Obituaries
Pulaski County
ROSE MARIE STUART BARTSCH, age 89, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, surrounded by family. She was born August 17, 1928 to Loretta Jane Early and Thomas H. Stuart in Brinkley, Ark. She was a 1947 graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was the holder of her devout Catholic faith for her six children. Funny
and kind, she never had a cross word to say about another. (Unless you messed with someone she loved). By her presence her home was full of life. There was always an old movie or music playing, laughter, and people in and out, most of them kids from the neighborhood. As dedicated as she was to her family, she devoted time for volunteer work. She was a Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout den mother for her kids and to this day most still remember her with honor with special reminders of that “that’s my den mother.” Rose Marie was the first woman in the state of Arkansas to receive the Boy Scout Silver Fawn Award, which is the highest award given to an adult woman in Scouting.
Rosie loved games of all kinds, and she always had a word find book with her. She was a wicked Scrabble player and would drive others who played cards with her crazy with “Kings on the corner”. Her sense of humor was abundant. You would think she was born to vaudeville with her one liners. “What’s up?” “The sky”; Whatcha doing? Mildewing; “How are you feeling?” “With my hands”; “Can I get you anything?” “A million dollars.”
She was known to give nicknames to things that may have needed modesty such as calling the restroom “Mrs. Murphy”, and an alcoholic drink an “err-ra-ra”.
Above all was her faith. As proof, was her tattered prayer book with many newspaper clippings of friends and family who had passed this life here on earth, her fingers slipping over the pages as she would sit with eyes closed, saying the prayers written inside the book but no longer needing to be seen. Her lips moving without sound as she prayed. She was living faith. She attended the first Cursillo retreat in Arkansas and was immediately selected to serve as a Leader for future CURSILLO retreats and the talk on piety she was assigned to present truly exemplified her innermost being.
Rosie is survived by her children, Tom (Jennifer) Bartsch, Paul (Gwen) Bartsch, Debbie (Don) Jones, John (Erin) Bartsch, Tricia (Andy) Gentry and Jean (Clint) Davis; 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Ann Hooper of Little Rock and Jean Gordon of California; brother, Thomas Stuart of Little Rock; and her sister-in-law, Mary Louise Cockman of Maumelle. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph F. Bartsch; parents, Loretta Jane Early Stuart and Thomas Henry Stuart; Josephia Stuart Shannon, Shreveport, La.; and Patricia Stuart Garner, Atlanta, Ga.
The family would like to express its gratitude and thanks to the members of Colonel Glenn Nursing and Rehab and Hospice Home Care who became part of our extended family for their exceptional care, support, love, and guidance through this journey with our mother.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, January 17 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock by Monsignor Scott Friend and Fr. Erik Pohlmeier. Visitation with family will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Private family burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. St. Mary’s Academy and Catholic High School for Boys.
Yes, the sun will shine tomorrow, the earth will turn. The world will go about its business. But for those who loved Rose Marie Bartsch, the sun will not seem as bright, the rotation of this globe will slow just a bit, and the business of life will have to wait…just for now.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Bartsch’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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BOB CHARLES CHAPMAN, 84, of Sherwood, died January 13, 2018. Born in Little Rock to Daniel and Dovie Mills Chapman, he graduated from Little Rock High School in 1951, was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Arkansas State Forestry Commission. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
He is survived by his brother, Daniel John Chapman and his wife, Somboon; cousin, Nancy Neighbors; and other family and friends.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be Friday, January 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Bob’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– LORENZA CHRISTOPHER SR., 63, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life January 14.
He is preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Christopher, parents Allen and Alice Christpher.
He leaves cherished memories with his children: Lavata Williams, Tamala Jarrett, Kimili Young, Nikki Young, Virginia Harshaw, Regina May, Lorenzo Christopher Jr., and Lorenzo B. Christopher; siblings: Melvin, Albert Sr., and L.C. Christopher, 45 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Friday 5-6 pm at Robinson Mortuary Chapel NLR; Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church North .Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117 (501) 374-0111 “A service you can trust.”
–––––❖––––– VIRGINIA CRIST, 83, of Little Rock, passed away January 14, 2018. She was born August 13, 1934 in Fayetteville, Ark. Virginia was a member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church. Private graveside officiated by Rev. David Moore. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Family asked to contact funeral home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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LEE EDWARD DAVIS, 70, of Little Rock, passed Jan. 8, 2018. Visitation 12-4 p.m. Friday at Paradise Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service: 12 noon, Saturday at First Baptist Church Sweet Home. Services entrusted to Paradise Funeral Home/Little Rock, 206 S. Cross Street, Little Rock. (501) 372-2200. “Because There Is A Difference”
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PAUL GOODMAN, 93, of North Little Rock, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born October 12, 1924 in Perryville, Tennessee, to James and Maggie Herndon Goodman. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a Kamikaze survivor of USS Charles Ausburne DD-570, and then served in the U.S. Army until his retirement as a Chief Warrant Officer III.
