Obituaries

INDIANA BROOKS, age 91, of Little Rock, passed into her heavenly home on May 11,

2018. Preceding her in death, her husband, Vernice

Brooks, and son

John L. Williams.

Children who will recall her loving memory: Celestine Mack, Columbus Williams,

George Williams,

Wanda Bell, Lee V. Bethune, Charles Brooks, Aundra Moore, and Alberta Williams; and 30 grandchildren. Funeral service is Friday, May 18, at 10 a.m., Mercy Church, 8705 Scott Hamilton Rd., Little Rock. Viewing will be 2-4 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home. Interment follows at Rest In Peace Cemetery, Hensley, Ark. Services by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. DAVID REED BROWN, 79, of Maumelle, died May 13, 2018. Born September 7, 1938 in

Little Rock, he was the son of

William Edward

Brown and Mava

Reed Brown. He was a retired hydraulics engineer with the Corp of Engineers and was of the Presbyterian faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 24 years, Ann Kit Peterson Brown, and his grandsons, Eric and Robert Brown. Left to celebrate his life are his beloved children, William David Brown and Laura Paige Brown Marroquin (Jesse Marroquin), and grandchildren, Ryan Elizabeth, Harrison Edward, Christopher David and Andrew Edward and his much loved step family, Susan Elizabeth (Tim Brown), William Robert Hicks (Quana), Debra Ann (Steve Pruitt), Scott Alan Esserine (Marie), Katrina Ann, Wayne Robert, William Ryan, Christopher Stephen, Cameron Ray, Samantha Nicole, Natalie Kay, Adam Scott, Jared Alan, Joseph Michael, Samuel Paul, 11 great-grandchildren and Cody the dog and Spunky the cat.

He was a graduate of Central High School in Little Rock and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and was a lifelong Razorback sports fan. He served his country in the Air National Guard and was stationed in Japan on active duty. His passions were family, golf and playing trivia with friends and family.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock (501) 661-9111 with Rev. Larry Ballard officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com. GERTRUDE COLEMAN of North Little Rock passed away May 14, 2018. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral will be 2 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Grace Church of the Nazarene, with interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. PATRICIA L. KEELER, 73, passed away May 11, 2018. She was born in Putnam, Conn., on June 2, 1944 to the late Edward and Theresa Long. She married Edward Keeler December 5, 1964.

She is survived by her husband, Edward; two daughters, Kristen Pack (Brian) of Maumelle, and Shannon Hyslip (Allen) of North Little Rock, Ark.; three grandchildren, Austin Hyslip of Joplin, Mo., Zachary Hyslip of North Little Rock and Maddie Pack of Maumelle, Ark. She is also survived by a brother and sister: David Long (JoAnn) of Dayville, Conn., and Cindy Sears (Robert) of Brooklyn, Conn.; nieces, nephews and extended family.

Family and friends will gather in her honor at a later date in Connecticut. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal. KENNITH A. KINSEY, 56, of Little Rock died May 13, at home. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his granddaughter, Jordin.

Kennith leaves to cherish his memory, son, Josh

Kinsey, granddaughter, Jordin

Kinsey and sister, Karna Kinsey, from New Castle, Okla. In lieu of flowers, all donations can be made payable to son, Josh Kinsey, 6404 The Divide Parkway, Apt 102, Little Rock, Ark. 72223, (501) 581-2049. There will be no service held for Kennith. D.L. Boyd Funeral Home, LLC. “Helping Families Honor The Lives of Those They Love” 10600 Trainstation Drive, Mabelvale, Ark. 72103. (501) 246-5913. Please visit our website at www.dlboydfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook or leave a comment for the family of Kennith. MARIAN ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY, 83, of North Little Rock passed away Monday,

May 14, 2018. She was born August

26, 1934 in Des

Arc, Arkansas to Newton and

Nora Moody Neighbors. She was a founding member of Levy

Church of Christ.

She was editor of the White River Journal, worked as executive secretary for M.R.D.D.S. (Arkansas Children’s Colony) and a member of the National Association of Realtors. Nothing brought her more pleasure than raising her family and always having them around her.

