Obituaries
Pulaski County
THOMAS LEONARD ALLEN, 90, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born January 16, 1929 in Decatur, Alabama to Leonard and Loleet Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Esther Outlaw Allen.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Bonnie Gunter Allen; five children, Amy Roupe (Ed) of North Little Rock, Thomas Allen Jr. of Little Rock, Tracey Conway (Herb) of Margate, Florida, Terry Inman (Jim) of West Monroe, Louisiana and Laurie Cole (Mark) of Parkland, Florida; three step-children, Michelle Moore (Gary) and Rob Gunter of Little Rock and Lori French (Dave) of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Gerald Allen (Cynthia) of Coral Springs, Florida and John Allen of Fort Myers, Florida, one sister, Lyndel Metzler (Leo) of Columbia, S.C., nine grandchildren, one great-grandson, six nieces and two nephews.
Tom graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1951. Tom worked many years for Little Rock Road Machinery Company and at the age of 61, went to work for J.A. Riggs Tractor Company as an Aggregate Specialist. After 50 years in the road construction and heavy equipment industry, he retired in 2001.
Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock at 10 a.m., Monday, July 22, 2019 followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Arkansas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Please share your special memories with the family online at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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KHERI AYERS, 29, of Little Rock passed away July 11, 2019. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 20, 2019 at Grace Temple AME Zion Church, 3221 South Gaines Street, 11 a.m.. Viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. with services immediately following. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 South Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.
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LEWIS SOLOMON BLOCK III, age 66, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. Lew was the son of Lewis and Carrie J. Block. Lew is survived by his daughter, Lora Ferguson and husband Casey of Austin, Texas, grandchildren,
Cash and Mae Ferguson and sister, Babs Fowler and husband Gray of Jackson, Miss. There will be a private family memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wolfe Street Foundation, 1015 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202.
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Mr. FRANK BOYKIN JR., 57, of Little Rock, Ark. passed Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Brown Funeral Home Pine Bluff by Rev. Aaron Johnson. Burial in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home. www.brownfunneralhome.com.
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MARSHALL A. DAY SR., of Little Rock, passed away on 13 July 2019 at the age of 98 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ark. and lived most of his life in Little Rock. He was married to Virginia Lee Bailey for 63 years until she preceded him in death in 2001; they raised two children, Marshall Jr. and Dianne Williams. He is survived by his children, six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Marshall retired from AT&T in 1981 after 40+ years of service and moved to the Enola/Mount Vernon area in the early 1990s where he was a member of Naylor United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home in Little Rock. Marshall will be laid to rest at Mount Holly Cemetery, 1 p.m. Sunday. To sign the online guestbook, click “Add A Memory” at: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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LUKE ALAN DUZAN, age 36, of Maumelle, died Wednesday. He was born on May 14, 1983, in El Dorado. A private family conducted graveside service will be held at Forehand Cemetery near Dover with arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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MONICA JACKSON, 49, of Little Rock passed away July 11, 2019. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 20, 2019 at Grace Temple AME Zion, 3221 South Gaines Street, 11 a.m. Viewing from 10 to 11 with services immediately following. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 South Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800.
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BRUCE GRAY SHARP was born on July 8, 1933 and died on his birthday 86 years later. He was an artist who led an adventurous life, painting in fantastic detail, more like Remington or Russell than Warhol or Pollock – and different from most of the known artists in that he never desired the spotlight, never claimed to even be an artist, but his work spoke for itself to those fortunate enough to acquire an example.
Bruce was born in England, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school in 1951. His mother was named Ruth Gray Sharp, his father was William Parker Sharp Sr. and he had two brothers, William “Bill” Parker Sharp, now deceased, and Robert “Bob” Lawrence Sharp, of Sherwood.
He was a veteran, having enlisted in the United States Army and serving two years in Germany at the end of the Korean War. Bruce returned to finish his college education at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, and received his BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in the late 1950’s. He then began employment with “The Dallas Morning News” and in 1963 found himself in the massive turbulence which surrounded the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He was a reporter assigned to the case and on duty when Jack Ruby murdered Lee Harvey Oswald amid a throng of reporters. Later, he returned to Arkansas and eventually became head of art and graphics for the various and voluminous publications of the Arkansas Health Department. He worked that job for 21 years. Bruce was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved duck hunting on the Big Ditch. He went something like 18 years hunting wild turkeys, before having to give it up, with only one killed – although he would still get angry if that was ever pointed out. For approximately 40 years he gathered a few times each week with a group of friends and admirers, first at the After Thought and then at Ciao Baci. Bruce left instructions that Mary Healey, his caregiver at Andover Place, should be recognized because she did so much for him in the last part of his life. And for many years now, there has been a friend who defines the rafters, an absolutely loyal friend and hunting buddy named Steve Brooks. A quiet and extraordinarily talented man is now lost.
