Obituaries

Pulaski County

TREOPHIA L. BLACK, 63, of Alexander, Arkansas went to her eternal home with the Lord on Saturday,

July 14, 2018.

She was born on January 20,

1955. She accepted Christ

44 years ago at Gospel Light

House Pentecostal Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Donald R. Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Maude Ester Gibson; father, Clarence Brown; daughter, Felicia Black; three sisters, Lathel Gibson, Florence Collins and Norma Bryant; one brother, Lee Gibson. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 41 years, Paul Black; two grandchildren, Marlicia and Jairius Black; three sisters, Alice James, Emma Kemp Burton and Annie Mark; four brothers, Robert Gibson, Lawrence Gibson, Michael Gibson and Lowvell Gibson and a host of relatives and friends.

Memorial service will be held Thursday, July 19, 2018, 11 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-5025. Online guestbook at www.serenityfuneralhomear.com. “Providing Service of Excellence.”

–––––❖––––– GARY WAYNE BOARDMAN, 50, of Little Rock, passed away July 15, 2018.

He was born

July 19, 1967 in Springdale, Arkansas. Reception visitation: 10-11 a.m.,

Friday, July 20, Smith-Benton

Funeral Home,

322 N. Market

St., Benton. Funeral following at 11 a.m. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– SA’RYAH BROWN, nine months, of Little Rock departed this life July 13.

Family Hour: today: 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral:

Friday, 10 a.m. at Samaritan

Hill MBC. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201

Dr. MLK Jr.

Drive, Little Rock, (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– CLYDE DENNIS JR., 77, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 15. He is preceded in death by his parents:

Clyde and Bernice Dennis Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife:

Sharon Dennis, children: Rickey

Dennis, Alma

Dennis, Rodneka

White Dennis, Byron Shells, and Marcus Dennis, siblings: Thelma Bradford, Ann Section, Napoleon Dennis, Quentin Egbert and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. and Service: Saturday, 12 noon both at Robinson Mortuary. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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Mr. WILLIAM B. ELLIOTT SR., (66), of Sherwood, Ark. was unexpectedly called home to the Lord on July 11, 2018. William was born on November 15, 1951 to Theodore and Versie Elliott. He was an educator for well over 30 years until he retired from the Pulaski County Special School District. William was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years Sandra;

His two sons,

William Elliott

Jr. (Michelle Walker-Elliott) and Michael

Elliott; Grandchildren: William-Paul Elliott and Jasmine Elliott; Brother, Ronald Elliott (Sonya Elliott); His nieces and nephew: Rhonda Perkins (Michael), Lakeisha Doyle, and Convington Blackwell Jr. and his Father, Dr. Theodore Elliott.

Visitation/Family Hour will be Thursday, July 19th, 2018 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, Ark. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2018 at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. His body will lie in-state Friday, 12:15 p.m., until service. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– JOSEPHINE HAMPTON-CALDWELL, 76, of Little Rock, died July 15, 2018. Survivors: Robert

(Shelia) Hampton, Timothy (Pamela) Hampton, Jeffrey

(Gail) Edwards,

Marion (Mary) Edwards; daughter, Alicia Caldwell. Visitation: Friday, July

21, 2018, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 372-1305. Funeral Service: Saturday, July 21, 2018, 11 a.m., New Birth Baptist Church, 1700 East 4th Street, Little Rock. Interment: Elmlawn Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– REGINA A. JACKSON, 46, of Sherwood passed on July 16, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband, Herman Jackson, parents, Joe and Eugenia Davie. children, Carrington, Charity (Steven), Tekola

(Redd), Corenthia (Tasha), Sayvon and Steven.; siblings, Joe (Angela) Jr., Stanley (Margaret), Vincent Davie Sr. and Terrance Davie; nine grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held July 20, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel with open visitation on Thursday from 1 p.m. til 4 p.m. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th Street, Little Rock, Ark.

–––––❖––––– RAYMOND JONES JR., 86, of Sherwood, passed away July 17th, 2018. He was born February 16th, 1932 to the late Elgie and Ila Marie

Jones. He is preceded in death by his sister,

Loretta M. Renuard-Hawkins.

Survivors include wife, Flo

Ann Jones, two sons, Raymond “Butch” Jones, III (Renee) of Westlake, La. and Daniel Ray Jones of Ranch Cucamonga, Calif., one daughter, Tammy (Gary) Southerland of Jacksonville, Ark.; three grandsons, Jeremy and Jason Jones of Oklahoma, Chad Jones of Westlake, La.; one granddaughter, Savannah Rae Southerland of Jacksonville, and three great-grandchildren of Westlake, La.

Raymond was the former owner of Model Market of Jacksonville in the 1950’s and 60’s, was a Bail Bond agent for 40 years, and was a Korean War veteran proudly serving in the Army and Marine Corps. He was a 1st Master Mason of Magnolia Lodge #60, was a member of the Knights Templar of Little Rock, Ark., a member of the Scimitar Shrine Temple and a 32nd degree Scottish Right Mason.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10 a.m., July 21 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, (7700 Hwy. 107) where there will also be a visitation Friday evening, July 20, from 6-8 p.m. Entombment will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum in Jacksonville following services. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com/ sherwood to sign the online guest register.

