Pulaski County

LOIS ANDERSON, 83, passed away on July 16. She and surviving husband, Tom, served as United Methodist Circuit Riders in charges across northern Arkansas. After retirement, her ministry continued as part of Arkansas Good Sam events, the Fishnet Ministry foodbank and Trinity UMC functions for the past 20 years. Visitation will be 5- 7 p. m., Thursday, July 20 at Smith- North Little Rock Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a. m. Friday, July 21 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– SARAH JEAN BOSTIC was born February 2, 1991 and returned to her Creator on July 14, 2017. She graduated from Parkview High School and lived most of her life in Little Rock, with a short sojourn to Sioux City, Iowa. She loved her family, her friends, and her bunnies, and in spite of her own personal struggles, she had a heart for helping others.

Sarah is preceded in death by her mother, Verona Bostic, father Philip Bostic, and her grandfather, Art Goodwin. She is survived by her grandmother, Jean Goodwin; her aunts, Julia Goodwin and Kathy Goodwin; her cousin, Rachel Goodwin; and her half- siblings, Nicholas Bostic and Amber Bostic, as well as good friends who loved her, too.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Her celebration of life will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www. griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

––––– – –––– JOSEPH CARROLL MURPHY III (“The Drummer”) of North Little Rock, passed away July 15, 2017. He was born September 4, 1952 in Van Nuys, Calif., to Joseph C. Murphy Jr. and Virgie Lee Delaney Murphy.

Mr. Murphy was a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, a proud member of the North Little Rock and Sherwood Rotary Clubs and Good Shepard United Methodist Church. For over 50 years, Mr. Murphy was in the nursery, lawn and shrub health care business. He owned and operated Arkansas Nurseries and Horticare Consultants. Mr. Murphy, a Certified Nurseryman, was a long time member of both the Arkansas and American Association of Nurserymen.

Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, Marion Barrett Lenkerd Murphy, of 31 Years; his son, Joseph C. Murphy IV ( Adrienne); grandson, Elijah Cael McMillan Murphy; step- sons, Frank Lenkerd ( Kerrie) and John Lenkerd ( Cory); step- grandchildren, Jessica, Matthew, Ryan, Kimberly and Brooklyn; sister, Linda Murphy Norton ( George); niece, Mary Elizabeth Norton Austin ( Sean); nephew, Andrew Norton ( Barrett); and three great- nephews Tucker, Henry, and Brooks. Mr. Murphy is also survived by his beloved cousins, Varina, Janie, Sally, Rick, Greg, Stacy and their spouses, along with other cherished cousins and dear friends. Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, phone ( 501) 753- 6186 or to a Charity of your choice. No flowers or plants, please!

Mr. Murphy’s family will receive friends and family from 6- 8 p. m. July 21, 2017 at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held on July 22, 2017 at 10 a. m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Reverend Bryan Fulwider of Orlando, Fla., and Reverend Luke Conway officiating. Cremation services entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation. com.

––––– – –––– DEBORAH JEAN NICHOLSON, 64, passed away June 28, 2017. Born in Little Rock to the late Henry Nicholson and Dorothy Jean Bland, she is survived by her son, Ottis Harmon III; daughter, Heather Saladino; brothers, Jerry Nicholson and Donald Montgomery; and grandchildren, Chelsea Saladino and Noah Harmon. Deborah’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– DONNA NELL OAKES, 55, of Jacksonville passed from this life on July 16, 2017. She was born October 7, 1961 in Pine Bluff, Ark. Funeral services: 10 a. m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonv il l e Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. ( 501) 9822136. Online guestbook: www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– SHEMEDIA DAWN ( DEE DEE) SHELTON, 39, of Sherwood, Ark., departed this life on July 10, 2017. Family Hour: Thursday, 5: 30- 6: 30 p. m., Funeral: Friday, 11 a. m. both at Longley Baptist Church 9900 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Dr., Little Rock, Ark., ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– KENNETH W. TALLEY, 72, of Little Rock went to be with his Lord, Monday, July 17, 2017. He was born on November 20, 1944 in Little Rock to the late Andrew Basil Talley and Callie Watson Talley. He was in the office supply business for 48 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of The Twirling Lariats Square Dance Club and enjoyed square dancing for 51 years. He was a member of the Pastor’s Class of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Willa Dean; children, Amanda Smith, and Brian ( Kristie); and the joy of his life his grandsons, Hunter, Hayden and Hudson Talley.

