Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas

Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Barbara Belle Arnold, 88, of Sherwood.

Annette Brown, 54, of North Little Rock.

Evelyn Eisenhauer, 90, of Little Rock.

Shirley Elaine Greene, 65, of Little Rock.

Napoleon Victor Hatten, 82, of

Little Rock.

Bobbie Lee Burton Holloway, 69, of North Little Rock. Ashley Nicole Kern, 33, of Little Rock.

William Henderson Mawhinney Jr., 68, of Little Rock.

Leon Terry Robinson, 74, of Little Rock.

Juanita Turner “Mama Nita” Watson, 94, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ATKINS Jimmy Wade Britton, 69. BENTON Sharon Lee Clark, 75. John Paul Nutt Jr., 72. Sherri Linda Sullivan, 56. BENTONVILLE LLoyd Raymond Smith, 60. CAMDEN Jeannie Elizabeth “Betty” Nugent, 83. CONWAY Daniel Robert “Coffee Dan” Dipert Jr., 102. Aaron Wayne Edens, 18. DANVILLE JoAnn Blackard Dorn, 77. DUMAS Elmer Wayne Hamilton, 84. EL DORADO Wanda Lynn Washington Jones, 81.

Muriel June Golden Vail, 81. EUREKA SPRINGS Allen Ray Bates, 70. FAYETTEVILLE Paul Edward Petty Jr., 73. FURLOW Ericka Danielle Cannady, 21. GRAVETTE Mary Maxine Sawyer, 79. HARRISON Russ Taylor, 72. HEBER SPRINGS Willa Dean Solida, 82. HOT SPRINGS Robert Frank Sluppick II, 47. LONOKE Chad Samuel Hester, 43. MENA Iona Elise Bryan Deramus, 89. MORRILTON Al Joe “A.J.” Everette Sr., 85. PARKDALE Henry Ladell Moore, 53. RISON Terria Lee Saunders, 63. SCRANTON Finn Thomas Pridgin, infant. SEARCY Gerald Casey, 77. SHERRILL Jean Curtis Edwards, 88. SILOAM SPRINGS Mary Lou Hook, 79. Loyd Carl Samuels, 73. SPRINGDALE June Carolyn Neal, 85. TONTITOWN Dominic Anthony “Dick” Ceola, 78.

Judy Gail Indorf, 60. TRUMANN Eva Rebecca Woods, 92. WHITE HALL Karen Janiel Jeffers, 51.

OUT-OF-STATE

BRADENTON, Fla. Helen Marie Jones, 51. OKEECHOBEE, Fla. Mary Elizabeth Sperry, 71. HOUSTON Ellen Elizabeth Meek, 69. Connie Maxine Tharp, 84. LEWISVILLE, Texas Jodi Leigh Vogler, 43.

Pulaski County

BARBARA BELLE ARNOLD (Sherwood, Arkansas), “Sis”, “Mom”, and “Mamaw” as many knew her, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at the age of 88.

Barbara loved her family deeply and left few things unplanned. She is survived by Kenneth Earl Arnold, her son, and his wife Terry of Jacksonville; her grandson Andy Arnold, and his wife Danya of Bryant; her granddaughter Ami Arnold of Jacksonville; and four great-grandchildren, Emory, Cooper, Hudson, and Summerlea. She is preceded in death by her husband Bobbie “Bob” Earl Arnold, her parents Herbert H. and Thelma Peters, her son Larry Earl Arnold, her sister Clara Henry, and her brother Earl Peters.

Barbara was born on July 23, 1929, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1948. She married Bob, a USMC Gunnery Sergeant, in 1949, and celebrated their 56th anniversary in 2005. Barbara worked for the State Department, Baptist Book

Store, Magic Mart, and Sterling Stores as an advertising copy writer and proof reader. She was an active volunteer at Baptist Medical Center, a BMC Auxiliary member since 1972, and a member of the 55 Plus and Instep clubs. She was an active and dedicated member of Victory Baptist Church.

