Pulaski County

TERRY ANTHONY BECKTON, 59, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life November 4. He was preceded in death by:

Johnny Lee Holmes, John

Henry Holmes, Dorothy Mae Redmon, Vickie Gantt, Kathy

Lewis.

He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Terry Beckton Jr. I, Terry Beckton II, Jerry Culnealus Beckton, Tyrone Beckton, Feleitha Beckton, Tasha Beckton, LaKetha Beckton, Shannon Beckton, and Lee Lee Beckton; parents, Anthony Beckton Sr. and Willie Mae Lewis; siblings, Robert Johnson, Bobby Joe Johnson, Raymond Johnson; and nine grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday 6:15-7:15

p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Funeral: Saturday 1 p.m. at Greater Paradise Covenant Church, 3023 West 12th Street, LR, Ark. Pastor Kendall Summons Sr., Pastor. Pastor Sherman McKenzie, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– MARY RUTH CHANDLER, age 85, of Sherwood, passed away November 2,

2018. She was born February

9, 1933, in Russellville, Arkansas, to Kennard

H. Chandler, Sr. and Viola Rorex Chandler. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Kennard Chandler, Jr. and nephew, Ken Chandler III.

She is survived by niece, LouAnn Howell and husband Pat and their children, Emily and Wyatt, Ruth Chandler and her daughter Ruth Anne Godwin and her husband Clint and their children Tyler and Ella; two chosen sisters and lifelong friends, Mamie Brooks and her children Jeff and Joseph, and Mary Ann Lanthier and her children, Melessa and Kerry. Many friends she gained during her walk through this life.

Mary’s career included working at MM Cohn Company, the Bank of Cabot, and in Morrilton working with her aunt and uncle Ed and Lee’O Cross at Cross Auto Supply. She later returned to Cabot, working several years for Remington Arms Company until she retired.

Visitation will be Friday, November 9, at 9 a.m. with funeral services at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock. Committal service will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to Cabot Scholarship Foundation in the name of Carolyn Mann at Cabot High School, 602 North Lincoln, Cabot, Arkansas 72023. To offer condolences and share memories of Mary with her family visit www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– ANTHONY L. GIBSON, 40, of Little Rock departed this life Nov. 1. Family hour: Friday, 6:15–7:15 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-South. Funeral: Saturday, 12 noon at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, Bishop Kenneth Robinson Sr. officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary-South, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.” Visit www.robinsonmortuary.com to sign online guestbook.

–––––❖––––– ZENOBIA GRAHAM, 44, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life November

3. She was preceded in death by her mother:

Overa Brown.

She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Kimberly

Long, Tichina

Long, and Mikalia McElroy; father, Oliver Graham and a loving stepfather, James T. Brown Jr.; siblings, Isha Jones-Horton, Edward Jones, Bertha Brown, James T. Brown III, Marcus Graham, and Faye Graham; two grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Funeral: Saturday 10 a.m. at Kingdom Bible Church, 910 Dixon Rd., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– SALLY CHOATE MOLLESTON died on November 4, 2018 in Little Rock, Ark. Sally was born in St. Louis, Mo., on September 12, 1929 to Thomas Harvey Choate and Bertha Chanitz Choate.

Sally graduated from Tuckerman High School and the University of Missouri with a degree in Journalism. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Her husband, Jerry was in the Navy and Sally and Jerry lived in Chicago, San Diego, Long Beach and San Francisco. Sally put her journalism degree to use in the growing television industry. After she and Jerry moved back to Newport to have a family, Sally taught journalism at Newport High School and taught reading and English in the Junior High. She finished her teaching career as the Junior High librarian for St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Pine Bluff.

A lifelong Methodist, Sally was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock where she attended the Agape Sunday School class and took her turn teaching the class. She was also an avid bridge player playing with the St. James Bridge group and several other bridge groups.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerald Grimes Molleston, Sr.; her son, Robert Parker Molleston; and her brother, Thomas Harvey Choate Jr. She is survived by her sons, Jerald Grimes Molleston Jr. (Margaret), Michael Choate Molleston (Shelley) and Jeffrey Thomas Molleston (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Jerome Michael Molleston (Eva), Elizabeth Helen Molleston, McKenlie Jade Graham, Chanitz Grimes Molleston, Jessica Margaret Molleston, Jacob Thomas Molleston, Julia Katelyn Molleston and Jenna Grace Molleston, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank the dedicated ladies of SeniorKare Home care service. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday

at Newport First United Methodist Church. Friends may visit at the church, Thursday, 1:30 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 489, Newport, Ark. 72112, or St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212.

To light a memorial candle, leave a message of condolence, or sign the guest register, please visit our website at www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– TONEY MARVIN NEWSOM, 74, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed from this life on November 4, 2018. He was born on February 3, 1944 to the late M.D. and Catherine Newsom. Toney owned and operated Toney’s Heat and Air and served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Flo Newsom; sons, Marvin and Norman Newsom; daughter, Lori Morrow; brother, David Newsom; sister, Barbara Casey; four grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Little Rock Animal Village. There will be a celebration of life held on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Dunkard Cemetery in Austin, Ark. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Toney’s online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– GARY WAYNE PARKER, 71, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018. Survivors include his step-mother, Betty K. Parker, and sister, Danna Heberlein (Tim) of Colorado, nieces and nephews and extended family.

Family services will be private by Smith-North Little Rock. Please sign the online guest register at www.smithfamilycares. com.

