Pulaski County

DOROTHY FRANCES ALDRICH, 99, of Little Rock passed away Friday, October

13, 2017. She was born February 18, 1918, in

Sioux City, Iowa to Mae Marie

Proctor and

Charles Clement Schafstall. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Granville Aldrich, and her sons, William Marvin Aldrich of Arlington, Texas, and Charles E. Aldrich of Little Rock. Dorothy is survived by her daughter-in-law Georgia Hoffman (Mike), granddaughter Tiffany Hoffman-Smith and two great-grandsons, Jackson Hudkins and Graham Smith.

Dorothy met her husband Bill while working as a bookkeeper in Sioux City. They married and his job for Otis Elevator took them to many new homes throughout their marriage. However, they finally settled in Little Rock where their two sons were able to graduate high school. After her husband passed away, Dorothy went to work at St. Paul Insurance, once again working as a bookkeeper. She retired from St. Paul after 10 years of service. She loved to travel in retirement and spend lots of time with her granddaughter Tiff, whom she spoiled with lots of love and affection. Dorothy could always be found with a book by her side and particularly enjoyed historical literature. She also enjoyed playing the piano and made certain Tiffany was musically trained.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 26 at 1 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the library or music ministry at Immanuel Baptist Church. To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– MARTY JEROME BROOKS, 44, of North Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life

October 17, 2017.

He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret

Rhodes and two brothers Villie

Milo Brooks and

Byron Rhodes.

He leaves to cherish his memory children:

Martila, Marty Jr., Martisha, Marteze, Markila, Marquise, Marlene, Demonte, Martiasia, Martae, Marty, Joshua, Tamari, Taliyana, Miyana, DaJuania, Ashley, Juperior, Raven and Cecilia; father: Melvin Rhodes; siblings: LaTonia, Margaret, Pamela, LaTisha, Carzie, Gloria, Jennifer, Tawana, Eddie, Melvin, and Michael; 13 grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday October 27, 2017, 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Funeral Saturday October 28, 2017 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary North Little Rock Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117 (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust”.

–––––❖––––– MARY ELLEN MARTIN BUTLER, 82, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away Thursday. Survivors: husband, Don; son, Jerry; daughters, Julie, Janice, Tina, Janie and JoAnn; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2017, New Hope Nazarene Church, Landmark. Burial: 1 p.m., Kyler Cemetery, Batesville. Visitation: 5–7 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

–––––❖––––– HAROLD (HARRY) BRECKINRIDGE CARTER, JR. died peacefully in Little Rock, Arkansas, on

Monday, October

16, 2017, at the age of 76, after a valiant fight with a prolonged illness. Beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, he was born on November 5, 1940 to Harold Breckinridge Carter Sr. of New Orleans, La., and Laura Lee Gray Carter of Bastrop, La. Growing up he lived in New Orleans and Texarkana, Arkansas.

He graduated from the Lawrenceville School, Vanderbilt University, and Tulane Law School. He made a career practicing law in New Orleans for Montgomery Barnett. He was an active member of the Louisiana Bar Association and member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

He is predeceased by his parents; his brother, Joseph (Joe) Atkins of Lewisville, Ark.; and his first wife, Patricia Lynch Carter of New Orleans, La. He is survived by his wife, Judge Susan Webber Wright Carter of Little Rock, Ark.; his three daughters, Elizabeth Ashley Carter, Kimberly Carter Drury, and Catherine (Marcie) Carter Johnson; one step-daughter, Robin Wright Cleary; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on November 4, 2017 at 2:30 p.m., at the Forest Park Funeral Home in Shreveport, La. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name be made to the Kappa chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Vanderbilt. An online condolence book may be signed at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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MAX E. CLARK, 86, of Sherwood, passed away peacefully in his home on October 21, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn S. Clark; parents, Edna and Kenneth Clark; and sister, Rita Swaffar. He is survived by his companion, Dorthe Erickson; sister Delores Clark; and children Somer (Clifton) Day, Shannon Crow, Angela (Allen) Harrod, Ronald (Martha) Clark, and Kenneth (Shawn) Clark; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

After 42 years, he retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Co. as Vice President of Marketing and Sales.

He loved to travel, fish, and golf.

