Obituaries

Pulaski County

JULIA ROSE HOCKENBERRY COUNTS was born on September 19, 1927, in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pa., to Benjamin and Lillian Harry Hockenberry and passed from this Earth on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the age of 90 years. She is predeceased by her parents, siblings: Mary Crone, Esther Hockenberry, Margaret Davis (Leonard), John Hockenberry (Frances), Kenneth Hockenberry (Wilma), Dorothy McKinley, Pete Hockenberry and several nieces and nephews.

Julia was raised in Sproul, Pa., attended elementary school in Claysburg, Pa., graduated from Milford Michigan High School and Draughon School of Business. Julia retired from the North Little Rock School District. She was a past Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and former member of Levy United Methodist Church.

Julia is survived by her husband of 70 years, Doyle Counts, her children, Linda and Robert, two grandchildren Ashley (TJ Snodgrass) and Aaron Hatcher and great-grandson, Nate Snodgrass; and a sister, Joann Farmer (Bob), brother-in-law, Gregg McKinley and her kitty, Katie. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends across the country that she greatly loved.

Services are Saturday, February 17th, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. Cindy Henry officiating. Julia was cremated at her request, her ashes will be interred at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Cabot, Ark. A portion of her ashes will be taken to Sproul, Pa., to be placed with her family. Memorials can be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville , 501982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM DOREY, age 69, of Gravel Ridge, passed away on February 13, 2018. He was born on November 26, 1948, to William and Leona Dorey. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– HENRY EPPERSON SR., age 72, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2018. He was born December 28, 1945, in Rondo, Arkansas, to John Wesley Epperson and Lilly Epperson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Isaac Epperson. Visitation will be Friday, February 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 17, at 11: a.m. at King Solomon Baptist Church, 1304 Pine Street, North Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– HEINRICH “HEINZ” KRICK, 76, of Little Rock, born May 31, 1941, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Judy Krick.

He is survived by his son, Jimmy (Teresa) Krick; grandchildren, Zech Krick, China (Dillon) Raper, Bradley Krick, Paxton Krick and Madison Krick-(Trenton) Tindell; his daughter, Katrina Ashmore; grandchildren, Niki Ramos, Karteina Bradshaw, Jerry Ashmore and Harley Wedge; 15 great-grandchildren and his dog, Gretchen II; his siblings, Elisabeth Fehr, Karl Krick and Jakob Mueller.

In his former years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cookouts with friends and family. His passion in life was carpentry in which he excelled. He will be truly missed.

A memorial service will be held Saturday. A special thanks to Hospice of Central Arkansas, Lisa, Kayla and Ashley. To sign the online guestbook go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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ETHEL MAE LINDSEY, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 10, 2018. She was born September 6, 1935, to Annie and James Knobloch.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Brother Billy W. Lindsey. She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in law, Angela L. Sprow and Richard Sprow, Betty W. Taylor and Scott Taylor, and Jo Michelle Pemberton and Chris Pemberton. She had six grandchildren of whom she was very proud: Amie Throckmorton, Aaron Taylor, Merri Sprow, Elizabeth Sprow, Christopher Pemberton, and Emily Pemberton. She had one great-granddaughter, Layla Taylor.

Mae was a dedicated mother and loved her family. She worked as a cosmetologist and a nurse’s aide. Mae was a Baptist and active in her church. She will be missed for all the wonderful things she did to help others and lift them up in hard times. She loved to laugh and drive fast!! Her family rejoices in her victory over this life’s challenges. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– BETTY B. MOORE, 73, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday February 10, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Kenner Moore (Dione), Troy Moore, David Moore, Glen Moore (Trina), siblings; Grady Moore (Gloria), L.C. Moore (Cynthia), HowardMoore (Johnnie), Freeman Moore (Rae), Henry Moore, Arelene Allen (Richard), Betty Faye Micki, Sherlie Blakley

(Larry) and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 12 noon, City of Refuge Church, 6811 Brookview Drive. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY G. PRICE, 79, of Sherwood, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2018.

She was born to the late Thomas and Ethia Smith on September 25, 1938, in Witherspoon, Ark.

