Obituaries

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Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/ obituaries/. PULASKI COUNTY Joe Willie Boyd, 71, of Little Rock. Clifton Lee Easter Sr., 72, of Little Rock. Harold Julian Eskridge, 94, of Little Rock. Helen D. Hackler, 75, of Jacksonville. Gordon L. Hartley, 79, of Jacksonville. Jerry C. Holt, 82, of Little Rock. Velma Marguerite Jones, 98, of Little Rock. Mary Catherine DeClerk Knotts, 84, of Little Rock. Justin “Woody” Lucas, 24, of Sherwood. James Cecil Malvin Jr., 74, of North Little Rock. Edna Maxwell-Simpson, 84, of Little Rock. Ellis Washington Milligan, 95, of Little Rock. Raye J. Montague, 83, of Little Rock. Patricia Anne Morriss, 85, of Maumelle. Zeretta B. Owens, 67, of Little Rock. Lela “Sue” Roberts, 96, of Jacksonville. Robert Lee Rodgers, 75, of Jacksonville. ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER Jimmie Louise Buck, 72. BENTON Richard Lee Anderson Hefner, 53. BENTONVILLE Phyllis Lewis, 85. June C. Morris, 80. CABOT Jessie R. “Bill” Kelley, 86.

Pulaski County

JOE WILLIE BOYD, 71, passed away October 10, 2018. He was born in North Little Rock to Dave and Blanche Roland Boyd, and retired from St. Vincent Infirmary. There will be no services. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Joe’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– CLIFTON LEE EASTER SR., 72, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 10. He was preceded in death by: a daughter: Lalonda Easter; parents: Elijah Easter Sr. and Irene Moore Easter; and 8 siblings. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Hazel Diane Easter, children: Clifton Easter Jr., Darryl Johnson, Fredrick Johnson, and Tiffany Rogers, brother Elijah Easter Jr., and a special granddaughter: Ariana Stanfield and a host of grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday 12 noon6 p.m.; Life Celebration: at 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary South. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark., 72209 (501) 565-0110. “A service you can trust”.

–––––❖––––– HAROLD JULIAN “JUJU” ESKRIDGE, 94, passed away October 12, 2018. He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Harold Powhatan Eskridge and Ethelyn Kemp Eskridge. Julian was an expert billiards player.

Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his niece, Julie Hiserodt (Ben) of Bryant and nephew, Barclay Bowden of Benton.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 15 at 1 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Larry Ballard. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501) 224-2200. Julian’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HELEN D. HACKLER, 75 of Jacksonville, Arkansas, formerly of De Valls Bluff, passed from this life on August 25, 2018. She was born in England, Arkansas on September 2, 1942 to the late Virgil D. and Mahala Spears. Helen was a Christian and loved spending time with her family.

She is also preceded in death by husband, Doyle F. Hackler; daughter, Brenda Lee Hackler, and son-in-law, Wayne Bookout. Helen is survived by her children, Helen Spencer, Doyle D. Hackler, Patricia Bookout, Teresa Coker (Herman), Roger Hackler (Vicki), Jessica Renfro; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Maxine Whittmore (Robert), Roger Spears (Jeannette); and a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and her loving fur baby CONWAY Billy Hayes Stiltner, 69. CROSSETT Lora Greene Newhouser, 53. FAIRFIELD BAY Dennis Herbert Lamb, 73. Troy Denver Simpson, 93. FAYETTEVILLE Eugene Boyd Cypert Sr., 91. Enid Lorraine Mueller, 100. GARFIELD David “Crew” Allen Collins, 62. GENTRY Gladys Burgess, 92. Marvin Lee Vlastuin, 64. GOSHEN Dale “Sting” Stingley, 83. GRAVETTE Raymond Dale “Shep” Bequette, 68. GREENBRIER Archibald Douglas Odom Jr., 74. Johnny Joe Reynolds, 77. HARDIN COMMUNITY Margaret Bond Hayes, 78. HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Daniel Byron Herrick, 72. LAKEVIEW Anne Marguerite Goger, 97. MAYFLOWER Mary Alice McKay Holland, 74. MOUNTAIN HOME Kay Michelle Bolinger, 81. John Anthony Burke, 73. NEWARK Bessie Lorene Magness, 101. PANGBURN Rubert Polk, 91. PEEL Sylvia Diane Mitchell, 73. ROGERS Ronald Ault, 74. Maria Rose Blakeley, 57. Linda Christensen, 60. Pamela Ranae Wilson, 59. SPRINGDALE Eleanor Theresa Rolow, 78. Donald Keith Smith, 81. Cloma Irene Walker, 69. TEXARKANA Rudolph D. “Rudy” Chumley, 89. WARREN Charles William Taulbee, 81. WRIGHT Mary Ann Funderburg, 67. WYNNE Von Duke Heath, 63. OUT-OF-STATE INGLEWOOD, Calif. Laura Sula Holloway-Boyd, 91. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Judy Marie Dunnigan, 62. KEITHVILLE, La. Bonnie Sue Bussey, 79. TULSA Charles Osward Christian, 92. Gidget.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 20 at 2 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– GORDON L. HARTLEY, 79, of Jacksonville, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018. Gordon was born on June 1,

1939, in Yakima, Washington, to the late Myrtle

Armina “Mina”

Bowers and

Leslie B. Hartley. Mina later married Harold

“Pop” R. Williams.

