Obituaries

Pulaski County

NICKIE BROADWELL, 74, of Jacksonville, passed away September 18, 2017.

She grew up in Currituck County, North Carolina and lived in Ft. Lauderdale and Jacksonville, Florida; Old Bridge, New Jersey; Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Arkansas. Nickie was a devoted mother to her sons and grandchildren. She was well loved and will be missed.

She is survived by a sister, Connie Owens of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; two sons, Larry Aaron Broadwell of Ohio and Neil Broadwell (Edith Llumiquinga) of Jacksonville; and grandchildren, Alexander Broadwell, David Jarett Broadwell, Caylea Broadwell, Courtney Broadwell, Chelsi Robinson, Christopher Luis Broadwell; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, William Cecil O’Neal; mother, Pearl E. Brickhouse; stepfather, Winton Thompson; and four siblings.

Services will be Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. Nickie’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DENNIS LEE “DENNY” DUTCHER, 68, of Jacksonville passed away Friday September 15, 2017. Denny is preceded in death by his daughters, Dawn and Tammy; his parents; siblings: Rose

Mary, Sharon

Kaye, Anna, and Jeanette, Richard (Dick), Anthony and Ronnie. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marion Dutcher of Jacksonville; his children Tony (Corinne) Dutcher and Angela Schumaker; siblings: Mary Lou, Marlene (Ron), Darlene, Patti, Karen, JoAnn (Scot), Jeanne (Everett), Sarah, John, Fred (Theresa) and a host of other relatives and friends. Services in his honor are tomorrow at 10 a.m., Greater First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy 161. The family will receive friends today from 2-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– ROGER FRANGIEH of Maumelle was born in Jerusalem on June 3, 1943. He passed away on September 11,

2017 after a long hospital stay. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Samia, and two sisters, Sonia Gauthey in Switzerland and Sylvie Safieh in Jerusalem. Roger is best remembered as owner and publisher of MauMag. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Maumelle, 100 Valencia Dr., Maumelle, Ark. Donations in his memory may be sent to one of the following: The American Cancer Society, The Diabetes Association, or The American Heart Association. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– JENNIFER GRAVES, 40, of North Little Rock passed away September 13, 2017. Jennifer was born November 25, 1976 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her grandmother; Imogene Holland. She is survived by her parents, Leslie and Gerald Kennedy; brother, Bryan Graves (Holly); nephew, Jack; grandfather, Poppa; significant other, Paul Moore and his daughter, Kayla.

A memorial service will be held from 3-5 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2017 at Wildwood Park Pavilion, 20919 Denny Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72223. Please share your memories of Jennifer at www.dignitymemorial.com/pinecrest-funeral-home-memorial-park.

–––––❖––––– MARION EDWARD LEE, 74, passed away peacefully in his home on September 19, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 20, 1943 in Little Rock to Lela Marie Garvin.

Marion served his country with pride and was a member of the Army National Guard. He was a follower of Christ and attended Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot. During his life, Marion accomplished many things, but his heart was his family and friends. He also enjoyed spending time farming, attending auctions and watching his granddaughters play ball.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Lela Marie Garvin Roberts; step-father, Cecil Odell Roberts; his first wife, Clara Sue Stallsworth Lee; grandfather, Earsy A. Garvin and grandmother, Julia K. Garvin. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Jeanelle Foushee Lee; two sons, Michael Edward Lee of Jacksonville and Jeffery Scott Lee (Kim) of Cabot; two granddaughters, Aubrey Clare Lee and Anna Cathrine Lee along with numerous special family members and friends.

Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, (501)791-7400. Burial at Bethel Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

