Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Sarah Brown, 64, of Little Rock. Barbara Acker Penick Darragh, 90, of Little Rock. Thelma Juanita Vinson Fortner, 86, of North Little Rock. Bernice Stewart, 88, of Little Rock. Mary Sallis Toler, 89, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BENTONVILLE Joy “Peggy” Burdette Meyer, 83. James Samuel O’Hair, 87. BONNERDALE Bobby Joe Allen, 70. CARAWAY Helen Dumetra Pearson, 73. CHARLESTON Arvel “Buddy” Leo Acoach, 71. EL DORADO Sarah Lou Powell Kinard, 82. FORDYCE John Wheeler Smith, 84. LINCOLN Gerald Bruce Lunsford, 75. LONOKE Betty Jean Jackson, 65. MALVERN Annie Cash, 91. MORRILTON Gregory Alden Davis, 51. POTTSVILLE Richard “Richie” Grice, 35. ROGERS Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Hayes, 59. SALADO Annie “Leona” Davis, 81. WEINER Patsy Anschultz, 79. WYNNE Myrtle Standridge Bradshaw, 95.

OUT-OF-STATE

CHICO, Calif. Virginia Lee Brown, 95. TULSA June Carolyn (Reed) Hearn, 80. NEW BOSTON, Texas JoAnn Wagner Wisdom, 75. TEXARKANA, Texas Barbara Ann Hill, 74.

Pulaski County

SARAH MAE SCRUGGSBROWN, 64, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Jan 16, 2018. Homegoing services will be Saturday, Jan. 27 11 a.m., at Greater Friendship Christian Church, 4640 Springer Blvd. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral home, 1518 S. Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA ACKER PENICK DARRAGH, 90, died Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born to Thelma Oury and Charles Acker on October 24, 1927, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

She attended public schools in North Little Rock and then attended high school at Little Rock High. She and her mother temporarily moved to St. Louis, Missouri, when her father became ill, where she graduated from Monticello Junior College for Women in Godfry, Illinois.

Babs was a Chi Omega at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, leaving college to marry Jim Penick, Jr, to whom she was married 36 years. In 1985 Babs married Thomas Eugene ‘Ted’ Darragh, to whom she was married 25 years.

Babs was the consummate community volunteer. She was a sustaining member and past president of the Junior League of Little Rock. She was involved in the founding of the Arkansas Arts Center, serving on the board and as president of the Fine Arts Club. She also served as the chairman of the Beaux Arts Ball fundraiser, a precursor to Tabriz.

Babs was a member of the Women’s Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools. She dedicated many hours to the YWCA located at 4th and Scott, raising money to secure its move to West Little Rock. She was president of the Aesthetic Club, Forest Park Elementary PTA, Mount Holly Cemetery Board, the visiting Nurses Association and Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary. Babs was a member of the Country Club of Little Rock. She was on the Vestry at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and president of the Trinity Cathedral Churchwomen. Babs played tennis most of her life and served on the Arkansas State Tennis Board.

Babs is predeceased by her parents, her son, Jim Penick III, her husbands, Jim Penick, Jr and Ted Darragh. She is survived by her children, Mary Worthen Penick Hodges (Henry), Barbara Acker Penick McNamee (Jim) of Nashville, and daughter-in-law,

Vivian Allen Penick; grandchildren, Acker Penick Hodges Bell (Chris), Lt. Commander Robert Henry (Hank) Hodges (Bridget), Katherine Elzea McNamee Cornelius (Jeremy), James Daniel McNamee (Virginia), Mary Elizabeth McNamee Bosse (Ben), Kathryn Truemper Penick, Clare Rutland Penick, Elizabeth Acker Penick, and great-grandchildren, Penick and Sullivan Bell, Wyatt and Levi Cornelius, Riley, Ella, Fletcher, and Mary Grace McNamee and Price and Charlie Bosse. She is also survived by her step family: children, Kramer Darragh (Ida) and Dick Darragh; grandchildren, Thomas E Darragh III (Amy) and Molly Darragh Smith (Jared) and Lily Darragh, Ben Darragh and Paige Darragh, and great-grandchildren, Anna, Audrey and Robert Darragh, Scarlett and Alby Smith.