Paul was a member and served as Greeter at Park Hill Presbyterian Church for many years. He was an elder as well as active on many church committees and was a “good and faithful servant” to our Lord. He loved his church family. He was a longtime, dedicated and faithful board member to the Landlord Association. He also was a long time member of Amboy Crime Watch.
Anyone that knew him would tell you it was impossible for him to go anywhere without him stopping to talk to somebody, even somewhere as simple as the gas station or the grocery store. He was a great storyteller and people were always eager to listen to him. He always had a joke or a funny story to share. Paul would always find a positive, even in a negative situation. He cared for people, especially working with the young; he loved to teach whether it was about our country’s history or how to cut the grass. He loved cutting his grass. He had a love for cars. He loved dancing. He hardly ever missed a day to drive to Mapco for his cup of cappuccino and talk with each customer.
He is survived by his son, Larry Goodman; two daughters, Paula Picard and Heidi Potter; sister, Helen Gorman; grandchildren, Victoria Madigan, Erin Cislo, Derek Potter, Danya Potter, Krissie Goodman, Zachary Goodman and Stephen Goodman; great-grandchildren, Vincent Madigan, Mason Mulherin, Marshall Furqueron; and several extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Maxellen Craig, Scott Goodman, James “JC” Goodman, Irlby Whitehead; and his grandson, Marcus Goodman.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 22, 2018, at Park Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial with full military honors will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Noon. Food and Fellowship will follow at Sherwood Forest Facility, 1111 W. Maryland Ave.
In lieu of flowers you are welcome to make a donation in his memory to Park Hill Presbyterian Church at 3520 JFK Blvd. North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. Online guest book at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– SARAH ALBERTA SEYMOUR HALEY, 97, of Little Rock, passed away on January 15, 2018. She was born December 25, 1920, to Harold Kesterton Seymour and Nancy Darthula Nickelson in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She worked as a secretary in the Sunday School Department of Arkansas Baptist State Convention for 23 years until she retired in 1966. Bert was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for 43 years, she was also a member of Elizabeth and Tel Bible class. She enjoyed working as a volunteer in the church library for 45 years. Bert also loved gardening and going fishing with her husband and son.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Harold R. Haley Sr. Bert is survived by son, Harold R. Haley, Jr. and his wife, Ruth, of Benton, Arkansas; granddaughter, Leigh Allison Grugett and her husband, Lee, of Franklin, Tennessee; and grandsons, Ryan and Jake Grugett of Franklin, Tennessee.
Graveside service will be 9 a.m., Friday, January 19, 2018, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m., at Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel, 501 N. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Library, Pulaski County Humane Society at www.warmhearts.org; or Hospice Home Care of Arkansas, 2200 S. Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. A special thanks for the kind caregivers from Seniors Serving Seniors and Hospice Case Nurse, Barbara Walters. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.
–––––❖––––– LINNIA “MARY” HOLT, age 83, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at her home. She was born July 30, 1934, in Sheridan to the late Leonard and Mamie Lee Womble Hale.
She was preceded in death by her son, Larry David Holt. Left to cherish her memory, husband, Frederick “Leon” Holt of the home; son, Tony Lee Holt; granddaughter, Charlotte (Travis) Traxler; and great-grandchildren, James, Faith, and Madeline Traxler.
Funeral services are 2 p.m., Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan with Pastor Elton Cole and Pastor Don Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Grapevine Cemetery in Grapevine. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. (870) 942-3231. www.buiefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– TAMMY ANN GUYDON JAMES, 48, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday January 10, 2018.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband; Gilbert James, her children; Taminic Murphy, Latifah Coleman, Tyontre James, Rachel James,
Chloe Pruitt James, Chyna, Parhis and Izrael Hayes, siblings; James and Ivory Moore, Jessie, Benny, Tametrice, Sylvester and Dewey Hatley (LaToya), Deandrea, Bryan and Karl Guydon and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services in her honor will be held Saturday January 20, 2018, 11 a.m., Pilgrim Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 1821 Wolfe Street. The family will receive friends Friday January 19, 2018, 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.
–––––❖––––– ALICE K. KAYKHOSSROKIANI, 61, of Sherwood passed from this life on January 16, 2018. She was born August 1, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas to William States and Dorothy Carpenter States. Alice was a loving wife and caring mother and grandmother.
