Obituaries

Pulaski County

JAMES WESLEY ”WES” CHERRY JR., age 62, of Little Rock passed away from this life at his home on October 14,

2017. He was born on August

9, 1955 in Shreveport, La. His parents were James

W. and Kathleen Slaughter Cherry of Little Rock.

Wes graduated from Hall High School and then from UALR in 1978. The day after his wedding to Kim, they moved to Fayetteville where he attended the University of Arkansas School of Law where he earned his juris doctorate degree with honors in 1983. While there he excelled academically and was a member of the Arkansas Law Review.

Following graduation, Wes worked at a Ft. Smith law firm for one year then returned home to Little Rock where he began his legal career working for John Haley, Sr. then the Eichenbaum Law Firm. For 25 proud years, Wes worked for Dillard’s Inc. where he served as assistant general counsel then Vice President of Real Estate. He was a faithful, hardworking, devoted worker who always had a love for the law with a servant’s heart. He so appreciated Bill Dillard for the faith he had in him.

While at Dillard’s, Wes became a Board member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Upon his retirement in 2012, Wes was honored with the most amazing retirement party given by his closest fellow

Board members Charles Lebovitz, David Zoba, Yaromir Steiner and Gar Herring. For this and the years of friendship, Wes was eternally grateful. Other special friends from the industry were Will Wilson, Bill Wilson, Chuck Stilley, Gary Nay and so many others.

Wes retired at age 57 where he and Kim began their new life as ”old teenagers.” Friends would stop them out walking hand-inhand and ask if they were dating. They loved telling people they still not only loved each other but also liked each other so dearly.

While he loved being an attorney, Wes’ family was the true love of his life. He not only adored Kim, but he showed her that love and devotion every single day. Two months after his law school graduation, their son David Wesley Cherry was born. The year his Dillard’s career began, their second son, Daniel Phillip Cherry was born.

Wes cherished these two men from the day they were born until his last breath, seeing or talking to both of them every day. He was so proud when they each received post-graduate degrees from the U of A then when they found wonderful women to love, marry, and spend their lives with.

Two years ago, Wes became a grandfather, a role that gave him perhaps the greatest joy of his life. Emma Wesley Cherry loved her ”Bubba” and it thrilled Wes to hear her call his name. Two months ago, he fell in love all over again when Emma’s baby brother, Ellis James Cherry, was born. Wes spent as much time with them as he possibly could and loved every second with them. To have both of his grandchildren carry his name was such an honor and gift for Wes.

Wes was a lifelong Methodist, growing up at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church then most recently at St. James Methodist Church and the Transitions Sunday School class.

Wes was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He appreciated the years his family got to use the Dillard’s box at Razorback games. The family has amazing memories.

Wes is preceded in death by his loving parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kim Knight Cherry and two sons, David Cherry (Michelle) of Little Rock and Daniel Cherry (Julia) of Fayetteville. He is also survived by two wonderful sisters, Erin Moore (Hart) of Little Rock and Patricia Higginbotham of Arlington, Va. He is also survived by (Aunt) Berna Taylor of Newport and by in-laws Susan and Larry Daniel of Malvern, Bill and Belinda Knight of Malvern and Kay and Mike Brand of Newport. Although not blood, they had his heart from the moment they met. Wes had a number of precious nieces and nephews Brad, Cindy, Greg, Sam, Brad, Jared, Jay, Stacy, Missy, Emily, Erica, Ethan, Andrea, Cody, Alex, Skylar, Michael and Michelle. He leaves behind a host of friends including several lifelong friends Gary Miller, John Haley, Jim Rice, Mark Pearson and Gary Gaines. His family thanks you all and so many more for the friendship.

A special thank you is extended to our family physician Dr. Thomas Moore, M.D., Dr. Werner Schneider, D.D.S., and especially to friend and oncologist Dr. Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, M.D. (and nurse China) of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute where Wes was a patient for the past three years.

