Pulaski County

LOYD BURTON, 87, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January

2, 2018. He was born November

16, 1930 to Garfield W. Burton and Jessie Mae

Mitchell Burton in Moro, Arkansas.

Mr. Burton is survived by one son, Chris Burton (Brenda), of Keller, Texas; two daughters, Katherine Hale

(Butch), of Sherwood, Arkansas; Elizabeth McCarthy (Mike), of Kathleen, Georgia; four grandchildren, Rob McCarthy (Rachel), Jenna Grossi (Steve), Anna McCarthy and Hannah Smith (Blake); one sister, Erma Hendrix, of Marianna, Arkansas, and one brother, Bill Burton (Bernice), of Clarksville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maureen Burton, and two sisters, Deanie Mathews and Betty Allshouse.

From humble beginnings as a farmer’s son, Loyd dreamed of seeing the world. He accomplished this with 26 years in the United States Air Force. Once back in his homestate of Arkansas, Loyd worked for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. Loyd was passionate about photography, gardening, birds, and his family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Arkansas Alzheimer’s in Loyd’s name. A special thanks to the staff at Elmcroft Maumelle, a senior living community. They loved Loyd like family and treated him with tenderness and compassion.

In Loyd’s memory, thank a vet for his/her service and be kind to your mailman.

A visitation will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas Saturday, January 6, 2018. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Arkansas. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Marianna.

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Mr. AMOS JOHNSON CASON, 70, of Jacksonville passed from this life on December 31, 2017. He was born January 19, 1947 in Grady, Arkansas to the late Leander Cason and Eveal Davis Cason. Amos confessed a hope in Christ at an early age in Grady, Arkansas at Mt. Nebo Church. He graduated from C.P. Coleman High School, class of 1965.

Mr. Cason served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring after 24 years of service, and was a Vietnam veteran. Amos loved traveling, having traveled to several countries including South Africa, Cuba, Thailand and Jamaica. He loved fishing and playing poker, but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parent he is preceded in death by a sister, Mamie Guy. He was married to Jamlong Knongpennit and from this union he had two children. Survivors include his daughter, Somporn Mollik (Lincoln) of Little Rock, Ark.., son, John A. Cason (LaToya) of Scott AFB, Illinois; grandchildren, Elijah Cason, Amir Cason and Jackson Smith. Other survivors include sisters, Lucille Cason, Clair Gooseberry and Eveal Marks all of Pine Bluff, Ark., along with a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Special honorary granddaughters, Summer Jenkins and Autumn Cook also survive him.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas with Pastor William L. Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville, Ark. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, 1504 N. JP Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville, Arkansas. (501)982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com

–––––❖––––– Brother SAMMY “HENRY” COLEMAN, 69, departed this life Thursday, December 28, 2017 surrounded by his family. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife Mrs.

Lizzie Poindexter Coleman; five children and a host of relatives.

Family Hour: Friday, January 5th, 6-7 p.m., Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 North Maple Street, NLR, Arkansas. Celebration Service will be Saturday, January 6th, 12 p.m., Mercy Church, 8705 Scott Hamilton Road, LR, Arkansas 72209. Reverend Terrance Long, Pastor, Elder Don Porter-Eulogist. Services entrusted to Arms of Peace Funeral Home, “Cherishing Your Peaceful Transition” 501-377-2767.

–––––❖––––– DAVID GERARD HARTZELL SR., of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on January

2, 2018. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 22,

1955, the third of six children born to Margie and

Donald Hartzell. Graduating from Catholic

High School, he received a scholarship to Tulane University, made his home in New Orleans where he built a 25 year career in the brokerage business, and upon retirement, returned to Little Rock.

David was an avid lover of history and music and a passionate follower of all sports. His children were the light of his life, and he said to always live by the words of McCartney, “Let it be…”

Preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Daniel and Nathan Hartzell, David is survived by his loving siblings, Michael Hartzell, Donna Green and twin sister, Debbie Glasgow; three children, Lauren Meilleur (Chris), David Hartzell, Jr. (Ashley) and Natalie Hartzell, along with their mother, Judith Sansone Hartzell; and four grandchildren, Avarie, Molly, Jack and Emma, all of whom reside in Louisiana.