In addition to her father she is preceded in death by a brother, John States. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Howard Kiani, mother, Dorothy States of Kansas City, Kansas, children, Afshean Kaykhossrokiani and wife Jessica of Casa, Jamshid Kiani and wife Rebecca of Jacksonville, grandchildren, Joni Mae Kaykhossrokiani, Charlea Kaykhossrokiani, Hayleigh Kiani and Madison Kiani. Other survivors include siblings William States and wife Ann of Kirbyville, Missouri, Gary States of Kansas City, Kansas and Eddy Lee States and wife Norma of Kansas City, Kansas along with a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2018, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 9822136 Online guest book: www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.
–––––❖––––– DIANE KING-GUY, 61, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life January 11. She is preceded in death by her parents Willie Lee King and Sylvia Rainey.
She leaves to cherished memories with her children: Dan Guy, Hezekiah Guy, LaKinya
Guy; siblings: Rhonda, Valerie, Teresa, Adrienne, Trayon, Darrell, Campbell, two; grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111 “A service you can trust.”
–––––❖––––– CHERRY L. PLATT, 74, passed peacefully on Jan. 9, 2018. Her services are rescheduled for Homegoing Saturday, January 20, 2018,
12 noon. Interment: Haven of Rest Cemetery. Family hour: Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, 7:30-8:30 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.
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KAY BEAMAN SPIVEY of North Little Rock passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018, at the age of 76. She is survived by her son, Patrick, daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, two granddaughters, Audrey and Adeline, and one sister, Jean Beaman, of Overland Park, Kan.
Kay was born on June 29, 1941, in Siloam Springs, Ark., where she was raised. Kay lived a full and rich life. She grew up attending Razorback football games with her family, rarely missing a home game. She graduated from John Brown University. She traveled through Europe. She taught school in Tulsa, Okla., before moving to North Little Rock. Kay quickly made some of her dearest friends through bridge groups and gardening clubs. Kay was an avid reader and historian. She had a saying for almost every circumstance, which she always started with the proverbial, “They say…” Kay loved playing bridge any time she could, often several times a week. Kay also loved gardening and tending to plants. She attended training classes through the Arkansas Master Gardener Program. She was also an outstanding cook. Two of her favorites were her Christmas prime rib and her unrivaled chicken and dumplings. But most of all, Kay loved her grandchildren. She was known simply as “Granny Kay” to her grandchildren and to her many friends at the Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist Child Development Center, where she volunteered. Granny Kay loved attending her granddaughters’ soccer games, dance recitals, pizza night with the family and Saturday morning breakfasts with them. Kay was a great friend to many and always put others ahead of herself. She will be missed.
Kay’s family will have a visitation on January 21, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. The family will hold a memorial service in Siloam Springs at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gertrude Remmel Butler Methodist Child Development Center, c/o First United Methodist Church, 723 Center Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– JOHN ROBERT “BOB” STOVALL, CLU, ChFC, passed away January 15, 2018. Born August 3, 1936 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., he graduated from the University of Missouri in 1958 where he was Vice President of his fraternity. After college, he returned to Poplar Bluff and started Stovall Construction. He met the love of his life, Joyce Kearbey, while she was cleaning his teeth and they were married for 58 years.
He later went to work for Equitable Life and transferred to Little Rock in 1964, where he was named Manager of the Year in 1974-76-77. He earned a place in Equitable’s Hall Of Fame and was a Lifetime Member of Million Dollar Roundtable. He was also President of Lions Club, Life Underwriters, and Central YMCA.
Bob was an active member and Deacon as well as Stewardship Chairman at First Christian Church. He coached the church league’s successful high school basketball team. He was a Master at Bridge, Black Jack and belonged to a Poker club for 30 yrs. He was known for his sense of humor and telling jokes!
Preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Lillian Stovall and sister, Betty Jo Kimberlin. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; brother, James Stovall; son, J.Robert Stovall Jr.; daughter, Jennifer Predmore; and three grandchildren, Kayla and Jarod Stovall and Kirby Woodall.
The Service will be held at St. James United Methodist Church on Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. Carness Vaughan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72212. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Bob’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– LEWIS EUGENE UTLEY JR. of Little Rock, died January 13, 2018. Memorial services are January 18, 2018 at the Nettleton Baptist Church. The family will receive visitors from 4-5 p.m. with the memorial to begin immediately following. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
–––––❖––––– JESSIE “PAT” WISE, 99, of Little Rock was born on August 31, 1918 in Hollandale, Miss., to Farrar and
Clara (McGraw) Hollingsworth and passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.
