Pulaski County
KENELLE ANDERSON, 20, of North Little Rock passed November 17, 2018. Loving memories left to parents: Tonelle
Brown and Keema Anderson, grandparents:
Karen Knight and
Angela Brown, siblings: Korey
Moore Jr., Anthony Thomas Jr.,
A’Kode Thomas,
Tonelle Brown Jr., Chanel Brown, Anthony Brown, Tiniora Brown, and Tiana Brown. Visitation November 27, 2018 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration November 28, 2018 11:00 a.m. at Friendly Chapel Church, 116 Pine 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.”
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FRED BANKSTON, 52, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Nov.
16. He was preceded in death by his parents: Odell and Louise Bankston, siblings:
James Bankston, Pearlenan Parker, Ernestine Robinson, and Deloris Bankston.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Sandra Bankston; children: Adric Bankston, LaQuenta Bankston, and LaKrisha Bankston, siblings: Willie Gulley, Jessie Henson, Curtis Bankston, Melvin Louise Armstrong, Lillie Porter, 8 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family Hour Friday 5-6 p.m. and Service Monday 10 a.m. both Robinson Mortuary LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
––––– ––––– REBEKAH ELLEN BEAL, 62, died on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. She was born on May 25, 1956 in Little Rock.
She is preceded in death by her father Robert K. Beal and her mother Gladys M. Beal. She is survived by her uncle, Harrison Beal of San Marcos, California; and her Aunt, Catherine Beal Erickson of Des Moines, Iowa.
Rebekah graduated from Little Rock Pulaski Academy High School and then Hendrix
College in Conway, Arkansas, she went on to earn her Master’s Degree in
Art Therapy from the University of
Houston in Texas. Rebekah later obtained an RN degree and an
APRN degree.
Becky is remembered as a generous soul with a wonderful smile and contagious laughter. She enjoyed art, gardening, bird watching, music, traveling, and pink flamingos. Becky will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to an animal shelter of your choice.
A celebration of life will be held at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church (1000 N. Mississippi Ave. Little Rock, Ark., 72227) on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 2PM.
The service arrangements are entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. Please sign the online condolence book at www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.
–––––❖––––– RAYMOND JOHN BROWNING, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, Nov. 18,
2018. Visitation will be Tuesday,
Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at Fellowship
North. Please visit www.smithfamilycares. com for extended obituary and guest book.
–––––❖––––– BETTY LOU FLANAGAN BUMPERS passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2018 at her home in Little Rock. She was born on Jan. 11, 1925 in rural Grand Prairie, Ark., near Charleston, to H.E. (“Babe”) and Ola (Callan) Flanagan. She is survived by her sons, Brent Bumpers (LeaAnn) and Bill Bumpers (Heidi); her daughter, Brooke Bumpers (Gordon Low); her grandchildren, Meg and Alex Bumpers, Braeden, Will and Linn Bumpers, and Callan and Emily Low; her sister, Ruth Wolfe; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, former Governor and U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers; her brother, Callans Flanagan; and her sister, Maggie Schaffer.
After starting life on the farm and living with no electricity for several years, she attended school in Charleston and
Fort Smith. Later, her family moved to Ames, Iowa, and she attended Iowa State University and then, later, the Academy of Fine
Arts in Chicago and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. In Sept. 1949, she married her high school sweetheart, Dale Bumpers, and they moved to Chicago while he attended Northwestern University Law School and she worked a variety of different jobs to support them. Later, they returned to Charleston, where he practiced law and she taught elementary school. During 19 happy years there, raising their family, Betty was involved as a volunteer in many church and civic activities. The lessons she learned in her early years of grassroots organizing in her home town would serve her well in her later national and international efforts.
Then, in 1970, when Dale ran for Governor, she threw herself into campaigning all over Arkansas, often with her sisters and cousins in tow. When he was elected, she suddenly found herself in the role of First Lady and began to sort through how to best use the opportunities it provided. She quickly focused on issues affecting children. One of her proudest accomplishments was organizing an effort to increase childhood immunization rates in Arkansas, which were among the lowest in the country at that time. Based on the success of that effort, she began speaking to other Governor’s wives about working on immunization levels in their states. One of those First Ladies was Rosalynn Carter, and after Dale was elected to the U.S. Senate and Jimmy Carter was elected President, Betty contacted Mrs. Carter about using the Arkansas model to launch a national effort. Betty worked with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop programs helping the states increase immunization levels, and Betty and Mrs. Carter later teamed up to create a non-profit organization, Every Child By Two, now called Vaccinate Your Family, to continue this work. That organization has been in operation for over 25 years, educating the public about the value of immunizations and advocating for policies to reduce rates of vaccine-preventable illnesses.
In addition to her immunization efforts, in the early 1980s, she became concerned about the threat of nuclear war due to the arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union and decided she needed to use whatever influence she had to try and advocate for arms control and peaceful conflict resolution. She formed Peace Links and began by reaching out to Governors’ wives and other Congressional wives, believing the need to protect future generations from the threat of nuclear war would particularly resonate with women. Because she was willing and able to take on this cause, despite having no particular expertise in arms issues and defense policy, she inspired many other women to do the same and become peace activists. Ultimately, Peace Links organizations were established in many states. Over a 20year period, Peace Links sponsored cultural exchange programs, taking groups of women to meet with peace activists in other countries, hosting groups that came to the United States, and teaching women how to be advocates in their own communities.
In 2005, she was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame; in 2015, she was in the inaugural group of women inducted into the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame; and in 1999, she and Dale were honored with the naming of the Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC) at the National Institutes of Health. In addition to founding and running Vaccinate Your Family and Peace Links, she also served on the boards of many other organizations, including the U.S. Institute of Peace, the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation, and the Hendrix College Board, and she gave her time, money and efforts to many other causes that were important to her.
Eventually, Betty and Dale retired and moved back to Little Rock, full-time, where she continued to oversee the ongoing efforts of Vaccinate Your Family and to volunteer and be involved in many local efforts. She loved planting and maintaining her beautiful gardens, raising chickens in the back yard, and hosting her grandchildren for sleepovers and pancake breakfasts as often as possible.
When she was in her late 80s and was interviewed for a book about her life, she said she wanted to be remembered for being a good mother and a good wife, and for trying to live up to her beliefs about the sin of omission, meaning that she hoped she had taken advantage of every opportunity that had come along and had tried to use it to do something worthwhile. She certainly did all that and more, having fulfilled the directive, often attributed to John Wesley, to “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
The family is grateful to have had her love, inspiration, and guidance for so many years and wishes to thank her many friends and relatives who have continued to visit and provide support, especially Joan Baker. They are particularly appreciative of the devoted caregivers, spearheaded by Margaret Chapple, who allowed her to remain at home and to Arkansas Hospice for providing comfort in her final weeks. In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorials be made to Vaccinate Your Family (formerly Every Child By Two) at 1012 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005 or through their website at www.vaccinateyourfamily.org.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Little Rock, 723 Center St., at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– JAMES CARTER, 80, of Little Rock passed away Nov. 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Ellie Jo Carter. James was a U.S. Army Veteran. Graveside service will be 2 Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at McPherson Cemetery in Mabelvale. Full obituary and guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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ALICE ORBAN ROACHELL MARTINDALE CORY, 90, our beloved Alice, Mother and
Grams, passed into the comforting and loving arms of Jesus at sunrise Saturday morning, surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her two military husbands, Jesse Martindale, whom she was married to for over 50 years and Bill Cory, for 18 months. She is survived by her three daughters, Judy Martindale, Sharon Martindale and Kari Byrd (Tommy); four grandsons, Jeff Bates, Jerry Bates, David Byrd and Jesse Martindale (Olivia); one granddaughter, Dr. Maralyn Martindale Beadles (Jake) and two great-grandchildren, Aden and Haley Byrd.