His family was his pride and joy. Max was a past president of the Lions Club, Rotary Club, and Morrilton School Board. He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of NLR where he served on multiple boards and as business administrator.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, October 23, 2017 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., NLR. A Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at First United Methodist Church of NLR, 6701 JFK Boulevard, NLR. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– ALICE MAURINE HATCHER, 94, of North Little Rock passed away on Oct. 21, 2017. She was born July 26, 1923 in Anson, Texas to Jessie Stevens Carter & Reta Wise Carter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willbe Mark Hatcher & her grandson, Jason Douglas Hatcher. She is survived by her children: Lynn Hatcher (Kathy), Doug Hatcher (Kathy), Sharon Hatcher O’Daniel & Cyndi Timm (Jonathan); seven grandchildren & many great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 24, 2017 at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Ark. Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, 770 Factory St. #1, Conway, Ark., 72032. Online guestbook: SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– EDWARD LEE JACKSON, 71, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life, Oct. 16, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Elva

Osler Jackson

Jr., He leaves to cherish his memory his sister

Shirley Tippen (omitted). Family Hour: Tuesday, 10-11 a.m.

Funeral: Tuesday, 11 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary, LR. “Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– RICHARD LEROY MEYER, 45, of Little Rock, passed away Oct. 7, 2017. He was born May 28, 1972 in Englewood, Colo. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; three daughters; mother Pat Roberts (James) and father Ron Meyer. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– JOANN M. MURRAY, 58, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Oct. 19, 2017. She is preceded in death by her son Kelos

Murray, parents: Nebuchadnezzar and Rosie Murray Sr., brother Nebuchadnezzar

Murray Jr., grandmother Nellie

Finely and uncle

Henry Finley.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children London (Chanell) Stewart, Antione Stewart, and Sheeniques Murray, siblings Verline Goins, James Murray, Florean Dupree, Nellie (Theotris) Stephens, Bobbie (Obie) Miller, Bertha (Johnny) Brown, and Glen Finely, six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Family Hour: Friday Oct. 27, 2017 5-6 p.m., at Robinson Mortuary and Funeral Saturday Oct. 28, 2107 11 a.m., at New Beginning Ministry Elder Terrance Underwood officiating. Services entrusted Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive Little Rock, Ark., 72202 (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust”.

–––––❖––––– LESTER BEATRICE “L.B.” RATLIFF, 91, of North Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. He was born March 1, 1926, in Rison, Ark., to the late Claude Everett and Arrie Beatrice Ratliff.

Lester was a World War II veteran in the Army Air Forces as a corporal. He enjoyed coon hunting and fishing. He devoted his life to his wife of 41 years, Reba Nell (Mash) Ratliff. Lester was loved very much and his family will miss his sense of humor.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving family, wife, Reba Ratliff; son, Mike Langford (Anita) of Vilonia; daughters, Mary Jane Shannon (Dicky) of Vilonia, and Kelly McDowell (Perk) of Louisiana; eight grandchildren, Jerry Shannon, Terry Shannon, Kerry Shannon, Ricky Walker, Michelle Johnson, Clint Graham, Amanda Boeckmann and Nicole Hartwick; 23 great-grandchildren, one greatgreat-grandchild, siblings, Dorothy Moorehead, Milford Everett Ratliff, Frances Flossine Pfifer, Patsy Marie Malley, Carolyn Trousdale, and a host of nieces and nephews. Lester was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kami Adams, brothers, Herbert, Claude Allen, Russell Melvin, and Troy Lewis Ratliff; and sisters, Marcelle Ratliff and Darlene Noreene Parnell.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with visitation one hour prior, interment to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Rison, Ark. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– DELOIS DIAN SHELTON, 88, of North Little Rock passed away Oct. 17, 2017. Born

Dec. 1, 1928 to the late Mr. & Mrs.

M. H. Baldwin in

Caddo Gap, Ark., she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She was married in

1945 to the late

Walter Shelton.

She was a lifelong member of Levy United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three children. Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Bill Baldwin, nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and anyone fortunate enough to call her friend.

Her celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at Levy United Methodist Church, 701 W 47th St, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. Entombment will be at a later date at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– RONNIE DEWAIN SPENCER transitioned to his heavenly home on Oct. 19, 2017. He managed the Price”s

Rite cleaners in Jacksonville, Ark.