Visitation will be Friday, January 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Rosary, at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 6 at 10 a.m. at the church. Memorials may be made to Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. David’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JIMMY “MAN” LEE HOLLINS JR., 43, of Little Rock Ark., departed this life peacefully on Dec.

30th, 2017. He was born September 28, 1974.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Lee Hollins

Sr. He’s survived by his mother,

Geneva Hughes (Stanley) of Little Rock Ark.; two children Jimmon Hollins (Mother Felicia) and Jimmia Hollins (Mother D’Atra ); three sisters Ashley Jones (Marlon) ,Hollie Jones and Tiffany Bozeman (Frederick); one brother Markel Ricks (Khaleelah).

Friends and Family hour 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 5th, 2018 at Marianna Funeral Home, 28 Court Sq., Marianna, Ark. 72360. Funeral Services will be held Saturday January 6th, 2018, 12 noon at King Solomon Baptist Church in North Little Rock, 1304 Pine St. North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Arrangements entrusted to Marianna Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– CAMILLA NICOLE (NIKKI) JACKSON, 37, of North Little Rock passed December 30, 2017.

She was born in Dallas, Texas, to Leroy Jackson and the late

Shirley Jackson.

Nikki was raised by her grandparents Willington and the late

Lillie Dodson.

She received parental influence from uncles Calvin (Cora) Taylor, George (Doris) Johnson and Aunt Christine (Jackie Ray) Brooks.

She was preceded in death by one brother: Hubert Jackson. Left to mourn her passing are children: Kaymen Hunter and Kristopher Johnson; sisters: Damilla Jackson, Felicia Jackson, Shanon (Carlos) Wallace, April Taylor, and God-sister Vida Griffin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 6, at 11 a.m. at Changed Life International Ministries 2200 Willow Street, North Little Rock, with the visitation Friday evening 6-7 p.m. at the church. Entrusted to: Colonial Southern Services, 216 Court Street, Carlisle, Ark. 870-552-1238. “Excellent Service is a Southern Tradition.”

–––––❖––––– BILLIE FAYE JARRY passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital on Saturday, December

30th, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark. at the age of 67.

Chee Chee is survived by her sons, Jason Jarry of Pearland,

Texas, and John

Jarry of North

Little Rock, Ark.

Also by her three grandchildren which she dearly loved: Emma Nicole Jarry of Pearland, Texas, Grant William Jarry of North Little Rock, and Tyler Luke Jarry of Pearland, Texas; and her sisters, Betty Horn of North Little Rock, Ann Fisher of Tacoma, Wash., Patricia Nelson of Jacksonville, N.C.; and brother, Robert Nunley of San Antonio, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Luke and Mabel Nunley of Little Rock, Ark. Many nieces and nephews, who were all a huge part of her life.

Chee Chee was born on December 11th, 1950, in Little Rock. She attended Hall High School. She worked at Arkansas School for the Deaf until her early retirement. She loved watching her sons when they were younger at any and all sports they played. Even coaching a soccer team. She loved the Razorbacks (loved more to complain about Frank Broyles).

Family and friends will get together for a celebration of her life on Friday, January 5th, at 2 Lenox Rd., North Little Rock, Ark. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Chee Chee’s life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to 33 Falcon Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72120. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Arkansas School for the Deaf general fund in her name would have been her wishes. To sign the online guestbook go to ww.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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Mrs. BOBBY JONES, 72, of North Little Rock passed January 3, 2018. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve you Better!”

–––––❖––––– STANLEY KELLY, 97, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 3,

2018. He was born in Traskwood, Arkansas, on September

19, 1920 to Guy

Lenard and Dora Eldridge Kelly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Christine

Wells Kelly; grandson, Billy Daniel, Jr.; two brothers, Lawrence and Morris Kelly; and two sisters, Treby Graham and Mamie Lewis.

