia Posey Rayburn and the late Don Rayburn. His family love him and will miss him always. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CAVE CITY — Chad Russell Wooldridge, 48, of Cave City died Friday, June 16, 2017. Funeral services, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Maxville Missionary Baptist Church at Cave City. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation will be Monday, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the church.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Sheri Lee Delanty (Campbell) of Conway, Ark., passed away peacefully at Baptist Health Medical Center on June 16, 2017 at the age of 60. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home 1134 Main St., Vilonia, Ark. 72173. Sign the online guestbook at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Harry Rayburn Fowler, 85, of Conway, Ark., went home to be with his Lord Thursday, June 15, 2017. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Conway, Ark. Interment following at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation one hour prior to service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Richard L. Parkins, 93, of Conway, Ark., died Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born Saturday, April 12, 1924 in Milton, W.Va., to the late Clarence W. and Myrtle M. (Stephens) Parkins. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Homer C. Walker, 63, of Crossett, died Friday, June 16, 2017. Private graveside service: 3 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2017 in the Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation: 12:30–2 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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DES ARC — Raymond Hollis, 86, of Des Arc died Friday, June 16, 2017 at Unity Health-White County Medical Center in Searcy, Ark. Raymond was born Sept. 24, 1930 in Mississippi to Jess and Nettie (McNeil) Hollis. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Baker) Hollis; one son, Ricky Hollis; two daughters, Blenda (Mike) McVey, Donna (Curtis) Hitt; four grandchildren, Eric Hitt, Julie McVey, Drew McVey, Caleb Hitt; three great-grandchildren, Annabella Hitt, Everley Hitt, Bailey Moss; three sisters, Joyce Runnels, Glenda Daulton, Wilma Gibson.

Visitation is Monday 2-3 p.m. at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be in Sandhill Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro. Jim West officiating. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Rose M. Brewer of El Dorado passed away June 13, 2017. She was born in El Dorado, Ark., on June 30, 1930, to Myrtle Turner Brewer and Thomas Franklin Brewer. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.arkansascremation.com.

–––––❖––––– EUDORA — Carolyn Sue Connell, 64, of Eudora passed away Friday. Survivors are her husband, daughter, son, mother, three sisters, brother, and eight grandchildren. Visitation is Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. with funeral services following. Services are under the direction of Bishop-King Funeral Home of Lake Village. Online guestbook www. bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Peggy Breshears, 68, of Fairfield Bay passed away on June 9, 2017. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Ronald Ray Breshears and Roy Charles Breshears. Peggy will be laid to rest on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Morning Star Cemetery in Hot Springs, Ark.

For online guestbook, www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Harold Simpson Bemis peacefully crossed the bar at his home in Fayetteville, Ark., on May 10, 2017. He was 73 years young and left us much too soon. A private family gathering to celebrate his life was held in Fayetteville immediately after his passing. He is survived by his daughter, Lara Bemis Killgore and her two sons John and Charlie of Jupiter, Fla.; his son Harold Simpson Bemis Jr. (Chip) with wife Amy and their four children Shiloh, Benjamin, Kessiah and Oliver of Fayetteville, Ark.; sister Katherine Bemis Piper of St. Louis, Mo.; sister Marita Bemis Parrish and husband Angelo of Houston, Texas; brother Edward Bemis and wife Linda of Olathe, Kan.; and brother Andrew Bemis of Rome, Ga. Harold was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Happily going by his many monikers of Pop, Poppy, Brother, Uncle Harold and Uncle Cowboy, he was dearly loved by all who truly knew him.

A graduate of Western Military Academy in Alton, Ill., and later the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., Harold’s respect for the law and prowess for debate led him to become an attorney who practiced law in both Ohio and Arkansas over the course of his professional career. However, his passion for adventure took him in many different directions — to the bottom of the sea as a master scuba diver, behind the captain’s wheel of his Bayfield 25 Sloop, even to the dojo mat as a black belt in White Tiger Kenpo Karate. He traveled the globe in search of burgeoning entrepreneurial endeavors but also relished the simplicity of hiking and canoeing the mountains and streams closer to home in Arkansas.