A visitation is scheduled from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400) in North Little Rock, with a funeral service at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Bro. Robert Harris will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Barbara’s life. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church of Sherwood, Arkansas. The family would like to thank Hospice Home Health for their loving care and dedication.

Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– ANNETTE BROWN, 54, of North Little Rock, passed away November 23, at UAMS. Mrs.

Brown was loved and respected by many and will be dearly missed.

Her funeral service will be Monday, December

4th at Greater

New bibleway

COGIC at 11 a.m.,

NLR; the remains will be open for viewing at 10 a.m. before the funeral starts. Services entrusted to HD Malone Funeral Home and Grief Counseling Center, 9910 Chicot Road, Little Rock, 72209, 501-246-4173.

–––––❖––––– EVELYN M. EISENHAUER, 90, passed away November 18, 2017. Evelyn was born to Jessie and Fannie Hoover in Grinnell, Iowa. Evelyn loved her children Gail, Carol and Glenn Eisenhauer. She instilled in them a fondness of gardening, animals, nature and reading. She was instrumental in their education and successful careers. In addition to her children, she is survived by three grandchildren, James Meek, Will Meek, and Jessica Lloyd, and three great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held in Grinnell, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Audubon Arkansas or the Central Arkansas Library System.

–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY ELAINE GREENE, 65, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2017.

She was born September 20,

1952. She was preceded in death by father and mother,

Robert H. and Margaret L.

Greene; sister,

Barbara Greene Whitfield. A graduate of LR Central High class of 1970, she went on to attend Draughon School of Business and was employed with AP&L. She later joined CHI St. Vincent until her retirement.

Shirley is survived by two sons, Marcus (Brittany) and Christopher Greene; grandchildren, Marcus Jr., Libya and Madinaa, all of Little Rock; and one brother, Adrian Greene (Barbara) of Maumelle.

Funeral Service will be held on December 4, 2017, 11 a.m. at Canaan MB Church, 1700 State Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Viewing will be from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service. Interment at Green Memorial Garden, Marche, Ark. Rev D.A. Wither, officiating the service. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– NAPOLEON VICTOR HATTEN, 82, of Little Rock, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Thursday, November 23 at Briarwood Nursing and Rehab

Center in Little

Rock. Six sons, three daughters, a sister, 24 grandchildren,

37 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2 at 2 p.m. at Ash Grove Baptist Church, 114 McMurtry Street in Cotton Plant. Interment will take place at Morning Star Cemetery by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home and email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com.

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Mrs. BOBBIE LEE BURTON HOLLOWAY, 69, of North Little Rock, Ark. joined the heavenly choir on November 20,

2017.

She is survived by her Husband: Eric Holloway, Son:

Warrick Holloway, Daughters: LaCondia Holloway Bailey,

Bethany Holloway, God-daughter: Jamila Rowe, one grandson, one granddaughter, one God-granddaughter, three God-grandsons, four sisters, one brother and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2017, at Allen Temple Missionary Baptist Church (708 North Buerkle Street, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160).

Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Holman Community Center (605 N. Buerkle St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160) by Brown Funeral Home, Pine Bluff, Ark. (870-5343210). www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– ASHLEY NICOLE KERN, 33, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life November 28, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memories: Parents Reginald and Kimberly Hayman, siblings, Tavarez Hayman, Sydne Hayman, and

Derrick Kern, grandparents

Ann Barnes,

Aaron and Joann

Kern, Harry Hayman and

Doris Hayman, a special friend and caregiver

Valeria White and a host of other relatives and friends. Family hour: Monday December 4, 2017, 10-11 .a.m, Service: Monday, 11 a.m. both at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Main & Roosevelt, LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM HENDERSON MAWHINNEY JR., 68, died Nov. 13, 2017. He was the son of the late William Henderson and Beulah Mawhinney. He is survived by sons, William Henderson Mawhinney III (Jennifer) and Clark Nelson Mawhinney; sisters, Janis Montgomery and Gayle Mawhinney; nephew, Blake Alton Nelson Montgomery; niece, Melissa Montgomery Jacob; two grandchildren; one great-nephew; and three great-nieces. A private family memorial has been held.