He leaves to cherish his memories five children, Jason, Christopher (Amanda), Jeremy (Carmeisha),

Candice and Angelique Spencer; three brothers Howard Harris, Henderson and Vernon Spencer; three sisters Shirley Brown Hill (Gregory), Dorothy Chism (Willie), and Jessie Ford (Leonard). Funeral services will be Friday Oct. 27, 2017 11 a.m., at Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 S. Broadway Little Rock. Family hour Thursday Oct. 26, from 6-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark., 72202.

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JOHN CLIFTON TERRY, 84, a retired Little Rock law enforcement officer who loved his family, sports and cooking up a storm for family dinners, died Oct.

11.

Mr. Terry spent almost 40 years with three law enforcement agencies before his retirement in 1995.

He joined the Little Rock Police Department in 1955, rising through the ranks to assistant chief by the time of his retirement in 1977. He was chief deputy in the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department from 1977-1980, and was field representative for the Regional Organized Crime Information Center from 1982-1995.

“He loved his career in law enforcement and enjoyed telling stories about all his adventures,” his daughter, Debbie Terry, said.

During and after his career, Mr. Terry enjoyed cooking, with chili, spaghetti and barbecue sauce among his specialties. He kept small unmarked bottles of one secret-recipe sauce that he would give only to special friends or family members that he deemed worthy.

“He was a wonderful cook and loved to do it for family and friends,” his daughter, Julie Briere, said. “He always cooked the turkey and dressing for the extended-family Christmas gatherings.” He also adored his grandchildren and loved spending time with them.

Mr. Terry was an avid Razorback fan but loved all sports. He especially enjoyed attending the 2011 World Series and watching his beloved Texas Rangers play.

Mr. Terry was born Jan. 27, 1933 in Kemp, Texas, to John Bob Volley Terry and Frances Marion Clifton Terry. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1951. He was on active duty with the Army from 19531955 and was in the Army Reserve until 1961.

Mr. Terry married Barbara Ann Varner Terry, his surviving widow, on Jan. 17, 1953. His other survivors are two daughters, Julie Briere (Chris), and Debbie Terry (Vern Timmons); granddaughters Lauren McDaniel, Michelle Briere and Nicole Briere; grandsons Andrew Terry and Matthew Terry; great-granddaughter Adalyn McDaniel; and sisters Diane Terry Eichenbaum and Mrs. Bobbye Terry Butler (Lanny). He was predeceased by daughter, Cheryl Terry and son, Scott Terry.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Fellowship North followed by a reception there. Mr. Terry will be interred at Arkansas Veteran’s Cemetery.

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MRS. GLADYS BECKTON THOMAS, 102, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Oct. 19, 2017. Mrs. Gladys Thomas was born on Nov. 28,

1914. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Beckton, Louise Beckton; four sisters, Drula Rawlin, Irene

Hughes, Orcela

Moore, and Ethel Robinson all of

Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers,

Anthony Beckton

Jr. and Walter Beckton. Gladys was married to the late Elder Oliver Thomas and to this union there were no children born. He also preceded her in death. Mother Thomas had many children that she cared for in her home, over a period of time. She was a member of Rosedale Church of God in Christ, where she served on the Mother Board. She was a great inspiration to all of of us.

She leaves to cherish her memories two nephews, Anthony Beckton III, Robert N. Moore (Hattie) all of Little Rock; one niece, Mrs. Bonnie Mae Saxton of Little Rock, Ark., and a host of great-nieces and nephews and Chicago, Ill. And a lot of friends at Cumberland towers on east 8th St. Graveside services will be Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 11 a.m., at Pinecrest Cemetery in Alexander, Ark., on Highway 5. Services entrusted to Premier funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, AR 72202

–––––❖––––– JETTA FERN THOMPSON, 68, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Oct. 18, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents: Edward and

Frances Bridgeman.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 21 years

Anthony Thompson; daughter Kandance “Kandy” Thompson; sister Mary Bridgeman; sisters-in-law Rene’ (Benjamine) Davis, Jacquelyn (Keith) Williams, and Parthenia “Tina” Harris; brother-in-law Walter (Lucille) Oliver and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: Tuesday Oct. 24, 2017 noon-5 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary and Funeral Wednesday Oct. 25, 2107 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust”.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA LEE WILSON, 94, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, passed away Oct. 19,

2017 in Little

Rock. She was born Oct. 29,

1922 in Norfork,

Ark., to the late

W.E. and Ruby Elizabeth Martin

Owens. She was a former member of Dallas Oaks Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert F. Wilson and her sister Wilma Strong.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Pavilion at Fort Smith National Cemetery with burial to follow under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

She is survived by her daughter Kathy Lynne Ransom (Dr. John Ransom) of Little Rock; three grandchildren Matt Ransom (Kelly) of Little Rock, Kelly Ransom of New Orleans and Jen Bowen (Ryan) of Columbia, S.C.; and three great-grandchildren Hunt Ransom, Milly Jane Bowen and Presley Bowen.

