Pulaski County
DORIS MAE ATHA, 91, passed March 25, 2018. She is survived by three children – Alma Atha Harris, Eugene Atha, Andrew “Andy” Atha; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at the Little Rock VA Hospital for their compassion while caring for our mother – especially Dr. Joel Martinez and Nurse MaReesa Hancock.
A graveside service honoring Doris will be held at noon April 2, 2018 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home of North Little Rock; online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– IRENE BANASZAK of Marche joined her family with the Lord on Tuesday,
March 27, 2018.
She was born on
April 15, 1927 to
Edward and Antonia Banaszak.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister,
Cecelia Zakrzewski and three brothers, Alois, Edmond and Victor Banaszak. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Rosary will start at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2018, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– ROBERT WAYNE (ROBBIE) BREWER, 42, of Little Rock, passed away on
March 28, 2018.
He was born on
July 11, 1975 to
Wayne Brewer and Sharon (Brewer) Piazza. He was a graduate of
Watson Chapel
High School and attended UALR for 2 years.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon and Harvey Piazza of Little Rock, Ark.; father, Wayne and Judy Brewer of Pine Bluff, Ark., half-sister, Chloe Piazza of Little Rock, Ark., step-sister, Samantha Bates (Lee Bates); niece, Ashlynn Bates and nephew, Austin Bates all of Hot Springs, Ark.; aunts, Margaret Welch and Carolyn Golden of Glenwood, Ark. and close friend, Trey Potter.
Robbie was considerate from the very beginning; his Mom was told by the doctor that she had until 10:00 a.m. to deliver him, if not a C-Section would be necessary; Robbie arrived promptly at 9:55 a.m. Robbie had beautiful hair with soft brown curls. As a very young boy, was often told how beautiful he was to which he quickly responded, “I’m not beautiful, I’m handsome.” He never met a stranger, could talk to anyone and made friends wherever he went, people felt comfortable talking to him.
He was in a car wreck at the age of 22 leaving him with permanent life-changing injuries; brachial plexis (nerves pulled out of the spine) rendering his right arm useless for the remainder of his life and a traumatic brain injury causing him to lose his memory and walking abilities – it took over a year to recover both his memory and the ability to walk without a walker or crutch. His right arm had to be in a sling with the hand in a glove every day to insure continuance of circulation even though the arm could not function. The nerve pain from these injuries was never ending and he dealt with it every day but remained upbeat and smiling for his friends.
One of his favorite stories to tell happened a couple of years after the wreck when he was finally able to do something fun again, he was going to float a river with friends, they stopped at a small store/station near the river in the middle of nowhere and another car pulled in with a very attractive young lady in it grabbing their attention. She began waving and smiling at Robbie, it was a nurse who had helped take care of him in the UAMS ICU Trauma Unit for a month. His friends couldn’t believe it and teased him saying, “Of course Robbie would find a beautiful woman he knows, even out here in the middle of nowhere.”
One of Robbie’s fondest memories actually happened on the same September day in 1997 that the wreck happened, about 12 hours before the wreck, he went to a nearby golf course just to practice a little and hit his one and only hole in one. Then ran around frantically asking anyone he could find there if they saw it, hoping they actually saw it too. It was like a special gift for him of the last best thing he would do with two arms. He developed amazing abilities over the years with only his left arm including typing, tying shoe laces, driving a stick shift and even hitting a golf ball again.
When no one would give him a job without the use of his right arm, he found his niche in selling, as many friends told him, he could sell ice cubes to an Eskimo.
A gathering of friends and family will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, April 3rd at Little Rock Funeral Home. Graveside service will be private.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Robbie’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BUENA INEZ LAY CAMPBELL, age 95 of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with our Lord on
March 29, 2018.
Buena was born on November
28, 1922 in Clinton, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Cecil and Reta Lay.
She is also preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Higgingbotham and one brother, Dalton Lay.
She is survived by grandsons, Joey Higgingbotham (Amanda) of Houston, Texas and Stephen Bryan Campbell of Rogers, Arkansas; one brother, Lyndell Lay (Bernice) of Little Rock, Ark.; nephews, Mark Lay (Cathy) and children, Chloe – Sarah Cate of North Little Rock, Phillip Lay (Pam) and children, Phillip, Jr., and Lauren; one niece Michelle Lay Dickinson (Clay) and Children, Lindsey and Cody of Little Rock.
Buena was a graduate of Clinton State Vocational Training School (now Clinton High School). She attended and received a diploma from Draughon’s School of Business College in Little Rock. In addition, she studied at Grossment College in Lamesa, California, University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Houston in Houston, Texas. Buena’s career included working for the Arkansas State Police in a Secretarial position and later worked for the Federal Government working with a group of Administrative Law Judges. Buena was of the Christian Faith and a member of the Unity Church of Christianity, Houston, Texas where she did volunteer work for more than 10 years. Buena was also a former member of Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Bradley Cemetery in Clinton, Arkansas with Dr. Preston Clegg officiating. Funeral services are under the direction of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300.
Memorials may be made to Unity Church of Christianity, 2929 Unity Dr., Houston, Texas 77057, Second Baptist Church, 222 E. 8th St., Little Rock, Ark., 72202, Hospice, 12120 Colonel Glen Rd, Suite 10,000, Little Rock, Ark., 72210, Baptist Health Foundation, 9601 Baptist Health Dr., Little Rock, Ark., 72205 or a charity of your choice.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– VERA ELIZABETH (BETH) LIVINGSTON CARTWRIGHT, a longtime resident of North Little
Rock, passed away peacefully on March 26,
2018 with family by her side, from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Beth was born on December
30, 1931 in Carthage, Arkansas, to Ernest and Lois Livingston. For the first twelve years of her life, she lived in the towns of Hardy, Melbourne, Sheridan, and Rison, Arkansas. Her father worked for the Arkansas Forestry Commission and was transferred several times through the early years of her life. The family settled in Malvern, where Beth completed her education, graduating as Salutatorian of her High School class of 1950. While at Malvern High School, Beth played on the Women’s Basketball Team for four years, was a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the High School Yearbook Annual Staff, was a Junior Class Officer, a Student Council Member for two years, and was named to Who’s Who for three years.
Beth worked in Malvern for a year and a half after graduating from High School. In 1952, Beth moved to Little Rock and accepted a job with General Motors Acceptance Corporation where she completed credit investigations for automotive and appliance applicants. While at GMAC, she met William Cartwright, a pharmacy school student, on a blind date, and after dating a couple of years, they were married on February 21, 1954.