Graveside services and burial will be at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock on Monday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Services, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400.
A special “happy hour” for friends will be at Ciao Baci, 3846 Beechwood, Little Rock on Wednesday, July 24 from 4:30-6 p.m. Help us celebrate Bruce’s life. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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TAYLOR THOMPSON, 22, of Little Rock passed away July 13, 2019. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of Taylor’s life at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 in the Student Center of New Life Church, Greater Little Rock. Extended obit and guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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DERONDA JEAN TUCKER, 82, of Little Rock died Monday. Survivors, partner, Larry Atkinson, brother, Mack Tucker, nieces, Beth Little, Alison Tucker, greatniece, Brenna Little, great-nephews, Andrew Little, Cooper Little, Patrick O’Brien. Visitation: 12 noon, Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Des Arc. Funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial, Lakeside Cemetery. www.garthfuneralhome.com.
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BEVERLY ANN TURNER, 63, of Mabelvale passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Funeral services will be Saturday, 1 p.m at New Hope Nazarene Church, 5519 Atwood Rd., with visitation one hour prior to service starting at 12 noon. Burial in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online obituary and guest register: www.smithfamilycares.com.
Arkansas
BALD KNOB — Jerry White, 67, died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Larry White, Terry White, Daniel White, Bryan White; daughters, Christina Dallas, Racheal Graves, Misty Walker; one brother; two sisters; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation: Monday, 12–1:30 p.m., Powell Funeral Home. Graveside: 2 p.m., Shady Grove Cemetery. Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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BENTON — Sammie Burns, 71, Benton, died Tuesday. Survivors, son, Sammy Burns, Ola, daughter, Sherry Jackson, Michigan, two sisters, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Graveside services, July 22, 2019, 12 noon, Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery, North Little Rock. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BLEVINS — Dorothy Ann Taylor, age 88, of Blevins, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Prescott, Arkansas. She was born January 4, 1931 in Houston, Texas to LeRoy and Lois McKnight Anderson. She was a member of Marlbrook Baptist Church where she served as pianist.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur Taylor of Blevins, Arkansas; two sons, Steve Taylor of Blevins, Arkansas and Ralph Taylor and wife Cooper of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Judd Taylor, Wesley Taylor and Katie Taylor.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday, 7/19/2019 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Hope. Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, 7/20/19 at Marlbrook Baptist Church with interment to follow in Macedonia Cemetery Blevins, Arkansas. Bro Jerry Hill will officiate under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home. Sign our online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.
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BRYANT — Martin Dale Fitzpatrick passed July 15, 2019 at Saline Memorial Hospital. He was born February 4, 1952 in Stuttgart to Marie and Sandy Fitzpatrick. Visitation held July 19, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Allen Temple Church, Stuttgart. Service held July 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Holman Heritage Community Center, Stuttgart.
