Obituaries

DELLA MAE GULMON, age 90, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at Little Rock, Ark. She was born on January 19, 1922, in Sanborn, North Dakota, a daughter of the late Albert and Bertha Gulmon.

Della Mae was the last survivor of seven children. She attended Draughan Business School and graduated with an Associate in Court Reporting. She was a longtime resident of Little Rock. She was employed by State and Federal Court Systems as a Court Reporter for many years. Della Mae was a member of Faith Lutheran Church; and was the last surviving charter member. She enjoyed playing Mexican Dominos with her friends.

Although Della Mae never had children of her own, she was an active part of the lives of her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service for Della at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. (501) 661-9111.

Memorials may be made to Jones Eye Clinic, 4301 West Markham Street Little Rock, Ark. 72205. (501) 686-5822. You may send Della Mae’s family messages to her online guestbook at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

ROBERT JAMES HALL SR., 72, of Little Rock entered into eternal rest September 26, 2012. Born January 6, 1940 to Lillian Luetta Hall and Wilson Hall Sr. of Little Rock, Ark., he was dedicated to Christ at an early age.

Robert is preceded in death by both parents; sister, Maddie Williams; brother, Thearders Hall Sr., and his beloved wife of 53 years, Geneva Hall. Robert was an active member and Deacon at Harris Temple Missionary Baptist Church. As an ambassador of goodwill, Robert provided endless support of varying types to family, friends, and communities at large.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory: son, Robert Hall, Jr. (Delisa); daughters, Valerie Anderson (Steig), Cheryl Nelson (Robert); and her three beloved grandchildren, Tanner Nelson, Zhane Nelson, and Gianna Anderson; as well as a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Harris Missionary Temple Baptist Church 11611 Highway 365 S. Funeral: Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Harris Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 11611 Highway 365 S. Interment is immediately following service at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 North, Alexander Ark. Repast is immediately following interment at Wrightsville City Hall, 13024 Highway 365 South, Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary. com. “Service You Can Trust.”

VERNON LEO HARDESTY, 73, of Maumelle, Ark., died, September 25. Survived by wife, son; daughter; two granddaughters; two brothers; sister. Funeral services will be September 28, at 11 a.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Blytheville. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation, Cobb Funeral Home, September 27, 6-7:30 p.m. Rosary at 7:30 p.m.

BETTY LOUISE JENKINS, 68, of Sherwood passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at home with her family by her side. She was born in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Logan and Ruby Herring Miller. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Johnny Miller. Betty was a member of Jubilee International Church in Maumelle. She was a loving and caring mother and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her son, John Allen Bickerstaff of Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Suzanne Gunter of Sherwood and Sandy Montes of Fort Smith, Ark.; and host of other family and friends.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2012 at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

RUE LYLE “MARTY” MARTIN, 73, of Jacksonville went to Heaven on Friday, September 21, 2012. Marty was born to the late Ralph S. and Mattie G. Crain Martin in Okmulgee, Okla. Marty spent his entire life serving his country he joined the U.S. Air Force in August 1960 and retired in December 1983. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and served his country well. After his retirement he worked at Little Rock AFB, Ark., in the 314 SFS Reports and Analysis until he retired in July 2003.

He is survived by wife, Sunee Martin; daughter, Melinda Barnes (Gregory); two grandchildren, Andrew and Jason Barnes; two sisters, Marcia Brown (John) and Nancy Perea (Rocky) ; and a host of other family and friends. Marty will be missed by all who knew and loved him. “Daddy I loved you too much to.”

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel (501) 791-7400, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

HELEN FREDENE MOSELEY, age 92, died September 26, 2012, at Parkway Health Center in Little Rock. She was born October 16, 1919, in Searcy, Arkansas, to Helen Margaret Woodson and Guy Fred Moseley. The family soon moved to Forrest City where Fredene’s brother Guy was born in 1921.

Fredene attended Ouachita Baptist College and studied art, which became her passion and her vocation. Traveling to Florida each winter with her parents, she was able to continue her studies with various artists and perfect her own style. Fredene later became an art teacher and for many years enjoyed teaching in the studio behind her home. Her artistic talent also extended to the creation of beautiful porcelains. She was equally gifted as a musician and enjoyed music all her life. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Forrest City and was active there in her younger years.

