Pulaski County

NORMA JEAN ARMAN, 86, was born in Hope, Arkansas on September 1, 1931. She went to Heaven on Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church for 49 years.

Norma was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Guilliams; husband, Thurman; and her granddaughter, Melissa Arman. She is survived by three sons, Ricky (Kathy), Gary, and Steven Arman. She had eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Norma loved her family and they loved her dearly. Her grandsons will be her pallbearers: Jason, Dennis, Greg, Christopher and Selby Arman and her grandson-in-law, Christopher Powers.

Her family wishes to thank the staff at Sherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation for the excellent care given to her for the past 16 months.

A visitation will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home, with funeral service to begin at 2 p.m., burial will be at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Visit the online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA A. BLAND (ASHWORTH), born on February 22, 1940, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles and son, Kevin. She is survived by her sons, Danny Bland, Michael Bland (Karen) and her daughter, Jennifer Yamin (Rick). She enjoyed her grandchildren, Kayla Myers, Hannah Bland, Austin & Claire Bland and Reid & Bryce Yamin. The family will be receiving guests on Friday, June 1st from 4-6 p.m. with a memorial service to follow visitation at Otter Creek Racquet Club, 14000 Otter Creek Parkway, Little Rock.

–––––❖––––– LOVELL CALDWELL, 58, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Marilyn Ann Caldwell; two bonus children, Morgan and Marcus Noble; siblings,

Leroy Caldwell, Andy Caldwell, Jr. (Aycia) and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m., Lewis Street Church of Christ, 2716 Lewis Street. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– JOHN CRAIG CARSON, 54, of Maumelle, died May 29, 2018. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 2nd at Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, June 1st from 5–7 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Full obituary will be published in Friday’s paper. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501) 2242200. John’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– PATSY CRAIG, 81, of Alexander, Ark., passed away May 27, 2018 at her home. She was born in Curtis,

Ark., to Cecil and Helen Holloway.

She was preceded in death by her husband,

James of 47 years; her parents; infant son,

James A. Craig, Jr. and brother Steve Holloway. She is survived by her daughter, Pam (Philip) Bonner of Little Rock; son, Jimbo Craig, (Karen Lee) of Little Rock; brother, Johnny (Doris) Holloway of Arkadelphia; sisters, Charladean (Larry) Franklin of Little Rock; Sue Edmonds of Maumelle; and Phyllis Hancock of Rogers; step-grandson, Philip Bonner Jr.; seven nieces and nephews and her faithful companion, Sophie.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Arkadelphia. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

–––––❖––––– KERMIT EASON of Little Rock, Arkansas was often known for his jokes, laughter and fun! Unfortunately, this is not one of the late Kermit

Eason’s jokes.

On Friday, May

25, 2018, Waffle

House, Wink’s

Dairy Bar, and Western Sizzlin lost a loyal customer. At approximately 6:21 p.m., Kermit “Dale” Eason, a loving father and a beautiful soul, took his last breath at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas with daughters Nikumba Eason-Taylor and Kimberlee Eason-Jackson by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Caroline Eason; brothers Henry and Frank Eason; sisters Anna Laura Eason, Gertrude Lee Johnson, and Ruby Woods. He is survived by his wife Vetonia Eason; his daughters, Nikumba Eason-Taylor (Torey), Kimberlee Eason-Jackson (Barry); step-children Taira Tillman, Shunika Bennett and Tony Tillman; grandchildren Ashley, Aysha, and Torey Taylor Jr.; step-grandchildren April Johnson, Angelika Jackson, Errick Woods, Derrick Woods, Teara Woods, Cameron Henson, Douglas Bennett, Diya-Al-din Bennett, Nia Mumit, Briana Tillman, and Samari Tillman; great-grandchild Iya “Babydoll” Warren; brothers Clarence (Charlesetta) Eason of Altheimer, Ark. and Alfonzo Eason of Chicago, Ill.; a special son, Tetzel Turner; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His joyous life will forever be cherished through the lives of his family and friends.

