Pulaski County

LARRY ODELL AHART died February 14, 2019. He was born to Jean and Odell Ahart in Little Rock. Larry enjoyed an idyllic childhood, playing Little League baseball at Lamar Porter Field, swimming at War Memorial Pool, and enjoying endless afternoons playing with his neighborhood pals.

Larry excelled academically and graduated from Central High in the top of his class. Upon graduation, he entered Harvard University where he became immersed in the anti-war movement. His desire was to research all the pertinent truths regarding the war and to make those facts known to the public. Larry honed his research skills when he returned to Little Rock and became the historian at the Old State House Museum. He created an award winning website where visitors could take a virtual tour of the museum. In retirement, Larry continued to use his research skills to achieve successful outcomes in fantasy football.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Pollard Ahart; daughters, Julie Foote and Elizabeth McCloud (Lonnie); sister, Marybeth Curtis (Allen); nieces, Veronica Jones, Kellie Milburn (Jeff), and Sarah Perry; sister-in-law, Nancy Blackstone; and brother-in-law, Hugh Pollard (Amy).

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Jared Seale for his compassion and support.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, beginning at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m., at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AETN, P.O. Box 1250, Conway, Ark., 72033, or the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark., 72210.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Larry’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JUANITA “BOOTSIE” AVERY, 91 of Little Rock, passed away on February 11, 2019. She was born on December 6, 1927 in Little Rock to the late Mark and Mary Roberts Goodson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conard Lee Avery; daughter, Connie Lee Avery; brothers, Maurice Goodson and Melbourne Goodson.

Juanita is survived by daughter, Paula Avery; granddaughter, Ashlyn Easley; sisters, Louella Beasley and Myrline Jernigan; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1 p.m. February 18, 2019 with Bro. Ronnie Inman officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ELIZABETH F. BERRY, 79, of Little Rock, passed away February 8, 2019. She was born to Gunnard and Alma (Selfe) Feldt on May 29, 1939 in Flushing, New

York. Elizabeth received her B.A. degree in English from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where she was associated with Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She lived in Fullerton, Calif., where she was a dedicated teacher and eventually moved to Arkansas where she retired from UALR as an English and as a Second Language instructor. After retirement, she remained active with friends and family, including volunteering at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert Berry. She is survived by four sons, Patrick Scott Berry (Helen) of Somerville, Mass., Robert Berry, Jr. (Shawn), Michael Berry (Milly), Jonathan Berry (Jennifer) all of Little Rock; eight grandchildren, Rachael, Justin, Trey, Matthew, Jonas, Addison, Emerson, and Maren; and siblings, Sally Cloar of Lawrence, Kan., Nancy Rathmann of Eugene, Ore., and Jack Feldt of Kennesaw, Ga.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the UAMS Rockefeller Cancer Institute or Clinton Foundation. Online guestbook available at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– PATRICIA NELL BEASLEY BRADSHAW, 91, of North Little Rock, passed away February 15, 2019 in Booneville, Ark. Born May 1, 1927 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of Varon and Rozelle Atkins Beasley. She graduated from Little Rock Central High School and attended Hendrix College for 2 years where she received her clerical degree.

A longtime member of First Church of the Nazarene, she worked as church secretary for several years, and taught kindergarten there. She loved her God, church family, children and grandchildren. Her hobbies were quilting, going to Ladies Bible study, crocheting and sewing; she always had a camera ready to snap pictures of her trips, children and grandchildren. She loved dark chocolate and mints, and Christmas was special because that when her children would be together.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Bradshaw; infant son, John Richard, and son-in-law, Kenneth Hunt. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Bridges of Oklahoma City, Okla., Becky Hunt of Greenwood, Ark., and Tom Bradshaw (Robin) of North Little Rock; sister, Joanne Bear of Cabot, Ark.; grandchildren Bradley Bradshaw (Sarah), Wesley Bradshaw (Holly), Nataley Bradshaw (Donnie), Aron Bridges (Jennifer), April Magill (Jacques), Keelan Hunt (Laura) and Kara Newcomb (Matt); great-grandchildren, Lyla, Ellis Kate, Margaret, and Bennett Bradshaw, Aidan, Creely Bridges, Grady, Lyla Hunt, and Aspen Newcomb, Leanna, Lilly, and Loralei Bradshaw, Dakota, Tatum, Donnie III and Shelby Ball; first cousin, Nelson Jackson; niece Linda Smith and nephew, Steven Bear.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 18 at First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 North Mississippi, Little Rock, 72207, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jim Daniels, officiating. Committal service will follow at 2 p.m. at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to her church, or Alzheimer’s Association, 10201 W. Markham, Suite 100, Little Rock, Ark., 72205. To sign the online guestbook, press the “Share a Memory” button at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– EALLEEN COLLINS, 82, of Little Rock, Ark;., departed this life February 1, 2019. Please visit www.robinsonmortuary.com to sign guest book. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– LOUISE V. EWING, age 83, passed away Feb. 11, 2019, in Little Rock,

