Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes. Pulaski County

XAVIERA “ZAE” BRADLEY, 44, of Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory wife, LaKesha Bradley; parents, Joyce Kilgore and James Bradley; children, Xaveria Bradley II, Keydra Bradley, Carnell Bradley, Izayah Bradley, Zabrielle Bradley, Dajah Brown, Khalia Young and Maliek Brown; one brother, Dwight Johnson (Tenika) and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017, 12 noon at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, Little Rock (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook please visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.” WILLIE COAKLEY, 79, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Family Hour will be 6-7 p.m., September 1,

2017. Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. Both services will be held at Holy Cross Missionary Baptist Church, 4800 W 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Services Entrusted to Brown-Calhoun Funeral Service, 7117 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, Ark. 72209 501904-6982. “Providing Families an Everlasting Service.” RAYMOND HAYWARD COBB, 83, of Little Rock passed Thursday. Raymond passed peacefully at home and was ushered by angels to God’s Glory after requesting to see his garden one last time. Raymond was the oldest of three children born to Louis and Janie Cobb. Born September 24, 1933 in Akron, Ohio.

He preceded in death by his parents, two siblings, Diane Walters and Mary Primus. Survived by his wife, Lottie Marie Finley-Cobb; seven children, Michael, Anthony (wife Doris) Darryl, Sedrick, Gayle, Byron, and Sherry; seven grandchildren, Robbie, Anthony, Reginald, Michael, Alyssa, Devon and Micah and, seven great-grandchildren. He had a 30 year career as a Regional Personnel Manager at CL&P. Private services with Military Honors will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Donations may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, Arrangements by Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple St., 812-5303 RICHARD EUSTACE DiMASSIMO, 67, passed away August 29, 2017 in his home in Little Rock, Ark. Richard “Rick” was born in Bridgeport, Conn., to Edra Faye and Nicholas DiMassimo. The family moved to Little Rock in 1956. Rick began school at Our Lady of the Holy Souls, where he met his future wife, Ann Connaughton. He later graduated from Hall High school and Pulaski Technical College. He and Ann were married in 2012. Rick was a lover of music, the Razorbacks, and his grandchildren.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Edra Faye and Nicholas DiMassimo. He is survived by his wife, Ann DiMassimo; sister, Lisa Griffith; children, Walker DiMassimo (Hilary), Rachel Griffin (Kevin), and step-son, JD Ruple; grandchildren, Savannah Spann, Neveah Bienvenu, Sophia DiMassimo, Kennedy Griffin, and Casey Ruple.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 31 at Little Rock Funeral Home at 5 p.m. followed by Rosary at 6 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. Rick will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock followed by lunch at Holy Souls Parish Hall for close friends and family.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. Richard’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com. DAVID SCOTT ELLIS, 51, died August 25, 2017. He is survived by his brother, Christopher Ellis of Stephens, Ark. There are no services planned. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. David’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com. BEQUITA BUMPERS HUGGINS GRAY, 93, of Little Rock passed away August 28,

2017, peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Lorenzo Glen and Floy (Flanagan) Bumpers on June 23, 1924, in Charleston, Arkansas.

In early childhood, Bequita and her family moved to Paris, Arkansas. In her senior year of high school, she was not only a Homecoming Maid but also the Salutatorian of the class of 1942. Bequita attended State Teachers College in Conway and later the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

With the family’s theater business, the Bumpers moved to Vian, Oklahoma. There she met Miller Huggins. Bequita and Miller married October 16, 1949. Two children followed: Heather Ann and James Glen. Tragedy struck the Huggins in January of 1970. Miller and the two children perished in a house fire with Bequita surviving. Rebuilding her life, she became involved in her cousin Dale Bumpers’ campaign bid for Governor in 1970. Following his election, Bequita moved to Little Rock. Charles Henry Gray, her first boyfriend from Paris, and she began life together as they married May 12, 1972. Charles Henry passed away in March of 2003 and Bequita remained in Little Rock until her death.

Throughout Bequita’s life in Oklahoma and Arkansas, she was active in multiple church and social organizations. She taught children’s vacation Bible school as well as Sunday School. Bequita was a member of many Bible studies and she and Charles Henry were active in First United Methodist Church in Little Rock.

Being a gifted alto, Bequita was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir. She also loved and enjoyed her weekly bridge games with close friends at Little Rock Country Club. And, Bequita and Charles Henry loved to dance!

