Obituaries
Pulaski County
MARY LEDITH BAKER, age 67, of North Little Rock, passed away on Nov. 29, 2017. She was born in Hollywood, Mo., on June 10, 1950, to the late Howard and Beatrice Lowrance.
She proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Police. She was married to James Baker for 34 years.
She is survived by her loving, devoted husband James Baker and two sons Kenneth Baker of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Buckley Lee Lowrance.
A visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, from 5-6 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. A funeral service with military honors will be held at 6 p.m. following the visitation.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark., 501-982-3400.
An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
––––– ––––– CHARLES D. BARG, M.D., age 74 of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully at his home on Dec. 1, 2017, with his wife of
50 years, Linda
Coley Barg (who always called him her “Renaissance Man”) and other family members at his side. He was born on March
24, 1943, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Louis and Gertrude Snyder Barg of Forrest City, Ark.
Dr. Barg graduated Magna Cum Laude from Memphis State University in 1972. In 1976, he graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School where he was president of the Honor Society. He established the Barg Family Clinic in 1978. Dr. Barg was well respected by the medical community for his acumen in medical diagnostics and family practice. His patients loved him for his kindness and devotion to their care.
He was a member of Arkansas Medical Society and honored by The American Academy of Family Physicians in Washington, D.C., in 1992. He served as Chief of Family Practice at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was an active participant in his community and served on the boards of several organizations.
Charles was a passionate follower of Jesus and a teacher and mentor to many. His ministry emphasized the history and the role of the Jewish people in God’s plan for the ages. He was an active member of Fellowship Bible Church for over 30 years and president of the board of Ariel Ministries in San Antonio, Texas. He is the author of Between Two Fathers and the soon to be published Chosen for What?, The Bloody Trail, The Narrow Path, and Forgotten.
Dr. Barg enjoyed exploring the country on his motorcycle, playing his guitar, fly fishing, flying airplanes, and skiing. He was especially fond of his toy Yorkie, Buckley, whom he called “The Doodle Dog”.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Heather Alison Barg Guinn of Denton, Texas, Sam Barg of Aspen, Colo., Margot Barg Ogburn Esq. (Jim) of Bozeman, Mont., and Joshua Barg (Christi) of Little Rock. He is also survived by his cherished sisterin-law, Belinda Coley Eley (Rex) of Little Rock; his sister, Barbara Barg of Chicago; brother, Mark Riable (Kathy) of Little Rock; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four nephews and one great-niece.
His family extends a special thank you to Drs. Larry Mendelsohn, Scott Stern, and Tom Hudson for their devoted friendship and care. Charles wished to express his love and appreciation to his friend and mentor, Dr. Robert M. Lewis of Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock.
A memorial service will be held at Fellowship Bible Church, 1401 Kirk Road, Little Rock, on Monday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to the charity or organization of your choice.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Dr. Barg’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– YVETTE BRAZIL born May 28, 1949, in Morris, Manitoba, Canada, won her match against ALS Friday, Nov. 24, and is celebrating her victory in
Glory. A local Arkansas artist and cake decorator whose hobbies were cussing in
French and collecting cats is preceded in death by siblings Paul, Anita, and, Alan and survived by siblings Pauline, Jeanette, Marie, Diane, Loretta, Adrien, Eugene, Andre’, Doris, Susan, Linda, Debbie, Darcy, Duane and sons Adrien Kitchen (Jennifer), Tyler Kitchen (Terry), Corey Kitchen (Judie) and her beloved grandchildren Bailey, Joseph and Paige Kitchen, as well as, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial will be held: Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m., Christ Church, 11800 Vimy Ridge Rd., Little Rock, Ark., 72002.
In lieu of flowers please leave donations to ALS In Wonderland.
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KIM MICHAEL CATES, 55, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away Nov. 29, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 31, 1962. A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, Wednesday,
Dec. 6, 2017, at 1 p.m. To sign the online guestbook, www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– ISABELLIA COTTON, 69, of Sherwood, Ark., died Nov. 25, 2017. Survived by husband, Lindsay
Cotton, children;
Wonda Farmer,
Cynthia Burton (Kenny), Felicia
Rhodes, Jonathan Woods. Siblings; James
Farmer (Shirley),
Esau Farmer,
Alline Farmer,
Barbara Solee (Ray), Dorothy Farmer, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, 11 a.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th, Little Rock, Ark., 501660-4323.
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JACK FRANKLIN COTTON was born in Tupelo, Miss., on Feb. 10, 1944, and passed away Nov. 30,
2017. He was a man who never met a stranger, was the life of the party, and a friend to all.
You can trace his life by the nicknames he was dubbed by the people that loved him.
Growing up in Memphis, Tenn., he was called ‘Kink’, by his numerous cousins due to his white curly hair. He attended Saint Teresa’s Little Flower, Catholic Church and school where he started his long football career at 3-years-old as the mascot for the school team.
He attended Christian Brother’s High School where he was called ‘Shelby’ for Shelby County, Tenn., because he lettered in football, baseball, basketball and track. As quarterback he was voted All-Memphis for offense and defense in football. His senior year he was recruited by the Saint Louis Cardinals. In 1998, Jack was inducted into the Christian Brother’s Hall of Fame.