She is survived by her daughter Linda Wise of Little Rock and a sister Nancy Byrd of Greenwood, Miss. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers and one sister.
She enjoyed many activates including square dancing, sewing, painting water colors and gardening. Ms. “Pat” enjoyed great health and worked until she was in her 80’s and retired from Crawford Insurance Adjusters. She was a longtime member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the charity of your choice in her honor. A Memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church in Little Rock on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 10 a.m. Please visit www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guestbook.
Arkansas
ADONA — Mack Owen West Jr., age 71, of Adona, died Saturday, January 13, 2018. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 19, at Grace Baptist Church. Private burial at a later date. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Online Guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– AUGUSTA — Ronnie Louis Thompson, age 49, of Augusta, Arkansas, passed away January 4, 2018. He is survived by four daughters, two sisters, five grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held on January 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Rhodes and Son Augusta Chapel.
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BEE BRANCH — James “Jim” Arthur Hiland, 72, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, slipped away to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 15, 2018, surrounded by his devoted family.
He was born September 14, 1945, in Scotland, Arkansas, to the late Arthur and Eureka (McCoy) Hiland. Jim is preceded in death by a beloved grandmother, Eva Hiland, sisters, Meta Johnson (Bully), Ouita Earney (Floyd), Billye Palmer (Dib); and his brother, J.W. Hiland (Doris).
Jim was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Damascus and devoted his life to his family and his Heavenly Father. Jim loved to work and enjoyed his work with Lifeword Ministries and traveling with Medical Missions. Jim brought light and warmth to an often times dark and cold world and was loved very much by his friends and family, who will dearly miss his unconditional love and affection.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving family, wife Kay of 47 years; a son Cody and wife Jana Hiland of Conway; a daughter Kami and husband Jamie Haguewood of Potosi, Missouri; 9 grandchildren, Abigail, Claire, Emma, Jamison, Caitlyn, John Reagan, Ethan, Benjamin and Gideon; sisters, Betty Lou Pike (Dean) and Mary Ann Parish (Glen) both of Conway, Arkansas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, January 18, 2018, at First Baptist Church, Damascus with interment to follow at Blackwell Cemetery in Bee Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lifeword, BMMI (Baptist Medical Missions International), or the Gideons International.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.
–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Gregory Neil Chappell, 33, left his loved ones behind on January 12, 2018. A wonderful father and a beloved son and brother with a dry, sometimes wayward wit, he will be sorely missed.
He is survived by wife Sarah; daughter, Arianna; mother, Dawn Hoover and her husband Lenny Hoover; father, Garry Chappell and his wife Lynn Chappell; brother, Christopher Chappell and his wife Angela Priola-Chappell and son, Logan Chappell; and brother, Brian Chappell and his wife Leigh Chappell.
A celebration of life will be held at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 5 p.m. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Joe Claude Wishard, 68, of Benton entered the gates of Heaven Sunday, January 14, 2018. Visitation; Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church 500 Shenandoah Rd., Benton, Arkansas. Funeral services; 10 a.m. Friday at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Friday at Oakland Cemetery in Fordyce, Arkansas.
Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– BIGELOW — Jimmy Carol Wright, 66, of Bigelow, passed away January 15, 2018. Born in Warren, Arkansas, on August 31, 1951, he was a Mason, and member of the East End Lodge #758 in Bigelow.
He is survived by his children, Rusty Wright (Hope) and Misty Fulmer (Brian), both of North Little Rock; mother of his children, Connie Lipsmeyer Wright of Little Rock; grandchildren, Ryan McCall and Michael Wright, both of North Little Rock, and Hunter Wright of Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Dorwood Wright and Nedra Sue Gipson Wright.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Little Rock West Assembly of God, officiated by Pastor Bobby Spencer, followed by interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to C.A.R.T.I. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Jimmy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — Xavier Parker, 33, of Brinkley, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Funeral Services are Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Mount Of Olives Ministries in Brinkley. Visitation: Friday, Jan. 19 at the church, from 3-5 p.m.
Burial is in Brinkley. McNeal Coleman Funeral Home, Brinkley in charge.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — William Monroe Flora, 79, of Cabot, died January 11, 2018. Survived by wife, Yvonne Flora; daughter, Cheryl Flora; siblings Glenn Allen Flora (Jannette), Wanda Sue McBride, Ellen Gay Bowman, Patsy Laverne Krueger and four grandchildren. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Jo Ann Johnson, 81, of Cabot, was called home on Friday January 12, 2018.
She was born in Memphis, TN on May 4, 1936, to the late James Monroe Laughlin and Cynthia Pearl Lain Laughlin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Elton “Jay” Johnson, and her siblings Howard Laughlin, Sarah Sessum, Oshana Jackson, and James Laughlin.
