Pulaski County
JUANITA MARIE ALLEN, 82, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. She was born May 8, 1935 in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Lloyd Allen and Minne Eisenhardt Allen. She was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church. She worked as a bookkeeper for Tuf Nut Manufacturing Company. She also worked for Minute Man, Sherwin Williams, and Hilton Hotels.
She is survived by her sister, Delores Cossey of Sherwood; brother, Carroll Allen of Little Rock; niece, Yvonne Menasco of Sherwood; three great nieces, Carrissa Brown of Houston, Texas, Nicole Menasco of Spring, Texas; Stephanie Vela of Huntsville, Texas; two great-great nieces, Elizabeth Brown of Houston, Texas and Hannah Vela of Huntsville, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m Monday, August 14, 2017 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Online obituary at www. SmithFamiyCares.com.
––––– ––––– EDWARD BOERNER JR., age 74, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed on to his eternal reward on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. He was born on Aug. 26, 1942 in Little Rock, Ark., to Edward and Carolyn Boerner Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Edward is survived by his daughter Tracy Williams; brothers Jerry (Janice) Boerner of Kentucky and Bobby (Tammy) Boerner of Hot Springs. He leaves behind two grandchildren Kaylee Williams and Dylan Williams as well as one great-grandson Zeptlin Williams. He will be missed by his nephews Jerry Boerner Jr., David Boerner, Jonathan Boerner, niece Brandy and many friends.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Worship Center, 301 Campbell Road, North Little Rock, Ark.
An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
––––– ––––– CAROLYN S. FANT died at her home on Aug. 10, 2017, after a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born in Searcy, Ark., on March 15, 1942 to Melvin R. and Virginia L. Pairett. In 1960, she graduated, with honors, from North Little Rock High School.
In 1966, Carolyn began the course work and training required to become a certified stenographic court reporter. In less than one year, she mastered stenography, passed the certification exam, and began her career as a freelance court reporter in Little Rock.
In 1972, Chief United States District Judge G. Thomas Eisele hired Carolyn as his court reporter, a position she served in, with great distinction, for the next twenty-six years. Judge Eisele was a brilliant trial judge, with a keen legal mind that allowed him to sometimes gust up to 300 words per minute of complex legal theories, liberally sprinkled with Latin phrases. While this would have been daunting to most court reporters, Carolyn loved everything about working for Judge Eisele. She was not shy about admonishing fast-talking lawyers to “slow down,” but she never made that suggestion a single time to Judge Eisele, who relished the privilege of being the only one in the courtroom allowed to talk as fast as he wanted.
In 1998, when Judge Eisele began considering retirement (something he ultimately decided to postpone for another 13 years), Carolyn became the court reporter for United States District Judge James M. Moody, a position she held until her retirement in 2007. Carolyn greatly admired Judge Moody and loved the nine years she spent working with him. She often commented on what a special privilege it was to have served as the court reporter for two of the greatest trial judges in the history of Arkansas.
Apart from her unsurpassed abilities as a court reporter, Carolyn always made sure that chambers staff members were well fed. Nearly every day, Carolyn baked cookies, made a cake, or picked up goodies and brought them to the courthouse. Over her long career, Carolyn helped save over fifty law clerks from the ravages of discussing weighty legal issues with Judge Eisele or Judge Moody on an empty stomach. She delighted in watching solemn federal judges act like children, as they fought with their law clerks to see who got the last cookie or piece of cake.
Over her thirty-five year career in the federal courthouse, Carolyn brought sunshine into the lives of everyone she worked with, and, in doing so, she became a legend for her kindness, generosity, and capacity for love. All in all, “we will not look upon her like again.”
Once her day at the courthouse ended, Carolyn hurried home to resume what she considered her most important job – raising, as a single mom, her daughter, Dr. Jerri S. Fant. Carolyn’s steadfast devotion, encouragement, and unconditional love allowed Jerri to excel at everything she did, including becoming a board certified breast surgical oncologist.
After her retirement in 2007, Carolyn became “Nana” to her grandson, Griffen Thomas Fant. She happily cared for him most weekdays from 5:45 a.m. until the evening. She never entertained the thought that her battle with cancer would interfere with her caring for Griffen, something she continued to do until only six weeks ago.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Dr. Jerri S. Fant, and grandson, Griffen Thomas Fant, both of Little Rock; sister Mary P. Banks (Tom) of Highlands, N.C.; mother Virginia L. Pairett, of North Little Rock; goddaughters Erin M. Ray of Little Rock and Kaitlin M. Ray of Los Angeles, Calif.; nieces Christy L. Banks (Tom) of Nashville, Tenn., and Jenny M. Rogers (Tom) of Kingsport, Tenn.; nephew Jeffrey T. Jinks (Heidi) of Tampa, Fla., and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin R. Pairett.
A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. A visitation will be held prior to the service in the welcome center at 10 a.m. (Entrance 1).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cancer Research Institute at cancerreaserch.org.
The service arrangements have been entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– BRIAN HAYEN FENDER, 49, of Little Rock, peacefully left this life on Aug. 4, 2017. He was born on Dec. 22, 1967 in Pocahontas, Ark., to David and Peggy Fender.
Brian was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his partner of 25 years, Ronald G. Thompson Jr.; mother, Peggy Waldron Fender; siblings, David D. (Theresa) Fender and Kristi (Bobby) Sorg; nieces, Hannah (Tyler) O’Donnell, Ashton Fender, and Kate Sorg; and nephew, Barkley Sorg.
