Obituaries

PULASKI COUNTY Marilyn Virginia Anderson, 90, of Little Rock. Sammy Ray Baldwin, 63, of Little Rock. Orville E. Castleberry Sr., 91, of Little Rock. Douglas Allen Durham, 55, of Jacksonville. Margret Ann “Margo” Goodman, 76, of Jacksonville. Dorothy “Dottie” Kolb Mosley, 87, of Little Rock. Carrie Lou Hendrickson Murphy, 88, of Little Rock. Ruby Geneva Pyle, 100, of Little Rock. Daniel Dee Reid, I, 58, of Jacksonville. Theodore Donald Rogers, 81, of Little Rock. Daniel Ray Stout, 71, of Little Rock. Roosevelt Taybore Jr., 60, of Little Rock. Vertia Mae White, 80, of College Station. Helen Joyce Skiles Whitfield, 90, of North Little Rock. ALEXANDER ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS Carolyn ARKADELPHIA Earle Billingsley, 69. Willie Charles Mack Hill, Conner, 71. 85. BEEBE Lorene Parris Word, 101. BENTON Anthony Scott Hayes, 38. Elizabeth Ann Johnson, 70. BODCAW Mary Elizabeth May, 89. CABOT Herman William Johnson, Jr., 90. Archie B. Lawhon, III, 42. CENTERTON Earl D. Casey, 87. CLINTON Norma Kay Blackwell, 73. CONWAY Katie M. Bykoff, 75. Linda Ann Irby Hausen, 80. Sharon Angela Weatherford, 56. CROSSES Susan DERMOTT Mary DeVALLS Elliott ELKINS Elizabeth ‘Bill’ Marie BLUFF Orman Gulledge, Hoffman, Arnold, 44. 98. 78. Georgia FAIRFIELD Elbern FAYETTEVILLE Audrey “E.C.” Marie Roberta BAY Willmon, Chandler, King, 77. 80. 88. Odetta FORT Dorothy GENTRY SMITH Jean H. “Dot” Fritz, Dinkins, 89. 96. James GREENBRIER Rebecca HAMBURG G. Marie Twiggs Graham, Sr., 84. 57. Frances HARRISON Linda Lou Lavelle Branscum, Streeter, 54. 94. HEBER Charles HELENA-WEST SPRINGS Ray Hembrey. HELENA Baby HOT SPRINGS Roberts. Lorene JACKSONPORT Hancock Whittle, 82. Janet LOCUST Rena BAYOU Seymore, 56. Helen LONO Ables Coston, 80. Roy LOWELL Lee Eoff, 68. Richard Lee “Rick” Harmon, 60. NEWPORT Jerry Barnes. PALESTINE Willetta Carroll, 76. PARON Debra Faye Dodgen Vocque, 61. PERRYVILLE Sharon Kay Newland Finkbeiner, 74. PINE BLUFF Mildred Whimper, 90. REDFIELD Flarrie Estelle “Flo” Wheeler-Willis, 99. ROGERS Robert Harold French, 85. Carl M. Garman, 80. Clarence Aubrey Long, 88. RUSSELLVILLE Elda Fratesi Floriani, 88. Stella Sample, 89. SPRINGDALE Trenton DeAire Coney, 22. Teresa Ann (Varela) Jackson, 64. Richard Dale “Dick” Smith, 74. Katrina Louise Sparks, 50. STUTTGART Eldon Lee Maier, 103. SUBIACO Regina “Jean” Binz, 96. TWIN GROVES Juanita Brown, 55. ROSWELL, Oplean Scroggins-Craig, OUT Ga OF STATE 81. BERNICE, La. Vickie Bruton, 64. EL RENO, Okla. Dale W. Simpson, 84. LONGVIEW, Texas Manie “Louise” Terrell Whitten, 97.

Pulaski County

MARILYN VIRGINIA ANDERSON, 90, of Little Rock, passed away January 3, 2018. She is survived by her son, Hugh Edward Woodward (Susie) of Little Rock; grandsons, Elliot Woodward and Kenny Brinkley; granddaughters, Bright Woodward and Sandy Brinkley; sisters, Donna Naley and Trish Wood (Woody); and brother, Ray Roper (Patsey). She was a local business owner and operator, and a true Southern belle.

Services will be Tuesday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Otter Creek Assembly of God.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Ms. Anderson’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SAMMY RAY BALDWIN, 63, of Little Rock, passed away December 30, 2017.

