Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

Pulaski County

BARBARA ANN DONLEY, 76, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

She was born Tuesday, January 19, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Hal and Jennie Sowell Sharp. Mrs. Donley was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge and loved Schnauzer dogs. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed by all who were privileged to know her. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Donley and daughter, Terri Castile.

Survivors include children, Bobby (Toni) Castile of Jacksonville, Jill (Ben) Hubbard of Texas; grandchildren Cody Castile, Hayden Castile and Trace Hubbard. Other survivors include sisters, Pat (Jim) Bone of Heber Springs and Sandra Ennis of Cookeville, Tennessee; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Memorial services will be 12 noon, Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Family requests donations in Barbara’s memory be made to the Jacksonville Animal Shelter. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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WILLADEAN “DEAN” BRANDON MACKEY, aka Gram, 87, of Little Rock, passed away on July 7, 2019

following a short illness. She was born to Joseph Henry Brandon and Grace Viola Brandon of Campbell, Mo. on May 22, 1932.

She was married for 67 years to Marcus “Gene” Mackey, who passed away on January 8, 2019.

Living in multiple states during Gene’s military career, they settled in Little Rock in 1961. They resided primarily in Cammack Village, where she owned a beauty shop behind their Englewood home, retiring at age 78.

She is survived by her children Terryl Mackey, M.D., of Johnstown, Pa. and Mark Mackey of Little Rock, Ark. as well as her grandchildren (great-grandchildren), Lauren Licatino (Owen, Henry, Cora Rose – due to arrive next week) of Rochester, Minn., P. Logan Weygandt of Baltimore, Md., Terryn Lawrence (Evelyn, Clara) of Minneapolis, Minn., Nicole Mackey Fijman of Utica, Miss. and Jared Mackey of Little Rock, Ark.

Her greatest joy in life was being with her family. When family and friends were asked about her most endearing qualities, they offered the following: “Constantly exhibited an exuberant smile.” “When she smiled, you could almost feel her wrapping her arms around you!” “No matter the situation, her demeanor was always upbeat and witty.” “She never met a stranger in or out of her beautician’s chair.” “She was a woman of quiet faith and dignity and loved all people for who they were.” “She was soft of skin, soft in demeanor, but incredibly strong of character.” “It really sums it up that she lived in Grace.”

A celebration of a life well lived will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72204. The family hopes to meet and greet her friends. Attire is casual.

Griffin Leggett provides an opportunity to share memories, condolences, support or humor on their website https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/little-rock-ar/willadean-mackey-8771376.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made in her name to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (website: http://www.alzark.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association (website: https://www.alz.org/).

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EDWARD G. SEATON, 89, of Little Rock, died Tuesday. Survivors: sons, Daniel and Richard Seaton; daughters, Lisa Waller, Terry Griffith, Georgia Wall, and Brandy Brunson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Sally O’Connell. Visitation: Friday, 1-2 p.m. Funeral: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel, Friday at 2 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BETTY JESSEN TAYLOR, 78, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was born Friday, May 9, 1941 in Marshall Town, Iowa to the late Peter C. and Millie Babor Jessen. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville and of Gideon International. She was a fierce prayer warrior and loved Jesus with all of her heart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Jack M. Taylor’ siblings, James Jessen, Jay Jessen and Doris Halverson.

Survivors include children Becky Manes (Fred Smitherson) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Shannon (Steven) Wilson of Bryant; grandchildren, Aharon Manes, Elijah Manes, Joshua Smitherman, William Wilson and Taylor Wilson. Other survivors include several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Brother Cliff Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorials in Betty’s memory may be made to Gideon’s International. The family would like to say a special thank you to Fox Ridge of North Little Rock for the love and care shown to Betty during her time there. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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SHERMAN “WAYNE” THOMISEE, 72, of Little Rock, passed away July 10, 2019.

Born in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Sherman and Jessie Warner Thomisee, he was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Kinkade Thomisee; sons, Jeff Thomisee (Anitha) of Cedar Crest, New Mexico, Chris Thomisee (Christy) of George West, Texas, Scott Thomisee (Michelle) and Bryan Thomisee (Sarah), both of Benton; daughter, Cindy Brown (Jason) of Mabelvale; mother, Jessie Warner; brothers, Tommy Thomisee, John Thomisee and Ronnie Thomisee; sisters, Carolyn Despino and Joyce Ann Harper; and grandchildren, Sarah Brown, Ryan Thomisee, Brandon Thomisee, Terrance Ellis, Dylan Thomisee, Liam Brown, Collin Thomisee, Sophia Thomisee and Evan Brown; and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Sherman Louis Thomisee.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Souls on Tuesday, July 16 at 11 a.m., followed by interment in the church’s columbarium. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 2242200. Wayne’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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EZEKIEL WILLIAMS, 81, of Little Rock passed away on July 2, 2019. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Williams; nine children and nine siblings. Funeral: Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main Street, NLR. Professional services by Veasley Funeral Home, Conway, Ark. www.veasleyfuneralhome.com. 501-358-6300.

