Obituaries
PULASKI COUNTY
Vicky Lynn Meriweather Adkins, 68, of Jacksonville. Joe Vernon Arnold, 68, of Mabelvale. Shirley Ann Cook, 71, of Sherwood. Carol Ann Calhoun Files, 70, of Little Rock. Addie Delois Gassman, 72, of North Little Rock. Jennifer Harris, 49, of Little Rock. Joyce Berryman Kerr, 74, of North Little Rock. Mary Paralee Kozak, 100, of North Little Rock. Ruth Lanier, 94, of Little Rock. Andre Lewis Sr., 39, of Little Rock. Beverley Ann Robinson Murphy, 85, of Little Rock. Cherry Lee Platt, 74, of Little Rock. Asher Brooklyn Ray, 9, of Little Rock. Kenneth Reynolds, 87, of North Little Rock. Wade H. Scott Jr., 87, of Little Rock. Pierce Douglas Shannon, 23, of Maumelle. Joanne Smallwood Utley, 75, of North Little Rock. Joyce Lorraine Watkins, 94, of Maumelle.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ALEXANDER Dele Wakefield, 95. ARKADELPHIA Margaret Perry Moorman, 100. BALD KNOB Leslie Eugene Vestal, 69. BELLA VISTA Janice Harriet Scibetta, 80. BENTONVILLE Wade E. Osborn, 95. Daniel Boyd Spears, 35. BETHESDA Winston Meredith Davis, 76. BRINKLEY Clarence Horton Sr., 73. CAMDEN Richard “Dick” Nelson Fenwick Jr., 68. CAVE SPRINGS Henry Grey Dulaney, infant. CONWAY Dennis Clinton, 64. Christina Ann Dickey, 39. DeVALLS BLUFF Jewel Pinkerton Humble, 93. DUMAS Brenda Kay Hawkins, 70. EL DORADO Eula Mae “Sparkie” Butler, 88. Alice Raye Norris, 81. FAYETTEVILLE Robert Hayes Cozad Jr., 51. David Shawn Rowe, 49. Bonnie Runnels, 71. David Ragon Wilson, 64. FORDYCE Greta M. King, 86. GARFIELD Chevelle Allene Rust, 5. James “Jimmy” Patrick Rust, 30. GREEN FOREST Wilson Moore Jr., 77. GREENBRIER Doyle Harvey Jolly, 97. HARRIET Edward Lee Haughay, 56. HEBER Susan HENSLEY Mary HINDSVILLE Charles HOT SPRINGS Alice Elaine SPRINGS Curtis Loetscher, Cole, Bayley, 66. 66. 81. Timothy JORDAN Gerald Driggers, 57. Pascal KENSETT W. Barron, 86. Luella Meredith, 86. LESLIE Cloye Bernice Clayton, 86. MALVERN Thomas O. Loyd, 88. McRAE Thomas A. Montroy Sr., 75. NORPHLET Winfred Earl “Winkie” May, 82. OPPELO Darrell Delane Franklin, 71. PANGBURN Harold J. McClanahan, 74. PINE BLUFF Leashurn Pretice Willams, 44. RISON Vivian J. Taylor, 85. ROGERS Margaret “Marnie” Bauman Christman, 79. Ruby Adline Cooley, 79. Eldro Jessie Holt, 65. Edith Irene Ryan, 100. ROSBORO J.D. Mack, 75. RUSSELLVILLE Daniel Wayne Denney, 35. Ellen Marie McMillan, 91. SEARCY Monda Ruth Underwood Oldham, 83. SHERRILL Willie Reed, 65. SPRINGDALE Leslie Duane Gardner, 74. John “Arvil” Reynolds, 80. Carolyn Marie Hoffman Rymel, 72. Connie Louise Tull, 59. Mary Ruth Ward, 79. STAR CITY Shelby Jean Moore, 80.
OUT-OF-STATE
LAVEEN, Ariz. Sandra Louise Akins-Wright, 70. CANTON, Ga. Charles Edward Campbell Jr., 45. CHICAGO Marvin Lee Johnson, 73. SPRINGFIELD, Ore. Emma Lou (Nichols) Prophet, 74. COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. Francis Lamont Berry, 88. PLANO, Texas Martha J. Ghent, 86. RICHARDSON, Texas Joseph Andrew Schneider, 100.
Pulaski County
VICKY LYNN MERIWEATHER ADKINS, age 68, of Jacksonville, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018. Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1601 Louisiana St., Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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JOE VERNON ARNOLD, 68, of Mabelvale died January 8, 2018. He was born on October 30, 1949 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Survived by wife, Debbie and son, Blair. A memorial service for Joe will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas. (501) 3135431.
–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY ANN COOK, 71, passed away January 7, 2018 at her home in Sherwood, Arkansas. She was born August 16, 1946 to the late Dorothy and Virgil Morris of Kensett, Arkansas. A Celebration Service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 2-5 p.m. at Searcy First Assembly. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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Mrs. CAROL ANN CALHOUN FILES, 70, of Little Rock, passed away January 9,
2018 following a lengthy illness.
Born January
21, 1947 to John
C. and Elizabeth Kirkwood Calhoun. She married Charles
N. Files on April
24, 1976 at St.
Luke’s United Methodist Church in Little Rock. She worked in the banking profession (Worthen Bank and Regions Bank) for close to 40 years before retiring in 2013 as Assistant Vice President. She was a Methodist through the First United Methodist Church in Little Rock. She enjoyed reading mystery books and watching the wildlife who visited her yard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, John Charles Files. Survivors are her husband, Charles N. Files; son, Robert E. (Kelly) Yancey Jr. and two grandsons, Lucas C. Yancey and Coby Files; her brother, John C. (Mary Jane) Calhoun; three step-daughters, Lynda Bradshaw of Dallas, Texas, Tamie R. (Drew) Paccione of Bonita Springs, Florida and Kimberly L. Fooks of Haskell, Arkansas; step-son, Tim E. (Dana) Files of Austin, Arkansas; their children and grandchildren; a niece, Betsy Lomas and her son, Will Lomas.