Even though his adventures led him to places far and wide, his favorite place to be at any given time was wherever his grandchildren were. His most cherished roles were that of father and grandfather and he thoroughly enjoyed basking in the love and laughter of his family. Whether at his childhood home in Prescott, Ark., for holidays, or the porch at 509 Belvedere in the summertime, his sister’s home in Houston for Thanksgiving in recent years, or his children’s homes in both Fayetteville and Jupiter, Harold always enjoyed and appreciated the time he was able to spend with family. He loved to laugh with his siblings and their outlaws, he constantly conspired to outwit his nieces and nephews, he loved to JUICE! his grandchildren and he remained wholly devoted to his children thru all the twisting and turning life’s winding roads can take — standing by their side both relishing their successes and softening their stumbles. He was a quietly proud and loving father and a delightfully adoring grandfather. He will be dearly missed and forever loved.

Harold was a juxtaposed mix of conservative politics and esoteric spirituality, a lover of books and gadgetry, a prankster and tinkerer. He was a shy man who shared cautiously but loved deeply. He will be well remembered for the kindness of his nature, the twinkle in his eye, the mischief in his spirit and the glow in his heart.

Just as Love was the greatest legacy left to him by his parents, James Rosborough and Jane Simpson Bemis, so is Love the greatest legacy he leaves behind for all of us. It’s the legacy we will carry forward. He will be forever our Pop, our Poppy, our Brother, our Uncle Harold and our Uncle Cowboy. The mysteries of the universe that so fascinated him are mysteries no more. He will live in our hearts always and we know his soul is soaring. So, be peaceful, Pop, and be free. And one last time for you, Pop, as you would always tell your grandchildren each night you were with them — with one more hug before they retired to bed after long, full, adventurous days — JUICE to you! And goodnight and pleasant dreams…

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel.

To place an online tribute please visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– FERNDALE — Peggy Gyline Kirkpatrick, 76, of Ferndale, passed away on June 14, 2017. She was born Dec. 15, 1940 to Bee and Lillie Mae Alford in Cabot, Ark.

Peggy was married to her husband Jack for 35 years. They enjoyed going to Lake Nimrod to fish, spending time with family and going out to eat. Peggy truly loved going to watch her grandkids play sports.

Left to cherish her memory Jackie Lynn Kirkpatrick (husband); one son Steve (Jena) Moorhead; three daughters Rosa Gentry, Gayla (Tim) Daniels, Legenia McElroy; 11 grandchildren Ricky Lynn (Mandy) Gentry, Lace Ann (Tony), Erwin, Thomas (Brittany) Moorhead, Waylon (Krystol) Johnson, Jessie (Billy) Watkins, Lauran and Lindsay Mabry, Maxwell and Steven Moorhead, and Logan Jackson; and six step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren Brittany Gentry, Gunner, Karah and Lexie Johnson, Briana and Drew Womble, Claydin Mabry, Bryleigh Fletcher, Parker Gable, Bristol Moorhead and eight step-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by Bee Alford, Lillie Mae Mitchell, Hazel Martin and Lois Smith.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2017 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood, Ark. Visitation prior to service from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Burial to follow at Spring Valley Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Vurnice D. Hardy, 85, of Greenbrier, Ark., went to her heavenly home Friday,

June 16, 2017.

Visitation will be at noon Tuesday, June 20 with funeral service following at 1 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Burial is at East Shady Grove Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab and Hospice Home Care. Online guest book:

www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ greenbrier.

–––––❖––––– GURDON — Melvin McPeak, 63, Gurdon, passed June 12, 2017. Survivors: wife, Jacqueline; children, Natasha (Clifton) Hunter, Kelvin (Jessica) McPeak, Kevin (Keirere) Fulks, Kaleda Norvell; six grandchildren, two siblings. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Authority Christian Ministries. Services by Williams Funeral Home, Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www. funeralsatwilliams.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Tristan Alexander Hamilton, 15, of Heber Springs, passed away June 14, 2017. Memorial services are Saturday, June 17, at 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Clinton. Visitation is Saturday, June 17 from 6-8 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. For full obituary, www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– HORSESHOE BEND — Alan Comen passed away, Friday, June 16, 2017 in Horseshoe Bend, Ark.,

Alan was born to Dr. Benjamin R Comen, DDS and Cecilia A Ahronson Comen on Aug. 14, 1937 in Bridgeport, Conn. He spent his childhood in Bridgeport and Stratford, Conn.