He attended Glen Rose Schools and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II serving on the Escort Carrier USS Windham Bay as a Boatswain’s Mate Second Class. He was a watchmaker by profession and retired from Timex. He was a member of Graves Memorial Baptist Church and a former member and deacon at Amboy Baptist Church. Stanley was an avid golfer in his day and enjoyed keeping a vegetable garden as recently as last summer.

He is survived by his four children: daughter, Drucilla (Robert) Cantrell; son, Jodie (Glenda) Kelly, Sr.; daughter, Janis (Billy) Daniel, Sr.; and daughter, Tamara (Don) Huggins. Also, surviving him are grandsons, Jodie (Jennifer) Kelly, Jr.; Jason (Tish) Kelly; Daniel (Mallory) Huggins and granddaughters, Misty (Chris) Witcher and Dana (Sean) Nichols; five great-grandsons; seven great-granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his special friend Elizabeth Kelley.

Memorials may be made to Graves Memorial Baptist church, 4317 Oak Grove Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118.

A visitation will be 10:30 a.m. from 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2018, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, with service following at 11:30 a.m. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Jodie Kelly, Jr., Jason Kelly, Daniel Huggins, Billy Daniel III, Andrew Daniel, Jordan Kelly, Chris Witcher and Sean Nichols. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– PAMELA SUE PAYNE, age 70, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away January 3, 2018. She was born November 7, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held at New Hope Church of the Nazarene on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 6 p.m. To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EARMON G. WRIGHT, 75, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life, December 29,

2017. He was preceded in death by: wife,

Leola Wright; father, Gould

Wright; mother, Martha B.

Wright; siblings,

Irene Walker,

Gracie Carter and Milton L.

Wright.

He leaves to cherish memories with children, Robbie, Ebony, Lisa, Amanda, Joyce, Barbara, Kenneth, Earmon III, Timothy, Johnnie; siblings, Edith, Frances, Estella, Martha, Herbert, Albert, Freddie; 37 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd., College Station, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, AR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Carroll Wayne Johnson Sr., 83, passed away January 4, 2018. He was born March 3, 1934 in Pine Bluff. Thank you to Saline Memorial Hospice, and Sandie and Beth for taking wonderful care of Carroll Wayne Johnson Sr. in his final days. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Mickey Smith, age 72, of Arkadelphia, died Jan. 2, 2018 at his home. Services will be 2:30 pm, Sat. Jan. 6 at Trinity Temple Assembly of God in Arkadelphia with Rick Mays officiating. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time. Sign Mickey’s online Tribute Wall at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– AUSTIN — Not so long ago, on September 21 the year 2000, in a galaxy called our

Earthly home,

Sydney Marie

Pack was born to David E. Pack and Shawn Patrom Pack. She passed away on December 29, the year 2017 to Heavens Galaxy surrounded in love.

Anyone who knew her and her lions heart was well aware of her adoration all Star Wars, hence the theme we have chosen to honor her along with her JRAFROTC, Band and personal accomplishments.

Sydney was raised in the Cabot/ Austin area and was a junior at Cabot High School. She was a valued member of the JRAFROTC and was a trumpet player in the high school band. She was a fierce gamer and a great river pole fisher. Her talents, incredible wit and intelligence were impressive to many. After scoring high on her military aptitude test, Colonel Havens told her she could write her own ticket with a military career. She was strongly considering a navy enlistment focusing on nuclear weapons program. She also had a passion for language and considered a law degree. There was much to think about for her future as a Class of 2018 graduate.

We want to thank the Cabot school district for her education and the opportunities that push the students towards excellence. Your work is undeniable professionally and personally.

To Colonel Havens, your staff and cadets, thank you for your camaraderie and brotherhood. The discipline, citizenship and pride of

country taught is beyond words to be said. She truly loved this organization and all that it represented.

