Pulaski County
IRA AKINS III, 52, of Little Rock passed away Friday June 15, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Bobbie Stovall (Robert); siblings, Michael Mayfield, Jr. (Marty), Timothy and Keith Akins, Robert Stovall II, Timothy Stovall, Tina Moore (Jerry), Pamela Montgomery and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 23, 2018, 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 4800 West 12th Street. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.
–––––❖––––– JERRY ALLEN BALDWIN, 75, passed away at his home in Little Rock on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Visitation will be Monday, June 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. at Indian Springs Baptist Church, 23581 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022, followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy. 5, Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. The full obituary will be published Sunday. Jerry’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– JULIA MAE BLANCHARD, 74, of North Little Rock, passed away June 14 at Baptist Hospital-Little Rock. A special family hour will be held Friday, June 22 from 6-8 p.m. at New Dora Baptist Church, NLR; the funeral service will be Saturday, June
23rd at 11 a.m., also at New Dora Baptist Church. Services entrusted to HD Malone Funeral Home & Grief Counseling Center, 9910 Chicot Road, Little Rock 72209, (501) 246-4173.
–––––❖––––– JOHNNY LEE CLARK, 66, of Little Rock passed away Friday June 15, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Reva and Calvin Clark; siblings, Gregory, Larry and Charles Clark, Leola Calvin, Bobbie Deffbauch (Eld. Leroy Deffbauch), Freddie Adams, Bernice Clark, Claudia Wright, Annie Withers, Valencia Clark and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 23, 2018, 11 a.m., in the Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.
–––––❖––––– JOSEPH HERMAN COLE, 89, of Little Rock, passed away June 16, 2018. He was a U.S. Army and Air Force retiree, and also retired from AT&T as an electronics technician. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.
Herman is survived by his wife of 47 years, Phung Cole; sons, Michael Cole (Raydiris) of Little Rock, Frederick Cole of Maryland, Charlie Kuharski and Keith Peters; daughters, Rhonda Cole James (Maurice) of Maryland, Marcella Charles (Joseph) of Baltimore, Md., Regina Walker (Harry), Lewethel Durden, Vera Mae Cole and Mailan Nguyen of Dallas, Texas; nephew, Fabien Diakhate; brother-in-law, Tuan Vu; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 8 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Mark Wood, Father Jack Vu and Father Nho Duy Do on Saturday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Herman’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– RAYMOND WALLACE DAY, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on April 9, 1933 in Little Rock, Ark. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Naomi Willingham Holtzclaw and Thomas Franklin Day, as well as his stepfather, Frank Holtzclaw. Raymond is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Joan Day, who he dearly loved and cherished. They were happily married for 56 years and may they now rest in peace together.
Raymond graduated from Little Rock High School in 1951 and later attended Little Rock Junior College. In 1953, he joined the army during the Korean War, as a Bridge Specialist in the 100th Engineering Company and was stationed in Fort Belvoir, Va. He received the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged in 1955. Raymond used the GI Bill to attend the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he graduated in 1958 with a degree in industrial engineering. He returned to Little Rock, after graduation, where he met his wife at the pizza restaurant she owned. They married three months later. Raymond and Barbara truly loved each other and spent all their waking hours together.
Raymond also enjoyed spending time with his three sons as their Scoutmaster of their Boy Scout troop. He loved camping, hiking and attending summer camps with his sons and their troop. He mentored hundreds of young men as they pursued their Eagle Scout Badge. Raymond received numerous awards and accolades for his service to the Boy Scouts.
He spent most of his career designing industrial kitchens for large institutions such as public schools, correctional facilities, nursing homes and hospitals. In his spare time, Raymond loved to travel, having visited 43 countries with Barbara over a 14-year period. Also, he and Barbara enjoyed going antique shopping throughout the southeast. He had a sharp mind and loved to read and work daily crossword puzzles. Some of his other hobbies included woodworking, gardening, and painting.
He is survived by his three sons, Bryan, his wife, Betsy, and their two children, Sierra and Spencer; Brad and his wife, Maria, and their children, Emily and Caroline; and Brent and his wife, Carrie, and their son, Jesse.
A special thank you to the amazing staff at The Manor in Benton and Arkansas Hospice, for comforting Raymond during his battle with Alzheimer’s.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Raymond’s honor be made to the Alzheimer’s Arkansas Programs and Services, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or www. alzark.org. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
–––––❖––––– ROBERT DOBBINS, 78, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life peacefully on June 14, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Geraldine Dobbins.
Survivors include: four children, Michale Dobbins (Lynn), Grand Prairie, Texas, Christopher Dobbins (Tina), North Little Rock, Ark., Cassandra Carthon, Memphis, Tenn., Kristie Smith (Donatello), North Little Rock, Ark.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, 11 a.m. at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 3725 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock, Ark. Viewing will be from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to funeral service. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.
–––––❖––––– KENNETH L. FRAZIER, 51, of Little Rock passed away Friday June 15,
2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Tachina Frazier; his mother, Daisey Jackson; siblings, Dana Frazier, Deran Ford, Andrew (Sabrina) Rogers, Rhonda Davis, Phylesia Davis, April Jackson and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018, 11 a.m., St. Mark M.B.C , 5722 West 12th Street.
