Obituaries

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

INDEX

–––––❖––––– PHYLLIS A. “PAT” DOWNING, passed away October 27, 2020. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 10 a.m., in the chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 11 a.m. All attendees must provide and wear masks. Share your memories of Pat at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/drummond

–––––❖––––– DOUGLAS PHILLIPS HAYNES slipped quietly into eternity Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was a fighter, battling cancer for 32 years.

Doug graduated from North Little Rock Northeast in 1971 and

Hendrix College in 1974. He worked on his master’s degree at the University of Indiana in Bloomington. He taught a class in Linguistics at Columbia University in New York City. He was fluent in French and German, and had taught a summer class in German at the University of Arkansas.

Doug worked for Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield for 35 years. He made and has many friends from there. Doug was an avid reader of books and the Bible. He was baptized at First Baptist Church in Scottsburg, Ind., in 1964.

He is survived by his mother, Lelia Phillips Haynes; his sister, Leisa C. House; brother-in-law, Bob House; cousins, Paul Clayton Cooper (Bonnie), Dr. James M. Cooper (Tracie); and several nieces and nephews, including his buddies, great-nephews Brandon and Aiden House.

The family is grateful and owes many thanks to Dr. Joe Buford, Dr. Ronald Kuhn, and Dr. Lawrence Mendelsohn (what a journey it has been). Becky and Pam- you are not forgotten, Doug loved them all. A special thank you to Arkansas Hospice.

A memorial service to honor and celebrate Doug will be held Saturday October 31, 2020, at 2 pm., in the pavilion Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Doug’s family and the funeral home urge everyone to use the necessary COVID precautions when attending the service. Doug will be laid to rest by his father and his beloved nephew Zachary Lee House.

Doug would say- this is way too much information girls, but we could write a book.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to either: Levy Baptist Church, 3501 Pike Ave, NLR, Ark., 72118 or CARTI, P.O. Box 55011, LR, Ark., 72115.

–––––❖––––– ROBERTO JUNIOR HERNANDEZ, 49, of North Little Rock, passed from this life on October 25, 2020. He was born February 24, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family, especially his twin brother.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Angel Machin, and daughter, Stephanie Hernandez.

Survivors include his wife of twenty-seven years, Selina Hernandez; mother, Gladys Hernandez of North Little Rock; children, Joshua Hernandez, Cianna Hernandez, Destiny Hernandez, all North Little Rock; grandchildren, Xiomara and Xela Startz, Ramaj and Jaice Connor. Other survivors his twin brother, Carlos Hernandez, twelve other siblings, and a host of extended family and friends.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Edgewood Memorial Park with Pastor Vincent Maxwell officiating. Visitation will be 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. State of AR COVID-19 directives: Face coverings required. Maintain social distancing.

Sign Roberto’s online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares. com

–––––❖––––– ANTHONY BRIAN KING, 37, Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 27,

2020. He was born in Little

Rock to parents,

Phillip King and

Lori Hoggard on January 13,

1983.

Anthony was of the Baptist faith. He liked to be in the outdoors, hunting, fishing and kayaking. He was an electrician.

Anthony was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Ray King and an uncle Scott Hoggard.

He is survived by his father Phillip King, England, Ark.; and his mother, Lori Hoggard; four brothers: Andrew King (Kristen) of Little Rock, Ark., Alexander King of Fayetteville, Ark,, Israel King and Isaac King both of Sherwood, Ark,; two sisters: Aimee Gardner (Todd) of Houston, Texas, and Amalie King of Nashville, Tenn.; grandmother: Mary Nell King Carter (R.B.); maternal grandparents, Gary and Patricia Hoggard; uncle, Rodger King (Kathy), Brock and Julie Carter; and his niece, Kennedy; nephews, Anderson and Sullivan; cousins, and extended family.

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Humnoke, Ark. Visitation will be Friday, October 30, 2020, at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 8423939 from 4-8 p.m. with the family there 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Union Valley Cemetery, Coy, Ark.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england

–––––❖––––– ANTHONY BRIAN KING, 37, of Little Rock, Ark., lost his life on October 27,

2020, in the act of helping a stranger.

