Pulaski County

ELDON THOMAS DINGLER, 87, passed away August 8, 2019. Eldon was the 2nd of 4 children born to Luther & Blanche Dingler. His brothers, Glenn and Doyce, and sister, Euvice, are still with us today and doing well.

Eldon grew up in the small town of Kirby, Arkansas on a farm where the motto was “we eat what we grow and raise.” Born at home, into a family with very little means, Eldon & his brothers and sister went on to lead very productive lives with deep Family & Christian ties.

After graduation from Kirby High School, Eldon did as many did in the day, joined the U.S. Navy and became a Veteran of the Korean War. Upon completion of his commitment to the country, Eldon returned to Arkansas and enrolled at Henderson State University. It was here where he met his wife, Diane, and received his Degree in Economics.

Eldon married Diane on June 20, 1959. They have two children, Tom & Brett; grandchildren, Evans, Drew, Brooke & Logan; & great-grandchildren, Emery & Oliver.

After Graduation from HSU and getting married, Eldon & Diane moved to Little Rock where Eldon joined the Administrative team at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center as a staff accountant. After a lengthy & very distinguished career with SVI, Eldon retired after 30 years as the Chief Financial Officer & Interim CEO.

After Eldon & Diane retired, they spent the next 20 years traveling all over the world, which was a lifelong dream. Their love was being around their children and grandchildren, treating them to nice family vacations at the beach.

Eldon & Diane were members of Lakewood Methodist Church, where Eldon served on numerous committees for over 40 years and formed lifetime bonds & friendships. He was also a founding member of the Little Rock Executive Association where he served as President and to this day is an honorary lifelong member.

The family would like to invite everyone out for visitation at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home on Monday, August 12th from 5-7 p.m. A Memorial Service celebrating Eldon’s life will be held at Smith NLR Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 13 beginning at 11 a.m. A private family burial will be held following the memorial. Services will be held by Dr. Luke Conway & Dr. Harold Mitchell. Memorials may be made in Eldon’s name to Lakewood Methodist Church or to Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com.

GENE D. HORNBECK, 91, of Little Rock passed away August 7, 2019. He was born in Nara Visa, New Mexico on October 16, 1927, the son of Guy and Ada Strubinger Hornbeck. He was retired after 35 years as a manager of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service. He was an honor graduate of Deming, New Mexico High School and graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in accounting.

Following a tour of duty with the U. S. Navy, he moved to Little Rock to begin his career with the IRS where he met and married his wife, Maeline Dutton. They celebrated 62 years of marriage together. He was a gentle, quiet, unassuming man with a strong faith and work ethic. He was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church serving as a deacon and a member of various committees in the church. In addition, he served as the interim administrator of the church for a period of time. After retirement from the IRS, he served as the Administrator of the Albert Pike Residence Hotel for several years.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Dale; his parents; two brothers, Russell and

Bob Hornbeck; a sister, Betty Lou Emerson. He is survived by his wife, Maeline; granddaughters Haley and Hannah Grace Hornbeck, their mother Terri; nephews, Tyler (Paula) Dutton and Shane Dutton; and nieces, Heather Murski (Matt) and Anna Dutton.

The funeral service will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church in downtown Little Rock. At 10 a.m. preceding the funeral service, there will be a time for visitation with the family. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

The family requests memorials be made to Second Baptist Church, 222 East 8th, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

SHIRLEY FAYE MATTINGLY, 83, of Jacksonville gained her wings on Monday, August 5 while surrounded by those she loved. Shirley was one of thirteen children born in Pope County, North Carolina to parents John Walter McIntyre and Bertha Lidey McIntyre.

She is preceded in death by her parents and 11 of her brothers and sisters and her husband, Monnin J. Mattingly. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Rebecca Rivera of Virginia Beach, Va. and William J. Mattingly (Kim) of Lawton, Okla.; step-son Bobby Mattingly (Bonnie) of KY; step-daughter, Linda S. Temberlake of Kentucky; Grandchildren Matthew Gray, Brittany Nicole Mattingly, Cody William Mattingly, Courtney Rose Mattingly, Jacob Monnin Mattingly, Gabriella Marcellina Rivera, Marco Antonio Rivera; great granddaughter, Briann Gray; her companion of many years, Bennie Smith and her sole surviving sister, Jessie Mae Green of Daytona Beach, Fla.

Shirley was a wonderful stayat-home Mom who lived at the ballfield with her kids, always encouraging and cheering them on. She was so out-going & always ready to laugh. She loved to garden, travel, hit Oaklawn and the Casinos and dining out. Shirley loved the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes and was convinced she would eventually win! A wonderful cook, her specialty was her fabulous fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Shirley was always full of life and loved living it.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 12th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Rd. in North Little Rock. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Please share your memories of Shirley with her family at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

JOHN ALEC MORGAN, 77, of North Little Rock passed away August 8, 2019. He was born January 19, 1942 in Brickeys, Ark. to the late Charles R. Morgan and Christine Morgan Golden.

He served in the Peace Corp, graduated from North Little Rock High in 1959, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCA and received his Juris Doctorate degree from Bowen School of Law at the age of 51. John retired from Park University, Little Rock Air Force Base as a professor of Criminal Justice, where he taught till the age of 76.

Survivors include his daughter, Bliss Deeter (Dennis); two grandchildren, Allison Abromitis (Eric) of Mississippi and Alex Morgan Jones, of North Little Rock; and a sister, Carla Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Morgan Jr.

John’s family wishes to thank Barnes Healthcare in Lonoke and Baptist Hospice for their excellent care. In honor of John’s wishes, there will be no memorial service. Arrangements by Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

LISA POLISCHECK, 55, of Jacksonville died Thursday, August 8. Survivors include her husband, Robert Polischeck; daughters, Nikki and Danielle; sisters, Trisha and Kory; aunt and uncle, Loretta and Bo; grandchildren, Peyton, Harper, and Bellamy. A memorial gathering will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 13 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.