Obituaries

Pulaski County

JOHN DAVID BARLOW, 79 of Maumelle went to be with the Lord, Sunday August 12, 2018. He was born on March 4, 1939 to Alden and Josie Barlow in Chilhowie, Virginia.

John is preceded in death by his parents; brother; Darius

Barlow and sister; Barbara Barlow Mateluvich. He is survived by his loving wife of sixteen years; Mariella, children; Marjorie Tate (Percy), Rebecca Goldberg (Sid), John Barlow, Jr. (Andi), Andrew Barlow (Jessica), Mason Barlow, grandchildren; Adam and Lexi Birkelbach, Sarah Goldberg, Griffin and Jack Barlow, Emily Toomey, Ryan and Evan Barlow, and a host of loving family and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make memorials in John’s name to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 905 Kierre Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

Please share your memories of John at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– MEREDITH ROSE WEINSTEIN BASKIN, age 34, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 after a long battle with opioid addiction. She was born on Dec. 1, 1983 in Little Rock, Ark., the daughter of Susan Weinstein and the late Jeffrey Baskin. After graduation from Central High School, she began her studies at UALR, ultimately graduating as a registered nurse with honors from UAMS in 2008. She went on to practice as a nurse at UAMS and several private clinics in the Central Arkansas area. She loved her work and was a caring, committed health professional who was universally loved by her patients.

In 2010 she had a snow sledding accident that resulted in a painful fracture of her back. Thus began her use of opioids, first for her back pain, then needing more and more as she became addicted, ending in the use of heroin. After repeated rehab locally to recover, she moved to Los Angeles in 2017 and entered a long-term Jewish residential rehabilitation center in an earnest attempt to rid herself of her addiction. She worked exceptionally hard to become clean over the course of 16 months. She found new work, new friends, renewed faith, and a loving, supportive community in Los Angeles that honored her desire to remain clean.

Addiction, hidden or not, remains a serious disease in this country. She was only 34 and should have had a long joyous life ahead of her. We write this not to dishonor Meredith’s memory. Rather, it is to once again shine a personal light on the epidemic that is ravaging so many young lives. More often than not, opioid addiction is misunderstood and stigmatized. It does not stem from a lack of personal conviction to overcome it. It is not borne of laziness. Rather, it is a disease of the brain that lurks within addicts (reformed and current) for as long as they

live. Meredith was unconditionally loved by her family. We are proud of the sincere struggle she put up to overcome this disease, and heartbroken by her untimely death. Meredith was filled with kindness and giving, while struggling silently within. She had a heart of gold and a warmth that radiated. Now she is free of the demons inside her.

Meredith is preceded in death by her father, Jeffrey Baskin. She is survived by her loving mother, Susan Weinstein, her brothers Bernie Baskin (Yvonne Quek) and Danny Baskin (Ashley Byers), as well as a large extended family.

Funeral arrangements are being made by Griffin Leggett. Burial will be at Oakland Jewish Cemetery in Little Rock with a private, graveside service. Donations may be made to Beit T’Shuvah (Los Angeles, Calif.), The Oasis (Little Rock, Ark.), Synagogue Agudath Achim (Little Rock, Ark.) or to your favorite charity.

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Our Mother, GILLETTE Y. BRESHEARS was born Jan. 26, 1924. She was

94 years young.

She was a nurturer, mentor, caregiver, friend, teacher and the best Christian role model. Mom went to be with our Lord on Aug. 4, 2018 in Edmond, Okla. Mom was the daughter of Willis and Frances Daughtery of Mobile, Ala. She was a nurse at Norfolk Naval Air Station where she met the love of her life, Ross Breshears, a Public School nurse and an instructor at St. Vincent Hospital.

She is survived by her daughter, Nita and son, Don. She has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and one surviving sister, Myrna Sandlin.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made Gideons-L.R.N.W. Camp, P.O. Box 21313, Little Rock, Ark. 72221-1313 (who distributes Bibles worldwide).

With Dr. Rex M. Horne Jr., officiating, funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16th at Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel where Mom has been a member for 71 years. Visitation will precede the service starting at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery starting at 1 p.m.

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

Our family wishes to express our appreciation to Mom’s church family, the staff at Tealridge Memory Care and Physicians Care Hospice of Oklahoma. This is not goodbye but see ya later, Mom. We love you. Amen.

––––– THELMA LOIS (DANIELS) JONES, age 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, went to be with her precious Lord on

August 10, 2018.

Thelma was the daughter of

Joseph Benny and Rosie Jane (Turner) Daniels and was born in Newport, Arkansas on

March 15, 1928. A visitation will be held August 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home in Alexander, Arkansas followed by funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210. The family wishes to express with deep appreciation the dedicated services provided by Baptist Health Hospice. We also wish to acknowledge the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to us during this time of bereavement. For full obituary go to DignityMemorial.com.

