Pulaski County

ALTON A. BECK of Sherwood died Oct. 27, 2017. He was 98. Hazel Rogers Beck, his wife of 53 years, went before him in 2004. He is survived by his children: Ken (Wendy) of Lebanon, Tenn., Don

(Cindy) of Russellville, Ark.,

Sherry Walls

(Mike) of Collierville, Tenn., Terry (Cindy) of Sherwood, Ark., and Roger (Dawn) of Harvest, Ala.; and grandchildren: Kylie, Cole, Lorianne, Janie, Erin, Kevin, Kelly, Noah, Adam, Wendy, Hunter, Kinsey, Delaney, Jesse and Hallie Beth; and great-grandchildren: Nate, Easton, Emmy, Addie, Paige, Tenley, Connor, Hudson, Luke, Brady, Caroline, Ryker, Eliza, Dasher and Teddy.

Al was born April 22, 1919, in Ben Lomond, Ark., the son of Ruben Lowrey Beck and Alta Mize Beck. Surviving siblings are Jason Beck of Panora, Iowa, Jo Ann Barnum of Ozark, Ark., and Evelyn Welch and R.L. Beck, both of Sheridan, Ark. Siblings William, Blanche, Raymond, Bobby, Lila, Marvin and Marie preceded him in death, as did his parents and three siblings who died during or a short time after birth.

Most of Al’s childhood was spent in Alleene, Ark., in Little River County. He graduated from Ashdown High School in 1937 before beginning a 25-year career as an Air Force meteorologist, followed by 11 years with the Arkansas Highway Department.

Alton Allen Beck was a man who loved God, family, friends and country. He served as a deacon with the Sylvan Hills Church of Christ’s benevolence ministry and was involved with the World Bible School program. With a servant’s heart he carried groceries and appliances to many in need in the North Little Rock area as well as studied the Bible with hundreds of souls, mostly Africans, who yearned for the gospel truth. During his last decade, he furnished the salaries and motorbikes for a dozen Nigerian preachers.

Dad’s life reflected the words of the prophet Micah: And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

He will be laid to rest beside his wife, Hazel, the only woman he ever loved, in the Curlee Church of Christ Cemetery in Readyville, Tenn. The funeral service will be held at the church at 3 p.m. Sunday with visitation from 2-3 p.m. Woodbury Funeral Home 615-563-2311 or www. woodburyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DAVID PAUL BURTON, 99, of Little Rock, died October 25, 2017. He was born on March

14, 1918 in Auvergne, Arkansas to David

Henry and Mineola Burton.

After receiving a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Arkansas, he farmed near Tupelo, Ark., for 36 years as well as being involved in other agricultural businesses, including serving as president of Farmers Oil Corporation. He served on the Board of Trustees of Harding University for 25 years, and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. He enjoyed traveling and being at his lake house, and he was an accomplished woodworker.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Elaine Burton, second wife of 17 years, Ada Shuffield Burton, brother, Owen Burton, and sister, Opal Ford. He is survived by four sons, Bruce Burton (Diane) of Memphis, Tenn., Jim Burton (Mary) of Little Rock, Richard Burton (Dewey Brown) of San Francisco, Calif., Steve Burton (Teresa) of Little Rock; stepchildren, Elvin Shuffield (Cheryl), Carolyn Lay (Gary), Linda Shuffield and Joe Shuffield all of Little Rock; grandchildren, Dr. Caroline Burton of Rochester, Minn., Bruce Burton, Jr. of Maumelle, David Burton, Jr. of San Francisco, Calif., Jeffrey Burton (Catherine), Richard Burton (Brooke), Jason Burton (Amy), Rachael Sargent (Scott) all of Little Rock; step-grandchildren, Elaine King (Josh) of Portland, Ore., Jason Boyeskie (Julie) of Fayetteville, Ark., Christian Shuffield (Bridgette) of Little Rock, Kara Woller (Bob) of Little Rock, Kymberly Shoemaker of Jurupa Valley, Calif., Lindsay Conrady (Elton) of Little Rock; 28 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be on Sunday, October 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m., Monday, October 30, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at 3 p.m., Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southern Children’s Christian Home, 100 W Harding St., Morrilton, Ark. 72110. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– MATTIE COPELAND, 70, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on October 26, 2017. Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Monday, October 30 at Jones Cemetery, Redfield, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.comdrummond.

–––––❖––––– PATRICK WAYNE LEONARD, age 46, of Little Rock, passed away on October 24, 2017. A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. To sign online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LEONA B. YOUNG, 91, of Little Rock, passed away October 26, 2017. Born in Scott, Arkansas to David “Sam” and Maggie Smith Thompson, she was a member of the Lawson Road Church of Christ.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymon F. Young, three brothers, a sister and a great-grandson, she is survived by her children, Judith Knabe (John), Raymon Young (Betty) and Rob Young (Kay), all of Little Rock; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation is today, Saturday, October 28 from 4-6 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). Services are Sunday, October 29 at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by interment at Ida Mission Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Young’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Sammy (Sam) Barnes, 77, of Alexander, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October

25, 2017 at his home. Sam was born June 23,

1940 in Moorefield, Arkansas to Gerald and

Ruth Barnes.