As a Christian, he lived the life of a Good Samaritan up to his last moment.

His courage and quick thinking saved at least three lives over the course of his life.

Anthony quickly won over those he met with his clever quips, charm, and down-to-earth personality. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and kayaking. He was an electrician and had an extensive collection of rocks, knives, and vintage t-shirts.

Anthony was welcomed into the world on January 13, 1983, by parents Lori Hoggard and Phillip King. He is survived by his mother, Lori Hoggard, and father, Phillip King. He grew up with an older brother, Andrew King (Kristen) of Little Rock, Ark., and younger sister, Aimee Gardner (Todd) of Houston, Texas. He also had three half-brothers, Alexander King of Fayetteville, Ark., Israel and Isaac King both of Sherwood, Ark., and half-sister Amalie King of Nashville, Tenn. He had a special place in his heart for his paternal grandmother, Mary Nell King Carter (R.B.), and maternal grandparents, Gary and Patricia Hoggard. He is also survived by his aunt, Julie Carter (Brock); uncle, Rodger King (Kathy); niece, Kennedy; nephews, Anderson and Sullivan; and many cousins and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ray King, and uncle, Scott Hoggard.

Anthony’s life celebration will be Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 2 p.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church in Humnoke, Ark. Visitation will be Friday, October 30, 2020, at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939 from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Union Valley Cemetery, Coy, Ark.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral attendance, and visitation is limited to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.

Memorials in honor of Anthony may be made to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 511 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas, 75062. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england

–––––❖––––– FRANK WILLIAM LETZIG, JR., 94, of Little Rock, died October 27, 2020. Frank was born in Little Rock, on November 19, 1925, to Frank William

Letzig and Margaret Himstedt

Letzig. Frank attended Little Rock public schools through the 10th grade and graduated from Little Rock Catholic High

School in 1943.

After graduation and following in the footsteps of his father, who served as a pilot during the First World

War, Frank volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corp, serving as an Aviation Cadet. Frank completed his training as a flight navigator, primarily in the B-24 Liberator, just as World War II concluded. Following the war, Frank attended Washington University in St. Louis, graduating with a BS in industrial engineering. Frank worked for much of his life as an engineer, holding professional certifications in Arkansas, Kentucky, Florida and Mississippi. Later in life, he attended and graduated from what was then known as the Little Rock Division of the University of Arkansas School of Law, (now the UALR Bowen School of Law) and was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in 1975. After graduating from college, Frank returned to Little Rock, where he met and married the former Charlus Henderson on October 14, 1950. Frank and Charlus had three children: Susan Letzig (Bill) Roehrenbeck, Charles William (Lynda) Letzig and Diane Letzig (Chuck) McDaniel. Frank and Charlus were both active in the Catholic faith and were charter members of Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock. He was also a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a Knight of the Grand Cross, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. After 59 years of marriage, Charlus passed away in 2010. On June 18, 2011 Frank married Betty Lee White Thornton, whom he had known since his days at Catholic High. Frank and Betty made their home in Little Rock until her death in 2017. In addition to Charlus and Betty, Frank was preceded in death by his parents as well as his only sibling, Margaret Ellen Letzig (“Mel”) Kemp. Frank is survived by his three children, two stepsons, Scott (Becky) Thornton and Lance Thornton, both of Conway, Ark., as well as twelve grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren, and a special niece, Ellen Kemp Rogers of Paragould, Ark. A private funeral mass and graveside service will be held for family members, with interment at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cathedral of St. Andrew ‚Äì Building Maintenance Fund, 617 Louisiana St., Little Rock, Ark., 72201-4203, (501) 374- 2794.

Arrangements by Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)2242200. Frank’s online guestbook may be signed at www.smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– BETTY JEAN PERKINS, 78, of North Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m., Rock of

Ages Missionary

Baptist Church,

8112 Bicentennial Road, in North

Little Rock, Ark.