The visitation service will begin at 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at ACTS Church, 1224 Franklin Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 3406 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Sherrill, Ark. 72152. His burial will be at the Elvin Jack Smith Memorial Cemetery, Sherrill, Arkansas, with professional funeral services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY FRANCES ELDRIDGE, 85, of Little Rock, passed away May 28, 2018. Visitation will be this evening, Thursday, May 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7:30 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Eldridge’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BURL WELDON ELKINS, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus

Christ on May

27th. He was born September

21st, 1937 in England, Arkansas to Ella and Charlie Elkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife

Margie Laverne

Elkins, his brother, Leon Elkins, and his sister Kathleen McNutt. He is survived by his son, Steve Elkins and his wife Cindy Elkins, his granddaughter, Chloe Elkins, his granddaughter, Linzy Elliott and her husband Cole Elliott. Services and a celebration of his life will be held at North Little Rock Funeral Home, with a visitation from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31st and a funeral at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1st.

–––––❖––––– STEPHEN A. HENRY, 68, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord May 28,

2018. Steve was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on September

6, 1949 to William and Freda

Henry. After graduating from Arkansas

State University,

Steve worked in retail management until his retirement three years ago. Growing up in Walnut Ridge, Steve was a member of First Baptist Church. After moving to Little Rock, Steve and his wife; Suellen, joined Saddle Creek Baptist Church. Steve enjoyed life and was always playing jokes on family and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years; Suellen, one brother; William Harroll Henry (Linda), one sister; Deborah Henry Bell (Danny) and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 from 10 a.m.-noon at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. A 4 p.m. Graveside service will follow at Lawrence Memorial Park, Colonial Drive, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Steve’s name to Lawrence Memorial Park. Please share your memories of Steve at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT BRANDON HOLITIK, 50, died Monday, May 28, at his home in Little

Rock. He leaves behind his life’s love, Megan E. Wooster, his daughter, Katherine Anne Holitik, and his son,

Robert Brandon

Holitik Jr. He is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. George F. Holitik, and Mrs. Cornelia Brandon Ellingson of Little Rock, siblings, Christopher W. Holitik of Fayetteville, Kay Holitik Maris and Melissa Holitik Plato of Little Rock, and W. Andrew Holitik of Chicago, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Born and raised in Little Rock, Mr. Holitik attended Marion Military Academy, and was a graduate of Little Rock Central High. His love for the Natural State drew him to the University of Arkansas, where he received his bachelors degree in communications, and a law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. His solid beliefs in the legal system and his desire to help those in need led him to multiple fields as a general practitioner. His affinity for family law, and class action lawsuits evolved into a partnership with the firm of Hale, Holitik, and Young in Marion, Arkansas.

A devoted friend, and loving father, Robert found joy in exploring the beauty of nature, which he shared with and passed on to his children. Conservation of the wetlands, Ducks Unlimited, and animal rescue were just a few of the many causes he embraced and supported. His positivity and kindness will be remembered and missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to The Robert Holitik Memorial Education Fund at Bank of Little Rock, 200 N. State St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA DIANE JACKSON, 63, of Little Rock died May 24, 2018. Survivors include: husband,

Alfred “Corky” Jackson; daughter, Sonya Jackson; sons, Nygel

Jackson (Natasha) and Sedrick Jackson. Funeral services: Saturday, June

2, 2018, 11 a.m., Christway Missionary Baptist Church, 4324 Potter Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Interment: Haven of Rest Cemetery, Little Rock. Visitation: Friday, June 1, 2018, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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ALIX NICHOLS, 92, of Little Rock known as “A.J.” by many went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 30, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a great-great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and May Nichols; brother, Dempsey Nichols; sisters, Cleva Lierly and Treva Wright; wife, Kathryn Nichols; and a grandson, Michael David Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Helen Nichols; sister,

Winnie Isom

(Joe); son, Jay

Nichols (Linda); stepson, Joe

Jones (Marilyn); two grandsons:

Steven Nichols (Laurie) and

Chad Nichols; granddaughter-in-law, Rebecca Nichols; great-grandchildren, Alexandria Brewer (Tim), Lauren Nichols Johnson, Michael David Nichols, Jr. and Addison Nichols; two great-great-grandchildren, Davis Brewer, Abel Johnson; and many nephews and nieces.