The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-8 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2221 South Broadway. 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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LISA K. GARRISON passed peacefully June 10, 2018 at age 53. Lisa was born in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 12, 1965. A memorial service is scheduled June 23 at 10 a.m at Agape Church, 701 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– Mr. MARCUS F. GRAY JR., 17, of North Little Rock Passed June 17, 2018 Celebration of Life for Marcus will be Saturday, June 21, 2018, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Drive North Little Rock with Rev. William L. Robinson Officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pine Bluff by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Family Hour/ Visitation will be Friday June 22, 2018 from 5:30-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main Street, North Little Rock. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”
–––––❖––––– MARCELL EVERDEAN SMITH HENDERSON, 86, of Little Rock, went home to be with Lord Tuesday, June 19 with her family surrounding her. Marcell Dean, as she was commonly referred to, is the 10th child of 10 children born to the late Mr. O.T. and Mamie Smith of North Little Rock (O.T. Smith & Sons Funeral Home formerly of North Little Rock). She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, later she went to Gupton Jones Embalming School in Georgia. Later she returned to Arkansas to finish her education, receiving her Masters Degree in Education, which led her to enjoy teaching in the Special Education Department. She was a longtime educator in the Forrest City, Lonoke and Little Rock School Districts. Her passion was always the children with special needs. She was greatly loved by all of her students. She had a love for people, she enjoyed cooking for the elderly in the South-end community. She was a nurturer, a single mother who raised three children, all of whom have gone on and received their degrees. She went to Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church in North Little Rock. Later joining Conner Chapel A.M.E. Church formerly of Little Rock.
She is preceded in death by her brothers, James, Herman, O.T. Jr., and Lawrence; her sisters, Eloise Herndon, Oswald Richardson, Faye Labunzan and Eugenia Smith; one son-inlaw, James P. Massie Sr. Left to cherish her love and her legacy are her children, Jauan Massie, Pastor Reginald Henderson and Kim Evans and her husband, Harold Evans all of Little Rock, Ark.; 10 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren and one brother; Wendell Smith and his wife Dorothy Smith of Little Rock. And a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 4 p.m. at the O.T. Smith Memorial Chapel, 8424 Kanis Road, Second visitation will be Saturday, June 23 from 10 a. m. to 11 a.m., funeral to start promptly at 11 a.m.; both services will be at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 217 N. Hazel Street in North Little Rock, Ark. Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services, (8424 Kanis Road Little Road (501) 612-5607) will be serving the Smith Henderson families. For more information, to sign online guest register, send flowers/condolences, upload photos and light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle www.kellysmithfunerals.com.
–––––❖––––– LINDA J. JAMES, 74, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed from this life on June 19, 2018.
She was born on September 22, 1943 in Little Rock, Ark., to the late William and Luena Freeman.
Linda loved to travel, antiquing and especially being with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Harry L. James; her son, Chris James; two sisters, Barbara Schmitz (Herbert) and Pamm Yarbrough (Tim); nieces and nephews, Heather (Jeremy), Hannah (Jacob), Brent (Michelle), Caleb (Chelsie); great-nieces and nephews, Riley, Kyle, Sierra, Kinsley; and a host of other family and friends.
Linda’s family would like to give a special thanks to the Baptist Health Medical Emergency Department and the staff of the Baptist Health SICU.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 12:00pm at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– IRENE E. JENKINS, 85, of Little Rock passed away Saturday June 9, 2018.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Curtis Thomas, Kermit Thomas, Pamela Winfro, Richard McLearn, Alvin Wright, Cherese Cloirid, Daniel Jenkins and Denise Jenkins; siblings, James, Lula, Rose, Georgetta and Ola Mae Lane and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018, 11 a.m., St. Stephens Baptist Church, 902 North E. Street. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at Hardy 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.
–––––❖––––– EVERETTE KNABE, 89, of Little Rock passed away June 19, 2018. He was born on May 27, 1929 in Little Rock to Fred and Hattie Knabe. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. June 22, 2018, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. June 23, 2018 at Roller-Chenal www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– PHILLIP “PHIL” JAMES LANGLEY SR., 67, of North Little Rock, died June 19, 2018. He was born January 19, 1951 to the late Jack Robert and Myra Rainwater Langley in Atlanta, Ga. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Van Langley. Phil originally owned the Red Door Gallery in 1981, where he enjoyed framing, painting, collecting unique antiques and greeting the public and local artists. While Phil had his battles with depression and anxiety, he found refuge in his family and peace in painting, music, and his love of soccer. The family is comforted to know his artwork hangs in many homes, businesses and the Clinton Presidential Library.
Phil is survived by his wife, Nancy Caroline Langley; three sons, Phillip James Langley Jr. (Heather) of Austin, Texas, Marc David Langley (Stacy) of North Little Rock and Nick Andrew Hargett (fiancée Kristen Lacy) of Little Rock; daughter, Erin Elizabeth Dail (Brian) of North Little Rock; six grandchildren: Maegan, Luke, Maddox, Henry, Charlie, and Oliver; two sisters, Nina Simmons (Bill) of Huntsville, Ala., and Thelma Lewis (Tom) of Cumming, Ga; and twin brother, Mike David Langley of Hoschton, Ga.
Celebration of Life will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Family will receive friends following service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI-Arkansas (National Alliance on Mental Illness), 1012 Autumn Road, Suite 1, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 Or North Little Rock High School Arts, 201 West 22nd Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– MARK T. LAWRENCE, born July 22, 1967, departed this life on June 12. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Dorletha Lawrence; his father, Joseph Lawrence Sr. (Lois); three daughters, Brandy Alexander and Brittany Lawrence of Dallas, Texas, and Brooke Moore (Robert) of Chicago Ill.; one son, Mark Lawrence Jr. (Christina) of Minneapolis, Minn., and four beautiful grandbabies, Leo Lawrence of Minneapolis, Minn., Kayson Lawrence of Dallas, Texas, Yvette and Yvonne Moore of Chicago, Ill.; five sisters, Sandra Jones, Phyllis Lawrence-Bolden, Vickie Lawrence, Devaney Bradford (Gaylin), and Bernita Jones (Melvin); three brothers, Joseph Lawrence Jr., Darrin Lawrence, and Kelly Lawrence. Family Hour: Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, North Little Rock, Friday, 6-7 p.m. (501) 812-5303. Funeral Service: New Zion Temple Ministries, North Little Rock (Brushy Island), Saturday at 12 noon.