A walk-through visitation will be held today from 6-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Due to COVID 19 a facial mask is required. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street, (501) 372-4129. www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM PORTER, 77, of Little Rock, Ark., passed October 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, York

Porter Sr. and

Rosie Keith and brother, York

Porter Jr. Loving memories left to children: Darryl Porter/Verlene

(Ark), Danielle Porter-Johnson/Walter (Ark), Latrice Porter (Wis), William Porter II (Texas) and Jeremy Richards (Ark); five granddaughters: Bianca, Endia, Truth, Xaviera and Ja’Miyah, and 1 great-grandchild: Kane. Mr. Porter will lie in state Friday, October 30, 2020, 1-5 p.m., at Superior. Homegoing celebration October 31, 2020, 11 a.m., 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.”

–––––❖––––– JAMES S REINMILLER SR, age 87, of Little Rock, Ark., died October 9, 2020. He was born November 3, 1932.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT SHAW JR. passed away on October 22, 2020, at the age of 83.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Shaw; son,

Larry Jones; mother, Willie

Mae Lowden; father, Robert

Shaw Sr.; and brother, Willie

Green.

His survivors include: daughters, Linda Dukes, Cathy Cochran, Joyce Franey (Stanley), Patricia Shaw; son, Walter Jones Jr.; three sisters, Brenda Young (David), Linda Alexander, and Charlene White; one brother, James (Skinny) Shaw; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, along with a host of family and friends.

The family will have a private graveside service at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, click “Add A Memory” at: www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com

Arkansas

BEEBE — Allen Ridings, 79, of Beebe, went to be with the Lord October 28, 2020. Visitation, 1 p.m., Saturday, October 31, at Beebe First Baptist Church, followed by funeral at 2. Burial, Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. State of Arkansas COVID-19 directives: Face coverings required, maintain social distancing. Arrangements: Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.smithfamilycares.com

–––––❖––––– BISCOE — Sam Wright Jr., 83, of Biscoe, passed away on Thursday, October 22, at

Baptist Health

Medical Center in North Little

Rock. His wife

Martha Wright, three sons, four daughters, twenty-one grandchildren,

15 great-grandchildren, a sister, and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. A walk-through visitation will be held on Friday evening, October 30, from 6 until 7:30 p.m., at St. John M.B. Church, East 1st Street, in Biscoe. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, October 31, at 10 a.m., at the DeValls Bluff High School Auditorium, 710 East Sycamore Street, in DeValls Bluff. Interment will take place at Harrison Cemetery, in Biscoe, by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley, (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — Eddie Lee Tucker, 77, of Brinkley, passed away on Friday morning, October 23, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto in South Haven, Miss. His wife, Lee Vader Tucker, on son, one grandson, a sister and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. A walk-through visitation will be held on Saturday afternoon, October 31, from 4:30 until 6 at Branscumb 100 YEARS AGO

Oct. 30, 1920 BATESVILLE — Lit. B. Dodson, a Scott county farmer who on July 13 shot and killed John E. Branscomb, a neighbor, was acquitted of first degree murder by a jury in Independence county Circuit Court here this morning. The case was given to the jury about 11 o’clock last night, and the verdict was reached at 2 o’clock. Dodson admitted killing Branscomb, but said that he shot in self defense. The two had quarreled over some livestock a short time before the tragedy, which occurred in Branscomb’s field, and this was said to have caused the shooting. 50 YEARS AGO

Oct. 30, 1970 JONESBORO — Governor Rockefeller wound up his seven days of stomping Arkansas by jet helicopter Thursday with a seven-stop vote foray into Northeast Arkansas. He visited Walnut Ridge, Pocahontas, Paragould, Piggott, Corning and Truman before concluding the day with an evening rally at the Craighead County Fairgrounds here. To about 800 supporters in a tent at the Craighead County fairgrounds, Rockefeller said spending at Arkansas State University had increased 73 per cent, from $2 to almost $4 million, during his tenure, and he said he had been able to maintain peace both on Arkansas college campuses and in the streets

Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 1, at

2 p.m., at the Brinkley Convention Center,

1501 Weatherby Drive, in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Brinkley, by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley, (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfunerahome1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Marie Lankford Dunavin, age 96, of Conway, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

She was born

May 6, 1924, in

Pope County,

Ark., a daughter of Mack Lankford and

Bertha Chronister Lankford.