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CABOT — Lisa Grogan, 93, of Cabot passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born Tuesday, February 16, 1926 in Yahata City, Japan. Nabuko Kawaguchi one of eight children born to the late Kisaku Kawaguchi and Takino Hara. Lisa became an American Citizen at age forty-three. She loved any kind of music, especially Elvis Presley songs. She also enjoyed gardening and raised a large garden at home and at Spring Creek Health and rehab where she resided since 1992. She enjoyed going to the casino especially the slot machines, playing bingo, shopping and cooking traditional egg rolls and fried rice. Lisa would cook for the resident at Spring Creek. She loved sharing her traditional recipes with the other residents. Lisa had a passion for dancing. She always wanted to lead. She won two dance competitions at two of the annual Senior Olympics. Lisa was crowned 2003 Queen at Spring Creek Health and Rehab. Lisa loved all animals. Lisa had a cat named Micky that lived with here at the facility for many years. She was a shadow to Lisa, wherever you saw one you would always see the other. She retired from Maybelline Cosmetics as a supervisor. Lisa was close to few, but loved by many. She will be missed and shall forever be in our hearts.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements provided by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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CABOT — Carrie Lea Limberg, 58, of Cabot, passed away July 17, 2019 in Little Rock. She was born January 1, 1961 in Conway to Leon and Sharon Reineke Stoker. Carrie’s 25 year career as a nurse for Central Arkansas Cardiology, Baptist Health, Home Health and Hospice proved how passionate she was about nursing. She was compassionate, vibrant, fiercely independent and strong. Carrie impacted a lot of lives and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leon Stoker and grandparents, Myrna Reineke and Bert Reineke. Survivors include her husband, Mark Limberg; daughter, Chandra (Brian) Shelby; son, Michael Limberg; one grandchild, Alex Shelby and her mother, Sharon Lynch.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with Deacon Max Elliott officiating. Cremation arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816. Please sign our online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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CLARKRIDGE — A Funeral Service for Amaya Haven D’Angelo of Clarkridge, Arkansas, will be 10 a.m., July 22nd, at Kirby Funeral Home Chapel. Amaya died July 16, 2019. Survived by her parents, April and Stephen; sister, Nicole and extended family. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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CONWAY — Edna Dolarosa Clark died in Conway, Arkansas on July 14, 2019. She was 97 years old. Dola was born June 30, 1922 in Albuquerque, N.M., the eighth of 13 children from a pioneering Albuquerque family. Her parents were Edward Sherman Rodgers and Teresa Mae (Bevin) Rodgers.
Dola grew up in Albuquerque. She was valedictorian of her class at St. Mary’s High School and also attended the University of San Francisco. She met her husband of 55 years, Col. James H. Clark (Ret) while working for Trailways Bus Company in Las Vegas, N.M. When the Korean War began, Jim reenlisted in the U.S. Army and Dola became the ultimate military wife. While Jim fought in Korea and Vietnam, Dola raised four children. She loved the travel and the friendships formed by the military life.
The family settled in Colorado Springs, making it home for 50 years. While in Colorado Springs, Dola worked at the Post Exchange as the Assistant Personnel Manager for 25 years. Her passions included bridge and politics. A Life Master of Bridge, Dola also was a member of ACBL and was the Secretary for the Cheyenne Mountain Republican Women’s Club. She was a devoted lifelong Catholic and was an active member of the St. Paul’s Parish.
Dola is survived by three children, Doug (Carol) Clark of Conway, Ark., Rob Clark of San Antonio, Texas, and Leslie (Paul) Graves of Gallup, N.M. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jeremiah (Stephanie) Clark of San Antonio, Texas, Kelleigh (Luke) Bellack of Oklahoma City, Okla., Zak Clark of Springdale, Ark., Cody (Jordan) Clark of Maumelle, Ark., Justyn Graves of Charleston, S.C., Logan Ward Graves of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Zebulon Graves of Phoenix, Ariz. Her seven great-grandchildren are Cooper, Tyler and AnnaKaye Clark of Springdale, Ark., Finley and Sloan Clark of Maumelle, Ark., Alexis Bellack of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Declynn Avery Ward of Cheyenne, Wyo. In addition, Dola is survived by a host of beloved nieces and nephews. Dola is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jim Clark and her son, Bruce Clark.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morrilton, Ark. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dola’s name may be made to St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Bridge Center of Colorado Springs or any charity of your choice.
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CONWAY — John Albert Jones (Bubba), 61, of Conway, Arkansas was the oldest son born to Charles and Johnnie Jones on October 25, 1957. John departed this life on July 15, 2019 at CHI St. Vincent Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Jones and brother, Shawn Jones. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Johnnie Jones, siblings, Jacqueline Mitchell (Ross) of San Antonio, Texas, Ricky Jones (Gail) of Sherwood, Arkansas, Charles (Vail) Jones (Faith), Pam Jackson, Stephanie Watson of North Little Rock, Arkansas and Tonya Nichouls of Little Rock, Arkansas, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Celebration Services, 11 a.m., Monday, July 22, 2019, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Viewing and visitation one hour before services. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 1213 East Washington Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.com.