At the University of Tennessee, he was known by his football teammates as ‘Cotton’. He was recruited by The Volunteers as a quarterback but ended up playing as a monster back. After his senior year he had his most defining moment in his life when he married his college sweetheart, Ellen Tidwell, wife of 52 years. After a successful career as a Volunteer he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys as a punter, but Uncle Sam drafted him to Vietnam.
During his time in Vietnam he was known as ‘The Aide’ because he was the aide to Colonel Dwight Adams. He served in the Army from 1967 to 1970 during the TET Offense.
In 1969, he became ‘Daddy’ when Jack and Ellen had their first child, Mary Claire. Four years later they had their second child, Jack Franklin II. Mary Claire would go on to marry Tommy Hopper and Jack would marry Shelby Wittenberg.
Jack was hired by Witt Stephens in 1976, to leave Union Planters in Memphis and move to Little Rock. During his 36 years at Stephens he worked his way up to Vice President
of Municipal Dealer Sales. While at Stephens he was affectionately known as ‘Bubba’ because Jack could never remember names, therefore he called people Bubba to cover this fact.
‘Papa’ was his new nickname once Taylor, his first grandchild was born. Taylor was proceeded by Shelby, Witt, and Thomas. Up until his final days he would reminisce about spending time with his grandchildren at his cabin on The Little Red River in Georgetown, Ark.
The family appreciates all the love and care they received from the VA Hospital, Clarity Pointe, St. Vincent’s Hospital, and Hospice.
Jack’s funeral service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock, Ark., on Dec. 4, 2017, at 4 p.m. followed be a celebration of Jack’s life from 5-7 p.m. at Ruebel. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Humane Society of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– REBECCA “BECCA” FAYE (HARRIS) FRAZEUR, 67, of Little Rock, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. She was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Little Rock to Martha Maye (Freeman) Harris and Farris “Fritz” Harris.
She is survived by her husband of almost 38 years, Wendell “Wynn” H. (Yackley) Frazeur, and her children, Shannon Rayne Frazeur and Shaun Harris Frazeur, all of Little Rock; aunts, Mary Langford of Kingsland, and Faye Barnard of Vilonia; and her beloved Pomeranian, Martini.
She worked at Thompson Library branch for the past two years. She is much loved by her family, many friends, and co-workers.
Memorial details to come. Becca’s online guestbook and complete obituary at: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– LITTIE HARSHAW, 80, of Little Rock died Nov. 30, 2017. Survived by children; Karen Thomas, Florence Hill, Patrick “Cooter” Hill, sisters; Mittie Jean Harshaw (twin) of Little Rock,
Elnora (Prince)
Hunt, Shirley (Herman) Bland,
Mattie Graves,
Mildred (Darrel)
Smith, Luevator Scott, Georgia Mae (Wayne) Blackmon all of Kansas City, Mo., one brother, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Visitation Dec. 8, 2017 1-6 p.m., Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Dec. 9, 2017 11 a.m., First Baptist 811 SA Jones Dr. NLR. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 660-4323.
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INEZ HOWELL, age 76, of Maumelle, received her angel wings Dec. 1, 2017. She was born March 17, 1941 in Little Rock, Ark. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, V.C. and Ethel Priest, a son, Robert Woodruff. Inez is survived by her husband, Gerald Howell; two sisters, Doris J. Jackson and Modenia Robinson; two grandsons, Trey and Chase Woodruff and nieces, nephews and family. A burial service will be held later. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.
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RUTH ANN JACK died in the home that she loved on Nov. 28, 2017. She was the daughter of
Edith Sillin Miller and Richard O.
Miller. Ruth Ann was born April
19, 1943. She attended Mt. St.
Mary Academy in Little Rock,
Ark., and later the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She became the bride of
Donald T. Jack Jr. on Dec. 21, 1963.
Ruth Ann loved life and making people happy. She could light up a room and charm everyone who knew her with the twinkle in her eye. As a dedicated wife and mother, Ruth Ann supported her husband in his law career and their four children in their many endeavors. She enjoyed art and spent many happy hours painting ceramics and creating pottery. Ruth Ann loved music (especially Neil Diamond) and collected teapots. She knew the answer to most questions anyone would have about the Dallas Cowboys. She loved all holidays and decorating with her amazing shopping finds. Her most endearing quality was being a kind and loving friend and counselor. Her loyalty knew no bounds.
Ruth Ann is survived by her husband, Don Jack Jr. and her four children, Edith Crowell (Mike), Kimberly Marchant, Donald T. Jack III (Lynnette), and Elisa Godat (Mickey). She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Lydia Marrero, Vivian Marrero, Adrienne Crowell, Rebecca Marchant, Jackson Marchant, Donald T. Jack IV, and Mason Godat.
The family wishes to thank Ruth Ann’s dedicated helpers, Dudy Werner, Vernon Jones, Janith Morgane, and Cindy Stewart whose love and care brightened her days. A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church on Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a memorial be made in Ruth Ann’s memory to either Mt. St. Mary Academy or the Salvation Army. To sign the online guest book, please visit, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– ASHLEY NICHOLE KERN, Family hour: Monday Dec. 4, 2017 10-11 .a.m., Service: Monday, 11 a.m. both at St. John Missionary Baptist Church Main
& Roosevelt,
Little Rock, Ark.
Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201
Dr. MLK Jr. Drive,
Little Rock, AR.
(501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
––––– ––––– NANCY JANE LOWRY, 72, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed quietly to her eternal rest on
Nov. 30, 2017 at
7:32 p.m., after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 38 years,
Bob Gene Lowry
Sr.; her father,
Vernon Treadway and mother,
Eva Treadway; her brothers Rodger Lynn Treadway and Michael Gene Treadway. Nancy was the only girl with five brothers.
She is survived by three children: Bob Gene Lowry Jr., (Janet), Brenda Amy Lowry of Dallas, and Linda Edda Dayer of Conway; grandchildren: Steve Daniel Lowry, Tori Elizabeth Lowry and Mary Elizabeth Dayer; two adopted grandsons, Cade and Brandon Bennett of Cabot, Ark..; brothers: Marvin Treadway (Yvette) of Odessa, Texas, Steve Treadway (Val) of Knoxville, Tenn. and Bud Treadway of Wheeling, W. Va.
She was a kind and loving mom and Nana, a friend who could always be relied on. She led a life of selflessness and was always more concerned with the needs of others above her own. Nancy retired as an Administrative Assistant with Bennett Chiropractic Clinic in Little Rock. She enjoyed helping the patients at the clinic.
The visitation will be held at 4:30 p.m. with the Rosary at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at St. Theresa Catholic Church on 6219 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72009, (501) 565-9198. The funeral Mass will be noon, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at St. Theresa. Interment will take place at a later date at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
––––– ––––– MANDIE MILLIGAN, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Nov. 21, 2017. Born on Nov. 21, 2017, in North Little Rock, Ark. A graveside service will be held at Arkansas Memorial Gardens on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. (501) 847-9099.
––––– ––––– DEACON BILLY “BUBBA” MOORE, 82, of Little Rock, departed this life Nov. 30, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Irene
Thomas Moore; parents JC and
Lalah Moore; siblings Monette
Moore Smith, Hazel “Doll” Moore,
Frank Moore, Lillie Moore Jones,
Edith Smoots and Frances Moore.
Deacon Billy leaves cherished memories with: children, Andy (Lenoris) Jackson, Annie Culbertson, Cynthia (Ike) Bogard, Gregory (Adi) Thomas, Clinton (Theresa) Thomas; siblings, Fred Moore, Raymond Moore; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Moore, Sharon Moore; brother-inlaw, Larry (Charlotte) Thomas; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. Life Celebration: Saturday, 11 a.m., both Greater Paradise Covenant Church, 3023 West 12th Street, Little Rock, AR. Pastor Kendall Summons, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 371-0111 “A Service You Can Trust.”
––––– ––––– REGINALD W. “REGGIE” NALLS JR., 82, of Little Rock, peacefully left this life, surrounded by devoted family on
Dec. 2, 2017. He is predeceased by wife, Jean Smith, mother of Debbie Schulten and Reginald Nalls
III; wife, Teddie
Houser, mother of Darlene Beeler, Reginald Houser, Blaine Houser and Timmy Nalls. He is survived by wife Sue, his children, nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and a multitude of friends.
After graduating from Little Rock Central, he attended Harding University; then acquired a PhD in religious counseling. He served in the National Guard for two years.
He loved his life of ministry in the Churches of Christ in Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma, preaching for 62 years. One of his many accomplishments was founding and operating the School of Preaching in Harrison, Ark., for many years. He preached a Sunday morning television program, “Life Is Worth Living” in Little Rock on KASN 38. He traveled to the Bible Lands twice, seeking out and visiting places Jesus had walked.
In high school, he excelled in boxing, football, wrestling and baseball. After graduation, he pitched for the semi-pro Doughboys alongside Brooks Robinson. He continued his love of sports later in life by winning various state tennis championships.
Services will be held at Ashby’s Chapel in Benton at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will begin at noon, prior to services. Burial at Pinecrest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southern Christian Home located in Morrilton, Ark., or Hospice Home Care.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– JASON GREGORY PRIEUR, age 43, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.
He was born on Jan. 18, 1974, in Little Rock, Ark., to his parents Michael and Reba Prieur. Jason loved wrestling and was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
Survivors include his parents and one brother, Aaron Prieur (Tyshani) and Big
Brother and Caregiver Carl Lott, all of Little Rock; niece and nephew, Tahiri and Jude Prieur; uncle cousin, Bob Duby III and aunt, Lana Patterson all of Little Rock and numerous aunts and uncles and his family and friends at the United Cerebral Palsy of Little Rock.
A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in the Chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Pkwy., Little Rock, Ark., 72211 (501) 224-8300. A visitation will begin one hour prior to services. Entombment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials made to the United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– LOUISE ROLAND PRUITT, 87, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. She was born Sept. 16, 1930, in Bel Air, Md., to the late Hugh and Etter Roland. She retired from Sears after 20 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Willard Delane Pruitt and eight older siblings. She was loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children; Susan Williams (Gary), Mike Pruitt (Laura), Rick Pruitt (Pat), David Pruitt, Steve Pruitt (Tammy), eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Woodland Hills Nursing and Rehab and Kindred Hospice for their care of Mrs. Pruitt.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 9822136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.