Visitation will be 10 a. m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 I- 30, Little Rock, Ark., with funeral service to follow at 11 a. m. Interment will be at 3 p. m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rose Bud, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Geyer Springs First Baptist Church Building Fund. Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

Arkansas

AUSTIN — TSgt Betty Joe Thompson walked through the gates of Heaven July 16, 2017. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p. m. Wednesday at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a. m. Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, with entombment in Meadowbrook Mausoleum. Arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– BATESVILLE — Ronny S. Jeffries, 73, of Batesville, died Sunday, July 16, 2017. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court Suite 104, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 and American Heart Association, 909 W. Second St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201. www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ batesville.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Vernon Brown of Cabot, a Korean War U. S. Army veteran, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the age of 81. Vernon graduated from Humnoke High School in 1953 and worked for AT& T for 30 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Madia ( Lentz) Brown; his sister, Patty Collins; his daughter, Kim Smith and his son Bill Pile. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda S. Brown; his brother Dale McKinney, his sister, Betty ( Don) Robinson; two sons, Robert ( Lorna) Brown, Don ( Judy) Pile; two daughters, Rhonda Brown and Kate Brown; 10 grandchildren, several great- grandchildren, and many relatives.

There will be a private family memorial service held. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home ( 501) 843- 5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.

––––– – –––– CAMDEN — Lucille Frances Shaddock, 95, of Camden, Ark. died Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Pine Hills Nursing Center in Camden, Ark. Lucille was born September 13, 1921 in Dallas County, Ark. to the late Nollie Richard and Maggie Lucinda ( Rowland) Tuberville. She was a cook at the Tasty Freeze and public school cafeteria.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, J. B. Shaddock of 43 years; siblings, Nollie Tuberville, Richard Tuberville, Hugh Tuberville, James Tuberville, Glenn Tuberville, Lou Brown, Sylvia Horn, Evelyn Stevens, and Joyce Harp. Lucille is survived by her son, John Olen Shaddock and wife Carol of Garland, Texas; four grandchildren, Kevin, David, Steve, Tammy, and two step- grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; two great- great- grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a. m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Mt. Olivet/ Holly Springs Cemetery near Sparkman, Ark. with Bro. Danny Bullock officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Memorials may be made to charity of donor’s choice. To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit www. lewis funeralhome. biz.

––––– – –––– CARLISLE — Louise Creekmore, 75 of Carlisle, died July 17, 2017 in Minden, Louisiana. Graveside services will be 11 a. m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Old Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www. westbrookfuneralhomehazen. com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Emma Lou Davis Brashers went to be with her Jesus on July 18, 2017. She was born November 6, 1938 in North Little Rock and graduated from Ole Main High School in 1956. She married James E. Brashers on June 29, 1957. She was preceded in death by her son, Dr. Dale Brashers. Emma Lou is survived by her loving husband, James, daughter, Brenda ( Keith Allen), granddaughters, Tasha and Marie, great- granddaughter, Avery Dale, and by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettconway. com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Gearlene “Jerry” Wood Harlan passed away July 18, 2017. She was born February 8, 1925 in Searcy, Arkansas to Andrew Bennett Wood and Mildred Phelps Wood. She was married for 60 years to Cletus “C. D.” Harlan.