He was a member of First Assembly of God in North Little Rock, served in the Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in November 1944. A.J. spent 35 years at Veterans Administration Hospital, Fort Roots in North Little Rock and during those years he also sold cars at Jennings Motors and Balch Motors in Little Rock at night and on weekends. After retiring from the V.A. he spent 23 years at Arch Street Fire Department in Little Rock from 1974-1997 and was a Fire chief for many of those years.

A visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, followed by the Funeral at 3 p.m. Interment will be in Ivy Chapel Cemetery, 678 Ivy Chapel Road, Little Rock. Guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MARCUS LAMONT O’DONALD, 37, of North Little Rock, passed May 20. He leaves to cherish his memories his father,

Fred Rogers; mother, Regina O’Donald; one son, Sucran O’Donald; four daughters, Montieana, Montaijah, Tyiera O’Donald and Alundra Dison; four brothers, Frederick and Kevin O’Donald, Charles and Bryan Morris; two sisters, Alundra and Latasha Smith, all of North Little Rock. Funeral: 11 a.m., Saturday, Eastern Star Baptist Church, 2nd St., North Little Rock. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. 501-812-5303. Interment: Morris Chapel Cemetery, Keo, Ark.

–––––❖––––– EDDIE PRIDE JR., 72, passed from this life Thursday, May 24, 2018. He left behind a dear beloved friend Minnie

Clark, two sons

Eddie Laron

Pride, Christopher Pride; two daughters

DeAne Pride,

Celeste Pride all of Little

Rock, Arkansas; two step-sons, William Clark, Orlando Clark of Texas; a sister, Rose Mayo; brother, Solomon Mayo both of Little Rock, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements entrusted by A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-9823400. Online guestbook can be found on www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– LAYMAN MARSHALL ROSEBY SR., 69, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life May 24.

He’s preceded in death by his parents: Johnnie Roseby and

Odessa Garman

Roseby; a brother Detrix D. Rosbey; and two sisters Claudine Wilson and Gwendolyn Onyemelukwe.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Layman Rosbey Jr., Adrian D. Roseby, Duran Roseby, Ontario Jones, Dana (Torrence) Thrower, Tameka Roseby; siblings: Ossie Roseby Young, Linda Roseby Bowen, Mae Roseby Buckley, Phyllis Roseby Watson, Edward Roseby, O.D. Roseby, O.T. Roseby, Ivan Roseby Sr., Bernard (Faye) Roseby; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Family Hour Friday 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR; Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at King Solomon Baptist Church, 1304 Pine Street, North Little Rock, Ark. Pastor Charles Caradine officiating. Service entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111 “A Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– ERIKA SHONTE’ SANDERS, 32, of Little Rock departed this life Sunday, May

27, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Sanders; daughter, Madison Sanders; mother, Quinetta Carlton; father, Danny Carlton; brother, John Moore

Jr.; sisters, Danita Cleveland, Jessica Carton; a special cousin, Kaydrianna Smith; other relatives and friends.

Family and friends will view the body at 6 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Hubble Memorial Chapel. Memorial Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018, Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 1213 East Washington Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114. “Serving you with professional care since 1900,” Hubblefuneralhome.co.

–––––❖––––– VIRGINIA ANNE SATCHELL born May 27th, 1945 of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away

Friday May 25th.

She is preceded in death by parents, Maurice and Howard Phillips; niece,

Jillian N Clark; nephew, Jason

Clarke. She is survived by siblings, Melissa Rankin, Michael Phillips and Brenda Clark (Jay); several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A viewing and visitation will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visit the online guest book at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– HELEN LATTA SHIRK, 104, of Jacksonville passed from this life on May 10th,

2018 at Woodland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville.

She was born

August 5th, 1913 in Cabot, Arkansas to the late

Carl and Atha

Wilson Latta.