–––––❖––––– JOYCE ANN PERKINS-DOLPHUS, 59, of Little Rock, passed away Monday July 16, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother Betty Perkins, children; Shayla Sewell, Khayla Sewell and Corey Timms, siblings; Maurice Perkins, Lee Perkins, Rita Timms, Judy Gaddie (Kenneth), Loretta Moody, Latonia Garner and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018, 11 a.m., King Solomon Baptist Church, 1304 Pine Street North Little Rock. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– CORAVELLA YOUNG, 57, of LR, Ark. departed this life July 16. She leaves to cherish her memory with her siblings: Belinda Riley, Sylvia Williams, Sylvester Lewis, special friend: Michael Smith and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: Saturday, 9-10 a.m. Funeral at 10 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

Arkansas

AMITY — Franklin E. “Churn” Lunsford, age 82, of Amity, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, July 17,

2018. Franklin was born on

May 13, 1936 in

Roland, Arkansas to his late parents, Arthur and Mae Redmon Lunsford.

Franklin was an elevator mechanic in Central Arkansas for more than 30 years and a member of Oak Grove Church in Amity. In addition, he was an avid animal lover and a Veteran of the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Shyral Lunsford; one son, Raymond Lunsford (Stacy) of Amity, Ark.; two daughters, Geni Jackson of Princeton, Illinois and Christy Vocque (Alan) of Bauxite, Ark.; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Lunsford; three grandsons, Rodney Jackson II, Kevin Lunsford and Matthew Lunsford; two brothers, A.J. Lunsford and Utah Lunsford.

A visitation will be from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at Kennerly Cemetery in Roland, Arkansas with Pastor Kevin Moss officiating. To sign the online guest book, please visit www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Edward Bruzik Jr., 71, of Batesville died Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville.

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CAVE CITY — Evalynn Elsie Edgar, 81, of Cave City died Sunday, July 15, 2018. Graveside memorial services will be Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Parsley Cemetery located near Calamine with arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

–––––❖––––– CAVE CITY — William “Bill” Jones, 70, of Cave City died Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Memorial services will be Friday, July 20, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Julia Dianne Smart Wilson, age 77, of Conway, went to be with the Lord July 15, 2018. She was born May 17, 1941, the daughter of Gordon Harry and Julia Vivian Murry Smart in Searcy, Ark. She was a retired elementary school teacher and a Baptist. During her 23-year teaching career, she taught school in Blackwell, Okla.; Bryant, Ark.; Jacksonville, Ark.; Pulaski County Special School District, and Little Rock School District.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Gordon Harry Smart Jr., and one sister, Glenda Kaye Smart Ratliff. She is survived by one son, Charles Allan Wilson and wife Marcy; one daughter, Julia Monica Wilson; one brother, Thomas Michael Smart; one sister, Melissa Anne Smart Hulls; two grandchildren, Andrew Wilson and wife Sarah and Matthew Wilson; three great-grandchildren, Kelsey Marie, Shelby Ann, and Charles Michael Wilson.

A memorial gathering will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, Ark. Sign the online tribute wall at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Christopher John Yossett, 35, of El Dorado, Ark. died Wednesday, July 18, 2018. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Gurdon, Ark. with Pastor Chester Passmore officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome. com.

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EL PASO — Gary Gene Bourgeois was a loving husband, father, brother and son. He was dear and cherished by all of his family and friends. Gary was born February 8, 1961, in Wareham, Massachusetts.

He grew up in Georgia and graduated from Peachtree High School. He participated in many activities including swimming, tennis, golf, just to name a few.

Gary enlisted in the United States Navy so he could, “have a free ride to sail around the world, twice.” He was honorably discharged in 1986. He then moved back to Georgia where he eventually met the love of his life. Melissa and Gary were married for 22 years. In 2013 they moved to El Paso, Arkansas and embraced farm life whole heartedly.

Gary was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998 and this debilitating disease slowly took a toll on his life. He finally was laid to rest and peace the morning of July 15, 2018. Gary loved the beach, fireworks, grilling bbq ribs and jamming out to loud music!

Gary was preceded by his son, Blake Bourgeois, and survived by his wife Melissa Bourgeois, daughter, Lauren Bourgeois Ross (Dave), parents, Gene & Carlie Bourgeois, sister, Debbie Behr, uncle, Father Roger Bourgeois, SSS and many other family, friends, and loved ones. He was very loved and will be missed by all.