Special thanks also to Dr. Charles and Elizabeth Clogston and Dr. Don and Ann Kusenberger, Bob and Susan Whisnant, Bridget Weiss and so many others for their loving assistance on Wes’ homecoming day. There are no words to express our appreciation.

Visitation for Wes and his family will be held at the Roller Chenal Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 6:00 to 8 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held at St. James United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Shadowlawn Cemetery in Malvern.

Honorary pallbearers include Steve Rowell, Mike Ryburn, Bob Whisnant, Don Kusenberger, and Russ Meeks. Pallbearers include Brad Moore, Greg Moore, Sam Higginbotham, Michael Brand, Ethan Knight and Cody Staley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212 or Twentieth Century Club, 4011 Maryland Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY CORRINE COLLIE, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017.

She was born

January 27, 1932 in Dallas, Texas to Mary Smith

Jones and Robert

Jones.

She retired after 35 years as a checker at Safeway and Harvest

Foods where she made lifelong friends. She started a second career working at Metro Disaster Specialists for several more years. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church.

Her parents and her grandson, Donald David Collie III, preceded Dorothy in death. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Collie Lally (Mike) of McGehee and her son, Don Collie Jr. (Susan) of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Bobbie Hood of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Larry Jones of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Megan Lally Spades (Joe) of Jonesboro, John Michael Lally of North Little Rock, Chad Collie (Jackie) of Springdale, Christa Collie Rogers (Ben) of Charlotte, N.C., and Curt Collie (Ivona), of North Little Rock; great-grandchildren,

Gracie, Holt & Stella Spades, Caroline and Andrew Rogers, Meredith Kimbrough and Kris Bush as well as numerous extended family members who are left to cherish her memory.

Mama Dot, as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends, was a sweet, fiercely independent, vivacious woman. She was youthful in looks and attitude and everyone who knew her loved her. A kind and friendly woman, she would greet everyone with her signature, “Hi, honey!” She enjoyed spending time camping at Lake Ouachita with family and friends, and loved to ski, even though she didn’t know how to swim. In her later years, she loved to read and watch sports on TV.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, NLR, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral is Thursday, October 19, at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Rest Hills. Online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– FRANK DESCOTEAU died Oct. 14, 2017. He is survived by a son, Mike. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rose Descoteau, three brothers, and wife Pat Descoteau. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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PAUL E. GONZALES, age 30, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on October 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father; Alejandro

R. Guajardo Sr.; grandparents, Guadalupe and

Victor Gonzales,

Dolores and Salomon Guajardo

Sr.

He is survived by his loving mother; Monica Gonzales Guajardo; his children, Aaden and Arabella Gonzales; brothers, Sam, Antonio and Alex Jr. Guajardo, many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and friends.

Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois and came to North Little Rock with his mother when he was six years old. Paul was an only child, at the age of seven he met Antonio (four years old), moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas, where their parents married in 1997. In 1998 their parents had a baby boy whom they named Sam, he is the youngest of four brothers and one sister.

Paul was respectful, responsible and reliable to his parents whom he love tremendously. He worked alongside his Pops, who was an electrician. He enjoyed doing electrical work. Earlier this year, Pops passed away and Paul’s heart was truly broken. Unfortunately, Paul ended up in the wrong crowd and his life came to an end, with two bullets in his body. Paul E. Gonzales will be tremendously loved and missed by his family and friends. May he rest in peace. God blessed us with his presence.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

––––– ––––– JERROLD “BO” SAMUEL JENKINS, 64, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was born July 17, 1953

in Camden, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of Little Rock, an Army Veteran in the Vietnam era and was of the

Baptist faith.

He is survived by his mother,

Mary Ellen Caldwell; two sisters,

Rita C. Miller and

Terri Caldwell; and his brother,

Bobby Caldwell.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Cheek and Kathy Chandler; and his father, Hackler S. Jenkins.

The family would like to thank Robinson Nursing and Rehab for their loving care. A visitation tribute will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– OLLIE (SONNY) WRIGHT JR. was born to the late Ollie Wright, Sr. and Velmarie Lawrence

Wright on March

30, 1943 in North

Little Rock, Ark.

