Pulaski County
THOMAS ADAIR, 66, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 4. He is preceded in death by his parents: Thomas Adair II, Pauline Cox, and a sister Blanche
Aaron. He leaves to cherish his memory children: Angela
Adair, Chessica
Adair, and Devan
May (Michael), siblings: Herbert Adair, Gladys Adair, Larry Adair, Terry Adair, Elizabeth Adair, and Delores Adair; 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Tuesday 12 noon6 p.m. at RMLR. Funeral Service: Wednesday 11 a.m. at Greater Center Star Missionary Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive East Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Please sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com.
–––––❖––––– ALVIN LOITES CAPLES, age 90, of Sherwood, passed away July 4, 2018. She was born July 2, 1928, in England, Arkansas, to Allen
Lindsey Glover and Jewel Marie Glover. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank Caples and by five siblings.
Loites was a seamstress and member of Highway Baptist Church in Sherwood.
She is survived by a sister, Ester Ann Johnson of Big Sandy, Texas; and by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock.
Graveside service will be Monday, July 9, at 10 a.m. at Keo Cemetery in Keo, Arkansas, Bro. Larry Ballard officiating. Pallbearers are Jimmy Holley, Everette Glover, Ricky Glover, Ronnie Glover, Phillip Glover and Jimmy Glover. An online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– MARTHA REE “MOTT” CARTER, 66, of Hensley went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July
5, 2018 at her home. She was born June 18,
1952 in Camden, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her father,
Charles Poole; one sister, Brenda Poole; and one granddaughter, Ashley Carter. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Phil Carter of Hensley; one son, John (Jessica) Carter of Cabot; one daughter, Penny Michelle Howard of East End; her mother, Myrtle Harris Poole of Camden; two sisters, Becky Williams and Paula Long of Little Rock; eight grandchildren, Cody Carter, Graci Carter, Ashton Carter of Little Rock, Austin Howard, Savannah Howard and Natalie Howard of East End, Haley Elliott and Hannah Weeks of Cabot; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be Monday 6-8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. David Dillard officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– Missionary LOIS JEAN PORTER FOY, 80, of Little Rock, passed away to her heavenly reward June 30,
2018. She was born on February
18, 1938 in Scott, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents. Missionary
Foy was a faithful member of
St. Paul Baptist
Church under the leadership of Rev. Luther Jeffries until her health prevented her attendance.
Left to cherish her memories are: one brother, Edward James Chilliest of Kansas City, Kansas, children: Floyd Elwood Alexander, Shelia Kay Singleton (Chester), Willie Lavern Williams, Carl Eric Alexander all of Little Rock, Tony Alexander of Memphis, Tennessee, Crystal Lynne Porter, and Carla Latreace Daniels (Ricky-deceased) of Little Rock, 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services are entrusted to Premier Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, July 13, 2018 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Premier Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Baptist Church, 2603 Commerce Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72206. On line guest book: www. premierfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– BIBIANA GAMEZ, 66, of Little Rock passed away on July 5, 2018. She was born on December 2, 1951 in Olton, Texas to Francisco Gamez and Refujia Lombrana. Bibiana loved Angels, Roosters and had a great love for Facebook. She is survived by her children, Alice
Boisse, Vincente Benavidez, Abel Ray Benavidez all of Little Rock and Blanca Martinez of Colorado.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl
Court, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 9th at Little Rock Funeral Home. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Bibiana’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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CLAY DEAN HAMILTON, 85, of Little Rock, died Saturday night, June 30, 2018 in the VA Hospital.
He was born
April 28, 1933 in
Norris, Oklahoma. Clay grew up in eastern Oklahoma and California’s San
Joaquin Valley.
He dropped out of school and left home at age 17 to join the U.S.
Navy, serving on the aircraft carrier USS Philippine
Sea during the
Korean War. He joined the U.S.
Air Force in the early 1950s soon after completing his Navy service.
High scores on aptitude tests placed Clay in the Air Force’s data processing group where he learned to program IBM’s punched-card tabulating machines, the forerunner of large mainframe computers.
He left the Air Force in the early 1960s, returning to live briefly in California. Soon, though, Clay and his brother Archie both bought farms and moved their families to what was then rural Round Mountain, just outside of Conway, Arkansas. The two brothers had married sisters, and none of them had ever lived in Arkansas. Clay found work in Little Rock as data processing manager for the company that was to become Affiliated Foods. He led the organization’s transition from tabulating machines to an IBM mainframe computer.
Clay was an entrepreneur. He struck a deal with his employer to lease time on the company’s large computer when it was idle at night, and he began selling automated office services to local businesses that were manually producing payrolls, bills, A/P checks, inventories and financial statements. Clay was both a talented computer programmer and a gifted salesman. He soon resigned his position with Affiliated Foods and literally worked day and night to make his new business a success. Within a few years, he sold this business to Systematics Inc. and moved on to other projects. During his life, Clay launched a number of new enterprises. Several of them failed, but some were successful, including his last. In his late seventies, he operated a computer sales and repair business from a wheelchair in Little Rock’s Landmark community.
Clay is survived by his wife of 19 years, Wilma Hamilton of Little Rock, Arkansas. Surviving children are Ana Hamilton of San Diego, California; Clay Hamilton Jr. of Sherwood, Arkansas; Debbie Funderburg of Clovis, California; Elizabeth Wisener of Madera, California; Aretta Gordish of Bethel, Connecticut; and John Hamilton of Madera, California. Survivors also include a sister, Jean Porter of Sherwood, Arkansas; a brother, Lynn Hamilton of Little Rock; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The family thanks the doctors, nurses and staff of Little Rock’s VA hospital for their attentive care and intensive treatment during the last six years of Clay’s life. He will be buried near his brother, Archie, in the Round Mountain Community Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
–––––❖––––– WILLIAM “BILL” ANDREW HOOKS, 43, of Hensley passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born to the late Charles and Donna Hooks in Little Rock, Thursday, March 27, 1975. Bill enjoyed
hunting, fishing, gardening, and all things outdoors. He was a very hard worker and spent his working years as a roofer.