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LEON ROBINSON, 74, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday November 21,2017. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2017, 11 a.m., Pine Hill C.M.E Church, 2657 South Columbia Road 9, Emerson, Arkansas. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. To sign online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– JUANITA TURNER WATSON “Mama Nita” passed away November 24, 2017.

The Family Hour will be held at New Hope

Baptist Church,

1821 Edmonds

Street, North Little Rock, Friday, December 1, at

6:30-8 p.m. The Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, December 2 at 10:30 a.m. New Hope. Dr. George Parks, Pastor. Services are entrusted to Premier Funeral Home.

Arkansas

ATKINS — Jimmy Britton, 69, of Atkins, died Wednesday, in Russellville. Born October 5, 1948, in Newport. The visitation is from 5 to 6 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Online obituary/ guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Sharon Lee Clark, 75, of Benton, passed away November 27, 2017. She was born January 2, 1942 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Walter and Barbara Higdon. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday, December 1, Smith-Rosemont Cemetery, 1010 Military Road, Benton, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — John Paul Nutt Jr., age 72, of Benton passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

He was born December 2, 1944 in Camden, Ark. to late John Paul

Nutt Sr. and Thelma Pennington

Nutt. John was a

1962 graduate of

Camden Fairview

High School and attended Southern State University in Magnolia where he majored in Chemistry. In his fourth year at Southern State he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi for a year for tech school studying Electronics. After tech school he was sent to Yokota A. F. B. in Japan where he spent the next three years. He became interested in electrical engineering while in Japan, he began taking courses through the U of A in Fayetteville. After leaving the air Force, he went to U of A in Fayetteville to finish his degree in electrical engineering where he graduated number two in his class. John later retired from Alcoa. John attended the Spring Creek Baptist Church. John loved driving his tractor out on his land, traveling, reading and classical music.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Annette Prince Nutt, two step-sons, Jim Simpson (Sheri), Benton; Tim Simpson (Sarah), Paron; step-grandson, Mickey Kendal Simpson, Tyndell A.F.B. Panama City, Florida; sisters, Virginia Tripplett (Doug), Springdale; Brenda Martin (Greg), Conway; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to National Lupus Foundation, National Kidney Foundation or the National Liver Foundation.

Family gives a special thanks to Dr. Kevin Heifner with Renal Associates in Little Rock, Dr. Mary Ann Harrington with CARTI, Dr. David McLereath, Dr. James Abraham, with Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic.

Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Spring Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday before the services. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com. –––––❖––––– BENTON — Sherri Linda Sullivan, 56, of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 28, 2017. She was born June 15, 1961 in Little Rock. Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Monday, December 4 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market, Benton. Memorial service following at 2 p.m. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Jeannie Elizabeth (Betty) Nugent of Camden, joined her beloved husband,

Charles, in heaven on November

29, 2017. Born on February 11,

1934 to Joe Snyder and Jeannie

Guy Bottom in Wathena, Kansas. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, brothers, Hilliard Bottom and Joe Guy (Junior) Bottom, and sisters, Margaret Oliger, Muriel Hall, and Dorothy Ferguson.

She grew up in Pine Bluff, Ark. where she married her childhood sweetheart, Charles E. Nugent, on July 15, 1950. They made their home in Camden in 1952 and spent almost 67 happy years together. Betty was always the life of the party, loved to laugh and tell jokes. Her giggle was contagious, just like her smile. She had a huge warm heart and loved everyone, especially children. She enjoyed being a mom, homemaker, wife, grandma, and especially a great-grandma. She will be greatly missed by family, neighbors, and her Church and exercise friends.