She touched the lives of many children over several decades with loving care, as their “Nanny”, guiding them, and teaching them.
She raised four strong women who are making their mark on those they have touched just as she did.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Online obit and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– LLOYD WAYNE DAVIDSON, SR., 69, of Woodson, Ark., died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Lela; son, Wayne; daughters, Christina Clifton, Georgia Fletcher, Michelle Hurst; brothers, George, Calvin, Jack, Gerald; sister, Shirley Crow; special uncle, A.J. Davidson; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Graveside, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jones Cemetery, near Redfield. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
–––––❖––––– CARLOS “WAYNE” GARNER, 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Gretchen Garner, and her three children. An outdoor memorial will be announced forthcoming via his daughter’s Facebook. Arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Ark. Online guestbook, www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– WILLIAM KENNETH GODDARD JR. left this earth to join his beloved creator on
Nov. 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his two sons, William
Kenneth Goddard
III and William
Freely Goddard; both parents,
William Kenneth Goddard, Sr. and
Ida Viola Street Goddard; and his three siblings, Ansel Griffin, Richard Goddard and Louise Cook. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Iva Carol Smith Goddard; his daughter, Elise (Lisa) Henson (Steve); his youngest son, Clayton Hall Goddard (Amy); four grandchildren, Lauren Elise Underwood, William Greyson Goddard, John Grant Goddard and Owen Griffen Goddard; and much loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and inlaws.
William (also known as W.K., Bill, or “Peepaw” to his grandchildren) was born May 13, 1929 in Grand Junction, Tenn. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in soil science. Upon graduation, Mr. Goddard worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service (USSCS) in Montana. During the Korean War, he was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his service to our country, he rejoined the USSCS, working in both Colorado and Tennessee. In 1961, he was hired by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Mr. Goddard served as a soil and water chemist, working out of offices in both Ozark and Russellville, Ark. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service after more than 35 years of service. Much of his work involved soils, watershed, and water quality projects in the Ozark and St. Francis National Forests. During this time, Mr. Goddard played a significant role in the opening of Blanchard Caverns in Mountain View, Ark.
In addition to his occupational contributions, Mr. Goddard also served the communities where he lived through his work as a member of the United Methodist Church, the Ozark Lions Club (Past President), the Toastmasters, and the North Little Rock Optimist Club.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 from 6-9 p.m. at Moore’s Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, Ark. Burial services will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at 11 a.m. in Grand
Junction, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the “Freely Goddard Educational Fund” – ICO First United Methodist Church, 6701 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 OR the First United Methodist Church, 308 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076.
Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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RUTH VENOISE RIGGS HINTON “Madear”, 78, of NLR, Ark., departed this life Nov. 21. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hinton; parents, Samuel and Lula Riggs; grandson, Deonte’ Hinton; siblings, Clemmie Riggs, Leonard Riggs, Pauline Thomas, and Freddie Diggins.
She leaves to cherish her memory children, Dorris Alexander, Delma Luckey (Edford), Danise Hinton, Darryle Hinton (Penny), Dwayne Hinton (Loretta), Dawonna Hardy (Michael), Dianne Jones (Charles), Douglas Hinton (LaWanda); 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, NLR. Life Celebration: Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, 8205 AR-161, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Pastor Dwight Townsend officiating; Pastor George Parks Jr., eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. “Service You ––––– Can❖Trust.” –––––
JERRY GLEN HOLLAND, age 67, of Little Rock, Ark., went home to the Lord, while surrounded by his family, on Nov.
22, 2018.
Jerry was born in Jacksonville,
Ark., on June 4,
1951 to C.O. and
Jewell Holland.
He is survived by wife, Debbie (Williams); children, Amanda (Nate) Braswell and Bryce (Erin) Holland; and six grandchildren, Audrey, Emma, Ryben, Kaylee, Kaytlyn, and Brooklyn.
He was an incredible Christian husband, a magnificent father and grandfather. He was a patient, gentle man who enjoyed serving others and extended himself with a positive nature and respect for others. He accepted obligations with admirable work ethic, whether in service to God or his daily work. Jerry was pleased to be an Architect at Cromwell and enjoyed his job. He
was a 1969 Jacksonville High and 1981 University of Arkansas Bachelor of Architecture graduate.
A Celebration of His Life will be held Dec. 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock. There will be no casket nor graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PVCC Teen Mission/Retreat Fund, Restored & Renewed Ministry, or Haiti Christian Development Project.
Arrangements are under the direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. (501) 982-3400. Jerry’s online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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TONY CURTIS JOHNSON, 63, of Sherwood, passed away suddenly at his home on
Nov. 19, 2018. He was born Sept.
16, 1955 in North
Little Rock to the late Floyd Edmond “Big Tony” and Billie Louise
Smith Johnson.
Tony was a business owner for over 30 years and was currently employed by Hallcon. He was known as a giving person and even in death his giving continues as his donation will touch the lives of many. Tony never complained and always put other people first. Tony was steadfast, humble and patient. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother
Kenny Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Laura (Fagan) Johnson; brother, Larry Johnson and his wife, Patricia; nephews, Nicholas and Patrick Johnson; and many other family, friends and loved ones including his pets, Bella and Dotty.
A celebration of Tony’s life will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Online guestbook: www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CHARLES WALTER LETBETTER, 89, of North Little Rock passed from this life to be with the Lord on Nov. 18, 2018.
Charles was born on March
28, 1929 to Alma and Herman Letbetter in Marmaduke, Ark. He was preceded in death by his mother who died when he was eight months old; father; son, Tommy Letbetter and wife Betty whom he was married to for 68 years. She went to be with the Lord on Feb. 2 of this year; he has asked the Lord to reunite him with her since that day.
Charles is survived by children, Charlotte Bishop (Darrell) of Sherwood, Tim Letbetter (Laura) of New Jersey; daughter-in-law, Cindy Ussery of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Melissa Rhude (Ron) of North Little Rock, Jeff Norman (Noel) of Florida, Hannah Lacey (Sean) of Massachusetts, Rebecca Letbetter of Virginia; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Justin Rathke, Mady and Blake Norman and Christopher Lacey.
He was a World War II veteran who joined the Navy when he was 16. He was a Master Electrician for North Little Rock Electric, Co., IBEW Local 295. Charles was a member of First Baptist Church of Sherwood and a Worshipful Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge and Western Star Lodge #2.