Mrs. Shirk was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ted Shirk; siblings A.J. Latta, Garland Latta, and Bowlin Latta. She is survived by her son, James Shirk of Tampa, Florida along with a host of other family and friends. Memorial service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville. Interment will follow at Bayou Meto Cemetery. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home 501-982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JAMES A. SMALLEY, age 90, of Little Rock passed away on Tuesday, May

29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nora Smalley; brother and sister-inlaw, Charles and

Jewell Smalley, and son-in-law,

John Savage.

James is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ella V. Smalley and two daughters, Janis Savage and Glenda (Andy) Bloxom, all of Benton; three granddaughters, Ashley (Hadyn) Thomas, Bridget and Candee Jo Bloxom.

James was a Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. For 35 years, James served the Arkansas Baptist Convention as a BSU (Baptist Student Union) Director at SAU, UCA, UALR and UAMS. After retiring, James was a volunteer for AARP, the Clinton Library and served as an on-call Chaplain at the VA. He loved to travel and spend time on the open road in their RV from campground to campground. He was a long-time member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school and served as a Deacon.

The family invites friends to a celebration of life service officiated by Dr. Randy Hyde at 11 a.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Baptist Collegiate Ministries, c/o Arkansas Baptist State Convention, 10 Remington Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– MAXINE D. TAYLOR, 61, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away Monday May 28, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Wenevere Martin, Cedric Hughes (Lisa), Tabu Hughes, Tawana White, Shawana Hughes

and Crystal Taylor; siblings: Phyllis Hughes, John Hughes, Joseph Hughes, Wanda

Hughes, Anita Hughes, Ann Hughes, Larry Hughes Marilyn Hughes, Georgia and a Walton and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 2, 2018, 11 a.m., Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 7:15-815 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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SAM E. WESLEY SR., 73, of North Little Rock passed May 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents: Isom Wesley Sr. and Octavin Wesley; siblings: Willie Lee McCoy, Norma Jean Swiney, Charles Wesley, and Joe Wesley Sr. Loving memories left to children: Sam Wesley Jr. (Angela), Tondelayo Wayne (Joathan), and Untrese Wesley; and seven grandchildren; siblings: Isom Wesley Jr. (Frankie), Helen Wesley Thomas, and Marva Wesley Robinson. Visitation: Friday, June 1, 2018, 6-7 p.m. Homegoing Celebration Saturday, June 2, 2018, 11 a.m. Both held at Damascus Spiritual Church, 2401 E. Washington Ave., 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.”

Arkansas

ATKINS — Donnie Duvall, 64, of Atkins, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Friday, June 1, at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at Lemley Chapel. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– AUSTIN — Walter Gains 77, of Austin, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born on November 29,1940. Cremation Arrangements are under the trusted direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501982-3400 www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– BEARDEN — Bettie Jean Purifoy, 80, of Bearden died Tuesday. Visitation will be Thursday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Sparkman First Assembly of God. Burial at Bethel Cemetery in Bearden. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Charles Houston Callahan, 92, of Benton, passed away on May 29, 2018.

He was born

April 12, 1926 in Traskwood to the late John “Orb” and Elberta Ogle Callahan. Charles served in the United States Navy during World War II, was a 32nd degree Mason, Scottish Rite for 50 years, retired from ETMF and ABF as a truck driver for 34 years, volunteered at the Benton Senior Center, employed by Reynolds and was a member of Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Charles was preceded in death by his brothers, Granville “Buddy” Callahan and Johnny Callahan. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Violet Novalene Callahan, daughters, Dianna (Ronnie) Griffith of Arlington, Texas, Sheila (Dan) Harris of Hot Springs, Debra (Bob) Ramsey of Benton and Sherry (Terry) Parsons of Benton, brother, James “Tub” (Kaye) Callahan of Benton, sisters, Dorothy Cunningham of Traskwood, Jo Ella (Jerry) Skinner of Malvern and Lavoye Clift of Traskwood, grandchildren, Garth Griffith, Seth Griffith, Jennifer Ramsey, Jayme Ramsey Barker, Greg Harris, Dana Harris Everett, Dustin Parsons and Layne Parsons; great-grandchildren, Adison, Bella, Lexi, Shelby, Kinlee, Ethan, Houston, Easton, Blake, Tucker, Layla, Grace, Charlie and Calvin.

