Pulaski County

A.J. ANDERSON, 79, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. He was born April

27, 1938, in England, Arkansas, to O.V. and Ruby Anderson. He was owner of Mizell

Signs and attended First Assembly of God church. He will be missed by his friends at their morning Waffle House get-togethers. A.J. coached his daughter’s softball team, Double Trouble; and was his grandchildren’s biggest fan at all of their events. He also enjoyed deer hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Anderson; daughter, Cathy Dillon (Randy); grandchildren, Ryan (Ashley) and Caitlyn Dillon; great-grandchild, Andi Jade Dillon (his namesake); sisters, Doris Ming (Murl), Pat Riba (Ralph), Jeanette Fulmer (Bob) and Sonda Edwards (Garland); other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his infant brother, Billy Wayne Anderson.

Funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2018, at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Burial will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CHIVON NICOLE ARNOLD, 38, of Little Rock, Arkansas, transitioned on February 8,

2018. Visitation:

Friday, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Service: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1823

South Cedar St.,

Little Rock. Rev

Homer Doyle Officiating and Bishop

J. Wayne Arnold Sr. eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr Drive, Little Rock. (501) 371-0111.

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JOHN ALBERT ASHFORD, 80, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018. He was born October 11, 1937, in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www. SmithFamiyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BOBBY E. CAMPBELL died on February 5, 2018. He was born on July 17, 1930. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday February 15, 2018, at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in Sherwood at 12 p.m. Cremation entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Arkansas. –––––❖––––– IMEGENE CLARK, 71, of Little Rock, Arkansas, transitioned on February 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by: father, Eddie Clark; mother, Mary Clark; brothers, Eddie Clark Jr. and Winston Clark.

She leaves memories with: children, Floynard B. (Tinka) Robinson, Teli Clark and

Ken (LaQuana)

Clark; siblings,

Gentry (Alvin)

Daniels, Louise (Charles) Coates,

William Clark,

James Clark,

Linda (Lonnie) Stanfield, Jackie

Clark, Chester

Clark; special sister, Mae Chatman; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a host of aunts, uncle, relatives and friends.

Visitation: Thursday, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Service: Friday, 11 a.m. at Moody Chapel AME Church, 5630 Mabelvale Pike, LR, Ark.; Rev Daryell Howell, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr Drive, Little Rock. (501) 371-0111.

–––––❖––––– RICHARD L. COLEMAN JR., 60, of North Little Rock, passed away on February 9, 2018. He was born on October 19, 1957, to Richard L and Donna Coleman.

Richard is survived by his wife, Shannon Coleman; three sons, Zach (Nichole), Blake and Andrew Coleman; one grandchild, Beatriz Lea Krug-Coleman “Belle”; two sisters, Dawne and Donna and one brother, Tony Hasse. He was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Jason and Dwayne Farguson.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ owens.

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EDDIE RAY COX, 52, of Jacksonville, Ark., departed this life February 10, 2018. Preceded in death by mother, Delois Harris

Cox.

He leaves to cherish his memory, parents; Roscoe and Norma

Cox Jr.; siblings,

Denise Cox, Al

Cox, Tonia Harvey,

Lisa Doss, Tara

Smith, Christopher Anderson, James Allen Jr.; a host of other relatives and friends. Eddie Ray was a dedicated member of Pathfinder, the staff and clients will miss him dearly.

Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m., at St. Luke Baptist Church Pastor Eric Alexander officiating and Rev Timothy S. Smith eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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JOHN W. HARBIN, 49, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed from this life on February 9, 2018. He was born on December 1, 1968, in West Memphis, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CLARA HOWELL, age 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018.

Clara was born on June 19, 1925, in Ward, Arkansas, to Cleveland and Leona Yielding. She grew up in Lonoke County, Arkansas, and was the 4th oldest out of eight children. Clara met her life-long companion of 50 years, Charles A. “C.A.” Howell. The two wed on July 15, 1946, moved to Little Rock, and started their family. Clara started work at Tough Nut Factory and then moved to Teletype and Bell Telephone (now AT&T) where she ultimately retired. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and annual family gatherings. Clara’s life centered around her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Clara is survived by her granddaughters, Stephanie Cheatham (Nicholas) of Little Rock, Ark., and Amanda Hardy (Rusty) of Little Rock, Ark.; a daughter-in-law, Angela Howell, of Little Rock, Ark.; great-grandchildren, Tripp Clifton, Gabriella Kay Cheatham, Josephine Cheatham, and Ashley Floyd; a sister, Bea Cullen of Conroe, Texas; and brother, Leon Yielding (Pat) of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Clara is preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. “C.A.” Howell; a son, Danny Howell; a daughter, Kay Dement; and siblings Charlie Yielding, Ray Yielding, Mattie Lee Hefner, Lena Mae Dawson, and Naomi Yielding; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society, First Baptist Church of Little Rock, or a charity of your choice.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., February 16, 2018, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, Arkansas. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery will follow the service. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, Arkansas. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CARL SCOTT HUNTER SR., 71, of Little Rock, AR, died Feb. 6, 2018. A native of Little

Rock, Ark., he was the son of the late

Carl Glenn Hunter and Mary Scott

Hunter.