Brian was a writer, photographer, and documentary film director who, since being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) six years ago, became a fierce advocate for people living with the disease. Despite being confined to his bed, he combined his talents and connections to create Artists Lend Support, a nonprofit fine art website dedicated to showcasing and promoting sales of art by people living with, and affected by, ALS. His art auctions in New York City (2015) and Los Angeles, Calif., (2016) raised over $120,000 for the ALS Therapy Development Institute at ALS. net, the world’s largest nonprofit biotech entirely devoted to ALS research.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the tremendous outpouring of love, prayers, and support from family and friends both now and throughout Brian’s struggle with ALS.
A memorial service will be held at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Memorial Garden (20900 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark.) on Sept. 9, 2017 at 2 p.m.
Donations in Brian’s memory may be made to ALS in Wonderland (website: alsinwonderland. com; mailing address: 208 Donna Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205), an organization that provides financial and supportive services to individuals living with ALS in Arkansas.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, (501) 982-3400.
www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.
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RITA HOLMAN, 59, of North Little Rock, passed away Aug. 10, 2017. She was born Feb. 18, 1958 in Little Rock, Ark., to Thomas and Mary McGarity Myrick. Rita truly loved the Amboy Food Pantry, in North Little Rock, and its mission. She was also a loving mother and wife.
She is preceded in death by her two sons, Matthew David Holman, and Andrew T. Zimmerman. She is survived by her husband, David Holman of 36 Years; her daughter, Emily Epperson (Jordan); two brothers, Vincent Paul (Appy), and Kevin Thomas (Cara); her sister, Ellen Marcelle (Clay); and her parents.
A visitation will be held Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, from 2–4 p.m., at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, in Sherwood, Ark. Services will be Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers all memorials may be made to the Amboy Food Pantry in North Little Rock. To sign the online guestbook go to www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
––––– ––––– CATHERINE “ASHLEY” JENNINGS passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. She was 41 years old. She was a graduate of Sylvan Hills High School and went on to earn an Associate degree in Criminal Justice through Remington College. She had worked for Wilson and Associates, a law service firm in Little Rock, and it was a job she loved.
She loved to fish and was a regular participant in local car shows where her beautifully restored 1994 Chevrolet Impala SS won many awards. She was active in light mechanic work which she learned by helping her father restore vintage vehicles. She made many friends through her involvement with the car shows.
Ashley was preceded in death by her uncle, Jimmy Stapleton. She is survived by her parents, Bill and Linda Jennings; brothers, Alan and David Jennings; grandmother, Dee Luebke (Virgil); aunt, Judy Gingrich (Greg); great uncle, Lloyd Hutson; nephews, J.P. and Steven Jennings, and cousins, Brent Gingrich (Randi) and Jordon Stapleton (Kaylene).
A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock. Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 North, Alexander, Ark. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– JACKLYN JOHNSON, 27, of NLR passed Aug. 2, 2017. Survived by children; Jaden Burns, Jordan Johnson, Eryn Hattison, Erick Hattison Jr., sister, Nakesha Johnson-Fish, nieces; Alexandria, Alexia, nephew, Alexzay. Funeral service, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 11 a.m., Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th LR, (501) 6604323.
––––– ––––– GREGORY KEMP, 52, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned from this on Aug. 11, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents George Kemp and Ollie Jean Willis Raulston. He leaves memories with his siblings, Abdua
Kyha (Debbie),
Ivra Raulston (Ingrid), Angela Bland (Eberley), Cedric Raulston (Kyesha), Anita Kemp ( Norris Holloway), and Tina Kemp and a host of nephews, nieces and other family and friends.
Visitation: Friday August 18, 2017 noon-6 p.m. Funeral Saturday Aug. 19, 2017 both at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “A Service You Can Trust.”
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RETA SUE ISOM KIRKPATRICK from Jacksonville, Ark., went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. Reta was born Aug. 21, 1946 in DeWitt, Ark. Her parents were John Leonard Isom and Katie Ruth Purdy Isom. Reta was a faithful member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and has been employed by Gastro of Arkansas for over 40 years.
Reta was such a loving and caring person, she loved her family, church family and friends so much. Her favorite thing to do was spending time with her granddaughter Jata and cooking for family and others.
Reta was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 42 years, Glenn Kirkpatrick and sister Joan Isom. She is survived by her son Rusty Kirkpatrick (Tanya); granddaughter Jata Kirkpatrick; grandson Jacody McKee; sisters Marilyn Hays of Little Rock, Judy Akins of Sherwood, Pam Castaneda (Eduardo); and brother Teddy Isom (Karen) of DeWitt.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at Essex Funeral Home with burial in DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to CARTI or Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 13905 Dalin Road, Cabot, Ark. 72023. www.essexfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– BOBBIE MOORE-RABON, 51, of Little Rock passed away Aug. 12, 2017. Survived by husband, Anthony Rabon; children, Alexis Moore, Tony Moore, Lawrence Moore and 10 grandchildren. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.
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JACK ERVIN OTT of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away at home Aug. 7 at age 78. Born in Brinkley, Ark., on May 7, 1939 to Zola Edna Kynion and Alva Jackson Ott, Jack was known for his ready smile, quick wit, and love of adventure. A lifelong mechanic, Jack was the inaugural president of the Quarter Miler’s Hot Rod Club, and with his brother raced a dragster and his prized 1931 Chrysler Coupe all over Arkansas.
Jack married his high school sweetheart Charlene Pearl Bergschneider in 1963 and provided for his family in heavy equipment sales for Clarklift and John Deere, taught auto shop at Jacksonville High School after his brother retired, and proudly served 20 years in the Arkansas Air National Guard. Jack will be remembered for spending many long hours hunting and fishing with family and friends, his love of travel, his unwavering devotion to his granddaughter, and his amazing ability to fix anything with baling wire, duct tape, or WD-40.
