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.
–––––❖––––– 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/).
–––––❖––––– 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.
–––––❖––––– 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.
–––––❖––––– 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.
–––––❖––––– 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.