He entered the

Marine Corps Reserve in 1965, and two years later his eldest son,

Carl Scott Hunter

Jr. (Kym) was born. During this time, he worked for Parkin Printing and, raced for British Leyland. In 1971 his youngest son was born, Christopher Briton Hunter (Cindy).

Around 1975 he joined the Grande Maumelle Sailing Club, following which he became an avid racer both locally and off the coast. He then moved to work for Watkins Graphics and later spent a vast amount of time working with his father, Carl Glenn Hunter, on the book Wildflowers of Arkansas.

Scott could frequently be found on his way to or from his favorite fishing spots as he tracked the rise and fall of the water tables to indicate when it was time to go fishing. The first day of dove season typically found him at Ratcliffe Farms, and until just recently, each year he could be found in the duck blinds. If, however, you missed these experiences with him he’d be happy to explain it all to you with in one of his many wonderful tales.

Carl is survived by his wife of 13 years Karen Kittler Hunter; his sons, Scott and Brit; daughter, Jessica Lynne Hunter; one brother, David Hunter; and grandchildren, Kira, Alyssa, Connor, and Riley Hunter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kan. 66675. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Scott’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MILOISE A. LYFORD, age 104, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018.

She was born to the late Alma and

Miller Akers in

Helena, Arkansas on February 5,

1914. She attended schools in Helena, graduating from Helena High

School in 1931, in the midst of the Great Depression. Her father had died in 1929, and she felt fortunate to find a secretarial job in a real estate office two weeks after graduation – at a salary of $25.00 per month.

In February 1934, Miloise married Joseph H. Lyford, also of Helena where they spent the early years of marriage and where their two sons, Joseph H. Jr. and William A. were born. During World War II, the Lyfords lived in Dumas, Texas where Joe worked in a munitions plant and it was during this time that they developed their life-long love for the West and particularly Colorado.

After WWII, the Lyfords settled in Conway, Arkansas and in 1952 Miloise was employed as secretary to the President of the First State Bank & Trust Co., a position she held until her retirement in 1979. On her retirement, Miloise and Joe moved to Russellville, Arkansas. After Joe’s death in July 1995, Miloise moved to Buena Vista, Colorado where she lived until her return to Arkansas, to Parkway Village in 2006.

Miloise was an active member of the Episcopal Church wherever she lived, serving always on the alter guild and in many other capacities. She was a member of The PEO Sisterhood and other women’s clubs and a very enthusiastic bridge player. She loved walking and particularly hiking the mountains of Colorado, never tiring of the spectacular scenery. She and husband Joe spent many happy summers in and around Buena Vista together with friends they made over years of vacations there.

Miloise was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Joseph H. Lyford, Sr. and her brother, William Akers and his wife, Dorothy. She is survived by her children, Joseph H. Lyford, Jr. of Salida, Colorado and William A. Lyford and wife, Idalene of Little Rock. Grandchildren include Robert H. Lyford (Suzie) of New Braunfels, Texas, Ann Lyford (Pam) of Owasso, Oklahoma, Chancy Lyford of Washington, D.C., Lesley Razzell (Tony) of Orlando, Florida and Steve Lyford (Candice) of San Diego, California. Great-grandchildren include Lucy and Brooks Lyford, Charlotte and Sophie Razzell, Gigi Sipiora, Tate and Vivian Lyford. Surviving nieces and nephews include Dan Akers (Pat) of Searcy, Murray Akers (Barbara) of Owasso, Oklahoma, Debbie Galloway of Helena, Chris Akers (Gayle) and Jeanne Davis (Randy) of Cabot, Kay McCollum (Sid) and Robert M. Lyford (Nell) of Little Rock.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in the chapel at Parkway Village, 14300 Chenal Parkway. The family expresses their gratitude and thanks to Miloise’s longtime, dedicated caregivers, Amy Ernst, Connie Davis and Pam Williams. Also special appreciation and thanks to all the wonderful staff and nurses at Parkway Health Center who so well and faithfully cared for her in her final years; and our great appreciation to the staff of Baptist Health Hospice for their care and support in her last months.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online guest book is available at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

––––– ––––– SANDRA M. MARTIN, 66, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned February 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleophus Martin; parents, Jessie and Mildred Hubbard; brother,

Kenneth Hubbard

Sr. To cherish her memory: son,

Tony Hubbard, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; siblings, Jessie Hubbard, James (Christine) Hubbard, Jefferyln (Roy Lee) Davis, Janet Hubbard, Susan (Frank) Barnes; a host of family and friends. Visitation: Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Funeral: Thursday, 10:30 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Rev. Doug Akins, Officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Martin Luther King Jr Drive. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– GARLAND E. “TIM” MASSANELLI, 85, of Little Rock, passed away February 12, 2018. He was born January

6, 1933, in Goat

Shed, Arkansas, to Evo and Cesira Massanelli.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter-in-law,

Donna Stanford Massanelli. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy “Dottie”; sons, Steve (Paula) of Pine Bluff, Chip (Donna) of North Little Rock, and Randy (Laurie) of Fayetteville; sisters, Elizabeth Smith of Springdale, Helen Langlinais of Houston, Texas, and Linda Smith of Springdale; grandchildren, Mallory Cooper (Jarrod) of Atlanta, Ga., Megan Massanelli of Pittsburgh, Pa., Daniel Massanelli of Little Rock, Marykate Massanelli of Little Rock, Madelyn Massanelli of Fayetteville, Jackson Massanelli of North Little Rock, Parker Massanelli of North Little Rock; and, great-grandson, Ford Cooper of Atlanta, Ga.

