Obituaries

Pulaski County

LINNIE VICTORIA DeCLERK, 94, of Little Rock passed away on Saturday,

July 21, 2018.

She was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas on December 15, 1923 to Johnny Clyde

Smith and Winnie (Edmaiston)

Smith.

Survivors include her son,

Danny Holmes (Joyce) of Little Rock; daughter, Debra White (Michael) of Little Rock; brother, Billy Clyde Smith of Jonesboro, Ark.; grandchildren, Andy Holmes of Texas, Matt Holmes of Arkansas, Amelia White and Claire DeVall of Little Rock and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 26th at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 5520 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Victoria’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JOHN W. GREEN, 61, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed from this life to be with his Lord on

July 21, 2018. He was born in Hornell, New York on December 29, 1956 to Howard Dale and

Mary Lou Green.

John worked until January 2017 as a shop foreman and master mechanic for

Crain Hyundai in Sherwood.

He is survived by his wife and high school sweet heart of 40 years, Jane Green; one daughter, Tricia Scott (Justin); grandchildren, Nicholas Green and Olivia Scott; two brothers, Alan Green (Sharon) and James Green (Deb); father, Dale Green (Mary Jane) and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. John is preceded in death by his mother Mary Lou Green. John was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

A time of family visitation and fellowship will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Memorial services will take place on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 10 a.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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AMY NICCOLE HARRIS of Little Rock, Ark. born on July 1, 1997 passed away on July 20, 2018. A memorial service will be held at Crystal Hill Baptist Church (18823 Crystal Valley Rd. LR, Ark. 72210) on Tuesday, July 24 at 1 p.m with Rev. Larry Ballard officiating. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Amy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BRENCE HEAVNER, 79, died July 23. Survivors: wife: Faye Heavner, sons: Lee Heavner, Stephen White, daughter: Falisa Buckheister, brothers: Ed, Larry, and Bobby Heavner, sisters: Mary Sprinkle, Joyce Sprinkle, Ailene Tolar, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m., Services-11 a.m., New Hope Nazarene Church, Wednesday, July 25, committal Oaklawn Cemetery, Brinkley. Guestbook/obit www. bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– ALICE FAYE JONES, 71, of North Little Rock, passed away July 20, 2018. She is survived by her brother Gary Dozier. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 25 at First Christian Church of Sherwood, 2803 Kiehl Ave. Please visit www. smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com to sign online guestbook.

–––––❖––––– MICKEY McGILL, 80, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord July 22, 2018.

He was born

October 9, 1937 in Benton, Arkansas to Herman and Ruth

McGill. Mickey served in the

United States

Air Force and was a member of Henderson

United Methodist Church. He worked for 59 years at Central Flying Service, serving as the Vice President of Operations.

Mickey was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife; Sherry, two sons; Russell McGill (Patti), Wade McGill (Kim), and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral Services will follow Thursday, July 26, 2018, 10 a.m., at Henderson United Methodist Church, 13000 West Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. Pastor Melvin Moss will officiate.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mickey’s name to Henderson United Methodist Church or Carti, 8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Please share your memories of Mickey at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– DARRELL R. ROWLAND, 93, a WWII veteran, went to meet his heavenly Father, on Saturday,

July 21, 2018.

He was born on

March 9, 1925, in Washita, Ark., to the late Lum

W. and Viva Montgomery Rowland.

Darrell is survived by four daughters, Kathern Slaten, TeeJay Rowland-Townsend, Linda Dyson (Charlie) and Louise Carlisle (Jerry); nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Craft Rowland; sister, Elouise Elston; brothers, Howard Rowland and Everett Rowland.

His family wants to extend a special thank you to the Little Rock VA, especially the palliative care team there. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Visitation at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, followed by funeral service at 6 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church, North Little Rock. Burial at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Full obituary at www.smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– ROSCOE DEE TURLEY JR., 80, of Little Rock, passed away July 22, 2018. He was born in Little Rock on March 15, 1938. Roscoe retired from Old Dominion Box Company. He loved watching old movies of the 70’s and 80’s – Westerns mostly. Roscoe enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Preceding Roscoe in death are his father, Roscoe Turley

Sr.; mother,

Ruby Munzo; step-mother, Elizabeth Turley; and brothers: Robert

Turley and Roy

Turley. Roscoe is survived by his brother, Raymond Turley and wife Mary of Roger, Arkansas; sister, Joyce Hamilton and husband Wayne of Benton, Arkansas; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A special thank you goes to all of his caregivers and Colonel Glenn Health and Rehab. Graveside service, officiated by Bro. Paul Holderfield, held at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, July 26, at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Humane Society. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BYRON CHARLES (CHARLIE) WADE, 49, was born December 24, 1968 in Auburn, WA. He was a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas at his time of passing on July 20, 2018. He graduated with honors from SAU Tech College as an Aircraft Mechanic but became disabled with Huntington’s disease soon after. Charlie’s favorite past times were watching TV, talking on the phone and reading his Bible.