Alan graduated from Stratford High School, received his BS from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, and his PhD in chemistry from Purdue University in Indiana. He began his career with Hercules Incorporated as a research chemist and moved into sales supervision and management. He retired after 30 years with Hercules Incorporated.

Alan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joanna Legro Comen; son, David and wife Joan of Anderson, S.C., son Stephen and wife Renee of Dallas, Texas. He is survived by six grandchildren. Ben Comen of Spartanburg, S.C., Alex and wife Katie of Knoxville, Tenn., Chris Comen of Kernersville, N.C., Megan Comen of Greenville, S.C., Masie Comen of Austin, Texas, and Aaron Comen of Dallas, Texas.

He was of the Jewish faith and preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held, Monday June 19 at 11 a.m. at Horseshoe Bend United Methodist Church, Horseshoe Bend, Ark. Visitation will be Sunday evening at Doty Family Funeral Chapel beginning at 6 p.m. Interment will be private at Evening Shadow Memorial Park in Horseshoe Bend, Ark.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Horseshoe Bend fire and rescue association or Ozarka College Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to Doty Family Funeral & Memorial Service of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.

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HOT SPRINGS — Florine Blanche Coe, 92, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Gross Funeral Home. The funeral service also be at Gross Funeral Home at 10 a.m., Monday, June 19, 2017.

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HOT SPRINGS — Joyce Faye Jones, 78, of Hot Springs, passed away June 16, 2017. Born Aug. 20, 1938 in Little Rock, Ark., she was the daughter of Owen and Bertha Henderson. Joyce was a member of First Christian Church in Hot Springs. She loved watching T.V., and riding on her pontoon boat but mostly she loved spending time with her cat Panther.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 61 years, Leonard (Don) Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Carol George and her husband Dennis; two grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Arkansas 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 72002. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. prior to service. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

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HOT SPRINGS — M Sgt. J.E. Mann (formerly of Hot Springs) walked into heaven to meet his Lord from his home in Midwest City, Okla., on June 14, 2017. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Hot Springs Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Trinity Church 670 Panama St. Hot Springs. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, send bereavement to 9105 Oak Cliff Drive, Midwest City, Okla. 73130. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences hotspringsfh.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Henry Marks, 64, Hot Springs, passed June 14, 2017. Survivors: children: Amanda Purifoy, Tyrone, Gregory, Mike and Kimberly Marks, Derrick Gulley; 13 grandchildren; siblings, Annie Lockhart, Annie McNeil, Fannie Sheppard, Oscar Marks. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Gurdon. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook: www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Clara Mae Raper, 99, of Lonoke born on Dec. 21, 1917 in Humnoke, Ark., passed from this life on June 17, 2017.

She was a member of Bayou Meto Baptist church. She loved gardening and cooking. Many enjoyed her chicken and dressing and you could not drop by to visit without her cooking you a meal.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Rosa Mae Bone; her husband Murl; two sons Carl and Billy Carol; eight brothers Elmer, William, J.D, Paul James, Charles, Harold Dean, and Jerrell Loyd; and three sisters Grace, Otrah, and Louise.

She is survived by son Larry, six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation is June 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Boyd Funeral home in Lonoke. Funeral service is June 20 at 1 p.m. Bayou Meto Baptist Church, followed by burial at Arkansas Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Bayou Meto Baptist Church, c/o Darrell Cox 1104 Lincoln St., Lonoke, Ark. 72086. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guestbook www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MAGNOLIA — William Partee Tuberville, 92, passed away peacefully in Fayetteville, Ark., on June 15, 2017 after an extended illness. A resident of Magnolia, Ark., for over 70 years, he was highly involved in his community including leadership roles in the Magnolia

City Council, Magnolia Rotary for over 50 years, Arkansas United Methodist Children’s Home Board of Directors, the American Heart Association Board of Directors, Director, South Arkansas Development Commission, The United Way, Magnolia Boys Club, Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and Abilities Unlimited. He was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from Southern Arkansas University, as well as the DeSoto Council Boy Scouts Distinguished Scout Award. He was very involved in his church, First United Methodist Church for over 68 years.

As an US Air Force Veteran, he served his country in World War II as a bombardier and Flight Officer. He served First National Bank of Magnolia as Executive Vice-President as well as Secretary of the Board of Directors. He spent his life helping others achieve success in their lives through his professional and civic involvement.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Alma Jean Tuberville; son, Paul Tuberville and wife Kathy of Germantown, Tenn.; daughter Angela Brasher and husband, Bill of at www. Fayetteville. He leaves five grandchildren, Emily Tuberville and husband Kyle Taubken, Laura Tuberville, Susan Tuberville, Stephen Brasher, and John Brasher. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Tuberville and his brother, Oryen Tuberville.