Gordon enlisted in the United States Air Force when he was 17. He went on to serve 22 years as an Aircraft Mechanic, Flight Engineer and Flight Engineer Instructor based in England, Asia and the U.S.

While stationed in Texas he met Becky Logan of Breckenridge. After dating for just 89 days, they were married. They went on to defy the naysayers who said it would never last and enjoyed 51 happy years. As a husband he was devoted, loving and extremely proud of his wife and their life together. He had no qualms about expressing his love for his wife and his family.

Gordon served three tours of duty in Vietnam, during which time he earned and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for, according to the official Citation, “extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a C-130B Flight Engineer at Bu Dop, Republic of Vietnam on November 29, 1969.” On that day, he and his crew successfully delivered urgently needed ammunition during intense ground fire. “The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Hartley reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.”

Gordon was also awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Presidential Unit Citation, among many other awards, citations and honors. Gordon and Becky were longtime supporters and members of the Eaker Chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, and Gordon served as President from 2006-2013.

After retiring from the Air Force, Gordon worked for Golf Cars of Arkansas; for himself, as a small business owner by establishing “Gordon’s Repair;” and later for Jacksonville Parks and Recreation. When he retired from working, he volunteered at the Pharmacy at the Little Rock Air Force Base hospital. He greatly enjoyed his work, co-workers, being part of the community and the many friends he met along the way.

Gordon enjoyed traveling with his wife Becky to military events around the country and getting together with family for delicious meals, which often including his grilled ribs and some of the spiciest cuisine in existence. As a former stock car racer, he almost always had a NASCAR race playing in the background.

As a father he was extremely proud of his children. They grew up to be happy, independent, successful and loving — and no one could ask for more. Gordon enjoyed bragging on the culinary skills of both his daughter, Samantha, and son, Gordon II, as they received their training in Paris, France. Through genealogy research he discovered and connected with long-lost relatives around the country.

Gordon will be remembered and respected for his deep patriotism, straightforward honesty, cheerful personality, kindness, generosity, dedication to his friends and neighbors and unique sense of humor.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 51 years, Becky; daughter, Samantha Hartley Carrick, and her husband, Christopher Carrick, of Massachusetts; son, Gordon Hartley II, and his wife, Marina Boudilina, and grandson, Gordon Hartley III, of Maumelle; sister Susie Cortez, and her husband Pete Cortez; sister, Deanne Chairez; and 14 nieces and nephews in Washington.

A Celebration of Remembrance will be held Friday, October 19, 2018, 10 a.m., at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, North Little Rock, followed by a committal service with full military honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Online guestbook at www.griffinleggettresthills.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Eaker Chapter of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society, P.O. Box 6954, Sherwood, Arkansas 72124.

–––––❖––––– JERRY C. HOLT, 82, passed away surrounded by his family on October 11, 2018 in Little Rock. He is survived by his dear wife Alice H. Holt, and his children Cindy Heinrich (Tennessee), Scott Holt (Pennsylvania) and Amy Cerrone (Hawaii), nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in passing by his son Todd Holt, his brothers Willard Jr., Glen, Bob and Bill Holt, and parents Vonceil and Willard Holt.

Jerry and Alice were married for 64 years, living primarily in Arkansas.

Jerry was a graduate of Central High School in Little Rock, and had a lengthy career in advertising and sales. In 2012 he was named Salesman of the Year, and inducted into the Arkansas Home Furnishing Hall of Fame.

Jerry was a loving husband, father and friend and will be missed by all, especially his friends at Good Shepherd.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2018 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 6619111 with Randy Rogers officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asked donations to be made in honor of his son Todd to the ALS Foundation. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– VELMA MARGUERITE JONES, 98, of Little Rock, passed away October 11, 2018. Born in Canton, Ohio to James and Dora Crider Brown, she was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a Registered Nurse.

She is survived by her sons, Philip Jones (Alice) of Little Rock and Vernon Lee Jones of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Rachel Biedron (Matt), Kevin Jones, Jessica Hanson and Joshua Killett (Carol); great-grandchildren, Rebecca Goolsby and Catherine Goolsby; and other family and friends. A special thanks to the staffs of Woodland Heights, Hospice Home Care and UAMS for their compassionate care.

