Pulaski County

MICHAEL BERNARD BAILEY. Family Hour: Friday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Drive, NLR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– LOUISE S. BANKS, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March 4, 2018.

She was preceded in death by: father, Van

Savage Sr.; sister, Sadie

Rooks; brother,

John Savage; sister, Ada

Dennis. Louise leaves to cherish her memory: son, Stanley Louis Phillips; sibling, Van Savage Jr.; grandson, Jermany Kelso; a host of other relatives and friends. Family Hour: Friday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Greater New Hope, 4111 Boyd Street, LR. Pastor Isaiah Bennett officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– BERTHA L. BROWN, 62, of Little Rock, passed away February 25th at St. Vincent Hospice with her loving family. Mrs. Brown will be dearly missed by her loved ones and many friends.

There will be a visitation Friday, March 9th at the New Beginning Church in Sherwood, Arkansas from 6-7 p.m. The home going service will be Saturday, March 10th at 11 a.m., also at New Beginning Church. Services entrusted to: HD Malone Funeral Home & Grief Counseling Center, 9910 Chicot Road, Little Rock, 72209, 501-246-4173.

–––––❖––––– SILAS CARL (BUD) BYERS JR., 77, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away in Springdale, Arkansas, at the Springdale Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, February, 28,

2018. A graveside celebration of his life service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Mineral Springs Cemetery, Mineral Springs, AR (Howard County). Reverend Russell Jones will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, a request has been made for donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Alzheimer’s research.

Bud was born on August 25, 1940 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas to Eugenia Floyd and Silas Carl Byers, Sr. Bud’s passion was golf. With almost 40 years in the golf business, the last 20 years he was the PGA teaching professional at Rebsamen Golf Course in Little Rock, Ark. Away from the golf course he also loved to hunt and fish.

Bud is survived by his son, Silas Carl (Trey) Byers, III of Bentonville, Arkansas; stepson Russell Crump; stepdaughter Victoria Albin; his sister, Essie Byers Dean (Don) of Bayse, Virginia; and eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest sister, Peggy Byers Lee.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Bud’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– PATRICIA SUE PARKER CLAXTON of Little Rock, was born February 18th,

1936 and went to be with the

Lord on March

2nd, 2018 at the age of 82.

She was born in Donaldson, Arkansas to the late Clarence

Earl and Lillie

Irene Parker.

She is survived by her husband, Michael, 59 years; a sister, Betty Howell; a daughter, Debra Coburn and husband Mike; a son, Mark and wife Jill; grandchildren Brittany, Corey, Carra, Spencer, Amanda, Joshua, Seth, Katherine and Evan; great-grandchildren Josephine, Mary-Anne, Peter and Ellie.

Reading was her passion both the Bible and Christian novels. Her life was defined by living out God’s two greatest commandments, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind, and with thy whole strength: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. We are thankful to God for the great spiritual legacy she has left for all of us.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 9th, 2018 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street in Little Rock followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park with Bro. Paul Sanders officiating. Please www.griffinleggetthealeyroth. com for the online guest book.

–––––❖––––– SARAH COLBURN, 83, of North Little Rock, died March 5, 2018. Funeral service will be at

1 p.m., Friday,

March 9, 2018 at Smith – North

Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday evening. Burial will be in Riverwood Memorial Park. Online guest register and full obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM LEWIS FANSLER JR. of Little Rock, passed away March

2, 2018. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of Pinecrest

Funeral Home, a graveside service will follow at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Please share your memories of William at www.dignitymemorial.com/pinecrest-funeral-home-memorial-park.

–––––❖––––– GARNETT HAYES, 93, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on March

1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buddy and Monette

Finn; son, Ronald Finn; and one brother,

Jack Coleman.

She leaves to cherish her special memories: sons, Robert (Tina) Jackson and Robert Charles Smith; one sister, Edna Coleman; two brothers, George Coleman and Harry (Arlean) Coleman; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Home going services will be Saturday, March 10, 2018, 11 a.m., at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 S. State Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Haven Of Rest Cemetery. Viewing: Saturday, 10-11 a.m., prior to the service, at the church. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– JULIA R. AKINS KELLEY, 72, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 1,

2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Lovita

Griffin (Malous),

Joe Kelley, Jr. and Demetrius

Kelley; siblings,

Carolyn Croom,

Myra Murray

(Don), Gloria

Hall (Knoxie Jr.), Carl Akins (Beryl), Evelyn Akins, Alicia Hodge, Terri Kawee (Kawiim), Ronald Akins (Vassie), Latonia Owens; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018, 11 a.m., at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church in College Station. Family will receive friends Friday, March 9, 2018, 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.

