Obituaries

Pulaski County

BARBARA JEAN BARNETT BRANNON, age 79, of Jacksonville passed away Friday,

August 24, 2018 in Little Rock.

She was born November 5,

1938 in North

Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Ernest and

Nellie Blair Barnett. On October 24, 1959, she married Wayne Brannon in Cabot, Arkansas. Mrs. Brannon graduated from the Arkansas State Teachers College. She taught school for the Pulaski County School District for 31 years until retiring in 1992. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Brannon served as the organist for the First United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church and the First Christian Church in North Little Rock. She and her husband loved to travel where she went on 20 cruises throughout her life.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Brannon of the home; daughter, Cindy (Tim) New of Sherwood; granddaughter, Sabrina (John) Smith of Ward.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Cabot. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory. (501) 982-2136. www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BARNEY BOLDEN COCKRELL JR., 90, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Graveside services with military honors: 11 a.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018, Chapel Hill Memorial Park with Brother Cliff Hutchins officiating. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– GLENN REED ELDRIDGE, 79, departed this earthly life Sunday, August 26, at home in Maumelle, Arkansas. The seventh child born to the late Vester and Glennie Eldridge, he grew up on a farm at Birta, Arkansas. He was the owner of Glenn Eldridge Plumbing Company, Inc. for 40 years, retiring in 2008. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed working on antique farm tractors.

Glenn is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilyn Jaynes Eldridge; two sons, Jason (Donna Rae) of Mayflower, Arkansas and Jody (Leah) of Rogers, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Jesse and Winona Eldridge of Mayflower; two sisters, Joyce Baskins of Mountain Home and Anna (Charles) Kiser of Grand Rapids, Michigan; one brother, Hugh (Margie) Eldridge of Birta; one dear brother-in-law, Carroll West of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews. Other than his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by two brothers, T.J. and Billy Eldridge; two sisters, Sue Martin and Patsy Jean, who died as a toddler.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 30, at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Crain officiating. Burial will be at Casa Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Southern Christian Home, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110. Online Guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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GLEN ALAN HIBBS, 63, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, died August 24, 2018 at the place he loved the most on earth. He was our brother, our Uncle Glen, and our friend; they don’t make enough ink to describe the people whose lives Glen touched in love.

Glen was that sort of man, and lived a good life by anyone’s measure. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 1 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. His online guest book is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– HAZEL RYLAND HOLLAMON, was born May 13, 1934 and passed away on

August 23, 2018.

Family Hour, Wednesday,

August 29, 2018 from 6-7 p.m. at

Griffin Leggett

Healey & Roth

Funeral Home in

Little Rock. Funeral on Thursday, August 30,

2018 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Church in Little Rock. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth. com for the complete obituary.

–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY SUE KNIGHT, 80, of Jacksonville died Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Cabot. She was born November 6, 1937 in Marked Tree to the late Faye Nicholas and Bessie Mae McKinney Shown. Mrs. Knight was a longtime resident of Jacksonville and a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. She attended nursing school in Jonesboro and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Edward Knight and sons, Michael and Mark Travis. Mrs. Knight is survived by her siblings, Elizabeth Joy Cox of Jacksonville, Dan T. Shown of Tuckerman and Joan Belt of San Antonio, Texas and two grandsons.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BETTY RUTH PEEPLES, age 65, of Jacksonville, passed away on August 24, 2018. She was born in Collins Point, Arkansas on December 13, 1952, to the late Mable Bynum. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Peeples and grandson, Corey Clarke. Betty was selfless and very forgiving. She opened her home to everyone. She was an avid Razorback fan and will be missed by very many people.

Betty is survived by her daughters, April Adkins and Crystal (Stan) Thompson and grandchildren, Dakota Adkins, Joshua Wheeler, Tonya Perkins, Korenia Clarke, Jonathan Clarke, Katrina Clarke, and many others adopted through the years.

Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 1, 11 am at First Assembly of God, 221 N Elm Street, Jacksonville. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, 501982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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DON W. RHEA, 80, of North Little Rock, passed away August 22, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 30, 1938 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Clarence and Adell Ewell Rhea. Don spent his entire life serving others. He was the program coordinator for Our House Homeless Shelter for 20 years. After retiring, he worked several more years for Arkansas Rice Depot.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Adell Ewell Rhea; daughters: Kellie Rhea and Allison Stroud; and one baby lost in pregnancy. He leaves behind his wife, Laura Rhea of North Little Rock; sons: Robert Mark Rhea of Texas and Randy Rhea (Sophia); daughter-in-law, Buggy Rhea of Benton; grandchildren: Alex (Jessica) Stroud of Beebe, Joshua Stroud of Conway, Sara (Miles) McPherson of North Little Rock, Caleb Stroud of Mayflower, Wesley Rhea and Jessica (Jesse) Baxley of Benton, Kara and Leah Stegall of Hot Springs, and Ashley Sisco of Texarkana; and three great-grandchildren who brought him joy, smiles, and love.

He died knowing his Lord Jesus Christ paid his debts in full. He fought with all the strength he had to stay every day possible to care for those who loved him. Not even his family know all the acts of generosity and kindness he performed, but what they know is amazing.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 31, at Friendly Chapel Nazarene Church, 116 S. Pine Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. Don’s request is that in lieu of flowers, you have dinner with the ones you love and enjoy them while there’s time, and give at least a kind word or a cup of cold water to a stranger in need. Smith-Benton Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– KIMBERLY GAYLE RUPLE, age 58, of Jacksonville passed away August 26, 2018. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at First Assembly of God in North Little Rock. A second memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at First Baptist Church Concord. Arrangement are by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 9822136. Online guestbook: www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

Arkansas

AUSTIN — Terry Lee Simpson, 53, passed August 23, 2018. Terry is survived by his wife, Dorothy Simpson and other family. Funeral services 1 p.m., August 31, 2018 at Austin Station Baptist Church, 105 N. Second Street, Austin, Arkansas 72007. Interment at Hazen Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., August 30, 2018 at the church. www.thomasfuneralservice.com. (501) 941-7888.

–––––❖––––– BAUXITE — Sandra Jean Jones, 66, of Bauxite, Arkansas peacefully passed from this life August 23, 2018. She was born September 24, 1951 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. She was a certified LPTN. Celebration of Life service-3 p.m., Thursday, August 30, Midtowne Church, 4017 Boone Road, Benton. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jewell Dean Chism, age 89, of Benton, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was born January 8, 1929 in Bryant, Arkansas. Jewell worked for OWASSO and was a furniture finisher for 51 years. She was a member of Social Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Jewell was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Jackson Hill and Emma Williams Hill; husband, V.B. Chism; son-in-law, Donnie Melvin; brother, Eddie Hill and four sisters, Aileen Bryant, Margie Buggar, Nadine McCutcheon and Linda McDermott. She is survived by her son, Clint Chism (Denise); daughter, Brenda Melvin; four brothers, Finos, Wayne Troy, Doyle and Glen Hill; sister, Doris Stuckey; 10 grandchildren, Teresa Litton (Matt), Carla Lovell (Mike), Cara Hough (Dusty), Joshua Melvin (Brooke), Candice West (Monty), Joey Chism (Shannon), Caleb Chism, Casey Harris, Kim Robbins (Lance) and Carly Morris (Shane); 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Josh Melvin, Paul Lovell, Caleb Chism, Joey Chism, Casey Harris, Brody Chism and Clay Price. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 29 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 30 at Social Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Social Hill Cemetery. Family Comments: Special thanks to the friends (staff) at Heartland Rehab & Care Center for the love & care shown to our precious mother. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BOONEVILLE — Thomas Dewayne Lokey of Booneville, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on August 22, 2018. He was born on December 6, 1959. Memorial service will be Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Magazine Baptist Church at 7 p.m. officiated by Bro. Kenny Thompson. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Audrey Jean McCullar Holloway, age 85, of Bryant, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was born July 9, 1933 in Pope, Mississippi. Mrs. Holloway was retired from the Bryant Public Schools and a member of the Bryant First United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Hortense Still McCullar and a brother,

Gayle McCullar.