Ark. She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Michele Ewing, Milicent Ewing Ferguson (Javan), Nicole Ewing and Monique Ewing; five granddaughters, De’ja, Chynna, Le’la, Sydney and Jalen; sisters-in-law, Gloria Turner and Audrey Bentley; brothers-in-law, Donald Bentley and Ronald Bentley (Clarrissa); and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A viewing will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, 6-7 p.m. at Paradise Funeral Home Chapel.

A celebration of her life will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun St., LR. Burial at Little Rock National Cemetery, 2523 Springer Blvd., LR, AR. Services entrusted to Paradise Funeral Home of Little Rock, 206 S. Cross St., LR, AR, (501) 372-2200. www.paradisefhlittlerock.com. “Because There Is A Difference.”

–––––❖––––– WENDELL LEE FORTNER, a longtime resident of Little Rock and Pine Bluff passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2019 after an extended illness. Wendell was born on November 17, 1935, in Vilonia, Ark., to parents Annie Laura Price Fortner and Herman R. Fortner. Wendell was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving domestically and in Japan. He was member of Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock.

He is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas where he received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was a member of Phi Alpha Zeta, which later became Theta Xi fraternity. Wendell was a long time employee of the Pine Bluff Arsenal as the Director of Environmental and Natural Resources Management prior to working at SAIC as Vice President of Corporate Development. His professional affiliations included Sigma Xi, society of American Military Engineers, Arkansas Environmental Federation, American Institute of Chemist, and The American Chemical Society where he served as state chairman.

Wendell is survived by his sons: Tim Fortner and his wife, Lisa of Lakewood Ohio, and Blair Fortner and his wife, Margaret of Ladue, Mo. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Burke, Harrison, Walker and Lele. In addition, his brother Harold Fortner of Gardner, Kan., and sister, Wanda Haley of Sherwood, Ark., survive him. His wife of 56 years, Mary Glenda Adams Fortner and his brother, Alvin Fortner preceded him in death.

Memorial services will be held in the Chapel at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock on Monday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. A reception will be held following the service at the church. Memorial gifts can be made to the CARTI Foundation, P.O. Box 5501, Little Rock, Ark. 72215. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– CAROL SUE FREEMAN, 79, of Little Rock, Arkansas was released from this life Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born January 21, 1940 in Little Rock to the late Bernie and Madelyne Sutton.

Sue was a long-time member of Christ Church. During her working years, she served as a Quality Control Manager for four food facilities in Little Rock and North Little Rock.

Preceding her in death were her husband of 35 years, Jack L. Freeman; sons: Mark, Dennis, and Bill; one bonus son; and her parents. Remaining to cherish her memory are son, Bernie Lee Ashby; three bonus children: Dennis Freeman (Diane), Alan Freeman, and Connie Hinson; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Jo Dumas of North Little Rock; and numerous friends.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Dial & Dudley Funeral Home, Bryant, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Ironton Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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JUNE ROBINSON SUMNER GLENN, formerly of Crawfordsville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, on February 5,

2019, at Pleasant Valley Living

Center in Little

Rock, Arkansas.

