Pulaski County

BERNICE V. BACA of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born in Hallettsville, Texas 80 years ago, the daughter of the late Carl and Anastasia Grahmann. Bernice was a loving, caring, mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker all her life. She worked for many years in the trucking industry alongside her husband and retired from Continental Express Trucking Company.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Grahmann of Angleton, Texas and her son, Donald Baca of Hot Springs. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Roy Baca; daughters, Brenda Baca Wilson (Edward) of Benton, Kathy Baca of Little Rock; son, Gary Baca (Babette) of Hensley and daughter-inlaw, Susan Baca of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; granddaughters, Courtney Osborn of Hensley; Ashton Deweese (Mickey) of Hensley and Amanda Baca of Florida; grandson, Robert Baca of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; great-grandson, Wendell Osborn and great-granddaughters, Skylar Deweese and Harley Zolnerzac.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers and Baptist Health Hospice for their support and care. Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society.

Visitation will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of her Life at 3 p.m. A family service will be held at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

VIRGIL LEE MEECKINS BERRY SR., 78, of Little Rock, departed this life May 21. He is preceded in death by his son: Bobby Darnell Meeckins-Berry; parents: Charlie Berry and Ethel Mae Thomas; siblings: Madison, Isiah, James and Pearline.

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Marion Berry; children: Jacqueline (Gaylon) Anderson, Patricia McPhearson, Virgil Meeckins Jr., Adrian (Larry) Scaife and Marian Meeckins-Gray; siblings: Jimmy, Alfred, Nancy, Louise and Thessie , 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Service: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

LULA MARIE BERRYMAN of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019. She was born February 25, 1935 in Cabot, Arkansas to the late Ralph Farish Sr. and Gladys Elder Farish.

She is survived by her son, Delbert Berryman and wife Pam of Little Rock, Mike Maxhiemer, brothers, Gene Farish (Sue), Carlos Farish (Linda) and sister in-law, Johnnie Farish, grandchildren, Joni Carpenter (Patrick), Marie McCowen (Chris), Robert Berryman, (Samantha), great-grandchildren, Gunther, Amanda, Mark and Tiffany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Berryman, brother, Kenneth Farish, sister, Bobby Jean Crone and daughter, Diane McAdoo.

She was a long time and active member of Hebron Baptist Church and retired from Lucent Technologies.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Hebron Baptist Church in Little Rock, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. A private family burial will follow at later date in Forest Hills Memorial Park. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

WALTER HOWARD BUNTING, 40, of Little Rock, passed May 16, 2019. Survived by Wife, Nicole Mitchell Bunting; seven children, Carolyn Bunting, Walter Bunting, III, Jadden Bunting, Harmony Bunting, Talia Bunting, Chasity Bunting, Makeyla Mitchell; sister, Carletta Bunting; grandchild, Easton Hughes. Family Hour: Friday, May 24, 201, 6-7 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral: Saturday, May 25, 2019, 11 am. Jackson Memorial COGIC, 5515 Brown Street, Wrightsville.

EDWARD “ED” JOSEPH CAREY, 87, of Little Rock, passed away May 20, 2019. Born in Groton, New York to Daniel Carey and Marguerite Hatch Carey, Ed graduated from Groton Central High and attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

After meeting at the university, he and Virginia Heinze married. After graduating, they moved to Groton, where he began his career at the Carey family farm while teaching/coaching at Groton Central High. After moving to Little Rock, he taught/coached at Joe T. Robinson and Catholic High, was Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, and retired in 2006 as an insurance agent.

Ed was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He enjoyed all sports, coaching football, basketball, and track and field. He was a member of the Groton High 1950 state championship basketball team and a member of the track and cross-country 1956 Southwest Conference championship-winning team at University of Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia; daughters, Lisa Carey and Cece McKay (Johnny), Little Rock; grandchildren, Paul McKay, Washington, D.C., and Carey McKay, Little Rock; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Jean Taylor (George), Jim (Mary), Frank, Margaret Murphy (Henry), and Ellie Carey.