A memorial service will be held at Ward United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 21st at 2 p.m. with a visitation preceding at 1 p.m. Cremation arrangements are by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– EUDORA — David Maiden, 83, of Eudora, died July 12, at Farmerville, Louisiana. Funeral Service will Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Bloomy Shade Baptist Church, Eudora. Survivors are three daughters, two sons, one brother, three sisters, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Family hour 6-7 p.m. Friday at Dillard Funeral Home, 137 Front Street, Eudora.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Melba Burlene Carter, age 86, of Greenbrier died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Conway Regional Health System. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www. cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Elvia Fragstein, a businesswoman and resident of Greenbrier, Arkansas, who was abducted and then taken from us in July 7, 2018, at the age of 72 while she was shopping at the Conway Common shopping center.

Elvia is survived by her loving husband, Helmut Fragstein, her children Hugo Fernando Castaneda Barrero, Claudia Castaneda Barrero, Juan Carlos Castaneda Barrero, Nicolas Polania Barrero and Claudia Von Fragstein. Her beloved grandchildren Brian Fanella, Juan Sebastian Castaneda Buitrago, Hugo Fernando Castaneda Buitrago, Mariana Salazar Castaneda, Andres Salazar Castaneda, Juan Camilo Castaneda, and Carolyn Fanella. She is predeceased by her sister Rosalba.

Elvia was born in Huila, Colombia, on May 3, 1946; she was a businesswoman who owned two alcohol companies in Colombia. Later on, on October 10, 2000, she married Helmut Fragstein and then immigrated to the United States of America where she lived part of her retirement in Wisconsin and then Arkansas.

Elvia was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, taking care of her grandkids, going to church and being generous to other people. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family and all who knew her.

A Holy rosary is scheduled for Elvia on Friday, July 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. with a visitation following the rosary. A Memorial Mass will be at 12 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway, Arkansas. In Lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to St. Joseph School Endowment in memory of Elvia Fragstein.

–––––❖––––– GRUBBS — Martha Faye Moody Roberts, 60, of Grubbs, died Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born October 21, 1957, at

Heber Springs, Arkansas, to Eulon and Viola Moody. Graveside memorial services, Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Crossroads Cemetery in Greers Ferry. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Juanita Marie Gaines, 81, passed away Monday. Survivors: daughters, Rhonda McKee and Montel Fanning (David) of California, brother, Bill Karmazin, niece, Billie and nephew David, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11 a.m., St. Albert Catholic Church, Heber Springs. Arrangements Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Alan Jack Garrett, 52, of Heber Springs, passed from this life into heaven on July 16, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born on June 22, 1966, to Jack and Jewell Garrett. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda. Their children, Hannah Garrett, Joshua Garrett, Allen Manning, and Carla Manning; one grandson, Bryce. Alan is survived by one sister, Pamela Smith, and family (Jimmy, Jackson, and Lily). Alan had a brilliant mind, tender heart, and strong faith. He loved to dive deep and fly high. He will be greatly missed! Services on July 21st at 2 p.m. at Glad Tidings Church, 401 Main Street in Pangburn, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Richard (Dickie) Phelps Jr., 71, Hot Springs, passed Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Visitation Saturday, July 21, 2018, 10-11 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home Chapel with services to follow at 11 a.m. with Bro. C.A. Conrad and Bro. Billy Blackmon officiating. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Marcella A. Gambill, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday. She was born June 18, 1937, to Leonard and Sue Willey Gambill in Jonesboro. Surviving is sister, Jane Macfadden. Graveside services are in Herndon Cemetery, Friday, 3:30 p.m. Visitation is Friday, 1-3 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — Sally Sue Allbritton, 67, of Mayflower, Ark., went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born June 10, 1951, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Kenneth and Blanche Suthmer. Sally was preceded in death by

her parents, and her husband, Donald James Allbritton. Sally was very proud to have been a Registered

Nurse for over

40 years.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, sons: Joe (Kristin) Allbritton, James Allbritton and

John Allbritton; grandchildren: Sarah, Anna, Forest, Katie and Leilani Allbritton; her sister, Nancy Suthmer; her daughterin-law, Chantel Allbritton; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Ark. The family would like to send a special Thanks to DaVita Dialysis, Salem Place Nursing and Rehab, and all of the friends and family at A.P.M.I. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.don.

–––––❖––––– PARKDALE — Melvin Caldwell, 67, of Parkdale, died July 10 at El Dorado Medical Center. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 21, at Union Baptist Church, Parkdale. Survivors are his wife, Vera Caldwell, six children, five brothers, nine sisters, 19 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Service entrusted to Dillard Funeral Home, Eudora, 870-355-4888.

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ST. CHARLES — Nora Dempsey, 92, died July 17. She is survived by her children Danny Dempsey, Betty Hickerson, and Karen Joslin; siblings Jesse Criswell Jr. and Audrey McKinley; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., July 20, at St. Charles Baptist Church with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in St. Charles Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– VIOLET HILL — Jessie Melvin Edwards, 85, died July 16. Visitation and funeral service will be Friday, July 20, at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Funeral service begins at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Wayland Arbor Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– WALNUT RIDGE — Carl James Cate, 85, of Walnut Ridge, died July 12, 2018. Visitation is in the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge, Thursday, July 19, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral, Friday, July 20, 2018, at 2 p.m. Online registration www. bryanfh.com.