June was born on June 24,

1926 in Memphis, Tennessee to Paul Creekmore Sumner and Louise Robinson, both from Sumner, Mississippi. Joseph Burton Sumner, June’s great-grandfather, was the founder of Sumner, Mississippi and was also the first mayor of Sumner.

June was preceded in death by her husband, William (Billy) Morris Glenn, whom she married December 1, 1946, in Sumner, Mississippi. Billy was born on April 6, 1926 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Grover Cleveland Glenn and Annie Morris, both from Crawfordsville, Arkansas. June and Billy honeymooned at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee.

In the fall of 1945, June received her pilot’s license in a J3 Piper Cub at Memphis Flying Service and had a varied and exciting career as executive secretary for the president of Delta Refinery and J.C. Rainer Enterprises, both in Memphis, Tennessee. She also worked as a bookkeeper for Twist Farms in Twist, Arkansas, handling tedious numeric accounts for thousands of acres of farmland in two states. June was a member of the Third Church of Christian Scientists in Memphis, Tennessee.

June’s artistic soul was expressed through her stained glass creations, woven baskets, oil paintings and hand sewn clothing. June also enjoyed creating small bronzes and working in her beautiful, landscaped yard. While on vacation in 1976, Billy and June floated the Colorado River and ventured on to the Bay Area near San Francisco where they danced together in the Oak Room in Oakland. Many other dancers left the floor to admire their smooth footwork and obvious love of dance.

June was preceded in death by a son, William Morris Glenn Jr., born December 3, 1948 and passed away February 18, 2018. She is survived by a daughter, Luann Glenn, born February 16, 1955 of Little Rock, Arkansas. June, the oldest of three siblings, is preceded in death by her sisters, Taylor Simpson Sumner (Spradling), Eleanor Joy Sumner (Meyer) and a brother Paul Creekmore Sumner Jr.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Crittenden Memorial Park in West Memphis, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Roller Chenal Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book, please visit www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– MICHAEL JOSEPH GOSHEN,

SR. passed away on February

15, 2019. He was born December 10, 1930, in

Little Rock to Christina Goshen and Michael

Lantrip. He grew up in North Little Rock and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and

Church. Michael was a Catholic with a very strong faith that was passed on to his children. After attending Catholic High for Boys, he worked at Main Street Motorcycle Shop then joined the Navy. He was proud of his service as an electrician in the Navy during the Korean War on the USS Merganser AMS-26 mine sweeper. After his years of service, he married Mary Agnes Mills and was employed at Missouri Pacific Railroad for 17 years. He then opened his two-way radio business, MJ Communications Inc.

Michael loved family, being married to Mary for 63 wonderful years. He had seven children, Michael Joseph Goshen, Jr. (Lauri), Kitty (John Sansalone), James (Cynthia), Theresa (John Hall), Pat Goshen (Kristen), Karl (LaNaye), Christine (Blake Bennett). He had 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He had two half-brothers, Don Lantrip (Darlene) and Michael Lantrip (Sandy).

Michael enjoyed life to the fullest including being a Ham Radio Operator (Call Sign WA5CNZ), fly-fishing, farming, dancing, and dirt bike racing. Bikers knew him as “Mad Mike”. He enjoyed taking his antique motorcycles to car and motorcycle shows. As a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, he was a regular usher, adorer at adoration, and volunteered as needed. He was a former member of the Moose Club, German Club, and CQ Club. He was a group member of the Silent Defenders. Being a member of the Knights of Columbus, he assisted with weekly Bingo at the North Little Rock Veterans Administration.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. followed

by a rosary at the North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– DORA MAE HAYNES was born on February 3, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Annie Jackson-Marsenburg and Ben Harris.

She accepted

Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member of First Baptist

Church in Little

Rock, Arkansas.

Dora was called home in the afternoon hours on February 11, 2019. Services will be held Saturday, February 23 at 10am at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark., 72202.

–––––❖––––– GWENDOLYN HODGE, 63, of North Little Rock transitioned on February

11, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory sisters, Beverly Hodge of Oklahoma City,

Okla., Wanda

Bynum Ashley of Little Rock; brother-in-law,

Al Ashley; sister-in-law, Gracie Hodge; aunts, Gwendolyn Gray of Ashtabula, Ohio, Loretta Hodge of North Little Rock; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family hour: Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., Watson Northcrest of North Little Rock, 501-812-5303. Funeral: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., St. Luke Baptist Church, 8205 Highway 161, North Little Rock. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens.