Dorothy is also preceded in death by her oldest sister, Bertha Robinson; and only brother, Thomas Smith Jr. Survivors are her husband, Jimmie Price; daughter, Niana Clay (Robert); grandson, Ubangi Robinson Sr.; and great-grandchildren, Fatima, Ubangi Jr., Tion, Paige, Talia and Khalib Robinson; and sisters, Jessie Ann Marshall and Mable Daniels (Charles).

Visitation will be Friday, February 16, 2018, 6-7 p.m., funeral services will be Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 11 a.m. Both services will be held at Eighth Street Missionary Baptist Church, 901 Scipio A. Jones Drive, North Little Rock. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– PATRICK LOUIS RICHARD died suddenly, at UAMS, in Little Rock, Ark., on February 7, 2018. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Nancy Mahler, and his step-children, Jennifer Mahler of Little Rock, Hank Mahler, MD, of Peachtree City, Ga., and Gretchen (Steven) Nogler, of Tacoma, Wash., in addition to his children, Trish (Joe) Kuhl, Wilton J. Richard, and Lisa (Mark) Wilhite, who all live in Texas. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 11, 2018, in Abbeville, Louisiana. He was a gentle soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family will be at home, in Little Rock, Ark., for visitation on Sunday, February 18, 2018, from 2-5 p.m. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– MARWIN WARREN, 67, of Little Rock Ark., transitioned from this life on Feb 8. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Warren Sr. and Lillie Warren; brothers, Joseph Warren Jr., Alvin Warren and Bryan Baker.

He leaves to cherish memories with: daughter, Sharee (Chris) Shaw; siblings, Donna Carol (Ronald) Nelson of Jefferson City, Mo., Gwyenth Cloyd of Ellendale, Tenn., Jackie Rhodes of Washington, D.C., Cha’tom (Marquaita) Warren of Hawaii; two grandchildren; grandmother, Ida B. Johnson of Memphis, Tenn.; a host of relatives and friends. Visitation:

Friday, 12-6 p.m. Service: Saturday, 1 p.m. both at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock; officiating Pastor Bobby Savage. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– KENNETH WRIGHT, 45, of Little Rock transitioned on February 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Earmon G. Wright Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Wright; daughter, Precilla Wright; five step-children; mother, Rosetta Whittaker (Charles); six sisters, two brothers, and a host of family and friends. Family hour: Friday, 5-7 p.m. Funeral service: Saturday, 11 a.m., both at New Light COGIC, 5919 Roundtop Drive, North Little Rock. Service entrusted to Brown-Calhoun Funeral Service, 7117 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 9046982. www.bandcfuneral.com. “Providing Families an Everlasting Service”.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Darleen Elizabeth Reichardt, age 59, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. She was born March 21, 1958 to the late Stephen Powers and Gertrude Gall in Chicago, Illinois. Services will be private. Please visit www. arkansascremation.com to leave online condolences.

–––––❖––––– BEARDEN — Melea Morgan, 56, of Bearden died Monday. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 17 at Warren First Assembly of God Church in Warren with Rev. Jim Bales and Rev. Bobby Spencer officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– BEEDEVILLE — James Beshears, 75, of Beedeville died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Goldie; sons, Michael Osier, James, Jr., Terry, Junior Beshears; daughter, Jamie Rodriguez and Tina Beshears; five brothers; three sisters; grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: Friday, 1-2 p.m. Interment: Eightmile Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Laura Jo Wingfield, 88, Benton, Arkansas passed away February 13, 2018. She was born June 11, 1929 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Reception-visitation: 5-7 p.m., Friday, February 16, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N.