Gone before him were his parents and his sister, Rita Marks. Those remaining to cherish his memory include his loving son, Cody Shadden (Alyssa); 16 brothers and sisters: Pat Hooks, Tommy Hooks (Bonnie), Donna “Sissy” Stephenson, Linda Johnson (Ferrell), Margie Worlow (Clay), Susie Hooks, Mary Palmer (Ken), Mike Hooks, Jane Hooks, Joan Crews, D.D. Garner (Rusty), John Hooks, Karen Hooks, Sharon Hooks, Joe Hooks (Helen), and Chris Hooks; and a host of other family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 9, 2018 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, 4212 Hwy. 5 North, Bryant, Arkansas 72022; (501) 847-9099. Visitation will begin at noon. To sign the online guestbook, visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– RONALD HOUSE, 71, of Little Rock passed on July 5, 2018. He is survived by sister, Iva Zimmerman of Uvalde, Texas. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th Street, Little Rock, Ark.
–––––❖––––– DENNIS RAY KORDSMEIER (71) of Little Rock took his last breath on July 4, 2018 and was surrounded by the loving embrace of friends and family until his final hours. Dennis will be remembered by his wife
Sara of 43 years, son Nolan (Suzanne), daughter
Angie (David), grandsons Davis and Tyler, siblings Bud, Patti, Sharon, Valerie, and many loved ones who will always reflect upon his love, laughter, and bravely passionate heart. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Raphael and Herman, and brother Kenneth of Morrilton.
Dennis’ unsurpassed intelligence and quest for knowledge took him through many pathways in his life’s journey. He was raised in Morrilton, Ark., and, after extensive study in the Catholic seminary during his youth, proudly served in the Navy during the Vietnam War where he specialized as a Russian linguist. He continued his service to our country through his work with the NSA where he used his gifts of creativity and intelligence. Dennis devoted himself to providing a prosperous life for his wife and children and this selfless dedication and concern for his family remained until his final hours. It was these personal values that led him through a successful career in finance with GMAC and Toyota World Omni. His commitment to his work for the sake of his family’s welfare will always be remembered with eternal gratitude. When asked during his last week with us about his greatest accomplishment, Dennis answered immediately, “my children Angie and Nolan are my pride and joy.”
Dennis was an avid golfer and excellent fisherman but most of all treasured spending time with his children, playing cards, and using his own special brand of humor to set any problem right. For those who knew Dennis best, it will always be his witty witticisms, love for language, knowledge of world affairs, and resilience that captured his essence. His love for the outdoors and adventure has taken Dennis through mountains, oceans, lakes, and rivers and in his last days he made his peace with God. His siblings, children, grandchildren, and devoted wife will always remember him with love, laughter, and a tender heart. We know Dennis will always be smiling and looking upon us with confidence, pride, and the warm light of eternal love.
The family would like to thank Dr. Barry Ford and Arkansas Hospice for their excellent care the past several months. We are also grateful for the many caring friends who provided love and support along the way. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Ark. Online guest book available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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In memory of R. WINGFIELD MARTIN, cattleman, realtor, mentor, friend. Born
Nov. 12, 1929, died May 14,
2018. Wingfield
Martin had two passions in life: real estate and animals. He loved animals of all kinds: dogs, burros, horses, and especially cattle. He was particularly fond of Herefords. Always curious, he rarely missed an opportunity to take a field trip to see what ranchers in other parts of the country and Canada were doing in their operations.
His passion for animals led him to serve as a public member of the Veterinarian’s Board for 20 years. He was a vocal member who was not afraid to stand up for what he thought was the right thing to do.
Wingfield always credited his mother for igniting his passion for real estate. He believed in first listening and understanding a client’s needs and then working tirelessly to find the perfect piece of land for his buyer or the best buyer if he were representing the seller.
He would physically walk every inch of a prospective piece of property, but would also meticulously collect topo maps, surveys, and all other information on a piece of property. While meticulous in gathering information, his office organizational methods were beyond most mortals (some would consider it hoarding), however, like a magician pulling a rabbit out of the hat, Wingfield had the uncanny ability to reach his hand in the pile of papers and come up with the exact survey or other documents he needed. Even in the final hours of his life, Wingfield was thinking and talking about real estate.
He helped many people get into the real estate and cattle businesses over the years. He was a patient and friendly mentor. Wingfield was always eager to lend a hand, offer some sage advice or make an introduction (he seemed to know everyone) to anyone who needed it.
He valued hard work, integrity and thoughtfulness and his life exemplified these values. R. Wingfield Martin, friend, mentor, realtor, and cattleman, you will be missed, but your passions and values will live on through those whose lives you have touched.
Mr. Martin also served the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Foundation. First donating his time and expertise to the process of purchasing the current home of the ACF/ACA. Then as Treasurer of the Board, he was a stoic guardian of the Foundation Finances. His passion for the Learning Center located in the ACF/ACA Building was never-ending even after he left the ACF Board. He was a true supporter of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Foundation.
The business associates and friends of Wingfield Martin have established a memorial scholarship fund with the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Foundation. The foundation is a 501(c) 3 organization. Please mail your memorial gift to: Arkansas Cattleman’s Foundation, c/o Jimmy Jennings, Treasurer, P.O. Box 56043, Little Rock, Ark. 72215.
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Rev. CALVIN D. MITCHELL, 90, of Little Rock died July 4, 2018. He was born Jan. 10, 1928 to Dewey and
Eunice Mitchell.
Calvin graduated from Dumas High
School, University of Arkansas and
Perkins School of Theology.
He served in the United States
Coast Guard during the Korean War. He was a United Methodist minister, serving churches across Arkansas for 35 years. In 1985 he received the Mary and Ira A. Brumley Award for Religious Education. In retirement he served as Pastor Emeritus at St. Luke United Methodist Church and co-managed the Broadmoor Neighborhood Pool with his wife, Pat.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Tracy Boxley. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pat Mitchell and his children, Michael Mitchell, Terri (Fred) Rowlan, Mark (Mark Giles) Mitchell, Toni (Jim) Bemis, Tami (Jim) Cross, son-in-law, Mark Boxley; grandchildren, Luke (Jill) Rowlan, Drew Mitchell, Victoria (Jonathan) Pennington, Eric (Keara) Cross, Matthew Bemis, Brandon Bemis, Austin Cross, Isaac Cross, Logan Bemis and Cassandra Schlatter; great-grandchildren, Nylah Cross, Shayne Pennington, Logan Schlatter and dear friend, Lee Boozer. He lived his life as he taught, be kind, love your neighbor and serve others.
The family would like to thank the staff of VA Hospital, 4C, 1B and Palliative Care for the wonderful care he received.