She was retired from Meyer’s Bakery and the widow of Jim Dunavin. Survivors include her daughter, Charlsie (Richard) Carden of Bigelow; two sons, Jerry (Brenda) Wear of Little Rock, and Glenn (Lora) Wear of Little Rock; one brother, Loyd (Joyce) Lankford of Houston; ten grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Sandage. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Viney Grove Cemetery, with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Ronald “Ronnie” D. Quinn, age 73, passed from this life into his heavenly home Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his son’s home.

Ronnie was born January

28, 1947, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late W. Odell

Quinn and Oma

Whitt Quinn. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Conway, Ark., and was preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Chris Lanford Quinn; his son, Jason Quinn; one brother, Tony (Becky) Quinn; two sisters, Vicki (Howard) Smith, Karen (Chuck) Wisdom; one brother-in-law, Doug (Betty) Lanford; and many nieces and nephews.

Ronnie served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was a retired science teacher and coach for the Pulaski County Special School District.

Services will be held at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery 1501 Maryland Avenue in NLR on Friday, November 6th at 1 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research.

–––––❖––––– DAMASCUS — Henry Earl Hall, 59, of Damascus, was called Home on Oct. 26, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 6, 1960, in Clinton, Ark., to the late Cecil Wayne and Carolyn Rose Hall. Henry was a fixer of all things, from cars to fences because there had been “a good many people working together” and there had been understanding.

25 YEARS AGO

Oct. 30, 1995 SPRINGDALE — Sky divers swooped down Sunday to mark the rebirth of the old Jones Truck Lines terminal as the Harvey and Bernice Jones Center for Families in downtown Springdale. But the crowd had their eyes on Bernice Jones most of the afternoon. Several hundred people attended the “grand premiere” of the family center, and they followed close behind as the 89-yearold benefactor moved from one stage to another to help unveil statues and dedicate various features of the center.

10 YEARS AGO

Oct. 30, 2010

• So many voters have turned out to cast early ballots in Union County that two of the county’s five early voting machines were completely filled by Friday afternoon and had to be shut down. A third machine had space for about 80 more votes on it, and Union County Clerk Shannon Phillips anticipated that it would be full and turned off before her office closed for the day. Each machine can hold 1,200 ballots before shutting down, Phillips said. Extra voting cartridges were being sent overnight, and the machines should be back online just after noon today, officials said.

to broken hearts. He was a fun and loving husband, Daddy, and Pop. Henry was an involved member of Mt.

Olive Baptist

Church, and a faithful man of

God. Henry was a master electrician and owned his business

Hall Electric, for nearly 30 years.

He enjoyed working on his cattle farm and always had a project in the works in his garage. Henry always enjoyed a practical joke and kept his family and friends laughing.

Henry is survived by Terry, his wife of 39 years; his son, Branson; his daughters, Tresse (Josh) Glover, Katie (Britton) Frazier, and Alexis Hall; his daughterin-law, Rachel Hall; his grandchildren, Mary Grace, Hudson, Ballard, Wyatt, Declan, Emma, Finley, Caroline, Olivia, Avery, Georgia, and Molly Jean; his brother, Bruce (Darlene) Hall; his sisters, Cheryl (Robert) Stewart, Vicky Earnhart, and Kelly (Jack) NeSmith; his parents-in-law Jerry and Shirley Frazier; his sister, and brother-in-law, Robbie “Cissy” and Jamey Wright; and the innumerable friends and family members whose lives he impacted.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., on Oct. 31, 2020, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Guy, Ark., with burial following at Spires Cemetery in Damascus. Funeral service is under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier.

–––––❖––––– DEWITT — William Wood, 95, died October 27. Survivors include his daughters, Kay Dutton, Marsha Wooden, and Kellie Nordberg; four grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, at DeWitt Cemetery, by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com

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GUM SPRINGS — Willis “Hop” Tate, 72, Gum Springs, passed October 23, 2020. Survivors: sisters, Sylvia (Roosevelt) Davis, Gloria (Glen) Hill; nephews, Roosevelt Davis, Jr., Glenn Hill, Drew Hill, Samyon Hill; great-nieces and nephews.