Ed loved his family, friends, and people in general; he never knew a stranger. He feltblessed to have wonderful caregivers, doctors, nurses, and health professionals. Special thanks for all the loving care provided by Ramona, Tonya, Martha and Rosemary, and the CHI St. Vincent Home Health staff.

Visitation will be Friday, May 24 at 6 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, led by Deacon Dick Patterson. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msgr. Francis Malone on Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m. at Christ the King, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Msgr. Hebert Endowment Fund or Catholic High. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mr. Carey’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

MAX CLEVELAND, 86, died Tuesday. Survivors: sons, Mitchel Cleveland (Karen), Kevin Cleveland (Darlene); daughters, Shayral Henry (Matt), Judith Long (Ricky); brother, Norman Cleveland (Judy); 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. Services: Thursday, May 23, 2019, 11 a.m., Powell Funeral Chapel with visitation at 10 a.m. Interment: Providence Cemetery. Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

LEANNE VOY COX, 54, of Little Rock, died May 15, 2019. LeAnne was a Registered Nurse for more than thirty years and loved her patients. Survivors are her husband, Philip, of the home; mother, Betty Tennant; sister, Gaylene Owen; and multiple family and friends. There will be no services at her request. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. LeAnne’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

DARRELL WALTER FENTON, 60, of Little Rock, passed away May 21, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28th at Little Rock Funeral Home with Kevin Lyon officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Darrell’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

VERA C. YOUNG GOLDEN, 45, of Little Rock, passed May 20, 2019. Survived by husband, James A. Golden; mother, Elnora Young; six children, Ashley Young, Deketra Washington, Terrence (Mattie) Young, Mayo Young, Hosea (Angelita Fluker) Young, Quenisha Jefferson, Nykendra Jefferson; two brothers, Natahaniel, Jr. and Ray Young; sister, Luella Young; six grandchildren. Family Hour: Friday, May 24, 2019, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Services: Saturday, May 25, 2019, 12 p.m. PLM District Center, 154 Highway 20, Helena, Arkansas.

The earthly life of a vibrant, beautiful young woman, both inside and out ended unexpectedly on May 20, 2019 when LYNDSEY BETH HARGIS reached up for Jesus and met him face to face. Although her life and battle with leukemia were short, both were long enough to leave a huge impact on others, empty spaces in many hearts and for her to know she was deeply loved and cherished by many. Prior to the diagnosis, she was the happiest we’ve known her to be. She remained positive, thankful and even supportive of others. Today Lyndsey Beth is rejoicing in wholeness on streets of gold with long, gorgeous, red locks flowing.

She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on July 13, 1988 with long, unruly orange hair. She has always been known for her determination, spunk, kindness, laughter and sincerity (sometimes unfiltered). Lyndsey Beth was a feisty red-headed firecracker who lived doing what she loved, loving fiercely and was a delight to all. She loved teaching as well as serving her clients. She has always been a people person and a social butterfly. She was a huge Razorback tail gaiter, prankster, avid shopper, and purse/shoe-aholic as well as a loyal friend. She was dedicated to her clients and had an unbelievably strong work ethic since her youth.

Lyndsey Beth is a lifelong member of 1st Baptist Church of Hot Springs while attending New Life Church in Maumelle. She attended Second Baptist Christian School and was a 2007 graduate of Lake Hamilton High School. While in junior and senior high school, she was a member of the Dancing Wolves Team, Beta Club, FCA, Tennis Team, Student Council and was President of the Arkansas Family Readiness Youth group during her dad’s 19-month deployment to Iraq. She was a student at National Park College and a 2010 graduate of the Paul Mitchell Beauty School. Residing in Little Rock, Ark. since beginning her career as a hair color artist & stylist. She was first associated with the Caracalla Salon before moving to the Clayton Keith Salon and finishing her career with the Carter Miller Salon. Added to her skills and credentials, she became a Regional Trainer for Modern Salon of Davines of North America, headquartered in Italy. Lyndsey Beth brought beauty to the world in many ways with a natural effort that will be sorely missed and never duplicated-she was an original, one of a kind.

