Obituaries

Pulaski County

MICHAEL MERLE AUSTEN passed away Tuesday, October 10 2017 at the age of 65. He was born June

1, 1952 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Wesley Austen and Lillian

McGinty Austen, both deceased.

He is survived by his wife, Ann

Perry Austen; sister, Teresa Hoover (Jim) of Manton, Michigan: brother, Wesley Kim Austen (Jean) of Ankeny, Iowa: brother, David Austen of North Little Rock, Arkansas and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

He attended the University of Nebraska getting his degree in Electrical Engineering and went to work for Union Pacific. He retired as a Chief Track Inspector in 2007. He was a collector of anything railroad related as well as stamp collecting. As an active rock and mineral collector he served as President of the Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral and Geology Society.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210-2223 or a charity of your choice. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– JERRY BARNES CROWDER, 76, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, October

10, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He rallied to the end still attending to the needs of family. He was born April 6, 1941 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Clyde

Arold Crowder and Avis Emmaline Crowder. After graduating from high school Jerry served in the Arkansas National Guard. He graduated from State Teachers College (now UCA) in Conway in 1965 with a degree in Accounting and Finance. He retired from AGL Corporation in Jacksonville as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He was baptized in 1979 at Sixth and Izard Church of Christ in Little Rock. He was active in teaching Sunday school and living a Christian life. Jerry loved Volkswagens and was involved with the Central Arkansas Volks Folks for many years. He has a 1966 red Beetle he named “Chigger”, which he loved to cruise around town on pretty days, but the thing he loved most was being a Dad and Papaw.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Emmie, oldest daughter Gina Crowder-Mabry of Little Rock and sister, Ruth Guida of Texas. Survivors include his loving children, Kera Crowder of Benton, Jeffrey Crowder & Jennifer Crowder of Little Rock, grandchildren, Audrey Allbritton, Sawyer Bracy, Brittany Sullivan (Billy), and Megan Tackett. Brett Sullivan is his great-grandson. In addition, he is survived by a brother, James Crowder and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff at 2 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Arrangements provided by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– CATHERINE (HARRIS) ELLIS, 81, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 in her home in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at

Ruffin & Jarrett

Funeral Home,

1200 South Chester Street, Little

Rock, AR (501) 372-1305. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2017, 1 p.m., at Paradise Baptist Church, 820 North H Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Interment at Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM LEWIS ELLIS, 73, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away October

8, 2017. He was born June 18,

1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Edgar Lewis and Betty Maxine (King) Ellis.

William proudly served in the

United States

Navy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. William was a loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Preceding William in death are his parents; and son, Eddie Ellis. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 29 years, Pam Ellis of Little Rock; four children: Heather Bradley and husband Teddy of Little Rock, Amber Ison and husband Mark of North Little Rock, Christy Bromley and husband David of Sheridan, Arkansas and Billy Ellis of Harrison, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren: Eddie Ellis Jr., Dalton, Jett, Tru, Gabe, Ava, Aaron, Brent, Clayton, Bobbie, and Dakota; six great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Bearden; two brothers, Jackie King and wife Mona and Eddie Ellis; and a host of family and friends who love William and will miss him always.

Reception visitation was held from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., with funeral service, officiated by Pastor Nathan Winiecki, following at 2 p.m. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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JOHN ARCHIE GRIGGS, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed in peace Tuesday,

October 10, 2017, at the age of 78 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born at home at

Greasy Corner, near Hughes, in Saint Francis

County, Arkansas on March 17, 1939.

John started school in Hughes, Ark. in 1945 and moved to Clarendon, Ark., at mid-term in the ninth grade, in 1954. He graduated from high school in 1957 and started as a freshman the following fall at Memphis State University on a track scholarship. Because of his athletic record as a student, he was inducted into the Arkansas Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2014.