Babs was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed the outdoors and working in the yard. She loved playing tennis or golf or just floating on a raft in the ocean or on a lake. Babs was an accomplished equestrian early in her life. She enjoyed an occasional trip to New York to see a play, as well as an occasional float trip down the Buffalo River. She was a loyal and caring friend, always generous and gracious. Those who knew and loved her enjoyed her ready smile and sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.

There will be a visitation from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, at Ruebel Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 29, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral officiated by the Very Reverend Dr. Christoph Keller III. A private burial will be held at Mount Holly Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: James Penick, Jr foundation for Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 800 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72206 or Mount Holly Cemetery, P.O. Box 250118, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

The family would like to thank the special care given Babs by her personal home caregivers, Rachael Eskridge, Thivha Sykes, Elizabeth Williams, Neomi Siggers and Antoinette Byrom and the wonderful caring staff at CHI St. Vincent Hospice. We truly appreciate your love and care. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– THELMA JUANITA HART VINSON FORTNER, 86, born May 29, 1931, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on January 25,

2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and father of her children, Bobby

V. Vinson; brothers; great-grandson, Cody Smalling; daughter Bobbie Jean Smalling; as well as her second husband, A.C. Fortner. She is survived by her son, John Vinson; daughter, Susan Matthews; grandsons, Todd Smalling, Mickey Matthews, and Robby Matthews, as well as four great-grandchildren, (Maegan Smalling, Clayton Smalling, Waylon Matthews, and Tyler Matthews); and four great-great-grandchildren, (Peyton, Makenzie, Landon and Mika).

She retired from Maybelline where she made many lasting friendships. After retiring, she enjoyed gardening and was always planting something new. Her greatest joy, however, was spoiling her children and grandchildren. She loved traveling in her motor homes (she ended up buying three, each one bigger than the last) with the kids and taking them all over the country. Her favorite motor home destination was on the beach in Panama City, Pensacola, or Gulf Shores. She always made Christmas a very special time for the entire family. The family would like to take the opportunity to thank the caregivers and staff at Robinson Nursing and Rehabilitation for the wonderful care, compassion and friendship extended to our loved one and our family.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, January 29, 2018, at Smith — North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. A visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BERNICE STEWART, 88, of Little Rock transitioned peacefully into eternity Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, at Holy

Cross MBC,

4800 West 12th

Street. Family hour will be Monday from

6-7 p.m., also at Holy Cross. Arrangements entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, 2405 South Gaines, (501) 376-7188.

–––––❖––––– MARY SALLIS TOLER of North Little Rock, Arkansas was born March 25, 1928, in Salem, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Barney and

Fay Cunningham Sallis. Even through declining health she continued to remain faithful in her walk with the Lord and rededicated her life to her Savior. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchild and loved spending time with them and family. Her home was frequently filled with family, friends, and laughter. Ms. Toler died on January 18, 2018, at Grapevine at the age of 89.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, John Toler II. Survivors: daughter, Bonny Toler (Dewayne) Redd of the Ico Community in Sheridan; sister, Norma Freeman of Jacksonville; grandchildren, John Free and Annajayne Free and one great-granddaughter, Savannah Free; her constant canine companion, Gracie and a host of friends.

By her wishes, there will be no services. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Jeff and Roxanne Hedden family for their love and care shown to her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grant County Humane Society. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

Arkansas

BONNERDALE — Bobby Joe Allen, 70, Bonnerdale, went to join his Lord and Savior January 25, 2018. Visitation Sunday, January 28, 2018, 2-4 p.m. at Regency. Funeral Service Monday, January 29, 2018, 2 p.m. Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CARAWAY — Helen Dumetra Pearson, 73, of Caraway, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. A celebration of Dumetra’s life will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Caraway First United Methodist Church in Caraway, Arkansas. Online register at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CHARLESTON — Arvel “Buddy” Leo Acoach Jr., who resided in Charleston, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born August 19, 1946, in West Helena, Arkansas, to the late Arvel Leo

Acoach Sr. and Marguerite Mae (Schieffler) Acoach. He was 71 years old. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Dale (Flanagan) Acoach; a brother, Robert “Bobby” Acoach; and his grandparents, Jerry Mariah & Catherine Acoach and Robert & Nellie Schieffler.