Beth and William moved to North Little Rock, where upon graduation, William practiced pharmacy, eventually owning Park Hill Pharmacy. Beth became very active in the educational, political, social, and professional areas of the community. She passionately believed in her ability to make a difference where she worked tirelessly and lovingly with her children and youth through Scouts, schools, her church, and many other organizations. Beth was the past President of the North Little Rock Junior Service League, of which she also served as Art Center chairman, placement chairman, provisional training chairman, member-at-large placement chairman, member of the Nominations Committee, and four years as a member of the Admissions Committee. She was an officer and charter member of the North Little Rock Jaycettes, Vice-President of the North Little Rock Progressive League, a member of the League of Women Voters, a member of the North Little Rock Women’s Club, the 1967 North Little Rock Chairman of CURE (Citizens United for Responsible Education), and a member of the Chamber of Commerce Citizenship Committee and Scholarship Committee. Beth was a member of the Arkansas Baptist Medical Center Volunteers for Crisis Situations, the Salvation Army Auxiliary, a member of the Youth Home Auxiliary, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and a library aide in the North Little Rock school system.
Beth served on the Boards of Directors of the following organizations and institutions: Arkansas Arts Center, Northeast Senior High PTA, North Little Rock Guidance Center, Arkansas Kidney Foundation, North Hills Exceptional Children’s School, North Little Rock Youth Center, Lakewood Elementary PTA, and Lakewood Junior High PTA. She served as the vice-president of American Field Service (Foreign Student Exchange Program) and co-chairman of the North Little Rock Junior Cotillion. Beth was active in Lakewood United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Administrative Board, chairman of stewardship, taught Sunday School classes and summer church school. In 1973, Beth was honored by the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce with the designation of “Woman of the Year” recognizing her youth work and in support of public education, as well as her church and civic work. On February 20, 1974, the North Little Rock City Council signed a resolution declaring its intent to appoint a woman to the North Little Rock Civil Service Commission. Soon thereafter, Beth was named as the first female Commissioner to the North Little Rock Civil Service Commission.
In 1974, with her son in high school and daughter in junior high, Beth made the decision to obtain higher education by enrolling at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to pursue a degree in Psychology. She graduated in 1978 with a B.A. in Psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She then completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1980, graduating with Highest Honors. While a student at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Beth was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Freshman Honor Society, was a UALR Student representative to the American Association of University Women, named to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Vice-President of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, was a Dean’s Counselor, and named to the Chancellor’s List each semester for her academic performance. During her undergraduate and graduate years, she completed internships at the Mental Health Center of Greater Little Rock, the Crisis Center of Arkansas, the Little Rock Battered Women’s Shelter, and the Family Service Agency. She was a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and in 1982, achieved additional certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Beth began her professional career with Youth Home Inc., in 1980 where she started as a Clinical Therapist. She advanced to Clinical Director, and served as Executive Director of Youth Home from October, 1993, until her retirement in December, 2008. During her tenure with Youth Home, Beth assisted in the development of the Professional Foster Care Program for male and female adolescents, worked with the Board of Directors to expand the school and Day Treatment programs, and provided leadership in creating alliances with UAMS’s Department of Psychiatry to provide a training site at Youth Home for psychiatric resident physicians. Her vision and enthusiasm helped grow the Youth Home Organization’s budget from $500,000 when she joined Youth Home as a Clinical Therapist in 1980 to nearly 8.5 million in 2003. Among her many accomplishments and recognition while at Youth Home, Beth was named as one of the Top 100 Women in Arkansas in 1995, published in Arkansas Business, and being named Non-Profit Executive of the Year in 2003. A residential treatment home was named for Beth in honor of her service to Youth Home upon her retirement.
Beth is survived by her son Terry (Susan), of Plano, Texas, daughter Kim (Jill Gray), of North Little Rock, grand-daughter Maddie Cartwright of Norman, Oklahoma, brother Gaylon Livingston of Coppell, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William, her parents, and her brothers Norman Crouse, and Adrian Livingston.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, with David Napier, Executive Director of Youth Home Inc. conducting. Memorials may be made to Youth Home Inc., 20400 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72210, or to the charity of your choice.
An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– RONNIE COLE, 74, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2018, surrounded by family in Little Rock, Ark. Ronnie was born September 21, 1943. He was a member of Ironton Assembly of God and retired from ABF Freight.
Ronnie was an exceptional husband, brother, father and his greatest joy, “Papa.” He was
loved by many and loved them well in return. He is survived by his wife,
Anna; daughter
Lisa Townsend (Randy), of
Little Rock; granddaughter Heather Thornberry (Eric), of
Bryant; sisters
Mary Harris
(Carl), Pam Archer (Gary), of
Little Rock, Carolyn Peeler (Jay) of Sherwood; brothers Elton Cole of Little Rock, Glen Cole (Dianne) of Fort Wright, Ky; several nieces and nephews; and his greatest joys, great-grandsons, Brody and Baker Thornberry.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sonny and Inez Cole, sister Nettie McGohan, and late wife Beverly Cole.
Family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 1-2 p.m. at Ironton Assembly of God in Little Rock, followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m.
On-line guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRENDA JOYCE PETERS COMPTON, 74, of Little Rock, Ark. went to be with our Lord and Savior on
March 29, 2018 surrounded by her family. Brenda was born in Jacksonville, Ark. on December 15,
1943 to the late
Alonzo and Ruth
Peters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Compton, Jr., one brother, Edwin Peters and one sister, Evelyn Peters.
She is survived by her Son, Tony Compton, of Little Rock, Ark.; Daughters, Leslie Harger, of Little Rock, Ark.; and Sheila Scott (Jim) of Cabot, Ark.; Brothers, Eugene Peters (Sharon) and Marvin Peters (Pam); Sisters, Lucille McGee, Carolyn Kelley, Kathy Little (Levoy) and Karen Hightower. She is also survived by her 8 Grandchildren, Ashley Sample, Kali Kent, Natalie Kent, Ethan Webb, Chandler Compton, Jesse Harger, Heather Compton and Cameron Ording.