–––––❖––––– LUVENIA LONG, 91, of North Little Rock passed September 16, 2017. Loving memories left to spouse, Arthur Long; children, Frank Lawrence, Greg Lawrence, Robert Long, Ellen Wiggins; brothers, Adam Johnson and Joe Barnes. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway, North Little Rock Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––❖––––– ROBERT C. “BOB” MACK, 87, of Little Rock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2017. He was born April 11, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Henry C. and Cleo Orey Mack. Raised in Des Arc, Arkansas, he left there upon graduation to join the Navy. He served his country during the Korean War as an aircraft mechanic. He was also a member of the Air Force Reserves. Bob was skilled in many areas and could do almost anything he set his mind to. He retired from Teletype Corporation in Little Rock as an electronic technician. He continued to work after retirement, always looking for someone to help and somewhere to serve. Bob worked with and was on the board of Compassionate Ministries for several years, helping those in need. He loved children and believed every child should have a bicycle. He began restoring bicycles in his home shop. He donated bicycles by the hundreds, many through Casey Ministries, as long as he physically could. Being a Christian was the most important thing in his life. He was of the Baptist faith and served the Lord and his church in many capacities throughout his lifetime.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Gene, Kenneth, and William Mack; and his first wife and mother of his children, Betty Sue Mack. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Emma Sue Mack; daughter, Carol Mack Peel; son, Kenneth Mack (Denise), all of Little Rock; a stepdaughter, Vicky McEnhill (Don) of Healdsburg, California; stepson, Charles “Chuck” Case of Santee, California; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Bob was the patriarch of the Mack family. He leaves a wonderful legacy and was a living example of what it looks like to serve others and share the love of Christ.

A visitation will be held Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral home, 7401 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Arkansas, 72002. Funeral services will be Friday, September 22, 2017 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Place. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrest memorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY FRANCES MATTHEWS, 70, of Little Rock, formerly of Smale, died Wednesday, September 13 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Two daughters, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three brothers, five sisters and a host of other relatives survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 23 at 3 p.m. at New Genesis Church, 314 North New Orleans Street in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Baines Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. www.branscumbfuneralhome. com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home & email branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com.

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Baby DEVON RAY McCUIEN, two months, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life September 16, 2017. Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1851 Howard St., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– BRUCE MICKLES, 54, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on September 15, 2017. His loving survivors include: three daughters, Tosha Mickles, Kesha Mickles and Detra Mitchell; one son, Lance Jackson; three brothers, Charles Gooden, Leon Mickles and Johnny Mickles; six sisters, Barbara Brown, Gloria Paige, Brenda Brooks, Linda Mickles, Emma Mickles (1) and Emma Mickles (2); 16 grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Home going services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017, 11 a.m., at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 850 Atkinson Rhodes St., NLR, Ark. Interment will follow at Simmons Cemetery, Scott, Ark. Family visitation: Friday, September 22, 2017, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– MARY CAROL WEST ONOPA, 67, passed away September 18, 2017. Born in Hot Springs to the late Ray and Evelyn Vaught West, she grew up in Caddo Gap, Arkansas and lived in both Hot Springs and Little Rock.

She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Onopa Woodruff and husband, Josh, of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Emma, Abigail and Grace Woodruff; and her former husband, William Onopa of Canton, Michigan.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Francis I. Malone on Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. at Christ the King, followed by interment at Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Norman. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ms. Onopa’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JAMES EDWARD POWELL SR., 62, of Levy, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017. He was born to the late Malcolm and Lilly Moore Powell on September 22, 1954 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his brother, Malcom Nathaniel Powell Jr.

He is survived by his son, James Edward Powell, Jr. and wife Misty of Hot Springs; two daughters, Jana Thomas and husband Tyrone of Conway, Jessie Leach and husband Shane of Enola; grandchildren: Lilly, and Kyle Kelly, Elijah Adams, Scarlet, Priscilla, and Waylon Leach; three brothers: Raymond Powell and wife Barbara of Lonoke, Norman Powell and wife Kathy of Vilonia, Allen Powell and partner Angel of Dallas, Texas; and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Visitation will be Friday, September 22, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Arkansas

BALD KNOB — Viola Moore Smith, 75, of Bald Knob went home to be with the Lord September 18, 2017, at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born May 22, 1942, at Bald Knob to the late Ernest Lee and Onilee Edwards Graham. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017, at Sullivan Funeral Care in Kensett. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 23, at Centennial Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Larry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Bald Knob. Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: 501-742-3621. Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare. com.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Ida (Clouse) Allen, 91, of Batesville died Tuesday. Survivors: son, Kenny R. Allen (Edie); grandchildren, Nicole (Allen) Ellichman (Jonathan), Brittney (Allen) Carey (Ryan); four great-grandchildren. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Friday at Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville. Interment: Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Cushman. Visitation: 1011 a.m. Friday, prior to service. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ batesville.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Faye Marie (Reynolds) Baker, 85, of Batesville died Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Funeral services, Friday, September 22, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow in the Weavers Chapel Cemetery located north of Batesville. Visitation, Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Ruth Dudley, 76, of Benton, passed away on September 19, 2017, after a long and heroic battle with Alzheimer’s. Celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Friday, September 22, 2017, at 10 a.m. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Gary Andrew “Drew” Holland began a new journey on September 14, 2017. He was born on October 27, 1982. When he passed he was surrounded by the things he loved the most which was his family.

