Obituaries
Pulaski County
EDWARD STEWERT ALLEN III, 54, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born on April 6, 1964 in Little Rock, Ark., to Dr. Stewert and Rachel (Kuechenmeister)
Allen. He graduated from Choate-Rosemary Hall before receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Arts and Fashion Design from North Texas State University.
Edward enjoyed a long career in the fashion industry which began as a fashion show producer for the Kim Dawson Agency in Dallas, Texas. During this period, he worked as a designer for Victor Costa while independently developing his own unique, edward allen, design label. He used his creative mind at Neiman Marcus as a Fashion Presentation Producer for many years before working as an East Coast Fashion Specialist for Nordstrom. He loved his career, his many friends, and his coworkers.
He is survived by his mother, Rachel Allen; sister, Celeste; brother-in-law, Patrick; nephew, Andrew; and cousins, Kay Bird and Lori Allen.
Edward will always be remembered for his loving nature, quick wit and compassion for others. A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Rock Community Mental Health Center, 1100 N. University Suite 200, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com. May God grant him everlasting peace and happiness.
–––––❖––––– NANCY GAYLE TALBOT AUSTIN, 71, of North Little Rock died September 10, 2018. Survivors include a son, Anthony Stroud; brother, John Talbot (Pat); grandsons, Kyle, and Kaleb Stroud, and Christopher Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and T.G. Talbot; and son, Michael Hunt Stroud Austin. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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AJ BUTLER, 67, of North Little Rock passed September 5, 2018. Loving memories left to wife:
Patricia Butler; children: Bobby Butler, Michael Butler, Natasha (Segric) Hayes, and Angela (Timothy Dodson) Jordan; 17 grandchildren; siblings: Ola Mae Butler, Olestine Butler, and Brenda (Jerry) Grandy. Visitation September 14, 2018 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration September 15, 2018, 11 a.m. at Church Of Jesus Christ, 8201 Edmar Place, North 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.”
–––––❖––––– CONNIE SUE CARDER was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on October 17, 1944 and passed away on September 10, 2018.
Connie is preceded in by her parents, Virgie and John Givens. She is survived by her husband, Bill Carder; her children, Amy Rice, Marci Boston, Christy Wells, Melody Chadick, Kay Carder; one brother, Terry Givens; seven grandchildren; two great-grand children, nieces and nephews.
Connie had a love for all animals. In the past, she was on the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Pulaski County. Connie was also a founding member of the Guardian Angels animal rescue in Naples, Fla.
Connie was a Methodist and will be remembered for her kind heart and gentle soul. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local animal shelter.
Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark., on Friday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted with Roller-Owens Funeral Home of North Little Rock. You may sign the online guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– CAROLYN SUE CIA of Little Rock, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018. She was born in Muskogee, Okla., February 14, 1943 where she spent her early childhood before moving to Sherwood, Ark. She graduated from Sylvan Hills High School and moved to Little Rock where she worked at several jobs, including assistant manager at the Golden Host cafeteria. She spent several years as a wife, homemaker and mother before returning to work at the job she was born for, operating the Holy Souls School Cafeteria.
For the next 20 years, she cooked and cared for the children of Holy Souls School. And she loved it most days. The compliments she received from both children and parents always made her day and she always got an extra helping of praise when she served her special double chocolate cake.
She liked to fish and after retirement she got to spend more time doing that, along with an occasional trip to the casino to play Wheel of Fortune. More importantly, it let her spend more time with her grandchildren who she loved with a love that only a grandparent can understand.
She was preceded in death by parents, Orville and Dorothea Mobley, brothers, Richard and David Mobley and granddaughter, Emily Armstrong. She is survived by spouse, James Cia of Little Rock; children, Angela Dunaway and husband, Sharpe, of Conway, Amanda Armstrong and husband, Jerry, of North Little Rock, and Michael Cia of Mayflower; brother, Terry Mobley and wife, Kay, of Sherwood and sister, Shelby Barker and husband, Larry, of Jacksonville Texas; sisterin-law, Elizabeth Mobley of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Kyle, Wesley and Zachery Armstrong, and Quint, Grace and London Dunaway; many cousins, nephews, nieces, other family members, and cherished friends. She will be missed by all.
