Pulaski County

WILLIAM “BILL” ALLEN, 62, died in a motorcycle accident on June 17, 2018 in North Little

Rock, Ark. Bill was born on

January 1, 1956 in Birmingham,

Ala., to Jim and

Pat Allen. To quote from his autobiography

“Speed Trap”,

“Bill earned wisdom the hardest way imaginable, by breaking many of the cardinal rules of civil society.” He was passionate about sharing his life story in hopes of helping others.

It’s not everyone who takes advantage of second chances, but Bill made his second act one that made his family proud, beginning with re-marrying the love of his life, Debbie, and living these past six years to the fullest by making lasting memories with his family and friends — especially his grandson, Beau.

Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Pat Allen and his brother, James P. Allen. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Allen; father, Jim Allen; brother, John Allen (Dale); sister, Ann Denny; sister-in-law, Mona Allen; step-daughter, Amanda Dewitt (Dan); grandson, Beau Dewitt; and granddaughter, Ellie Dewitt; and many adored nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 72114 followed by a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM M. “BILL” ARNOLD JR., 83, of Sherwood passed away Thursday,

June 14, 2018.

He was born in Sardis, Mississippi to parents Hazel and

Bud Arnold. He graduated from

Sardis High

School. Two weeks spent in the oil fields of

Texas convinced him that a career in the Air Force would be a better choice. He spent 36-plus years serving his country before retiring. During this time, he received several commendations. Shortly after retiring, Bill began working for Modern Woodmen of America Life Insurance Company and continued until his first of four strokes beginning in 2016. He fought a good battle but could not win.

He is preceded in death by his father, William M. Arnold Sr.; mother, Hazel Goforth Arnold; brothers, Darryl Arnold and Clifton Arnold and sister, Brenda McCown. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 53 years, Dell Edwards Arnold; daughter, Pamela Lynn Ashmore (Tony); sister, Sarah Doss Thomas (J. L.); nephews Mike Doss (Kim) and Steve Doss (Tracey) along with many nieces and nephews and friends.

He will be missed by all who knew him. A visitation will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 21st with interment with military honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at 12 noon Rev. Albert Hurst officiating. Online guestbook at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– ESSIE B. BOLTON, 91, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life June 12. Visitation: Friday: 12 noon-6 p.m. and

Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary Little Rock, Elder

Bennie Davis officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock. (501) 371-0111.

–––––❖––––– LAWRENCE CLAYBORN BUTLER JR., 62, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life June 8, 2018. Visitation: Friday noon-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Little

Rock, and Service Saturday at 1 p.m. at First

Baptist Church,

811 S.A. Jones

Drive, North

Little Rock, Ark. Pastor William L. Robinson and Rev. Dr. Issac N. Hudson officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock. (501) 371-0111.

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On Friday, June 15, 2018, TIMOTHY MICHAEL CARR SR. met his Lord and Savior.

Tim was born on June 19,1953 in Honolulu to Robert and

Bertie Carr. He resided in Little Rock where he was an accomplished attorney, avid hunter, master carpenter, loving companion, exceptional son, incredible father, grandfather, brother, brother-inlaw, and uncle.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Bertie Lee Gaston Carr of Little Rock. He is survived by his father, Robert Leo Carr (Jo Ann) of Violet Hill, Ark. His loving companion of 22 years, Deb Meyers. His daughters, Stephanie Carr Blakely (Allen) and Lindy Bonner; his son, Timothy Michael Carr, Jr. (Stacey); sister, Bobbie Carr Davidson (Randy), all of Little Rock; and brothers, Craig Philip Carr (Jennifer) and John Oran Carr (Tricia) of Benton. Four grandchildren, Casey Ann Blankinship, Samuel Allen Blakely, Camryn Elizabeth Carr, and Madison Sloan Carr, all of Little Rock, and many nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly.

Visitation will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m., with memorial service to start at 7 p.m. If anyone would like to make donations in Tim’s name in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to HSRVI (Hot Springs Rehabilitation Volunteers) at 105 Reserve Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901.

–––––❖––––– PHOEBE SLOAN CROCKER, 60, of Little Rock died Sunday, June 17th surrounded by her family. Phoebe was born May 29,

1958 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to William Comfort Sloan

Jr. and LaVerne

Scott Sloan.