A memorial service will be held July 13, 2018 at 1 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 6401 West 32nd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Visitation will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Rev. Mitchell’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– OLIVER LEE PERRY, 77, died June 29, 2018. Survivors are: sister, Bessie Johnson; sons, Eric Mitchell Sr., Maurice
Stells Sr., Toussaint Perry Sr., and Glen Perry
Sr.; daughter,
Shawn Perry; granddaughter he raised, Shawana Pierce; 25 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and lots of friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 11 a.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202, (501) 372-1305.
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LETA FAYE PHILLIPS, age 88, of Little Rock passed away July 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel P. Phillips. Faye’s family will honor her wishes by having a private service and burial. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation. com.
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NEVA JANE ROSS, of Little Rock, passed away July 5, 2018. She was born in Hobart,
Okla., just prior to the dust bowl and Great Depression. She lost her mother to appendicitis at the tender age of two and from that point was essentially raised by her six older siblings. Neva’s independence and resourcefulness developed from a hardscrabble life in the cotton farms of SW Oklahoma and later southern Arkansas. She assembled airplanes in Wichita, Kan., during World War II at the age of 17 and later became an accountant for the Army Corps of Engineers. She married James (“Pappy”) Ross and raised three children: Charlotte, Ronnie and Connie.
Neva had a love for family, travel, and adventure especially when she could combine all three. She loved to pass on her knowledge by teaching her six grandchildren to fish, cook, garden, and other practical life skills. She and Pappy rarely missed a ballgame, pompom recital or school play. She was one of a kind with energy and a lust for life. She made the most of her resources and was devoted to her family of 13 brothers and sisters, dozens of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Neva will be remembered as a tough, fiery, sometimes sarcastic redhead who was not afraid of a challenge or blazing a new trail. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to a charity of your choice.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, (501) 661-9111, with Rev. James Hays officiating and Randall Chad Parks delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
–––––❖––––– LORENE (KETCHUM) STREET, 103, of North Little Rock, passed away on July 7, 2018. She was born Sept. 6, 1914 in White County, Ark.
She is preceded in death by her son, William Michael Cook; and husband Frank Street. Lorene is survived by nine nieces and nephews and other extended family that she loved, and they loved her in return.
Lorene was a hard worker, homemaker, a dedicated Church of Christ member, always had a smile on her face and was the caretaker of the whole family. She will be sorely missed by all those that knew her. Thank you to Premier Nursing Home staff, which cared for her these last months.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018 at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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JOE LOUIS THOMPSON, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 2. He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife
Helen Thompson, children: Itsha Wallace, Joseph Thompson, Bobby Joe Thompson, Joe Darrell Thompson, Bobbie Bell, Belinda Thomas, Kathy Mayweather, and Kevin Thompson, siblings: Marie
Bealer, Effie Thompson, and Weddie Thompson and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Visitation: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Funeral: Monday, 10:30 a.m. at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– THEODORE CHARLES (TED) TREADWAY, III, of Little Rock died Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Ted was born in Little Rock on February 2, 1940, the son of Theodore Charles (Hunk) Treadway, Jr., and Margaret Winston Treadway. Ted grew up in Little Rock, graduating from Little Rock Central High School in 1958. In 1963, he graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration with a degree in marketing and finance. Ted was a proud member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Ted is preceded in death by his parents Theodore Charles (Hunk) Treadway, Jr., and Margaret Carroll (Winnie) Winston Treadway, his sister Carroll Treadway Hout, and his son Winston Theodore Treadway, who died in 2005 at the age of 38. Ted’s grandparents were Alice Grace Rae and Theodore Charles (Theo) Treadway, Sr. and Daisy Carroll and Ben Winston. Ted is survived by his wife, Lou Ellen East Treadway and his daughters Ellen East Treadway Engelke, Ph.D., (Ben) of Ozark, and Amy Nicol Treadway Iacaboni of Little Rock. He is also survived by his faithful companion, Daisy Grace, a clumber spaniel, who is named after his favorite grandmothers.
Ted and Lou Ellen met at Forest Park Elementary School at the age of nine and attended the same schools over the years. Ted and Lou Ellen were married on August 18, 1962, and they enjoyed a loving marriage with three adoring children. They remained best friends throughout his seventy-eight year life.
Ted was fourth generation owner and President of Treadway Electric Company, Inc., from 1962 until his retirement in 2005, when the company celebrated its 100th anniversary. Treadway Electric was founded in 1905 by Leo Treadway and his sons Theo and William. Theo and William were professors of electrical engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, when their father called them home to Little Rock to open a new business, which became the leader in the electrification of Arkansas. During his fifty-year career at Treadway Electric, Ted worked diligently to grow and improve the electrical industry in Arkansas. Ted was the co-founder and President of the Electrical League of Arkansas, Chair of the Southern Region of the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), and national Vice President of NAED. In addition, Ted was co-founder and Chair of the Southern Independent Electrical Distributors (SIED), a buying cooperative for independent electrical distributors in the south. As the industry grew, Ted was active in the merging of SIED and the other United States cooperatives, which became The Independent Electrical Distributor (TIED), later rebranded as IMARK. Ted received numerous honors from electrical product manufacturers, and in 2005, he received the highest electrical industry award, the Arthur W. Hooper Award for Outstanding Electrical Distribution.
Ted was very active in the Little Rock community. He was a member of Rotary Club of Little Rock, Club 99, for over 30 years. Ted was a leader of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 27, where his son, Winston, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and together, they received the honor of Order of the Arrow. He also supported the Girl Scout troops of daughters, Ellen and Amy, in their camping and canoeing trips.
Ted was especially proud of his work with the Little Rock Sewer Commission, now called Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, where he served on the board for 12 years, including a term as Board Chair. Ted was an avid supporter of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including the Psychiatric Research Institute, Family Home, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, where his wife, Lou Ellen, has volunteered over 30 years. Ted served as a board member of the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. In addition, Ted was an active supporter of the Little Rock Community Mental Health Center and the Kathleen Peek Apartments. After retirement, Ted volunteered at Stew Pot, located at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Little Rock.
Ted was a fourth generation and lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock. He served his church community in a variety of leadership roles, including vestry member, Junior Warden, Sunday School teacher for thirty years, Superintendent of Sunday School and Board Member of the Cathedral School. His most enjoyable times working with the Church were outings to the Treadway Farm with the EYC Youth Ministry and Sunday School groups for picnics and scavenger hunts.
