Pulaski County

HILDA “LOUISE” BALLARD-COX, 69, of Little Rock was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memories: her son-inlaw and daughter, Mr. Felton and Andrea Hunter and loving grandchildren, Montez Roseby and Megan Cox. Services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 376-4800. Edward Shelton Director.

–––––❖––––– RUTH ANN COLE, 84, of Little Rock, passed away June 21, 2017. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 6, 1932 to the late William Herbert Agee, Jr. and Mae Perry Agee.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Stephen Cole; children, Jim Spicer (Dianna Johnson), Kathy Root and Bill and Dee Spicer; sister-in-law, Linda Giger; grandchildren, Jim Root, Tracy Stumbo (Scott), Chris Spicer (Julie), Nick Spicer (Megan), Aaron Spicer and Kayla Spicer; and great-grandchildren, Grace Stumbo and Harrison Spicer.

Services will be Monday, June 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), preceded by visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by

Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ruth’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– REUBIN C. COMER JR., owner of Arkansas Air Conditioning and Heating, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was 86 years of age.

Reubin was a Navy veteran who proudly served his country in the Korean War aboard the U.S.S.W. Seiverling. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the TeleBible Class of Little Rock.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jerri Comer, and his children, Beverly Mikita (Joe), Steve Comer (Lynn), Jim Comer (Nona), Dr. Donna Bowman, Steve Bowman (Barbara) and Marsha Segalla. He is also survived by nine grandchildren whom he adored, Heather Anderson, Autumn Hallock, Lauryn Comer, Nick Comer, Melissa Vance, Katie Segalla, Alex Segalla, Virginia Ekenseair and John Ekenseair; four great-grandchildren; sister, Bettye Fritts (Bob); and sister-in-law, Barbara Comer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reubin, Sr. and Mildred Comer; his brother, Eddie Comer; and son, Bobby Comer.

Services will be Monday, June 26 at 2 p.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 1 p.m., at Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial will take place on Thursday, June 29 at 12 noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Reubin’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JAMES DANIEL COWGILL, 47, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord and Savior, suddenly, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born November 13, 1969, in Flint, Michigan to James and Jo Ann Cowgill.

Dan was preceded in death by his father, James L. Cowgill and his former wife, Michelle Cowgill. He is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Cowgill; sister, Rebecca Cowgill; and his son, James, all of Jacksonville; and his closest uncle, Paul Jeffrey Rice of North Little Rock. He is loved and missed by his family and many friends.

Dan never knew a stranger. A resident of Arkansas for nearly 30 years, he was known by many for his kindness, his sense of humor, and his willingness to help others. His son, James, was his best friend. Dan enjoyed reading his Bible, music, fishing and working on vehicles. He spent some of his happiest hours helping others with their vehicles.

Generous to his last, Dan was an organ donor. His final gifts will bless many. Private Family Services were held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, followed by his cremation. Online guestbook: www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY ANN DOUBLIN went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 20th, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Cornelius McDaniel; and mother, Betty Jean Woods-Richardson. To remember her, she leaves two daughters, Tamisha and Chastity Doublin; two grandchildren, Infiniti and Case. The family hour will be Friday, June 23, 2017, 6-7 p.m. and Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017, 12 noon both at Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 South Broadway, LR. Officiating: Bishop Lee Andrew Lindsey. Funeral service entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

–––––❖––––– GUS HYNUM JR., 62, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was born August 23, 1954 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Gus and Nan Hynum. His hobbies were bowling, fishing, and spending time with his daughter. He is survived by his daughter, Kristen Hynum; brothers, Leonard Hynum (Anita) and Earl Hynum (Melissa); and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jan Hynum; and son, Josh Hynum. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BETTY LOU (DIPASQUALE) KELLY, 79, of Sherwood passed from this life on June 18, 2017. She was born February 9, 1938 in Enid, Oklahoma to Basil Kelly and Bess Hatchet Kelly. Ms. Kelly loved reading and was a former member of St. Jude Catholic Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include children Cindy Lynn of Sherwood, Mark Worden and life partner Cinda Stenger of Washington, Anthony Kelly Worden of Wisconsin; brothers Bill Hibbs and wife Bobbie of Jacksonville and Lee Hibbs and wife Eugina of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Other survivors include grandchildren, Dominique Worden, Emily Worden; and step-grandchildren, Jackie Lynn, Justin Lynn, Sarah, Abigail, Jordan and Elijah along with a host of extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Tim Reed officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Betty’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Humane Society. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM “BILL” JOSEPH MURRAY, 87, North Little Rock, Arkansas passed June 8, 2017. He was born May 15, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He retired from the United States Air Force and State of Arkansas.

Survivors: wife Chieko Murray; daughters, Diana Hindes (Shawn) and Diana Murray; granddaughter, Brandi Harcourt; great-granddaughter, Jaclyn Goff and other family. Preceded in death by his son, Charlie Murray, and grandson, Hunter Harcourt.

Memorial service 1 p.m., Friday, June 30,2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

–––––❖––––– TA’TEYA L. TURNER-HONORABLE, 38, of Little Rock, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, David Honorable; daughter, Torriann Honorable; father, Timothy (Cathy) Turner; mother, Barbara Jenkins; siblings, Marty Turner, Kenyon Turner, Natasha Hobbs (Willie), James Williams, William Burton Jr., Tawanna Campbell-Berry (Alex) and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 10 a.m. at New Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 9712 Chicot Road. A visitation will be held today from 2-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”