She is survived by her son, Charles E. Nugent, Jr. (Tanya) of Mabelvale; daughter, Jeannie Adkins; grandchildren, Chris Adkins (Natasha) and Kelly Adkins all of Greenbrier; granddaughter, Friedl Nugent of California; great-granddaughter, Lainey Adkins of Greenbrier; and numerous much loved nephews, nieces and friends.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on December 4, 2017 at Proctor Funeral Home, Camden, Ark., preceded by visitation at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at 3PM at Memorial Park Cemetery in White Hall, Ark. Services entrusted to Proctor Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to the Texarkana Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 611, Texarkana, Texas 75504 or to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 707, Camden, Ark. 71701, or a charity of your choice. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Daniel Robert Dipert, Jr., local legend widely known as “Coffee Dan” and longtime resident of Damascus, Ark., died on Thursday, November 30 in Conway, Ark. He was born February 14, 1915 in Chickasha,

Okla., to Julia

Black Dagley Dipert and Daniel R. Dipert, a machinist for the Rock Island Railroad. His elderly parents sold all of their belongings and moved from Mangum, Okla., to De Valls Bluff, Ark., when Dan was 11 or 12 years old. His mother inherited half of her brother Wellington’s land in the town on the White River. His parents intended to retire there but the looming economic catastrophe that was the Great Depression would interrupt their rural bliss.

In October 1929 when Dan was 14 years old, the stock market crashed. Shortly thereafter, many banks, including the bank where the Dipert family kept their life savings, closed. Depositors at that time had no protection and, as with many other American families, Dan and his parents lost the money they had. The strain on the family was great and eventually led the parents to lead separate lives; Dan dying in Chickasha where he lived with his daughter, Millicent Rose and Julia in Port Angeles, Wash., where she lived with her son, Frank Dagley.

As a young adolescent, Dan’s choices were severely limited by the economic hardships of the time. He moved in with his half-brother, Frank, for a time but soon found that he must find his own way. He enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps, better known as the CCC in 1933 and began his career as a cook and mechanic. By the time he left the CCC, not only had he learned to cook but he was teaching others the skill.

While stationed at the Camp in Damascus, Dan met the love of his life and on Christmas Eve of 1936 he picked his beloved Nell Brown up at the Rock Island Railroad station in Little Rock and, without stopping for as much as a sandwich, they headed for the courthouse to become man and wife. They lived in Tulsa for a time before moving back to Damascus to build and run Coffee Dan’s, a must stop café and City Service Station on Hwy. 65 for over 45 years. The famous and infamous all enjoyed the food and the company Dan provided on that winding stretch of road from Dallas to Chicago.

Dan was well known not only for his plate specials and pie but for his service to the community. He taught first aid to the youngsters of the area for many years. In fact, he was the unofficial “paramedic” for the region and was honored by the U.S. Army in 1966 for saving one of its Officers when he had a heart attack while in the area. But it wasn’t only his medical skills he shared. Well into his 90s, Coffee Dan was honored for providing meals for homebound seniors. He and Nell were also members of First Baptist Church of Damascus all their married lives. He also traveled the world for his son’s business,

Dan Dipert Tours as a tour director for many years.

Dan is preceded in death by his wife, Nell Brown Dipert. He is survived by his children, Dan Dipert of Arlington, Texas, and his wife, Linda, and Jean Dipert Hall of Damascus and her husband, Jerry; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Services will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday, December 3 at the First Baptist Church, Damascus, Ark., preceded by a private burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are directed to www.operationhomefront.org.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Aaron Wayne Edens passed away November 27, 2017. He was born July 10, 1999, in Warren, Ark., to Heath Edens and Jennifer Gilliland. Visitation: Saturday December 2, 2017, 9 till 11 a.m. at New Life Church in Conway, Ark. Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. Online Registration; rosewoodcremation.com.

–––––❖––––– DANVILLE — JoAnn Dorn, 77, of Danville, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on November 29, 2017, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. JoAnn was born November 3, 1940, in Hickeytown, Arkansas, to Sena Bell (Whorton) Blackard Parsons and David Earl Blackard. She graduated high school at Lamar in 1957.