He is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Esarey, who also passed with this disease. He is survived by his father Winston F. Wade; his daughter Brittany Wade and half-sister Courtney Esarey.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– JACKIE WINN passed away on July 22, 2018. She was 65 years old. She is survived by her husband, Mike Winn; brothers, Doug and Kevin Shukers and her son, Jeremy and Kendal Canada and grandson Keaton Canada.

Jackie died from complications from COPD and heart problems. She attended school in DeQueen, Ark. and was awarded most beautiful girl attending DeQueen school 40 years ago this year, and was also the rodeo queen at the Rodeo in DeQueen, Arkansas.

Jackie loved horses and rode as long as she was able. Her husband Mike Winn and Jackie still own a variety of horses, mini horses and miniature donkey’s as well as three Scottie dogs. She always kept in touch with her friends she went to school with in DeQueen and attended reunions for that school. She loved lake Ouachita and would go there on weekends or vacation whenever possible. Jackie also loved going to visit her sons family in Poteau, Oklahoma, until her health made it too hard to make the trip.

Her father was a country doctor and moved from town to town where ever he was needed. Jackie loved animals and wanted to become a Veterinarian, but life got in the way and never was able to realize her dream. She also loved archaeology and history, collected rocks as a remembrance token from everywhere she visited. She graduated from the police academy and became a deputy at DeQueen until she married Mike Winn and moved to Little Rock, Arkansas.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Ruebel Funeral Home at 6313 West Markham St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Little Rock. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BENTON — Stevie Michele Lavendusky, 24, passed away July 22, 2018. She was born March 6, 1994 in Benton, Arkansas. Reception visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market, Benton. Funeral: 1 p.m., Friday, July 27, Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — David Parker, age 59, of Benton, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. Visitation Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service Thursday, July 26, 2018, 10 a.m. Fairplay Cemetery with Pastor Loyd White officiating. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Hilda Stelly, 83, of Camden, Ark., died Saturday, July 21, 2018. Graveside 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Benny Morgan officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Proctor Funeral Home. Memorials to Timothy United Methodist Church or Arkansas Children’s Hospital. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Charles Calvin Heiss, 93, of Carlisle passed away peacefully at Chamber’s Nursing Home under Hospice Care on July 22, 2018, after a long battle with dementia and pneumonia.

Calvin was born February 9, 1925 on the family farm north of Carlisle. After his brother died in WWII, he was not able to attend college due to running the family farm. He was an engineer at heart and insured that all his children graduated from college. He retired from an almost 50-year career in farming and moved to the lake in Hot Springs. He worked the mutual window at Oaklawn Park and was an avid gardener until his health no longer allowed him to continue. He was born into and raised in the Carlisle First Methodist Church and moved his membership to Oaklawn United Methodist after retirement. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Chamber’s Nursing and Rehab Facility in Carlisle along with the caregivers from Baptist Health Hospice. Dad loved each and every one of you as did we, his family. Your loving care will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his children, Phillip (Rosemary) Heiss of Lakeland, Fla., Sandy Heiss of Memphis, Tenn., Larry Heiss of Little Rock, Tammy Tenison of Carlisle, Bonnie (David) Herring of Carlisle and David( Shannon) Collier-Tenison of Little Rock; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Clarence and Frances Evelyn Wells Heiss, daughter Cheryl Joy Heiss, three great-grandchildren, brother Clarence Heiss, and sisters Katherine Frances Heiss and Millie Jane Heiss Holt.

A memorial service will be held July 24, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at Carlisle First United Methodist Church with visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Carlisle First United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guestbook www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Terri Withers Rice, 54, of Crossett, died July 22. Visitation 10-11 a.m., July 25, at Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy 52 W, in Crossett, followed by graveside service at Arkadelphia Cemetery. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com or call (870) 364-6171. “Celebrating Life.”