Visitation will be this evening, Thursday, January 11 from 7-9 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Friday, January 12 at 3 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Dr. Bob Dunaway. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to C.A.R.T.I. Center, 8901 CARTI Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, (501) 906-4429.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Files’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– ADDIE DELOIS (GREEN) GASSMAN, age 72, of North Little Rock, passed away on January 9, 2018. She was born to the late Charles
Green Jr. and
Vestal Schooley on October 26,
1945, in Ozan, Arkansas.
Addie graduated from North
Little Rock, Ole
Main in 1963.
She met and married the love of her life of 54 years, Ronald Gassman and together they had two handsome sons;
Ricky and Craig.
She enjoyed making people feel good about themselves and so she became a beautician for 35 years. Addie loved animals as well, she learned grooming as a youngster with King’s Kennels and eventually became a pet groomer for 14 years with Vets and Pets. Caring for her family is what made her happiest. She loved to attend her grandkids’ sporting events as much as possible, she also attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Jude’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed arts & crafts.
Addie is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jim “Buddy” Green and Billy Green. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Gassman; her two sons, Ricky Gassman and Craig (Laurie) Gassman; four grandchildren, Amelia, Sophie, Mia and Lee Gassman; two sisters, Charley McAfee and Pat (Danny) Scruggs; one brother, Richard (Carol) Green; along with a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass will be at 12 noon, Friday, January 12, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1516 Park St., North Little Rock. Entombment to follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock (501) 791-7400. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making a donation to an animal charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.
–––––❖––––– JENNIFER HARRIS, 49, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday January 2, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Jesse Harris Sr., children; Jessica Harris, Jessie Harris (Shanna) and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E., 815 West 16th Street. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 3724129. To sign the online guestbook visit. www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.
–––––❖––––– JOYCE BERRYMAN KERR, 74, of NLR, Arkansas passed January 8, 2018. She was born on August
7, 1943 in Little
Rock, Arkansas.
A memorial celebration will be held at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at
10 a.m. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– MARY KOZAK, age 100, of North Little Rock, passed away on January 9, 2018. She was born to the late Daniel and Minnie Nolen on March 30, 1917, in Cross Roads, Arkansas.
Mary married the love of her life, George Kozak, and together they were blessed with two beautiful children: Lawrence and George-Ann. She loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren, nothing gave her more joy than this. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and even was an avid gardener well into her 90’s. Mary was of the Baptist faith and attended Levy Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, George Kozak; one grandson, Adam Kozak; seven sisters; and one brother. Mary is survived by one son, Lawrence (Susan) Kozak of Round Rock, Texas; one daughter, George-Ann (Wayne) Silmon of Bossier City, Louisiana; four grandchildren, Kim Williams, Dr. Jeff Silmon, Aaron Kozak and Blake Kozak; along with seven great-grandchildren; and a niece, Rosemary Meritt.
A Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, (501) 791-7400. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a payment to St. Judes. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– RUTH LANIER, 94, of Little Rock was born January 27, 1923, in Little Rock and passed away on Sunday, January 7th, 2018. A visitation will be held at Pinecrest Funeral Home in Alexander on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. and a graveside service will be on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Ironton Cemetery in Little Rock with Bro. Sidney Thompson officiating.
–––––❖––––– ANDRE LAMONT LEWIS SR., 39, of Little Rock, Ark., was born October 3, 1978.
He transition into his eternal resting place on
January 4, 2018.
Andre was the son of Juanita Wilburn and Sylvester Lewis.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Juanita Lewis, Maliyah Lewis; and two sons, Andre Lewis Jr. and Monterro Lewis, all of Little Rock Ark.; four brothers; one grandmother; one aunt & uncle; great-uncle; great-aunt; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Homegoing Service will be Saturday, January 13, 2018, 11 a.m at the Awareness Center International-DI, 900 S. Pine Street, Little Rock, Ark., Apostle Dr. L.E. Braggs, Pastor. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– BEVERLEY ANN ROBINSON MURPHY, 85, passed away
Dec. 23, 2017. Beverley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend.
Bev was born in Little Rock on
May 27, 1932, to
Billie and James
C. Robinson Sr.
She graduated from Little Rock Senior High School. She attended Monticello Junior College, and graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. She was a proud member of Chi Omega sorority.
Bev then embarked on a fabulous adventure, spending two years working for the special services as a program director at the largest service club (The Flaming Sword) for G.I.s in Heidelberg, Germany. It was in Germany that she met her future husband, Don. She returned to Little Rock and began teaching Physical Education at Forest Heights Junior High. She married Donald Pharis Murphy Jr. in 1960, and they had three daughters.
Bev loved being a PTA mom, Brownie, and Girl Scout Troop leader, Bev was also a Garden Club member. Always athletic, she excelled at tennis and won many local, regional, and national tournaments. She was a regular on the courts at the Little Rock Racquet Club. She served on the board at the Little Rock Racquet Club as well as on the board of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
Bev was preceded in death by her husband Don. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Ann Murphy, Allyson Murphy Kozich (Bob), and Susan Murphy Muller (Jim). She is also survived by her brother, James C. Robinson Jr. Bev has four adoring grandchildren, Ashley and RJ Kozich, and Amanda and Meredith Muller.
Memorials may be given or mailed to the Pulaski County Humane Society (14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark., 72210).