To the Cabot Band staff and students, thank you for bringing her from First Note to being an accomplished trumpet player. She loved being part of the competition marching band and the pep squad band. Thank you for this wonderful staff, group of musicians and the talent you all share.

We want to thank all of the Lonoke City and County First Responders who executed a flawless emergency response. You provided critical care skills and quick coordination for a high level care transport. You also had the capacity to provide emotional/spiritual care to the family on site. No words can express our gratitude in this moment.

Thank you to Children’s Medical Center Critical Care staff for your relentless, commendable efforts to save this precious life. A bright moment to cherish in this loss is that Sydney was able to be a tissue donor through Aurora. We are forever in debt for your efforts and the hope that her donations will change lives.

Most especially, to her friends, thank you for your love and deep friendship. We all have a mountain of loss to overcome and regain our joy in our memories. Together you can all do this and push hard for your dreams and a bright future. Stay close to each other, your family, your school staff and your faith during this time of loss. And always, “May the force be with you.” – Obi Wan Kenobi

She is survived by her parents David E Pack and Shawn Patrom Pack, her sister Taylor Pack Jones, 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Her grandparents Joyce Pack and the late John H. Pack. Patricia Patrom and the late Wayne Patrom. Her stepmother Jamie Houghton, step sisters Taryn, Lauren and Jordan Houghton and many loving Uncles, Aunts and cousins.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Lonoke Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Lonoke Cemetery. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

–––––❖––––– BENTON —Collieen B. Dame, age 92, passed away January 2, 2018. She was a member of Life Line Baptist Church. Visitation 12 noon, Monday, January 8, 2018, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock. Service following at 1 p.m. Burial at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond

–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — Bernice JonesSeward, 75, of Brinkley, died Thursday, December

28 at UAMS

Medical Center in Little Rock.

Her husband

LeVern Seward, three sons, four daughters, two sisters, 11 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives survive her. Visitation will be held Friday evening, January 5 from 6 until 7 PM at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 6 at 10 a.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel in Brinkley. Internment will take place at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Joshua William Tharp Sr., 77, passed from this earth on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Joshua, also known as Dub, was born November 20, 1940 in Delaware County, Oklahoma to the late William and Janice Tharp. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie Tharp; his brother, Billie Lew Tharp; and sister, Donnis Williams. Dub is survived by his son, Joshua Tharp, Jr. of Cabot; three daughters, Shelli Garcia (Sam) of Little Rock, Alta Tharp of Cabot and Shawna Criswell (James) of Ward; two brothers, Terry Tharp (Cindy) of Tulsa, Oklahoma and James Tharp (Pam) of Erlanger, Kentucky; one sister, Debra Biggs of Tulsa, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 8, 2018 at 10 a.m. at 16th Section United Methodist Church in Austin, Arkansas. Visitation will be Sunday, January 7, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at 16th Section Cemetery in Austin. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816, www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CROCKETTS BLUFF — EC Phillips, 95, from Crocketts Bluff, Ark. was born July 31, 1922 and passed December 12, 2017. Family and friends Visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2018 at 1pm to 2pm at Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington St. Stuttgart, Ark.owners: Al and Philomena Allen. website: integrityfuneralhomestuttgart.com.

–––––❖––––– DAMASCUS — Mollie Lee Wells, 87, of Damascus was born to the late Clifford and

Eunice (Moore)

Bates on February 6, 1930 in

Ewing, Texas and passed away January 3, 2018 in

Conway, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Billy Richard Wells, Sr., three brothers and one sister. Left to cherish her memory are two sons, Billy Richard Wells, Jr., Ivy Clifford Wells (Arlene), one daughter, Rebecca Lee Black, six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two sisters; Peggy Iry (Bill), Bertie Stephens (Danny, deceased), one brother, Pete Bates (Reita), other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Foster Cemetery near Scotland, Arkansas. Interment will follow the service. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– DUMAS — David Lee Poole Sr., 85, of Dumas died December 27, at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Funeral Saturday January 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. at New Testament C.O.G.I.C. Visitation: Friday, January 5, from 3-5 p.m. at East Side C.O.G.I.C. by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.