Arkansas

BLEVINS — Olice Oleta Rhodes, 91, Blevins, Arkansas, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Hope. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Marlbrook Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

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BRINKLEY — Charlene Fowler Morris, 88, died Wednesday. Survivors: five children, Ronnie Morris, Connie Huntsman, Brenda Bragg, Verna Gaddy, Kristy Vance; daughter-in-law, Holly Morris; brothers, Edgar and Vernie Fowler; 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Bob Neal Funeral Home-Brinkley. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday First Assembly of God Church-Brinkley. Obit/guestbook/www.bobnealandsons.com.

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BRYANT — Terry Scott Patterson, 55, of Bryant, passed away July 11, 2019. Reception visitation held 3-5 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Funeral service held 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, at Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Burial following at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CABOT — Nikiena Ann Rettig, 32, and her infant son, Jace Declan Hylton, of Cabot, passed away July 9, 2019 in North Little Rock. Niki was born October 9, 1986, in Little Rock to Thomas Allen and Nancy Williams-Ridgeway. Jace was born July 9, 2019, in North Little Rock to Nikiena Rettig and James Hylton.

Niki worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Greystone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was thoughtful and kind to everyone regardless of who they were or how well she knew them. Niki was a great mother and always put her children first. She was also a director for Paparazzi’s Show Stopping Accessories.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Rettig in 2016; grandmothers, Joanne Schultz and Lois Allen.

Niki is survived by her fiance, James Hylton; children, Katherine Noel Rettig, Isabella Joy Rettig and Riley Hylton; mother, Nancy Ridgeway (Ray Weaver); father, Thomas Allen; step-father, Bill Ridgeway; siblings, Heather Allen, Daniel Allen and Dana Allen; sister-in-law, Courtney Spangler; mother-in-law, Carla Chandler; grandmother-in-law, Sarah Chandler; nieces and nephews, Heidi Crow, Haysten Sinkey, Kaylee Bowman and Jhawk Spangler; aunts and uncles, Beth and William Christofil, Alice and Rick McCullough and Michele Cervone; her work family at Greystone; a host of cousins and her dog, Mae.

Jace was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Terry Bennett. He is survived by his father, James Hylton; sibling, Riley Hylton; maternal grandparents, Nancy Ridgeway (Ray Weaver) and Thomas Allen; paternal grandmother, Catherine Bennett; uncles, Stephen Hylton, Patrick Reynolds and Daniel Allen; aunts, Heather Allen and Dana Allen.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with interment to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Please sign our online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CARLISLE — Irene Stack, age 92, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Irene was born March 2, 1927, to Osher and Sophie Goldberg at 249 Broome, Manhattan, New York.

She was the youngest of four siblings, Sylvia, Sam, and Lucille, yet she was the most precocious, outspoken, and born for the stage. While starring in a play at The City College of New York, she solicited the help of the editor of the college newspaper to publicize the show. That editor, Irwin “Bosh” Stack, became her husband and one true love. It was no surprise that Irene and the play made front page, it was in her nature to succeed.

The blissful couple married in 1950 and started their own thriving public relations business. In the subsequent years, their love for life and each other was personified in their three children: Geri, Brian, and Adam. After a few more years in New York, the family relocated to sunny South Florida where they spent many decades raising their children and further growing their business.

Irene, never one to shy away from a challenge, battled and survived two bouts of breast cancer, allowing her to craft more joy and memories with family and friends over the next 50 years. Nicknamed “Mamo” by her grandchildren, she had a zest for life unparalleled by most and an intellectual curiosity rivaled by few. She could make you feel like the most special person in the room and her infectious laughter would only reaffirm that fact.

Irene was an accomplished sculptor, painter, and published author, though she would take even more pride in being a loving mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Irwin “Bosh,” and son, Adam Mark. She is survived by daughter, Geri Wolff (Malcolm), son, Brian (Cynthia), and daughter-in-law, Letha. Grandchildren, Kyle (Dani), Seth, Sarah (Jason), Jacob, Taylor, Olivia, and great-grandchild, Gabriel.