Visitation will be Monday, June 19, 5-7 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., on June 20 at First United Methodist Church in Magnolia with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be sent to First United Methodist Church, 320 West Main St., Magnolia, Ark. 71753.

–––––❖––––– MELBOURNE — Wade Rush, 78, died June 16. Graveside funeral service will be Monday, June 19 at 10 a.m. at Violet Hill Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Survivors: Arlan Rush, Debbie Haberman (children), Erma Collier, Melba Blankenship (sisters), three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Johnny Mack Fletcher, age 75 of Monticello, formerly of Crossett, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017 at his home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Monday prior to service. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Elder Frank Walter Brockman, 78, of Morrilton, Ark., departed this life June 14, 2017.

Elder Brockman leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Mary Dunbar Brockman, children: Ricky (Cheryl), Dewitt (Caroline), Michael (Beverly), Jeffery (Juaniki), Kevin (Paula), and John (Mechele) Brockman; siblings: Anna Odom and Matthew Brockman; 28 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday June 20, 2017 9-11 a.m. and Funeral Tuesday June 20, 2017 11 a.m. both at First Baptist Church Morrilton, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Dr., Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ron Yingling, died June 15, 2017 in Mountain View. Survived by life partner Tammy: children Ronald, Cindy, and step-daughter Holly; siblings James, Angel, and Colleen. A memorial service will be at a later date. Roller Crouch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements in Mountain View, Ark. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview2.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Stachia Kaye Landis, 33, of Searcy, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. She was born Sept. 2, 1983. Stachia is survived by her mother and stepfather, Brenda and Steve Blair of Searcy; her father and stepmother, Dean and Sherry Landis of Judsonia; two daughters, Breonna Landis and Ciarra Young, both of Searcy; paternal grandparents, Harold and Georgia Landis of Judsonia; two sisters, Chasity Landis and Misty Landis; three stepsisters, Tara Blair, Johna Blair and Tiffany (Randy) Cunningham; one stepbrother, Scotty Lawrence; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Stachia is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Dayton and Dorothy Hays.

Visitation will be Monday, June 19, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Bob Peterson, 93, loving father and Navy veteran, died peacefully Wednesday morning. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jaki, parents, Henry and Alta of Saint Paul, Minn., brother Ken and sister Shirley. He is survived by sister Mary Lou Mechelke, his children Marcia, Mary Beth, Scott, Greg, their spouses; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Service to be on 6/24 @ Dial & Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant at 2 p.m. For more info go to www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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STAR CITY — Ruby Irene Wells Glover, 93, of Star City died Friday. Services, 2 p.m. Monday at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church near Glendale (Lincoln County). Visitation is 1 p.m. until funeral time Monday at the church. Burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Jon Nils Martinsen, 80, of Wynne, Ark., born in Niles, Mich., on Sept. 7, 1936, to Nils and Josephine Martinsen passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

He is preceded in death by; his parents: Nils and Josephine Cisler Martinsen, one brother: David Martinsen; and one sister: Nanette Adelsperger.

He is survived by; his loving and devoted wife: Gayle Cain Martinsen of the home; his children: Carolyn Chalifoux of Kissimmee, Fla., Dawn Verbancsics of California, Veronica Martinsen Bates of Richardson, Texas, Mitchell McCuan of Arrow Rock, Mo., Rhonda Jones of Houston, Texas, Lisa Crabtree of Cottageville, S.C., Melissa Wilson of Chesterton, Ind., and Lorie Thomas of Valparaiso, Ind.; his sisters: Patricia Hoagland of Kearney, Neb., and Mary Jo Martinsen of Wynne, Ark.; his sister-in-law: Chris Martinsen of Illinois; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Jon’s greatest accomplishment in life was his dedication and faith to Jesus Christ. He retired in 1997 while living in Wynne where he has been a faithful member of Wynne Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Wynne Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Woodman Cemetery, McCrory, Ark., under the direction of Faith Funeral Service. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday at the church from 1 p.m. until service time. Guest Registry: www.faithfuneralservice.net.