Pulaski County

LUNA HALFACRE BRACEY, 97, died on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Luna was born on April 22, 1922, in Ripley, Tenn., to Fredrick and Alcie Halfacre. A visitation will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 9 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. with a reception afterwards. A burial service will immediately follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 12 p.m. To sign the online condolence book and read the full obituary, please go to www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

TONY JEROME BRASWELL SR., 35, of Little Rock departed this life Saturday, June 29, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Othalene Davis; four children, Tony, Taylor, Kaitlyn, and Syncere Braswell; sisters, Janele (Antwan) Deloatch, Santrimeke Taylor, Constance Williams, Victoria Williams and Minnelli Herbert; brothers, Andre Jones, Dennis Joyner, Jr.; bonus mother, Mari Nelson; other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 6 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2019, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Friday. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home (501) 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900” www.hubblefuneralhome.com.

JOANN CASTEEL of Little Rock passed away on July 3, 2019, at her home. Joann was born to Clyde and Esther Moore on March 20, 1935, in Garland County, Arkansas. She and her family lived in various towns in Arkansas, Missouri, and Illinois where her father worked in road, railroad and dam construction.

Joann graduated from Russellville High School in 1952. She and her family (by then including her sister Cathy) moved to Little Rock in April, 1954. She worked at Westinghouse Electric Corporation downtown until she married Charles Casteel on July 10, 1959. She entered college at UALR in 1970, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business education in 1974. She completed 30 hours of master’s work in library science.

Joann worked as a school librarian, first at Geyer Springs Elementary, then at Fuller Junior High School and finally as the Media Center Director at the newly opened J.A. Fair High School, retiring in 1999. She always credits her friend, Pat Johnson, with showing her the ropes at Fuller and getting her started in her career.

She loved the library, especially the Terry Branch of the Central Arkansas Library System. Joann also loved shopping, gardening and walking until her health began to weaken. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, first at Sixth & Izard then WindSong. Joann loved her friends and was devoted to her family, including the four-legged members, Doodle and Tinker. Her school friends included the “old lady librarians” and “the dinosaurs”. She enjoyed shopping for and sending cards to anyone with a birthday or other special occasion.

She is survived by her daughter Angela (Gene) Parker, and her sister, Cathy Moore. She is also survived by several cousins in Arkansas and Missouri. A better sister or mother would be hard to find.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark., 72210, The Berniece Robinson Webb Education Scholarship Fund at UA Little Rock, 2801 S. University Ave., Office of Alumni and Development, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 or the Central Arkansas Library System Terry Branch, 100 Rock Street., Little Rock, Ark. 72201.

The family would like to thank Dr. Diane Wilder and the staff of CARTI including Tabitha and Sally.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 8th, at Windsong Church of Christ in North Little Rock with Keith Harris and John Gipson officiating. Visitation will be prior to the Funeral starting at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark.

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

REV. ALEX INGRAM JR. of North Little Rock, departed this life June 28. He is preceded in death by his wife: Rose Ingram; parents: Alex Ingram Sr. and Mattie Ingram. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters: Zinnia Ingram, Kiri Ingram and Alexandra Ingram; siblings: Loveida Ingram, William Ingram, Carolyn Williams (David), Louis Ingram (Constance); aunt: Genivia Williams; seven grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Family Hour: Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. RMLR and Services: Wednesday, 11 a.m. at First Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 28th and Spring St. Pastor Herschel Lovelace officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

ROBERT M. (BOB) KERBY, 83, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born on May 20, 1936, in West Plains, Missouri, to the late Lon and Mary Kerby. Bob spent most of his life working for United Artist Theaters in Little Rock and Dallas, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mary Maxine Evans Kerby. He is survived by his son, Kyle (Cecilia) Kerby, of Plano, Texas. Two step-sons, Ron (Jane) Evans of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Don Evans, of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Perry, Angie, Jarod and Sara; along with numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity. A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. To leave a condolence please visit: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

NINA IRENE KRUMTUM, 81, of Little Rock, passed away July 1, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Elsie Pointer, and her husband, Melvin Krumtum, she is survived by her children, Patricia Gminski (Robert) of Little Rock, Allen Wooley of Colorado, and Carla Khani of Texas; brothers, Larry Pointer of Colorado, and David Pointer of Iowa; sisters, Nelda Burch and Linda Buderus, both of Colorado; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Nina’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

NANCY LYNN LEDBETTER, age 61, left this life June 24, 2019, at her home in Little Rock, Ark.