Fredene cared for both her parents through long illnesses without complaint and following their deaths, she enjoyed several years of travel. In 2001 she moved to Little Rock to be near her family. She continued painting and drawing and also participated in the Arkansas Children’s Hospital program to knit hats for preemie infants. As her health declined she moved to Parkway Health Center.

She is survived by her brother , Guy Woodson Moseley and his wife Sara, and by two nieces and their families: Mary Ann and Jay Critz of Little Rock and Susie and Phil Farris of Batesville, Ark. Her great-nieces are Susan Critz Guthrie and Paul of Louisville, Ky., Margaret Critz, Sara Farris, Catherine Critz Snyder and John, all of little Rock, Elizabeth Farris Bumpers and Fuller of Batesville, Lucy Farris Thompson and Paul of Little Rock, and Miranda Critz Greear and Fred of Williamsburg, Va. Great-great nieces and nephews are Eva Myrick and Anna Woodson Guthrie, Tasha Bryan, John McDonald and William Augustus Snyder, Susan Moseley, Elizabeth Grey, and Mary Farris Bumpers, Andrew McCord and Sara Katherine Thompson and Molly Catherine Greear.

"Sissie” was a very loving and fun aunt. Summer vacations were packed with fun for her nieces and their friends. She so loved Forrest City and held it close to her heart until the day she died.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 307 N. Rosser St., Forrest City, Ark. 72335. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

Mrs. JACQUELINE SANDERS-JOHNSON, 61, of North Little Rock, passed Sunday, September 23. Survivors include her husband, her son & daughter, her father, two grandchildren, six brothers & six sisters. Services are Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m., Mt. Zion Baptist in Hamburg, Ark. Burial in Johnson Memorial Cemetery directed by Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

JANET M. SHRADER-PERRIGAN of Sherwood, Arkansas went to be with the Lord September 26, 2012. She was born June 15, 1951, the daughter of the late L.J. (Bud) Shrader and Helen M. Shrader. She was a 1969 graduate of Jacksonville High School, attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and was retired from the residential construction business.

Often referred to by those who loved her most as the “Queen of Everything,” Janet was the family matriarch, devoting her life completely to caring for her family and friends with a deep dedication to serving others. She never met a stranger, as she shared her kindness and vibrant spirit with her family, community and church. She was actively involved in Common Ground Ministry in Jacksonville, Arkansas and was deeply devoted to serving her Lord. Always there with a kind word, an unforgettable laugh, and a big heart, Janet was the life of the party. She will be deeply missed by her many friends and devoted family.

She is survived by her husband, Felix Perrigan; stepsons, Bobby Perrigan and Scott Perrigan; brother and sister-inlaw, Ronnie and Ginny Shrader; granddaughter, Haley Perrigan; grandson, Scott Perrigan; nieces, Heather Phillips, Shay FisherFlowers, and Priscilla Peters; nephew, Doug Shrader; greatnieces, Myriah Dozier, Abbie Peters, Taylor Flowers and Stella Peters; great-nephews, Coby Peters, Blake Peters, Tanner Flowers, Isaiah Phillips, Garrett Peters and Noah Peters; beloved pet, Kennedy Anne Shrader; and dozens of friends and family.

A service honoring Janet will be held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 12 noon at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Friends and family are invited to visitation Friday, September 28, 2012 at North Little Rock Funeral Home from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Common Ground Ministry, 1920 W. Main Street, Suite 1, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh. com.

IRA LEE SOUTHERLAND, 85, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Ira was born in Jacksonville to the late Joseph Marion and Hazel Hall Southerland. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.