Marian is survived by her sons, Roger, Keith (Dianne) and Patrick Montgomery; granddaughter, Catherine Montgomery; great-granddaughter, Yazmine Kassees; step-grandson, Jeremy Humphreys; great-step-grandchildren, Cody and Alexa King, and Carys Humphreys; and siblings, Charles Neighbors, Mike Neighbors, and Margaret Cooper. She was also a foster parent to numerous children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Elmer Fay Montgomery; parents; brother, Newton Neighbors, Jr. and sister, Barbara Young.

Memorials may be made to Southern Christian Home, 100 W. Harding Street, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110. A visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2018 at Levy Church of Christ, 5124 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m., at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy, Arkansas. Visit the online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com. ROBERT (MIKE) NORMAN, 68, of Jacksonville passed away on May 13, 2018. He was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on February 17, 1950 to the late Thomas M. Norman and Pearl May Kyzer-Norman.

He is preceded in death by his son Eddie Norman; two brothers Danny Paul Norman and Tracy Norman and sister Gloria DiTommaso. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Wampler (Brett) and Sandra Workman (Tony); three grandchildren; a great-grandson; siblings, Shirley Oppenlander (Chuck), Ray Norman (Olene), Faye Kidd (Benny), Jerry Norman, Roger Norman and a special friend Verna Norman.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main, Jacksonville, Arkansas; with funeral service to be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas with burial at Gravel Ridge Cemetery, Sherwood, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com. 501-982-3400. HENRY PARKER, 81, of North Little Rock, answered his call to Glory on May 10,

2018 surrounded by the family who loved him dearly. Henry, also known as

HP, was born November 23,

1936, to the late

Frank Parker, Sr. and Josephine

Kelley Parker

Mays. He was a graduate of Nelson High School in Scott, Ark., and a retiree of Teletype Corporation, also known as Alcatel Lucent and AT&T. He was a faithful member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Little Rock, for over 50 years.

He was preceded in death by both his parents Frank and Josephine, stepmother Corina Parker, siblings Augusta Parker, Sylvester Parker, Sr., Roosevelt Parker, Sr., John Henry Taylor, Sr., Verlean Booth, Lucille Smith, and Lucy Slater, and granddaughter Lacosha “CoCo” Parker. He leaves his children to cherish his memories, Deborah Parker McPeace, Ricky Parker, and Sharon Parker Dumas, all of North Little Rock, Jerry Parker, Sr. (Genenail) of Little Rock, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, siblings, Louise Young, Eloise Meeks (Robert), Frank Parker, Jr. (Willie Mae), James Bryles, Sr. (Pricilla), sister-inlaw, Lois Parker, and the mother of his children, Dorothy Parker.

A Rosary and Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 18th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home located at 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock 72205. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018, 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception church located at 7000 JFK Blvd., NLR 72116. Services entrusted to Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock 72202, (501) 372-1305. JIMALINE HUEY ROBINSON, 71, of Little Rock, passed away on May 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Aline and

James Huey, and her great-granddaughter, Cadence. Jimaline is survived by her husband of

52 years, Jim; daughter, Sharon (Jimmy), son, Gregory (Christina); grandchildren, Shara, Jacob, Abby, and Noah; five great-grandchildren; sister, Lavada; extended family, and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Liberty Chapel fellowship hall, 414 Rockport St., Malvern. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation for funeral expenses to the Jimaline Robinson Memorial Fund at any Regions Bank. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.arkansascremation.com.

Chief QMC (Ret.) JASPER LEE SAMPSON JR., 83, of Jacksonville, reunited with his wife in Heaven on May 13, 2018.

He was born

April 11, 1935 to

Jasper Lee and

Lizzie Mae Sampson in Pine Bluff.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jasper

Lee Sampson Sr.; mother, Lizzie Mae (Thompson) McGregor; wife, Bernice “East” Sampson; sister, Eunice Collins; and brother, David C. Sampson.

Jasper was in the Navy for 22 years where he served on numerous ships and retired on the USS Harold E. Holt (DE 1074) and was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal. He was a devoted member of Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church.