–––––❖––––– LAVERNE PIPPINS SR., 83, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 31,

2018. He was preceded in death by: parents, George and Florence

Pippins Sr.; siblings, Willie Pippins Sr., Frank

Pippins, Velarita

Pippins, Devonte Pippins.

He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Charles Newson, Jerryl Newson, Dennis (Eunistene) Chatman, Laverne Pippins Jr., Sharonetta Pippins, Rita Pippins; siblings, George (Ruthie) Pippins Jr., Lee Pippins, Roland Pippins, Gerald Pippins, Kenneth Pippins, Wonda Pippins, Raymond Pippins, Rickie Pippins, Fanie Pippins; and 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandparents; six great-great-grandparents; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. at RMLR and Funeral: Saturday 12: noon at Moody Chapel AME Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– MARILYN ELIZEBETH “BETH” RUSSENBERGER, 73, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on November 5,

2018. She was a loving mother, wife and friend.

Beth was born in Pueblo, Colo., on January 27,

1945 to the late

James Harlan and Mary Louise Rogers Rhodes. She married the love of her life, James A. Russenberger on September 20, 1963. She was a faithful member of Winfield United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda Carole Rhodes. Beth is survived by her husband, Jim Russenberger; daughters, Kristen Thompson (Stephen) of Little Rock and Andrea Russenberger of Benton; grandchildren, Erika, James and Savannah Thompson all of Little Rock; and brother, James Rhodes (Barbara) of Lakeside, Ariz.

Memorial service officiated by Rev. Vida R. Williams will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2018 at Winfield United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, November 8 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– CALEB DANE SHAW, 22, of Sherwood passed from this life on November 5, 2018. He was born August 9, 1996 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Kelli and Wendell Shaw. Dane enjoyed singing and writing music, but found his true calling in helping others, especially other recovering addicts.

Survivors include his mother, Kelli Shaw of Sherwood; father, Wendell Shaw and his wife Heather; grandparents, Rex and Carla Vint of Sherwood, Judy Weaver of North Little Rock; aunt and uncle, Leah and Robert Howard of North Little Rock. Other survivors include cousins, Haydon and Mallory Howard; and a host of extended family and friends.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, November 8, 2018 at That. Church in Sherwood with Pastor Fernando Green officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY JANE “DOLL BABY” SPENCE, 89, of Scott, Ark., peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday,

October 31. She was born on

March 12, 1929 to the late Levi and Sarah McCoy. She was a faithful member of House of Prayer All Nations until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by husband, Willie Spence Sr., brother; Earnest McCoy, five children, Virginia Spence, Willie Spence Jr., Felix Randolph, Bennie Williams Jr., one grandchild, Delisa Randolph and one great-grandchild. She leaves to cherish her memory daughter Annie (Tracy) King of Scott, Ark.

Family hour: Friday, November 9, 6-7 p.m. at Watson-Northcrest of North Little Rock. 501-8125303. Service: Saturday, November 10, 11 a.m., Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 2621 Toltec Mounds Rd., England, Ark. Burial: Alexander Cemetery, Scott, Ark.

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It is with deepest sorrow to say that JOSHUA PAUL SULLIVAN passed away November 3rd at age 33. Josh was born to Paul and

Marsha Sullivan in Jacksonville,

Ark. on April 22,

1985. He is survived by both loving parents, adoring brother, Jacob with wife Alexandra, fiance’e Felicia Stone, grandmother, Joan Spahr, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.

Josh enjoyed playing guitar by ear, video games with his brother, spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered for his kindness, charming nature, sense of humor, and the immense joy he brought to those around him.

Memorial is Saturday, November 10th at 10 a.m. at 2nd Baptist Church Downtown—Little Rock, 222 East 8th Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Josh Sullivan Memorial Fund on gofundme.com. To offer condolences and share memories of Josh with his family visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– REBA NELL WADE, 86, of Sherwood passed from this life on Saturday, November 3, 2018. She was born May 17, 1932 to the late Versel and Katie Dulaney. Mrs. Wade enjoyed shopping, and was avid gardener but found her greatest joy in her family.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, John Wade; son, Jake (Shirley) Wade; daughter, Nicki Wade. Other survivors include sister, Lillian (Shelby) Davis; grandson, Alex Wade; and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside services will be noon, Friday, November 9, 2018 at Arkansas State Veteran Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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JEFF WETH of Little Rock. The memorial service for today, is rescheduled for Saturday, noon at O.T. Smith Memorial Chapel/ Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services 8427 Kanis Rd., (501612-5607). For more information, sign online guest register, send flowers/condolences, and light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle www.kellysmithfunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– OLLIE WILBON, 96, of Little Rock passed October 30, 2018. Loving memories left to children: Calvin

Wilbon (Renita),

Elessie Wilbon

Jr., Oscar Wilbon (Madelyn),

Katrina Wilbon, and Minnie Watts. 20 grandchildren,

33 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild. Visitation November 9, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration November 10, 2018, 11 a.m. at Church Of Living God, 15010 Hwy. 365, 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.”

–––––❖––––– WILLIE A. WILLIAMS SR., 82 of North Little Rock passed November 4, 2018. Loving memories left to children: Willie A. Williams Jr., Donald (Linda) Williams, Ray Williams, Clint Williams, and Wendy Williams, siblings: Betty Lou Duncan, Icie Mae Evans, and Clara Mae Martin. 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation November 9, 2018 7:308:30 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration November 10, 2018, noon at Paradise Baptist Church, 820 “H” Street, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services,

5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices. com. Trudean

Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”