She was raised in Jonesboro and graduated from Arkansas State University with a Masters in Business where she met Don Crocker. The two were married in 1984 and spent the majority of their 34 years together in Little Rock. In 1992, they welcomed their daughter Katie, who was the light of her life.

She dedicated her life to her family, loved her pets, enjoyed gardening, reading, and helping others. She worked as an accountant at The Centers for Youth and Families and Holy Souls Church Office. She was a member of the Arkansas Master Gardeners Program and the PEO Sisterhood.

She leaves behind her husband, Donald D. Crocker, of Little Rock, her daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Crocker and husband Nicholas D. Crifasi, of Philadelphia and her brother, William Comfort Sloan III (Bill), of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Comfort Sloan Jr. and LaVerne Scott Sloan.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 22 at 1 p.m. followed by a service at 2 p.m., both at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Adopt-A-Stray, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com

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JOE WILLIE DANIELS, age 76, transitioned June 14, 2018. Visitation Friday,

June 22, 2018,

1-6 p.m. at

Premier Funeral Home 1518

South Battery,

Little Rock, Arkansas. Family hour at 10 a.m. and funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday, June

23, 2018 at Christway Missionary Baptist Church, 4324 Potter Street, Little Rock, Arkansas.

–––––❖––––– PATSY LOUISE GOSSAGE, 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away June 17,

2018. She was born in rural

Lonoke County, Arkansas, the eldest child of

Willie Lee and

Ruth Mullings

Burns.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Gossage, brother, W.L. Burns Jr., and granddaughter by marriage, Tina Quantz. Patsy is survived by sisters, Ruthie Burns, Sharon Hyatt, brother, Sammie Burns, children by marriage, Paula Williamson and Terry Gossage (Yvonne). Five nephews and three nieces. Six grandchildren by marriage and several great-grandchildren. She will live forever in our hearts.

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

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DIXIE FAULKNER GUNTER, age 81, passed away into the loving arms of her

Savior on June

17, 2018. She was born to the late Wesley Eugene Faulkner and Anna Lorene Butler on December 12,

1936, in Pangburn, Arkansas.

Dixie was known for her zeal for life itself! She was beautiful in body and in spirit yet as humble as they come. Elmer Lee and Dixie met when they were both in the 3rd grade. Ever since that day, they were never apart. Having just celebrated 60 years of blissful marriage, the love they shared is evident in the beautiful daughters they raised. Dixie had a Master’s Degree in Education and pursued a career as a teacher until retiring after 33 years. Most of her teaching career was done at Sherwood Elementary, but even after her retirement, her family fondly remembers how she “never stopped teaching.” She was a devoted charter member of Sylvan Hills Community Church. As much as she devoted her time to many loves, her family was her top priority. Dixie loved nothing more than to take care of her beautiful family, especially doting over and spoiling her loving husband. She was a woman of virtue, elegance and humility. Someone whom will be greatly missed by all who knew her and fondly remembered.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Cynthia Lee Gunter; and a loyal canine companion, Dakota.

Dixie is survived by her loving

and devoted husband of 60 years, Elmer Lee Gunter and three daughters: Valerie Lee Van Dame (Rick) of Frisco, Texas; Karla Ann Hand (Paul) of Sherwood; Kristen Lynette Fernandez (Jose) of Atlanta, Georgia; seven grandchildren: Sarah Gallardo (Josue); Lauren Ray (fiancé-Michael); Mack Ray; Jeff Hand (fianceé Sarah); Briana Fernandez; Armand Fernandez; Carlo Fernandez; five great-grandchildren: Hannah, Camryn, Logan, JJ, Layla; and two canine companions, Darcy and Neiko.

Funeral Services to honor the life of Dixie will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at Sylvan Hills Community Church, 8019 AR-107 in Sherwood, Ark. With burial following at Henderson Cemetery, Hwy. 124 in Pangburn, Ark., at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in North Little Rock, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

–––––❖––––– GARY A. HALL, 55, of Jacksonville passed away on June 5, 2018 in Utah.

He was born on July 6, 1962 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Guthery and Ramona Hall.

He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Claudine, sister, Debra Howell, son, Christopher of Tulsa, Oklahoma, daughters, Amber McCoy of Nebraska, Tausha Clark of Idaho, three grandchildren, Trenton and Tanner McCoy of Nebraska and Elizabeth Clark of Idaho.

Inurnment services will be on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Cabot, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

–––––❖––––– SUSAN DIANNE HOPKINS, age 59, of Little Rock passed away June 17, 2018.