–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Mr. Billy “Bill” Patterson, 61, of England Passed December 29, 2017 Celebration of

Life for Billy Patterson will be Saturday 2:30p.m. Tomberlin Baptist Church with

Bishop Larry Patterson Officiating Interment will be in Tomberlin Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Family Hour/Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Tomberlin Baptist Church. “Only Paradise Can Serve you Better!”

–––––❖––––– EVENING SHADE — James R. Wooldridge Sr., age 82, passed away January

3, 2018. He was born in Cave

City, Ark. to the late William Edgar and Thelma

Grace Laman Wooldridge.

James served in the Navy. He retired from

Sears Roebuck after 25 years of service as Service Manager. He loved woodworking, golf, and spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren, he was known as Papa.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean Wooldridge; two sons, Rick Wooldridge (Teresa), Tim Wooldridge (Nancy); two daughters, Terrie Lewis and Staci Morgan (Mitch); eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don and Gary Wooldridge; one sister, Linda Stansbery. James was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kimberly Diane Tucker, brothers, Bill Wooldridge and Harold Wooldridge and a sister, June Manning.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial with military honors will be Monday, January 8, 2018 at 9 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Donations may be given in lieu of flowers to The American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) in memory of James Wooldridge. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

––––– ––––– GURDON — Charles L. “Buddy” Allen, 89, of Gurdon, Arkansas passed away Wednesday January 3, 2018 at Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation in Arkadelphia, Ark.

Buddy was born

August 10˜, 1928 to Charlie and Elsie (Eakin) Allen in Gurdon, Ark.,

He worked on the railroad, managed a Ford dealership, and retired from Reynolds Metal Company. He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Gurdon.

Buddy led a versatile life. He was a sailor (Merchant Marine), Pilot (Civil Air Patrol), Camper and fisherman, an Ardent Razorback Fan and “Road Hog” member. He loved interacting with people especially family and friends. Buddy is preceded in death by his wife Emogene (Hasley) Allen of 69 years, his parents and two brothers Bob and Billy Allen.

Buddy is survived by a son, James R. (Karen) Allen of Hot Springs, Ark. and one daughter, Marianne (Paul) Roe of Arkadelphia, Ark., two sisters, Linda McCree of North Little Rock, Ark. and Pat Talley of Gurdon, Ark., four grandchildren, Jennilyn (Brandon) Stone, Brooks (Amy) Allen, Chris (Shelly) Roe, Sarah (Steve) Reagin, great grandchildren: Trevor (Cady), Shelby, Audrey, Landon, Matt, Cami and Taylor; and one great-greatgrandchild Rylee Kate.

Visitation will be: Friday January 5, 2018 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be: Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11 a.m. under the direction of Bro. Toby Talley and Bro. Donnie Hudson at First United Methodist Church of Gurdon, Ark. Interment will follow in: Rose Hedge Cemetery, Gurdon, Ark. Under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Gurdon.

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — Juanita Mitchell, 89, of Helena, Arkansas, passed December 29, 2017. Family Hour: Friday, January 5, 2018, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service: Saturday, January 6, 2018, 11 a.m., New Haven M.B. Church, West Helena, Arkansas. Arrangements by Holloway-Gage Funeral Home, 844B North Sebastian Street, West Helena, Arkansas. (870.228.5111).

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — A service for Kay M. Pillow, age 78, of Helena will be 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Helena. Burial, Maple Hill Cemetery, Helena. Survivors: three sons, eight grandchildren, one brother, other family. Service directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– HIRAM — Emery Vestal Hays, 85, of Hiram, Arkansas, as passed from this life on

January 3, 2018.

He was known by his family and friends simply as

Vess. Vess was born on January

23, 1932.

