Pulaski County

MARY ELLEN MARTIN BUTLER of Mabelvale, Ark., was born Christmas Day 1934, to the late Corbet and Elsie Martin in Rosie, Ark. She was a member of

New Hope Nazarene Church in Landmark. She loved her church and spending time with her family. She was also a breast cancer survivor.

Mrs. Butler passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at her home at the age of 82.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Burchfield; sons, Jim Burchfield and Jackie Butler; and grandsons, Luke and Aaron Burchfield; and her sister, Patsy Wyatt.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Don Butler; son, Jerry Butler (Tami); daughters, Julie Walters (Horace), Janice Calaway (Byron), Tina Gulutzo (Steve), Janie Moore (Kelly), and JoAnn Butler (Gavin); 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at New Hope Nazarene Church in Landmark with Bro. George Yarberry and Bro. Ralph Nelson officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m., at Kyler Cemetery in Batesville. Visitation will be 5–7 p.m., Monday at the church.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Saline Memorial Hospice and nurse Kathy for the love and compassion that was shown to Ms. Mary.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

––––– ––––– PATRICIA MOREHOUSE EVERETT, 87, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully on

Oct. 19, 2017. She was born in January 1930 in Glen

Ridge, N.J.

Patricia grew up in Auburndale, Mass. She graduated from Wellesley College and received her master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas. She taught in the Little Rock School District for 25 years.

Patricia said numerous times she had a charmed life. She lived in Rio de Janeiro for three years during her high school years. She married “the boy next door” in 1951; they were married for 62 years. She loved her family home in Nova Scotia, Canada, and was able to spend every summer there while she was teaching; she and her husband spent six months there every summer after retiring in 1992. Patricia was very active in the Anglican Church in Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia. She was an accomplished Nova Scotian rug hooker and avid reader. She loved spending time with her family and many friends both in Little Rock and Nova Scotia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Everett, and grandchildren, Jenny Lavender and Kevin Birkhead. Patricia is survived by her children, Karen Richards of Bryant,

Gail Lavender (Jim) of Bryant, Albert Everett of Little Rock, and Jill Everett of Haskell; and grandchildren, Stephanie Richards, Max Richards, Mike Lavender (Jennifer), Ashley Lavender, Lara Lavender, and Jessica Birkhead.

Memorial service will be 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 224-8300. The family will receive friends prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society, www.warmhearts.org, or LifeQuest of Arkansas, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark 72227.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– WILLA BEA DILLON GIMBLET, 94 of North Little Rock passed away on Oct. 21, 2017. She was born June 30,

1923 in North Little Rock and lived all her life there.

Bea graduated from North Little

Rock High School and worked for

Worthen Bank as an elevator operator and also with an Insurance company. Bea met the love of her life when the 35th Infantry Division was activated in 1941 and sent to Camp Robinson for a year of training. When WWII started she married Noah A. “Buster” Gimblet, and followed him to California, Alabama, and North Carolina before he left for England and then Europe. Bea returned home and awaited his return. After the war they had a son Ronald, and later moved to Camp Robinson to live in a renovated military building. This was the happiest period in her life as she was close to family and friends.

She loved square dancing, Bowling, Sewing, Gardening, and just exploring Camp Robinson.

Bea is survived by her son Ronald (Elaine) Gimblet; brothers, Billy (Betty) Dillon, Bobby (Darlene) Dillon, and Reccie (Elizabeth) Dillon; a grandson, Aaron (Jessica) Gimblet; and step-grandkids, Brandon Eubanks, Meredith Snow, Brent Phillips, Susy Chandler, and Jayme Sturgeon.

We wish to thank the staff at Good Shepard for the love and support they gave her during the last two years of her life and also Robinson Nursing and Rehab and Kindred Hospice during her last few days. She and Buster can now spend eternity together.

Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m., Oct. 25, 2017 at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com for online guest register.

–––––❖––––– MELODY ANN HAAS, 41, of Little Rock, passed away Oct. 21, 2017. She was born to the late Edward and Carmella Haas, in Dover, Del., on Aug. 10, 1976.

Melody is survived by four children; one sister, Christina M. Brooks; and two brothers, Thomas A. Haas and Michael L. Haas.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, (501) 982-3400.

–––––❖––––– VESTAL ANN CEARLEY HATCHER, 82, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21,

2017. Born to the late Monroe and

Willie Reynolds

Cearley in Grant

County. She attended school and graduated from

Watson Chapel in the class of 1952, where she served as treasurer of her class and played basketball in high school. She worked at National Bank of Commerce, Pine Bluff National Bank, First Commercial Bank, Worthern Bank and retired from Regions in 2005 at the age of 70. Vestal enjoyed traveling sewing, quilting, crafts and bowling.