Jo Ann was a member of First Baptist Church of Cabot. She loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. Spending time with her sisters, decorating and meeting with her church friends are just a few things she enjoyed. The annual “girls’ weekend” with her daughters spent shopping, eating, talking and laughing provided lasting memories. Her “Birthday Group” has been faithful to each other for over 50 years. Wonderful memories were made traveling with both family and friends, and she made new friends everywhere she went! We will all miss her.
Jo Ann is survived by her children: Jay Johnson, Cynthia Wood and April Phillips; grandchildren Daryl Johnson, Jordan Richardson, Cole Wood, Sarah Phillips, and Lane Phillips; great-grandson Beckett Richardson; and her siblings Hayes Laughlin, May Lena Parker, Jeannie Fitts, Rachel Powell, and Thelma Bell.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday January 20, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 8435816. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 10201 W. Markham Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or First Baptist Church of Cabot, 204 N 3rd Street, Cabot, Ark. 72023. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Sherman Wade Malcomb, 83, of Cabot died Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born February 4, 1934, in Tioga, West Virginia, to the late Sherman Peter and Viola Groves Malcomb. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Malcomb was a patriot having served his country in the United States Air Force in Korea and Vietnam, where he was wounded twice. After 26 years, working as a First Sergeant, he retired as a Master Sergeant and went on to serve the residents of Cabot as a police officer, working in CID and patrol and retired as a Lieutenant after 20 years. He went on to work in the drug task force and private investigation. He was a member of the VFW posts in both Jacksonville and Beebe. Mr. Malcomb was an avid outdoorsman and hunter and last hunted in October with his best friend, Pat. He was a great man, husband and father and an awesome “Gramps” who loved his family dearly.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Malcomb was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Malcomb and a sister, Lola Mollohan. Mr. Malcomb is survived by the love of his life, Jacomina Van der Grift Malcomb, who he met and fell in love with in the Netherlands. They would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on January 19, 2018. He is also survived by his children; Anneke Buhrman, Jacoba Dodd, Carla Eifling (Kenny) and Rita Nickles (David), sister, Jane Malcomb, 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, nieces; Sharon Lynch, Roberta Smith and Carolyn Mann and his best friend and hunting partner, Pat Clark.
The Malcomb family requests donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, Tenn. 38105. They would also like to send a special “Thank You” to the Cabot Police and Fire Departments.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial following at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Kevin Alexander Paul, 20, of Cabot, passed away on January 11, 2018. He was born September 26, 1997. He is survived by a loving family. Memorial gathering will be Friday, January 19, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Assembly, Ward.
Cremation by Thomas Funeral Service, 501-941-7888, www. thomasfuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Jonathan Quincey “J.T.” Taylor, 47, of Cabot formerly of McCrory, died Monday. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday with services Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Oddfellows Cemetery. Survivors, wife, Wendy, parents, John and Betty Taylor, brothers, Tim, Travis and Troy. thompsonwilsonfh.com. 870-731-2551.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Matthew Wayne Adlong died January 15, 2018. Matt was born June 5, 1959, in Abilene, Texas, to Donald Wayne and Paula Ann Adlong.
The Adlong family moved to Conway in 1968 where
Matt grew up and graduated from Conway High School in 1977 and the University of Central Arkansas in 1980. In 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Lynch. In 1983, he graduated from the University of Arkansas School Of Law in Fayetteville and began his law practice in Conway, which continued until his death.
Matt was an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor Order of the Arrow, former youth baseball coach, and an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. He was a Christian, former Sunday School teacher and member of Conway’s First Baptist Church.
Matt is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rosemary Adlong, son, Luke Adlong (Alex), daughter, Sally Schanandore (Cole), parents, Don and Paula Adlong, brothers, David Adlong (Tomile) and Andrew Adlong (Darla), father-in-law, Dr. Audie Lynch, brother in law Dr. Alan Lynch (Charlotte) and nieces and nephews Amber Vandivor (Cameron and Zeke), Ashley England (Derrick), Justin Adlong (Brittni Henry), Billy Lynch, Jacob Adlong and Joshua Adlong. Special thanks is given to his legal secretary, Belinda Miller, and to friend, Ron Hill.
A celebration service will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018, at Conway’s First Baptist Church with a visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, living memorials may be made to Bethlehem House, Conway’s First Baptist Church, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements handled by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, 108 N Broadview in Greenbrier 501-6794400. www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Anna Marie Glover, 85, of Conway, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 12,
2018. She was born June 18,
1932, in Preston, Arkansas, to the late Joseph Ernest Prouse and
Teresa (Unger)
Prouse. Anna was also preceded in death by her life companion, Denver Arnold, three brothers, Henry A. Prouse, Joe Prouse Jr., and Johnny Prouse, and one sister, Elizabeth Caroline Young.