Visitation will be at Little Rock Funeral Home, Thursday, September 13 at 6 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Holy Souls Church, Friday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers will be Jerry, Kyle, Wesley and Zachery Armstrong and Sharpe and Quint Dunaway. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the Helping Hand of Little Rock is suggested.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Carolyn’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MARION DEATRICE (DUNCAN) ELLIOTT, Visitation: Friday, 10-11 a.m. Funeral: Friday 11 a.m., at Christ Temple Cathedral Church of Christ Holiness, 1923 S. Arch Street, Little Rock, Ark., with Bishop Vernon Kennebrew officiating. Interment will be at
Selma Baptist Church Cemetery, Selma, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72202. (501) 3710111. “A Service You Can Trust”.
–––––❖––––– BENNIE OLSEN FOSTER, 63, native of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on September 9, 2018.
He was born December 10, 1954; one of eight siblings born to Henry Earl and Pearlie Mae Foster.
Bennie was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Christopher Earl Foster. He is survived by his loving family; five sisters, Marsha Burkhalter, Julia McKinney, Donna Foster, Paula Hendrix (Todd), Terri Allen (Richie); one brother Charles Foster; and a host of aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service: Friday, September 14, 2018, 11:30 a.m. at McAlmont Church of Christ, 1824 East 46th St., North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372-1305.
–––––❖––––– EDDIE JEROME GILLIAM, 63, of North Little Rock departed this life Monday, September 3, 2018.
He is survived by three daughters, Nataki (Edward) Durham, T’rane Gilliam, Spanielle Hubbard; one son, Eddie (Sherita) Gilliam, Jr.; nine siblings; a special friend, Tammy Harris; 11 grandchildren, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, Paradise Baptist Church, 820 H Street, Dixie Addition, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Rev. Leonard Burgest will be officiating. Funeral services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 1213 East Washington Avenue, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114, (501) 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.co.
–––––❖––––– ALBERT HARRIS, 89, of North Little Rock, passed away September 8, 2018. Visitation is Friday, September 14, 5 to 7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett
Rest Hills. Funeral Services is Saturday, September 15, at 1 p.m. at New Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial at Edgewood Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– KIRBY WAYNE HERRON, 74, was born in Helena, Ark., on November 4, 1943 to the late
Dr. John Herron and Katherine
Smith Herron and passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 with his family and friends at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Mary Katherine Herron.
Mr. Herron was a very patriotic man and served his country in the Marines. His 25-year Customs career included Air Marshal, Patrol Officer, and service with Customs Air Support as an Observer and Criminal Investigator. He was of Presbyterian faith.
He is survived by his wife, Remy Herron and children, John Herron, James Herron and brother, J.T. Herron and nephew, David Hawkins of Oregon.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street in Little Rock. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel and burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
–––––❖––––– On September 6, 1947 a candle was lit for MARY B. JACKSON and it burned brightly for 70 years. Her flame began to dim, flicker and expired August
29, 2018 at 9:37 p.m. Mary leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband of
52 years Leander
Jackson Sr.; her two daughters Sharon Nash and Cynthia Boyd; her son Frederick Lee Jackson; seven grandkids and soon to be five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Leander Jackson Jr. Public Viewing: 10-11 a.m., Service: 11 a.m., both Saturday, September 15, 2018, Southside Church of Christ at 9300 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock, Ark., 72209 at 11 a.m. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary-South, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark., (1 block West of 65th & University Ave.) (501) 5650110. “Service You Can Trust.” Visit www.robinsonmortuary.com to sign online guestbook.
–––––❖––––– JOYCE JONES, 76, of Little Rock passed September 6, 2018. Loving memories left to son: Tony Drones; siblings: Joseph (Emma) Ware Jr. and Johnny Ware (Joyce). Family hour September 14, 2018, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration September 15, 2018, 11 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 3725 Hwy. 161, North 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.”