Services 11 a.m., Friday, (today) St. Clair Burtsell Cemetery in Okolona, by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia.

Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com

–––––❖––––– HERMITAGE — Russell E. Isbell, age 88, of Hermitage, Ark., (Jersey) died Tuesday, October 27th, 2020, at the McClellan’s Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Graveside 2 p.m., Sunday, November 1, at Hamilton Cemetery Pavilion in Hamilton Cemetery, north of Humnoke, Ark. Burial in Hamilton Cemetery, by Frazer’s Funeral Home. www.frazerfuneralhome.com

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HOT SPRINGS — Leland “Fuller” Hendricks, II, 74, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Graveside service: 2 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, Fairplay Cemetery, near Benton. Survivors: wife, Joyce Turner Hendricks; children, David Gentles, Gail Yandell, Kim Hendricks, Christy Henry, Dana Hendricks; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorials: Arkansas Hospice, Hot Springs. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Jack Presley Melton, 86, of Hot Springs, Ark., went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020. He was born May 18, 1934, in Mt. Tabor, to his parents, Robert and Nellie Melton. Presley grew up on the family farm working and playing with his dog, Shep. Presley was a lifelong member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, where he was saved and baptized at a young age, eventually becoming a deacon and moderator.

Presley graduated from Hot Springs High and began his career in the business world. He married his sweetheart in 1958. Presley started Melton Excavating in the late 50s, but ventured into logging in the early 60s. He logged for almost 30 years and partnered with Glen Westerman, forming Melton and Westerman Logging until they retired in 1988. Prior to logging, Presley also farmed for several years, owning as high as 100 head of cattle at his peak.

After retiring from Melton and Westerman Logging, Presley formed Melton Excavating, where his son Darius joined him in 1992. He finished his working years in the family business working with his wife, daughterin-law, and finally his grandson and granddaughter, who joined the business this year. Presley was cofounder of 2-M Pumping Service, Inc. and owner of Melton Farms of Mt. Tabor.

Presley loved to hunt and fish and was a member of 88 M Hunting Club and Melton Farms Hunting Club. He had a passion for 4-wheel drive vehicles, especially Jeeps. Mr. Melton also formed at Quartet with his cousin Vell Meredith, their wives, and cousin, Oleta Bright on the piano.

Loving survivors include his wife of 62 years, Eunice Melton of Hot Springs; son, Darius Melton and his wife, Tonya of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Colter Melton of Hot Springs, Hanna Mills of Hot Springs; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; sisters-in-law, Arlena Reed, Arleva Hilborn (Jim); and brotherin-law, Harry Speer. Presley was preceded in death by his parents.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Caring Connection AKA, Glenda Golden.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.

A celebration of Presley’s life will be 10 a.m., Saturday, at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Kincannon and Bro. Johnny Bratton officiating. Pallbearers include past and present employees of Melton Excavating.

Honorary pallbearers are Terry McQuarry, Harold McAlpine, Laro Heaton, Donnie Noles, Dean Merideth, Eugine Ballew, David Fletcher, Eddie Gurin, Bill Burrough, 88 M Hunting Club, John Harris, Darin Norman, Gerald Brazil, David Williamson, Kirk Harris, Rick Gilliam, Gilbert Garrett, Kevin Coakly, Dave Stanage, Rick Davis, John Jenkins, Clay Black, John Batton, Darryl Mahoney, John Horner, Chris Horner, Keith Blocker, Tommy Scott, Paul Wilson, Billy Ward, Glenda Golden, AKA Caring Connection, David Joyce Carpenter, National Park ICU Staff, Dr. Cole, Dr. Nash, and Dr. Breving.