A graveside service will be held at Hamilton Cemetery, south of Carlisle, at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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CLARENDON — Jonathan Knox, 51, of Clarendon, formerly of Holly Grove, died Thursday morning, July 4, at Hospice Home Care Center in Little Rock. His wife Charlotte Cohen-Knox, two sons, three daughters, nine grandchildren, three brothers, four sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at the Clarendon Housing Authority Executive Hall, 630 Madison Street in Clarendon. Interment will take place at Shady Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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CONWAY — Mary Bobbye Smith Phillips, age 85, of Conway, formerly of Monticello, went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2019. Graveside services will be held at Rash Cemetery in Cominto on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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CONWAY — Valerie Michelle Yates, 48, of Conway passed away on July 9, 2019. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on August 10, 1970, to Libbie Diane Yates. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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CROSSETT — Frank Danner Edmonsond, 94, of Crossett died July 8th at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 13th, at Simms Cemetery in Crossett. For full obituary please go to meddersfuneralhome.com or call 870-364-6171. “Celebrating Life.”

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EDGEMONT — Eddie Allen Holt, 67, of Edgemont, Arkansas, died July 9, 2019. Born May 22, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late J.L. and Mildred Gaines Holt. Survivors: son, Benji; sister, Jackie Kitchens Starr; grandchild, Stormy Brooks. Services will be held at a later date. Online Obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

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EL PASO — Jack Jolley, 76, of El Paso, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born April 2, 1943, in Norman, Oklahoma. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad, after a lifetime career within the railroad industry.

Jack was a classic car enthusiast, an avid outdoorsman and he loved animals.

Jack is survived by his wife, Connie Jolley; children, Candy Chudakoff (David Dixon), Jason Jolley (Tammy) and Amy Walker (Robbie); grandchildren, Catherine Chudakoff, Brandon Chudakoff, Jackson and Rebecca Jolley and Sarah Walker; great-grandson, Gunner Bachtell; and his sister, Nancy Ross (Mike). He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13th, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grissard Cemetery, El Paso, Arkansas. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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GRADY — Deacon Roy Collins Jr., 90, passed on July 4, 2019. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at New Community Church with Pastor Vince Collins Officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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HAMBURG — Bernice Murphy Cunningham, 81, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Dailey Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday 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.

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HATFIELD — Jasper Shaver, age 5, of Hatfield, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Mena. Jasper was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home. No services are scheduled at this time.

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HAZEN — Ruby Lee Neal, 87, of Hazen, formerly of DeValls Bluff, died Thursday, July 4, at Maple Health Care Center in Hazen. A brother, a sister and a host of other relatives and friends survive her. Graveside services will be held on Saturday afternoon, July 13, at 4 p.m. at Harrison Cemetery, Highway 70 East, in Biscoe by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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HEBER SPRINSG — Dickie Gene Neighbours, 62, passed away July 5. Survivors: wife, LaNell; son, Thomas (Katy) Neighbours; daughter, Amy (Ronald) Petti; two sisters, Shirley (CW) Everett, Sharon (CL) Moore; two brothers, David (Pam) Neighbours, Joe (Sharon) Neighbours; five grandchildren. Graveside memorial service Friday, July 12, 10 a.m., Howell Cemetery, Clay, Arkansas. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA — Funeral Service for Earnestine Davis, 77, of West Helena is 11 a.m. Saturday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation, 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors: two sons, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family. Services directed by Roller-Citizens of West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhome.com/westhelena.

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ICO — Lemuel Pearce, 87, Ico Community, died July 9, 2019. Survivors, wife, Mable Young Pearce; children, Deborah Scott, Danny, Donald, Ronald Pearce, Rusty, Stephen, David Shane Higgason. Visitation, Noon to 1 p.m., Friday, at the church. Funeral, Friday, July 12, 2019, 1 p.m., First Apostolic Church of Sheridan. Burial, Memorial Park Cemetery. www.RFwhitehall.com.

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JONESBORO — Joan Doris Cole, 82, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Funeral services will be Saturday at the New Hope Baptist Church in Jonesboro at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Sullins Cemetery in Grubbs. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

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MALVERN — John K. Lomack, 60, of Malvern, Ark. passed on July 10, 2019. Family Hour 10a10:55 Funeral 11 a.m. both services Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 522 Banks, Malvern, Ark. Services entrusted to Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Director-Malvern. www.samuellvanceandsons.com. 855-SLVANCE “The Epitome of Service.”