A funeral service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 11 a.m. Beverley’s family welcomes you to a reception in Morrison Hall following the service. There will be a private burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CHERRY L. PLATT, 74, passed peacefully on January 9, 2018. She was born in Tillar, Ark., and served as a nurse at the
V.A. Hospital in
Little Rock for
25 years. She leaves three daughters,
Suzette Armstrong, Tina Uzoigwe and
Tracy Akins; one son, Demond Wilson; 4 siblings, Freddie, Leslie, Clora and Earl Platt; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018, 12 noon. Interment: Haven of Rest Cemetery. Family hour: Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 6-7 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.
–––––❖––––– ASHER BROOKLYN RAY, age 9, passed away at her home in Little Rock, surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 7,
2018. She was born on October
22, 2008 to Justin and Susan Adamson-Ray.
Nicknamed
“The Bit,” she was a force larger than life and she fought a long hard battle against Ewing’s Sarcoma. She attended The Anthony School in Little Rock,
Ark. and was a Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant Diamond State Princess for 4 years. Her first year in the pageant she was the Children’s Miracle Network Princess for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She was also the Princess for the current Miss Arkansas 2017. She was a lover of animals, reading, archery and an avid crafter of miniature things. She amazed those around her with her personality, sass and articulate vocabulary. She inspired a huge following of supporters by living her life to the fullest in light of her struggles with cancer. Her story is told on Facebook @TheBrooklynProject.
She is survived by her parents; grandparents: Charles (CA) Adamson, Mike and Debbie Ellis, Joe and Dixie Phillips, Jimmy and Becky Ray, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at The Anthony School at 7700 Ohio Street in Little Rock on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 3 p.m.
The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff of Arkansas Children’s Hospital, UAMS Radiation Oncology Center, The Anthony School, and the communities in and around Little Rock, Hot Springs, Stuttgart and DeWitt, Ark. and Graham and Mebane, N.C. for their loving care and support. We also sincerely appreciate all those who supported Asher over the years and followed her journey, showered her with love, gifts, and provided funding for the cost of her treatments.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Arkansas Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Department, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202; The Anthony School, 7700 Ohio Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72227; Alex’s Lemonade Stand at their website: www.alexslemonade. org; The Monkey In My Chair Program at their website: www. monkeyinmychair.org or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 320 Executive Court #101, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– KENNETH REYNOLDS, 87, of North Little Rock, died Monday, January 8, 2018. He was born November 28, 1930, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Preceded in death by parents Emmett and Floy; brothers, Cecil and David and sister, Genevieve. An avid Razorback fan, Kenneth was retired from Deaussalt Falcon Jet and Maybelline. He was a long-standing
member of Graves Memorial Baptist Church and the Neighbors singing group.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy; a sister, Jeanette (Willie); sons,
Jeff (Jamie),
Kevin (Diane); daughters, Teri (Gerald), Debbie (Lonnie), Tammy (Thomas); 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Graves Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Kenneth’s name be directed to Graves Memorial Baptist Church and the Neighbors singing group. Please share your messages of love, comfort and support with the family of Kenneth at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– WADE H. SCOTT JR., died January 10, 2018. Services will be Saturday, January 13 at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church, officiated by Rev. Shelby Smith and Rev. Bill Parkinson. The full obituary will be in Friday’s edition. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Wade’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– PIERCE DOUGLAS SHANNON, 23, of Maumelle passed away Friday, January
5, 2018. He was born November 24, 1994 in Chandler, Arizona. He grew up in Maumelle and attended Maumelle High
School. He then earned his Registered Dental Assistant license but always dreamed of joining the United States Army. Pierce was currently in training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He was a kind individual and had a great spirit about him. He will be missed.
He is survived by his mother, Jill Ingram (Joseph); father, Thomas Shannon; sister, Anna Shannon; grandparents, Douglas and Rosalind Johnson; aunt, Tami Johnson; uncle, Patrick and Taya Johnson; and other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pierce and Marianna Shannon; aunt, Patricia Shannon and uncle, Michael Shannon.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Maumelle First United Methodist Church, 1201 Edgewood Drive. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– JOANNE SMALLWOOD UTLEY, 75, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born August 31, 1942 in Marianna, Arkansas to Auton and Letha Shores Smallwood. Joanne and her husband, James, earned Arkansas Foster Family for two consecutive years and also received two Gubernatorial Public Service Awards for their work in foster
care. She loved and cared for three sons and 58 foster children.
She is survived by her sons, James Utley Jr., John Utley (Susan) and Jerry
Utley (Stefanie); sister,
Glenna Smallwood; grandchildren, Jeremy (Caitlin),
Justin, JoAnna (Bobby) Fredere, Jonathan and Joshua
Utley, Hazel
Grace Gwin and Jaycee Utley; two great-grandchildren, Jaiden and Jonah; and several nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James E. Utley; and her granddaughter, Jayla Utley.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the funeral home. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday at Harris Chapel Cemetery in Wynne. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– JOYCE LORRAINE WATKINS, 94, of Maumelle, passed away January 7, 2018, after struggling with health issues the past few years. She was born April
4, 1923 in North
Little Rock, to
Charlie and
Ethel Graham.
She lived with determination and a grateful spirit for any kindness shown to her throughout her entire life with Jesus by her side.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Larry Watkins. She is survived by her loving daughter, Sherry Sullenberger of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, 501-661-9111. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. To sign the online guestbook go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER — Dele Wakefield, 95, of Alexander passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018. She was born January 30, 1922, in Perry County to Tom and Mary Cockman Martindale. She was retired from Western Foods after 30 years of service.
Dele is survived by her son, Billy Wakefield; grandchildren, DeeAnn Shepard (Matthew), Jennifer Ryken (James) and Lisa Dwiggins; and great-grandchildren, Jessica Shepard, Lauren Wood, Jacob Shepard, Ashlea Dwiggins and Tucker Shepard. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband, Claudis Wakefield, and her daughter, Barbara Martindale and Joan Wakefield.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Nooner Cemetery, Perry County. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Margaret Perry Moorman, age 100, of Arkadelphia, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, in Arkadelphia. She was born in Stephens, Arkansas, to Lloyd and Gertha Perry and was the widow of Roy Neil Moorman. Margaret was a member of the First Methodist Church of Arkadelphia and retired as director of Food Services for Arkadelphia Public School District. She loved her family, her church, her friends and Arkadelphia.