He graduated from Little Rock Tech in 1958. On March 4, 1961 he married the former Jean Hester. Sam was a former Benton Police Officer and Fleet Manager for Bale Chevrolet. He enjoyed working and never met a stranger. He spent countless hours in his workshop where he made numerous valuable pieces for his family to treasure. He also enjoyed fishing, coin collecting and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Ruth Barnes. Sam is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean (Hester) Barnes; son, Jerry Barnes (Alexander, Ark.); his daughter, Karen (Barnes) Smith and son-in-law, Joel Smith (Bryant, Ark.); three grandchildren, Sara Coker (Fayetteville, Ark.), Brandon Smith (Portland, Ore.) and Sydney Smith (Denver, Colo.); brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Edwin and Linda Hester.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, October 30 at Ashby Funeral Home, 108 W Narroway St., Benton, Ark. with Reverend Kim

Hammer officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest Hills Cemetery, 10200 AR-5, Alexander, Ark. Visitation will be Sunday, October 29 from 6 until 8 p.m., at the funeral home. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Clifton Eugene Cochran, 31, of Benton died Wednesday. Survivors include his mother, Norma Cochran; two nieces, Breauna Bowe, Tori Bowe; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel in Des Arc with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Garth Funeral Home P.O. Box 308 Des Arc, Ark. 72040. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Margaret “Marc” Ann Forst Enderlin of Conway, Ark. entered into eternal life on Friday October 27, 2017.

She was born on November 23,

1932 in Subiaco,

Ark. to the late

Ben and Freda

Forst.

Margaret was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was very devoted to her Catholic faith and had her rosary with her at all times. She was a loving, strong and most appreciative mother. She always had a beautiful smile and she was a wonderful cook who loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She graduated from St. Vincent School of Nursing and enjoyed her nursing career prior to starting her family and cared for people throughout her life. She also worked side by side with her husband at Enderlin Nursery for many years.

She is survived by her husband Raymond “Dick” Enderlin of 61 years and children Ray (Margie) Enderlin of Russellville, Ark., Carolyn Hambuchen and Michael (Jill) Enderlin of Conway, Ark.; Matthew (Amber) Enderlin of Little Rock Ark. and 13 grandchildren: Rachel, Jessica and Alex(Emily)Enderlin; Brittany (Blake) Williams, Josh (Bailey) and Zach Hambuchen; Blake and Landon Enderlin, Brooke (James) Luyet, Allison, Cole, Drake and Nick Enderlin. Three great-grandchildren: Emerson and Elliott Williams and James Benjamin Luyet. Also survived by her brothers and sisters: Adolph, Herman, Jerome (Delores), Bernie (Dorothy) Forst, Sr. Maria Francisca and Hilda Spahn.

A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Sunday October 29th followed by visitation at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday October 30th at St. Joseph Catholic Church with entombment at St. Joseph mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Joseph School Endowment, “The Dick & Marc Enderlin Endowed Tuition Assistance Fund” either by mail at PO Box 72, Conway, Ark. 72033 or on line at www. sjse.org or The Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Delia Sue Pate, 75, of Conway, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 30, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation is 1 hour before the service, at the funeral home.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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EL PASO — Blake Russell Bourgeois, born April 9, 1998, was a young man wise beyond his 19 years. He was loving, soulful, and passionate.

He was adventurous, brave, courageous and a true outdoorsman. He graduated Cabot High

School class of

2017 and was pursuing a degree in biblical studies at Crowley’s Ridge College. Blake was anyone’s and everyone’s friend at heart. He was always ready to share his incredible faith to make even the greatest doubter a believer. A true optimist and people person, his smile and jokes were always ready to brighten your day. He loved music, camping, and casseroles, especially with rice or noodles. A great day for him was taking it easy, hanging with friends and family. He left us all too soon on October 25, 2017.

Blake was survived by his parents, Gary & Melissa Bourgeois of El Paso, Ark.; sister, Lauren Bourgeois of Atlanta, Ga.; grandparents, Jerry & Shelly Russell of Ward, Ark., and Gene & Carlie Bourgeois of Atlanta; Uncles Steven Russell (Gonzalo) of Miami, Fla. and Alan Russell (Janna) of Dallas, Texas; Aunt Debbie Behr of Atlanta, Ga.; Cousins Micayla Moore (Sean) of Austin, Texas, Monica Behr of Brighton, Colo., Miles Russell of Dallas, Texas; Great Grandmother Geraldine Russell of Ward, Ark.; Great Great Aunt Opal Beall of Ward, Ark.; and Great Great Uncle Rev. Roger Bourgeois of Cleveland, Ohio; and a host of extended family and friends.

Please send all donations to GoFundMe.com/blakes-memorial-donation-fund. Family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Cabot United Methodist Church, with funeral to follow at 2:30 p.m. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Eugene (Beno) Ballard Duke was welcomed Home by his

Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 26,

2017. He was born June 19,

1939 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Frank and

Kattie Mae Connor Duke.