She was born September 2, 1957, in Quincy, Ill., to Keith Randolph Straley and Helen Cudney Straley. She graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville with a B.A. in English in 1979, and earned a M.B.A. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1983.

Nancy devoted her career to public service, working as an instructor, researcher, and administrator at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She later became Chief of Communications at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, at the time the highest position ever occupied by a woman in the agency. She spearheaded the AGFC license plate project and the AGFC 100th Anniversary project before retiring in 2017. She was incredibly proud of that award winning team and the impactful work they did together.

Nancy was committed to the community and served on the board of the Hillcrest Resident’s Association, in support of her beloved neighborhood. She was involved in countless political issues and campaigns through the years. She was proud to be one of the founders of Little Rock’s first dog park and the annual dog swim at War Memorial. She was a faithful friend to the animals — she’d always turn around to pick up a dog on the side of the road, no matter where she was headed.

Nancy was a “bon vivant” who celebrated life every day and loved to travel, always planning the next adventure, in meticulous detail. She took great pleasure in sharing her books, her recipes, starts from her garden, a favorite wine or new restaurant. A competitive swimmer in high school, she was in or on the water throughout her entire life: windsurfing, sailing, skiing, paddling or just enjoying her “Life on the Lake.” Whether she was biking, hiking, in the yoga studio, or on her daily walks, she crafted her life carefully, she lived it deliberately, and she purposefully spent her time with the people she loved most.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents and her uncle, Louis Clark Straley of Los Angles, Calif. She is survived by her partner, Dr. Douglas Layman, of Lynchburg, Tenn., his family, many cousins, and Hank, her loyal rescue puppy.

Nancy is also survived by her family of devoted friends, along with their children and grandchildren, many of whom knew her as “Aunt Nancy” or “Little Nancy.” She loved not only by word, but in deed and if Nancy loved you, you knew it! She will be dearly missed by all in Little Rock, Lynchburg and elsewhere.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019, from 2-3 p.m., at Hillcrest Hall, 1501 Kavanaugh Blvd, Little Rock. A gathering will follow at So Restaurant, 3610 Kavanaugh, from 3-5 p.m. Memorials can be made to Out of the Woods Animal Rescue, the Arkansas Public Policy Panel, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. “Kindness is the language the blind can see and the deaf can hear.” -Helen Keller

DAVID MARTIN, 45, of Sherwood, passed away July 4, 2019. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 8 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Episcopal Church. Burial at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Full obituary and guest book at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

JUNE HESTAND LANEY REAGAN, 88, passed away July 3, 2019 at Avenir Memory Care in Little Rock, Ark. She was born December 22, 1930 in Pine Bluff, Ark., daughter of the late H.R. “Happy” Hestand and Helen Stoner Hestand.

At the age of five, Mrs. Reagan was chosen by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures in Hollywood, Calif., to be the movie “stand-in” for child actress Shirley Temple. She was also a frequent guest on the popular Bob Burns radio show in California where she was presented as his “cousin” from Arkansas. When her parents decided that show business was no life for a child, she returned to Fort Smith, Ark., where she attended Peabody Elementary, Darby Junior High, and Fort Smith High School (now Northside) and was a member of Delta Beta Sigma Sorority. She received her higher education at Sullins College (Bristol, Virginia), Arkansas State Teachers’ College (now UCA), and Texas State University (San Marcos, Texas).

Mrs. Reagan enjoyed several career paths including work as a dental assistant, social worker, recruitment and skills development for Job Corps, and many years as a real estate agent. She was also a veteran of the Women’s Army Corps. Outside of work she spent time volunteering with the Girl Scouts and the Salvation Army, playing bridge, reading and participating in multiple community activities. She was past president of the Little Rock Women’s City Club where she developed many treasured friendships. When she reached retirement age, she and her husband moved to Mexico where she sold real estate to North American clients, acted as chaplain for the local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and actively participated in American Legion Post #7 in Chapala, Mexico. Throughout her life, she loved animals and often rescued and adopted abused or abandoned dogs. She was a longtime member of St. Alban’s Anglican Church in Little Rock, and later attended St. Andrews Anglican Church in Ajijic, Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Happy and Helen Hestand; her husband, Roy Reagan; and her sister, Kay Hestand. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Laney Little (Newton) of Little Rock; sisters, Judy Steward of Charleston, S.C.; and Suzy Laird of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, Courtney Little (Erika) of Little Rock, Christopher Little (Cristina) of Fayetteville and Lindsey Gray (Brandon) of Little Rock; and five great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers who offered our loved one kindness and compassion during her long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A private Celebration of Life will be held for the family at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Humane Society of Pulaski County. Online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com.