He later moved to Oregon with his parent and relocated to NLR,

Ark. when he was very young he attended S.A.

Jones High School in NLR, Ark.

He later relocated to Oakland, Calif., were he was employed with General Motors Corporation from 1965 until 1996 he retired from the Oklahoma General Motor Division. He returned to Arkansas in May, 2009 united with St. Mark Community Church in Jacksonville, Ark. under the leadership of Pastor Al Romes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Velmarie Hackett, and Ollie Wright Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories wife, Sallie Lewis Wright, sons, Dennis Wright, NLR, Ark., Marc Harris, Oakland Calif., brother, Jack Hackett, (Debora) NLR, Ark., sisters, Alma L. Hilliard, Sherwood, Ark., Stephanie Garrett, NLR, Ark.; eight grandchildren, two special aunts, Isabelle Blakeney and Evelyn Johnson of NLR, Ark., two special uncles, Clyde Lawrence Jr. and Ezra Lawrence of Kansas City, Mo.; a host of nephews and nieces, great-nephews and nieces, cousins and many dear friends and church members.

Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m., at St. Mark Community Church in Jacksonville. Family hour will be Friday, Oct. 20, from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202, (501) 376-4800.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Mary Nell Clay, 66, Arkadelphia, passed October 13, 2017. Survivors: daughter: Jamee Clay; mother: Ladell Harris; and her siblings. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www. funeralsatwilliams.com.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — James Ray Blevins, 84, of Batesville, died Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was born on December 6, 1932 in Cave City, Arkansas to Rual Oris Blevins and Ermil (Christenberry) Blevins. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in the Korean War.

He is survived by two sons, James Blevins (wife, Donna) of Batesville and Brian Blevins (wife, Patricia) of Searcy; two daughters, Freda Keener (husband, Bob) and Pam Morgan both of Batesville; two brothers, Carl Blevins (wife, Peggy) of Missouri and Gerald Blevins (wife, Maxine) of Batesville; four sisters, Leda Treadway, Willene St. John (husband, Sanford), Joyce Blevins, and Sherry Rounds, all of Batesville; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rual and Ermil Blevins; his wife, Mary Blevins; grandchild, David Morgan; and great-grandchild, Benjamin Keener Jr.; and sister, Fayrene Robinson.

Honorary Pallbearers are his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside Service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Campground Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Carl Hudson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in his honor to Department of Arkansas, Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 1620, North Little Rock, Ark. 72115. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Martha J. Harvell, 85, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord October 14, 2017. She was a very loving mother and is survived by two sons, Gary and David Harvell; five daughters, Debra McAfee, Janet Newton, Mary Smith, Susan Overstreet and Lisa Varnell. Also surviving her are nineteen grandchildren and one brother, Bobby Benfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Harvell.

Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Wilma Jean Grimmett, age 89, of Benton passed away Sunday October 15,

2017. She was born August 11,

1928 in Saline

County. Wilma was a member of Mt. Carmel

United Methodist Church where she played the piano and was leader of the FIT Group at the Church. She was named Saline County Volunteer of the Year in 2013 and was active worker for CJOHN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ethel Westerman, husband, Curtis Grimmett, brother, Robert Carrol Westerman, and an infant sister. Survivors, sons, Doug Grimmett (Birdie), and Stanley Grimmett (Deb), daughter, Paula Fought (Terry), three grandchildren, Sam Grimmett, Mason Fought, and Taylor Schwaller, great-grandchild, Keira Grimmett.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Minster will be Bro. Roger Glover. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday before the services. Private graveside service will be held later. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Sue Holder, 83, of Benton, passed away October 15, 2017. She was born March 15, 1934. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. October 19, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton with interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park to follow. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. October 18 at the Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ ballard.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — SMSgt. Donald “Don” Arthur Anible, USAF (Retired), 73, of Cabot, passed away October

14, 2017. Born in Taft, California, he was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Doris Anible and a brother, Jimmy Ray Anible, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Harlu Anible; children, Bruce Anible (Sheri Flaherty) of Little Rock; Sandra Anible of Madison, Wisconsin; and Brian Anible of Conway; brothers, Steve Anible of Monroe, Michigan; Kenneth Anible (Verna) of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and David Anible (Oksana) of Tallahassee, Florida; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Blaine Anible.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 18th from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). Services are private. Interment

will be at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Don’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Nell Duke Carmical, 81 of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born on October 16, 1935 in Ola, Arkansas to Odus and Ella Duke.