She was preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 52 years, Melvin Dorn, as well as her mother and father; a stepfather, Everett Parsons; sister-in-law, Bobby Blackard; and a brother-in-law, Glenn Dorn (Juanita). JoAnn is survived by her children, Ted (Kathleen) Dorn and grandson, Brent Dorn of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Rusty (Nikki) Dorn of Dover; and grandchildren, Weston (Victoria) Dorn of California; Kabria, Linton and Kaydon Dorn of Dover; one great-grandchild, Riley Dorn of Dover; two brothers, David Blackard (Alesa) of Fort Smith; and William (Bill) Blackard of Virginia; as well as many other relatives, friends and co-workers at Millard-Henry Clinic, where she worked for many years.

Granny Jo loved her grandbabies. She was always loving and fussing over them. As they got older she still made sure to have their favorite meal ready for their visits. When you ate at Granny Jo’s you were always well fed and loved.

The person that coined the phrase, “Leading from within” must have had the pleasure of working with JoAnn Dorn. JoAnn had a loving servants heart. JoAnn was very devout in her faith. She attended Zion Lutheran Church where she served as the church secretary for many years, was involved with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, the Augsburg Food Pantry, VBS, and Evangelism Committee. Many children came to VBS via the back of JoAnn’s truck. She was a motivator in many young people regularly attending church.

If you did not attend, you could expect a call from JoAnn with a “missed you at church Sunday.” One of JoAnn’s favorite songs was,” Jesus Loves Me” and you could hear her sing that to many of her grandchildren at any time.

She was very involved in the community including the Dover PTA and Booster Club, managing the athletic concession stands at the Dover Schools for many years, she was instrumental in helping to build a field house at Dover School, a Study Hall teacher and remedial reading aide at the school as well. JoAnn was also very involved with the Dover Chamber of Commerce. She served on the board for many years and was involved in the Ozark Memories Day functions, as well as helping the children in need at school with clothing and supplies. JoAnn, alongside friend Jean Hemmer, led many children in the Busy Beavers 4-H club. JoAnn was always ready and eager to help someone in need. Even though she was dedicated to her community, faith & friends, JoAnn was also a hard-working partner with her late husband farming cattle and timber.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. Reed T. Shoaff officiating. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in London, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will gather for visitation on Friday, December 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church, 93 Augsburg Road in London. Friends may sign the registry and view Mrs. Dorn at the funeral home prior to Saturday’s service. Pallbearers for JoAnn will be Robert Sims, Earl Schrock, Gordon Higgs, Kirby Hemmer, Marion Helton, and Stan Garner. Honorary Pallbearers are Lawrence Steuber, Dr. Robert Thurlby, and Jimmy Birkhahn.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Augsburg Food Pantry Building Fund at Zion Lutheran Church, 93 Augsburg Road, London, Ark 72847. Internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– DUMAS — Elmer Wayne Hamilton, 84, of Dumas, Ark., passed away November 29, 2017, in Little Rock. Service: Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Griffin Funeral Home, 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be Walnut Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. Online guestbook www.griffinfh.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Wanda Lynn Washington Jones, 81, of El Dorado, passed November 29, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Young’s. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Norphlet. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Muriel June Golden Vail, 81, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017. There will be a private burial in the Promise Land Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Paul Edward Petty Jr. passed away November 28, 2017 at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville. He was born March 28, 1944 in Little Rock, the son of Paul Petty Sr. and Emma Petty of England, Arkansas.

Survivors are a sister, Rebecca Puckett and husband Dan Puckett of Fayetteville; a brother, Norman Petty and wife Barbara Petty of Atlanta, Georgia; and many nieces and nephews.

Paul was a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He majored in History. After graduating from college he chose a career with Pan American Airlines. He took advantage of travel privileges and flew all over the world. The only continent he did not visit was Antarctica.