Born in Helena, Arkansas to Ernest and Gertrude (Matney) Baldwin. He was President of the

Alumni Association for the Arkansas School for the Blind, a ham operator (N5SRB), and a member of Alexander First Baptist Church. He was honored to serve as the first blind dispatcher with A1 Ambulance.

He is survived by his sister, Venita Williams (Joe) of North Little Rock and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 6, beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by the service at 1:00 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501)224-2200. Sammy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ORVILLE E. CASTLEBERRY, SR., 91, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2018. He was born May

16, 1926 in Wise

County, Texas to

Oscar and Alma Castleberry.

Orville graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored churches throughout Arkansas including: First Baptist Church in Ward; Trinity Baptist in Malvern; First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff; Gravel Hill in Benton and Trinity Baptist in Mabelvale. He retired from the pastorate due to health issues but continued serving the Lord in churches. He was currently a member at South Highland Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lewis Castleberry; sisters, Della Mae Martin (Jess) and Frances Nelson (Norvell). Orville is survived by his wife, Molly A. Castleberry; daughter, Debby Williamson (Ron) of Bedford, Texas; son, Orville E. Castleberry, Jr. of North Little Rock, Arkansas; grandchildren, Cindy Vigneron (Brandon), Christy Helms (Neil), Kimberly Viola (Philip) and Scott Williamson (Brittany); eight great-grandchildren of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and Tucson, Arizona; niece, Patricia Watson (Leon) along with many other nieces and nephews; and good friend who also calls him “Dad,” John McCaslin. Graveside service will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 2248300 with Reverend Bill Hilburn and Reverend Don Cooper officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– DOUGLAS ALLEN DURHAM, age 55, of Jacksonville passed away on December 29, 2017.

He was born

July 26, 1962 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to

Jerry and Diane Durham. Doug had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed watching old movies,

The Three Stooges. He also enjoyed fishing, squirrel hunting and considered himself a backyard chef, he was also an accomplished machinist by trade.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Kenneth and Randy Durham.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARGARET ANN “MARGO” GOODMAN, 76, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on

January 2, 2018 in Little Rock.

She was born on January 1,

1942 in Subiaco, Arkansas to her parents,

John S. and

Regina (Lux)

Binz. Margaret was the secretary, bookkeeper and co-owner of her and her husband’s business, Goodman Electro Sales and was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville. She was a childhood survivor of Polio, had a love for fishing and camping which she got from her father and was a licensed HAM Amateur Radio Operator.

She is preceded in death by her father, John S. Binz. She was survived by her mother Regina “Jean” Binz who passed away only eight hours after Margo’s passing; her husband of 43 years, Tommy Goodman of Jacksonville; her sons, Jeff Goodman of Scott and Michael Goodman and wife Lisa of Rose Bud; her sisters, Johnette Seiter and husband J.J. of Fort Smith and Vicki Taylor and husband Joe of Fort Smith; her brothers, John Robert Binz and wife Bert of Subiaco and Garry Binz and wife Pam of New Blaine; six grandchildren, Andrew Goodman, Melissa Watson, Emilee Goodman, Ethan Goodman, Landon Goodman and Hannah Goodman and two great-grandchildren, Ollie Watson and Silas Watson.

Rosary service will be held at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco officiated by Fr. Mark Stengel O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris Pallbearers will be Scott Seiter, Josh Helms, Michael Seiter, Kyle Pierce, Kaleb Helms and Matthew Seiter. Honorary pallbearer will be Jimmy Carter and Sister Elise Forst.

–––––❖––––– CARRIE LOU HENDRICKSON MURPHY, 88, of Little Rock passed away January 3, 2018. She was born December 22, 1929, at Carden Bottoms in Yell County, Arkansas. The daughter of the late Herbert Hendrickson and Helen Keeter Hendrickson. Her parents, husband J.W. and two sons, Mike and Rick Murphy and grandson Ryan Murphy all preceded her in death.