She is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Eugene Carmical, her parents, one brother, Don Duke and her father and mother-in-law, Bill and Mabel Counts Carmical. She is survived by two children, Donny Carmical (Leara), Christy Cavin (Marty); three grandchildren, Kortney Gold (Stefie), Morgan Purkiss (Tim), and Kaycee Carmical; two great-grandchildren, Josie Gold and Sophie Purkiss; two sisters, Pauline Wingate and Joann Moody; special friend Bob Clark, and three awesome caregivers and friends, Dean Williamson, Jean Wilkins and Kelsey Phillips.

Nell also known as “Mrs. Gene” owned and operated Gene’s Fashions and Gene’s TV and Appliance in Lonoke for many years. She attended Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and anyone that knew her knows she never meet a stranger. She was always the life of the party and she enjoyed shopping, playing computer games and going to the casino. She was a breast cancer survivor. Nell loved her grandchildren more than anything in this world.

In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to be made to the Easter Seals of Arkansas or a charity of your choice in her honor. The family also asks for everyone to wear something pink in Nell’s honor to the service. She loved bright colors.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 18 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Visitation will be held beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Sumner Cemetery in Cabot.

Services are under the direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-9823400. Online guest book available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Jimmy Edward Ray, Sr., 69, of Cabot died Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was born in Cabot on February 6, 1948 to Joe Dan Ray II and Jewell Magdaelene Sentell Ray. Mr. Ray was a long-standing member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church and worked as a construction contractor. He was known as a quiet, hardworking and patient man who was well loved and respected by all. Mr. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Dan Ray II and Jewell Ray Morphew; brother, Joe Dan Ray III and step-father, Harry K. Morphew.

Mr. Ray is survived by his wife, M. Sue Ray; children, Sandra Lynette Ray Sherman, Jimmy Edward Ray, Jr. and Kimberly Lane Davlat; sister, Nancy Janett Hollman and grandchildren, Devin Jade McCoullough, Neil Garrett Ray, Joseph Grant Sherman and Brennan Dale Beck.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501)843-5816. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Springs Baptist Church with burial following at Mountain Springs Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Dianne Glenda Ross-Summers, age 74, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on October 13, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 31, 1943 in Laurel, Mississippi to Clarence and Ima Ross. She was married and devoted to Donald Summers for 42 years. Dianne was a truck driver for 12 years, she loved music and was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and mother to her fur-babies.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Ross and Ima Copeland-Ross. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Donald Summers; her sons, Patrick Wayne Neyhart and Edward Allen Neyhart; grandchildren, Kayla Marie Neyhart and Patrick Clayton Neyhart; step-children, Darren Summers and Kimberly Summers; a sister, Jane Ellen Russell and friend, Sherry Bonanno.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — James (Jim) F. Wilson, 73, of Camden Arkansas, died October 14, 2017, in Little Rock, Arkansas, from complications of West Nile Virus. Jim was born in Camden, Arkansas on July 8, 1944, to his Parents Nolan George and Mary Russell Wilson. Jim was an active member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church and retiree of International Paper Mill from more than 30 years of service.