Ted’s happiest times were spent with his family and friends. He went duck hunting as a child with his father at Pin Oak Duck Club in DeWitt, Ark., and later he enjoyed hunting with his three children at Pin Oak. With his family and friends, Ted canoed the Buffalo River and fished at Lake Hamilton. Ted photographed nature, caught butterflies at Greers Ferry Lake, incubated duck eggs with his young children, and most recently, he loved watching and feeding the wild birds at the Little Red River in Heber Springs. Ted was a member of the Master Gardener program, with a natural ability to grow beautiful plants. Truly, Ted had a passion for animals, including dogs, cats, guinea hens, snakes and lizards, gerbils, and insects. Many of his friends thought of Ted as an amateur stand-up comedian, who was most animated telling stories of his adventures. Ted … what a good man … entrepreneur, friend, family man, and storyteller.
A funeral service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Monday, July 9 at 11 a.m. Immediately after the interment of Ted’s ashes in Treadway Garden, the family will receive friends at a reception in Morrison Hall. The officiants will be The Very Rev. Dr. Christoph Keller, III, and The Rev. Canon Dr. J. Russell Snapp. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Joel Bateman, Dave Crum, Hunter East, Jack East, Jack Milton East, James C. East, Ben Engelke, Joe Fox, John Hout, Paul Judge, Ed Mazetta, Alan Turner, David Turner and Dana Smith.
The family would like to thank the staff at the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging for their excellent care of Ted. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, www.trinitylittlerock.org., and the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, www.aging.uams.edu.
Funeral arrangements provided by Ruebel Funeral Home. To sign the guest book, please go to ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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Mrs. BETTY JANE WEBBER, passed away June 29, 2018. She was 86 years old. She was the wife of Alvin E. Webber for 62 years. She was a member of Alameda Baptist Church of Corpus Christi, Texas. Member of the Insurance Women of Little Rock for 30 years, former member of Esther Chapter #217 Order of the Eastern Star, past matron of Adah Chapter #468, Adoniram Chapter #604.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, George Charles and Adena Lemmer, eight brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Jane Webber of Little Rock, Ark., Brenda Ann Swift of Goodlettsville, Tenn., Victoria Jo Winkler of Little Rock, Ark., and one son, Alvin E. Webber III of North Little Rock, Ark., as well as nine grandsons, one granddaughter, six great-grandchildren and one sister Mary Barber.
Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guestbook.
Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA — Mace Pasley, 38, of Arkadelphia, died Friday, June 29, 2018, in Little Rock. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Welch Funeral Home. Memorials to Group Living. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www. welchfh.net.
–––––❖––––– ATKINS — Angela Strawbridge McMinn, 45, of Atkins, Arkansas, was welcomed in to heaven on July 3, 2018. Survived by: mother, Diana Pomeroy; daughter, Destiny Strawbridge; son, Billy McMinn; brother, Dennis Strawbridge Jr.; aunt, Wanda Yarbrough; and partner, Dennis Havner. Family holding private services. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Herman Edward Lee Jr., 86, of Batesville passed away on Wednesday, July
4, 2018. He was born in McCrory, Arkansas to the late Herman and Della (Mitchen) Lee on November 16, 1931. Herman was selected as the most handsome man at North Little Rock High School his senior year in 1950. He was an avid sailor, a lover of Glenlivet, and Korean War veteran stationed in Niigata, Japan. He was a fair man who kept even amounts of change in his pockets for each of his beloved grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Miriam Lee; one son, Douglas Lee (Jan) of Batesville; one daughter, Rhomie King (David) of Conway; one sister, Dawn Wallace of Fair Oaks, California; one sister-in-law, Reba Yow of Heber Springs; two grandchildren, Caitlin (Ben) Thrash and Ethan (Casey) King, both of Conway; long-time friend, Irv Daniel of North Little Rock, and a host of other relatives and friends. Herman is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Gary Yow and Bryson Wallace.
Pallbearers will be Ethan King, Ben Thrash, Irv Daniel, Kevin Daniel, Marc Daniel, Gerald Campbell, and Tony Anderson. Graveside services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018.
A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Memorials may be made to Heifer Project International. #1 World Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. 72202. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ batesville.
–––––❖––––– BAUXITE — Patricia Ray Russell, 67, of Bauxite passed away July 5, 2018. Survivors: husband, Bill Russell, and children: Missy Mullinax (Terry), Thomas Smith (Rose), and Homer Smith (Kimberly). Funeral: 10 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018, Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, Bryant. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, the funeral home. Guestbook: visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jerry “Wayne” McIntire, Jr., 46, of Benton, Arkansas, died July 5, 2018. He was born March 3, 1972 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Reception visitation 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Funeral following at 11 a.m. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jean C. Moore, 86, of Benton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born July 17, 1931 in Bearden, Arkansas; the second of seven children to Jesse and Gladys Vaughan Caldwell. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Moore; brother, Harry Caldwell; son-in-law, James Shelton and a daughter-in-law, Beth Moore.
Jean was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for many years and was a choir member. She worked as bookkeeper for Bryant Exxon, the business that she co-owned and ran with her husband for several years. When she wasn’t working, she was busy taking care of five kids by cooking, cleaning, sewing clothes and attending school functions.
She is survived by her five children, two daughters, Debby Shelton and Shelly Benham (Kevin) of Benton, three sons, Joe David Moore (Deborah) of Cabot, Jay Moore of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Vic Moore (Katherine) of Benton; thirteen grandchildren, Justin Shelton, Holly Vaughn, Jessica Miller, Sarah Stallsworth, Paige Shelton, Jacob Moore, Travis Moore, Natalie Moore, Jonathan Moore, Abby Moore, Amanda Seese, Aaron Benham and Megan Benham; ten great-grandchildren, Jackson Shelton, Taylor Shelton, Kyleigh Vaughn, Jalynn Miller, Garrison Miller, Jameson Shelton, Elizabeth Moore, Eric Moore, Vivian Moore and Caroline Moore.
Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10 at Ashby Funeral Home with services beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Smith Rosemont Cemetery. Bro. Mack Davis will be officiating. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice House @ 23157 I-30 S. in Bryant, Ark. 72022. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BISMARCK — Col. Norman Dean Pumphrey, USA Retired, passed away on July 6,
2018, at Baptist
Hospital in Little Rock, Ark.
