Obituaries
Pulaski County
STEPHEN G. BOREN, 71, of Little Rock, passed away November 12, 2019. Born in Valencia County, New Mexico, he served as a chaplain at CHI St. Vincent’s for six years and at Presbyterian Village for eight years, worked in Peer Recovery and Patient Advocacy at the Arkansas State Hospital for eight years, and was also a religion teacher at a high school in Louisiana.
He is survived by a step-brother, Mike Johnson, other family, and many close, good friends, along with his cat, Sweeney, his beloved companion.
Services will be held on Monday, November 18 at 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, officiated by Rev. Ed Wills. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 2242200. Stephen’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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MILDRED A. WILKIEWICZ FOY, 90, of Maumelle passed away on November 11, 2019. She was born on April 8, 1929, in Pittsburg, Penn., to the late Michael John Wilkiewicz and Dolly Wells Wilkiewicz.
Mildred was preceded in death by two sons Larry Evans and Tony Evans; two brothers Joseph Wilkiewicz and Robert Wilkiewicz. She is survived by her son, Chris Raeburn (Dana) of North Little Rock; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Crystal Valley Baptist, 5507 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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WILLIAM GRAHAM SR., 77, of Jacksonville, Ark. passed November 10, 2019. Loving memories left to son William Graham Jr.; grandchildren Marcus Graham, Felicia Graham and Olivia Bauer; siblings Freddie Graham (Cynthia), Rosetta James, Anna Graham, and Mary Carter. Visitation November 18, 2019, 10 a.m. with homegoing service immediately following at 11 a.m. Both held at Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
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WILLIAM JONES, 68, of Jacksonville, Ark. passed November 9, 2019. Loving memories left to wife Earnestine Jones; children Eric Wyrick (Latoya), Paul Branson, Reginald Taylor, Angela Wilson (Russell), Shanice Walker, Nicole Taylor, Clarinda Taylor, Katie Jones and Erica Jones; siblings Solomon Jones Jr. (Carolyn), James Jones, Robert Jones (Carolyn) and Delores Jones. Visitation: November 19, 2019, 10 a.m. with homegoing celebration immediately following at 11 a.m. Both held at Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
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TROY DOUGLAS REYNOLDS, 57, of Little Rock, passed away on November 7, 2019. He was born on March 12, 1962, in Tulsa, Okla., to Harold Douglas and Gayla Kenslow Reynolds.
Troy was preceded in death by his father, Doug Reynolds. He is survived by his mother, Gayla Reynolds; sister Charlotte Melton; stepbrother Nathan Reynolds; nieces, Christen Tomlin, Casey Melton; nephew, Chase Melton; great-nephews Braden Edmonson, Blaze Tomlin, Nash Melton; his dog Dundee.
Troy and his sister have a business that their father, Doug, started 51 years ago, Doug Reynolds Suzuki of Little Rock. He was actively involved in the business everyday selling Motorcycles, ATV’s and UTV’s to customers and friends. Troy loved the outdoors. He idealized his parents and loved his family. He will be greatly missed.
A gathering of family and friends will be on Monday, November 18 from 2-4 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
Arkansas
ASH FLAT — Robert Lee Cunningham Jr., 73, died Nov. 14 at home. He was born in Blytheville and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors: wife of 52 years, Rose; sons, Robert Lee III and Sean; daughter, Gina. Memorial services: 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, Tri-County Funeral Home Chapel at Highland.
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CONWAY — Jacque R. Middleton, age 72, of Conway, passed away November 15, 2019. She was born in La Porte, Indiana, on January 26, 1947, to the late Verland and Betty Harrell. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, 501-982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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DES ARC — Betty Ruth Gentry, 72, of Des Arc died Friday. Survivors two daughters, Sonya Perry, Rena (Kevin) Lawson, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three sisters, and four brothers. Graveside memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Whipporwill Cemetery. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.
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DOVER — Lois Farmer, age 87, of Dover, died Friday. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home. All services are private with arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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FAYETTEVILLE — Lowell David Cawood, age 63, of Fayetteville passed from this life to his eternal home in Heaven on November 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Lowell and Joy Cawood.
Dave graduated from Springdale High School in 1974 and attended classes at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He worked in trucking for Cawood Trucking and Vouk Transportation.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Debbie; three sisters, Lana Rogers of Fayetteville, Jan Lawson of Rogers and Jacki Cawood of Fayetteville; four nephews, Ryan Lawson and his wife Katrina of Fayetteville, Chris Rogers of Fort Worth, Texas, Benjamin Henbest of Fayetteville and Lance Wood of Lowell; a niece, Victoria Henbest of Mobile, Alabama; two aunts, Jane Truitt and her husband Glen of Tontitown and Alta Faye Lee of Topeka, Kansas; his great-nephews and nieces, Zane and Haley Rogers of Southlake, Texas and Jack and Julie Henbest of Fayetteville; and several cousins.