She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend that will be tremendously missed by all who knew her.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark.. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 10201 Highway 5 N, Alexander, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in her honor to the Little Rock Animal Village, 7401 Colonel Glenn Rd., #4026 by mail. In person at 4500 Kramer St., Little Rock, AR 72204 or at www.friendsoftheanimalvillage.org.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– JAMES “JIMBO” ROBERT DOUGLASS, 82, of Jacksonville died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Little Rock. He was born January 22, 1936 in Jacksonville to the late Thomas Bennett Douglass and Maria Wilkerson Douglass. Mr. Douglass was a member of the First United Methodist Church and in the waste disposal business for
over 50 years and the president of Douglass Services, Inc. for the last 15 years.
Jimmy was the quarterback of the football team and captain of the basketball team at Jacksonville High
School Red Devils. In addition to his parents, Mr. Douglass was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Caulk Douglass; son, James S. Douglass; siblings, Thomas N. Douglass (Polly), Margaret Douglass Payne (Dewey) and John B. Douglass.
Mr. Douglass is survived by his daughters, Diane Douglass Bowlan and her husband, David of Jacksonville and Jill Douglass Johnson and her husband, Kenny of Cabot; step-son, Charles Mark Dewey and his wife, Cindy of Bentonville; one grandson, Steven Brent Douglass and his girlfriend, Bonnie Whaley; two step-grandchildren, Christy Anderson and her husband, Eric and Charlie Dewey and his wife, Ashleigh; two great grandchildren, Amber Douglass and Zachary Douglass; five step-great grandchildren, Leighton, Katherine, Charlotte, Drake and Bennett; sister-inlaw, Joann Douglass of Little Rock; a special adopted grandson, Bobby Foreman and his wife, Joy as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends that will miss Jimbo dearly.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville with Reverend Nathan Kilbourne and Reverend Charles Watt officiating. Interment will follow at Bayou Meto Cemetery under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, at the church immediately preceding the service. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– JESSIE FUDGE “SUNNY,” 75, of North Little Rock, gained his wings on March 26. He was born on
March 11, 1943, in Scott, Ark., to the late Vetta and Nellie Fudge.
Jessie worked for many years as a cement mason.
He claimed to be a jack of all trades but a master of none. Jessie enjoyed fishing, playing dominos and spending time with his family. He leaves to
cherish his memories wife, Beverly Fudge; son, Anthony Baker (Samantha); daughter, Tamari Fudge; stepchildren, Gwendolyn Lewis (Dré), Teresa Robinson, Shayla Robinson, Robert Robinson II (Stacey) and Tiffany Robinson; brothers, James Fudge Sr. (Mable), Paul Fudge (Maybelline) and Charles Fudge; sisters, Shirley Hinton and Essierean Brown; 30 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, cousins, family and friends. Visitation: 6-7 p.m., Monday, April 2, Watson Northcrest, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. 501-812-5303. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m, Tuesday, April 3, Greater First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Highway 161, North Little Rock.
–––––❖––––– WAYMON LEE HARRIS, 61 of Little Rock passed on March 18. Service pending. Family is requesting assistance with funeral expenses. You may go to the gofundme account listed on the website to make contributions or contact
Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services, will be serving the Harris family. 8424 Kanis Road Little Rock. 501-612-5607. www. kellysmithfunerals.com To sign online register, condolences or light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle. “Because it really does matter.”
–––––❖––––– SCOTT HECKER, 71, of Maumelle, passed away Thursday morning at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 17, 1946, in East St. Louis, Ill., to Colonel George and Aileen Gasaway Hecker. The son of a US Air Force pilot, Scott attended many schools but often spent summers and holidays visiting his grandparents in Harrisburg where he made many lifelong friends. After graduating high school in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1964, Scott enlisted in the Air Force. While stationed in Ruislip, England, he married the love of his life, Margaret Wright Hecker, of London.
Scott, Margaret, and son, Stephen, moved to Trumann in 1971 to continue his education at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, where he earned a BS degree in accounting. The family moved to Brinkley where their second son, Mark, was born in 1976. The following year Scott accepted a position as Controller of MISSCO Implement Company and the family relocated to Osceola where he was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church serving as Treasurer. Scott, an avid golfer, enjoyed living on Sage Meadows Golf Course in Jonesboro before accepting a position with Harrison Energy Partners in Little Rock and moving to his final golfing destination, on the course of Country Club of Arkansas.
Scott was a kind, loving, generous man with a quick wit and an ability to turn any situation into a laugh, no matter the circumstance. With a photographic memory, he was assured victory in any game with friends (other than golf) and knew the words to any song published before 1980, which he happily sang with or without encouragement. He was the smartest person in the room, but no one would ever admit it. The party will never be the same without him.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his son, Mark. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Stephen; and grandchildren, Alexis, Jonathan, Megan, Scotty, and Mason; great granddaughter, Adalyn; and a host of family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas PL, Memphis, TN 38105.
A celebration of Scott’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home,18301 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock with Chaplain Ken Stogsdill officiating. Visitation with the family will precede the service beginning at 1 p.m. Online obituary at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.
–––––❖––––– JACQUELYN HOTTIE, 87, of North Little Rock passed away March 27, 2018. She was born to Andrew Buck and Mattie Hollis in Crossett on September 22, 1930.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph Hottle, and son Richard Hottle.
Jacquelyn is survived by her daughter Sharon (John) Campbell, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services will remain private. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.arkansascremation.com.
–––––❖––––– PATRICIA FAYE JACKSON, 75, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March 28,
2018. Preceded in death by: parents, Samuel
Pettus Sr. and
Minnie Pettus; son, Vantrice
Jackson Jr. siblings Estoria
Wayne, Erma Williams and
Artis Pettus.
Patricia leaves cherish memory with husband, Vantrice Odell
Jackson Sr; children; Rodney (Dana) Jackson, Tanya Jackson, Melodie Jackson Heard, Jason Jackson, David Jackson, Loren Jackson Sr.; daughter in law, Sharon Jackson; siblings, Samuel Pettus Jr, Lorenzo (Ethel) Pettus Sr., Louis (Carolyn) Pettus, Flora Pettus, Charles (Sara) Pettus Sr., Ruthie (Louis Sr.) Austin, Sandra Cherry, Patrick (Joyce) Pettus Sr., Michael (Evelyn) Pettus, Frank Pettus, Nita Pettus, Sharon Barber, Gearlean (Lawrence) Pettus, Carl Pettus; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 6:007:00 pm at Damascus Spiritual Church, 2401 E. Washington Ave., NLR. Service: Saturday 11:00 am at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd, Little Rock; Bishop Martha MosesOfficiant. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Please sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary. com.