The family wants to thank Lakewood Health and Rehab and Elmcroft Assisted Living for their wonderful and loving care and Kindred Hospice for his end of life care.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 with a visitation prior to service at 10 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Sherwood. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– REBECCA MITCHELL, 89, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Nov 23.
She was preceded in death by her parents:
James and Katie Washington. She leaves to cherish her memory, children: Lillian
Williams and Gloria (James) Henry of Nashua, N.H.; granddaughter: Jacqueline (Joseph) Hardwick of Milford, N.H.; siblings: Robert Washington, J.W. Washington, Marie Horton; four great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Service 11 a.m. at Holy Temple Cathedral COGIC, 1322 S Pulaski St, Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark., (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– MARY LOUISE McGARITY MYRICK was raised into Heaven on November 19,
2018 at the age of 81. She was born March 25,
1937 in Sheridan, Ark., to Lester and Wilma (Haynes) McGarity. She graduated from Sheridan
High School in
1955, and moved to Little Rock, where she worked as a ward clerk at UAMS and met the love of her life, Thomas Eugene Myrick. They were married December 26, 1956 and raised four children: Rita (David) Holman of North Little Rock, Marcie (Clay) Masters of Kansas City, Paul (Appy) Myrick of North Little Rock, and Kevin (Cara) Myrick of Sherwood. The family continued with seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, plus two more on the way. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Rita Holman, brother Max McGarity, and three tiny grandbabies.
Louise attended LPN School graduating in 1976 and worked in the Radiology Department at UAMS before retiring. She was a deeply spiritual woman who loved God on a personal level. Her hobbies included crochet and various crafts, along with Bible study. She had a fascination in studying family genealogy and history. She had traced her family roots back to the Cherokee Indians and was extremely proud of her Indian heritage. She loved Nascar, enjoyed cooking and family time. Her house was the hub for many family gathering, and her spiritual guidance and observation was her strongest gift. She will be missed deeply by family and friends; but we know her spirit will be with us alwaysuntil we meet again!
A visitation for Louise will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home (7401 HWY 5 North, Alexander, Ark., 72002), with a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the same location. Louise will be laid to rest at Pinecrest Memorial Park immediately after the service.
–––––❖––––– ROSIE LEE (CARTER) NEWTON, 90 of North Little Rock departed this life Friday, November 16, 2018. She is survived by one son, Edgar Newton of New York; step-daughter, Carolyn Wilford of Fort Worth, Texas; five grandsons, Timothy
Bright of Charleston, West Virginia, Jonathan
(Renee’) Newton of Upper Marlboro, Maryland,
Anton Newton and David Warner of Neptune,
New Jersey, Edgar (Raven) Newton, Jr. of Laurel, Maryland; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille White; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Services, 10 a.m., Friday, November 30, 2018, Riverview A.M.E. Church, 213 Glenview Lane, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114, Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, (501) 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900.” www.hubblefuneralhome.co.
–––––❖––––– NORMA JUNE PERRY passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 18, 2018, at the age of 88.
Norma was born in Houston, Texas, the only child of Murrah and
Edith Robertson and grew up in Norman, Okla.
She attended
Norman High
School and the Draughon School of Business. She worked as a secretary for the Highway Department in Oklahoma City where she met her future husband, William K. Perry, who precedes her in death.
Norma and Bill married and had three children, Susan Barclay (Bruce), Daniel Perry (Beatrice) and Jeannie Beck (Paul), five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Norma was an avid reader and enjoyed reading every spare moment she had. She was a dedicated volunteer in her children’s schools and, along with Bill, continued to volunteer with the LR Central band long after their youngest graduated. She enjoyed travel, especially when visiting her kids and grandkids. She had a soft spot in her heart for animals, riding horses in her youth and adopting numerous dogs and cats over the years. She never met a stranger and was quick to offer a smile to everyone she encountered.
We are grateful to House of Three, Kindred Hospice and all those who kindly cared for her.
Visitation Monday, Nov. 26, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home, Chenal, Funeral Services Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. at Community Christian Church in Maumelle, Ark. Burial immediately to follow.
–––––❖––––– FLORENCE HEATHER PSWAKAI-AZUBUIKE passed away Monday November 19, 2018, at the age of 72.
She came from humble beginnings in Zimbabwe, Africa, but due to her courage, strength, intellect and determination, she was able to achieve the American dream and pave the way so that her daughters could do the same. One of 10 children, and still a teenager the next stop on her journey was London, England, where she pursued a nursing degree. London is also where she married and had two daughters. It was years later in the early ’80s, as a then single mother, she decided to take a leap of faith and immigrate to the United States, landing in Arkansas where she eventually made a home in the community of Sherwood. She retired from the Arkansas State Hospital in 2012, after 25 successful years of service as a registered nurse.
She was a very devout and faithful Christian and an active member of the Living Church of God. Her grace, kindness, and selfless love and support were among her greatest gifts to the world she left behind. She was both a role model and inspiration to many.
She is survived by her daughter Amanda, a colonel in the U.S. Army, and Fiona an ER physician.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Funeral service on Friday, November 30, at 1 p.m., both at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. To offer condolences and share memories of Florence with her family visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– LONNA DIANE REED, 71, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Wednesday, Nov.
21, 2018. She was born June
19, 1947 in Bald
Knob, Ark., to the late James D. and Wanda L. Aldridge Giger. She was a member of First Baptist
Church in Sherwood. Lonna enjoyed gardening, playing Yahtzee, and good conversation. She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony “Tony” Reed; siblings, Joe Giger and John Giger.
Survivors include children, Michael (Christina) Reed of Greenbrier, Robert Mathis of Tennessee; siblings, Donna (Jerry) Bridges of Jacksonville, Deana (Bruce) Blom of Lancaster, Pa., and James (Koko) Giger Jr. of Memphis, Tenn. Other survivors include grandchildren, Michael A. Reed, Billy A. Reed and Logan L. Reed; along with several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Lee officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– WILLIS “BILL” SEIDLER, 88, of Jacksonville, Arkansas died peacefully November
22, 2018. He was a warehouse manager at Able Distributing prior to retirement.
Bill is survived by four children; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren including his son, Rodney and daughter Stephanie (Steve) Barnes; grandchildren, Susan Headley, Holly Seidler, Erin Blakey and Eric Barnes. Bill is preceded in death by his wife Elaine “Peach”; one son and four brothers.
Bill will be taken back home to Wausau, Wis., to be laid to rest by his wife.Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– ERNEST LEE “STEVE” STEPHENSON passed away Nov. 15th, 2018, at the age of 86.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27th, with viewing at 10 a.m. and services following at 11 a.m. at
Bayou Meto Baptist Church on
Hwy 107 North, Jacksonville. A military burial will be held at the Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock at 1 p.m.
