Pulaski County

LOUIE ASARO, 83, of Little Rock passed Dec. 21, 2017. Loving husband of 53 years. Survivors wife, Betty Halbrook Asaro, son, Deno Asaro Little Rock, sister-nlaw, Delores, Gina & Tony Asaro Memphis, Tenn. Funeral service was Dec. 23 by Roller Coffman. More info visit VA website.

–––––❖––––– EUGENE BEAVERS, 87, of Little Rock passed away Monday, December 25, surrounded by his family. He was born March

16, 1930, in Hot

Springs to the late A.J. Beavers and Osie Vaughan Beavers. He was an active member of The Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock and had served as Deacon at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church for many years.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Orville Beavers, Arlie Beavers and Kenneth Beavers. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise Beavers of Little Rock and his children, Garry (Elizabeth) Beavers of Little Rock, Wanda (John) Strode of Jonesboro and Lori (Jay) Hale of Sherwood. He is also survived by granddaughters, Carrie (Josh) Swinea of Desha and Emily Strode of Jonesboro and two great-granddaughters Emory Swinea and Hadden Swinea both of Desha.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for several years. He was employed as an accountant with a Ford dealership in Little Rock for 28 years and received the Ford Accounting Excellence Award for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and crafts with his wife during his retirement years. Gospel music was a favorite of his and he sang bass in a Gospel Quartet for many years.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Bryant.

Pallbearers are Bob Anthony, Kenneth Beavers Jr., Lawrence Blackmon, Scott Christensen, Greg Dalton and Terry Robertson. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Biggs, Ed Culin, Leon Gray, John Harrison, Larry Lovett, Bob Morton and John Ross.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Good Shepherd Physical Therapy team. Memorials may be made to Ridgefield Christian School Theater Department, 3824 Casey Springs Road, Jonesboro, Ark. 72404; Desha First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 129, Desha, Ark. 72527 or The Church at Rock Creek, 11500 West 36th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– CARLA BILLETDEAUX, 54, of Pulaski County passed away on December 27, 2017. She was born on August 5, 1963, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Edward and Joany Trybend. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

–––––❖––––– RONNIE LEE BROWN, age 57 of North Little Rock, passed away December 27, 2017, in North Little

Rock. He was born on January 31, 1960, in Sheridan Arkansas; He was the son of Lyman D. and Elizabeth F.

Brown.

Ronnie Brown was born and raised in Sheridan, Arkansas, and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1978. He served a 2-year mission in Kobe-Osaka Japan for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1979-1981. He met the love of his life and married his princess, Suzette, in the Jordan River Temple in 1983 as they were sealed for all time and eternity. He received his BSN and worked for Baptist Health for 29 years.

In 1993, due to an automobile accident, he suffered a spinal cord injury and became a quadriplegic. He never complained. In 2015 he received the Phil Stinebuck Courage Award. Ronnie loved his family more than anything. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a faithful member and served in many leadership positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a success in the face of adversity and an example to many.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lyman Brown, and mother-in-law, NaVeda Lewis. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Suzette Brown; daughter, Jennifer Clough (Tim); son, Joseph Brown (Kaylee); three granddaughters, Lyla, Kenly, and Lacey; one grandson, Zane; his mother, Elizabeth Brown; three sisters, Donna Fogus (Hilton), Brenda Pannozzo (Vinnie), and Angela Brown; two brothers, Donald Brown (Tunnie), and Christopher Brown (Leslie); father-in-law James Lewis; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 905 Kierre Dr. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Viewing will be 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. The internment will be immediately following at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 AR161, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117.

In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the following funds for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Missionary Fund, Humanitarian Fund (helps people throughout the world by providing relief), Fast Offering Fund (provides relief for individuals in our local area) or to the AR Spinal Cord Commission. www.spinalcord.ar.gov. Please visit www.smithfamilycares. com (Smith-Sherwood) for online guest register.

–––––❖––––– FRANKIE BURNHAM DANIEL, 80, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on December 23,

2017, on her

59th wedding anniversary.

She was surrounded both physically and spiritually by a host of family and friends. She was born October 13, 1937, to the late Oliver G. and Beatrice Sorrells Burnham in Vivian, Louisiana.

Frankie earned Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Southern State University (now Southern Arkansas University). She worked as a PE teacher and teacher’s aide for over 40 years, she retired in 1997. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church.

Frankie was known for her fierce independence, self-confidence, and ability to laugh and find humor in nearly any situation. In fact, it was her infectious laugh that made being with her such a joy. She also had the unique ability to laugh at herself, and to laugh along with a husband and son who loved to tease her. She was a devoted mother who loved her children unconditionally. That same love was extended to her four beloved grandchildren, who brought her happiness no matter how bad she may be feeling.