Gearlene was a retired school bus driver for Pulaski County School District. She had visited all 50 states and attended the President Clinton Library opening. Gearlene was a Razorback fan and an avid card player with family and friends. She attended countless baseball and basketball games of her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband C. D. Harlan; her parents; her grandmother, Ada Brown, who raised her after her mother’s death; and twin sister, Floredine. Gearlene leaves behind son, James Dale Harlan ( Judy), son, Donnie Lee Harlan ( Johnnie), daughter, Sandra Kay Bradford ( Charles “Corky”), son, Gerald Wayne Harlan ( Lee), daughter, Terri Annette Coon ( Patrick); 25 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren and one soon- to- be great- granddaughter; and Paul Forehand ( Madeleine), who she considered another son.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, July 21,2017 at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Gum Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Rita Glynn Walker, 93, passed away June 28, 2017. Born March 7, 1924, daughter of late Charles and Ruth Tuppen. Survivors: children, James L. Walker II, Robert C. Walker, Dr. Ruth L. Thomas. Memorial Service :10 a.m ., Saturday, July 22, 2017 Holiday Hills United Methodist Church. Interment: Shiloh Crossroads Cemetery. www. olmstead. cc.

––––– – –––– DES ARC — Larry Varnell, 68, of Des Arc, Arkansas was born February 11, 1949 in Searcy, Arkansas to Ira “Buck” and Mildred ( Ingram) Varnell, and he passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. He was a member of Searcy Elks Lodge # 2247. He was a fun- loving jokester and enjoyed duck hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Larry was an exceptional gardener, and loved to cook. Chop suey was his specialty. Above all, he loved his family.

Larry is survived by his children, Marsha Bailey ( Aubrey), Rhonda Newman ( Dave) and David Varnell ( Amy); nine grandchildren, Brett, Brittney, Tish, Patrick, Kaitlyn, Hunter, Charlie, Myla and Brenna; four great- grandchildren, Brooklyn, Ashton, Tyler and Brentlee; great- great- grandson, Porter; and his brother, Ira Gene Varnell ( Natalie). He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Nick.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, P. O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Ark .72203. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Cremation arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– ENGLAND — Georgia Lavern Brown, 77, of England, died July 12, at Cavalier Healthcare, England, Arkansas. Her funeral service will be Friday, July 21 stat 11 a.m. in England at East Macedonia Baptist Church; the body will be open for viewing at 10 a.m. Friday before the funeral service. Services entrusted to H. D. Ma lone Funeral Home & Grief Counseling Center, 9910 Chicot Road, Little Rock, 72209, 501- 246- 4173.

––––– – –––– ENGLAND — Johnathan Donnell Hodges, 14, of England, Arkansas departed this life, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Larrissa ( Kendrick) Thompson; three brothers, Johnny Walker IV, John and Julius Hodges; four sisters, Shantel and Lakendria Thompson, Jasmine and Jon’quil Hodges; grandmothers, Tanya ( Richard) Benton and Nettie Dumas; nieces, nephews, other relative sand friends. Funeral Services ,11 a.m ., Saturday, July 22, 2017, Tomberlin Baptist Church, 12400 North Highway 15, England, Arkansas 72046. Family Hour :6-7 p.m ., Friday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to the legacy, Hubble Funeral Home, 501- 374- 3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubb le funeral home. co.

––––– – –––– FAYETTEVILLE — Jayne Toland McClure, 67, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away July 17, 2017 in Fayetteville surrounded by her family. She was born March 23, 1950 in Nashville, Arkansas to Jay Van Toland and Mary ( Atha) Toland.

Jayne was married to her husband, Mike, for 46 years and her greatest passion was being Nana to her five grandchildren. In addition to family activities she loved attending Razorback sporting events and serving on the community meals team at her church, Central United Methodist.