His mother and father precede him in death. Jack is survived by two brothers Harold (Floy) Ott of Cabot and Fred (Linda) Ott of Shreveport, La.; wife Charlene, daughter Jerrie (James Fauver) Ott of Cabot, and granddaughter Julian Fauver. Visitation will be held at Rest Hills Funeral Home in Sherwood Tuesday, Aug. 15 beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a service at 10:30 a.m. Military honors and interment will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15 at noon at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
––––– ––––– OMAR REHIEM, 46, of Little Rock passed Aug. 5, 2017. Survived by mother Jamalliah Rehiem; sister Maryum Egonu-Rehiem; brothers Ali
Rehiem (Tekeitcha) and: Poa Ali-ExRelation: Muhammad Rehiem; grandmothers Pauline Evans and Dorothy McMullen; niece, Tanisha Rehiem; nephews, Ali Rehiem II, Toshiro Rehiem, a host of great nieces, nephews and extended family Felicia Patton. Memorial service is Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 1 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th, LR, (501) 660-4323.
––––– ––––– MSgt. PAUL M. SHAFFER, USMC (Ret.) of Little Rock answered his last roll call on Aug. 9, 2017. He was born Sept. 23, 1940 in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late James and Dorothy Shaffer. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War with the 3rd Marine Division and 3rd Marine Amphibious Force. While stationed in Norfolk, Va., he met and married Donna Mae Nicholls from McKeesport, Pa., his wife of 55 years on Sept. 9, 1961. On Aug. 31, 1978, he retired at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., and moved with his family to Little Rock, Ark., to assume the duties as the Marine Instructor, Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at Catholic High School for Boys, Little Rock, Ark. This second career lasted another 20 years under the direction of the late Monsignor George Tribou. He considered this assignment
one of the most important and edifying vocations that he undertook during his lifetime. He later worked at Merrill Lynch as a Registered Client Associate for two years and then for a period of four years as a Veterans Service Officer at the Arkansas State Veterans Department.
He is survived by his brothers, SMSGT James E. Shaffer USAF (Ret.) (Yoshie) of Hampton. Va., and Robert A. Shaffer (Susan) of Anchorage, Alaska; his son, James Robert Shaffer (Dorothy) of Sherwood, Ark., and his daughter, Melanie Dawn Cook (John) of Glen Rose, Ark. He derived much joy from his grandchildren, Caitlin Walraven and Joshua Walter; and great-granddaughter, Lily Rae Walraven.
A celebration of his life will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., 72211. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorials may be made to UAMS Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4018 W. Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– SUSAN GAYLE KING SKILLEN of Little Rock, Ark., departed this earth on Aug. 11, 2017 at home.
She was born to John Hays and Alma Wagoner King on Oct. 10, 1948 in Tahlequah, Okla. At six months of age, she and her family moved to Hayti, Mo.
After graduation from Hayti High School, Susan attended one year at the University of Missouri, graduating with her BES degree from Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She taught sixth grade in Hayti, and Webster Grove, Mo., for three years, then embarked on a career in ladies’ fashion.
As her great-aunt, Grace Hays, was ready to retire, Grace asked Susan if she was interested in taking over management of Hays and King clothing store in Van Buren, Ark. In 1973, in partnership with cousin, Jim Buchanan, Susan began operating Hays and King as manager.
With the business up and running, Susan became involved in her community. She served as member and President of the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce and was member and President of the GFWC chapter, later serving as the 1988-1990 state president. She involved herself in PEO chapters in each city in which she lived and was a member of D.A.R.
In 1984, Governor Bill Clinton recognized Susan for her exceptional accomplishments with her involvement in the Arkansas Community Development Program. She also involved herself in the Fort Smith Leadership program, and was recognized for her efforts to establish the Crawford County Adult Learning Center in 1994.
In addition to other numerous awards and recognitions, Susan was chosen as the Van Buren Outstanding Citizen of the Year and received the Iverson Rigg Memorial award in 1996. She nurtured and guided many young women in the business world while setting a great example of how to properly operate a business and treat people with respect. Those young women are counted among some of Susan’s richest treasures.
Susan was a devout member of St. John United Methodist Church in Van Buren, where she served as Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and in different capacities on various church committees. She also served on the merger committee that founded Heritage United Methodist Church in Van Buren. Her faith was always an important part of her, and she lived out her faith daily.
After Susan married Richard H. Skillen on Oct. 15, 1993, she decided to close her clothing business and follow him to his home in Pine Bluff. Upon arrival she became director of the Clean and Beautiful chapter, and later took a position with the Alliance of Jefferson County as volunteer coordinator.
Following her husband’s retirement in 2000, Susan’s brothers invited her to join them in the family grocery business in Eastern Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. At that time, the move was made to Wynne. The constant theme in her life was people, so her job with Hays Supermarkets as human resource manager was a perfect fit.
While living in Wynne, Susan’s faith naturally dictated she become involved in the Wynne First United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday school leader, and in different capacities on various church committees.
In April 2015, Susan decided to retire and move to Little Rock to be closer to her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Hays and Alma Wagoner King.