She was born

October 1, 1958 to Howard and

Gladys Hopkins, who predeceased her.

She is survived by her sister

Sharon (Wayne) Greathouse; two nieces,

Kim King, of Bryant and Jenny Gammill, of Little Rock; one great-nephew, Logan Brown and one great-niece, Emily Gammill. Susan is also survived by her supported living family, David and Sandi Billingsley, Jennifer Lunsford and her best friend, Jessica Duft.

Susan attended the Francis Allen School for Exceptional Children, and was a client of Easter Seals Arkansas for 39 years. She enjoyed bowling at Professor Bowl and shopping at Dollar Tree and Wal Mart. She was an Elvis fan, Razorback supporter and visited Tunica on occasion.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 22 at 9 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th, Little Rock, Ark. with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 10200 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Monsignor Allen Trust & Development Fund for Holy Souls School, 1001 N. Tyler, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or Easter Seals Arkansas, 3920 Woodland Heights Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72212. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– FLORENE TURNER HUNTER, 75, of NLR, Ark., departed this life June 14,

2018. She leaves to cherish her memory: step-daughter,

Avonia Durby.

Family Hour: Thursday, 5:306:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Funeral: Friday, 11 a.m. at Richwood Church of God in Christ, 220 East Cherry Street Lonoke, Ark. 72086. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111.

–––––❖––––– LARRY WARREN JACKSON, 54, died June 12, 2018. Survivors include: his children,

Reco Tyone Jackson Little

Rock, Arkansas, step-daughter:

Shanika Shante Shantana Love

El Dorado, Arkansas. Relatives: Inez Green

El Dorado, Arkansas, Geraldine Jackson Fort City, Arkansas, Shirley Anderson, Little Rock Arkansas, Shirley Jackson, Little Rock, Arkansas, Eddie Jackson Dallas, Texas, Debra Cargile Dallas, Texas, David Cargile, Little Rock, Arkansas, Bob Ray Kennedy, Prescott, Arkansas, Lena M. Nelson, Ruby Modica (Elish), Vernon Jackson (Ruby) and Willie L. Jackson (Anna Rean). Larry worked for the City of Little Rock’s Parks & Recreation Dept. from 2000-2018. His funeral service will be Saturday, June 23, 2018, 2 p.m., at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 4800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Interment will follow at Oakland & Fraternal Historic Cemetery, 2101 Barber St., Little Rock, Ark. The family hour will be Friday, June 22, 2018, 6-7 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 372-1305.

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EDD W. LIGHTNER, age 73, of Little Rock, Ark. passed Saturday, June

16 2018. Edd is survived by his wife, Shirley Reed Lightner; children,

Donald (Erma) Howard, Alisha

Lee Lightner,

Misty (Anthony) Thompson; siblings, William (Rosetta) Lightner, Joyce (Roscoe) Harris, Donna Brewer, Flossie (DeForest) Hollingsworth, Marilyn Briggs; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Service is set for 10 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at Greater Christ Temple, 1200 Bishop Warren Drive. Public viewing, Ruffin and Jarrett from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018, and on June 22, at 9 a.m. prior to the service.

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C.L. OTT of Jacksonville passed away June 16, 2018. He was born in Yellville, Ark. on

April 10, 1938 to the late Albert and Arlene Ott.

C.L. was a retired carpenter and a member of First Assembly of God,

NLR. C.L. was also active in

AA, Celebrate Recovery and the Carpenters Local 690.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Ray Ott; children: Debbie Ott, Becky Reynolds (Jim), Sherry Ott, Pranee Guichet (Ryan), Karen Hearin (Bo), John Idom (Christina), and Tommy Moore; grandchildren: Justin Ott, Paige Parnell, Brittany Decker (Darren), John Earles (Shelby), Joshua Johnson (Alexis) and Sharee McKee (Wesley); and 18 great-grandchildren who called him “Super Papa”; siblings: Dwight Ott and Ella Layer; step-mother, Wilma Ott; mother-in-law, Janet Ray; and several extended family members.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home on Saturday, June 23, 2018 with a Memorial Service beginning at 2 p.m. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CRAIG DOUGLAS OWENS SR., 52 of Little Rock, Ark. Funeral: Today, 10 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR; Charles Nellums of ‘By

Faith Ministry’ officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary,

1201 Dr. MLK

Jr. Drive, Little

Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– JOHN HENRY PORTER SR., 94, of Little Rock, AR departed this life June

16, 2018. He was preceded in death by son, Robert

Porter (1985).