Steve was born Feb. 9, 1932, in Willow Springs, Mo., to Ernest Eli and Reva (Wallen) Stephenson Green. He joined the United States Air Force in 1950 which took him to Kansas where he married Jo Ann Buchanan in 1952. His career included assignments to Alaska, North Dakota, Arkansas, Texas, and he was a Viet Nam veteran serving from 1969 to 1970. He retired in 1971 and moved back to Arkansas where he settled near Little Rock Air Force Base.
Ernest Lee was the father of three children, Barbara JoAnn Resimont, William Vernon Stephenson, and Ernest Lee Stephenson II, and “Grampy” to six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Steve is survived by two sisters, Kay Losh of Plano, Texas, and Connie Hiler of Willow Springs, Mo., and many nephews and nieces. Ernest Lee, Steve, and Grampy is loved and will be missed by his many friends and family.
Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– DAVID TRACY TAYLOR, 53, of Little Rock, left us suddenly on Nov. 13, 2018. David was preceded in death by his big brother, Jerry.
Sadly, David was joined soon after his own passing by his other older brother,
Chris. David is survived by his wife Sharolyn Jones-Taylor; his mother, Dorothy Jean Taylor, and his father, Othia Taylor; his sister, Ursula Taylor, and his brother, Rick Taylor; his extended family and scores of friends. David’s memorial service will be Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m., at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 N. Main St., North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Van. http://itsthevan.org. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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PAUL TAYLOR, 58, of Sherwood, passed away November 22, 2018. Graveside service will be 1:00
P.M. Wednesday, November 28th at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jerusalem, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at the cemetery beginning one hour prior to service. Full obit and guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– SANDRA DIANE LILLY WARD, MS, RN, age 77, passed from this life on Nov. 18th,
2018. She was the daughter of
Lirleen and Russell Lilly. Sandra graduated from the Baptist
School of Nursing in 1962 and immediately began her 45-year career as a charge nurse on a medical/surgical floor at the original
Baptist Hospital.
In 1966, she became the charge nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and participated in the development of the heart surgery program.
In 1974, she became president of the Arkansas Chapter of Critical Care Nurses and began plans for opening a new surgical intensive care unit at the new Baptist Medical Center. In 1978, she developed the program for post-surgical care for heart surgery and opened the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in 1980. It soon outgrew itself and had to open another unit in the late 1980’s.
In 1989, as the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit supervisor, she partnered with Stanford University in opening the Heart Transplant Program now at Baptist Medical Center. She, then, became Director of Critical Care in 1993.
Sandra’s multiple accolades for nursing include the first Clinical Excellence Award for Management and the prestigious Outstanding Professional Nurse Award from the Arkansas Nurses Association.
Sandra is survived by loving children, Sean (Lynne) Ward and, daughter (and running/travel buddy), Kathleen Ward. Gran doted on her loving grandchildren, Ian and Jackson Ward, who in her eyes, could do no wrong. She loooooved spending time at the beach, especially Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Her family thanks the staff at Parkway Assisted Living and BRI Baptist for the competent and concerned care she was given.
A casual visitation will be held on Nov. 30th, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. in the Garden Room at Roller Chenal-Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Her relatives, friends and former colleagues are invited to help the family celebrate her life of achievement, service and love. Please sign the guestbook here: https://www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=50332&locid=17.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to the Baptist Nursing School at Baptist Health Foundation, Nursing Scholarships-BHCLR, 9601 Baptist Health Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.
–––––❖––––– Command Sergeant Major (Retired), CHARLES L. WATKINS, 86, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born in
Waldo, Arkansas to the late Mr.
Dale L. Watkins and Mrs. Lois Retha Watkins.
Charles graduated from Fairview High School in 1949. Upon graduation, he served his country for 26 years in the United States Army, which included deployments to both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. During his military service, he earned many honors and awards, including the Bronze Star Medal and Legion of Merit. He graduated with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in management in 1976 from Park College of Missouri. Upon retiring from the United States Army, he spent an additional 20 years working as a Medical Administrative Assistant for the Department of Veterans Affairs. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a faithful member of Park Hill Baptist Church for 42 years. He was a kind, giving, and loving man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports, especially College Basketball and the Razorbacks. His main priorities in life were his relationship with God and his family. He shared his faith in Christ with countless others as witnessed by his life.
Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life of 66 years, Josie Mae (Butler) Watkins; his children, Robert D. Watkins; Shelia K. Schneider (Tommy); Charles R. Watkins (Rhonda); Sandra J. Elliott (Mike); Jerry A. Watkins (Tara). His siblings, brother; Bill Watkins (Ursula); sisters, Peggy Walthall (Bobby) and Ann Walker. He was an amazing Papaw to 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 greatgreat grandson. He will be dearly missed by many.
The family would like to thank the staff, Doctors, and Nurses of Baptist Springhill Intensive Care Unit for the compassionate care they provided. They were a blessing at a very difficult time.
Visitation will be held at the Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St. on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 6:008:00 P.M. Charles’ celebration of life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. with burial following at 1:00 P.M. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Park Hill Baptist Church or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BOBBY JOE YOUNG JR., 29, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life November 18,
2018. He leaves to cherish his memories with; parents, Cynthia
Young and Bobby
Young; siblings,
LaTosha Beck, TaSheba Beck, KaCyndra Young,
Keida Young, LaVanessa Young; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 pm at Robinson Mortuary-South. Funeral: Saturday, 11 am at Greater Friendship Christian Church, 4640 Springer Blvd. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary-South, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.”
Arkansas
BELLA VISTA — Ruby E. Dean, 93, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Nov. 20, 2018. She was born Oct. 28,
1925, in Cabot,
Ark., to the late
Edward Homer and Anna Lela (Morton) Gray.
Ruby was an incredible mother, beautiful wife, and loving grandmother.
She enjoyed dancing. Ruby and her husband started the Dean Equipment Company among many other businesses. She and her husband, Coy, were very active in Optimist International.
Preceding Ruby in death are her parents; husbands: Arthur Coy Dean and Tom F. Stroud III; and son, Gerald W. Dean. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Beverly Williams of Bella Vista, Ark.; son, Roger D. Dean of Benton, Ark.; grandchildren: Andrea Vandervoort, Jeffery Dean and wife Robin, and Jeanna Hurley and husband Patrick; great-grandchildren: Kaitlin Vandervoort, Andrew Dean, Mary Catherine Gifford; and a host of family and friends who love Ruby and will miss her always.
Memorials may be made to Partners in Progress, Ship of Life, P.O. Box 13989, Maumelle, Ark. 72113. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Don Edwin Crowson, 88, Benton, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife of 61 years, Dean Crowson; brothers-in-law, Carl Fish (Robby), Frank Geiger (Delberta) & Dennis Williams (Gail); sister-inlaw, Veda Sims. Visitation, 1-2 p.m. Monday at Ashby Funeral Home with services beginning at 2 p.m. Burial, Smith-Rosemont Cemetery. Guestbook, www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BISMARCK — Shirley Ann Kizziar, 81, of Bismarck, went to be with her Lord and Savior on
Nov. 21, 2018.
She was born
Dec. 28, 1936, in Bismarck, Ark., to the late A.O. “Bruiser” and
Hattie Garrett.
