Pulaski County

Mr. COLUMBUS LINCOLN ABRAMS Jr., 73, of Little Rock, was born to Columbus Lincoln Abrams Sr. and Lucy Stewart Abrams on

June 17, 1944.

Now his journey has ended. Columbus made his entrance through death into eternal life on Monday, October 23, 2017.

Columbus had 38 years of sobriety and supported thousands with words of encouragement and celebration through his “birthday ministry.” For the last 26 years, Columbus called well over 5,000 people each year to celebrate their birthday, sobriety milestones, and anniversaries. Columbus was extremely thoughtful and always found opportunities to help others and spread joy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Earl Abrams. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Morris Abrams; sister, Jacqueline (Carl) Hampton of Morrilton; son, Columbus Lincoln Abrams, III of New Plymouth, New Zealand; daughters, Angela Abrams Hazzard of Little Rock and Amanda Abrams (Sanford) Johnson of Clarksdale, Miss.; and grandchildren, Baylee, Lauren, Morris, Madison, Lorelei, Michael, and Ava.

A family visitation will be held Friday, October 27, 2017, at 6-7:30 p.m. and homegoing service will be Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. with additional visitation starting at 9:45 a.m. Both services will be at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock (1400 S. Ringo). Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff (2407 Commerce Circle).

–––––❖––––– JUSTIN LEVON ASHLEY of Little Rock, Ark., graduated from Jacksonville

High School in

2004 and went on to further his education at Pulaski Tech receiving an Associate’s Degree in Arts.

He completed flight training with Central

Flying Service in May 2012 obtaining his Fixed Wing License. Justin joined the Army National Guard as a PFC in 2012, as a UH60 Helicopter Repairer, where he conducted training in Ft. Eustis, Virginia. In 2014, he attended initial Rotary Wing Training at Ft. Rucker, Ala., and became a UH60 Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot. He returned to North Little Rock, Ark., where he was an Aviator for B6 2-285 Aviation Regiment (Assault).

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Crystal; two children, Syandene and Davis; parents, Preston and Nina Ashley, LR; three sisters, Leronda (Frank) Paige, LR, Angela (Christopher) Moten, Houston, Texas, and Karin (Gerald), Sherwood, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Ann, Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Preston Jr., Jacksonville, Fla., and Christopher, NLR, Ark.; three aunts, Sharon McGary, Wanda Dorsey and Shelia Grind; one great-aunt, Geneva Williams; 10 nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held Friday, October 27, 2017, 11 a.m., at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT FEAZELL, age 62, of Maumelle, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church. A rosary will be 6 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home with a visitation following until 8 p.m. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

–––––❖––––– GLENDA JEANETTA CARVER HICKS, 80, of Jacksonville died Monday, October 23, 2017. A visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, October

27th, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at Smith – North

Little Rock Funeral Home. Interment in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visit full obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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JACK W. KIRKWOOD, 86, born in Little Rock, March 22, 1931, to Ralph W. Kirkwood and Montie (Snow) Kirkwood, passed on October 21,

2017, from the loving arms of his wife of 45 years, to the waiting arms of our heavenly father.

Jack worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 41 years and loved every minute. After retiring, he could be found on a golf course, fishing with friends or even watching his beloved Razorbacks or Cowboys. He had been a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church for the past 35 years. Jack touched those around him in a quiet way, but his influence was powerful and lasting. He will be greatly missed by all he encountered throughout his life.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Norman W. Kirkwood, who passed before Jack’s birth; and a grandson, Justin Darter. He is survived by his wife, Faye Kirkwood; daughters, Roxanne Aftanas (Dave), Vickie Darter (David) and Charlene Williams (Bob); grandchildren, Robert and Josh Williams, Sarah Moore, Alyssa and Addy Aftanas; and five great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express great appreciation for the prayers and outpouring of love and concern due to our tremendous loss. God be with you all!

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. You may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– TREATHA MANUEL, 88, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2017.