The majority of his adult life was lived in North Little Rock, Ark. where he raised his family. John spent 41 years in the insurance business. He was employed by American Management Corporation for 20 years, retiring in 2004 as Executive Vice President.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Bryant Griggs and Carrie Eulane Beene Griggs Houston; three brothers, Roger Wayne, David Bryant, Jr. and William Bryant Griggs, three sisters, Betty Joe Griggs Snell, Thelma Frances Griggs Lindley, and Eleanor Lee Griggs Raper. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Vernon Archie and Ada Strange Beene of Hughes and John Augustus and Ida Arnold Griggs, of Memphis. He is survived by one sister, Jimmie Carol Houston, of Tupelo, Mississippi; two daughters, Carrie Janice Griggs Archer (Martin) and Stacey Lynn Griggs Matchett (James); four grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 10 a.m., also at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon, Ark. at 2 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice or the Salvation Army. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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LOLA M. GUESS-ALLEN, 65, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Sunday, October

8, 2017. She was born in the West

Rock Addition of

Little Rock and was the daughter of Phillip and

Lela Mae Guess who predeceased her.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Guess Jr.; and sister, Phyllis Guess. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Burley E. Allen; and her children, Rosamaund, Adria and Amy. She is survived by her siblings: Helen Guess-Jones of Waukegan, IL, Joseph Guess (Charlene), Thelma Guess-Foster and Russell Guess (Joyce). She is also survived by one uncle: John Aaron Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana and her beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and a host of special friends.

Lola was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church #3, where she was a Choir member, Missionary Society president, and Sunday School teacher. She was self-employed by La Girls Beauty Lounge as a hairstylist for 18 years. She also worked for Olympia Publishing Inc. from 1992 to 2000. She retired from the Department of Workforce Services in October of 2009.

The family wishes to thank the Multiple Myeloma Clinic staff at UAMS and the very special doctor, Sharmilan Thanendrarajan and the UAMS CCU staff.

The funeral services will be Saturday, October 14, 2017, 11 a.m., at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church #3, 3801 Springer Blvd. Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements: by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3721305.

–––––❖––––– RONNIE LUTHER IRONS, 77, of Roland, Arkansas, died October 10, 2017. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January

3, 1940 to the late, Johnny and Merthyne Young

Irons. He was a member of the Pinnacle Assembly of God and the Sheet Metal

Local 36.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Dorothy Peck Irons; daughters, Sherry Block (Darryl) of Benton, Arkansas; Karen Irons of North Little Rock; Charlotte Finkbeiner (Ricky) of Roland, Arkansas; Brenda Reed (George) of North Little Rock, Arkansas and Lisa Welch (Rick) of Ferndale, Arkansas; grandchildren, Dustin Worthey, Daniel Worthey, Whitney Worthey, Corey Jones, Wendy Irons, Dakota Welch, Macie Welch, Wesley Finkbeiner, and Kristen Oleszkiewicz; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Faye Ahrend; brother, Walter Dovers; and special cousin, Betty Griffis.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at Pinnacle Assembly of God, 7803 N. Guenther Road, Roland, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the church. Burial will be at 11 a.m., Monday, October 16, 2017 at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

––––– ––––– OTHAR CLAYTON JACKSON, 99, of North Little Rock, died Tuesday, October 10,

2017, at Hospice

Home Care in

Little Rock. He was born to the late John and

Janie Hooten

Jackson on February 15, 1918 in Quitman. He is also proceeded in death by his wife, Myrtle Knight Jackson; son, Marion Jackson; two brothers; and his sister.

Othar was a World War II veteran with the Army. He served in France, Rhineland and Normandy; where he was awarded three Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal.

He is survived by his niece, Barbara Jackson of North Little Rock; great-niece, Bailey Couch; two great-nephews, Josh and Jeremy Couch; nephew, Lee Jackson of Santa Monica, Calif.; an angel that sat by his side, Leigh Hooten Davis; two grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Graveside Service will be 11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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LORA FERN JENNINGS, 82, of North Little Rock passed away October 11, 2017.

She was born

June 10, 1935, to the late Jesse Allen & Lena

Carson Stem, near Lavaca, Arkansas where she was raised and baptized as a young teenager into the First

Baptist Church. She was a longtime member of Park Hill Baptist Church where she was renowned for her cooking, particularly her pie making skills. No matter the occasion, friends often requested a pie made by Lora. Whether cooking, sewing, quilting, or crocheting, she always enjoyed creating things for others.