She was married to her husband, Jerry, for nearly 60 years. Theirs was a model marriage, and they held each other up when the other was down. If Frankie had a soul mate, she found it in Jerry, and vice versa.

Frankie was blessed to have a group of friends who grew up in Camden with her, with whom she communicated and dined with on a regular basis. In fact, to call them friends would not be fair: they were her family. Along the way, she picked up countless other friends who treasure her. She played bridge with several groups, had “game days,” and even worked with a quilting group for several years. She was fortunate enough to have a large extended family of cousins, sister, nephews and nieces and even aunt (Martha Atkins) whom she considered a second mother.

Another passion of hers was traveling. She claimed she would go anywhere, any time. She was able to travel to Europe three times, and took many cruises. But her passion was the beach. She was happiest sitting in a chair, glass of wine by her side, staring at the ocean.

All who knew her knew she was creative and had her own way of doing things. She took classes, ranging from cake decorating to basket weaving; mostly, however, instructions were only suggestions to Frankie. She put her own special touch on everything she did. A perfect metaphor for her life.

Frankie is survived by her husband, Jerry; daughter, Meg Daniel Hayes (James) of Little Rock, Ark.; son, David G. Daniel (Christiann Marino) of Overland Park, Kan.; grandsons, Calvin Scott McCluskey of Little Rock, Ark. and Christopher David Daniel of Overland Park, Kan.; granddaughters, Olivia Grace Daniel “Gracie” of Overland Park, Kan. and Anne Elizabeth McCluskey “Annie” of Little Rock, Ark.; sister, Garrie Burnham Salmon of Jacksonville, Ark.; aunt, Martha Ruth Sorrells Atkins and brotherin-law, Mike Daniel.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital at https://giving.archildrens. org/donate, or a charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– JAMES R. “TATER” DAVIS, 82, of North Little Rock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 26,

2017. He was born March 13,

1935, in North

Little Rock, to the late Thomas Luther and Dorothy Davis.

James graduated from North

Little Rock

High School in

1952. He was employed for

44 years with

Union Pacific Railroad, where he worked as a supervisor for over 30 years.

He was a devoted Christian man, who loved the Lord dearly. He taught Sunday school for many years and made sure to raise his family in a Christian home. James loved his family dearly and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping most because he was doing it with his family. At deer camp, all the grandkids and great-grandkids loved riding on the four wheeler with their Big Paw Paw.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, T.L. Davis; two sisters, Trevere Jones and Thelma Weiler; infant son, James Thomas Davis; and infant greatgranddaughter, Hallie Ann. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sylvia; two sons, Dr. Richard “Dick” Davis (Sheila) and Michael “Taterchip” Davis (Denise); one sister, Jean Martin; four grandchildren, Dr. Keith Davis (Jennifer), Steven Davis (Katie), Mistie Cook (Jason), and Sheena Cook (Jeffrey); and eight great-grandchildren, Courtney, Haley, Kylie Jo, Carson, Isabella, Kaylin, and Tinley.

A visitation will begin Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at Runyan First Baptist Church, 10611 Jacksonville Cato Rd, NLR, Ark., with services to follow at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers you may consider making a memorial to the American Childhood Cancer Association and Salvation Army. To sign the online guestbook go to www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– VERLENE “MADEA” ELLINGTON was born on October 12, 1934, in Phillips

County, Arkansas, to the late

Curtis Pike and late Rosie Lee

Frazier. Verlene departed this life on Friday, December 22,

2017.

Her survivors are: LaVerne

Paige, Dale, Jeffery (Loretta), Lueann, Wanda (Marvin), Wayne (Terrie), Charles (Donna), Czarney, Kendolyn (Carlton), Gwendolyn (Ricky), Donald (Luna), Kayla (Frank), sisters; Fayrene Davis, Doris Jean Davis, Inez Davis, Firmalee Cannon, Regina and Lecia (nieces), and Larry (nephew), 40 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren.

She attributed her ability to manage the task of rearing fourteen children to her faith in God. When asked by others, as she often was, “How did you do it?” Her response was, “I laid hands on each of them and prayed for them and gave them each back to the Lord.”

Funeral service, Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11 a.m., River of Life Assembly of God Church, 9800 Nash Lane, Mabelvale, Ark. 72103. Visitation: Saturday, December 30, 2017, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Final viewing at 11 a.m. Burial at Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery, 11 a.m. on January 3, 2018. Family and friends may sign the guestbook at:www.brownseternallight.com.

