Obituaries

Pulaski County

MARY RUE (GRIMES) ALLBRITTON, 89, of Sherwood, passed away January 12, 2018. She was born August 24, 1928, to Seth Walter and Clara Jane (Lane) Grimes in Enola, Arkansas.

She was known as ‘Pistol’ by her brothers and sisters. In 1955 she married Frank Allbritton and was together until he passed away in 1995. Mary was a licensed Cosmetologist in 1967. She worked for Pfeiffer-Blass, then Dillard’s when McCain Mall opened. She was head of several departments and retired from the China Department in 1998. She was an avid seamstress, made all the clothes she wore to work, played the piano, loved the lake, and her family meant the absolute world to her. Loved them “HOGS”, loved gospel music and was just a class act. She collected antiques to furnish her home. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, NLR, where she often-times played the piano as a young woman.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank, her parents, Walter and Clara, sisters, Reba Jobe and Athalene Largey; her brothers, Ray Grimes, Arbie Grimes, George Grimes, and Charles Grimes. She is survived by two sons, Russell Frank (Vicki) and Bobby Ray and daughter, Clara Frances, grandson, Joshua Matthew Padilla, and two great-grandchildren, Hope and Bubba, brother, Jack Grimes and many other beloved family and friends.

The family would like to thank Baptist Hospital, UAMS, Amedisys,

Absolute Care and each and every one that took care of our mother. Visitation will be Sunday, January 14, 2018, from 4-6 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Funeral Home with Burial following at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– LINDA SUE CANNON, 71, of Little Rock passed away, Thursday, January 11, 2018. She was a retired state employee and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Little Rock. She loved to write poetry and sing in the church choir.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Jessie Morris. Linda is survived by one daughter, Jerri Sue May of New York; one son, Brent Cannon of Colorado; three grandchildren, Emily May, John May and Kaylyn Cannon; and three brothers, Gary Morris of Russellville, Kim Morris of Houston and Ray Morris of Bryant; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Entombment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

–––––❖––––– SAMUEL RUNYAN LARIMORE died January 6, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, at age 85. Sam was born in Newport, Arkansas, on June 5, 1932, to Samuel and Grace Larimore. He married Sara (nee) Child of Blytheville in 1959. In 1970, he founded Larimore Crop Supply. After retiring, he moved to Little Rock in 2007. Survivors include his wife, Sara, three children, Dr. Laura Williams (Roger Williams), Greg and Chris (Aki) and four grandchildren, Matthew and Ethan Williams, Hana and Noah Larimore. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Larimore’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBBIE McKELVY, 80, of North Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord Friday, January 5, 2018. She was born May 18, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, Ark., to the late Aaron Benton Ussery and Uvil Tackett Ussery. Robbie was also preceded in death by parents and her brother, Russell Ussery. Robbie was loved very much by her friends and family, and will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, daughters, Tracy Seiter and Pamela (Steve) Woodall, her grandchildren; Haley Seiter, Carley Seiter, Kelsey Seiter, Deven Ryan and Bethany Woodall; her great-grandchildren, Kylie Mann and Ryker Jacobson. Robbie is also survived by her sister-in-law, Louise Ussery, her soon to be son-in-law, Philip Anousakes, and many other friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Ark. Visitation will be one hour prior to service, with interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.

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

–––––❖––––– LORENE HORTON SETTOON, age 83, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at her home. She was born on July 23, 1934, in Harriett, Arkansas, to her late parents, Loren Daniel Horton and Marie Estes Martin. Lorene worked in medical records at Children’s Hospital for more than 45 years. In addition, she loved camping, fishing and was of the Assembly of God faith.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Roy Settoon; one son, Lee Settoon (Amber) of Little Rock and one grandson, Conner Settoon of Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Tommy Horton.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2018, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300 with Reverend Steve Westbrook officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2018, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. To sign the online guest book, please visit, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– DEBORAH “DEBBIE” JEAN SURBER, 63, of Jacksonville, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2018, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Angeline McBride, 83, of Arkadelphia, Ark. died Wednesday January 10, 2018, in Hot Springs, Ark. Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 13 Bluff City Cemetery, Bluff City, Ark.