Lora is survived by her husband of 60 years, Billy James Jennings; children: Karen Matson (Frank), Anita Hughes (Steve) and James Jennings (Melissa); grandchildren: Amy Hughes, Lauren Hughes, Andrea Jennings and Kathryn Jennings; sister, Ann Leete (Jack); and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Lora was preceded in death by her siblings: Katherine Borum (Duron), Jesse A. Stem Jr. (Jean), Dorothy Guinn (J.C.), Betty Piercy (Thomas) and brother-in-law, Dempsey Crabtree.

Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral service at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Lewis Roberts Funeral Home, Lavaca, Arkansas with interment to follow in Oak Valley Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ALMER JOHNSON-SHARP was born October 1, 1956 to the late Essex and Sarah Johnson. Almer attended the University of Arkansas at Jonesboro; later she transferred to the University of Arkansas at

Pine Bluff where she received a Bachelor’s of

Science Degree in Physical Education and Special Education. She continued to further her education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and received a Master’s Degree in Special Education and in 2005 she received a second Master’s Degree. Almer taught at Benton Service Center, Oak Grove High School-Jacksonville, Ark., Daisy Bates Elementary School-Little Rock, and Arkansas Health Center-Little Rock, Easter Seals, and Hall High School-Little Rock. Almer Johnson-Sharp was plucked from this earthly garden on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

Survivors are her husband, James Sharp; sons, Terrance Sharp and Javontae Sharp; stepsons, DeGary Sharp and James Sharp Jr.; sisters, Ethel Johnson-Ficklin (Lawrence) and Dorothy J. Johnson-Anderson; two brothers, Essex Johnson Jr. and John Johnson; step-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. at New Light Church, Helena, Ark. Interment, Jackson Memorial Cemetery, Lexa, Ark. Visitation, Friday, October 13, 2017 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Brown’s Eternal Light Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the guestbook at:www.brownseternallightfuneralservices.com.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM ALLAN “AL” MAGUIRE of Little Rock, died October 10, 2017 at Hospice in Little Rock. He was born September 12, 1938 in Little Rock to

Milton and Ruth Maguire. He was reared and educated in Pine

Bluff graduating from Pine Bluff

High School where he studied music. He attended Wichita State University where he obtained a music degree. He also attended Oklahoma State University where he obtained an engineering degree. This led to his employment with AP&L, now Entergy where he worked for 28 years up until his retirement.

Some of his loves when he was younger were running 50 and 100 milers, building and racing motorcycles, he taught Judo and was a second degree black belt, showing dogs in dog shows and in his later years he loved playing music with the Irish Session. He was crazy about his grandkids and would play his button accordion every chance he got for them.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Martha (Elmore) Maguire; one daughter, Kelly (Paul) Cantrell; and two grandchildren, Mason and Morgan.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 14, at Elmwood Cemetery with Rev. Frank LeBlanc officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or to The Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– ELIZABETH MAXINE PHILLIPS, 89, of Little Rock passed on Saturday October

7, 2017. She was a resident at Northridge

Health and Rehab. Center in Little Rock. Formerly from

Grady, Ark. She is survived by; four children, 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral will be today at 11 a.m. at the Walter Gillespie Memorial Chapel. Gillespie & Kelly Funeral Home, 2420 Arch Street (501) 376-7892/612-5607) will be serving the Phillips families. For more information, sign online guest register, send flowers/condolencesand light a “In Loving Memory Of” candle www.gillespiekellyservices.com.

–––––❖––––– DONNELL ROBINSON, 64, of Little Rock departed this life Thursday, October 5,

2017. He was retired from St.

Vincent Hospital. Survivors are five brothers,

Glen Robinson

(Anna), Charles Robinson, Leannell Robinson,

Larry Brown (Virginia), and Barry

Barnes (Holly); and two sisters, Nettie Irby (Mack C.) and Patricia Parker. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14, at Holy Temple Cathedral C.O.G.I.C., 1322 S. Pulaski. Arrangements entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, Inc., “Where Caring and Quality Come First”, 2405 S. Gaines Street. No family hour. Open visitation Friday from 1-5:30 p.m. at the funeral home, (501) 376-7188.