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Lt. Colonel SAMUEL LANGLEY, 80, of Little Rock, passed away March 5, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel and

Saribel Langley; his sister, Willene Hendon, and brotherin-law, Bob. He is survived by his wife, Gwen

Holton Langley; his daughter, Jennifer Herricks and husband, Dennis; his son, Patrick Langley;

brother, George Langley, and sister-in-law, Brenda.

Samuel grew up in Little Rock, graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1956 and attended Texas A&M, from which he graduated with a degree in Marketing. After graduation, he got his first assignment as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 101st Airborne Division in Kentucky to Special Forces. He served two tours in Vietnam and was the Base Commander of the Post Office. As a Major, he was a Professor of Military Science at Austin Peay College in Clarksville, Tennessee. As Lt. Colonel, he spent his time as Commander/ AG of U.S. Army Personnel of the Southern Region of NATO. During his last years in the Army, he served in Naples, Italy and Honolulu, Hawaii, as Commander of Army Recreational Facilities.

Samuel was an outdoorsy sort who loved golf, gardening, running marathons and fishing. He loved animals of all kinds, wanting them to be his pets. His love of music embraced all genres, including pop, country, opera and symphonic. He owned an antique shop in Georgia for several years, and was passionate about estate and garage sales.

There will be a memorial service on Thursday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held in Erin, Tennessee, by Nave’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America at www.pva.org or call the Donor Hotline at 1-800-555-9140.

Local arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Samuel’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EDITH LAWSON, 78, of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018.

She was born

April 4, 1939, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to

Walter and Erna

Rudig.

She was preceded in death by her husband,

Bobbie Joe Lawson, and her parents. Edith is survived by her son, Kurt (Vicki) Lawson; brother, Kurt (Heidi) Rudig; grandson, Jesse and (Olivia) May; and great-grandchildren, Trey, Aydin and Asher.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MICHAEL MARTINDALE, 63, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March

5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Abbie

Thomas Martindale.

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife,

Cheryl Wilson Martindale; son, Michael Martindale; stepchildren Blake, Dustin, Brent and Brittany Wilson; siblings: John Martindale, Bennie Jean Donley, Bobbie Jean Dozier, Earlean Adrow, Kathy Woodson; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-NLR. Funeral: Saturday, 10 a.m. at New Zion Grove, Pastor Stephen T. Robinson, I. Services entrusted

to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– WILSON ROBERT SELICK, 69, died July 12, 2017. Born in Ancon, Panama, to John and Lillie Mall Selick, he was a U.S. Army veteran. Graveside services are today, Wednesday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY SOLOMON, 86, of Little Rock, passed away March 4, 2018. She was born in Little Rock to Ernest and Aldean Scroggs. Retired from South Central Bell, she then enjoyed a life filled with the things she loved, her family, friends and animals. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She had a bright smile for all and her heartfelt laugh was a joy to hear.

She was predeceased by her husbands, Jack Harris and Marvin Solomon. She is survived by her son, Richard Harris and his wife, Vicki, grandchildren, Bethany Allison and Amber Harris, three great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be greatly missed by all of us.

Special thanks to Heartland

Nursing and Rehab in Benton and Saline Memorial Hospital for their loving and compassionate care. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Dorothy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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Our angel on earth, SUSAN “SUSIE” TINSLEY GILLIHAN, 86, suddenly received her heavenly wings on

March 4, 2018.

While she was more than ready to be reunited with her loved ones in heaven, we were not ready for her to go.