His mother, Donna Holland; and father and step-mother, Gary and Kim Holland. Drew also had two sisters, Stephanie Phillips and husband David and two sons, Hayden and Nathan Phillips, and Teneil Smith along with two daughters, Sydne Fairchild and Rylee Smith. He was survived by his wife, Jessica Holland, daughter, Stella and two step-children Jackson and Jaycee Hipps along with close friends who were like family, Rickey & Kelley Heart and the children, Chris Sanders. Drew’s proudest accomplishment was his daughter Stella who is left behind to carry out his memory.

Drew’s memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. September 23, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, 72116. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Connie Mae Warnick, 74, of Conway died Monday. Daughter of deceased parents, Audie & Truman Garrison. Survivors: husband, Karl Warnick, daughter, Kim Reeves, grandsons, Dustin & Christopher, four great-grandchildren, brother, Ronald Garrison, sisters, Donna Jackson & Tammy Morrison. Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home/ Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall.

–––––❖––––– DEVALLS BLUFF — Henry Wayne Strong, 60, of DeValls Bluff, died Tuesday, September 12, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. His wife Leatrice Metcalf-Strong, three sons, two daughters, his mother and step-father, three brothers,

five sisters, four sisters-in-law, eight grandchildren, and a host of other relatives survive him. Visitation will be held Friday, September 22, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 N. Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 23, at 11 a.m. at Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 5009 Metcalf Newsome Road in DeValls Bluff. Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. www. branscumbfuneralhome.com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home, & email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com.

–––––❖––––– DONALDSON — Betty Jo Stafford, 85, of Donaldson died on September 19, 2017. Visitation Thursday, September 21, 6-8 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Services Friday, September 22, 10 a.m., Harmony Primitive Baptist Church in Donaldson. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Annette McMahan, 71, of El Dorado, passed away, Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. tonight at Young’s. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Burns Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Betty Jo deYampert Ratcliff, 81, of El Dorado, moved to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Visitation will be tonight from 5-7 p.m. at Young’s Funeral Directors. A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 22 at First United Methodist Church, El Dorado. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FORT SMITH — Dr. Henry Joseph Udouj Jr., 72, of Fort Smith, passed into the loving arms of God September 18, 2017 in Fort Smith. He was born October 3, 1944, in Pawtucket, R.I. to Henry Joseph Sr. and Ida Genevieve Kinzle Udouj. He was co-owner of Udouj Orthodontics, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Fort Smith Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, and the Southwest Orthodontic Association. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta at the University of Arkansas, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental National Honor Society, and Delta Sigma Delta at St. Louis University. Dr. Udouj received many awards over his lifetime for his charity and goodwill including the Spirit of the Frontier Award, the Governor’s Arts Patrons Award, the Barbara Broyles Alzheimer’s Award, and the Ronald McDonald Charities Lily Award.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Udouj of Fort Smith; one daughter, Heidi Udouj Falconer and husband Bill of Birmingham, Ala.; one son, Dr. Henry J. Udouj III “Nubbin” and wife Melissa of Fort Smith; two sisters, Celeste and husband Stefan Brokas of

Keystone Heights, Fla. and Jennifer and husband Pat Gavigan of Oviedo, Fla.; three brothers, Gary Sr. and wife Julie Udouj, of Fort Smith, Reginald Sr. and wife Jenny Udouj of Memphis, Tenn., and Chris Sr. and wife Mary Udouj, of Chicago, Ill.; and four grandchildren, Isabella Udouj and Joseph Udouj both of Fort Smith, and Liam Falconer and Molly James Falconer, both of Birmingham, Ala.

Rosary will be Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel and Mass will be Friday, September 22, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Services and cremation are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Honorary pallbearers will be the Lake Ouachita Wilderness Club, the Men of Faith from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rick Haggard, Ron Dee Wright, Dr. David Harper, Dr. Daniel Mackey, Bebo Slates, Bill Cooper, Dick Udouj, John Scholtens, Roy Lloyd, Butch Edwards, Dr. Ray Burd, and the Fort Smith Dental Association.