–––––❖––––– JOSEPHINE “PENNY” OLIVE, 66 passed away August 9, 2018.

Rosary will be on August 15th at 6 P.M. with visitation until 8 PM. Funeral Services will be August 16th at 10 AM. All services will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church, in Jacksonville.

Online guest book is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

Arkansas

BEE BRANCH — James “Frank” McHam, 46, of Bee Branch was born September 22, 1971 and passed away on August 10, 2018.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2018 at Bee Branch Baptist Church, Bee Branch, Arkansas.

For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Chris O’Neil Qualls, 62, of El Dorado, Ark., died Saturday, August 11, 2018. Survivors include his mother, Patricia Qualls of El Dorado, Ark., and sister, Kelli Qualls Heater of Bartlett, Tenn. Funeral services will be announced.

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

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Jordan Daniel (Danny) Watson, age 68, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Conway Regional Medical Center, Conway, Ark., after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 21, 1950 at Howard Memorial Hospital in Murfreesboro, Ark., to the late John Rollin Watson and Molly Marie Hale Watson of Delight, Ark.

He attended Delight Public Schools having graduated from Delight High

School in 1968.

He attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia on a four-year athletic basketball scholarship where he earned a Bachelors in Business Administration degree, minoring in Agriculture. He was also a Dale Carnegie graduate in 1978.

Throughout his professional career he was associated with several Arkansas car dealerships winning awards for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. These dealerships include Cliff Chevrolet, Little Rock; Bale Chevrolet, Little Rock; Russell Chevrolet/ Honda, Sherwood; Russell Honda, Sherwood; Honda World, Conway; concluding 2002 with Conway Toyota, Conway.

He was a member of the following civic organizations, serving as an office in most: Conway Rotary Club, Bentonville Rotary Club, Riverside Rotary Club, Bentonville Education and Enrichment Program, Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, Benton County Razorback Club, Northwest Arkansas Community College, Conway Chamber of Commerce, and Cystic Fibrosis Board of Directors.

He was an avid golfer and sports fan. He was a loyal supporter of the Greenbrier High School teams attending every game he could.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, John Edwin Watson.

He is survived by the loves of his life Trish Nelson and daughters whom he adored Kyla Webb (Jacob) and Kristin Miller (Josh Payne); his extended family the Lawrence (Larry) and Bonnie Nelson Family; nephews Jonathan Watson, Jordan Watson, Chris White and Jamie White; sister in law Brenda Watson; and a host of friends made during the many walks in his life including golfing buddies and those made through his association with the Wagon Wheel Restaurant.

Services will be conducted by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, Greenbrier, Ark., with visitation being Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 6 -8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral will be at LifeSong Baptist Church, Greenbrier, Ark., Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 3 p.m. officiated by Bro, Freddie Mark Wilcox.

Because of his love for education and athletics, in lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Greenbrier Athletic Foundation, #4 School Drive, Greenbrier, Ark., 72058.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, 108 North Broadview Street, Greenbrier, Ark., 72058, www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Maxine Snow Ragland, 88, of Marshall died Friday. She is wife of the late Arvel Ragland.

Survivors: children, Nelson Ragland, Bethel Massey, Jeff Ragland and Tim Ragland, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 siblings, Ben Snow, Freddie McBride and Willie Harris.

Graveside services: 10:00 Monday, Red Hill Cemetery/Marshall.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Danny Boyd Devers, 63, died August 10, 2018, in Morrilton. Danny was born in Blytheville to Chester and Elizabeth Branscum Devers. Graveside services are August 14th at 2 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville with visitation, August 14th, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Express condolences at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Francis Malcolm Bacon, 86, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 11, 2018. Malcolm was born November 17, 1931, to Thomas Malcolm and Iula (Young) Bacon. He was reared and educated in Des Arc, Arkansas. After graduating Des Arc High School, Malcolm married the love of his life, Mary Ann Parks, May 13, 1951. The couple moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in 1955. Malcolm worked over twenty years at Dean Milk Company. Mr. Bacon worked at Galster Prosthetics/New Hope for 40 plus years. Malcolm and Mary Ann had five sons. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting with his family. Malcolm was a faithful and active member of Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary Ann (Parks) Bacon, five sons, Frankie Bacon (Jo Ellen) of White Hall, Carl Bacon (Patsy), Pine Bluff, Fred Bacon of Boston, Massachusetts, James Bacon (Becky), of Missouri, Robert Bacon (Kim) of Grand Prairie, Texas, five grandchildren, Chris Bacon (Tiffany), Pat Bacon (Amy), Ashley Price (Sean) and Kyle Bacon (Christy), two step grandchildren, Sarah Jones and John Jones, six great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Malcolm was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, five sisters, and granddaughter, Jennifer Bacon.

Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Des Arc with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– PRESCOTT — Mary Margaret Daniel Ellis, aged 84, went to be with the

Lord Friday, August 10th, 2018.

She was born

July 7th, 1934, in Little Rock,

Ark. She had battled dementia and vascular disease-related problems for the latter part of two years. The focus of her life was her family. Up until her faculties started to fail, she kept herself involved in the lives of all her family: her two sons, their four children and families and the many extended family members who relied on “Aunt Memzies” for advice. She had the God-given talent to run multiple households at the same time by one, single telephone. In her prime, it is widely believed she could recite more phone numbers from memory than anyone else in the county. For 65 years, Mary Margaret was married to her high school sweetheart and star of the Laneburg High School basketball team, Dody Ellis.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Grace Daniel, her siblings Ed, Arl, Harry and Ben Daniel, and Mildred Pearson. Survivors are her husband of 65 years Lawrence Dearl (Dody) Ellis; son Dan W. Ellis of Sherwood, Ark., and spouse Terri, son Mike D. Ellis of Laneburg, Ark., and spouse Leigh; grandchildren Erica Ellis Westmoreland and spouse Grant, Ryan Ellis and spouse Krystie, McKenzie Ellis Walker and spouse Brian and Reagan Ellis Coture and spouse Andy; great-grandchildren Madyson and Rylee Ellis, Joe, Claire, Ryan, and Hannah Walker.

Visitation for Mrs. Ellis will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at the Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home in Prescott, Arkansas. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2018, at Harmony United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Prescott.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– SYLVANIA — The sweetest man in the world, our Dad, James Herbert

Howell, age 90 died peacefully on Saturday,

August 11, 2018, with his family by his side.

Dad was born to Maggie Mae and John Herbert Howell on

May 7, 1928. He was born in Sylvania, Arkansas, and lived there until moving to Maumelle in 2012 to live at The Lakes in Maumelle.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Howell, and brothers, Carlee and Henry Howell. He is survived by his son, Rick (Patty), daughter Gloria Rand (John), daughter Linda Peterson (Jimmy). Three grandchildren, Kimberly Mobley, Jason Peterson (Denise), Jennifer York (Mark). Three great-grandchildren, Caroline York, Finley Mobley, and Kate Mobley.

Dad was a strong Christian man. Always having a smile on his face, a good word to say about someone, and always looked for the best in a person. His kindness and sweet attitude touched many lives.

Dad was a lifelong member of Sylvania Presbyterian Church. A

church he loved and prayed for every day. He held the positions of Elder, Deacon, and his favorite, being a greeter, he loved his family, his friends, and his caretakers, he was a gentle man.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Sylvania Presbyterian Church with Dr. James E. Pitts officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cheyenne’s playground c/o Sylvania Presbyterian Church, 2419 Ark. Hwy 321 N, Ward, Ark. 72176. www.SmithWestbrookfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– WARD — Thomas Allen Maxwell of Ward, Arkansas, passed away on August 10, 2018, in North Little Rock. “Tommy” was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on February 25, 1961, to Emile “Pete” and Christine Riedl Maxwell. He is preceded in death by his father, and sister, Melinda Maxwell.

Tommy is survived by his girlfriend of many years, Nancy Lively, mother Christine Maxwell, brother Bobby Maxwell, sister Shirley Maxwell and many nieces and nephews.

Tommy founded Maxwell Electric and enjoyed a very long career as a business owner and master electrician. Tommy built a strong business and employed many others over an extended period of time. Throughout his career, Tommy had a large impact on his community and made many lasting friendships. Tommy was loved by all that knew him, and if he was your friend, you really had something special. He was a devout hunter and outdoorsman. Tommy lived for hunting and fishing, and spent most of his free time enjoying these hobbies and teaching the young people in his life. He made such a huge and positive impact on so many kids. He was so loved and will be truly missed by all. Tommy Maxwell had a huge heart and he took care of everyone he loved.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Online guestbook, www.cabotfuneralhome.com (501) 843-5816.

Out-of-state

BATON ROUGE — Ray Calvin Shipley, Sr., age 93, of Warren, Ark., died on Friday, August 10, 2018, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Memorial services 11 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Frazer’s Chapel, Warren, Arkansas. Visitation after memorial service. Memorials, Hickory Springs Cemetery, P.O. Box 911, Warren, Arkansas, 71671.

www.frazerfuneralhome.com.