–––––❖––––– LAWRENCE MYRN MARSHALL, “A.K.A. Babe Myrn, Marshall, Marsh, RL and Papaw”, age 75, of Roland, Ark., died Monday, September 10, 2018 at his cherished home. He was born on July 4, 1943 in Roland, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Jewel Marshall; wife, Wanda Marshall; brother, Bill Marshall and his son-in-law, Kyle Berry.
He is survived by his two daughters, Shanna King (Russell) and Kerri Berry; five grandchildren, Kyly Plumlee, Allison Blankenship, Marshall Neal, Justin Blankenship and Kylie Blankenship; sister, Zela Strange (Sam); brother, Jesse Marshall (Carol) and many nieces and nephews.
Lawrence was blessed with a host of family and friends who never left his side. He was loved by all for his winning smile, huge heart and quick wit. He made us laugh every day of his life.
A visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Roller Chenal funeral home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Dr. Sam Strange officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, 26500 Jess Morgan Road, Roland, Ark. 72135. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.
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Rev. ODELL MEADOUGH, 71, of North Little Rock, Ark., was called home September 6, 2018. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., July 29, 1947. Rev. Meadough was a Member of Holly Grove AME Church in North Little Rock.
Loving memories left to wife: Bobbie Meadough; son, Tom (Schekesia) Meadough; grandchildren: Theodore Meadough and Thomas Meadough; siblings: Bennie (Doris) Meadough Jr., Caleb Meadough, Joshua (Barbara) Meadough, Henry Meadough, Betty Butler, and Mary Ann Meadough; aunt: Mrs. Dorothy Morris.
Family Hour: Friday, September 14, 2018, 6-7 p.m. Celebration of life Saturday, September 15, 2018, 11 a.m. Both held at Bethel AME Church, 604 N. Locust Street, North 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.”
–––––❖––––– MARGARET ANN MOLDEN, 58, of LR, Ark., departed this life September 8. She was preceded in death by her father: Charlie Kenny and brother: Anthony Montgomery.
She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Jermaine Stallcup; mother Willie Bea Montgomery; siblings: Ethel Jackson Crawford, Mary Turner, Rose Iloani, Emma Molden, Cynthia Montgomery, LeAndrew Molden, Ira Montgomery, Kathy Kenney, Kimberly Kenny, Vickie Kenny, Rickie Kenny, Anthony Kenny; two grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Friday, 12-6 pm. Life Celebration: Saturday, 12 noon both at Robinson Mortuary-South. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike (1 block West of 65th and University Ave) Little Rock, Ark. (501) 5650110. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– BETTY THOMAS MONK, 67, of North Little Rock passed September 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by children: Nancy Jackson, Carla Thomas, and Willie Thomas Jr. Loving memories left to husband: Tommy Monk; children: Theodis Anderson, Linda Robinson (Curtis), and Angela Haywood (Stanley); seven grandchildren; siblings: Freddie Anderson (Nora), Rose Mary Thomas (Louis), and Patricia Simpkins. Visitation September 14, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration September 15, 2018, 11 a.m. at Sylvan Hills Community Church, 8019 Hwy. 107, Sherwood. 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.”
––––– ––––– McKINSEY PIGGEE JR. departed this life Sunday September 9, 2018. He was born in North Little Rock to the late McKinsey Piggee Sr. and Rosetta Piggee on May 10, 1945.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 32 years, Earline Piggee; two daughters, Kimberly Hardin of Edmond, Okla., (Markeith) and Shannon Piggee of Little Rock, Ark.; one son, McKinsey Tremaine Piggee of Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, Robert Piggee (Fannie) of Scott, Ark., Tommy Piggee Sr. (Linda) of Jacksonville, Ark., and Larry Piggee (Joyce) of Sherwood, Ark.; two sisters, Karyn Hunter (Roderick Sr) of Little Rock, Ark., and Sandra Piggee-Spencer (Willie) of North Little Rock; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family Hour: Wednesday, September 12, Rufus K Young Christian Center, 2100 S Main St., Little Rock, Ark. 72206; Celebration of Life: Thursday, September 13 10 a.m. Viewing from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.; Interment: Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. 72120. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.