Ira was a member of Bible Missionary Baptist Church. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and member of the American Legion. Ira retired as Sales Rep for commercial equipment. Ira enjoyed fishing and John Deere tractors. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn McNew Southerland; two sons, Tim Southerland (Susan) of Cabot and Tony Southerland of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Ryan Southerland, Kimberlee Pelkey and Aronel Presley; great-grandchildren, Gauge, Jackson, and Emily; sister, Janice Clark of Jacksonville; his brother, Leon Southerland of Jacksonville and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 3001 Military Rd., Jacksonville, Ark. 72076 with Reverend Greg Dowd officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2012 at Moore’s Funeral Home, 1504 Loop Rd. Jacksonville, Ark. 72076 (501-982-2136). Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery. Arrangements made by RollerOwens Funeral Home (501-7917400).

The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Arkansas Cancer Research Center, Slot 623, 4301 W. Markham St. Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or Bible Missionary Baptist Church. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

HENRYANNA TATE, 101, formerly of West Point, Ark., passed away peacefully Saturday. She is survived by a host of nephews, nieces other relatives and friends. Services are 11 a.m., Saturday, Greater Archview B.C., Little Rock, visitation begins at 2:30 p.m., today with family hour 5-6 p.m. at Dubisson Funeral Home.

GLEN VIRGIL WINKLE of Little Rock, born in Gage County, Nebraska, January 23, 1924 passed away on September 27, 2012 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Glen was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict serving in both the Navy and the Army. He was a retired electrician and an all around handyman who could fix anything around the house. He could also cook all the fish he and his friends caught in Lake Conway where he lived for many years. He will be missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick W. and Ella Rose Coonley Winkle; first wife (our mother), Myrtle John Nichols Winkle; second wife, Lenore Jo Behnke Winkle; brother, Gale Winkle and sister, Velma Slot. He is survived by three daughters, Saundra (Dickie) Vosburg; Patricia Lynn (Larry) Smee; Glenna Kay “Bug” (Keith) Fisher; four grandchildren, Toni Cobb; Shelly Smith; Cory Holt; Taylor Smee and three great-grandchildren, Hayden Cobb; Piper Smith and Noah Smith.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2012 at Mayflower Cemetery with Jeff McIlroy officiating. Family will receive friends at 12 noon at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Jerline Kennel, 76, Arkadelphia, died Tuesday. Survivors children: Wanda Russey, Annette Williamson, Mary Willis, Diane Foley, Charlotte, L.E., Stanley, Ricky, Randy and Wyona Kennel; three siblings; 19 grandchildren, host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Service Saturday, 11 a.m., Davis Temple COGIC. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guest-book www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

BATESVILLE — Margaret L. Jeffery, 80, of Batesville, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at Batesville. Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens located at Batesville. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.

BLYTHEVILLE — Dora Lee Ford Watson of Blytheville died September 26 in Gosnell. Survived by two daughters; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters. Funeral, September 28, 3 p.m., First Baptist Church in Blytheville. Visitation, 1-2:30 p.m. Memorials to First Baptist Church or charity of choice. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

BRADFORD — Wayne “Yankee” Clevenstine, 77, of Bradford departed this life Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2012 at Oakland Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday at Dillinger Funeral Home. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome. com.

BRINKLEY — Virble House, 82, of Brinkley, Ark., passed Sept. 22, 2012 in Brinkley, Ark. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Union Baptist Church in Fargo, Ark. at 11 a.m.. Burial: Macedonia Cemetery in Fargo, Ark. McNeal Calahan Funeral Home of Brinkley is charge of arrangements.

COLT — Bobby Dennis, age 67, of Colt, died Monday in Memphis. Survivors are wife, Mary Beth Dennis of Colt; daughters, Mary Bob Hay; Cindy Haynes, Becky Keeling one brother, one sister, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services are Thursday at 10 a.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home with burial in Loughridge Cemetery. www.kernodlefh. com.

CONWAY — Joyce L. Chronister, 63, died of complications from cancer Thursday, September 20, at her home in the arms of her family and friends. She was born at home November 29, 1948, in Alton, Missouri to the late Richard Vernon Chronister and Lela Parrott Chronister. Her maternal grandmother, Nora Elizabeth Parrott, was midwife for her birth. Joyce graduated with a master’s degree in special education from the University of Central Arkansas. She found that she had a passion for working with children with special needs. She worked at the Conway Human Development Center, Warren Development Center, and moved to Memphis, Tennessee where she worked for several public schools with children with special needs. A memorial celebration of JO’s life will be held October 13 at 3 p.m. at 31 Crappie Lane in Conway. Memorial donations may be made to the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler Street, Conway, Ark. 72032.