A 1964 graduate of West Helena High School, and a 1968 ROTC graduate of Arkansas Tech University, Buddy was a retired State Trooper for the Arkansas State Police. He worked 27 years for the Arkansas State Police in numerous positions, Internal Affairs, Fire Arms Instructor, SRT Sniper, Special Response Team Coordinator and Haz-Mat Coordinator. He graduated from the FBI Academy National Academy in 1975, served 7 years as Deputy Federal Security Director in Fort Smith, 6 years with Department of Energy at Fort Chaffee, and 5 years with T.S.A. at Fort Smith Regional Airport. Buddy was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a decorated soldier, receiving two Purple Hearts, Bronze Star Medal with Valor and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Air Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal (2 total medals), Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Cross for Gallantry with Silver Star, Vietnam Presidential Unit Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was an Airborne Ranger who also received the Combat Infantry Badge, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Reserve Medal, Air National Guard Service Ribbon, Security Police Master Qualification Badge, Security Police Combat Tactics, Security Police Staff Officer, OJT Commander/ Staff Officer, and Humanitarian Service Medal. Buddy retired from the military as a Lieutenant Colonel after 28 years of service and served as the Commander of both the 188th Fighter Wing of the Arkansas National Guard and 554th Silver Flag Alpha Security Police Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base for the Air Force Reserve. An Eagle Scout, Buddy’s commitment to the community never waivered. He was a member of Leadership Fort Smith, Rotary Club, District President of Mid-America Exchange Club, President of Fort Smith Noon Exchange Club, President of Fort Smith Morning Exchange Club, served on the Board of Trustees of the Hamilton House Child Safety Center, served as an usher for Arkansas Razorbacks football & basketball games, a huge supporter of Charleston School District & Charleston Tiger Football Foundation, and he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Charleston.

Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, January 29th, at Community Bible Church at 9201 Dallas St. Fort Smith, Arkansas. Burial of cremains, with full military honors and Arkansas State Police Honor Guard, will be at 12 noon at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lois (Oxford) Acoach; his children, John Acoach and wife Melinda of Fayetteville, Sarah Anne Fritschie and husband Eric of North Little Rock, Autumn Moore of Fort Smith, Leah Acoach of Rogers, Dusty Smith and husband Bryan of Charleston and Wendi Curtis and husband Daniel of Charleston; 11 grandchildren, Rebekah Fritschie, Emma Fritschie, Jordan Moore, Allie Moore, Ike Moore, Christopher Smith and wife, Mindy, Kayla Smith, Danielle Curtis, Dalton Curtis, and Matthew Curtis; two great-grandchildren, Caynen Smith and Ellie Smith; six cherished dogs, Flash, Shorty, Lilly, Bonnie, Bandit and Sparky.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Ebbing Air National Guard Base 188th Wing, Arkansas State Police, and Exchange Club. The family will visit with friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston.

In lieu of flowers, memorials and contributions can be made to Hamilton House Child Safety Center at 2713 S. 74th St.-Suite 103 Fort Smith, Ark. 72903. To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Sarah Lou Powell Kinard passed from this life to her eternal home with God through Christ

Jesus, her Lord and Savior since the age of 12, on Thursday, January 25,

2018. Sarah was born December

28, 1935, three miles north of Junction City, Arkansas, in her childhood home.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Effie Inell Amason Powell, her father, Diamond Dewey Powell, her first husband, Robert Larry Moses, her second husband, Curtis Wayne Kinard, her former sister-in-law, Sue Moses Freeman, and her niece, Jan Powell Sweet.