John loved to cook, especially barbecue for the holidays.

He loved being around his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish: lovely wife, Hazel Porter; children, John Henry Porter Jr. of Pomona, California; Tyshon Miller of Little Rock, Arkansas, Slyverda Harris, of San Bernardino, Melanie Mabry, Kimberlian Porter, both of Victorville, California, Ja’nee Lewis of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; niece Annetta Cole of Ruston, La. and a host of family and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 12 noon6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Saturday, 1 p.m. at Greater Works Christian Church, 3517 Asher Ave., LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– NORMA JEAN RUSHIN (Webb) died peacefully surrounded by family on June

17, 2018 in Little Rock at the age of 86. A celebration of

Norma Jean’s life will be held toda y, Wednesday, June 20 at

11 a.m. at Little

Rock Funeral Home, 8801

Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.) Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Norma Jean’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EVELYN “TRUDY” SCROGGINS, 63, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, June

17, 2018. She retired from a 30year career with the Department of Veteran’s Affair’s.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Marion F.

“Butch” Bowen and father-in-law, Albert R. Scroggins. Trudy is survived by her husband of 42 years, Tony; daughter, Christy Scroggins; son, Brian (Lauren); three grandchildren, Shelby, Brileigh and Logan Scroggins.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018

at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Funeral arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 9822136. Please visit our website to sign the guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– IRENE GHANT SMITH TILLMAN, 85, of Little Rock transitioned peacefully into eternity Sunday, June 17, 2018, basking in the love of her family. She was a longtime member of Union A.M.E. Church and was a retired educator from LR School District. She adored her family and especially enjoyed visits from her children and grandchildren and their brood of friends. She lived to work her puzzle books and to watch her westerns, even in the hospital. A few years into her retirement, she went to work in November 2001 at GateWay Funeral Chapel, where she met no strangers and where she worked diligently up to the end.

She was preceded in death by husbands, Claude Smith, Jr., and Emery Tillman, and children, Carolyn Smith-Trotter and Ronald Smith (Beverly). She will forever be missed by her sons, Charles Smith (Janet) and Claude Smith, III (Margaret); daughters, Kathy Smith-Duhart (Goldie) and Connie Smith; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and dear friends, Alicia Smith, Wanda Townsend, Georgia Walton, Jerry Williamson, and Mrs. E. Daniels.

Perpetual care entrusted to GateWay Funeral Chapel, “Where Caring and Quality Come First”, 2405 S. Gaines Street, LR, 72206. Obsequies will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 22, at Union A.M.E., 1825 Pulaski. No family hour but open visitation 12 noon-5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the funeral home, (501) 376-7188.

–––––❖––––– JAMES WHITE, 75, of Jacksonville passed from this life on June 17, 2018. He was born May 20, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Scott and Lurline Shelby White. James enjoyed collecting antique glassware and cars. He had a great love for animals, adopting and rescuing several. James was a member of First Baptist Church in Cabot, a 1961 graduate of Jacksonville High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. He was a loving husband, pop and poppy.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Anita White; children, Derek (Debbie) White of Mountain View, Damon (Patty) White of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Isabella White, James Patrick White. Other survivors include a host of loving friends.

Funeral services are 2 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.

–––––❖––––– MARGIE WILSON WILLIAMS was born August 26, 1926, the 7th of eight children born to Arthur and Lillian Wilson. She was joined minutes later by her eighth sibling – her twin brother, Major, who survives her. The widow of Coy Williams, she is survived by her children Linda (Frank) Beach, Steve Williams, and Kimberly Williams (Charles Taylor). Her son, Larry Williams, predeceased her. On June 16, 2018 Margie bade the final farewell in her long goodbye on the 49th anniversary of Larry’s passing.

Margie is also survived by her grandchildren Angela (Trey) Reed, Jaclyn (Lance) Greeson, Alex (Tamra) Taylor, Vincent (Mara) Taylor and her great-grandchildren, Abigail, Maddox, Bennett, Adrian, Jomary and Jarelys.

Margie loved Jesus and was a strong and faithful Christian. She was a beautiful child, given to building toad houses and singing sweetly with her sisters. During her life she was notoriously feisty, speaking her mind to one and all, holding little back … especially folks who took themselves a little too seriously. She loved cats and frogs and family, not necessarily in that order.

