Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

Pulaski County

CLAUDE HENRY AKINS, 60, of North Little Rock departed this life Sunday, January 12, 2020. Memorial Services, 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 22,

2020, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-3743134. “Serving you with professional services since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhomes.com.

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ODES KIMBLE GOODSELL, age 90, departed this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was born January 29, 1929 in Cabot, Arkansas to the late Albert A. and Irene Josephine Shirley Goodsell. Odes was raised in the Vilonia area. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served in Guam at the close of World War II. After learning the welding trade in the Navy, he opened Goodsell Welding Shop in 1958. He added the channel iron bumper business in 1971 and relocated his business to Industrial Drive, where the truck accessory division was added in 1975. Odes continued work in the company until his retirement.

As a Christian, Odes regularly attended First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville and the First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs, his second home. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years, many civic organizations in Jacksonville, and he avidly worked for the establishment and development of Jacksonville Museum of Military History. At his 90th birthday celebration, in honor of his lifelong civic service, Odes was given a Key to the City, and the date was designated “Odes Goodsell Day” in Jacksonville.

Survivors include children, Donna Goodsell Kent (Terry) and Mark Odes Goodsell (Leah); grandchildren, William Matthew Hawk, Natalie Kay Kindt, Grant Marcus Goodsell (Ali); great-grandchildren, Neelie Cora Kindt, Nicholai William Kindt, and Blair Ava Goodsell. Odes was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bobbye Don Pry Goodsell in 1992.

Funeral services are 10 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Jacksonville Museum of Military History or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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DOUGLAS LEE KLINK, 87, of Sherwood, died January 15, 2020. Survivors are his daughters, Kristi Kirkland (Timothy) and Kerri Reyes, both of Utah and two grandchildren. Services are Saturday, January 25 at 1 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mr. Klink’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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FRED MORSE, 81, peacefully left us on January 14, 2020 at home. He leaves his daughter, Catie (Morse) Saralegui; and her husband, Jorge Saralegui; his “chosen” daughter, Kristen (Terrel) Landsgaard; her husband Peter (Pete) Landsgaard; and their children, Michael, Mary Claret, Catherine, Peter, Joseph, Margaret, Eleanor (Ellie), and Stephen. He also leaves behind many, many dear friends.

Born in Hope, Arkansas, the son of Fred and Margaret Morse, he was a lifelong resident of Little Rock. He’s preceded in death by his parents, as well as his wife, Sue Collins Morse and his son, William Lawrence (Larry) Morse.

Fred had a long career with the family business – Collins & Company, selling insurance and commercial real estate as well as handling family trusts and estates. After graduating from Catholic High School in 1956, he attended Little Rock University, graduating in 1961, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He met his beloved wife, Sue (Collins) Morse, at LRU and they were married in 1961 at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Stationed at Fort Chaffee, he served in the U.S. Army in 1961-1962.

Fred was often quoted as having never met a stranger — just a friend he hadn’t met yet. And, he loved everyone he met. Family and friends often said that the reason his heart weakened later in life was that he loved too much and too hard. Fred brought joy to all he met. And, he will be missed by many people whose lives he touched. He also adored his dear dogs — Oscar, who died in April 2019, and his beloved Bandit. Both were rescue pups. So, memorial donations can be made to Jeff Tarpley Animal Rescue, Jeff Tarpley Rescue, 4107 Pecos Street, Texarkana, Texas 75503. 903-490-2959 www.jefftarpleyrescue.petfinder.com.

A celebration of his life will take place at 10 a.m. January 27, 2020 in the chapel at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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RITA J. SPONER MULLENAX, age 84, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. She was born January 28, 1935 in Morrilton, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Fred Michael Sponer and the late Mary Bilgischer Sponer. She was the widow of O.H. “Bill” Mullenax and retired as a Supervisor from the Employment Security Division. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Vincent.

She is survived by her niece, Janice Cummings of Hattieville, and nephew, Ronald Joseph Berkemeyer of Lake Village; sister, Bernice Sponer Berkemeyer of Lake Village; close friend and companion, Bill Atherton of Little Rock; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Louis Sponer.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 24, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Burnie and Deacon Steve Mallett officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Pallbearers will be, Ronnie Sponer, Gary Kaufman, Willey Burgener, Bob Burgener, Harold Beck, and Charlie Gangluff. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Thursday, January 23, with a visitation following at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church of Little Rock and St. Mary’s Catholic Church of St. Vincent, and KC Pet Rescue P.O. Box 987 Morrilton, Arkansas 72110. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net.

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DEBRA OLENE ROWLETT, 66, Jacksonville, this world lost a bright shining star January 18, 2020. Per Debra’s wishes she requested in lieu of flowers all donations to the Go Red for Women Heart Foundation or the Lupus Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas.