–––––❖––––– BETTY JO MALONE, 92, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3rd at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Committal services will be at 10:00 a.m. in the columbarium at the Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 2nd at the Pulaski Heights United Methodith Church. Full obituary will be published in Monday’s paper.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Malone’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– ROBERT LEWIS ROCKETT, 21, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March
27, 2018.
Robert leaves to cherish his memory: fiancee, Sarah
Egan; parents, Anthony Rockett and Victoria McDaniel; siblings, Anthony Rockett, Sierria Rockett, Allen Rockett, Brison Rockett and Bailey Rockett; grandparents, Rosetta and Robert Wade and Dovie Woods, and Robert Rockett; nephews, Karter Gamble and Kaden King; a host of other relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at God Care We Care, 7104 Mabelvale Cut-off Road, LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– MICHAEL RICHARD SMITH, 79, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died March 25, 2018.
He was born
July 4, 1938, in
Cando, North Dakota. He spent his youth in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended and graduated high school at Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama.
He attended the University of Arkansas majoring in business and was rush chairman of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduation, he served in the Air National Guard and started his professional career at Dabbs Sullivan, Trulock Company before joining Stephens Inc. as a bond salesman.
At Stephens, Mike honed his exceptional critical thinking, relationship and salesmanship skills under the direction of the firm’s two founders, Jack and Witt Stephens. He later started the firm’s equity underwriting capabilities with his relationship with Sam Walton and the initial public offering of Walmart Stores in 1970 at the age of 32. Over his 50 plus year career with Stephens, Mike led countless debt and equity transactions including financings for most all of the state’s leading public companies, including Walmart, JB Hunt, Tyson Foods, Arkansas Freightways, Acxiom and Alltel.
Mike loved spending time outdoors with family and friends, enjoying tennis, golf and especially hunting and fishing. He was past president of the Arkansas Tennis Association and the Smiths were Tennis Family of the Year in 1980. He left his family and friends with many great memories and stories. The family would appreciate hearing any of these stories you would be willing to share about Mike. If so, please send them to smithmemories@icloud.com.
Mike was predeceased by his parents, Winifred Langley Smith and Dr. Thermon B. Smith. He is survived by his precious wife of 57 years, Patty; his son Michael R. Smith, Jr. (Rachel); his daughter Amy Karen Smith all of Little Rock, Ark.; his two grandchildren Lt. Michael R. Smith III of Shreveport, La., and Carter Benjamin Smith of Fayetteville, Ark.; his two sisters Barbara Dunn (Jim) of Tulsa, Okla., and Carolyn Jordan (Lyle) of Nashville, Tenn.; and his brother Nat Smith (Stephanie) of Monroe, La.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72205. A reception will follow immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Foundation/Michael R. Smith Family Endowment, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72205. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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FRED WESLEY SMITH of Little Rock, Ark., was born to Harrison Douglas Smith and Daisy Lee
Murphy Smith.
He was one of three children born to that union and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
He was a loyal member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and an avid volunteer at Booker T. Washington Elementary School. He retired in December 2016 from the Arkansas Department of Human Services – Division of Behavioral Health Services.
Fred was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Little Rock, Arkansas. For many years he served as an usher. He was a member of the Diocesan Council for Black Catholics, Diocese of Little Rock.
Fred Wesley Smith passed through death into new life on March 26, 2018, at Barrow Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center. His survivors include: cousins, Clemetta Hood (Roosevelt), Lela Donaldson, Delores Coleman, Lera Louise Paxton, Addie Mae McClain, Annie Sue Smith and Levern Cherry (Gaye); loving nieces, cousins and many special friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1321 South Van Buren Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Family visitation: Monday, April 2, 2018, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372-1305.
–––––❖––––– KENNETH SPENCER of North Little Rock passed on last Sunday. Services will be next Saturday. Other information pending. Kelly
Smith Funeral
& Cremation Services, 8424
Kanis Road, Little Rock. will be serving the Spencer family. www.kellysmithfunerals.com for more information, sign online guest register, send flowers, condolences and light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle. “Because It Really Does Matter.”
–––––❖––––– ANNIE WARREN, 72, of North Little Rock passed March 27, 2018. She was born and raised Catholic. Loving memories left to children: Billy Upchurch (Renita), Bobby Upchurch, Terrell Dickerson, Derrick Dickerson
(Tracy), Herman
Warren Jr., Tina Dickerson-Caldwell, Donna Dickerson, and Camille Dickerson; brother: Dairy Gilmore (Brenda); 24 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Visitation, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 11 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church, 105 N. Smothers Street, 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.”
–––––❖––––– MICHAEL ALEXANDER WOODS, 10, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March
28, 2018. He was preceded in death by: paternal grandparents, Joe Lee and Everdean
Woods; maternal grandparents, Harrison and Freddie
Mae Williams; aunt, Sonya Y. Ratliff.
Michael leaves to cherish his memory: parents, Mitchell and Michelle Woods; siblings, Jacqutta Fulford, Sheree Woods, Kalyn McDade, Sydney Ratliff, Jordyn Woods; a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Friday, noon-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Saturday, 12 noon, at Gaines Street Baptist Church, 1601 S. Gaines Street, LR, Ark. Pastor J. Barrington Minix Sr., officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– DIANE JOHNS WOOLLY, born March 23, 1947, in Newport, Ark., and died the 28th of March, 2018, in Little Rock after a long fight against Colon Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Velma Lee Pace Johns and Archie Rex Johns, and brother Kem Johns.
Diane is survived by her husband of 44 years William R. Woolly; two daughters Laura Woolly Gibbs (husband Deymond and grandchildren Ethan, Haven and Vaughn) of Houston, Texas, Melissa Ann Vance (husband Quinn, and grandchildren Barrett and Lane) of Bryant, Ark.; and 3 siblings, Rex Allen Johns and wife Barbara, Lanney Johns and wife Cheryl, Jeannie Cole and husband Michael. Her Grandchildren were her delight.
Diane attended public schools in Newport, Ark., received a BS in Education from Harding University, and Masters degrees from both the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and UALR. She taught Family and Consumer science for 37 years, 36 years at the Arkansas School for the Blind. She was an active member of the professional organization for teachers of the blind, making numerous presentations at state and national conferences. She was also a member of the Pulaski County Home Economist Association. Diane was a dedicated and impactful teacher, committed to those she taught and to the enhancement of the lives of the blind. After retirement, she volunteered regularly at the Broken China Project that supported the Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas in Conway.