–––––❖––––– ROSSER LEE MOTEN SR., 76, of Jacksonville passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Nathaniel Moten Sr. and Frances Lee Moten; siblings Robert Nathaniel Moten Jr. and Lonnie Floyd Moten.
He is survived by his sons, Rosser Lee (Melinda) Moten Jr. and LeBaron Patrick (Natalie) Moten; grandsons, Nathaniel (Ginger) Moten, Aaron Moten, and Declan Moten. He is also survived by his brother, Francis Hayes (Shirley) Moten and sister, Adele Amanda Moten; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– KIMBERLEY ANNE NELSON, age 50, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away June 18, 2018. She was born on October 12, 1967 to Eddie and Shirley Keller at Fort Campbell, Ky. Kim will be remembered for her genuine kindness, really good sense of humor, and loving nature. She enjoyed reading in her spare time.
Kim is survived by her husband, Roger; daughters, Valerie Nelson and Robin Yancey; brothers, Rick Keller and Chuck Keller; Aunt Charlotte Richard and two very spoiled and loved dogs, Pepper and Lucy. She is preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
–––––❖––––– VELENCIA NISHELE PIKE, 23, of North Little Rock was born on May 13, 1995, to Desonja Pike and Vincent Goss. She died on June 17, 2018.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: daughter, Dakota N. Walton; mother, Desonja Pike; father; Vincent Goss (Rosalyn); brother, Joshua Pike (Tamera); other siblings; grandparents, Linda and John Holden; Rodger Hunter (Shelia), and George Bennett. Special friend, David Walton, Jr., god-parents, Patricia Holloway and Rekeshia Holloway; and, god-grandmother, Judy Hamilton.
Family hour for Velencia Nishele Pike, will be today, June 22, 2018, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Chapel, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 23, 2018, 11 a.m. at New Zion Grove Church. Interment will follow at Hatchett Bullock Cemetery.
–––––❖––––– THERESA “TERRY” MARYA RUSSELL, 90, of Maumelle, passed away June 19, 2018. Born in Ozone Park, New York, to Czeslaw and Mary Paz Grodziak, she was retired from Dillard’s and was a longtime member of Rose City Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Grover
Dewane Russell, she is survived by her sons, Tom Russell (Carol) of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Gerald Russell (Rhonda) and Steve Russell (Lana), both of Little Rock; brother, Casimir Grodziak of Toms River, New Jersey; two grandchildren,
Dr. Susan Vinnakota (Dinakar) of Chicago, Ill., and Nathan Russell (Gayle) of St. Louis, Mo.; great-granddaughter, Lily Vinnakota; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, June 22 beginning at 10 a.m. until the service at 10:30 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home. Rev. Bobby Coleman will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Counting on Each Other, P.O. Box 13843, Maumelle, Ark. 72113. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. Terry’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– GRACE FORD DUPREAST VICK was born on July 28, 1920 in Ozark, Ark. She died June 19, 2018 in Little Rock.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur William and Grace Elvira Dupreast, her husband, K.P.
Vick (1966), and her son, David Lane Vick (1985). She is survived by her daughter, Carol Vick.
A visitation will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Friday, June 22, from 4-5 p.m. in the Gathering Hall. A private inurnment will be held at Highland Cemetery in Ozark, Ark., at a later date. Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72205 or to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER — Carma Lynne Bartolotti Walsh, age 64, of Alexander passed away at Baptist Medical Center on Monday, June 18, 2018. Carma served as an office manager for the same physicians’ clinic for 29 years until her retirement in 2010.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Hazel Bartolotti. Carma loved road trips and family vacations, especially to the beach, mountains and historical sites. She enjoyed reading and writing, and as grandchildren came along, scrapbooking. She took great interest in studying her family genealogy. She adored her grandchildren and loved to surprise them with gifts and special treats. She loved the Christmas holidays and treasured decorating the house every year with her family. Carma had faith in the Lord and His Word, drawing strength from his promises.
Survivors include her devoted and loving husband, Harry Walsh Jr. of Alexander; brother, Michael Bartolotti of Alexander; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Cary Croy of Mabelvale; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shawna and Mark Kling of Mabelvale and Kimberly and Shawn Wallace of Benton. Carma leaves behind four grandchildren, Kyle, Kaleb and Kenzie Kling of Mabelvale and Sydney Wallace of Benton.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 22 at Pinecrest Funeral Home (501) 847-0265. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 23 at Pinecrest. Interment will follow at Forrest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas.
–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Zettie Lee (Vickers) Gibson, 80, of Batesville died Tuesday, June 19, 2018. A funeral service will be held at the Roller Citizens Chapel in West Helena at 11 a.m. on Thursday, with Brother Byron Roberts and Brother Terry Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.