Jim was preceded in Death by his father and mother, and Daughter Melony Annette Wilson. Survivors include wife, Sherry Lynn Wilson and daughters, Tarah Lynette Wylie (Michael), Andrea Ceballos (Shannon), and son, James Nolan Wilson (Kelly); and three grandchildren, Jacob, Melanie, and Madison; and his sisters, Annette Dorman and Linda Lou Smith; and many cousins nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, at Harmony Grove United Methodist Church. There will be a family visitation immediately following the service for the family in the Fellowship hall of the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Harmony Grove United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Funeral services for Leroy Couch Sr. will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at New Jerusalem COGIC, 420 Brown St., Lonoke, Ark. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, (501) 374-5025. Online guestbook at www.serenityfuneralhomear.com, “Providing Service of Excellence.”

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Walsie Marie Jennings, 94, of Carlisle, went to be with her Lord on October 15, 2017. Walsie was a minister’s wife and the oldest of nine siblings.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth Jennings in 2010; her parents, Grace and Edison Moore; sisters, Colleen Burnett, Lucille Moore, Loretta Seymore, and Marilyn Tefteller and one brother, Wilbur Moore. Walsie is survived by her only child, Sherry Jennings Johnson and her only granddaughter, Lauren Elisabeth Johnson; brother, Eddie Moore; sisters, Charlene and Peggy, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen. Burial will be private at the Old Carlisle Cemetery. Online obituary at wwww.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Charles “Chuck” M. Schoolfield died October 12, 2017. He was born in Paragould, Arkansas on February 25, 1971, and was the son of Cheryl (Presley) Schoolfield and the late Charles Murl Schoolfield of Caraway, Arkansas. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Jessie Schoolfield, and by his maternal grandparents, Louis and Rose Presley, as well as an infant sister, Cynthia Schoolfield.

Chuck graduated from Riverside High School in 1989 and enlisted in the Army the same year. He served in 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Spearhead Division during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 as an M-1 Armor Crewman. His unit played an integral role in the liberation of Kuwait during that conflict. He received numerous medals and commendations during his service to the Army. Chuck was honorably discharged from the Army in 1992 as an Army Specialist.

After the military, Chuck attended the University of Central Arkansas, and then Arkansas State University at Beebe, where he received an Associate Degree in Computer System Technology. Chuck worked for Virco Manufacturing in the 1990’s at its Conway, Ark. location while attending school. He then worked as an instructor for ASU Beebe for a time, after which he started his career with Alltel Communications. The division he worked for subsequently became known as Windstream Corporation.

Chuck was an avid reader, outdoorsman, and mechanic. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends while cooking out. Many good conversations were had by the fire, story-telling. He was a wealth of knowledge and veritable human encyclopedia, expounding on any subject given the chance. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him, near and far.

Chuck is survived by his wife Roelie Ryerson, and two sons, Geoffrey Hensley of Conway, Ark., and Garrett (Annelies) Hensley of Allen, Texas. He is also survived by his mother, Cheryl (Presley) Schoolfield of Caraway, AR; three brothers: Chris (Briley) Schoolfield; Clint (Kim) Schoolfield; Clayton Schoolfield, all of Jonesboro, Ark.; and three sisters: Chandra Schoolfield of Little Falls, Minn.; Carrie Schoolfield of Leachville, Ark.; and Kaylani (Krey) Jeffers of Caraway, Ark. He leaves behind two brothers-in-law: Billy (Chrissy) Ryerson of Pensacola, Fla.; and Richie (Melissa Cormier) Ryerson of Conway, Ark.; and a sister-in-law, Sandy (John) Nilz of Conway, Ark. Chuck also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18th and funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 19th, 2017 at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Ark. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Disabled American Veterans either online, by mail at DAV – Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301, or by phone at 877647-VETS (8387).

–––––❖––––– EUDORA — Ray Lavon Edwards, 74, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at his home in Eudora. Survivors include his wife, daughter, four brothers, four sisters, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Bishop-King Funeral Home of Lake Village. Sign online guestbook at www. bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HATFIELD — Mrs. Betty Varner, 78, of Hatfield, Arkansas, died October 13, 2017. Services were Monday, October 16, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Hatfield Church of Christ. Interment in Six Mile Cemetery at Hatfield under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Peggy McClusky, passed away peacefully on October 14 at her home with family and friends by her side. She was born June 4, 1953 in Glendale, California to Marvin and Thelma Ramer. She retired from Baptist Hospital Heber Springs after 16 years of service in November 2008.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James W. Ramer. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gene; son, Steven Linn of Clinton, Arkansas; step-children: Karen Williams and Mark McClusky both of Jonesboro; six step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Searcy, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Our Shepherd Lutheran Church – General Fund, 2610 South Main Street, Searcy, Arkansas 72143. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HENSLEY — Raymond Elie Croswell, 99, was called home on October 14, 2017.