Mrs. Murphy was a longtime resident of Gould, she and her late husband, J.W. Murphy were owners of Murphy’s Grocery Store. Member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Carrie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors are two sons, Randy Murphy of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mark (Sonya) Murphy of Little Rock, Arkansas, and ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation to be held Saturday, January 6, 2018, beginning at 10 a.m., with funeral services held at 11 a.m., both held at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Smith and Rev. Dubs Byers officiating with burial following in Dark Corner Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Camp Aldersgate, 2000 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205 or charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. Online guestbook www.griffinfh.com.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY (DOTTIE) KOLB MOSLEY, age 87, died December 31, 2017. Born July 17, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, she is survived by her husband of 66 years, Gerald (Jerry) Mosley and her three children, Scott Mosley (Sharon) of Little Rock, Arkansas, David Mosley (Sue) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Robin Mosley Christ (Randy) of Simpsonville, South Carolina.

She is also survived by three grandchildren,

Dayna Mosley of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Daniel Christ (Amy) of Simpsonville,

South Carolina, and Caroline

Christ (Nathan

Salley) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and one great-grandson, Benjamin Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Velma and Ralph Kolb and her brother, Ralph Kolb Jr.

Dorothy will be remembered for her deep love of her family and her beloved pets over the years. Her kindness, compassion, and empathy for others served as a beacon of light for her family and she will be greatly missed. She was a 1951 graduate of the University of Kansas where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She was a former member of Little Rock’s Grace Lutheran Church and is a current member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Saturday, January 6, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Dorothy’s name, to the Pulaski County Humane Society. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the caregivers at Parkway Village and Arkansas Hospice.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Dottie’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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RUBY GENEVA PYLE, age 100, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Morrilton, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Funeral: 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2018, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Bruce Davenport officiating. Burial: DeSoto Cemetery near Yellville by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– DANIEL DEE REID I, 58, of Jacksonville, Ark., departed this life December 22.

Family Hour: Thursday, 5:306:30 at Robinson Mortuary-NLR. Service: Friday,

9:00 a.m. at

New Commandment COGIC,

808 Stone St. Jacksonville,

Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 374-0111 “A service you can trust.”

–––––❖––––– THEODORE DONALD ROGERS, born December 28, 1936, passed away December 31, 2017, at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Martha Womack Rogers; two sons, Kevin and Brian and wife, Heather; sister, Becky Witsell; three grandchildren, Sophia, Danica and Joseph; nephew, Theo and niece, Ali. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Robyn.

Ted graduated in 1959 from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after thirty three years with the Arkansas Air

National Guard.

He also retired as Vice-President of

Sales for Arkansas Farm Bureau.

Services will be held on Friday, January 5, at 2:00 p.m. at St.

James United Methodist Church, officiating by Rev. Greg Schick. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ted’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DANIEL RAY STOUT, 71, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away December 31, 2017. He was born on October 4, 1946, in Joplin, Oklahoma. A celebration of life will be held at Landmark Pentecostal Church on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ROOSEVELT TAYBORE JR., 60, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, December

27, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mae Taybore; children,

LaToya, DeAndre and Sharonda

Taybore; siblings,

Donald Floyd

(Phyllis), Gregory

Floyd (Patricia),

Willie Floyd Williams, Terry Floyd (Christine), Stephen Floyd, John Taybore, Kenneth Taybore, Matthew Taybore, Jason Floyd, Jackie Barker, Karen Wilson (Larry); and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2017, 11:00 a.m., St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, 3518 West 7th Street. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com

–––––❖––––– VERTIA MAE WHITE, 80, of College Station, Ark., departed this life December 25, 2017.

Family Hour

Friday 6:00-7:00 p.m. and Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. both at Graham’s Temple COIGC. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201

Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– HELEN JOYCE SKILES WHITFIELD, 90, of North Little Rock, died January 1, 2018. She was born on September 6, 1927, to the late Miles J. and Lucille Lemley Skiles in Texarkana, Ark.

She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carroll H. Whitfield; brother, Odell Skiles; and sister, Marie Dunn. She is survived by her son, Mike Whitfield (Jackie) of Saline County; daughter, Cynthia Huett (Ralph) of Morrilton; three grandchildren: Rick Rinehart, Cheri Huett Millheim, Scott Huett; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Arrangements made with Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Carolyn Earle Billingsley, 69, of Alexander, passed away at home on January 2, 2018, after a long battle with cancer.

Survivors are her husband and best friend of over 51 years,

James L. Billingsley; two sons,

Jimmy Billingsley (Carmen),

Robbie Billingsley (Andrea); two daughters, Amy Buquoi (Mike), Sarah Wood; brother, Robert James Earle (Olga); eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Carolyn loved talking about her grandkids, reading, tending to her collection of plants, and talking about her cows. She was a great conversationalist and was always up for a good debate or discussion.