Her loving survivors include: daughter, Tressa Manuel; two sons, Troy Manuel and Charles

Walker; one daughter-in-law,

Laura Walker; five grandsons, Christopher Manuel (Jenea), Tony Manuel, Terrell and Quincy Williams, and Corey Chism; two great-grandsons, Christopher Manuel, Jr. and Rodricho Martin; five special God daughters, Diana, Janet, Jessie, Margie and Mary; a host of other relatives and special friends. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017, 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 6803 Lancaster Road, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Elmlawn Cemetery. Family visitation will be Friday, October 27, 2017, 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– JOHN R. MOSELEY JR., age 70, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away October 18, 2017. He was born April 20, 1947 to the late John Moseley Sr. and Geneva Anderson Moseley. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– FELECIA RHODES, 62, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 21,

2017. Visitation: Thursday, 12-6 p.m. Robinson Mortuary, North

Little Rock. Funeral: Friday,

11 a.m. both at Progressive

Church, 9895

Hwy. 165, Scott,

Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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Rev. BETTY ANN EMBREY ROBERTSON, 88, passed away October 25, 2017.

She was born

March 9, 1929 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of

Blake and Anna

Louise Andres Embrey. She was a retired

United Methodist clergywoman and elder. She graduated from Fort Smith (Northside) High School, Fort Smith Junior College (University of Arkansas Fort Smith), and the University of Arkansas Little Rock with a BA in Elementary Education. She then earned a Master of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee.

Betty Ann substituted in elementary schools in Fort Smith, taught third grade at Jefferson Elementary in Little Rock and at Smackover Elementary in Smackover, Arkansas. She was director of education at Western Hills United Methodist Church in Little Rock and at the Batesville South Parish in Batesville. She pastored United Methodist churches in Tumbling Shoals, Cedar Grove, Crawfordsville and Salem-Viola in Fulton County, taught Disciple Bible Study classes, served on several United Methodist Conference Committees, including Finance and Administration, Education, the Board of Diaconal Ministry and served as District Coordinator of Children’s Ministries. She was a past president of Chapters BD, DB, I of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and a national officer in the Delta Beta Sigma Sorority.

Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Rev. Robert Wilson Robertson. She is survived by her children, Dr. Blake Robertson and wife, Dr. Charlotte Robertson, of Springdale and Diana Myklebust and husband, Mark, of Maumelle; sister, Marian Bartlett of Russellville; grandchildren, Matthew Robert Myklebust and wife, Melanie, Mary Kay Myklebust-Steves, Jonathan Blake Robertson and Stephen Lane; and great-grandchildren, Logan Robertson, Ashtyn and Coltyn Lane, Morgan, Mason and Maddox Myklebust, and Victoria Myklebust-Steves; and a host of other family and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Greg Schick. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Betty Ann’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JANA PERCEFULL GRAVES WILSON, 84, entered into eternal peace on Monday, October 23, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Jana was born in Kerr, Arkansas on December 1, 1932 to Everett and Ruth Matthews Percefull. She graduated from Bigelow High School then went on to graduate from Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) in 1954. She taught in Missouri and Arkansas schools as well as worked as an Assistant Extension Home Economist. However, she took the most joy in her role as a mother and homemaker.

Jana was strong in her faith and lived it daily. She loved to teach Bible study and attend Perpetual Adoration at her church. She had been a member of Women’s Aglow International since 1975, and had held offices on local and area boards for the Aglow Ministry. Sharing her love for the Lord was the main mission of her life.

Jana was predeceased by her parents and her infant sister, Peggy; her first husband, Carl O. Graves; and her second husband, Herbert R. Wilson. She is survived by her three siblings, John D. Percefull (Betty), Robert L. Percefull (Carol), and Ruth E. McBurney (Millard “Mac”); her four children; Denise Graves, Carla Graves LeMay (Jon), Mark Graves (Susan), Suzanne Graves Whitener; and her two stepchildren, David Wilson (Debbie) and Malinda Wilson Smith. She was “GranJana” to 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healy & Roth on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1321 South Van Buren St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– ELAINE WRIGHT, 58, of North Little Rock, Ark., transitioned to her heavenly home on October 23, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents,

Ivory and Dovie

Wade; siblings, Freddie, Kenneth, Barbara,

Carol, Ivy and Gwendolyn. She leaves to cherish her memories: two sisters, Janell Byrd and Wilma Johnson and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017, 11 a.m., at Spreading the Truth Restoration & Deliverance Ministries, 4512 Lynch Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.