Susie was born to the late Thomas Cleveland Tinsley and Rosa Lee Mitchum Tinsley on February 27, 1932 in El Dorado, Ark. She is preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Jack Tinsley and Eloise Bates, and the love of her life, Carl Wayne Gillihan. Susie is survived by her three children, whom she loved with all of her heart: Bridgett Norwood (Wyn), Laurie Osborne (Bob), and Brad Gillihan; and four grandchildren, Brandon Gillihan (Jennifer),

Matthew Couch, Lindsay Wolf (Scott), and Chase Osborne. She had step grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives too numerous to mention along with a plethora of friends that she considered family. Also left to cherish her memory is her beloved rescue dog, Feonia, who she always said rescued her.

Susie attended Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas before she met her dear, sweet Carl. She was a nurse for 30+ years and also served our country as a military spouse. As a Master Gardener, she loved beautiful flowers and plants and freely shared her wisdom with those interested in the craft. She was also a member of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club for several years. Susie and Carl were faithful members of FCC Sherwood for more than 25 years. Although she had numerous hobbies, including reading and painting, what Susie will always be remembered for is her loving heart and open arms. She rarely ever met a stranger, and if she did, they were likely invited to have dinner with her that same evening so that she could get to know them. She was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all that were fortunate enough to know her.

Visitation will be Friday, March 9, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home in North Little Rock. Funeral service will be held at First Christian Church of Sherwood at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 10th. Online guestbook at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– MARGARET NELL FRASER TYLER, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on March 3, 2018. She was born on November 13, 1942, the daughter of James Hubbard Fraser and Mabel Claire Vail Fraser. Those who knew her would all agree that she was a beautiful person both inside and out with a radiant glowing personality, a wonderful sense of humor, a positive outlook on life and the best smile ever.

Margaret was smart and talented, and from an early age she was involved in Ballroom, Tap, and Ballet Dancing, piano, voice, speech/ drama and singing in her church choir. She attended Little Rock Central High School and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. While at Central she was a member of the A cappella Choir and played a major role in the senior play. From grade school on she was on the Honor Roll, Beta Club, Junior National Honor Society, National Honor Society and while at the University of Arkansas was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

In 1961, Margaret married the love of her life and soul mate, James H. Tyler of Little Rock. They did everything together; cooking, camping, fishing, walking through the woods, enjoying friends and being with their daughter Sheri and their nieces and nephews who lovingly called her Aunt Mappie. Margaret and Jim’s favorite thing was dancing and they went often until she became ill. Their last dance together was on October 29, 2005. They were married for 56 years and loved each other just as much at fifty-six years as the day they were married.

Margaret was selfless in her devotion to her parents and family, helping them in any way possible and tending to her father and mother for many years. They both said she was an angel.

Unfortunately Margaret was forced to fight through several disabling illnesses and like the person she was, fought with bravery and courage, never complaining and never lost her laugh and beautiful smile. Margaret was an inspiration to us all and will be sorely missed.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Hubbard Fraser; mother, Mabel Claire Vail Fraser and brother, Dr. James H. Fraser. She is survived by her husband, James H. Tyler of Little Rock; daughter, Sheri Ann Kennedy of Tacoma, Wash., and sister, Jamie McLain of Conway; nephews, Scott A. Fraser (Hanna) of Bella Vista; Roy S. Kirkpatrick (Tami), Springdale; nieces, Melissa Carter (Michael) of Conway; Kristi Staley (Justin) of Little Rock; Paige Hadfield (Charlie) of Little Rock.

The family will receive friends for a visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 10 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2018 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 20900 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, Ark. 72223 with a burial immediately following the church service at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Alexander. Memorials may be made to St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Building Fund, 20900 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, Ark. 72223. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MACK S. WALKER, 86, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. He was born on May 16, 1931, in Rector, Arkansas, the only child of Burl and Lillian Walker. Mack is survived by wife, Diane, son, Scott, and granddaughters, Alexandra and Victoria. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri, U.S. Army veteran, member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and

Past Master of

Pulaski Heights Masonic Lodge #673. Funeral services are Friday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 8, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook can be viewed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DOMORION WILLIAMS, 24, of North Little Rock passed February 27, 2018. Loving memories left to parents: Frederick Cooper and Bridgette Williams (Jolanda King); siblings: Brennian Swanigan, Mekeedric Cooper, KeYunta Watkins, KeAnthony

Nickens, Breunna Lewis, Chelsea Williams, Kelsey Cooper, and Mercedes Wilson; grandparents: John Williams, Jessie Mae Clingmon, Cedric and Catherine Cooper; Godmother: Laura Wilson; favorite cousins: Jamie Irvin, Latrena Gray, and Latrunna Dickerson. Visitation March 8, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration March 9, 2018, 11 a.m. at First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy. 161, North 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.”

