Pulaski County
LOLA F. MARKHAM, 82, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was born December 5, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Frank and Mary Lester.
She is survived by her children, Frank Markham, Jane Smith (Bob), Denise Grissom (Jeff) and Randy Markham (Rechelle); eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, D.D. Markham; and her siblings, Beaulah, Vestal, Estel, Leola, Thomas and William.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott Street, Little Rock. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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EARNESTINE MURRELL, 69 of North Little Rock, Arkansas, departed this life Friday, June 30, 2017. She is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Anderson; four sons, Freddie Gibson, Randy Gibson, Clarence Stewart, Daniel Murrell; one sister, Erma Johnson; two brothers, Leroy Gipson, Edward Johnson; a special grandchild, Niecy; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017, Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, (501) 374-3134.
–––––❖––––– REGINA SAINE, 40, Little Rock, passed June 28, 2017. Survivors: daughter: Kyrstin Saine; parents: Fay and Lottie Davis; sister, Yolanda (Marlon) Shelton. Services 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John Baptist Church.
Visitation Wednesday (today) 6-7 p.m. at New Light Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at funeralsatwilliams.com.
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THOMAS CRAIG SULLIVANT died Wednesday, June 28, 2017. He was born on November 24, 1948 to the late Horace Craig and Annajo Sullivant in Belleville Arkansas. Craig’s early years were spent in Danville and later, he moved to Little Rock.
After an adventurous and unconventional early life, at the age of 40, Craig had (in his words) an epiphany. This led him first to Alcoholics Anonymous, then back to college where he earned a masters in social work, specializing in addiction. Craig used his own experiences, his own battles with substance abuse, and his education, as a means of helping others. Craig’s struggles made him a very humble and grateful man. In later years his son Robert became his main focus and joy. He often said that being a father was a gift he never thought he would have. Craig died of kidney cancer at the age of 68 and will always be missed.
Craig leaves behind his son, Robert Craig Sullivant; his friend and former spouse, Rita Marie Sullivant; his stepson, Forrest Glenn King; his brother, Billy Sullivant, all of Little Rock; his sister, Rena Gayle Jewell (Lionel) of Hot Springs, and his sister, Marty Melton (Darryl) of Selmer Tenn., as well as many other loved nieces, nephews and cousins.
A simple service of remembrance will be held Saturday, July 8th at 11 a.m. in the pavilion of the Earl Ladd Cemetery in Danville, Arkansas. Interment of his urn will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, Arkansas Hospice or the UAMS Palliative Care Program, for all of which he was very grateful.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.
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AARON TAYLOR, 56, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Lizzie Taylor; siblings, Pastor Craig Taylor (Julunda), Randy Taylor (Alicia), Sidney Taylor, Gina Farmer (Billy), Stephanie Miller (Virgil), Trudy Warren (Tommy), Judy Webb, Erica Taylor, Cheryl Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017, 11 a.m., at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends Friday, July 7, 2017, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Church of Reconciliation, 415 Wayne St., North Little Rock. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th St. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”
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PEARLEAN TERRY, 86, of North Little Rock, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Tommie Fuller (Ruby), Cleveland Gibson (Stella), Bonnie Edwards, Rose Mary Watson, Aletha Taylor (Louis), David Terry (Cleotha), Bertha Stewart (Jerome), Benita Hampton; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017, 11 a.m., at Eastern Star Baptist Church, 2701 East 2nd Street, North Little Rock. The family will receive friends Friday, July 7, 2017, from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th St. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc. com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”
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JOHN DEE WATSON, 83, of Jacksonville, Ark., departed this life Wednesday, June 28, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Delores Thomas Watson; three sons, Kevin (Susan) Watson, Marshall Duane (Lisa) Watson, Milton B. Watson; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 9-10 a.m. Funeral Services begin 10 a.m. Thursday, July, 6, 2017, St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church, 10914 Frenchman Mountain Road, Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Family Hour, 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Interment, noon, Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Services entrusted to the legacy, Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900,” www.hubblefuneralhome.co.