Online condolences at www. caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Steven E. DuPriest, age 66, of Malvern, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Graveside services will be held Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m., at Ouachita Cemetery. Please follow COVID guidelines and facemask required. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — With our deepest sorrows, we announce that Trent Holloway, age

41, our beloved son, father, brother, family, and friend passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Those who knew Trent, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He had such a strong passion for his daughter, family, sports, the Hogs, and Christ. He treasured his daughter and embraced every moment with her. He was a 10 year Veteran in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He is survived by his parents, Ivan and Debra Simmons Holloway of Malvern; daughter, Haven of Bryant; brother, Marcus Holloway (Montica) of Maumelle; sister, Shelley Russell (Jason) of Bryant; two nieces, Malley and Ellie; two nephews, Eli and Max; special friend, Jessica Greer and Maddie of Cabot; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

We will always carry your memory in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 31, at 10 a.m., at First Southern Baptist Church of Magnet Cove. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Margaret Redic, 86, of Malvern, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Home Going Celebration, Saturday, October 31, at 11 a.m., at Bank OZK Stage, Malvern. Visitation Friday, October 30, from 5-7:00 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Please follow COVID guidelines and facemask required. Arrangements Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com

–––––❖––––– MARION — A graveside service for Flora Opal Lee Robertson Leach, 88, of Marion is 11 a.m., Friday, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Visitation before the service at 10 a.m., at the cemetery. She is survived by four children, nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Service directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ westhelena.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Steve Wayne Treat, 60, of Marshall, died Tuesday, at his home. Survivors: parents, S.W. & Evelyn Treat, children, Seth & Stephanie; grandchild, Liam Treat; and many extended family. Graveside services: 10, Friday, Big Flat Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8, Thursday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Letty Ray Burton, age 78, of Monticello, Ark., passed away on October 26, 2020. She was born on September 21, 1942. A Memorial Service will be held at Pauline Baptist Church in Monticello, Ark., on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 1 p.m. For additional information visit www.stephensondearman. com

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Derwood Wells, 98, of Monticello, died October 28, 2020, born July 18, 1922, near Dumas, Ark. Graveside memorial 11 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, with Rev. Julius Carter officiating at Tyro Cemetery.

Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark., please sign online guest book www. griffinfh.com

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Dr. Norma Jean Compton died Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. She was 81 years old. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, J.T. Compton; three sons, Ken Compton of Conway, Kevin Compton of Little Rock, and Kris Compton of Ashville, N.C; two granddaughters, Lauren Hum of Conway, and Catie Halac of Longmont, Co.; a brother, Charles Vickers; a sister, Wilma Moore; a sisterin-law, Niva Lancaster of Springfield, Mo.; daughters-in-law, Debra Compton, Dana Compton and Karen Compton; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Born August 26, 1939, in Stone County, Ark., she was a loving and dedicated mother to her sons, and a strong partner to the husband she married at 16 years old. As her sons reached their later teen years, she embarked on an educational career which saw her become an LPN and later a RN, then garnered masters and doctorate honors in the counseling and health science fields. For many years, she had a counseling practice in Little Rock and Morrilton, specializing in helping clients deal with the aging and failing health of family members.

Due to COVID-19, memorial services will be delayed. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net

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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Lee Vance Faulkner, Sr., 84, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Visitation will be held 5 to 6 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at Berry & Gardner Funeral Home in Meridian, Miss. Local services are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.Brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com

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PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Richelene Irby-Harris, 57, Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away on October 22, 2020. Viewing 6:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at Brown Funeral Home. Funeral service 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Brown Funeral Home, by Pastor William Shaw. Interment in

Forrest Lawn Pine Bluff, Ark., by Brown Funeral Home.

www.Brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com

–––––❖––––– POPLAR GROVE — Frances Louise Thomas Turner, age 67, died Wednesday. Survivors: husband; Jimmy Turner, daughters; Vicky Green & Becky Newsom, two brothers, four grandchildren. Graveside service: 2 p.m., Friday, Central Cemetery, Lexa. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home in Marvell. Guestbook/obituary: www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Gladys Poynter, 81, of Searcy, Ark., formerly of Mountain Home, Ark., died October 29, 2020. Survivors include son, Scott Poynter of Little Rock and daughter, Debra St. Clair of Searcy. Services will be announced at a later date. www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Catharyn (Hale) Hagler, 88, of Wynne, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in Wynne. Funeral services are 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye. Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the funeral home.

