Obituaries

KATHRYN BIGGERS BAERTSCH, 94, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord November 17, 2018. She was born on December 23, 1923, to Elwyn and Hattie Biggers.

Kathryn loved spending time with her family and working in her church. She was a member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church where she was involved in many activities and taught Sunday School. Sewing, gardening and shopping were a few of her favorite things.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Evelyn Courtenay. She is survived by her devoted husband; Robert J. Baertsch, daughter; Janice McMillan (David) and sister; Miriam Bilheimer.

Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 or WarmHearts.org.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m., in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway. Please share your memories of Kathryn at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– MABLE DALE WINNINGHAM BENTON, 95, of North Little Rock, passed away on November 17, 2018. She was born October 10, 1923, to the late Earl and Gertrude Winningham. Mable taught first, second, and third grades, had a passion for art, music, gardening and was a wonderful cook.

She is survived by her children, Dwight Benton (Vickie), Betty Seymour, and Thomas Benton (Noelle); four grandchildren, Tyler, Jeff, Hillary and Andrew, three great-grandchildren, Alley, Tristen, and D.J.; and one great-great-grandson, Wyatt. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merl; two sisters, Myrtle and Madge; grandson, Dan; son-in-law, Pat Seymour.

Family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Elmcroft Assisted Living, Lakewood Nursing and Rehab, and Arkansas Hospice. Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, November 23, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– RANDALL (RANDY) PATRICK GIVENS, 73, of Little Rock, passed away November 16, 2018. He was born February 1, 1945, in Harrell, Arkansas, to Henry Turner Givens and Nellie Faye Ferguson Givens. Randy graduated from Conroe High School in 1963. He retired from East-Harding Construction in 2011 after 30 years as a Construction Superintendent.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Donald Givens. He is survived by two sons, Pat (Robyn) and Darren Givens; two sisters, Barbara (Roy) Croft and Linda (Buddy) Holbrook; sister-in-law, Pam Givens; two grandsons, Turner and Andy Givens; granddaughter, Tara Givens; two very special friends, Vicki Hedrick and Matt Callaway; and many nieces, nephews, and friends that loved him dearly.

A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home with Father Monsignor Francis Malone officiating the service, with a visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– JAMES MICHAEL LIVEZEY, 67, of Jacksonville, passed away November 17, 2018. Born in Independence, Missouri, to Wayne and Phyllis Brown Livezey, he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a former security guard for Razorback Security of Little Rock.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene Livezey; son, Mark Livezey of Independence; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Zerra of Kansas City, Missouri; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 21, from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). A service will be held at a later date at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

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

–––––❖––––– Sergeant BILL N. MALLETT, NLRPD, (Ret.), 74, of Sherwood, died Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1944, to the late Irvin and Reba Hill Mallett in Bono, Faulkner County, Arkansas. A member of Little Rock First Church of the Nazarene.

Bill is also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy; mother-in-law, Charlene Spence Atkinson; brother-in-law, Stan Dickerson; niece, Whitney Atkinson; and nephew, Will Mallett. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Atkinson Mallett; his sons, Craig (Ashley) and Cary (Jan); grandchildren, Christian (Yvette), Abby Hernandez (Moises), Nicholas (Kyla) and Seth (Cheyenne); great-grandchildren, Olivia, Eva and Diego; brothers, Frank (Carolyn Marie), Danny (Kathy), Gary (Carolyn Faith); sister, Nancy Dickerson; sister-in-law, Arlene; father-inlaw, Ray Atkinson of Morrilton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles (Katie), Linda Jordan (Nathan), Mike (Sha-Ron), Marilyn Thomas (Bill) and Jim (Carol); along with a host of nieces and nephews, family, friends and church family.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at 10 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 N Mississippi St., Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Burial will be 2 p.m. at Mallett Town Cemetery in Conway County. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– DONALD F. WILLS JR., 71, of Jacksonville, passed from this life on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born Tuesday, July 22, 1947, in Hunter, Arkansas, to Donald F. Wills Sr. and Nerva Walker. Donald’s greatest joy in his life was his family and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Betty Wills; brothers, Deri and Dennis Wills; and sisters, Marvis Depew, Jan Leal, Pat Scott, Pixie Wiggs, Margaret Thompson and Gina Gilmore. Other survivors include three brothers-in-law, Rueben, Wayne, and Tim Pierce; and a host of other family and friends.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.

Arkansas

BEEBE — SGT Adam David Wright, age 32, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord November 11, 2018, at Camp Casey, South Korea.

Adam spent most of his days in Beebe, Arkansas, where he discovered his love for animals, martial arts, the guitar, and family and friends. Adam graduated from Beebe High School in May of 2005. He went on to further his education to obtain multiple associate degrees from Arkansas State University — Beebe and a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science from Arkansas State University — Jonesboro. While attending college, Adam joined the ROTC program and enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. Upon graduation he was commissioned as an officer on May 17, 2014. On July 24, 2017, Adam’s life forever changed as he held his newborn daughter, Achele Alexandria Wright. In November 2017 he resigned his commission as first lieutenant in the Arkansas Army National Guard to go active Army with the desire to serve America in a foreign country. Adam was then deployed to Camp Casey, South Korea, where he served as a multiple launch rocket system gunner.