Surviving her are her loving daughters, Karen Kinard Robertson (Mike), Jennifer Kinard Wylie (Phil), and Juliane Kinard Mathews; her grandchildren, Charles Justin Bray (Kirby), Sarah Jordan Bray, Richard Curtis Gilbert, May Olivia Wylie, Samantha Jo Schumacher, John Kinard Wylie, Samuel James Wylie, and Billy Lucas Robertson; and her great-grandson, Kaelon Micah Gilreath. She is also survived by her brother and sisterin-law, Thomas “Tommy” Dewey and Charlotte Powell, who still live in the home on the Junction City Highway in which she and Tommy were born and raised, and their adult children Pamela Powell McGowan (Jackie) and Jay Powell (Melissa) and their families; as well as her former sisters-in-law, Jan Lawson (Roger) and her children, and Judy Moses; and many extended family members and friends whom she loved like family.

Sarah grew up of meager means on a 10-acre farm and has recollections of picking cotton, shelling peas, plowing for potatoes and plucking chickens (her least favorite thing). There was no television in the home, just an all-important radio and many books, as she loved to read. Because her parents sacrificed and made sure she and her brother had everything they needed, she learned to appreciate and to be content with whatever she had.

Sarah attended Junction City High School and was voted “Best All-Around” and “Most Likely to Succeed.” She played basketball for six years, was voted Homecoming Queen in her junior year, and was the 1953 class Valedictorian.

After high school, Sarah participated in a 2-year course at Louisiana Tech University called Secretarial Science where she learned typing, shorthand, accounting, economics, filing, and many other important business concepts and techniques. She married Larry Moses in 1955 and together they had Karen. Larry died less than one month after Karen’s birth in a plane crash while flying in from an off shore job with Mobil Oil Company, leaving Sarah a young widow with a newborn.

She and Karen spent the next two years in Hope, Arkansas, living with Larry’s parents, Perry and Marietta Moses. She served as the church secretary at First Baptist Church in Hope during that time and eventually relocated to Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where her father-in-law built a home for her and Karen and where she finished her business degree at Ouachita Baptist University.

After graduating from OBU, Sarah and Karen made their home in El Dorado, Arkansas, where Sarah met and became fast friends with Polly Kinard. It wasn’t long after this that she met the next and last love of her life, Polly’s son, Curtis Wayne. She wrote in a journal that what attracted her the most to Curtis were his qualities as a gentleman, his appearance, and his integrity. (She joked that she also liked his black Cadillac). They married in 1967 and later added Jennifer and Julie to their family.

Sarah worked in accounting for Reese Head and later managed the office of the South Arkansas Eye Clinic for ten years before retiring. After Curtis’ death in 1995, she devoted her life to her family, to service to others, and to a daily walk with her Lord. She served on various governing boards, coordinating councils, and committees including Simmons First Bank Board of Directors, Ouachita Baptist University: Hickingbotham School of Business Advisory Committee, the coordinating council of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Arkansas, HOPE Landing, Inc. Board of Directors, and the SHARE Foundation Scholarship Committee. She enjoyed teaching

the 5-year-old Sunday School class and the Ladies’ Parlor Sunday School class, playing hand bells, singing in the choir, and serving on various committees for many years at First Baptist Church in El Dorado.

Sarah had a kind, wise nature that carried her with dignity and class and blessed those who knew her. Psalm 116: 15 says, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” So, although this is a sad time for all who love her, it is a precious time of rejoicing as well. Her family extends heartfelt love and appreciation to the staff at Life Touch Hospice for their sensitive and excellent care of Sarah over the past nine months and to her precious friends for their love and devotion.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30 at First Baptist Church, El Dorado, 200 West Main with reception immediately following in the Christian Life Center. Burial will precede the service at 10 a.m. in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. She will lie in state from 5–7 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2018, at Young’s.

Memorials may be given to any charitable organization that is meaningful to the donor; however, the family requests special attention be given to those organizations that were meaningful to Sarah, the one of most importance being First Baptist Church of El Dorado, 200 West Main, El Dorado, Ark. 71730. Specific scholarships are the Curtis A. Kinard Family Endowed Scholarship at Ouachita Baptist University and the Curtis and Sarah Kinard Memorial Scholarship with SHARE Foundation in El Dorado. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — John Wheeler Smith of Fordyce was born March 23, 1933 in Jacinto, Ark.