–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Stephen Jones, 72, of Batesville died Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Funeral services will be Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial in the Maple Springs Cemetery located near Rosie. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Sharon Purdy Roberts, age 74, of Benton, Arkansas died peacefully surrounded by her family June 19, 2018. She was born July 6, 1943 in DeWitt, Arkansas to the late Ben L and Lucille Purdy. She graduated from DeWitt High School in 1961. She is preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Robert F. “Bob” Roberts and her siblings: Denzil Purdy, Harold “Bud” Purdy and his wife Rita, and Sandra Gaisbauer and her husband Gene.
Sharon was a faithful member of Spring Creek Baptist Church. She retired as the Deputy Collector of the Pulaski County Tax Collector’s office where she worked for more than 30 years. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. She was always up for an adventure: fishing and teaching the grandkids to bait their own hooks, four-wheeler riding, a motorcycle ride with her sister, traveling to see her brother, sister, nieces and nephews, lake house get-aways with Bob and the grandkids, or a road trip with Mrs. Judie McClennahan.
Sharon was always taking care of or cooking for someone. When her grandchildren were younger, they liked to say she was a “good cooker girl”-especially Thanksgiving dinner which was her favorite holiday. She enjoyed family cookouts and loved to have her home full of family and friends. Every holiday and birthday was a reason to celebrate. Everyone that knew her loved her, she had a sweet and kind spirit and made friends wherever she went.
Sharon is survived by her two children: Patti Bryant and husband Mark and Mike Edmison and wife DeDee all of Benton; three step-children: Jenny Badley and husband Michael, Paul Roberts and wife Lacey, Niki Kilburn and husband Harvey, all of East End; grandchildren: Sarah Bryant and boyfriend Jake Ryan, Megan Gomez and husband Aurelio, Justin Edmison and girlfriend Kayley Smith, Jason Edmison and wife Katie, Jessa Bryant and boyfriend Lucas Leamon, Sydney Edmison, Jake Wilkerson, Heath Wilkerson, Michael Ray Badley, Brad Roberts and wife Kaylee, Blake Roberts, Hannah Kilburn, Abby Kilburn, and Callie Kilburn; great-grandchildren: Emily Gomez, Reese Roberts, Bradyn Wilkerson, and Brycen Wilkerson; siblings: Keith Purdy and wife Ruthie of Montgomery, Texas, Carolyn Tibbett and husband Bill of Brownsburg, Indiana, Connie Sullivan and husband Steve of Mabelvale, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Neil Purdy of Columbia, Louisiana; and a host of family and friends who love Sharon and will miss her always.
Reception visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 22, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Funeral service, officiated by Rev. Terry Parrish, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 23, at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 19200 Interstate 30 Frontage Road, Benton, Arkansas. Burial following at Forest Hills Memorial Park with Mike Edmison, Justin Edmison, Jason Edmison, Mark Bryant, Aurelio Gomez, Ben Sullivan and Greg Gaisbauer assisting as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church at 19200 Interstate 30 Frontage Road, Benton, Arkansas 72019. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Ralph E. “Reagen” Davis, 78, of Bryant, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, June 18, 2018. He was born on March 24, 1940 in Alexander, Arkansas to the late Ralph W. Davis and Mildred Sweeney Davis. He was a graduate of Mabelvale High School. Reagen served in the Air Force and was stationed in Turkey during the Bay of Pigs Conflict. He was a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church and was very active in the preschool ministry for the past 25 years of his 50year membership. “Pepa” as his grandchildren called him was very involved in his family’s life. He was a loving husband, of almost 55 years, Father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Reagen is survived by his wife, Martha Sue Eason Davis; sons, Everette Davis and Steve Davis; six grandchildren: Dalton, Dylan, Delaney, Madison, Hayden, and Landon; two great-grandchildren: Skyler and Dustin.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. also at the church. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial/donations can be made to Geyer Springs First Baptist Church Preschool Ministry.
Arrangements are by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Donna Kay Rhine, 63, of Bryant passed away Friday June 15, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Angela Bogard, Andrew (Neena) Jackson, Monique Rhine, Nicholas Rhine, siblings; Andrew (Lutrica) McFadden, Iris (Joe) Cooper, Velma Parker, Margaret Edmond and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018, 11 a.m., Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Road. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the church.
Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Johnie Neal Oglesby, 82, of Cabot, passed away June 18, 2018. He was born March 25, 1936, in Millen, Georgia, to Paul Oglesby Sr. and Dora Oglesby.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Joyce Oglesby, and by three siblings, Dennis Wayne Fisher, Ida Ann McMahon and Suzie Brassfield. Johnie served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired after serving over 20 years. He was of the Pentecostal Faith.
He is survived by his daughter, Tracie Baker of Cabot; five grandchildren, Donna Phillips, Jonathan Oglesby, Trever Baker, Jordyn Durham and Drew Brassfield; 10 great-grandchildren; and by sister, Pat Cass (Ray) of Cabot.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. and services on Friday, June 22, at 2 p.m., both at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Entombment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills. com.
–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Carl Lynn Thomasson, 66, of Camden, Ark. died Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. Graveside: 10 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Bros. Richard Merritt and Jason Floyd officiating. Memorials to, Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice, 726 California Ave., Camden, Ark. 71701. Online guest register, www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CHIDESTER — SMSGT Charles H. Farr, 91 of White Oak Lake, Chidester, Ark. passed away June 18, 2018. He was in the U. S. Navy from 1944-1948 and U.S. Air Force from 1949-1973. He served his country in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Col. Charles “Dahl” and Beulah Farr also, Connie and Elsie Sweatman who raised him; four brothers, Harold, Johnny, Bob and Pete. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Henry Farr; daughters, LeAnn Farr, Trina King (Charlie); grandchildren, Alex, John and Sara Reeder; a brother, Col. Warner D. Farr (Kathleen); a sister, Betty Mann, many friends; and family and his loyal dog, Minnie.