–––––❖––––– DeWITT — Patsy Brown, 91, died July 21. She is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. July 24 at Essex Funeral Home with burial in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one prior to the funeral. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DOVER — Theresa Hefley, 71, of Dover, died Sunday. Born January 14, 1947. Visitation: Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m., with Rosary following at the funeral home. Funeral: 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Park, under direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Herbert Ray Ward, 92, of Greenbrier passed away on Saturday, July 21,

2018 at Robinson Nursing

Home in North

Little Rock. He was born on December 3,

1925 in Russell, Arkansas to the late Dewey

Ward and Bertha Thomas Jordan. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lottie E. Ward; sister, Veda Louise Troncale; and brother, Winfred L. Ward.

Herbert was a retired jeweler and watch repairman. He was a civil servant and worked as an aircraft instrument technician in Hawaii in 1945 after World War II. He loved bowling, golfing, gardening, and reading western novels.

He is survived by one brother, Charles A. Ward of Mountain Home; three sons, Donald R. Ward of Greenbrier, John W. Ward (Janet) of North Little Rock, and James E. Ward (Margaret) of Little Rock; two grandsons, Jack and Matthew Ward; three granddaughters, Ashley Rushing (Kolby), Angela Ward, and Johna Ward; and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Old Salem Cemetery in Gravesville, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Greenbrier.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Thomas Harold Mick Jr., 54, son of Thomas Mick and Joyce Hites Mick was born in Sandusky, Ohio April 11, 1964 and passed away July 16, 2018. Survivors: sister, Doreen Mick, Sherwood, many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be planned at a later time. Cremation Family Funeral Service.

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — Phyllis Miles, 79, of West Helena passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018. Visitation: Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 9-10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens. Memorial: 10 a.m. Saturday at West Helena Methodist Church. Celebration of Life: 1 p.m. Saturday at West Helena Golf Course. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will direct (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Virginia Irene McKee Clark, 92, died 7/21/2018 in Hope, Ark. Visitation Tuesday, July 24, 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Hope, Ark. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, 7/25/2018 at Unity Baptist Church. Burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery in

Hope, Ark., under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes. Sign our online guestbook; www. herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Ernest Lee Gasaway, 74, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away July 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Julie; sons, Kyle and Scott Gasaway; and brothers, Jerry and Ray Gasaway. Interment will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– KINGSLAND — John Wesley “Johnny” Stringfellow, 71, of Kingsland died Saturday, July

21, 2018 at St. Vincent’s in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born October 15, 1946 in Kingsland, Arkansas. He was a retired logger.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Stringfellow and Gertrude Kimbrell Stringfellow; one brother, J.W. Stringfellow; and two sisters, Inez Evarts and Annie Mae Hertlein. He is survived by two sons, Tony (Jeri Lynn) Stringfellow of Bismarck, Dewayne Stringfellow of Leola; two brothers, Jimmy Stringfellow of Kingsland, Leroy Stringfellow of Camden; two sisters, Louise King and Jeanette Donley of Kingsland; and four grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. at New Hope Cemetery near Rison with Tyler Porterfield officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Michael Lynn Thrift, 54, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed July 22, 2018 from heart failure caused by an extended illness. He was an owner operator of M&M Excavating. Michael was an accomplished musician; playing guitar and singing lead & background vocals in many area bands throughout Missouri and Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his father, Milford Thrift and younger brother, Jerry Wade Thrift; father-in-law, Frank William Granger and nephew Thad William Casler. Michael is survived by his wife, Michelle M. Granger; mother, Patsy Lorene Thrift; sisters, Tammy Thrift Coble and Debra Thrift Rigel; brother Terry Ray Thrift; 15 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville from 1-2 p.m. with funeral services following at 2 p.m. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — Betty Lou Vondran, 83, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro, Arkansas with Brother Cain Wheeler officiating. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.

–––––❖––––– MARVELL — John Allen Monroe, 57, died Saturday. Survivors; wife, Patricia “Trish” Monroe; daughter, Evelyn Monroe (Kenny Purvis); brothers, Jimmy Wayne Monroe, David Monroe; sister, Kathy Monroe Coburn, six grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Burial: Eventide Cemetery, Marvell. Guestbook/obituary: www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Dola Malesia Patten Head, 98, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Old Dallas Cemetery with Brother Phillip Hatley officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Mrs. Carol Cunningham Richmond, 69, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Funeral services Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church in Mena. Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Lee Roy Sartin, 79, died July 23, 2018. Survivors are children, Bobby and Renae; siblings, Carl, Junior and Mary Lou. Visitation is Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 9-10 a.m. at Roller Crouch Chapel Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services follow the visitation at 10 a.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview2.

–––––❖––––– NASHVILLE — After a lengthy battle with cancer Barney “Bee” Smith, age 69, of Nashville, Arkansas emerged victorious on

July 20, 2018 while in hospice care in Hot

Springs Village.