Anna, also known as “Granny” to all her close family and friends, retired from Baldwin
Piano in 1994 and was very involved in the Senior Citizens’ Center of Conway. She was a master of crocheting various things such as doll clothes, doilies, dish rags, and afghans. For many years Granny also entered a vast assortment of desserts and crafts in the Faulkner County Fair many of which she earned the First Place Blue Ribbon. She enjoyed early morning garage sales, collecting tiny knick knacks and guardian angels. She was a wonderful storyteller and a lover of puns & practical jokes. Granny also loved dressing up for Halloween and playing with her Great-Grandchildren, Ryan Hoover and Charleigh Watson.
Granny’s fun loving spirit and infectious laughter will be greatly missed by her son, Pat Glover and wife Mary; daughter, Suzanne Hairston and husband Dwight; grandchildren, Melissa Hoover and husband Derek, Leann Watson and husband Jonathan, Teresa Hairston, Scott Hairston, and Christopher Hairston; four great-grandchildren including Ryan Hoover and Charleigh Watson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.
–––––❖––––– GREEN HILL — Donald Leo “Don” Pace, age 76 of the Green Hill Community in Drew County, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his home. He was born November 3, 1941 in Drew County,
Ark., to the late Woodrow Wilson Pace and Blanche Molly Piper Pace.
He was a contractor, business owner, United States Army Veteran and a member of Green Hill Baptist Church. Some of Don’s favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, cooking and entertaining others, and raising exotic animals. He loved to make people laugh and his personality was always larger than life.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Henry Pace of Green Hill; two daughters, Crystal Lynn Pace of Little Rock and Dixie Lee Pace of North Little Rock; one brother, Carl Eugene Pace of Vicksburg, Miss.; one sister Sylvia Jane Pace Farrar of Monticello; three grandchildren, Jonathan Brown and wife Sarah of Colorado, Dustin Brown and wife Lori of Pennsylvania and Courtney Crawford Laws and husband Joe of Colorado; and five great-grandchildren, Ethan Brown, Ella Brown, Jackson Brown, Luke Laws and Owen Laws.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery with Rev. Gary Carter and Rev. Caleb Lane officiating.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
–––––❖––––– HAMPTON — Ruth Proffitt, 70, died Sunday. Member, Locust Bayou Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, William Proffitt, daughter, Angie Stringfellow and husband Ronny; grandchildren Zach Rinehart, Tyler Clemons, Houston Clemons, Dylan Dees; great-granddaughter Blaikely Dees all of Hampton. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Proctor’s Chapel. Brother, Jonathan Bailey officiating. Online register, www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HARRISBURG — Kimberly (Long) Bird, 53, of Harrisburg, died Monday. Survivors: daughters, Crystal Foster, Penny Hooper, Jessica Criswell; brothers, Everett Lane and Buddy Bice; sisters, Diane Ledbetter and Carol Ann Norwood; nine grandchildren; friend, Virginia McCloud Burns. Visitation: Thursday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cheshier Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.
–––––❖––––– HARRISON — Patsy Brann Willis, 67, died Saturday. Survivors, husband, Jerry Willis; children, Jason Melvin, Jeremy Willis, Brenna Cross; three grandchildren, Wyatt Melvin, Maggie Cross, Asa Cross; siblings, Roy Brann, Travis Brann, Mildred McGraw, Mary Dooley, Gladys Skinner, Ann Derrick. Visitation: 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, services 2 p.m. Brinkley First Baptist Church Oaklawn Cemetery. Obit/ guestbook/www.bobnealandsons.com.
–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — LuWanda “Wanda” Miller, 89, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away January 13, 2018. Wanda is survived by her children: Billy Miller Jr. of Hot Springs and Pat Reed of Tumbling Shoals; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at Delancey Murphy Funeral Home in Lepanto. A visitation will be one-hour prior. Interment will be private at the request of the family. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HOPE — Mrs. Gayle Berniece McNeal Garner passed from this life from a brain tumor on Friday, January 12, 2018 at her home in Hope, Ark., under the care of hospice and her family.
She was born in Paris, Ark., on September 5, 1941 to Glenn Osmond and Berniece Jewell Viezy McNeal. She graduated from Southern State College, now Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Ark., with a BA in Social Psychology and a minor in English. She married her husband of 55 years on April 14, 1963
in Paris, Ark.