She is survived by her husband,

Herman L. Holloway; two sons, Kenneth A. Holloway and David

Glenn Holloway; daughter, Alison Lynn Stangeby; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 29 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 30 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Pine Crest Memorial Park. Rev. Susan Ledbetter will be officiating. Memorials may be made to the Bryant First United Methodist Church at 508 N Reynolds Rd. in Bryant, Ark. 72022 or the Saline County Humane Society at 7600 Bauxite Hwy. in Bauxite, Ark. 72011. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Johnnie Ray Wyatt, 70, Cabot passed away August 22, 2018. He was born March 26, 1948, in Dublin, Georgia to Arthur and Thelma Wyatt. Services will be Tuesday August 28, 2018, 3 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook is at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Walter William Johnson, born October 12, 1924, passed away in Conway, Ark. on August 26, 2018.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Andrew Landon “Drew” McKnight, 26, of Conway, died Wednesday, August 22. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, at the First United Methodist Church in Wynne. Interment in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery Birdeye. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Marion LaFaye White, 83, of Crossett, Ark., died August 21, 2018. Survivors include, one son, James “Steve” White and one daughter, Tanya White. Services were 10 a.m. Saturday, August 25th at First Baptist Church in Crossett, Ark. Interment in Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home, Inc. www.jonesservice.com.

–––––❖––––– DOVER — Johnny Neal “Sarg” Brown, 72, Dover, died Saturday. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Shinn Funeral Service. Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial: Atkins City Cemetery, and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– DRASCO — Charles Edward Glosser, 59, passed away Sunday. survivors: wife Candece Knapp, son Caleb Lee Glosser, daughters, Estus and Snow Ann Glosser, sisters, Daisy, Linda, Carlene, brother, Albert Glosser Jr., six step-children, two grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren. Visitation Family Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10 to 12 noon. Graveside funeral Magness Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfunerl.com.

–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Joe Edd Skipper, 80, of England, Arkansas passed away on August 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Nelson Nevelle and Edith Skipper and his son Eddie Skipper. He is survived by his daughter, Terri Jo Carle (Tim) and brother, Larry Skipper. He has four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be August 30, 2018 at 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. at the Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke, Arkansas. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– EVENING SHADE — Margaret Shell, 87 of Evening Shade died Sunday, August 26. Funeral services, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Sidney Baptist Church in Sidney. Burial, Caney Springs Cemetery at Zion. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation, Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– HOLLAND — Barbara Allen Chalk Taylor, died August 25, 2018. Born June 16, 1948 in Higden. Visitation will be held August 28, 2018 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Service will be held August 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. with burial following to Higden-McLehane. Arrangements are under the direction of Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, 108 North Broadview Street, Greenbrier, Ark. 72058. www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Mary Belle Dodd Jackson, 73, of Hot Springs died Wednesday, August

22, 2018. Survivors include brother, Stanley

Dodd (Mary Jo); niece, Rebecca

Talbert (Kenny); nephews, Walter Dodd (Kimberly) and Rick

Dodd (Lesley). A memorial gathering and celebration of her life will take place 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Huntleigh Woods Condos’ Clubhouse in Hot Springs. Full obituary at www. caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Teresa Joy Johnson, age 61, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. She was born October 7, 1956 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Eugene and Mary Lou Smart. Teresa was an L.P.N.

She is survived by two daughters,

Cassandra Johnson and Courtney Galloway; two brothers, Perry (Karen) Smart and Dennis (Kathy) Smart and five grandchildren, Payton Johnson, Caden & Jaxon Hearl and Lucy & Zach Galloway, several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services at 6 p.m. Thursday at Traskwood Community Center. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Gary Charles Miller, 63, of Hot Springs, passed at home on Saturday, August

25, 2018. He was born on May 23,

1955 in Little

Rock, Arkansas to his parents

William and Imogene Miller.

He grew up in Arkansas along with his younger brother, Alan. Gary attended Hall High School where he was actively involved as a member of National Honor Society and Beta Club, awarded the Outstanding Student in Physics and Chemistry, and the First-Chair All-State alto saxophone player. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Managerial Studies from Rice University, magna cum laude, where he was a Hanszen College Fellow, a Southwest Conference Sportsmanship Representative, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After college, he went to the University of Texas School of Law where he graduated with his Doctor of Jurisprudence, with honors. He pursued a successful legal career as a partner at Andrews Kurth, L.L.P. (and predecessor by merger, Mayor, Day, Caldwell & Keeton, L.L.P.) in Houston, Texas before making the move to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he joined Miller Miller Churchwell, and helped numerous clients in matters such as complex bankruptcy cases, general litigation, and family law.

Despite his numerous accomplishments and accolades, he always stated his proudest accomplishment was being the father to his children, Daniel and Sarah Miller, who are left to honor, love, and remember him along with their mother Karen; his mother, Imogene; younger brother, Alan; nephews, Jeffery and Michael; daughter-in-law, Lisa; cherished grandson, Trevor (who called him Grandpa “Buddy”), Mary Catherine; adored pets, Cleo and Orville, and countless cherished friends. He is reunited in death with loved ones like his father, William Scott Miller; grandparents; great friends such as Wes and Lindy, and beloved dogs, Hanszen, Dylan, Harry, Larkin, and Barney.