The family would like to give thanks to the incredible and caring staff at Willard Walker Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 Longview Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 72703.

Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– FURLOW — Ericka Danielle Cannady of Furlow, was taken to be with the Lord November 15, 2017. Born January 2, 1996, she was the daughter of David Wayne & Dee Ann Cannady. She will still graduate in May from the University of Central Arkansas with a double major in both Creative Writing and in Linguistics. She was president of the UCA World Languages Club and the Linguistics Society. She was an English as a Second Language tutor with Literacy Action of Central Arkansas. In addition, she was heading to Japan after college to teach English as a second language.

She was an extraordinary young lady who cared deeply for everyone. She had a lovely spirit that brought a shining light to everyone she met. She described herself as a citizen of the world because as an Air Force Dependent, she had seen much of it in her 21 years of life. She was fearless, whether she was waving from the tallest peak of our new roof or piloting a plane for the first time. She could calm an injured animal with little effort. She will always be our chicken whisperer. She was a natural leader who always wanted to make the world a better place.

She will be missed greatly by her loving parents to whom she is their entire world, her bonus parents, Ronnie & Dena Hinely, her best friend since they were five years old, Sarah Hinely, her “Grannies Gone Wild” Paulette Coger Cannady and Starla Aycock, her Pap-paw, Lucky Dee Vincent, the entire Cannady clan, Vincent clan, many other relatives and friends past and present.

Services will be at Austin Station Baptist Church, 202 N 2nd St, Austin, Ark. 72007, on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10 a.m. Cremation arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Willa Dean Solida, age 82, passed away Thursday. Survivors: sons, Jimmy Solida (Loretta), Pine Snag, Joe Solida Heber Springs; daughter, Angela Odom (Bill), Heber Springs; brothers, Windell Hutchins, Bee Branch, Bobby Hutchins, Cave City, Billy Hutchins, Jonesboro, Farrell Hutchins, Tuckerman; sister, Merita Campbell, Heber Springs; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Sunday 5 to 7 p.m., Family Funeral Service with funeral, Monday, 2 p.m. Family Funeral Chapel and burial Pine Mountain Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Robert Frank Sluppick II, 47, of Hot Springs passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2017. He was born June 10, 1970 in Hot Springs to Robert “Bobby” Sluppick I, and Linda “Guthrie” Sluppick.

Robert was a loving son, brother, husband, Daddy, and friend. Robert had a servants heart and was always willing to help someone in need, no matter the time of day or the distance it may take to get there.

Robert was a hard worker. He worked for Resort Television Cable Company, Inc. for 19 years. He was well known throughout the Company as being the “Cable Ninja.” He worked his way up through the company from an installer to the installation manager.

Robert had a passion for the great outdoors. He passed his love of hunting and fishing onto his children. He often said that the outdoors was where he felt closest to God.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Tonia Warren-Sluppick; his three amazing children, Kyler Simanton of Bismarck, Alyssa Sluppick (his Doodlebug) and Julie Sluppick (his Julie Anna Banana), both of Hot Springs; his parents, Robert “Bobby” Sluppick I of Chidester and Linda Sluppick of Hot Springs; sister and brother-inlaw, Christina and Darrell Clement of Hot Springs; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Darrell and La Nelle Warren of Hot Springs; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tyrone and Rachael Warren of Pearcy; step-sisters, Carla Bruce and Christina Myers; step-brother, Doyle Bland; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