Margaret is survived by one son, Gabe Perry Moorman and wife Joan of Whittier, California; two daughters Ann Green of Bryant, Arkansas, and Sue Lewallen and husband Farrell of Keller, Texas; one brother, Warren Perry of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Arkadelphia with Rev. Bill Cato officiating which will be followed by a reception in the church.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Twin Rivers Health and Rehab for their heartfelt care and support.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any remembrances for Margaret be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Arkadelphia or the charity of your choice. Online tribute page available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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BALD KNOB — Leslie Vestal, 69, of Bald Knob, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Karen Vestal; son, Eddie Vestal; daughters, LaDonna Russell, Carolyn Enlow and Suzanna Eastham; two brothers and five grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, First Assembly of God in Bald Knob. www. powellfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– BETHESDA — Winston Davis, 76, of Bethesda died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Survivors include two brothers, Tom Davis of DeWitt and Joe Davis of Bethesda. Funeral: 10 a.m. on Thursday at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church. Burial will be at Campground Cemetery at Bethesda under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — Clarence Horton Sr., 73, of Brinkley, died Tuesday, January 2 at his home. His son, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening, January 12 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 13 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Full Gospel Church, 509 North Emmons Avenue in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Richard “Dick” Nelson Fenwick, Jr., 68, died December 29, 2017. He was born October 8, 1949, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and moved with his parents at an early age to Camden. Dick graduated from Camden High School and Southern Arkansas University. Recently he had relocated to Richardson, Texas.
Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dorothy Fenwick. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Silliman Fenwick; daughters, Lynley Fenwick and Tracy (Ben) Isley; grandchildren, Jessica “Jazz” Summers, Emerson Isley and Owen Isley; sister, Deborah Fenwick Ponder.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan 12th at Proctor Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Jan. 13th at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with Father Robert Cigainero officiating. A reception will follow in the home of Wally and Sarah Silliman. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Catholic Church, First United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society or charity of choice. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Dennis Clinton, 64, of Conway died quickly and peacefully, December 31, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born to the late Joann Gibbons and
Palmer Clinton, in Millington, Tennessee, on December 19,
1953.
He was a United States Navy veteran. Dennis loved the outdoors, whether it was hunting deer, duck, or just floating the Buffalo River. He was an accomplished guitar and mandolin player and singer. Dennis was a member of the band The Great Whiskey Rendezvous, which played throughout the south for several years.
He is survived by his son, Joshua Reed Clinton (Shannon) and two grandchildren, Atticus Ryder Clinton and Maeli Anne Clinton of Sherwood; former wife, Peggy Clinton, of Mabelvale; step-children Bill Taylor (Georgia) and Michele Soerlie, both of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Richard Dean Clinton (Connie) of Louisville, Kentucky, and Billy Dale Clinton of Little Rock; niece Jodie Collins (Scott) of Shelbyville Kentucky; nephew, Rickey Clinton (Sarah) of Simpsonville of Kentucky; two great-nieces Isabelle Collins and Caroline Clinton; a great-nephew, Beau Clinton; two aunts Janetta Belle Jones of Birmingham, Alabama, and Dean Porter of Moore, Oklahoma; two uncles, Jimmy Dale Gibbins (Billie) of Searcy Arkansas, and Don Grice (Frances), Fruitland Park, Florida; as well as many cousins and countless friends.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church, 10000 Brockington Rd., Sherwood, Arkansas 72120. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Christina Ann Dickey, 39, of Conway, died Sunday. Survivors: brother, Michael Dickey; half brothers, Joey Johnson and Kevin Johnson; and one sister, Ramona Davis. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday, 12-1:30 p.m. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.
–––––❖––––– DeVALLS BLUFF — Jewel Pinkerton Humble, age 93, of DeValls Bluff went to be with the
Lord on January
9, 2018, in North
Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years,
Robert “Bob” Humble; her parents, Fletcher and Ella Parr Pinkerton; two sisters, Louise Bardin and Ozzie Pinkerton; three brothers, J.P. Floyd and Clyde Pinkerton, and one foster brother, Byzzie Parr. She is survived by two daughters, Diane (James) Burnette of Des Arc and Pam (Collins) Greer of North Little Rock; one sister, Lodessa Davis, also of North Little Rock; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family would like to thank the following: special friend and neighbor, Shirley Woodard, Integrity, Inc. for the services they provided that allowed our mother to remain independent, especially Ms. Pat Creighton, Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center, particularly administrator, Molly Walker and Assistant Director of Nursing and granddaughter, Melissa Cook and Arkansas Hospice-Searcy for the care they provided our mother during her final days and for their love, kindness, and support to us during this difficult time.
Services will be at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 with burial at Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
–––––❖––––– DUMAS — Brenda Kay Millwood Hawkins, 70, of Dumas died January 9, 2018, was born on October 21, 1947. Visitation: Friday, January 12, from 5-7 p.m., Griffin Funeral Home. Memorial services 10 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, Griffin Funeral Home. Memorials: Donor’s choice. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, online guest book www.griffinfh.com.
–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Eula Mae ‘Sparkie’ Butler, 88, of El Dorado, Ark., died on Monday, January 8, 2018. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Chapel of Young’s Funeral Directors. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Smackover Cemetery. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Alice Raye Norris, 81, of El Dorado, Ark., died on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Young’s. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — David Ragon Wilson (Dave), of Fayetteville, passed away
January 6, 2018, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born April
8, 1953, in Little
Rock, Arkansas.