Memorial service will be 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501)224-8300. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Mount Holly Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Norwood Lewis (Charlie) Travis, 75, of Lonoke passed away on

August 26, 2018.

He was born on September 8,

1942, in Little

Rock, Arkansas.

Charlie was a faithful member of Lonoke Baptist Church for

45 years, serving as an usher and on various committees.

He was known as the “Candy

Man” for handing out live savers to all the children every

Sunday morning. Charlie was also a member of Gideons International, serving as vice-president for the last several years.

Charlie loved to hunt whatever was in season. He and his brothers-in-law had a hunting cabin in Clark County. His brothers-in-law: Joe, Clell, Charlie and Willis Callaway were more like brothers to him and he was always excited when hunting season opened. Charlie’s greatest joy was his family and being Gran-Gran to Lauren and Ryan who were the light of his life.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Norwood and Helen (Polly) Travis and sister Pat Jones and husband Don. He leaves to cherish his memory wife Florence Callaway Travis, son and business partner for 30 years, Lance Lewis Travis and wife Stacia, daughter, DeeDee Travis, and grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren Travis.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 29 at Lonoke Baptist Church with burial following in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lonoke Baptist Church Benevolence Fund at 406 W. Front St., Lonoke or North Grand Prairie Gideons, P.O. Box 751, Lonoke, 72086. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guestbook www. boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MAMMOTH SPRING — L.D. McClung, 69, of Mammoth Spring, Ark., passed away on Sunday, August 26. Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Rock Creek Cemetery near Harriet, Ark. Online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Keith Wayne Norvell, 51, of Marshall died Friday. Survivors: wife, Sheril, children, Angel, Mandy, Tiffany, Elvis and Jesse, mother, Linda Connor, father, Donald Norvell, brothers, Larry and Donald Jr. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Highland Court Nursing Home, Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall.

–––––❖––––– McRAE — Terry Lee Sarrels Ferren, 61, of McRae, died Sunday at Unity Health Hospital after a 4½ year battle with cancer. Visitation: Wednesday, 12-1:30 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. at the Providence Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome. net.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — AG McElroy, 70, Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Survived by his wife, Peggy Mallett Pratt; daughter, Carrie (Jeff) DeSalvo; four brothers, and two grandchildren. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, at Harris Chapel. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– OKOLONA — Reba Jean White, 91, died Tuesday evening, August 21, in Las Vegas,

Nevada. She had been in hospice care after suffering multiple strokes a few months ago. She was born April

18, 1927, near Donaldson and had lived in the

Trinity Community near Okolona and Arkadelphia since 1946.

She is survived by her son, Fred White, of Las Vegas; her daughter, Gloria White (David Gogol), of Washington, D.C., her grandchildren, Catherine Gogol and Nikolas Gogol, both of Washington, D.C., her brother, Gleason F. McGuire, of Alexander, Arkansas, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years Truman F. White, her parents Dave McGuire and Marie Whiteley McGuire and her siblings Floy McGuire Strother, Harrison McGuire, Clayton McGuire, Agee McGuire Hall and Horace McGuire. Reba Jean’s twin, Royce Glen, and Horace’s twin, Doris Marie, both died in infancy.

Until her move to Las Vegas a few years ago, necessitated by declining health, she had lived her entire life in the area of Okolona, Arkadelphia and Malvern. She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church near Okolona for almost 60 years, becoming a member in 1949. She served as a Trustee of Trinity and worked with fellow members of the church to rebuild after the building was destroyed by a tornado a number of years ago. Prior to her retirement she worked at Henderson State University in the Student Union from the 1960’s until about 1980. She was a gifted seamstress making everything from doll clothes and Halloween costumes to wedding dresses and men’s business suits. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and loyal friend. Always a caretaker, she was willing and eager to help friends and neighbors whenever needed.

If you would like to make a donation in her memory, please consider a contribution to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/o Pat Gaylord, 7719 Highway 51 South, Okolona, Ark. 71962. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 7374 Highway 51 South, Okolona. Online guestbook at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– RISON — Samuel M. Sinks, Jr. TSGT USAF (Ret.), age 83, of Rison, passed away at home after a long illness surrounded by his daughter,

Debbie and two granddaughters, Melanie and

Karla on Sunday,

August 26, 2018.