–––––❖––––– BALD KNOB — Ethel Mae Haynes, 81, died Wednesday. Survivors: children, Donnie Haynes, Tony Haynes, Barbara Williams, Alice Williams, Jannett Baker, Lisa Dick, David Haynes. Services: Monday, January 15, 2018, 11 a.m., Centennial Baptist Church. Visitation at 10 a.m. Interment: Union Grove Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome. net.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Ester Lee Ozel “Jane” (Hinchman) Neeley, 90, of Batesville died Thursday. Survivors: daughter, Angelee Snapp (Frank) of Batesville; grandchildren, Ira Webb (Randy) of Melbourne; Loyd Lambert (Mayra) of Little Rock, Autumn Johnson (Chad) of Cave City; eight great-grandchildren. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Cushman. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Bertha June Treadway Perkey, 80, of Batesville died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Arden Von Perkey; children, Vondale Wayne Perkey, Nancy Sue Craig, Dennis Allan Perkey; four grandchildren; three brothers; one sister. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Monday, Calvary Baptist Church. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday. www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Gary Liles, 69, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord January 10, 2018.

He was born September 23, 1948, to the late Alton and Nell Liles, in Beebe, Arkansas.

Gary retired from Lomanco after many years of service as a tool and die maker.

After retirement, he enjoyed spending time fishing and visiting with friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marinell Liles. Gary is survived by his beloved companion, Julie Rush, his daughter, Mandy (Chad) Slaughter, brother David (Phyllis) Liles, grandchildren, Alyson and Jonathan Slaughter, his nephew, and many cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, or Northside Church of Christ, 924 Access Rd., Beebe, Ark. 72012.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2018, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home of Beebe. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BISMARCK — Ruthell Prince, age 85, of Bismarck died Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 13th at Caney Cemetery near Bismarck. Full obituary and online tribute page is available at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Nellie Ruth Harris, 87, passed away January 11, 2018. She was born October

20, 1930, to Walter and Ella McCormack. She loved her flowers and her garden, and liked to sit on her porch and watch the animals and birds. She was an avid collector of cookie jars.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harris, one brother, and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Steve Harris of Cabot, Pat Busby (James) of Cabot and Kathy Waggoner of Iowa, Louisiana. She was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Sylvania Cemetery. Arrangements are by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Jack McCarter, 86, of Camden, went to be with the Lord January 11, 2018. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Proctor Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Cullendale First Baptist Church or UAMS Cancer Institute. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CAVE CITY — Carson Wayne Melton, 21, of Cave City died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Funeral services, Sunday, January 14, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Milligan Campground Cemetery near Strawberry. Visitation, Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Mary Inez Bozeman, 79, of Conway passed away January 7, 2018. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2018, at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DeWITT — Sheila Annette Huffman, 63, of DeWitt, died January 10, 2018. Born September 8, 1954, to Roy Dillion and Maragret Maghee. Funeral Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Unity Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Burial Fork LaGrue Cemetery in DeWitt by McKinzie Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — Service for James “Jim” Davis, 70, of Helena is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation, Monday, 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial-Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: daughter, grandson, brother, sister. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Funeral for Sarah Ann Gray, 64, of Hope, 2 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Nix officiating. Burial, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, 1001 S. Main. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Complete Obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Joanne Davis Reagler passed away January 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, David, and her parents, Nathan and Carrie (Karnofsky) Davis.

She is survived by her three children, Robin (Marcia), Rachel Reagler Schulman, David (Karen); one sister, Elise Davis Leviton (the late Leslie); and eight grandchildren.

She was born on February 17, 1930, in New Iberia, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University cum laude with a Sociology degree, and earned a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Social Work from Tulane University. She married David Reagler on May 3, 1960, and moved to Wynne, Arkansas, where she lived and worked as a community activist for 46 years.