She is survived by her husband, Billy V. Hatcher; three daughters: Cynthia Scallion (Ned), Vicki Elam (Tim), Marianne Hatcher; three grandchildren: Sara Hawkins (Dylan), Trey Scallion (Amanda Frestick), Mary Scallion; three great-grandchildren: Solomon and Emmett Hawkins, and Samantha Scallion; a sister, Betty Nell Taylor and brother Henry “Bud” Cearley. Preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary Rosemond Stover and Paulette Freeman.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Roselawn Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct 24, 6-8 p.m., at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209.

Our family certainly appreciates the love and care given to Vestal by the staff and employees of Carti and Arkansas Hospice. In lieu of flowers send memorials to Carti and Arkansas Hospice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

––––– ––––– JAMES (BILL) HIGHFILL, 87, of Little Rock passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. He was born in Paragould, Ark., on

Dec. 9, 1929 to Ruben F. and Maude

(Paris) Highfill.

Bill served in the

United States

Army during the

Korean War and was a Carpenter in the Construction Industry and a member in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bertha Mae Highfill of Little Rock; daughters, Kathy Schrader (Ron) of Benton, Karen Trantham (Blake) of Conway; son-in-law, James Stauber of Little Rock; brother, Kenny Highfill of Conway; six grandchildren, Matthew, Lindsay, Marcus, Lana, Zachary and Amanda and nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Karol Stauber, brother, Frank Highfill and sister, Jane Plumblee.

Memorials may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, P.O. Box 32141, New York, NY 10087-2141.

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

–––––❖––––– BURNELL TAYLOR JENNINGS, age 101, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

She was born

April 30, 1916 in Jacksonville to the late Sam and

Edna Taylor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Clyde

Jennings Sr., and her brother Rufus Taylor. Mrs.

Jennings was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and the longest standing member of First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville.

Burnell devoted much time and love to her family.

She is survived by her children, Clyde (Pat) Jennings, Jr., Betty (Sammy) Owens, Sam (Elaine) Jennings, Joyce Jennings-Pineda; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Kilbourne officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Bayou Meto Cemetery.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Woodland Hills Nursing and Rehab for their loving care.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 9822136. Sign online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– BETHEL MILKS, 100, of Sherwood, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. She was born April 25, 1917 in Washington, to

Maynard and Donella Martin Hannah.

She is survived by her three children, son, David Milks (Jan), daughter, Patsy

Carr (Charles) and son, Ken Milks (Judy); numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; four children, Tressa Decker, George Berry Jr., Sandra Blasingame and Judith Berry and her grandson, George Berry III.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m., one hour prior to service. Entombment will be at Edgewood Memorial Park. Online obituary and guest registry at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– TOMMIE JEAN SQUIRES, 72, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on Oct,

21, 2017. She was a retired employee of 37 years from the Union

Pacific Railroad.

She was born on Sept. 9, 1945 to

Boe and Dorothy

Beason. She was preceded in death by her husband,

Donald Lee Squires; her parents, Boe and Dorothy Beason and her grandson,

Justin “JC” Henry.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Bobby) Henry; her step-daughter, Laura Squires; her step-son, John (Cathy) Squires; three grandchildren, Chaz, Chasitie, Channing (Matt) and four great-grandchildren, Payton, Andrew, Grayson and Isabella. She is also survived by her three sisters, Joann White, Nancy McKim and Lana (Allen) Vaughan and a host of other family members.

Memorials may be made to CARTI Cancer Center, www.carti.com, 8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, Ark., 72205.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 from 6-8 p.m., at SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St.

There will be a small graveside service at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at Salem Cemetery, East End, Ark.

Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

BISMARCK — Kenneth Edwin Jackson, 85, of Bismarck, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at his home. He was born on Aug.

24, 1932 in Old Washington, Ark., to the late Joseph and Annie Lou

Jackson. He was a 1950 graduate of Arkadelphia

High School, a retired employee of Arkansas State Parks and a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Bismarck.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joe Jackson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Bess Yates Jackson; his brother and sister-in-law, Stingley and Becky Jackson, of Mayflower, Ark., and their four children; and, a host of in-laws and nephews and nieces.

Visitation will be on Oct. 24, 2017 at 1 p.m. prior to the 2 p.m. Memorial Service at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, Ark. Burial to follow in DeRoche Cemetery in Bismarck. To read the full obit and sign the tribute page, go to www. ruggleswilcox.com.

Memorials may be made to DeRoche Cemetery Fund, % Carl Hardage, 2199 Hwy. 128, Bismarck, Ark., 71923.