–––––❖––––– JAMES “JIMMY DON” KENNEDY, 86, of North Little Rock and Pangburn, Arkansas passed away enjoying his life on the

Little Red River on February 13,

2019. He joins his wife, Roseann Kennedy and his parents,

Joseph Kennedy and Maurine

Smith in heaven.

Jim is survived by his children, Jimmy Kennedy (Cheryl), Marye Jane Kennedy Brockinton (Terry); his grandchildren, Krista Kennedy Ward (Jeff), Adam Brockinton (Kelley), and Beau Brockinton; four great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Stacy (Luther), and a nephew and niece.

Jim established Kennedy Air Conditioning in 1958 with only one week’s pay and determination. With the support of three generations of family, he continued the family business for 60

years. Jim was an accomplished fly-fisherman and pilot with a compassionate generous heart. His most cherished time was spent fishing with family and playing with his great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on February 18, 2019 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-9823400. The family requests casual attire be worn. Online guest book is available to sign at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

–––––❖––––– MATTHEW DeWITT MILHOLLEN passed away at his home in North Little Rock on February 12, 2019. Matt was born in Little Rock on July 18, 1979 and is survived by his parents, Mark and Charlotte Milhollen and his younger brother Peyton.

Other surviving family members include Edie Dyer Ritchie, Davi Dyer, Gary and Cathy Dyer, Virginia Milhollen and Ed and Melissa Fuller. He was preceded in death by Van Dyer and James Milhollen.

Matt was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School and attended the University of Arkansas and Western State Colorado University. He was employed at several of the city’s top restaurants in various capacities. Matt enjoyed keeping up with sports and was extremely knowledgeable about professional and collegiate athletes. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hiker and camper and especially enjoyed summer weekends on Lake Ouachita. Matt was extremely bright, had a wry sense of humor, a winning smile and an infectious laugh. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 18, 3 p.m. at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home (1921 Main St., North Little Rock). Visitation will start at 2 p.m. one hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. Please visit the online guest register, www.smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– JEROME “JERRY” MONTS, 67, of Little Rock transitioned quietly into eternity in the twinkling of an eye Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was a 1969 graduate from Horace Mann High School after which he attended and graduated from Shorter Junior College. He had been employed by Southwestern Bell/AT&T for 45 years before his 2016 retirement. Jerome was revered by his colleagues for being helpful and polite. Preceded in death by his parents, Hutella and Juanita (Long) Monts, loved-ones he leaves are his brothers, Herbert (Dora), Lester (Jeanne), Ernest (Michelle), Howard (Angela), and Kenneth (Jenifer) Monts; sisters, Juanita Monts-Wilkins and Carolyn Monts-Nichols both of Little Rock; uncles, Dr. Jerome Long (Patricia) and Dr. Charles Long (Alice); aunt, Clovis Long; and a host of nephews and nieces.

Obsequies will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, at Theressa Hoover UMC, 4000 W. 13th Street-LR, with visitation at 10 a.m. Services entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, “Where Caring and Quality Come First”, 2405 S. Gaines Street. No family hour. Open visitation noon-5 p.m. Friday, February 22, at the funeral home, (501) 3767188.

–––––❖––––– CAROL S. MURRY (“Gam”) of Little Rock passed away at the age of 82 on February 13,

2019 surrounded by family.

She was born in Evansville,

Ind., to the late

Mary Alderson and Herbert Lankford. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Herb Lankford and Richard Lampton.

Carol is survived by her husband, George Murry; two devoted sons, Chad Murry (Toby) and Zach Murry (Kristy); two adoring grandsons, Oliver Murry and Max Murry; and sister, Jo Ann Godt.

