Obituaries

BENTONVILLE — Emma Loisetta Littrell, 80, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in Little Rock, Ark. Emma was born on March 13, 1937, a daughter of the late James Lynch and Eliza (Rice) Lynch.

She was a member of the Trinity Apostolic Faith Church in Cave Springs, Ark., and a devoted mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Namon Littrell.

Emma is survived by her three children, Robert Littrell and wife Rebecca of Decatur, Ark., Delbert Littrell and wife Theresa of Cave Springs, Ark., and Levina Hester and husband Rodney of Watts, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Bradley Littrell and wife Laura, Christopher Littrell, Keysha Myers, Jana Miller, Nikki Trammell and husband Chase, Jessica Littrell and Thomas Littrell; four great- grandsons; two great- granddaughters; six siblings, Hubert Lynch, Mary Johnson, Joann Maze, Bessie Jones, Stella Acuff, and Ina Watson; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Springdale, Ark., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Alvin Buschnin and Pastor Steven Law to officiate the service. Committal service to follow at the Cave Springs Cemetery. To sign the online guest book please visit www. backstrom-pyeatte.com.

COMPTON — Rev. Carl

Goodall, 84, Compton, died Feb. 6, 2018. Funeral 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9, at Mountain Springs Church, Compton, with Pastor Justin and Rev. Trent Villines officiating; visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Daughters, Carolyn Sue (Sherman) Villines and Connie June Gibbins, survive him. Online Guestbook: roll erfuneralhomes.com/ harrison.

FAYETTEVILLE —

Gloria Marie (Carlstrom)

Mills, 73, went peacefully to Jesus on Feb. 1, 2018, at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born on June 30, 1944, in Jamestown, N.Y., to Lucile Elizabeth Bandy and Wallace Carlstrom, who was killed in an Army Air Corp plane crash a month prior to Gloria’s birth.

Raised by her mother and adoptive father, Browne (B.P.) Rutledge, in the small town of Kenedy, Texas, Gloria lived a block away from William (Bill) Mills, whom she would later marry. They graduated together from Kenedy High School in 1962. Gloria received an education degree from Texas A&I in

1966. Afterward, she taught home economics in Texas City, while Bill went to medical school in Galveston. They married on Aug. 26, 1967, in Kenedy. After living in San Antonio and Fort Worth, Bill and Gloria and their two children moved to Fayetteville, Ark., where they settled down to raise their family and forge lifelong friendships.

Gloria was a gentle, loving woman of faith, a trusted friend, and a selfless wife and mother. She cared deeply about anyone along her path and had compassion and empathy for those in need. She was an active member of her church, University Baptist, for nearly 40 years. She participated and led in Bible study fellowship and other Bible studies in her church.

She enjoyed welcoming people into her home and into her life, making them feel like part of the family. Being a lover of nature, she took up photography, became a master gardener and was a member of Garden Club. However, her favorite way to spend time was with her grandchildren.

She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 50 years, William C. Mills III; son, William Scott Mills (Jennifer); daughter, Kristen Hodskins (Kent); five cherished grandchildren, Aidan Hodskins, Patrick Hodskins, Lila Mills, Charlotte Mills, Barrett Mills; brother Jack Rutledge (Amparo Villablanca); brother, Duane Rutledge (Chris Congdon); sisters-inlaw, Linda Olson and Kathy Lefler (Mike), and many other family members and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Carlstrom, parents, Browne and Lucille Rutledge, brother-inlaw, Bruce Olson, and nephew, Clinton Lefler.

A visitation will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville. There will be a private family interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to University Baptist Church Second Mile Ministries. To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelsonberna.com.

LONOKE — Doretta Malone, an avid sports fan, skipped the Super Bowl on Feb 4, 2018, to dance in heaven with the love of her life Jim Malone. Doretta departed this earthly world at 6: 57 a. m. Sunday morning to see a host of family and friends that had gone on the journey to eternal life with her loving God and Savior.

Doretta was born unto Luchin Howard “Pete” and Ruby McDaniel Williams on July 27, 1930, in Rogers, Ark. After growing up in Northwest Arkansas she decided to be the master of her own destiny and moved to Little Rock to attend Arkansas Baptist School of Nursing. She was in the thirty-first class, graduating June 1, 1952, as an RN.

During this time in school she met a young man and fell madly in love with him. With her by his side Jim Malone was already in heaven on earth. Together, along with Jim’s father, they started a fee fishing lake and began buying the swampy ground around it. Progress begets change, and as the fishing lake began to fail due to an overgrowth of aquatic vegetation the surrounding acres were put into fish production ponds. .

To fuel the family needs, Doretta moved up in the nursing world to become director of nursing at Cabot Manor Nursing Home. She later received her nursing home administers license and became the administrator there as well. With the family fish farm growing, Doretta saw a need for her involvement on a daily basis and retired from nursing in 1974.

Under her direction the fish farm underwent modernization by creating standards the farm and industry still use today. Those include building a fish analyzation lab that is the standard for testing triploidy in fish and was instrumental in creating the testing protocols used by USFW today when testing the sterility in grass carp. She managed the sales, inflow and care of fish for market and oversaw all office operations until her retirement at the age of 70.

Doretta was a loving and involved mother to her daughter, Beverly and son Jim. She participated in all aspects of their lives. She was talented in every way! Doretta was a seasoned camper, wedding dress maker, homecoming float decorator, nativity scene builder, painter and part time carpenter. She was an excellent cook as well. She mastered the art of wild game preparation to accommodate the results of many hunts made by her son, sonin-law, grandchildren and many friends.