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BAUXITE — Bobby Francis Edmonson, 84, of Bauxite, passed away July 1, 2017. He was born on April 8, 1933 in Bauxite to the late David Frank and Alice Henthorne Edmonson. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers: D.F., Bill, Euell “Jabo,” and David Edmonson and one sister, Ruby Ridgeway.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Lucy Charlene Fullington Edmonson of Bauxite; daughter, Beverly (Randy) Crossland of Benton; two sons, Bobby Edmonson and Benjie (Beverly) Edmonson of Benton; grandchildren: Bryan (Tiffany) Edmonson of Atlanta, Jason (Moriah) Crossland of Bauxite, Lindsey (Durrell) Nevels of Benton, Jenny (Ben) Crossland of Sherwood, and Hunter Polsgrove of Bryant; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Bob is also survived by his brothers: Leon (Jean) of Benton, Thurman (Linda) of Bauxite, Phillip of Bryant, Randy (Mae Dean) of Prattsville, Lynn (Elaine) of Traskwood; sisters: Helen Ward of W.Va, Verna (Kenneth) Ladd of Kansas, Marjie Ladd of Sheridan, Alice White of El Dorado, Linda (Jackie) Hardin of Hot Springs, and Mary (Terry) Abels of Bauxite.
Bob was a very loving, caring and generous husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will leave a great void in all our hearts, but we know he is resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord.
Bob was a Marine until the day he died. He retired from Alcoa after 44 years and Wal-Mart after 15 years, where he made many friends and gave and received many warm hugs.
He was an avid Arkansas Razorback and St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed traveling the backroads of the Western US, a member of Bauxite Old Timers, Holland Chapel, and the Masonic Lodge, an assistant Boy Scout Leader for many years, helped start the Benton Future Panthers Football Program, a collector of Indian artifacts, and he could throw one hell of a left-handed knuckleball.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Ashby’s Funeral Home in Benton from 6-8 p.m.
Graveside service will be Friday, July 7, 2017 at Forest Hills Cemetery on Hwy. 5 at 11 a.m., with Brother Carl Ritchie officiating.
On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BENTON — Floy Arlene Davis, age 90, of Benton passed away on Sunday July 2, 2017. She was born Dec. 27, 1926 in Prattsville, Ark. Floy was a housewife and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Andrew Grubbs and Bettie Jane Whitfield Grubbs, husband, Clyde J. Davis, brothers, Coleman Grubbs, Cletis Grubbs, and Marion Grubbs, and sisters, Irene Davis, Faye Brink, Euna Wilson, and Verna House.
Survivors, sons and daughtersin-law, Rick (Ann) Davis, Benton; J.T. (Juanita) Davis, Houston, Texas; and Cletis (Mary) Davis, Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Heartland Health and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care given to Floy.
Pallbearers: Scott Grubbs, Riley Carter, Tim Davis, Mike Davis, Leny Davis, Mitch Shelnut. Honorary Pallbearer, Danny Wilson. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Ashby’s. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Minister will be Bro. Mike Doddridge.
Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BENTON — Bill E. Hahn, 89, of Benton died Monday, July 3, 2017. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at First United Methodist Church of Benton with Rev. Ben Crismon officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (501) 315-4047).
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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BRYANT — Carolyn Fiser, 84, died Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born in Marshall, Ark., to James Grant and Rue Ashley. She was a devoted teacher for 42 years and touched the lives of so many. She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; James (Bud) Fiser, and sister; Joyce Beene. Mrs. Fiser is survived by her children; Dee and Masami Fiser, Joy and Archie Simmons, Lisa and Robert Zakrzewski, step-children; Vickie and Charlie Hall, Gail and James Lavender, six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one nephew; Danny Beene.
Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017 in the chapel of Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy 5 N., Alexander, Ark. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Reverend Ronnie Inman officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Please share your memories of Carolyn at www.dignitymemorial.com/pinecrest-funeral-home-memorial-park.
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CABOT — Gerald Thomas “Tom” Hermann, 76, of Cabot, Ark., was born to Charles and Carol Weygant Hermann on December 6, 1940 in Washington County Pennsylvania and passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 in North Little Rock, Ark.
Mr. Hermann was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot. He was an engineer and recently retired from Falcon Jet Company in Little Rock. He enjoyed football especially Mississippi State and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed gardening and most of all spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Bill, Charles, Earl Hermann, a sister, Jane Graham.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Darla Hermann of the home, five sons, Scott Hermann, Texas; Jacob Hermann (Katie), Ruston, La.; Zachary Hermann, Los Angeles; Colt Quattlebaum (Rachel) Searcy; Brandon Pluskett, Jacksonville; two daughters, Audra Hermann, Texas; Kristi Marie Ensey (Jasper), Ward; seven grandchildren, Alex, Karla, Riley, Peyton, Kinsie, Abbie, Jordan; two sisters, Judy Hermann, Kathy Bowen; three brothers, Merle, Dennis, Jeffery Hermann; other relatives and many friends.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 10 a.m. at The River at 359 C.W. Road, Judsonia, Ark.