–––––❖––––– VICKI ANN WYLIE WILLIAMS, 65, was born November 22, 1952, in Stuttgart, Ark., to Elmer and Imogene Wylie. She departed this life on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, surrounded by her family, wrapped in love and peace after a battle with ALS. Vicki lit up a room and instantly filled it with love and laughter. Her distinct laugh will ring in the ears of her loved ones for years to come.

She openly expressed her faith in God and was raised in the First Christian Church in DeWitt, Ark. During her time on earth she loved taking road trips with her family and shopping. Vicki spent the past 12 years working for the Baptist Hospital in Stuttgart. She had a great talent for picking out just the right Christmas gift, a knack that still brings laughter to us all. She loved having fun and acting silly.

However her greatest love was her family. In this life she was known by many titles: daughter, mama, granny, sister, aunt and friend, including her best friend Peggy Dillon. She cherished each name with honor and never failed to remind everyone how much she loved them, and how proud she was of them. Every new baby was spoiled by Granny, and even as they grew older they never doubted their place in her heart.

Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Imogene Wylie. She leaves to cherish her many memories: her four sons, Jason (Nia) Rieves of DeWitt, Josh (Tammy) Rieves of DeWitt, Craig (Christina) Williams of Caruthersville, Casey (fiancee Heather) Williams of North Little Rock; and daughter, caregiver and best friend Carri Bland of North Little Rock; her three sisters, Linda Green of Phoenix, Ariz., Shelia (Johnny) Davis of DeWitt, Debra (Joe) Brown of Sherwood; brother Roger (Marion) Wylie of Rogers; eight grandchildren, Suzanna Rieves, Jake Rieves, Alyssa (Thomas) Finley, Brittany Williams, Brittan Williams, Micah Williams, Kiley Barton and Peyton Mistric, one great-grandchild, Arrow Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

Visitation will be held at the First Christian Church in DeWitt on Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. with service following at 11 a.m. with Pastor Layne Mason officiating. Followed by a private ceremony for the family at the graveside.

The family would like to thank all the many people who have called and visited, shared warm memories and loving prayers. Thank you to Hospice Home Care and the staff at UAMS for their exceptional care during this time. A special thanks to her caregiver Kim Smith and her compassion animal, Buddy for the many hours of love, laughter and caring you shared with her. Cremation arrangements by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SHARLAN LEVENCE WILSON. Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 10 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Elder James Fletcher Jr., officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Martha Jane “Janey” Armstrong of Alexander/Bryant passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was born in Grubbs Arkansas. No age will be listed, “That was her way”. Janey was a long time member of Bayou Meda Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband; JR Armstrong, her parents; and all her brothers and sisters. Janey leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children; Betty,

Perry “Rocky” (Debbie), Tresia, Charles “Charlie” (Audrey), 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 pm in the chapel of Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas, burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Please share your memories of Janey at www.dignitymemorial.com/pinecrest-funeral-home-memorial-park.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — George Edward Woods, 79, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord

March 5, 2018.

He was an Air

Force Veteran and was retired from ABF after working

23 years. He attended Open

Arms Assembly of God. He loved to hunt and fish.

Edward is survived by his wife, Patricia Armstrong Woods of Beebe; one son, Harold Keith Vaughn of Jacksonville; daughters Deborah Lynn Phillips of Bald Knob, Rhonda Campbell of Beebe, Patty Homsley of Higginson and Lola Thomas of Beebe; 24 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother Stanley Woods of Beebe; two sisters, Ann Miller of West Memphis and Judy Sanders of Salisaw, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; five sisters; one son, Harry Wayne Vaughn; and one grandson.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2018 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Troy Dane Webb, age 52, of Benton, Arkansas passed away of heart failure on February 16, 2018 at UAMS. He was born to William Winfard Webb and Barbra Ann Webb on January 16, 1966 in Long Beach, California. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Gina Beth Cutler, 59, of Bryant, Ark. passed away on March 3, 2018. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern from 1-2 p.m. A memorial service will start at 2 p.m. following the visitation. Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Danny Kaye McIntosh, 66, of Bryant, passed away on March 4,

2018. He was born to the late, Robert and

Jean McIntosh in North Little

Rock, Arkansas on January 1,

1952. Danny retired after eighteen years as a sales engineer with Sandvik Coromant. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Division and proudly served his country in Vietnam.