He grew up in the Pine Bluff area and graduated from Annunciation Academy and Pine Bluff High School. He was a gifted and persuasive speaker and was a member of the debate team and winner of the Danforth speaking award in high school. The quote from the school in his high school yearbook best described his stature and personality. “The atom bomb didn’t take up much room either.” He attended Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, for a short time before returning to Pine Bluff to manage his family farm due to an illness suffered by his father. After farming, he owned several businesses and was President of Wilcox Amusement, Co., a coin operated machine business, as well as Vice President of Holsum Baking Company both located in Pine Bluff. He served as a director on the boards of Jefferson Regional Medical Center and Rosswood Country Club.

While living in Pine Bluff he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and for many years served on the budget and finance committees of the church. He was a Grand Knight of the third degree of the Knight of Columbus, State Secretary of the third degree and served as Faithful Navigator of the fourth degree. In 1981 he was ordained as a deacon through the Permanent Diaconate in the Catholic Church and served first at St. Joseph’s parish in Pine Bluff and later at Holy Souls parish in Little Rock.

He began employment with the Arkansas House of Representatives in 1973 and became the Parliamentarian in 1975 and served in that position for 38 years until his retirement in 2013. During that time, he served nineteen Speakers of the House, seven governors, and over a thousand house members.

His career in public service and in the church, was summarized by a quote that he carried in his pocket. ” I hope my work is valued by its service to others and not by its outward importance.”

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to either the Catholic Relief Services charitable organization (crs.org), or the Tim Massanelli College Scholarship Fund at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The scholarship is for those pursuing a degree in Political Science and was established by members of the house upon his retirement from the Arkansas House of Representatives.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the care, compassion, and dignity given by the nursing and medical staff at UAMS.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, at Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock, with a Rosary to follow immediately afterwards. A mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 16, at Holy Souls, with interment to follow at a later date. Please share your stories and memories with his family at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– SHAKIRIAN NOAH MEADOUGH, 15, of Little Rock passed away February 10, 2018.

Survived by parents, Mary Meadough, Desmond

Shawn McElroy; sisters, Shakiria

Stigall, Shakielia Dennis-Lightner; grandparents, Hazel Dennis, Catherine Meadough,

Dennis and Venita

Harris; aunt, Yolanda Dennis. Family Hour will be held Friday, February 16, 2018, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018, 11 a.m. both at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5616 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

–––––❖––––– BECCA RASCO MEHLIN, 56, of Little Rock, passed away February 12, 2018. She was born December

25, 1961, in Ft.

Smith, Arkansas.

Becca grew up on the family farm in DeWitt,

Ark., in a community of duck hunters and rice farmers and even went on to be named Queen Mallard 1979 at the World Championship Duck Calling Contest held in Stuttgart. She has spent time in recent years back in Arkansas County serving as Chairman of the Board of DeWitt Bank and Trust Co.

Becca earned her Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) degree from University of Arkansas Medical Science and was employed by the West Little Rock Women’s Center for nine years. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Ole Miss where she made many lifelong sister friendships. She was also a member of the Junior League of Little Rock.

She was passionate about her patients, job and family. She loved spending time with her family and friends at their house at Greers Ferry Lake, cooking, traveling and watching sunsets.

Becca is preceded in death by her father, Charles William Rasco III. She is survived by her husband, Philip Wayne Mehlin; sons, Parker Ferguson and Charles Alexander Cope of Little Rock; mother, Nancy Rasco of Oxford, Miss.; sister, Kent Rasco Magee of Oxford, Miss.; niece, Mary Halley Carlson of Montgomery, Ala.; nephew, Hudson Guthrie Magee of Bozeman, Mont.; and stepson, Tristan Mehlin of North Little Rock.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CARTI, P.O. Box 55050, Little Rock, Ark. 72215 or The William Magee Center for Wellness Education at Ole Miss, c/o University of Mississippi Foundation, 406 University Avenue, Oxford, Miss. 38655. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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GARY “JOE” MORPHEW was born on April 1, 1953, in Nashville, Ark., the youngest of fourteen children, to

Payton and Maudie (Whisenhunt) Morphew. At the age of 2, his family moved to Alexandria, Indiana. His mother passed away on January

27, 1964, when

Joe was 9 years of age, and the family returned to south Arkansas two years later. He graduated from Glenwood High School in 1971, Henderson State University in 1975 and the University of Arkansas Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law in 1978.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ellen (Cox) Morphew; his son, Jason Morphew and wife Lauren of Los Angeles, Calif.; his daughters, Amy Lewis Kelly and Greta Lewis of Little Rock, Ark.; and three grandchildren, Hannah Joellen Kelly of Little Rock, Ark., Matilda Morphew and Venice Morphew of Los Angeles, Calif.; and brothers and sisters, Virginia (Dick) Kuhn of Daphne, Ala., Robert (Wandavee) Morphew of Kokomo, Ind., Phyllis (Kevin) Alexander of Lizton, Ind., and Mike (Brenda) Morphew of Huntsville, Ala.; and many loved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters and brothers: Louise Everett, T.A Morphew, Truett Morphew, Payton Morphew Jr., LeRoy Morphew, James “Buddy” Morphew, Sue Ellen Jester, Gloria June Morphew, and Rodger Morphew.