To place online tributes visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Linda K. Couch, 58, of Alexander, formerly of St. Louis, Mo., passed away Oct.

14, 2017. She was born in Ames,

Iowa, to Arlan and Barbara Caviness on Nov. 16,

1958. The family will hold a private service at a later date. To sign Linda’s online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ALEXANDER — Charles William Davis, 81 of Alexander, Ark., passed away on Oct. 20, 2017. He was born on Sept. 3, 1936 in Muncie, Ind. A celebration of his life will be held at Hurricane Lake Baptist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 10 a.m. To sign online guestbook, visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ALMA — Dr. Jean Miller Medlock, 79, of Alma, Ark., passed away on Wednesday,

Oct. 18, 2017 at a local hospital.

She attended the University of

Houston College of Optometry where in 1966 she was the first woman to graduate from the College of Optometry. In 1968, she opened her practice in downtown Alma and practiced in Alma with the Eye Group until she retired 49½ years later. She served as Executive Secretary of the Southwest Council of Optometry, on the Arkansas Council of Optometry Board, served on the Stepping Stone School Board since its beginning in 1972, was named

named Arkansas Optometrist of the year in 1989 and 1996 and was involved in many other activities such as the Good Samaritan Clinic, Crawford County Parks Board and Alma Friends of the Library. In 2010, she received the Lifetime of Excellence Award from the Arkansas Optometric Association. She was a member and elder of Central Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a member of the Crawford County EHC Alma Chapter, The Methodist Village Auxiliary. She coached girl’s softball for many years in Alma. Although she was not from Alma, she adopted Alma as hers and Alma adopted her.

Dr. Medlock was born Jan. 27, 1938 in Joplin, Mo., to the late Edward and Nettie (Johnson) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband Larry Medlock, two sisters, Virginia Patterson and her twin, Jessie Suhor and a brother, Eddie Miller.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Central Presbyterian Church. Cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. Burial of cremains will be at the U.S. National Cemetery at a later date.

Survivors include two sisters, Jeanette Loris of Fayetteville, Ark., and Judy Loux of Fort Smith, Ark., and two brothers, Harry and Richard Miller both of Sallisaw, Okla., plus many nieces and nephews.

The family will visit with friends Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 from 3-5 p.m., at Ocker Chapel of Alma, 917 Hwy. 64 East, Alma, Ark.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stepping Stone School, P.O. Box 2389, Alma, Ark., 72921 or Central Presbyterian Church, 2901 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, Ark., 72901.

To place an online tribute please visit www.ockerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Lucy Nell Partridge, age 90, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Oct. 19,

2017 at Twin

Rivers Health and Rehabilitation. Lucy was born on May

26, 1927 in Fort

Smith Ark., the daughter of the late Lance and Jessie Durham Lamb. Lucy was a Homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was a member of Third Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ed Partridge; one son, Phillip Partridge; two brothers, Floyd and Horace Lamb; three sisters, Norma Jean Lamb, Marcella O’Daniel and Edith Young; and one great-granddaughter, Jaylee Walters.

Lucy is survived by her children, Steven (Sandra) Partridge of Round Rock, Texas, and Kathie (Billy) Bunn of Arkadelphia; one brother, Robert (Fern) Lamb of Evanston Ill.; one sister, Pat McElwee of Searcy, Ark.; eight grandchildren, Kristin (Paul) Goza of Arkadelphia, Candice (Joshua) Spradlin of Oceanside, Calif., Micah (Billy) Zerillo of Greenwich, Conn., Maegan Partridge of Oklahoma City, Okla., Jeff Partridge of Austin, Texas, Ocean Makenzie (Bob) Craig of Rogers, Ark., Carissa (Chris) Jundt of Round Rock, Texas, and Sean (Courtney) Pelzer of Cave Springs, Ark.; 11 great-grandchildren, Elliott and Palmer Goza, Kara Spradlin, Milah Zerillo, Easton Partridge, Colt Stowers, Dallas, Preston and Job Craig, Emberlie and Madison Jundt; a host of nieces and nephews; her special friend Margaret Scott, and the staff and caretakers at Twin Rivers.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Third Street Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Lathem officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m, until time of service at the church.

Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Third Street Baptist Church P.O. Box 763 Arkadelphia Ark., 71923 Final Arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Taryn Raquel Claassen of Bryant was called home to be with her Lord and

Savior Jesus

Christ on Oct.

20, 2017. She died peacefully at home loved and comforted by family.

Taryn was born on June

26, 1993 in Conway, Ark., and loved by so many people. She was preceded in death by her beloved granny Judith Claassen and Edward Odell Fryar of Little Rock. She is survived by her adoring parents Sherri (Brad) Fryar of Bryant; Mark (Tammie) Claassen of Vilonia; loving grandparents Jim and Phyllis Hagood of Maumelle, Harold Claassen of Conway and grandmother Peggy Fryar of Little Rock; brothers Bradley (Lydia) Claassen of Taylors, S.C., Cody Fryar of Bryant and Dylan Right of Rogers; sisters Amy (Cory) Smith and niece Ileybeth of Conway and Courtney (Taylor) Licause and niece Harper of Pea Ridge; her uncles Darrell (Jo) Hagood of Vilonia, Murray (Kim) Claassen of Hot Springs Village, Myron (Ramona) Claassen of Conway, Ed (Michelle) Fryar of Rogers; and many other great-aunts, uncles and cousins. Her aunt Kim Claassen and her great-aunt Dottie (Jim) Hughes spent countless hours visiting Taryn over the past four years, always making sure she was able to participate in family gatherings which were so important to her, and keeping her in an endless supply of Chik-Fila and Sonic blasts. Also of great importance to her was her best friend Alexandra (Bradley) Leslie of Fenton, Mo.

Taryn was just beginning her Junior year as a Theater major at the University of Arkansas when she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. She had a passion for music and theater since she was just a little girl. She began singing in audition school choirs when she was in 6th grade and made All-Region Choir several times during her years at Vilonia Junior High and High School. She had a beautiful soprano voice that resulted in her receiving a music scholarship from the U of A even though she wasn’t a music major. Taryn loved to travel, go for rides with her dad and his Harley Davidson group, read, go to concerts, movies, theme parks, zoos and aquariums. She collected anything that was related to her self-proclaimed status as a “Fangirl”, loving all things Dr. Who, Harry Potter, Criminal Minds, X-Men and Avengers. Her favorite pastime was attending Broadway musicals throughout the country with her Mom, her favorites being Hamilton and Wicked.

Taryn was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Conway, having accepted Christ and following in believer’s baptism when she was eight. After moving to Bryant in 2013, she became active in the Geyer Springs First Baptist Church Choir. Taryn was also involved with the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition striving to educate and raise awareness through public service campaigns and other activities.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many friends and families that have supported Taryn and especially her medical teams at UAMS Gynocology/Oncology, MD Anderson, Home I.V. Specialist, Bryant Family Pharmacy and Arkansas Hospice.

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. Burial to follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 850 Highway 36, Vilonia, Ark. Family will receive friends from 5:307:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition, P.O. Box 7796, Little Rock, Ark., 72217.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Kimberly Lynn Scott, 58, of Bryant, Ark. passed away Oct. 19,

2017. She was born Sept. 11,

1959 in Little

Rock, Ark., to Ellis Jr. and Helen

Lynn James.

Kimberly was a graduate of

Mills High and a life-long AT&T employee. She loved to needlepoint and decorate her home for all holidays. She was the most amazing woman, the matriarch in her family, the “glue”-taking care of everyone. She was loved by all who knew her and was the most adored mother and Mimi.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her mother; grandson, Ethen Schultz; and brother, Jimmy James.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of thirty-nine years, Vance Scott of Bryant; three daughters: Jennifer Heiges and husband Ryan of Rogers, Ark., Chrystal Scott of Bryant, and Natalie Scott Schultz of Bryant; two grandchildren: Mallorie Scott and Eli Schultz; father, Ellis James Jr. and wife Ruth Amy; brother, Ellis James, III and wife Patti of Kansas; sisters-in-law, Denise James of Austin, Ark., Rosa Vaughan and husband Mike of Benton, and Maria Dunnigan of Greenville, S.C. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family who adored her and will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held from noon-1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, at Geyer Springs Baptist Church, 12400 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Danny Adams, will follow at 1 p.m. Burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park to follow at 2:30 p.m.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Lena “Grace” Holman, 86, of Cabot, Ark., peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on

Oct. 20, 2017.