–––––❖––––– STEVEN MARTIN, 62, passed away December 27, 2017. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 3 p.m. at Life Tabernacle, 23903 Highway 107, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

–––––❖––––– Judge LEE MUNSON, age 80, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Thursday, December 21,

2017, at Hospice

Home Care of

Little Rock. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday,

January 2, 2018 at St. James

United Methodist Church with a reception to follow. A full obituary will run on Sunday, December 31, 2017. To sign the online guest book, please visit www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– Reverend L.G. OAKES was born in Guntersville, Alabama on March 19, 1938 to the late Walter Benton and

Ola Renee Maynard Oakes, and had the pleasure of walking with the Lord for the last 62 years L.G. was a hard working man and respected worldwide, as a Pastor, minister, singer, musician, and business owner. L.G. met the love of his life Gwyn Crain in Osceola, Ark. They were married April 19, 1956 in Benton Heights, Mich. He worked at Harding University from 1974-1984. In 1984 he and his wife opened Sizzlin Catfish Restaurant in Searcy, Ark. at that time, they were appointed as White County juvenile probation officers. In 1986 he and his wife opened Oakes Reel ‘em In Catfish Restaurant in Bald Knob, Ark.

He is preceded in that journey by his parents Walter Benton Oakes and Ola Renee Maynard Oakes. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gwyn Oakes, two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Charles Haley and Leah and Steve Seagraves, one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Rachel Oakes. He is survived by grandchildren, Parker and Charity, Drew and Rachel, Cole, Ashlyn, and Callie; great-grandchildren, Annie, Roland, and Addyson. He is survived by a host of relatives and very dear friends. In the words of L.G. Oakes “A job is never done until the tools are put away.”

Visitation will be held Saturday December 30, 2017 from 12-2 p.m. at Revival Church, 1000 N Maple St., Searcy, Ark. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Carter Cemetery in Russell, Ark. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Powell Funeral Home, 2602 W Beebe

Capps Expwy, Searcy, Ark. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The David Oakes Scholarship Fund Bald Knob School District. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– TRACI A. PRESLEY, age 56, of Little Rock passed away on December 26, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on November 26, 1961 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and continued on to receive her Bachelors of Arts–Theatre Arts Degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1996.

She went on to teach Dance at Horace Mann Arts and Sciences Magnet Middle School in Little Rock, Arkansas for 27 years and later at Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School for three years. During the same period she taught dance at Shuffles and Ballet II studio for over 30 years and performed as a professional dancer with Ballet Arkansas for a portion of those years. Later, she doubled as Choreographer and Costumer for the annual Ballet Arkansas presentation of The Nutcracker.

Needless to say she was dedicated to her craft, loved her profession and her students, and

influenced and inspired several generations of young lives. She was strong, fearless, compassionate and caring and will be greatly missed by many.

Traci is survived by her loving husband Dave Tackett, and her three daughters, Emma Presley, Analise Presley and Lily Presley, as well as stepdaughter, Haylee Tackett and stepson, Tyler Tackett; her brothers, John Presley (Amy); Paul Presley; sister Michelle Alley (Jody) and many other extended family members, friends, students and fellow teachers. She was preceded in death by her parents, John O. Presley and Margaret A. Hufford-Presley and brother Fred Richard Presley.

A celebration of life services will be held on Thursday, December 28th at Shuffles Studio from 6-8 p.m. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted with A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. An online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– TERRY LYNN RED, 56, of Little Rock, passed away December 23, 2017. He was born April 24, 1961 in Little Rock. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Nazarene in Little Rock, Ark. To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– Major General RAY ALBERT ROBINSON, (U.S.A.F., Retired), 96, of Little Rock, passed away December 27, 2017. Funeral services will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., on January 5 at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. The full obituary will be in Sunday’s edition. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. General Robinson’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EDDIE SCOTT, 68, of Little Rock passed away on December 27 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was married to his devoted wife of 23 years Jane Scott who will miss him dearly. Cremation arrangements have been trusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville. Online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– OLLIE MARIE (PIFER) WOOD, better known as “Kitty” or “Kid” went to be with her Lord on December 25, 2017.

She was born

July 17, 1933 in

Little Rock, Ark. to the late Ben and Viola Pifer,

(Poppa & Pran) to kid.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Obbie L. Wood; one sister, Mildred “Shorty” Jensen; six children: Marie Scruggs (Bill), Shelby Scruggs (James), James Wood, Gill Wood (Ellen), Aussie Wood, Sherri Wood, all of Little Rock; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will be in Ivy Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond. The family expresses their gratitude to Arkansas Hospice for their care and kindness.