The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday from 5 p.m. until Rosary. Memorials may be sent to the Ronald McDonald Family Room of Fort Smith, P.O. Box 10053 Fort Smith, Ark. 72917, Fort Smith Public School Foundation, 3205 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901, Immaculate Conception Church and school, 22 North 13th St., Fort Smith, Ark. 72901, and Trinity Jr. High School, 1205 South Albert Pike Avenue, Fort Smith, Ark. 72903. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– GASSVILLE — Winona Mae McDaniel, 59, of Gassville passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in Gassville. Services are private at Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. The online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Mary Pistole Ludlam, 91, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Friday, September 22, 2017 in the Hamburg Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book at www. jones-hartshorn.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Christopher Jon VanBuren, 53, of Hot Springs, passed away on September 18, 2017. He was born November 21, 1963 in Schenectady, New York to Bruce and Carolyn VanBuren. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. A full obituary and guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Virgil T. Sansoucie Jr., 73, of Judsonia, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, at the Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Interment: Providence Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MAGNOLIA — Roxie Ann Harris, 97, Magnolia, died September 9. Funeral Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Bethany Baptist Church, McNeil, Rev. Dale Sanders officiating, cremation will follow. Survivors; one daughter, Olivia Threadgill,; two sons, Jackie Harris, Tommie Edward Harris; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. R.L. Reed Funeral Home, Magnolia.

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Rena Simmons, 42, of Mayflower passed away Thursday, September 14,

2017. She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Greg Simmons; her children, Anisha and De’Evan

Stigall; parenst, Douglas Lee

Bennett Sr. and Lorna Jean Marion; siblings, Nakeyshia Kelly, Shunika Mumit, Stephanie Bennett (Keith), Shamella Bennett (Arlin), Kehulani Ferguson, Mickell Carter (Edward), and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services in her honor are Saturday, September 23, 2017, 11 a.m., Morning Star Baptist Church, 105 Smothers in North Little Rock. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Cloy Jo “Ellen” Cotner, 82, of Mena passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Graveside service will be Friday, September 22, 2017, 11 a.m. at Owens Chapel in Acorn, Arkansas with Brother Leroy Bass officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — William J. (W.J.) McKiever, 81, of Monticello passed away September 19, 2017; W.J. was born on July 20, 1936 in the Lone Prairie Community, Drew County, Arkansas to George William and Bessie Lee Jordan McKiever. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dewey and Harold McKiever.

W.J. was a graduate of Drew Central High School, Arkansas A&M (UAM), and received a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee. He served Monticello and Drew County for over 50 years as a Pharmacist.

W.J. was an involved community leader serving in many organizations, including Justice of the Peace for the Drew County Quorum Court, and as a Councilman to the Monticello City Council.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Charlotte Jones McKiever; a sister, Wanda, and her husband, W.L. Chester; sons, Dr. William R. (Randy) McKiever of Monticello, Jay Bartley McKiever (Sharon) of Corydon, Ind., and daughter, Leslie McKiever of Monticello, as well as, sons, Eric and Will Fredriksson, and daughter, Sarah Fredriksson Isbell.

W.J. is also survived by his grandchildren: William J. (Josh) McKiever (Amanda), Jay Randall McKiever, Jon Daniel McKiever, Jeffery Spraggins, Monica McKiever Lee (Zach), and Randi McKiever; Cole Bartley McKiever, Conner McKiever, and Kendall McKiever; Andrew Bentz ( Karonica), and Bradley Bentz; Collins, Gunner, and Erica Fredriksson, Emily Mederios, Molly Fredriksson, Ashley and Kim Portenier, Zack and Macabe Isbell.

W.J. is also survived by great-grandchildren: Addee McKiever, Marley and Mercer Spraggins, Slade and Maeme Lee, and Andrew (A.J.) Bentz. W.J. is also survived by Randy, Jay Bartley, and Leslie’s mother, LaNell McKiever, a special nephew, Stanley Chester (Patty) and niece, Karen McKiever Legget (Thomas), as well as, many other nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.

Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday September 21, 2017 at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral Service is Friday September 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Earl Willis Scholarship Fund, Drew Central Schools, 250 University Drive, Monticello, Ark. 71655 and First United Methodist Church, 317 South Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Stephen Andrew Kenyeri, 28, died September 17, 2017. He is survived by his father, Gerald, mother, Susan, sister, Samantha, grandmother, Ann, two half-brothers and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services are by Roller Funeral Home. Visit our guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.