Diane was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock. She is now rejoicing in Heaven with her Savior, whole, and no longer impaired with disease.
Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, with memorial service following at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111 with Nick Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to one of the following:
Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas at: conwaywomensshelter.com/donate-today, Pleasant Valley Church of Christ at: pvcc.org/give, The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Student Special Needs Fund, Box 668, Little Rock, Ark., 72203. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER — Velma Mae Johnson, 80, of Alexander went to the Lord on Wednesday, March 28,
2018 peacefully while at home surrounded by her Family and friends. Velma was born September 21, 1937 to the late Roy and Eva (Dillard) Vandiver in Prim, Ark.
Velma was a proud member of Otter Creek United Pentecostal Church for over 56 years and loved to share her faith with all that would listen.
Velma was preceded in death by one infant son, Michael Faulkner; grandson, John Rushing III; great-granddaughter, Kadynce Faulkner; and one brother, Chester Vandiver. She is survived by one son, Terry Faulkner of Little Rock; and daughter, Rhonda Rushing of Alexander; three grandchildren, Terry “TJ” Faulkner, Amanda “Mandi” Faulkner and Judy Faulkner; five great-grandchildren, Juliaunna Faulkner, Zechariah Faulkner, Tucker Faulkner, Kynslee Davis and Mason Slate; two sisters, Jean Ross and Cissie Flanagan; many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her greatly.
Visitation-reception will be held Monday from 10-11 a.m. at Smith-Benton Funeral Home Chapel with funeral service directly following at 11 a.m. with Bro. Percy Billingsley officiating.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guest registry www.smithfamilycares.com.
–––––❖––––– ALEXANDER — Lenora Ann Hogue Lattin, 55, Vimy Ridge, died Friday. Survivors: husband, John Lattin; brothers, Jimmy, Wayne, Ricky, Troy and Larry Hogue; sister, Linda Byford; aunts, Dorothy Lindly, Mary Pollock; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Ashby’s, burial, McPherson Cemetery, Sardis.
–––––❖––––– BALD KNOB — Betty Lorain (Stevens) Jones, 80, of Bald Knob died March 29. Visitation will be on Monday from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Fredonia Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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BEE BRANCH — Butch Harrison, 68, of Bee Branch passed away on March 31, 2018. A memorial service will be held for Butch on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Bishop Crites Funeral Home, 108 North Broadview Street, Greenbrier Ark. 72058 (501) 499-0225.
–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Albert Warren Wood, 90, of Beebe, Ark., lost his battle with dementia but earned a place with the
Lord.
He graduated from Jonesboro
High School in
1945. He enlisted in the U.S.
Navy and was active duty as a WWII veteran stationed in Guam in Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean. Warren was a member of the Guam/Naval Supply Depot Basketball Team and won the Western Pacific Naval Championship.
After the military he attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and studied agriculture; becoming a dairy farmer. He retired from Mohawk Rubber Company in West Helena, Ark., as a supervisor. Moving to Beebe in 1979, he finished his working years at ASU Beebe as Maintenance and Electrician.
His favorite things were nature, animals (especially German Shepherds), fishing, gardening (he grew the best tomatoes in the county), flowers, bird watching and the Razorbacks. He would call the Hogs before calling anyone!!! In his final years, he enjoyed kisses from his grand-dog Eve.
Warren was a longstanding member and Elder at the Beebe First Christian Church. Warren maintained a positive attitude and a great sense of humor, keeping his family, friends, and caregiver laughing until the very end.
He was preceded in death by his parents Starling W. Wood and Hazel Douglas Wood; his wife Dolores Wood; infant son Kenneth Warren Wood; 11 brothers and sisters, Roy Wood, Horace Wood, Jack Wood, Jennings Wood, Colonel Witt Wood, Marion “Babe” Wood, Alice Lofton, Naomi Craft, Fannie Lou Milam, Vera Watson and Josephine Wood.
He is survived by Chris and daughter Deanna Wood White of Conway; Scott and granddaughter Amy Traylor Gentry of Jonesboro; grandson Ronald Adrean Britton of Grady; great-grandson Julian A. Ballard of Beebe; and many beloved nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
Thank you to Kindred Hospice nurses, social workers, chaplain, and his sweet aide Brandy Johnson; truly loved caregivers Carol Henderson, Margaret Greer, Nina Cox and his “sweetheart” Holly Seigrist.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kellers Chapel Cemetery in Jonesboro at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Shain Steven Anderson, 45, of Benton, Ark., passed away March 28, 2018. He was born March 11, 1973 in Olathe, Kan., to the late Danny Joe and Brenda Fay (Bellew) Anderson. Shain was dearly loved and will be missed always. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Dorothy Jean Griffin, 69, of Benton passed away March 29, 2018. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern. Visitation is at 10: a.m. prior to the service. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www. atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — James “Jimmy” Walter Johnson Jr., age 73, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, March
27, 2018. He was born April
19, 1944 in Little
Rock, Ark. Jimmy was a printing stripper and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James
Sr. and Eva Johnson; wife, Carolyn G. Johnson; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward Johnson (Pat) and Bill Johnson (Betty) and a sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Hallmark (Hal), brother-in-law, Robert Case.
He is survived by his son, Brent Johnson of Little Rock; two daughters, Jamie Hester (Duane) and Sheri Simpson (Jim) all of Benton; two sisters, Bulah Case of Mabelvale and Betty Stanley (Jim) of Little Rock and two grandchildren, Senior Airman Mickey Simpson of Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fla., and Devin Hester of Benton.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 2 at Pine Crest Memorial Park.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Robert Schenke, 78, of Benton, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. A memorial service will be at First United Methodist Church Chapel in Benton on April 21, 2018 at 2 p.m., visitation at 1 p.m. Cremation Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service. Online guestbook www.anaturalstatefuneralservice. com (501) 982-3400.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Gary E. Trickey, 63, of Benton passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018. Rosary service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home with visitation following at 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday April 4 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Benjamin Lathan Woodard, age 75, of Benton, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. He was born June 16, 1942 in Bradley County, Ark., the youngest son of the late Silas Lee Woodard and the late Mary May Howsen Woodard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Beverly Jann Williams Woodard and his older brothers, Harold Woodard Sr., Bob Woodard, Bill Woodard, and Elroy Woodard.
He is survived by his daughters, Julie Patridge and Lucy Hyatt both of Benton; two sisters, Pauline McLeod and Sissy Johnson both of Warren; three grandchildren, Tucker Partridge, Perry Hyatt, and Fletcher Partridge all of Benton, and a large extended family of beloved nephews, nieces, and cousins.
A retiree from Reynolds Metals, he graduated from the Banks Public School System, in Bradley County, Ark. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, a freemason, and a member of Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church.
Lathan was devoted to faith and family. He was humble, gentle, patient, kind, and selfless. But, he also loved a good joke or prank, and had a mischievous streak. Lathan was a craftsman, and seemingly, could build or fix anything. His happiest times were those spent with his family. He loved an ice cold coke, and a Saturday morning in the porch swing.
Pallbearers will be Harold Woodard Jr., Robert Woodard, William “Petie” Woodard, Russell Woodard, Zeke Woodard, Luke Woodard, Andrew Woodard, and Burt Woodard.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 2 at Ashby Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Warren, Ark. at 2 p.m. Bro. Larry Campbell will be officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Saline Memorial Hospice House.
The family wishes to express special thanks to his caregivers Tori and Alisha, and to the entire staff of employees and volunteers at Saline Memorial Hospice House.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — Edith Ann Quinn 70, died Thursday. Survivors, husband, Leon Quinn, children, Terry (Jill) Shadwick, Dale Shadwick, Ronnie (Felicia) Quinn, Karri (Chuck) Boelk, Robin (Scott) Troy, Tina Quinn, Judy Wallace, Lisa (Brian) Brady, 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation Monday 1P.M., Services 2P.M., First Baptist Church, DeValls Bluff, burial Oakland Cemetery. Guestbook/ obit www.bobnealandsons.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Edeltraud “Margarete” (Pressl) Reynolds, “Oma” to her grandchildren, passed from this life on
March 28, 2018.
She was born on July 16, 1948 in Germany.
She met Larry in 1965 while he was stationed in Germany. They were married on September 23, 1966.
She is survived by her loving husband, Larry Reynolds; two daughters, Christine Fisher and Diana Hausam; grandson, Trystyn Jones; granddaughters, Addisyn Hausam and Aidan Fisher; also by a large extended family, both here and in Germany.
She will be dearly missed and forever loved.
Funeral services will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 11AM with the visitation the evening prior from 6-8PM. The Rosary will begin at 6:30PM. The interment will be held at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at 1PM the day of the service.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — George Franklin Olinger, 95, of Carlisle, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. Born February 22, 1923 in Trotwood, Ohio to Opal Kuns and Lewis Olinger. Preceded in death by parents, first wife, June, second wife, Laura and daughter, Lynn. Survivors include daughter Jill Cyr (Ted), grandchildren, Tod Cyr and Jennifer Hollingsworth. Online guestbook, www. boydfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– COLUMBUS — James Delaney, 90, of Columbus, Ark., passed away, Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Visitation will be 3:30-4:30 pm, Monday, April 2, 2018 at Herndon Fuqua Funeral Home in Hope. Graveside services at 5 pm in Columbus Cemetery, Columbus under the direction of Herndon Fuqua Funeral Home of Hope.
–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Aaron “Bubba” Lee Bardin, age 56, of Crossett, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. He is survived by one brother, Karl Bardin. Funeral services are 2pm on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Jones Funeral Home Inc. Chapel. Visitation is 1pm prior to the service. (www. jonesservice.com).
–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Larry Cecil Martin, age 74, of Crossett, Ark., died Friday, March 30, 2018. He was a retired M& E mechanic at Georgia Pacific and a member of First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his father, Cecil T. Martin, his mother and stepfather, Virginia Pagan Martin Davidson and J.T. Davidson. Survived by wife, Myra Martin; daughter, Tammi Webb of Crossett; son, Todd Martin of Bentonville, Ark.; brother, Kenny Martin of Ruston, La., and four grandchildren. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation begins 12 p.m. prior to service. (www.jonesservice. com).
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DES ARC — Linda Joyce Horn, 76, of Des Arc died Friday. Survivors include two daughters, Fonda English, Michelle Hoover, two sons, Jackie Horn, John Horn, two sisters, Lucille Humphries, Louise Bethell, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation is 5-7 Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10A M Monday, April 2, 2018 at Hickory Plains Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Johnson Chapel Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Tracy R. Byrd passed away on March 30, 2018 in England. He was born on June 29, 1926 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He loved to fish work in his yard and was a Oldsmobile car salesman which he was very good. He is survived by his wife Shirley Byrd. Cremation entrusted to Wilson-Robison Funeral Home of England, Arkansas.
–––––❖––––– EVENING SHADE — Loyd “Cowboy” Campbell, 73, of Evening Shade died Friday. Survivors: wife, Martha; daughter, Angela Herum; brothers, Floyd and Darroll Campbell; sisters, Joyce Floyd, Anna Faye Lawrence; nieces, nephews, friends. Visitation: Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday, Swifton Church of Christ. Interment: Swifton Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh.com.
–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Steven Paul Noland, 68 of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born June 18, 1949 in Ithaca, N.Y., to Dr. Paul and Eunice (Hazenfield) Noland.
Steve was raised in Fayetteville and attended the Fayetteville Public
Schools graduating from high school in 1967 where he was a member of the football team.
He attained the rank of Eagle Scout through Troop 77 and attended the Philmont Camp in New Mexico. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1972 with a degree in Animal Science where he took classes from his father. While at the U of A, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity where he became known as “Nasty” Noland. Steve was also Santa Claus at Campbell Bell Department store during his college years.