Joe practiced law in the State of Arkansas for 35 years. He enjoyed the practice of law but his main passion in life was his family. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Joe also had a passion for reading, and because of his love for Christ, he spent a lifetime of reading and studying the Bible. Joe was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 18th, at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock. Visitation at 1 p.m. and Service at 2 p.m., with private Scattering of Ashes on February 19th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, 1400 West Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Sign the online condolence book at www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– LAVERA CLINTON NATHANIEL, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 8, 2018.

She is preceded in death by parents, Richard and

Lavera Frazier Dillard; and siblings, Charlotte Dyer and Keith Dillard.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Devin Nathaniel, Dedrea Nathaniel; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

She was an Eastern Star, Graduate of Horace Mann c/o 66, and was a graduate of Capital City Junior College.

Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Elder Larry Paterson, Officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Martin Luther King Jr Drive. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– PATRICIA (PATTY) MARIE O’MALLEY, 69, of Little Rock, passed away surrounded by her family, February 9, 2018. She was born to Thomas & Mary O’Malley on February 24, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri. She succumbed after a long, courageous battle with diabetes.

Patty was a longtime member of Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church until joining Christ the King, where she was very active with the seniors group. She was a graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy and attended UALR.

She was a career employee of the

State of Arkansas, most recently with the Arkansas Public Service Commission.

Patty was an independent, outgoing and very caring person, much appreciated for her warm, loving nature. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-mother, Antoinette O’Malley. She is survived by her siblings, Michael (Susan) O’Malley, Ruth Ann (Malcolm) Miller-Jones, Dennis (Sharon Bass) O’Malley, Kevin (Martha Christy) O’Malley, and Susan (Chris Ritchie) O’Malley; nieces and nephews, Kyle (Alicia) O’Malley, Meghan (Bart) Foster, Townsend Miller-Jones, Lindsay (Ryan) Anderson, Courtney (Dan) Goldstein, Patrick O’Malley, Ian O’Malley, Michael (Brianne) Ritchie, Peter (Julia) Ritchie, Caitlin Ritchie; as well as step-family Margot (Pat) Byrne, Christine Hotchkiss, Michaelene (Richard) Perry and Lin (Barbara) Wills; along with a host of great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 6 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210 or www. WarmHearts.org or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at 11324 Arcade Dr., Ste. 16, Little Rock, Ark. 72212 or www.JDRF.org.

To share stories and memories of Patty with her family, please go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– DWIGHT D. POPE, 56, of North Little Rock passed February 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alfred and Loretha Pope and brother: Eric Pope. Loving memories left to wife: Tina Pope; children: Rashad, Dezmond, Justin,

Kaylan, Courtney, Brandon, Eric,

Shelita, Candace, Michael, Amanda, and Dominique; 9 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Pope will lie in state February 16, 2018, 1-5 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration February 17, 2018, 11 a.m. at Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church, 3578 W. 7th Street, Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices. com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––❖––––– BETTY WATT, of Maumelle, passed away February 11, 2018, shortly after noon, and just one month after her 70th wedding anniversary, at the age of 92. She was born January 22, 1926, the youngest of seven children to Eugene H. and Bertie C. Mueller at 812 Denison Street in Little Rock. Betty was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, graduated from Little Rock Central High School, and married her high school sweetheart, Arthur T. Watt. They had three sons and lived and worked in Little Rock.

She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, and one of her sons, Randall G. Watt. She is survived by two sons, Arthur T. Watt, Jr. and Chris A. Watt; five grandchildren, Andrew Watt, Melissa Davenport, Elisabeth Watt, Jessica Watt, and Allyse Burton; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler Norton, Isabella Davenport, Kylie Burton, Haley Davenport and Grayson Burton.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 10 a.m., also at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth.

In lieu of flowers, gifts to Asbury United Methodist Church may be made in her name if desired. Please share your stories and memories of Betty with her family at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– NETTIE F. WILLIAMS-PITTMAN, 88, of North Little Rock, Ark., transitioned from this life on February 7, 2018. Family Hour Friday, 6-7 p.m., Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Greater New Hope Baptist Church Levy, 1723 W 44th St., North Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– HUGENE FORTNER WOOLEY, 82, of Jacksonville died February 12, 2018. He was born May 15, 1935, to the late Hubert Perry and Imogene Fortner Wooley in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was also preceded in death by sisters Mary Charlene Wooley and Juanita Ann Manchester Booth. He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville since 1947. In 1955, he was a founding member of the Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class. Hugene graduated in 1953 from Jacksonville High School. He joined the Arkansas Air National Guard the same year and served for 15 years. He worked for Fones Brothers for 32 years. His career started in the warehouse filling orders and ended as a purchasing agent.