He was born in Sheridan, Arkansas, on February
19, 1932. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,
Lela Dale “Kitty” Pumphrey; his sons, Norman D. Pumphrey Jr. (Anita), Gregory C. Pumphrey (Debbie), and David L. Pumphrey (Shannon); his sisters, Retha Bush (Bill), Sandra Humphreys (Oliver), and Sherry Clark (Gary); his step-children, Sylvia Roland (Donnie), Joe McDaniel, and Chris McDaniel (Andrea); 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; the mother of his sons, Bobbye Winbury Pumphrey Brengard; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Winfred and Ruby Walker Pumphrey, and his sister, Joy Sumner (Bill).
Norman was both a registered engineer and a registered land surveyor. During his working years he was able to build two successful careers. He joined the Arkansas Highway Department at a very early age and eventually served as State Construction Engineer before his retirement in 1985. Simultaneously, he served in the National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves, serving a few years on active duty, rising in the ranks until his retirement as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Following his retirement from the AHTD, Norman and Kitty relocated to Idaho, where they lived for almost 20 years before moving to the United Arab Emirates and eventually to Egypt. In addition, he lived one year in New Zealand. In his retirement, Norman and his wife traveled extensively, visiting every state in the USA as well as all of the Canadian provinces and territories. Norman also traveled internationally, visiting over 30 countries.
Norman was a devout Christian and a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. He believed in the teachings of the Bible. Norman will be missed by those he left behind, but his family takes refuge in the promises of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14.
Visitation will be at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan, Arkansas, on Monday, July 9, 2018 from 1011 a.m., with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to King of Kings Lutheran Church, 14023 South Casper Street West, Glenpool, Oklahoma 74033; or First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 402 West Center Street, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-3231. Sign online guestbook at www. buiefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Kathy Louise Hall, 50, died on Friday, July 6, 2018 in Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be Monday, July 9, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Midtowne Church (4037 Boone Road, Benton, Ark., 72015). A funeral service will be held at Midtowne Church on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 1 p.m. The burial will directly follow the service at Pinecrest Memorial Park (7401 Highway 5 N, Alexander, Ark., 72002). To view the full obituary and sign the online condolence book, go to www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — James Hayes Wyatt, age 74, of Cabot, went to be with his Lord on July
3, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, and son Mark.
Born in Alabama, he and
Linda moved to
Little Rock, Arkansas, where
Jim opened up a branch of the family business, Wyatt Safety Supply Company based in Alabama. He was an avid golfer and loved playing his favorite course,
Mt. Springs in Greystone, where he lived. He is in a better place now, having suffered a stroke during a procedure on his carotid artery that left him paralyzed on his right side and unable to speak. Now he is in a better place with no suffering and can play golf and be the outgoing man he always was.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org). An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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CAVE CITY — Clifford Welcher, 70, of Cave City died Thursday, July 5, 2018. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City with Bro. Steven Martin officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
–––––❖––––– CENTER RIDGE — Jerry Dean Donahue, 81, of Center Ridge, passed away July 5, 2018. Visitation will be 6–8 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 9 at the Funeral Home. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ clinton.
–––––❖––––– CLARENDON — Sue Ellen French, 69, died Friday. Survivors, daughter, Christy Caskey (Clarendon), grandchildren Ethan, Chloe & Colette Caskey, great-grandchild, Loren Caskey, siblings, John Baker (Forrest City) Lois Geurian (Clarendon) Shirley Rock (Sherwood). Visitation: 10AM Tuesday at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home-Clarendon, graveside service following at 11AM, Shady Grove Cemetery-Clarendon. Obit/guestbook/www.bobnealandsons.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Floy M. Mobbs, our mother, left this Earth on July 3, 2018. She now joins her family in Heaven where she was received with a thunderous celebration. Now being pain-free and her memories surrounding her, she will forever be watching over us, guiding us to our own path to Heaven. Although we loved her with all our hearts and we miss her even more, we take comfort knowing that she is with Jesus Christ Our Savior and the Heavenly Father. She was a sweet, loving and caring lady whose strength encouraged us all.
Floy was born on May 25, 1933 in Jefferson County to Reginald and Nola Strawn. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lorene Steward, her brothers; Thomas and Elis Strawn and her parents.
Floy owned the first Mexican restaurant, El Taco Casa, in Conway. She worked 10 years for Baldwin Piano and was a talented Cosmetologist. Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Steve (Mary Ellen) Mobbs, Mark (Myra) Mobbs, Scott Mobbs and Terry (Vicki) Jackson, her grandchildren; Billy Wallace, Spencer Mobbs and Aaron Mobbs, her sisters; Jewell Martin and Peggy Atchley, her brothers; Danny (Freida) Strawn and Jim Strawn, and many other friends and relatives.
Services will be private and in lieu of flowers please make donations to Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Betty A. Williams, 89, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord Thursday, July
5, 2018. She was born Nov. 9, 1928 in Conway, Ark. to Lonnie and
Mattie Wofford.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her sister,
Margie White.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving family; daughters Debbie Ashley and Donna (David) Holloway; her grandchildren Justin Verser, Joslin Ashley, Perris (Mark) Peterson and Weston Ashley; her great-grandchildren Brynn and Golden Peterson; her sister Edith Stobaugh and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, 650 Central Landing Blvd., Conway, Ark. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
–––––❖––––– COTTON PLANT — Ronald Vincent Mitchell Sr., 54 of Cotton Plant, formerly of Omaha, Neb., died Monday
July 2 at his home. His son, four daughters, five grandchildren, his mother and step-father, a brother, an uncle, two nephews, a niece and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. Visitation will be held Monday morning July 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial service will be held Monday July 9 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Odell Haggans officiating. Interment will be private by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. Email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– DARDANELLE — Jimmy Fay Deal, 72, of Dardanelle, died, Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Russellville. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018 at Atkins First Free Will Baptist Church. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, at Lemley Funeral Home. Online obituary and condolences are available at www. lemleyfuneral.com.
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DES ARC — Clairelyn Rister, 96, of Des Arc died Monday. She was born Aug. 16, 1921 in Rector, Ark., to Charles J. and Grace (Toler) Rister.
Survivors include cousins, Bill and Kaye Burton, Richard Wynne Lenderman (Annamary), Paula Toler Linder (Drew), Steven Toler (Stacy), Jimmy Toler (Leslie), adopted daughter, Ann Rhoads, and many loving second cousins.
Clairelyn graduated high school at Des Arc and attended Hendrix College and Arkansas State Teachers College. She worked as a telephone operator in Newport and later with her father at the AP&L office in Des Arc.