–––––❖––––– 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 39 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; sistersin-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 noon1 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.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Valree C. Eades, age 78, of Conway, Ark., passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Kilgore Cemetery with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Service and arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Carolyn Forrest Jacobs age 69, of Crossett, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 20 in Little Rock, Ark. Funeral services 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 12:30 p.m.till service time at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Frazer’s Chapel. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Kathy Ann McCarty Britt, 65, passed away on Oct. 21, 2017 at the

Willard Walker

Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Ark., after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer for nearly

10 years. She was born to Calvin and Betty Mumma McCarty on

March 30, 1952 in Garden City, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She was a member of Central United Method Church in Fayetteville, Ark., and very much enjoyed the spiritual fulfillment and friendships gained from her Sunday school classes throughout the years at Central.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wayne Britt and three children, Michael Britt and his wife Pamela of Fayetteville and their three children Ella, Juliana and Hudson; Matthew Britt and his wife Ruth of Fayetteville and their daughter Sinclair with Lucy Jean expected to arrive in January; Mallory and her husband Virgil Gulley of Fayetteville, and her sister Regena Bolin and her husband Keith of Elkins, Ark.

At a young age, her family relocated from Kansas to a farm in Lincoln, Ark., where she was raised and graduated from high school. Her connection with the beautiful country in and around Lincoln continued throughout her life. She was a regular volunteer and supporter of the Arkansas Country Doctor Museum in Lincoln, the annual family reunion was held at the Prairie Grove Battlefield Park, she and her family were regular attendees at the Arkansas Apple Festival in Lincoln each October, and an annual scholarship in her name is given to a graduating female recipient at Lincoln high school each Spring.

Due to her selfless and caring nature, there was no better person to have in your life for love, advice, friendship or just someone to listen. As the first priority, her family felt that love and care each and every day. She touched many lives while volunteering locally to help others in their fight with cancer while she waged her own battle with the disease. She also participated in a nationwide program with MD Anderson hospital in Houston, Texas as a “phone buddy” to cancer patients undergoing similar treatments and counseled patients regularly as far away as Maine and Seattle, Wash. An impeccable chef, her many traditional dishes enjoyed over the decades were always prepared with care, finished right on time and incredibly delicious. That same care was given to her many plants and flowers she meticulously cared for on a daily basis. Those flowers, along with anyone she cared for, flourished with beautiful blooms due to her loving care.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 5-7 p.m., at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, 4520 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 25 at 1 p.m., at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with a reception immediately after at Central. Her final resting place will be the Bethesda Cemetery in Cane Hill, Ark., on a majestic hill near the family farm on which she was raised.

The family asks you consider donating to the one of the following entities dear to Kathy in lieu of flowers: Arkansas Country Doctor Museum, P.O. Box 1004, Lincoln, Ark., 72744 or HOPE Cancer Resources, 5835 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72762. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Grace Joy Bagwell, age 89, of Lonoke, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Oct. 20, 2017. She was born to the late Elmore Carlee George and Hattie Zastrow in North Little Rock, on Aug. 16, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Rodger Earl Bagwell.

Grace was blessed with five beautiful children whom she loved very much and she enjoyed devoting her time to her family. She was a member of the New Testament Missionary Baptist Church in Lonoke.

Grace is survived by four sons, James Robert (Jean) Bagwell, Michael Earl Bagwell, Rodger Arthur (Sue) Bagwell, Danny Sidney Bagwell; one daughter, Patricia Ann Whitaker; one sister, Alice Reynolds, nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, along with a host of family and friends.

Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at New Testament Missionary Baptist Church in Lonoke. Funeral arrangements are 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.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Jude, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105 or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan., 66675.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Ralph Edward Chastain Jr., age 81 of Monticello, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1935. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Tuesday prior to service. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Marvin David Crook, age 63 of Monticello, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at his home.

Funeral service will be 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-5 p.m. Tuesday prior to service. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– PRATTSVILLE — Myra Sue Webb McCool of Prattsville, Ark., was born Oct. 31, 1940, in

Husky, Ark., the daughter of the late Howell and

Mamie Parker

Webb. She was a member of Sweet

Home Missionary

Baptist Church in Prattsville.

Sue had formerly worked at the Employment Office of Hot Springs. She had a gift for gardening, and enjoyed growing beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed expressing herself in painting and quilting. She and her late husband Pender, loved traveling as well. Her greatest joy was making sweet memories with her family.

Mrs. McCool died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 at Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation, in Benton, Ark., at the age of 76. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Pender” McCool, who died June 9, 2017, a grandson, William Joe McCool, brothers, Odell Webb, Lyndell Webb, Orville Webb, and Vernard Webb.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Brett William and Linda McCool of Hot Springs, Traye Douglas and Alisha McCool of Greenbrier; daughter and son-in-law, Joni Carol and George Lee of Little Rock; brothers, Don Parker of Rogers, Lionel Webb of Alexander, and Charles Webb of Poyen; sisters, Marguerite Morrison of Fort Smith, and Carolyn Stuckey of Poyen; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of other relatives, and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, with Bro. Don Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville. Visitation is Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 281 Grant 48, Prattsville, Ark., 72129.

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

–––––❖––––– ROWELL — Elbert Lee Stover, 74, of the Rowell community, passed away Saturday. Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Burial will be in Rowell Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Lonnie George Bressie, 72, of Searcy, passed October 19 surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Thursday, Oct. 26 at Berea Baptist Church in Judsonia at 2 p.m. Interment at Shady Grove Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.