Services will be Monday, October 15 at 10 a.m. at Woodland Heights, 8700 Riley Drive, officiated by Rev. Roy Smith. Interment will be at a later date at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Hospice Home Care. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501) 2242200. Velma’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY CATHERINE DECLERK KNOTTS, 84, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her home.

She was born

May 24, 1934 in Pocahontas to the late William

A. and Mary A Schmidt DeClerk. She was the organist for

St. Paul Catholic Church while in high school and until she married in 1955. She then became organist for St. Theresa Catholic Church in Little Rock from the early 1960s through the mid1970s. During that same time, she also taught private piano lessons. She played for dozens of funerals and weddings as well as playing for every Sunday Mass while conducting the choir. She was a proud breast cancer survivor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorothy A. Fee; and brother, Bernard J. DeClerk.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Burton Ray Knotts; son, David Ray Knotts of Benton; daughters, Anna Catherine Sandstrom of Tulsa, Okla., and Joan Marie Traywick of Little Rock; grandchildren, Sarah D. Jameson of Coweta, Okla., John D. Knotts of Russellville, Keith A. Knotts of Conway, Rachel E. Koehler of Tulsa, Okla., and Jason A. Traywick of Little Rock; great grandchildren, Leah N. Jameson and Blake A. Jameson of Coweta, Okla.; brother, Rainer DeClerk; and sister, Betty Jane Coleman.

Visitation will be on Monday, October 15, 2018 from 5-7 pm at McNabb Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary service immediately following at 7 pm. The funeral mass will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11 am with Father Leonard Ahanotu officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute for breast cancer at WPRCI Foundation, Attn: Breast Cancer, 4301 W. Markham St., Slot 623 F., Little Rock, Ark., 72205.

–––––❖––––– JUSTIN “WOODY” LUCAS, 24, died on Oct. 11, 2018. He was a life-time member of First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dodie Lucas; and grandfather, Fred Lucas (Dad).

Survivors include his grandmothers, Jerri

Lucas (Mama) and Judy Lucas; brothers, Jonathan Curry and Jared

Connor; aunts,

Debbie Lucas,

Retta Ashmore and Betty Ollis; sisters Ashley and Krystn Haggard (cousins); son, Blaze Lucas (cousin) and a great host of relatives and friends.

The family will receive visitors on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. in the Rotunda at the First Pentecostal Church. Funeral service will be conducted by Pastors J. N. Holmes and Nathan Holmes at 1 p.m. Oct. 16th at the church. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– JAMES CECIL MALVIN JR., 74, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 9. He was preceded in death by: parents, James

Malvin Sr. and

Ruth Suggs

Malvin; daughters, Teresa A.

Malvin, Cynthia

D. Malvin, and Jackquelyn A.

Turner.

He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Donald Malvin, Larry Malvin, and Jimmy Dale Turner; siblings, Ruthie (Jerry) Kearney, Rose Suratt, Esther Harris, Marilyn Malvin, and Rebecca Shelton; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing: Monday, 10:00-11:00 am. Funeral: Monday, 11:00 am both at Friendly Chapel Church, 116 So. Pine Street, NLR. Bro Paul Holderfield officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark., (501) 3740111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– EDNA MAXWELL-SIMPSON was born December 7, 1933 and transcended this earthly realm for her heavenly reward and joined our Heavenly Father on October 10,

2018 at 8:58pm surrounded by family. Edna will be missed, however, the love she provided to so many will never be forgotten. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300

West 12th Street

(501) 372-4129.

To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– ELLIS WASHINGTON MILLIGAN, 95, passed peacefully to his heavenly reward on October 11, 2018.

Born in Grange, Arkansas to

Samuel and

Bessie Milligan on April 4, 1923, he was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Charlestene Milligan; daughters, Ann Milligan of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Pam Burns (John) of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, and Peggy Denman (Bob) of Little Rock; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mr. Milligan retired from Coca Cola of Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing, studying his Bible, and served as a deacon in multiple Baptist Church congregations.

He was an exemplary member of Tom Brokaw’s Greatest Generation. He bravely answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Army in 1943, serving in the 2nd Army, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Company L as a 60 mm mortar gunner and section leader. He fought his way across Europe after landing at Omaha Beach in 1944. He was wounded near Normandy, France and continued the fight during the Battle of Hill 192 and the Battle of the Bulge, earning five Campaign Battle Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, two Presidential Citations, the Good Conduct Medal, two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Staff Sergeant Milligan was honorably discharged in October, 1945.

The family expresses gratitude to the men and women of the Veterans Administration Hospital and the compassionate staff of Hospice Home Care.

Services will be Monday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by interment with Military Honors at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan’s Purse or a charity of one’s choice will honor his Christian life and service.

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

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RAYE J. MONTAGUE, entered this world on January 21, 1935, in Little Rock, Arkansas and left this world on October 10,

2018. She loved math and science, deciding early on that she wanted to become an engineer. Though public policies like segregation and discriminatory practices against women prevailed at the time, she forged her way to become an internationally registered professional engineer. She earned a BS at the University of Arkansas AM&N (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) and began a career in Washington, DC with the United States Navy in 1956, retiring in 1990 after more than 33 years of service in the metropolitan Washington DC area.