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DERMOTT — Bertha LaVerne Creath, 82 of Dermott, Ark. departed this life Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was born in Dermott, Ark. to George and Elizabeth Smith. Mrs. Creath retired from teaching in the Dermott Public School System.
Bertha leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved daughter, Crystal (Tommie) Robinson, grandsons, Rashard Polk; Xavier Robinson; brother, Charles H. Smith Sr.; special niece, Sandra Mitchell of Little Rock, Ark. and lifelong friend, Nora Turner Briggs. A host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 19, 2019 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Davis Strickland Funeral Home with services Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 1 p.m. St. Paul Baptist Church; 119 N. Knox Street, Dermott, Ark.
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DUMAS — Marchello Brion Heath, 35, Dumas, died July 11, 2019. Parents, Connie Heath and Elbert Marshall. Survivors: siblings: Marqueta Heath, Latoria Barron, Jasmine Barron, Vanessa Ames, Edward Avery, stepfather, Toney Barron. Funeral: Saturday, 2:30 p.m., July 20, Revival Center, 311 S Pine, Monticello. Hammons Funeral Home, Warren.
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HELENA-WEST HELENA — Funeral service for Michael Snyder, 59, of West Helena is 2 p.m., Saturday, 2nd Baptist Church in West Helena. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors: wife, two sons, two daughters, four grandchildren, one brother, other family and friends. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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LEXA — Funeral service for Sidney Norwood, 65, of Lexa is 10 a.m., Saturday at Faith Outreach in Helena. Visitation, 2-4:30 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors: wife, three sons, two daughters, 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two siblings. Services directed by Roller-Citizens in West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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MONTICELLO — James Laron Daniels, age 57, of Monticello passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Melvin Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Lacey Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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MONTICELLO — David Richard Donovan, age 59, of Monticello passed away Saturday, July, 13, 2019 at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, Ark. He was born November 20, 1959 of the Catholic faith, in Castro Valley, California.
He dedicated 34 years of his life to his community serving as a paramedic, firefighter, teacher, mentor, and policeman. Being a paramedic was his life and he had a deep commitment to helping others in need. He was the owner and operator of his own ambulance service and sought to bring up-to-date and innovative care to rural Arkansas.
He shared his dedication by not only serving as a paramedic but sharing his knowledge as a teacher, educator, and mentor to aspiring EMTs, paramedics, police, and firefighters throughout the country.
David is preceded in death by daughter, Isabella and grandparents Archie and Mabel Schmidt. David is survived by the love of his life Kim Slaughter who loved him heart, mind, body, and soul of Monticello, Ark. His father Jack Donovan (Pat) of Los Gatos, Calif., son, Daniel Donovan of Melbourne Ark., daughter, Jamie Ogle of Melbourne, Ark., son-inlaw Rex Ogle of Oxford, Ark., son, Clark Butler (Tuesday) of Monticello, Ark., brother Frank Donovan (Deborah) of Broussard, La., sister, Elizabeth Johnson (Larry) of Kimberling, Mo. He is survived by a cousin who is loved more than a brother Dan Becker and a loving supportive extended family of Mervyn and LaVerna Becker and children. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
“I did too much too fast in my life. God was through with me before I was ready.” – David Donovan.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
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MONTICELLO — Hazel Willowdene Ferrell, age 94, of Monticello, Ark., formerly of Warren, Ark., peacefully passed into heaven Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center, Monticello, Ark. She was born April 24, 1925 in Winchester, Ark., a daughter of Elbert Carl Dorman Sr. and Susan Ophelia Roberts. Hazel was a proud mother and homemaker. She was a great cook, gardener, homemaker and friend who worked tirelessly for her family, church and the Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Warren, Ark. until moving to Monticello where she became a member of Pauline Baptist Church, Monticello, Ark. and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapters #3 and #374.
Married for 68 years, her husband, John Clifford “Big John” Ferrell, who preceded her in death on June 2, 2009. Also preceding her in death was a son, John Carl Ferrell, brother Elbert Carl Dorman, Jr, a sister Benegene Rudiger, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Survivors are two sons, Tommy Ferrell (Diane), Monticello, Ark. , Cliff Ferrell (Sandra), Hot Springs, Ark. , a daughter Julia Ferrell Harris (Randy), Barry, Texas, a sister, Carlene Sanders, aged 102, Wasilla, Alaska, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21st, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 1 p.m. till service time at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Memorials preferred The First Baptist Church in Warren, or Pauline Baptist Church in Monticello, or the Order of the Eastern Star. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Flora May Church, 84, of Mountain Home will be private. Flora died on July 14, 2019. A real estate agent, survived by her husband, Glenn Ray Church, daughter, Glenda Ray High, and daughter, Vicky Ann Tanner. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services.
