Pulaski County

THE REV. DENIS BLAINE BAUM (Ret USAF Col), 81, of North Little Rock, passed away April 2, 2018, from pancreatic cancer. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to James Edward and Freda Perrin Baum on March 5, 1937.

He grew up in Millbury, Ohio, attended Bowling Green State University for his undergraduate work in English Literature, and received his Bachelor of Divinity after three years at Oberlin College’s Graduate School of Theology in Oberlin, Ohio, and one year at The Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass.

He served as a Curate at St. James Episcopal Church in Painesville, Ohio, before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force as a Chaplain. In his first assignment at Patrick AFB, Fla., one of his duties was to pray with the astronauts before their flight. As a Reservist, Denis took training at St. Elizabeth’s Mental Hospital in Washington, D.C., and went on to spend seven more years there mentoring other ministers in Religion and Mental Health. While in D.C., he earned a master’s in religion and Medicine at George Washington University.

Returning to active duty with the Air Force in 1975, he served as a Chaplain at Little Rock AFB, Ark., Sembach AFB, Germany, and Maxwell AFB, Ala.

Upon his retirement from the reserves, Denis returned to the Priesthood to serve as Rector at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville, Ala., and Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Gulf Shores, Ala.

Upon his second retirement from the private sector, Denis served many churches as Interim Priest, including three separate stints as visiting Priest at All Saints in Blackwell, England. He also served at St. James in Niceville, Fla., St. Andrews in Panama City, Fla., St. Albans in Stuttgart, Ark., Christ Episcopal Church in Little Rock, and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in North Little Rock. It was here in North Little Rock that Denis and Judith bought and renovated their home to be closer to his children and grandchildren.

He leaves behind his wife, Judith Holloway Baum; daughter, Beth Murry and husband David; sons, D. Blaine Baum and wife, Joanne and Matthew Baum; grandchildren, DJ Maxwell, Blake Murry, James Thomas Baum, Ava and Dylan Baum; and step-grandchildren, Alexandria Rogers, Joseph and Troy Fleming. In addition, he is survived by his siblings, James Baum and wife, Lois, Janice Ford and husband, Kenneth, Bob Baum and wife, Maryanne and Freda Baum and husband Tom Lagos. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one nephew, Kenneth Ford. Special thanks for the fabulous care Denis received at UAMS ICU, and to his devoted caretaker, JoAnn Hurst.

A visitation will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m., at Christ Episcopal Church in Little Rock. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

DANIEL BRYAN CLARK, SR., 42, of Little Rock, passed away April 3, 2018. Survivors include his children, Summer Grace Clark and Daniel Bryan Clark, Jr.; and his mother, Becky Clark. Graveside services are Saturday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-224-2200. Daniel’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

MARY ALICE COLE, 90, of Jacksonville, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born on October 18, 1927 in Jacksonville, Ark., to Harvey and Mabel Lamb. Mary Alice was a lifelong member of First Baptist

Church in Jacksonville, where she was very active, serving in many roles. She loved her church family and spoke often about how “blessed” she was. She could brighten any room with her laughter and smile. She is preceded in death by parents; her husband, Robert W. Cole; two brothers, Virgil Lamb and Marion Lamb; and two sisters, Ruth Lamb and Margaret Howard.

Mrs. Cole is survived by her daughters, Marilyn (Johnny) Watson of Little Rock, Carolyn (Charles) Reed of Shelby, N.C.; and one son, David Cole of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Kelly Shewmaker, David (Jackie) Shewmaker, Chad (Leah) Reed, Carole (Adam) Beebe, Dustin (Chrissy) Cole, and Devin (Carolyn) Cole; great-grandchildren, Dawson, Addison, and Carson Shewmaker; sister, JoAnn (Buster) Smith; as well as her many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral service officiated by Bro. Cliff Hutchins will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018, at First Baptist Church, 401 N. First Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Music or Missions Programs at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

HUEY PAUL FINISTER, JR., 70, of Little Rock, Passed away Tuesday March 27, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Shirley Finister; children, Andrea Parker, Regina Finister, Euphase “Rena” Jamerson; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 7, 2018, 11 a.m., in Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home 5300 W. 12th Street, 501-372-4129. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

SARA GWEN FLANNAGAN, age 70, died at her home in Maumelle, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Sara was born in Birmingham, Ala., on August 30, 1947. She obtained her B.S. degree in nursing at UAMS in 1968 and worked at both UAMS and St.

Vincent during her career. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Jackie Yocom.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Dale Flannagan; brother, Bert of Boston, Mass.; two sisters, Evelyn of Springfield, Mo., and Carol Kyle and husband, Glenn of Tyler, Texas; two daughters, Leslie May and husband Jeffrey of Conway, Ark., and Sandra Lapp and husband, Tucker of Redfield, Ark.; two granddaughters, Sara Beth Lapp and Sadie Camille Lapp both of Redfield, Ark. Sara was a wonderful nurse and loved by all of her patients. She was a great mom and a loving wife and always made everybody laugh. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Riverwood Memorial Park in Maumelle, Ark. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

JANICE A. INGRAM, 98, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, died on March 26, 2018. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 1904 MacArthur Drive, Jacksonville. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com

DORIS EMOGENE JOHNSON, affectionately known as “Emo,” a true servant of the Lord, passed away on April 3, 2018. She was born in Union City, Ind., on December 26, 1925, to Ruben H. Hime and Edith Rickert

Hime. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 64 years, C.H. “Peck” Johnson and her brother Max Hime. She leaves to cherish her memory her children Diane Sneed, (Ken) of Baton Rouge, La., and Renee Cunningham of Bolder City, Nev., as well as her siblings Eugene Hime (Joan), Janet Weimer (Gene) and Marilyn Leeka; grandchildren Kimberly Deters (Bob), Jeremy Sneed (Nicole), Jimmy Cunningham and Kevin Cunningham; great-grandchildren Emily Deters, Allison Deters and Brandon Sneed, as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

Emo had a true servant’s heart and worked in many different capacities of ministry at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church in Little Rock, where she was a member for 70 years. During that time, she taught Primary Sunday School for over 30 years, was a member of the choir, and a founding member of the committee Hearts In Service, and was always willing to serve in any area needed.