Born and raised in the Dallas/

Fort Worth, Texas area, she met the love of her life, Wayne and started a family she loved dearly. She later moved to Arkansas to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents and husband Barnes Duane (Wayne) Holman of Cabot, Ark. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Clifford) Hicks of Cabot; Granddaughters Amy (James) Lang of North Little Rock, Jennifer (Daniel) Menden of Sherwood; Grandson Ryan (Haley) Hicks of Cabot; five great-grandchildren, Hannah and Hayden Lang, Briley and Lilly Menden and Jayda Hicks who she enjoyed sharing First Baptist cookies with during their visits.

Grace will be laid to rest with her husband at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. in Sherwood at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 from 5–7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, Ark.

The family would like to thank Wanda, Haley, Kimberly and Madison at Greystone Nursing and Mary, Connie and Kathy of Kindred Hospice Care for their support of Grace and the family during this trying time. God Bless, my mom loved you all. On-line guest register at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Bobby Ralph Thornton, 81, of Cabot, passed away Oct. 18,2017. He was a Marine, husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his wife Joyce, he is survived by daughters Terry (Rickey) Carson, Sherry (Mike) Duran, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Graveside services 2 p.m. Monday Oct. 23, 2017 at Mount Carmel cemetery. Visitation noon at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Doyle Myrlas Ingram, was born March 9, 1947 and passed away Oct. 20, 2017. He is preceded in death by mother, Rena Langston Burgess, father, Melvin Rins Ingram, stepfather, Alfred Franklin Burgess, sister, Nadine Kerry Ingram, and brother, Monroe Lee Ingram.

Doyle is survived by wife, Marcia Sue Sutton Ingram, daughter, Twighla Sue Ingram York and her children, Alleigh Yvonne York, Elizabeth Adeline York, and Jeremey Drake York, sons, Franklin Warner Ingram (Tessa Kingsley), and Timothy Doyle Ingram (Alex Ingram).

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 24, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Oct. 25, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints in Conway, Ark., with visitation at 9 a.m. and service at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Tarlton Cemetery, Sand Gap, Newton County, Ark.

–––––❖––––– DARDANELLE — Virginia Ann Frost, age 78, of Dardanelle, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. She was born Feb. 20, 1939. Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at the Mount George Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolence at www. cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– DIERKS — Jessie R. Simmons, age 96, a resident of Dierks, Ark., died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Graveside Funeral Services with military rites will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Burg Cemetery under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. Register on-line www.wilkersonfuneralhomes. com.

–––––❖––––– EVENING SHADE — Lillian Stroud, 90 of Evening Shade died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Funeral service, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Bear Creek Cemetery at Evening Shade. Visitation, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 from 1 p.m. until service time.

–––––❖––––– GASSVILLE — Birl Bell, 84, of Gassville passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. Visitation Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center from 4–6 p.m. Graveside services Monday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. Lone Oak Cemetery in Ravenden, Ark. Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — Linda B. Mooney, 75, died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Brian Mooney; mother, Barkley Bullard both of Springdale; siblings: Darrell (Lynn) Bullard, Houston, Texas, Kent (Pat) Bullard, Russellville, Kathy (Mike) Parks, Memphis, Tenn. Visitation: 9 a.m., Monday, services following, at 10 a.m., at Bob Neal & Sons Brickell Chapel. Burial: Cypert Cemetery, Marvell. www.bobnealandsons. com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Thomas “Tommy” Lloyd Jr., 77, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born to Thomas and Carmen Lloyd in Conway, Arkansas. Tommy enjoyed flying airplanes when he was younger and then moved on to restoring Volkswagen Bugs as he got older and won several trophies. But Tommy really enjoyed amateur radio and spent many years broadcasting to his friends in Little Rock. His call sign was N5AS.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Carmen Lloyd. Tommy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Lloyd of Jonesboro; brother, Harris Lloyd (Emily) of North Little Rock. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and friends. All services are private. Online guestbook: www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Billy Wayne Etheridge, age 42 of Monticello, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at his home. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Beulah Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Pauletta Kleese died Wednesday October 18. Survivors: Allen Patton, Daniel Kleese, Andrea Patton and Danielle Caston; two brothers; sister; Several grandchildren. Visitation: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. October 22, funeral home. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, October 23 at the funeral home. Services by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home - Morrilton. www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Susan Margaret Beck, 83, danced into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Mountain Home, Ark. Memorial service Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3 p.m. First Baptist Church in Mountain Home, Ark. Arrangements are by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. www.connerfamilyfuneralhome. com.

