Obituaries

Pulaski County

WINIFRED GLADYS MORTON ALLEY arrived in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 27, 1923. Winifred flew to Jesus on November 15, 2017. She joined her husband of 65 years, Joseph David Alley; her parents, Cecil Richard and Eula Winnie Morton; daughters, Glenda Kay Wallace and Laura Leigh Parton; granddaughters Amy Michelle Goldbaum and Jeanie Hoover; sister Glyn Evelyn Childers and brother, Cecil Austin Morton.

Winifred is survived by daughter, Mary Lou Alley of Little Rock; granddaughter, Cecilia Glyn Sherry (Bobby); grandsons, Nicholas Lee Parton and David Elliot Parton; great-grandaughters, Amber Elizabeth Collins (Joshua), Kattie Elizabeth Persinger (Blaise) and Dustie Elise Sherry; great-grandson, Everett Clay Parton, sons-in-law George Parton and Paul Wallace and her grand-dog, Molly Lou.

Winifred was a member of South Highland Baptist Church for over 83 years. As an adult, she taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Willing Workers Fidelis and Encouragers Sunday School classes. She loved her church family.

Winifred graduated from Little Rock High School in 1941. In 1942 Winifred traveled to Walla Walla, Washington, to marry the love of her life, Joe. Winifred and Joe raised their children as a family unit. Mother’s greatest source of happiness was her family and all the memories we shared together and with her adopted family. Mother never learned to drive a car, but she always made sure that we got to do fun things. She taught us to cook, sew and iron. She also taught us the importance of being a family and the love that it brings. Although we are hurting, the hurt lessens because Mother resides in Heaven as promised by Jesus in the book of John, Chapter 14.

Laura had a quote posted in her sewing room, it simply stated “…Sometimes a memory sneaks out of my eyes and rolls down my cheeks…”. We invite you to share memories with us on Sunday, November 19th from 1:30-3 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street in Little Rock for a visitation followed by Funeral Services on Monday, November 20th at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. C. Don Cooper officiating. Please share your memories of Mother online at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

FRANCES CHASTAIN, 73, of Little Rock, formerly of McGehee, Ark. died Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born in Dermott, Ark., a daughter of the late James and Catherine McNeese Chastain. She was a graduate of McGehee High School and the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse and worked at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock for thirty three years. Frances was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. She loved to read and travel. She also loved spending time with family and friends, especially her nieces and nephews.

Survivors include her sisters Mildred Miles of Dumas and Susie (Reece) Parham of Fayetteville, Ark.; brother, Walter (Daphne) Chastain of Springdale, Ark.; nieces, Thea Capps of Star City, Ark., and Tiffany Smith of Springdale, Ark.; nephews Bryant Chastain of Boliver, Mo., Adam Parham of Fayetteville, Ark. and Hunter Parham of Durango, Colo.

Visitation will be 2-3 pm Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral services will follow at 3 pm at the funeral home chapel with burial at McGehee cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Friends, C/O Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

NELL MARIE FLUHARTY, 97, of Sherwood, died November 16, 2017. She was born on August 19, 1920, in Little Rock, Arkansas to William Robert Blakeney Sr and Ahmalee Lola Kime Blakeney. Nell was a charter member of the Sunday School at Woodlawn Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary for many years and attended for 91 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kay Fluharty; and one sister, Nora Blakeney Rea. Nell is survived by two sons, Bob Fluharty (Shirley) of Sherwood and Larry Fluharty (Kathy) of North Little Rock; five grandchildren, Kenneth Fluharty (Jerri Anne), Wayne Fluharty (Jennifer); John Jacuzzi Jones (Lindsey), Benjamin Fluharty and Daniel Fluharty (Abbey); five great grandchildren; and one brother, William Robert Blakeney of Macon, Ga.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 5520 Woodlawn Dr., Little Rock, followed by her funeral service. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home. You may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

SHEILA K. PIERCEALL, age 64 of Little Rock, left this earth for her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from the Arkansas Heart Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1953 in Peoria, Illinois to Agnes Terry Pierceall and the late James W. “Shorty” Pierceall, formerly of Halliday and Paragould, Arkansas. After beginning her education at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Paragould, she received most of her early education in Benton at Notre Dame Parochial School of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. As a 1972 graduate of Benton High School, she continued her education by attending UCA and UALR where she earned her undergraduate and Master’s degrees in mathematics. Sheila taught for a number of years at Mt. Saint Mary’s Academy, and later as a math tutor from her home. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton.

She is survived by her mother, Agnes Pierceall, a sister, Anna Melinda Pierceall (R.C. Vanhoozer), all of Jonesboro; a brother, Cliff Pierceall of Benton; and many cousins. Sheila was also preceded in death by her twin, Sharon.

A visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton, followed by a Rosary Service beginning at 4 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of J.A. Funk Funeral Home of Malvern.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may take the form of contributions to United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas, 9720 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72227. Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

AUSTIN — Larry Wayne Glover, 71, of Austin died Thursday, November 9, 2017. Mr. Glover was born July 20, 1946 in Beebe to the late W.T. and Virginia Murphy Glover. He enjoyed his job as a truck driver and had also served on the Little Rock

Police Department for seven

years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time at home with his family. He was a good father and grandfather and dearly loved his family. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Glover was preceded in death by his 18 year old cat, George. Mr. Glover is survived by his wife, Beth Leonard Glover; his children, Michele Martin (James) of Sherwood, Andrea Gunther (John) of Oklahoma, Jason Glover (Carrie) of Cabot, Kayla Glover of Norfolk, Virginia, Whitney Crook (Stephen) of Ohio, Jeremy Reed of Ward, Trisha Ford of Cabot and Tiffany Tucker (Zack) of Beebe; 15 grandchildren; and his best friend of 30 years, Bill Clark.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 2 to 3 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

BRADFORD — Johnny Raymond Wilkinson, 85, of Bradford, departed this life Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born September 22, 1932 in Bradford, to the late John Berry and Pearl (Sloan) Wilkinson. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Services will be held Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Bradford Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Bradford, Arkansas. CABOT — Gerald Wayne Carlson, aged 70, passed away on Monday November 13, 2017. Gerald was born in Kansas City, Kansas on February 28, 1947 and was a retired Union Pacific employee.

He is survived by his children, Shane Carlson, Jeana Yetts, Jene Carlson and Amber Alvarez; siblings, Lana Kettler, Lori Stephens, Susan Robinson and Sally Franklin; and two grandchildren: Jarrett and Correll Smith.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday November 19, 2017 in the Chapel of Moore’s Funeral Home in Cabot. www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

CALICO ROCK — Fayetta Carter Hall, 95, died November 16. Visitation will be Sunday, November 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Funeral service will be Monday, November 20 at 10 a.m. at Calico Rock Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery.

CONWAY — Elizabeth (Beth) Burgess Landon, 63, of Conway, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Born June 17, 1954 to Thomas James (T.J.) and Nancy Burgess of Greenbrier, Beth was a loving and caring individual who touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Ford Burgess and father Thomas James Burgess. Elizabeth was a very dedicated and much beloved mother, and is survived by her two children, Erica Walker (Criss) of Louisville, Ky., and Aaron Landon (Charlee) of Conway. She leaves behind two granddaughters, Rylee and Lia, and a grandson, Levi, as well as her brothers, Dallis Burgess (Loretta) of Greenbrier, and Dr. Bill Burgess (Cathy) of Charlottesville, Va.

She was the Valedictorian of Greenbrier High School’s Class of 1972, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Science from the University of Central Arkansas, and attended the Master’s Degree Program in Food and Nutrition at the University of Arkansas. She was a Registered Dietitian by trade and was the Vice President of Community Services for CareLink, where she proudly dedicated her service for the past 40 years.

Beth was the Past President (1994-96) of the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). She also served as President Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, and Regional and State Representative of MOWAA. Beth was also the past Chairperson and Member of the Board of Directors of the Meals on Wheels Association of America Foundation.

Beth loved to travel and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Her family and friends will always be thankful for the gift that was her life.

Services will be held at Springhill Baptist Church (25 State Hwy. 287, in Greenbrier) on Monday, November 20, 2017. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., with service and interment to follow. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to CareLink. DRASCO — Harriett Altom, 99, passed away November 17, 2017. Born September 30, 1918, daughter of James and Viola Rigdon. Survivors: children Kenneth Altom (Rose), Kendell Altom, Katherine Carr (Jerry); grandchildren Vonda Wall, Renee Lyons, Kaye Boelsche, Karon Peryam, Darren Altom, Terry Carr, Randy Carr; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Saturday, 6-8 p.m. Service: Sunday, 2 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

EMMET — Funeral for Sgt. Hebb Sorrells (Ret.) 2 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Johnson, Bro. Frank Henson and Bro. Neil Ridling officiating. Burial Snell Cemetery

Emmet. Visitation Saturday, November 18, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. Arrangements Brazzel/ Cornish The Funeral Home. Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com

GUION — Jeremy Lee Patillo, 36, died November 14. Memorial service will be held Sunday, November 19 at 2 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Survivors include: Katy Patillo (wife), Brooke Marie Patillo, Paislee Nicole Patillo (daughters), Ruby Patillo and Randy Horton (parents), Jessica Wortham, Roxann Horton (sisters). MAYFLOWER — Rosemary Stock Dillon of Mayflower, born February 10, 1935 in Afton, Mo., went to be with the Lord 11/15/2017. Daughter of the late Ben and Lucille Stock. She is preceded in death by her sister Mary Brown, a brother, Leland Schneider of Missouri, Charles and Ray Stock and her son, Kendall Dillon, a son-in-law, Jerry Wiseman and late husband Harlon Dillon.

She is survived by her brother, Clarence and Janet Stock; sister, Betty Trog and the late Ray Trog; her children, Kevin and Annice Dillon, Kim Bolanos, Kay Wiseman, Kristina and Bryan Green; grandchildren, Justin and Donna Dillon, Tyler Bolanos, Dillon Green, Bobby and Nancy Edwards, Hope and Jim Lewis; great-grandchildren, Jace and Serena Lewis, Bob Edwards, Alyssa Edwards, Zack, Dalton, Madison and Kaden Dillon; great-great-grandchildren Hadlie and Jenson Lewis and her special loving companion John Bargiel.

She loved catfishing and playing board games with her best friend Verda Mae that she loved dearly, and she loved her church family.

Pallbearers are Justin Dillon, Tyler Bolanos, Dillon Green, Bobby Edwards Jr., Bobby Edwards III and Jace Lewis. Service is Sunday November 19, 2017 at 9 a.m. in the Griffin Leggett Chapel. Please visit the online guestbook at www.griffinleggettconway.com

MELBOURNE — Vernon “Buck” Stills, 76, died November 16. Memorial service will be Sunday, November 19 at 4 p.m. at Melbourne Community Church with Will Minick officiating. Survivors include: Linda Stills (wife), Chrizina Coplin, Chris Stills, Junior Stills (children), 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne.

MOUNTAIN HOME — Larry Harold Ives, 64, of Mountain Home and Wheatley, Arkansas, passed away November 15, 2017 in Mountain Home. Larry was born August 21, 1953 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Harold and Marilu Ives. Larry was a lifelong farmer. Larry along with his twin brother, Garry have continued a family tradition started by their father of farming and managing the family farms. Larry loved to fish and hunt with his family and friends.

Larry is survived by his wife, Michele Staten Ives; his children, Jennifer Ives Baugh (Chris), Jacqueline Ives Fowler and Clint Butcher (Machelle); his grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth, Liam, Henry and John Thomas Baugh and Kylie, Zach, Micah and Lilly Butcher; his father, Harold Ives; his twin brother, Garry Ives; brother, Tommy Ives and sister, Sharon Dickson. He is predeceased by his mother, Marilu Ives.

Larry was a devoted father and grandfather. He enjoyed traveling on vacations with his family. Larry never hesitated to take on a challenge and was a problem solver who always looked to find the best way to achieve results so that everyone won. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.

Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 18th, First United Methodist Church in Brinkley. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock 72205; Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or charity of donor’s choice. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

MOUNTAIN HOME — Bobby Dayton Jones, 29, of Mountain Home passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Mountain Home. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be Monday, November 20, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Online guestbook and obituary available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

MOUNTAIN HOME — Arrangements are pending at Roller Funeral Home for 76-year-old Kenneth Mitchell of Mountain Home. Mr. Mitchell passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Batesville, Arkansas.

NASHVILLE — J.K. Edwards Jr., age 88 of Nashville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 in Nashville. Graveside services will be Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Bluff Springs Cemetery with Steve Shofner officiating, followed by full military honors.

NORPHLET — Connie Elaine Gatheright Downs, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior on

November 15, 2017. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Young’s. Cremation services were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

PORTLAND — William Jerald Selby, 76, of Portland, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in the Portland Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:45–10 a.m., Monday at the cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

RUSSELLVILLE — The Honorable Gregory B. Standridge, Arkansas State Senator, age 50, of Russellville, Ark., died Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville, Ark., after his battle with cancer. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, November 20th, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Russellville, Ark. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday,

November 21st, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Russellville, Ark. A full obituary will be published in the Sunday edition of the Courier. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

WILLIFORD — Donald Lang, 68, of Williford, Arkansas, passed away November 12, 2017. He was born to Ruth Lang on October 13, 1949, in Lawrence County, Alabama. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation.

Out-of-state

SPEARSVILLE, La. — Jackie Stringer Jr., 69, of Spearsville, La., passed away November 16, 2017. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church Cemetery at Spearsville, La. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.