Sergeant Major Eugene Duke retired from the Army National Guard after 45 years of service. He joined the Guard as a Private First Class in Company C 875th Engineers. He was also a full-time military technician for the National Guard. He worked for 20 years as an organizational mechanic in Stuttgart before transferring to a position at Camp Robinson. His last assignment before retirement was as a maintenance mechanic supervisor. While in the Guard, he earned the Meritorious Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with silver oak leaf cluster and two bronze oak leaf clusters, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and gold hourglass and bronze hourglass, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with 4” device, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster, Army National Guard Career Counselor Badge, and the Arkansas Service Rib- bon with silver diamond and two bronze diamonds.

Beno was an avid outdoorsman and woodworker. He enjoyed playing dominoes and working puzzles. But, he enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his friends at the Ulm Hunting club where he had been a member for 56 years. He was past President of the Kiwanis and was Constable two terms for the Gumwood community.

Beno was of the Baptist faith and was a charter member of Southside Baptist Church in Stuttgart. Beno was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles (Buddy) Duke and John Duke; two step-sons, Roger Hillis and Joey Hillis. He is survived by his wife, Sue Hillis Duke; son, Mark Duke (Myra) of Stuttgart; daughter, Frances Graham; step-daughter, Susan Pitts (Mike); step-son, Dennis Fox (Janet) all of England; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Frank Duke (Marie) of Stuttgart.

Visitation will be held at Roller England Funeral Home, (501)842-3939, from 3-6 p.m. on October 29, 2017. No formal service will be held.

After cremation, Beno’s final resting place will be at Hunter’s Chapel Cemetery, Casscoe, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Hunter’s Chapel Methodist Church, 225 Shelton Lane, Casscoe, Arkansas, 72026. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england.

–––––❖––––– FOUNTAIN HILL — Rodney “Ricochet” Pennington, 64, of Fountain Hill, died Thursday, October 26, 2017. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Sunday, Zion United Methodist Church with burial in Zion Cemetery. Visitation: after 6 p.m., Saturday at the church. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book www. jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– JUNCTION CITY — Thomas Barr Fish, age 61, of Junction City, Arkansas, passed away October 26, 2017. He was born April 4, 1956. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. (501) 982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Rosie Olive, 72, of Lonoke died on October 26, 2017, in Lonoke, Ark.

She was born on October 12,

1945, in Missouri. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and loved her family very much. Mrs.

Olive also loved her roses, painting, crochet and loved to cook. She made the best pecan pie and made it from scratch.

She is survived by her husband, Sherman Olive, of Lonoke, Ark.; sons, Virgil (Brenda) Olive of Vilonia, Ark., Michael (Dianna) of Lonoke, Ark., Steven (Margaret) Olive of San Antonio, Texas, Michael Olive of Enid, Okla., Jerry Don Olive of Kansas City, Kan.; one daughter, Rose Olive of Cabot, Ark.; two brothers, John Martin of West Virginia, and Tommy Martin of Vilonia, Ark., and sister, Mabel Barnes of Enid, Okla.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2017, with Funeral Service at 4 p.m. both at Wilson Robison Funeral Home in England, Ark. Burial will be at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Ark. Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England in charge of the arrangements.

–––––❖––––– McRAE — Lela Strange, 77, of McRae, Arkansas, was born August 27, 1940, at McRae to Ollie and Helen (McAfee) Strayhorn. She passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. She served on the McRae City Council 18 years, was PTA president at McRae School for eight years and owned McRae Flower Shop for 20 years. She also coached girls’ softball. Lela was a fantastic mother of three daughters, and she worshiped her grandchildren. Lela was always helping people regardless of the circumstance.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Strange of the home, Portia Pierce (Greg), and Jerrie Willbanks (Buster); grandson Kody Willbanks; great-grandchildren Tyler Newman and Brentlee Newman; brother Kenneth Strayhorn (Beth); aunt Catherine Stark and sister-in-law, Barbara (Strayhorn) Westbrook. Lela was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Gerral Strange; grandson Nick Newman; her parents; brothers Farriel, Bernice and Joe; and mother-in-law Helen Strange.

The family wishes to express many thanks to Summit Hospice, especially Letty Squires and Dorma Price for all the love and care they have shown for all of our family and exceptional care they have given. Thank you also to Aunt Catherine Stark for all your love and help.

Memorials may be made to Summit Hospice, 403 S. Poplar, Ste. F, Searcy, Ark. 72143 or New Hope Specialized Industries, 1223 Linden St., Searcy, Ark. 72143. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2017, at the Lebanon Cemetery pavilion, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Allen Blaine Bates, 43, of Mountain Home passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017, in Mountain Home. He was born April 27, 1974, in Mountain Home. A Gathering of family and friends will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2017, at Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SARATOGA — A Time of Remembrance for Victor “Vic” Young, age 56, of Saratoga, Ark. is 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, 1001 South Main Street, Hope, Ark. Arrangements are with Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– WEINER — Mrs. Sheila Michelle Beard, 52, of Weiner, died Thursday, October 26, 2017, at her home. There will be a funeral service Sunday, October 29, at 2 p.m., at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Weiner. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery at Weiner. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.