Jasper is survived by two daughters, Barbara Sampson-Robinson, Sharon D. Tramble (Kendall) both of Jacksonville; brother, Thomas Sampson; six grandchildren: Christopher A. Austin, Tonya D. Austin-LaBron, Prentis E. Grayson, Jr., Edward H. Watson, III, Lysander O. Tramble, Javaya D. Tramble; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church, 9717 Frenchman Mountain Road, Sherwood, Ark. 72120 with Pastor Isaac G. Ross officiating. Wake will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Inurnment at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens. EDGAR SHELTON JR., 74, of North Little Rock passed May 9, 2018. Loving memories left to children: Kevin Shelton (Charlotte) of Sherwood, Ark., LaBrenda Cohens of Bryant, Ark., Yolanda Shelton of Marche, Ark., Felicia Davenport (Andrew) of Suffolk, Va., and Nerrissa Shelton of Marche, Ark.; siblings: Mattie Gill (William) of North Little Rock, Ark., and Norma

Jackson of Cordova, Tenn.; best friend: Anthony

Taylor of North

Little Rock, Ark.;

13 grandchildren. Visitation: May

17, 2018, 6-7 p.m.. Homegoing celebration, May 18,

2018, 2 p.m. both held at 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.”

–––––❖––––– ANNA BELLE SNIFF, 92, of North Little Rock passed away on May 13, 2018. She was born on December 27, 1925 in Jacksonville,

Ark., to Isaac E. and Lottie M. (Walker) Swicegood. She was a retired secretary with Government Agencies. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, and was a past Democratic Woman of the Year and served with every Democratic Governor since Orval Faubus.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Sniff (Liz) of Holiday Island, Ark., and David Sniff of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Holly Day (Matt) of Decatur, Ga., Kevin Sniff (Ashley) of North Little Rock, Burl Sniff (Elizabeth) of Fayetteville and Mark Sniff (Jessica) of North Little Rock; six grandchildren; sister, Jean Purifoy of Little Rock and a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Burl Sniff, two brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will 11 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 with Dave Woodman officiating. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans in North Little Rock. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fla. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Anna Belle’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com. NATHANIEL TRENT SR., 53, of North Little Rock passed May 13, 2018. Loving memories left to wife: Shirley

Trent; children: Nathaniel Trent

Jr., Michael Trent,

Naomi Trent, and Grace Trent; siblings: Teresa

Tate (Willie) and

Diane Batemon; mother-in-law: Annvillee Allen. Visitation May 18, 2018, 6-7 p.m.. Homegoing celebration May 19, 2018, 12 noon both held at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main Street, North Little Rock. Dr. D.L. Richardson Pastor. 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.” MELVIN VESTER, 54 of Little Rock walked through the gates of Heaven on May

4, 2018. Visitation

May 17, 2018 5-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration

May 18, 2018, 11 a.m. both held at St. John Baptist Church, 2501

Main Street, Little Rock. Melvin’s care is entrusted to 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.” work on his farm and grow a vegetable garden. Jack was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. He worked for 32 years as an engineer for IBM. After retiring in 1987, he worked on his cattle and timber farm.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ruie Granger McCallum; his grandson, David Terrell McCallum; and his brother, Gary “Butch” McCallum. Survivors are his son, Robert McCallum and wife Diann of Arkadelphia; daughter, Vicki Hedden and husband Terry of Fayetteville; sister, Judy Fisher and brother-in-law Robert of Nashville, Tenn.; step-brother, Roger Wilson of Bismarck and step-brother, Vance Wilson and wife Patsy of Delight, Ark.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Arkadelphia with Dr. Marvin Pate officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service that day at 10 a.m. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Degray Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Bunn, David Golden, Roy Ham, Brian Kirksey, Mike Leamons and Luke Leamons.

Memorials may be made to the David T. McCallum Charitable Endowment, in care of the Clark County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 735, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Online tribute page is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com. ARKADELPHIA — Thelma Jean Murrell age 62, of the Joan Community near Arkadelphia passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 in Hot Springs. There will be a memorial visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 17th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Online tribute page is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com. AUSTIN — Deborah Kay Slaughter Williams died on May 13, 2018 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born on September 12, 1955. Funeral service will be Wednesday May 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Wilson Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England in charge of the arrangements. BEEBE — Joy Faye Skinner, 87, passed away at Beebe Retirement Center after a long journey with dementia on May

12, 2018. She was born in Bradley

County, Arkansas on November 16,

1930 and was the only child of Bo and Iona Murrell.

Faye was married to Virgil Skinner for 61 years. They were partners in life and loved each other dearly.

