Pulaski County

THELMA P. CARTER of Little Rock, passed on Saturday. Visitation will be 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, (today) and funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, both at Mount Pleasant Missionary

Baptist Church,

1400 Ringo

Street, Little

Rock, Arkansas.

Brown’s Christian Funeral Service (501) 244-8000.

–––––❖––––– MABEL KELLER COOK, 98, of Little Rock, widow of Charles Allen Cook Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. The Rosary will be Tuesday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 8, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1321 S. Van Buren St., Little Rock. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mabel’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– VERMASTINE GIBSON, 87, of North Little Rock, passed July 30, 2018. Visitation August 5, 2018,

3-5 p.m. Homegoing celebration August 6, 2018, 11 a.m. both held at 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.”

–––––❖––––– TRINA MA’SHAE GORDON, 47, died August 1, 2018, at her home in Little Rock. She was born on January 12, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, to Carl Glover and Barbara Bridgeman. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation services by Cremation Services of Arkansas (501) 313-5431. www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.

–––––❖––––– BENJAMIN LANE GRABLE SR., 45, of Little Rock, passed away July 29, 2018. He loved to ride motorcycles and spend time with his family, whom he dearly loved.

He is survived by his parents, Darion and Debbie Grable of Little Rock; son, Benjamin Lane Grable Jr., also of Little Rock; daughters, Victoria Lane Grable of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Rheanelle A. Murphy and husband, Jacob, of Perryville; brother, John Grable of Little Rock; sister, Stacy Hauck of Searcy; four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

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

–––––❖––––– BILLY V. HATCHER, 85, of Little Rock, went to his heavenly home on July

31, 2018, at

Good Shephard Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 21, 1932, in Tyler, Texas, to the late Alfred Hatcher and

Draxie Vanola (Watson) Hatcher.

He was a 1951 graduate of Watson Chapel High School, where he proudly drove the school bus his junior and senior year; was a member of the Beta Club; helped build the bleachers on the football field; played basketball and football (loved to tackle); and was voted “Best allaround boy”.

He was a long-time member of Baseline Missionary Church. When they sold the church, he was happy that the Lord had led him to First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. He was a member of the Southwest Kiwanis club where he served as secretary/treasurer. He retired from AP&L (Entergy) in 1991 and as a Lt. Col. from the Army National Guard in 1993. He enjoyed bowling, playing golf, watching westerns, playing hymns on the piano, traveling, coaching and watching Marianne play softball.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Vestal (Cearley) Hatcher; four brothers: Alton Hatcher of Houston, Texas, Nathan (Fats) Hatcher of Houston, Texas, Wilson Hatcher of Houston, Texas, and Milton Hatcher of Houston, Texas; two sisters: Iva Marie (Tommie) Maxwell of Houston, Texas, and Irene Kirsey of Houston, Texas, as well as his cousin, Robert Taylor of Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by his three daughters: Cindy Scallion (Ned) of Searcy Ark., Vicki Elam (Tim) of Mabelvale, Ark., and Marianne Hatcher of Little Rock, Ark.; three grandchildren: Sara Hawkins (Dylan) of Russellville, Ark., Trey Scallion (Amanda) of Maumelle, Ark., and Mary Heroux (Matthew) of Conway, Ark.; six great-grandchildren; Solomon Hawkins, Emmett Hawkins (Rylan Paul Hawkins on the way) of Russellville, Ark., Samantha Scallion of Maumelle, Ark., Faith Hudson (Miguel) of Bryant, Ark. and Nicolas Redd of Bryant, Ark.; one great-great granddaughter, Gwendolyn of Bryant, Ark.; two cousins: Martha Ladd (Buddy) and Shirley Wollems of Houston, Texas, as well as many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.

Our family would like to thank Good Shepherd, CHI St. Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital in North Little Rock and Andover Place Assisted living for his excellent care.

Visitation will be held at Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate I-30, Little Rock, Ark., from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018. Graveside service will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Ark., at 4 p.m. with Reverend Robbie Horne officiating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– JAMES ALBERT HAYS, 67, passed away July 27, 2018. He is survived by two brothers, Harry Custer Hays III and Larry Hays. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. James’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

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Mr. DALE PARKS, 58, of Little Rock, Passed July 29, 2018. Celebration of Life will be Saturday 10 a.m. at Eagle Saints Outreach Ministry, 7314 Geyer Springs Road with Rev. Charles Parks Officiating. Interment will be Arkansas Memorial Gardens by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Family Hour will be from Friday from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Eagle Saints Ministry. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– LARRY FRANK THOMAS, 63, died July 29, 2018, at his home. He was born January 25, 1955, in Little Rock to Henry Thomas and Ida Bush. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Saint Peters Rock Baptist Church. Cremation services by Cremation Services of Arkansas, (501) 313-5431. www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.

–––––❖––––– ROSA JANE WISE, 91, of Sherwood, departed this life on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was born March 13, 1927, in Charlotte, Arkansas, to Auther and Myrtle Brogdon. Rosa was a loving wife, mother, and “Nana” who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Rosa’s roles as a military-wife and mom included full-time teacher, advisor, confidante and life-guide to her sons. She believed the greatest gift a parent could give a child, besides love, was the ability to cope with whatever challenges life might present. She was a dedicated employee at Providential Life for over 20 years until she retired to begin her favorite position fulltime: Nana. She loved gardening, knitting, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents, Auther and Myrtle; son, Steven; brother, Walter; and sister, Juanita. She is survived by three sons, Richard (Carolyn), Terry (Shannon), and Mike (Frances), all of Sherwood; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Rachael, and Brian Wise; brothers, A.L. and Ed; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. followed immediately by funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock. Interment services will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff of Fox Ridge North Little Rock, Woodland Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation, and Arkansas Hospice for the care and support they provided during their time with Rosa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Rosa’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. An online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com

–––––❖––––– CHARLYE WOODARD, 63, of Little Rock, peacefully transitioned to Glory on Monday,

July 30, 2018, surrounded by family. She was born on December 14,

1954, to the late Reverend C.L. and Geraldine Washington in

Gould, Arkansas, where she began serving Christ at an early age.

Pastor Charlye dedicated her life to Christ and accepted her call, founding ChristCom Ministries, whose mission was to minister healing and restoration to the Body of Christ. CCM eventually transitioned to ChristCom Church in 2005, and Pastor C, along with her beloved husband, Pastor Fred Woodard served as the shepherds to many.

Fred preceded her to Heaven in 2014: she was also preceded by her sister, Ora Bea Washington; and brothers, Evester, James and Howard Washington. Remaining here on earth to honor her life and continue her legacy are: her children, Cedrick Crawford (Lauren), Desirae “Dee Dee” Holmes, and Angelica Holmes; her granddaughter, Kasey Crawford; and her siblings, Zeophia Washington, Johnie Lee Washington, Erna Washington Frasier (Howard), Iownia Washington Lewis, and Sheila Washington; along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends who cherished her.

Pastor Charlye’s impact was vast; she served as a mentor, confidante, prayer partner and spiritual mother to many. She was a “General of Faith” in three inch-heels and the seeds she planted will continue to bear fruit. The Homegoing Celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2018, at the Agape Church, 701 Napa Valley Dr. in Little Rock. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.