Despite the hard times she survived, she spoke mostly of the good times and more often than not had us laughing uproariously. Coy always knew when family came to visit – he could hear us cackling from the back 40.

She retained her sense of humor even as her health failed, and surely has it still, chortling her way into her next adventure. The family will be forever grateful for the kind and loving care provided by the staff at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Baptist Hospice.

The measure of a life well lived is the depth of love, given and received. Margie loved, and is deeply loved by those of us – family and friends – privileged to twirl in her orbit. Hers is a life well lived.

We mourn the loss of that great laugh, her quick hugs, her pointed barbs, and all that is “Marge”. We find peace in her peace. We will miss her profoundly.

Visitation on Thursday, June 21 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., as well as the Celebration of Margie’s Life on Friday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m., will both take place at Roller-Owen Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, the Levy Church of Christ Ministries, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Virgil Lee “Dick” Milligan, 94, of Batesville died Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. Funeral services, Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Harrison Street Church of Christ in Batesville. Burial, Oaklawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation from 9 a.m. until service time.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Jerry Don Taylor, 75, of Batesville went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2018. A memorial service will be held at Allen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday with Brother Tim Landers and Brother Bobby Shepherd officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

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BAY — Daniel “Danny” Ray Cox, 54, of Bay, Ark. entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 16, 2018. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, Weiner, Ark. Burial will be in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, Birdeye, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Charles L. Nelson, 70, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on June

15, 2018 following a brief terminal illness.

He was born on

March 29, 1948 and grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas. After graduating from Henderson

College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Charles practiced retail management for 50-years. After retiring he enjoyed managing real-estate properties. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Clara Nelson; and son, Kevin Nelson.

He is survived by his loving wife Sandy of 48-years, his son, Steve, his younger, brother Tim Nelson of Marion, Arkansas, and his two younger sisters; Debbie Redditt of McAlester, Oklahoma, and Karen Garrett of Hot Springs, Arkansas; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

A jokester and an avid sports fan, Charles loved watching and discussing the Razorback’s football and all manner of sports. He loved fine-dining, grocery shopping and barbequing ribs. He will be remembered for the diligent and energetic care he always took of his family.

The entire Nelson family would like to express sincere appreciation to the two wonderful and very dependable ladies that took excellent care of Charles during his confinement in the hospital and hospice; Ms. Beverly Flowers, CNA, and Ms. Tiffany Walker, CNA. Thank you so very much!

A visitation will be held Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. Services will begin Friday, June 22, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home followed by burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Geraldine Smith, 86, of Benton, died Monday. She worked many years at Teletype in Little Rock. Survivors, sons, James, Leonard and David Nunley, daughter A. Carol Wells. Chapel services, Friday, Ashbys, 1 p.m. with burial at Smith New Rosemont. Visitation, Thursday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BODCAW — Funeral for Judy Carlton, 10 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Brown and Bro. Jerry Evans officiating. Burial Union Cemetery, Bodcaw. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home, 1001 S. Main, Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– BOONEVILLE — Paul Cupps, 85, of Booneville, Arkansas died June 14, 2018 in his home. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Boys and Girls Club of South Logan County, P.O. Box 545, Booneville, Ark. 72927. 479-675-3392. www.boonevillefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Joyce Graddy, 87, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, June

16, 2018. She was born February 21, 1931, in Conway, Ark., to the late Marvin Anthony and LaVerne Anthony.

Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill. Joyce was a faithful member of the First Church

of the Nazarene in Conway, until she was no longer able to attend. She worked as an administrative assistant, business owner, and a case manager. Joyce loved helping people and had a flair for decorating. She especially loved decorating for Christmas and the house full of family. She was an excellent calligrapher and had the most beautiful handwriting, which she credited to her sixth grade teacher, Harry Gatlin. Joyce was loved very much by her friends and family, who will dearly miss her quick smile and gift of verbosity.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, daughters, Suzy Davidson of Greenwood, Ark.; Shawn Dickensheets and husband David, of Conroe, Texas, and her son Shane Graddy of Harrison, Ark. She was so very proud of her five grandchildren, Dr. Kate Street and husband Brandon, Blake Davidson and wife Kristen, Megen Graddy, Eva Graddy, and Sam Dickensheets. She also has five great-grandchildren, Amelia Street, Rhythm Graddy, Sloane Street, June Davidson, and Callan Street.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Conway. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Bill Smithhart, 76, of Conway, went to be with his Lord on Friday,

June 15, 2018.

