Pulaski County

KRISTEN “KRIS” KAY BALDWIN, 52, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born on April 1, 1966 in Clinton, Iowa to parents Richard Lewandowski and Mary Kay Evans. Kris worked as a beautician for most of her life and was known for her care-free attitude and incredibly outgoing, bubbly personality. Kris loved to laugh and was notorious for popping out of hiding spots to scare her friends and family and pulling other pranks on them. She was a wonderfully thoughtful friend, mother, sister, daughter, and aunt, and was always just a phone call away for anyone who

needed help or just wanted some cheering up. She had a beautiful, bright smile that could light up a room when she walked in. She never met a stranger in her life and was loved by everyone lucky enough to meet her.

Kris is preceded in death by her father, Richard Lewandowski. She is survived by her three beloved children: Kyle Baldwin, Ryan Williams, and Alyssa Williams; her mother, Mary Kay Evans; her step-father, Jim Evans; her step-mother, Becky Lewandowski; her three siblings: Steve “Weebs” Lewandowski, Kerri Littleton, and Marsha Gibson; and her four feline children: Duck, Whitey, Stretchy, and Yimpy.

A memorial service for Kris will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Highway-5, Alexander, Ark. 72002. Donations in Kris’s honor can be made to Shackleford Road Veterinary Clinic.

–––––❖––––– DOLORES A. “DEE” BALL, 89, of Jacksonville, widow of Reg Martin Ball, passed away October

1, 2018. Born in

Havre de Grace, Maryland to the late Harry and

Della Lungren Burkentine, she was retired from

Target department stores.

She is survived by her daughters, Faye Ann Noerr (Charles) of El Paso, Texas, Regina Lynn Walker (Todd) and Dolores Ann Sims (John), both of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Phyllis Christine Sims.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 4 from 6-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). The graveside service will be Friday, October 5 at 12 noon at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

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

–––––❖––––– JACQUELINE SUE (MERIWEATHER) BASS, age 67, of Sherwood, Arkansas, was freed from her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Sunday, September 30, 2018.

She had been in the care of the wonderful staff at Spring Creek

Health and Rehab and Arkansas Hospice the last weeks of her life.

Jackie was born on October 26, 1950 to W.C. and Winnie Meriweather in Little Rock, Arkansas. She earned two Master’s degrees in special education and enjoyed teaching mentally and physically handicapped children for many years at Northwood Jr. High School. She loved the Lord and set an amazing Christian example for all who knew her, teaching and serving in many ways at Highway Baptist and then at Bethel Baptist Church. She dedicated her life also to her three girls and her grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as their “Nai Nai”.

She is now reunited in Heaven with her mother, Winnie, and her sister, Vicky. She leaves to cherish her memories her father, Cliff, her brother, Michael, her three girls Amy (Julian) Sims, Kimberly (Jon) Haverstick, Amanda (Russell) Recometa, her seven grandbabies Emily, Liam, Noah, Grace, Anna, Jett, and Kate, her best friend Debbie Bowie, and a host of other friends and family.

Her life will be celebrated with a remembrance service held Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock and all who knew and loved her are welcome to attend and can choose to wear her favorite color, purple.

To offer condolences and share memories of Jackie with the family, visit our website at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– NORA ELOISE BRANCH, 89, born November 10, 1928, departed this life to be with her Lord on September 30, 2018. Services will be today, Wednesday, October 3 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Church of the Nazarene, followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Ms. Branch’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT LEE DARLING, 80, of Little Rock passed away on September 30. He was born on August 22, 1938 in

Topeka, Kansas to Harold and

Gwen Darling.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bill Darling.

Bob is survived by his loving companion, Maytha Reather; sons, Bob Darling Jr. (Donna) and David Darling (Leah) of Conway; a brother, Rick Darling (Nancy) of Bartlett, Tennessee; a sister, Debbie Ramsey (John) of Maumelle; granddaughters, Catherine Darling and Madison Darling and one grandson, Garrett Darling (Riah) and one great-granddaughter.

Bob graduated from Central High School in 1956 where he was a member of the undefeated Tiger football team. He also played football at UCA where he graduated in 1960.

Bob was a sales manager throughout most of his working years, and retired from Vining Sparks, IBG in 2008. He loved boating, golf, the Texas Rangers, dancing and singing but most of all his family.