He was the son of Patti Casey-Wilson and
Herbert Wilson.
Dave is preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Henry and Mary Jane Cantrell. Dave is survived by his wife Debra Wilson; a sister, Malinda Smith of Little Rock; three sisters-in-law, Donna Cantrell of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jeanie Johnston and husband Herbie of Norwood, Missouri, Denise Channel of Fayetteville; nieces, Robin Gilchrist and husband Michael, Cassie Ferguson and husband Tyler, Madison Cantrell, Kennedy Channel; nephews, Sean Smith, Jason Smith, Jonathan Smith, and Nathan Cantrell and wife Elisha; and great-nephew Asher Cantrell.
Dave grew up in Little Rock and attended Catholic High School and Central High School. After high school, Dave enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany at the end of the Vietnam War. Upon completion of his service, he attended Fort Smith Junior College, University of Central Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
David Wilson married Debra Cantrell of West Fork, on May 27, 1978. There were married for over 39 years. Dave, a man of many talents, was a chef, restaurant and hotel manager, watercolor artist, photographer, arrowhead collector and music lover. He was also a beloved husband, brother, brother-in- law, and friend.
Family and Friends will gather to celebrate Dave’s life January 20, 2018, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
If so inclined to honor Dave’s memory, donations may be made to: “Save the Buffalo Again”, c/o Buffalo River Water Alliance, P.O. Box 101, Jasper, Arkansas 72641 or the ALS Association, Arkansas Chapter, 1200 W. Walnut, Suite 2309, Rogers, Arkansas 72756, e-mail: Info@ALS-Arkansas.org. Full obituary may be viewed at www.luginbuel.com.
–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Greta M. King, age 86, of Fordyce, Arkansas, died on Friday, October 27 2017, in Evans, Ga. She was born July 9, 1931, in London, England. She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. King. She was a veteran of the British Army. She was a member of Thornton United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, Russell W. King of Fayetteville, Ark.; Stepson Michael E. King (Sondra J King) of Evans, Ga.; grandsons, Dustin King formerly of Fordyce, Ark., Shawn Barnes (Joyce Barnes) of Fayetteville; granddaughters, Heather King of Baltimore, Md., Bridget King of Baltimore, Md., Amanda Evans formerly of Fordyce, Ark., Amelia King formerly of Fordyce, Ark.; and several great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Stoney Point Cemetery near Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– GREEN FOREST — Eugene Wilson Moore Jr., of Green Forest, Arkansas, passed to his
Lord Monday,
January 8, 2018, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville at the age of 77.
Wilson was born to Gene and Marguerite Moore on March 30, 1940. He was raised in an active and civic minded family that was involved in the legal community, education, politics, and health care. Wilson attended the Harrison Schools, graduating in 1958 and was an active student, participating in athletics, clubs and student councils.
In 1967 Wilson graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. Upon completion of his education he began his 40 year career in business as a Sales Executive for Proctor & Gamble. He later joined Wal-Mart during a period of rapid growth where he served in store management positions in the Mid-South and Southwest United States. Wilson moved back to his home state and his beloved Ozark Mountains and began a long association with his friends at Davis-Barr Chevrolet in Berryville and retired as their finance manager. Bored in retirement, he returned to work part time for Community First Bank in Berryville where he served many teammates and customers.
When not working, Wilson was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing in the Ozarks and the Delta with his family and friends. As an active community leader, he served in Jaycees, Cub Scouts and organizations that supported his industry line of business. He was active in his church, serving as an elder, a CYF director and the pulpit when called.
He remained a supportive and devoted husband to Janice and she to him. A good and protective father, he was committed to teaching valuable life lessons of integrity, hard work and good choices to his children.
He was preceded in death by his parents and only sister, Mary Virginia Hatfield. Wilson is survived by his wife of 31 years, Janice Moore; his children, Eugene Wilson Moore III and wife Tammy of Heber Springs, Krisi Paryzek and husband Gary of Pea Ridge; his step-children, Jeff Roberts of Green Forest and Julie Pruitt of Eagle Rock, Mo.; his brother, Jeff Moore and wife Miriam of Batesville; eight grandchildren, Gene, Witt, Scharla, Lexy, Jarrin, Jordan, Carl and Janci; two great-grandchildren, Ross and Win; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held at Maplewood Cemetery on Saturday, January 13th, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Steve Cook officiating. Following graveside services, a Celebration of Life and Visitation will be held in the Hearthroom of First Christian Church in Harrison from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations can be made in Wilson’s memory to Boone County Heritage Museum, 124 S. Cherry St., Harrison, Ark. 72601. Cremation and arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. On-line condolences may be left at www. coffmanfh.com.
–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Doyle Harvey Jolly passed from this earth January 9, 2018.
He was born
July 25, 1920.
At the age of 18 months, his beloved grandparents took him, his older sister and brother in as their own.
They raised him on the farm that he lived on for 97 years.
Doyle spent one year in CCC Camp. Then he met his beautiful wife on the lawn of Centerville Methodist Church during an annual Mothers Day Singing. He was 19 and Grace was 16. It didn’t take long for them to discover true love. Doyle was drafted on October 2, 1942. He spent time in France and Germany at the Battle of The Bulge and on beaches of Normandy. While away, he wrote letters to his wife about the dreams of coming home and “cleaning up that old home place”. He wanted to come home and farm.