Gayle was an interior decorator, a board member of Canon City, Colo., Preschool, member of Friends of the Library, manager of Fremont County, Colo., Planned Parenthood.
She eventually followed her husband back to Hope, Ark., where they were owners of Hollis Heating and Air and ladies’ specialty dress shop, Main Fashions. She was also on the board of the Hope Chamber of Commerce, a board member of School of Hope, a member of B& PW, and the Hope chapter of PEO. She was an artistic, talented quilter and seamstress, and loved to play bridge. She loved her family and taught them to love and respect ALL people as individuals as she would say, “Even if they are pink and purple polka dot!” A wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who lived and loved out loud. Gayle said to tell everyone she couldn’t talk anymore.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Forrest Gregory Garner. She is survived by her husband, Larry Mack Garner of Hope; two sons, Gregory Mack Garner and Jennifer of Springdale and Larry Trent Garner of Fayetteville; and one daughter Holly Renee Garner Bobo and Doug of Hope; grandchildren: Glenn McNeal Garner, Summer Gayle Garner, Sara Beth Bobo, Dori Ann Bobo and fiancé Joseph Guerra, Webb Matthew Bobo, and Katherine (Katie) Leigh Smith; two great-grandsons Jeremiah and Tristan; three brothers Glenn and Cherie McNeal of Arab, Ala., Larry and Judy McNeal of Waldo and David and Alice McNeal of New Orleans, La., and a wonderfully long list of other family and precious friends.
Gayle requested no funeral service, but instead she donated her body to UAMS for medical study after which her remains will be cremated and buried at Huckabee Cemetery in Spring Hill, Ark., as well as shared with her family to be spread across their lives as they see fit.
Any memorials can be made to Children’s Hospital. Please feel free to contact the family so we can celebrate her life with you.
Arrangements are by Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Ark., Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Mamie Brann Glover, 87, died Friday. Survivors: three children, Donna Willis (William), Sheila Foreman (Jimmy) and Allan Murray
(Zelma) all of Hot Springs; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and seven siblings. Visitation: 12-2 p.m., services following at 2 p.m., Friday, January 19 both at First Baptist Church-Brinkley with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery-Brinkley Obit/ guestbook/www.bobnealandsons. com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Calvin “Bud” Eugene McLaughlin, 73, of Hot Springs went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at National Park Hospital in Hot Springs. Visitation will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 from
12 until 2 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. Funeral will follow at 2 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home. Interment will be at Oak Forest Cemetery in Black Rock under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. Military honors will be rendered. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Edgar G. Simmons, 89, of Malvern, passed away January 14, 2018. Funeral Services are Friday, January 19, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern. Visitation is one hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — Ed Brown, 89, of Marianna, passed Sunday, January 14, 2018, in Batesville. Lawrence Edward
(Ed) Brown was born March 14, 1928, to Pat and Cecilia Brown of Arkansas City, Arkansas.
Marcelle McClintock, his wife of 62 years, his parents, and his brother Bill Brown preceded him in death.
Ed is survived by his three children, Larry (Teresa) of Batesville; Pat (Connie) of Houston, Texas; and Janet (Randy Northcutt) of Forrest City. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren Thomas Brown (Lori) of Lake
Charles, La.; Justin Northcutt (Jodi) of Lowell, Ark.; Drew Brown (Christina) of Lake Charles, La.; Curtis Northcutt (Natalie) of Prairie Grove, Ark.; Tice Brown (Sarah Katz) of New York City, N.Y.; Ben Brown (Hali) of Lake Charles, La.; Clare Brown of Little Rock, Ark.; Jared Northcutt (Kathryn) of North Little Rock, Ark.; Chris Brown of Guinea, Africa; Jordan Northcutt of Little Rock, Ark.; Emily Holder of Nanjing, China; Katie Brown of Tyler, Texas. Ed is also survived by seven great-grandchildren Will, Louis and Simon (Thomas’); Stella and Sadie (Justin’s); Gabe (Ben’s) and spring 2018 baby boy (Curtis’).
He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Marianna. He owned and operated Marianna Laundry & Dry Cleaners for 45 years. Ed served on the Marianna City Council as alderman of Ward 1 for 45 years. He was a member of Arkansas National Guard for 21 years and was past commander of the Marianna Unit. Ed was past president of the Marianna Country Club and past president of the Marianna Lions Club. In addition, he played in local bands including “Rhythm Ramblers,” “Marianna Clown Band,” “3 of a Kind” and “The Music Makers.” He was an awesome Dad and PopPop to his children and their families. Ed was known for his passion for Razorback sports, especially basketball.