Mrs. Gray is survived by her sister, Bernese Bumpers Carey Stephens; her niece, Jana Carey Merideth (Baughn, Sr); great-nephew, Baughn Thomas Merideth, Jr (Randi); greatniece, Caroline Merideth Tipton (Michael) all of Caruthersville, Missouri. Step-daughters: Ann Gray James (Richard) of El Dorado and their children: Andrew James (Sarah) and William James (Katherine); and Gretchen Gray (Tim Dater) of Little Rock and her children: Gray Norton and Elise Riedel (Alan); and the late Mary Britton Norton. Stepgreat-grandsons, Hank Gray and Chad Gray, sons of Charles Henry “Hank” Gray III, who preceded Bequita in death in July of 1996. Bequita also leaves a host of cousins she dearly loved.

The family wishes to thank her special Little Rock friends who continued to visit and provide support with love and devotion. A note of appreciate to the staff of Woodland Heights, First Choice Senior Care and Kindred Hospice of Little Rock. An extended word of thanks to Always First In-Home Care of Caruthersville and Legacy Hospice of Kennett, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, (Little Rock).

The funeral will be held Friday, September 1, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Little Rock. Reverend David Freeman will officiate with Reverend Michael Mattox and Reverend Kathleen McMurray assisting. Interment will follow Friday afternoon at 4:30 in Vian, Oklahoma, at the Garden of Memories. H. S. Smith Funeral Home of Caruthersville and Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock are in charge of the arrangements. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. MARVA ANN HARPER-MYERS, 61, Maumelle, Ark., departed this life Sunday, August 27, 2017. She was born to the late Richard Harper Sr. and Mary Frances (Henry) Harper on December 21, 1955, in Little Rock, Ark.

She is survived by two sisters, Annette Myers of North Little Rock, Ark., and Lisa Neal of Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers, Richard Harper Jr. of North Little Rock, Ark., and Kim Cooksey of Little Rock, Ark.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 10900 Crystal Hill Road, Maumelle, Ark. Visitation 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, September 1, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment Bullock-Hatchett Cemetery in Maumelle, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Homes, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 501-327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com. DOROTHY M. HOLLERMAN is now in the presence of our loving Creator. She passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017, at St. Vincent’s CHI in Little Rock at the age of 82. She was born October 17, 1934, to the late Martin & Tyree Young. Also preceded in death by 3 sisters and 6 brothers. At a young age she professed her hope in Christ as a member of St. Andrew AME Church and later joined Bethel AME Church, North Little Rock. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1953 and Philander Smith College with a B.A. in Business Administration and attended graduate school towards her MBA at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She also worked for the State Department of Adult Education and Higher Education. Her career included owning the Children’s Castle Day Care Center, Instructor of Business Education at Shorter College and Arkansas Baptist College. Dorothy was truly an advocate and inspiration for education.

Loving known as “Big Mama” and Aunt Dot to her beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her love for family and friends was expressed by serving delicious Sunday and holiday dinners with elegance, tutoring in her home and providing a place to live for students while attending college or just a place of refuge in time of need. She will be sadly missed by those who loved her.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, William H. Hollerman of Gallatin, Tenn.; a daughter, Margaret Ann Baltz, Little Rock; granddaughter, Carletta (Vonzell) Hill; two sisters, Ms. Cora Young and Mrs. Grace Young Morris of Little Rock; and a cousin, Ms. Verma Simmons.

Visitation at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 5th, 6-7 p.m., and funeral services Wednesday, Sept. 6, 11 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E Church, 600 N. Cedar, North Little Rock. Arrangements entrusted to Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. MICHALE KWAN MALIK LEE, 18, of Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life on August 26,

2017. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lynda Wesson, mother, Lacrisa Foot, and brother, Michael Lee III.

He leaves memories with his father, Michael (Kenisha) Lee; siblings, Alexander Foot, Markale Lee, MichKalin Lee, MichKaleb Lee, Regina Foot, Deshauna Scott, Frenisha Daniell, Alexis Pettis; and a host of family and friends.