He was inspired by and loved Alanon support groups. A graveside service will be held Friday, at 11 a.m., Pine Crest Cemetery, Alexander, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Alanon, the Wolf Street Center, Little Rock. Arrangements are by Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Arkansas.

–––––❖––––– DELAIAH ELLIS, 18, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life September 28.

Public viewing

2-3 p.m. Life Celebration: Saturday, 3 p.m. at RMLR Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr.

MLK Jr. Drive,

Little Rock, Ark.,

(501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– Mother VIRGINIA FRANKLIN, 79, of North Little Rock passed September 30,

2018. Faithful member of

New Jerusalem Apostolic

Church. Loving memories left to children:

Jerry (Connie)

Laster, Vendlynn Lawson,

Sylvia Bryant,

Michael Laster, Bishop Tony (Ora) Laster, Towanna Tolliver, and Corinna (Darcy) Williams, step children: Yolanda, Kathleen, Tammy, Lucille, Donald, and Shawn; siblings: George (Minnie) Nance, Claude (Kimberly) Nance, Gilbert Nance, and Tyrone Nance; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, October 5, 2018, 6-7:30 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration Saturday, October 6, 2018 11 a.m. at Greater Christ Temple 1200 Lewis Street 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.”

–––––❖––––– CHARLES NATHAN GREGORY, resident of Little Rock, formerly of Augusta, Arkansas passed peacefully on October 2, 2018 at the age of 66. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 31, 1952, the son of Noel Kennady and Margaret Stockley Gregory.

Nathan was a 1971 graduate of Laura Conner High School in Augusta. In 1975 he graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a degree in Agricultural Business. At the U of A he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the Schola Cantorum Choir. On December 27, 1975 he married Miss Brenda Brawley of Earle, Arkansas. They lived their lives in Augusta, raised their three children there, and Nathan managed the Gregory Family Farm. As a lifelong member of Augusta First Baptist Church, he served as Deacon, Choir Director, Soloist, Youth Director, and Sunday School Teacher. In the community Nathan served on the board of the Woodruff County Farm Bureau and on the Augusta City Council.

Nathan is preceded in death by his father, Noel Kennady Gregory and one brother, Minor Gregory. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Brawley Gregory of Little Rock, Arkansas, his mother, Margaret Stockley Gregory of Gregory, Arkansas, two sons, Wade Gregory and wife Jenny of Little Rock, Arkansas, Cliff Gregory of Nashville, Tennessee, one daughter, Sarah Frascone and husband Mike of Prescott, Arizona, one brother, Noel Gregory Jr. of Houston, Texas, one sister, Betsy Arnim of Little Rock, Arkansas, a sister-inlaw, Emily Gregory of Little Rock, Arkansas, and six grandchildren: Lily, Evan, and Madeline Gregory, Cayden Pederson, and Adelaide and Conrad Frascone.

Funeral services will be held at the Augusta First Baptist Church on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at 2 p.m. Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Perry Galloway, Chris Eldridge, Kyle Hamilton, Marshall Hughes, David Coleman, and Yates Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Eldridge and Kenny Carpenter.

Interment will be in the Augusta Memorial Park with Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. A visitation will be held at Fronabarger’s Restaurant in Augusta from 12:30-1:30 p.m. prior to the services.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make memorials to the First Baptist Church of Augusta, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, or your favorite charity.

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E. JUANITA REA HOLLADAY, 91, of Little Rock, widow of Rev. Joe M. Holladay, passed away September

30, 2018. Born in Alexander to the late Oren K. and

Donnie Ruth Hester Rea, she was a member of the

First Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her daughters,

Jonita Tatum (Gary), of Conway and Rita Shirley (Mike) of Texas; sons, Tom Holladay (Patty) of Conway and Tim Holladay (Trena) of Georgia; sisters, Dorothy Glidewell and Laverne Hodges, both of Georgia; brother, Oren Don Rea of Benton; sister-in-law, Margaret Montgomery of Benton; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and other family members and friends.

Visitation will be today, Wednesday, October 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Funeral services will be Thursday, October 4 at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Michael Shirley. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander.

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

–––––❖––––– GRANVILLE “SWEET P” JONES JR., 60, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Sept.