Raye was recognized with the U.S. Navy’s Meritorious Civilian Service Award for revolutionizing the computer design of all U.S. naval ships and submarines using a computer. Many of her ship designs are still in use today and she was thrilled to meet some of the sailors and marines who have served on those ships. She served in numerous leadership roles during her naval career rising from a clerk typist, to computer programmer, analyst, and eventually a senior management position as program manager of ships (PMS-309) with naval field activities/work sites spanning the United States. She was the first woman to ever serve as a program manager of ships in the history of the U.S. Navy and held a civilian equivalent rank of captain. Raye was the Navy’s expert on computer aided design and manufacturing, and often worked with other defense agencies, the private sector, and occasionally lectured on ship hull design at the U.S. Naval Academy, as well as regularly brief the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon.

After returning to Arkansas in 2006, Raye became active with LifeQuest of Arkansas, The Links Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Arkansas Association of University Women, and the American Contract Bridge League. She also mentored prisoners through a community re-entry program administered by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) and the Arkansas Department of Correction. She enjoyed visiting students at schools to encourage them to think beyond any limitations put in front of them, particularly girls and women interested in STEM careers. In recent years, Raye completed an oral history on her career with the Butler Center, was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame, the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame, and the Arkansas Academy of Computing. In 2018, she was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The two highlights she enjoyed most, were being featured ABC’s Good Morning America in New York and being officially recognized by the U.S. Navy as the their “hidden figure” during naval events in Washington, D.C. and Dahlgren, Virginia. Raye was passionate about education and hard work, meaning that she leaves a legacy of many people she has inspired. Now gone from this world, she leaves behind a son, Dr. David Montague, daughter-in-law, Whitney Montague, and beloved granddaughter, Riley Montague; and a host of loving cousins and extended family.

Visitation will be held 6 pm, Monday, October 15, 2018 in the Chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, with a Celebration of Life starting at 7 pm. A Funeral Service will be held 11 am, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at St. Marks Episcopal Church, 1000 North Mississippi Street.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Raye J. Montague Endowed Scholarship at UA Little Rock.

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

–––––❖––––– PATRICIA ANNE MORRISS, 85 of Maumelle, Arkansas passed from this life on October 10, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Stanley and Anne Marcella Katilius. Patricia was Catholic by faith.

She is also preceded in death by her brothers; Bill Katilius and Marty Katilius. Patricia leaves behind to cherish her memory her

children, Tony Morriss (Shawna), Michael Morriss, Paula Childers (Gary), Angela McDonald (John); five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy Ferrari (Larry) and a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10:00am at Pinnacle Assembly of God 7803 N. Guenther Road in Roland, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– ZERETTA B. OWENS, 67, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord October 9, 2018. She was born January 20, 1951 in Forrest City, Arkansas to James and Parthenia Brown and raised by her grandparents Pearl and Willie Lee Eckford, and Aunt Gertrude (Sweet Cakes) Eckford. Zeretta was a 1969 graduate from Lincoln High School in Forrest City. She worked for Southwestern Bell as an operator for 30 years until her retirement in 2001. Zeretta liked to play video games, work Word Search puzzles, watch Westerns and hang with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and Aunt Gertrude. Zeretta is survived by two daughters, Angela Mull and son-in-law Elvis, Zelenda Owens; three grandchildren, Dariane L. Mull, Elvis D. Mull, Aidan L. Mull; her loving pet, Bailey; and a host of loving family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1 pm, Monday, October 15, 2018 at New Life Church Student Building, 8000 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas.

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

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LELA “SUE” ROBERTS, 96, of Jacksonville, passed away October 12, 2018. Sue was born in Mabelvale on June 5, 1922 to Nathan and Lela McGloflin.