Services will be both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Batesville Sunday, January 21 at 4 p.m.; and at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Marianna on Saturday, January 27 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Marianna Memorial Park.
–––––❖––––– MENA — Charlie Leoy Slater, 74, of Mena, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral will be Thursday, January 18, 2018, 10 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Mena. Interment will be in Lamb Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Fred Fletcher, 74, of Morrilton, Arkansas, died, Sunday, January 14, 2018. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Friday, January 19, at Harris Chapel. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 18, at the funeral home. Online guest book: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
––––– ❖ ––––– PERRYVILLE — Daniel Benjamin Bowdler, age 88, of Perryville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18, at First Baptist Church of Perryville with Bro. Jason Campbell officiating. Burial: Thornburg Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Visitation: one hour prior to service. Online guest book: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
––––– ❖ ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — O’Neal Edward Ridings, 80, of Russellville died Sunday. Survivors include his wife, of 57 years, Wanda Ridings, one son, Timothy Ridings of Carlisle, one brother, Derrell Wayne Ridings, four nephews, Kevin, Jim, Steven, Matthew, two nieces, Beth Ann, Regina. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Garth Funeral Home.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Welcome Home Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www. garthfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY — Harold Neal Price, 77, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away January 14, 2018. Visitation is Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.
Interment at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
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TYRO — Bro. Larry Eugene Wilkerson, age 67 of Tyro, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock, Ark. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial will follow in Tyro Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to service time. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman. com. –––––❖––––– WYNNE — Mrs. Mildred Holt-Andrews, 88, of Wynne, died Monday, January 15, 2018, in Forrest City. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Vanndale Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Vanndale Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. to service time. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home.
Out-of-state
BREWTON, Ala. — Brother Wesley Bernard Harris passed Friday, January 12, 2018. Brother Harris was initiated at Pi Sigma Chapter, Philander Smith College in the Spring of 1972. Brother Harris’ visitation is Thursday from 4-6 p.m., Friday at 11 a.m. funeral at the Presley Plutcher Funeral Home in Brewton, Ala. 36426.
–––––❖––––– GARY, Ind. — Dr. Cato Brooks Jr., age 77, of Gary, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Visitation: Friday, 9-10 a.m.
Funeral: Friday, 10 a.m. both at Christ Temple Cathedral Church of Christ (Holiness) USA, 1923 S. Arch St., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72202 (501) 3710111 “A Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– GEORGETOWN, S.C. — JoAnn Shoman, 88, known to her friends as Momma Jo, went to her eternal home on January 12, 2018, at her home in Georgetown, South Carolina. With her five children close, she passed quietly and peacefully. Mrs. Shoman was born on November 17, 1929, to Carl Mock and Georgia Marie Gamel of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mrs. Shoman grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. She graduated from Central High School in Little Rock and met her husband shortly thereafter. After several years of marriage, her husband, Ernest Allen Shoman, Jr. joined the United States Army. He subsequently made the Army his career as a Nurse Anesthetist. As an Army wife, she and her family lived several places in the United States, and one tour in Italy. At each stop Jo created a warm and vibrant home for her family. Her creative talents were displayed primarily through her sewing and craft projects but also included several local theater productions. She was often found making costumes for local productions, however she also acted in a few and encouraged her children to participate as well. One of her daughters became involved in ballet for an extended period of time followed by self-employment as a sewing professional. Another daughter has enjoyed a career related to musical performance and teaching. Her other children have gone on to diverse careers in engineering, web site design and optical marketing. Jo continued to have a passion for sewing even into her later years. When she arrived in Georgetown to live with one of her daughters, she wanted to decorate her room with some curtains of her design. So she gathered the materials and made some. Those curtains were always a source of conversation for anyone who visited her. She was known for her sense of humor, and selflessness. It was said that she never met a stranger. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.
JoAnn is lovingly remembered by her five children and grandson: L. Dianne (Mike) Frewer of Clayton, Indiana, E. Tyler (Sheryl) Shoman of Warner Robins, Georgia, Susan E. Shoman of Georgetown, South Carolina, C. Joseph Shoman of Birmingham, Alabama, and J. Andrew Shoman of Houston, Texas, and grandson, Nathan Tyler Shoman of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ernest Allen Shoman Jr., her parents, Carl Mock and Georgia Marie Gamel, and her brother Carl Mock Gamel Jr.
Mrs. Shoman’s funeral service was held at the First Baptist of Georgetown on Monday, January 15, 2018, at 1 p.m. She will be laid to eternal rest at Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens in a private family ceremony.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to ASPCA at P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929 or Tidelands Hospice at 2591 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.org. Arrangements by Graham Funeral Home (843) 527-4419.