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PINE BLUFF — Virginia Blackerby Stewart, 93, of Pine Bluff, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 24, 2017, beginning at 1 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. The service will follow at 2 p.m. For complete obituary information and online condolences, please visit FullerFunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Guy Junior Campbell, 79, of Searcy, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Marjorie (Moore) Campbell; sons, Jeffery Todd Campbell and wife, Phyllis, and James Clyde Campbell; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; trusted companion, Peanut. Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Macedonia Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh. com.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Neil Stephen Freeman, 65, a lifelong resident of Sheridan, Ark., took his first breath in heaven Friday,

Oct. 20, 2017.

Steve fought a courageous fight but finally he won the ultimate victory. He was a graduate of Sheridan Schools and employed as a meat cutter at the local Mad Butcher where he was known for specialty cuts and appreciated for friendly customer service. An active member of good standing in the Rattlesnake Hunting Club where he enjoyed the adventures of hunting and along the way fishing. After retirement he enjoyed and developed a spirit for Branson, Mo.

Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his father, Edward Freeman, infant brother, Andy and his paternal grandparents John and Ola Freeman, maternal grandparents George Coulter Sr., and Letha Coulter Dowell and Narval Dowell.

Steve was a kind Christian man friendly to everyone. He greeted people wherever he encountered them. He was loved and respected by Baptist Heart Transplant Team. He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was proud to tell the stories with laughter how he and other children carried the building blocks that built the first sanctuary and parsonage of the church. He especially was a staunch Razorback fan.

Steve is survived by his mother, Demarise Coulter Freeman, son, Brian S. Freeman, treasured sister and caregiver, Gigi (Jeanette) Munds (Jim), all of Sheridan. Three brothers, Joe Ed Freeman (Sheila) of Camden, John Melvin Freeman of Clermont, Fla., Dennis Freeman (Cheryl) of Traskwood. Two cherished granddaughters, Stormi and Summer Freeman of Sheridan and special prayer warriors, an aunt and uncle, Margie F. and Eugene Burton, his wife Jaylia, and many other relatives and friends. Steve was foremost a loving son, caring brother, supportive dad and loyal friend.

A time of visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Gardens. Funeral service will be held also in the chapel at 1 p.m., with Bro. John Trotter and Bro. Michael Walton. Music provided by Rev. John Trotter and Eloise Wilson. The burial will follow in Lost Creek Cemetery.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardensheridan.com.

–––––❖––––– SOLGOHACHIA — Zela Guinn Cook Moore, was born May 16, 1922 in the Lick Mountain Township of Center Ridge to Lettie Wolverton Guinn and Ervin Guinn. Zela passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 in Conway at the age of 95.

She out lived her first husband; Lewis Cook her second husband Wilburn Moore; her three sons: Russell Moore Sr., Tommy Cook and Bobby Moore. Zela is survived by seven grandchildren: Janet Nelson, Stephanie Smith, Chris Cook, Mark Cook, Jerome Cook, Jeremy Tutt, Russell Moore Jr., and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Kilgore Cemetery in Birdtown. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home #5 Bruce St. Morrilton, Ark. 72110 (501) 3541638. Online guestbook go to www. bobnealandsons.com.

Out-of-state

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas — Hugh Marvin McCastlain, 73, who was affectionately known to family and friends as “Tuffy”, passed away on Thursday,

Oct. 12, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

He was the son of the late Hugh

M. “Ted” McCastlain, Brinkley,

Ark. and the late

Doris McCastlain

Hinkle of Little

Rock, Ark. Hugh, graduated from

Brinkley High School where he played in the high school band and in his own band with friends and also lettered in football. He was a member of the Methodist church.