–––––❖––––– EMILY MARION VOLLERS passed from this world Sunday night, October 8. As she frequently did, Em left quietly and unexpectedly after a weekend of laughs, the Disney Store, and birthday cake.

Although Emily had autism and speech was difficult for her, she was an excellent communicator. At an early age she was reading above grade level, and did so all of her

27 years. She loved the internet and spent many hours searching the web. She giggled when reminded “no inappropriate content viewing”.

As a child and later as a young adult, Emily was a happy soul and though she faced many challenges, her spirit and love of life were never dampened. She loved all babies, whether human, puppies, keets, horses, or anything else small and vulnerable. She spent hours weekly at the zoo walking

and visiting her favorite animals.

Emily is survived by her parents, Anna and John Riggs of Little Rock, and Dr. Mike and Cindy Vollers of Oklahoma City, Okla.; her grandparents, Frances and Ed Warwick of Philadelphia, Pa., and Judge Jim and Margrette Vollers of Austin, Texas. She leaves her sister, Madeline Vollers of Chicago, Ill.; brothers, Charlie Vollers of Hagerstown, Md., Arthur and Dylan Riggs of Little Rock, Patrick and Irene Riggs of Albuquerque, N.M., and Thomas Riggs of Little Rock. She leaves numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 West 17th St. Little Rock, Ark. 72206 at 1 p.m. on Friday October 13, 2017. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Little Rock Zoological Foundation or The Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center.

She touched the lives of many, and will be missed by all.

Arrangements entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BETTY JOHN WEATHERFORD of North Little Rock died peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, October 8.

She was born in

Santa Rosa, Texas, on August 14,

1931 and moved to NLR several years later. She was preceded in death by a son,

Robert John L. Vandever, mother Evy Mae “Nano” Mateer, father John L. Gilliam, and sisters Nettie Mae Jimmeson and Mary Ellen Hall.

Betty was a devoted mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Her grandsons Brad and Reid were the delight of her life. Through high school she seldom missed a soccer, baseball or basketball game either of them played in, and “Granny” was known and loved by all the players and families. As a sought after caregiver, she enriched the lives of several families, providing long term care and love for their aging parents, becoming like family to them. The last two years of her life were spent at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center with her dear friend and roommate Hazel Lawson, enjoying the many activities, field trips and banquets they provided while receiving excellent care. Our family would like to thank all of them for their support and help during this time of her life.

She is survived by son Sam Weatherford and wife Beth (whom she loved dearly), of Sherwood; grandsons Brad Weatherford and wife Megan, Reid Weatherford and wife Alicia; great-grandchildren, Stella Kay, Weston James and Grace Elaine all of North Little Rock.

Services are private. The family has requested any memorials be made to North Little Rock Friends of the Animals. Funeral arrangements made under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– VARANDA (RAND) JACKSON WILLIAMS, 85, of Little Rock, Ark., a retired elementary and preschool teacher died Monday,

October 9, 2017 preceded in death by husband, Percy Williams, son, Gary

D., parents and siblings.

She is survived by children, Veranda (Shelley) York, Venda Houston, Darcy (Corinna), Glee, Kermit (Sheila), Carol Williams, Delena (Adriian) Gardner, 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and numerous family members and friends.

Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2017, Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 2420 Wolfe Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72206, Rev. Corey Wiley officiating, Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to the legacy, Hubble Funeral Home, 501-3743134. “Serving You With Professional Care Since 1900”, www. hubblefuneralhome.co.

Arkansas

BALD KNOB — Marcia Martin, 65, of Bald Knob died Saturday. She was born December 22, 1951 in Mobile, Alabama. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Services will be Friday, 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Carter Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– BONO — Deborah Jean (Wilson) Martinez, 61, of Bono, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. There will be a memorial service held in Michigan on a later date. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Edward “Gene” Pack, 91, passed away on Monday October 9, 2017. He was born September 1, 1926 to Lee and Minnie Pack. He was married almost 50 years to Betty Lou “Wilder” Pack.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, older brother Robert, and younger brother Raymond. He is survived by his son Mark, brother Tom (Joyce), and sister Evelyn “Erb” Pack. Gene will be missed by all who knew him.