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OLGA S. SHPAKOWSKY, age 97, of North Little Rock, died Nov. 27, 2017. She was born to the late James and Anna Sabasta on May 6, 1920, in Sioux City, Iowa. Olga will be laid to rest in Sioux City, Iowa. Arrangements under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home.
––––– ––––– TIMOTHY L. STURDIVANT, 52, of Sherwood, finished his earthly journey on Dec. 1, 2017. His journey was filled with the joy of loving and serving others through First Assembly North Little Rock, Real Life Singles Ministry, The Dorcas House and Nehemiah House.
He is survived by his wife, Shelby; his children, Amanda and Zachary; his mother, Patricia; two brothers, Robert (De Ann) and Michael; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald.
Family, friends and others whose lives Tim touched are invited to a visitation at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, at First Assembly North Little Rock, 4501 Burrow Dr., North Little Rock, Ark. A service to celebrate Tim’s journey will follow the visitation at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union Rescue Mission at 3003 Confederate Blvd., Little Rock, Ark., 72206, or to Dorcas House, 823 S. Park St., Little Rock, Ark., 72202.
––––– ––––– JOSEPH AARON TARR, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away Dec. 1, 2017, at 4:15 a.m. He was born Feb. 14, 1970, to Ronald and Twyla Tarr of Cabot.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kimberly (King) Tarr; his three children, Brianna, Caleb and Derek, also of Jacksonville. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister, Michael (Julie) Tarr of Indiana, Jonathan (Candi) Tarr of Florida, Darryl (Lyndsey) Tarr of Jacksonville, MaKaylah (Ryan) Solis of Cabot; and several nieces and nephews.
Joe was a faithful staff member of Bible Baptist Church in Jacksonville for 20 years and principal of Jacksonville Christian Academy for 13 of those years. He is with Jesus his Savior after an intense battle with pancreatic cancer. Christ has given him the victory. Joe’s life verse was about his Lord, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 KJV.
A celebration of Joe’s Life and a viewing will start at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, at Bible Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, at Bible Baptist Church in Jacksonville with Dr. Mike Files officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 9822136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.
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EARL F. “BUD” WHITE of Little Rock passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2017, at the age of 90. Born to parents Lonnie and Julia White in Little Rock on Aug. 19, 1927. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, William G. White.
Bud attended Little Rock High School and Little Rock Jr. College. He was serving in the Army when World War II ended. He then served in the Air Force Reserves and was called to active duty during the Korean War, stationed in Japan. As a member of the Arkansas National Guard he was again called to Active Duty during the Vietnam War. At the time of his retirement, he was a Lt. Colonel, Commander of the 123rd Rec. Tech Unit stationed at Adams Field. He served his country in the Armed Forces a combined total of 27 years.
Bud had a long career in the Construction business, retiring from Mechanics Lumber Company. He had served as an Elder at Little Rock Church and was a member at Chenal Valley Church of Christ.
Along with his wife of 67 years, Katie, they raised three children: Janet Hall (Doyce), Dale White (Jenifer) and Kay Binns (Mike). Bud was the perfect PaPaw to five grandchildren: Kaci (Seth), Kelsey (Colin), Garrett (Adrienne), Mason (Jaynelle) and Marcus (Tiffany) and to his four great-grandchildren: Grant, Maxson, Van and Jarrett.
Bud loved his family, his country and his God and lived a long, happy and fruitful life. He was loved by all and will be missed by all and will be fondly remembered. He awaits the Heavenly reunion.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Highway 5 N. in Alexander with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online guestbook at www.pinecrestfuneralhome.com.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER — Daniel Ussery Sr., 72 of Alexander, Ark., passed away Nov. 29, 2017. He was born to Luther and Edith Ussery June 7, 1945 in Benton, Ark. Celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. To sign online guestbook, www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– ATKINS — Barbara Gail Duvall, 62, of Atkins, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. David Bishop officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.
––––– ––––– BATESVILLE — Edna Wyatt, 84, of Batesville, died Thursday in Billings, Mo. Survivors: son, Keith Wyatt of Billings; grandchildren, Joey Wyatt, Andrew Wyatt, Ethan Wyatt; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Turley. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Desha Baptist Church, Desha, Ark. Burial: Wyatt Cemetery, Rosie, Ark. Visitation: a.m. at church prior to service. www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/batesville.
––––– ––––– BEEBE — Beverly Jean Payne, 79, of Beebe, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. She is survived by her husband, James Lloyd Payne of Beebe, Ark.; sons, James Payne (Vivian) of Hawaii, Eric Payne (Nancy) of Sacramento, Calif., Jeff Payne of Beebe, Ark.; brother, Jerry Geis of Hot Springs, Ark.; four grandchildren, Natasha, Ashleigh, Taylor, Kimiko; and four great-grandchildren, Isabella, Taeko, Ezekiel, and Gabriel. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.smithfamilycares.com.