Dave loved the outdoors and enjoyed swimming, fishing and golf. He will be remembered for his kindness towards others, his warm smile and his love of life. He will be greatly missed.
A private graveside service will be held Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. To sign the online guest book visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.
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HEBER SPRINGS — Michael Edward Howard, 63, of Heber Springs passed away on November 14, 2019. Visitation will be Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2 p.m. at New Life Church, 1540 Bypass Road, Heber Springs, Arkansas with funeral service at 3 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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HEBER SPRINGS — Michael Dale Linn, 63, Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away November 13, 2019. Born March 8, 1956, U.S. Navy Veteran. Son of Reba Faulk. Survivors: wife, Suzanne Linn, daughter, Jasmine (Jamison) Gary, grandchildren, Timothy, Zola and Nathan Gary, brother, David Linn. Visitation: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. memorial service 2:30 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.
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HOT SPRINGS — Helen Pennington Wait, age 89, of Hot Springs, died Monday, November 11, 2019. Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with interment in Mount Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — William H. (“Bill”) Jett, 96, peacefully passed away at Good Samaritan Assisted Living, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas on November 14, 2019. The family is confident that Bill is now in heaven with his beloved Peggy, who he sorely missed since her passing in 2012.
Bill was born in Clarksville, Arkansas on September 30, 1923 and lived in Fayetteville until he was 10. He became a lifelong Razorback fan during his early years in Fayetteville. The family moved to Little Rock where Bill graduated from Little Rock Senior High in 1942. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a member and president of Kappa Sigma. Bill was one of a minority of men in college in these war years, having been rejected by the armed services due to childhood asthma. Perhaps this gave him an advantage when he met the love of his life, Peggy Brown. They married in 1947 and moved to Helena.
Bill began work in the construction industry as an estimator with Dickman, Pickens and Bond in 1954. He then worked at Matson Construction before he started his own commercial construction company, Jetco, Inc. in 1971.
After retirement, Bill was able to devote more time to golf. He played almost daily at Rebsamen Golf Course with their men’s group, affectionately called the DPs. When The First Tee opened in Little Rock, he was able to share the game he loved with the kids he loved. As a volunteer at The First Tee, Mr. Bill taught hundreds of children how to swing a golf club. More importantly, he taught them to respect the game and its rules and to value the friends they would make for a lifetime.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Bessie Jett and his wife of 67 years Peggy Brown Jett. He is survived by his daughters Martha Jett McAlister of Hot Springs Village, Ark. and Leslie Jett Sweeney (John) of Memphis, Tenn. and his three grandchildren Jett McAlister of New Haven, Conn., Patrick Sweeney and Rachel Sweeney of Memphis, Tenn.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham, at 3 p.m., followed by a reception. The service will be conducted by Jeff Hampton of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church where Bill was a member. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The First Tee of Central Arkansas, 1 First Tee Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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McCRORY — JoAnne Wheeler of McCrory, Ark., died November 12, 2109, in Searcy, Ark. Visitation will be 10 a.m. November 16, 2019, at Morton Baptist Church in Morton, Ark., with funeral to follow at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Woodman Cemetery, McCrory. Services are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy .
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MONETTE — Harvey H. Brinkley Jr., 68, of Monette, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Harvey and Merle Nanny Copeland Brinkley Sr.
Survivors include two sisters: Linda Byrnes of Cabot, Arkansas, and Brenda Allison of El Paso, Arkansas; one brother: Steve Brinkley of Ward, Arkansas; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family has requested a private disposition under the direction of Faith Funeral Service, Manila, Arkansas. Guest registry: www.faithfunerlservice.net.
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MONTICELLO — Jimmy Ray Savage, age 82, of Monticello, formerly of Fountain Hill, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at The Woods Nursing and Rehab Facility in Monticello. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Union Cemetery at Rye. Visitation is Sunday night from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME — Phyllis Louise Westervelt of Mountain Home, Arkansas, had private funeral services. Phyllis died November 1, 2019. Phyllis is survived by her husband, James, and daughter, Jaimie Green. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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SEARCY — Lillian Siler, 92, of Searcy, passed from this life on Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Searcy. Visitation will be Monday at 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Roosevelt Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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SMACKOVER — Dorothy Kinder “Meme” Lemoine from Smackover, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2019. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 17, at McCoy Cemetery in New Edinburg, Arkansas, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Bro. Carley Davis officiating. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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VILONIA — Raymond Edward Gove, age 63, of Vilonia passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his home.
He was born December 25, 1955, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Meryle W. and Kathleen Lamb Gove.
Survivors include his life partner, Rita Matlock; son, Raymond (Alicia) Edward, Jr.; daughters, Angela Gove, Amada Davis, and Amber Gove; sister, Thelma Sanders; 12 grandchildren; and five great–grandchildren.
Cremations arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982–2136. www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.