She was an avid genealogist and did extensive research on her family and for others. She was a founding member of the Saline County History and Heritage Society. After her children were grown, at age 41, she decided to go to college where she prospered, graduating from UALR with honors maintaining a 4.0 grade point average, studied in Austria as a Fulbright Scholar, then earned her doctorate degree from Rice University.

Her accomplishments and the number of friends and colleagues she touched from the history and genealogy fields are too great to list.

Visitation will be held at Pinecrest Funeral Home on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. Graveside service will be held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 10 a.m. An online guestbook is available at www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Willie Mack Conner, 85, Arkadelphia, passed December 31, 2017. Survivors: nieces, Flora Stephens, Karen Norris and nephew, James (Laura) Gillette; great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and a special friend Willie “Hop” Tate. Graveside Service 1:00 p.m. Friday in Gum Springs Cemetery. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams. com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Charles Hill, 71, Arkadelphia, passed January 1, 2018. Survivors: Stelton Hill, Fanita (Curtis) Webb, Aaron Hill, Halie Sims; friend, Eva Hill; three granddaughters; siblings: Millie Forte, Marilyn Gray, Viola Ingram, Sherman Hill. Services 1:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul AME Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook: www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Lorene Parris Word, 101, of Beebe died Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born August 12, 1916 in Obion, Tennessee to the late Dillard Jackson Parris and Daisy Brigance Parris. Mrs. Word was baptized at age 11 and remained a faithful Christian for 90 years. She was a member of Beebe Church of Christ, a Sunday school teacher and a supporter of Christian orphanages. Mrs. Word also volunteered as a den mother and a camp counselor while her sons participated in Boy Scouts. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Word was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Wilson Word and six siblings.

Mrs. Word is survived by her sons: David Word of Beebe and Duran Word of Rison; grandson, Jonathan David Word of Conway; and a brother, Dale Parris of Tucson, Arizona.

A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Wilson Cemetery in Rison under the direction of Buie Funeral Home (870)325-6216. Please sign the online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Anthony Scott Hayes, 38, of Benton, began walking in eternity on January 1, 2018. He was born September 23, 1979 in Little Rock to Phillip Hayes and Joye D. Gautreaux. He was preceded in death by his mother Joye Diane and stepfather, Bobby Holmes.

Anthony is survived by his father and step-mother, Phillip and Teresa Hayes; brothers, Blake and Adam Hayes; step-sister, Sarah McKelroy; and his forever friend and faithful companion, his dog, Bruce.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton. Anthony enjoyed the company of friends and family.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him dearly. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Elizabeth Ann Johnson, age 70, went to be with her Lord and savior on Wednesday, January 3rd,

2018 at her home with her husband by her side.

From her birth on June 10, 1947 to her death on Wednesday she was truly an angel on earth.

Ann had an unwavering love for the lord and lived everyday of her life serving him. Ann was born in Cocoa, Florida and moved to Arkansas with her husband and son in 1978. In her servant nature, she spent the majority of her life in the healthcare field as a nurse taking care of others. In addition to her love for the Lord, she was a selfless wife, mother and grandmother who put her family above herself. Ann was married to her husband Richard for 52 years, who she first met at age 16, quickly fell in love and married. Her and Richard had a son, Shane, who she loved unconditionally and often referred to as God’s gracious gift. She loved her three grandchildren, Dalton, Kaitlin and Cameron as well as her daughter-in-law, Maral, with all her heart. Ann will be lovingly remembered by her family who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator. In keeping with the wishes of Ann, there will be no funeral service. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BODCAW — Mary Elizabeth May, 89, of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. She was born September 28, 1928 to Ola Downs May and Roy May. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Union Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Herman William Johnson, Jr., 90, of Cabot, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was born February 16, 1927 to Flora Isabell Pullen Johnson and Herman William Johnson Sr., who preceded him in death.

At 17, he joined the Navy and proudly served his country during World War II. He retired at 50 years of employment at International Graphics, Inc. More importantly, he was a faithful Christian man, who was a member of the Church of Christ for over 60 years.