He was born Monday, December 29, 1941 in Conway to the late O.T. and

Mary Lee (Simmons) Smithhart.

Bill was retired from Conway Human Development Center, he also worked previously at Massey Hardware and Hiegel Lumber Company. He loved fishing, going to the casino, playing poker and watching his grandsons participate in their sports activities. He was a veteran of the Arkansas National Guard and of the Nazarene faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Todd and wife Natalie Smithhart of Conway; grandsons, Tate Smithhart, Cade Smithhart and Max Smithhart; a sister, Sharon Freyaldenhoven of Conway; a niece and nephew, Kellie Freyaldenhoven and Scott Freyaldenhoven; and a host of other family and friends.

A family visitation will be Friday, June 22, 2018, 6-8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.

–––––❖––––– DARDANELLE — Lyle William Privett, age 88, was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on March

8, 1930, and departed this

Earth June 19,

2018. He was a member of the Dardanelle

Church of Christ and he had served as an interim preacher in various Churches of Christ throughout Northwest Arkansas. He served four years in the military at Shepard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Mr. Privett is survived by two daughters, Vicky McGohan (Don) of Pontoon, Arkansas, and Christie Alexander of Fort Smith, Arkansas, as well as one step-daughter, Pam Jolly of Little Rock, Arkansas. Additional survivors include two siblings, Polly Myzchrezak and Earl Privett of Duluth, Minnesota, two grandsons, Mark and Brett McGohan, and three step-grandchildren, Aaron and Allison Jolly and Melody Speer. Great-grandchildren include Charlie McGohan and Alex Jolly. May he rest eternally with God. Visitation and funeral with a private burial in Alexander, Arkansas.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Military Honors. Visitation will be held Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the chapel prior to the service. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– DUMAS — A. O. French, 83, of Dumas, departed this life on Monday, June

18, 2018. He was born October

15, 1934 in Tyro to Arch O. and

Eugenia Collins

French. A.O. was the youngest of three sons. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Corynn Moore French, son David French; and granddaughter, Melissa Virginia Smith; and his brother, Robert French. After completing College at Southern State, A.O. returned to Dumas where he taught and Coached in the Dumas School System, he then returned to farming full time.

A.O. is survived by his children, Debra French Smith(Junior) of Fayetteville; Tracy Moore French (Rita) of Cabot; Arlynn French Rector (Greg) of Siloam Springs; brother, Billy Bert French of Hot Springs; Grandchildren, Jeremy W. Smith (Lety), Greg Smith (Lindsay), Maggie French Collins (Luke), Brad French (Lindsey), Daniel French, David Rector (Danielle), Jacob Rector, Tracie French Cash (Nathan), Katie Rector, Collin French. Great grand kids, Cici Smith, Melissa Smith, Abby Smith, Logan French, Layton French, Cruz Collins and Will French; and his dear Lois Brantley. Visitation held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dubs Byers officiating and followed by burial in Walnut Lake Cemetery, Pickens. Arkansas. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 East Waterman, Dumas, Arkansas 71639. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. Sign the online guestbook at www.griffinfh.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Joshua Christian Rogers, 24, of Fayetteville, passed away

June 15, 2018.

He was born September 10,

1993 to Gerard

Rogers and Constance Lewis in Jacksonville,

Florida. Josh valued his family and friends above all, was a devoted son and brother and was passionate about soccer.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather; John Anthony Rogers and uncle; Raymund Rogers of the United Kingdom. Josh is survived by his parents; two sisters; Ashley and Hannah Rogers, nephew; Beau Bradford Storrs, grandparents; Debra Drennan, Robert Leisure, Christina Paddock, aunts and uncles; Rob Leisure, Jane Turner and Beth Rogers of the United Kingdom.

A Visitation will be held Thursday, June 21, 2018 for 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 10801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. A Celebration of Life will follow at Roller Chenal Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2 p.m. Please share your memories of Josh at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Eunice Short, age 94, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully Monday,

June 18, 2018 in Fayetteville.

She was born

April 19, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of

Joseph and Esther Sunquest Floodman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Short. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She loved to travel and spend time at the beach and loved the outdoors.