Pallbearers will be Garth Griffith, Seth Griffith, Greg Harris, Dustin Parsons, Layne Parsons, Shannon Everett and Zach Barker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tommy Dale McClain, Rita Spainhour, Lawrence Salvage and Larry Callahan.

Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. on Saturday at Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow at Fairplay Cemetery. Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home, Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On-line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — David Terry Hughes, 70, of Benton, passed away May 29, 2018. He was born February 8, 1948 in Canal Zone, Panama. David was a journalist and editor for several Arkansas newspapers. Per David’s request, there will be no formal funeral service. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

–––––❖––––– BENTONVILLE — Judy C. Brown, 70, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away May 29. Services will be held June 1, at 10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral in Marianna, Arkansas. Visitation will be held May 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Shameka L. McClain, 34, Bryant, Ark. went home to be with the Lord, May 27, 2018. She was born the second child on May 23, 1984 to the late Ella J. Banks and Stanley McClain. She was a graduate of McClellan High School and a devoted employee of DHS.

She was preceded in death by one son, Mart Sears Jr., mother, Ella J. Banks, brother, Alexander McClain, Sr., grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Samuel McClain, Sr., and Herbert Banks Sr. Her memory will live on in her son, Zedric Hickey; three daughters, Aysia Williams, Dakota Sears and Zahrea Hickey of Bryant, Ark.; her father and step-mother, Stanley and Pamela McClain; one brother, Herbert McClain, two sisters, Nadia (Dennis) Johnson, and Shelby McClain of Little Rock, Ark.; and, grandmother, Elnora Williams of Helena, Ark.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 811 Scipio A. Jones Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. Family Visitation: Friday, June 1, 2018, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Rebecca Rummel, age 60, of Cabot, passed away Tuesday, May 29. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Victory Baptist Church in Cabot with interment at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home 501-843-5816. Full obituary and guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Elder Freddy L. Flood, 58, of Conway, Ark., was called to his heavenly home on

May 27, 2018. Elder Freddy Flood loved the Lord and led a blessed spiritual journey.

He was a member of the Mt. Sinai

COGIC where he served faithfully as an Elder under the leadership of Superintendent Earnest L. Sweat III.

He was a husband, father, brother, uncle and a dear friend. His life and work touched many. Though he leaves behind a bereaved family, he also leaves a legacy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a beloved mother, Willie Mae Flood and father, Roger Cox. Loved ones left to cherish his memories are a devoted wife of 20 years, Sabrina Flood; two sons, Brandon (Tiara) Flood and Jalen Flood, both of Conway, Ark.; a very special granddaughter A’mya “Itty” Flood; one brother, Stevey (Vickie) Flood; two sisters, May Yvonne and Paula Flood; five aunts, Maenella Blanks, Vaedell Crenshaw, Margaret Crow, Dorthy Ann Price and Marilyn Lindsey; and a host of nieces, cousins, other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2018, at True Holiness Saints Center, 198 Hwy. 286 East, Conway, Ark. Visitation 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the funeral home. Interment: Ray Cemetery in Conway, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway, Ark. 501-327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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COVE — Tommy Lee Woods, Jr., age 50, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Cove. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Cove First Baptist. Interment: Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Cove, Arkansas, under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– DERMOTT — Amelia Bell, age 87, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Dermott City Nursing Home. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory in Pine Bluff. Online obit and guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– GRAVETTE — Wanda Evon Singleton Wilson, 76, of Gravette, Arkansas, died May 28, 2018. Visitation: Friday, June 1, 2018, at 1 p.m. Funeral services following at 2 p.m., both held at Daniels Chapel Baptist Church with burial following in Walnut Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. Sign the online guestbook at www.griffinfh.com.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Owen “Longlegs” Day, 67, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord Tuesday May 29, 2018. He was born September 5, 1950, in Conway, Ark., to Curtis and Wanda Day. Owen is survived by his family; a brother, Bill (Verna) Day; a sister, Donna (Johnny) Linn; nieces, Charlotte (Charles) Green, Sherica (Randy) Maxwell, Amanda Hopkins; nephews, Chris Linn and Heath Day. He is also survived by many family, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, in Greenbrier. Visitation starting at 1 p.m. prior to service. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ greenbrier.