Doyle loved people and took part on many committees to help farmers such as FHA Board, AMPI, and ASCS. Doyle worked hard and played harder. He loved fox hunting, traveling, and being out enjoying nature. He traveled to see most every state discovering that he loved Wyoming and Colorado best, due to excellent elk hunting and trout fishing. Anything Doyle set his mind to accomplish, he accomplished. Doyle loved running his dogs, he liked to hunt and hunt everything. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Doyle was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Mary Elizabeth (Molly McCraken) and James Andrew Jolly; his parents, Mae (Akins) and Bevily Jolly. He was also preceded in death by his son whom he lost recently, Hal Jolly; brother, Coy Jolly; and sister, Wanda Jolly White. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Grace (Webb) Jolly; Sandy (Cathy Kitts), Jim (Pam Patton), Nina Hankins Jolly, Don (Donna Pearson) and Teresa (Philip) Golden and many grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 12th, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Centerville Methodist Church, with Pastor Lana Gardner and Zeb Golden officiating. Burial will follow at McNew Cemetery in Greenbrier. Serving as pallbearers will be Grant McGhee, Joseph Jolly, Joshua Jolly, John Jolly, Justin Jolly, Zeb Golden, and Zane Golden. Honorary pallbearers will be Melanie Jolly, Marilee Mendoza, Mandy Hare, Nicole Grey, Sammy Lemarr, Grace Golden, and Jennifer Barber. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Centerville Methodist Church. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier.
–––––❖––––– HARRIET — Edward “Eddie” Haughay, 56, of Harriet died Tuesday. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Survivors: mother, Norma Smart; brother, Robert Glen Haughay; niece, Kelly Thrash; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 1:00 Saturday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 12-1 p.m., preceding service. Burial: Rock Creek Cemetery/Harriet. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall.
–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Susan Elaine Cole, age 66, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday,
January 9, 2018. Memorial Service: 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Harris Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,
January 12, at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– HENSLEY — Mary Alice Loetscher, age 66, of Hensley, Arkansas, passed away January 9, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. To sign online guestbook, please visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Timothy Gerald Driggers of Hot Springs, age 57, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He was born September 27, 1960, the oldest son of Gerald T. Driggers and Jo Nell Vaughn Driggers. His father and daughter, Karli Driggers, predeceased him.
Tim was a 1978 graduate of Lake Hamilton High School and graduated in 1983 from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He married his sweetheart, Susan, on December 29, 1984. Tim worked for West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District as a project engineer. He attended Community of Christ and was a living testimony of Jesus Christ. Tim was a passionate horseman working alongside his father raising colts on his Double D Quarter Horse Farm, but his greatest love was being Daddy to his two daughters.
Surviving are his wife, Susan Driggers of Hot Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kass and Karl Seidenschnur of Little Rock and Kelci and Brad Barker of Fort Worth, Texas; his mother, Jo Nell Driggers of Pearcy; his brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Gina Driggers of Fayetteville; his parents-in-law, O.J. and Corine Smith of Hot Springs; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Laura and Alan Polk of Jackson, Tennessee; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Doug and Serra Smith of Livermore, California; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs, with Brother Harry Crabtree and Brother Lee Floyd officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Tabor Cemetery at Glenwood.
Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Driggers, Jerry Driggars, Seth Driggers, Britt Driggers, Shane Driggers, Chad Vaughn, Hayden Vaughn, Alan Polk, and Dwayne Pratt. Honorary Pallbearers include Ralph and Doris Wacaster, Dr. Kevin Hale, Dr. Amarinder Bindra, Dr. Parag Kale, LVAD Coordinators Travis Kleckner and Corey James, the Fourth Floor critical care staff at Baylor University Medical Center, Tim’s faithful prayer warriors and his loyal barn assistant, Ranger.
Memorials may be made to Hot Springs Community of Christ, 1590 Airport Road, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913 or Mount Tabor Cemetery Association, 1501 Dollar Road, Glenwood, Arkansas 71943. Guest registry is at www. davis-smith.com.
–––––❖––––– KENSETT — Luella Meredith, 86, of Kensett died Wednesday, January 10th at Oakdale Nursing Home. Visitation will be Friday, January 12th from 5-7 p.m. at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 13th at 10 a.m. in the Searcy-McEuen Chapel with burial following at 16th Section Cemetery. Share A Memory: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– LESLIE — Cloye Bernice Clayton, 86, of Leslie died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Roy Clayton, son, Galen Clayton, 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, sisters, Myrtle, Ruenell & Willie. Arrangements: Roller-Coffman/ Marshall. Services: 2 p.m., Thursday, Archey Valley Church near Chimes. Burial: Archey Valley Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall.
–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Thomas O. Loyd, 88, of Malvern, passed away on January 8 at
Baptist Health
Medical Center in Little Rock.
He was born on
June 4, 1929 in
Alpine, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Willie E. and
Carrie Thomason Loyd; brothers Lawrence and Gurvis, and sisters Lucretia, Wanda Lee, Pat, Rachel, and Mae Rene.
He graduated high school at Amity in 1950, and later joined the U.S. Navy where he spent 4 years on the USS Philippine Sea aircraft carrier during the Korean War.
Upon returning home in 1954, he married Geraldine Brown, his wife of 63 years. He then attended college at Henderson State University before taking a job as a Brick Mason with Reynolds Metals Company in Malvern where he retired. They had one son, Thomas Britt Loyd of North Little Rock.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Friday, January 12, at 2 p.m. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Burial will be at the Alpine Cemetery in Alpine. Reverend John McAnally will officiate and pallbearers will be his son, Thomas Britt Loyd, nephew, Larry Balentine, great-nephew, Jason Vick, and family friend Kent Douglas.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Amity or to any local animal shelter or society. Online tribute page is available at www.ruggleswilcox. com. –––––❖––––– McRAE — Thomas A. Montroy Sr., 75, of McRae, Arkansas died January 9, 2018. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Montroy of McRae. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– NORPHLET — Winfred Earl “Winkie” May was born June 14, 1935, to Victor
Dow and Bertha
McCool May of Sheridan. He was the 4th of
5 boys. Winkie went to heaven on Tuesday,
January 9, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Victor, Jimmy Dale, and Freddie May. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Catherine Gean May and two daughters, Marsha Turner and Karrie Cates (Allen); and one brother, Billie Van May (Lenora) of Sheridan. Grandchildren: Brandon Turner, Lauren Turner, Reagan Cates and Reid Cates, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Winkie graduated from Sheridan High School in 1954. He had earned All-State honors in Football and Basketball 1953 and 1954. The Yellow Jackets were beat in the Semi Finals in the 1954 State Basketball Tournament, when Winkie set a 3-game scoring record of 87 points. This record held until 1958 when it was broke by Jerry Carlton. Winkie began his college career at Kilgore Junior College. Kilgore was too far from home, so he transferred to Little Rock JC (now UALR) and played football. He then transferred to Arkansas Tech where he played third base on the baseball team and earned All-AIC honors as a quarterback for the Wonder Boys.