Faye loved to visit and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an excellent cook and no one ever left her home hungry or in need. She loved gardening and had a green thumb. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Grand International Auxiliary, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. She worked as a bookkeeper and then a caregiver.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law Newton McNew and grandson Shane McNew. She is survived by her children, Janet McNew of Sherwood, Sidney Skinner (Kathy) of Lonoke and Sarah Rhoads of Lonoke; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family thanks the nurses and staff at Beebe Retirement Center. They cared for our mother and previously our grandmother, Iona Murrell, through their long journeys with dementia. A thank you to Arkansas Hospice for assisting in Mother’s care in the final weeks of her life. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.

Visitation will be at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke on Wednesday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. with a graveside ceremony at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Thursday, May 17 at 1 p.m. Please visit www.boydfuneralhome.net for the online guestbook and extended obituary. BENTON — Bettie Lou Clifton, 81, of Benton, passed away April 14, 2018. Bettie was born February 5, 1937 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Walter D. and Cordelis Venable DuVall. Bettie worked as a licensed Beautician, an Olan Mills Portrait Consultant and also at Timex Corporation. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Charles, J.R., R.B., Floyd, Lloyd and Earl DuVall; husbands Herbert G. Keene and Kenneth R. Clifton; sisters Nora Hibbs, Cora Ree Bartenbach and Juanita Ferguson. Bettie is survived by sons, Charles Keene and his wife

Melanie of Glen Allen, Va., and Tony Keene and his wife Diane of Benton, Ark., as well as her sister Margaret Doddridge of Benton, Ark., and her brother Kenneth Duvall of Richardson, Texas. She is also survived by three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 17th at Kentucky Cemetery, 7069 Highway 5, Saline County, Ark. Brother Karvin Adams will be officiating. Flowers may be sent to Ashby’s Funeral Home, 108 W Narroway Street, Benton, Ark. 72015. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com. BENTON — Rodney E. Williamson of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 12, 2018. Graveside services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. Please share your memories of Rodney at www.dignitymemorial.com/ funeral-homes/ alexander-ar/pinecrest-funeral-home-memorial-park. BRINKLEY — Lena Mae Lee of Brinkley, Ark., passed away on Monday, May 15, 2018 in Little Rock, Ark. The Funeral services will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth on Friday May 18 at 1 p.m., with visitation at noon on Friday. Please share your memories with Lena’s family at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com. CABOT — Vernon Clyde Rhodes, 78, of Cabot died Monday, May 14, 2018 in Cabot. He was born August 11, 1939 in Pine Bluff to the late Ira and Marjorie Arnett Rhodes. Vernon was reared and received his education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Watson Chapel High School and attending the University of Arkansas, Monticello. He was the owner of Rhodes Foundation Company and a Christian by faith.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Rhodes was preceded in death by a brother, Walter “Dusty” Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes is survived by his wife of 32 years, Shirley Downen Rhodes; his children, Darrell (Michelle) Rhodes, Gary (Tonya) Rhodes, Kyle Rhodes, Kenya Rhodes, Melody (Keith) Bitely and Chella (Steve) Stivers; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren (+1 expected in June); brother, Bill Rhodes and special friend and caregiver, Carl Hambrick.

The Rhodes family asks that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/ involved/donate.html. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Monk Cemetery with Steve Stivers officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com. Employee of the Year.