Hugene is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Doris Alene Mathis Wooley; their four children, Pamela R., Lavettia

Gail, Richard H. and Paul Dean; two grandchildren, Zachary (Destiny) and Makayla; three great-grandchildren, Hayden,

Jonnie Ryan, and

Liam; one special grandniece, Morgan McGonigal; his siblings, Donald (Mary) Carmelita (Don Burks), Bobby (Bonnie), Tanya (Keith Sorrells); and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 17, at the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Family visitation will be at 10 a.m. and the service will follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Stuck Scholarship Fund, c/0 First United Methodist Church, 308 West Main, Jacksonville Ark. 72076 or to The Spinal Cord Commission of Arkansas, 1501 N University, Suite 470, Little Rock, Ark. 72207.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Woodland Hills for the care they provided Hugene for the four plus years he resided at the facility. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, 501-982-3400. www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

Arkansas

BALD KNOB — Kiera Noreen Brown, infant daughter of Joshua and Jennifer Brown, was born into Heaven Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She is survived by her parents and brother, Zacheriah Brown. The family will have a memorial service 11 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Bobbie Mitchell, 84, of Batesville died Sunday, February 11, 2018. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial in the Barnes Cemetery at Batesville. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– BAUXITE — Barbara Ann Gentry, 73, of Bauxite, Arkansas passed away February 12, 2018. She was born July 10, 1944. Reception and visitation: 4-5 p.m., Thursday, February 15, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton. Funeral following at 5 p.m. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BAY — Bruce Edward King, 68, of Bay, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Interment will follow at Lorado Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:308 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Lynn B. Cagle, 81, of Beebe, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born September 5, 1936 in Bradford to the late Willis and Sular (Williams) Cagle. He retired from Remington after 28 years as the tool and die man. He was a Navy veteran and retired from the United States Air Force, a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his church and was a member at the Northside Church of Christ in Beebe.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lavern (Crossman) Cagle; son, Lonnie (Shirley); daughters, Karen Snodgrass (Wes), Kim Benton (Howard) and Gina Elder; nine grandchildren, Cody and Jordan (Maddie) Cagle, Kay Lynn Parrott, Kendra (Steven) James, Lexie Elder, Jaxon Benton, Tristin and Abby Snodgrass and Regan Cross Snodgrass (due April 2018); one great-grandchild (expected) and one sister, Lou (Harold) Boyce. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, William, Monta, Willis, Tom and J.D. Cagle; three sisters, Ruth (Pittman), Margaret (Goad), and Gladys (Whetsel).

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at the Northside Church of Christ in Beebe. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy.

–––––❖––––– BENTONVILLE — Dr. Michael F. Berry, 49, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away from a sudden illness on Sunday, February 11, 2018.

He was born December 28, 1968 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Linda Gale Barnes

Berry and Fred

Harding Berry.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Odessa Barnes Raudabaugh and Searcy Barnes, and Nobie and Fred H. Berry. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Melissa Johnson Berry, and his three children, Matthew, Meredith, and Molly Berry.

He graduated from Minden High School in 1987 and attended Louisiana Tech University, where he was a Tau Kappa Epsilon. He then earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport prior to serving his Residency and Fellowship in Interventional Radiology at UAMS in Little Rock. He was an interventional radiologist at Mercy Hospital for 18 years. Mike was a devoted family man, loving husband, and dedicated physician. He cherished the times attending his daughters’ dance recitals and competitions, and playing guitar with his son. Dr. Berry was an enthusiastic LSU fan and also enjoyed hiking, road and mountain biking, traveling, and restoring Mustangs. He was a lifelong learner, whether it be studying a continuing education topic in his field, restoring vintage cars, or LSU’s recruiting class.

Other survivors include his parents, Fred and Linda Berry of Minden, Louisiana; his brother, Dr. Brent Berry, his wife Nancy and their children, Brittany and Nicholas Berry of Bossier City, Louisiana; his in-laws, Dr. Joe and Linda Penny of Benton, Louisiana; his sister-in-law, Robyn Johnson and her children, Hannah and Thomas Roberts of Shreveport, Louisiana; and numerous dear friends and colleagues.

The family will receive friends and share memories from 5 until 7 p.m., Thursday, February 15th at Keypoint Church, 3700 Medical Center Parkway in Bentonville and his Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, also at Keypoint Church. Interment will follow in Pinnacle Memorial Gardens, Rogers, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Chris Thompson, Dr. Jon Paul Shoppach, John Furner, Jerry Duncan, Greg Cathey, and Dr. James Elliott. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5023, Hagerstown, Md. 21741-5030 https:// donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/ onetime.cfm in memory of Michael. Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. Memorials may be expressed atwww.C allison Lo ugh. com.

–––––❖––––– CHEROKEE VILLAGE — It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Tom Manning, who passed away on February 10 2018, at his home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas.

Tom was born September 14,

1936 to Melvin and Iva Belle (Hathcoat) Manning in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the oldest of four children. He graduated from Walnut Ridge High School in 1954.