Market St., Benton. Funeral: 11 a.m., Saturday, Salem United Methodist Church. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BISMARCK — Betty Ford age 83 of Bismarck, died February 12, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. She was born November 3, 1934, the daughter of Herman and Rosie Whitfield in Bismarck, Ark. She was a member of Bismarck Missionary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ralph Ford, and one son, Stuart Ford and his wife Alta of Tijeras, N.M., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, at Bismarck Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Flynn Kettle and Bro. Kenneth Bray officiating, and fellowship to follow at the church, with burial in New Bismarck Cemetery. Sign Betty’s online Tribute Wall at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Tommy Thomas Jr., 77, of Bryant, passed away February 11, 2018. He was born in Picher, Oklahoma to the late Wilburn and Evelyn Dykes Thomas. He attended Central High School during 1957 and 1958, returning to Oklahoma to finish his High School years. Tommy worked as a Registered Nurse. Cremation was entrusted to Ashby Funeral Home of Benton.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — David Neil Evans, 87, passed away Sunday February 11, 2018.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the United Methodist Church of Pine Bluff, a 32 degree Mason and a lifetime member of the V.F.W.

Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen and is survived by his children: David Evans, II ( Donna), Deborah Thomas (Bob), Laura Dussex, and Kathleen Sass (Michael), nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday February 15, 2018 at Mt. Carmel cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the D.A.V. Charitable Service Trust 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Ky. 41076. Online guestbook, www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Carolyn Conway, 69, of Camden died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Camden. She was a member of Chidester Baptist Church and was a retired respiratory therapist from Ouachita County Medical Center. Memorial services are Saturday at 11 a.m. at Chidester Baptist Church. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Lance Beauford, 60, of Conway, Ark., died February 8, 2018. Memorial service will be Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Immediately following the service will be a celebration of “The Life of Lance” at Mike’s Place in Conway. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.

–––––❖––––– DONALDSON — Jason “Pappaw” Hughes, 91, Donaldson, passed Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Visitation Saturday, February 17, 2018, 10-11 a.m. Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service Saturday, February 17, 2018, 11 a.m. Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Ouachita Cemetery. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DUMAS — Charlie Esaw Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Ark. He leaves to cherish him memory (10) children; (seven) sons and (three) daughters; Family hour Friday, Feb. 16, 4 til 6 p.m. Jerusalem Baptist Church, Dumas, Ark. Funeral service Saturday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. True Harvest Baptist Church, Dumas, Ark. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Joan Frances Perdue, 70, of El Dorado, Ark.; died February 12, 2018. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Young’s Chapel in the Chapel of Young’s Funeral Directors. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Young’s. www. youngfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– GASSVILLE — Robert Lee Henderson, 78, of Gassville, died February 11, 2018. A visitation will be held 4-5:30 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 5:30 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center Chapel. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.connerfamilyfueralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — James Arthur Reavis, 59, passed away February 7, 2018. Born August 15, 1958 Mishawaka, Ind., son of Rufus Reavis and the late Syble Davis Reavis. Survivors: father, Rufus Reavis; wife, Monet Hollaway Reavis; children, Syble Reavis, Harley Reavis. Memorial service: 12 noon Saturday, February 17, 2018 West Pangburn Community Church. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS — Jo Ann (Burroughs) Jackson, 80, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away February 10, 2018. She was born September 26, 1937, to Willie Yule and Helen Margaret (Ewing) Burroughs, in Center Valley, a little community outside of Russellville.

Jo Ann was married to Francis King “Stoney” Jackson, Jr. Jo Ann is survived by her four children, Debra (Jimmy) Stout of Fort Smith, Steven Francis Jackson (Scott Boone) of Boise, Idaho, Karen (Nick) Perry of Hot Springs, and Lori Jackson of Hot Springs; her seven grandchildren, Jim Stout, Rebecca Stout (Derek Harvey), Jessica (Chris) Iovinelli, Brandon Perry, Mack Hinson IV, Jackson Hinson, and Christian Hinson; and her nine great-grandchildren, Amelia, Olivia, and Gavin Stout; Mason Perry; Dax, Dagen, and Cashton Harvey; and Kenlee and Aiden Iovinelli.

Jo Ann loved horseracing, gardening, and the Razorbacks in good or bad times. Jo Ann continued working for her husband’s company, Jackson’s Porcelain Lab, after he retired from the business.

A rosary will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday followed by an 11 a.m. funeral mass at The Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist by Father James West, 589 W Grand Ave., Hot Springs, Ark., 71901. A reception with the family will follow in the parish hall.