He was born July 19, 1918 on a farm near Crossett, Ark.; the sixth child and fifth son to Lige and Pearl Croswell.

After serving in the U.S. Army in WWII as Mess Sergeant in Kodiak, Ala., he moved to Little Rock, obtained his GED, and entered the Missionary Baptist Seminary. He married Anita Morris on August 13, 1948. He served as pastor of Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church near Hot Springs in the 1950’s, and was the first pastor of Woodhaven Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock in 1966. He also worked as a bookkeeper for J.C. Tucker and Son’s Flooring, and as gate security for Sterling Stores Distribution Center. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans of America & the American Legion.

In retirement, Raymond loved gardening, family history research, reading his Bible, and traveling. He co-authored A Farmer’s Line, Some Descendants of John Croswell.

Raymond was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Anita; and is survived by three children, Cindy Goodnight and husband Leonard of Hensley, Ark, Ben Croswell and wife Teresa of Hensley, and Kent Croswell of Hot Springs Village; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Friday, October 20, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., also at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE — Mary Dodson, age 92, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Lake Village Rehab & Care Center. She was born August 2, 1925 in Oak Grove, La. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– McGEHEE — Joann Dickson Hawley, 86, of McGehee, Ark. passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Mrs. Hawley was born March 5, 1931 in Selma, Arkansas to the late Vernon and Annie Barrett Dickson. She was a graduate of Tillar High School where she played basketball. Following graduation she went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (now AT&T) before retiring after 30 plus years. Joann was an avid bridge player and earned the Life Masters Award.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Hawley, Jr.; brother, Vernon Ellis Dickson, and sister, Leal Dickson Burns. Survivors include her sons, Clay Dickson (Leslie) Hawley of Huntsville, Ark. and John Douglas (Debbie) Hawley of England, Ark.; daughter, Joyce Ducote of Oceans Springs, Miss.; sister, Billie Fay Boyd of Warren, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild and a favorite first cousin, Betty Sue Kalishman.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Tillar United Methodist Church in Tillar, Ark. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. following the visitation at the church with Rev. Tandy Hanson officiating. Burial will follow at Tillar Cemetery. Arrangements made by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. On-line guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Helen Eddleman Dellinger, 89, of Mena, Arkansas died Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary @www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Rev. Rex Williams, age 66, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at United Pentecostal Church with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday evening at United Pentecostal Church.

Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Toby Lynn Parker, 55, died Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Visitation is Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the Mountain View Senior Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017, 2 p.m. at Rushing Cemetery in Fox, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview1.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Robert Lee “Mr. Bob” Harris, 78, of Russellville, entered eternity, October 14, at St. Mary’s Reg. Med. Center in Russellville. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, at South New Hope Assembly of God with Burial at Pisgah Cemetery in Pottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service.

Full obituary is available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– THORNTON — Dorothy Sue Anthony, 86, of Thornton died Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden.

She was born November 12, 1930 in Bearden, Arkansas. She was a longtime member of Bearden First United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Regie and Reba Jenkins; and husband, Palmer L. Anthony Jr.

She is survived by one son, Philip Anthony and his wife Jenny Anthony of Yukon, Okla.; and one daughter, Theresa Anthony Culp of Little Rock.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moss Cemetery in Bearden with Nelodie Perkins officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Jimmy Wayne “Lightfoot” Harton age 79 of Warren, Ark., died Saturday October 14th at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, October 20th at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Burial in Greenhill Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home.

Visitation: 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Thursday, October 19th, Frazer’s. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.