Survivors are his wife of 64 years, Patsy Ruth Willis Johnson; two daughters, Paula Johnson Chapman and Kathy Johnson Meyers; sons-in-law, Don Chapman and Leo Meyers, all of Cabot; five grandchildren: Alissa Meyers Bouslough, husband Derek, Erik Meyers, wife Amanda, Lindsey Chapman, Lauren Chapman Orman, husband Micah and Lane Chapman; and five great-grandchildren: Tavin Bouslough, Emerson and Finley Orman and Eli and Kenzie Meyers and a number of family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz. org. Funeral services: 12:30 p.m. Saturday January 6, 2018 in the chapel of Moore’s Funeral Home in Cabot, visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501)843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Archie B. Lawhon, III, 42, of Cabot, Arkansas died January 1, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Shannon Lawhon of Cabot; one son, Austin Lawhon of Cabot; three daughters, Zeffani Follett (Brandon Reaves) of Beebe, Bethany Lawhon (Keith Murcray) of Beebe, Grace Lawhon of Cabot; two grandchildren, Zaden and Halen Reaves of Beebe; mother, Gail Davis and stepfather, Steve Davis of Little Rock; stepmother, Jerrie Lawhon of Jacksonville; and one brother, Shawn Lawhon of Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his father, Archie Lawhon Jr. and one sister, Starla Michelle Exum.

Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com

–––––❖––––– CLINTON — Norma Kay Blackwell, 73, of Clinton, went to meet her maker January 01, 2018. Visitation is 12 noon Friday, January 5, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment follows at Blackwell Cemetery in Bee Branch. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Katie M. Bykoff, 75, of Conway passed away December 31, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Don; two children, Bryan Coffman and Katherine Lopetrone; four grandchildren, Stephine, Nick, Rene, and Billy; four brothers Larry, Ike, John, Leon and a sister Cathy Tyler. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation. com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Linda Ann Irby Hausen, 80, of Conway, Ark., passed from this earth December 29, 2017. She was born December 14, 1937 in Vilonia, Ark., to the late Roy Penn and Eva Mae Hallums Irby.

Linda (Miss Linda) taught dance for over 40 years. She taught generations of “her dancers” to dance and was proud of each and every one of them. Many of her students have gone on to dance at some very prestigious festivals and pageants like Mt. Nebo Chicken Festival and some even made it to the Miss Arkansas Pageant.

She was a loving Wife to her husband of 59 years, Michael Coulter Hausen; Mother, to her sons, Michael Jeff (Wanda) Hausen and Daniel Joseph Hausen; and Grandmother, to Christopher Michael Hausen and Samuel James Hausen. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Elizabeth Irby Junyor and Carolyn Sue Irby.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Robert Eugene Irby, Glendon Earle Irby; her half brother, Kenneth Irby and half sister, Anna Evelyn Irby Worm.

There will be a Memorial Service later in the Spring, information will follow.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice. Visit our website at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Sharon Angela Weatherford, 56, of Conway, Ark., passed away December 26, 2017.

Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.

–––––❖––––– DERMOTT – Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, 98, of Dermott, Ark. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born in Dermott, Ark., a daughter of the late Henry Elbert and Eunice Durham Simpson. She graduated from Dermott High

School and attended Arkansas A & M, now the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Later she attended a business college in Monroe, La. She received a voice scholarship at Juilliard’s in New York City but she didn’t accept. She loved to sing and was a soloist in church starting when she was 17 years old. She volunteered as a Gray Lady at many hospitals. She loved her family and friends and loved to travel extensively in the USA and Europe. She lived in France and Germany for about five years.

Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Foye Lowe Sr. and Fred L. Hoffman; sisters, Velma Ball, Helen Turner and Louise Simpson; brother, Henry Elbert “Bud” Simpson, Jr. Survivors include her sons, Foye Lowe Jr. and his wife Gloria Bockrath of Baton Rouge, La., and Charles Lowe and his wife Linda of Oden, Ark.; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Dermott Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Jerry Starnes and Rev. John Compton officiating. Burial will follow at Dermott Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper. com

–––––❖––––– DeVALLS BLUFF — Elliott ‘Bill’ Orman Arnold of DeValls Bluff (DVB), Arkansas went to be with the Lord, December 28, 2017. He was born in Oregon City, Oregon, September 19, 1939. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon Lee (Owens) Arnold who he met at Ouachita Baptist University.

Bill’s calling was helping people as a teacher, coach, counselor and mentor at DVB schools. Having inspired thousands of youth in Arkansas, Coach Arnold was a positive influence throughout the area. Bill served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. He was a member of First Baptist Church, DeValls Bluff for 41 years. He is the namesake and recipient of the Bill Arnold Hall of Fame Award. He served on the city council and as commander of the local American Legion.