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HOPE — Funeral for Pauline Reese Hawley, 10 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Bramlett officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery in the Sutton Community. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE — Johnnie Lee Cox, 90, of Lake Village died Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Visitation Friday June 1, 2018, 4-6 p.m. in the Bishop-King Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial service Saturday June 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. Lakeside Methodist Church in Lake Village. Arrangements by Bishop-King Funeral Home Lake Village, Arkansas. Sign online guestbook www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Joy Lynn Jones, 69, Malvern, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, June 1st at Regency Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Regency Funeral Home one hour prior to the service. Arrangements Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — James B. Sutterfield, 73 of Marshall died Monday. Survivors: wife, LaGatha Treat Sutterfield; sons, Tim and Frankie Sutterfield; brother Gary Sutterfield; niece and nephew, Amy Miller and Jess Sutterfield. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Friday, East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall.

–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — Hobert Delman Presley born in Guy, Arkansas June 25, 1934 passed peacefully May 29, 2018. He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Virgie Curtis Presley; his parents, Blanche Horton Presley and Hobert Presley; brother, James Sydney Presley; and his son, Bobby Wayne Presley.

He is survived by his daughter, Lana Karen Presley; stepdaughter, Marilyn Garrett Fenimore (William); grandsons, Joe Virgil Presley (Anastasia) and Samuel Bryan Presley; and his great-grandson, Elijah Michael Presley; mother of Joe Presley, Mona Presley.

After a long career with the Arkansas Health Department in Little Rock, he retired to Guy to be near his beloved daughter and grandson.

Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home of Benton, will be at Bolin Cemetery – 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2nd with Bro. John Baxley officiating. Online guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– McCRORY — Billy Wayne Adams, 68, of McCrory, died Wednesday, May 23 at Unity Health-White

County Medical

Center in Searcy.

His wife Darlene

Adams, a son, four daughters,

10 grandchildren, a brother, five sisters and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the McCrory High School Auditorium, 509 Jackson Road in McCrory. Funeral service will take place immediately afterwards at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at New Quiet Cemetery in Augusta by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. Email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– McGEHEE — Bobby Jean Owens, 81, of McGehee, died May 27, 2018 at Dermott City Nursing Home. Funeral Service will be held 12 noon Saturday, June 2, 2018, St. Peter’s AME Church, 102 C.D. Willis Drive, McGehee. Pastor Shalane Jenkins, Officiating. Service entrusted to Dillard Funeral Home, 210 North Trotter, Dermott, 870-538-5505.

–––––❖––––– McRAE — Joe Edward Gates Sr., 70, of McRae, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Tuesday May 29, 2018. He was a retired mechanic and loved working on cars.

He is survived by his wife, Katharin Gates of McRae; one son, Joe Edward Gates (Teresa) of McRae; two daughters, Kathy Jo Skinner (Earnest) of McRae, and Mary Ellen Gates of Heber Springs; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Weir Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Dr. William Raymond (Bill) Brown of Morrilton, Arkansas, left his earthly home on

May 29, 2018. He was 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and

Dorothy Brown of Morrilton, and his brother,

James Brown of

Little Rock. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Letha Deaver Jackson Brown; their children, Karen Brown Ratliff of Jacksonville, Eddie Jackson and his wife, Jennifer, of Nixa, Mo., David Brown and his wife, Denise, of Elko, Nevada, Linnea Brown Udochi and her husband, Ben, of Conway, Tim Jackson of Morrilton, William “Ray” Brown of Bentonville, and Melissa Jackson Hayes and her husband, Roger, of Morrilton; 22 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He was born May 20, 1933, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Raymond and Dorothy Brown. He graduated from Morrilton High School and from Ouachita Baptist University. He continued his studies at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and later earned his Doctor of Divinity from Luther Rice Seminary.