Carol was a gifted student, graduating early from high school at the age of 16. While living in Los Angeles and working for the Motion Picture Association of America, she met George (who would later become her husband of 58 years). Soon after, she discovered her one true passion: nursing. She focused on her studies and training, earning a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration. After several years working at Doctor’s Hospital, she found a home at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) where she held multiple, top-level nursing administrative positions and remained there for over 25 years. Carol spent her whole life taking care of others: her patients, co-workers, friends, and family.

Carol also loved playing bridge with her friends and completing the daily crossword. She was also an avid reader who could finish a complete book in one day, only to immediately pick up a new one! However, her favorite way to spend her free time was playing “Gam” with her grandsons Oliver and Max. She loved being with them whether it was playing cards, spoiling them with treats, watching history shows, or happily letting them turn her house into a fort! She loved her “boys”, friends, and family dearly. She will be forever missed.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, located at 6313 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, Ark. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Central Arkansas Library System. www.reubelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– RUBY MORROW HUGHES NUTE, 96, of Jacksonville passed from this life on February 15,

2019. She was born November 10, 1922 in Springfield,

Ark., to the late

Thomas Bowden and Lavada

Mayall Morrow.

Mrs. Nute was a member of Mars

Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Bauxite. She enjoyed sewing and painting but found her greatest joy in spending time with her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, William H. Hughes Sr. and I.H. Nute; son, William H. Hughes Jr.; siblings, Ira, Floyd, Jim and John Dale Morrow, Glenna Mae Nelson, Ila Fay Willets and Arbra Scruggs.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Hughes (Joe) Smith of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Mark (Jill) Ruff, Holly Tarver (Tim Stark), Chase (Angie) Smith, Heath Hughes, Angela Hughes Smith and Shane (Heather) Smith. Other survivors include a sister, Cumi Reiter of Little Rock, several great- and great-great-grandchildren along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 18, 2019 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Pastor David Odell officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m., at Kilgore Cemetery in Springfield, Ark. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136.

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EARL MADISON SNOW, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 14. He is preceded in death by: parents, Chester and Mary

Snow; brothers,

Darnell, Chester

Jr. and James

Snow; sisters,

Juanita Snow, Annette O’Neal, Margieree Anderson; son,

Earl “Jazz” II; daughter, Phyllis Snow.

He leaves to cherish his memory: Spouse for 64 years, Macie Sutton Snow; children, Diedra Bolden of LR, Pauline Brown of Toledo, Ohio, Michael (Desiree) Anderson of Chicago, Ill.; daughter-in-law, Felica Snow of LR; siblings, Leroy (Lessie) Snow of Jacksonville, Ark., Betty LaGrant of LR, Joyce Lee of Atlanta, Ga; sister-in-law, Joyce Pondexter of Orlando, Fla.; brother -in-law, Kenneth Sutton; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; a host of family and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Life Celebration: 11 a.m. at Gaines Street Baptist Church, 1601 So. Gaines St., LR, Ark. Rev. James Clanton officiating. Pastor J. Barrington Minix Sr., Senior Pastor and Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr Drive, LR, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– CINDY HASSELL SOMERVELL of NLR, Ark., 69, was called home to her heavenly

Father on February 14, 2019, at her home.

Cindy was born on February 17,

1949, in Jacksonville, Ark., but was raised in Mabelvale,

Ark., by her loving parents, the late Daniel Dayne Hassell, Sr., and Margaret Katherine Morrell Hassell. Cindy was proud to be a Master Gardener and a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, of which she served as chapter president 2004-2006. She was most happy digging in the dirt, planting flowers, or being on any body of water fishing. She firmly believed that the worst day of fishing was better than the best day at work. She also loved the dusk of a summer night and hearing the cicadas singing, traveling to old cemeteries, the smell of freshly cut grass, and metal detecting for Civil War relics. Some her favorite memories as a child were talking to her pet chickens, Lousy and Gousy, waiting at the end of the road for her daddy to come home from work, and lying in a field of tall grasses by the old house in the sunshine.