26. Family Hour,

Friday, 5-6 p.m. and Life Celebration, Saturday at noon, both at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary,

1201 Dr. Martin

Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– HARRELL GENE MAYS, 88 of Little Rock, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on October 2nd surrounded by his family. Mr. Mays was born November 19, 1929 in North Jonesboro, Arkansas to John R. and Allie Wood

Mays. He attended Jonesboro public schools and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1947.

He began learning the electrical trade in 1946 – at $.50 per hour by working for local contractors. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduation as an electrician and served on the destroyer U.S.S. John R. Craig (DD-885). He was honorably discharged in 1952 and used his training to become a journeyman wireman and later a master electrician and the Business Manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union 1516 of which he remained a member for over 65 years.

As a result of his activities with the IBEW, Mr. Mays came to the attention of Governor Orval E. Faubus and was appointed to the Arkansas Workmen’s Compensation Commission. He served as a Commissioner from 1964 until 1970 when he was appointed as a Federal Mediator with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

His service with FMCS took him and his family to Anchorage, Alaska – when he accepted an assignment as the Government Labor Mediator for the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline. When that assignment was complete, his position took him to Denver, Colorado, back to Little Rock and finally Memphis, Tennessee where he retired in 1997 after 27 years as a mediator.

He completed law school at night at UALR prior to moving to Alaska and took business classes at the University of Alaska in Anchorage. While with the FMCS, Commissioner Mays mediated many negotiations and strikes on the Alaska Oil Pipeline, various Alaska Teacher’s Unions and mediated the 1987 Teacher’s strike in Little Rock that closed schools for six days.

For over 65 years he was a member of Jonesboro’s F&AM #129 and was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the honorable order of Kentucky Colonels, a member of the Kiwanis Club and the American Legion Post #21.

He enjoyed being outdoors as an avid hunter, fisherman and he loved playing golf. He always had a “project” and helped both his daughters renovate their homes in the last few years. He left his legacy in Jonesboro by subdividing his family’s property on Greensboro Road into a small neighborhood known as the Mays addition.

Mr. Mays is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jenna Garner Mays, daughters, Leigh Mays Grant and Patti Mays all of Little Rock, son, John Mays and his wife Deana of Raleigh, N.C. and two granddaughters, Elizabeth Parish Grant of Fayetteville and Catherine Anne Grant of Little Rock. He is also survived by his sister, Sarah Frances Dacus of Jonesboro, two nephews and their families.

Visitation will be held at Emerson Funeral Home, 1629 E. Nettleton, Jonesboro, Arkansas Thursday, October 4th from Noon until 1:30 p.m. followed by graveside service and burial at Ransom Cemetery, Greensboro Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Arkansas Children’s Hospital: Arkansas Children’s Foundation, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-9984.

–––––❖––––– THOMAS AVERY NATIONS, 65, passed away September 25, 2018. Born in Dumas, Arkansas to Paul and Thelma McEntee Nations, he enjoyed antique automobiles, especially his ‘69 Camaro.

Preceded in death by his father, his wife, Morene Nations and his special dog, Taz. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Isom of Little Rock; brother, Paul Nations Jr. (Tina) also of Little Rock; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Thomas’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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FRED G. NEWTON, 61, born January 22, 1957 to the late William F. “Bill”

Newton Sr. and

Clara Shank

Newton in Little

Rock, Arkansas. Fred was a member of

Cross Journey

Church in North

Little Rock. He retired from CenterPoint Energy after 34 years of service. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting whitetail deer and spending time with his family and friends at deer camp.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Andrea Lane Newton. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susie Newton, daughter, Ashley (Nathan) Harrington of Oolagah, Oklahoma, his son, Cpl. William Carroll (Lacy) Newton of Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, California, daughter, Virginia Newton of North Little Rock, sister, Pat Bass of Little Rock, brother, William F. “Sonny” Newton, Jr. of Ferndale, three grandsons, Taylor, Jacob, and River Harrington, son of our heart, Patrick Paladino, and a multitude of extended family and friends.