A veteran of the United States Army National Guard, Tom graduated from Arkansas State College in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. While attending ASC, he met and fell in love with visiting high school junior, Mary Emma Merideth, of Caruthersville, Missouri. Tom’s ability to see a goal through to completion, even then, led to their marriage on May 31, 1958.

Two daughters later, Tom began work at Arkansas State College, where he wore numerous hats, to include News Service Director and Director of Alumni Relations. During his 35 year career at ASU, he was also the long-time Advisor to “The Indian” yearbook, and for years, took and developed, along with Phil Pickle, the group photographs during ASU’s cheerleading camp.

As News Service Director, Tom was instrumental in breaking the news in the college newspaper “The Herald” that Arkansas State College had become Arkansas State University. In January of 1967, Tom, Herald co-editor Roy Ockert and reporter Thomas Dickson, and Herald advisor Joel Gambill, headed to Little Rock to cover the Arkansas General Assembly session, where the vote was held to grant Arkansas State College university status. When the vote returned in favor of ASC becoming ASU, the team rushed back to Jonesboro to get the information to “The Herald.”

Although the printed story could have been telephoned into the office, the photographs of the occasion, with then-Governor Winthrop Rockefeller signing the bill, still had to be developed. Tom drove from Little Rock to Jonesboro, in near-blizzard conditions, while in the backseat, Ockert typed up the lead story on a portable typewriter with Dickson holding a flashlight over his shoulder. The team made it back to Jonesboro in time for Tom to develop the photographs, and the story of the transformation of Arkansas State College into Arkansas State University was first reported in a special edition of “The Herald”, scooping the big newspapers in Little Rock and Memphis.

Throughout the years, Tom enjoyed spending time on a variety of hobbies, to include stamp collecting and working on jigsaw puzzles. However, his most enjoyable time was spent with family and friends, either standing waist-deep in the cold waters of Spring River coaxing rainbow trout from beneath the moss beds, or pursuing that ever-elusive “perfect” golf shot.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of the home; daughters, Karen (the late Leslie) Crue of Germantown, Md.; and Leisa (Robert) Strait of White Plains, Md.; grandson Justin Crue of Germantown, Md.; sisters, Betty (George) Byers of Kennett, Mo., and Patsy (David) Smith of Germantown, Tenn.; brother, Michael (Mitzi) Manning of Jonesboro, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. Tom was preceded in death by his parents.

Although he will be greatly missed by his family and friends, Tom would tell you that he was “just finishin’ up”.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, February 16 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Cherokee Village, with Pastor Jimmy Anderson officiating. Wortham Funeral Home in Highland, Ark. is in charge of arrangements.

–––––❖––––– CLINTON — Molly Marie Grose, 79, of Clinton, passed away February 12, 2018. Visitation is Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 10 a.m., the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at Roller – McNutt Funeral Home-Clinton, Arkansas. Interment will be at Walnut Bottom Cemetery in Par on, Arkansas. Online guestbook isatwww. roller funeral homes. com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Barbara Ann Petriscak, 78, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord

Sunday, February

11, 2018. She was born Friday, September 8, 1939 in Conway, Ark. to the late Robert and Lucille (Pearson) Oliver.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Andrew Petriscak, and brother, Billy Jo Pearson.

Barbara graduated from Conway High School, where she was a majorette and helped design the school mascot the Wampus Cat. She attended Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA). In 1992 Barbara and her husband Andy moved back to her hometown in Conway, Ark. They enjoyed many years refurbishing their beautiful historic home in Old Conway. Barbara enjoyed animals, gardening, NCIS, crossword puzzles and giving great advice. She was very loving and had a wonderful sense of humor; her blue eyes will be missed by all who loved her especially her dog, Chance.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, sons, Robert “Bob” Darling (Donna) and David Darling (Leah); grandchildren, Katie Darling, Madison Darling, Garrett Darling (Myriah), Mitchell Tice, and Stewart Tice; great grandchild, Brooklyn McManus, sister, Faydean Mabry, and nephew Tom Mabry (Sande).

Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with visitation one hour prior, inurnment at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

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CULP — James Eldon Lester, 89, died February 12. Funeral service will be Thursday, February 15, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Spring Mennonite Church in Culp. Burial will be at Table Rock Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock.

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DES ARC — Kalena Kaye Billingsley Norman, 39, of Des Arc passed away February 11, 2018, due to an automobile accident on her way to work. She was born February 12, 1978, in Hammond, Indiana. Upon graduating from Des Arc High School she attended nursing school and graduated with her LPN license. She worked tirelessly in the field of nursing homes because she loved working with the elderly.

Kalena also touched many hearts of those in the churches she attended including the local church in Des Arc Living Waters Full Gospel. Here she taught the youth Sunday school and sang in the praise team.

Kalena has a large family and many friends that will miss her very much. We will miss her goodbyes that always ended with “I love you and a warm hug and kiss.”

Kalena is survived by daughter, Marla; her mother, Barbara Billingsley; father, Kenny Billingsley; one brother, Travis Billingsley and wife, Ashlie; one nephew, Colton Billingsley; and numerous, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation is Wednesday, February 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 15, at 10 a.m. at Living Waters Full Gospel Church in Des Arc. Burial will be in Cotton Plant Cemetery by Garth Funeral home.www. garth funeral home. com.