She was preceded in death by her parents, special aunt and uncle, Polly Toler Lenderman and Jim Toler, also by her aunt and uncle, Juanita Toler Lisinger and Floyd Toler.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018 at First United Methodist Church with burial in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. Bro. Jaimie Alexander officiating. Pallbearers are Steven Toler, Jimmy Toler, Paula Toler, Wynne Burton Henderson, Mary Kay Burton Simmons, Susan Burton Bryant. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in Des Arc.
–––––❖––––– DOVER — Joe A. Miller, 81, of Dover, died Saturday. Visitation: Monday 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Tuesday at Dover Church of Christ. Burial: McFadden Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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EAST END — Harvey Arthur Battles was born in the small community of Alread,
Ark., on Oct. 30,
1943 and died in
East End on June
23, 2018. Arthur was preceded in death by his biological father,
Harvey A. Battles, his parents,
Wade and Grace
Jones Young, brother, Perry Young, and son, Phillip Battles Sr. Arthur is survived by his siblings, Bobby A. Mitchell (Betty), Darrell Young, and Clara Faucett (Pat); his daughters, Tina Nichols (Jimi), Sherry Battles, and June Mitchell (Nick); and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in addition to many nieces, a nephew, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Arthur also left behind his cherished fur-babies, Deacon and Stranger. Arthur, or “Harvey” as a lot of people knew him, always called Arkansas home, with his second home being the Carolinas, where he lived many years in and around Wilmington, N.C., and Georgetown, S.C.
Cremation arrangements were handled by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Ark.
–––––❖––––– GURDON — Ola Mae Jester, age 92, of Gurdon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and staff on Thursday, July
5th, 2018 at Twin
Rivers Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.
She was born on
July 9th, 1925 in
Clark County, to the late Reverend Henry Alvin and Josie (Dixon) Frances.
Ola Mae married Sherman L. Jester on September 29, 1941, in Gurdon. They were married 67 years when he preceded her in death on December 24th, 2008. Also preceding her in death are her son Richard, who passed in 2001, her sister Faye Malcolm, her brothers James and Charles Frances, and her son-in-law Don Stone.
Surviving her are two daughters, Sharma Joanne (Lloyd) Jordan, and Jeanie Stone, along with nine grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. She loved her family and friends dearly and encouraged them to focus on the good in people, accepting everyone as they were. Ola Mae and Sherman were no strangers to their community as they owned and operated several businesses over the years, including a family grocery store in both Curtis and Gurdon, and were loved dearly by family and friends. Once Ola Mae met someone, they became her friend, especially if they liked flowers. Her favorites were day lilies, daffodils, and roses. She loved all types of gardening. And would most often be seen pulling weeds. Her and Pop always had big gardens. She canned everything they grew and gave the spoils from their gardens to all those who crossed her path. Those dear to her remember her making the best chicken and dressing and the best dumplings around. She loved crocheting, quilting and spending time with her family and friends.
Ola Mae especially loved her church, Curtis Assembly of God, and her church family, where she was a Charter Member, treasurer, song leader and Sunday School Teacher well into her 80’s.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 8th, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home in Gurdon. Funeral services will be Monday July 9th at 2 p.m. at Curtis Assembly of God, with Brother Charles Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery in Arkadelphia. Pallbearers are Derek Jester, Trevor Stone, Phillip Brady, Landon Stone, Davis Jordan, Andrew Stone, Matt Stone, Aaron Jordan, Matt Brady, River Melugin, Cody Grizzle, Andrew Barnes, Alex Stone, Joey Hillis, Phillip Malone, Jake Malone, Luke Jordan, Jacob Jordan, Easton Melugin under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Gurdon, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Curtis Assembly of God Church.
The family would like to thank the staff at Twin Rivers for their care and compassion for Ola Mae, as they became family during her stay there.
Sign our online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes. com.
–––––❖––––– HASKELL — Ryan Martin James, 26, of Haskell passed July 3, 2018. Survivors: wife, Morgan Gore James; children, Rylee and Kade; parents, Robert and Paige James; and sister, Ashton Ritchie. Celebration
of life: 12 noon, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, Bryant. Visitation: 11 a.m. Guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HAVANA — Loyd Cates, 86, Havana, died Friday, July 6, at Arkansas Hospice River
Valley Home in Russellville. Funeral Service will be 3 p.m., July 9, at Humphrey Chapel with burial in Russell Cemetery in Belleville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation is an hour before service. Full obituary is available at www.humphreyfuneral. com.
–––––❖––––– HICKORY PLAINS — Donald (Donnie) Covington, 74, passed away on July 7,
2018. He was born January 15,
1944 at Hickory
Plains to Jesse and Bill Covington. He and his brother owned
D&B Dairy and farmed for 50 years. Since retirement, he enjoyed driving the school bus and mowing the church park. He loved hunting, fishing, and riding his four-wheeler. Being the youngest of 13 children, Donnie treasured family more than anything. His love of family was passed on to his children and grandchildren. Time spent together, making memories with his family was his favorite pastime.
Donnie married the love of his life, Betty Covington on November 16, 1962. They have been best friends for over 50 years. Together they raised four children, nine grandchildren, and recently added four great-grandchildren. Their home has always been full of unconditional love, good homecooked meals, and lots of laughter. They took care of each other no matter what came their way.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Ingle Covington, children; Cindy Stallings (Jerry), Dana Files (Timothy), Daren Covington and Holly Holloway, grandchildren; Chad Stalling (Mallory), Emily and Callie Richard, Jalen and Eyan Holloway, Wyatt Covington and Alisha Lisko, great-grandchildren; Logan and Coen Stallings, Raelynn and Rianna. Donnie is preceded in death by grandsons Shane Stallings, and Damian Holloway, his parents, a sister and five brothers.
Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 8 at Hickory Plains United Methodist Church. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018 at Hickory Plains United Methodist Church. Cremation Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.SmithFamilyCares. com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Leighton Millard, July 28, 1930 – July 5, 2018
Irvin Leighton Millard, MD – From his children, Roy, Mary, and Michael: Thank you. We are who we are because of our father. He gave each of us a good, solid, stable, and loving home. He loved and respected his family; and we loved and respected him in turn. His was a life lived to the fullest, with experiences we, his children, have only recently come to fully appreciate. The son of a prominent Russellville doctor, our dad graduated from UAMS, went to Southern California for his residency, and returned to Arkansas to practice the art of orthopedic medicine as a partner in the Little Rock Orthopedic Clinic. Before any of that, however, he found the woman who would become his life-long wife and partner, Sherrill Lou Millard. For sixty-six years, they loved each other, and they loved their family. Together, they provided for us, they taught us, they loved us, and they fostered in us a desire to know God and to always do what is right because it is the right thing to do. As children, we never lacked what we needed; we frequently had most of what we wanted; and our father made sure we learned the importance of knowing what was truly important in life.