Vess proudly served in the US

Army 1952-1954 tour of duty in

Japan. He retired from General Motors after thirty years and returned to his roots, his home in Hiram, which he loved. Vess was the youngest child of Annie B “Nee” Lowery Hays and James Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Argus Sheaver, Virgil, Marshal Ardill “Pete”, Elmer Dean, William Elihue “Pug”, and James Hebert; his sisters: Cordie Irene, Rita Elmira, and OraLee.

Vess is survived by his two daughters and their spouses: Cynthia and James Clancy, and Gay and Vic Catalano; three grandchildren: Dominic Cipriano, Sarah Midkiff, and Katelyn Clancy; and two great-grandchildren: Brigid and Malcolm.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Heber Springs Funeral Home. The funeral service will immediately follow with interment in Magness Cemetery. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HOLLY GROVE — Donald “Buddy” Newby, 70, died Wednesday. He is survived by his parents, Henry and Maxine Newby; brother, Henry Newby Jr.; many nieces, nephews and a host of extended family. Services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Holly Grove Presbyterian Church with interment at Macedonia Cemetery. Guestbook/obit www.bobnealandsons.com.

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HOPE — Funeral for Janie Gathright, 85, of Hope, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018, Hope Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Culbreath officiating. Burial, Saratoga Cemetery, Saratoga, Ark. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — William L. Nisbet Jr., 55, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed from this life on December 30, 2017. He was born on May 11, 1962, in Union City, New Jersey. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

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HOT SPRINGS — David Martin Scudder, Sr., age 82, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday,

January 3, 2018.

He was born on

October 27, 1935, in Carthage, Arkansas, the son of Robert Lee Scudder and

Mary Gertrude

Rotten Scudder.

On November

29, 1958, he married Mary Key. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and three sisters.

While living in Little Rock, David was a member of Winfield-Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church for 24 years. After moving to Hot Springs, he was a member of Piney Grove United Methodist, where he was actively involved with the United Methodist Men, WOWS and held many offices within the church. He was a retired senior engineer with AT&T after 25 years of service.

David is survived by his wife, Mary Key Scudder of Hot Springs; his son, Marty Scudder of Rison; his daughter and son-in-law, Cherie and Bubba Ash of Benton, Louisiana; four grandchildren, Whitney and Kelsey Monroe, Trey and Samantha Scudder, Braylon and Lauren Ash and Tanner Ash; two great-grandchildren, Lilly Scudder and JJ Scudder; one sister, Winnie Henry of North Little Rock; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Gallimore officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will follow at Rockport Cemetery, Malvern, under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Honorary pallbearers will be the United Methodist Men of Piney Grove United Methodist Church and the Monday Morning Breakfast Club at the Sunshine Store.

The family would also like to extend deep gratitude to Hospice of Central Arkansas, Home Instead Senior Care, and our friends and caregivers Lisa Abbas and Erin Oseguera.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2963 Airport Road, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Roger Lee Wallace, 79, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Born May 5, 1938, in the Worden Community a son of the late

Aubrey Glen and

Opal (Stone) Wallace. Roger was a former salesman for the Pespi

Cola Company and Yarnells Ice

Cream. He was a member of the Highway Church of Christ and was an avid coin collector and enjoyed “piddling” in his shop. Mr. Wallace always had a smile on his face and in his heart. He was a very quiet, humble man and was honest to a fault and above all, he loved his family.

Survivors: wife of 52 years, Phyllis Wallace; sons, Charles Russell “Rusty” Wallace (Pam) and Jonathan Lee “Jay” Wallace; grandson, Devin Wallace; siblings, Donnie Wallace (Dorthy), Harold Wallace (Mary), Gene Wallace, Ray Wallace (Shirley) and Jimmy Dale Wallace (Dixie); brother-in-law, Johnny James; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary James.