Pallbearers are Billy Hamilton, Bobby Bandy, Wendell Thompson, JR Hartle, John Henry Flannigan, George Stone, Patrick Paladino and Carroll Newton. Honorary pallbearers are Nathan Harrington, Brandon Bryan, Taylor, Jacob, River Harrington, and Johnny Frazier.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Cross Journey Church. Burial will be at Morgan Cemetery. Online Guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MARIE POMTREE, age 83, of Little Rock, died Sept. 28, 2018. She was born Nov. 18, 1934 to the late Ave Pomtree and Kathryn (Raneau) Pomtree. Marie is preceded in death by her parents and son, Wayne Pomtree; three brothers. Marie is survived by one brother, Hershel Pomtree; two grandsons, Ryne Pomtree and wife, Amber, Payton Pomtree; one granddaughter, Candace Young and husband, Bobby; four great-grandchildren, Skylir, Addison, Trent and Paxton. Memorial service will be held at Park Hill Christian Church on Oct. 8 at 3 p.m.

–––––❖––––– RANDALL LEE PURTLE, 88, of Mabelvale, passed away September 30, 2018. He was born October 29, 1929, the son of Newton and Mamie Cruise Purtle in England, Arkansas.

Randall was a meat packer for C. Finkbeiner, Smoky Hollow Food for many years. He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. Randall was a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War, a leader of the Boy Scouts, member of the American Red Cross and the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jacklin Davis Purtle; a daughter, Sharon Foster of Mabelvale; three grandchildren: Mary Dil, Steven Carnahan and Eliott Purtle, all of Mabelvale; two great-grandchildren: Heather Curran of Cabot and Vivian McLaughlin of England and a sister Dean West of Alexander. He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael Lee Purtle.

A graveside service will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Ark. 72120 on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 1 p.m. with the Bro. Roy Polk officiating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– JOSEPHINE R. ROWAN, 92, of Sherwood, passed away Saturday, September 29,

2018. She was born on July 3,

1926, in Walnut

Ridge to the late

Brance Bly and

Bessie Graham

Raglin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert

Andrew Rowan; two sisters, Lou Jean Lowrey, Kathryn Michael; and two brothers, BB Raglin, and Woodrow Raglin.

Aunt Jo loved watching football and baseball, especially her beloved Cowboys, Baylor Bears, and Texas Rangers. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, baking for her family, gardening and loving on her dogs.

Josephine is survived by two nieces, Sharon Whitten, Jeanne Apperson (Fred); nephew, Jim Williams (Eileen); and many other cherished family members and friends, who she loved dearly.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Park will be private. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

–––––❖––––– CHERITA FAYE STIVERS-CASTO, 45, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed September 29, 2018. She was born on February 26, 1973 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Frank and Rose Mary Stivers. Visitation will be Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Funeral will be Friday, 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA WEBSTER, 60, of North Little Rock passed October 1, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents,

Abron and Alberta Webster and brothers: John

Lewis Webster and Roosevelt Webster. Loving memories left to son: Cedric

(Erica) Barefield, three grandchildren, siblings: James (Delores) Webster, Ivory (Betty) Webster, Lawrence (Karen) Webster, Dennis Webster, Gloria (Eddie Joe) Burgess, and Lila Williams. Visitation: October 5, 2018 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration October 6, 2018, 1 p.m. at Ministers Institute, 1329 Front Street, Eudora, Arkansas. 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.”

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Keylon Jackson died October 1, 2018. He was born to Carl D. Jackson and Susan Watson Jackson in 1924 in Hollywood, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of sixty-one years, Grace Sossamon Jackson; sister, Nadine; and son, Kevin Jackson of Omaha, Nebraska. Keylon is survived by his daughter-in-law, Tami Jackson of Omaha, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Brent, Claire and Sarah Jackson all of Omaha, Nebraska; and sister-in-law, Betty Smith of Sparkman, Arkansas.

He served his country for three years in the South Pacific Islands. He graduated high school in Arkadelphia in 1942 and Henderson State University in 1950.

Keylon worked for Amoco/BP Oil Company for 35 years in regional office in Atlanta, Georgia; and retired as manager of operations in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1984.

He is a member of First Methodist Church in Arkadelphia. He is also a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hollywood Cemetery Trust Fund, care of Southern Bank Corp., P.O. Box 248, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71928.