Adam’s awards and decorations include: Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, and Arkansas Military Funeral Honors Service Ribbon (2).

Adam is survived by his wife, Heather Wright, and daughter, Achele Alexandria Wright, of Austin; grandfather, Allen McIntyre of Cabot; mother, Leah (Scott) Kloss of Beebe; father, David (Jennifer) Wright of Salem, Ohio; special dad, George Moore of Beebe; brother, Seth Moore of Beebe; sisters, Marrisa (Brian) Morris of Salem, Ohio, Alyssa Wright of Salem, Ohio and, Maggie (Matt) Dent of Beebe; and a host of family and friends. Adam is preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda McIntyre; and uncle, Eric McIntyre.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project in SGT Adam D. Wright’s honor. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018, at New Liberty Baptist Church, with burial in Stoney Point Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.smithfamilycares. com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Gilbert Leon McGuire, 89, of Benton, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. He was born November 18, 1929. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 23, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ ballard.

–––––❖––––– BULL SHOALS — Brenda Reid, 73, of Bull Shoals, died Saturday. Survivors: daughters, Mary Magby & Beth Downhour; step-children, Harvey Hall & Jeanette Stills; grandkids, Sabrina, Ashley, John, Kayla and Randall; great-grandson, Jaxson; sisters, Norma Bryant & Delories Strong. Graveside: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Harness Cemetery/Stone County. Visitation: 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Emmett E. Gentry, 84, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away November 16, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born February 26, 1934, in Benton, Arkansas, to Wakley and Myrtle Gentry.

Mr. Gentry was a United States Army Veteran, had an honorable discharge and was a member of the American Legion. He retired from Safeway as produce manager. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, birds, cats, dogs, and plants.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wakley and Myrtle Grant Gentry; one son, Eugene Gentry; two brothers, Nolan Gentry and J.W. Gentry; and one sister, Janice Wise. He is survived by the love of his life, Betty Glosson Gentry, whom he was married to for 63 years; one daughter and son-in-law, Tamya and Donny Newberry, of North Little Rock; two sisters, Elma Jean Raper, of Benton, and Phyllis Howe, of Lonsdale; daughterin-law, Kay Gentry, of Sherwood; three granddaughters, Donya Alexander, of North Little Rock, Michelle Crites and Carolyn Pinegar of Nixa, Missouri; two grandsons, Brian Newberry of Bryant, and Dusty Hankins of Sherwood; five great-grandsons and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

We would like to give our love and appreciation to Eddie and Wanda Yarbrough and Byron and Moesha Foreman. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy. 107. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Christian Assembly of God, 10601 Hwy 107. Burial will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Avenue. Please visit www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com to sign online guestbook.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — William G. Thompson, 70, of Cabot, Arkansas went to be with the Lord November 18, 2018. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Thompson of Cabot; two sons Christopher (Regina) Thompson of Cabot, Bradley (Holly) Thompson of Austin; and four grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Graveside service will be private. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– CLARENDON — Dorothy Mayville Norwood, 75, died Sunday. Survivors, Son; James Smith, daughters; Donna Gilmore, Virginia Stuckey, Elizabeth Sundeen, Brother; William Mayville Jr., sisters; Anne Kirchoff, Mary Dickson, Linda Hamner, Penelope Green. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. both at Bob Neal Chapel, Clarendon, Interment at Roc Roe, Aberdeen. Obit/guestbook/www. bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– DARDANELLE — Warren McDonald, age 59, of Dardanelle, died Saturday, November 17, 2018. Born on September 3, 1959, in Spokane, Washington, to Delmar Robert and Julia Mae Clifton McDonald. All services are private and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Claibourne Watkins Bass, 78, passed away November 13 in Fayetteville. He was born December 14, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Walter Richard Bass and Mildred Walker Bass. He graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Clay joined the U.S. Air Force in March of 1962, and he served during the Cuban missile crisis at Little Rock AFB.

As a young man Clay was involved with the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 1956. He also served as Troop leader of Boy Scout Troop 1 in the Western Boy Scout Council in Ft. Smith in 1970 and was leader of Troop 8 from 1971-1972.

He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1968, earning a BS in Industrial Management. In 1972, Clay moved to Fayetteville and bought The Highroller Cyclery, which he operated as owner/manager until 1992. He sold that business in 2007 and retired to a full life of managing his rental property with his wife, Cathy. Clay was happiest when he was in his shop helping a friend with a repair or starting a new project.

Clay is survived by his wife Catherine W. Bass; his son Jon Bass of Portland, Oregon; his brother Hugh Bass (Rita) of Springfield, Illinois and Punta Gorda, Florida; three step-children, Amanda Tieaskie (Jeff), Max Moore (Kelly), Wendy Dunn (Whitley) all of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He is preceded in death by four siblings, Walter R. Bass Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri; Anne Bass Fulk, Cooper Bass and Robert Bass, all of Little Rock.