She was a devoted Christian and loved her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Eugene Kizziar; and siblings, Cecil Garrett and Mary Lou Manning.
She is survived by her son, Tim Kizziar and his wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Jodi Michelle Kizziar, Heather Nicole Kizziar and Chloe Amanda Kizziar; great-granddaughter, Taylor Michelle Norwood; sister, Alice Cleo Stanford (Charles); and numerous extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Bismarck Pentecostal Church, followed by burial in Oak Bower Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Bertha Burton, 85, of Bryant passed on yesterday. Services pending. Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services (8424 Kanis Road 501-612-5607) will be serving the Burton families.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Benny “Joe” Dunlap, 73, of Bryant, was born March 23, 1945, to the late Lawrence and
Agnes Dunlap.
He left for his Heavenly Home on Nov. 20, 2018.
Benny was a Vietnam veteran, and a retired diesel mechanic after more than forty years. He was a member of Midtowne Church and enjoyed fishing, bowling, Corvettes and his family.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sue; one son, Tommy (Tammy) Dunlap; two daughters, Donna (William) Wilkerson and Amanda (Chuck) Smith; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and an abundance of extended family and friends.
Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home with Doug Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home. (501) 315-0700. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.comalcoa.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — William Eugene Reeves, 74, of Bryant, Ark., passed away Thursday,
Nov. 22, 2018. He was the owner and operator of
Reeves’ Dozer
Service for over
30 years in Bryant. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday,
Nov. 26, 2018, at
Dial & Dudley Funeral Home, Bryant. Guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Deral Bryan (D.B.) Casteel, age 74, of Cabot passed from this life on
Nov. 16, 2018.
He was born
Dec. 23, 1943, in California to
Frank and Opal
Casteel. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gerald and
Mack Casteel.
D.B. was honorably discharged from the Arkansas Army National Guard on May 16, 1991, with over 25 years of service to our country and was a Veteran of the Gulf War. He retired from the Little Rock Police Department on September 2, 2005, as a detective after 25 years of service to the City of Little Rock. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was an active member of the Atkins-Wagnon Hunting Club for 28 years.
D.B. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda (Rowlett) Casteel; son, Deral (Rose Mary) Casteel Jr.; daughter, Connie Casteel; son, David (Angie) Casteel; grandchildren, Zac and Rylie Casteel, Bryan McPike and Amanda (Brian) Walters, Madison and Cassidy Casteel, Philip Casteel; great-grandchild, Sam Bryant; brother, Johnny (Brenda) Casteel; sister, Cynthia Casteel; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with Reverend Ben Leonard officiating. Interment will be noon following the service at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m., prior to the service. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501843-5816. Online guestbook: www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Bradley Page Goodale, 49, of Cabot passed away on Nov. 19, 2018. He was born on July 11,
1969, in Evanston,
Ill. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State
Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. 501-982-3400. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.
–––––❖––––– CALICO ROCK — Leelenn Ray Branscum, 51, died Nov. 21. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Funeral service: Monday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Burial: Coots Cemetery.
–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Ava Hudson Measels, 77, of Carlisle, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 23, 2018. She was born March 12, 1941, in Hazen, Ark. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Carlisle. Ava was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd and Pauline Hudson, and her brothers, Glenn Hudson and Narris Hudson. Ava is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bobby Measels; her sister, Delores (Bob) Hamric of Hazen; her children, Betty Jones (Fred) of Carlisle, Gina Wilson (Gerry) of Perryville, Amy Terry (Alan) of Paragould and Richard Measels of Carlisle; grandchildren, Drew Conner, Emily Overturf, Rachael Adams, Jacob Adams, Jack Measels and Garrett Measels; and a great-grandson, Jude Adams.
Ava loved reading the Bible which she read through many times, going to church whenever the doors were open, quilting, singing in the church choir, and spending time with her family. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the First Baptist Church of Carlisle at 319 South Court Street from 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. and burial in the Carlisle Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers are Fred Jones, Gerry Wilson, Alan Terry, Drew Connor, Jacob Adams, and Jamie Cunningham.
The family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
–––––❖––––– CLARENDON — David Wayne Black, 60, of Clarendon, died Tuesday. Survivors; daughter, Brandy Black; grandchildren, Dayton Grigsby and Tana Grigsby; brothers, Steve Black (Rhonda), Lonnie Hill (Beth), Paul Hill (Peggy) and Barry Hill (Betty). Visitation 12 noon-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Services following 2 p.m. at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home Chapel Clarendon, burial, Franks Cemetery Holly Grove. Guestbook/obit, www.bobnealandsons.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Robert W. Henry, a Conway Attorney, died Thursday, November 22, 2018 in that city. A son of the late J. Wendell and Amma Reeves Henry, he was born August 22, 1928, in Conway. He lived his entire life in Conway, except for three years while he was a student at the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Blackburn Henry; three sons and their wives, Frank W. and Jo Ann Moore Henry of Conway, Robert W., Jr. and Priscilla Pool Henry of North Little Rock, and Clifford J. and Judy Simmons Henry of Conway; and daughter, Margaret Henry Razer and husband, Michael, of Conway. His seven precious grandchildren are Samantha Henry Tobias and husband, Michael, of Seattle, Wash., C. Joseph Henry, Jr. and wife Grace, and their children Linley Taylor Henry and Clifford “Ford” Joseph Henry, III, of Tallahassee, Fla., David Simmons Henry of Little Rock, Alexandra Henry of Little Rock, Cameron Henry, Brett Henry and Julia Razer, all of Conway. Also surviving are his sisters-in-law, Earlene Henry of Springdale and Billie Henry of Benton; his brother-in-law, Bill Blackburn and wife, Barbara, of Corpus Christi, Texas and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Henry of Benton and Pat Henry of Springdale, and his sister, Mickie Allinder of Fort Smith.
Mr. Henry graduated from Conway High School in 1946 and received his bachelor of arts degree from Hendrix College in 1950. He
graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1953. Following law school, he returned to Conway to join his father in the practice of law and later practiced with his son, Cliff, for 34 years.
He and his family were avid Razorback fans, and he enjoyed golfing throughout his life. He also was an avid fan of Wampus Cat football, for which he played in his high school years. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Arkansas Bar Association, and the Faulkner County Bar Association. He served as a special justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court and was a member of the Arkansas Board of Law Examiners for six years, serving as chairman for two years. He also served as Conway City Attorney for 20 years and was a Commander, United States Naval Reserve, retired.