A visitation will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Final arrangements entrusted to Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home for entombment in Rest Havens Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Darrell Lee Scott, 68, of Arkadelphia, died Monday. Memorial service 10 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Welch Funeral Home. Interment in Golden Cemetery. Memorials to Holiness Tabernacle or Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www. welchfh.net.

––––– ––––– ARKADELPHIA — Lawrence R. Vowan, age 93, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Cabot, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 in Arkadelphia. He was born September 14, 1925 in Lonoke County to the late Newton and Lota Landers Vowan.

He was a graduate of Cabot High School and Ouachita Baptist University. He attended Mid-Western Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Lawrence was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War serving in the U. S. Air Force and the U. S. Navy. He was a minister for over 40 years serving churches in Arkansas and Missouri.

Survivors are his wife of seventy-one years, Helen Dicus Vowan; a daughter, Brenda McGlone and her husband, Lee of Arkadelphia; three grandchildren, Chris McGlone and wife, Alicia, Ashley Freeman and husband, Jason and Nick McGlone and wife, Katie; six great-grandchildren, Andrew McGlone, Mya Maxwell, Maggie McGlone, Jack McGlone, Allie Freeman and Grayson McGlone; his sister-inlaw, Teresa Carter; his brotherin-law, Dalton Cartmel; nieces, Donna Mann, Sara Marshall, Kelly Journey and Cindy Jones; nephews, David Carter and Jimmy Carter.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 4th at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot. Services will follow at 3 p.m. at the church with Dr. Lee McGlone and Bro. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Sumner Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Online register is available at www.smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– BALD KNOB — Ronnie Allen Martin, 35, of Bald Knob, Arkansas passed away on September 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Donald Douglas Martin; grandmother, Ruth Orpha Martin and uncle, Donald Ray Martin. He is survived by his mother, Zina Allen; grandmother, Patrician Brannen; grandfather, Ronnie Brannen and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was loved by all who knew him. A memorial service celebrating Ronnie’s life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 6th at the Floyd Assembly of God Church, 120 Church Rd., Searcy, Ark. www.griffinleggettresthills. com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Dewey “Ray” Raeford Causby, 67, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Friday, September 28th, 2018. He was born on Friday, July 13th, 1951 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Online guestbook, www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BLYTHEVILLE — Carter Boatwright Afflick, 93, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

Carter was born on January 4, 1925 in Danville, Virginia to John Guerrant and Mary Archer Glass Boatwright. She graduated from Stratford Hall in 1943 and attended Randolph Macon College and New York School of Interior Design. In 1948, she married Charles Willis Afflick, Jr. of Blytheville. She was an active member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Chapter N. P.E.O. and a much beloved member of her community. Carter enjoyed playing tennis, painting and traveling. She adored her family and was a much loved Nanny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sally Afflick; sister, Betty Updike; and brother, Robert Boatwright. Carter leaves her husband, Charles W. Afflick, Jr.; daughter, Carter Whisenhunt (Brock) of Little Rock; son, Charles W. Afflick III (Lynn) of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Annie Afflick of Jacksonville, Florida, Jennifer White (Spencer) of Phoenix, Arizona, Blair Kaiser (Blair) of St. Louis, Missouri and Brock Whisenhunt Jr. of Little Rock; and great-grandchildren, Evan, Alex and Carter Kaiser, and Campbell and Mary Carter White.

The family of Carter would like to thank her wonderful caregivers, Shirley, Sandra and Nicole. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 5th at 10 a.m. St. Stephens Episcopal Church with Rev. Scott Trotter officiating. Graveside services will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at St. Stephens Episcopal Church following the inurnment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Mississippi County Library, please make checks payable to the Mississippi County Community Foundation with MCLS Action Fund in the memo line, or St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www. cobbfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Roberta Dreher, 80, died Oct. 1, 2018. She was born Dec. 15, 1937. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 10/3, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, 10/4, New Life Baptist Church, 10765 Samples Road, Alexander. Burial: 12:30, Saturday, 10/6, Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn. Smith-Benton Funeral Home 222. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Michael Ray Jolley, 48, of Cabot, passed away September 29,