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McGEHEE — Edith Mott Broyles, age 57, of McGehee, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Belle View Nursing & Rehab in Monticello. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019 at York Town First Baptist Church in Star City. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON — Harold Wayne McCoy, 56, of Morrilton, passed away at his home on July 10, 2019. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13th, at 10:30 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Center Ridge with Brother Jim Huffman officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MORRILTON — James Howard Warren, 63, of Morrilton, Arkansas, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at the Harris Chapel. Arrangements were by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Glenda Dora Kilgore, 79, of Mountain Home, Arkansas will be private. Glenda died June 30, 2019. Survived by her husband, Frederick; four daughters, Lori Sackett, Dora White, Heather Galliway, and Lisa Kilgore. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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NASHVILLE — Joey Ray Jamison, 64, Nashville, Arkansas, passed away on July 5, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Center Point Community Building located 210 North Centerpoint Street, Nashville, Arkansas, 71852.

Joey was born in Nashville, Arkansas to Jim Corn Jamison and Evelyn Feemster Jamison July 21, 1954. He was a Scrapper football player and graduated from Nashville High School in 1972. He attended Arkansas Tech University where he played college football. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1976. He married the love of his life, Lou Jamison, on May 22, 1977. After college, he worked for Sunnyside Poultry for a few years before joining his father on the family farm. He was a 3rd generation farmer who raised broiler chickens for several years, maintained a nice cow/calf operation, and no one can argue whether or not he grew the best peaches in the world. He was an active member of Arkansas Farm Bureau and served as Howard County President for a number of years. He was a member of Chapel Hill church of Christ.

Joey was a kind, humble, hard-working man that loved his family and was passionate about farming especially his beautiful orchard.

Joey is preceded in death by his father, Jim C. Jamison, and his mother, Evelyn Jamison. Joey is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lou Jamison; a daughter Carlee Helms and husband, Derek; a son, Riley Jamison and wife, Tessa; grandchildren, Raylee Jamison, Ryker Jamison, Tinlee Jamison, and Maggie Helms; one brother, Jimmy D. Jamison; a very special friend, Jose Flores and family; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chapel Hill church of Christ. The family wishes to extend a sincere thanks to the medical staff at Baptist Hospital and CARTI in Little Rock, Arkansas. Online Guestbook; www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Lula Mae Battles, 74, passed on July 7, 2019. Funeral Service will be 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Greater Mt. Calvary MBC with Pastor Travis Harden officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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TUCKERMAN — Mrs. Sue (Varble) Nave Cockrill, 93, of Tuckerman, died Tuesday. Survivors: five children, Janet Nave Nix, Leland Nave, Billy, Stephen and Brian Cockrill; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many friends. Visitation: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home, Friday, 5-7 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, Tuckerman First Baptist Church. Interment: Gracelawn Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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WYNNE — Marion Simpson Curtner, 89, died Thursday morning, July 11. She passed away peacefully in her North Little Rock apartment with her family by her side.

Marion was a lifelong resident of Wynne. While primarily a homemaker, she also worked at a bank, was a church secretary, a bookkeeper and owned a children’s clothing store. She was a faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church of Wynne for over 50 years. More recently, she was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd of Forrest City. She was active in the community, donating many hours to the Cross County Library and the Cross County Veterans Committee. She cherished her time with her afternoon coffee group.

Marion was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Jennings Byron Curtner, her sister Laura Beene and nephew Guy M. Beene Jr. Mimi is survived by her only child Byron Curtner and wife Terry Meredith Curtner of North Little Rock, her beloved grandsons Russell Byron Curtner and wife Laura Bryan Curtner, and Travis Adams Curtner, both of Little Rock. She is also survived by her dear nieces and their families, Cozette Vaught of Wynne and Hannah Beene Lowder of Little Rock. Her nephews-in-law were also special to her, Dan and Mike Curtner and families of Wynne.

Graveside services will be at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019. Memorials can be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd of Forrest City. Services are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501) 313-5431. www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.

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WYNNE — Barbara Partain, 57, of Wynne, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Wynne. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m., Friday July 12, 2019. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Oak Hill Church of God in Forrest City. Interment in Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne.

Out-of-state

BILOXI, Miss. — Marylyn Ima Beasley, 62, of Biloxi, Miss., died July 2. A graveside service was held on July 10th at Crossroads Cemetery in Crossett. For full obituary please go to meddersfuneralhome.com or call 870-3646171. “Celebrating Life.”

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DALLAS, Texas — Barry Dewayne Brown, 63, died July 8, 2019 from diabetes complications. He was born March 12, 1956 to Boyce and Evelyn Brown in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a master computer programmer and had worked for several large companies including the U.S. Navy.

He was predeceased by his father, and his wife, Alice Apalatea Brown. He is survived by his mother; four children; Nathan (Nina) of New Bedford Mass.; David and Jamison of Dallas; Tamara (Derrick Wilson); three grandchildren, Aurora, Frankie and Atlas; two sisters and a brother.

Memorial service Saturday July 13th at 3 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Diabetes Association.