A dedicated member of First United Methodist Church, he served several terms as a member of the Administrative Board, the Board of Trustees, the Finance and Stewardship and Evangelism Committees. He was legal advisor to the North Arkansas Conference and especially enjoyed serving as usher all his life to Conway District Superintendents and the Annual Conference of the United Methodist church. In early days, he served as youth counselor, teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. He was active in community affairs, where he was a member of the board of directors of the First National Bank of Conway from 1961 to 1998; a member of the board of directors of Conway Corporation; First Commercial Trust Co.; Conway Chamber of Commerce and a member of the advisory board of Arkansas Children’s Hospital. He was a supporter of the Conway Symphony Orchestra and enjoyed many concerts.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Samantha H. Tobias, C. Joseph Henry Jr., David S. Henry, Alex Henry, Cameron Henry, Brett Henry and Julia Razer. Family visitation will be at Roller McNutt Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place at First United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 10 in the morning. Graveside service will be at Crestlawn Memorial Park at 3:30 p.m. the same day.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Conway, or to a charity of your choice. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/conway.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Gary McArthur, age 79, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, November 21, 2018. He was born June 23, 1939 in Morrilton, Arkansas, a son of Sherley Othel McArthur and Esther Bell Leach McArthur. He was the owner of Insurance Claim Service of Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing; all the Razorback games, especially Football; and attended Plumerville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Kay Pettingill McArthur of Conway; daughters,
Michelle (Austin)
Loftin of Jacksonville; Mindy McArthur and
Nanette Lively both of Little
Rock; grandchild,
Casey Loftin of Jacksonville; sister, Deloris Wiedower of Little
Rock; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Donna Lou Ashley, and Sherlin Simpson.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, at Harris Chapel with burial at Wolf Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net.
–––––❖––––– COWLAKE — Franklin Koontz, 73, of Cowlake, died Tuesday. Survivors: sister, Carlotta Carlton; three nephews, Rodney, Heath, and Levi Carlton; great- and greatgreat nieces and nephews. Visitation: Monday, 1-2 p.m., Beedeville Church of Christ. Funeral following at 2 p.m. Interment: Memory Garden Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.
–––––❖––––– DAMASCUS — Hattie Mae Hudson, 96, of Damascus passed away November 23,
2018. She was born February
21, 1922 in Guy, Arkansas to the late Pearly and
Ada Rogers. She is survived by her daughters,
Faye (Ron) Bradford and Phyllis
(Jerry) Grissom, seven grandchildren, Madison Hall, Hannah McClung, Sarah McClung, Sawyer Hall, Colter Hall, Hudson Ennis, Grant Ennis. Hattie was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Woodrow Hudson.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Sand Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Damascus. Visitation will begin one-hour prior at 10 a.m. Burial following at Holland Cemetery in Gravesville, Arkansas. Online Guestbook available at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier.
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EL PASO — Bettie H. Laprarie, 71, of El Paso, Arkansas, passed from this life November 21, 2018. She was born in the Antioch Township in Arkansas to the late Vollie and Oletta Johnston. She was a member of That Church in Cabot, Arkansas; enjoyed time with her family and fishing. Bettie is survived by her daughters Lorri Butler (Todd Bridges) and Ashley Risener (Zack); four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– EVENING SHADE — Geraldine “Geri” Hebert, 64, of Evening Shade died Thursday, November 22, 2018. Visitation will be held Monday, November 26, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City.
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FORT SMITH — Capt. Myron H. Rappeport (US Navy, ret.) of Fort Smith, passed away on November 21, 2018. Affectionately known as Bubba by friends and family, he was born on February 21, 1924 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Eugene and Goldie Rappeport.
Bubba passed away on Thanksgiving Day, which held special meaning to both Bubba and his wife of 70 years, Dot. They were married on Thanksgiving Day in 1947; Bubba’s passing reunites him with the love of his life for eternity.
Bubba loved his country. After lying about his age, his mother subsequently agreed to sign him into the Navy at age 17. He attended Officer Candidate School at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He served on destroyer escorts in the South Pacific during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Following his active duty, Bubba served in the Naval Reserve, where he was one of the youngest officers to be promoted to the rank of Captain. Following his initial duty, Bubba completed his degree in Civil Engineering at Tulane University.
In Fort Smith, Bubba was President of Fort Smith Structural Steel Company. Following the sale of the company in the late 1960s, he started several successful companies, including a pipe company and a corrugated box company. Bubba was a member of the Noon Exchange Club and the Kiwanis Club. Bubba was a founding member of the Ouachita Wilderness Club which is active today.
Bubba was a loving father who provided his family encouragement and support. He led by example, living in an ethical and forthright manner. While his wife Dot was very active in her own career and in serving the community, Bubba never wavered in his support for Dot providing behind the scenes support and encouragement.
Bubba was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joe Rappeport of Longview, Texas and his sister Rozan Zidell of Austin, Texas. Survivors include his three children, Steve Rappeport and wife Kelly of Fort Smith, Mike Rappeport and wife Jane of Fort Smith, and daughter Kay Franks and husband Brent Franks of Dallas, Texas. Bubba has two grandsons, Lt. Sam Rappeport of Naples, Italy and Jack Rappeport of Rogers, Arkansas.
Cremation was conducted under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Bubba will be committed at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28. The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on November 28.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Arkansas Chapter, 5506 W. Walsh Lane, Rogers, Arkansas 72758; or Fort Smith Boys and Girls Clubs, 4905 N. O Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72904; or United Way of Fort Smith, P.O. Box 2300, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902-2300. To sign an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
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GLEN ROSE — Terri Lynn Smith, age 58, of Glen Rose, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. Graveside Service will be Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, 2 p.m. at Fairplay Cemetery with Bro. Todd Bray officiating. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HARRISBURG — Margie Arnold Brown died November 22, 2018. She was born July 26, 1921. Funeral will be held Monday, November 26, at 2:00 at Roller-Crouch. Visitation will be at 1:00 prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the Egner Cemetery at Box 57 Salado, Arkansas, 72575.www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.
–––––❖––––– HICKORY RIDGE — Paul D. Moore, 71, of Hickory Ridge. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lewis Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. to service time at the funeral home.
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HOT SPRINGS — Mary Francis Vaudean Bellomy, 71, Hot Springs, passed Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. She retired from Lake Catherine Footwear. Graveside Service will be Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, 2 p.m. at Forest Hills Cemetery with Stephen Bellomy officiating. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome. com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Patricia Harris Chapman, age 98, died peacefully Thursday, Nov. 15, at the end of a long, happy and well-lived life.
She was the daughter of Col. Patrick Candler Harris and Marvelle Shue Harris and was born in Beebe. Preceding her in death were her husband, James Scott Chapman, a World War II veteran, and her brother, Dr. Sam Clement Harris.
Pat graduated from Beebe High School and was Miss Beebe. She attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now the University of Central Arkansas). She married Scott Chapman on Aug. 6, 1945, and she and Scott lived in several cities in the South while he was an executive with Allstate Insurance: Natchez and Jackson, Miss.; Shreveport, New Orleans, Dallas, Atlanta and Houston. After Scott’s retirement, they settled in Eden Isle outside Heber Springs, where they both enjoyed the golf at the Red Apple Inn Country Club. Pat took up the game when they arrived on Eden Isle in 1970, and she eventually became the club’s Ladies Golf Champion.
Friends knew her as an entertaining hostess, greeting everyone with her warm smile and friendly personality. Pat enjoyed a good party and wanted everyone else to enjoy it, too, be it in her home or on her and Scott’s party barge on Greers Ferry Lake.
Both Pat and Scott were very active in their church and were founding members of St. Francis Episcopal Church. Pat served on the Altar Guild and the vestry. Pat was the last surviving founding member of St. Francis.