–––––❖––––– BONNIE L. RECORD, 86, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away September 10, 2018. She was born October 13, 1931 in Danville, Ark. to Edward and Louise Clark.
She was married to Orin Record on August 23, 1948. She worked as a financial controller at Farrell and Schaer Blue Print Company and was an active member of WIC (Women In Construction). Bonnie was a lifelong member of University Park Church of the Nazarene. Her voice was soft and gentle as she spoke kindly to all she knew.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, and husband. She is survived by her daughters, Vickie (Dan) Krebs, Sherry (Alan) Spickes; grandchildren Rachel Hoard, Jamie Spickes, Gracie Spickes; great-grandchildren Courtney Steward, Natalie Hoard; great great-grandchild, Carter Cochran, and brothers, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2018 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock 72204 (501) 661-9111. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
–––––❖––––– LENORA “PEACHES” ROSS, 60, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life September 8. She leaves to cherish her memory: parents: Porter Henry and Lillie Randolph; siblings: Anthony Randolph Jr., Virgil Randolph, and Sharon Randolph; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Saturday, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church Highland Park 17th and Pine. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– JUANITA WHITEHEAD, 77, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. Survivors include children, Marcellus Whitehead, Myrna Whitehead, and Debretta Whitehead; grandmother, Corrine Whitehead; sister, Annie Mitchell; many grand and great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces, and numerous other relatives and friends. Please visit www.arkansascremation.com to view full obituary.
Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA — David Gibson, 64, of Arkadelphia, died on Monday. Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Welch Funeral Home. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation 2-3 p.m. Thursday at Welch Funeral Home. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Final arrangements by Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www.welchfh.net.
–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Dr. Jefferson “Gary” Edwards of Batesville, Arkansas, died peacefully at his home on September 8, 2018, after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Gary was born in Newark, Arkansas, in 1941.
He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University. He had his own private veterinary practice in Batesville, and then began a long career in the poultry industry. He was recognized as one of the foremost experts on poultry production in the country, traveling the world setting up and directing poultry operations.
He was an active church member at First Baptist Church of Batesville and participated in many mission trips across the country. He volunteered for community organizations including White River Medical Center and Help and Hope, and was on the Board of Directors of the White River Health System Foundation and Williams Baptist University. In 2010 he was honored by the Arkansas Hospital Association as Volunteer of the Year for Arkansas. And his many friends know of the countless acts of service and kindness he showed them over the years.
He is survived by daughters Andrea Edwards of Little Rock, Ark.; Amanda Edwards of Collinsville, Ill.; Pat James and her husband Leonard, of Batesville, Ark.; and Amanda Chason and her husband Steve of Augusta, Ark.; grandchildren, Gary Wallis, Brian Edwards, Olivia Perry,
Matthew Perry, and Alley Edwards; and sister, Carolyn Osborne and her husband Pruitt. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Una Dell Edwards, and parents Ray and Marie Edwards.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 12, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Batesville. Graveside services immediately following at Blue Springs Cemetery in Newark, Ark. In lieu of flowers, Gary has requested that donations be made to Arkansas Hospice, White River Medical Center; John 3:16 Ministries; or the organization of your choice.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Leslie O’Neil Hampton Linder, 42, of Benton, Arkansas passed away September 8th, 2018. She was born February 28th, 1976 in Little Rock. Visitation: Thursday, September 13th from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Graveside service: Friday, September 14th, 2018, 3 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery. Online guestbook: www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Alton Ray Robertson, 83, died September 9, 2018. He was born December 1, 1934 in Cary, Mississippi. Reception visitation: 12-1 p.m., Thursday, September 13, Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Memorial service following at 1 p.m. Memorials: Music Ministry at First Baptist Church of Benton. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jackie Lynn “Jack” Todd, 77, of Benton passed away September 8, 2018. He was born July 25, 1941 in Morrilton, Arkansas. Reception visitation, 1-2 p.m., Saturday, September 15, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street with memorial service following at 2 p.m. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BIGELOW — Rhoda M. Holt, 77, of Bigelow passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born March 5, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Frank and Mary Knuckle Crow.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, James A.