Joann is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Gary M. Jones; two brothers, Marshall and Carl Penrod; and three sisters, Janet Davis, Wilda Beal, and Valeria Beard. She is survived by her son, Doug Jones (Sandy) of Little Rock, her daughter Teresa Glenn (Jonathan) of Conway; her granddaughters, Danielle Barker (Brett) of Shawnee, Kan., Stephanie Whitehead (Josh) of Scott, and Natalie Jones (Matt) of Little Rock; her grandson Gavin (Kellie) of Conway; her great-granddaughter Evelyn Barker; and her many nieces and nephews … and many grandpets and great grandpets — especially Puma.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery, Alexander, Ark. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com. CROSSETT — John David Davidson, age 65 of Crossett, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. Survived by one son, James Davidson and one daughter, Jennifer Davidson. Services were 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Jones Funeral Home, Inc. with Bro. LaRoy Dumas officiating. Burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery. (www.jonesservice.com). CROSSETT — Jordan Denise Huff, age 9, of Crossett, died Thursday, May 10, 2018. Survived by her parents, Leslie Huff and Joshua King, brother, Jayden King; sisters, Rikki King and Ryleigh King. Services were Monday, May 14, 2018 at Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Pastor Chyrl Slocum officiating. Burial in Crossroads Cemetery. (www.jonesservice.com). CROSSETT — Stone Creeks Smith, only 6 weeks old, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. Survived by his parents, Payton and Scott Smith and one brother, Memphis Rainn Smith. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Beech Street Baptist Church in Crossett. Burial in Pinewood Memorial Park in Crossett. (www.jonesservice.com). DARDANELLE — Lee Collins, 71, died Monday, May 14, 2018. Born July 7, 1946, to William and Prosie Collins. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at Centerville First Baptist. Burial: New Hope Cemetery, in Dardanelle, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Obituary/guestbook available at www. shinnfuneral.com. DUMAS — Carrie Lynn Morris, 43, of Dumas died Thursday, May 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Josh Dutton officiating. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory in Pine Bluff. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net. FORREST CITY — Justice Monae Jones, Infant daughter of Justin Jones Sr. and Latavia Marshall-Jones of Forrest City, died Friday evening, May 11 at Forrest City Medical Center, in Forrest City. Her parents, three brothers, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends survive her. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Vandell by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley, (870) 734-2772, email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home. HAMBURG — Elizabeth Swan Woods, 88, of Hamburg, died May 13, at home. Celebration of Life Service 3 p.m., May 17 at Medders Funeral Home Chapel, 1564 Hwy. 52 W, Crossett. Visitation: 2-3 p.m., prior to service. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com or call (870) 364-6171. “Celebrating Life.” HATTIEVILLE — Carroll Don Stroud, 84, of Hattieville, died Monday, May 14, 2018. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, at Harris Chapel with Bro. Dwight Scott and Bro. Johnny Hoffman officiating. Burial at Robertstown Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

HOT SPRINGS — Erick Edmisten, 58, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, May 13th, in a local hospital following a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis and colon cancer.

He was born to Bill and Maxine Edmisten in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, where he attended school at Fort Buchanan. Later, Erick attended Arkansas State University, completing a degree in Personnel Management. During this time, he married Becky Fleming. He was blessed by, and very proud of his two beautiful daughters, Erica Lauren Jackson (Brett) of Greenbrier, and Emily Rose Partridge (Nick) of Maumelle, along with his precious and only grandchild Brycen Jackson.

Erick was a member of the Church of Christ. As his health allowed, he spent the past seven years in volunteer service, working with adults and young people in Garland County, after retiring from 27 years of work with the Department of the Treasury.

He was preceded in death by parents Bill and Maxine Edmisten, his grandparents, Capitola Glazner and Charles and Ruth Edmisten, and his aunt Betty Tweedy.

Erick is survived by daughters Erica Jackson (Brett), Emily Partridge (Nick), grandson, Brycen Jackson, and former wife of 30 years, Becky Edmisten. Erick is also survived by his aunt Patricia Canada, his uncle Warren Edmisten, and cousins Bill, Bonnie, and Adam Stovall, as well as other family and numerous friends. Special thanks to caregivers Jay and Jerri Dowling.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a memorial to Little Rock Friends of the Animal Village at 7401 Colonel Glenn Road, 72204; Stop Animal Cruelty, P.O. Box 1521, Malvern, Ark. 72104; or your favorite charity or organization. A memorial service will be held at Hot Springs Funeral Home on Saturday, May 19th at 11 a.m, officiated by David Formby of Ashdown. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www. hotspringsfh.com. MONTICELLO — Bryan Edward Moore, 51, of Monticello, previously of Lake Village died Monday, May 14, 2018. Graveside service will be in Jennie Cemetery, Lake Village on Thursday, May 17, at 2 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bishop-King Funeral Home of Lake Village, Arkansas. Please sign online guestbook www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com. PEARCY — Troy E. Sheets, age 85, of Pearcy, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018. He was born June 25, 1932, in Beaton, the last living child of Hermon M. Sheets and Lura Ida Allen Sheets. On April 21, 1956, he was married to Virginia Ann Tankersley who preceded him in death on October 27, 1992.