––––– ––––– BENTON — Kelley Margo Burns, age 72, of Benton passed away Wednesday Nov.
29, 2017. She was born July 4, 1945 in Little Rock.
Kelley was an Arkansas native, third daughter of Alta M. Kelley.
Over her life she did many things, she was a beauty instructor at Clayton’s Beauty College where she was sought out the most for her talent in styling hair. Later, she became a dog groomer and was owner of Paws and Claws in Benton, where she was very busy as her talent from hair styling, she was able to apply those skills to dog grooming. Kelley was involved in animal rescue and this was her passion helping her beloved animals. She was a wonderful loving soul. She was a wife, daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She had a passion for life and helping when she could. Kelley will be greatly missed by her family.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Alta May Kelley, her dad, James Kelley, sisters, Claudette Shadwick, and Emily Joy Kelley.
She leaves behind a husband, whom she loved very much, Sammie Burns, Benton; daughter, Joy Allen, Mabelvale; son, John Price (Jamie), Bryant; sister, Florence (Art) Curtis, Centerton, Ark.; a nephew, two nieces, 13 greatnieces and nephews, her beloved grandchildren, Erica, Ross, Joseph, and Linda, her field relatives and many friends, step-children and their children.
Visitation will be from 6-8p.m., Monday at Ashby’s. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery in North Little Rock.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– BENTON — Roy Eugene Rogers, 87, of Benton, Ark., passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. He was born Nov. 20, 1930 in Van Buren County to the late Horace and Minnie Rogers. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Rice (Michael Kusch); sons, Randy Rogers (Doris), Russell Rogers (Barbara), and Ricky Rogers; grandchildren, Kimberly Haley, Kristina Amiraslani (Yosef), Andrea Rogers and Justin Rogers as well as great-grandchildren. Cremation arrangements by Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home.
Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– BRINKLEY — Cecil L. Gray, 92, died Friday, Dec. 1. Survivors: Sons, George (Pat) Gray, Memphis, Tenn., Bert (Karen) Gray, Brinkley; daughter, Rita (John) Allmon, Memphis, Tenn.; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Monday at Wheatley United Methodist Church, Services at 2 p.m. Burial: Johnson Cemetery, Wheatley by Bob Neal & Sons-Brinkley. www.bobnealandsons.com.
––––– ––––– CABOT — Earnest Allen Bradford, age 59, passed away on Nov. 30, 2017, in
Little Rock, Ark.
He was born on
Aug. 8, 1958, in
Little Rock, Ark., to the late Earnest Dean and
Frankie Lenora Bradford. He was a Baptist by faith, a loving brother and friend who loved the outdoors, tinkering with things and would give the shirt off his back for a friend in need. He was a proud United States Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Carol Dean Acre and Vicki Sue Zajac. He is survived by his daughter Brittany Sickel; two sons Josh Bradford and Nick Bradford; four granddaughters; a sister Judy Cossey and many good friends.
Cremation arrangements have been made with A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com, (501) 982-3400.
––––– ––––– CONWAY — James E. (Gene) Brashers was born Feb. 4, 1935 in England, Ark., the youngest of eight. Gene left us on Nov. 11,
2017, a mere 115 days after his wife of 60 years,
Emma Lou Brashers. His son, Dale Brashers, also precedes Gene in death.
Gene served in the Arkansas National Guard in the late 1950s. Gene was employed by Petrolane/ America-Gas as a truck driver for 40 years.
Gene was the kindest, sweetest, most loving man, who leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter Brenda (Keith); granddaughters, Tasha and Marie; great-granddaughter, Avery Dale Robertson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a celebration of life services for Gene and Lou in the near future.
––––– ––––– DANVILLE — Emma O’Bryant, 90, of Danville, died Thursday. Funeral 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Ola Free Will Baptist Church. Burial in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation Monday from 5-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Online obituary/ guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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EL PASO — Rita Kay Pipkin, 64, died Friday. Survivors: Husband, Guy “Doodle” Pipkin; daughter, Kimberley Guthrie; mother; Lavetta Stader; numerous other family members.
Services: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, 1 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel, Bald Knob. Visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. Interment: White County Memorial Gardens. Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www. powellfuneralhome.net.
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FORT SMITH — Betty Christian passed from this earth in the early morning hours of
Nov. 30, 2017. She was 75 years old, her birthday being May 10, 1942.
A lifelong resident of Fort
Smith, she was the daughter of
James William and Geraldine
Ward and the older sister of James William Ward of Floral City, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, and her husband.
Betty was the high school sweetheart of Eddie Christian, and she followed him to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. They lived in Carlson Terrace Apartments while Eddie was in law school, and she worked at the Social Security office. To make extra money, Betty made peanut butter sandwiches and Eddie took them around to dormitories and sorority and fraternity houses to sell to students studying late at night. For a while, they didn’t have a car and depended on other student couples to help out. When Eddie’s father bought them an old Plymouth, they felt like they had struck gold. Betty recalled those days as hard, but fun because they were working toward a common goal.
After law school graduation, Eddie and Betty, and by this time, Eddie Jr., returned to Fort Smith where Eddie practiced law, building a fine reputation mainly as a defense attorney. A daughter, Gerri Ellen, named for both her grandmothers, joined the loving family in 1969.
Betty was a loyal wife and mother, and as the family’s finances grew, so did Betty’s determination to make a lovely home out of each house they purchased. Their final home on Park Avenue was host to many dinner parties and family celebrations. Both Betty and Eddie loved working in the yard, and their three acres was a testimony to that.
Eddie Jr. became a lawyer and practiced law with his father. Eddie Jr. died in 2010, followed by Eddie Sr., in 2013. By this time Betty was beginning to lose her eyesight and suffering from COPD. Her daughter lived with Betty for a couple of years after her father died, but at Betty’s insistence for Gerri Ellen to live her own life, she returned to her home in Memphis with her young daughter, Ryann.
Betty enjoyed bridge and played with the same bridge group for over 20 years. Her real passion, however, was the Arkansas Razorbacks, particularly the football and basketball teams. While in Hospice Care during the last days of her life, she insisted on wearing an Arkansas Razorback shirt, of which she had many.
Betty fought hard to continue with a full life in spite of her failing vision and breathing problems. This poem by Dylan Thomas exemplifies her valiant struggle:
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Survivors are her daughter, Gerri Ellen Adams and her partner Scott Larkin of Collierville, Tenn.; her granddaughters, Ryann Elizabeth Adams of Collierville, Tenn., and Regan Elise Christian and her mother, Sara Christian Latta and husband, Todd of Fort Smith; and her brother, Jim Ward and his wife, Kitty, of Floral City, Fla.
The family wishes to acknowledge Betty’s caretakers at the end of her life: Jill Hartle, Judy Wood and Jerry Davis who cared for Betty with loving compassion. Betty’s longtime neighbor and devoted friend, Nancy Vernon, brought much laughter into her life.
Rosary will be said Sunday at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
A Memorial Mass for Betty Christian will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Monday, Dec. 4, at 10 a. m., following a private burial. A reception at the family home will follow the church service. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Catholic Church or the Immaculate Catholic School.
To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– GOULD — Mrs. Donna Lorraine Grayson, 56, of Gould, Ark., passed Friday, Nov. 24, 2017.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at First Baptist Church-Gould by Rev. Issac Barnes, Sr. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.
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HOPE — Nina Sharon Beavers, 63, Hope, Ark., died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark.
Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in the Scout Hut at Huckabee Lake, Hope, Ark. Services entrusted to Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Hope, Ark.
Sign our guest book at www. herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Geraldine “Jerre” Wright, 69, of Hot Springs, died Nov. 28, 2017. Survived by sons, Domal Wright (Leah), Jeremy Wright (Leah); siblings: Guy Heberle, Janie Heberle, Jackie Heberle, and two grandchildren. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 660-4323.
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PINE BLUFF — Mary Alice Whiteside, 94, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Nov. 25, 2017. Survivors include brother, Cleovis Whiteside (Arwilda) and numerous family members. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Dec. 9, 2017, at Barraque Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1800 W. Pullen, Pine Bluff, Ark. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.ArkansasCremation.com.
––––– ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Hazel Lorraine Andrews, 90, of Russellville, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born in Oklahoma to Troy Seaton and Beaulah Martin. All services are private. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary/ guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral.com.
––––– ––––– SCOTT — Adolph Washington (“A.D.”) as he was affectionately called by both family and friends, had more than 30 years of experience in the music industry. A.D.’s musical brilliance allowed him to move quickly from local management to senior management positions at Universal Music Group (“MCA”), Warner Brothers Records and Capitol Records.
A.D. was born in Scott, Ark., on July 10, 1940, to William and Ida Bell Wayne Ferguson. He attended elementary school in Scott and graduated from St. Bartholomew High School in Little Rock. A.D. earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Arkansas AM&N College (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) and did further studies at the University of Central Arkansas.
A.D.’s career in the music industry began at Stax Records as a local Promotion Manager. After a short time at Stax, he joined MCA Records as the Southwest Regional Manager, where he excelled to the ranks of Senior Manager. As Senior Vice President of MCA Records, A.D. led his staff to unprecedented success, and ushered in the “New Jack Swing” era of popular music, which became the forerunner for today’s Hip Hop explosion. While serving as Senior Vice President at MCA, A.D.’s work with New Edition, Teddy Riley, Patti LaBelle, Bobby Brown, Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Jody Watley, Guy, Jodeci, Heavy D, & the Boyz, Stephanie Mills, and Bell Biv & Devoe, became the standard that every other label in the industry tried to match. In addition, he developed promotional and marketing campaigns for multi-platinum movie soundtracks such as “Beverly Hills Cops”, “Dangerous Minds”, “Juice”, “Ghostbusters II”, and “Tales from the Hood”.
A.D. and his staff earned multiple recognitions at industry ceremonies, providing the platform for many of his staffers to move on to senior management positions in the industry. He has received numerous awards over his career for his leadership. A.D.’s management style and his vision kept him a key player in the music business. As a giant in the industry, several executives said he was one of the most diligent, loyal, and hardest workers in the music business. A.D.’s word was his bond and if he said it, “you could take it to the bank.”
After his retirement, A.D. operated his own entertainment consulting company, A.D. Barak Corporation, which continues to have an impact on today’s music landscape.
A.D. was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the NAACP, Young Black Programmers Coalition and the Living Legends Foundation.
He is preceded by his wife, Elese Jackson Washington; mother, Ida Belle Wayne Ferguson; sister, Shirley Dean Ferguson Jordan, and brother, Cornelius “Neal” Ferguson.
A.D. is survived by his father, William Ferguson Sr., of Scott, Ark.; son, Kevin Jones of Little Rock, Ark.; sisters, Ermagene “Erma” Ferguson of Little Rock, Ark., and Classie Ferguson of Pasadena, Calif.; brother, William Ferguson Jr., of Los Angeles, Calif.; granddaughter, Charlee Elese Jones of Little Rock, Ark.; goddaughter, Javonne Stewart Jordan of Little Rock Ark.; extended family members, Earnestine, William, and Charles Wayne of Little Rock, Ark., Adam D. Wayne of Los Angeles, Calif., and Margaret “Ann” Evans of Rialto, Calif.; many friends and loved ones. Viewing will be Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, 3-5 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372-1305, and Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, noon-1 p.m. at Allison Presbyterian Church, 922 Wright Ave., Little Rock, Ark. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church.
––––– ––––– SEARCY — Lula Ann Haynes, 79, of Searcy died Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. She was a homemaker and a member of the College Church of Christ. She was born in Cotton Plant March 16, 1938, the daughter of John and Lula Watson Anderson. Surviving is her husband Earl Haynes; son, Stephen Keith Haynes; daughter, Kathy Bowers (Shawn) of Arlington, Texas; sister, Sheryl Williams of Cardwell, Mo.; and grandsons, Brett Bowers (Alicia) and Blake Bowers of Arlington, Texas.
Visitation will be noon-2 p.m., Monday. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Paul Wayne Allen of Sheridan, Ark., was born Oct. 11, 1969 at
Dumas, Ark. He was a member of
Little Creek Missionary Baptist
Church in Sheridan. His favorite pastime was all things football.
He played for the Sheridan Yellowjackets when he was in school, and still rooted for them. He also was a Dallas Cowboys fan. However, the team that he loved the most was the Arkansas Razorbacks. Paul’s greatest joy was his family. Everything he did, revolved around them.
Paul died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, at the age of 48. He was preceded in death by his dad, Larry Davis, maternal grandfather, Paul Dorman, and paternal grandparents, Esther and Leonard Allen.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Karen Flowers Allen; mother, Paula Davis; father, Kenneth Allen; sister, Amanda (John) Lunsford; grandmother, Bea Dorman; fatherin-law, John Flowers; sister-in-law, Joyce and husband Roy Welch; nephew, Logan Lunsford, all of Sheridan. He is also survived by numerous other family members and a large number of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan, with Bro. John Mooney officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sheridan. Visitation is Monday, 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 389, Sheridan, Ark. 72150.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.
––––– ––––– THORNTON — Jerry Robinson of Thornton, and formerly of Cabot, passed away
Dec. 1, 2017. He was born July 20,
1958, to the late
Jim Robinson and Sue Robinson. He served in the United States
Marine Corps and was a member of Zion Hill
Baptist Church.
He was a master electrician employed by H&F Electric, Magnolia.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Robinson; mother, Sue Robinson; daughter, Amanda Horn; son, Mark Robinson; brother, Rickey Robinson; step-children: Michael Birdsong and Marie Evans; nine grandchildren; the mother of his children, Velma Robinson, and many extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital at giving.archildrens.org.
Visitation will begin at noon on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Cabot, followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Sumner Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– TRASKWOOD — James Morris Shoptaw, age 90, of Traskwood, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. He was born Nov.
18, 1927, in Sardis,
Ark. James was retired from Reynolds and a member of the
First Missionary
Baptist Church in Traskwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and
Mae Stuckey Shoptaw, brother, Raymond Shoptaw, sisters, Betty Carmen and Phyllis Shoptaw.
Survivors, wife of 65 years, Jeanette Shoptaw, Traskwood; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony (Pam) Shoptaw, Benton; Terry (Linda) Shoptaw, Alma, Ark.; grandchildren, Derek, Nick, Alli, Chelsea, and Taylor, great-grandchildren, Carson, Shanna, and Mia.
Family wants to give special thanks to the Hospice staff for their excellent care, and extra special thanks to caregivers Kayla Hargrove and Richard Schaffer.
Pallbearers: Derek Shoptaw, Nick Shoptaw, Travis McDonald, Dennis Massey, Dan Henry, Rickey Carman, Mike Doddridge. Honorary Pallbearers, Dan Doddridge, Randall Raper.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Traskwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. before the services.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
Out-of-state
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Carl McIntyre Phillips, 84, of Santa Maria, Calif., passed away on Nov. 23,
2017. Carl was born in Rockingham, N.C., on
March 17, 1933.
After attending Rockingham
High School,
Carl joined the
U.S. Air Force in
April 1951 and attained the rank of Master Sergeant. He was stationed at various bases around the world including Tulin Air Force Base in Austria, bases in Japan and the U.S.A., and was a member of the 308 Strategic Missile Wing. After retiring from the Air Force, he founded United Laser Company which he ran singlehanded for several years, working on various projects incorporating his knowledge of laser systems. Later he was employed by Martin Marietta Aerospace, building on his prior Air Force experience and was transferred to Santa Maria in 1987. After leaving Martin Marietta in 1991, he founded Santa Maria Smog ‘n’ Tune and soon, after having difficulty in hiring qualified mechanics, he established Central Coast Automotive Institute to train qualified smog and auto mechanics. This school allowed many students to find gainful employment in the area.
Carl enjoyed automotive, gardening and woodworking projects as well as making daily coffee runs with his best friend.
Carl is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kathrine Sue Shepherd Phillips. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret L. Cox of Hamlet, N.C.; children Ron Phillips, of Kingston, Tenn.; Keith Phillips of High Point, N.C.; Neal Phillips of High Point, N.C., Marty Kennedy of Livermore, Calif.; Lisa Wilson of Jonesboro, Ark.; Tommy Kennedy of Little Rock, Ark., Jim Phillips of Santa Maria, Calif., 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Emma Phillips, his sister Lizzie Phillips and his brothers Oscar Phillips of Rockingham, N.C., and Benjamin Phillips, of Sunnyvale, Calif.
A memorial celebration of Carl’s life took place Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Santa Maria, Calif., followed by a reception there in the Fellowship Hall. Internment will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at 1 p.m., at Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum in Saline County, Ark., with a reception at Mabelvale United Methodist Church following.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley Road, Santa Maria, Calif.. 93455 in memory of Carl.
Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– HENDERSON, Nev. — Else Frieda Clinton of Henderson, Nev., passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 5, 2017, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was 84.
Else was born in Germany on June 1, 1933, to Otto and Anna Schnäbele. Else was a devoted
Army wife to her husband Billy — her beloved Schätzel — and mother to their children, raising them while living all over the world. Mom, Oma, and Great Grammy lived her life serving the Lord, selflessly helping others. Else was actively involved in several churches in Nevada and Arkansas and performed daily devotionals. Her favorite scripture was “Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings” (Psalm 17:8). Her legacy will live on through the many family and friends that are left to cherish the memories.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy; her parents, Otto and Anna; her sister, Elfrieda; and two grandchildren, Jenny and Jason. Else leaves behind a loving family that includes her children, Lee, Anna, and Billy; her grandchildren, Rebecca, William, and Marshall; her brother Kurt Schnäbele; and nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
––––– ––––– SPIRO, Okla. — Darryl Themer, 55, of Oklahoma died Nov. 27, 2017. Survived by mother, Lucille Themer; daughter, Tamara Clark; son, Ryan Themer; siblings Donald Themer Jr., Denise Themer and four grandchildren. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 660-4323.
––––– ––––– MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas — Dorothy Cope Brightwell of Mount Pleasant, Texas, formerly of Warren, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Richardson, Texas. Dorothy was born in Rye, Ark., on June 27, 1942, to Noah A. Cope and Floy Curry Cope.
After graduating from Warren High School in 1960, Dorothy enrolled in St. Vincent Infirmary School of Nursing in Little Rock, graduating in 1963. She began a lifetime of devotion to caring for others.
In 1964, Dorothy married Owen Sims Brightwell (19361988) of Batesville, Ark.
For the next few years, they lived in several towns in Arkansas and Louisiana where Owen worked for West Department Stores.
In 1968, Owen became manager of the West store in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Dorothy was hired as an RN at Titus County Memorial Hospital, where she remained for the next 46 years. During those years, she served in various nursing capacities, from assisting with baby deliveries to circulating in the OR, to accompanying patients in the ambulance to larger hospitals. She was promoted to Director of Nurses, a position she held for many years until she was asked to develop a pediatric and orthopedic in-patient unit and serve as its director.
Her final position before retirement was Director of Quality Management and Medical Staff Coordinator.
She retired in 2014.
In the early 1990’s, Dorothy began traveling with medical mission groups to third world countries (Belize, Guatemala, Bolivia, Fiji) to bring medical care to those less fortunate.
Dorothy was the proud mother of two children: Becky Schwarz and Jeff Brightwell, both of Dallas.
She is survived by her children, two grandchildren, Samantha Schwarz and her brother Jordan Ochoa, also of Dallas.
Other surviving family includes brothers Emmett Cope (Carolyn) of Warren, David Cope (Mary) of West Helena, Ark., and sister, Jerrilyn Cope Bulloch (Bobby) of Huntsville, Texas. Dorothy leaves behind her nieces and nephews: Karen Cope Smith, Jana Bulloch, Jeremy Bulloch, Jonathan Cope, and Melissa Cope. She also had many cousins.
Services were held for Dorothy in Mount Pleasant on Sunday, Nov. 26, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Burial was at Union Hill Cemetery in Mount Pleasant.
For those who desire, the family has requested donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, which was dear to Dorothy’s heart.