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CHAD EDWARD WITKOWSKI, 52, of North Little Rock died Sunday, January 19, 2020. A visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m., Friday, January 24th at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

BIG FLAT — Arlis Green, 86, of Big Flat died Friday. Survivors: wife, Rosie Green; children, Rick, Mark & Karen; grandchildren, Courtney, Kyle, Cody, Corey, Brittany & Baylea; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary, Pearl, Anita & Ermadean. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Big Flat Assembly of God Church. Burial: Big Flat Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/marshall.

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BROOKLAND — Dora Evelyn Gray, 90, of Brookland, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. Chapel services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Burial will follow at Sweet Moments Cemetery in Goodbertown. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until time of service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

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CABOT — Virginia Louise Beal, age 82, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was born August 1, 1937. Cremation arrangements entrusted to www.ArkansasCremation.com.

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CABOT — Lawrence Anthony Cuneo Jr. “Larry” of Cabot, Ark. passed away peacefully on December 26, 2019; he was 87. Larry was born to Lawrence A. Cuneo Sr. and Evelyn (Coonan) Cuneo of Chicago, Ill. on September 26, 1932. Larry graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien, Wis., class of 1952.

Larry joined the United States Air Force in 1952, stationed at Chanute AFB, Ill.; in 1961 he founded The Village Ambulance & Oxygen Company in Northbrook, Ill. He later moved to California where he worked for and retired from the California Dept. of Corrections. In retirement, Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his Rotary Club meetings. Larry was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus; member of the Rotary Club of Cabot; and a parishioner at St. Jude’s the Apostle Catholic Church.

Larry is survived by sons: Lawrence A. Cuneo III of Jacksonville, Ark.; Daniel O. Cuneo of Jacksonville, Ark., daughters: Carmen E. Cuneo, CPA, of Houston, Texas; Teresa D. Cuneo of Santa Monica, Calif.; brother: Francis J. Cuneo, Jr. (Linea) of Naperville, Ill., Larry had 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Larry is preceded in death by his sister, Candida Marie Cuneo, of Sugar Grove, Ill.; his son, Mark Campion Cuneo, Sr.; and grandson, Mark Campion Cuneo, Jr., both of Jacksonville, Ark.

Memorial Mass for Larry will be held on January 23, 2020 at 11 a.m., St. Jude’s the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Ark. Mass Intention - 5 p.m., January 26, 2020, Assumption Catholic Church, Chicago, Ill. Inurnment - the Cuneo Mausoleum. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Evanston, Ill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude’s the Apostle Catholic Church, 2403 McArthur Drive, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. (501) 982-4891.

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CABOT — Garland Harris, age 66, of Cabot passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home. He was born March 16, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late John R. and Jewell Duvall Harris.

Garland was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was an avid hunter, but his greatest passion was music. He was the winner of the 2019 Steel Guitar Player of the Year at the Arkansas Country Music Awards.

Garland was preceded in death by his first wife, Jackie Harris; and brother, Robert Earl Harris. Survivors include his wife, Wendy Harris; children, Julia (Jeff) Richardson, Holly (Gary) Ledoux, Caleb (Bridgett) Gammill, and Caity Neyland; brothers, Johnny W. Harris and Donald E. (Tonya) Harris; and grandchildren, Bailee Ledoux, Lilli Gammill, Jenna Richardson, Tucker Ledoux, Avery Neyland, Luci Gammill, Emery Neyland, and Lawson Gammill.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Cornerstone Worship Center in North Little Rock with Brother Gary Bearden officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial park in Jacksonville. Visitation will be 5:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Jeff Richardson, Gary “Bubba” Ledoux Jr., Shane Harris, Shawn Harris, Eugene Parr, Joe Garner, Rodney Needham, Caleb Gammill, and Tucker Ledoux. Honorary Pallbearers are Randy Holland, Johnny Quattlebaum, Richie Varnell, Luke Erwin, Eric Nolan, Larry House, Rick Campbell, Mike Grisham, Jerry Collier, Richard Hearon, Bruce Hearon, Jeremy Geringer, Michael Heavner, Randy McDonald, and Dennis Fisk. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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CONWAY — Cody V. Sublett, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Though he left us days prior to his 36th birthday, Cody’s impression on everyone that he met, knew, and loved was indelible and meaningful.

An Army veteran with a penchant for keeping himself busy with carpentry—“The Cadron Creek Craftsman” will have his window stickers, irreverent TV clips, and handiwork in the community for many years to come — Cody was all Conway, through and through.