Bill is also survived by sons Curtis and Army Major (Retired) Johnpaul ‘JP’ Arnold and their wives Nancy and Amy, eight grandchildren Isaiah, Georgia, Claire, Olivia and Avery Arnold; and step-grandchildren Erin, Hunter, and Dallas Tompkins, sister Carol Cavitt, sister Lynn Bush, and nieces Elissa and Andrea Bush.

Viewing will be at First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff from 2 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6. The funeral will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7 at DeValls Bluff Gym with interment and military honors at Oakland Cemetery, DVB following the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 2018 “We Believe!” Basketball and Life Skills Camp in DVB. Mail tax-deductible donations to The Arnold Family Foundation, 423 Biscoe Street, Biscoe Arkansas, 72017. For more information about Bill and the basketball camp, visit the “We Believe” Basketball Camp Facebook Page.

–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Elbern “E.C.” Willmon, 80 of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away on January 2, 2018. He was born in Deer, Arkansas on October 5, 1937 to the late Cortis and Ethel Moten Willmon. He was a member of the New Friendship Baptist Church and served in the United States Army.

E.C. leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Martha Willmon; sons, Steve (Janice) Willmon of Benton, Jon (Linda) Willmon of Benton and Jason Willmon of Sherwood; six grandchildren, Andy and Matthew Willmon, Sarah Atkins (Jeremy), and Carley Willmon, Kalyn and Holly Willmon.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Saturday with Tommy Parsons and Bro. Kim Hammer officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday at Ashbys. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FORT SMITH — Dorothy H. “Dot” Dinkins, nee McLean, passed peacefully on December 30, 2017. She was born December 1, 1921 in Edinburgh, Scotland to William and Catherine McLean. She served in the Royal Air Force during WWII and while stationed in Peterborough, England, met a handsome young G.I. serving in the U.S. Air Force, the love of her life, James A. “Jimmy” Dinkins. After a brief courtship, they married on February 24, 1945. Shortly afterwards, Jimmy was sent back to the U.S. and Dot stayed behind until their first child, Kay was born a year later. When Kay was 3 months old, Dot came to the U.S. to join her husband. She became a naturalized citizen in 1951. In 1952, their second child, Patsy was born. Dot and Jimmy were married until his death July 3, 1986.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her 3 sisters and brother. She leaves to cherish her memory, her two daughters, Kay Ladd of Ft. Smith, Ark., Patsy Walker (Bill) of Little Rock, Ark.; her grandchildren Brandi Ladd Gilliaum (Shannon) of Greenwood, Ark. and Jeff Ladd (Dianna) of Ft. Smith, Ark. and four great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the wonderful, caring staff at Fianna Hills Nursing Home and Mercy Hospice. She could not have had better care.

Services will be at Highland Heights Presbyterian Church on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be one hour before. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, make donations to the charity of your choice. Internment will be at Forest Hill East Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER – Rebecca Marie Graham, 57, of Greenbrier died on January 2, 2018. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements handled by Bishop Crites Funeral Home 108 N Broadview Greenbrier 501-679-4400 www. bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Frances Lavelle Streeter, 94, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Thursday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pinewood Memorial Park. Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Thursday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– HARRISON — Linda Lou Branscum, 54, of Harrison died Sunday. Daughter of the late William and Myrtis Branscum. Survivors: siblings Nancy, Loretta, Judy, Janice, Betty, Kathy and Roger. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Roller-Coffman Chapel/Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Chapel. Burial: Elberta Cemetery/Leslie. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Charles Ray Hembrey passed away Sunday. Survivors: mother Mary Hembrey; sister Peggy Martin; daughters Heather Hembrey (fiancee) Doug Parks, Cassidy Hembrey; son Johnathan Hembery, all Heber Springs. Visitation Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. Church of Christ, Pine Street, Heber Springs, funeral: Friday, 2 p.m. at the Church. Interment Miller Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — A graveside service for Baby Roberts, child of Donald & Brooklyn Roberts of Helena will be 2 p.m., Friday, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: parents, one sister, grandparents, many other loved ones. Service directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ westhelena.