A special thank you to Baptist Heart Hospital Critical Care Staff and the owners and staff at Tornado Alley Speedway. They took amazing care of Robert and his family in their time of need. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Joe Bob Smith officiating. Interment will be held at Rush Fork Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Mike Banks, Zach Banks, Darrell Clement, Lee Terlecki, Tyrone Warren, Devin Westgate, and Doug Westgate. Honorary Pallbearers include Keaton Atkinson, His Go-Kart Racing Family, His Work Family and members of Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers a Go Fund Me Account has been set up at: www.gofundme.com/4s657lc. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Chad Samuel Hester, 43, died November 29, 2017. Survivors; wife Misty Hatfield Hester; daughters, Hannah, Sarah and Leah Hester; his mother, Donna Hester, all of Lonoke, and mother and father-inlaw, Ricky and Marcia Hatfield of Coy. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 1, and Funeral Service 10 a.m. Saturday, December 2, all at Lonoke Baptist Church. Interment in Hester Cemetery. www. boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Iona Elise Bryan Deramus, 89, of Mena, passed away November 28, 2017, in Marion, Arkansas. Funeral service is Saturday, December 2, 2017, 10 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Al Joe (A.J.) Everette Sr. of Morrilton died November 28,

2017. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God in Morrilton. The body will lie in state from 10 to 11 a.m. Family visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Morrilton. Online guestbook: wilsonandjarrettfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– PARKDALE — Henry Ladell Moore, 53, of Parkdale., died Nov. 20th, in Van Horn, Texas. Services will be Saturday, Dec. 2nd at First Baptist Church, Wilmot. Time: 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Jim Smith Cemetery, Wilmot by Davis Strickland Funeral Home, Dermott, Ark.

–––––❖––––– RISON — Terria Lee Saunders, age 63, of Rison passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her home. Memorial services are 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the family’s home, 210 Meadow Lane, Rison, Ark. 71665. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Gerald Casey, 77, of Searcy, died November 28, 2017. He was born on January 1, 1940, in Pangburn. Visitation will be December 2, from 7:30-9 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Searcy. A Memorial Service will be held December 3, at 2 p.m. at the College Church of Christ in Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SHERRILL — Senator Jean Curtis Edwards, 88, of Sherrill, Ark., passed Thursday, November 23, 2017. Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Barraque Street Baptist Church. Interment will be 10 a.m., Monday, December 4, 2017 in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

–––––❖––––– TRUMANN — Eva Rebecca Woods, age 92, of Trumann, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Chapel services will be 12 p.m. (noon) Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until time of service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– WHITE HALL — Mrs. Karen Jeffers, 51, of White Hall, Ark., passed Thursday, November 23, 2017. Home Going Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017 at New St. Hurricane Baptist Church by Pastor Derick Easter. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery-Cedar Grove Section by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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BRADENTON, Fla. — Helen Marie Jones, 51, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Biscoe, died Monday morning, November 20 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton.

Three sons, three brothers, six sisters, nine grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2 at 11 a.m. at the DeValls Bluff High School Auditorium, 710 East Sycamore Street in DeValls Bluff. Interment will take place at St. Paul Upper Hill Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home and email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com.

–––––❖––––– OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Mary Elizabeth Sperry, 71, died November 26, 2017. Mary was a warrior in her battle with multiple myeloma; she fought to stay with her family. She was born May 20, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Edward and Jeanette (Owen) Herrod. She was a 1978 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and an Educator by profession. She was a resident of Maumelle, Ark. prior to moving to Florida 11 years ago.

For 22 years Mary was affiliated with the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. In Arkansas, she held the position of Supreme Inspector and was elected to the position of Supreme Recorder for the International Office in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Fedelis Class at Gardner United Methodist Church in North Little Rock. In 2009 she joined First United Methodist of Okeechobee.

She enjoyed Disney, traveling in her Airstream, and she was an avid and adept fisherwoman. A loving mother and grandmother, she had a vibrant spirit. Her smile made people feel special and her laugh would brighten the day of anyone in earshot. Her bond with Christ will carry her to Heaven.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Edward “Buz” Herrod. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Gary Sperry; son, Robert Allen (Peggy) Sheffield of Georgetown, Texas; daughter, Elizabeth (Barry) Carroll of Cabot, Ark.; three grandchildren, Max (Meagan) Carroll and Victoria Carroll, both of Cabot, Ark., and Thomas Sheffield of Georgetown, Texas; her mother, Jeanette Herrod of Little Rock, Ark.; brother, Paul E. (Janice) Herrod of North Little Rock, Ark; and nephew, James Thomas Herrod.