CONWAY — David William Kennedy, 83, joined his heavenly Father Sept. 24, 2012, in Conway, Arkansas. David was born May 18, 1929, in Matheson, Colorado to Virgil O. and Ethel R. Kennedy.

He graduated from Winfield High School (Kansas) in 1947. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1948 serving five years. During that time he served 18 months at the U.S. Naval Air Station on Guam during the Korean War.

On April 28, 1950, David married the love of his life, Regina Diane Heath. He became a registered architect in 1971, one of only three men to have ever done so without a college degree scoring the top score on five of seven tests. He became a partner with the successful architectural firm, Roark, Perkins and Kennedy in Little Rock.

He served on the American Arbitration Association and was president of the Construction Specifications Institute. He participated in programs with the Built-Up Roofing Systems Institute. He received the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers recognition as Emeritus Architect in 2011.

He participated actively in Boy Scouts of America, from 1962 to 1968, helping boys improve their lives through scouting principles and activities.

David was a member of Markham United Methodist Church, serving on numerous committees and programs. He was a chairman of the Building Committee and supervised the building of the original building of Markham Methodist Church in the 1960s. He was a member of Priscilla and Aquila Sunday school class. He held Sunday school teachers in high esteem after teaching a class one Sunday, noting that teaching the lesson was one of the hardest things he had ever done.

After retirement, David moved to Conway and lived on Lake Beaverfork where he enjoyed construction additions to his home and built an enormous china cabinet, which his wife dearly loved. He was a do-it-yourself person and was always busy working on some kind of projects. He enjoyed fishing when he could and was an avid reader of newspapers.

David was a fantastic husband for 62 years, helped raise his four sons, was dearly loved by many relatives, friends and neighbors and was the type of person who made the world a better place.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Shirley Jean Bradford, and his grandson, Nicholas David Kennedy. David will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Diane, his four sons; Robert Loren Kennedy, Kyle Gregory Kennedy (Linda), Joel Edward Kennedy, and Jon David Kennedy (Kathryn), siblings; Laura Bost (Al), Bob Kennedy (Rocky), Linda Sue Crabb (Rick), Kenneth Bradford, grandchildren; Katrisha Dawn Kennedy, Krystal LaShay Kennedy, Kara Alexie Kennedy, Kyla Danielle Kennedy, Mary Kathryn Kennedy, and Jack William Kennedy, and two great-granddaughters, Isabelle and Julianna Osorio.

A memorial service to say goodbye to David will be held Friday, September 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

CONWAY — Sarah Beth White Ruckle, 36, of Conway passed from this life on September 25, 2012. She was born on September 14, 1976 to Linda Bryant and Fred Rogers. Sarah loved being around her family and children more than anything in life. She was a very loving person who would help anyone at anytime if she was able to do so.

Sarah is also survived by her loving husband, Michael of 14 years; two daughters, Zoe Jane Ruckle, Heaven Edwards; her father, Kenneth White; two sisters, Amy White Gueringer (Jeremy), April White Thompson (Philip); one brother, Andrew Rogers.

A funeral service will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home. Cremation services are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Online guest book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

COVE — Edward Emile “Marc” Stacer, age 76, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012, in Mena. Mr. Stacer was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. The family will schedule a memorial service at a later time.

CROSSETT — Mr. Tony Delet “Goat” Goree, 54, of Crossett died Tuesday at Ashley County Medical Center. Survived by wife, Philisha Lavaly-Goree; mother, Claudell Goree, Crossett; and four children. Funeral services are Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 3 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Burial in Westview Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. of Hamburg, Ark.