After graduating from Arkansas Tech in 1959, Winkie began his coaching career at Benton, Arkansas where he coached Football and Basketball. He then coached at South Western in Memphis (now Rhodes College). Coach May went back to Benton to coach football and won a 3A State Championship in 1966. He ended his coaching career with the El Dorado Wildcats.
After completing his master’s degree from Louisiana Tech in 1974, Winkie took the principals position at Norphlet High School. He was principal for 6 years, then served as Superintendent for 11 years before retiring. After retiring, he went to Mt. Holly and served as Superintendent for six years before becoming a painting contractor.
Winkie was an Arkansas Official in Football and Basketball for 37 years. He worked many district and state tournaments in Basketball. He officiated the Dual State Basketball Tournament in Junction City for 15 years. He also worked many state football playoff games and was the head official in the All Star Game in 2007 in Razorback Stadium.
Winkie was ordained as a deacon April 30, 1978 at Second Baptist Church in El Dorado. He served as Chairman of the Building Committee for the Education Building at First Baptist Church, Norphlet, where he also taught Sunday School for many years.
Wink loved to hunt quail for years with his brother Billie. In the early 1980’s he began hunting with his best friend John. They traveled to Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, to bird hunt. Winkie loved his grand kids. They were his pride and joy.
Special Thanks to his Care Giver, John Bolding; The Staff at One Day Surgery at MCSA; The 10th Floor Staff at Baptist Health; and the Staff at LifeTouch Hospice, Dr. Balan Nair and Dr. Christina Monteith.
Visitation will be held at Young’s Funeral Home Friday, January 12 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Norphlet, Saturday, January 13. Graveside Service will be held at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan, Saturday, January 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Memorials can be sent to LifeTouch Hospice; TeamCorrie Cancer Foundation; SAU Baseball (100 E University, MSC 9338, Magnolia, Ark. 71753) Parkers Chapel Baseball and Golf; Family Life Center Fund FBC Norphlet. An online guest registry will be available at www. youngsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– OPPELO — Darrell Delane Franklin, 71, of Oppelo, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. Vigil service: 6 p.m. Thursday with visitation following, at the funeral home. Funeral mass: 10 a.m. Friday, January 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net
–––––❖––––– PANGBURN — Harold J. McClanahan, 74, passed away January 8th, 2018 at his home in Pangburn, Arkansas. He was born February 27, 1943 in Hughes, Arkansas to the late Horace and Minnie McClanahan. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Online guestbook: www.rolllerfuneralhomes.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Ms. Leashurn Pretice Williams, 44, of Pine Bluff, Ark. passed Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at New Birth Baptist Church by Rev. Christopher Briggs Sr. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark.
–––––❖––––– RISON — Vivian J. Green Taylor, 85, of Rison, passed away January 9, 2018. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at Wilson Cemetery with Brother Gary Lambright officiating. Funeral arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. Please sign the online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com. (870) 325-6216.
–––––❖––––– ROSBORO — J. D. Mack, age 75, of Rosboro, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, in Grace Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Coker Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Daniel Wayne Denney, age 35, of Russellville, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1982, in Russellville. All services are private and arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Ellen Marie McMillan, 91, Russellville, died Tuesday. Visitation: 9:30 a.m., until service time at the church. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Saturday, First United Methodist Church. Private Burial Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Cabot, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Monda Ruth Underwood Oldham, age 83 of Searcy, died Monday, January 8, 2018 in Searcy, Arkansas. Born October 18, 1934 in Carbon, Texas to Henry B. Underwood and Sible Ruth Johnson Underwood, she was a home maker, minister’s wife, mother, artist, and a good friend to many. She retired as an Art Instructor from Harding Academy.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bill Oldham of Searcy; two sons, Clifford Oldham, Bill W. Oldham, Jr. (Casandra); one daughter-in-law, Vaneesa Oldham; eight grandchildren, Caitie Oldham Riggs (John), Joshua Oldham (Tetyana), Jonathan Oldham (Lisa), Tristan Oldham, Gareth Oldham, Korlan Oldham, Natasha Pumphrey (Craig), Anatasia Iglesias (Juan); three great-grandchildren; one brother, Don Underwood; two sisters, Tincey Gorman, Edna Ann Powell; and one aunt, Ina Reynolds. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Underwood; two infant children; son, Brenton C. Oldham; brother, Milton Underwood and his wife Verna Dean; sister-in-law, Dolores Underwood; and brothers-in-law, Sam Gorman and Kenneth Powell.
Visitation is Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at West Side Church of Christ. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– SHERRILL — Willie Reed Jr., 65, passed January 2, 2018. Visitation: Friday, January 12, 2018 Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark., 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, January 13, 2018 Holy Benton Church, 1208 N. Maple, Stuttgart, Ark. at 1 p.m. Entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home. Al & Philomena Allen, owners.
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STAR CITY — Shelby Jean Moore, 80 of Star City passed away Tuesday, January 9th at Lincoln Heights Healthcare. She was born June 27, 1937 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late, Retired Col. Raymond I and Mary Fields Johnson. She was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She graduated from high school in Bermuda and retired after 48 years as Star City Schools Food Service Director.