The Family Hour will be held Friday, September 1, 2017 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Funeral Services are 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Both will be held at Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. DEBORAH LARUE (STUART) MOORE, 68, wife of Pastor Victor J. Moore (mother of Steven, Donna & Kesha), was called home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2017. Family Hour will be Friday, September 1, 2017 from 6-7 p.m., and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10 a.m., both to be held at the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 850 Atkinson Rhodes St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Funeral services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. LUCILE AGNES PARKER, 74, of Little Rock, passed on Wednesday, August 23,

2017. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Emmett Parker Sr.; children, Yolanda Davis-Young, Cassandra Hardin, Tanya Bell (Michael), Sedric Slater (Yolanda), Jerry Lewis III Vernita Daniels, LaFaye Smith, Shakarie Murphy, Mozella Parker, Arbera Parker and Emmett Parker Jr.; one brother, Harold Hudson; a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017, 11 a.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 8815 West 34th Street, Little Rock. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the church. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, Little Rock (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.” JAMES DOUGLAS ROBERSON, age 54, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on August 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 11, 1963 to the late John and Theda Roberson of Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. James was always ready to help anyone who needed him, he loved life and lived it to the fullest.

James was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Janet; daughter, Samantha (Jacob) Pettett; son, James JT (Tori) Roberson and daughter, Samantha Stevens. He leaves his grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, Jacob; his brothers, Charles (Edna) Roberson, Vann (Gail) Roberson, Robert Roberson, Victor Roberson and Joseph (Karen) Roberson; his sisters, Emily (Max) Nailing, Doris Gall, Mary Thompson, Ruth Whitley, Lois Dereuisserux and Linda (Bob) Melton; as well as a host of family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery, Lonoke County, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com. JEREMIAH SMITH, departed on August 24, 2017 at the age of 63. Jeremiah was born in Forrest City, Arkansas on July 1, 1954 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Smith. Visitation (viewing only) will be 6-7 p.m. Friday, September 1, 2017 at Serenity Funeral

Home, 1851 Marshall Street, Little Rock, Ark. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Greater Center Star Baptist Church, 800 West 33rd Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Brown’s Christian Funeral Service, 501-244-8000. TYRONE TATUM, 59, of North Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory: sisters, Lucretia Williams, Shirley James and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held today, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 5300 West 12th Street, Little Rock (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook please visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Albert “David” Hill, 72, of Alexander, passed away on August 29, 2017. He was born on September 29, 1944 to the late, W. T. and Winnie Hill in Auburn, California. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and could often be found taking his grandkids out on four wheelers.

Mr. Hill is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, William, Charlie, and Claudius Hill; and sister, Faye Dixon. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Daisy Hill; two sons, Preston McGriff and Scotty (Donna) McGriff; daughter, Tanya McFarland; four grandchildren, Ryan, JoAnna, Shelby and Dalton; and sister, Maude Palmer.

A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 10 a.m. with visitation Thursday night from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com. ALMYRA — Kathy Watson Stanley, 53, died August 29. Survivors include her husband, Mike Stanley; children Lorecia Hutchins and Bobby Watson; and many other relatives. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. August 31 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. September 1 at Almyra Methodist Church with burial in Bayou Meto Cemetery. www.essexfuneralhome.com. ARKADELPHIA — Vera Arnold, 79, of Arkadelphia, died Tuesday. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Third Street Baptist Church. Interment at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Memorials to Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www.welchfh.net. BALD KNOB — Buck Moore, 70, died Wednesday. Survivors: his wife, Martha Moore; sons, Jack Moore (Katrina) and Darrell Moore (Kimberly); one step-son and two step-daughters, two grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Services: 11 a.m., Friday at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Interment: Velvet Ridge Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome. net. CABOT — James Thomas “JT” Thompson, 91, of Cabot, formerly of North Little Rock, left this world to go to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. James was born in McRae, Arkansas to the late William and Myrtle Johnson Thompson. He was a World War II Veteran.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his beautiful wife, Marguerite; three brothers, Shelby Edward, Void and Billy Thompson, one sister; Dessie Faye Powell. James is survived by his companion of 27 years, Betty Benson; his son, Phillip Anthony Thompson; Betty’s children, Peggy Jordan, Terri Moody, Lonnie Benson; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Conway Road and Omega Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.

