Pulaski County

JANICE NADINE BURNS, 68, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock with her family by her side.

She leaves her husband of 38 years, Warren Burns Jr.; her daughter, Lisa Kelley, and husband, Joshua Kelley; her son, Christopher Burns; her daughter, Jana Rawls, and husband, Jamal Rawls; her sisters, Nancy Vrabel and Jill Massiet and husband, Jay P. Massiet, and their children, Jeremy and Jillian; and her grandchildren, Jacob and Aubrey. She was greatly loved and will be missed. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– FORREST HENRY COLE, 63, of Little Rock passed Sept. 3 at UAMS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mae Etta Allen Cole. He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Gwendolyn Porter-Cole; son, Genesis Forrest Michael Cole; daughters, Princess Cole Charity and Christianee Porter of Atlanta, Ga.; siblings, Harold Cole, Walnut, Calif., Lela Davis, Garland, Ark.; Azzie Featherstone, Little Rock, Ark., and Darlene Cole, Youngstown, Ohio. Forrest fondly known as Cole attended Lonoke High School and Baptist College. Cole was a professional driver of any vehicle. He lived in Los Angeles about 25 years, where he worked professionally as a hair designer, model and chauffeur. Visitation: Thursday, Sept. 12, 1-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary and funeral services Friday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road, Pastor David Featherstone, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 3710111, www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– SYBIL MARIE DILLON, 85, of Little Rock ended her physical journey on Sept. 7, 2013. She was born on Feb. 14, 1928, to John and Maude (Rogers) Sparrow. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Bittle (Ricky) of Mabelvale; son, John Dillon (Della) of Maumelle; sister, Charlotte Virden (David) of Texas; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Michael L. Dillon; brothers, W.B. Sparrow and Kenneth Sparrow.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Little Rock Funeral Home with Mr. Ricky Bittle officiating. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, Md. 20814 or FSMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation), 935 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, Ill. 60007.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (Northwest corner of Interstate 630 and Barrow Road) Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501) 224-2200. Online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– POLLY MOORE, 89, of North Little Rock died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Feb. 3, 1924, in Memphis, Tenn. She is preceded in death by her husband, William H. Moore; parents, Grace and Oscar Oakley and Audrey Gaylen Winn Sr.; and her brother, Audrey Gaylen Winn Jr. She is survived by her sister, Mary Louise Winn Anderson-Rosch (Jack); sons, Michael Moore (Sue) and Bill Moore Jr. (Sandy); six grandchildren, Michael Moore, Amanda Moore, Jennifer Moore, Pollyanne Mobberley, Trey Moore and Renee Morrison; and eight great-grandchildren.

Polly was very active in her community. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, JLNLR Youth Home Board, volunteered at Baptist Health, Hays Center and other organizations. She enjoyed playing bridge, needle pointing and traveling.

The family would like to thank Lonoke Nursing and Rehabilitation and Arkansas Hospice for their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4016 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Place, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

A private family memorial service will be held at Memorial Park in Memphis. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home.

Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– GLENN H. MORGAN was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 5, 2013, with the words “Well done, good and faithful servant.” He joins his parents, Hiram and Lillian Morgan, and a host of relatives and friends.

Glenn was born on Nov. 28, 1927, in Merryville, La. Glenn was “born again” during a revival in McComb, Miss., in 1938. During his teenage years, he was involved in sports and worked for his uncle, spending every dime he made on flying lessons. Glenn served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and made his first solo flight during that time. The war was over before he got the chance to fly in combat.

Glenn’s brother, Jack, introduced him to the love of his life, Margaret, in 1946. A year later, Glenn and Margaret were married and had three children. The Lord continued to work in Glenn and Margaret’s life and during a Billy Graham crusade in Jackson, Miss., Glenn was called to preach. The Lord had plans for this timid young man to be His servant and for the next 50 years, Glenn was active in full-time ministry. Glenn completed a bachelor of arts degree from Mississippi College and Masters in Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1976, he completed a doctorate of ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. During Glenn’s ministry, he pastored churches in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas and was involved in local Baptist associations and state Baptist conventions in Mississippi and Arkansas. He loved the people he served and his fellow pastors. He enjoyed golfing and using his carpentry skills to lead several church building programs. Even nonchurch members would stop by to help “Brother Glenn” work on the church building. He also used his carpentry skills to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

After retirement from ministry, Glenn and Margaret moved to Sherwood to be close to family. They joined Immanuel Baptist Church and made wonderful friends in the Pairs and Spares Sunday School class. Glenn continued to serve the Lord by teaching in the Pairs and Spares Sunday School class on a rotating basis.

Glenn is remembered by those he served for his pastor’s heart, commitment to the Lord, Godly leadership, dedication to excellence, strong work ethic and unassuming ways. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved playing golf with his boys and watching grandchildren and great-grandchildren play ball. Glenn is survived by Margaret, his wife of 66 years, his three children and their spouses: Glenn Jr. and Vicky Morgan of Monticello, Ark., John and Brenda Morgan of Madison, Miss., and Beverly and Wayne Ruthven of North Little Rock, Ark. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Edna Morgan of Brandon, Miss. He leaves a Godly legacy to seven grandchildren, Ryan Morgan, Angela Birdseye, Chris Morgan, Jim Morgan, Morgan Coven, Brice Morgan, Emily Eisenach; and two step-grandchildren, Mary Frances Hemm, Melissa Coleman, their spouses and 18 great-grandchildren.