She is survived by her children, Sissy

Smith, Harold “Buddy” Pettey and Donna (Fernando) Rodriguez; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Roberts; daughters, Sharron Shelton and Betty Tullos; grandson, Rusty Hodges; brothers, Harold McGloflin and Sam McGloflin; and sister, Imogene Trickey.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT L. RODGERS was born on January 3, 1943 in Turrell, Arkansas to the late Elizabeth Rodgers Hardison. Reverend Rodgers entered into God’s eternal paradise on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was a member and associate pastor of St. Peter’s Rock Missionary Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Reverend Rodgers retired from Federal Civil Service working at the Little Rock Air Force Base on June 30, 2008, after 22 years of dedicated service. Beforehand, he entered into the United States Air Force on August 23, 1960 and served his country, with his last assignment at the Little Rock Air Force Base, serving 20 years and honorably retiring on August 31, 1980. He had a combined 42 years serving his country. In 1980, he rededicated his life to Christ. He subsequently joined St. Peter’s Rock, where he was a member of the choir, became an ordained minister and served as associate pastor, and especially enjoyed doing missionary work with jail and prison ministry. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Rodgers Hardison, his brother, Charles Rodgers, and his sister Bertha Hardison.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are his wife of 49 years, Christine Rodgers, one son, Curtis Wise (Julie Williams) of Jacksonville, Ark., two daughters, Patricia Maddox (Calvin Maddox) of Jacksonville, Ark., and Barbara Batiste (Marvin Batiste) of Jacksonville, Ark.; five grandchildren, Brittany Rodgers, Christian Maddox, Emily Williams, Nathaniel Wise, and Ashlynn Wise; three brothers, James Crayton and Albert Crayton of Michigan, Hythenial Hardison of Nevada; two sisters Helen Hardison of Nevada and Kathy Hardison of Texas; nieces, nephews, cousins and uncles, and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2018 at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Funeral Home, 1504 North J.P. Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville, Ark., 72076, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Jimmie Louise Buck, 72, of Alexander, Ark., passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018.

She was born to the late Everett and Bula “Lois”

Speer on July

10, 1946 in Little

Rock.

Jimmie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. They were her whole world! She enjoyed cooking and going to her local dirt track races every Saturday night. She was outgoing and always looked forward to visits with friends at her local pub. Jimmie was a proud lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 2256 in Benton, Ark.

Preceding her in death were her mother and father, Bula “Lois” and Everett Speer Sr., and her husband, Joe Buck.

Remaining to cherish her memory are her son, James Buck of Benton; daughter-in-law, Lisa Buck; grandson, Tyler Buck; granddaughter, Lauren Buck; sisters, Mary Fletcher and Debbie Speer; brother, Everett Speer Jr.; and many friends and relatives.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Dial & Dudley Funeral Home, Bryant, Ark., (501) 8479099. Interment will follow at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery in Benton, Ark. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Richard Lee Anderson Hefner, 53, of Benton passed away on October 8, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Brenda W. Hefner, of Louisiana; his sisters, Kawinn Hefner Knight, of Ohio, Shelley Hefner Labruzzo, of Louisiana; and many family, friends and loved ones.

Online guest register at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Jessie R. “Bill” Kelley, 86, of Cabot, passed away on October 6,

2018. He was born October

12, 1931, to the late George Alvin and Alice

G. Kelley. Bill served in the

Army and the

Army Reserve for eight years.

He retired from Safeway Grocery stores where he was a meat cutter. He was a member of Mount Tabor United Methodist Church.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Loriene Marie Kelley; children, Mike Kelley, Cindi (Jim) Maynard, and Carl (Karen) Kelley; grandchildren, Joshua, Jonathan, Jay, Joseph, Jessica, Melissa, Leilani, Christina, Gregory; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Skelton, and brothers, Leon Kelley and Bobby Kelley.

Visitation will be held at Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, 4100 Highway 89 South in Cabot from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2018, with Memorial Service to follow. A private interment will be held at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Billy Hayes Stiltner, 69, of Conway, Ark., passed away October 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Stiltner was born October 25, 1948 in Harman, Va., to Eulon and Myrle Stiltner. He is an Army Veteran. No services will be held.

Online registration: rosewoodcremation.com.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Lora Greene Newhouser, 53, of Crossett, Ark., died Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Survived by her husband of 25 years, Richard Newhouser; mother, Lucille Greene and two sons, Kasey and Trent Newhouser. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 Pine Street Church of Christ under the direction of Jones Funeral Home, Inc. www.jonesservice.com.

–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Dennis Herbert Lamb, 73, of Fairfield Bay, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Born September 5, 1945 in Dunkirk, New York to the late Herbert Howard and Caroline Lamb. Dennis was a United States War Veteran. To sign Dennis Lamb’s Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Troy Denver Simpson, 93, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., went to be with his Lord on

October 3, 2018.

Born November

8, 1924 in Holly Springs, Nevada County, Ark. Predeceased by his parents,

William Thomas and Gracie (Thompson); brothers Pascal, Lindell, W.T., Mouzon, Fred; and sister Elvern Buster and many nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Wilma Bailey Simpson; daughter, Linda Reynolds and husband Ron; daughter, Brenda Sellers and husband Michael; four grandchildren, April Garrett, Jon Kelly, Christopher Sellers and Stephanie Sellers and seven great-grandchildren, Elijah, Gracie, Emma and Lanie Garrett, Brayden Pabst, Aurora Sellers, Sarah Lange.

A World War II veteran, Troy joined the Army in January, 1943 at the age of 18. He served with the antitank company of the 324th Infantry in the European Theatre. He returned to Arkansas in November of 1945, after the war ended. In 1946, unable to find work in Arkansas, he moved to Dallas, Texas. Troy and Wilma married in DallasFebruary 15, 1946.