Special thanks to James’ niece, Shirley Collier, for taking great care of James. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens. CAMDEN — Judson D. “Sonny” Sellers, 78, of Camden, Ark. passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017, at Homestead Health and Rehabilitation in Stamps. A Graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Buena Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Proctor Funeral Home. CROSSETT — Jack “Buddy” E. Jordan Jr. died August 29, at the Crossett Health and Rehab Center. Celebration of Life Service 2 p.m., Friday at Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy. 52W, Crossett. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. For full obituary, go to meddersfuneralhome.com. (870) 364-6171. “Celebrating Life.” DOLPH — Richard L. Varno, 74, died August 29. Visitation: Saturday, September 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Graveside: Sunday, September 3 at 2 p.m. at Hand Cemetery. The family will have a Memorial service: Sunday, September 3 at 12:30 p.m. at the Rodney Cumberland Presbyterian Church. FAIRFIELD BAY — James T. Summers, 81, of Fairfield Bay, Ark. passed away August 29 of 2017 from complications with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Tulsa, OK on July 18th 1936 to James

A. and Ella Summers. He graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1958. Shortly there after He began a career with Safeway Stores Inc. He served in various positions and eventually became Vice President of Manufacturing.

He married Judith Hughes and together they had daughter Laura and son Steven. Judith died in 1985 from complications from Multiple Sclerosis. He remarried in February of 1988 to Jean Hudson Chumbley in Walnut Creek, California who also had two Sons Chris and Scott Chumbley.

Jim served as a member of the Food Bank of Contra Costa County in California. Jim and Jean retired to Fairfield Bay, Ark. in 1993. He became active in the community serving on the Blue Ribbon Committee, the Marketing Committee, and seven years as President of the Chamber of Commerce. Jim and Jean became active members of Peace Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Jean Summers, Daughter Laura of California, Sons Steve of Arizona, Chris of Arkansas, and Scott of Missouri as well as nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Edgemont, Ark. on Friday, September 1st at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to Peace Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. FLIPPIN — Arthur Ray Quigley Sr., 70, of Flippin died August 29, 2017 in Flippin. Survived by one son and one daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Arrangements are private by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com. GRIFFITHVILLE — James “Jim” Russel Bailey Jr., of Griffithville died Monday, August 28th at his home. Visitation will be Friday, September 1st from 10-11 a.m. at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, September 1st starting at 11 a.m. at Searcy-McEuen Chapel. Interment will follow at Dogwood Cemetery in Griffithville. Share A Memory: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com. HEBER SPRINGS — Wilma Kratz Kemp, 73, of Heber Springs died August 28, 2017. Survivors: sons, Alan and Kevin Kemp; daughter, Lisa Kroening. Services: 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 1 with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time at Heber Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Stoney Point Cemetery in Fordyce, Arkansas. Online obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com. HOUSTON — Claudia Marie Gwin Ford, 80, of Houston, Arkansas, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Saturday, September 2, at Harris Chapel. Burial at Edlin Cemetery on Stony Point Road by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

LAKE VILLAGE — Lois Virginia Adams, 85, of Lake Village passed away Tuesday. Survived by two sons, five daughters, three sisters, 28 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bishop King Funeral Home and funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. at LVA. Online guestbook www. bishopkingfuneralhome.com. MALVERN — Pastor Wesley Harville, 69, of Malvern, died Monday, August 28, 2017. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Flat Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book www. jones-hartshorn.com. MARSHALL — Carol Lynn Hamilton, 73, of Marshall died Saturday. Survivors: siblings, Bobby Hamilton, William Hamilton III and Janice Abernathy, all of Texas, friends, Sue Moore, Tammy Cooter, Gary Mayes and Deborah White. Arrangements: Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Memorial Service: 4 p.m. Thursday, August 31. New Life Fellowship Church in Leslie. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/marshall. MARSHALL — Kathy Ward, 60, of Marshall died Monday. Survivors: mother, Lola Oliver, children, Julie Ward, Jenny Gray, Benny Ward and Hannah Ward, 10 grandchildren, siblings, Malinda Cash and Johnny Oliver. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday/ Chapel. Burial: Liberty Cemetery, near Chimes. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall. MONTICELLO — Kassie “Ann” Birchfield Temple, 37, of Monticello passed away Monday, August 28, 2017, at her home. She was born in McGehee, Ark., on June 17, 1980, to Cecil Birchfield and the late Rose Carver Birchfield.