WILLIAM PORTER ROSS, 80, of Little Rock, passed away June 25, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born February 15, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Bill was raised by his mother and grandmother after his father died when he was four years of age. Bill graduated Pine Bluff High School in 1956 where he enjoyed playing tennis, and continued at the University of Arkansas where he lettered and earned his business degree. He was a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity which he loved and continued to support until his death. After college Bill spent four years in Quantico, Va., in the United States Marine Corps, where he was a Lance Corporal, and earned his Sharpshooter and Marksman medals.

Bill’s early career included many years with Simmons Bank in Pine Bluff. While living there he was very active with Central Presbyterian Church where he was a deacon and Boy Scout Master of Troop 354. He was a devoted father and some of his happiest years were spent being active with his son’s scout troop and the Jaycee’s Little League team.

Later in life Bill spent several years working for Raytheon on Johnston Atoll in the South Pacific. He met and married his loving wife Linda during this time, which eventually led them both to a new career in real estate with Rector, Phillips and Morse. Bill was an active member of Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ida Ross. He is survived by his wife, Linda Allen Ross of Little Rock; his son; Richmond Ross (Sarah) of Nashville, Tenn., step-son, Brooks Allen (Kathy) of Maumelle, and six grandchildren; Richmond Jr., Heuer, Kate, Patrick, Mary Grace and Davis.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark., 72227. Memorials may be made to Autism Tennessee, 955 Woodland St., Nashville, Tenn. 37206 (autismtennessee.wildapricot.org). Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 2242200. Bill’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM SIEGELE JR., 95, of Jacksonville passed away July 3. Preceded in death by first wife, Grace; parents, William and Melissa; brother, Bob; sister, Marie. Survived by wife, Diann; seven stepchildren; and numerous family members. Visitation July 8 1 p.m. Moore’s Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Graveside service following at 3 p.m. Concord Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

CHRISTINA SMITH, 41, of Mabelvale, born August 7, 1977 departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on July 4, 2019. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13 at Little Rock Funeral Home. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Christina’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

MILDRED JAMES CROSS SMITH, 100, of Little Rock passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born July 22, 1918 in Pendleton, Ark., to the late Victoria Goree and Clay Rice Cross. She was preceded in death by her husband Griffin Smith. The funeral will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Second Presbyterian Church. A complete obit will run on a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

VIRGINIA FLODEAN STEWART, 89, of Sherwood passed away July 6, 2019. She was born September 30, 1929 to the late C.C. and Emmerlee Anna (Usery) Goode in Beebe, Ark.

Virginia was a founding member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. She was the founder, owner and operator of North Hills Florist until her retirement and was a member of NARAVRE. Flo loved music and played the piano and organ at church for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William A. Stewart. She is survived by son Bill Stewart (Sue) of Sherwood; daughter Susie Peceny (Joe) of Mountain View; daughter Rebecca D. Haltom (Freddy) of Midland, Texas; grandchildren Jason Stewart (Crystal), Jennifer Cameron (Chris), Shannon Southern (Richard), Shelly Govar, Lea Ann McVay (Roger), Ryan Haltom; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Virginia DeSio; and constant companion “Baby”.

A special thanks to Carolyn Kirkpatrick, her dear friend Kathryn Brown, Sherwood Nursing and Rehab and various medical staff that has provided care for her in recent years. Memorials may be made to Grace Hospice Foundation, 10800 Financial Centre Pkwy, Suite 380, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Jacksonville. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

CLARA JEAN “NANNY” TAYLOR, 84, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born September 3, 1934, in Little Rock.

Clara was preceded in death by two husbands; her parents; three children; and one grandchild.