Funeral services for Mr. Farr will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Bluff City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Southern Christian Children’s Home, 100 W. Harding Street, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Kenneth Wayne Adams, 50, of Conway passed away June 18, 2018. Visitation will be June 21 from 6:00 p.m.8 p.m. at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home. Graveside will be June 22 at 11 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, 108 North Broadview Street, Greenbrier, Ark. 72058. www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Beverly Arnold Barker of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018. Beverly was born December 4, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, to Tandy and Jessie Berry Arnold. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Eric Barnes Fell, age 37, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was born on March 19, 1981, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Stephen and Jacklyn Barnes Fell.
Eric attended high school at Arkansas Science and Math School in Hot Springs. After graduation he joined the army and served a tour in Iraq. Following his military service, he attended the University of Arkansas where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 2012. He then went on to a career with the United States Postal Service.
He is survived by his father, Stephen Fell and wife Cindy of Sheridan; his mother, Jacklyn Fell of Little Rock; his brother, James Fell of Haskell; and his nephew, Fisher Fell of Benton.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Parkway Place Baptist Church at 300 Parkway Place Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. To place an online tribute, visit www.nelsonberna.com.
–––––❖––––– FORT SMITH — Bruce McNeill, 86, of Fort Smith, passed from this life June 17, 2018, in Fort Smith. He was born September 5, 1931, in Camden, Arkansas, to the late Jesse and Mittie Quimby McNeill. Bruce was drafted during the Korean War.
He served in the United States Army and later the 95th Division of the Army Reserves where he attained the rank of Major. His military service was very important to him.
Bruce retired from Superior Federal Bank after holding the positions of President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. He guided Superior Federal from a one office Savings and Loan to a savings bank with more than 60 locations in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was a visionary in the industry who helped develop the free-checking product that consumers across the country enjoyed. Mr. McNeill was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean. They met on a blind date when he was posted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He is also survived by his daughter Lugene and son-in-law, Dr. Sinclair Armstrong Jr. of Vian, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, Aston Armstrong of Norman, Oklahoma, and Sloan Armstrong of New York, New York. Also, his sister Janice Ragan and brother-in-law Jim Ragan of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and an uncle and aunt, Troy and Ruth McNeill.
A private family graveside service will be at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith with U.S. Army Honors. The family will visit with friends at a reception following the burial. The reception will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 116 North 12th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
The family is extremely grateful for the kindness and compassion shown by caregivers from Home Instead, Amedysis Home Health, and Peachtree Hospice. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 116 North 12th Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8517. To sign an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Frances “Fran” Ann Lauderdale, 67, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away June 18, 2018. She was born October 18, 1950. Her love, kindness and compassion was shown to others daily. Memorials may be made to CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, www.casaforchildren.org. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Jack M. Snyder, 66, of Lonoke died June 19, 2018. Jack was pre-deceased by his father, Dempsey “Jack” Snyder, and brothers, Larry, Paul and Ray Howard Snyder.
He is survived by his mother, Alice Snyder; wife, Nina Snyder: daughter, Jennifer Wheeler; step-daughter, Niki (Josh) Moss; step-son, Justin (Sunny Bottoms) Hensley: five grandchildren, Jacob and Olivia Wheeler, Maddie and Ethan Moss and Georgia Wilkerson; as well as his siblings, Nancy (Larry) Karels, Sherry (Tommy) Heffner, Mary (Joe) Reisz, Martha Kay (Rich) Adams-Tignor, Terry (Tim Jones) Snyder. Jack was a 32nd Degree Master Mason at Lonoke Lodge #51 He retired from Remington Arms.
Visitation will be Friday, June 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke with Reverend Darrel Stayton officiating. Online guest book at www. boydfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– MAGNOLIA — John Dixon Boreing, 66, of Magnolia, Ark. passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Ark.
He was born on January 13, 1952 to the late Tommye Graves Boreing and Charles Doak Boreing.
John was self-employed, carrying on the family business, Boreing Water Well. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and sometimes an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association, Arkansas Dirtriders, and the Iron Butt Association. His greatest joy was supporting his sons and now grandchildren in whatever activity they were involved in. He was fondly known as “Pop” to his grandchildren. John was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Alice Boreing; two sons, Brad and wife Dana of Fayetteville, Ark. and Clay and wife Tara of Magnolia, Ark.; four grandchildren, Rhett and Jax Tidwell of Fayetteville, Ark. and Jax and Clara Boreing of Magnolia, Ark.; brothers, Doak Boreing of Hot Springs, Ark. and Tim Boreing of Lake Charles, La.; sister, Mandy Dillard and husband Bill of Little Rock, Ark.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. Eric Goble officiating. Burial will follow at the Magnolia City Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia, Ark. Family visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jay Elliot, Joe Roberson, Jeff Pinnell, Robert Colquitt, Tim Griffin, and Pat Antoon. The family requests memorial donations are sent to First United Methodist Church, 320
West Main Street, Magnolia, Ark. 71753 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. To sign the online guestbook or share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.
–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — Peggy Duke 89, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away June 18. Graveside services will be held June 22, at 10 a.m. at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna. Visitation will be held June 21, from 6-8 p.m. at 6393 Hwy. 79 West in Marianna. Family and friends may view online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.