Visitation: Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Services: Saturday, January 6, 2018, 1 p.m., Highway Church of Christ in Judsonia. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– LEWISVILLE — A Celebration of Life for Mr. James M. Mattison, 88, of Lewisville, Ark., will be 3 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the North Lewisville Baptist Church in Lewisville, Ark., with Bro. Dee Ruple officiating. Arrangements are with Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guest registry: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Lenette Madeline Holland was carried on the wings of glory to her eternal home on January 3, 2017. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Salem Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Randy Tyner, 61, of Lonoke, has gone to be with our lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He was born December 5, 1956, in Little Rock. Randy was preceded in death by his father R.B. Tyner, mother Virginia Robertson Spencer, and one brother Ronald Tyner. He is survived by one brother Rick Tyner; one sister Diane Mitchell; two daughters, Melissa Tyner and Robin Green; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Nancy Whitehead; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Arrangements provided by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Services will be held for Randy at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 6470 Hwy. 89, in Cabot on Saturday, January 6th, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Brownsville Cemetery, Hwy. 31 North, in Lonoke. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Rachel Ladena “Dena” Jones, 38, Malvern, passed Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Visitation Friday, January 5, 2018, 6-8 p.m. Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Service Saturday, January 6, 2018, 10 a.m. Regency Funeral Home. Burial at Lono Cemetery. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– McCRORY — Franklin Wayne Madison, 81, of McCrory died Wednesday. Visitation will be Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with funeral services Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. at the Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Woodman Cemetery. thompsonwilsonfh.com 870731-2551.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Robert E. “Bob” Cockrell, age 90, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Harold Wayne Cooper passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the age of 86 years. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Chapel in Monticello on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Family visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. preceding the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Mrs. Addie Washington, 89, of Monticello passed January 2, 2018. Celebration of Life for Addie will be Saturday 2:30 p.m. Kennedy Boulevard Church of Christ with Bro. Charlie Vincent, Jr. Officiating. Interment will be in Kennedy Boulevard Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Monticello.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Johnny Franklin Brewer, 69, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, at Harris Chapel with Bro. Jason Campbell officiating. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, before the funeral. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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PINE BLUFF — J.T. Wallace Lackey, 79, of Pine Bluff died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Graceland Cemetery with Bro. Myron “Bud” Calhoun officiating. Visitation is 1:30-2 p.m. at the cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.

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PINE BLUFF — Mother Peggy Ann Lockett, 80, of Pine Bluff Passed December 30, 2017. Celebration of Life for Mother Lockett will be Saturday 10 a.m. New Community Church with Apostle Patrick Lockett officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve you Better!”

–––––❖––––– PRESCOTT — Robert O. Russell, 94, of Prescott, passed away peacefully, Monday,

January 1, 2018 at Hillcrest Care

& Rehab Center in Prescott, Arkansas.

Robert was born in Cabot, Arkansas on

July 21, 1923 to

Robert Otho and

Willie Mae Sullivan Russell. He grew up in the Oak Grove Community and graduated from North Little Rock High School. After graduating from high school, he volunteered to be a U.S. Marine in World War II at age 19. He served four years enduring the terrible battle on Iwo Jima. He served with the 5th Marine Division, 27th unit in the third wave attack. His service was always very important to him and he was always very patriotic.

After the war Robert met Inez Hurst and they married July 26, 1946. They were devoted to each other and their family for 66 years, until her passing in 2013. Two children, Cathy and T. Michael were born to them. He attended college in California as a married adult after World War II. He and Inez worked on improving their education for several years.

They moved to California in 1952 where Robert became a civil engineer and was a member of the Operating Engineer Union for 65 years.

Robert was a wonderful, caring, intelligent father, brother and grandfather. He was a very talented home improvement person. Robert was a perfectionist and could fix nearly anything.

Robert and Inez were children of the depression who started out poor and worked all their lives to improve themselves and their family. Their family has always enjoyed a close relationship and he will be greatly missed as a father and grandfather that his family could depend upon.