She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. In addition to her mother she was also preceded in death by her grandparents, D.W. and Vesta Eubanks Birchfield and her grandfather, Paul Capps. Survivors include three sons, Nicholas Brown, Brandon Brown and Samuel Temple, all of Monticello; one daughter, Heather Temple of Monticello; her father, Cecil Birchfield of Monticello; one brother, Randy Whittemire and wife Ashley of Monticello; one sister, Jessica Maddox and husband Frankland Maddox, Jr.; her grandmother, Christina Capps of McGehee; three nephews, R.D., Gage and Jackson; two nieces, Destinee and Brooklyn; and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2017, at Rash Cemetery with Rev. Zan Pierce officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday night at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com. OAKLAND — Martha Ann Yancey, 64, of Oakland died August 28, 2017. A visitation 5-7 p.m. August 31, 2017, at the Conner Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be September 1, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Conner Family Funeral Home Chapel. The online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com. OSCEOLA — Charles Robinson, 92, of Osceola passed away Friday, August 11,

2017, at St. Bernards Village in Jonesboro. He was born January 23, 1925, in Armorel, to R.H. “Bob” And Lockie Lee Robinson. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving stateside and in the Pacific. He attended Texas A&M, and was a graduate of the University of Louisville, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a farmer of 40 years, in partnership with his son in Mississippi County. He was an avid tennis player, enjoying playing in tournaments throughout the Mid-South area as a senior.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Imogene “Gene” Quinn Robinson; his parents; two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his son, Lowry E. Robinson and wife Sheree’; two granddaughters, Courtnie Peacock (Mark) of North Little Rock, and Whitnie Robinson of Fayetteville; four great-grandchildren, William Quinn Lushbaugh, Elizabeth Lindsay Lushbaugh, Lowry Cole Peacock, and Max Henry Peacock.

A graveside service will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Blytheville (located behind the Elmwood Cemetery at the cross of Willow and Division), Saturday, September 2nd at 2 p.m. with Bro. Jim Roberts officiating. Services are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Lasting memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 303 S. Carthon Drive, Osceola, Ark. 72370. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Ethel Mae Woods, 80, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Thursday, August 24, 2017. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2017, at Damascus Baptist Church by Reverend LaVara Henry. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. ROCKPORT — Helen Strawn Reed, 86, of Rockport passed away August 30, 2017. Visitation will be 8/31/2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Funeral Services will be 9/1/2017 at 10 a.m. at the First Assembly of God in Malvern. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net. ROSE BUD — Charles Nelson, 90, died August 29, 2017. Born February 4, 1927, son of late Edd Lee and Trula Fisher Nelson. Survivors: wife, Louise Nelson; children, Tim, Phil and Roger Nelson and JoAnn Simpson; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. Funeral: Saturday, 2 p.m. South Crossroads Church. www.olmstead.cc. SEARCY — Thomas James Winchester, 68, of Searcy, Ark., formerly of Yellville, Ark. passed away on August 22, 2017. Arrangements will be private by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com. SHIRLEY — Darrel Jones, 83, of Shirley, Arkansas went to be with his Lord, August 27, 2017. Funeral Services are Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11 a.m., Pleasant Valley Church in Shirley, Arkansas. Interment to follow at Eglantine Cemetery in Shirley. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton. SPRINGDALE — Wanda Karnes Irwin, age 87, a resident of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born February 24, 1930 in Cane Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Stirman and Gladys D (Curtis) Karnes. Wanda was a current member of the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas. She had previously been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Springdale, Arkansas from 1960-1977 and

Cane Hill Presbyterian Church from her childhood to 1960.

Wanda Karnes married James Clark Irwin on December 26, 1949. She graduated with her Bachelors of Business Education in 1951. She taught for a few years in the Prairie Grove School District before moving to Springdale with James who went to work for Tyson’s.

Wanda and her husband, James, loved sports and seldom, if ever, missed a game their sons, Jim and Clark were playing. They were especially proud when Jim and Clark played for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and have been big supporters of the Razorback Foundation for many years.

Wanda was a wonderful homemaker and loved having friends over for watching ballgames, playing bridge, and entertaining. Her bridge club and “lunch bunch” of many decades knew her to be an avid bridge player who sometimes helped teach others to play.

Wanda loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and just recently spent time with all of them. She and James traveled nationally and internationally in their younger years and Wanda was so glad to have had that opportunity with him.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James Clark Irwin; two brothers, Curtis Karnes and Warren Karnes; and two sisters, Marguerite Deaton and Merril Brown. Survivors include her three children, James Stirman Irwin of Little Rock, Arkansas, Charles Clark Irwin of Springdale, Arkansas and Paula Kay Irwin also of Springdale; her six grandchildren, Jill Irwin Penick and husband Dr. Edward Moore Penick III, James Clark Irwin II and wife Megan Allen Irwin, Carrie Irwin Farrell and husband Josh and Lauren Irwin Iler and husband Blaine, Hannah Kay and Hailey Ann Herdlinger; her eight great-grandchildren, Edward Moore Penick IV, Worthen Clark Penick IV, Catherine Irwin Penick, James Clark Irwin III, John Cole Irwin, Crew James Farrell, Kate Parker Farrell, and Brooklyn Elise Farrell; and one sister, Allean Moore of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 1, 2017, 4-6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas. Family graveside service will be Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Cane Hill Cemetery with Andrew Thompson officiating. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Cane Hill Presbyterian Church or the Cane Hill Cemetery. Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com. WARD — Henry Eugene “Gene” Howell Jr., was born on “first and twelfth of ‘56” in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Henry, Sr. and Donna Howell. Gene passed away at UAMS on August 27, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the oldest of five children.

Gene was a hardworking and loving man who had a smile for everyone. He loved spending time with family and friends around a good meal. Gene also enjoyed raising pigs as a hobby.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Donna; son Bradley; sister, Carrie Wood; and father-in-law, Guthery Hall. Gene is survived by his wife, Debra of almost 30 years; mother-in-law, Ramona Hall; brother and sisters, John (Joanie Howell), Pam (Danny) Miley, Melissa Eldried and “a brother from a different mother” Calvin “Gopher” Milam. He will be missed by his two daughters, Dusty and Andrea Henrichs; three grandsons and one on the way; three granddaughters; several nieces and nephews and numerous other friends and family.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. ing and creating beautiful handcrafts. She loved any time spent with her grandchildren. Her last few years were spent in Livermore, Calif., near her daughter Ellen.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at 2nd Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. (600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72227, (501) 227-0000.) In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 2nd Presbyterian Church (600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72227, (501) 227-0000), Hope Hospice (hopehospice.com), or Alzheimer’s Association. MAUD, Texas — Funeral for Francene Jones, 2 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel, Hope, with Rev. Jerry L. Jones officiating. Burial, Snell Cemetery in Emmet. Visitation at 1 p.m prior to service. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guest register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com. WAKE VILLAGE, Texas — William James “Bill” Reed, 79, of Wake Village, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2017. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017, 10-11:30 a.m. at East Funeral on Moores Lane in Texarkana. Graveside service will be at Lonoke Cemetery in Lonoke, Arkansas, at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017, officiated by Rev. Jackie Bettis of Oklahoma City.

Bill was born in Lonoke, Arkansas, on October 12, 1937. He graduated from Lonoke High School and continued to receive degrees from Texarkana College, Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA), and a Masters degree from the University of Mississippi. Bill married Kerin Kittler on August 30, 1958; they were married 59 years.

Bill served as a coach and teacher for 43 years in Marked Tree, Wilson, Jonesboro, Jacksonville, and Texarkana, Arkansas; Simms, Texas; and Bartlett, Tennessee.

His coaching career includes three state championships in football (Jacksonville 1976, 1978, and 1981), producing nine players that played in the NFL (including NFL Hall of Famer Dan Hampton and two-time Super Bowl Champion Rod Smith). His coaching and athletic director honors include: Arkansas High School Football Coach of the Year (twice); Lowell Manning Outstanding High School Football Coach (twice); Curtis King Career Service Coaching Award; Buzz Bolding Lifetime Achievement Award; Athletic Director of the Year (three times); National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Award of Merit; and was inducted into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association, Arkansas High School Athletic Administrators Association, and the Jacksonville Sports Halls of Fame along with numerous other honors.

Bill is survived by his wife, Kerin; two sons and daughtersin-law: Scott and Connie Reed of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Mark and Wendy Reed of Texarkana, Texas; six grandchildren: Taylor, Lucas, Dustin, William, Andrew, and Gabrielle; one sister: Dorothy Oliver of Fort Worth, Texas; sister-in-law: Kara Jackson of Searcy, Arkansas, and a brotherin-law: Henry Kittler of Forrest City, Arkansas, and numerous other family and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Reed, sisters: Lou Jefcoats, Mary Cowen, and Anna George Reed.

The family of Bill Reed wishes to thank all who brightened his days by calling and visiting. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. Online tributes may be submitted to www.eastfuneralhomes.com.