2018. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Samantha Jolley; siblings, James Hall and Carolyn Franks. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Lucretia Ryburn, 94, of Camden, Ark., passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018, at Victory Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Clester Brown, 91, of Conway, Ark., departed this life on Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was born May 7, 1927, in Conway, Ark., to the late Dan and Racheal Davis Rogers. Survivors: children, Merna Fuller, Cornelius Fuller, Charles Rogers all of Conway, Ark.; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, 601 Spruce Street, Conway. Visitation: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018, at funeral home. Interment Salem Cemetery, Conway, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway, Ark. 501-327-1124. www. larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Pearlee Harper, 81, Conway, departed this life September 29. Funeral services 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 6, Greater Fellowship Christian Church, 1 Wildwood Drive, Conway. Visitation: 6-7 p.m. Friday at funeral home. Interment: Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway, Ark. 501-327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Jim Herring of Conway, passed away at home surrounded by family after a long battle with Cancer. He is survived by his wife, Paulette, and son, Randy. He was a life long educator that earned many awards including Arkansas Educator of the Year. After his retirement, he devoted his life to teaching Bible studies and helping people with severe health problems.

The family wishes to thank the following: Dr. Gary Bowman, Dr. Sue Tsuda, Dr. Meek, Dr. Altan, and Jackie, Lynn, Regina, Jessica, and Sara of Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Baptist College. Jim was a graduate of CBC, and the first inductee in their Sports Hall of Fame.

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Conway. Visitation will be on October 3, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home. Burial in Old Liberty Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Kaitlyn Elizabeth Yant, age 28, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018, at her home in Conway, Arkansas. She was born January 18,

1990, in Johnson

City, New York, to Dave and Tracy Martin. She married Tim

Yant on November 6, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Tim; her parents, Dave and Tracy Martin; her sisters, Meredith (Joseph) Miller and Jaime Martin. For service information, visit: https://www.facebook. com/kaitlynhopeagainsthope/.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Wanda Nell Hogue, 79, of El Dorado, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. tonight at Young’s. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Michael Davis, 58, passed September 30th. Born February 22, 1960, son of late Billy and Donna Davis. Survivors: wife, Carol Anderson Davis; children, John Paul Anderson (Amie), Jessie Anderson (Chris), Tyler Davis (Haley); granddaughter Jovie Malone. Visitation: Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Funeral: Friday, 2 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment: South Crossroads Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Billy David Jones, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Arkansas Hospice Hot

Springs Inpatient Center Sunday, September

30th, 2018. Bill was born in Texarkana, Texas, to the late Tommy and Vivian Grace

Riddle Jones on May 20, 1943.

Bill’s life will be cherished by his wife of 18 years, Jacqueline Jones. His son, Richard Jones; stepdaughters, Valerie Jones (Randy), Michelle Henning; stepsons, Steve Henning (Gail) & David Henning. Brothers, Wayne (Dot), Bobby (Charlette). Along with 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tommie Russell Jones.

Always active in his community and dedicated to his county, Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force. A staunch Democratic supporter, an active member of the United Steel Workers of America Local Union 04880.

Member of the Knights of Columbus (Fourth Degree) of the Hot Springs Village Assembly 2316. Not to mention the fun with the fellow members of the Hot Springs Village Bocce Club.

Retiring from Alcoa after 36 years of service, a job he relished with his co-workers he truly enjoyed being around and continued to visit while attending the many breakfast gatherings at Brown’s Country Kitchen, Bill and Jacqueline then became world travelers for many years.

A special thank you to the hospice nurses at St. Vincent’s for providing comfort during the final days. Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1 p.m. on Friday, October 5th, with Father Bill Elser officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at Ashby Funeral Home, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church or Knights of Columbus of Hot Springs Village. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Dorothy Jean Browning, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Houston Hospice in Houston, Texas. A graveside service will be Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 2 p.m. in Trinity Cemetery, Bono. Arrangements are under the care of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Jan Novak, age 93, of Monticello, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at her home. She is survived by five children, Frank (Becky), Mary, J. D. (Linda), Dan (Debbie) and Ben (Martha). Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Charles Richard Love Jr. passed away on September 29, 2018 in Mountain Home, Ark. He was born on May 5, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles and Hazel Love. Arrangements will be private by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — David (Butch) McCormick, 67, of Newport departed this life Monday, October 1, 2018. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:308 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the funeral home. www. dillingerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– OXFORD — Betty Purcell Bell, 82, died September 28. Visitation will be Friday, October 5 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. No memorial service is planned at this time. Survivors: David Vest, Katherine Vest, Marcia Bragg (children); nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

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PINE BLUFF — Wanda Mae Wood Walker, 81, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas went to be with the

Lord on Tuesday, October 2,

2018.