He is preceded in death by two sons, Jonathan McIntosh and Daniel Shay Thornton; his parents and two brothers, Sam McIntosh and Robert McIntosh, and sister, Betty McIntosh. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Karen McIntosh; grandsons Landon and Laithan McIntosh; a sister, Susie McIntosh; sister-in-law, Lisa Martin, as well as a host of other family and friends who love and miss him dearly.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Damion Alexander Bazwell, age 16, of Cabot, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Damion is the son of Jonathan Bazwell and Brandy Raboine and Kyle Baxter. Visitation for Damion will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 700 N. Second Street, Cabot, Ark. (501-843-5816). Online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Stephen John Miller, age 63, of Cabot passed from this life on Saturday March 3, 2018. Stephen was born on December 10, 1954 in Westfield, Massachusetts. Stephen was retired from the United States Air Force and most recently, Dassault Falcon Jet LLC. He was a faithful member of the Cabot Church of Christ.

Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Miller. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Miller, wife Carol, his children; Michael John Miller (Jessica), Christine Bazar (Andre), Joseph “Joe” Miller, and Nicole Miller, his brother John Miller and three grandchildren; Madison, Jack and Michael Jr.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 9, 2018 in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 700 N. Second St. Cabot, Ark. (501-843-5816) burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Marilou Monfort Rerick, 74, passed away on March 2, 2018 in Cabot, Arkansas. She was born on

May 1, 1943 in

Gary, Indiana to the late Dr. Louis Holladay and

Mary Tokash Monfort. Marilou was a loving mother and cherished friend to many. She attended Cabot United Methodist Church. Marilou was a dental hygienist for over 40 years. She sewed beautifully, was creative, loved to cook and try new recipes, enjoyed walking and playing Bunko.

Survivors include her daughters, Dawn Torbett (Wesley Torbett), Raeann Wilson, and Tammi Rerick; grandchildren, Kristin Torbett, Chloe and Haeden Waymack; brother, Thomas Monfort; nieces, Mindy and Renee Monfort, Renee and Kris Betters, and Shelly Filar.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Thomas Funeral Service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The family suggests gift donations, to assist with the care and needs of Tammi, be sent to Attention: Marilou Memorial Fund at First Arkansas Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 827, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076 or by Bill Pay through your bank. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service, 501-941-7888, www. thomasfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CALICO ROCK — Jaunita Curtis Hankins, 90, died March 5. Visitation: Friday, March 9, from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Funeral service: Saturday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at Table Rock Community Building Church in Culp, Arkansas. Burial: Table Rock Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– DERMOTT — James William Payne Jr., 47, of Dermott, died Thursday, March 1, 2018. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Brown Temple #2 Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book, www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Ronnie Hughes, 73, of El Dorado, Ark., passed away peacefully

March 3, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Ronnie was born in El

Dorado, Ark., on September 3,

1944, to James

Edward and

Frances Wise

Hughes.

After graduating from El Dorado High School in 1962 he earned a Bachelors Degree in English/ Journalism from Henderson State University, and a Masters of Education Administration from the University of Arkansas. Ronnie’s early career in Academia included High School and College Teaching positions, and he also served as Principal of El Dorado High School. Ronnie went on to work for Moore and Munger, the former parent company of Cross Oil, for several years. Later, he served as General Manager of the El Dorado Golf and Country Club and retired in 2011. Ronnie treasured his time with family and friends, especially at the cabin. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, cooking, as well as entertaining those he loved.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 20 years, Tena Lewis Hughes; and his two daughters, Tiffany Hughes of Houston, Texas, and Gillian Hughes of Newport Beach, Calif.; one brother, Rick (Sharon) Hughes of Benton, Ark.; one nephew, Richard (Becca Jane) Hughes, Jr.; and one greatniece, Ronnie Jane Hughes of Little Rock, Ark.; as well as a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Life Reception will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the South Arkansas Arts Center, 110 E. 5th Street, El Dorado, Ark. A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Salem Cemetery, located on Hwy 172 (Lisbon Road) Smackover, Ark., under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, Ark.