Upon graduation Steve worked in the animal feed service industry in Central and Northeast Arkansas eventually working for TENCO in Pocahontas, Ark., overseeing their swine operation. He returned to Fayetteville in 1984 and was employed by Farm Bureau Insurance as an Insurance Agent until he passed away. He made the most of his spare time volunteering on numerous service oriented efforts including serving as a Scout Master for two separate troops in Fayetteville and Pocahontas, serving on both the United Way Local Board and their Foundation Board, Holiday Hoops Basketball Tournament in Fayetteville, member of the Kiwanis Club in Lincoln, Trees for Township in Fayetteville where he coordinated efforts to plant the trees, Friends of the Buffalo, Ozark Society, and a member of the Arkansas Pork Producers. Steve was a life-long member of Central United Methodist Church where he ushered and served on several committees.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, one son, Heath Noland and his wife Ashley of Rogers, Ark., one daughter, Hillary Sutherland and husband Matt of Independence, Kan., three brothers, Stewart Noland and wife Debbie of Little Rock, Ark., Robert Noland and wife Marilyn of Johns Creek, Ga., Brian Noland and wife Ann of Fayetteville. His seven grandchildren, Titus Shaver, Audra Shaver, Justus Shaver, Annelise Shaver, Max Sutherland, Miller Sutherland, and McGuire Sutherland fondly called him “BIG”. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Friday, April 6 at 11am at Central United Methodist Church Activities Center in Fayetteville with Reverend Carl A. Owenbey officiating. Visitation for family and friends will follow. A private interment service will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 6 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville, Ark., 72701 and the Buffalo River Foundation, P.O. Box 55, Ponca, Ark., 72760 or online at www.buffaloriverfoundation.org. To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelsonberna.com.
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FORT SMITH — Marleena Marie Winslow, 34, of Fort Smith, Ark., departed this life March
28, 2018. Preceded in death by: grandfather,
Roy Alvin King.
Marleena leaves cherish memory with husband, Andrew Winslow; children, Maddison Winslow, TaFari Wilson, Adorah Wilson, Avah Wilson; parents, Sonja Murphy and Anthony Vann; siblings, Quinten Smith, Andrena Brown, Nikita Moreland; a host of relatives and friends.
Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway Ave., North Little Rock, Ark., (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Please sign online guest book atwww. robinson mortuary. com.
–––––❖––––– FRIENDSHIP — Ella Branham Bosley, 82, of Friendship, passed away March 20, 2018. Funeral Services are 2pm Monday, 4/2/2018, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation starts at 1pm prior to the service. Interment is at Gilchrist Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www. atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
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HOT SPRINGS — Cleophus Jefferson, Jr.,75, Hot Springs, passed March 27, 2018. Survivors: Children: Kira Jefferson, Tarrell Jefferson; two grandchildren; sisters, Mary Johnson, Christine Hunter; special niece, Carolyn Knox. Services 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church-Arkadelphia. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Ark a delphi a. Sign guestbook atwww. funeral sat williams. com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Debbie Robinson, 59, of Hot Springs, passed away March 27, 2018. A Celebration of Debbie’s life will be 2pm Saturday, April 7 at Faith United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to help towards funeral expenses. Online condolences at www. caruth-hale.com.
–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Martha Boyd, 99, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth’s Place. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington, Jonesboro. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Burial follows at Cash Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.
–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Diane Jones, 56, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Graveside funeral will be Tuesday, April 3, at 1 p.m. at Traskwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation Monday evening, 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home ,1900 West Washington, Jones boro.Onlinegu est book:www. roller funeral homes. com/Jonesboro.
–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Laura Genovese, 54, died on March 28 in Judsonia. She is survived by her daughters, Melissa Genovese and Danielle Hollis; grandchildren, Alyssa and Elliot Hollis; mother, Audrey Henderson. Preceded in death by her father, Clifford Henderson; husband, Archie Genovese. Cremation arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judson ia.www. powell funeral home. net.
–––––❖––––– KELSO — James David “J.D.” Morman, 75, of Kelso, Ark., passed away Friday, March 30, 2018. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018, at the funeral home chapel. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.
–––––❖––––– MAGNESS — Mr. Kenny McDoniel died Friday. Survivors include: close friend, Randell Gilmer and wife B.J. of Sulphur Rock; uncle, Hubert McDoniel of Newark; cousins, Donna Motes and Kathy Wilkerson of Batesville. Visitation: Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Macedonia Cemetery.
–––––❖––––– MAGNET COVE — David Franklin Crow, 59, Magnet Cove, passed Thursday, March 29, 2018. Visitation Monday, April 2, 2018, 5-7 p.m., Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 10 a.m. at Regency. Burial at Neighbors Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Tabitha Faye Bliss, 24, of Fox, Arkansas, died March 29, 2018, in Mountain View, Arkansas. She was born July 12, 1993, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, to Carol (Autrey) Branscum. Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview2.
–––––❖––––– NEWARK — Faye Rutledge of Newark, died Thursday. Survivors: son, Kendall Rutledge; daughters, Connie Moss, Joan Goings; brother, Junior “Sonny” Garner; sister, Wilma Barrentine; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Newark First Baptist Church, Monday, 12:30-1:45. Services following at 2 p.m. Interment: Blue Springs Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Jimmy Dearl Beggs, 70, passed away on March 29, 2018. He was born on July 27, 1947. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 2 p.m. with visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018, both at Wilson-Robison Funeral Home in England, Arkansas. Wilson Robison in charge of the arrangements.
–––––❖––––– REDFIELD — Alta Gifford, 79 of Redfield, formerly of Brush Creek Community died March 29, 2018. Visitation Tuesday April 3, from 6-8 pm Regency Funeral Home. Services Wednesday April 4, 2 p.m. Brush Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Edith Mathews, 88, of Dover, died Friday, March 30, 2018 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., April 3, 2018 at Humphrey. Chapel. Visitation is April 2 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Full obituary is available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.–––––❖–––––
SEARCY — Helen “Fritzie” Statler, age 85, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, at home in Searcy, Ark. She was born September 16, 1932 in Webster Groves, Mo. She was a retired bookkeeper who worked in St. Louis, Omaha and Searcy before retiring in 1985. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Keith Alan Koon of Sheridan, Ark., was born May 26, 1956, in Little
Rock, Ark., the son of the late Raymond J. Koon and Doris Deer
Koon. He died at his home on Thursday, March
29, 2018 at the age of 61.
He was a master plumber and owner/operator of Raymond J. Koon Plumbing. He attended Palestine Missionary Baptist Church near Sheridan.
Keith was an avid outdoorsman. Whether it be gardening, hunting, fishing, sitting on the back porch watching the birds and deer, raising animals or trying to teach Kati about leaves and trees. He and Janna enjoyed Dutch oven cooking, making wine and spending time together.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Rue Garrett.