A 4-time breast cancer survivor, Joanne led the Cross County chapter of the American Cancer Society for a number of years. During that time, the chapter won the top per capita giving award for the state. Joanne owned and operated a successful retail business, Handy Dollar Store, with her husband David until her retirement in 1998. She was voted the Cross County Arkansas Citizen of the Year in 2005.

Joanne devoted tremendous energy to volunteer work after moving to Hot Springs. She led the Congregation House of Israel sisterhood chapter to national achievement awards and also served on the synagogue board. She created and led Holocaust awareness programs in the community and schools. The Women of Reform Judaism awarded the sisterhood chapter the Or Ami Award in 2009. She was awarded the Jewish Federation of Arkansas 2011 Tikkun Olam Award.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday at 11:45 a.m. at Jewish Rest Cemetery. A Memorial Service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Congregation House of Israel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Institute of Southern Jewish Life, PO Box 16528, Jackson, Miss. 39236 (ISJL.org), Writers in the Schools, 1523 West Main Street, Houston, Texas 77006 (witshouston.org) and Congregation House of Israel, P.O. Box 20802, Hot Springs, Ark.71903. Online Obituary and Guestbook are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — William L. “Bill” Waldrip left this world on January 8, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 15, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Fred Robert Ainsworth, 65, Malvern, passed Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Born January 16, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Clifford Robert and Gloria Ruth (Adams) Ainsworth. He was a United States Army Veteran and retired Irrigation Engineer. Cremation arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Kevin Wayne Hudson, age 62 of Malvern, died Friday morning, January 12, 2018 at Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehab. He was born in Lancaster, California on October 9, 1955 to the late Hugh Hudson and Freda Cunningham Hudson. Reared and educated in Malvern, he was a concrete finisher. Kevin enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two brothers, Darrell Hudson and Randy Hudson, and a sister, Denise Bennett, all of Malvern; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Kevin was also preceded in death by a brother, Mickey Hudson, who died in 1996.

A graveside service will be held on Monday afternoon, January 15, 2018, at 2 p.m. in the Harp Cemetery under the direction of J.A. Funk Funeral Home of Malvern. Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Kathleen “Kathy” Plummer Paul, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 11, 2018. Visitation at Regency Funeral Home January 14, 2018, 1-2:30 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Oakridge Cemetery in Malvern. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Richard Lynn Stumon, 72, Malvern, passed Thursday, January 11, 2018. Visitation Sunday, January 14, 2018, 6-8 p.m. Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service Monday, January 15, 2018, 10 a.m. Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Oakridge Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — Mary N. Dilks, 83, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. A memorial service for Ms. Dilks will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Marianna Missionary Baptist Church in Marianna, Arkansas. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Marianna.

–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — Edwin Evans, 78, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. A memorial service for Mr. Evans will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Marianna, Arkansas. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.

–––––❖––––– MARTINVILLE — Michael Lee Mahan, 70, of Martinville, departed this life on January 9, 2018.

He was born August 2, 1947 to Alvin and Maxine Mahan. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Teddy, David and George Mahan.

He is survived by his daughter, Shelly (Harold Carley) Thomas; his brothers, Larry (Jackie) and Nicky (Beth) Mahan; sisters-in-law, Beverly and Margaret Mahan; three granddaughters, Katie, Kassie and Lauren; one great-granddaughter; several beloved nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Ark. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., one hour prior. Visit our website at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– McRAE — Brenda Kay Reaves, 71, of McRae, Arkansas went to be with her Heavenly Father January 11, 2018. Brenda was retired from Land O’Frost.