–––––❖––––– McCRORY — Edna Lenora Stephens Franklin, 77, of McCrory died Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Visitation, Thursday, June 21st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with funeral services, Friday, June 22nd beginning at 2 p.m. all at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Fakes Chapel Cemetery. thompsonwilsonfh.com. 870-731-2551.
–––––❖––––– 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 a Granddaughter get married, and her youngest Granddaughter graduate from High School. These are the things that she had set as her goals. Once those things were accomplished, God decided He needed this most devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to come to Heaven to join Him as His newest angel on the Streets of Gold. As a complication of her disease, she would succumb to it while trying to fight her way back into remission, with family and friends at her side at UAMS Hospital on Father’s Day. God knows the time and the hour for us all, and there is comfort in knowing that it was His decision that He now needed his precious child and loyal servant at His side for all of eternity. The Heavenly Father loved her and she loved Him, and on Father’s Day, she got to see Him in all of His glory. It is certain that she is having a joyous time singing her favorite song, “Love Lifted Me”, with the angelic congregation. And it is even more certain that she is now at peace and in comfort.
Barbara Ann Martin was born in Monticello, Ark., in Drew County where she resided her entire life until her death. She was the middle daughter of the late John Sykes Griffin and Josephine Sawyer Griffin also from Monticello. She was a graduate of Monticello High School and as a teenager loved to go to local dances with her family, where she perfected The Two Step, The Waltz, and The Jitterbug. It was at a dance in Dermott, Ark., where she would meet her husband of 56 years, Robert H. Martin, from Wilmar, Ark. When he saw her Jitterbug and how pretty she was, he had to dance with her. When she saw his clear, blue eyes, she decided right then and there she was going to marry him. That first dance would lead to marriage on February 16, 1962, and a lifetime of love, happiness, and family. They would dance and travel all over the USA in the pipeline construction industry until their retirement in 2011. Barbara was a devoted housewife and was known as an excellent cook. She loved her husband, her life, her home, and her family. She was a Southern Baptist, saved by God’s grace and baptized into the faith by the late Brother Joe Worbington. She would later become a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church, which was began in her home in The Enon Community on September 25, 1985, under the guidance of the late Reverend Charles E. “Buddy” Carter. That church would eventually grow and require a new building at its current location in Monticello on Highway 425. She was proud of that church, was a dedicated member, loved her church family, and served as a Sunday School Teacher. Her illness was the only thing that could keep her from attending church “whenever the doors were open”. But once she regained her strength in remission, she made sure she was back at church on Sundays to hear God’s Word preached by her Pastor, Brother Gary Carter. Not to be “defeated by The Devil” she was proud to say to everyone in her last days that she taught her Sunday School Class once again two weeks before her death.
The walking definition of being a Christian, Barbara Ann was a charitable, selfless, and a giving person. She had a heart that had enough love for everyone she met. She would do anything for anyone to help them, even those who were not related to her. But most of all, and more than anything on this earth, she loved her husband and her two sons. She devoted her whole life to loving and caring for them. She was the wife and mother that everyone dreams of having in their life. As a wife she was devoted, loyal, in love, and committed. In regards to being a mother she was unwavering, caring, nurturing, protective, encouraging, steadfast, and strong. Her family home at 1464 South 16th Section Road in the Enon Community was her pride and joy, and she had an “Open Door Policy” to all that stepped foot on her front porch. She wanted everyone who came to her home to feel welcome no matter who they were or where they came from. No matter what, she opened her home, her heart, and her arms to all. Outside the doors of her home in her community, town, home state of Arkansas, and across the nation in her travels as a pipeliner’s wife, she touched many lives with her smile and cheerful disposition. She believed in “Doing unto others as you would have them do unto you” and “To love thy neighbor as thyself”, practicing it faithfully in words and deeds. To try and count the number of good things she did, or the lives she touched in her 74 years, would be as impossible as counting the number of stars in the heavens. And to be honest, she would never want them to be counted in the first place. That is because all of the good things she did for people was to give “God all the glory” and to not take any credit for herself.
Besides being a homemaker, she was a former Enon Community 4-H Leader, a cafeteria worker at Monticello Junior High School, a Monticello School District Bus Driver, a member of The Teamsters Pipeline Union, and Committee Member and longtime Chairman for The Annual Pipeliner’s Reunion. Due to her devotion as a pipeliner’s wife, and her work later in life on the pipeline as a Teamster, she was inducted into The Pipeliner’s Hall of Fame in 2006.
To bring an Obituary to a close is as difficult as it is to let go of someone who was, and will forever more, be loved by her family and so many. How can one ever sum up the life of anyone in just a few paragraphs? It is very hard to do. But, I will try in one single sentence: “Barbara Ann Martin was, as far as her family is concerned, the greatest wife, mother, and grandmother who ever walked on this earth.” And because of the way she conducted her life, her memory will live on through her remaining family and others by what she showed them in the example she set for them. She believed in “Never giving up and never giving in”. And that is what she would want for all that mourn her passing. Barbara Ann would want everyone to remember her well, and to do it with a smile. She would want us all to live our lives to the fullest and cherish all the precious memories. Barbara Ann Martin lived her life that way and she fought for her life that way until the very end surrounded by her family. And while we are so saddened that she is no longer with us, we can find comfort in that she is in Heaven having the time of her eternal life. She is rejoicing, and she would expect us to rejoice for her. And knowing her the way we do, there is one thing for certain, that if The Good Lord allows dancing on The Streets of Gold, the angels are in for one heck of a Jitterbug the likes The Pearly Gates have never seen.