Survivors: wife of 24 years and best friend, Janna Hunter Koon of Sheridan; daughter, Kati Jones of Bryant; sisters, Sandi Garrett of Conway, Pati (Jeff) Miller of Colorado; nephews, Todd (Stephanie) Miller, Chance Garrett; niece, Maggie Garrett; step-mother, Margaret Hines Koon of Sheridan; step-brother, Gary (Zoe) Hines of Sheridan and a host of cousins, friends and church family.
Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Clyde Chenault and Bro. Walt Hollis officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 5-7 p.m. also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Joe Huggins, 906 Grant 54, Sheridan, Ark. 72150.
Pallbearers are Mike Donaldson, Bud Horton, Kent Keedy, Wesley Emerson, David Gartman, Joe Huggins and Doug Thomas.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Ira Quinn Nady, 50, died Friday. Survivors are his parents, Hershel Dean Nady and Evelyn and David Lane; brothers, Schayne Dean Nady (Kathy), Colin Ray Nady (Jodi) and Winter Bozarth; sister, Hollie Joe Butler (James) and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home with funeral services following at 10 a.m. www.turpin-co.com.
–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Steve Uhiren, 80, passed away Thursday. Survivors are his wife, Nancy; two people who were very special to him, Ronnie Jones and Sharon Hunt; brothers, Paul Uhiren Jr., Mike Uhiren and Bill Uhiren; sisters, Sandra Poynter, Mary Curci, Sharon Murphy, Rosalie Boudreau, Regina Staton and Pam Toland; and his “adopted” granddaughters, Kelbi Voumard, Kaylan Lackey, Rhylee Wiggins and Addie Smith. Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in Lone Tree Cemetery. www.turpin-co.com.
–––––❖––––– WALDO — Gary Lee Lephiew, 53, of Waldo died Saturday March 31, 2018 at his home. He was born May 26, 1964 at Hampton. He was a journeyman electrician and worked for Evers Electric. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alan Lephiew.
He is survived by his wife, Jerri Lephiew of Waldo; mother and step-father, Betty and Nip Linkous of Camden; son, Matthew Lephiew of Van Buren; two brothers, Donald Lephiew and his wife, Linda of Camden, Bobby Lephiew and his wife, Jessica of Camden.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church near Hampton. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Nutt and Rev. Rickey Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Earnest Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce/Hampton. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
Out-of-state
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Mrs. Hedy Billmayer was born Hedwig Huegel in Sibiu, Romania, on October 24, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Maria Huegel, her sisters Luise and Elli, and her brothers Rudolph and Gustav, and her husband of 42 years, Hanns Leopold Billmayer.
Her parents’ German heritage led to her being taken prisoner at age 17 in 1945, where she was forced to work in a Russian labor camp until her release in 1947 into a German refugee camp. With her homeland now behind the Iron Curtain, she would not see her parents again until 1963. She met her future husband in August 1955 in Stuttgart, Germany. They were married on December 28, 1957 – a few months before moving to Huntsville, Ala., where her husband began working for NASA, and where Hedy would later proudly acquire her U.S. citizenship. With the marriage came her husband’s children, Hanns-Joerg, Bernd, and Gisela, and in 1959 she gave birth to her daughter Monika.
Hedy was a founding member of All Saints Lutheran Church in Huntsville. She was an incredibly resilient, proud, resourceful, gentle, loving, and kind woman, mother, and wife. Loved by all who knew her, she was particularly admired for her knitting, baking, and cooking skills.
She is survived by children, Hanns J. Billmayer and wife, Veneta, Bernd Billmayer and wife Jennifer Tarkington Billmayer, Gisela Billmayer, and Monika Hemenway and husband, Chet Hemenway (deceased). Her grandchildren are Hedi Hemenway, Trey “Chet” Hemenway and wife, Ashley, Stefan Billmayer and wife Betsy, Hanns Billmayer and wife, Angela, Justin Billmayer and wife, Erin, and Rebecca (Billmayer) Renfroe and husband, Gabriel, and Joseph M. Bagwell (deceased). Her great-grandchildren are Aria, Hanns, Ethan, Eric, Alex, and Nick.
Pallbearers are Hanns Billmayer, Stefan Billmayer, Gabriel Renfroe, Justin Billmayer, Trey “Chet” Hemenway, and Jordan Mooney. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home, followed by the service at 2 p.m., and interment at Maple Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to “Clicking for a Cause” - Huntsville Hospital Foundation, 801 Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, Ala. 35801. (www.laughlinservice.com).
–––––❖––––– OLATHE, Kan. — Cleo F. Mauppin, 83, of Olathe, Kan., formerly of Marianna, Ark., passed away March 27, 2018. Graveside services for Mr. Mauppin were held Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Ark. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/Marianna.
–––––❖––––– MEMPHIS. — Diane Elizabeth (Ludy) Morley died peacefully in her home in Memphis on
March 20, 2018.
She was 66 years old.
Diane attended high school in Conway, Ark.
She graduated with honors from Memphis
College of Art in
1982. Diane was deeply devoted to her daughter and dedicated to her professional career as an artist. She loved all of nature and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. She liked to travel, spending considerable time in Europe and Costa Rica. She also went on a nine-month safari in Kenya. Her travels to Kenya and Costa Rica inspired much of her art. One of her paintings was selected in 1996 to be honored at the President’s inauguration and that painting hung in the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
All who knew Diane recognized that she possessed a truly remarkable empathy and kindness towards all people. Everyone was amazed by her shining and unwavering spirit of kindness.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents Albert Ludy and Isa Ludy of Center Ridge, Ark. She is survived by her daughter Amanda Morley, husband Bill Morley, and her sister Candia Ludy. Diane will be buried in Halbrook Cemetery near her parents farm in Center Ridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memphis College of Art or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
–––––❖––––– MEMPHIS — Kay Palmer Williamson, 70, of Memphis, Tenn., died March 26, 2018 at Baptist Hospital of complications from pneumonia.
Kay was born in Little Rock, Ark., to Robert E. and Dorothy H. Palmer, but was raised in Holly Grove. She was a retired school teacher and an executive assistant. She was a member of Church of the Holy Communion in Memphis. Kay loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Williamson; and her parents.
Kay leaves her only daughter, Hope (Sean) MacDermant; two grandchildren, Emily and Andrew MacDermant; and her sister, Ann Palmer Coleman.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Communion in Memphis, Tenn., with a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Agnes-St. Dominic School, Annual Fund, or Library, 4830 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, Tennessee, 38117 or Church of the Holy Communion Children’s Ministries or Children’s Choir, 4645 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, Tennessee, 38117. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.