She was born

August 2, 1937, in Armorel, Arkansas, to Cecil

Penn and Lora

Mae Manning

Wood.

Wanda was raised and received her early education in Peach Orchard, Missouri, later graduating from Pine Bluff High School in 1956. She married James D. Walker on August 12, 1956. They enjoyed 62 wonderful years together.

Wanda worked as a secretary for Central Moloney, Central Baptist Church, and the Juvenile Court of Jefferson County. Later, being self-employed, she worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for the family’s three businesses.

She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Pine Bluff.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother ,Cecil T. Wood, and an infant grandson. Wanda is survived by her husband, James; a son, Greg Walker (Janet), two daughters, Debra Oldner (Chip), Gale Inzer (Wayne), all of Pine Bluff; one brother, Robert Wood (Wanda). Wanda was an amazing “Gran” to six grandchildren, Nicole Harrod (Trey), Adam Oldner (Jennifer), Mandy Cotten (Brandon), Carol Anne Rowland (Kyle), Maegan Waldrip (Nathan), Jamie Oldner; seven great-grandchildren, Dalton and Paxton Oldner, Adalynn and Abbie Anne Harrod, Townsend Cotten, Walker Rowland and Miles Waldrip.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Central Baptist Church. Graveside funeral service by Ralph Robinson & Son will be Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 12:30 p.m., at Clement Cemetery, with Reverend Jordan Ferris officiating. Memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church Building Fund, 6107 Dollarway Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71602. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– POPLAR GROVE — Estelle Loomis, 86, of Poplar Grove passed away Tuesday in Little

Rock. She was a member of Trenton Baptist Church. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Citizens. Graveside service will be 10 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will direct (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– PRAIRIE VIEW — Winfred Jones, 92 of Prairie View, Arkansas passed away on September 30, 2018 in Prairie View.

He was born on

June 3, 1926 in

Dublin, Arkansas to his parents, Albert and

Mary (Needham) Jones. He was a United

States Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean War and worked as an engineer for Rock Island Railroad for over 30 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary (Needham) Jones; one sister, Pauline Nipper and three brothers, Herman Jones, Paul Jones and Gilbert Jones. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary K. (Katsy) Jones of Prairie View; one son, James “Jim” Jones and wife Kwan of Bangkok, Thailand; one sister, Ila Mae King of Nixa, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Lorene Jones of Fort Smith and one grandson, Jimmy Jones of Bangkok, Thailand.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. Aaron Madden. Burial will follow in Wares Chapel Cemetery in Dublin under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris.

Pallbearers will be Harold Jones, Bruce Jones, Joe Knight, Roger Knight, Tony Rogers and Will Eckelhoff. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Snow, David Rogers, Jervis Davis, Farris Roper and Randy Rogers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Paris Animal Shelter, 100 N. Express Street,

Paris, Arkansas 72855 or Prairie View United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 42, Scranton, Arkansas 72863.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Ricky Lea Gill, 59, of Sheridan, died September 27, 2018, at St. Johns Place of Arkansas. Memorial visitation is from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Macedonia Methodist Church outside of Princeton. Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory of Pine Bluff is in charge of arrangements. Guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — John Lee Smith, 74, of Stuttgart, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at Baptist Health-Stuttgart. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 21, 1943, in Hebrine, Ark., to Moody Lee and Opal Louise Gavin Smith. He was a Stuttgart High School graduate and attended Arkansas State University at Jonesboro. The Air Force Vietnam veteran was a farmer, truck driver and loving husband for 52 years. He was a member of Grand Prairie Church.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann McPherson. Survivors are his wife, Betsy Campbell Smith; two sons, John Lee Smith Jr. (Meridith) of Houston, Texas, and Robert Brian Smith (Shannon) of Rhome, Texas; brother, Jackie C. Smith (Sharon) of Rhome; and three grandchildren, John Smith III, Mariah Smith and Carly Smith.

Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Thomas Bormann, are 1 p.m. Thursday at Grand Prairie Church with burial following in Ulm Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home. Please go to www. turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.