Cindy is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lanny Wayne Hassell; and nephew, Lyle Hassell. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Frank Byars Somervell of North Little Rock; brother, Dr. Dayne Hassell, Jr., of Shreveport, La.; son, Nathan Smith of North Little Rock; daughter, Nichole Smith Collins of North Little Rock; son-in-law, Ryan Collins of North Little Rock; granddaughter, Cameron Collins of North Little Rock; grandson, Caden Collins of North Little Rock; nephew, Dr. Daniel Hassell of Greensboro, North Carolina; nephew, Jess Hassell of Houston, Texas; nephew, Luke Hassell of Dripping Springs, Texas; niece, Dayna Hassell Farquhar of California; and many cousins.

She will be greatly missed and leaves behind many cherished memories. There are some things I may not know, there are some places I can’t go, but I am sure of this one thing, my God is real for I can feel Him in my soul.

The family would like to give thanks to Baptist Hospice for assisting in caring for her the last few months. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, February 18, at Smith Funeral Home, with a celebration of her life to immediately follow. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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JOE P. STANLEY, M.D., was born on December 30, 1930. He died on February 9, 2019, at the age of 88.

He was preceded in death by Barbara Ann

House Stanley, his high school sweetheart and wife of 56 years, and his parents,

Martha and L.H.

Stanley. At the time of his death, Joe was married to Shirley Hardke Stanley. They met after both had long and happy marriages end with their spouses’ deaths. Shirley had been married to Fred Hardke, and she has a large and loving family. Joe was very fond of them.

Barbara and Joe had five children, Patti Luppen (Bill), Steve Stanley (Melody), Robert Stanley (Laura), Laura Fortner (Neal), and Cindy Higgins (Pete); six grandchildren, Sarah Fowler, Ashley Griffin, Michael Stanley, Justin Stanley, Peter Stanley, and Alena Higgins; and three great-grandchildren, John Fowler, Ada Anne Griffin, and Joseph Stanley. Joe is survived by Shirley, all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, his sister, Joy Lary of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and his niece, Alanta Lary of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Joe practiced medicine in North Little Rock, Arkansas, for more than forty years. He would end his obituary at this point— considering the relevant record of his life to have been clearly stated.

His children want you to know more. They want you to know that he served as a lieutenant in the Navy for more than two years—enjoying his service and the friendships he developed

there; that he was among the first, if not the first, internist in NLR; and that he served as chief of staff at NLR Memorial Hospital, which is long-gone now but was still new and thriving at that time. They want you to know that despite his busy medical practice, he was always active in community service. He enjoyed his time in the NLR Rotary Club, serving in several capacities, including President; he relished his volunteer work with Meals on Wheels and the Shepherd Center; and he worked hard to help Arkansas Hospice come to fruition, believing that it would provide essential services to help families cope with endof-life journeys.

There’s more. Depending upon what time in his life you knew him, you might have called him Spud, Joe Pat, Joe, Dr. Stanley, or Doc. When he was still being called Spud, he lived on his family’s farm and—being the mature, responsible kid he always was—he drove the “school bus” to town (Carlisle), full of neighboring children from other farms. The “bus” was one of their pick-up trucks, with a modified bed to accommodate the riders. We think he was 16 at the time, and we are fairly certain there would have been no seat belts. He thought his mother’s waffles, which were cooked on a wood-burning stove, were the best he ever had. He loved to play checkers. One night, he played with his father (who was an exceptional checker player himself) to see who would have to go out in the cold to milk the cow. When his mother came back into the room later and asked who had won, Joe reportedly said, “Well, who do you see putting on his coat?” It wasn’t Joe. For the rest of his life, it was extremely rare for anyone to beat him in a game of checkers. Long after starting his medical practice, Joe developed a drip-irrigation system on some land he owned near Morgan, and he raised the biggest, juiciest, tastiest blueberries and blackberries. In addition to having horses on that land, he also had goats (which frequently escaped), and we cannot fail to mention the earthworms he raised there. He could build anything but had little free time to do so. He could name the United States presidents forward and backward, and he could name all 75 Arkansas counties in any order you chose. For example, alphabetically—starting with the beginning or end of the alphabet, or geographically—east to west, west to east, north to south, south to north. We could go on and on.

