Obituaries
Kenneth E. Jackson
Kenneth Edwin Jackson, 85, of Bismarck, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at his home. He was born on Aug. 24, 1932, in Old Washington, Ark., to the late Joseph and Annie Lou Jackson.
He was a 1950 graduate of Arkadelphia High School, a retired employee of Arkansas State Parks and a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Bismarck.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joe Jackson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Bess Yates Jackson; his brother and sister-in-law, Stingley and Becky Jackson of Mayflower, Ark.; their four children; and a host of in-laws, nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, prior to the 2 p.m. Memorial Service at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, Ark. Burial to follow in DeRoche Cemetery in Bismarck. To read the full obituary and sign the tribute page, go to http://www.ruggleswilcox.com
Memorials may be made to DeRoche Cemetery Fund, % Carl Hardage, 2199 Hwy. 128, Bismarck, AR 71923.
Donnie R. Kilgore
Donnie R. Kilgore, age 79, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.
Arrangements will be announced by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Myra Webb McCool
Myra Sue Webb McCool, of Prattsville, Ark., was born Oct. 31, 1940, in Husky, Ark., the daughter of the late Howell and Mamie Parker Webb.
She was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville. Sue had formerly worked at the employment office of Hot Springs. She had a gift for gardening and enjoyed growing beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed expressing herself in painting and quilting. She and her late husband, Pender, loved traveling as well. Her greatest joy was making sweet memories with her family.
Mrs. McCool died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation in Benton, Ark., at the age of 76. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Pender” McCool, who died June 9, 2017; a grandson, William Joe McCool; brothers, Odell Webb, Lyndell Webb, Orville Webb, and Vernard Webb.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Brett William and Linda McCool, of Hot Springs; Traye Douglas and Alisha McCool, of Greenbrier; daughter and son-in-law, Joni Carol and George Lee, of Little Rock; brothers, Don Parker, of Rogers, Lionel Webb of Alexander, and Charles Webb, of Poyen; sisters, Marguerite Morrison, of Fort Smith, and Carolyn Stuckey, of Poyen; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville with Brother Don Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 281 Grant 48, Prattsville, AR 72129.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, 870-942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: http://www. memorialgardenssheridan.com
Jimmy W. Reynolds
Jimmy Wayne Reynolds, 70, of Branson, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Oct. 19, 2017. He was born Sept. 11, 1947, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Harry and Lola (Pierce) Reynolds.
He is predeceased by his parents; two brothers; and daughter, Deanna Reynolds.
Loving survivors include his wife of 47 years, Dorothy Reynolds; sons, Paul (Azraella) Reynolds, Jeffrey (Sharon) Reynolds and Kenneth (Tracy) Reynolds; daughters, Didgit (Pete) Wilder, Jessica Reynolds and Jennifer Reynolds; sister, Peggy Yates; brothers, Tommy Reynolds and Jerry Reynolds; and 11 grandchildren.
Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Shiloh Cemetery, Jessieville.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
Guest register is http://www. caruth-hale.com.
Kenny D. Risner
Kenny D Risner, age 64, of Point Cedar, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.
He was employed with Kroger and a member of the Bismarck Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Risner, of Point Cedar; two sons, Loyd Pittman, of Alpine, and Luke Pittman, of Mabelvale; four grandchildren; one great-grandbaby on the way; and two brothers, Steve Risner, of Amity, and Keith Risner, of Glenwood.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with interment in Philippi Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kenny Risner Memorial Fund at Diamond Bank.
Guest registry is at http://www.davis-smith.com.
Mary Stonehill
Mary Stonehill, 79, of Mountain Pine passed away Oct. 20, 2017. She was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Eufaula, Ala., to the late Lonnie and Margaret White.
She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and the Elks lodge in McAllen, Texas.
Mary worked hard for everything she achieved in her lifetime. She started as a waitress and cook, but with passion and dedication she eventually ended up owning and operating her own motel. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, but most of all, she was a very kind hearted and special woman. Mary was loved by all who met her and will be missed by many.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Charles and Frank White.
Survivors include her husband, Garry Stonehill; daughters, Brenda Dozier, Bonnie (Larry) Hopper, Teresa (Phil) Wernette, and Jodie (Bill) Dozier; brothers, Eddie White, Homer (Joan) White and John L. White; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. today at Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hot Springs Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hollywood Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Billy Dozier, Steven McClard, Brian Rayburn, Taylor McClard, Stephen Briner and Phil Wernette.
Arrangements are to be announced by Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http:// www.hotspringsfh.com.