He was a tireless worker, devoted Christian, husband, and father. He served in the Navy in the Pacific in WWII. Gene spent the better part of his retirement doing charity work with Rock Builders, Church In A Day, Nail Benders for Christ, Arkansas Disaster Relief, and Saline County Habitat for Humanity. He served as a deacon at both South Highland Baptist Church in Little Rock and First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant.

The family ask that you not grieve for Gene but rejoice. October 9 was one of the happiest days of his life for on that day he was reunited with his true love Betty Lou and they are together forever.

The family wishes to thank the VA Gereatrics in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Heartland Nursing and Rehab, and Saline County Hospice for their compassionate care.

A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. His graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, officiated by Brother Jim Legrone. Pallbearers include L.A. Washam, Bill Dillon, J.R. LeVart, and Everett Bene. To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www. pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — On Monday, October 9, 2017, Gregory Wayne Lindsey, proud papa, beloved son, crazy uncle, and “prettiest and smartest” of all his siblings, passed away at the age of 58. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Jim and

Shirley Lindsey; his children, Jonathon (Meghan) and Megan; by his siblings, Sheryl (Richard), Kim (Frank) and Cindy (Ernie); and granddaughters McKinley and Grayson.

He was a faithful Christian and enjoyed sharing his faith with others through his love of music. Family and friends will also remember him as a famed story teller, prankster and peanut butter pie connoisseur. He enjoyed time at the lake, political debates, and spending time with his family…especially those grand babies.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at 10 a.m., at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Thomas Clifford (T.C.) White Jr. of Carlisle, passed away October

10, 2017. He was born February 24,

1927 to Thomas

Clifford and Iva Honeycutt White of Clarendon. He met the love of his life, Joyce, on a blind date.

They were married in 1952 and had 64 wonderful years together. A beautiful daughter, Renee Clay (Donald) and grandson, John who along with Joyce survive him. John is such a joy and visits often from Fayetteville.

T.C. was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Ellen Norman; a brother, James Earl White and a nephew, Johnny Norman. He is also survived by Virginia White, Bennie Norman, and many nephews and nieces.

T.C. was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was so supportive of daughter, Renee; attending all her athletic and school and church functions. T.C. was retired from Riviana and the Lonoke County Court System and the Little Rock Port Authority. T.C. was a member of the Carlisle First United Methodist Church; a member of Carlisle Masonic Lodge #587 and a past member of the Carlisle Fire Department and the Carlisle Lions Club.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Carlisle. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Sylvania Cemetery. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Russell Thomas “Tom” Falls, 66, of Conway died October, 8, 2017, following a brief illness. Born May

29, 1951, in Marshall, Ark., he was the son of

Russell Lee and the late Jimmie

Lee Battershell

Falls. Tom graduated in 1969 from Conway

High School. He attended the University of Central Arkansas.

Tom enjoyed a long career in law enforcement, beginning at the University of Central Arkansas Department of Public Safety, the Conway Police Department, and the Arkansas Highway Police. He was also a customer accounts manager at Conway Corporation.

He is survived by one child, a son, Nathan Thomas Falls of Little Rock; a sister, Leslee Falls of Whitstable, UK; and his father, Russell Falls of Conway.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Private graveside services will be at Canaan Cemetery in Marshall, Ark., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Conway Animal Welfare Unit, North Little Rock Animal Shelter, or the Arkansas Municipal Police Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller McNutt Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Jamie Kathryn Lewis, 61, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord

Sunday, October

8, 2017. She was born July 5, 1956, in Paragould,

Ark., to the late

John and Mary

(Porter) Reynolds.

Jamie was a free spirit who enjoyed crossword puzzles, painting, and cats. She was proud of her sons, Jonathan and Joshua for being great fathers and raising beautiful families of their own. Jamie got her most enjoyment out of life seeing her grandchildren happy.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving family: sons, Jonathan and wife January of Little Rock, Ark., and Joshua and wife Brittny of Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Jarie, Jamaree, Jazmynn, and Jacori Lewis of Little Rock, Janelle Lewis of Conway, and Bryson Lewis of Arlington, Texas.

Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Willie Joe Jones, age 81, Crossett, passed away October 10, 2017. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at North Crossett First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Bird’s Chapel Cemetery in Truxno, La., under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

–––––❖––––– ENOLA — Flodean Smith, 94, of Enola-Mount Vernon, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2017 at Marcus Hill Cemetery, with graveside service following at 11 a.m. at the cemetery. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Kay Donnor Phillips, age 65, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, October 8, 2017. She was born September 25, 1952 in Little Rock, the daughter of William and Lowell Marie Newcomb Donnor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Phillips. She retired as a Special Education teacher for the Lincoln School District.

She is survived by a brother, Bill Donnor of Benton, Arkansas; a niece, Keeley Selby and her husband Chase of Benton, Arkansas; and a nephew, McKinley Donnor of Shanghai, China.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Moore’s Chapel. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

Memorials may be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., Attention Donation Department, P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, California 94915. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — Graveside service for Regina Gail Hislip, 52, of West Helena is 10 a.m., Saturday, Central Cemetery, Lexa. Survivors: three children, four grandchildren, two siblings, fiance, other family. Service directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 5722571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Rodney Earl Orr, 85, of Hope passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 7,

1932 to A.V. and

Winnie Nannie

Orr of McCaskill, Arkansas.

He was a proud graduate of the University of Blevins and the Arkansas Police Academy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a military police officer. After completing his military service, he joined the Arkansas State Police force, where he retired as captain after 37 years of service. He was an active member of Unity Baptist Church in Hope. His favorite pastimes were watching his children and grandchildren participate in various sporting events and traveling with his wife in their motorhome.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Glen Odis and Elijah Orr; his sister, Charlene Clark and husband Reid of Hope. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Lyllene Burke Orr of Hope; daughter, Vicki Barker and husband Jack of Hope; sons, Rick Orr and wife Stephanie of Hope, Rodney and wife Jennifer Orr of Hope. His legacy includes six grandchildren, Jennifer Murphy (Marcus), Courtney Hamilton (Adam), Jessica Fisher (Justin), Ryan Orr, Sydney Orr and Rusty Orr; six great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Emma Kate and Braxton Murphy, Reed, Kinsley and Knox Fisher.

Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Herndon Pharr Funeral Home of Hope, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017 in the Chapel of Herndon Pharr Funeral Home with Brother Glen Tropp. Interment will follow in Memory Garden Cemetery. Sign our online register book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Ava Nelle Hunt O’Bryan, age 79, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, October 8, 2017. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, in the Piney Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Catcher and Bro. Mike Kemper officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Guest registry is www.davis-smith.com.

–––––❖––––– HUMNOKE — Bill Baskins, 72, died Tuesday. He retired from Stuttgart Memorial Hospital as director of radiology. Survivors are wife, Pam; children, Scott and Chris Baskins and Sandra Dolphin. Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at Harmony Baptist Church with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpin-co.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Donald Ray Green, age 79, of Jonesboro died Monday, October 9, 2017. Graveside services, Friday, October 13, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Shamrock Cemetery, Charlotte. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home. Visitation, Friday, October 13, 2017 from 1-1:45 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City.

–––––❖––––– MAGAZINE — Rodger Dale “Chief” Mason, 56, of Magazine, passed away in his home October 9, 2017. A private family Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. (479) 675-3392. Online guest book www.boonevillefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — James R. Davis, 81, of Marianna, Ark., passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Graveside services for Mr. James will be held October 12, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Ark. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Marianna.

–––––❖––––– MARION — Frederick Martin Held, 70, of Marion, Ark., formerly of Turrell, passed away on October 8, 2017 in Memphis, Tenn. Fred is preceded in death by his mother Margueritte Blanton Held and his father, Frederick William Held. Fred is survived by his wife, Paula Held; his son, Spence Martin Held (Jenni); one sister, Theresa Ann Barefoot; one nephew, William Earl Barefoot; one niece, Elizabeth Ann Barefoot Williams.

A graveside service will be held at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark., on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2 p.m. Online guestbook at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– MORO — Wayne Traylor, 81, of Moro, Ark., passed away October 9, 2017. Services for Wayne will be held October 13, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Harvest Land Church in Moro, Ark. Visitation will be held October 12, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. also held at Harvest Land Church. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Wallace Henry Boothe, age 85, of Searcy, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, in

Searcy. He was born October

4, 1932, in Hazen, Arkansas, to Minor Forrest

Boothe and Roxie Box Boothe.

