Pulaski County
NELDA EDMONDS BAKER closed her book of life peacefully on July 28, 2019. Nelda’s fondness for talking about her childhood is well-founded. Born in Anahuac, Texas on November 21, 1947, to Odean Busbea Edmonds and Jame H. (Bud) Edmonds, Nelda’s young years were spent on the family rice farm surrounded by aunt and uncles, cousins and friends. She was a daddy’s girl who was changed forever when he suddenly died in 1956.
Her mother moved her and her younger sister to Little Rock that same year and then to North Little Rock to be near maternal family and friends. Nelda attended Garland and Riverside Elementary Schools, Ridge Road Jr. High and finally North Little Rock High School.
The happiest years of her adult life were spent on a Phoenix, Arizona horse ranchette with her beloved husband Tom who preceded her in death.
Moving back to North Little Rock after Tom’s death, Nelda worked at Kroger until her retirement. She was an avid reader since a very young age. She also made beautiful dresses and crocheted pieces. Many remember Nelda for her love of a cold beer, a lighted cigarette and a good conversation that included a joke or two. Nelda’s love of animals was evident in her long list of adopted pets. Her cute dog Chewy died a few years ago, but her sweet cat Nosey Rosie survives her and is being re-homed.
In lieu of flowers, please raise a cold one to Nelda and if you can, please make a donation in her memory to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hubble-Delk Levy Memorial VFW Post 11474. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Nelda’s online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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TIMOTHY RAY “CUZ” COLBERT, 48, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed on July 27, 2019. He was born on March 2, 1971, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ronnie and Bobbie Colbert. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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MYRA K. (YARBROUGH) NICKLA, age 71, of Cammack Village, passed away July 26, 2019, at UAMS in Little Rock, Ark. She was born February 10, 1948, in Russellville, Ark., to Samuel M. Yarbrough and Bettye L. Yarbrough.
Myra is survived by her sons, Eric Nickla of Naperville, IL, Scott (Terri) Poole of Garland, Texas, and daughter Nicole (Chris) Gunn of Little Rock. She is also survived by her partner Patrick Branton of Cammack Village, along with two siblings, Mark (Laura) Yarbrough and Jack Yarbrough. Myra was blessed with five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home on Thursday, August 1 at 1 p.m. The family will be welcoming guests prior to seating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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MARY ALICE (VINSON) STAGGS, 93, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was born to the late Sidney Alfred and Ruth Mae (Whorton) Vinson on August 26, 1925, in London, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 ½ years, George Ruben Staggs; son, Gene Staggs; and 10 siblings.
Mary loved singing in the church choir, celebrating holidays and birthdays with her family. When Gene was in the Cub Scouts, she enjoyed being the Den Mother during that time. Mary enjoyed long social lunches at her favorite restaurants such as Golden Corral and having her picture taken with everyone she saw. She loved spending time with her church families at First Assembly and Glad Tidings (Cross Journey) both in North Little Rock.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Boyett (Frank) of North Little Rock; daughter-inlaw, June Staggs of Fayetteville; grandchildren: Roger Boyett, Melanie Reidy (Rev. Shawn), Jonathan Boyett (Amy), Adriane Harmeling (Hook), Stuart Staggs (Melissa), and Sayward Smith (Bryant); great-grandchildren: Shawn, Kennedy, Noah, Seth, and Nathan Reidy, Andrew and Matthew Boyett, Cayman and Sawyer Harmeling, Reed and Rowan Staggs, Alexis and Beckett Smith; and two brothers, Paul Vinson (Charlene) of Fayetteville, and Frank Vinson (Anita) of Searcy.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the Funeral Home. Burial to follow service at 2 p.m. at North New Hope Cemetery, in Dover, Arkansas. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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ELDON RUE WEBB, 87, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 28, 2019. Eldon was born April 30, 1932, in Perryville, KY, to Alma Carpenter Webb and Stallard Webb.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; two sisters; and four nephews. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Frances Webb; daughter, Cynthia Adams (Darrell); grandson, Jeremy Adams (Amanda); granddaughter, Lena Pearce; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Vivian Hicks from Mt. Washington, Kentucky; and numerous nieces and nephews.
SMSgt. Webb served his country 25 years as a firefighter in the United States Air Force. He retired from the position of Fire Chief at Rhein Mein Air Force Base, Frankfurt, Germany. Eldon was very proud of the fact that his father served in WWI, his four brothers served, and eight nephews. His life touched so many lives and so many of those lives are better because of this. He once gave the shoes that were on his feet to a man at the bus station that had none. Eldon was a devoted Christian, a deacon, and a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Mabelvale, Arkansas. Eldon was also a Shriner and 32nd Degree Mason.
A Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 12 noon at First Missionary Baptist Church, 10300 Mabelvale West Rd. in Mabelvale, Arkansas, followed by Funeral Services at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.
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EDITH AILEENE WILLIAMS, 86, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was born on Saturday, January 7, 1933. Celebration of life will be Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 1 p.m.. with the visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.