He is survived by his children; Kelly Ann McCastlain of Memphis, Tenn., Joseph Edward “Ted” McCastlain, of Tampa, Fla., (Debbie), Holly Louise McCastlain of Arlington, Va. and his 10 year old granddaughter, Abigail Sierra McCastlain of Memphis, Tenn. “Abi”, who lovingly called her granddad, “Gruffy.” His sisters, Mary Lynn Nelson, of Little Rock, Ark., (Sheffield), Julia Ann Stoner of Sugar Land, Texas, (Terry) and Laura McCastlain Sholes, of Little Rock, Ark. (Keith). He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their spouses, and a step-brother and two step-sisters.

Hugh graduated from Hendrix College, Conway, Ark. in 1965 with a BA in Physics. At Hendrix, Hugh participated in intramural sports, including swimming. Following graduation, Hugh attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, obtaining a BS degree in Chemical

Engineering in 1968. He also did post-graduate work in finance and management. Hugh had a personal consulting business before joining Arkla Gas Company in 1973. There he held managerial positions in several departments before he was appointed, in 1984, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for ARKLA, and remained as executive vice president of Arkla, Inc.

Hugh is a former president of Downtown Shreveport Unlimited and was a member of the Shreveport Economic Development Foundation, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Institute for Industrial Engineers and the Southern Gas Association. After retirement, Hugh moved to Texas, where he was involved with the Institute of Robotics.

Tuffy was passionate for life and learning. He loved sailing, and competing in various triathlons. He was a collector of guns, practiced throwing knives, played the bass guitar, built computers and was a fabulous dancer. Tuffy always loved his special cats he had through the years; they brought him great joy.

He was a wonderful father to his children and so proud of the careers they have, and dearly loved his granddaughter, Abi. He had some crazy and fun times hunting and fishing with Gene Smith and Cliff Lawley in Texas. His children and sisters will forever be grateful to Gene Smith, who was like a brother, for the care and compassion he gave to Hugh. Tuffy was an unforgettable individual and his sense of humor and wit will always remain as great memories.

There will be a celebration honoring Hugh’s life in Florida in February on Key Biscayne Bay, which was a favorite sailing spot.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish to , may make a donation to the Little Rock Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd. Little Rock, Ark. 72210, or Houston Humane Society,14700 Almeda Rd. Houston, Texas 77053 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place., Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Family and friends please feel free to send condolences to: http://distinctivelife.com/obituaries/hugh-marvin-mccastlain/.

–––––❖––––– HOUSTON, Texas — Wilbur Barry Medlin III (Bobby), 60, of Houston, Texas, passed away while surrounded by family on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Bobby was born in Waynesville, NC on July 14, 1957. The 1969 purchase of KAGH radio brought the Medlin family to Crossett, Ark. After graduating from Crossett High School, Bobby continued on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, MBA from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) and Doctorate of Business from Louisiana Tech University.

Bobby is survived by; his wife, Quendy Medlin (Gibbins Gaither); daughter, Kasey Medlin-Shook; son-in-law, Eddie Shook and grandson, Joshua Shook of Monticello, Ark.; step-son, Evan Gaither of Provo, Utah; step-daughter, Emma Gaither of Conway, Ark.; and brother, Kevin Medlin of Crossett, Ark. He also is greatly missed by his beloved dog, Max and cat, Sam.

Bobby is preceded in death by; his parents, Barry and Peggy (Smith) Medlin; sister, Cheri Medlin and brother, Keith Medlin.

Bobby’s entire career surrounded business education at the university level. Always a student favorite, Dr. Medlin was a professor, committee member, dean and associate dean. He was fortunate enough to earn his living doing what he loved at Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas Monticello, Henderson State University, the University of South Carolina Upstate, and the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. At each of these institutions, he developed longstanding relationships with both students and colleagues.

When not working, Bobby adored exercise, particularly running with Max. No matter how exhausted he felt, he almost always could fit in a work out of some sort. Bobby found rejuvenation at the beach, and it was there he and Quendy learned to scuba dive together, something that he thoroughly enjoyed.

Brilliant and competitive, Bobby was one of the best at trivia and “Name that Tune.” Before moving to Houston for treatment, he also volunteered as a mentor at Kimmons Junior High in Fort Smith and formed a special relationship with his mentee, Noah Sanabria.

A memorial service for Bobby will be in November at a location in Arkansas to be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to MD Anderson’s Moonshots Program (https:// goo.gl/TAKBZi), or your local Humane Society.

–––––❖––––– JACKSONVILLE, Texas — William T. (Gus) Lawson Jr., 59, of Jacksonville, Texas, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

A memorial service will be Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at 11 a.m., at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.