Troy was a United States Navy veteran, served in the Korean War and received the Korean War Service Medal. He attended the Philippi Church of Christ and retired from Reynolds Aluminum at Jones Mill after 35 years of service. Troy was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Glenwood Masonic Lodge #662, where he served as Worshipful Master, and was a member of three additional lodges, serving in this capacity. He also served as District Deputy Grand Master for the State of Arkansas, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Troy was an avid bee keeper, cattle farmer and very active in Hot Spring County political events. He enjoyed attending gospel singings and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his son, Jay Sheets of Bonnerdale; his twin daughters, Janice (Mike) Farr and Jeanette (Tom) Shepherd, all of Sheridan; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his special cousin, Inez Runyan of Glenwood; three brothers-in-law, Roger Tankersley and George Hill, both of Pearcy, and Royace Braziel of Hot Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs, with Bro. Luke Henson and Bro. Mike Smith officiating. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honors Team and masonic rites will be provided by the Glenwood Masonic Lodge #662.

Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Bismarck. Pallbearers will be Adam Allen, Sam Shepherd, Kolby Shepherd, Tyler Farr, Camron Hurst, Roger Tankersley, Brad Braziel and Jason Braziel. Honorary Pallbearers will be J. P. Shepherd, Dr. John Featherston, Dr. Kathy Liverett, Judge Chris Williams and the Sulphur Springs Masonic Lodge #100 in Amity.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, One Children’s Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com. CLINTON — Robert “Bob” Ward Ruble, 81, of Clinton (Barrens Community) passed away Monday, May 14, 2018. Funeral Services are at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Huie Cemetery in Clinton, Ark. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton. CLINTON — Winnie Faye Williams, 93, of Clinton, Ark., died May 11, 2018. She was born August 1, 1924 on Culpepper Mountain to parents Eugene and Birdia Story.

Winnie was preceded in death by her brothers, France, Tom, Elmo, Virgil (Eldo), Jim (Omer), Warren G.; sisters, Minnie Moore, Jewel Thompson, Avon Crawford, and her husband of 65 years and the love of her life, Billy Rex Williams. She was a member of Formosa Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, Roxie Williams, Bruce (Jeannie) Williams, Bridgett (Doug) Jones, Brett (Joyce) Williams; and grandchildren Caleb Huggins, Tori Huggins, Danielle Williams, Stephen Williams, Reatta (Levi) Walker, Tyler Williams, Chloe (Bailey) Bass, Dylan Jones; great-grandson Asher Walker, many nephews, nieces, and other family.

Winnie traveled to California right out of high school to look for work. World War II was raging during this time and the U.S. Navy had a great need for war ships, so Winnie supported the war effort by going to work at the Vallejo shipyard where she welded and joined the ranks of “Rosie the Riveters.” After the war, she enrolled in beauty school in Vallejo and received her cosmetology license. Bill and Winnie were married January 22, 1947.

She was very close to her sisters and with six brothers, she learned to fight and dance. Winnie and brother, Omer, won 1st Place in the Jitterbug contest at an alumni gathering. She was a gracious hostess, welcoming family and friends at any time. She was a patient mother, but her children were no strangers to a dose of hickory tea. She was quick-witted, laughed often and had a big, beautiful smile.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 and the funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Interment will follow at Culpepper Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton. CONWAY — Gloria Joan Penrod Jones “Joann”, 80, of Conway, Ark., passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018. Joann was born April 25, 1938, in Beebe, Ark., to the late Levi and Nola Penrod. She was of the Methodist faith.

Ms. Jo, as she was known to her coworkers, retired from the Test Lab at Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. In 1995, she was named AECI

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PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Letha Mae Hobbs, 91, of Pine Bluff, Ark., was born September

27, 1926, to the late Willie and

Mittie Antwine in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She peacefully transitioned on

May 11, 2018.

She is survived by her husband

Rev. Dr. Anthony

O. Hobbs. Other survivors include, her six step-children, a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends, clubs and church members.

She was a Charter and Lifetime member of the Pine Bluff Chapter of Links, Inc., Minister’s Wives, Arkansas Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association, a Life member of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Central Arkansas 12th District AME Church, Social and Art Federated Club and a joyful member of Traveling Friends. She and her husband were supporters of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Educational fund.

Family Hour Service will take place at Brown Funeral Home from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday evening. Her body will lie in-state Friday, 10:15 a.m., until service.

The Celebration of Life will take place at St. John A.M.E. Church, 1117 West Pullen Street at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018. Memorials may be sent to Brown Funeral Home, 2704 Commerce Circle, Pine Bluff, Ark., or St. John A.M.E. Church. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Fire Chief Ray Jacks, Pine Bluff Fire Department (Retired), 90, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday,

May 15, 2018, at home. Born William Ray Jacks January 25,

1928, in Rowell, Arkansas, he was the son of

Clyde and Ora

Bet Greenlee

Jacks.

Chief Jacks was reared and received his early education in Woodlawn, graduating from Woodlawn High School in 1949. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

In between World War II and Korea, Chief Jacks began his career with the Pine Bluff Fire Department September 1, 1949. After he returned home from Korea, Chief Jacks was promoted to Driver March 1, 1955. Chief Jacks became the first “Fire Marshall” of Pine Bluff in 1963, stressing fire prevention, education and public safety. He rose through the ranks of the department and became chief in August of 1972. Chief Jacks was inducted into the Arkansas State Firefighters Hall of Fame June 24, 1995.

Chief Jacks was co-founder of the Jefferson County Mounted Patrol in 1960 and served as the First Captain. In conjunction with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, this unit was a mainstay in crisis situations and could always be trusted to get the job done. He served as past President of the Arkansas Fire Chiefs Association, past President of the Southwestern Division International Association of Fire Chiefs and past Legislative Chairman of the Arkansas Fire Chief’s Association.

He retired from the Pine Bluff Fire Department in 1999 after 50 years of exemplary service. Chief Jacks earned the 50 year Masonic Lodge recognition for good standing and service in 2012.

He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Pine Bluff, past Director of the Jefferson County Chapter of the American Red Cross and President of the Calmer Hunting Club. Chief Jacks served on the Board of Directors of Pine Bluff National Bank (now Relyance Bank) from 1996 until December 31, 2014, when he became a Director Emeritus.

Chief Jacks was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Jacks; and sister, Genyce Burr. Survivors include his wife, Jane Ella Johnston Jacks, whom he married October 9, 1948, in Rison; two sons, Dr. David C.

Jacks (Donna Michelle) and Dr. Dennis W. Jacks (Liz), both of Pine Bluff; brother, Harvey Jacks; three sisters, Eloise Stewart of Mississippi, Dorothy Green of Pine Bluff and Katherine Moyers of Pine Bluff; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Reverend Todd Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Rowell Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s.

Memorials may be made to Summit Baptist Church, 901 Ridgway Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603 or Rowell Cemetery Association, Attn: Kenneth Roberts, 840 Roberts Road, Rison, Arkansas 71665. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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ROCKPORT — Noel “Cooney” Cranford, age 91, of Rockport, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018. Visitation Wednesday, May 16, 5-7 p.m. Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service Thursday, May 17, at 1 p.m. Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Fairplay Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE — Linda Foster, died May 13, 2018, at her home in Russellville. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 17, at 2 p.m., in Humphrey Funeral chapel, with visitation preceding at 1 p.m. Interment of cremains at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville. Full obituary at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

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SARATOGA — Funeral for Phyllis Billingsley Stanton, 62 of Saratoga, 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope with Garry Stanton officiating. Visitation, 1 to 2 p.m. day of service. Burial, Saratoga Cemetery, Saratoga, Ark. Arrangements, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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11, 2018. She is survived by four sons, Hosea (Vanessa)

Price Jr., Hal (Cheryl) Moore,

Willie (Gloria)

Moore, and Wendell (Carrie) Moore, four daughters, Gina Cannon, Patricia Moore, Brenda Sanders, Wendy Moore, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 15803 Old Highway 30, Scott, Arkansas 72142. Visitation: 2-6 p.m., Friday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

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STAR CITY — Cora Lee Moore, 75, of Star City died Monday. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Forman officiating. Visitation is 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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WHITE HALL — Mr. George Clyde McClinton Sr., 66, of White Hall, Ark. passed Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, Ark. by Rev. Ulysses Dunlap Sr. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery. www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary. com.