Arkansas

ALTHEIMER — Mrs. Ophelia Hopkins Williams Cole, 79, of Altheimer, Ark. passed Friday, December 22, 2017. Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Altheimer, AR by Rev. Darrell J. Martin. Interment will be in Altheimer Community Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home, Pine Bluff. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– ALTHEIMER — Mr. Andrew Pitts, 96 of Altheimer, Ark. passed Thursday, December 21, 2017. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Eudora Baptist Church in Altheimer, Ark. Church by Rev. Roy Lee Thomas. Interment will be in Altheimer Community Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Service for Walter Waddell Kennedy Jr. of Arkadelphia will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– AUGUSTA — Amyle Poindexter, age 92, of Augusta, died Dec. 20, 2017. Survivors: one son; two daughters; host of family. Visitation: Dec. 30, 12 noon, Rhodes Chapel with funeral following at 1 p.m. Rhodes Chapel. Burial: Harris Chapel Cemetery by Rhodes and Son Funeral Home, Augusta and McCrory.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Thomas Hartley Hagins, 45, of Batesville died Friday, December 22, 2017. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Novell Treadway, 85, of Batesville, died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Bobby Treadway (Connie), William Treadway Jr.; grandchildren, Robert Treadway, Amy Barnes, Chris Treadway, Crystal LaBauve, William Treadway III. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, at Barnes Cemetery, Bethesda, under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. No visitation. www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Michael Wayne Bearden Jr., age 28, of Benton, Arkansas; passed away

Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born May

7, 1989 in Little

Rock, Arkansas.

Michael worked for Bearden

Wood Floors and was a member of the Misfit

Muscle Car Club in Hot Springs.

He was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Sammy Bearden and O. J. “Bud” Needham and uncles, Gary Needham and Terry Bearden, Tracy James, Larry Needham, Jr. and aunt Stephanie Zimmerman. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Oliver Bearden; his parents, Mike and Marsha Bearden; two grandmothers, Betty Smith and Helen Needham; four sisters, Dawn Bearden, Mindy Bearden, Jenny Brown and Leslie Smith; uncle, Glenn (Juanita) Bearden; cousin, Chris Bearden, uncles and aunts, Kenny and Lesa Meyers, Larry and Jennifer Needham, Bernie and Joyce Trenkle, Becky Berthelson, Virginia Roberts, a host of nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

Visitation will be 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 30 at Ashby Funeral Home with services beginning at 4 p.m. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jason “Michael” Moore, 42, Benton, passed away December 27, 2017. He was born January 17, 1975 in Malvern, Arkansas. Visitation: 3-4 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, Midtowne Church. Benton with Memorial Service following at 4 p.m. Memorials: Saline Memorial Hospice or Midtowne Church. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BIGELOW — Janie Lee Clark passed away December 27, 2017 at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Anthony Clark; two daughters, Misty Rose Clark and Ashlee Esther Clark all of Bigelow, Ark. Online Registration: rosewoodcremation.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Gladys Marie Box Rosenberger, 74, of Cabot passed away Thursday, December 28,

2017. She was born April 21,

1943 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Walter “Brodie” and Margaret “Lizzie” Blackwell Box.

She loved gardening, cooking, crafting and taking care of her family. She is still lifelong friends with so many, including her classmates from high school, especially her best buddy who will miss her dearly, Loretta Sanders. Many affectionately referred to her as “Mimi”.

She is survived by her daughters, Liz Justice and Cindy Berry; grandchildren, Kandyce (Jeremy) Deweese, Brittany (Jon) Gill, and Michael Berry; numerous great-grandchildren; her bonus grands, Ricky (Kandi) Justice, James (Tammy) Justice and Jeny Justice Gore; nephews, Keith (Christa) Lundquist and Bryan Lundquist and her brother-inlaw, Robert Lundquist. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Lois Geraldine Lundquist and Mary Ellen Rogers, and her adopted sister, Mary Maness. Mimi leaves Willow to play with us as she goes on to play with her grandson, John Austin.

A visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017, followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Online obituary atwww. Smith Family Cares. com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Barbara Susan Butler, age 81, of Camden, Ark., passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church in Camden. Visitation will be Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, v is itwww.proc tor funeral home. com.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Ann Fulton, 79, of Crossett, died Dec. 26, 2017, in Little Rock. Celebration of Life Service 2 p.m. Dec. 29 at First United Methodist Church, Crossett, graveside service 2 p.m. Dec. 30 at Rocky Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Miss. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 28 at Medders Funeral Home, Crossett. For full obituary goto med de rs funeral home. com. (870) 364-6171. “Celebrating Life.”