Survivors include her father, Allen Parnell Hargis (Georgeanna) of Hot Springs Village Ark., her mother, Lynn Brooks Hargis of Hot Springs, the love of her life and fiance’ Carter Harrington and his family of Little Rock, Ark., fur babies Zoe, Champ and Sadie, step siblings Dusty Leming, Morgan Tuttle and Jud Tuttle. Honorary grandparents, Ed and Betty Lynn Snider, Aunts and Uncles, Ruth Hargis, Betty Kay Marshall (Grady), Leigh Brooks Schmidt, Mike Perkins, Will Brooks (Lynn), cousins and a host of dear, dear friends considered as family. Preceded in death by grandparents, Robert and Betty Hargis, Mike Brooks, Mary Gean Glover Brooks, and her Aunt Vadis Perkins.

Though her life was short Lyndsey Beth lived a full life and considered herself rich because of those she loved and shared their lives with her. She felt God’s love, peace, presence and abundant blessings throughout her illness and desired to live longer to be a blessing to others-and that, she already was, for 30 wonderful years.

A visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Roller-Chenal funeral home, 13801 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019 at New Life Church of Greater Little Rock with Brother John McCallum officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Memorial Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for expenses or to your ministry/charity of choice. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfunerarlhomes.com/chenal.

FREDERICK KIDD, 57, of North Little Rock, passed May 17, 2019. Survived by five children, Latoya (Maurice) Graydon, Jacqueline (Terrance) Freeman, Frederick Williams, Donaln Williams, Tyrice Graydon; four brothers, four sisters; 14 grandchildren.

Service Saturday May 25, 2019, 1 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home Chapel.

Homegoing celebration for TONY LAMAR MAYO of Little Rock, who died on Saturday, May 18, 2019, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, at Led By The Spirit Church, 7201 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock. Viewing: 1011 a.m. Saturday only at the Church. Brown’s Christian Funeral Service, 501-244-8000.

TILTON CORNELIOUS McDONALD, 38, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday May 16, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother; Sharon Easley (Chris), one son; Timothy McDonald, siblings; Antonio Grimes, Marcus Harris, Treonda McDonald, Jennifer Harris and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2019, 11 a.m., Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 1723 W. 44th St., North Little Rock. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional service entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129.

ROBBIE DALE RICHARDSON, 47, of North Little Rock passed away Friday, May 10th, 2019. Robbie enjoyed both watching and playing sports as well as spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Burt; grandfather, William F. Richardson; uncle, Jay Koonz; and cousin, Christopher Richardson. He is survived by three daughters: Tiffany Stock, Megan and Brooklyn Richardson; mother, Linda Faught; grandmother: Ruby Jones; five grandchildren: Joseph, Jadalyn, Braxton, Jeralyn, and Kayleigh, and numerous other family members and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 23rd, from 6-8 p.m. and the funeral will be Friday, May 24th, at 2 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Cabot. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

THOMAS ROBERT SEFCIK JR., 73, of Mabelvale, passed away May 20, 2019. Services will be today, Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at Pinnacle Church of Christ, with interment following at 3 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Thomas’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

ANNIE LEA SHUSTER, 85, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. She was born March 7, 1934 in Social Circle, Georgia to Clifford and Gertrude Karn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Shuster and parents.

She is survived by her sister, Martha Yeager; special friends Josh and Katie Taylor; and a host of other family, friends and loved ones.

She retired as Special Projects Officer with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, New Jersey. Annie was an active member of her church where she served on the Finance Committee, Stewardship Committee and the Vestry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2019 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in North Little Rock with visitation at 9:30 a.m., prior to service. Burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. A reception for family and friends to follow at the church. Online guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.