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
For online guest book, www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CLARENDON — Lesli Atkins Scott, 44, of Clarendon, died Thursday. She is survived by her husband, Danny Scott; son, Jonathan Warwick; daughters, Katherine Warwick, Brittany Warwick; grandchildren, Emma Rose Gillioun, Zayne Warwick, and brother, Anthony Atkins. Memorial services 6 p.m. Friday, at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home Chapel, in Clarendon. Guestbook/obit www.bobnealandsons. com.
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CONWAY — Annette Johnston Roberson, born March 13, 1937, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the sunny Sunday morning of July 2, 2017. Annette was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to the late Sam L. and Zella Mae Johnston.
She was married to the love of her life, whom she has been reunited with in Glory, Vernon Frank “Robbie” Roberson on August 19, 1954. As a loving Navy wife, Annette supported and stood by Robbie which took them all across the United States. She was most proud of her faith in Jesus Christ and shared it continually with her family. She served at Second Baptist Church in Conway, Ark., for many years and was an avid member of her Sunday school class.
Annette is preceded in death by her husband, her mother and father, great-grandchild Cody Tucker, and seven siblings: Woodrow Johnston, Ray Johnston, Bonnie Johnson, Hilda Rasperry, B.F. Johnston, Edna Earl Jackson, and Billy Johnston. She is survived by one loving sister Jimmie (Jack) Herring; daughters Denise Proctor and Valerie Hull; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Kim Roberson; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Conway.
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HEBER SPRINGS — Pat Bell died in her home on July 2, 2017 in Heber Springs, Ark., from natural causes. She was 68 years old.
Pat was born on Aug. 1, 1948 in Floyd, Ark., to David and Martha Roberson. She graduated from Pangburn High School in 1966. She married Doug Bell in 1975 and started a family. She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for she and her husband’s hometown pharmacy.
Pat enjoyed reading and spending time with her friends and family. She loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and was an avid Razorback Basketball fan. She was a dedicated wife and appreciated many adventures with her loving husband. One of her favorite things to do was camping with her children and grandchildren in Mountain View. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her own family. Her love extended past family ties, and she was a mother to many.
She is survived by her husband, Doug Bell; a son, Clint Bell (Amber) of Heber Springs, Ark.; daughters, Dusty Morgan (Billy) of Heber Springs, Ark., and Amy Lothian (Eric) of Cabot, Ark.; six grandchildren, Brooks, Brett, Alli, Katelyn, Levi, and Brycen, and two brothers, David Roberson (Ava) of Bryant, Ark., and Terry Roberson (Holly) of Searcy, Ark. She was preceded in death by one son, Jason Bell and her parents, David and Martha Roberson.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 and funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Olmstead Funeral Home with Rev. Bennie Foster officiating. Interment will follow in the Heber Springs Cemetery.
Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.
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HOPE — Josephine Curtis, 93, of Hope, Ark., died Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Hope, Ark. Visitation Tuesday, July 4, 2017 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home Hope, Ark. Service Wednesday, July 5, 2017 10 a.m. at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Hope. Interment Anderson Cemetery in Spring Hill, Ark. under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home of Hope.
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HOT SPRINGS — Our Mom, mom-in-law and Nana; Betty Jo Schrader, left her mortal coil on 1 July 2017. She has entered that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens; where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides.
Mom was born 3 July, 1933, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to James R. Lee and Dezza Howard Lee. She moved to Hot Springs when she was eight to the Dam Camp for Arkansas Power and Light employees, now Entergy Park.
She attended Lakeside Schools and graduated in 1950. Mom then attended Henderson State Teachers College (HSU) where she met our Dad, Jack S. Schrader. They were married in 1953 and stayed such until Dad died in 1979.
Mom received her BSE from Little Rock University (1967, UALR) and her MSE in Library Science from State College of Arkansas (1974, UCA). She had accumulated 90 + graduate hours past her Master’s.
Mom started teaching in Horatio in 1955, worked for Blass, A P & L, and the Pulaski County Special School District from which she retired in 1994. Mom was a librarian who greatly loved helping children learn to love books of all sorts.
Mom was quite active in the progression of teachers’ rights and volunteered with the Pulaski Association of Classroom Teachers, Arkansas Education Association and the National Education Association. She served several terms on the AEA Board of Directors as an active and retired member. She attended many national conventions with our father, and with Stan, when he was active as a student. Mom was also the President of PACT during the tumultuous periods of strike.