She is survived by a son, Jim Short of Fayetteville; two daughters, Pat Williams & her husband Ed of Fayetteville and Cindy Juliao & her husband Federico of Englewood, Florida; five grandchildren, Tracee Robertson & her husband Johnny, Jake Williams & his wife Janice, Julie Binder & her husband Ken, Scott Short & his wife Devonne and Andre Juliao and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Moore’s Chapel followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway, Arkansas, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– GAMALIEL — Richard Wayne Sawyer Sr., 74, of Gamaliel, Ark. passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 in Mountain Home, AR. He was born on November 10, 1943 in Gardner, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Dena (Flemings) Sawyer. Arrangements are private by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HARDY — Dorris Carter, 92, of Hardy died June 16. Survivors include her children: Johnny & Kathy, Elaine, Allen & Alice; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Services are June 20 at Hardy United Methodist Church; visitation at 1 p.m. and funeral at 2 p.m. Burial in Hardy Cemetery. Arrangements with Tri-County Funeral Home at Highland.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — On June 15, 2018, “Jim” Donald Gale Heigle left this world to reunite with the love of his life,

Hazel Lee Summers Heigle.

Jim or “Jimmy” as his Grandpa

Heigle would call him was born in Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas on November 8, 1927 to parents Burnis “Bo” Heigle and Leona Opal Fredricks Heigle. He then became big brother to Franklin “Buddy” Heigle and Viola Fern Heigle Ferguson.

At age 10 he was working alongside his father earning a grown man’s wages to help support the family. Age 17, he lost his Mother tragically to leukemia and helped raise his younger siblings. He joined the army at age 18 and served our country in World War II in Korea. At age 20 he and Hazel Lee Summers married on August 1, 1948. Together they traveled from state to state working the pipeline. They were blessed with a son, Samuel Lee and 11 months later another son, James Donald. With two boys in tote they continued to travel with the pipelines which led them to Ameron Pipe Company in Phoenix, Arizona. Soon after, a daughter, Martha Gail was born.

Jim was featured on the front page of the Phoenix Gazette Newspaper on Labor Day 1962 and later became the highest paid Operating Engineer of the Southwest at the time.

In 1967, after the difficult birth of their daughter, Sandra Gene, Jim’s faith grew greater in Christ and humanity. Jim and Hazel were able to retire in 1990 after

33 years and moved back to Heber Springs, Arkansas, enjoying life on the mountain and many hours on his tractor, “surveying his kingdom”. Jim said goodbye to Hazel Lee in May of 2009 after 61 years of marriage. Martha Gail lived with him and cared for him since then.

Jim is survived by his children, Samuel Lee Heigle, Phoenix, Ariz., James Donald Heigle (Ann), Augusta, Ga. Martha Gail Richmond (Andy), Heber Springs, Ark., Sandra Gene Marin (David) Glendale, Ariz.; grandchildren: Brandy Dawn Moyer, Huntington, Pa., Nathan Scott Heigle, Atlanta, Ga., Garrett Michael Jones, Phoenix, Ariz.,Brayden Daniel Marin and Makayla Noelle Marin, Glendale Ariz.; great-grandchild: Tiffany Hazel Moyer, Huntington, Pa. Special Family friend Hugh Starkey, Heber Springs, Ark. Jim Heigle was a loving husband, great Dad, loyal friend, hard worker and good man. He is loved and missed by many.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Special thanks to Tammy, Ester, Nancy and all the caregivers at Southridge Rehab Center. www.olmstead.cc.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Joetta Rena Taylor McElyea Honey, 48, of Jonesboro died Saturday, June 16, 2018. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20th with funeral services 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 21st all at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Eight Mile Cemetery. thompsonwilsonfh.com. 870-731-2551.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Frederick Forest Dry Jr., age 69, of Malvern, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Memorial Service Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5-7 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — It is with saddened hearts but faith in God’s divine mercy, that the cherished family of Barbara Ann

Martin, age 74, of Monticello, Arkansas has to announce that she has passed on to see her

Lord and Savior,

Jesus Christ, that she loved so much on June 17, 2018. Ever courageous, not to be defeated until God was ready to call her home, she fought the good fight with her wonderful team of doctors, nurses, and staff members of The UAMS Multiple Myeloma Institute and Hospital in Little Rock for one year. Through their much appreciated efforts, from the start to the end, Barbara was able to spend that time with family, friends, see