Born on December 4, 1948 in Nashville, Arkansas, Bee was preceded in death by his parents Barney B and Dortha Mae Smith. Prior to his illness, Bee worked

in the maintenance department at Nashville City Park and Recreation for over 15 years. Not to be impeded by his deafness, he never backed down from hard work, his enjoyment of sports, and his keeping up with current news. Bee attended Central Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis, Mo., and graduated from the Arkansas School for the Deaf. His most recent joy was participating in two mission trips to Haiti with his brother.

Bee is survived by his brother, Walter (Bubba) Smith and wife Diane of Hot Springs Village, sister, Julia Dunlap and husband Mike of Jonesboro, Ark., daughter, Carrie Heseman and husband Travis of Monett, Mo., two nephews, Will Smith and Will Dunlap and two nieces, Meredith Caver and Kathleen Griffin, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Muldoon and staff at the Genesis Cancer Center and the Hot Springs Arkansas Hospice staff for their compassionate care. Visitation will be Saturday, July 28, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church Nashville with a memorial service at 11 a.m. To honor Bee’s life memorials may be made to Promise for Haiti, P.O. Box 50495, Nashville, Tenn. 37205. Memories and condolences may be sent to his family at: drbubbaque@hotmail.com Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– OSCEOLA — Lance Carroll Smith, 15, of Osceola, passed away July 19, 2018. He was born May 10,

2003 to Steve and Pamela Y.

Smith. He was a

9th grade student at the Osceola

High School and a member of the

Osceola Church of Christ.

Survivors include his mother: Pamela Y. Smith; sister: Loren Elizabeth Smith of Osceola, AR; grandparents; Carroll and Lorene Smith of Osceola, Ark.; aunts & uncles: Deborah and Ronald Perkins of Dresden, Tenn., Rickie and Lee Young of Dresden, Tenn. and Iricka Young of Dresden, Tenn.; many cousins in Dresden, Tenn. and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Steve Carroll Smith, grandparents: L.E. and Betty Young; uncles: Dickie Young and Larry Young and great-grandparents: Loren and Georgia Beck and Leo and Erma Smith.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Osceola Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Osceola Church of Christ. Burial will be at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– OSCEOLA — Steve Carroll Smith, 53, of Osceola, passed away July 19, 2018. He was born July 28, 1964 to Carroll and Lorene Smith. He was a retired Elementary Teacher of the Osceola

School District and a Deacon in the Osceola

Church of Christ where he was a lifelong member.

Survivors include his wife: Pamela Y. Smith: daughter: Loren Elizabeth Smith of Osceola, Ark.; his parents; aunts & uncles: Sharon Floyd of Independence, Mo., Donna Floyd of Mountain Home, Ark., Joe and Barbara Beck of McAlester, Okla., Carol Scott of McAlester, Okla. and Glenda and Mike O’Neal of McAlester, Okla. and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his son: Lance Carroll Smith, grandparents: Loren and Georgia Beck and Leo and Erma Smith and aunt: Evelyn Carpenter.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Osceola Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Osceola Church of Christ. Burial will be at Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Neil Bono “Bo” Vining 52 died Saturday July 21, 2018. Bo was a proud paw paw who loved his family and fishing. Survived by his children Brittany (Tim) Beshears of Sherwood, Brandon (Holly) Vining of Hot Springs, two grandchildren Hayden and Autumn, and seven siblings,

Sue Bradshaw,

Barbara Henry,

Gary Teer, Sharon Teer, Tammy

Temple, Kim Olds and Milton Teer.

He was preceded in death by his parents Neil and Gladys Vining. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Friendship Baptist Church, Sherwood, Ark. Cremation services entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Ark.

–––––❖––––– PRESCOTT — James “Jim” Ammons, 64, of Prescott died Monday at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. Graveside services 4 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 at Ebenezer Cemetery at Bluff City. No Visitation. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.

–––––❖––––– REDFIELD — Emma Gene Wells Jordan was born September 20, 1937 in Sheridan, Arkansas and passed away peacefully July 21, 2018 in her Redfield home. Gene was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred Wells and also by her husband, Johnny Jordan of Redfield. My mom had a happy and eventful life. Starting at age 18, she worked hard at AMF being the very first woman lead person while there, she was also a Union Steward and was a bicycle paint-woman. Later she was a painter at Seimens Allis.