He had many jobs before working for Brown Express Motor Freight for 28 years. Troy retired in 1983, he and Wilma loaded their fifth wheel trailer and traveled all over the United States. In 2005, after 60 years in Dallas, they moved back to Arkansas to Fairfield Bay. Troy was a member of the United Methodist Church all his life. He and Wilma were long time members of Wheatland UMC (Dallas, Texas), where they made life long friends. Many hours were spent working to keep the church grounds and buildings attractive. Troy served on every church committee.

Our family is grateful to the nurses, CNA’s and staff at Indian Rock Village and Hospice for their loving care. The love, Troy had for his family flowed strong and deep, leaving us memories to treasure and keep.

Memorial Service will be October 27 at 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church in Fairfield Bay, Ark., with Rev. Kay Hord officiating. www.olmstead. cc.

–––––❖––––– GOSHEN — Dale “Sting” Stingley, age 83, of Goshen passed away Wednesday October 10,

2018. He was born March 5,

1935 in Boswell, Oklahoma, the son of Leon

Alfred and Josephine Barker Stingley.

Major Stingley was a retired officer and pilot of the United States Air Force. He was a Vietnam veteran with multiple tours of duty, awarded many decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he earned an MBA from the University of Arkansas. He subsequently began work at the U of A Computing Services Department, eventually becoming the Director of Production. Among his many volunteer endeavors, Dale initiated the creation of the Goshen Volunteer Fire Department, and coached youth baseball.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Richard and Byron, and granddaughter Kyla.

Visitation will be held 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday October 15, 2018 with Funeral Service starting at 10 a.m. at Moore’s Chapel. Burial will follow at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Cancer Research Institute, www. cancerresearch.org or Lung Cancer Research Foundation, www. lungcancerresearchfoundation. org. To sign the online guest book visit: www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Archibald Douglas (Doug/Tiger) Odom Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenbrier, Ark. Wednesday October 10, 2018. He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1962 He served his country as a Green Beret Airborne Ranger and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, and a host of other accommodations. Doug was inducted in the Arkansas Veterans Hall of Fame in 2013.

He is survived by his Loving wife Debbie Palmer of Greenbrier, his sons: Doug Odom III, Beau Odom, both of Conway, Geoff Odom of Nashville, Tennessee. Step Sons: Cody Lewis of Greenbrier and Chad Edwards of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Grandchildren: Matthew, Michael, Landon, Carter, Peyton, Abigail, Alex, Anna, Hayden Odom and Sara Boisvert. A Great-grandchild; Analea and bonus grandchildren; Mallory, Kimberly, Tyler, and Timber Lewis (Precious) and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be on Monday October 15, 2018 at Bishop Crites Funeral home from 6-8pm in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Doug’s memorial service will be Tuesday October 16, 2018 11AM at Cedar Heights Baptist Church in North Little Rock with interment at the state’s Veterans Cemetery at 1PM. The procession will be provided by the Patriot Guard riders of Arkansas and Doug will be buried with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Honor of Doug Odom to the Wreaths Across America Charity via https:// www.donate.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

Arrangements by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, 108 North Broadview Street, Greenbrier, Ark., 72058, www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Johnny Joe Reynolds, of Greenbrier, passed away, Saturday,

Oct. 13, 2018 at the age of 77.

He was born in Morrilton, Dec.

24, 1940 to the late Truman J. and Irene Brown Reynolds.

Johnny worked for Arkansas Game and Fish as a wildlife officer in Faulkner County for 38½ years. He enjoyed his job meeting and making friends throughout Faulkner County and Arkansas. Johnny was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He loved his church and church family. He especially enjoyed 4wheeler rides with the men in his Sunday school class. Johnny was a prankster and always had a smile on his face. He was a wonderful husband, father, and Papaw.

Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother, Jackie Reynolds.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57½ years, Kay Watson Reynolds; three sons, Jimmy (Verna) Reynolds, Todd Reynolds of Greenbrier, and Lance (Summer) Reynolds of Quitman; grandchildren, Bailey (Cole) Allen, Roe Reynolds, and Mandy (Aron) Truelove; and great-grandchildren, Brayden and Luke Truelove.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Funeral Service will begin Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Burial following at Bethlehem Cemetery.

Memorial Donations can be made to Bethlehem Food Pantry or Bethlehem Cemetery Fund. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ greenbrier.

–––––❖––––– HARDIN — Margaret Bond Hayes, 78, of the Hardin Community in Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2018.

She was born

August 2, 1940, in Pope County,

Ark., to Glen W.

Bond, Sr. and

Oma Faye Norris

Bond.

