Obituaries

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INDEX

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PULASKI COUNTY

Terrie A. Bisbee, 43, of Jacksonville.

Floyd Dean Williamson, 93, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ATKINSMary BONO Sue Austin, 75. Jeannie Akren, 81. CAMDEN Thomas Wade Chambers, 62. CHARLOTTE Steven Lynn “Red” Morgan, 57. CLINTON James Linuel Ayers, 80. EL DORADO Jack Edward Deckard, 87. GURDON Emogene Allen, 87. HELENA-WEST HELENA Linda Lou Copeland, 75. HERMITAGE Doyle K. Gates, 94. HOPE Rosa Whatley, 87. LOWELL Sharon Bradley, 73. MAGNOLIA Maxine Pursley, 90. RUSSELLVILLE Gloria M. Sindt, 84. SEARCY William Edwin Ferry, 53. SHIRLEY Bryan Vincent Greenwood, 65. SILOAM SPRINGS Rosetta LaVaun Thomas, 76. STAR CITY Rosa Palmerin, 64. STUTTGART Bobby Andrew Mashburn, 78. VILONIA Jefferene Marie Hoofman, 88. WATSON Earl “Son” Davis Cox, 82.

Pulaski County

TERRIE A. BISBEE, 43, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was born October 1, 1973 in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband, Allan Bisbee, two children, two grandchildren, her parents and six brothers and sisters. Complete obit and online guest book available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.

––––– ––––– FLOYD DEAN WILLIAMSON passed away on Wednesday, July 26 in Little Rock. He was born on December 16, 1923 in Buckville, Arkansas, the third of five children born to the late Ruth Ella and Joseph Henry Williamson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Alyce Saeler Williamson and all of his siblings, brothers Robert, Earl, Gary, and sister, Jo Helen Cook.

Dean and his family moved from Buckville to Hot Springs, Arkansas in the late 1920’s. After graduating from high school he entered the army and from there attended Henderson State Teachers College. He earned his B.S. degree in Education in 1950 and met the love of his life, Mary Alyce Saeler. They moved to Little Rock where Dean began his successful career as a Realtor for Block Realty Company. Whether it was innate or the result of living through the Great Depression, Dean’s ambition and drive were legendary. The Block brothers recognized he was a born salesman and gave him a job. He was their top salesman for 22 consecutive years. Dean’s motto was “work hard, play hard”. When he wasn’t working Dean loved to hunt and fish. He spent countless hours at the Poor Boy Duck Club near Humnoke, the Speer Deer Camp near Star City, and the Old River Fishing Club east of Little Rock. He also went on many hunting trips to south Texas and New Mexico with his brothers. Dean passed on his love of hunting and fishing to his son, son-in-law, and grandsons. After he retired in the early 1990’s he and Mary began to travel the world. They visited Europe, South America, the western US and his favorite, Alaska. Dean also loved to garden. One part of his backyard was for flowers, the other for vegetables. He frequently clipped bouquets for Mary and gave away lots of cucumbers.

Dean loved his family. He was a tough, but loving father and a superb grandfather. He drove an enormous SUV longer than he should have so he could fit all his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, DeeDee (Walt) Dickinson of Little Rock; son, Dr. Tony Williamson of Butte, Montana; six grandchildren: Ian (Amanda) Williamson, Dr. Mary (Jay) Neeson, Sara Williamson, Walt Dickinson III, Mary Dickinson, and Will Dickinson. Two great-grandchildren, Callie Williamson and Colton Williamson.

The family would like to express their gratitude to his caregivers, Vernette Freeman, Yvette Colbert, Theretha Jackson and Ashley Freeman.

Visitation will be Monday, July 31 from 10 a.m. -11 a.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home. A graveside service will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.

Arkansas

ATKINS — Mary Sue Austin, 75, of Atkins, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday, July 31, at Lemley Chapel with Rev. David Bishop officiating. Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Lemley Chapel. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– BONO — Mrs. Jeannie Akren, 81, of Bono, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Visitation will be held 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

––––– ––––– CAMDEN — Thomas Wade Chambers of Camden, Ark., passed away Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Ouachita County Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Proctor Funeral Home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CHARLOTTE — Steven Lynn “Red” Morgan, 57, of Charlotte, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Kimberley Morgan; son, Jamae Morgan; daughter, Sabrina Peterson; nine grandchildren; brothers: Leslie, Thomas, Donald and Ronald Morgan. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Charlotte Church of Christ. Burial: Charlotte Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

––––– ––––– CLINTON — James Linuel Ayers, 80, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. Visitation will be Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Southside Baptist Church. Funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial, Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service of Clinton. www. clintonfuneralservice.com.

––––– ––––– EL DORADO — Jack Edward Deckard, 87, of El Dorado passed away, Thursday, July 27, 2017. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at Young’s Chapel. Visitation will begin at 12 noon prior to the service. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– GURDON — Emogene Allen, 87, of Gurdon, Ark., passed away Wednesday, July 26th, 2017, at Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia, Ark. Emogene was born January 20, 1930, to Charlie and Idy Mae (Taylor)

Hasley in Richwood, Ark. She was a Bookkeeper, Secretary and House wife as well as a member of First United Methodist Church of Gurdon. Emogene was a Member of the “Road Hogs,” she loved traveling, camping, playing cards as well as cooking. She was a renowned hostess and cook. All loved to eat at Nana & Papa’s.

Emogene was preceded in death by her parents and 11 siblings (three sisters and eight brothers). Emogene is survived by her husband, Charles L. “Buddy” Allen of 69 years, one son, James R. (Karen) Allen of Hot Springs, Ark., and one daughter, Marianne (Paul) Roe of Arkadelphia, Ark., four grandchildren, Jennilyn (Brandon) Stone, Brooks (Amy) Allen, Chris (Shelly) Roe, Sarah (Steve) Reagin, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 29th, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 30th, 2017, at 3 p.m., at Beech Street Baptist Church in Gurdon with Rev. Robert Hasley officiating with interment to follow in Rose Hedge Cemetery, Gurdon, Ark., under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon.

––––– ––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — Service for Linda Lou Copeland, 75, of Helena is 10 a.m. Monday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Helena. Survivors: three children, three grandchildren, three sisters. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

––––– ––––– HERMITAGE — Doyle K. Gates, age 94, of Hermitage, Ark., died Thursday, July 27th at the St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday, July 31st at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Gravelridge Cemetery by Frazer’s. Visitation: 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Sunday, July 30th at Frazer’s. www. frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– HOPE — Funeral for Rosa Whatley, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2017, at White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. John Nations officiating. Burial, Union Grove Cemetery, Blevins, Ark. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– MAGNOLIA — Maxine Pursley, age 90, of Magnolia joined the angels, July 21, 2017. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on August 5, 1926 to Floyd and Lucy May Berry Pitts. She is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Pursley. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.arkansascremation.co.

––––– ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Gloria M. Sindt, 84, of Russellville, died Friday. Born January 6, 1933, in Prairie View, Kansas. Graveside service: Monday, July 31, at 3 p.m., at Greenwood Cemetery in Franklin, Nebraska, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Sunday, 1-2 p.m., at the funeral home. Obituary/guestbook at www.shinnfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — William Edwin “Eddie” Ferry Jr., passed unexpectedly Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Alexandria, Indiana at the age of 53. Eddie was born May 14, 1964 in Anaheim, California. He was a 1982 graduate of McRae High School.

Eddie held many jobs that that he was passionate about, including firefighter, EMT, White County Sheriff’s Department, McRae Police Department, and for the last 15 years, he drove trucks. He had a newer love, his grandchildren. Eddie loved them more than anything else. He was always willing to help anyone who was in need and he will be missed by all who knew him.

Eddie is preceded in death by his mother, Jo Duncan and father, William Edwin Ferry. He is survived by his two sons, Andrew Ferry and wife, Ciara, Cody Ferry and wife, Heather; sisters, Judy Bradford and Jane Brown; brother, Jimmy Brown; four grandchildren and former wife of 20 years, Carrie Ferry.

Visitation will be July 29, 2017 from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m. Cremation arrangements by Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– SHIRLEY — Bryan Vincent Greenwood, left us on July 19, 2017. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, and loyal friend. Bryan’s heart was big; just like his cars and his parties. We are bereft. Survived by wife, Dea Greenwood, children; Tyra and Julius Greenwood, stepchildren; James, Lee and Evelyn Longstreth, siblings; Alexandria Lestat, Terry, Tim, Tony and Vernon Greenwood and seven grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501)-660-4323.

––––– ––––– STAR CITY — Rosa Palmerin, 64, of Star City, died Thursday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Father SiPriano officiating. A visitation/Rosary will be held 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial at Grady Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net.

––––– ––––– STUTTGART — Bobby Andrew Mashburn, age 78, went to be with his maker on, July 27,

2017, after a difficult battle with cancer.

Bobby was preceded in death by his mother Mary Ella DeVinney Mashburn and father James

Clee Mashburn. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Bernice, sons, Michael Andrew of Stuttgart and Ricky Lynn of Jonesboro, Bobby acquired two daughters, Earlene Tyler (Larry ) of Traskdale and Jeraldene Hawkins (Jimmy) of Mt. Vernon when he married Bonnie Bernice. Also surviving are his siblings, Lynn Lockie of Greenbriar, Betty Pruett of Lonoke and James (Margaret) Mashburn of Ward.

Bobby was born in Galveston, Texas, but grew up in a loving family of siblings around Culler, Carlisle and Lonoke, growing cotton. Bobby and Bernice had 28 years together enjoying their 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at Park Avenue Baptist Church in Stuttgart. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Church. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– VILONIA — Jefferene Marie Hoofman, 88, of Vilonia went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, July,

27, 2017. She was born on September 20,

1928 to the late Thomas Jefferson Ramsey and Stella Griffith Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oneal Vernon Hoofman; son, Danny Ramsey; six brothers, J.H. Ramsey, Thomas Ramsey, Billy Ramsey, Jimmy Dale Ramsey, Johnny Ramsey, and Fred Ramsey; and two sisters, Bobbie Moncrief and Patsy Martin. Jefferene was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vilonia. She was a homemaker and she loved working in the yard and gardening.

She is survived by her daughter, Verna Pierce (Alan); three stepsons, Tony, Billy, and Kenny Hoofman; four sisters, Dorothy Orr, Theda McGhee, Sandra Roberts, and Deborah Wright; daughter-in-law, Karla Ramsey; 13 grandchildren; and a host of great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 12 noon Sunday, July 30, 2017 at RollerFuneral Home in Conway. Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m after visitation. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Conway.

––––– ––––– WATSON — Earl “Son” Davis Cox, 82, of Watson died July 27, 2017, local farmer and rancher. Visitation: Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 2-2:30 p.m. with graveside services at 2:30 p.m., held at Watson Cemetery, Rev. Willie Plunkett officiating. Memorials: American Heart Association, Myeloma Foundation at UAMS or American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, guest book www.griffinfh.com.