He was the youngest of three children by Junius Jordan Smith and

Juddie Wheeler Smith. He passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, Ark.

John graduated from Fordyce High School in 1952 and was a 1956 graduate of Henderson State Teachers College. He earned a degree in Psychology and English which enabled him to be very successful in insurance sales.

After college, he filled a teacher vacancy at Thornton High School in Thornton, Ark., then went on to teach at Princeton, Ark., for a short period of time. He completed his teaching career in about five years at Dial Junior High School in Pine Bluff, Ark.

While active in the Army he served during the Cuban Missile Crisis where he was stationed at Fort Chaffee, Ark. During this time he married Hilda Womack Smith. John joined Fordyce Methodist Church in high school and then upon returning to Fordyce in 1977, he transferred his membership from St. James United Methodist Church of Little Rock, Ark., to Fordyce United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death are his parents; his brother, James (Johnnie Ruth); his sister, Janice Archer (Jim); and his nephew, David Smith. John is survived by his wife, Hilda Smith; a daughter,

Cynthia Smith of Little Rock, Ark.; a brother-in-law, James Womack (Lena); a sister-in-law, Eleanor Watkins (Bobby), all of Fordyce, Ark., and sister-in-law, Lucy Hollin (Don) of Jackson, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and two special grand dogs, Gus and Jinx Smith.

There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Fordyce First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home and the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Fordyce First United Methodist Church, 104 E. 4th Street, Fordyce, Ark. 71742; Tulip Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 184, Leola, Ark. 72084; or Greg Morse Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 23091, Little Rock, Ark. 72221. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Betty Jean Jackson passed from this life on January 26, 2018, at the age of 65 years old. She was born March 10, 1952, in England, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by a son: Larry Dean McElroy, Jr.; her parents: Mr. and Mrs. W.W. May; brothers: Walter and Tommy May, Clarence Jackson and Raymond Kinley. She is survived by husband: Mike Hampton; daughter: Jamie McElroy of Lonoke and Allen McElroy of Little Rock; two grandsons: Jordan Cost and Jackson Dycus; five sisters and three brothers.

A memorial service will be held at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939 on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at 3 p.m. A visitation will be at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to CARTI, P.O. Box 55011, Little Rock, Ark. 72215 or the memorial of your choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfunneralhomes.com/england.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Annie Cash, 91, of Malvern, died Tuesday. Survivors, daughters, Dorothy Morgan, Marie Ballentine, brother, Bill Bryant, and sister, Alice Spurlin. Church services, Saturday, 1 p.m., Fairplay Missionary Baptist Church in Benton with burial at Fairplay Cemetery. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Gregory Davis, age 51, of Morrilton, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. He was a 3D Artist and survived by his wife, Lisa Quillman Davis. Memorial services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions: Humane Society or RescueRoad.org. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– POTTSVILLE — Richard A. (Richie) Grice, age 35, of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away on

January 9, 2018.

Beloved son of Terry R. Grice, Nancy Grice and the late Waverly Hope Grice Landrum.

Beloved brother of Amber Grice Johnson,

Charles R. Grice and Misty Grice Sitzmann. He is survived by his partner, Michael Willis, also of Pottsville, Arkansas. He is always loved and forever missed. Cremations entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Arkansas.