Barbara Ann Martin was preceded in death by her father and mother, John Sykes Griffin and Josephine Sawyer Griffin; her eldest sister, Sylvia Griffin Forrest; and two twin boys who did not survive birth in 1969. Survivors include her husband, Robert H. Martin of Monticello; two sons, Dr. Robert H. Martin Jr., MD of Monticello and Roger Dale Martin and wife Carole also of Monticello; one sister, Linda Griffin Heath, of Deer Park, Texas; six grandchildren, Brittney Ann Martin-Norsworthy and husband Seth Norsworthy, Austin Sykes Martin, Madeline Grace Martin, Meredith Jewel Martin, John Michael Efird, Max Hyatt Efird, Lexie Alexie Nichols; loving nephew Michael Leon Griffith Jr., and niece Melissa Jo Griffith; and many other nieces and nephews way too numerous to list here, but rest assured, loved just as much in her heart. She especially enjoyed her relationship with her sister-in-law, Margaret Tucker, of Star City. Also of mention is a daughter-in-law, Angila Benson Martin. She is also survived by others she considered her family: Mary Thompson of Monticello as her other sister, Herbert Bradley of Monticello as the brother she never had, and Teresa Griffin of Ozone as like her own daughter. She also loved, cared, and appreciated Diane Marie Hof.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Carter and Rev. Michael Griffith, Jr. officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Jeff Harrison, Chad Russell, Eddie Montgomery, Jay Boyd, Eddie Kelly, Drew Merrell, J.R. Jackson and Billy Collins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Herbert Bradley, George Harris, Jeff Patton and Seth Norsworthy. Soloist will be Jeff Harrison from Tillar. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Rye. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Memorials may be given in her name to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 35, Monticello, Ark. 71657 or The UAMS Multiple Myeloma Institute, 4301 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark.; 72205. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — LeRoy Wooten, age 87, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born November 29, 1930 in Cordell, Okla. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
–––––❖––––– NASHVILLE — Ira Douglas Manley, age 76, of Nashville, Arkansas passed away on June 19, 2018 in Nashville. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 21, at Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 22, at Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Online at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Mrs. Alice Marie (Weinberg) Wright, 94, of Newport died Sunday. Survivors: son, William Wright (Boni); daughter, Sarah Hart (Stephen); grandchildren, Rachel LaRue and Joshua Wright; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, relatives, friends. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday at Blue Springs Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.
–––––❖––––– PERRYVILLE — Evelyn Windham was born February 21, 1925, in Warren, Arkansas, to Kelly F. and Virgie Lee McBride. Evelyn passed away on late Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Arkansas in patient facility where she was very well cared for and able to be comforted by loved ones as well as the Hospice staff.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Malcom Windham, and her parents, Kelly and Virgie McBride, three brothers; James T. McBride, Kelly McBride, and Frank McBride, as well as two sisters; Bernice Ragan and Marcelle Hardin. Evelyn is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Pinecrest Funeral Home on Thursday, June 21,2018, at 9 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 321 2018. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
–––––❖––––– PRATTSVILLE — Mary Frances “Butch” Clegg, was born in Malvern, Arkansas on March 24, 1945 to the late Nathaniel Nolen and the late Dorothy Jefferson. On Friday, June 15, 2018, Mary Frances passed away at her home in Prattsville, Arkansas.
Mary Frances was preceded in death by her aforementioned parents; step-father, John Bazziel; three brothers: Dewayne Nolen, Jesse “Bubba” Hall, and Joe Henry Nolen; and one brother-in-law, Jessie Pumphrey. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Leonard Clegg of Prattsville, Ark.; one daughter, Chastity Clegg of Portland, OR; three grandchildren: Marlenae Hicks, Jahvari Martino, and Sentori Martino, all of Portland, OR; one brother, Nathan Nolen, Sr. of Malvern, Ark.; six sisters-inlaw: Mildred Doby of Sheridan, Ark., Wilsa Robinson, Millie Williams, and Bessie Johnson, all of Little Rock, Ark., Geneva Nolen of Malvern, Ark., and Doris Hall of Chicago, Ill.; two brothersin-law: Grover Clegg (Betty) of Portland, Ore., and Morris Clegg of Bryant, Ark.; and a host of other relatives.
A visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Brandon’s Mortuary, 329 W. 3rd St. Malvern, Ark. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Davis Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery. Full obituary and online guest book: www.brandonsmortuary.com.
–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Ron Lang, 77, of Russellville, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born on October 6, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Fredrick W. and Thelma Louise Lang. Services are private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — William Stanley “Stan” Newton III, 39, of Russellville, died tragically Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, surrounded by loving family and friends. The Memorial Service to celebrate Stan’s life will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Russellville with burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park by Humphrey Funeral Service, Inc. Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.humphreyfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY — Iva “Pearl” (Crown) Mahaney. Iva “Pearl” was born Iva Pearl Crown to Abram J. Crown and Kathryn Raley on October 31st 1910. On July 17th, 1926, Pearl married Virgil Lee Mahaney. Pearl and Lee were married until Lee passed away in April 1981.
Pearl and Lee had five children together: J.C. Mahaney (Zelda Mahaney), Barbara Carroll, Katherine Weirich, Laura Miller (Dennis Miller), and Velza Mahaney. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Lee, and her daughter, Velza.
Pearl lived a long, full life; and she was, in fact, a pearl to everyone she met. She loved her family. Pearl was dedicated in her faith and attended Shirley First Baptist Church. She loved gardening, playing dominoes, and the occasional sweet treat.
Surviving are her four remaining children, nine grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 53 great-great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great-great-grandchildren.