What we want you to know

more than anything though is that he was a good and honorable man. He was a hard worker. He was unbelievably smart. He had a wonderful laugh— originating from his soul; the head-thrown-back, belly-holding, eyes-shining kind of laugh. He loved our mother very, very much, and together they created a safe harbor where their children and grandchildren were always welcome, always greeted with joy, and always felt safe and happy. He was loved greatly and will be sorely missed. As was true for our mother, he experienced a life well lived, and we are very grateful to have had them as parents.

When Joe was a young boy, his favorite poem was “If” by Rudyard Kipling. We can think of nothing more fitting than to repeat a portion of that poem here:

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;

If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;

If you can meet with triumph and disaster

And treat those two imposters just the same;

If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken

Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,

Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,

And stoop and build ’em up with worn out tools;

….

Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,

And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

At Joe’s request, the only service will be a private, family graveside service at the Carlisle Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to Barbara. In lieu of flowers, please donate to any organization of your choosing. If you would like to know some of his favorites, they are the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, Ala., 36104; Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark., 72116; and Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MARVIN LEJUANE “POPPASON” WAITS 45 yrs transitioned this life to a home with God on February 13, 2019. Born Dec. 5, 1973, in North Rock Ark., a graduate of Wilbur D. Mills high school - Owner an Operator of Tailor-Made Barber Shop and served a short time in the US Army.

Survived by: Wife: Sherill, Two sons; Mario Waits (Ark.) and LaDarius Waits (Texas), Four Brothers; Frederick “Freddie”

Alston (Ark.),

Frederic ” Rick”

Alston (Va.),

Marvin Lee Waits

Jr. of North Little

Rock, Ark., and

Aaron (Sheryl) Criss-Waits

(Ark.), Three sisters; Felicia “Lisa” Smith (Md.), Sonja Womack and Angela Forrest (Ark.), His mother Patricia Townsend-Joyner (Ark.), Grandmother Jessie Scott (Ark.); Two special Nephews Jeffrey (Fla.) and Jeremy (Md.) Trotter, 7 uncles, 3 aunts, 3 great uncles, 4 great aunts, 2 great great aunts, and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday February 22, 2019 7:30 – 8:30 Premier Funeral Home. Funeral service February 23, 2019 at 11:00 am New Hope Baptist Church, 1851 Howard St. LR- Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 Battery St., Little Rock Ark. – 501-376-4800. http://www.premierfuneralhomelr.com.

–––––❖––––– NORMA JEAN WALLACE, 87, of Sherwood passed from this life on February 13, 2019. Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– Pastor RONALD CLARENCE WATKINS SR., 70, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 13.

He is preceded in death by: mother, Josephine Davis Hughey; father,

Robert Jackson; step-father,

Steve Watkins; grandfather,

Dave Davis; grandmother, Ethel Mae Davis. Pastor Watkins Sr., was Administrative Assistant to the Bishop and Jurisdictional Chairman of Ordination. He was Pastor of New Deliverance Temple COGIC and formerly served as Pastor of Marks Memorial COGIC.

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Jeanette Abraham Watkins; children, Ronald Jr., (Leah), Tiffany (Ruevell), Christopher, Jermaine (Martha), Eric Dante, Lavelle (Leshia), and Marty (Kristie); siblings, Robert, Manuel, Samuel and Timothy; eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild; a host of loving god-children, family and friends.

Viewing: Thursday, 12-4 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-NLR. Family Hour: Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. at New Deliverance Temple COGIC, 4706 Atkins Street, NLR, Ark. Service: Friday, 11 a.m. at Greater New Bibleway COGIC, 1207 W. 22nd Street, NLR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 3740111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– LORRIE CRYSTAL WHITE, 58, of LR, Ark. Family Hour: Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Funeral: Monday, 12 noon both at Robinson Mortuary LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR. (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– DAVID WILLIAMS SR., 62, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life February 12. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Ellis and Katherine Williams Sr.; siblings, Ellis

Jr. and Carolyn Williams.

He leaves to cherish his memory: children: Sonya, David Jr., Timothy, Tammie, and Ruthie, siblings; Lena Hensley, Patricia Flucker, Joyce Williams, Clarence Williams, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Service, Saturday, 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary Chapel-NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 3740111. “Service You Can Trust.”