Pulaski County
LACEE ELANE BRANDON, age 38, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born August 10, 1981 in Lubbock, Texas to James Brandon and Shellie Brandon of Colby, Kansas. Lacee attended Harding University for seven years. She worked in the hospitality industry most of her working years.
Lacee was preceded in death by a brother, Jared Brandon and sister, Tabitha Brandon. She is survived by her mother, Shellie Brandon of Overland Park, Kansas, and father, James (Deb) Brandon of Austin, Texas. Other survivors include Damion Vault of North Little Rock, Paul and Edie Twitty, Abby Twitty and Hannah Twitty.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Parkway Place Baptist Church, 300 Parkway Place Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 with Greg Kelley officiating. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory. (501) 982-2136. www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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ROLLAND ROY CARTER, 79, of Jacksonville, passed away December 22, 2019 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born March 14, 1940 in Hazen, Arkansas to the late Jim and Lena Roach Carter. Mr. Carter proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 years with two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was stationed at Naval Air Station - New Orleans. After his military career, he was in the Civil Service. Mr. Carter loved to catfish and enjoyed fish fries, even hosting fish fries for servicemen at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He enjoyed deer, squirrel and duck hunting, but will be remembered for his pocket knife and lighter. Mr. Carter was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Rolland was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Erika Carter, who passed away in 2013; siblings, Nellie, Carmen, Marvin, Delward and Haynes.
Survivors include his daughter, Marcia Hickok and her husband, William, of Kent, Washington; grandchildren, Melena and Carter Hickok; sister, Doris Mathis of Jacksonville and brother, Jimmy W. “J.W.” Carter of Lonoke.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Pastor John Carter officiating. Entombment will follow at Chapel Oaks Mausoleum. Visitation will be 10:30-11 a.m. prior to the service. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, 501982-2136. Please sign our online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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Baby MIRACLE MARIE CHUNN passed away Tuesday December 18, 2019. A memorial service will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. in the Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 5300 West 12th Street.
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ORA DEAN CLAY, 77, of North Little Rock departed this life Sunday, December 22, 2019. She is survived by four sons, Roderick Clay, Vertis Clay, Mark Clay, Bobby Ray (Edith) Johnson, one daughter, Valerie (Ron) Settlers, two god-daughters, Loraine (Edward) Williams, Lakia Nelson, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2019, Samaritan Hill Baptist Church, 1001 East 13th Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114, Rev. Bobby Acklin, Pastor. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Funeral services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”. www.hubblefuneralhome.com.
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WILMA BLANCHE “BILLIE” COLVIN, 89, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully December 23, 2019. Visitation will begin 9 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2019, followed by a Funeral Service at 10 a.m. at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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DAVID FRANCIS FLEMING, 100, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2019.
He was born November 6, 1919 in Little Rock, the youngest of four sons of Walter and Fannie Fleming. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers (Jack, Bob & Roy), a baby sister and a granddaughter, Hannah Fleming.
He was married to Carmeletta (Pat) Fleming for over 70 years who predeceased him in 2012. He is survived by his children, Diane (Jim) Blankenship of Pittsburg, Texas and Paul (Ginger) Fleming of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Linda (Mike) Scott, Jamie (Greg) Huebner, Grant Fleming, Davis Fleming and Ashley (Peyton) Troillett; three great-grandchildren, Lindsey (Jake) Angell, Casey (Jon) Fausett and Josh (Christie) Heubner; five great-great-grandchildren, Madison and Gavin Angell and Hunter, Logan, and Mason Heubner.
David grew up in Little Rock, went to Little Rock Central High School where he played in the band. He and Pat were newlyweds of several weeks when Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941. He subsequently enlisted and served his country in the U.S. Navy as part of the Seabees Construction Unit. He served in the Philippines until the war ended in 1945. Upon returning from the Pacific, he resumed working at Little Rock Abstract Company where he was employed for over 50 years. He started work there as a delivery boy and ended up as President when he retired. Although not an attorney, he was well known among local businessmen as an expert on real estate abstracts and titles.
David was well known locally for his ability to play the saxophone and clarinet. He played for the Tommy Scott Orchestra in Little Rock during the big band era, Lakewood Community Band and various other ensembles. While in boot camp with the Navy, he auditioned and was selected for the band which represented his unit stateside.
David and Pat Fleming were faithful members of the Little Rock Bible Church during their lifetimes. He served in a variety of lay functions such as elder, trustee and Sunday school teacher. His love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was genuine and a source of hope and light in his life. He was a quiet man whose honest life was an example that spoke volumes to those around him about the convictions of his heart.
David lived independently at Shepherd’s Cove in Little Rock until just recently and made many friends there. He loved playing his instruments (saxophone and/or clarinet) together with other residents to entertain those who lived at The Cove. His health started to decline earlier this year and he had recently moved into Brookdale Chenal Heights Assisted Living. We would like to thank the staff at Shepherd’s Cove, The Roberts Building and Brookdale for their friendship and kindness over the years. We would also like to thank Hospice Home Care for their care in the last few weeks.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 28, at Pinecrest Funeral Home & Cemetery, 7401 AR-5, Alexander, Ark. 72002 with funeral service immediately following at 2 pm. Family only interment at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Bible Church of Little Rock Undesignated Missionary Fund. To sign David’s online guestbook, click “Add A Memory” at: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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ELIZABETH DENISE HOLMES, 55, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday December 17, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memoryher husband; Leverto Holmes, children; Jermaine Golatt, Johnell Golatt Jr., Chanell Stewart(London), Jared Golatt, Chanise Wise (Jayshaun), siblings; Willie Edwards, Eric Edwards, Houston Walker, Don Edwards, Tammy Edwards, Margaret McIntire (Toney) and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019, 11 a.m., Greater Christ Temple, 1200 Bishop Warren Drive. The family will receive friends Friday, December 27, 2019 from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional service entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.
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MARJORIE “BRAT” LEMON, 81, passed on December 18, 2019. Visitation: Friday, December 27, from 6-7 p.m. and Service: Saturday, December 28, at 11 a.m. Both will be at, The Mercy Church, 8705 Scott Hamilton Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Services Entrusted to, D.L. Boyd Funeral Home, LLC, Mabelvale, Ark. 72103, 501-246-5913. www.dlboydfuneralhome.com.
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RICKIE MARVIN SIMS transitioned December 17, 2019. Family hour will be Friday, December 27, 2019, 6–7 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 28, 2019, 11 a.m. Both services will be held at Eighth St. Missionary Baptist Church, 901 Scipio A. Jones Dr., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Burial will be at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Services provided by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.