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Charles Duane Darr, 59, of Mountain Home will be private. Charles died July 15, 2019. A respiratory therapist, survived by his father, Linard, son, Zachary Darr, son, Jesse Darr, and mother, Mercedes Darr. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home. www.kirbyandfamily.com
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PINE BLUFF — Ms. Camera Dolls 39, of Pine Bluff passed Tuesday, July 15, 2019. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20th, at Elm Grove MBC Pine Bluff by Pastor Jesse Turner. Burial in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home. Visitation Friday July 19th, 4-7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. www.brownfunneralhome.com.
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PRESCOTT — Allen Riley, 81, Prescott, Arkansas died Wednesday 07/17/2019 at home. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, 07/19/2019 Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home, Prescott. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, 07/20/2019 Sweet Home Church. Interment in Sweet Home Cemetery in Blevins, Arkansas under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home. Sign our online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.
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STUTTGART — Robert William Hall, 62, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Barbara; son, Jason Hall; daughter, Hillary Garcia; brothers, Charles Adams and Bill Burks; sisters, Theresa Milligan, Nancy Childers and Linda Clark; and grandchildren, Parker Lee Hall, Jasmin Garcia and Camila Garcia. Memorial service is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Stuttgart Harvest Church. www.turpin-co.com.
Out-of-state
ST. SIMMONS ISLAND, Ga. — India Roberta Jones Huddleston, 76, of St. Simmons Island, Ga., entered her heavenly home while sleeping on Saturday morning July 13, 2019. Formerly of Memphis, Tenn., India is preceded by her parents, Oscar and Eunice Jones.
She is survived by her husband Clay, of St. Simmons Island; a son, Thomas Van Duyn of Collierville, Tenn.; grandchildren Ayden and Miranda; a brother, Oscar H. Jones III of Searcy and sisters Sandra Jean Ballard (Dwight) of Gulfport, Miss., Donna Rains (David) of Montgomery, TX, Alice Belle Laurendine (Ed) of Daphne, La. and Karen Loden (Mark) of Germantown, Tenn.
India was known by those who knew and loved her as a woman who had walked with the Lord from a very early age. She was known for her fervency in prayer and was a disciple of women, in whose lives she invested. She genuinely loved people and was an encourager to all who knew her. She was gifted musically in performance, composition and teaching of voice and piano. India had a love for missions and there are many missionaries with whom she kept in touch, several who had stayed in her home.
There will be a visitation on Monday, July 22 from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Gregg-Langford-Bookout Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
A graveside service in the family plot at the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be sent to Golden Isles Presbyterian Church, 48 Hampton Point Drive, St. Simmons Island, Ga., 31522. Online:www.gregglangfordbook-outfh.com.
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MANDEVILLE, La. — Darryl Edward Paulette of Mandeville, La., formerly of North Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1956 in Little Rock, Ark. to Victor E. and Virginia Claire (Vail) Paulette.
Darryl is survived by his beloved wife Jenniffer Paulette; his children Jeni Penny (Eddie), Elizabeth Hart (Chris), Bubba Paulette (Jenny), Abel Ruiz, and Branson Paulette; and six grandchildren, Grace, Christopher, Parker, Bella, Paisley, and Presley. He is also survived by his sister Carol Blythe and his brother Victor Paulette Jr. Darryl is preceded in death by his granddaughter Megan Penny and his parents.
Darryl was a baseball enthusiast specifically when it came to the Arkansas Razorbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was also a fixture at the local ballparks, and coached his children and grandchildren. Darryl also loved the beach and spending time with his family. When he was not spending time with his family, he was with his work family. Darryl enjoyed working with the St. Tammany Parish Government for nearly twenty years. He was highly respected and loved by everyone who knew him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home on Saturday, July 20, 2019.
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OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — MaryAnn Helen (Ruelle) Hooker St. Amant, 90, of Olive Branch, Miss. passed from this life on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. Interment at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.