She is survived by 10 children; five siblings; 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, many friends, family, and loved ones. Clara was a giving soul, who gave of herself without prejudice. She raised more kids than just “her own” and she will be missed by many people.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choice. A Memorial Service will be noon, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Crystal Hill Baptist Church in Little Rock.

Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Daniel Edward Carpenter, 66, of Alexander went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday morning, July 3, 2019. He was born November 10, 1952, in Flint, Michigan to the late James and Shirley Carpenter.

Daniel served his country with integrity and distinction in the United States Army. He was a blessing for over 20 years to everyone he worked with at the VA Hospital. He was a pillar of righteousness in every person’s life he encountered and in each community of which he was a part. His humility and quiet, yet strong, demeanor glorified God every day, and is a testament to the powerful .love he felt for his Heavenly Father and his family.

He was a loving father and grandfather who is honored and survived by his son, Caleb; granddaughter, Meredith; daughter, Chloe; and two sisters, Sandra and Joan.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Hughey officiating. Interment will follow in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

A time of visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home (501) 315-0700. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.combryant.

BRYANT — Catherine Ann Jones, 83, of Bryant went to be with the Lord, July 5, 2019.

She was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on July 25, 1935, to Jerry and Loretta

Griffin. Catherine was always laughing, she enjoyed reading a good book and listening to Elvis.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles (Dub); daughter, Debbie and son, Charles, Jr. She is survived by her son, Jim; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Please share your memories of Catherine at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

BRYANT — Brenda Fay Butler, 68, of Bryant, Ark., departed this life July 2, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Felix and Ferdis Lee Winkler; siblings: Margaret Winkler, Leroy Winkler, and Wilbert Love.

She leaves to cherish her memory: son: Rodney Winkler; siblings; Carolyn Rowland and Beverly Winkler, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Service: Saturday 10 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 DR. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

CAVE CITY — Audrey Joan Cossey, 80 of Cave City died Wednesday, July 4, 2019.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Cave City Church of Christ. Burial in the Charlotte Cemetery. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

Visitation from 1 p.m. until service time.

CONWAY — It is with great sadness that the family announces of the passing of William Glen Everett, 73 of Conway Arkansas after he lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 4:34 p.m. He leaves behind his son Jason (Katie) Everett, along with his three grandchildren Keegan, Braeden and Dyllen. His sister Sheena (Mack), his niece Summer (James) Boudreaux, his nephews Luke and Harley Smith, his greatniece Alexis (Connie) Newlin.

He was born September 25, 1945, in Morrilton, Arkansas. Son of William Taft Everett and Glenna Lynch Everett. After living in Kansas City, Missouri he returned to his home state of Arkansas until his passing. Glen was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War era. He retired from sales, he never lost his passion for cars, travel and zest for life. He had an incredible sense of humor and never met a stranger. He could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please visit our website for service information at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

CONWAY — William Zeabart, 37, died Friday.

Visitation: Monday from 6-8 p.m. Services: 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Interment: Union Grove (Board Shanty) Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Brain Tumor Society www.braintumor.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

DAMASCUS — Harold Millen Summers, age 75 of Damascus, Arkansas passed away on June 27, 2019. There will be a graveside service on July 13th starting at 2 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery in Center Ridge, Arkansas. For more information and the full obituary please visit our website at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

DUMAS — Annette Taylor Hughes, 65, of Dumas, died July 4, 2019. Visitation and services, Monday, July 8, 2019, at Griffin Funeral Home, visitation 4:30-5:30 p.m., services at 5:30 with burial in Watson Cemetery. Memorials: Humane Society or donor’s choice. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. Please sign online guestbook: www.griffinfh.com.

FORT SMITH — Robert “Rob” Sharum, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., died on July 4, 2019, in a Fayetteville hospital. He was born on March 20, 1947, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Robert A. and Patricia Sharum.

Rob was the retired owner of Group Insurance Consultants, Sharum Insurance Agency, First Client Services, Pension Plan Administration, LLC, a former member of the Jaycees and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.

Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark.