He was a US Air

Force veteran and he retired from Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California. He had an incredible sense of humor and was a joker to everyone he met. He loved traveling, was a pilot and will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shelagh Boothe; one son, Stephen Boothe and wife Kerry of Livermore, California; one daughter, Carol Boothe-Koonce and husband Curtis of Searcy; and three nieces, Diane Huntley and husband James of Leslie, Judy Foote of Hazen, and Gabrielle Gordon of Chicago, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, Minor and Roxie Boothe; brother, Richard Boothe; and cousin Conley Boothe.

Services are pending. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome. net.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Martha Ellen “Marcella” Woods, 64, Stuttgart passed October 4, 2017. Visitation: Friday, October 13, 2107, 5-7 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, October 14, 2017, 1 p.m., both held at Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church, 914 E. 1st, Stuttgart, Ark. Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. Owners: Al & Philomena Allen. Website: integrityfuneralhomestuttgart. com.

–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA — Kenneth Davis, 82, of Texarkana, Ark., passed away Tuesday at

Davis Farms in

Ogden, Ark. Mr.

Davis was born

January 31, 1935,

In Ogden, Ark. He graduated from Ashdown High

School in 1952 and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1956 with a degree in Agronomy. After college he returned to Little River County to manage and operate Davis Farms until his death. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, Ark., where he was a member of the Administrative Board, Chairman of the Board of Ushers and president of the New Covenant Class. He was past president of the Red River Cattlemen’s Association and served on the ASCS Committee and Miller County Levee Board. He was appointed by Gov. Dale Bumpers to the Alcohol Beverage and Control Board and served as chairman. Following the 1990 Red River flood he was selected to appear before the Agriculture Committee of The House of Representatives regarding appropriating recovery funds for the 113,000 acres affected. He was appointed by Gov. Mike Beebe as an original member of the Arkansas Board of Agriculture. In 1996 his family was selected as Little River County Farm Family of the year.

Survived by his wife Linda Bauer Davis of Texarkana; three sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Donna Davis of Dallas, Texas, Brad and Jana Davis of Little Rock, Ark., and Donald and Donna Davis of Texarkana; one daughter and sonin-law, Jennifer and Carter Adams of Texarkana; one brother, Joe Robert Davis of Houston, Texas, and sister, Mary Ann Morrison of Ogden, Ark.; four grandchildren, Daniel Pellegrin, Madeleine Ritter, Laura Davis and Lilly Davis. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, Ark., with Rev. Jaimie Alexander officiating. Private graveside service will be at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Texarkana, Ark., or the charity of your choice. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at East Funeral Home-Downtown. Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Rickey Wayne Boyd, age 58, of Warren, Ark., died Tuesday, October 10th at the Bradley County Medical Center in Warren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, October 14th at Frazer’s Chapel. Visitation: 1 p.m. till service time at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Private committal services by the family after service. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– WILMAR — Shirley Temple Forrest, 57, of Wilmar, died Monday, October 9, 2017, in Little Rock. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery near Hampton. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

Out-of-state

ARLINGTON, Texas — “Pretty is as pretty does”, said the most beautiful woman in the world, inside and out.

Jo Ann Moore Ramsey, 85, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Arlington, Texas.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, October 14, at First

United Methodist Church, 313 N Center St., Arlington.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Memorials: Memorial gifts may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s at www. MichaelJFox.org.

She was a loving mother to Cyndy and Jenny, mother-in-law to Gary and Ben, grandmother to Julia, Shannon, Kate, Ian, Anna, Malcolm and Calvin, as well as a great-grandmother of five. In her final years, she gained a loving best friend and caregiver, Martha. Her family was her life and every surviving member will carry out her legacy and miss her dearly.

Jo is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sid Ramsey; brother, Milo Moore; sisters, Artelia Weaver Keyes and Josephine Mills. Survivors: children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Theresa Edwards; brothers, Ozier A. Moore Jr. and wife, Ruth, and Bob Moore; sister-in-law, Eunice Moore; and a host of family and friends.