Pulaski County
KIMIKO T. BOYD, 86, of Sherwood passed from this life on August 7, 2019. She was born November 23, 1932 in Nagoya, Japan to the late Tomisaburo and Fukiko Tsuji. Kimiko enjoyed shopping but found her greatest joy in her family. She will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know her. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Ronald D. Boyd Sr. Survivors include children, Kathy Littell of Sherwood, Ronald (Lisa) Boyd Jr. of Washington; grandchildren, Nicholas (Chris), Nicole (Peter), Jordon, Kamalari, Sheala and Peyton. Other survivors include great-grandchildren, Andrea, Adam, Matthew, Logan and Kimiko; along with a host of other family and friends. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Service of Cabot, (501) 941-7888. Online guestbook: www.thomasfuneralservice.com.
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BEVERLY BURKHALTER, 94, of Little Rock, was the wife of 48 years to the late Roy Burkhalter. She was the mother of Mark(Jean) Burkhalter, and Craig Burkhalter, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Our Mother was supported by her church, neighbors and longtime friends. We will be forever grateful.
Celebration of Life Services will be at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi Ave., 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019. A Reception will follow in Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mark’s.
Sign online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.
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JUNE COLEMAN, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on August 8th, 2019. She was born in Greenfield, Tennessee to parents Cecil and Pauline Welshans on September 6th, 1930. Those left to cherish her memory are her two sons: David (Sharon) Coleman and Danny (Judy) Coleman; one daughter: Diana (Bruce) Cook; six grandchildren: Jeromi, Brandon, Brandi, Julie, Steven and Tabitha; and numerous great-grandchildren. June is preceded in death by her husband: Louie Coleman Jr., her parents, and her grandson: Kevin, who happily welcomed her into Heaven with open arms. A visitation and service will both be held on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019. The visitation will be from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., with a service beginning immediately after at 6:30 p.m., both at Pinecrest Funeral Home (7401 HWY 5 North, Alexander, Ark., 72002). June will be laid to rest next to her husband, Louie, on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at 11 a.m., at the East Side Cemetery in Martin, Tennessee. An online guestbook will be available at www.PinecrestFH.com.
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MICHAEL DASHUNN COLEMAN, 42, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life August 5. He was preceded in death by: father, Joe Coleman; grandparents, Pastor Ezekiel and Allie Mae Vaughn; grandmother, Celestine Huntley.
He leaves to cherish his memory: children, KaMesha (Jeremy) Rodgers, Ma’Kiah Coleman, Daveon Coleman, Michael Coleman, MaKayla Coleman and Malakhi Coleman; mother, Clarissa Coleman; brother, Timothy Coleman; a host of and other relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Funeral: Monday 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary, South. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, LR, Ark. “Service You Can Trust.”
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LAURA ELIZABETH COOK, 32, of Sherwood, Ark., died peacefully at UAMS on August 9, 2019. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Park Hill Christian Church, 4400 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2019 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.
Laura was born January 1, 1987 in Shreveport, LA. She was one of God’s angels who touched countless lives.
Laura was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nancy Cook, and her grandfather, Bob VanHoy. She is survived by her parents, Miles and Trela Cook; her brother, David (Anna) Cook; nephew and niece, Travis and Vivienne Cook; grandmother, Helen VanHoy; grandfather, Bobby Cook; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Special gratitude is extended to all of Laura’s amazing physicians and medical staff and to her wonderful caregivers.
Memorials: The family requests that donations in Laura’s memory be given to Park Hill Christian Church, 4400 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock Ark., 72116; Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202; or UAMS Foundation, 4301 W. Markham Street, #716, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.
Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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PAUL JAY LOUDERMILK, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away August 9, 2019.
He was born November 27, 1935 in Houston, Ark., to the late Charles and Ida Lucile (Rouse) Loudermilk. Paul was an automotive machinist for 55-60 years and loved to hunt and fish and especially loved his Schnauzer, Prissy. Paul is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Ellen Loudermilk. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Haley (Dwayne) of Little Rock; sons: Terry Loudermilk of Malvern, Gary Loudermilk (Sharon) of Maumelle, and David Loudermilk of Maumelle; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and two sisters. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday, August 12 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 13 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 AR-5, Alexander. Please sign the online guestbook at www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com.
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ELVAREE “FAY” MASSA, 96, of Little Rock, passed away August 4, 2019. Born in Texas to William and Sadie Mae Baldwin Green, she was a Registered Nurse in the operating room at Doctors Hospital for 20 years. She was a longtime member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Frank Massa who died in 1959. She is survived by her nephew, Gary Green and niece, Deborah Wix (Tim) all of San Leandro, California; and her longtime friend, Rebecca “Becky” Rills of Little Rock. We will miss Fay and all her nursing stories, her quick wit, her funny storytelling and her straightforwardness. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Doctors Hospital, UAMS, Helping Hands and The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove for their wonderful care over the years, especially Catrina Keener CNA! Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 15 at noon at Roselawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Fay’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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ROSALEE FARMER SELIGMAN, 89, of Little Rock passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was a longtime resident of Little Rock, a Baptist, and an avid bowler. Funeral will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, with Reverend James Wilson officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
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ALBERT WARDELL SMITH, 46, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life August 6. He was preceded in death by: grandfather, Albert Huffine; grandmother, Bernice Huffine; grandmother, Alice Lee Smith; grandfather, Solomon Smith.
He leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Tae’Lauer Smith; parents, Carolyn and Wardell Smith; siblings, Alise Smith, Anthony Smith, and Angela Smith; a host of and other relatives and friends.
Funeral: Monday 10:30 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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SUSAN TRACEY, 71, of Little Rock passed away on August 9, 2019. She was born on May 7, 1948 in Waltham, Mass., to the late Fred and Doris Tracey. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. 501-9823400. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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TONY L. WOODELL, 50 of Jacksonville, Ark. passed from this life on August 9, 2019. He was born on June 18, 1969 in Little Rock, Ark.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Ark. Online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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VALENTINE YURKUNAS, 88, North Little Rock, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2019. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral service begins at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow at Little Rock National Cemetery. A complete obituary available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.