Jo Ann’s family would like to thank the staff of Arkansas Hospice Hot Springs Inpatient Center at CHI St. Vincent (300 Werner Street 5W, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913) and Lake Hamilton Health & Rehab (120 Pittman Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913) for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jo Ann Jackson to either organization. An online guestbook is available at www. caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Barbara E. Lyons, 65, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed from this life on February 12, 2018. She was born on November 8, 1952 in St. Louis, Mo. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Ark. (501) 982-3400. Online guestbook: www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Beverly J. Rysdale, 75, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed from this life on February 12, 2018. She was born on February 22, 1942 in Abington, Pennsylvania. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Ark. (501) 982-3400. Online guestbook, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Delores Burke, 77, died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, Charles Burke, Sr.; son, Charles Burke, Jr. (Tracie); two nephews; nine great-nieces and nephews. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Saturday, February 17, 2018, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Chapel. Interment: Providence Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome. net.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Funeral Service for Eugene Morris Sr. will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, February 17 at Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall Street, Little Rock, (501) 374-5025. Public viewing will be Friday, 1-4 p.m.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Gene Stewart, 73, died on February 11, 2018. He was born on February 25, 1944. He served in the U.S. Air Force. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. with visitation from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, February 16 at Wilson Robison Funeral Home in England, Ark. Cremations entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Rickey Lee Lewis, age 55, of Monticello passed away at his home on Monday, February 12, 2018. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Brooks Chapel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Alvernia Riley, age 83, of Monticello passed away on February 8, 2018 at his home. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Lacey Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Thursday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Ruby Lois Jones, 77, of Morrilton, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Friday, February 16, at Riverview Baptist Church with visitation held one hour prior to services. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Carole Ann Rosen, 76, died February 12, 2018. Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Gassville Cemetery in Gassville, Ark., with Pastor Sam Bailey officiating. Burial will follow. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Marie (Lancaster) Weatherford died Saturday. Survivors: children, Charles and wife Laura, Denise and husband, Kenny; brother, Charles and wife Glenda; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Gracelawn Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– PANGBURN — Carolynne (Johnson) Curry, known to her friends as “Lynne”, peacefully passed away at 86 years young, on Saturday, February 10, 2018, right where she wanted to be — in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family, close friends and just as important, her “critters” (Chicky, Buffy, Tootsie, Willy and Cissy). Born in Jacksonville, Fla., she grew up in Memphis, Tenn., and lived her adult years in North Little Rock and her retirement years in Pangburn.

Lynne is survived by her daughter, Susan Grayson of Little Rock; her son, Bill Sowell (and wife Cindy) of North Little Rock and in her eyes, the two most incredible grandchildren, Abby and Evan Sowell, both of North Little Rock. Lynne is also survived by her brother Ted Johnson (and wife Joyce) of Memphis, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fern and Theo Johnson of Memphis, Tenn., and the love of her life, Allan Curry of North Little Rock and then Pangburn.

Lynne spent 28 years in the travel industry and then she and Allan built their dream home on the Little Red River where they retired in Pangburn. Her passion was all the animals where she served on the board of the Heber Springs Humane Society for 30 years, the Surgical Center at the Humane Society is named in her honor. She also helped found the Humane Society Thrift Shop in Heber Springs to support the Humane Society. Lynne volunteered at Central Arkansas Hospital in Searcy, served on the Wilburn Fire Department board and was an Elder at First Presbyterian Church in Heber Springs.

Her beautiful smile touched everyone she met. Her tireless energy served the thousands of animals saved by the Heber Springs Humane Society where her request would be that memorials be sent to the Heber Springs Humane Society at P.O. Box 401, Heber Springs, Ark. 72543.