Robert was a Christian who believed strongly in the Bible and would always say he “dealt direct” with the Lord. Robert and Inez loved going dancing for many years with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Russell; one son, T. Michael Russell; one sister, Martha Tenney. He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Andrews and husband Robert of Prescott, Ark.; sister, Bernice Thatcher of St. Louis, Mo; grandchildren Todd Harvey and wife Misti of Conway, Ark., Kelly Fountain and husband Miles of Prescott, Ark., Joshua Russell of Seattle, Wash., Ryan Harvey and wife Tina of Prescott, Ark., Cody Russell of Seaside, Calif. and eight great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Prescott. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment will be at Laneburg Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Westmoreland officiating under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Prescott, Arkansas. Sign our online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– ROMANCE — Timbo Dickson, age 54, of Romance, died Monday, January 1, 2018, in Romance. Visitation will be Monday from 12 until 1:30 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Sidon Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Hazel James, 96, of Russellville, died Monday. She was born on June 21, 1921. Visitation: Monday, January 8, 12-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Reed Cemetery directed by Shinn Funeral Service. Obituary/guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Geneva Huff Swan Clause, 74 of Searcy, died Saturday, December 23, 2017, in Searcy. Visitation is Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 12 until 1:30 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gum Springs Cemetery at Searcy. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Ruby Jean (Greathouse) Wright, 89 of Searcy, went to be with her

Lord and Savior on January 3,

2018. She was born on March

21, 1928, to the late Ellis and

Cecile (Graves) Greathouse in

DeKalb, Texas.

Ruby is survived by her son, Larry Dwain Wright (Cyndi) of Pittsburgh, Texas; daughter, Mitzi Hubach (Eddie) of Conway, Arkansas; grandchildren, Michelle, Sarah, Harmony, Courtney and Chance; great-grandchildren, Selena, Kaylee, Sloane and Rowe; brothers, Morris Greathouse and Joe Greathouse; sister, Helen Sue Norwood. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melber Wright; sister, Elsie Lee Greathouse; brother, James Greathouse.

A graveside service will be Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 10 a.m. at White County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 381059959. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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STAR CITY — JoAnn Watson, age 92, of Star City died Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born in Batesville, Arkansas, where she graduated from high school. She attended Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and graduated with a degree in education. She moved to Star City in 1947 and taught English at Star City High School for 35 years. The joy of her life was teaching and watching her students become successful adults. She was a wonderful, loving mother and enjoyed collecting antiques for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jim Watson; her parents, Hugh and Mae Wright; and a sister, Jackie Wright.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth “Libby” Taylor and husband, Randy; a granddaughter, Ashley Greer and her husband Phillip; one great-granddaughter, Addison Greer; and a great-grandson, Autry Greer. She is also survived by her sister, Sara Crisp.

A family graveside service is planned for the spring. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Star City, 300 Washington St., Star City, Ark. 71667 or Tribute of Life Foundation, Hospice Home Care, 12120 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 10,000, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– VILONIA — Reverend Freddy Burcham of Vilonia passed away Jan. 3, 2018. Visitation will be January 5th, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at NLR Funeral home, and funeral at the PCG Headquarters, Conway, January 6th, 10 a.m. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville at 1 p.m. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– VILONIA — Timothy Marlin, 58, of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away January 2, 2018.

Mr. Marlin was born September

27,1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John

C. Marlin and

Patricia Marlin

Sanner. Tim was an avid fisherman that never missed an opportunity to cast his line. He was a devoted Son, Brother, Uncle and friend that will be eternally missed. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville, Missouri.

“To all of those who think of me, Be happy as I go out to sea. If others wonder why I’m missin’ Just tell em’ I’ve gone fishin’.”

–––––❖––––– WATSON — Sherry Little, 55, of Watson died January 4, 2018. Graveside funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018, Watson Cemetery with Rev. Larry Donaldson officiating with burial following. Memorial can be to Watson Baptist Church or Children’s Home in Monticello, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. Online guestbook www.griffinfh.com.

–––––❖––––– WILMOT — Everlean Johnson, 63, of Wilmot, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, in Lake Village, Ark. Survived by one brother, John H. Johnson of Los Angeles, Calif., and one sister, Mary Riley of Hot Springs, Ark. Services Saturday, January 6th, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church-Wilmot under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc.