Pulaski County

MARK WAYNE ANDERSON SR., 55, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned September 16, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Anderson Sr. and Ellen Freeman; and sisters, Gloria and Eloise Anderson. Mark leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lamar Anderson; children, Mark Jr., Laquan Darnell, Jason Alexander Rashaun, Katherine Ellen Michelle Anderson; seven grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

He is a Marine ( United States Marine Corps) Veteran, worked at Children’s Hospital for nearly 13 years. He was the President of the Faithful Riders Motorcycle Club, and he also served as a football neighborhood coach for the New Youth Giants known as Coach FUBU.

Public Viewing: Saturday, 12- 1 p. m. Funeral: Saturday, 1 p. m. both at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd, Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– ANDREA L. CHAMBERS, 40, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Sept. 12, 2017. Family

Hour: Friday ,5-6 p.m ., at Robinson Mortuary, North Little Rock. Service: Saturday ,10 a.m ., at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd,. Little Rock. Bishop Kenneth Robinson, Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– ROSEMARY GARDNER, 87, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born May 1, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota to George and Mary Hines. She was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a member of the Arts and Craft Guild and the Altar Society.

She is survived by her children, George Ray Gardner, Mary Anne Thomas; grandchildren, Joseph Ray Gardner ( Kirsti), Kolton Ray Gardner and Gunner Hayes Gardner; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Robert Hines, Bill Hines and Mickey Lowe.

Memorials maybe made to Diocesan Clergy Welfare Fund,c/o Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. A Funeral Mass will beat 10 a.m ., Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements by Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– MARGRIT ALINE MARIA GULLICK, 86 of Maumelle passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born January 25, 1931 in Bern, Switzerland to Ernst and Anna Maria Treutel Trog. She was a member of Maumelle Newcomers Club, traveled international and spoke four languages.

She is survived by her children, Michael Keesee ( Mignon Marks), Nicole Keesee Bogard ( Judge David B. Bogard), Michelle Berubee ( Jeffrey Fluck); grandchildren, Daniel Berubee and Colton Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made to Maumelle Animal Shelter, P. O. Box 13061, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113. A celebration of Margrit’s life will be held at a later date. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– EMOGENE B. JAMES, 77, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life, September 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Altha Berry, sister, Leona Berry, and brothers, Albert Berry Jr., and Alex Henry Berry.

She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Albert James Sr. Children Albert James Jr. ( Yulonda) and Paul James ( Tammie), siblings: Naomi Berry, Bernice McReynolds ( Terry), James Berry ( Gloria), and Curtis Berry; five grandchildren, one great- grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Sunday, 4- 5 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Monday 11 a. m. at Bethel AME Little Rock, Ark., Rev. R. W. Alexander officiating. Robinson Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– MYRTLE LEE HARVEY JOHNSON, the only child of the late Monroe and Lee Ethel Harvey. She departed this life September 14, 2017 at the age of 88 years. She converted at the age of 13 years old in 1943 at St. Mark Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Lee Calcote and she remained a faithful and devoted member for 75 years. She was a member of the junior choir. In 1951 she joined the Senior Choir and down through the years she served as Secretary and Annual Program Chairperson. She was a member of Dunbar Community Center Senior Citizens Program for more than 25 years. She attended South End Elementary School and graduated from Dunbar High School in May 1948. She was united in Holy matrimony to the late Booker Johnson on November 13, 1958. She was a retired employee for Kellwood Industries over 35 years.

She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Thomas Ray ( Mickey) Harvey, of Little Rock, Ark.; eight grandchildren, Rosalyn Harvey- Brown, Kimberly Jones of Little Rock, Katrina Harvey- Mosby of Conway, Shaina, April and Ashley all of Little Rock, Jamaal Harvey of Nashville, Tenn., Dedrick and( Michaela) Beard of Little Rock, 10 great- grandchildren, Brandon, Courtney, Frank, Kiara, LaTrina, Kayuana, Kaedon, Ka’Lon, Cali, Khyla, Kaylen, Khloe, Dedrick III, and Myles; one great- greatgrandchild, Carsyn Jaye Smith; four cousins, Oreathia, Anansis, Garland and Cleophus; four stepsons, Robert, Mark, Willie and Stephan and two step- daughters, Debra and Marsha; one God daughter, Alma Smith. Faithful caregivers, Lenora and Jessie Bohlar.

Funeral services will be Friday, September 22, 2017, 10: 30 a. m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

––––– – –––– CAROLYN SADLER KIMBRELL, age 79, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born August 28, 1938 to Jesse Easel and Myrtle Doss Sadler of Portland, Ark. Carolyn was a devoted wife to the late George B. Kimbrell of Parkdale and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and devoted to her family. Over the last several years, she faced Alzheimer’s with courage and dignity.

Carolyn is survived by two loving children, daughter, Kim Hockersmith ( Steve) of Little Rock and son, Brian Kimbrell ( Wendi) of Frisco, Texas; three brothers, Bobby Sadler ( Martha) of McGehee, Jimmie Sadler ( Janice) of Portland, and Jerry Sadler ( Marsha) of Springdale. The later years of her life were devoted to the joy of participating in the lives and activities of her four grandchildren, Ashlan and Lance Hockersmith and Conner and Carson Kimbrell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m., Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Roller- Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 with Reverend Jerry Sadler officiating. The family will receive friends at 10: 30 a. m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at 1 p. m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Arkansas Chapter, 10201 W. Markham, Suite 100, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

––––– – –––– BILLY MATHIS SR. born in the Lord’s grace on November 14, 1929, one of seven children to bless the household of Reverend Gilbert and Bervia Mathis of Little Rock. He was a longtime member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member for the better part of seven decades. Mr. Mathis served as an usher for over 10 years and later served the Deacon Board for 50 years.

Mr. Mathis ran a successful Dry Cleaning business for 35 years, and his business and spirit were the cornerstone of 1824 Wright Avenue. Additionally he was a Sergeant at Arms for the Arkansas State Legislature, and a 33rd Degree Mason.

His departure on September 15, 2017 was the fruition of his long- held and ardent faith in a reunion with God and the loved ones who preceded him in death, his beloved wife of 58 years, Alma Mathis, his second eldest son, Gilbert; his parents; his brothers, Gilbert and Abner; his sisters, Lillie Herron, Sadie Marie Mitchell, and Clementine Rouse; and his granddaughter, Tracy Palmer. His loved ones were by his side at his home going and will forever cherish his memory. They include his youngest sister, Maxine Mathis; his son, Billy Mathis, Jr, and wife Lisa of Redding, Conn.; his daughter, Michele Bailey and husband William of Little Rock; his son, Keith Mathis of Little Rock; his daughter, Dana Smith and husband Derrick also of Little Rock; and his son, Christopher Mathis and wife Linh of Frisco, Texas. His legacy includes 14 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren and scores of friends and relatives.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017, 11 a. m., at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 908 Cross Street, Little Rock, Ark. Family visitation will be held Friday, September 22, 2017, 6- 7 p. m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 372- 1305.

––––– – –––– Baby DEVON RAY McCUIEN, two months, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life September 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by: his great- grandparents Roosevelt and Odell Redd and Viola Morland Pope.

He leaves to cherish his memory parents, Donny and Angela McCuien Jr.; siblings, Chaunsen, Donny II, and India Rae McCuien; grandparents: Alice ( Victor) Montgomery, Herman Lee Carter, Angie Allison McCuien, Donny Ray McCuien Sr.; great- grandmothers: Stella Allison and Rose Montgomery; aunts: Donnesha McCuien, Monica Montgomery; and uncles: Herman Lee Carter II, Angelo Carter, and Darius Montgomery; cousins: Geron Williams, Miyah Carter, Tylen Carter, Logan Graham, Aubrey Carter; god sister Aubrey Wallace; and God mothers: Alicia Wallace and Mika Richards; Earthly Angels, Brenda Richards and Mary Chapman Thomas; and a host of aunts and uncles.

Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– Mother SALLIE D. McKINZY, 86, of Jacksonville, Ark., received her wings on September 18, 2017. Mother McKinzy’s loving memories are left to one son, Gary McKinzy; daughters, Annie Roberts, Sylvia Sanders, Yvonne Moten, Sarah Fulton, Alice Lindsey ( Jessie), Yance Austin ( UA), Elizabeth Combs, Mattie Smith, Phyllis Haack ( Melvin), and Mattie Short ( Lonnie); siblings, George Young Jr., Sam Young, Pauline Brooks, Jeraldine Henley and a host of grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Family visitation held Friday, September 22, 6- 7: 30 p. m. at Superior Funeral Service Chapel. Homegoing Celebration Saturday, September 23, 11 a. m. St Peters Rock Baptist Church, 10914 Frenchman Mtn. Rd., Cato, Ark. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway, North Little Rock ( 501) 945- 9922. Online guestbook http:// www. superiorfuneralservices. com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– – –––– JUDITH MARIA MELTON, 54, of North Little Rock AR passed away September 16, 2017. She was born December 28, 1962 in Portland, Maine to Boyd and Betty Hughes. Memorial Services: Friday September 22, 2017: 10 a. m.: First Baptist Church in Bald Knob with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Online Registration: rosewoodcremation.com.

––––– – –––– JANICE KAYE SCOTT, 54, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life September 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by: mother, Lillie Mae Mitchell; grandson, Devin Turner.

She leaves to cherish her memory: children, LaKeisha Hunter and Kendrick Ward; siblings, Emma Rand, Norma Johnson, Cynthia Harris, Rev. W. C. Mitchell, Frederick Mitchell, Maurice Mitchell and Gary Johnson; eight grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6: 15- 7: 15 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Saturday, 1 p. m. at Gaines Street Baptist Church, 1601 S. Gaines, LR, Ark. Pastor J. B. Minix, Senior Pastor; Pastor W. C. Mitchell, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– RICKEY LEE TRIBBLE, 63, of Mabelvale, passed away September 16, 2017. Born in Pocahontas, Ark., he was a U. S. Army veteran and retired after 29 years with the Little Rock Police Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ermon and Katie King Tribble; sisters, Mary Lou Gazaway and Karen Parten; and grandson, Jeremy Tristan Lee Tribble Jr., he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandy Sullinger Tribble; son, Jeremy Tribble ( Tricia Abbott) of Benton; daughter, Jamie Tribble ( Ron Kindy) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Tristan Tribble of Shannon Hills, Kirstine Burk and Karri Dziemiela, both of Rison, Ark.; siblings, Audrey Hollowa ( Kenny Ray) of Russellville, Erma Steveson, Judy Roberds ( Terry), and Richard Tribble, all of Pocahontas, and Kenny Tribble of Benton; mother- in- law, Dawn Sullinger- Parnell ( Dennis) of Pocahontas; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, September 22 from 6- 8 p. m. and services on Saturday, September 23 at 2 p. m., both at the Church at Rock Creek. Rev. Jeff Dial will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Feed Arkansas Kids, c/ o Church at Rock Creek, 11500 W. 36th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Rickey’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– ANGELA WILLIAMS, 52, of North Little Rock passed away Se p t e m b e r 12, 2017. Survived by grandmother, Cora Peten; mother, Lois Clemons; children, Damien Banks, Charles Viney; siblings, Jodi and Wallace Gardner; six grandchildren. Family Hour Friday, September 22, 2017, 6- 7 p. m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 12 noon both at New Hope Baptist Church, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.