–––––❖––––– SALADO — Annie “Leona” Davis, 81, of Salado died Thursday, January 25, 2018. Funeral services, Monday, January 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Swaim Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial, Egner Cemetery at Salado. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation, Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– WEINER — Mrs. Patsy Anschultz, 79, Weiner, passed away Thursday. She was born in Cash, February 11, 1938 to Tilmon and Rose Morphis. Funeral services are Monday, Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Weiner, 9 a.m., burial at Walker Cemetery. Visitation is at the funeral home in Weiner Sunday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Myrtle Standridge Bradshaw, a longtime resident of Wynne, passed away peacefully at her home on January 24, 2018. She was born September 15, 1922 to Lester and Elvia Standridge in Mt. Ida, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Afton Bradshaw, two sisters, Norma Standridge and Maurita Stroope, and one brother, Fred Standridge, one sister-in-law, Lestal Standridge. Myrtle is survived by son, Jerry Bradshaw (Cathy) of Wynne, daughter, Sarah Bradshaw (Joe Musgrove) of Little Rock. She leaves two grandchildren, Stan Bradshaw (Beth) of Wynne, Sarah Jane Martin (Cade) of Jonesboro, two step-grandchildren, Helen Halbert (Chuck) of Lexa and Chris Gibson (Page) of Little Rock, five great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She had two special people in her life, Murray and Ken Johnson of Wynne. She is also survived by her sister, Jocelyn Ford (James) of Russellville, brother, Harold Standridge of Mt. Ida, her sister-in-law, Lois Standridge and many nieces and nephews.

Myrtle and Afton moved to Wynne in 1960. She worked many years in the Wynne School System as secretary to the superintendent and as the school bookkeeper. After her retirement she became very active in community, civic and charitable work, including Red Cross blood drives, PEO, The Town & County Volunteer of the Year in 2007 by the Chamber of Commerce. Myrtle loved all things tiny, just about any flower, to cook for and feed anyone and everyone, all shades of pink, her church Wynne First Methodist and her family and many friends.

The family would like to thank her wonderful care givers Teresa Michael, Alicia Wreford and Kathy Hernandez for their loving service to her and Legacy Hospice. A memorial service will be held on January 27, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Wynne First United Methodist Church; a Celebration of Life reception will follow in Martha Murray Hall. A Private interment will take place in the Mt. Ida at Stanley/Standridge Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Wynne First United Methodist Church Choir or to the Cross County Workshop.

Out-of-state

TULSA — June Carolyn (Reed) Hearn went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the age of 80. A service celebrating the life of June was held on Wednesday, January 24th, at the 29th and Yale Church of Christ in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A longtime family friend and preacher Gary Colley officiated the service.

June was born on June 8, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Pansy (Whitehorn) Reed and Carl Reed. She graduated from Central Little Rock High School in 1955. In the years following her high school graduation, June worked as a Revenue Officer with the IRS and later married Wayne Hearn. She and Wayne lived in Jacksonville, Arkansas, where their son, Dale Hearn, was born. She was an active member for over 35 years at the North Little Rock Church of Christ in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In her later years, June lived in Dallas and Tulsa to be near her son and his family.

June will be remembered by all who knew her for her joyous life that was filled with smiles and laughter. June’s love for God was evident in her relationships with her friends and family. On a daily basis, June exuded a positive attitude even in the face of adversity. As a wife, June excelled in caring for her husband. Anyone who knew June, also knew of her special love and dedication to her son and grandchildren.

June was a lifelong Arkansas Razorback fan. In her later years, she treasured her trips to visit her sister and brother-in-law.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Pansy (Whitehorn) Reed and Carl Reed. Survivors include her husband of almost 50 years, Wayne Hearn; son, Dale Hearn and his wife Nancy; two grandsons, Christopher Hearn and Clayton Hearn of Owasso, Okla.; and sister, Joyce Everett, and her husband, Lloyd, of North Richland Hills, Texas.

Interment will take place at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Monday, January 29th. A small service will take place at 1 p.m., prior to interment. Family and friends may send memories and condolences to the family, online at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com. Memorials can be made to the Greenwood Church of Christ in Greenwood, Arkansas, or the 29th and Yale Church of Christ in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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NEW BOSTON, Texas — JoAnn Wagner Wisdom, 75, of New Boston, Texas, died Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born March 23, 1942, in Dumas, Arkansas. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2018, in the Bates Rolf Chapel, New Boston, Texas, with Reception following at the New Boston Community Center.

–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA, Texas — Barbara Ann Hill, age 74, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. Mrs. Hill was born September 17, 1943, in Buckner, Arkansas, to James and Carrie Cearley. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and one sister. She is survived one sister, Alice York of Jacksonville, Ark. Arrangements were made by Smith Funeral Homes of Stamps, Ark.