She also volunteered at the Humane Society in Heber Springs. She loved all of her many dogs and cats over the years. She brought the first Lhasa Apso to Arkansas when she and Scott relocated from Houston.
Pat was in the Daughters of the American Revolution through her father’s family, longtime residents in south Arkansas. Her grandfather, Sam Harris, was the Lafayette County sheriff. Her great-grandfather died at the battle of Antietam, serving with an Alabama regiment.
Pat remained in her home on Eden Isle for 46 years, until moving in 2016 to Hot Springs with her sister-in-law, Peggy Harris, to be near family.
Her niece, Julie Harris Sanders, and her nephews, James P. Harris (wife Tricia) and Stephen C. Harris (wife Loretta), were like her children. She loved them like her own, as she did her great-nieces, Sarah Sanders and Catherine Harris, and her great-nephews, William Sanders, Scott Harris and Sam Harris.
When she could no longer play
golf, she became bored and went to work at Panache, the Aromatique gift shop in Heber Springs, where she worked for 10 years, until she was 85. She so loved the girls who worked in the shop, and the money she made at Panache was given directly to the church she helped start, St. Francis.
Pat was a very talented artist, creating oil paintings of the beautiful landscapes that surrounded the Greers Ferry area. She shared her work with family and friends, as well as donated to several charitable auctions.
Even up to her last days, Pat was the life of the party at The Caring Place of Hot Springs, where she would entertain the staff by dancing the two-step.
The family would like to thank Pat’s special caregivers, Cheryl Kapella, Beckey Haight and Melinda Allen, as well as Arkansas Hospice and The Caring Place of Hot Springs, for the outpouring of love and care they gave her these last two years.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30, beginning at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Heber Springs, Ark.
If anyone would like to send a memorial, please send to St. Francis Episcopal Church of Heber Springs, The Caring Place of Hot Springs or Arkansas Hospice. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.
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HOT SPRINGS — Mary Ellen Humphreys, 96, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away November 23, 2018. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. A celebration of Mary’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs. Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Cemetery.
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HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK — Jack Franklin Huckaby, 57, passed away on November 23, 2018, in Little Rock. He was born May 8, 1961 in Somerville, Massachusetts to the late Jack Huckaby Sr. and Sybil Larkin.
Jack was a hard-working man who loved spending time with his family and taking them on trips, which always included shopping with his girls. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved canoeing, fishing, and camping along Arkansas rivers. He also enjoyed taking cross-country rides on his motorcycle. He worked for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for 29 years.
Preceding Jack in death is his father, Jack Huckaby Sr.; his sister, Patricia Ann Williams and his brother, Billy James Huckaby.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Huckaby; his mother, Sybil Larkin; his daughter, Brooke Tirman and husband, Kaleb; his daughter, Brittany Huckaby; his step-daughter, Cara Knight and husband, Jordan; his step-son, Josh Miller and wife, Kathryn; two grandsons, Jett and Kade Tirman; and two step-grandchildren, Ben and Andi Kate Miller.
Reception visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, November 26, at Smith Family Funeral Home in Benton. The graveside ceremony will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 27 at Old Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Arkansas Foodbank and/or Tribute of Life Foundation at https:// www.tributeoflife.org.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Leo Esget fell asleep in Christ on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, after a brief illness. Leo was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Feb. 5, 1942, to Clarence and Bernice (Anderson) Esget. He was baptized in the Lutheran Church. He married Eileen Sellen on Jan. 9, 1965 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ellsworth Township, Minn. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1966 to 1972 (4th Tank Battalion of the 33rd Armor Regiment).
Leo was a devoted and sacrificial husband, and loving father and grandfather to their children Christopher (wife Kassie and grandson James) and Emily, all of whom survive him.
Leo owned Parkway Tree Service in Minneapolis, Minn., for forty years. He labored tirelessly every day of his life. He loved automobiles, and restored to perfection many classic cars from the 1950s, along with several Corvettes. He could fix anything and kept a spotless garage.
He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Ark., where a funeral service will be held on November 29, 2018 at 11 a.m., visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. the hour prior to services. Interment will follow later at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Ellsworth Township, Minn. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Grace Luthern Church of Little Rock or Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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LONOKE — James Thomas Barnes, 33, of Lonoke, Ark., passed away on Nov. 11, 2018. He was born on Oct. 29, 1985 in Benton, Ark. A celebration of James’ life will be on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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McCRORY — Rodney Busick Ferrell, 47, of McCrory, Arkansas died Friday, November 23, 2018. Visitation will be on Monday, November 26th beginning at 1:00 p.m. with 2:00 p.m. funeral services following at the Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors, mother, Judy Ferrell, father, Larry (Karen) Ferrell, one daughter, Courtney Ferrell. thompsonwilsonfh.com 870-731-2551.
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Tommy Dean McBride, 58, of Mountain Home were private. A boat builder, survived by his son Kris Sperry. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home. www. kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Robert Roderick, 87, of Mountain Home were private. A U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, survived by wife, Connie Roderick; five step-daughters, Joan Young, Dr. Janet Cathey, Jean Hurst, Suzanne Riley, and Jill Holman. Arrrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Barbara Dell Selsor, 89, of Mountain Home will be at a later date. Barbara died Nov. 9, 2018. An Accountant, survived by daughters, Sandy Vaughn, Trecia Reed, Elaine Ford; and sons, Dean Selsor, and Melvin Selsor. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Graveside Services for Martha Lue Parker Wise, 98, of Mountain Home, Ark., were held Nov. 13, 2018, at Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion, Ark. Martha died Nov. 9, 2018, in Mountain Home, Ark. Survived by her daughters, Shirley Kirby, and Martha “Sue” Reynolds. Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services.www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Memorial Service for Paul Wyborny, 74, of Mountain Home, Ark., was held Nov. 17, at Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. Paul died Nov. 13. Survived by his son, Jim Wyborny; two daughters, Jennifer Sears, and Jill McCormack. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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OKOLONA — Emma Ruth Etchieson age 88, of Okolona, died Saturday, November 24, 2018. Graveside service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, November 27th at Smyrna Cemetery near Okolona with Bro. Jim Henderson officiating. Online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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OLA — Hazel Faulconer, 99, of Ola, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Born Jan. 11, 1919, in Plainview. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial: Sandlin Cemetery, under direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Monday, 5-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Texann Jacqueline Johnson of Pine Bluff left this world to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 at home at the age of 81. Texann was born Aug. 19, 1937 in San Diego, Calif., to the late Wilbur Francis Yarbrough and Rose Elizabeth (Fraizer) Desbrow.
She was a homemaker and resident of Newton County for some 30 years before joining her daughter in Pine Bluff in 1987. In her early years, she met and married Roy W. Johnson, a young Navy sailor stationed in San Diego on Nov. 15, 1952 in Yuma, Ariz. They had two children together before he retired in 1965, and they relocated to Marble Falls and later, Jasper in Newton County, Ark.