Her grandchildren were a constant source of pleasure. She so enjoyed their journey from birth to adulthood and participated every chance she could. For them she was every kid’s dream. To get to go to Grandmo’s house meant access to the whole farm, fried egg sandwiches, cheese toast, lunches, dinners, hunting and swimming!

Doretta’s life evolved and revolved around family. The love of her husband and her love for him is the stuff legends are made of. Even a movie could not portray the depth of her devotion to him. “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” will never have to be apart again!!

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Jones (Bobby), grandchildren, Jade Jones, Casey Jones (Courtney) and her son, Jim B. Malone (Louise), grandchildren, Lauren Thomson (Rob), Raychel Pendergist (Amon) and a soon to be born, highly anticipated great-grandson!

The family wants to extend their appreciation to Rita Matlock. Her kindness and devotion allowed our parents to extend their life at home and have a quality of life after home care was not possible. She was our mother’s partner in crime, friend and confidant. Something every elderly person needs. We are forever grateful for the care she gave to our parents and family.

There will be a private family service. Memorials can be made to Hospice Home Care of Little Rock, England First Baptist Church Youth Fund, Lonoke County Casa and prayers can go directly to God for those in need.

ROGERS — Mr. Larry Cowen, age 78, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at his home in Rogers. Larry was born on April 9, 1939, in Grandview, Mo. He was preceded in death by his wife Melba Cowen. Arrangements pending with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Ark.

ROGERS — Ronald

“Ronnie” Rudy Little, age 77, formerly of Crossett passed away on Feb. 4, 2018, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. He was born Jan. 11, 1941, in El Dorado, Ark., to his late parents, Rudolph “Rudy” Harvey Little and Mary Ruth Nelson Little.

He graduated from Crossett High School in 1958 and attended Henderson State University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello. On Nov. 1, 1964, Ronnie married the love of his life, Tommie Lou Reid Little of El Dorado, Ark. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Crossett and a current member of the First Baptist Church of Rogers. He served in the Army National Guard for six years.

Survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Tommie; his daughter, Jana Little Neal (Mike) of Tulsa, Okla., his son, Jeff Reid Little (Jennifer ) of Rogers, Ark.; and four grandchildren, Cambridge Ruth Neal, Caroline Reid Neal, Chandler Nicole Little and Cameron Todd Little.

Visitation will be held at Jones Funeral Home Chapel, from 12-1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, with a graveside service immediately following at Strong Cemetery in Strong, Ark., with Bro. Jamie Staley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may by made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.

ROGERS — Laura Jane

Smith, 60, of Rogers, Ark., went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at her residence. She was born Dec. 8, 1957, in Benton, Ark., the daughter of Anna Mae Lovell and Bobby Ball.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rogers, where she served with the Rogers First Baptist Youth Group and was a member of the Lisa George Life Group. She worked with newlyweds and youth in church for over 35 years, also she served on 7 international mission trips with her youth groups. She loved spending quality time with her family, especially with her grandchildren. She loved boating, swimming, shopping, and hosting people in her home.

She had lived in the Northwest Arkansas area since 2010 after moving from Jefferson City, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Laura is survived by her husband Michael Smith, whom she married July 15, 1977; one son, Brandon Smith and his wife Ashlee of Kansas City, Mo.; one daughter, Kristen Holland and her husband Ethan of Austin, Texas; two sisters, Patricia Tinsley and her husband Stan of Jackson, Tenn., Karen Nelson and her husband Don of Bismarck, Ark., and three grandchildren, Claire, Griffin, and Hudson.

Visitation will be Friday from 2-3 p.m. at First Baptist Church at the Pleasant Grove Campus. The funeral will begin at 3 p.m. following the visitation. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Rogers Youth Department. Pallbearers will be members of the 11th Grade Boys Life Group. Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home of Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.

WEST FORK — Elma Lee

Robinson, 76, of West Fork passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Huntsville. She was born July 17, 1941, in Chester, Ark., to Fred and Grace Kimes Ridenoure.

Elma graduated from Alma High School. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Elma is survived by her husband, Terry Robinson of the home; three sons, Darrel Robinson and wife Rowena of Elkins, Ronnie Robinson and wife Dawn of West Fork and Freddy Robinson of West Fork; one daughter, Elizabeth Stowers and husband Ricky of Fayetteville; one brother, Jim Ridenoure and wife Judy of Rudy, Ark.; three sisters, Thelma Shook of Carlisle, Ark., Sharon Ridenoure of Rudy, Ark., and Carolyn LeMay of Rudy, Ark.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at Beard’s Chapel with Terry Schlinker officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Saturday. Private interment will be in the West Fork Cemetery. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

VINE LAND, N. J .—

Robert J. Omohundro, age 63, of Vine land, N. J ., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 7, 1954, in Fayetteville, Ark., the son of Elmo and Doris Omohundro.

He was preceded in death by his father. He was a loving husband and father, always helping others. His generosity knew no bounds and always loved working in his vegetable garden.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Maria Omohundro; a son, Spiro Omohundro of Vineland, N.J.; his mother, Doris Omohundro of West Fork; two sisters, Margaret Ball of Farmington and Bonnie Raymo and her husband Marvin of West Fork; two brothers, Tom Omohundro and his wife Betty of West Fork and Roy Omohundro of Fayetteville and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Saturday at Moore’s Chapel followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Moore’s Chapel. Burial will be in Baptist Ford Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, Ark., 72207. To sign the online guest book, visit www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.