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DIAZ — Mathie Martha Smith, 97, of Diaz, departed this life Saturday, February 10, 2018. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www. dillingerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DOVER — Mac Van Horn, 84, died Monday. He was born May 25, 1933. Memorial service 10 a.m. Thursday, at the All Saints Episcopal Church. Private burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation following the memorial service. Online obituary/ guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Jeffrey Glenn Alberson, age 45, passed away on February 9, 2018, at his home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on October

20, 1972, in Little

Rock, Arkansas.

Jeffrey attended school in North

Little Rock. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas College of the Arts and Science in May 2004. In August 2017 he received his Master’s Degree in English from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Alberson and his sister, Tania Alberson Landers. Jeff is survived by his father, James Alberson and his step-mother, Beverly Alberson; two step-sisters, Christi Flores, Kari Auld (Todd); two step-brothers, Steve Wujek (Camille), Brett Wujek (Nancy); two nephews, David and Joshua Landers; and his niece, Laura Landers; and many extended family members.

Graveside services will be held at New Hope Cemetery, Lonoke, Arkansas, at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Arkansas Diabetes Association in his honor.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– GLENDALE — Sharon Kay Morgan, 68, of Glendale (Lincoln County), passed away

Monday at her home. She was born October 29,

1949, in Pine Bluff to Floy Mae Clark

Smith and the late James Alvin

Smith.

Sharon was a member of Lone

Grove Missionary

Baptist Church near Star City and retired after 40 years of teaching math and keyboarding at Star City Schools. She was a graduate of Glendale High School and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Bachelor’s degree, having a double major in math and business education. She enjoyed painting, reading, shopping and traveling.

Survivors include her husband, who she married January 1, 1971, David Henry Morgan of Glendale; mother, Floy Mae Smith of Star City; son, Cameron (Shannon) Morgan of Glendale; daughter, Victoria (Jake) Wishard of Monticello; brother, Michael Smith of Bryant; sister, Dianne Haire of Glendale; and two grandchildren, Savannah Morgan and Josie Wishard.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tom Lamb officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial at Rowell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Angels, 3801 S. Camden Rd. #12, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — Visitation for John William “Sunshine Sonny” Payne, 92, of Helena is 11 a.m. Saturday followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Helena. Burial: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Helena. Survivors: six nieces and three nephews. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 5722571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Nancy Grayson Parker, 78, of Jonesboro, passed peacefully from this life on February 12, 2018.

She was born

June 30, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Willie LaVerne Allen and

Robert Grayson

Lamb. Mrs.

Parker married

Donald Leon Parker on August 28, 1960. They enjoyed 56 years together before his death on December 31, 2016.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald L. Parker II and Lynn McKnight Parker of Jonesboro; a daughter, Celeste Parker Vereen of Little Rock; five grandchildren: Clara Elizabeth Parker, Anna Sims Parker, Sydney Grayson Parker, Jackson Parker Vereen, and Augustus Williams Vereen; a sister, Linda Lamb Collier and husband Darrell of Leander, Texas, and a brother, Robert Allen Lamb, of Harrisburg. Nancy is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews in addition to a multitude of friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on February 15, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro with Rev. John Miles and the Rev. Patty Soward officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the Celebration of Life Service from noon until 1:30 p.m. in the Atrium at First United Methodist Church. Internment will be private at Harrisburg Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers and for lasting memorials, the family requests that consideration be given to the Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews Avenue, Jonesboro, Ark. 72401, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Ark. 72203-9984, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or a charity of your choice. Online Registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Eugene Morris Sr., 80, of Lonoke, Arkansas, transitioned from this life on February 7, 2018.

Eugene leaves to cherish his memories wife,

Willie C. Morris; five daughters, six sons, 32 grandchildren,

25 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2017, 11 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-5025. Visitation one hour prior to service. Online guest book atwww. serenity funeral home ar. com. “Providing Service of Excellence”

–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — James McClure, 71, Mayflower, departed this life on February 5, 2018.

Funeral services 2:30 p.m. February 17,

Palarm Chapel

Baptist Church, Mayflower. Visitation: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at funeral home. Interment: Palarm Cemetery. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 501-3271124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Gloria Cato, 58, Morrilton, departed this life February 7, 2018. Funeral service 11 a.m., Saturday, February 17, Mt. Olive

Baptist Church, Plumerville. Visitation: 6-7 p.m.