The rosary is 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 8th at Christ the King Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife Janie of the home; a daughter and stepdaughter, Charlotte Moore and her husband Rodney of Little Rock and Caroline Murphy and her husband Corey of Kansas City, Mo., sons and stepson, Robert Sharum and his wife Debbie of Midland, Texas and Randy Sharum and his wife Ann of Sugar Land, Texas and Shawn Johnson of Little Rock, Ark., a sister, Ann Hopkins and her husband Glen of Van Buren, Ark., two brothers, Curtis Sharum and his wife Christy of Salado, Texas and Wayne Sharum and his wife Sally of Houston, Texas and nine grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 1918 So Greenwood, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901 or the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.

GURDON — George Bates, 55, of Gurdon passed away July 5, 2019, Visitation will be Monday, July 8; 5-7 p.m. at Calvary United Pentecostal Church, Gurdon Ark. Service will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. Interment, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Rose Hedge Cemetery. Online register at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

LAKE VILLAGE — Deann Alice Cingolani, 79 of Lake Village, Arkansas, passed away on July 5, 2019. Born November 26, 1939, in Eudora, Arkansas to the late Hazel and William Skinner.

Deann is survived by her children, Katrina Dujay; Jeff Cingolani and wife, Robin; Jodie Downen and husband, Ricky; and Philip Cingolani; three sisters; one brother; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation: July 8, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass: July 9, 2019, at 10 a.m.

Location: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Village, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, P.O. Box 272, Lake Village, AR 71653. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, AR Online guestbook: www.griffinfh.com.

LONDON — Jack E. Miller, age 76, of London, died Thursday.

A family conducted graveside service will be at 10 a.m., on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Brown-Rye Cemetery, 6364 Rushing Rd., in Lamar, Ark. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

LONOKE — Emil Mae Blackard, age 93, died July 6, 2019. She was a member of the Palm Street Church of Christ. Preceding in death are her husband James Blackard; son Charles Thomas Franks; daughter Carol Ann Scott; siblings Loyce Johnson, Earline Smith and Opal Boudra. She is survived by her son, Craig (Pam) Blackard; daughters, Peggy (Eleck) Bewley and Mary Moore; 11 grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren; and sisters Nadine Kennedy and Doloris Sidelko.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2019, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 at Palm St Church of Christ with burial to follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

MONTICELLO — Julia Ann “Judy” Derryberry Stodghill, age 71 of Monticello, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, in Star City.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial in the Valley Cemetery. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Sunday prior to service time. Memorials to, Alzheimer’s of Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

MOUNTAIN HOME — Celebration of Life for Willis “Mac” McAllister, 89, of Mountain Home, Ark., was July 1st, at Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. Mac died on June 27th. Survived by wife, Linda; children, Pam Clark, David, Diane Gaddie, John, Christin Liles, Robert Hill. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

NEWPORT — Mrs. Mary Alice (Holden) Conner of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at the age of 95. She was born June 30, 1924, in Newport, the daughter of Robert Gray and Lelia (Tims) Holden.

Miss Mary Alice Holden married Mr. John L. Conner on November 22, 1947, and together they made their home in Newport. Over the last 71 years, they have been active community members, raised their three children and enjoyed watching their family grow.

Mrs. Conner was the granddaughter of a pioneer Jackson County family. She enjoyed gardening and making her yard and home a welcoming place for family and friends. Mrs. Conner centered each and every day as a young wife and mother around caring first for her husband, John L. Conner, Sr., and her children.

Mrs. Conner was active in her community, she was a charter member of the Newport Garden Club, and a member of the Sisterhood of PEO, Chapter R. She enjoyed playing duplicate bridge.

Mrs. Conner was a devoted lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Newport, where she taught Sunday School for over fifty years. Mrs. Conner devoted her life to the Lord and to her family.

She will forever be remembered for her kindness, grace, beauty and her devotion to both her church and her family.

Mrs. Conner was preceded in death by one son, Robert “Bob” Holden Conner on November 24, 1985; her father, Robert Gray Holden on September 4, 1974; and her mother, Lelia (Tims) Holden on June 8, 2001.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, John L. Conner, Sr., of Newport; one son, John L. Conner, Jr., and wife, Andrea, of Newport; one daughter, Mary Alice “Sissy” Conner Alleger and husband, Rob, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; seven grandchildren, John L. Conner, III, Michele Sutherland, Jeanne Conner, Mary Alice Conner, Richard Windsor Humphrey, Robert Conner Humphrey, and Alice Hefner; and nine great-grandchildren, Grace Conner, Caroline Conner, Sophie Sutherland, Chloe Sutherland, Alexander Galindo, Louis Noto, Harrison Noto, Robert Humphrey, and Holden Humphrey.