Mom’s greatest joy was working with the Masonic girls’ youth program, the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. She was a member of Hot Springs Assembly 7 as a youth, Adoniram 99, where Robin attended and earned Grand Worthy Advisor for the state, and Hot Springs 77 as an adult. Mom was awarded the Grand Cross of Color, and was honored with being a Grand Deputy and State Mother Advisor for IORG.
Mom leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Stan Schrader (Leslie), daughter, Robin Pipkins (Chris); grandson Dillon Hubbard, who was the light of her life; as well as a host of great friends and Masonic Brothers and Sisters.
A joyous service honoring her memory will be held at Gross Funeral Home, Hot Springs, on Saturday, 8 July, at 9 a.m. To honor her memory, please wear tiedyes, bright colors (at least 120 dB), or your Sparkly attire. NO BLACK. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Arkansas Grand Assembly Scholarship Fund c/o Suzanne Trischmann Hot Springs 77, 300 West Grand, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901.
The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Donald Lee Roberts, 94, passed away July 1, 2017. Donald was born Nov. 5, 1922, in Paron, Ark., to the late Stanford Lee Roberts and Elizabeth White Roberts. He was predeceased by his brothers Theodore and Allen Roberts and his wife of 68 years, JoAnne Roberts.
Don is survived by his sister Mary Lou Messersmith of Hot Springs; brothers, William Roberts of Gulfport, Miss., and Dr. Frank (Nancy) Roberts of Ft. Smith; children, Donna (Bill) Kerr of Maumelle and Paul (Nancy) Roberts of Hot Springs. Don was a loving Pa-Pa to five granddaughters: Amy Snider, Stacey Steven-Assheuer, Heather Abed of Little Rock, Harmony Cole of Maumelle, and Allison Roberts. He was also very proud of his 11 great-grandchildren: Bo, Bruin, Elizabeth, and Rachel Snider; Oliver, Samuel, Andrew and Julian Steven-Assheuer; William and Amelia Abed; and Brady Cole. He will live on in their hearts and memories forever.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Gross Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rob, Bo, and Bruin Snider; Mike and Oliver Steven- Assheuer; Steven Abed; and Matt Cole.
Don was a Navy Veteran of WWII, a retired employee of General Motors, a member of First Baptist Church and the Jordan Sunday School Class.
His family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Lefler, Dr. Wright, Cindy Carpenter, Gay--
lon Watkins, The doctors and staff of Arkansas Hospice, and Gene Watson.
Online obituary and guestbook are available at www. GrossFuneralHome.com.
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LONOKE — Dan Butler, 58, passed away June 26th 2017. Survivors: father, Jim Butler (Pat); step-father, Charlie Knott; son, Shawn Butler; daughter, Danielle Butler; brothers, Sam and Dave Butler; sister, Terry Fritz; two step-brothers; two step-sisters. Preceding in death: mother, Jama Joan Knott. Memorial Service, 11 a.m. Thursday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke, with visitation at 10 a.m. www.boydfuneralhome.net.
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MONTICELLO — Angela Adair Davis, age 46, of Monticello, Ark., died Sunday, July 2, at home. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Union Cemetery at Rye. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Online guestbook/obituary www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Andrew “Andy” James Petrus, 42, of Pine Bluff, Ark., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was the loving son of Bonita Daphne Swint of Pine Bluff and Vincent James Petrus Jr. of Carlisle.
He was the loving father to Christopher Allen Tyler Petrus, and Patrick James Petrus both of Sheridan; one daughter: Andrea Breann Petrus of Manila; his grandmother, Addie Petrus; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Andy loved to be in the outdoors, hunting and fishing and being “Mr. Mom” to his children.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 5, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller England Funeral Home and funeral service will be Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Roller England. Burial will be in the Union Valley Cemetery at Coy, Ark. Funeral arrangements are by Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/england.
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ROGERS — Bobby Barron “Bob” Bradford, 86, of Rogers, Ark., passed away surrounded by family, Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was born Dec., 26, 1930 in Little Rock, Ark. to Buford and Ruth (Trickey) Bradford.
Bob graduated from Little Rock High School in 1949, and married his high school sweetheart Dorline Tull in December of 1949. He then joined the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Korean War where he earned a Bronze Star with Valor for his strength and courage.
Bob worked at Frito Lay for 34 years before retiring. After retirement, Bob and Dorline moved to Rogers and started the Bradford Blueberry Farm where he worked alongside his family and “buddy.”