Friday at funeral home. Interment

Owens Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 307 N. St. Joseph, Morrilton, Ark. 501-354-0053. www. larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Robert Lester Kirchman, 91, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Russellville with his loved ones by his side. Robert was born May 6, 1926 in Fort Smith, AR to Lester Herman and Lorene (Wilson) Kirchman. Robert served our country in the U.S. Army (Air Force Division) during WWII. After the war Robert earned his undergraduate degree from Hendrix College and his graduate degree from the University of Missouri. He was the band director in Harrison for many years and in 1961 joined the faculty of Arkansas A&M College in the education department later serving as Academic Dean, Registrar and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. He was one of the faculty members who played a key role in moving Arkansas A&M College into the University of Arkansas system. “Dean” Kirchman was a member of Alpha Chi, Phi Delta Kappa, and served as Secretary and President of the Monticello Kiwanis Club as well as Lt Governor for District 21 of Kiwanis International. He served as Secretary and President of the Arkansas Academic Deans’ Association. He was a member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church. Robert enjoyed woodworking, playing the trumpet, and working on his computer. He loved spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary Margret Holmes; brothers, William and David Kirchman; one sister, Betty Jo Crites; one granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Taylor. Mr. Kirchman is survived by his children: Carrie Ann & Al Taylor of Russellville, Catherine Margaret & Phil Wanzer of Russellville, and Christopher Robert Kirchman of Little Rock; grandchildren: Maggie (Quint) Ashburn of Ward and Mollie (Will) Richey of Benton. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Patricia Hudson of Conway and Hazel Kirchman of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be 6–7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Second Baptist Church of Russellvile, 1100 N Frankfort. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway Suite 3, Russellville.

Mr. Kirchman’s memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 at Pinecrest Cemetery in Alexander, Ark. with Brother Jonathan Whitlock officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Surrounded by family, Esther Marie Yingling of Searcy, died February 9, 2018. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. at College Church of Christ in Searcy. Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Judsonia. Online guestbook; rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Dennis Butler “D.B.” Gwin Jr., 67, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Monday. Survivors: wife, Mary Lou Gwin; sisters, Delores French; Linda Faye Graves (Gary); “Children by Choice” Carrie, Danny, and Kylee Wilkins; nieces, Dennie Kay Chandler, Jacki Holden, Linde Miller (Ross); several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Chapel. Burial: Bethel (South) Cemetery, Shiloh Community. Visitation: Thursday, 10 a.m., until service time. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan, (870) 9421306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

Out-of-state

YUKON, Okla. — Wilma Louise Hudson Young, 87, passed February 9, 2018. Visitation Thursday, February 15, 2018, 6-7:30 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Service Friday, February 16, 2018, 10 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Burial at Hunter’s Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CORDOVA, Tenn. — Mary Betty Webb, 96, of Cordova, Tenn., formerly of Fordyce, Ark., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018, at Oakland Cemetery in Fordyce, Ark. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CYPRESS, Texas — John Paul Lusk Jr. of Cypress, Texas, and Brazil, and formerly of El Dorado, died February 10,

2018, near Nacogdoches, Texas, in a fatal car crash.

John was born in

San Diego, California, on October 15, 1953, the son of John Paul

Lusk Sr. and Joan

Furey Lusk.

During his first years, the family lived in Conway, near Booneville and finally in El Dorado. John lived in Decatur, Illinois, in 1966-67 and while there, he was active in Toastmasters and won several speech contests.

After moving back to El Dorado, he graduated from El Dorado High School in 1972. He was active in the EHS band, playing trombone under Bill Craig, along with the First United Methodist Church, Methodist Youth Fellowship, FUMC choir and bell choir.

After graduation, he attended

the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School and after deciding not to attend the Academy, he then attended the University of Arkansas for three years. A summer job with an Ocean Drilling Exploration turned into a full-time job as a roughneck. During other summers, he worked for the El Dorado Water Company.

Continuing with Diamond Offshore Drilling, he completed 40 years of service. John worked in Singapore, Africa, Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea off Scotland and ended as a Brazil regional manager for the past four years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Furey Lusk. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Phillips Lusk of Cypress; daughter, Cadi Lusk Lucas (Todd) of Kingsville, Texas; son, John Charles Lusk of Spring, Texas; five grandchildren, Finnegan, Ryder and Brodie Lucas, Mary Madelyn Lusk and John Charles Lusk II; father, and stepmother, John Paul Lusk Sr. and Becki Lusk of El Dorado; sisters, Linda Lusk HeiRonimus (Dan) of Sikeston, Missouri, Mici Lusk Ryberg (David) of Windsor, California; brother, Philip Lusk of Elkhart, Texas; stepsister, Kimberly White Irizarry (Tim) of Little Rock; five nieces; two nephews; three great-nephews; and three great-nieces.

A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in El Dorado at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018, with the Rev. Keith Dodson officiating. Memorials

may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Hill St., El Dorado, or the donor’s choice.

–––––❖––––– DALLAS — Hattie Nance entered “Eternal Rest” on February 8, 2018, in Dallas, Texas. A wake will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. A homegoing celebration will commence on Saturday, February 17, 2018, 11 a.m. Both services will be held at The “Exciting” Singing

Hills Baptist Church, 6550 University Hills Road, Dallas, Texas.

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FORT WORTH — Michael Glenn Jenkins, 63, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. Rosary and Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Lake Village, Arkansas, with Burial immediately following. Arrangements are by Bishop-King Funeral Home, Lake Village Arkansas. Sign online guest book www. bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA, Texas — Inez Burton Stuckey, 82, Texarkana, Texas, passed Monday, February 12, 2018. Visitation Thursday, February 15, 2018, 12-2 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be February 15, 2018, 2 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Burial at Ouachita Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.