The family would like to extend their most sincere appreciation to her caregivers, Ruth Brown, Bessie Western, Virginia Burns, Cindy Ramirez, and Cindy Ray for their loving care over the last several years.

Friends may visit at the funeral home, Sunday, July 7, 2019, 5:008:00 p.m. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Monday, at Newport First Baptist Church. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are John L. Conner, III, Conner Humphrey, Win Humphrey, Alexander Galindo, Marshall Stewart, Charles “Bobby” Holden, Brouce Holden, and Thurman Walker. Honorary pallbearers are Shelley Evins, Carrol Huskey, Max Felts, and Jim Reid Holden.

To leave a message of condolence, light a memorial candle, or sign the guest register, please visit our website at www.jacksonsfh.com

Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

OPPELO — Irene Marie Zimmerman Hoyt, age 93, of Oppelo, Ark., passed away July 4, 2019. Rosary Service will be at 6 p.m., Monday, July 8, at Harris Funeral Home, Morrilton with visitation following. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

PARAGOULD — Judson Milton McDaniel passed on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at 88 years of age, surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include his wife, Gracie R. McDaniel, and a rich network of relatives. See full obituary at www.heathfuneralhome.com.

PINE BLUFF — Gladys Aleene Strahan Terry, 94, of Pine Bluff, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at Trinity Village Medical Center. She was born July 6, 1924, at Kedron (Cleveland County) to the late George Lester and Beulah Addis Maroney Strahan.

Gladys was educated in the Rison and Watson Chapel Schools and graduated from Watson Chapel High School. She was employed as a teacher’s aide for the Watson Chapel Schools at Edgewood Elementary and L.L. Owen Elementary and retired in 1987.

She was a member of the Salem Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class and the Gloryland Singers.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 60 years, Joe Alexander Terry, whom she married March 21, 1948, and who passed away December 21, 2007; one brother, George Thomas “Bud” Strahan; and five sisters, Melba Lee Huntley, Thelma Nadine Murphree, Francis Marie Johnson, Betty Jean Atwood and Patsy Ray Johnson.

Mrs. Terry is survived by her sons, Donnie Wayne Terry (Shawna) of Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Paul Michael Terry of Pine Bluff and Joe A. Terry II (Carla) of Maumelle; six grandchildren, Brian Joseph Terry of Washington, D.C., Whitney Ryan Terry Smith (Andrew) Kansas City, Missouri, Alicia Diane Terry of Pine Bluff, Zachary Nathan Terry and Jeremy Andrew Terry of Kansas City, Missouri and Sabin Alexander Terry Maumelle. In addition, she is survived by a great-granddaughter, Peyson Faith Smith and a great-grandson, Paxton Lee Kizer.

Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Layman V. Harris officiating. A celebration of life will be presented by Patricia Aleene Huntley Smith, her niece and goddaughter; and Brian Joseph Terry, grandson. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday.

Pallbearers will be her six grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Ellon Taylor, Linda Varnell Smith, Shirley Morris, Frankie Dale Worley, Charlotte Terry and Myrt Bobo.

Memorials may be made to Salem Missionary Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank the Trinity Village Medical Center staff, and her caregiver, Barbara Kelly Hales Lay.

Online condolences at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

ROMANCE — Winnie Lee Kaylor, 76 of Romance, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born September 21, 1942 in Pine Bluff. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Austin Kaylor, SonMike (Rena), Daughter Michelle, six Grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019 with services to follow at 3 p.m. at Gravel Hill Free Will Baptist Church, Romance, Arkansas. Mom, you finally made it. www.olmstead.cc.

ROYAL — John Harold Ostman, age 71, of Royal, Ark. passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born December 16, 1947.

Cremation arrangements provided by www.ArkansasCremation.com.

SPRINGFIELD — James Weldon Robinson, age 76, of Springfield, Ark., passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Harris Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

WARD — Darrel Ray Gault, 70 of Ward, Ark., went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2019. He was born on December 6, 1948 in Brownwood, Texas to the late William and Wiley Faye Gault. Darrel loved horses, going fishing, and spending time with his family. He worked for over 35 years as a drywall finisher and was very passionate about his trade.