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Drew J. Turner, 93, of Crossett passed away December 27, 2017. Visitation will be on Friday, December 29, from 6-8 p.m., and services on Saturday, December 30, at 2 p.m., both at Jones Funeral Home of Crossett. Interment at Pinewood Cemetery in Crossett. www.jonesservice.com.

–––––❖––––– DeWITT — Gary Trussell, 77, died December 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy. Survivors are his children, Troy and Robin Trussell, and granddaughter, Taylor Rothstein. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. December 30 at Essex Funeral Home with burial in DeWitt Cemetery. www.essexfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Funeral services for Donald James “Peach” Hart Jr. of El Dorado will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday December 30, 2017, at First St. James Baptist Church under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Elizabeth Stangenberg, 95, of El Dorado, died December 27, 2017. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30, in Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. prior to the service Saturday in Young’s Chapel. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Mrs. Francilla Pickett, 62, of Fordyce, Ark. passed Sunday, December 24, 2017. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at

Pilgrim Rest M.B.C.-Fordyce, Ark. Interment will be in Enon Cemetery by Brown-Williams Funeral Home-Fordyce. Visitation will be Friday, 3:30-5 p.m. at the funeral home.www. brown funeral home and mortuary. com.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — James William Turner was born March 27, 1932, in the Bucksnort community outside of Fordyce, the oldest child of William Urban and Lottie

Lucille Jacobs

Turner. He died at the age of

85 on Friday, December 15,

2017, at Baptist

Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

James graduated from Fordyce High School in 1950 and studied at Arkansas A&M (now UAM) for two years before joining the Navy during the Korean War. He was stationed in San Diego, California, in 1953 when he met Margery Peet in a young adult group at First United Methodist Church of San Diego. They married in that church on June 20, 1956. As newlyweds, James and Marge would visit stores to look at home furnishings. Marge would see something she liked, so James would study the piece, pull out his tape measure to make some measurements, and then declare, “I can build this for you!”

Eventually, James returned to his hometown of Fordyce with Marge and their three young sons. He soon established his business, J.W. Turner Manufacturing, which produced cabinets and office furniture from 1967 until 1999 for customers throughout Arkansas and the surrounding states. A skilled draftsman, James spent evenings after a long day’s work drawing plans for the next day’s projects. When each of his sons was old enough, he was more than happy to employ them and teach them the woodworking trade he had learned from his father, starting with sweeping the floor of the shop. James had corny jokes for every occasion and told them often. “I cut it twice, and it’s still too short!” A hard worker, his only hobby until retirement was woodworking. He had a passion for the craft and created many beautiful treasures for family and friends.

James was a member of First United Methodist Church of Fordyce, where he served as a trustee and usher. After retirement, he was project manager for the remodeling of the church sanctuary and the building of the Lighthouse among other projects. He enjoyed going to the Lighthouse every week to play cards with good friends. James also was instrumental in the construction of the staircase at the Dallas County Museum. He and Marge enjoyed traveling throughout North America as well as going on camping trips with friends.

James is survived by his bride of 61 years, Margery; sister, Charlotte Stell; sons, David (Annie), Randy (Kimberly), and Steven (Sandra); grandsons, Zach (Amy), Trent, and Jacob Turner; great-grandson due in February, Ryan Elliot; and his nieces, nephews, and cousins. His parents and his brother, Barnie Paul, preceded him in death.

There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at First United Methodist Church of Fordyce. Instead of flowers, the family requests memorials to First United Methodist Church, 104 East 4th Street, Fordyce, Arkansas 71742. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– HAZEN — Betty Ruth (Sample) Stallings, 85, passed away December 27,

2017, in Little

Rock, Arkansas, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in

Hazen, Arkansas, on February

17, 1932.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Eva Sample, husband, George Stallings, and brother, Jerry Sample. Devoted to her family, the loving mother, sister and grandmother is survived by her children, Che Dolan of Little Rock, Andy (and Carol) Stallings of Hazen, and Christa Moore of Conway; brother, Bill (and Betty Ann) Sample of Hot Springs, and half sister, Edie Tweedy of Cabot; sister-in-law, Patti (and Chris) Harstick of Springfield, Missouri, and grandchildren, Jon Sharp and Cameron Sharp of Little Rock, Britt (and Stephanie) Stallings of Hazen, Andrea (and Jacob) Rollins of Fayetteville, and William (and Savannah) Morgan of Conway and Emily Morgan of Springdale, and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Betty was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Hazen and held many offices in the church and taught Sunday School and vacation bible school. With her husband George, they founded Stafo Chemical business in Hazen where she worked for many years. In later jobs, she worked and served her hometown community, retiring from the Hazen Police Department.