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HOT SPRINGS — Lorene Hancock Whittle, age 82, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 5th at OakBower Church near Bismarck. Burial in Oak Bower Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Full obituary and tribute page available at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– JACKSONPORT — Janet Rena Seymore, 56, of Jacksonport departed this life on Monday, January 1, 2018. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Watson Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday, January 5, 2017, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Arrangements provided by Dillinger Funeral Home. www. dillingerfuneralhome.com

–––––❖––––– LOCUST BAYOU — Helen Ables Coston, 80, of Locust Bayou died Monday. Visitation will be Friday 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Locust Bayou Church of Christ. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Locust Bayou Church of Christ. Burial at Lakeside Cemetery in East Camden.

Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– LONO — Roy Lee Eoff, 68, of Lono, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. He was born on Jan. 13, 1949 in Harrison, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents James Roy and Mary Ellen Eoff, and his niece Lori Ellen Eoff. He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily, his son Robert (Marci), brothers Jim and John, beautiful grandchildren Tristan, Audrey, Everett, Adeline, Athena, and Eliza, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Roy was an outstanding scholar athlete in high school and college, winning many awards and championships. He was a CPA and owner/manager of Hudson Tire and Battery in Harrison from 1979-2016. Roy was active in the Baptist Church, loved the outdoors, and was especially fond of the “Old West”. He was loved by many and will be dearly remembered.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 4th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, the Arkansas Food Bank, or a charity of your choice. Online tribute page available at www.ruggleswilcox.com

–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Jerry Barnes died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Brenda; children, Robert, Martin, Lucinda; stepchildren, Kathy, Nancy; brother, Jimmy; sisters, Lois, Peggy; grandchildren, Ashton, Brittany, Allyson, Crystal, Cheyenne; stepgrandchildren, Rick, Christopher, Clayton, Matthew, Jessica, Elisha; great grandchild, Jade. No services are scheduled at this time. Jackson’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

–––––❖––––– PALESTINE – Willetta Carroll, 76, of Palestine, Arkansas passed away January 1. Services for Willetta will be held January 5, at 11 a.m. at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine, Arkansas. Visitation will be held January 4, from 6-8 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Marianna

–––––❖––––– PARON — Debra Faye Dodgen Vocque, 61, of Paron, went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2018. She was born on August 7, 1956 to Bobby Joe and Barbara Mann Dodgen. Debra was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, fishing, reading and music. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby Joe Dodgen and Barbara Mann Dodgen Taylor. Debra is survived by hers sons, William “Clint” (Michelle) Vocque and Lucas W. (Bonnie) Vocque both of Paron; grandchildren, Aubrie Vocque, Lacy Vocque, Keegan Vocque, Ashton Lytle and Braxton Lytle; brother, Richard (Carol) Dodgen of Paron; sisters, Evelyn Taylor of Jasper, Betty (Richard) Childress of Bauxite. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. on Friday, January 5, with Bro. Melvin Burris officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Bottom Cemetery in Paron. Visitation will be at Ashbys, Thursday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Online guestbook at http://www.ashbyfuneralhome.com/.

–––––❖––––– PERRYVILLE — Sharon Kay Newland Finkbeiner, 74, of Perryville, Arkansas, died Saturday, December 30, 2017. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 5, at the funeral home in Morrilton. Private services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net

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PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Mildred Whimper, 90, of Pine Bluff passed on December 28, 2017. Funeral services will be January 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Old Saint James Baptist Church with Reverend David Smith officiating. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

–––––❖––––– REDFIELD — Flarrie Estelle “Flo” Wheeler-Willis, 99, of Redfield, died Saturday, December 30, 2017. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. Visitation will be prior to the service at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Union Ridge Cemetery in Monticello, Ark. Online Condolences: CranfordFH. com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Elda Fratesi Floriani, age 88, of Russellville, formerly of Lake Village, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

She was born February 2, 1929, in Indianola, MS, the daughter of Amelia and Pacifico Fratesi. She married the late Joe Floriani Sr. on July 1, 1951 in Indianola, MS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and daughter, Mary Floriani.

Elda is survived by her children, Pamela Gilliam, Julie Floriani, Joe Floriani Jr. and Randy Floriani and wife, Wanda; sister, Mary Fratesi Braslow; brother, Paul Fratesi and wife Connie, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a great-greatgrandson.