Leighton is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Sherrill Lou Hooper Millard; his father, Roy I. Millard, MD; and his mother, Mildred Scott Millard. Leighton is survived by his children, Roy Leighton Millard and his wife Judy Geisler Millard; Mary Jennifer Millard; and Michael Wayne Millard and his wife Samantha Deviney Millard; his grandchildren, David, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Samantha, Michael, Wil, Miles, Grace and Emma; his great-grandchildren, Joshua, Elijah, Samuel, Benjamin, Kathryn, Jennifer, Sariah, Charlotte, Felix, Allison, Aurora, Olivia, James, Thor and Owen.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the love and grace of God, rest in peace.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Father Michael Millard officiating. Memorials may be made to Garland County Humane Society, 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale, Ark., 72087.
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — William Grant Newman, Jr. (Bill/ Hubba), age 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas after a brief illness. Bill was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on November 24,
1945. He attended St. Edwards High School in Texarkana, Arkansas and received a BBA from East Texas State University. He also served 4 years in the Unit-
ed States Air Forces as an Air Policeman. Ultimately, he settled on a successful lifetime career in Investment Banking and Municipal Bond Business. Bill enjoyed flying his Piper Dakota Plane. He was an avid horseman, who adored his family, friends, dogs and golf.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents William and Elaine Newman, and his sister, Willaine Aycock. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry, his sister Bernadette Gerrald, and his 2 daughters, Angela Banks and Ashley Sutton. He also leaves behind 4 grandchildren: Evan, Avery, Gracie and Brendon, as well as beloved nieces and nephews. Bill touched so many lives with his selflessness and need to help others. He brought joy, tears, laughter, and love to everyone he met.
A memorial service will be held at Christ of the Hills Methodist Church, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at the Diamante Country Club, Hot Springs Village, Ark. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Bill’s name.
The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Barbara Lynn Henry Martin, 79, of Marshall died Thursday. She was the wife of the late Edwin Martin. Survivors: children, Rita Martin, Reva (Ritchie) Morrison, Marty (Karen) Martin & Billy (Mary Beth) Martin; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Graveside services: 10 Saturday, East Lawn Cemetery/Marshall.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.
–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Mrs. Helen ‘Helena’ Marie Neal Vincent answered God’s call and entered into eternity on July 4, 2018 at Belleview Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center in Monticello, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2018 at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman. com.
–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Frank “Ben” Clements Jr., age 71, of Morrilton, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was a retired United States Air Force Officer. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Harris Community Room. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Celebration of Life for Arthur Bush, 80, of Mountain Home, will be 10 a.m., Sunday, July 8, at The Bridge Baptist Church. Survivors include: wife, Shelby; three sons; sister; and several grandchildren. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Mountain Home, Ark. Full Obituary at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
–––––❖––––– NEWARK — Paulette Rutledge died Friday. Survived by husband Kendall Rutledge; one son, Jeff Rutledge; two brothers, James Green, and Charles Green; two sisters, Gwen Allen, and Barbara Ross. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Newark First Baptist Church. Visit: Monday, 12:30 p.m. Interment: Blue Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Polly Nicholson Sharp of Newport passed into paradise on Friday, July 6, 2018, to wait for her Savior, Jesus Christ. Polly was the daughter of Neal and Ruby Nicholson. She was preceded in death by Gene Sharp, her beloved husband of over 50 years; a loved sister Doris Nicholson Williams and two nephews Jimbo Williams and David King.
She is survived by four sons Eddie Neal Sharp (Karen), Ray Ford Sharp, Eugene Christopher Sharp Jr., and James D. Nicholson Sharp (Nicole); two grandsons Neal Nicholson Sharp and David Ray Sharp; step-grandchildren Summer George; Cammy and Carol; and Joseph, Julian, Jonathon, Chloe and Cora. She is also survived by her sister; Patsy Nicholson King (Carroll) and her family; Billy, Michelle, Hanna, Jason, Nicki (Matt), Darby, and Delilah; her niece; Maggy Williams Sutherland and her family; Tyler, Kristy, Sam, Summer, Mila Jo and Sydney; her nephew; Brandon Williams, a special care-giver; Crissy Morrison and special sisterin-law; June Sullivan (Dub), and special friends; Jeanine Walton and Connie Waters.
As an active lifetime member of the Newport Disciples of Christ First Christian Church, Polly was an Elder, taught Sunday School and Children’s time and held various state offices in the Arkansas Disciples Women Organization.
The family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice-Batesville for the wonderful care and love they provided for Polly. Friends may visit at Dillinger Funeral Home in Newport from 10-11 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to ALS in Wonderland Foundation, 208 Donna Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, and ALS Association Arkansas Chapter, 1200 West Walnut, Suite 2309, Rogers, Ark. 72756. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Willie Bea Drayer, 74, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Funeral
Service will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church by Rev. Lanell Ross. Interment will be in St.Paul Cemetery, Booker Community, Ark. by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
–––––❖––––– POPLAR GROVE — A graveside service for Malcolm Lavon Wooten, 82, of Poplar Grove is 10 a.m., Tuesday, Marianna Memorial Park, Marianna. Survivors: two children, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other family. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Jimmy W. Darrow, age 77, of Russellville died Friday, June 29, 2018, at his home. He was born October 23, 1940. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be private. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral. com.
–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA — Martha Jane Dumas, 56, of Texarkana passed away on July 5, 2018. She was born on December 14, 1961. Celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Texarkana Funeral Home at 4801 Loop 245. To sign online guest book visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– VILONIA — Catherine “Cathy” Glover, 40, of Vilonia, Ark., went to be with the
Lord Thursday,
July 5, 2018. She was born January 19, 1978 in
Salt Lake City,
Utah to Frederick Rouse,
Jr. and Shelia
McLane Rouse.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Shelia Erwin and Albert Taylor, her aunt; Roxy K. Gautz, her grandparents, Harrold and Shirley McLane.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, her children, Clayton Mudge, Haley Mudge and McKenna Glover; her brother, Freddy (Amanda) Rouse; her fiance’, Winston Widner; her sister-in-law, Bethany Edwards; her mother-in-law, Sue Widner; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Saltillo Heights Baptist Church. Visitation will be Monday, July 9, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Burial will be in the Cato Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.