Services to celebrate Pearl’s life will take place on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018, at Settlement Baptist Church, 10277 Hwy. 16 E., Shirley, Ark. 72153. The viewing will begin at 10 a.m.
The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Pearl will then be laid to rest next to her husband in Shady Grove cemetery. www. olmstead.cc.
–––––❖––––– STAR CITY — Marvin Burnett, 81, Star City, died June 19, 2018. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, Griffin Funeral Home. Funeral held 2 p.m. Friday, June 22, Griffin Funeral Home; burial: Green Mount Cemetery. Memorials: donor’s choice of charity. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. Sign the online guestbook at www.griffinfh.com.
–––––❖––––– TUCKERMAN — Irma W. Hembrey, 83, of Tuckerman departed this life Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, at Cheshier Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www. dillingerfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– TUMBLING SHOALS — Lorine Mildred Davis, age 94, of Tumbling Shoals passed away June 19, 2018. Survivors: daughters, Anita and Paulette; son, Ron. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Friday, June 22, at First Assembly of God Church, Heber Springs. Service: 2 p.m., at the church. Interment: Concord Cemetery, Concord, Arkansas. Online Obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– WARREN — Eugene Hamilton, age 85, of Warren, Ark., died Tuesday, June 19th, at his home. He was born May 25th, 1933, at Godfrey Place in Bradley County.
He graduated from Vick High School in 1951.
Eugene was the son of the late Horace Hamilton and Verlee Clanton Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Sharp, a brother, Danny Hamilton and a grandson, Brent McDougald. Eugene proudly served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954 and he then served in the Army Reserves and the Arkansas National Guard. Eugene was a long-time member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Warren. He served on the Hermitage School Board for 15 years. He retired from Potlatch Inc. after 33 years of service. He was a former SOLVA Board Director, the Southeast Bradley County Water Association, the L”Aigle Creek Conservation District Board and he was active member of the Bradley County Cattleman’s Association.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Mitchell Hamilton whom he married May 26th, 1956; two daughters, Jeannie Fawbush (Ron) of Godfrey Place, Tammi Nowlin of Monticello, Ark.; two sisters, Betty Trussell and Virginia Temple both of Warren, Ark. A sister, Carolyn Ashcraft (John) of Rison, Ark. A brother-in-law, Charles P. Mitchell (Sarah) of Pine Bluff, Ark.; three grandchildren, Brian McDougald of Alvin, Texas, Laura West (Jason) of Warren, Ark. and Shai Brann (Clifton) of Fort Smith, Ark.; 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services 2 p.m. Friday, June 22nd, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery with Military Honors by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21st, at Frazer’s. Online Guestbook: www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– WARREN — Bobby W. Johnson, age 86, of Warren, Ark., died Tuesday, June 19, at Chapel Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born February 13, 1932, in Warren, Ark., a son of the late Oscar Plez Johnson and Ouida Quimby Johnson. On June 13, 1954, he was married to Peggy Vestal Johnson, in the First Baptist Church, Warren, by Rev. Geral Trussell, they were the first couple married in that sanctuary. Peggy preceded him in death on July 5, 2007. Bobby attended L.S.U., playing football for the Tigers and was a graduate of Arkansas A&M (now University of Arkansas at Monticello). He was a U.S. Army veteran serving as a paratrooper in the Korean War. He retired as a high school football coach serving for 21 years in the Earle, Camden and Warren Public School Systems. He also was a retired owner-operator of Johnson Hardware, a member and deacon of First Baptist Church.
Survivors are one son, Rob Johnson and spouse Dana of Warren, Ark.; one daughter Penney Phifer of Camden, Ark.; three grandchildren Hunter Wayne Johnson and spouse Katie of Little Rock, Ark., Brittney Nicole Johnson of El Dorado, Ark., and Jamie Taylor Furman of Camden, Ark.; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 22, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Stanley officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 9 a.m. Friday, June 22, at First Baptist Church extending until service time.
A special thanks to his caregivers Barbara House, Renee Blanner, El Doris Thomas, staff members of hospice and Chapel Woods.
Memorials preferred to Bradley County Veterans Museum, 210 North Main Street, Warren, Ark. 71671. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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OMEGA, Ga. — Richard Lynn Robinson Sr., 63, of Omega, Ga., departed this life June 16. He was preceded in death by his father: Charles Robinson.
He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Rebecca Rex, Richard Robinson Jr., and Brittney Slater; mother: Janice Jones Robinson; siblings: Tammy Webb and Rhonda Conger; six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Maxine “Sena” Taylor Denman, 70, of Dyersburg, Tenn., passed away June 18, 2018. She was born January 8, 1948, in Morrilton, Ark., to the late Mackie and Vernice Taylor. Sena was a homemaker and was also a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services will be held at 3 p.m. June 24, 2018, in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors from 2-3 p.m. June 24, 2018, at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, David Denman Sr.; two sons; a daughter; and eight grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son and a sister. Condolences may be left at: www.dyersburgfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– ARLINGTON, Texas — Harold Smith, 74, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Brinkley, died Saturday, June 9 at his home.
His daughter, a grandson, three brothers, four sisters, an uncle and a host of other relatives survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Interment will take place Haven of Rest Cemetery in Brinkley by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com or Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– BEEVILLE, Texas — Jessie “Reggie” Roberson, 80, of Beeville, Texas, formerly of Fountain Hill, Ark., died June 18. Celebration of Life Service 11 a.m. June 21, Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy 52 W., Crossett. Visitation: 9:30-11 a.m. before service. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com or call (870) 364-6171. “Celebrating Life.”