Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Martha Ann Venable, 84, of Alexander, was welcomed into the Lord’s arms on February

7th, 2019. She was born on December 30th,

1934 to parents

Orville and

Ione Moody in Clinton, Arkansas. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband: Billy Ross Venable of Alexander; four daughters: Cheryl (Dennis) Freeman of Traskwood, Janet (Gary) McPherson of North Little Rock, Cindy (Tony) Straughn and Terrie (Steve) Whatley of Benton; thirteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Martha’s visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 from 6-8 PM and the funeral will occur the following day, Wednesday, February 13th at 1 PM, both at Crystal Hill Baptist Church (18823 Crystal Valley Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72210). Martha will be laid to rest immediately after the service at Forest Hills Cemetery (10200 AR-5, Alexander, Ark., 72002).

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Regenia L. Brown Willard, 87, of Conway, went to be with her Lord and Savior on

Friday, February 8, 2019. She was born on November 24th,

1931 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Linton Brown and

Gladys Lovelady Brown. She married the love of her life,

Bobby Willard, on August 25th, 1956 and they spent 46 amazing years together before his passing in 2003.

Left to cherish her memory is her two daughters, Debora (Terry) Tew and Toni (Danny) Compton; three grandchildren, Chris Osburn, Heather (Kevin) Key, and Brittany Lunsford, and five great-grandchildren, Alicia, Xavier, Braiden, Jaren and Kadin. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one granddaughter, and many family members.

The family wants to extend a special thank-you to Heritage Living Center staff and nurses for the care they provided for her over the last four years.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2019 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood, Arkansas with her Celebration of Life starting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Please visit our online guest register at: www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FRANKLIN — Mr. Dean Brown, 83, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Franklin Baptist Church at 12 noon, with Bro. Jeff Hawkins officiating. Burial follows at Violet Hill Cemetery.Visitation will be 11 am. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Billy Lane Amos, 85, of Hamburg, died Saturday, February 9, 2019. Funeral service: 2 p.m, Tuesday, Zion United Methodist Church with burial in Zion Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Mr. Bobby Sam “Bob” Chambless, age 86 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday February 8, 2019, in Little Rock Arkansas. Mr. Chambless was born on June 11, 1932, in Prescott, Arkansas, to T. L. and Mary Trexler Chambless. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was retired owner operator of B and P Roto Rooter, worked for Roto Rooter in Little Rock, Arkansas, for many years and a member of New Life Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed watching old time westerns and hanging out with his many friends at his favorite coffee shop. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Janice Chambless and Betty Bain.

Survivors include; wife, Pat Chambless of 59 years, daughter Lisa Keeton, husband William, son, Scott Chambless, wife Stephanie all of Hope, Arkansas, four grandchildren, Blake Simmons, Aaron Cox, Grayson Chambless, Evan Chambless and a host of family and friends.

Family visitation will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday February 11, 2019, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home Hope, Arkansas.

Funeral service will be 3:30pm on Tuesday February 12, 2019, at Brazzel/Oakcrest with Bro. Craig Adams and Bro. Matt Pagels officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery, De Ann Community. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Mr. Melvin Luker, age 84 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday February 7, 2019, in Hope. Funeral service will be 1:00pm Tuesday February 12, 2019, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest with Bro. Terrance Luker and Tonja Luker Hays officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery, Spring Hill Arkansas. Online register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes. com.

–––––❖––––– HUMPHREY — David Michael McCarty, 39, died Saturday. Survivors are father, David McCarty; mother, Carolyn Jean McCarty; brother, James Russell McCarty; and sister, Deedra Carol Stanford. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home with burial in Williams Cemetery. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Mike Alderman, 62, of Monticello was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. A celebration of life and Military Flag Folding Ceremony will be held at StephensonDearman Funeral Home, Monday, February 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., visitation following until 3:00 p.m. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — James “Jim” Harvey died February 4, 2019 in Mountain View, Arkansas. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Harvey and children, John, Carmen, and Jean. A memorial service is Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church

in Mountain View, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview1.

–––––❖––––– PERRYVILLE — Billie Eugene Ellison, 90, Perryville, formerly of Houston, Texas died, February 8, 2019. Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, at Journey Church, with burial at Ada Valley Cemetery. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, February 11, at Harris Funeral Home in Perryville. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Robert A. Simpson, 93, of Sheridan died February 9, 2019.

Survivors; Wife, Dixie; children, Larry (Red) Freeman (Sherry), Narvall Gene Freeman (Trisha), Tommy Freeman (Donna); eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two greatgreat grandchildren.

Memorial service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019, First United Methodist Church, Sheridan. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan. (870)-942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

–––––❖––––– SPARKMAN — Dorothy Shirron Denton, age 100, of Sparkman, passed away on Saturday, February 9,

2019. She was born January

29, 1919 in the

Mt. Olivet Community near Sparkman, one of twelve children to the late Jim and Sally Shaddock Shirron. She was a longtime faithful member of Sparkman United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She served as Sparkman School’s Dietician for nearly 20 years. Her dedication to the church was well known as was her dedication to her family. Dorothy enjoyed cooking for her family and friends until shortly before her 100th birthday.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Zola “Sport” Denton; daughter, Betty Daily; son, Danny Denton and grandson, Steve Daily. She was also preceded by six brothers, Guy, Bo, Clyde, Benny, Melvin and Morgan Shirron; four sisters, Elizabeth Dunlap Judson, Orabell St. John, Alpha St. John and Versie Key Tilly.

Survivors include one son, Donny (Irma) Denton of Sparkman; one sister, Frances Grisham of Camden; son-in-law, Herb (Nancy) Daily of Little Rock; daughter-in-law Judy Denton Campbell (sons, Cole and Ash) of Cane Hill; nine grandchildren, Dave (Teri) Daily of Clarksville, Danette (Allan) Kemp of Fordyce, Deann (Lane) Denison of Greenwood, Duane (Megan) Denton of Appling, Georgia, Kenna (Allen) Warren of Brooklyn, New York, Kimberly (Randy) Davis of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Kyle (Natalie) Graumann of Little Rock, Todd

(Amy) Denton of Roland and Gina (Charlie) Schaef of Roland; a granddaughter-in-law, Linda Daily (Doug) of Little Rock; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, February 11th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia.

Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12th at Sparkman United Methodist Church with Peggy Abbott and Bob Langley officiating. Burial will follow at DeLamar Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Sparkman United Methodist Church or to DeLamar Cemetery Association. Online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.