Bill Brown’s greatest achievement was his work to advance the cause of Christ. He knew Jesus intimately, studied the Bible diligently, and taught God’s truth with conviction, wisdom, and love. Bill served as pastor all over the state of Arkansas throughout nearly seven decades, including churches in Bigelow, Plumerville, Crossett, Jacksonville, and Morrilton. He preached countless revivals all over the country, and tirelessly visited hospitals and the sick. He served as chaplain for the Arkansas State Legislature. For over 30 years he held weekly church services at Petit Jean State Park for campers. He wrote weekly articles for the local paper, and in recent years developed a Facebook ministry through which he wrote and posted daily devotionals that were read and shared by countless thousands all over the globe. Bill gave his entire life to the service of the gospel and people.

Bill was a man of many interests and talents. He loved music, and was a talented singer. He was an excellent and lifelong athlete, and never met a sport he couldn’t play. He enjoyed hunting and fishing on his property near Perryville. He and his wife, Letha, enjoyed yearly trips to Durango, Colo., and Navarre, Fla., to marvel at the beauty of God’s creation. Nothing thrilled him more than spending time with his many children and grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor, and loved laughing and sharing stories with family and friends. His life was marked by the way he loved all people.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Morrilton First Baptist Church, 200 East Church Street, Morrilton, Arkansas, with Pastor David Brown officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton. Visitation will be held at Harris Funeral Home, 1325 Oak Street, in Morrilton on Thursday evening, May 31, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Special thanks to the nursing staff in the CCICU of Baptist Hospital. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Funeral arrangements for 71-year-old John Porter of Mountain Home, Ark., are by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. An urn burial with military honors will take place on Monday, June 4, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas. www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– PANGBURN — Garnetta Locke, 94, of Pangburn died May 25th at Seven Springs Nursing Home in Heber Springs. She was born January 19, 1924, in Rector, Arkansas. There are no services scheduled for Mrs. Locke. All Cremation services have been entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Share a memory at: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Jerry Segars Reap, age 78, of Pine Bluff, went to be with her Lord on

Monday, May 28,

2018. A daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia

Ray Segars, she was born June

20, 1939, in Pine

Bluff. She graduated from Pine

Bluff High School in 1957 and continued her education at Capital City Business School.

Jerry worked in the banking industry as an Administrative Assistant for over 40 years. After retiring from banking, she worked for County Judge Jack Jones at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Jerry married George Reap on November 23, 1962, in Pine Bluff.

She was a member of First Christian Church and a former member and past president of the Pilot Club of Pine Bluff. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Jerry was quick to offer stories about the adventures and accomplishments of granddaughter Anna. “Busting her buttons” over her greatest joy.

Jerry is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, George Reap of Pine Bluff; daughter, Stacy Bradford and husband Melvin of North Little Rock; and granddaughter Anna Bradford of North Little Rock. In addition to her parents, Jerry is preceded in death by her son, Scott George Reap.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverends Kevin Robbins and John Hagan officiating. Interment will be at Prosperity Cemetery in Cleveland County.

The family has asked that memorials be sent to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 1588, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71613 or Prosperity Cemetery, 14310 Highway 35 South, Rison, Arkansas 71665.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Dois Mae (Bunt) Langley Hulsey of Searcy, Arkansas joined the Angel’s Band on May 26th. Visitation was Tuesday, May 29th from 6-8 p.m. at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral Service were Wednesday, May 30th at 10 a.m. at Searcy-McEuen. Burial followed at White County Memorial Gardens. All Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Share a memory at: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — James Quattlebaum, 84, of Searcy died May 25th at Beebe Retirement Center. He was born July 23, 1933 in Romance, Arkansas. James was a United States Navy veteran. There are no services scheduled for Mr. Quattlebaum. All Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Share A Memory: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Davie Eugene Webb Jr., 69, of Searcy, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday,

May 28, 2018 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 29, 1948 to Davie Eugene Webb and Doris Evelyn

(Webb) Webb in

Altus, Oklahoma.