Mr. Sinks was born in Kingsland, Arkansas on June 12, 1935 to the late Samuel M. Sinks, Sr. and Pricilla Ivy (Oldner) Sinks. He was reared in Rison and Kingsland until age 17 and his 1952 enlistment in the Army National Guard until 1954 serving in Georgia, then enlisting into the United States Air Force in July of 1954. He served his country stateside and overseas to include a tour in Vietnam with the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing in 1967, retiring from the military in 1974 while with the 410 Field Maintenance Squadron at KI Sawyer AFB, Michigan. Upon retirement from military service he returned to Watson Chapel/Pine Bluff area and eventually settled in Rison in 1977. Mr. Sinks was very active and continued to work, including the US Postal System, the Watson Chapel School District as their Head Bus Mechanic until 1992, and a Volunteer Firefighter for the Y212/35 Fire Department of Rison and election poll booth worker for Cleveland County until age 79.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Darlene Jarrett Sinks who passed in 2011, his parents, six sisters, Louise Reed Doyle, Bernice Herb, Rosie Estes, Kathryn Taylor, Marianne Russ, Lorene Sanders and his brother James A. Sinks. Mr. Sinks is survived by his four children, Sammy Sinks (Elizabeth) of Wimberley, Texas, Jimmy Sinks (Marsha) of Cabot, Ark., Debbie Sinks of Rison, Ark., and Cathy Robinson (David) of Louisville, Ky. He is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Harrell (James) of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Corrine Nichols (Roland) of Hampton, Ark., 10 grandchildren, Davona, Melanie, Karla, Dustin, Shaun, Jason D., Journey, Shianne, Aubrey and Pheonix as well as several great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews to mourn his passing.

Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Kingsland Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 until 3 p.m., Thursday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Sign online guestbook at www. buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SMITHVILLE — Hubert Junior McLane, 87, of Smithville died Thursday, August 23, 2018. Funeral services, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Liberty Cemetery near Gainesboro. Visitation, 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Howard Minter, 60, of Stuttgart passed away on August 24, 2018.

He was born to the late Sammie and Gussie

Minter. He leaves to cherish his memory: three children, four brothers, two sisters, and eight grandchildren. Funeral service held September 1, 2018 at Holy Benton Temple COGIC, Stuttgart at 11 a.m.

–––––❖––––– TRASKWOOD — Boyce “Bo” Williams, age 76, of Traskwood passed away Saturday August 25, 2018.

He was born

January 4, 1942 in Benton. Boyce was retired from Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosie Harris Williams, brothers, Hubert and Johnny Williams, sisters, Faye Halpain and Wanda Reynolds.

Survivors, wife, Shirley Williams, Traskwood; son, Boyce Williams, Traskwood; daughters, Shelly Courtney (Burnie), Traskwood; Cheryl Youngman (Rob), Malvern; sisters, Joyce Beasley (LQ), Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jean House, Malvern; Sarah Arthur, Bismarck; grandchildren, Audry Price, Haskell; Brittany Rios, Gurdon, Brooke Davis, Haskell; Evan Williams, Bryant; Mallori Youngman, Malvern; Madison Courtney, Traskwood; Chandler Youngman, Malvern; and Conner Youngman, Malvern; great-grandchildren, Kainen Rios, Kynsley Davis, Kole Davis.

Bo was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed gardening, gambling, and spending time with family, friends and grand kids.

A special thanks to the physicians, nurses and staff at Saline Memorial and Arkansas Heart Hospital. Pallbearers: Burnie Courtney, Rob Youngman, Evan Williams, Chandler Youngman, Wade Hanner, Tristan Bell, Joey Davis and Reese Gosvenor. Visitation will be from 6 to 8: p.m. Thursday at Ashby’s. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Traskwood Cemetery. Minister will be Jason Keisler. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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ULM — Jimmy Carrol Crouch, 68, passed away Sunday. Survivors are wife, Anne Crouch; daughters, Shelia Ponder, Glenda Henley and Ashley Swint; stepson, Britt Holloway; half-sister, Glenda Childers; step-mother, Polly Crouch; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Wednesday followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpin-co.com.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Charles Lendon Bridwell, age 63, of Warren, Ark., died Sunday, August 26, 2018, at his home. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, at Immanuel Baptist Church by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guest register www. frazerfuneralhome.com.