The family request any planned memorials be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4464, Houston, Texas 77210-4464, or visit mdanderson.org online. Please visit www.baileyfuneralhome.net to sign the online register book.

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GLEN ROSE — Lucille Meyerpeter, age 94, of Glen Rose, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Visitation Thursday, March 8, 2018, 1-2 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Graveside Service Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., Rockport Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HAMPTON — Ira Vernon “Red’ Dunn, 91, of Hampton died Monday, March 5, 2017, at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. Red was born in Delhi community of Calhoun County, Arkansas, August 31, 1926, the third son of Truitt and Adrian Dunn. He had a career as general manager for the local Ford dealership and Calhoun County Sheriff for twelve years, as well as part time farmer. He was a lifelong member of Faustina

Methodist Church, where he served as Board Chairman. He was a 50 year member of Hampton Lions Club, retired from Hampton Volunteer Fire Department and a 32nd degree Mason, and served on the Calhoun County Fair Board for thirty seven years.

Red loved his camp on Ouachita River, hunting and fishing, gospel music, playing the guitar and singing bass. He enjoyed breakfast and afternoon coffee at the local cafe visiting with friends, his old blue pickup truck, chocolate pudding, and cornbread.

On December 10, 1949, he married Francis Watts of Monticello, Arkansas, who survives him as does his grandson, Douglas Blann both of Hampton. Also surviving him are two brothers, Carroll Wayne Dunn of Little Rock and William Franklin Dunn of Tontitown; two sisters, Louise Dunn Silen of Hampton and Ida Lou Dunn Johnson of Little Rock; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Horace Dunn, Joe T. Dunn, and James Harvey Dunn; one daughter, Cheryl Dunn; and one grandson, Brian Lee Dunn.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Faustina Methodist Church near Hampton with Rev. Charles Perry, Rev. Jeremy Langley and Rev. Keith Nutt officiating. Burial will follow at Dunn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Dunn Cemetery, P.O. Box 653, Hampton, Ark. 71744. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce/Hampton.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Ross Ira Nelson, 62, of Hope, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on March 4, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Shirley “Cher” of the home; his son, Mike Graham of Calera, Oklahoma; and brothers, Randy Nelson of Killeen, Texas, and David Nelson of Desoto, Texas. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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HOT SPRINGS — Frankie Dennis Littlejohn, 89, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away March 3, 2018. She was born October 2, 1928 in Aurora, Arkansas. Funeral service and viewing are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Airport Road Church of Christ, 948 Airport Road in Hot Springs. Full obituary at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Robert Paul Tucker, aged 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hot

Springs Thursday March 1,

2018. Born in

Little Rock, July

3, 1958, Robert graduated from Hall High

School in 1976 where he was senior class vice-president. After completing his freshman year at Vanderbilt University he returned to Arkansas to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture design from the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He participated in the European Studies program through Texas A&M University in Florence, Italy and upon returning to the states went on to further his studies at The Ohio State University graduating with a Master of Landscape Architecture. Upon graduation he joined the urban planning and design service of Chicago’s world renowned Skidmore Owings & Merrill. Robert later moved on to work for the City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development as Urban Design Coordinator designing two downtown parks. He was especially proud of his work designing pocket parks in Chicago. After several years of weathering Chicago’s harsh winters he headed to Southern California where he worked for the Los Angeles and San Diego School districts, the California Department of Parks and Recreation and City of San Diego as a development project manager. In 2007, he repatriated to Arkansas accepting a position as a director with the City of Pine Bluff where seeing the need for historic preservation he successfully persuaded the Mayor and City Council to create the Downtown Historic District. In 2013 Robert joined Tri-Lakes Metropolitan Planning Organization in Hot Springs as the Study Director. For the majority of his life, Robert had special affinity for municipal landscape projects and historic preservation. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) for 24 years.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy Jean Cauthron Tucker (Dot) and Dr. Jack A. Tucker Sr. He is survived by his sister Janis E. Hill of Ovilla, Texas; brother, Jack A. Tucker, Jr. (Bobbie), of Little Rock; nephew and nieces Mallory A. Horton of Ovilla Texas, Dorothy E. Luna (Jeff) of Golden, Colo., Elizabeth L. Tucker of Little Rock, Ark., and Martha E.T. Hill of Ovilla, Texas; as well as great-nephews, Nathaniel Chicas of Tulsa, Okla., and Noah Luna, of Golden, Colo. and his little dog, Major.