A private burial will be held at the Fayetteville National Cemetery. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorial tributes may be made to The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Janie Sue Reynolds, age 70, of Hot Springs, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born January 31, 1948 in Camden, Arkansas to Trula Faye and Thomas Garner. Janie was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was happiest when her family gathered for special occasions and she enjoyed the simple things in life. She was a member of Hot Springs Baptist church, a devoted Christian and depended on God’s mercy and love during her prolonged illness.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Collins Reynolds of Hot Springs; son and daughter-inlaw Ricky and Melanie Reynolds of Conway; grandsons, Tyler and Cole Reynolds; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Angela Garner of Clarksville; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Stoney Point Cemetery, Fordyce. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday evening at Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Myers, Joe Bill Meador, Eldridge Prince, Jim Roberts, James Farrell and Harry Denison.

Memorials may be made to Harmony Grove United Methodist Church at 446 Ouachita 43, Camden, Arkansas 71701. Guest registry at www.davis-smith.com.

–––––❖––––– JUNCTION CITY — Dorothy “Faye” Harris Hux of Junction City, Arkansas at the age of 94 went to her well-deserved heavenly home on November 17, 2018. Funeral services will be today at 11 a.m. at Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Junction City, with burial to follow at Olive Branch Cemetery. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LOWELL — Vicky Sue Curtis Jones took her final breath on Friday November 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on June 28, 1953 to Charles Vernon Curtis and Betty Singley Curtis. Vicky was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam and Ella Curtis, Sam and Estelle Singley; father Charles Vernon Curtis, and brother, Terry Curtis.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Randy Jones; mother, Betty Curtis; children, Mason (Britany) Hargett and Callie (Adam) Fletcher; grandchildren, Kelsey and Westin Fletcher; siblings, Kelly Curtis and Sherry (Larry) Edwards; nephew Blake Edwards; nieces, Audrey (Nick) Villegas, Samantha (Travis) Herbner, Rebekah Curtis, and Elissa (Brian) Romines.

Vicky was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, “sassy”, sister, and aunt. She brought life and laughter into our lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation will begin at 1 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 225-0818. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Cancer Resources in Springdale, Ark. for Highlands Oncology Group. To sign the online guest book, please visit, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Stephen Lee “Stevie Lee” Wilson, age 62, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home. He was born March 6, 1956 in Monticello, Ark. to Tommie Waites Wilson and the late Aubrey Fred Wilson Sr.

He was a retired pipeline worker and was of the Assembly of God faith. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in

death by his wife, Gena Renee Ward Wilson; an infant granddaughter; and one nephew, Kevin Jones. Stevie Lee loved to be at the barn taking care of his animals, cutting hay or working on one of his many projects. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, cutting hay and spending time with his grand babies. He also had many friends whom he enjoyed being with.

Survivors include two daughters, Joanna Butler and husband Karl of Monticello and Heather Wilson and husband Matt Foster of Wilmar; his mother, Tommie Wilson of Wilmar; two sisters, Janice Jones of Rogers and Sandra Fortenberry of Fairfield Bay; one brother, Aubrey Fred Wilson Jr. of Dallas, Texas; three grandsons, Ty Butler, Dakota Forrest and William Lee Butler; three granddaughters, Kendall Wilson, Madison Elliott and Ellie Jo Foster; two nieces, two nephews and many cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Wilson Family Cemetery. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– OKOLONA — Vickie Lynn Smithpeters, 54, of Okolona, Arkansas passed away November 17, 2018 at home.

Visitation Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 5-7 p.m. Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home, Gurdon. Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Center Grove Methodist Church under direction Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Gurdon, Gurdon, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– QUITMAN — Bobby Lee Taylor, 56, of Quitman died peacefully in his home November 18, 2018. Visitation will be Wednesday at Vilonia Funeral Home from 10 a.m.-12 noon with graveside service to follow at Romance Cemetery at 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Vilonia Funeral Home. Sign the online guestbook at www. viloniafuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Janet Marie (Barnes) Lawton, 91, of Russellville passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at St. Paul Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– VAN BUREN — Anna Pellham, 90, Van Buren, died November 17, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. Funeral will be 10 a.m., Monday, November 26, at Humphrey Chapel with burial at Moore Cemetery in Ben Hur by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation is 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Full obituary is available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Thelda M. Barker passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Crestpark Nursing Home.

She was 88. Survivors are her sister, Marilyn Haynes of Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation is Tuesday, November 20,

2018 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at Kernodle Funeral Home with graveside services following at 12 noon at Cogbill Cemetery. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Duane Brewer, 57, of Wynne, died Sunday, November 18, 2018, in Wynne. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Friday, November 23, 2018, at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery in Harrisburng. Visitation is 1 p.m. to service time at the funeral home.