Susan is survived by her husband, Richard H. Skillen; daughter, Kady S. (Alan) Hill; two wellloved grandchildren, Emerson and Whitaker Hill; brothers, David A. King, and his wife, Joyce, and Michael J. King, and his wife, Kay; nieces, Amy Louise (David) Gullic, Susannah H. King, Joy S. (Dan) Crunk, and Jan S. (Lee) Workman; nephews, Jon D. (Ashley), Michael J. (Jessica) King, Jeff (Sara), and Joe (Anna-Karin) Skillen; 16 great-nieces and great-nephews; and four great-great nieces.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Jamie Pennington and Dr. Monica Lo for their care and concern, the many friends who are like family who loved and supported Susan, Arkansas Heart Hospital, and Hospice Home Care of Little Rock.
A memorial service will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., 72211, (501) 224-8300 on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 6- 7:30 P.M. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials may be made to Arkansas Heart Hospital Foundation, 10802 Executive Center Dr., Suite 110, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– CATHERINE LOUISE COFFIELD SULLIVAN left this existence to be transformed into her next glorious life on this day August 10, 2017. She left behind her sons Robert E. Sullivan and James J. Sullivan; her sister, Peggy Coffield Meredith; her niece, Mickey Birdsong; and daughter, Anna C. Stark. All of whom reside in North Little Rock. Also left behind is her brother, Patrick A. Coffield of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She will be met on the other side by her parents Marjorie, Peter, and brother Michael Coffield. There will be a gathering of all the ancestors to welcome Cathy. Supervised by Mother and Mike, Daddy will teach her to fly.
Cathy graduated from North Little Rock High School, 1965; University of Arkansas, 1969; and a Masters in Special Education. Her teaching career was all about children with learning disabilities. She was twice retired from both Desoto County School District, Miss., and from Pulaski County Special School District, Sylvan Hills Middle School, Ark. Cathy was a world traveler for most of her life, but truly enjoyed the road trips she took in the last seven years where she visited almost all of the western U.S. National Parks.
There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate Cathy’s life at her home at 5808 N. Walnut Road in North Little Rock on Saturday, August 19, 2017. 2-4 p.m. In the past month, we have met and been loved by many Angels in training, who earn their wings daily. Thanks and donations can be made to Hospice of Arkansas at CHI St Vincent’s of Little Rock. On-line guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Arkansas
BEE BRANCH — Kenneth Wayne Hutto, 74, of Bee Branch was born September 11, 1942 to the late James and Jurda (Fleming) Hutto in Damascus, Arkansas, and passed away August 11, 2017 at his home with his loving family at his side.
Kenneth served his country with honor and valor during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant after serving over twenty years. He also retired from the United States Postal Service. Kenneth loved both Careers. He loved all college sports. Kenneth will be greatly missed by his many family and friends.
Left to cherish his memory are his adoring wife, Diane, of the home; one son, Christopher Scott Hutto of Bee Branch; two grandchildren, Meghan and Allison Hutto; one great grandchild, Jaymee (J.J.) Jane Hutto-Bean; two sisters, Jean Holloway (Gary) of Morrilton and Donna Williams of Sherwood; two brothers, George Hutto of Morrilton and Jeff Hutto (Sharon) of Damascus.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be with full military honors at Bee Branch Cemetery in Bee Branch. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– BENTON — Donny Stewart, 43, Benton, died August 10, 2017. He was born September 21, 1973. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Funeral: 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, Owensville Baptist Church, 22000 Hwy 5, Lonsdale, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– BRADFORD — Mary Sue Johnson Winchester died August 7. Survivors: Children, Linda (Bud) Otwell, Richard Winchester, Sandra (Randy) Turner; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation: Cross Roads Church of Christ, Monday, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Services will follow at 2 p.m.; Interment: Smith Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh. com.
––––– ––––– BRYANT —J L Ford, 85 of Bryant, passed away August 12, 2017 at his home. He was born to the late Jesse Lee and Reva Grace ( Ra i nwa te r ) Ford in Plumerville, Ark., on June 10, 1932. Mr. Ford had a B.S. Degree and Master’s Degree in Education, from UCA in Conway, an Education Specialty Degree from Vanderbilt in Nashville and was a retired coach, teacher and principal of Plum Bayou High School, Sherrill High School and Marion High School. He was Superintendent of Perryville and Bauxite and retired in 1994. He was a U.S. Army Veteran from the Korean War and also served on The Counseling Clinic for 35 years and The Equalization Board for 20 years. He was an active member of Northside Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Glenna Morrow; and granddaughter, Jennifer Carter. Survivors include his wife, Mary LaJuan; children, Brad Ford (Lynn) of Perryville, Rick Ford (Jeanna) of Albuquerque, N.M., Cindy Carter (Stan) of Oklahoma City, Okla.; six grandchildren, Justin Carter (Staci), Jackson Ford, Isaiah Haijo, Gabe Haijo, Madison Ford and Jude Ford; two great-grandchildren, Luke and Lyla Carter; one brother, Ronny Ford (Angelique) of White Hall, Ark., and other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 11 a.m., at Northside Church of Christ in Benton with Jim Gardner officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior at 10 a.m. at the Church. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/ballard.
––––– ––––– CABOT — Mary Louise Caulk Dewey-Douglass, age 86, of Cabot, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. She was born Dec. 15, 1930 in the small community of Hanson, Fla. The only child of the late Charles Colon Caulk and Marion Elizabeth Morse. Mary was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, where she served as President, she was very active in her Sunday School Class. She was retired from Quality Foods, Inc. and Douglass Services where she worked as an accounting clerk and served as secretary and treasurer of Douglass Services. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Steven Douglass.
She leaves behind her husband James “Jim” Robert Douglass; her daughters Diane (David) Bowlan, Jill (Kenny) Johnson; grandson, Brent Douglass; her son, Charles Mark Dewey and his wife Cindy; grandchildren, Christy (Eric) Anderson, Charley (Ashleigh) Dewey; great-grandchildren, Leighton, Katherine, Drake and Bennett; cousins, Tom and Jewel Morse of Florida, and Beverly Williams of Mobile, Ala.