She is survived by twin daughters, Michelle Sutter of Pleasant Plains and Rachelle

Wiley of Searcy; three stepsons, Ronnie Reaves and Dennis Reaves, both of St. Louis, and Roger Dale Reaves of McRae; two grandchildren, Alyssa Sutter and Jeremy Henson and many step-grandchildren; and one brother, Jerry Cramer of Salem, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Reaves and one stepson, Andy Reaves.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with burial in Weir Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MENA — James Virgil Martin, 86 of Mena, Arkansas passed away January 10, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral will be Monday, January 15, 2018, 2 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Carlene Loyd, 76, of Russellville, died January 12, 2018. She was born November 13, 1941, in Russellville. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at the Shinn Chapel with visitation to follow. Burial is private, under direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Obituary/guestbook available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SCRANTON — William F. Naegle, 90, of Scranton died Thursday. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Scranton. Rosary service will follow at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m., Monday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church by Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Complete obituary available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ paris.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Edward “Eddie” Franklin Griffie, 59, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, passed away January 10, 2018, in Little Rock, he was born March 12, 1958, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The son of H.E. and Patsy Garrison Griffie. His father and one brother Brandon Griffie preceded him in death. Eddie was a member of First Baptist Church in DeWitt, Arkansas, and a self-employed General Contractor for 41 years.

Survivors are his wife, Teresa Griffie of Stuttgart; mother, Patsy Griffie of DeWitt; sons, Jordan (Jenny) Griffie of Hackett, Ryan Turner of DeWitt; daughter, Alex Adams of Stuttgart; two sisters, Patricia “Tricia” (Ricky) Bull of Stuttgart and Charlotte (Roger) Young of Stuttgart; and six grandchildren, Tyler and Tanner Pittman, Tucker Griffie, Cash Turner, Presley and Kane Hamilton Adams.

Visitation and services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at First Baptist Church, 322 West First Street, DeWitt; visitation held from 2-3 p.m., and services at 3 p.m., Rev. Jimmy Albrecht officiating and interment in Cedar Crest Cemetery, DeWitt, Arkansas. Memorials in memory of Eddie can be made to First Baptist Church, 322 West First Street, DeWitt, Arkansas 72042 or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS.org.). Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, online guest book www.griffinfh.com.

Out-of-state

GREENVILLE, Miss. — Aubrey Allen “Butch” Jennings Jr., 74, of Greenville, MS, passed away January 11, 2018. Graveside Services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Collins Cemetery in Collins, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of Lake Village, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

–––––❖––––– DALLAS, Texas — Perry “Buck” Stewart Jr., 75, the longtime theater critic at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram

known for his raspy voice and trademark ponytail, died Sunday, Jan. 7, from complications stemming from an October 2017 incident in which he was struck by a truck as he was walking across the street to deliver coffee to volunteers at his church. He suffered numerous injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, and never fully recovered.

Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, Jan. 13, at Grace United Methodist Church, 4105 Junius St., in Dallas. The family will welcome guests at a church reception immediately following the service.

Perry was born Oct. 18, 1942. He grew up in Little Rock, Ark., the son of a funeral director and one of Arkansas’ first women bankers. He was an honors journalism student at Little Rock University and a reporter at the Arkansas Democrat before moving to Fort Worth and graduating from TCU. He started at the Star-Telegram as a copy editor in 1965. He was quickly promoted to “amusements columnist,” and soon after became a legendary theater and film critic, the likes of which we will never see again. He also wrote a popular column called “Nightcrawler.” He retired in 1999 but continued writing for the Star-Telegram and TheaterJones.com through 2014.

Perry spent his later years regaling his many circles of friends with his stories. He was an avid golfer and beat everyone at trivia. He was a gentleman who made friends fast and never missed an opportunity to do a good deed.

Perry was preceded in death by his life partner Betty Cook, parents Perry Stewart Sr. and Betty Thomas Stewart. He is survived by his aunt Helen Lee, cousins David Stewart (Libby), Nancy Stewart, Ron Schmidt (Ginny), and numerous nieces, nephews and friends who miss him dearly.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace UMC/Perry Stewart Memorial. For additional information please visit www.sparkman-crane.com.