–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Sharon (Thurman) Templeman 61, of Newport, died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Gene; sons, Lance Lancaster and Nick Artymowski; sister, Linda Wilcox; grandchildren, Sophia and Finley Lancaster; niece, Kimberly Harper; nephews, Scott and Ben Hickman. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Midway Church of Christ. Interment: Watson Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Dr. Clifton George Roaf was born February 10, 1941, to the late Mr. Arthur Roaf and the late Mrs. Charlotte Roaf in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Clifton graduated from Merrill High School, Michigan State University and

Howard Dental School. His civic activities included membership on the Pine Bluff School Board, the Arkansas Board of Higher Education, the Rotary Club of Pine Bluff, the Pine Bluff Inter-Faith Council, Simmons First National Bank Board, the Jefferson County Ad Hoc Committee for Voter Registration, the Jefferson County Regional Medical Center Board and the United Way Board. He was a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Sigma Pi Phi (Boule). He also cherished his lifelong association with Indiana Street Missionary Baptist Church, his family church.

Clifton was preceded in death by his wife, Andree Layton Roaf; three brothers; and five sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory four children; Rev. Phoebe Roaf of Richmond, Virginia; Dr. Mary Roaf of Phoenix, Arizona; William (Angela) Roaf of Jupiter, Florida; and Andrew Roaf of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Survivors include one sister, Joetta Edwards of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; one uncle, Julius Boughton; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Clifton Roaf’s honor to TOPPS, P.O. Box 2793, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71613 (www.toppsinc.org).

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Indiana Street Baptist Church, 1114 Indiana Street, Pine Bluff, Ark., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, September 22, 2017, at New St. Hurricane Baptist Church, 3319 Ohio Street, Pine Bluff, Ark., at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery in the Cedar Grove Section. Services entrusted to Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, Ark.

–––––❖––––– PLAINVIEW — Christie Lynn Rose, age 47, of Plainview passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. She was the wife of Steve Rose. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 21, at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. before service at the cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Debra Smith, age 62, of Russellville, died September 14, 2017. Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at the Shinn Chapel. Burial in Bethel Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral. com.

–––––❖––––– SILOAM SPRINGS — Alice Bishop Church, 62, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away September 14, 2017, at the Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. A celebration of life will be held Monday, September 25, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Chapel on Monday, September 25, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Alice was born June 9, 1955, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Wanda Berry Smith and Walter Roland Bishop. Her stepfather Van Buren Haggard also played an important role in her life. The family moved to Abilene, Texas, when Alice was 13 years old, and she attended Abilene schools where she graduated from Abilene Christian High School in 1973 and Abilene Christian University in 1976. She married her loving husband David Church on June 9, 2001, in Garfield, Arkansas.

Alice’s favorite job was working as the manager of Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for 11 years. She was a City of Fayetteville Planning Commissioner and board member for Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Crime Stoppers of Northwest Arkansas, and Arts Center of the Ozarks. The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal named Alice Business Executive of the Year in 2000.

She is survived by her husband, David Church, and two children, Wyatt Church and Clara Church; mother, Wanda Smith of Stephenville, Texas; a brother, Berry Bishop and wife, Laurie of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a sister, Vanessa Halford and husband, David, of Stephenville, Texas. Other survivors include in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association Arkansas Chapter, 1200 W. Walnut St. #2309, Rogers, Ark. 72756 or Second Chance Farm animal rescue, P.O. Box 1085, Granbury, Texas 76048. Arrangements are under the direction of the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs. Please visit www.backstrom-pyeatte.com to sign an online guest book.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Mrs. Wilma C. Hall, 80, of Wynne, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at her home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2017, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home with interment in Harris Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the funeral home.

Out-of-state

LAS VEGAS — Marylee Ray Watson of Las Vegas, Nevada, died on July 9, 2017. Formerly of Little Rock, Arkansas. She is survived by her sister, Gloria Ray Karlmark of Stockholm, Sweden. Graveside Services on Friday, September 22, 2017, 4:30 p.m., Oakland and Fraternal Cemetery, 2101 Barber Street, Little Rock, Ark.

–––––❖––––– HOUSTON — Jarvis “Deon” Garrett, 25, of Houston, Texas, formerly of North Little Rock, Ark., passed on September 12, 2017. He is survived by his wife: NeQuasha Garret; daughters: Eva Garrett and Deniya Gordon. Visitation: Friday, September 22nd, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, September 23rd, both at Tabernacle MBC, 4820 West 65th, LR. Services by Samuel L. Vance & Sons-Malvern. 337-0100. “The Epitome of Service.”