Memorials may be made to the Charles Stuck Fund at FUMC.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.
––––– ––––– CABOT — Connie Sue Shepard, 61, Cabot, passed away Aug. 9, 2017. She was born on Feb. 29, 1956. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, noon at Old Austin Baptist Church. Service will follow at 2 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, (501) 982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
––––– ––––– CAVE CITY — James Robert West, 86, of Cave City died Thursday. Survivors: Lorraine Milligan West; daughter, Sheliah Horn; son, David O’Neal West; grandchildren, Taalyn (Dustin) James, Ryker James Horn, Kassy West, Conner O’Neal West; great-grandson, Blane O’Neal Felts. Services are private. Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch McGee Funeral Home of Cave City. www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/cavecity.
––––– ––––– CHARLESTON — Nova Jean West, who resided in Charleston, Ark., passed away, Thursday,
Aug. 10, 2017, in Charleston. She was born Nov. 14, 1924, in New Blaine, Ark. She was 92 years old. Nova Jean was a homemaker and a cook. She loved cooking, enjoyed quilting, and she was a member of Church of Christ in Paris.
Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Burial will be at Moore Cemetery, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.
She is survived by five daughters, Noreen Williams of Fort Smith, Sue Koenig and husband Eddie of Subiaco, Pamela Hearod and husband Ron of Russellville, Paula Bennett and husband Gary of Hot Springs, and Carol Boyd and husband Jim of Caulksville; three sons, Jake West and wife Linda of Ozark, Dennis West and Kathy of Paris, and Roger West and wife Connie of Clarksville; one sister, Ruby McElroy of Charleston; (22) grandchildren, (34) great-grandchildren, and (5) great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Joshua Koenig, Chris West, Dennis Dale West, Trent West, Michael Bennett, and Jake Davison Boyd.
Family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home in Paris.
To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Allen Franklin Kenna, 81, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died Aug. 5, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sept. 4, 1935. He was a United States Marine Veteran and a retired electrician. He was a member of IBEW #98. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
––––– ––––– CONWAY — Donald Lehman, 72, of Conway died Aug. 10. Survivors are wife, Sharron Lehman. Memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 14, 5:30 p.m. at New Life Church, 633 S Country Club Road, Conway. Professional services provided by Veasley Funeral Home, Conway. (501) 358-6300. www.veasleyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– CONWAY — Sarah Mae Moore, 29, of Conway, died Aug. 4. Grandparents, Bobby and Wanda Wade, and grandfather, Floyd Harold McCormick predeceased her.
She is survived by her daughter Cheyenne Moore; mother Deborly Wade; and brother Zachary Wade of Conway; father Eddie Wade of Little Rock; and grandmother Mary McCormick of Maumelle. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at Bishop Crites Funeral Home 108 N Broadview, Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400. www.bishopcritesfuneralhome. com.
––––– ––––– CONWAY — Jimmie Nell House Paine, 93, of Conway, passed away Thursday Aug. 10, 2017 at her home. She was born Dec. 27, 1923 in Winfield, Ala., to Joseph Ross and Laura Gilliam House.
She worked alongside her husband, William Troy Paine, M.D. for many years in his medical practice in Helena, Ark. She was very devoted to her family and giving care to her daughter Shelia Paine.
Jimmie Paine is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Reggie House; sisters, Vergie Coffee and Inez Patterson; daughter, Shelia Sue Paine; and husband, William Troy Paine. Survivors include son, Johnny (Judy) Paine; daughter, Denise (Don) Thomas; grandchildren, Jennifer Paine, Jackie (Michael) Gordon, Jessica Paine, Jonathan Paine, and Dean Thomas; six great-grandchildren; and her sister, Dorothy H. Bryant.
Church service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at the Central Baptist Church, 3333 Dave Ward DR. Conway, Ark. 72034. A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park cemetery at 4 p.m. 56715683 HWY 49, West Helena, Ark. 72390.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Baptist Church would be greatly appreciated.
––––– ––––– CONWAY — Lillian “Nennie” (Gross) Price, 83, of Conway, Ark., went to be with The Lord Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. She was born March 7, 1934 in Morrilton, Ark., to the late Robert Sr. and Susie (Webb) Gross. Lillian was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Wendell Price Sr., brothers, James Gross of Morrilton, Ark., Bob Gross Jr. of Texarkana, Texas, and Joe Gross of Wichita, Kan. Lillian, was a faithful member of Prince Street Church of Christ. Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, sons, Wendell Price Jr., and wife Lee of Enola, Steve Price and wife Heather of Conway, Ronald Price and wife Angie of Martinville; daughters, Brenda Mahan and husband Tim of Greenbrier, Valerie Rettig and husband Steve of Greenbrier; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, brother, Alfred “Ben” Gross and wife Kaye of Wichita, Kan.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at RollerFuneral Home in Conway. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. at Crestlawn Memorial Park with Jason Lankford officiating. Pallbearers will be Steven Price, Will Price, Frankie “JR” Roberts, Trey Price, Josh Price, and Dylan Rettig. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tim Mahan and Steve Rettig.
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DE QUEEN — Fred “B. Bud” Wilkerson Jr., age 91, a resident of De Queen,
Ark., died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 in De Queen.
B. Bud was born Oct. 20, 1925 in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of De Queen and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended the University of Arkansas and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.
He graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1945 and went on to own and operate Wilkerson Funeral Home with his family. He was the 1997 recipient of the Arkansas Funeral Director of the Year award and “retired” in 1998. Although retired he still worked and served the community until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. and Evelyn Leard Wilkerson; his wife, Martha Sue Proctor Wilkerson; one son, Marc Wilkerson; a granddaughter, Kelly Wilkerson; and a sister, Jacqueline Lyons.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Trey and Cindy Wilkerson and Scott and Marian Wilkerson; five grandchildren and their spouses, Katy and Larry Brewer, Sarah and Doug Casteel, Beth and J. Hargrove, Rusty and Terri Wilkerson, and Chip and Shannon Wilkerson; eight great-grandchildren, Reagan Wilkerson, Jacie Wilkerson, Sydney Casteel, Garrett Parker, Samantha Wilkerson, Hannah Wilkerson, Tate Wilkerson and Carsyn Hargrove; one niece and one nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 in the First United Methodist Church with Bro. Mark Cloninger and Bro. Jason Carlton officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmen Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13th at the funeral home.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– DEWITT — Warren A. Jennings, Sr. of DeWitt, Arkansas, died August
11, 2017. Born
May 14, 1940, in Washington D.C. where his father was stationed during the war. He was the son of the late Larkin Hamilton Jennings Jr. and
Mary Wallis Arthur Jennings of Union, South Carolina. Mr. Jennings was a graduate of Georgia Military Academy, the Citadel in 1962 and from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1965. He practiced law with his father in Union, South Carolina, for four years before moving to DeWitt.
Mr. Jennings served as President, Chairman of the Board and Director of Arkansas County Bank in DeWitt and on the Governor’s Task Force to revise the Arkansas State Banking Code. At the time of death he was a member of the DeWitt Rotary Club, where he was named a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award, Chamber of Commerce, President of the Arkansas County 4-H Foundation, served on the Phillips County College/UA DeWitt Foundation Board and was a former member of the DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home Board. “It would be impossible to name everything he did for the City of DeWitt and surrounding area” is a quote from the DeWitt
Era-Enterprise in February 2014 when he was chosen as DeWitt’s “Citizen of the Year.” Warren was known to always participate to the maximum effort and without credit for his efforts.
Mr. Jennings was predeceased by his father, mother, a sister, and a brother. He is survived by his wife, Mary McKinley Jennings; a son Warren A. Jennings Jr. of DeWitt; a daughter, Mary Jean Jennings Johnston of Memphis, Tennessee; and six grandchildren, Carole Frances Jennings, Sara Wallis Jennings, Robert McKnight Johnston III, Warren Arthur Johnston, Mary Asher Johnston and Ann Grier Johnston.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in DeWitt. A graveside service will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. at the DeWitt Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie, Charleston, S.C. 29409 or to the DeWitt Hospital and Nursing Home, P.O. Box 32, DeWitt, Ark. 72042-0032. Arrangements by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– EL DORADO — Madrey C. Carelock, 79, of El Dorado died Friday. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 14 at 2 p.m. at Westside Baptist Church in El Dorado with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park. An online registry will be available at www. youngsfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– FLORAL — Jerry Strother, 77, of the Hutchinson Mountain Community died Friday, August 11, 2017. Graveside services, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Palestine Cemetery located in the Hutchinson Mountain Community. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation, Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
––––– ––––– FORDYCE — Bobbie Ann Green Parham, 81 of Fordyce, died Friday, August 11, 2017. She was born May 31, 1936 in Dallas County, Arkansas, to the late Robert W. Green and Emily Lois House Green. She was also preceded in death by her infant brother Winfield Green.
She graduated from Fordyce High School in 1954. She attended Southern State College (now SAU) and graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. She was a 4th grade teacher in Fordyce for 34 years. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Fordyce, where she served on the church council. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Lighthouse Beacons, and the Mary Mays Circle where she was awarded a plaque for 24 years of service as the group’s treasurer. She was also a member of the Memorial Committee, SRRC Committee, Sesame Club, Dallas County Medical Center Auxiliary and the Dallas County Teachers Association. She served as a volunteer at the Dallas County Medical Center and the Dallas County Museum.
She is survived by her husband Robert W. Parham Sr. of Fordyce; her son Robert W. “Robin” Parham Jr and wife Kathy of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and several cousins.
Visitation will be Monday morning from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Oakland Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
––––– ––––– GRADY — Brother Raymond Henry Reed, beloved pastor of Grady First Baptist Church of Grady, Ark., died Aug. 10, 2017, at the age of 90 years. Brother Raymond retired in August
2016 for health reasons after serving Grady Baptist Church for 26 years, completing 68 years of ministry.
Raymond was born in Sonora, Ark., on Jan. 26, 1927, to Fred and Lula Reed who preceded him in death. He graduated from Huntsville High School in 1944, and he
enlisted in the Navy that same year. He served on the USS President Jackson in the South Pacific during WWII and was discharged in 1946. Raymond entered Ouachita Baptist College in 1947 where he met Norene Elizabeth Allen. They were married June 23, 1948. Richard was born October 1949, and twins Eddie and Alyce were adopted on Valentine’s Day, 1959. Carolyn McMurray entered the family through marriage September 1970. Raymond graduated from the University of Arkansas and Southwestern Baptist Seminary.