Jayne is survived by her husband, Mike McClure, one son, Wes McClure and wife Lauren of Fayetteville, Arkansas, one daughter, Laura Bonfim and husband Rick of Macon, Georgia, one sister, Vickie Gill ( Larry Wooldridge) of Little Rock, Arkansas, and five grandchildren, Mary Jayne Bonfim, Harrison Bonfim, Lawson McClure, Spencer Kate McClure, and Rowen Jayne McClure.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p. m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with Reverend Emily Birch officiating. To sign the online guestbook please visit www. nelsonberna. com.

In lieu of Flowers memorial contributions may be made to Community Meals c/ o Central United Methodist Church 6 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701, UAMS Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4018 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or UofA Wesley Foundation, 520 N Lindell Ave., Fayetteville, Ark. 72701.

––––– – –––– FORT SMITH — John Carl Bullington died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Fort Smith at the age of 66. He was born October 11, 1950 in Charleston, Ark., to Milus and Maurene Bullington. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and studied art at the University of Arkansas.

John was a dedicated family man, fun- loving father, adoring grandfather of six and a loyal member of First Presbyterian Church Fort Smith where he served as an elder. In addition to his love for art and creating multiple pieces for his wife’s elementary classes, he is most notable for his incredible dance moves, especially at weddings; his passion for movies and cinema; his joke- telling and silly noise making; and his love for people, life, work, and dedication to the Lord. John was on his way to retirement after 33 years of committed service to Sam’s Club.

John is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lenora Bullington of Fort Smith; three children, Jonathan Bullington and wife Whitney of Springdale, Jennifer Davis and husband Chris of Fayetteville, Amy Slade and husband Jared of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; and six grandchildren, Monroe and Stockton Bullington, Emma Niles, Lily Davis, Hunter and Carson Slade. He is also survived by his four older brothers, Bill Bullington and wife Evelyn of Hot Springs, Robert Bullington and wife Jackie of Charleston, Edgar Bullington and wife Karen of Little Rock, and Danny Bullington and wife Jane of Knoxville, Tenn.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5: 30 p. m. to 7 p. m. at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Funeral Service will be Friday at 2 p. m. at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith with the Pastor Phil Blackburn and Rev. Bill Bullington. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark.

Pallbearers will be Robert Bullington, Edgar Bullington, Danny Bullington, Jonathan Bullington, Jared Slade and Frank Taylor.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 116 North 12th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. Online condolences may be sent to www. edwardsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– GREENBRIER — Gertrude ( Ellen) Brannin, 11/ 08/ 1916 to 07/ 14/ 2017. She has gone to be with her Lord and Savior.

She was born in Oswego, Kan., to an Irish Catholic family. She retired from the Police Department in Wichita, Kan., before she moved to Greenbrier in 1992. She was loved and cared for by the best nurses anywhere at Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab. They were wonderful to her. She will be missed so very much.

She is survived by her two daughters, Rita Leverington of Fayetteville, Ark., and Marti Venable Horton of Greenbrier. Will and Rita Leverington have given her five daughters and many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Marti Venable Horton has one son, Blain Venable of Mayflower, Ark. May she rest in peace forever with Christ, her Lord.

The Memorial Service will be 11 a. m. Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St. Joseph Chapel in Conway with Deacon Jeff Hebert as the presider.

––––– – –––– GURDON — David Fuller, 62, of Gurdon, died Thursday at his home. Memorial service 1 p. m. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Whelen Springs Mission House ( Old Pinewood Nursing Home), 904 Seahorn, Gurdon, Ark. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www. welchfh. net.

––––– – –––– HAMBURG — Rev. James Ephraim Johnson, 74, of Hamburg, died July 13, at Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett. Service is Friday at 11 a. m. at The Word Family Church in Camden under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc.