Robert, known simply as “Tucker” to most of his friends, was anything but simple. He was an extraordinary man who could entertain everyone with his fascinating extensive knowledge of art, architecture, history and politics. Robert offered a unique, fresh perspective on any subject and was usually spot on. An enthusiastic social animal, Robert

loved to host a party, whether at his parents’ home (of course they were out of town) during high school at Hall, or on his beloved Lake Hamilton in later years. If Robert threw the party, you wanted to be there. Always the lively story teller, Robert was most gracious, genteel, elegant and cultured. He also had a high sense of justice and fairness. To tell just one anecdote showing this, when one of his new classmates came to school as a third grader with a stuttering problem, no one would talk to this person, except Robert, who approached him saying “I will be your friend!” In Junior High football, if a friend told Robert another person had been mean to them, Robert would be sure to set the bad guy straight, mowing them down in the finest bruiser lineman fashion. He was a principled and courageous man. He brought beauty and life to his work and home. Robert was a true and loyal friend and shared the love of scores of childhood friends that continues to this day. We are deeply heartbroken.

Although no longer here in the physical sense, we all imagine him in spirit at the lake, mixing a cocktail, reminiscing, brushing his special barbeque sauce on the chicken and readying the party barge for an evening excursion. We love you Robert you will always be with us.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, 155 Section Line Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913. In lieu of flowers at the ceremony please make a donation in Robert’s name to the Humane Society of Garland County, 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, Ark. 72087.

For those of you that wish to join after the ceremony there will be a brief gathering on Lake Hamilton on the property where Robert was building his dream home. Flowers or remembrances at the lake are welcome. Directions will be available at the funeral home. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– HUMNOKE — Karen Elizabeth Carter, 50, of Humnoke, Arkansas passed away March 6,

2018. She was born in Stuttgart on October

4, 1967 to Larry Derden and

Joyce Taylor

Derden.

She was preceded in death by her father; one son: Jordan Miller; and grandfather: Ellis Sample. She is survived by her husband: Matthew Carter of Humnoke; her mother: Joyce Taylor (Rick) of Stuttgart; one son: Christopher Miller (Elizabeth) of Stuttgart; one granddaughter: Linda Ann Miller; one sister: Christel White of Stuttgart; grandmother: Ethel Sample; one niece: Tiffany White; and extended family.

Karen had an Associate’s Degree from Phillips College. She worked for Riceland Foods in the Appraisal Office and went to church at Macedonia Church in Humnoke. She loved camping and fishing; gardening, animals, painting and making wreaths.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Roller England Funeral Home Chapel (501) 842-3939. Bro. Mitch Dulaney and Bro. Dale Carter will be officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. Cremation arrangements will be handled by Roller England Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ england.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Bobby “Bear” Eugene Brown, 62, Malvern, passed Monday, March 5, 2018. Funeral Service Thursday, March 8, 2018, 2 p.m. at Church of Faith, 923 Wilson Street, Malvern, with Bro. Scott Efird officiating. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Dallas Ford Coney, 94, passed away March 4, 2018. A Visitation will be held Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 1-2 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern. A Graveside Service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences www. atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — Linda Sue Smith, 67, of Marianna, Arkansas, passed away March 5. Services for Linda will be held March 8, at 12 noon at Marianna Missionary Baptist Church in Marianna. Visitation will be held from 10-12 noon at Marianna Missionary Baptist Church. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.

–––––❖––––– McCRORY — Karen Lee Scherer Lupton, 69, of McCrory, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 4, 2018. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 8th, with 2 p.m. funeral services following at the McCrory First Baptist Church. Interment will be in Fakes Cemetery. thompsonwilsonfh.com. 870-731-2551.