Her family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice for their loving care of Lynne and her family. Every staff member demonstrated love, kindness, professionalism and respect in their care for her. We are grateful to all of you beyond words. Memorials can also be made to Arkansas Hospice at 410 N Apple St, Searcy, Ark. 72143.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 17 at First Presbyterian Church in Heber Springs (1313 West Pine Street) with a reception to follow. All who knew her are encouraged to join and share in the celebration of Lynne’s life. There will be no graveside service. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– PRESCOTT — Barbara Faye Giles, 62, Prescott, passed February 6, 2018. Survivors: mother, Mae B. Lenox; sons, Sidney (Taquila) Giles, Jamal Johnson; five grandchildren, eight siblings. Memorial services 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Ephesus Baptist Church. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign the guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

–––––❖––––– PRESCOTT — Funeral for Wes Smith, 2 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home with Bro. Frank Henson officiating. Burial, South Fork Cemetery near Gurdon. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home Prescott. Funeral arrangements Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home, Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Thomas Brandon, 70, of Searcy, died on February 13, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, February 16 at Powell Funeral Home of Searcy from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, February 17 at West Race Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Gum Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home www.powellfuneralhome. net.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Carrie “Lorene” Scheer, 96, of Searcy, passed away on February 12, 2018. She was born on December 20, 1921 in Opal, Arkansas. Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Searcy, Arkansas with visitation at 1 p.m. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Bobby Wayne Stegall, 60 of Searcy, died Feb. 4 in Searcy. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 until 12 noon at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 12 noon at Powell Funeral Home with interment to follow at Crow Cemetery in Kensett. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– WHITE HALL — Dorothy Mae Jones, 93, of White Hall, Arkansas passed away February 12, 2018. She was born August 16, 1924 in Paron, Arkansas. Reception visitation: 10-11 a.m., Friday, February 16, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas with funeral following at 11 a.m.. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Ann Windsor Brown of Wynne, Arkansas, formerly of Marianna, Ark., age 85, went to be with her Lord on February 12, 2018. Ann was born on December 1, 1932 to Charles Arthur Windsor and Maxcyne Daggett Shurlds in Helena, Arkansas. She married Ben Thompson Brown Jr. on November 2, 1951, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, one daughter, Patricia Brown Kroll, and one brother, Eben Daggett. Ann graduated from T.A. Futrell High School in Marianna and attended the University of Memphis and Hendrix College. She was an active member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Marianna, serving as choir director, lay reader, and in many other capacities. She was an avid bridge player who achieved her life master in American Contract Bridge League.

She is survived by two daughters, Amelia Brown Davis and husband Robert Bub of Wynne, Ark., and Julia Brown Davis and husband Don of Pittsboro, N.C.; three granddaughters, Denise Davis Jones and husband Barry of Marianna, Karen Davis McLendon and husband Elton of Wynne, and Brittany Louise Davis of Durham, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, Sarah and Tenley McLendon, Corey, Amelia Cate, and Abby Jones; one brother, Larry Shurlds of Charleston, S.C.; three sisters, Katherine Shurlds of Fayetteville, Ark., Lynn Taylor of Greensboro, N.C., and Amy Myren of Cherokee Village, Ark.; and her beloved dog, Shorty.

Visitation is at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Ark. on Thursday, February 15 from 5-7 p.m. The funeral service will be held Friday, February 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Marianna, Ark.

Pallbearers are Bart Dixon, Vince DeSalvo, Donald Carlow, Paul Wilson, Seth Poindexter, Carrold Ray, Doug Gibson and honorary pallbearer, Carl Norman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Marianna.

Out-of-state

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Elmer “Gene” King died Friday January 19 at the age of 84 in San Diego. He had lived there for more than six decades and for a long time had a second home in Palm Desert. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Martha, in 2009. He is survived by his son Grant and wife Shelly of Eagle, Idaho and two grandchildren, Tanner of Scottsdale and Lauren of Boise.

His love of art and architecture led to travels around the world and for extended periods he and his wife lived in England, France and Spain. His travels also allowed him to write articles for newspapers and magazines. An avid photographer, his articles were frequently accompanied by pictures he had taken on these trips.

Born in 1933 near Mountain Home, Arkansas he graduated from Arkansas State University, where he majored in Journalism and English and edited the school paper, the Echo. It was at Arkansas State where he met and married Martha Miller, a fellow student. He worked for the Arkansas Democrat until being drafted into the U.S. Navy, where he served in the Pacific Fleet and worked as the editor of the forcewide paper. A candidate for Officers Training School, he chose to return to civilian life where he became a public relations pioneer and was in the first accreditation class of the Public Relations Society of America.