Mom is survived by her brother and sister in law Hosie and Pat Wells, her oldest daughter Debbie Pollard (Neal) and youngest daughter Panda Gire (Richard) also sharing loving and fun memories are her seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Mom will be always loved, remembered and missed deeply. Proud to be an American, extremely proud to be Southern, she loved to go riding down back roads all over Arkansas.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Corinth Cemetery in Grant County, Arkansas. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home in Little Rock. www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Melba Rose Boggan O’Brien, 82, of Russellville, formerly of Searcy, gained her heavenly wings on July 20, 2018. She was born February 3, 1936 in Des Arc to the late Troy and Lillian Story Boggan. Melba was proudly retired from the White County Group Home where she dedicated over 20 plus years of her life to loving and caring for others. During her retirement years, Melba enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. Her fiery Irish temper and charismatic smile made everyone she met fall in love with her.

Melba is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Jean Holt and Maddie Duncan, Mamie Nell Philips, brothers, Bill Boggan and Bob Boggan, Clarence Boggan, Tommy Boggan. Left here on Earth to cherish her loving memory is her beloved daughter, Karen O’Brien of Russellville, one grandson, Thomas Cranmer and girlfriend, Brandon Kidd of Searcy, one granddaughter, Sarah Cranmer of Bartlesville, Okla., and one brother, Jimmy Boggan and wife Joan of Forrest City. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to honor her memory.

The family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice for the loving and compassionate care that they provided to Melba during her last few days. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Garth Funeral Home, Des Arc with chapel services immediately following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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STAR CITY — Wilma Crutchfield Willis, 79, of Star City died Saturday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bros. Rickey Harrison and Donald Gordon officiating. Visitation is 12-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial at Prosperity Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Michael Alan Synco, 60, died Sunday. Survivors are his wife, Debby; children, Steven, Matthew and Tammy; father, Kenneth; brothers, Brian and Gary Synco; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southside Baptist Church with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpin-co.com.

Out-of-state

REDLANDS, Calif. — Linda Brigitte O’Donnell, 60, of Redlands, Calif., formerly of

Little Rock, Ark., died peacefully at her home on

July 14. Born November 7, 1957 in

Nancy, France to

Edward and Brigitte Williams.

She received her Bachelors of Accounting from

Kansas State University (Go Wildcats!) and later her Certification in Public Accounting. She put those skills to use at Dillard’s, Inc. where she was a dedicated team member for over 25 years ultimately serving as the Director of Accounting. There she formed lifetime friendships and further developed her love for fashion. Although she was a fierce business woman, Linda was a softy at heart. She cared deeply for others and was a generous supporter of women’s organizations. She was notorious for needing a whole box of tissues at movies especially those Hallmark ones.

The loves of her life were her girls Elizabeth and Katherine. Her dedication to them was limitless; instilling inner strength, displaying divine grace, and modeling the importance of good skin care: “Do you wanna be peaches n’ cream girls, or bacon n’ toast?” Additionally, her beloved Yorkies were an endless supply of love and laughter. As an admirer of art, Linda filled up her walls with bright colorful paintings even professionally framing and hanging her children’s artwork in her home. She expanded her love of color and beauty outside as a brilliant grower of flowers inviting wildlife with her unique birdhouses, which she collected from her travels.

Linda is preceded in death by her father Edward Williams. She is survived by her mother Brigitte Williams of Redlands, Calif.; two daughters Elizabeth (Derek) Hays of Tampa, Fla., Katherine (Scott) Mayer of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchild Madeline Mayer of St. Louis, Mo.; siblings Joseph (Kathe) Williams of Spokane, Wash., Cynthia (Richard) Reeley of Redlands, Calif., Nicole Williams of Yucaipa, Calif., Mark (Lora) Williams of Boston, Mass.; niece, Andrea Williams; nephews, Alex Williams, Jarrad Reeley, River and West Williams.

Linda spent her last seven years in Redlands, California with her family caring for her and going through this journey together. A special thanks to the compassionate caregivers who were with her and her family until the very end. In memory of Linda the family asks for donations to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation(www.alzinfo.org). Private services were held on Thursday, July 19th.

––––– ––––– BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Harrique Sanders, 21 of Boynton Beach, Fla. passed July

20, 2018. Loving memories left to mother: Zoretta Sanders, grandparents: Sylvia Sanders and

Deborah Phillips, brother: Zailynn Sanders, sister cousin: Milana Anderson, brother/cousin: Gradyn Anderson, uncle: Alex Stewart, and aunt: Millicent Anderson. Visitation: July 26, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration July 27, 2018, 11 a.m. St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th Street, Little Rock. Superior funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook: www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”