––––– – –––– HELENA- WEST HELENA — Service for Patsy L. Buckner, 70, of West Helena is 10 a. m., Thursday, Roller- Citizens Funer-

al Home. Visitation, Wednesday, 6- 8 p. m. Burial, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: two sons, four grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, two siblings. Services directed by Roller- Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, ( 870) 572- 2571. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ westhelena.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Shirley Ann Johnson, 74, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed from this life on July 16, 2017. She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 2, 1942. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

––––– – –––– HUNTER — Joyce Faye Knight, age 85, died Sunday. Survivors include, daughter, Stacey ( Dr. Carl) Edwards of Jonesboro; grandson, Mitchell Edwards of Fayetteville; sister, Della Waddel of West Memphis. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m. Wednesday, Bob Neal & Sons Chapel, Brinkley. Graveside services 10 a. m., Thursday, Whitehall Cemetery near Hilleman. Guestbook www. bobnealandsons. com.

––––– – –––– JONESBORO — Carl Cone Heringer, a long- time resident of Jonesboro, passed away on July 13, 2017. Born in Jonesboro, on May 30, 1930, Carl was the son of A. M. Heringer and Juanita Cone Heringer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, A. M. Heringer, Jr., and John C. Heringer. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Brenda Stuck Heringer; his children, Maria Jones ( Victor), Carl C. Heringer Jr. ( Joyce), and Elmer Heringer ( Carol); his grandchildren, Carl C. Heringer, III ( Angelia), Tommy Heringer ( Kelly), Sarah Heringer ( Hunter), Alan Jones ( Amanda), Elizabeth Jones, Nelson Heringer, Anna Heringer, Alex Heringer; and four great- grandchildren. He was the picture of patience, understanding and service to his family, his customers and his church.

Carl was a graduate of Jonesboro High School. He was a state debate team champion and was active in the band, theater and the student council. He received a BA in English from the University of Arkansas, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Following college, Carl planned to join the Heringer family business in Jonesboro, Lone Star, Inc. He became engaged to Brenda. Shortly after setting the wedding date, he received his orders to serve in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. He became an air traffic controller, stationed in Tacoma, Wash. During his six years of military service he achieved the rank of captain. Returning to Jonesboro in 1956, Carl became the board secretary of Lone Star Inc. and was the owner/ operator of the appliance retail portion of the company for 25 years. In 1981, he retired from Lone Star and acquired a real estate license. From real estate, he moved into the mortgage lending industry where he worked for various companies assisting NE Arkansas families with home loans for 28 years.

Carl was dedicated to his community, active in many civic projects and charities throughout his life. A longtime member of Jonesboro First United Methodist Church, he served on numerous governing boards for the church and taught the 6th grade Sunday school class for over 50 years. He was known for using games with prizes ( usually candy) to teach Methodism to preteens. On holidays he brought treats. When asked about his hobbies, he would say “teaching Sunday school is my hobby.” A hallway of the First United Methodist Church has been named in his honor. He was also an active supporter of the Jonesboro Lions Club, where he was a member for over 60 years and served as president multiple times. He received the Lions International Edward Dalstrom Distinguished Service Award. Carl’s various other civic activities included serving as the Advisory Board Chairman for the Salvation Army, volunteering with SCAN ( Stop Child Abuse and Neglect), and accepting an appointment by Governor Rockefeller as a Justice of the Peace for Craighead County. He received a Certificate of Principle from the Jonesboro Council on Human Relations for his work in advancing the cause of social justice in Northeastern Arkansas.

The family wishes to thank all the caregivers that assisted Carl during his final years. A memorial service will be held at Jonesboro First United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 22 at 11 a. m. A family visitation will be held in the Atrium of First United Methodist Church at 10 a. m. on July 22, 2017. Memorials may be made to Jonesboro First United Methodist Church, Lions Club International, and The Salvation Army. Online Registry: www. emersonfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — Edward Carl “Bud” Daven, Jr. died Monday, July 17, 2017 from pancreatic cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Carl “Buddy” Daven, Sr. and Darlene Daven Lewis; his sister, Glenda Bittle, and his precious daughter, Deborah Darlene “Darla” Daven King.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 ½ years, Peggy Daven; son, Gregory Carl Daven; grandson, Carl Christopher King; great- grandchildren, Lori Ann and Joseph King; sister, Peggy Deere; brothers, Tim Daven, Jim Daven, and Joe Daven; and numerous nieces and nephews.