Before forming his own public relations agency, the King Company, he worked for a time as a representative in San Diego for D’Arcy, one of the country’s largest advertising agencies. He worked with many institutions of San Diego, including St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, San Diego Symphony and San Diego Ballet along with many charity organizations.

In 2002, Mr. King received the Robinson Cross “for decades of service” to St. Paul’s Cathedral for his long service to the church in almost every volunteer position. His services will be held at the Cathedral on Saturday, February 17th at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers he would ask that you make a donation to the Cathedral at: St. Paul’s Cathedral - 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, Calif. 92103.

–––––❖––––– BENTON, La. — Joseph William Wilson, 84, of Benton, La., died February 11, 2018. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 15, at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton, Ark. Burial at Cherry Hill Cemetery in Cherry Hill, Ark. by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation: one hour prior to service. Online Guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– ALVIN , Texas — James Louis Wilson, 81, of Alvin, Texas died February 12, 2018. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. tonight at the First United Methodist Church in Junction City. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will follow at Scotland Presbyterian Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DALLAS, Texas — Carolyn Ferrill Dunnigan was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Fletcher Ferrill and Helen Bujarski Ferrill. She graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy, attended Southwestern at Memphis (now Rhodes College) and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BA in Journalism.

She interned at the Arkansas Democrat and became a staff writer at The Dallas Morning News in 1965.

Carolyn always excelled at everything she did. She was an Arkansas state champion freestyle swimmer and diver and served as president of her Delta Delta Delta sorority. She received one of the first early Headliner awards from the Press Club of Dallas, she served as president of the Rosemont Elementary School PTA, and she was most proud to be the first female member and first female president of the Oak Cliff Lions Club.

Carolyn met her husband, David Dunnigan, when both worked on the staff of The Dallas Morning News. They served as executive vice presidents of the Greater Dallas Planning Council for many years, and she served as administrative director of the Dallas Assembly and the Dallas Friday Group. She was a board member of Kessler-Stevens Book Club, The Well Community, Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts and a member of Kessler Park United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, sons, Brendan and wife Susanne Ice Dunnigan of San Francisco, Calif. and Colin and his wife Laura Ingersoll Dunnigan of Jackson, Miss.; four grandsons, Dylan and Devin of San Francisco and Morgan and Connor of Jackson; sister, Jane Ferrill Colclasure and her husband Bruce of Little Rock; nieces, Angela Hill and Amanda Green Owen, nephews, Bruce Colclasure Jr., Jacob Green, Robert Green and David Green, and many cousins.

Visitation will be Friday, February 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Jeter and Son Funeral Home, 4830 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75211. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Kessler Park United Methodist Church, 1215 Turner Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75208.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made via US Mail to The Well Community, 125 Sunset Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75208 or the Oak Cliff Lions Club Foundation, P.O. Box 4445, Dallas, Texas 75208 or on line via the links noted below: The Well Community https://wellcommunity.org/volunteer-donate/click on ‘Support The Well today!’ Oak Cliff Lions Club - http://oakclifflions.club/ page-378981 select ‘Donations to the Lions Club’

–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA, Texas — Inez Burton Stuckey, age 82, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. She was born November 20, 1935, in Malvern, Arkansas, to the late Rodner Burton and Mae Almond Burton. She was a Special Education Teacher for 20 plus years at Opportunities, Inc.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Survivors are her son, Jim Stuckey (Debbie) of Lowell, Ark., daughters, Karon Mann (Bill) of Little Rock, and Sharon Womack (Ronny) of Texarkana, Texas; brothers, Eugene Burton of McKinney, Texas, Winfred Burton of Malvern, Charles Burton of Malvern, and Frank Burton of Malvern; grandchildren, Jamie Savell, Kristen Franks, Andrew Stuckey, David Mann, Mary Waldrup, Jeffrey Womack and Jacob Womack and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 15, 2018, 12-2 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home with Rev. Belinda Price officiating. Burial at Ouachita Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Opportunities, Inc. 6101 N. Stateline Ave., Texarkana, Texas 75501.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.