She worked as a bookkeeper for J.C. Calloway for 50 years until her retirement, and then continued working part time at other CPA firms until she was in her 80s.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street in Little Rock, on Friday, April 6, 2018, from 6-8 p.m., and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guest book.

Deacon THURSTON LARRY SR., 56, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on March 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by: sister, Edith Larry; brother, Reginald Larry; sister, LaKeith Larry.

Deacon Larry joined Greater New Hope Baptist Church, where he was a member of Male Chorus, usher board, and transportation director, and later appointed as Deacon under the late Rev. E.D. Lairry.

Deacon Larry leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Francine Larry; children, Martesa Lee, Vanessia Harris, Floyd Palmer, Estée Larry, Thurston Larry Jr.; brother, Derrick Larry; four grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday 12-6 p.m., Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Funeral: Saturday 11 a.m., Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 1723 W. 44th Street, NLR, Ark.; Pastor Luther Green Jr. officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR, (501) 3740111. “Service You Can Trust.”

JOSHUA LOY, 40, of Little Rock died April 1, 2018. Survivors include parents, Brenda and Ricky Davidson and Mark Loy; uncle, Johnny Kellensworth; aunt, Kathy

Haynie; grandparents, Leonard and Eunice. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018, at Edgewood Memorial Park by SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home.

JAMES MURRY, JR., 92, of Little Rock, passed away Monday March 26, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Gloria Kendrick, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 7, 2018, 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 2015 Main Street, in North Little Rock. Family will receive friends tomorrow from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home. 5300 W. 12th Street, (501) 3724129. Sign the online guestbook: www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

MILRENE E. SPRINGER, 93, of Little Rock, passed away April 2, 2018. She was a retiree of AP&L/ Entergy Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace L. Springer Jr.; and by her sons, Larry Shine and Harold Springer.

She leaves to cherish her memory children, Lawrence (Shiree) Shine, Ada Hollingsworth, Deborah (Herbert) Suttlar, Karen Allen, Horace (Joy) Springer, Gloria Springer, George (Angela) Springer and Mary Springer; sisters, Fannie Lewis and Beverly Crusterson; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a special niece, Celestine Wesley along with a host of relatives and friends.

A celebration of her life will be Saturday, April 7, 2018, 10 a.m., at Bethel AME Church, 815 West 16th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Interment will follow at Haven Of Rest Cemetery. Family visitation will be Friday, April 6, 2018, 6-8 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372-1305.

WILLIE “BILL” THOMAS, JR., 60, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully March 27, 2018. Willie “Bill” Thomas was born on January 29, 1958, to the late Willie and Doris Thomas. Willie is preceded in death by his parents Willie and Doris Thomas; and brother, Joshua Barbee.

He’s survived by his loving children ShaMonica Thomas, Tavoris Thomas, Sr., Bridgette Ray, Stevie Thomas and Ken Austin; his grandchildren, Taylor Thomas, Darrius Ray and Tavoris Thomas, Jr.; three brothers, Ricky Wofford, Ray (Gayle) Thomas and Lenn (Sylvia) Thomas; three sisters: Sherry Jackson, Terrie Thomas and Wendy Norris, all of Arkansas.

A celebration of life will be held on April 7, 2018, 11 a.m. at St. Stephen Baptist Church, 6000 Lynch Drive, NLR, AR 72117. Robert L. Tilmon will be officiating. Visitation: Friday April 6, 1-3 p.m., Paradise Funeral Home, 206 S. Cross, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Services entrusted to Stephens Funeral Home in West Helena, Ark.

EUNICE MARIE WEEKLY, 54, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on April 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband: Larry Weekly; mother Freddie Hudson; and a brother, Fred Harrison.

Eunice leaves to cherish her memory: children, Tremell Antony Billings and Tranice Lychell Hardin; father, James Hudson; sister, Lenora Hunter (ED); granddaughter, Yeahla Billings; aunt and uncle, Marion Grant (Aunt Sissy) and John Hudson; special friends Shirley Wilburn and Patrice Value (Deivien); and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Second Baptist Church, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

SYLVESTER WESTON, 60, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday March 29, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Isaac Snyder, Sr.; children, Veronica Weston, Shawna Miller, Randy Stewart, William Weston and Sylvester Weston, Jr.; siblings, Cleveland Harris (Cynthia), Ester Crockett, Juanita Burton, Arnella Beasley, Renella Weston, Pauline Weston-Criss, Isaac Snyder III, Dannie Ray Snyder, Jackie Snyder, Andy Johnson, Tameka Gayfield, Anthony Johnson; and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday April 7, 2018, 12 p.m., Bountiful Blessings Fellowship, 4424 W. 30th Street. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 4:45-5:45 at the funeral. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home. 5300 W. 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.