Raymond served as pastor in Arkansas, Texas and Washington states. He served as Director of Missions in Texas and Arkansas. Raymond and Norene’s ministry not only involved the church but the community where the church was. The heart of his ministry was “in touching people’s lives where they are today and where they will spend eternity.” They spent some 15 years serving the migrant population and developing a mission center in Bradley County. Ray and Norene were proud to have a dozen or more Hispanic kids call them grandma and grandpa because of the work at the mission center and in Grady. Raymond was blessed with numerous wonderful friends and working partners dealing with community needs. For a number of years Raymond was a key organizer in the annual Grady Lions Club Fish Fry. In time his grandson, John Reed, picked up where his grandfather left off. Over the years Raymond was honored with being the 1975 Citizen of the Year for Bradley County Chamber of Commerce. In 1978, he was honored by Ouachita Baptist University as Director of Missions of the year for Arkansas. He was also honored as Man of the year by Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce while serving as pastor at Grady.
Raymond was preceded in death by Norene, his wife of 58 years in 2006, son Eddie Reed, daughter Alyce Abney, grandson Jason Abney and daughter Teri Anthony. Raymond is also preceded in death by brothers, Neil, Jack, John, Bob, and Jim, and sisters Iris and Freida. He is survived by his wife Sue Anthony Reed, son Richard Reed (Linda), daughter-in-law Carolyn McMurray (Elbert), son-in-law, Jim Abney, son, Ronald Anthony, daughter Becky Peebles (Larry), sister Rachel Hepler (Fred), brother Fred Reed Jr. (Barbara) grandchildren: John Reed (Megan), Christy Ford (David), Kate Woodbury (Alex) and Erin Denman (Will), Christian Anthony, Matthew Anthony and James Peebles. Great-grandchildren: Kelsey Ford, Maddy Ford, Kyle Williams, Jesse Williams and Jaycen Woodbury.
The Raymond Reed family celebrates the lives of his siblings/ spouses and all of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Raymond’s brothers and sisters all were service-oriented through ministry, military, nursing, teaching and business.
Raymond was very special to a number of people that he “adopted” into the family through his lifelong ministries. They each blessed the other through friendship, partnership and a common belief in service to God. As Raymond’s health began to fail, he was resolute when he said, “it’s in God’s hand’s now”. Now, he truly is in God’s hands. To God be Glory.
Viewing will be at Griffin Funeral Home, Star City, Ark., from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14. Funeral services will be at Grady Baptist Church, Grady, Ark., Tuesday, August 15 at 3 p.m. Interment will be Wednesday 2 p.m, Aug. 16, 2017 at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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HOT SPRINGS — Bobby Lea, 82, of Hot Springs died Saturday, Aug, 5, 2017. Services 11 a.m., Wednesday Manning Baptist Church. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Welch Funeral Home. Interment in Delamar Cemetery. Memorials to Delamar Cemetery Fund. Final arrangements entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook @ www.welchfh.net.
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HOT SPRINGS — William D. O’Shaughnessy, 57, of Hot Springs died Aug. 7, 2017. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501)660-4323.
––––– ––––– LONDON — Joe Oliver Roberts, 52, of London died Friday. He was born Oct. 14, 1964. All arrangements are private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Online obituary/guestbook available at www. shinnfuneral.com.
––––– ––––– MARIANNA — Curtis Carrier, 70, of Marianna, Ark., passed away Monday, Aug., 7, 2017. A memorial service for Curtis will be held Monday, Aug., 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Ark., with Brother Adam Rowland officiating.
––––– ––––– MENA — Gregory Allan Terwilliger, 30, of Mena, Ark., died Aug. 8, 2017 in Big Fork, Ark. Graveside services will be Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, 2 p.m. at Norris Cemetery in Yocana with Brother John Wisinger officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
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NEW EDINBURG — Lutricia Jolley Green, age 72, of New Edinburg, Ark., died Friday Aug. 11. Funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Shady Grove Cemetery near New Edinburg, Ark., by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 12:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.
––––– ––––– PANGBURN — Martha Christine Simpkins Hawley of Pangburn passed away Aug. 10, 2017 in Searcy. She was born in Settlement, Ark. near Shirley on Dec. 12, 1923 to Chester and Essie Brown Simpkins. She was a 1942 graduate of Clinton High School and attended Harding University, as well as beauty school.
In 1943 she married Judon Hawley a marriage that lasted 69 years until his death. She worked as a school teacher, Boeing Aircraft, and a beautician but was primarily a homemaker as they traveled the country as pipeliners. She loved all sports especially baseball and her beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
She was baptized in the creek at Shirley at age 16 and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ her entire life. She is preceded in death by her husband and daughter Donna Hawley Hall. She is survived by her son Michael Hawley of Pangburn. Brother Jack Simpkins of Leslie two grandchildren Jeff Hall and Robin Hall Huggins (Gary) great-grandchildren Taylor and Tyler Huggins all of Clinton.
Funeral will be Sunday Aug. 13, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Pangburn Church of Christ with visitation at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Henderson Cemetary in Pangburn. Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc
––––– ––––– PERRY — Samuel “Sam” Anthony Maness, age 31, of Perry, Ark., passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. He was born Dec. 5, 1985 in LaPlace, La., a son of Cleston Ray Maness and the late Judy Spand Jones. He was a construction worker and of the Christian faith.
Survivors include his father, Cleston “Tex” Maness of Perry; daughters, Skylee and Ashlynn Maness of Perry; brothers, Chris (Nikki) Maness of Osceola, Brad (Brooke) Maness of Conway, Brian Maness and Byron Maness both of Perryville; sisters, Rhonda Freeman of Osceola, Peggy Maness of West Memphis, Crystal Maness of Osceola, Chancah Maness and Chelsey Maness both of Perry. Sam also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, family, and friends.
Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Volman Cemetery in Bigelow by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
––––– ––––– PRESCOTT — Carrie Retta Rhodes McBride, 97, of Prescott, Ark., passed away in Hot Springs, Ark., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. Visitation is Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Pharr Funeral Home, Prescott, 1 p.m. to service time. Funeral service begins at 2 p.m., with interment to follow in Caney Cemetery, Caney, Ark.
––––– ––––– QUITMAN — Chantz Preston Wilson, age 21, of Quitman, passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 in Cody, Wyo. He was born Aug. 9, 1995 to Charles Preston “Chuck” II and Christal Wilson. Chantz loved working with horses and the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and was a true cowboy.
Survivors are his mother, Christal Wilson of Alexander; his father, Chuck Wilson of Pecos, Texas; paternal grandmother, June Harter and husband, Bobby of Hot Springs; paternal grandfather, Slim Wilson of Amity; three sisters, Karissa Bryant, Whitney Bryant and Aspen Wilson all of Arkadelphia; four nieces; numerous brothers, sisters and people he worked with he considered family.
Visitation will 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Chantz Wilson “Going Out West Fund” % U. S. Bank Attn: Bryce Farmer 821 West Main St. Heber Springs, Ark. 72543. Online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
––––– ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Susan Quigley, 74, of Russellville died Friday. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m., Wednesday, at St. John’s Catholic Church. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Tuesday 5-6 p.m., at the church, with Rosary Service to follow. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Shelby Carol Rhodes of Sheridan, Ark., was born March 20,
1996 in Little
Rock, Ark., the daughter of Roy and Vickie Sanders Rhodes. She was an active member of Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Grapevine and was about to start her senior year at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, where she was a biology major. She was also a CNA.
Shelby had achieved numerous academic awards and among her campus activities, she was President of the Honors College Association. Shelby had a passion for traveling, having studied abroad in Costa Rica last year. She enjoyed volunteering, shopping and spending time with her friends and family.
Shelby died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 as a result of an automobile accident at the age of 21. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hubert C. Rhodes, Georgia Rhodes and Carl Sanders.
Survivors are her parents, Roy and Vickie Rhodes of Sheridan; her brother, Kramer and wife Rachel Rhodes of Sheridan; grandparents, Billy and Carolyn Sanders Mitchell; aunts and uncles, Mary and Bobby Bradshaw, William Sanders, Ronnie and Kathy Rhodes, Dennis and Janet Rhodes, Rita and Johnny Terry, Margaret Sanchez; cousins, Matt and Jessica Rhodes, Clint and Stacy Rhodes, Tracy and Jaret Rushing; and many extended family members and friends.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m.. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan with Bro. Jon Cox and Bro. Ronald Young officiating. Burial will follow at Rhodes Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m.
Pallbearers are William Guffy, Logan Riley, Jeremy Plummer, Clint Rhodes, Matt Rhodes, Bobby Terry, Ryan Gammel, Brian Davis and Bill Remow. Honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Tanner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 4475 Grant 19, Grapevine, Ark. 72057.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
––––– ––––– SNYDER — Adine Irons, 75, of Snyder, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Sunday, at the Sardis Baptist Church with burial in Trafalgar Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.
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STAR CITY — Noel Ray Leach, 81 of Star City, passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born Dec. 1, 1935 in Plainview, Ark., to the late William Earl and Ada Chesney Leach. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church since 1960, was a veteran of the Arkansas National Guard and was maintenance manager for C&L Electric Co-op in Star City, retiring after 55 years. Mr. Leach was a founding member of Morgan Point Hunting Club, since 1963, he loved to deer hunt, turkey hunt and crappie fish. He was a charter member of Jr. Chamber of Commerce and member of Star City Jaycee’s. Mr. Leach was a graduate of Watson High School and attended Arkansas Tech University.
Mr. Leach is preceded in death by two brothers, James Adair Leach and Earl Lee Leach; and one sister, Jolena New.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Cox Leach of Star City; son, Michael (Leslie) Leach of Prairie Creek Beaver Lake, Ark.; daughter, Marsha (Jimmy) Hawkins of Star City; three grandchildren, Lauren (Randall Shreve) Leach, Trent (Ally) Hawkins and Slade Hawkins; and three great-grandchildren, Stella and Charlie Shreve and Annalee Hawkins.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. Brad Elrod officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial at Watson Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chuck Copeland, Todd Dutton, Tom Cogbill, III, Keith Boyd, Mike McMillan and Bruce Morgan. Honorary pallbearers are the First United Methodist Church Men’s Bible Class, Morgan Point Hunting Club members, Ryker
Harvey, Jacob McGhee and Ben McGhee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church in Star City, 300 Washington St., Star City, Ark. 71667. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net.
––––– ––––– WHITE HALL — Roy Curtis, 76 of White Hall, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017. Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 7, 2 p.m. at Cranford Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: CranfordFH.com.
––––– ––––– WYNNE — Ms. Dorothy Marie Baker-Bobbitt, 92, of Wynne, died Friday, Aug, 11, 2017. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Cogbill Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at the funeral home.
––––– ––––– WYNNE — Mrs. Nathalee Brown, 79, of Wynne died on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 in Wynne. Visitation is 1011 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at noon at Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery.
Out-of-state
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tammy Lee Williams-Meadough was born on Aug. 11, 1965, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Lee Williams and Ira Jean Williams. She departed this life on Aug. 8, 2017.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 14,
2017, 11 a.m. at Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 421 W. 22nd St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
––––– ––––– TEXARKANA, Texas — Funeral service for Fronie F. Henley, 81, of Texarkana, Texas, is 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial-Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena.
Services directed by RollerFuneral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.