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rogers.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and the love of his life, Dorline, to whom he was happily married to for 67 years. He was known as “Pawpaw” to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He brought joy to everyone with his contagious smile and warm heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his younger brother, Larry Bradford and his youngest son, Scott Bradford.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dorline Bradford; his son, Vic (Susan) Bradford of Rogers; his daughter-in-law Alice Bradford of Sherwood, Ark.; his brother Eddie (Betty) Bradford of Fayetteville, Ark; his five grandchildren, Leslie (Charlie) Cotton, Laura (Patrick) Young of Rogers, Benjamin, Shelby and Kayla Bradford of Sherwood; his two great-grandchildren, Jenna Cotton and Avery Young and several nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the caring staff at Innisfree Senior Living Center.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Downtown Rogers with the Rev. Sandra Wanasek and the Rev. Jim Keith officiating. Military honors will be provided.
There will be a time of fellowship with the family following the service.
Memorials may be made in memory of Bob Bradford to the First United Methodist Church, 307 West Elm St., Rogers, Ark. 72756; or to the Hope Cancer Resources, formerly NARTI, 5835 West Sunset Ave, Springdale, Ark. 72762; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be expressed at stockdalefuneral.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE — Vera Sue (Byrum) Roach, 86, of Russellville, died July 3, 2017.
Funeral is 10 a.m., Friday, at Happy Valley Assembly of God. Burial at Shiloh Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
Visitation Thursday from 7-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE — Earlene Burris Webb, of Russellville, died Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Russellville.
Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Chapel at First United Methodist Church and under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers or memorials, Mrs. Webb sincerely requests that all family & friends “pay it forward” to someone. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.
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SEARCY — Myrtle Lee Barker, 96, passed away on June 30, 2017, in Searcy, Ark. Visitation on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 1 p.m. until Service time at 2 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Interment at White County Memorial Gardens. For online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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SEARCY — Hettivee V. Van Patten left this world to be with her Lord on July 2, 2017. She was born in Floral on Aug. 14, 1934. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Herman of 51 years, her parents, Leslie and Mae Baker and her brother Augustine Baker.
She is survived by her three beloved children, and their spouses, whom she loved as her own, Jeffery W. Van Patten, (Kenny) Maumelle; Dana R. McKinney, (Rick) Jonesboro; Suzanne M. Van Patten, Dallas, Texas. Her grandchildren, Rachel McKinney, Ft. Collins, Colo., Cam McKinney, Jonesboro, Will Van Patten (Cameron), Dallas, Texas, and Katie Van Patten, Maumelle. Her sisters Ernestine Bowren, Floral; Lula Bell Froud, Step Rock; Madeline Cooper, Hot Springs Village, and many nieces and nephews.
Hettivee graduated from Floral High School in 1951 and attended Draughon’s Business College in Little Rock, Ark. She formerly worked as a dental assistant and secretary. She was co-partner/ manager of real estate that she and her husband owned.
She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Searcy, Ark. (1956-2017). She served in many areas of the church from Administrative Board, Sunday school teacher (16 years), chairman of several outreach programs, various officer positions of United Methodist Women (57 years), Greeter and Communion Vestry Volunteer.
Because of her lifelong passion for missions, she began the ministry at her church of working with the Operation Christmas Child/Samaritan’s Purse organization in the 1990’s. She participated in two Operation Christmas Child mission trips to Atlanta, Ga., to prepare boxes filled with small gifts, Bibles in various languages, and basic necessities of life to be shipped around the world to share the gospel of Jesus to children. Hettie also was an active volunteer at Good Sams Ministry and the Methodist Thrift Shop.
With their love of music and worship, she and her late husband, Herman, funded a handbell ministry and have supported the Van Patten Handbell Choir at First United Methodist Searcy since the 80’s. Hettie enjoyed encouraging others in their gifts in music ministry, and listening to her children and grandchildren sing together.
She was a life time member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, charter member of AWH of Harding, charter member of Searcy Jaycettes and charter member of CARTI Auxiliary — officer and faithful volunteer. Serving the patients and staff at CARTI in Searcy brought her great joy for over 20 years.
She loved gardening, arranging flowers and sharing her flowers and plants with others. Her interests included volunteering, reading, bridge, listening to music, cooking and traveling.
Her “loves of her life” were her family and her church. She enjoyed serving and baking for them.
Visitation services will be Friday, July 7, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary with Celebration of Life services to follow immediately after at 2 p.m.
Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church Music Ministry or CARTI in Searcy, Ark. Arrangements by Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. For online guest book, www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.