She was reared and received her education in Atkins, graduating from Atkins High School in 1958. She was a member of White Hall United Pentecostal Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Hayes, whom she married on December 21, 1958, in Atkins and her father. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa D. Merritt, (Stephen) of Sheridan; her mother, Oma Faye Norris Bond of Atkins; a brother, Glen W. Bond, Jr. (Jeannie) of Early Branch, South Carolina; grandchildren, Sarah Scott (Jared) of Sheridan, Rebekah Coleman (Cory) of Forest, Mississippi, Hannah Espitia (Fernando) of Sheridan, Rachel Hall (Chance) of Forest, Mississippi, Benjamin Merritt (Cheri) of Sheridan, Elisabeth Merritt, Deborah Merritt, Jonathan Merritt, Joel Merritt all of Sheridan; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Merritt of Sheridan and Abigail Coleman of Forest, Mississippi.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 PM, Sunday at Robinson’s. Funeral service will be, Monday, October 15, 2018, 11 AM, White Hall United Pentecostal Church, with Reverend Chris Dixon and Reverend Doug Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Daniel Byron Herrick, 72, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away Tuesday

October 9, 2018.

He was born October 22, 1945 in

Searcy, Arkansas to the late

Delbert & Frieda

Asbille Herrick.

He was a retired civil engineer,

United States

Air Force veteran and of Christian faith.

He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Janet Sue Herrick and brother, James Herrick.Survivors include his children, Karen Jeffress, Jennifer (Chad) Louk; sister, Kay (Charlie) Beckman; grandchildren, Taylor, Kendall, Andrew Jeffress and Byron Lainey Louk.

Services will be 11 AM Tuesday October 16 at Walnut Valley Baptist Church with full military honors. Visitation will be 5 to 7 PM Monday October 15 at Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Honorary pallbearers are Harold Bibbs, Dr. James Waymack, Gary Smith, Josh White, Zachary Herrick, Martin Beckman, Robert Herrick, Johnny Cozy and Johnny Robertson. Private burial will be at State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Special Thanks to Dr. Fred Divers and Good Samaritan Society, Hot Springs Village.

Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– LAKEVIEW — Services for Anne Marguerite Goger, 97, of Lakeview will be private. Anne died October 4, 2018. A Personal Banker, survived by husband, John and niece, Ann Le Bras. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral And Cremation Services. Visit www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — Mary Alice McKay Holland, 74, of Mayflower, went to be with the

Lord, October

11, 2018. She was born March

23, 1944 in Tulsa, Okla., to the late W. Henry and Charlotte

McKay. Mary loved her family unconditionally; she always put others first and never wavered in her love for God. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, and most of all spending time with her Family.

Mary is survived by her children, Jack (Anna) Moore, Todd (Cheryl) Moore, Mark Harrison, Tami (Steven) Scroggins, Cynthia (Michael) Smith, Tracy (Bertha) Moore; 18 grandchildren, Robert, Justin, Trista, Nikki, Charlie, Todd Jr., Matthew, Kori, Andrew, Kari, Kalen, Katie, Kyile, Lucas, Jonathan, Tashara, Chelsea and Chubbs; 20 great grandchildren, and her two fur babies, Peppi and Baxter. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Kim Harrison, and all nine siblings.

A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — A Celebration of Life for Kay Michelle Bolinger, 81, of Mountain Home, Ark., was October 6, at Christian Church of Mountain Home. Kay died September 30, in Mountain Home. A bank manager, survived by children Roger Wickser and Elizabeth Wickser. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — John Anthony Burke, 73, of Mountain Home died October 9, 2018. A Parole Officer, survived by wife, Mary; son, John and two grandchildren. Funeral Services for John Anthony Burke will be held in Florida. Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– NEWARK — Bessie Lorene Magness, 101, died October 10. Survivors: sister, Betty Akins; sons, Jimmy, Stanley, Larry; daughters, Sarah Pearcy, Peggy White, Francis Dugger; daughterin-law, Bettie Magness, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Newark Missionary Baptist Church. Interment:Blue Springs Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh. com.

–––––❖––––– PANGBURN — Rubert Polk, 91, of Pangburn, passed away on October 10, 2018. He was born to the late Robert and Florene Polk on March 25, 1927, in Center Hill, Ark. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Dovie, eight children, 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 15 greatgreat grandchildren, and a host of relative and friends.

Funeral Service is Monday, October 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Pangburn Ark. Visitation is an hour prior to the service. Interment is at Harmony Cemetery, Center Hill, Ark.. Funeral services are under the direction of Roller-Daniel funeral Home.

Online Guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy.

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PEEL — Services for Sylvia Diane Mitchell, 73, of Peel, Ark., will be private. Sylvia died October 8, 2018 in Mountain Home. Sylvia is survived by her son, James Mercey; daughter, Doris Steffey and two grandchildren. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA — Rudolph D. “Rudy” Chumley, 89, of Texarkana, Ark., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 in Searcy. He was born September 26, 1929 in Judsonia. He was retired from Dots Rentals. Survivors include three daughters and one son in law, Glenda Amonette of Glenwood, Sharon Chumley of Texarkana, Ark., Kathy and Nick Barba, Jr. , of Texarkana, Ark.; one son and daughter-in-law, Grady and Deborah Ellis of Redwater, Texas; two sisters, Wyvon Taylor and Audie Scroggins of Searcy; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and many friends and relatives.

Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15 at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Judsonia. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Charles William Taulbee, age 81 of Warren, Ark., died Friday, October 12th, at the Bradley County Medical Center. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 16th at Ebenezer Cemetery. Burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday, October 15 at Frazer’s. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– WRIGHT — Mary Ann Funderburg, age 67, of Wright, Ark., died Friday, October 12, 2018. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 15, 2018, 6 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel in Pine Bluff with visitation following. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Dr. Von Duke Heath of Wynne, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on October 11th,

2018. He was born on November 4th, 1954 to Charline and

Huel Heath, Sr., in Wynne.

Dr. Heath was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and spent 33 years as a dentist, serving many patients who loved him across Arkansas. He was a member of Wynne Baptist Church. Dr. Heath was also an avid lover of music and astronomy and shared his love for rock-and-roll, meteor showers, comets, and constellations with friends and family. He was also a member of American Mensa and a former editor of M-Ark, the Mensa Arkansas Newsletter. Dr. Heath was a sports lover and spent many years playing basketball and racquetball, along with following the Memphis Grizzlies, the Arkansas Razorbacks, and the Arkansas State University Red Wolves. Dr. Heath was known for his generosity, his dynamic sense of humor, and his enthusiasm for life.

He married his high school sweetheart, Debra Caldwell, on December 17th, 1977, and they were married for 40 years, having two daughters, Haley Heath of Little Rock and Hannah Heath Johnson of Heber Springs. Dr. Heath is survived by his wife and daughters, a son-in-law, Brad Johnson, four grandchildren: Heather Johnson, Elijah Johnson, Clara Burks, and Deborah Elise Burks, a brother, Dr. Rocky Heath, and many other friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Dr. Huel Heath, Jr., (Tooter) and his grandson, Duke Elliot Johnson.

A friends and family gathering honoring his life will be held on Sunday, October 14th from 4:006:00 p.m. at The Merriman (203 Merriman) in Wynne, Arkansas, and a memorial service will be held at Kernodle Funeral Home, also in Wynne, on Monday, October 15th at 10:30 a.m. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com.

Out-of-state

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Laura Sula Holloway-Boyd was born Sept. 1, 1927 and departed her life on Oct.

2, 2018. The funeral is held on Thursday, Oct.

18, 2018 at St.

Odelia Catholic

Church, 1335

East 53rd St.,

Los Angeles, Calif. at 11 a.m. to

1 p.m. The opening and closing ceremony with her Urn place inside the niche at Angelus Funeral Home., 3875 South Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles.

–––––❖––––– JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Judy Marie Dunnigan, 62, passed away on October 10, 2018 in Jacksonville,

Florida. She was born September

8, 1956 in Little

Rock, Arkansas, grew up in Slovak, Arkansas and resided in

Florida the past

28 years.

Judy always lived a life serving others. She was a devoted volunteer at her children’s schools, served in homeless shelters and soup kitchens on a regular basis and lovingly cared for her parents in their time of need.

Judy began teaching at Little Stars Preschool in 1998 and later transitioned to a teacher’s aide at Palmer Catholic Academy working with elementary age students. Judy retired from teaching in 2016 to care for her parents full-time.

Judy is known for her joyful spirit, beautiful smile and selfless, kind heart. She was an inspiration and dearly admired by all who knew her. She fought and beat breast cancer in 2014. Judy courageously battled a Glioblastoma brain tumor the last 16 months of her life.

Judy is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 41 years, JD; son Matt (Pam) Johnston; daughters Holly (Kyle) Wehner and Heather (Shawn) Sendler; grandchildren Drew, Mallory, Ella, Megan, Lindsey, Claire, Brianna, Addison, Micah, Baylor, Sadie and Mya; brothers Frank Bednar and William Bednar; mother June Bednar. She was predeceased by her father Frank Bednar, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following two organizations: Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Attn.: Dr. Henry S. Friedman, Duke Medical Center, Box 3624, Trent Drive, Durham, N.C. 27710 or Carolina Breast Friends, 1607 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, N.C. 29207; with “in honor of Judy Dunnigan” in the memo.

A celebration of life and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Reverend William Kelly as Celebrant at 11:00am on October 15, 2018 at Quinn Shalz Family Funeral Home, 3600 Third Street South, Jacksonville Beach, Fla., 32250.

Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– KEITHVILLE, La. — Bonnie Sue Bradford Bussey, age 79, of Keithville, La., died Thursday, October 11th, at the Willis and Knighton Hospital in Shreveport, La.

Funeral 2:00PM Tuesday, October 16th at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Crossroads Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 1:00PM till service time on Tuesday, at Frazer’s Funeral Home. www.frazerfuneralhome. com.