DARDANELLE — Robert Gene Reed Sr, 79, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle. Visitation: Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www. cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

DRASCO — Nola L. (Creason) Anderson, 88, passed away September 26, 2012. Children, James (Cheryl) Anderson, Janice (Robert) Byrne, Jerry Anderson, Joyce (Jay) Gudermuth, Jennifer (David) Cruts; sister, Nell (John) Fullerton; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-granddaughter. Visitation Sunday, 2-4 p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Service Monday, 11 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

FORDYCE — Catherine Stewart, 85, of Fordyce died Monday. Survivors: husband, John; sons, Bobby, Randy, Michael Stewart; daughters, Hazel Smith, Linda Smith, Yvette Mack; 10 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Wake: Friday, 5-6:30 p.m., Marks Funeral Home, Fordyce. Services: Saturday, 11 a.m., Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.

HICKORY FLAT — Melvin Long, Jr., 50, of Hickory Flat, died September 25, 2012. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the House of Prayer, Pangburn, with interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens, Searcy. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

HIGGINSON — Shelby Fay Dawkins, age 76, died at her home in Higginson Wednesday, September 26, 2012. She was born February 9, 1936, the daughter of Stillman and Eva Pearson Hollingsworth, in Pickens County, Alabama. Mrs. Dawkins was the widow of Clyde Dawkins and a member of the Higginson Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Jerry Dawkins, and a brother, Jerry Hollingsworth. Surviving are sons: Terry Dawkins and his wife Jennifer, David Dawkins of Searcy; and a daughter: Eva Boyles and her husband Roger of Higginson. Brothers: Douglas, Don, and Bill Hollingsworth, all of Alabama. Sisters: Pat Hollingsworth, Higginson, Betty Owens, Foley, Alabama, and Jeanette Nowell, Kosciusko, Mississippi; grandchildren: Courtney Boyles, Nathan Boyles, Jordyn Dawkins and Evans Dawkins.

Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel with interment at White County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy.

HOPE — Mr. William Esthel Harvel, 72, of Hope, Arkansas, died September 24, 2012, in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation, Saturday, September 29, 2012, between 6-8 p.m. at HerndonPharr Funeral Home. Services, Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.

MALVERN — Janie A. Linsley, 64, of Malvern passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2012, Victory Fellowship Church, Bryant, Ark. There will be no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www. atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

MENA — Danny L. Breeden, 52, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012, in Mena. There will be a visitation for Friday evening, September 28th, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. The family will hold a private funeral service at a later date.

MONTICELLO — Bobby Dean Norris, 81, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday. He was born July 26, 1931, in Hermitage, Ark. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Holly Springs Cemetery near Hermitage. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials to: Pauline Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 909 N. Hyatt, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

MONTICELLO — Jaden Ja’Brian Spencer was born on April 12, 2012, to Skye Henderson and Jarell Spencer. He died September 22, 2012, at Drew Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel in Monticello. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

PARKIN — Keith Hickman, 94, of Parkin, Arkansas, died September 26, 2012, at his home. Mr. Hickman was a deacon at Parkin First Baptist Church and a member the Lions Club, 32nd degree Mason, Past Fire Chief Parkin Fire Department and a SGT. in the Army during WWII.

He is survived by one son; David Hickman of Parkin, Ark.; two daughters, Kay Hickman Smith of Grays Lake, Ill., and Clara Jo Hickman Marotti of Branson, Mo.; five grandchildren, Don Hickman, David Hickman II, Kimberly Bernardi, Jennifer Jennings and Joshua Marotti; three great-grandchildren, Alex Hickman, Ashtan Hickman and Christopher Bernard; and one brother, Berl Hickman. Mr. Hickman is preceded in death by his wife, Linnie Hickman.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 29, 2012, at RollerCitizens Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Services will be held at Parkin First Baptist Church Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.

PIGGOTT — Mrs. Tica Robinson Camp of Piggott, Ark., passed away on Sept. 25, 2012, at the age of 84 years. She was born on August 16, 1928, in Knobel, Ark., to the late Loren D. Robinson and Mildred W. Robinson. She was united in marriage to Gus R. Camp on Nov. 22, 1949.