–––––❖––––– WHITE HALL — Jerry C. Tooke, 74, of White Hall, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Becky Tooke; sons, Troy and Ty Tooke; daughter, Tammy Funderburg; grandsons, Christopher, Nathan and Britton; granddaughters, Hayley and Emily; and brother, Ray Tooke. Service: 1 p.m., Monday, in Robinson’s Chapel. Visitation: one hour prior to the service at Robinson’s. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
Out-of-state
CLEMMONS, N.C. — John Wesley Garner, 80, formerly of North Little Rock passed away on Monday, June
4th, 2018 due to heart failure after being in the hospital in
North Carolina.
Mr. Garner, known to many as John “Little
John” Garner, was born in the township of Big Rock. He was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and student at Little Rock University. Mr. Garner became popular in the 1970’s due to his appearances in commercials representing Garner-Browne furniture. Garner later owned Capri Cleaners out of Sherwood with his son Mark before retiring. In retirement, always wanting to stay active, in 2000 he took a part-time position as Director for the Chamber of Commerce of Lonoke, Ark. It gave him a chance to work with the local community, to work with community and state leaders, and to grow the awareness of opportunities that Lonoke, Arkansas had to offer. He always said his greatest accomplishments as a businessman came during the 16 years he spent working part-time in Lonoke.
Mr. Garner moved his family to the Cabot area in 1978 with his wife Judy. They raised and graduated three boys from Cabot High School before moving back to Sherwood. Mr. Garner loved sports and shared that love by sponsoring and coaching youth sports. Garner-Browne Lakers, Garner-Browne Golden Bears and the Cabot Crusaders are just a few teams that allowed young men to play and learn at the highest level. His wish was to have a positive impact on each player that played for one of his teams.
Mr. Garner is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy Garner of Clemmons, N.C., son Rusty Garner and wife Christy (Grace and Emily) of Advance, N.C., son John Garner and wife Carolyn (Alexa, Allison, Sara, and Josh) of New Madrid, Mo., daughter-inlaw, Karen Garner (Brandon and Tiffany) of Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Garner is preceded in death by his parents, Odis and Ora Garner and eldest son, Mark Garner.
A memorial service will be held at the Lonoke Assembly of God, 1763 W. Front St., Lonoke, Ark. 72086, on July 9th, 2018. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with speakers and prayer beginning at 6 p.m. A private burial will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery the following day. Memorials can be made to Wade Knox Child Advocacy Center of Lonoke or Charity of choice.
–––––❖––––– COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Mary Carolyn “Cal” Yancey, 94, of Collierville, Tenn., formerly of Marianna, Ark., passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Methodist Alliance Hospice Home in Memphis, Tenn.
She was born in Lee County, Ark., on March 10, 1924, to Fountaine Level Holland and Vinnie Vester Farrar Holland.
Cal was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James William Yancey, and a son, James William “Bill” Yancey Jr.
She is survived by her son, Charles E. Yancey (Mary Dell) of Collierville, Tenn., and a daughter-in-law, Judith Yancey, of Stuttgart, Ark.; six grandchildren, Leo Yancey (Lea), of Dallas, Texas, Katherine Yancey and Elizabeth Yancey Mulloy (Greg), both of Stuttgart, Ark., William Bruce Yancey (Margaret), Charles Holland Yancey (Lindsey), Frances D. Yancey Riddell (Wes), all of Collierville, Tenn. She also leaves behind 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be held Monday, July 9, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery, in Marianna, Ark.
Memorials may be made to Marianna United Methodist Church, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or a memorial of your choice. Online condolences can be made at www.RollerFuneralHomes/Memphis.
–––––❖––––– BEAUMONT, Texas — Our beloved mother, Madelyn Grace Bottorff Warrick, passed away peacefully on
July 1 in Beaumont, Texas. Madelyn was born on June 5,
1928, in St. Louis, Mo., to Dr.
M.K. Bottorff and Elizabeth McGehee Bottorff. After her father completed his residency in St. Louis, the family moved to Lake Village, Arkansas. At the age of 16 Madelyn graduated valedictorian from Lakeside High School and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she
was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. Chi Omega continued to be dear to her heart throughout her lifetime and she was thrilled to pass this legacy on to her daughter and granddaughter.
In 1947, she married Zeke Warrick during spring break of his senior year at Ole Miss. They lived in “Miss Dolly Faulkner’s” boarding house in Oxford until his graduation in the spring. She always laughed he graduated only because she wrote his senior paper for him. There was always a bit of rivalry during football season at our house. After graduation they moved to McGehee, Arkansas, where Zeke joined the family business. This was their home where they would spend their life together and raise their children.
Madelyn and Zeke loved to travel and were fortunate to have visited many different countries. He was the official photographer. She was the planner and kept meticulous notes of each place they visited. They made many friends throughout their travels and continued to correspond with them. Madelyn was an avid reader and a beautiful writer. These gifts she shared with her children and grandchildren. She loved gardening and tending to her yard. Her love of animals, especially birds, was a great passion. Her church, First Presbyterian, was such an important part of her life and she served it in many different capacities.
Madelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Lester Warrick Jr. “Zeke”, sister, Sue Schwartz, brother, Dr. Mel Bottorff, and grandson, Alan Bradley Warrick. She is survived by her son, Alan F. Warrick and his wife Mary Elizabeth “Boots” of Little Rock, Arkansas, daughter, Lynn Burnside and her husband Bruce of Beaumont, Texas, granddaughter, Sara Brooke and her husband Terry Hallemann of Beaumont, Texas, grandson, Blair Burnside and his wife Margaret of Houston, Texas, great-grandchildren, Hays and Mary Margaret Burnside of Houston, Texas, and Connor and Keegan Warrick of Manila, Arkansas. Her family was her greatest happiness in life. Madelyn was a true southern lady who will be remembered for her positive attitude, wise counsel and kindness to all. She epitomized her middle name – Grace.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to all of her caregivers at Pelican Bay Assisted Living where she resided for the past three years and to Hospice Plus for making her final days comfortable and peaceful.
Cremation arrangements are being handled under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas.
A memorial service will follow at a later date with burial in McGehee, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 302 North 4th St., McGehee, Arkansas 71654 or to The Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North St., Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.