Darrel is also preceded in death by his brother Wiley Joe Gault. He leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years Amanda Gault; 17 children William E, Sandra, Patrick, Michael, Darrel Lee, Stephen, Amanda, Jesus, William B, Luis, Raul, Rob, Merry, Linda, Tammy, Melinda, Joseph; four siblings Wanda, Wyvonne, Wilda, John and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family and friends.

Graveside services will be Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Butlerville Cemetery in Ward, Ark. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Mary Eunice Barrett Dunn, 93, of Germantown, Tenn., was called home by her Lord Thursday, July 4th, 2019. She was born July 26th, 1925, near Bono, Ark., and delivered into this world by her Uncle, Dr. Reuben Barrett. She was preceded in death by her parents Marzee Cate Barrett and Sophia Emma Mengers Barrett; her husband of 48 years Mace Allen Dunn; a son James Allen Dunn; her sister Sarah Martha Barrett Watkins; and her brother Monroe Cate Barrett. She is survived by one son, Robert Monroe (Bobby) Dunn and wife Vickie of Germantown, Tenn.; a granddaughter Sarah Katherine (Katie) Dunn also of Germantown; a niece Jane Barrett of Clarksville, Ark.; a nephew Charles (Chuck) Barrett and wife Ginger of Shalimar, Fla.; along with a host of cousins and friends.

Mary Eunice (as she was called at home) was born into a family with 2 hardworking and loving parents who possessed strong Christian values, and an older sister Sarah who was 4. She began her education at Herman School northwest of Jonesboro, Ark., just as the Great Depression began to take hold all across America. Growing up in this environment, in this time, in rural Arkansas imprinted her and made her tough, hard-working, efficient, and resourceful her entire life. It also gave her a heart for helping others. Mary completed her secondary education at Arkansas State College (now ASU) Training School where she graduated from high school in the spring of 1943 at the age of 17. She enrolled in the fall of that year at the University of Arkansas and graduated in 1946 with a BSHE Degree. While in school at the university, she also met her husband, Mace. Mary earned her MS Degree in Food Nutrition also from the U of A in 1968.

She worked most of her career for the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service as an Extension Home Economist. In 1969 Mary was awarded the Order of Merit, which is the highest honor given in her profession. Mary’s adult life was focused around caring for her family, church work, and volunteering. Her chosen career was one of service to others. As an educator, she positively impacted and improved the lives of hundreds of people throughout rural Arkansas. As a retiree, she volunteered with the NARFE Tax Assistance Program in both Arkansas and Tennessee for over 30 years.

Mary was a lifelong Christ follower and a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Tenn., and previously a member of 1st Presbyterian Church of Ozark, Ark. She was one of the first women Elders of the church in Ozark and President of the Women’s Circle there.

Mary retired from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service in 1983. This allowed her to dedicate more time to her church and family and do something she had always wanted to do…. … see the world. Over the next 20 years, she visited 20 different foreign countries on five continents. From climbing Ayer’s Rock to sailing the Nile, she didn’t let retirement slow her down.

After residing in Ozark, Ark., for 43 years, Mary moved to Germantown, Tenn., in 2005 to be near her granddaughter Katie. She was the first resident of Germantown Plantation Senior Living Community and knew everyone there and something about them. The last year and a half of her life she lived in the care of Trezevant Manor (Allen Morgan Unit). Every day of her life through the very end, she calmly faced every change in circumstance with grace and fortitude, trusting in God’s plan.

Services will be Tuesday, July 9th, at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 W. Commercial St., in Ozark, Ark., with visitation at 4 p.m., funeral at 5 p.m. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Ozark immediately following the service. Pallbearers are Steven Stewart, Rex Anderson, Billy Dunahoo, Don Farris, Jeff Farris, and Gary McElroy. Honorary pallbearers are Frank Thomas, Steve Farris.

There will also be a Memorial Service at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10th, at Faith Presbyterian Church, 8816 Poplar Pike, Germantown, Tenn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to benefit the mission work of 1st Presbyterian Church of Ozark, Ark., or Faith Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Tenn., or the charity of your choice.