After attending a three- year program, Bud was ordained a Deacon in the first class of ordained deacons for the Arkansas Catholic Church, on November 7, 1981. He has served at churches in Hot Springs, Mt. Ida, Arkadelphia and his home parish, Malvern. As a Deacon, he has performed numerous, baptisms, marriages and funerals. He also visited the sick and infirmed and counseled parishioners.

Bud graduated from Catholic High School in 1960 and went on to receive a B. S. Degree in Biology & Chemistry from UALR. Bud was a Safety Engineer and Plant Manager for Alcoa Aluminum Corporation, a plant manager for Baroid Chemical plant and a Supervisor for the Arkansas Department of Labor. In 1996, he started Safety Services Consulting business and helped companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona and Japan, to comply with the National OSHA regulations. He was a member of numerous professional organizations, including American Society of Safety Engineers, serving as president of the Arkansas chapter. Bud volunteered on many community and state committees. He was appointed by the Attorney General, to the Arkansas Suicide Prevention Committee and traveled the state talking to the youth about suicide prevention. Bud and Peggy started Survivors of Suicide groups across Arkansas as a support group for people who had lost someone to suicide.

Bud and Peggy have lived on a small farm near Malvern for over 45 years, where he planted a yearly garden, tended the land, and raised livestock. He loved camping and deer hunting in Fordyce, as well as, camping and fishing on Lake Ouachita.

A memorial service will be held at 6: 30 p. m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Malvern. Visitation will be held 5- 6 p. m., Thursday, July 20, 2017 with a prayer service to follow at 6 p. m. at Roller- Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. Funeral will be held at 10: 30 a. m., Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, on Baseline Road, in Little Rock. St. Theresa’s is where Bud and Peggy were married; their son, Gregory was baptized; and where their daughter, Darla’s funeral was held.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Bud Daven Memorial fund at Malvern National Bank, 1884 Martin Luther King Blvd., Malvern, Ark. 72104, proceeds will go to various charities and programs for youth including St. Judes Hospital or feel free to donate to your favorite charity in Bud’s name. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — Shannon Kay Jackson, age 46, of Malvern, died Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Hot Springs. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, J. A. Funk Funeral Home. Funeral: 10 a. m. Thursday, funeral home chapel. Interment: Lower Antioch Cemetery. Survivors: parents, Fred and Kay Jackson; brother, Patrick Jackson; aunts; uncles; cousins. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MELBOURNE — Janice Falk, 67, died July 15. Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 22 at 2 p. m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Cherokee Village. Arkansas survivors include: Dale Falk ( husband), Stephen Falk, Jesse Falk, Stacy Vannatter, Christina Burchett ( children).

––––– – –––– MONTICELLO — Mrs. Mable Fowler Gibbs, 69, of Monticello Arkansas fought a battle of Sarcoidosis and Heart Disease which ended on July 13, 2017.

She is survived by: one son, Jeremy Gibbs; five stepsons, Ronnie Gibbs, Terrian Gibbs, Lindburg Gibbs, Jr., Gregory Gibbs and Tilford Hines; one daughter, Stephania Fowler; two step- daughters, Clada Williams and Nywatha Douglas; three brothers, Earnest Fowler, James Fowler and Richard Fowler; two sisters, Mary Grant- Robinson and Pearl Tucker- Hall.

Homegoing Celebration will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Pilgrim Rest A. M. E. Church located at 522 North Bailey, Monticello, Ark. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 at Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church located at 620 S. Bois D Arc St. in Pine Bluff, Ark. from 5: 30 to 7 p. m. Online: www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary. com.

––––– – –––– MOUNT IDA — Beverly Ann ( Swindle) Campbell of Mount Ida, died July 15, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born November 3, 1932.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Campbell; her parents, Sol and Nina Swindle; sister, Jane Whittington; and brother, Dale Swindle Sr. She is survived by sons, Patrick ( Marilyn) and Jeffery ( Stephen Elbel); nephews, Steve ( Sally) Whittington, Joe ( Gladys) Whittington, Dale ( Maryann) Swindle, Tim ( Carole) Swindle, and many grand- nephews and nieces. She had many close friends and companions she considered family.

A long time public educator and librarian, Beverly taught at Mount Ida, Caddo Hills, and Lake Hamilton schools. She served as the librarian for the Montgomery County Library and was an ardent library supporter. Friends and former students remember her fondly.

As Beverly wished, there will be no service. Memorials may be sent to The Friends of the Montgomery County Library, P. O. Box 189, Mount Ida, Ark. 71957. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, Ark. Guest register at www. thorntonfh. com.

––––– – –––– NEWPORT — Skyla Jae Greer, 5 weeks old, of Newport, died Monday. Survivors: mother, Lindsey Rowland, father, Zavion Greer; grandparents; great- grandmother; brothers, Jakobie Rowland, Paxton, Zayshawn and Trevion Greer; five aunts; one uncle; cousin, Kristen Loftin ( Scott). Visitation: Wednesday, 9: 30- 10: 30 a. m. Graveside services: Mt. Zion Cemetery, 11 a. m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh. com

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Mildred Jean Anderson, 76, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Funeral Service will be 11 a. m., Thursday, July 20, 2017, at St. Bethel Baptist Church by Rev. Louis Williams Jr. Interment will be in Union Hopewell Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Pearline Henderson, 71, of Pine Bluff, Ark., transitioned this life on July 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Irene Gary, two brothers and two sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, John Henderson, Frank Henderson Jr., Robert Henderson and Gloria Henderson; sister, Corine Ford; seven grandchildren, three great- grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN — Albert Cherington Marlar, 66 of Sheridan, Ark., passed away July 16, 2017. Visitation held from 4- 7 p. m. on July 18, 2017 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps, Ark. Funeral Services will be held July 19, 2017 at 10 a. m. at Willisville United Methodist Church in Willisville.

––––– – –––– STAR CITY — Robert L. Bennett, 93, of Star City died Sunday at his home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

––––– – –––– TRASKWOOD — Delina Head Jr., 43, passed away on July 14, 2017 in Traskwood, Arkansas. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 11 a. m. at New Jerusalem Church, Traskwood, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. — Misty Lynne Skorcz, MD., of Belleair Beach, Fla. passed away on July 7, 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 53.

She is survived by her daughter, Summer ( Helder) Donis, granddaughter, Adelyn Donis; parents, Carolyn ( Alan) Capps and Harvey ( Sharon ) Skorcz; sisters, Sherry ( Rodney) Lercher and Carrie ( Steve) Andrews.

Misty was born September 30, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas and was raised in Sheridan. She attended UAMS, earning her M. D ., then moved to Florida to live on the beach and practice family medicine.

A Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22,2017 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan. Visitation will be prior to the service at 9 a.m. Burial will be immediately after the service in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

All friends and family are invited to join the family for visitation and lunch at Holy Cross Catholic Church- Skorcz Hall.

Beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend. We will forever remember your determined, adventurous spirit and loving heart.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123- 1718.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan( 870) 942- 1306. www. memorial gardens sheridan. com.

––––– – –––– WALNUT, Miss. — Charles E. Nagy, 67, of Walnut, Miss. died Sunday at Magnolia Health Center in Corinth, Miss. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory in Pine Bluff. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net.

––––– – –––– WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. — Mary Louise ( nee Oliver) Kuhnmuench, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Born in Cape Girardeau, Mo., November 23, 1921.

Survived by her children: Ginny ( Baker) Kurrus of Little Rock, Ark., Sally ( Dennis) Feist of Houston, Texas, and Charlie ( Melissa) Kuhnmuench of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren: Madeline ( Matt) Moore, Sarah ( Philip) Bemberg, Andrew Kurrus, Stephanie ( Michael) Lehto, Parker, Jessica and Connor Feist, Elise, Jake and Paige Kuhnmuench; great – grandchildren: Finley Moore and Kerrington Lehto; sisters- in- law: Barbara Oliver of Overland Park, Kan. and Carolyn Oliver of Columbia, Mo., and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lloyd Eugene Kuhnmuench, parents, Charles C. and Virginia ( Hays) Oliver, brothers, D. Arthur Oliver and Charles C. Oliver Jr., and sisterinlaw, Shirley ( George) Giessing.

Mary Lou was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She taught elementary school for many years in Cape Girardeau, Riverview Gardens, Sikeston and Clayton, Mo. She was a 50+ year member of First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, Mo, as well as a 50+ year member of P. E. O.

Visitation: Friday, July 21, 5- 8 p. m. at BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. ( Kirkwood), Funeral service Saturday, July 22, at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood at 10 a. m., 100 E. Adams. ( Kirkwood). Interment at 2 p. m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Fruitland, Mo. Memorials to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, c/ o Joe Matthews, 711 Country Rd. 533, Jackson, Mo. 63755. www. boppchapel. com.

––––– – –––– LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Gilbert O’Neil Mothershed was born on July 15, 1943 in Scott, Arkansas. He entered his eternal rest on July 3, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, surrounded by family.

A 1961 graduate of Horace Mann High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, Gilbert was a member of the marching band, and played the clarinet. Following graduation, Gilbert enlisted in the U. S. Air Force, serving his country from 1961 to 1965. Gilbert settled in Southern California soon after and began his career with the telephone company. Gilbert was a long- time employee of AT& T, ultimately retiring after 30 years of service from Lucent Technologies in 1998. He continued working for another telecom company for several years before entering his second retirement.

An active member of the Telecom Pioneers volunteer organization, Gilbert served as a president for multiple terms. He also participated in countless volunteer projects and served on the board for The Lone Wolf Colony Health Ranch in Apple Valley, California.

In his active life, Gilbert enjoyed golf, bowling, target shooting, fishing, and traveling, including frequent road- trips to Arkansas and Texas. Gilbert will be remembered for his kind and calm demeanor - especially with children, philanthropic spirit, ability to fix anything, and wonderful sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlevia L. and Hosanna C. Moore Mothershed and his son, Anthony O. Mothershed. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Willie Bee Mothershed; son, Bryan Mothershed; daughter, Ernae Mothershed, stepsons, Thomas ( Lynn) and Reggie ( Rita); grandchildren, Ross Galloway, Anthony Mothershed II, Kai Mothershed, Omunique Mothershed, Shatya Johnson, Bryan Mothershed and Benjamin Mothershed; great- grandchildren Anthony Mothershed III, Kylie Galloway, Khloe Mothershed,

Rosslyn Galloway, and Keith Mothershed; siblings, Lois Mothershed Pot ( Jaap), Grace Mothershed Davis ( Preston), Thelma Mothershed Wair, Michael W. Mothershed ( Lucille), Karen Mothershed and many other relatives and friends.

A family hour will be held from 6- 7 p. m. on Thursday, July 20th at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. A Celebration of Life will take place at 11 a. m. on Friday, July 21st at Mt. Sinai Christian Church, 522 Hickory St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Interment will follow with honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock.

––––– – –––– JENKINTOWN, Pa. — Maggie L. Fingers, formerly of Little Rock died in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, July 11. She had a peaceful death after suffering a massive hemorrhagic stroke. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 22, at St. Andrew A. M. E. Church, 3301 Bishop St. at 11: 00 a. m. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home ( 501) 372- 1305.