Visitation will be 5-6 p.m., Thursday, January 4, with Rosary at 6 p.m. at Bishop-King Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Friday, January 5, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Bishop-King Funeral Home of Lake Village. The family of Elda wishes to extend our sincere thanks to her caregivers Mark Gilliam, Andrea Gilliam, Pam Garcia, and Billie Dean Harris. In lieu of flowers, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church or St. John’s Catholic Church of Russellville.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Stella Sample, 89, of Russellville, passed December 30, 2017. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Sample, Bonnie Sample, Danna Schneider, and Susan Guetzlaff. Services will be January 6, 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church in Russellville. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Eldon Lee Maier, 103, widower of Otella Maier, died Tuesday, Jan. 2. Survivors are sons, Jerry Maier and Joe Maier; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and other relatives. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Turpin Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Stuttgart. www. turpin-co.com.

–––––❖––––– TWIN GROVES — Juanita Brown, 55, departed this life on January 1, 2018.

Survivors parents Rev. Na- thaniel and Vanteen Brown; husband Wade Brewer; daughters Kokelia Brown, Miesha Brewer; sisters Yvetta Hood, Vanessa Mosley, Kathy, Tina and Hilda Brown; grandchildren Shelbee Brown and Gatlin Mandel; special friend Mario Rogers.

Funeral services 2 p.m., Saturday, January 6, Zion Grove Baptist Church, Twin Groves. Visitation 2 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday at funeral home. Interment Zion Grove Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 501-327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com

Out-of-State

ROSWELL, Ga. — Mrs. Oplean Scroggins-Craig, 81, of Roswell, Ga., passed Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born June 10, 1936, to the late Perry and Beatrice (Coulter) Young in Nashville, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, January 5, 2018, at First Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, Ark.

–––––❖––––– BERNICE, La. — Vickie Bruton, 64, of Bernice, Louisiana, passed away December 31, 2017. She was the daughter of Dudley Bill and Gloria Sehon Addison. Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018, at Glory Ministries in Junction City, Louisiana. Arrangements are under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors of El Dorado. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

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EL RENO, Okla. — Dale W. Simpson, 84, of El Reno, Okla., passed away Thursday, December 28th. Born in Brewer Bottom, Arkansas, to parents John McKinley and Gertrude Alice Simpson, Dale grew up in Arkansas and lived in the state for many years prior to moving to Oklahoma. He served his country in the U.S. Army.

Dale was a wonderful, Christian husband, father and grandfather to his family — he loved his family more than anything else. He loved to fish and hunt all of his life.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Maeola Simpson; his daughter, Sheila Davis and her husband, Larry; grandchildren Alicia Davis and Melissa (Chris) Wilczek; and great-grandson Conner Wilczek; sister, Vivian (Jimmy) Tipton; niece, Kayla (Kevin) Wooley; and nephew, Timothy Tipton.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 5th, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 N, Alexander, Ark., with a visitation beginning one hour prior in the Pinecrest Funeral Home. On-line guestbook at www.pinecrestfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LONGVIEW, Texas — Manie “Louise” Terrell Whitten, age 97, died December 28, 2017, in Longview, Texas. Born November 21, 1920, in

Pine Bluff, Ark., the daughter of

Jewel Palmer and Marvin Tee

Terrell of Bauxite, Ark. Mrs.

Whitten lived in

Bauxite prior to moving to Baytown in 1949 with her husband Floyd Whitten, who was employed by Texas Eastern Transmission Corp. They had been married almost fifty years when Floyd died in 1991. She attended Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia and then went on to graduate from State Teachers College in Conway, Ark. Mrs. Whitten was a charter member of Country Club Oaks Garden Club, Colonial Dames of 17th Century and Baytown Genealogical Society, served as Registrar for the John Lewis D.A.R. Chapter, Baytown Porcelain Guild of China Painters, and an active member of Memorial Baptist Church since 1949.

Louise is survived by one daughter Manie Elizabeth “Bette” Higgs and husband Don; two granddaughters Megan Weaver and husband Mark of Baytown, Texas, and Margo Singery of Longview, Texas; two grandsons, Matthew Higgs and wife Aimee of Middleton, Ohio and Mark Whitten Higgs of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Marvin Palmer Terrell and wife Alice; great-grandchildren Katie, Taylor, Charles, Jeff, Greg, Olivia, Andrew, Samantha, Gabriel, Caroline, Isaac and Presley; greatgreat grandchildren, London, Pearson, Gunner, Sparrow and Macey; nieces and nephews, Becky Terrell, Greg Terrell, Ann Robinson, Patty and Thomas Whitten Lueken, Rosemary and John Paul McKay, and Vicky and Bill McElduff.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, in the Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Arkadelphia, Ark. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Sign Louise’s online Tribute Wall at www.ruggleswicox.com.