Holt; daughter, Tiffany Sliger (Bill); three grandchildren, JR Hudson, Jonah Romine and Olivia Sliger; two great-grandchildren, Damion Hudson and Raina Hudson; siblings, Mary Stefka, Rosey Perkins, Carol Parks, Sherman Crow, Rhonda Coppak, Rosemary Howell, Leona Nichols, Wayne King and Willie King and many, many nieces, nephews and extended family.
A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 14, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park, Monday, 11 a.m., September 17, 2018. Online guest register at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Joy Rogers, 95, of Bryant passed away on Sept. 10, 2018 at the House of Three, a caring and loving assisted living facility. Joy was born August 20, 1923, the daughter of the late Homer and Pearl Bradford. She was preceded in death by Warren Dale “Lefty” Rogers, her loving husband of 62 years, and sisters, Yvonne Lewis and Adron Ewing.
Joy grew up in Shirley, Ark. She and Lefty moved to Bryant in 1953. She had a green thumb and was a member of the Bryant Garden Club. Joy enjoyed sewing and all types of music, especially the classic hits of Elvis Presley. She was an excellent cook and loved creating dishes that used the fresh vegetables and fruit from her garden. She loved to read, westerns were her favorite. She had a special place in her heart for her dogs.
Joy was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan, and she was always rooting on her children at their many sporting events. She also enjoyed traveling. Hawaii was one of her favorite places.
She and Lefty had a wonderful life together and have four surviving children: Billie Bennett and her husband, Ronald, Rita Rogers, John Rogers, Jimmy Rogers and his wife Lynda. She is also survived by one granddaughter, Holly Bennett; two grandsons, Craig Bennett and Dylan Rogers; and two great-grandchildren, Presley Bennett and Amber Bennett.
The family offers its special thanks to the members of the Violet Johnson Women’s Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church of Bryant for their love and support.
Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 14, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation at 12 noon with Memorial Service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Joy’s honor be made to the Humane Society of Saline County or the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.
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BULL SHOALS — Services for Dorothy A. Kompelien, 99, of Bull Shoals will be 2 p.m., September 14, 2018 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Dorothy died September 7th. A homemaker, survived by daughters, Joyce Olson, Gayle Chesebro and Alexis Zubow. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit www.kirbyandfamily.com.
–––––❖––––– CLARENDON — Dora Bailey, 95, of Clarendon, died Sunday. Survivors, son; Pete (Treva) Bailey, daughters; Barbara (Wilburn) Smith, Sharon (Mike) Coats, siblings; Walter Skinner, Shirley (Jimmy) Parker, Joyce Dunovan, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, Missionary Baptist Church in Clarendon, 1 p.m. Services following 2 p.m. Interment Shady Grove Cemetery. Guestbook/ obit www.bobnealandsons.com.
–––––❖––––– DONALDSON — Kelly Lynn (Taylor) Duncan, age 55, of Donaldson passed away Tuesday September 11, 2018. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 13 , 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Our wonderful father, Jerol Herreid Garrison, 86, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, September 6, 2018 after a brief illness. He was the oldest child of Norma and Earl Garrison born on October 4, 1931 in Columbia, Missouri. His family moved to Fayetteville in 1949 where Jerol began studies at the University of Arkansas.
Jerol met the love of his life, Sally Ingels, at the Wesley Foundation on campus. During these years Jerol served as editor of the Arkansas Traveler and played clarinet in the Marching Razorback band. He and Sally were engaged after graduating with degrees in Journalism and Social Work, respectively.
Jerol was in active military service for two years stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. After his service he and Sally were married at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville on June 5, 1954. They moved to Evanston, Illinois where Jerol received his Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University.
After two years as a reporter for the Neosho Daily News, the Garrisons moved to North Little Rock and began what Sally referred to as “The Great Adventure” - 64 years of remarkable memories as a family with three daughters, Linda, Margaret, and Cathy. Both Jerol and Sally were very devoted and made life joyous and secure.
Over the years, the Garrison family traveled and camped in most all of the National Parks. Girl Scouting was a large part of our lives with Sally as the leader and Jerol referred to as “Daddy Scout”. Together they led the troop on many adventures including two trips to the Appalachian Mountains for several days of overnight backpacking and many canoe trips, including a three-day Buffalo River float trip into the White River. Their love and generosity extended to their daughters’ families, leaving them with a rich legacy of unconditional love and support.
Jerol’s career in Journalism included many years as a reporter for the Arkansas Gazette including the period during the segregation crisis, in the Communication Department at UALR, and as Director of Communication at AP&L. He was well-respected in all his work and had the uncanny ability to stay true to his journalistic nature to ‘get the word out’ as well as support the company where he worked. Honesty and respect for others were guideposts for all he did in life. You could “go to the bank” on the word of Jerol Garrison and everyone knew it.
Jerol and Sally lived happily the past seven years at a beautiful home in a wooded setting at Butterfield Trail Village in Fayetteville. They were members of Central Methodist and previously of Sylvan Hills Methodist in NLR. They attended performances of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas along with plays and other arts in the community, enjoyed their Winers and Diners group, Great Decisions discussions, birdwatching, and volunteering with Butterfield recycling program and community meals at church. Jerol loved tending his garden plot, enjoyed hikes, and participated regularly in exercise.
Jerol is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sally Garrison; two daughters, Margaret Holaway and Catherine Stark (Michael); six grandchildren, Emily Richmond, Sally Chew (Chris), Sarah Luz (Caio), Neil Holaway, Bryon Stark (Jordan), and Matthew Stark (Peyton); two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Larner; and brother-in-law, Neil Ingels (Judy). He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved daughter, Linda Richmond.
A visitation will take place at Moore’s Funeral Chapel on Thursday, September 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Service will be at Central United Methodist Church on Friday, September 14, at 2 p.m., with interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jerol Garrison Journalism Scholarship at UALR or Heifer International. Condolences may be given online at www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.
–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Robin Lea McGary Bowman, 55, left her home in Greenbrier, Ark. to join her Lord and Savior the afternoon of September 1, 2018. She was born September 4, 1962 in Heber Springs, Ark., to Frank and Jeannie Clark McGary.
Robin is survived by her husband of 33 years, Gary Bowman of Greenbrier; son, Tyler and wife Amanda of Albuquerque, N.M.; daughter, Molly and husband Tom Maj of Fayetteville, Ark.; son, Stephen “Noah” Bowman of Greenbrier; and her first grand-baby, three month old Henry Oliver Maj, who she adored. She is also survived by her mother, Jeannie Clark McGary; sister, Vikilyn McGary Moss and husband Marty; and brother, Darrin McGary all of Heber Springs, Ark.; her inlaws, Bobby and Ruth Bowman of Conway, Ark., their children Blenda and Dwight Smith of Mississippi, Lisa and David Martin, and Tommy and Casey Bowman all of Conway; 10 nieces and nephews, and countless others who loved her. Infant daughter, Emily Ruth Bowman and her father, Franklin Pierce McGary preceded her to Heaven.
Robin was a 1980 graduate of Heber Springs where she attended all 12 years of school. She attended U of A in Fayetteville, Ark., and UCA in Conway, Ark., where she earned a BS in Physical Therapy, a field in which she had recently retired. Upon her retirement she became a licensed real estate agent and was excited about her new venture! She gave tirelessly of herself to Antioch Baptist Church where she is a member and active in the women’s ministry, weekly discipleship group, Welcome Team, a former Sunday School teacher and leader in the College Student Ministry.
She helped coordinate mission trips to Guatemala and Peru for the Baptist Medical Missions Association, and to Russia and Greece with the International Women’s Conference teams for Pure Joy Ministries. She graciously opened her home as a Host Mom to international students studying at UCA, her neighborhood Bunco ladies, friends, and family. She enjoyed decorating for weddings, retreats with her college girlfriends, family vacations and ‘girl trips’. We will miss Robin in so many ways but rejoice in knowing she is where she lived her life to be.
A Celebration of Robin’s life was held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 5 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Conway, Ark. Memorials may be made to an orphanage ministry in Nairobi, Kenya, called Doxa and Agape Hope Education Center that Robin actively supported, or the Antioch Baptist Church’s Women’s Ministry. Route all donations through Antioch Baptist Church, 150 Amity Rd., Conway, Ark. 72032 specifying which ministry you wish to give to in her honor.
–––––❖––––– HAZEN — It is with great sadness that the family of Gregory Edward Grady of Hazen announces his passing on September 6, 2018, at the age of 55 years.
Greg will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Mychal and Nathan Grady; his mother, Darlene Tunker; his sister, Mischelle Grady Thiels; his brother-in-law, Paul Thiels; his nephew, John Grady Thiels and his nieces, Lillian and Beatrice Thiels; his uncle, Larry Grady and wife Sue Grady; his aunt, Marilyn Sims and husband, Buddy Sims and cousins Melanie Sims Konecny, Jason and Jody Grady and Julie Grady Serna. Greg was predeceased by his father, Michael Grady.
Greg was a graduate of Des Arc High School and attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in nature, especially with his sons, Mychal and Nathan. Greg also enjoyed documenting nature through photography.
A funeral service in memory of Greg will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Hazen First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Greg to the Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
–––––❖––––– HECTOR — Joe Garrigus, 55, of Hector, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Thursday, September 13, at Lemley Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Lemley Chapel. Online obituary and condolences are available at www. lemleyfuneral.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Helen “Charlene” Copeland Cox passed away September 10, 2018. She was born October 29 1927 in Nashville, Ark., to Shirley Franklin and Ollie Mae (Lamb) Copeland. She was a retired homemaker and a member of Southwest Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughters Linda (Jim) Jester of North Little Rock and Jeannie Goforth of Sherwood; grandsons, Jonathan Brizendine (Missa) of Mayflower and Jason Cox of Hot Springs; granddaughters Cynthia Jester and Suzanne Brizendine both of Sherwood, four great-grandsons; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Patsy Bennett of Nashville, Ark. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 72 years, Roy Cox; son, Kenneth Cox; grandson, Derek Jester; brother, Gene Copeland; and sisters, Mary Dell Copeland, Dessie Beene and Ruby Mitchell.
Graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Crestview Memorial Park with Brother J.D. Hooper officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Guests may register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Juanita Sampson Harper, 90, of Malvern passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at her home. Visitation: Wednesday, September 12, 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Services: Thursday, September 13, 10 a.m., Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Jimmie W. Sanders, 94, of Marshall died Saturday. Jimmie was a WWII veteran of the Army Air Force. Survivors: sons, Jimmie Terrill and Roy Gene Sanders; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Troy and David Sanders. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial: East Lawn/Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.
–––––❖––––– MELBOURNE — Minnie Harmon Crotts, 82, died August 30. Funeral service was held September 2 in Melbourne. Local survivors include: Thurman Crotts (husband); Debra Blankenship, Vickey Gillihan (daughters); David Harmon, Opal Stroud, Shirley Stroud, Gladys Eisenbraun (siblings); Christopher Blankenship, Chad Blankenship, Cynthia Blankenship, Tyler Koestner (grandchildren). Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Sue Ann Wilson, 62, of Morrilton, died on Sunday. Survivors: children: Craig Wilson and Susan Wilson both of Morrilton; brother: Wesley Rowland and sister: Judy Smith; three grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, September 12, 6 p.m. til 8 p.m. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Thursday Chapel. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home Morrilton, Ark. www.bobnealandsons.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Known for his quick draw of the remote-control mute button and obsession to complete cross word puzzles, Paul Maynard Sheffield, 79, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, found a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — THE perfect get away — that he just couldn’t resist.
Upon arrival of his destination, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, Paul was lovingly reunited with his mother and father, Martha and Elmer Sheffield, as well as many other relatives he hadn’t seen in quite some time. But before his departure, Paul was surrounded by his family and loved ones as they said their goodbyes and reminisced about his lifetime… his graduation from White Hall High School, his service in the Air Force, his 55-year marriage to Patty Dugger Sheffield, and his retirement after 34 years with the Cotton Belt/Union Pacific Railroad.
They fondly remembered how Paul loved to read the funny pages, cut up with the men in his Sunday School Class at Watson Chapel Baptist Church, eat candy (especially Smarties), and most of all have coffee and build camaraderie with his retiree cronies every day.
While his wife Patty, son David, daughter, Robyn and son-in-law Patrick Edwards, grandsons, Nathaniel and Stephen, and his sister, Velma Maxey, her daughter, Beth, and extended family and friends will miss him greatly, they know they’ll join him later for one of THE best family reunions.
Please come visit with the family and share your own favorite Paul memories on Thursday, September 13, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Ralph Robinson and Sons Funeral Home. A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held immediately after visitation. Final family farewells will be given graveside at Memorial Park Cemetery. Online Condolences: www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.
–––––❖––––– SOLGOHACHIA — Royce E. Williams, 84, of Solgohachia, died Monday, September 10, 2018. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Thursday, September 13, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jim Mullins officiating. Burial: Kilgore Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at funeral home. Online Guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– SPRINGFIELD — Mr. Lee Roy Fowler, 95, of Springfield, Ark. departed this life on Friday, September 7, 2018.
He was born on January 5, 1923 to the late Zonie Fowler Sr. and Dioma Elizabeth Bruce Fowler in Bethlehem, Arkansas. He was a World War II Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Blanche Criswell Fowler of Springfield, Ark.; three daughters, Gladys Marie Maltbia of Springfield, Arkansas, Anna Lee (Robert) Smith of St. Louis, Mo. and Dioma Elizabeth (Rev. Elvin) Jackson of Mabelvale, Ark.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 am, Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 728 Mt. Olive Road, Plumerville, Ark. Visitation one hour prior to services. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery in Plumerville, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway, Ark. 501-327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.
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ORANGE PARK, Fla. — Jackie Larkan, 77, of Orange Park, Florida passed away September 6, 2018. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Lonoke Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
–––––❖––––– DECATUR, Ill. — Ezell Anderson Sr. age 90, formerly of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away August 24, 2018 at St.
Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born April 10, 1928 in
Little Rock, Arkansas. He was raised by his late aunt Ms. Ethel Humble of College Station, Arkansas.
He attended Dunbar High school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Served in the U.S. Navy before moving to Chicago, and later to Decatur Illinois.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Johnnie (Booker) Anderson; his four sons, five daughters, 32 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Doris Anderson Bell of Tampa Florida, one brother, Ervin Wright of Jacksonville, Florida, three sisters-in-law, Vera Mae King, College Station, Shirley Booker (Oshian) Gillespie, Little Rock and V. Juanita Pulce of Chicago, Ill. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services Friday, September 14, 2018. Visitation 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Funeral 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Both at Robinson Mortuary INC. - 1201 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Drive - Little Rock, Ark., 501-3710111. Burial will be 12 noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Visit www.robinsonmortuary.com to view obituary and sign online guest book.
–––––❖––––– TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. — Christopher C. “Jonny” Owens, 87, of Town and Country, Mo., died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at NHC Healthcare in Town and Country. Graveside service and burial will be 10 a.m., September 15, 2018, at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery in Waveland, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Full obituary is available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– JACKSON, Tenn. — Gail Carter Smith, age 95, of Jackson, Tenn, formerly of Wilmar, Ark. died Monday, September 10th, 2018 at the Jackson-Madison Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. Funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 12th at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Moseley Cemetery by Frazer Funeral Home. Visitation 9 a.m. till service time Wednesday at Frazer’s. www. frazerfuneralhome.com.