He grew up in Conway and graduated from Conway High

School, attended Hendrix College, and after serving his country honorably, spent his final years in his hometown plying his trade, entertaining his broad circle of friends, and advancing the cause of mental health advocacy and other causes dear to his heart.

He was the unofficial Selfie King of Conway, dressed for various events anywhere between stylishly and loudly, a masterful de facto observational comedian with a perfect natural deadpan, and sometimes an all-out knucklehead in the best and most endearing sense of the word. He relished the opportunities to commiserate with friends, to spend time with his beloved family, and to contribute whatever time or resources he could to those in need. When Cody knew that someone needed something, he would take it on as his personal project and run with it.

Cody snapped countless selfies with friends, doled out an untold amount of cheek-kisses to greet those he loved, and maintained his keen sense of humor, his innate kindness, and his huge heart even if his health was suffering. He built beautiful, visionary things for many, and his craftsmanship will be in the homes and workplaces of many Arkansans for years to come. Cody left his unique imprint on the world in many ways, was quick to converse about any number of topics, and advocated for those who were less fortunate. Noted in his last years for his ever-bushy beard, he left this world in a far better place than it was before he arrived, and at the center of his own world was his wife, Kelly, and two children, Presley “PK” and Keaton, and adored them unceasingly.

Left to cherish Cody’s memory are his wife Kelly, daughter, Presley Kate and son Keaton. Also, his parents Rick and Peggy Sublett; his siblings Pamela Cox (Justin), Jesse Sublett (Holly), Whitney Black (Brandon), Drew Cooper (Alexis), seven nieces he truly adored and Kelly Allen. He is survived also by his grandparents Vernon and Juanita Sublett; uncles, Jeff Sublett and Greg Sublett (Amber), a robust extended family and a world of friends.

In lieu of flowers, Cody’s family ask donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation (michaeljfox.com) for Parkinson’s Research so that we may find a cure for this devastating disease.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at New Life Church in Conway, Arkansas, with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. His online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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HASKELL — Alfred “Buddy” Statler, 80, Haskell, died Saturday. Survivors, wife, Linda Statler, son, Russell Statler, daughters, Janet Horvath, Christi Pickett, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Visitation, 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Ashby Funeral Home, Memorial beginning at 2 p.m. On line guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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HAZEN — Tracy Alan Caviness, 56, of Hazen, died January 19, 2020. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 21 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen. Burial in Center Point Cemetery. Online obituary at westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA — Raymond Gordon, 70, of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020. Services will be Wednesday, 01/22/2020 at 10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel 508 Plaza West Helena. Visitation from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, 01/21/2020, (870) 5722571. View and sign online guestbook.www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. Roller-Citizens has charge of arrangements.

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HOPE — Charles West, age 74, of Hope, Arkansas died January 7, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born July 14, 1945 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements entrusted to www.ArkansasCremation.com.

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JONESBORO — Lois “Jean” Richardson, 70, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on January 19, 2020, in Jonesboro. There will be no visitation and services are private. Arrangements are under direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

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MALVERN — Patricia (Tressa) R. Hughes, 67, Malvern, died January 18, 2020. Survivors, brother Rodney Hughes (wife Maxine), sisters Mary Jane Dishman (husband Bobby), Sharon Covey, Joanne Crutchfield (husband David) and Lisa Boles (husband Danny). Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, Regency Chapel. Burial Oak Ridge Cemetery. Complete obituary and guestbook at www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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McGEHEE — Vaughta Glover, 81, McGehee, Arkansas, died January 19, 2020. Visitation: January 22, 5–7 p.m., Griffin Funeral Home, 109 South Brasfield, Dumas. Funeral: 2 p.m., January 23, Antioch Baptist Church, McGehee. Burial: Walnut Lake Cemetery, Pickens, Arkansas. Memorials: Donor’s choice. Arrangements made by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. Please sign online guestbook www.griffinfh.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE — Kelsie “Pete” Calvert, 80, of Russellville, died Sunday. Born June 30, 1939, in Waldron. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. at the church. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Grace Fellowship Church. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Russellville directed by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary/ guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE — Cecelia Johnston, 90, of Russellville died January 19, 2020. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at St. Joe Free Will Baptist Church. Burial in St. Joe Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Tuesday, 5-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral. com.

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SEARCY — Robert Lee Rowland Jr., 59, of Searcy, died Saturday. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob with services to begin at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Augusta Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome. net.

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SEARCY — Sharon Helen Whiting, 71, of Searcy, passed away January 16, 2020. Survivors include her son, Joseph Whiting (Christina) of Playa Vista, California. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Sharon’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Out-of-state

GREENWOOD, Miss. — Faye Parks Knight, 93, of Greenwood, Mississippi, died Saturday, January 18, 2020. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday in the Portland Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.