She was an avid gardener and master crafter and quilter. She won countless quilting awards for her quilts. Each of her grandchildren was blessed with a special unique quilt made by Betty. She made countless quilts sent to veterans at Walter Reed Army Hospital, and more than 50 sets of crocheted sweaters and hats for babies in Haiti. She made numerous road trips across the country with her quilting friends at Prairie County Piecemakers.

Visitation is Friday, December 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Hazen at Westbrook Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Hazen followed by gravesite at Hazen Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Bernadette M. “Bernie” Knapp, 58, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away December 24, 2017. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Heber Springs Funeral Home with interment in Magness Cemetery. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HOLLY GROVE — Tyree Sain, 79, of Holly Grove passed December 19, 2017. Visitation: Saturday, December 30, 2017, at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. held at Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington St., Stuttgart, Ark. Personal care entrusted to Integrity Funeral Home Owners: Al and Philomena Allen. Website: integrity funeral home stuttgart. com. “family focused and quality driven.”

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HOT SPRINGS — John A. Johnson, 78, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs, with Pastor Dru Dodson officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith. com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Reginald Keith Rush, age 50, of Hot Springs, passed away on December 25, 2017. He was born in California on March 27, 1967, to the late Ralph and Gene Rush. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W Main Street, Jacksonville, (501) 982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Gary Bernard Moore, 71, went to be with his loving

Lord December

27, 2017, with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence H. and

Grace L. Moore., brother Darrell

Moore and sister Melba Grace

Woelfle.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sharon Blackwell Moore, sons Michael (Sheila), Kenneth (Sheri), and Stephen (Wendy), granddaughters, Elizabeth Moore, Cheyanne Ballard, and Olivia Moore, and grandsons, Gary A. Moore and Braylen Moore, brothers, Allen (Patty) Moore and Larry (Sandy) Moore, and sister, Mary Nell (Eldon) Layman, and two great-granddaughters.

Gary retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 35 years. After his retirement, he worked for H & R Block for about seven years. He enjoyed golf, tennis, softball, and bowling. His one great passion was working with the Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief out of Benton, Ark. He then started a unit out of Hot Springs Village through Balboa Baptist Church.

Funeral service will be held at Balboa Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village, Ark., at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, with a visitation starting at 9:30 a.m., with a private interment at Antioch cemetery in Greenbrier, Ark.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Disaster Relief Balboa Baptist Church, 415 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, Ark. 71909. Arrangements by Roller Ballard Funeral Home, (501) 315-4047. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Sara Lou Cypert, 78 of Marshall died Sunday. Survivors: husband, Bob Cypert; son, Tim Cypert and wife Dani; grandchildren, Joshua Cypert and wife Hannah Jo, and Hannah Faith Cypert, & several nieces, nephews & cousins. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 1 p.m. preceding service. Burial: East Lawn Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– MARVELL — Melvin Edward Morris, 52, of Marvell, Arkansas, passed December 24, 2017. Family Hour: Friday, December 29, 2017, 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Funeral Service: Saturday, December 30, 2017, 1 p.m., St. Matthews Baptist Church, Marvell, Arkansas. Arrangements by Holloway–Gage Funeral Home, 844B North Sebastian Street, West Helena, Arkansas (870.228.5111).

–––––❖––––– MELBOURNE — Kevin Paul Wiles, 52, died December 27. Visitation and funeral service will be Saturday, December 30 at Belview Baptist Church in Melbourne. Visitation begins at 12 noon. Funeral service begins at 2 p.m. Burial: LaCrosse Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Steve Block, age 52, of Monticello passed away December 23, 2017 at his home in Monticello. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Union Ridge #2 Cemetery. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Donald R. Geise, age 58, of Monticello passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 6, 1959 in Chicago to the late Richard Andrew Geise and Carol Ann Spinney Geise. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Robert Gene Bour, age 86, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Morrilton with Father Jack Harris officiating. Service and arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Frankie Jo Clayton, 51, of Mountain Home passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in Calico Rock. She was born on November 12, 1966 in Belvidere, Illinois to Frank and Janie Ray. Arrangements are private by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Online guestbook and obituary available at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– OKOLONA — Mary Lois Cartwright, 85, of Okolona, Arkansas, departed this life Monday, December 25, 2017.