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Loyd Donald Fletcher, 79, of Bismarck, N.D., died on October 26, 2020. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Fletcher; son, Donald Fletcher; two daughters, Dana Genger and Misty Smith. Graveside services at Crossroads Cemetery in Crossett, Ark., on Monday, November 2, at 10:30 a.m., under the direction of Jones Funeral Home, Inc. www.jonesservice.com

–––––❖––––– OKLAHOMA CITY — Julius Lee Perkins Jr., 57, of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away on Saturday, October 24, at his home. His wife Lillie Green-Perkins, three sons, six daughters, thirty-two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters and a host of other relatives survive him. Graveside services will be held on Saturday afternoon, October 31, at 2:30 p.m., at Macedonia Cemetery, Crouch Lane, in Brinkley by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– HOUSTON — James Daniel Dees, age 89, passed away in Houston, Texas, on October 26, 2020. Graveside services will 2 p.m., Saturday, October 31, at Magnolia Memorial Park, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., prior to the service at the cemetery. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EVERETT, Wash. — Stephanie Payne Geckle, age 43, passed away on October 11, 2020, in Everett, Wash., after a long illness with brain cancer. She was born on April 17, 1977, in Shreveport, La., to parents William Gregory Payne and Marilyn Dover Payne. She married Jonathan Geckle on February 22, 2003, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and had four children. Stephanie was a student at the University of Washington, pursuing studies in Early Childhood Education, and she enjoyed volunteering at Seattle Hill Elementary School. Until her illness, she belonged to the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Stephanie lived in Shreveport, La., until moving to Coral Springs, Fla., where she attended Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School and Broward College. She and her family moved to Little Rock, Ark., where she created a daily Little Rock photo blog before moving to Everett, Wash.

She is survived by devoted husband, Jon; and beloved children, Thomas, age 16, William, age 15, Emily, age 13, and Jonathan (Jack), age 11. She is also survived by mother, Marilyn Dover Newman; and brother, Michael Newman; as well as by parents-in-law, Steven and Carole Geckle; brother-in-law, Greg Geckle; aunt, Martha Dover, and husband John; uncle, Mark Dover; and cousins Julia and Madeline.

Services for Stephanie were performed on October 17, 2020, at Unity Church in Lynnwood, Wash., and she was laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Snohomish, Wash.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at the University of Washington’s Alvord Brain Tumor Center and Providence Hospital’s Hospice Care Department. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that optional donations be made to the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA.org).

Little Rock police arrest- ed two suspects in an Oct. 23 battery incident, according to a police report.

Police responded to a shots-fired call at 5716 Young Road just after 3 p.m. that Friday and contacted at a nearby McDonald’s a person who had a wound in her left shoulder, the report said.

A witness told police that a vehicle stopped in front of him abruptly, and an arm with a handgun stuck out of the vehicle and fired three or four shots into the residence, according to the report. The witness told police the vehicle’s license plate number.

Teyana Tensley, 24, was arrested on a warrant just afarkansasonline. com/lrcrime

ter 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and taken to the Pulaski County jail, where she remains in lieu of $250,000 bond. She is charged with felony unlawful discharge of a weapon from a vehicle and felony battery.

Ashley Anderson, 29, was arrested the day before on a warrant on the same charges and is being held in lieu of $150,000 bond.

Police are searching for a third suspect, according to the report. accused of assaulting a man with a baton Wednesday night, according to an arrest report.

At 9:40 p.m., officers were sent to the America’s Best Value Inn at 200 T.P. White Drive in Jacksonville, where a man with injuries to his face told police he had been assaulted by James Owen, the report said.

Owen, 32, was located by Cabot police and arrested just after 10:30 p.m., according to the report.

Owen was taken to the Pulaski County jail, where he is charged with aggravated assault. He has a $1,850 bond for a failure to appear warrant in North Little Rock traffic court, a $564 bond for a failure to pay warrant by the Pulaski County sheriff’s office and a $5,000 bond for the assault.