Preceding her in death are her daughter, Mary Moore Yarbrough and granddaughter, Marla Rae Yarbrough. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Harold B. Moore; son, Raymond (Tamie) Moore of Prescott; four grandchildren, Dustin (Crystal) Moore, Jacqulyn (Jason) Hoyt, Nicholas Yarbrough and Grayson (David) Shelby and six great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Jaci Hoyt, Caden Moore, Hunter and Molly Shelby and Lynley Yarbrough all of Star City.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. John Marlar officiating. Visitation is 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial at Palmyra Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Robert Floyd, Robert Wilson Floyd, Keith Thomas, Leroy McBryde, Michael Baggett, Charlie Baggett, Max Reed and Jackie Greenham. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Haley, Dalton Zachary and James Myrick. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mary Yarbrough Scholarship Fund at the Bank of Star City. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
Out-of-state
LAVEEN, Ariz. — Sandra L. Akins-Wright, 70, of Laveen, Ariz., passed peacefully on January 3, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter,
Erica Alexander (Brad); grandson, Eric; sisters, Lottie
Akins, Nora
Jones and Elizabeth Stallings; brother, Joe Stallings, Jr. and a host of relatives. Celebration services will be Saturday, January 13th, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church Sweet Home, 6825 Hwy. 365 S., Sweet Home, Ark. Family hour: January 12th, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3721305.
–––––❖––––– CANTON, Ga. — Charles Edward Campbell Jr., age 45, of Canton, passed away on Friday, January 5th at his residence. Services will be scheduled at a later date. He is survived by: mother, Brenda O’Brien of Canton; brother, Jason O’Brien of California; sister, Wendie Storm of Virginia; sister, Kimberly Sacks of Colorado; sister, Melissa O’Brien of Georgia; sister, Krystal Davis of Arkansas; sister, Carrie Campbell of Arkansas; uncle, Billy Campbell; uncle, Larry Campbell, uncle, David Campbell; aunt, Shirley Gunther; aunt, Linda Campbell.
Charles was a man strong in his beliefs and rooted in his faith and lived his life by the verse, Psalms 46:10; He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Bingham Road Baptist Church. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.
–––––❖––––– CHICAGO, Ill. — Marvin Lee Johnson, 73, of Chicago, formerly of Moro, died Saturday, December 30 at his home. Three sons, a daughter, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother and a host of other relatives survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 13 at 11 a.m. at the Wheatley Civic Center, 8th Street in Wheatley. Internment will take place at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. www.branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Francis L. Berry, 88, of Collierville, Tenn., was born September 24, 1929, in Memphis, Tenn. and entered into rest January 7, 2018. Mr. Berry was a veteran of the United States Army and was a proud husband, father, and loved his children and grandchildren dearly. Francis was a Christian with his membership with the Collierville First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Frances Deaton-Berry; his parents; two sisters, Elnora and Dale; one brother, T N Atkins. Mr. Berry is survived by one son, Michael Berry and a daughter, Sharon Berry-Shelton both of Collierville; three grandchildren, April, Marc, and Kyle along with great-grandchildren, Hendrix, Madison, Cameron, Ashleigh, and Austin. Mr. Berry is also survived by his sister, Thelma McGaugran.
The family will receive their friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Collierville First Baptist Church with funeral service to follow. Private Interment Services will be held later at Fitch Cemetery in Casa, Ark. On-line condolences can be made at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Memphis.
–––––❖––––– PLANO, Texas — Martha (Jean) Smith Ghent, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt peacefully passed away to her next life on
January 7, 2018, in Plano, Texas.
Preceded in death by her devoted husband,
Dawen (Don)
Edward Ghent, who passed away in May 2017. She is survived by son, Louis Bartlett Ghent of Dallas; daughter, Cindy Ghent Smith and adored granddaughter, Drue Ellen Smith, both of Virginia. She is also survived by her brother, Terry (Ann) Smith of Whitehall; sister-in-law, Carolyn Smith of Lockesburg; many nieces, nephews and their families; and dearest friend, Mamie Lawson of Hot Springs. Born September 6, 1931, in Oak Forest, Arkansas to the late Elizabeth Wardlaw S. Porter, she is also preceded in death by her oldest brother, Robert Louis Smith, sister, Virginia Sue Smith and step-father, Odell Porter.
Living the majority of her life in Arkansas, hard times as a child during the Depression developed the strength of character and resourcefulness to guide her through life. Helping raise her baby brother in Oak Forest and Round Pond, she graduated from Forest City High School and married the love of her life at 17. She was a faithful partner in his career, caring for their young family while often relocating on a day’s notice. She later began her own career after graduating from Henderson State Teacher’s College, following in the footsteps of her mother and siblings, who also graduated from Henderson and devoted their lives as school educators. After a year teaching first grade in Sparkman, Arkansas, the most memorable years of her career were spent teaching fifth grade English at Camden Fairview Elementary School. She retired from Fairview after 22 dedicated years nurturing young minds to love the written word. Mrs. Ghent challenged her students to work hard and always be mindful of proper grammar, leaving a legacy for generations to come.
She will lovingly be remembered for overwhelming pride in her children, granddaughter and deep devotion to family and friends. She loved music and was active in the Fairview Methodist Church choir and youth program for many years. Their homes were filled with antiques, surrounded by beautiful landscaping, and always graced with beloved pets. She had an uncanny ability to juggle all facets of life seemingly with ease, believing you should always have something to show for your day and anything can be accomplished if you just try. Her life is a testament to strength and unwavering support, and her memory will remain in the lives she touched.
Graveside services to honor her life will be held Thursday, January 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Easter Seals Arkansas, outpatient therapy in honor of Londyn Smith (her great-niece). To leave condolences for the family, please visit affoplano.com.