She is survived by two sons,

Dan (Allene) Cartwright, Sylvester Cartwright, and one daughter, Julia Cartwright, one grandchild, Dan

Cartwright, Jr., other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018, Pilgrim Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 1821 Wolfe Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. Visitation one hour before funeral service. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-3743134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www. hubblefuneralhome.co.

–––––❖––––– PERRYVILLE — Dan Thomas Tursky, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 27. Born on March 28, 1935 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, he served in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. In his younger days he raced motorcycles, winning the Wisconsin state motorcycle hill climb championship and numerous trophies. He was a skilled builder of cabins in Wisconsin as well as family homes. He was known for his spectacular garden scale trains, especially the fantastic buildings he constructed from concrete and wood. His talents are still on display at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, where he worked as a volunteer in his retirement. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Little Italy, Arkansas.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin H. Tursky and Dorothy Commo Tursky, as well as his brother James Tursky, all of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Tursky, his children Michael Tursky ( Kimberly), Betsy Tursky Aronson (Jim), Danny Tursky (Kristin) and Anne Tursky, as well as 7 grandchildren (Hayden, Sydne, Madeline, Simon, Ethan, Mary Kate and Jenna).

A visitation will be held Saturday, December 30 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Arkansas. A rosary service will be held Tuesday, January 2nd at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 33223 Hwy. 300, Roland, Arkansas with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association; Arkansas Chapter; 10201 W. Markham, Suite 100; Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Please visit www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online tribute.

–––––❖––––– PIGGOTT — Dr. Hillard Ray Duckworth, 91, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away December

27, 2017, at the

St. Bernards

Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born August 8, 1926, and was the son of the late

Dock and Zelma

(Grider) Duckworth. He was united in marriage to Gwen Millard on July 1, 1955, at the Third Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and to this union three children were born.

His eldest son, Robert Duckworth preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Gwen Duckworth of the home; children: Thomas Duckworth and wife Terri, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Laura Duckworth French and husband Gary of Piggott, Arkansas; grandchildren: Matt Duckworth and wife Kristin of Little Rock, Arkansas, Hillary Ray French, Haley French, Hunter French all of Piggott, Arkansas, Tristen Pickle of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Heather Noel and husband Rev. Tim Noel of Searcy, Arkansas; great-grandchildren: Eli Noel, Abbi Noel, Evan Thomas Noel; sister, Josie Brandon and husband James (deceased) of Piggott, Arkansas; and many, many friends.

Dr. Duckworth graduated from Piggott High School and later attended the University of Arkansas Medical School, graduating in the Class of 1953 with honors. He did his Post-graduate training at St. Louis City Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and established medical practices in Piggott, Arkansas, from 1955 until 2017.

He was a dedicated physician and was instrumental in the re-opening of the old Piggott Hospital in 1955. The hospital had been closed for months due to lack of physicians. He was instrumental and privileged to be involved and a big part of the opening of the new Piggott Community Hospital in 1980 and he practiced there until the time of his death. He saw patients at both the Piggott Medical and Campbell, Missouri clinics and was still seeing patients at the age of 91 1/2. Dr. Duckworth was a longtime Clay County Health Officer. Dr. Duckworth loved his patients.

Dr. Duckworth was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Piggott where he faithfully served as Deacon and Adult Dept. teacher. He was a pillar in his community and was loved deeply by all. He was a 50-year member of the Arkansas Medical Society and the GreeneClay County Medical Society and served as President and Vice-President. He was a member for 40 years of the American

Academy of Family Practitioners. Dr. Duckworth was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Piggott Lodge #545, a charter member of the Sugar Creek Country Club, and a member of the American Legion and was Honorary Grand Marshal of Piggott 4th of July parade (2016). He served his county in the Korean War and the U.S. Army Medical Corps Reserves. He will be sadly missed by the community and others and will leave a deep void in the medical community and his family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Piggott, Arkansas, with Bro. Rondal Richardson officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Pollard, Arkansas.

Pallbearers are Matt Duckworth, Frank Staples, Bill Veal, Kirby Johnson, Barry Johnson, and Scot Sale. Honorary Pallbearers include members of his Sunday School Class, along with Harry Niewald, Sr., Tommy Hardcastle, Guy Brinkley, Joe Cole, Vivan Reed, Dr. Gary Dehls, Stew Dehls, Dr. Randy McComb, Dr. Larry Lawrence, Dr. Steve Pu, Dr. J.T. Dewitt, Dr. Jerry Muse, Dr. Greg Mallard, Dr. Dennis Blake, Dr. James Sheridan, Roy Whitfield, Don Roeder, Thomas Sneed, Larry Holcomb, and James Magee.

Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation is Friday beginning at 5 p.m. at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home. PINE BLUFF — Princess Golden, 29, of Pine Bluff passed December 22, 2017. Celebration of Life for Princess will be Saturday 2:30 p.m. at New Home M.B. Church with Rev. George Barnes Officiating. Interment: Wabbaseka Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!” PINE BLUFF — Ruby J. Savage, 70, of Pine Bluff died Wednesday. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pine Bluff with Father Joe Marconi officiating. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net. PINE BLUFF — Jessie Mae Thompson 86, of Pine Bluff Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at Rose Hill M.B Church with Rev. George Waters, Jr Officiating. Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial by Paradise Funeral home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!” PINE BLUFF — Mr. Clarence C. Williams, 77, of Pine Bluff, AR passed Sunday, December 24, 2017. Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church by Rev. Joyce Campbell. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com. PLAINVIEW — Elsie Juanita Mullinax, age 83, of Plainview passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Survivors; husband, Bruce Mullinax; daughter, Kathy Hinson and granddaughter Sabrina Hinson of Little Rock. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville River Valley Crematory Dardanelle. RISON — Martha Ann Marshall, 72, of Rison passed December 24, 2017. Celebration of Life for Martha will be Saturday 2:30 p.m at Kendron C.O.G.I.C. with Elder Arthur Sledge Officiating. Interment at New Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!” SEARCY — Audrey Fay Morgan, 96, died December 27. She was born February 26, 1921, to Lewis Marion Campbell and Trecy Mennie Campbell. Visitation will be December 30 from 12 till 2 p.m. at Searcy McEuen. Funeral will follow visitation at 2 p.m. at Searcy McEuen. Services entrusted to Searcy McEuen. SPRINGDALE — David (Dave) Sherman Quay, age 56, passed away unexpectedly in mid-September 2017 at his home in Springdale, Arkansas.

Dave was the fourth son born to Robert Quay and Shirley McClain, June 7, 1961. Dave grew up playing sports in western Pennsylvania and graduated from Beaver High School in 1979. After graduation he spent two years in Southern California living with his stepmother Jean Sullivan Quay and his two younger sisters before joining the Navy. Dave served aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Constellation from 1983-86. He returned to California for several years after the service before moving to Branson, Missouri and finally settling in Springdale, Arkansas. Dave was employed by WalMart for many years and was proud of being a homeowner.

Dave will be remembered for his quick wit, infectious laugh, his love for the Beatles, his 1972 Nova, the Pittsburgh Steelers and his dogs Lady, Abbey and Kimba. Dave loved to give everyone nicknames and to find humor in the mundane.

Dave is survived by his brothers, Jeffrey Quay, Robert (Sharron) Quay and John (Donna) Quay, and sisters, Valerie Quay Anderson and Elisabeth Quay (Tom) Pirruccello, and stepmother, Jean Sullivan Quay, along with two nephews and four nieces.

His immediate family and closest friends met on December 17 to remember and celebrate Dave’s life. He will be laid to rest in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with preceded family. ST. JOE — Rebecca Jane Stills, 70, of St. Joe died Sunday. Wife of the late “Tweety Bird” Stills. Survivors: children, Christina, Jamie and Phillip; grandchildren, Jesse, Buffy, Chariti, Trent, Zach, Kelsey and Rhonda; great-grandchildren, Ava, Noah, Mathew and Kenlee. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Roller-Coffman/ Marshall. Burial: Osborne Cemetery/St. Joe. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall. STAMPS — Jimmie Carrol Hovarter, 68, of Stamps, Ark., passed away December 26, 2017. He was born August 7, 1949 in Hope. Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. December 29 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Stamps. Interment will follow at Sardis. Visitation will be from 9am until service time at the chapel. SWIFTON — Mrs. Marie A. (Smith) Weaver of Swifton died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Jimmy, wife, Clydene; grandson, Jimmy, wife, Kathy; nephew, Lane, wife Cheryl. Services: Friday 2 p.m. Swifton Assembly of God Church. Interment: Swifton Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 12:30-2 p.m. at church. Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. WHITE HALL — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Scott-Brown, 84, of White Hall, Ark., passed Friday, December 22, 2017. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Kingdom of God Ministries Church by Rev. Alvin Robinson. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com. WYNNE — Cyndi Hess, 54, of Wynne, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at her home. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Wynne. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2017, at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Rosary will follow visitation.