A Memorial Service was held at the First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moffitt Cancer Research Center for Multiple Myeloma. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www. OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com. All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.

–––––❖––––– HOUSTON, Texas — Ellen Elizabeth Meek died in Houston, Texas, on October 5, 2017, after a long illness. She was born in Camden, Arkansas, to Betty and Dr. Tom J. Meek, on January 4, 1948.

She received a B.A. degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and subsequently a Masters Degree in Library Science. Following graduation she married and moved to Houston, Texas. For many years she worked in the Houston Public School System as a Librarian where she developed a reputation as an expert in children’s literature.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Jones, and daughter and son-in-law, Alexandra and Andrew Brice of Denver, Colorado. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, William J. Meek, MD and Gail Eisenhauer, MD of Little Rock and a brother and sister-in-law, Tom J. Meek, Jr. MD and Anne K. Meek of Baton Rouge, La.

The family requests any donations be made to M.D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston, Texas. –––––❖––––– HOUSTON, Texas — Connie Maxine Tharp, (84), passed away peacefully on November 23, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Her beloved husband of 61 years and three children were by her side. She was born on November 18, 1933 in Caldwell, Texas to Walter and Lois Campbell.

She grew up in East Texas and graduated from high school in Henderson. After moving to Houston to start a career, she met the love of her life, Jack H. Tharp. They were married on July 7, 1956, and went on to have three children.

Connie lived a full and happy life, and was considered by all to be the heart of her family. A devoted wife, she fully supported her husband Jack in his career in the oil industry, moving several times between Houston, Lafayette, and New Orleans. They developed many dear friendships wherever they lived, and are fortunate to have maintained many of these throughout the years. They spent a few years overseas in Cairo, Egypt, during which they developed a love for worldwide travel. They had the opportunity to take many fabulous trips all over the world. They moved back to Houston in 1989, where they have lived since.

Also a devoted mother, Connie gave unending love and support to her three children throughout her life. They relied upon her comfort and advice, even as adults. Perhaps her most joyful role was as grandmother - she had seven adoring grandchildren, ranging in age from 5 to 32, whom she loved dearly.

Connie is survived by her husband Jack, of 61 years; her children, Gary Tharp and his wife Bonnie from Lafayette, La., Gwen Tharp Wilkinson and her husband Joe from Katy, Texas, and Christi Tharp Yurttas and her husband, Orhan from Houston, Texas; her grandchildren, Allison, Rebecca, and Joshua Tharp, Brooks Dartez, Scott and Kelly Wilkinson, and James Yurttas. She is also survived by her sister, Jackie Painter from Austin, Texas.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as well as a funeral service Saturday, December 2nd at 10 a.m. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Memorial Oaks Funeral Home is located at 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079.

–––––❖––––– LEWISVILLE, Texas — Jodi Leigh Vogler, 43, of Lewisville, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Jodi was born in McGehee, Ark. on August 16, 1974 to the late Richard and Diane Vogler. She was a 1992 graduate of North Little Rock High School in Arkansas. Her career was spent in software development management at both Mannatech and Verizon. Jodi was afforded the opportunity to travel globally, implementing new technology for her employers.

Although her cancer diagnosis at age 29 ended her professional career, Jodi retained the mind of a student and actively sought to expand her learning on a variety of subjects. Jodi was an avid student of the Bible and had a strong and abiding faith in Jesus Christ.

Jodi’s family and friends were most important to her. She is survived by her sister, Amy Vogler, of Flower Mound, Texas and her nephew and niece, Jackson and Campbell Vogler. Jodi touched many lives that shall remain Anonymous.

A celebration of Jodi’s life will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2017 at Flower Mound United Methodist Church. Interment will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at McGehee Cemetery in McGehee, Ark. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the American Brain Tumor Association. Arrangements in charge of Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. On-line guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.