She is survived by her four children, Pamela Camp Parrent, children, Melissa and Ryan Parrent, Charles Robinson Camp, his wife, Allison, and children, Brad and Alisha Camp, Cynthia Camp Cathey and children, Anna and Sara Cathey, and Christopher Lee Camp and wife, Tamara, and children, Lee Camp and Catherine and Reece Crawford; three sisters, Ruth Durham of Norton, Kan., Paula Hollis of Jonesboro, Ark., and Amanda Lane of Searcy, Ark.; and one brother, John Robinson of Springfield, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Piggott, Ark. Her passion was in teaching. She loved her profession and was always trying to help a student learn and encourage them to attend college. She never met a stranger and lived her life to the fullest each day caring for others.

Services are Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Piggott, Ark. Visitation begins 6 p.m. Friday at Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark.

PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Gladys Katherine Moore, 86, of Pine Bluff passed Monday, September 24, 2012. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012, at New Jerusalem MBC in Pine Bluff by Rev. James Williams. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Florence Ella Smith, 81, of Pine Bluff passed Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Services will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012, at New Morning Star MBC by Rev. Donald Agee. Burial will be in Cypress Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

PINE BLUFF — Rebecca Jane Sherman Watson went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Born April 13, 1947, in Conneaut, Ohio, she was the daughter of E.T. “Pete” Sherman of Albion, Pa., and Nellie Samuel Page Sherman, originally of Pine Bluff, Ark.

Beckie was a graduate of Northwestern High School (1965) in Albion, Pa., and Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. She received her Bachelors of Science in Education from Ouachita on May 30, 1969, and the following day, June 1, 1969, married James Watson at the Elliott Baptist Church in Camden, Ark.

James and Beckie were blessed by the birth of a daughter, Heverin Joy, on Beckie’s birthday in 1977, and blessed a second time with the birth of a son, Jonathan Edward, on July 13, 1982. They were blessed many more times throughout their 43 years of marriage to include others as part of their extended family as well.

A celebration of Beckie’s life will be held at Greenlee Memorial Baptist Church, 4901 Old Warren Rd., Pine Bluff, Ark. at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2012.

A memorial service will be held later in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, the family would request donations be made in Beckie’s honor to either: Belmont Childcare Association at Belmont Park Racetrack, 2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, N.Y. 11003, Greenlee Memorial Baptist Church or Whispering Pines Cowboy Church, 4901 Old Warren Road, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603 (please be sure to specify your donation).

The family was assisted by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson. com.

PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Ivy Lee Whitmore-Briggs of Pine Bluff, formerly of Dumas, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Dumas with Rev. Rod Sowers officiating.

PRESCOTT — Jon “JD” Lucas, 96, of Prescott, Arkansas, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012, in Hope, Arkansas. Visitation, Thursday, September 27, 2012, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott. Graveside service, Thursday, September 27, 2012, at 4 p.m. in Piney Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott.

RUSSELLVILLE — Iva Nell Reeves-Woody of Russellville died September 26, 2012. Funeral at 1 p.m., September 29 at First United Methodist Church of Russellville. Rev. Gail Brooks and John LaFave will officiate. Burial at Salem Cemetery in Plainview by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, at funeral home. Internet obituary and online guest book at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

WEST POINT — Emo Jean Morrow Cleaver, 80, of West Point, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. She was born July 18, 1932 in Kensett, Arkansas to the late Homer and Tallie Dale Green Morrow. Mrs. Cleaver was a member of the West Point Baptist Church.

Her parents, and her husband, Charlie Cleaver precedes her in death. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Chet Cleaver and wife, Adriana of Grasonville, Md.; three daughters, Carolyn Bailey of Searcy, Ark.; Barbara Johnson of West Point, Ark.; Nancy Cleaver Adams of Almyra, Ark.; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Ann Workman of Fort Pierce, Fla.; Mabeline Kohal of Kensett; brother, George Morrow of Judsonia; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy, with services to follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at West Point Cemetery. Family request in lieu of flowers, memorials to be made to the Searcy Children’s Home, 509 N. Main Street, Searcy, Ark. 72143 or to the charity of your choice. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

WYNNE — Pauline Wright, 91, Wynne, died Tuesday. Survivors include: three sons; three daughters; 20 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services are at 10 a.m., Saturday at the Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment at Ellis Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.