The family and friends of Dave Webb of Searcy, mourn the passing of a cherished husband, a beloved and respected father, a man of integrity and kindness. He was blessed by the love and companionship of a devoted wife and soul mate of 35 years; Karen Buchanan Webb, a loving son; Davie Webb III, and a loving daughter, Bobbie Ann Webb McConnell; a beloved granddaughter, Gracie Ann McConnell; a beloved grandson, Jeffery Landon McConnell; loving sisters, Janice Webb Jernigan and Myrna Dillon, all of Searcy; a cousin and life-long friend, Vance Marsh of San Pedro, Calif.; nieces and nephews, Johnny, Kim, Jeanette, Brandon, Jasen and Josh, extended family and many who called him Chief and friend. He loved all children and never missed an opportunity to speak to a child. He had four Facebook children that he and Karen followed from their birth: Logan, Landon, Bauer, and Izzy. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Gloria Ann Salmon; a nephew, David Drazkowski; and a great-niece, Kayla Steele.

A visitation will be held at the Searcy McEuen Funeral Home, 2616 S. Main St., in Searcy on Thursday, June 1, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held later on the banks of the Red River near the Oklahoma town of Altus, where Dave was born.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Gracie Annabelle Webster, 80, of Searcy, died May 30. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 31 from 6-7. Funeral service will be Friday at 2 p.m. both at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Floyd Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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STAR CITY — Harvey Eugene Price, 75, of Star City died Tuesday morning. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Friday at Yorktown First Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Greene officiating. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial at Palmyra Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– TRUMANN — Mrs. Faye Hollingshead, 84, of Trumann, died Sunday, May 27, 2018. Graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018, at Jonesboro Memorial Park with Brother Larry Loggins officiating. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– VILONIA — Wanda Kirkland Griffith, 85, of Vilonia, Arkansas passed away May 29,

2018. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook

Funeral Home,

Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018, at Beryl Baptist

Church, with burial in Dunkard Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Out-of-state

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Raymond Earnest Robinson aka Ray Rob was born on June 10, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late John H. Robinson Sr. and Charlene Robinson. Raymond was one of eight children. He received his formal education at Ralph Bunche Elementary School and graduated from Benton Senior High School in 1975.

After graduating high school Raymond enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country proudly. Following his discharge from the Navy Raymond went to work at Nassco as a welder. He then went to work at Price Right Pharmacy for 10 years.

Raymond was blessed with four sons, Ramon, Stephen Sr., Tomar, and Rayshad Robinson. He was a loving father and grandfather.

Raymond was a lover of life. He enjoyed socializing, laughter, and making sure everyone around him was happy. He loved watching football, basketball, and boxing. He truly enjoyed his life to the fullest. On May 22, 2018, after a tough battle with Cancer Raymond was called home to eternal rest.

He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Robinson, his mother, Charlene Robinson and brother, Clarence Duckworth. He leaves to cherish his memory four loving and devoted sons, Ramon Robinson of Dallas, Texas, Stephen Robinson Sr. of Sacramento, Calif., Tomar Robinson and Rayshad Robinson both of San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren, Armani (Popo) Robinson, Shayla Robinson, and Stephen Robinson Jr.; his siblings, Jonnie Reeves of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Joyce Porter of Spring Valley, Calif., Shirley Burgess, and Roberta Jones both of Little Rock, Arkansas, John Robinson Jr. of Lemon Grove, Calif., Ronald Robinson of Sherwood, Arkansas; his aunt Rebecca Holman of Hemet, Calif.; his companion Gloria Bush of San Diego, Calif.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Also mourning his death are his very loving and devoted friends of over 40 years Dwight Stinson, Gary Dale Jones, Michael Robinson, Tanya Beal, and Ronald King.