Texann was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She also had a great passion for her flower gardens and decorating her home. She was a very delightful person, and everyone that had met her will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years, Roy Johnson; two sisters, Nancy Lee Hughes and Patricia Jean Canfield; and two brothers, William Edward Yarbrough Desbrow and David Otto Yarbrough. Texann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Teresa Johnson of Johnson City, Tenn.; daughter, Linda LaClair of Pine Bluff; half-brother, Carl Yarbrough; three grandchildren, Brian Johnson, Kimberly Holt and Christopher LaClair; two great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Emelia Holt; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends, who loved her and will miss her.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Chaplain John Brown officiating. Online registry at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Lonzo Junior Myles, 68, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at Bethel A.M.E. Church in Ladd, Ark., by Rev. David Vaughn. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark.www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Oma Jean Saint Bond, 86, of Pine Bluff died Wednesday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. John Bean officiating. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial at Mt. Home Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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PINE BLUFF — Roslynn Lee Tomlinson, 81, of Pine Bluff, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 21, 2018. She was born April 1, 1937, at North Shore Naval Hospital in San Diego, Calif., to David and Bertha Morris Russell.
Roslynn graduated from Trussville High School in Alabama. She attended Auburn University where she received an Education Degree in 1959. In 1960 she moved to Fort Benning, Ga., where she taught school and met the love of her life Carey Gene Tomlinson. She loved her life as a military wife and having the opportunity to teach everywhere.
They moved to Pine Bluff in 1978. Roslynn retired from the Dollarway School District. She was a member of Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church, had a love for golf and exercising at the Wellness Center!
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Tomlinson; her parents; sisters, Mildred Adamson, Adelene Grant, Marjorie Duke and a brother, David Russell. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Carey Gene Tomlinson; daughters, Cari (Jimmy) Foscue of Huntsville, Ala., Michelle (Michael) Mantuano of Little Rock; grandchildren, Kevin and Matt Taylor, Megan Riggins, Cali Foscue and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m. with service following. Funeral service will be Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Mr. Tommy Tomlinson officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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PRATTSVILLE — Betty Lucille Smith Cates, age 80, of Prattsville went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. She was born Aug. 13, 1938 in Ft. Riley, Kan., to the late William and Rachel Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Alvin P. Cates Jr., her siblings, Jim Smith, John Smith, Margie Moix, brother-in-law Bill Collie and one granddaughter Natalie Carter. She was a faithful Baptist, Sunday School Teacher, caregiver, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her daughters, Pam Gardner, Kay Carter; grandchildren, Matt Calvert, Chase Carter (Shelby), Kristi Crow (Kevin), Dillon Carter; great-grandchildren, Aubree Carter, Kenley Crow, Conner Carter, Isaac Calvert, Easton Stone, Eli and Finley Carter; one sister, Juanita Collie, one brother Bob Smith (Estelle); two sisters-in-law, Terri Smith and Helen Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-3231. Sign online guestbook at www. buiefuneralhome.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE — Wayne Ford, age 43, of Russellville died Thursday. Funeral: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online obituary/ guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE — Dr. Ben Kriesel, age 55, of Russellville, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral.com.
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SEARCY — Ruth Johnson, 82, of Searcy passed away Nov. 21, 2018. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at Mt. Arratt Baptist Church in Beebe, with Rev. Jerome Harris presiding. Interment will be at Fort Logan, Denver, Colo. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.smithfamilycares.com.
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STAR CITY — Lillie Mae Hartwick Pritchett died Friday, November 23, 2018, at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. Graveside Service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Oakland Cemetery in Atkins. Bro. BJ Duvall will officiate. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Service of Star City. Online obit at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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STUTTGART — Kenneth Bull, 93, died Wednesday. Survivors are wife, Loretta; son, Larry (Tina) Bull, Stuttgart; sister, Dorothy Worring, Stuttgart; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home. Visitation is one hour before the service. www.turpin-co.com.
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STUTTGART — Jere Eugene Geater, 66, passed away Friday. Survivors are wife, Dianne; son, Michael Geater; brothers, Ed, Don, Bill, and Keith Geater. Funeral Service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church with burial in Lone Tree Cemetery by Turpin Funeral Home. Visitation is one hour before the service. www.turpin-co.com.
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WHITE HALL — Bruce Ferguson, 64, of White Hall, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. A Memorial Gathering will be held in Bruce’s honor, Sunday, Nov. 25th, 4 p.m. at Robinson & Fuller White Hall Chapel (Formerly Cranford Funeral Home), 8302 Dollarway Road, White Hall, Ark. 71602. Full obit and Online Condolences: www.FullerFunerals.com.
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HAYSVILLE, Kan. — Linda Jane Powell, 69, Homemaker, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018. Memorial service 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at Broadway Mortuary. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lillian Robinstein and brothers, Dennis and Donald Robinstein. Survivors include son, Robert Johnson; daughters, Laura and husband Derrel Oyler and Julie Powell and husband Jason Hollis; brothers, Fred Robinstein, Ted Todd; sisters, Tammy Robinstein, Lillian Todd; grandchildren, Jason and Justin Oyler, Vicky Smith, Jonathan Beaulieu, Zoe Powell, Gage, Onyx and Scotty Hollis and several Great-grandchildren. Share condolences at www. CozineMemorial.com. Broadway Mortuary.
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OMAHA, Neb. — A Graveside Service for Robert Alex Borzick, 88, of Omaha, Neb., will be held at Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Mausoleum on Nov. 28, 2018. Robert died Nov. 8, 2018. Survived by wife, Doris; son, Brian; and daughter, Cynthia Stovers. Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com. –––––❖–––––
AUSTIN, Texas — The beautiful, spunky, adventurous and glamorous Judy Stillings-Kilmas, 84, passed away in Austin, Texas, Oct. 23, 2018. “The Ancestor,” so deemed by the Stillings grandchildren, leaves behind children, Nancy Hoffmann-Allison, Scherrie Hoffmann-Johnson, Tammy Stillings-Fellows, Hal Gary Stillings, Sherry Cushing, Craig Stillings, and Mark Stillings; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and more!
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WASKOM, Texas — Phillip Franklin Beavers, 72, formerly of North Little Rock, passed away Nov. 19, 2018, at his home in Waskom, Texas. Phillip is survived by his sister Glenda Beavers Smith of Benton, two nieces and one nephew. Cremation by Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Private burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Robert Michael O’Neal, age 70, died November 4, 2018 in Olympia, Wash. He was born December 31, 1947 in Little Rock, Ark., to Robert Moses O’Neal and Sarah Nell Hattaway O’Neal. Mike graduated from Joe T. Robinson High School in 1965. He joined the Navy in 1968 and served in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Rev. W.B. and Stella O’Neal, Robert and Jannette Hattaway, W.G. and Clydia Lovell. He is survived by his mother, Billie O’Neal-Gilmore; wife Karen O’Neal; brother, Walter O’Neal (Celeste); daughters, Catherine O’Neal-Frizzell (Dale), Robin Neaville (Tracy); eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; niece, Erin Riggs (Franklin); nephew, Walter O’Neal II; and special friend, Sherri Nordquist.
A Memorial service with military honors will be at 11 a.m., Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark.