Pulaski County

JOSEPH GLEN BARRY, 73, North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away September 7, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1945, in Fulton, Missouri, to the late Thomas and Mary Barry. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 501-9823400. Online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– EDWIN RUSSELL BRUMMETT JR., 87, of Little Rock passed away on Thursday, September

13, 2018. He was born on October 9, 1930, in

Little Rock to the late Edwin

R. Brummett Sr. and Lilly Hoover Brummett. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Brummett. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Brummett and step-daughter, Nena Farris.

Russell was raised in Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock University. Over the years he was very supportive of UALR, as well as the Arkansas Razorbacks, traveling to many games with his wife. They loved to travel in their RV, making it to every state. He retired after many years of service as an Electrical Engineer for AP&L. He also proudly served his country for over 40 years in the National Guard where he was a member of the band, playing the trombone. He was a faithful member of St. James United Methodist Church where he was an active member of the Agape Sunday School class.

Russell loved to draw, and in his later years he enjoyed researching his own family, and others, on ancestry.com.

Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 16 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service. Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 17 at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal

–––––❖––––– CHARLOTTE J. BUCK, 75, of Jacksonville, left this earth Thursday, September 13, 2018, to be with her Savior Jesus Christ in her Heavenly home. She was born March 14, 1943, in Daisy, Arkansas, to Dewey and Opal Johnson.

Charlotte is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim Buck; sons, Brent Buck, of North Little Rock, and Marc Buck, of Sherwood; grandsons, Dalton Buck, of Jacksonville, and Blaine Buck, of Malvern, as well as one sister and one brother. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 15 followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107. Entombment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sylvan Hills Church of Christ Children’s Ministry or St. Jude’s. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– BETTY LOU ELROD, age 87, of Sherwood, Ark., & formerly of Arkadelphia,

Ark., passed away on September 12, 2018.

Betty Lou was born in Smackover, Arkansas, to the late Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Warren. Mrs.

Betty Lou Elrod was the beloved wife of the recently deceased former president and longtime chancellor of Ouachita Baptist University, Dr. Ben M. Elrod.

She is remembered for her lifelong devotion to her husband throughout his lasting legacy of leadership and service at Ouachita and during his decade as president and beyond.

It is impossible to separate Betty Lou Elrod’s life from that of her husband. She worked tirelessly alongside him with joy and encouragement throughout all of his numerous leadership accomplishments at Ouachita Baptist University.

As 1952 graduate of Ouachita, she was awarded the distinguished alumna award in 1998 in recognition of her service to the university and her devotion to the institution starting with her student days until her death.

Dr. and Mrs. Elrod were honored by the university community in 2009 with the dedication of Ben and Betty Elrod Boulevard, which was designed as the main entrance to campus from Highway 7.

The Board of Trustees named Ouachita’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community in Dr. Elrod’s honor upon his retirement as president. The new Elrod Center was dedicated in 2015 as a further recognition of their life of commitment to servant leadership, volunteerism and community service.

“Mrs. Elrod was totally supportive of her husband in his leadership role,” reflected Ian Cosh, vice president for community and international engagement and director of the Elrod Center. “Each time I visited them in retirement she was interested in and encouraging of the Center’s mission to equip a new generation of students to serve.”

Mrs. Elrod also served alongside Dr. Elrod, an ordained minister, when he pastored churches in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma as well as president of Oakland City College in Indiana, Georgetown College in Kentucky and Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities. She was always impeccably dressed, vivacious, witty, and famous for her delectable chocolate cake, and an insatiable love of all things sweet, especially chocolate!

Mrs. Elrod is survived by daughter, Cindy Elrod Stroud; son, Bill Elrod; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, brother, Earl Warren and sister-in-law Patt. She was predeceased by her husband, Ben Elrod, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Warren and her brother, Bill Warren.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 11 at a.m. First Baptist Church Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Visitation will take place following the conclusion of the service in the Fellowship Hall. Burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Greenwood Cemetery in Rison, Arkansas.

Donations in honor of her life may be made to the Elrod Center for Family and Community at Ouachita Baptist University, OBU Box 3790, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71998. Online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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JUNE DOROTHY JACKSON, 88, of Jacksonville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2018, in Little Rock. She was born June 28, 1930, in Mildenhall, England, to the late Sidney James and Doris Ellen Fenn Rolph. June liked traveling, reading and going to church. She was very active with her Sunday School class and enjoyed dining out with her friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Iris Estela and her brother, Sidney Rolph. June is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Delvin Ray Jackson; daughter, Tracey Matthews of Traverse City, Michigan; son, David (Suzi) Jackson of Wynne, Arkansas; five grandchildren, A.J. (Tiffany) Jackson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kristin (Dalton) Denny of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Clayton Jackson of Wynne, Arkansas, John Matthews and Lauren Matthews of Traverse City, Michigan; three great-grandchildren, Tielur Hinkle, Vivian Jackson and Cason King.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Marshall Road Baptist Church, 821 Marshall Road, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076 with Brother Cliff Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120. Visitation will be Monday, September 17, 2018, from 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services under the care of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136, www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JERRY LEE MABRY, 83, with courage, grace and dignity, left his family to cherish his memory on September 13,

2018. Jerry was born on June 3,

1935, in Vilonia,

Ark., to the late

Billy Sunday and Morecia Sowell

Mabry. He grew up in his beloved Conway with his younger sisters Billie Lou and Suzie.

Jerry attended and graduated from Conway Public Schools, Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His degree from UAMS was a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology which he adeptly used to help countless people from all over the country achieve their dream of having a child. He also served his country honorably during the height of the cold war, in both active duty and in the reserves as a Medical Technician, achieving an honorable discharge with the rank of First Lieutenant.

On August 2, 1963, he married the love of his life, Betty Jo Hunt in Little Rock. Over 55 amazing years, they raised two daughters, Shawn and Michele, who were the light of his life. Whether it was to see Shawn perform as a Rockette or Michele play basketball, Jerry never missed a performance or game. If you wanted to see a man beam with pride and love, all you had to do was ask him about his family. Shawn and Michele each married and had families of their own and the arrival of each grandchild were moments of great joy for him. Jerry loved doing anything for or with his grandchildren, whether it be spending time in the garden, walking the golf course, or watching them play soccer or basketball. Jerry was always there for his family and friends, doing whatever he could to help, such as teaching Algebra, working on the lake house or comforting a loved one such as the care he provided for his mother, mother-in-law and sisters.

The only thing that came close to matching his achievements as a son, husband and father would be what he did during his career as a Medical Technologist, working with Dr. Francisco Batres at the Arkansas Fertility Clinic. Over 40 plus years, Jerry helped literally tens of thousands of people conceive a child. When you realize that many of those children are grown and have families of their own, Jerry’s assistance helped close to if not over 100,000 people know the joy of having a child. He truly is a remarkable man whose legacy will span centuries.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Sunday and Morecia Sowell Mabry and sisters, Billie Lou Cannon and Suzie Mabry. Left to celebrate his life are Betty; daughter, Shawn Olsen, her husband, Buddy, and their sons, Connor and Brandon; daughter, Michele Meadors, her husband, Mark, and their daughters, Mabry and Elizabeth.

The entire family is grateful for the help of Dr. Joseph Beck, Dr. Kevin Heifner, Dr. Michael Pollock, and Dr. John Meadors. These incredible men and their wonderful staff helped Jerry in his courageous fight with cancer. For those interested in donating in Jerry’s honor, the family request that you donate to either Hendrix College or Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 17th at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeffrey Hampton and Rev. Jay Clark officiating. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, from 4-6 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY JEAN McDONALD, 79, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018.

She was born

April 21, 1939 in

Little Rock, Arkansas to Chester and Dorothy Henderson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Quitman McDonald; and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Danny) Partridge; son, Sam (Liz) McDonald; two brothers, Chet (Mary Ellen) Stanhope and Bobby (Sharon) Henderson; sister, Mary (Winston) Horton; and her grandchildren, Amanda Partridge, Tanner McDonald and BritneyAnne (Alan) Jacobs.

She was an avid Arkansas Travelers fan, but her favorite part of life was spending time with her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sylvan Hills Church of Christ, 117 W. Maryland Ave., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, followed by funeral service at 11 a.m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– RALPH GLENN MOTLEY, age 87, of Little Rock, Ark., died peacefully on Thursday September 13, 2018. A visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 2 to 4p.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home at 5800 W. 12th Street in Little Rock. A full obituary for Ralph will appear in Sunday’s

Democrat-Gazette. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– LARRY GILBERT PINION, 79, passed away September 13, 2018. He was born in Oklahoma to Cecil and Catherine

Pinion.

Larry is predeceased by his wife JoAnne

Hubbell Pinion.

Larry leaves three children,

Dee Houchin and her husband, David, Debbie Copeland and her husband, David, Rick Pinion and his wife Gloria; three grandchildren, Quincy, Justin, and Chris and two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Emily. JoAnne’s children are Bo Barnwell and his wife, Sara, Bart Barnwell and his wife, Anne, daughter, Blake Barnwell, and three grandchildren.

Larry retired as Director from the IT department at St. Vincent Infirmary after a long career. He always kept their yards immaculate and received multiple “Yard of the Month” honors. Boating with the family on Lake Hamilton was a favorite past time and he enjoyed driving his orange convertible MG with the British Motoring Club of Arkansas.

Charlie, his latest four legged companion, and many others before him were always at his side. Larry and JoAnne were blessed to have lots of friends and be active in numerous groups, especially their Sunday School class.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210. A memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 on Friday, September 21, 2018 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Gathering Hall of the church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LORINE HEARD ROBINSON of Sherwood passed away September 13, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Lucien and

Dora Elizabeth

Heard. Lorine was a member of the North

Little Rock First

United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William R. Robinson, TWO brothers and six sisters. Lorine is survived by her two sons, Timothy (Tiara) Robinson of Greenbrier and Chris (Kim) Robinson of Cabot; six grandchildren, Jeffrey (Ashlee) Robinson of Greenbrier, Jennifer (Brice) Gill of Greenbrier, Jasey (Josh) Meadows of Greenbrier, Shayna (Larry) Steele of McRae, Tyler (Amanda) Wilkie of Cabot, and Tanner Wilkie of Cabot; ten great-grandchildren, Macie Hurley, Jackson Gill, Noah Meadows, Kristian Robinson, Parker Meadows, Aria Robinson, Kardin Steele, Doc Meadows, Larry Steele, Jr., and Rhett Wilkie; and by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16, at Rest Hills Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– DELOIS J. WHITE, 65, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to her eternal home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, September

10, 2018. She is survived by her loving family. Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, September 15,

2018, 11 a.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-5025. Online guestbook at www.serenityfuneralhomear.com. “Providing Service of Excellence.”