–––––❖––––– MOUNT IDA — Lucille Arocha, age 87, of Mount Ida, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with interment in Athens Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

–––––❖––––– PERRYVILLE — Joseph French, age 100, of Perryville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 8, at Deberrie Cemetery with Mr. Charles Smith officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– RISON — Carol Ann Scoles, 50, of Rison, died March 3, 2018. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Interment will be 3 p.m., Thursday at Plumerville Cemetery in Plumerville. Visitation will be 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Sandra Guillot French, 71, of Russellville, died on Thursday. She was born in Marksville, Louisiana, to Wiltz and Rosalie Guillot. The memorial service is 10 a.m., Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Shinn Chapel, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary/guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SPRINGFIELD — Mario U. Basile, 82, of Springfield, Ark., died Thursday, March 1, 2018. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment: Crestlawn Memorial Park. Rosary: 6 p.m. Friday, March 9, at Harris Chapel. Visitation following until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– STRONG — Ruby Juanita Agerton, 90, of Strong, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today at Green Grove Chapel with Colby Agerton, Shamgar Deatherage and Ricky Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Green Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Cynthia Renee Jiles, 53, of Warren passed away Friday, March 2, 2018. She is survived by her son, Issac Jones of Warren. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10th at West Central Church of Christ in Warren. Cremation services by Cremation Services of Arkansas, (501) 313-5431. www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.

–––––❖––––– WHITE HALL — Tommie Bellot, 72, of White Hall, died Monday, March 5, 2018. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel, private burial in Eden Cemetery. Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book, www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– WICKES — Sara J. Wilcher, 73, of Wickes, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Waldron. Graveside service Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Crystal Hill Cemetery in Wickes under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 6-8 p.m.

–––––❖––––– WILMAR — Fannie M. Bradley Wallace Burks, age 96, of Wilmar, Ark., died Monday, March 5th, at the Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Ark. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 9th at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial: Union Cemetery, Rye, Ark. Visitation: 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8th at Frazer’s Funeral Home. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

Herschel and Mildred Cass Bilbrey. She went to be with her Lord on March 1, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband,

Cletis Buie; sisters, June Ratcliff and Connie Watkins; brother, Leonard

“Bill” Bilbrey; and daughter,

Linda Peterman.

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy and husband Saied Habibipour and their children, Sara and Shayan.

Funeral services will be held March 10th at 11 a.m. at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Don Goodman officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery.

She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the church at P.O. Box 213, Prattsville, Ark. 72129. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.

–––––❖––––– TULSA — Earl Edward Lee, 99, of Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Little Rock, Ark., was born December

2, 1918, to Louie and Grace Lee, both of whom preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and Dunbar Junior College. He was a proud member of the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers during the World War II theatre. He later retired from the United States Postal Service.

He was married to Croteal Hamilton Lee for 56 years, who preceded him in death, and to this union two children were born, Earl Edward Lee, Jr. and Earlinda Lee Hope; and Earl Lee Jr., preceded his father in death. He is survived by a daughter, Earlinda Hope (Greg); grandson, Joel Allen (Sonya); granddaughter, Koren Allen-McDonald (Ron); and three great-grandsons. He was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church for over 70 years.

There will be a family hour Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 372-1305. The funeral service will be Thursday, March 8, 2018, 10 a.m. at Wesley Chapel Church. Interment will follow with honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 12 noon.

–––––❖––––– BARTLETT, Tenn. — Margaret Metta Miles Price died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, in Bartlett, Tennessee. She was born near Erin, Tenn., on August 4, 1930, the youngest of six children of George G. and Neva Tarwater Miles. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, she worked as an Extension Home Agent for several years. While earning a Masters Degree at the University of Wisconsin, she met her husband Randel K. Price. They married in 1960. Their sons were raised in Columbia, Mo., and the family moved to North Little Rock, Ark., in 1979. Mrs. Price moved to Tennessee after her husband’s death in 2015.

Mrs. Price is survived by two sons – Randel M. of Memphis, Tenn., and Douglas K., wife Kathleen, and their son, Nicholas of Fairfax, Va.; one sibling – George B. Miles of Boone, N.C.; and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at noon on Friday, March 9, 2018, at the AR State Veterans Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guestbook and registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.