Glenn’s purpose in life was to bring glory to God. Those who knew him would say that Glenn Morgan did just that, running the race set before him with perseverance. He will be greatly missed, but we who know Jesus will see him soon.

Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, 9:30 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel. A service to celebrate Glenn Morgan’s life will follow at 10:30 a.m. A family graveside will follow the service.

Memorials may be made to Immanual Baptist Church, Little Rock, Ark., East Main Baptist Church, El Dorado, Ark., First Baptist Church, Warren, Ark., Canaan Baptist Church, Spearsville, Ark., Children’s Tumor Foundation and Arkansas Hospice. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– ––––– LYNN R. MORROW, 55, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed Sept. 2, 2013. Loving memories left to children, Kenneth McNeal Jr. and Adrienne McNeal; parents, Joseph and Barbara Bolden; siblings, Sherry (Danny) Cummings, Kimberly (Musa) Farid, Stephanie Alexander, Terri (Eric) Allen, Kamika (Jason) Shaw, Kamila (Brandon) Barlow, Manuel (Cesalie) Wallace Jr., and Amira Bolden. Family hour Sept. 8, 2013, 3-4 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration Sept. 9, 2013, 11 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1017 Ray Road in Jacksonville, Ark. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– ––––– WILLIE C. NUTT, 65, Little Rock, departed this life Sept. 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Mae Nutt; father, O.C. Nutt; mother, Willie Mae Spenser; brothers, Tyree and Jerry Nutt. He leaves to cherish his memory children, Willie Nutt Jr., Teresa Nutt, Tesha Nutt (Albert Bryant); grandchildren, Derrick Nutt, Artisha Jones, Martisha Jones, Jayden Nutt; siblings, Lillie Turner (Roy), Oleana Riley (Tommy), Sarah Norman, Terry Spenser (Aylissa), Lee Roy Spenser, John Augustine; close friend, Willie Bryant; favorite sister-in-law, Vessie Christopher; other family and friends. Family hour: 5-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd., College Station. 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.”

––––– ––––– WILLIAM (BILL) S. REKOW, of Jacksonville, born Jan. 23, 1946, lost his fight with cancer on Sept. 6, 2013. He was born in LaCrosse, Wis. Bill was a Vietnam War veteran, proudly serving his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1985. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed his passions of farming and hunting. Bill enjoyed spending time and sharing many entertaining farming and hunting stories with friends and family, especially his 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Gloria Meyer Rekow. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Somchan Rekow; one son, Sunny (Erin) Rekow of Benton; four daughters, Sara (Brian) Sullivan of Wisconsin, Serena (Scott) Evans of Texas, Susan (Kevin) Smith and Carol (Brian) Risner, both of Lonoke; 13 grandchildren, Kristy (Ryan) Hobson, Scott and Kody Smith, Kaleigh, Ashleigh and Brett Sullivan, Brandon and Jordin Rekow, Jett, Tristan and Sydney Evans, and Zack and Will Risner; two sisters, Carol Langdon and Betty Judd; two brothers, John and Jim Rekow; one uncle, Gordy Meyer; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation or the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www. boydfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– JOYCE M. REYNOLDS, 71, Little Rock, departed this life Sept. 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Emory Thompson; mother, Carlese Thompson; brother, Michael Thompson; sister, Jacqueline Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Eugene Reynolds; children, Darren Reynolds (Carol) of Hampton, Ga., Yolanda Parks, Kimberly Williams (Fred) of Little Rock, Chad Reynolds of Seattle, Wash. and step-daughter, Benita Powell of Chicago, Ill.; brothers, Kenneth Thompson (Lela) of Little Rock, Richard Thompson and Doug Thompson of Compton, Calif.; seven grandchildren; other family and friends. Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St., Little Rock. 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.”

––––– ––––– LEE ELLA ROBINSON, of North Little Rock, was ushered from labor to reward in her 74th season on Sept. 5, 2013. She was the First Lady Emeritus of New Zion Grove Baptist Church of North Little Rock. Time and space does not allow for a full accounting of the life of this precious Mother. She possessed a great demeanor and quiet sophistication. To know her was to love her. Lee Ella accepted Christ at the young age of 12 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Little Rock, where Reverend E.D. Doyle was the pastor. She served on the Usher Board and was a devoted choir member. She attended Stephens Elementary School, Dunbar Middle School, Horace Mann, and a Technical College. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and she served faithfully alongside her husband at First Baptist Higgins and New Zion Grove for over a span of 50 years. Her hobbies and passions included: singing, reading as a child, and listening to her favorite gospel singers, Albertina Walker and the Caravans, along with her sons group, Chosen, her favorite song which was written by her son, Pastor Stephen T, “It’s Going To Be Alright”, and listening to her husband, The North Little Rock Preacher during his career at KITA and to her son, The Bishop, on Sunday Morning Gospel on Power 92 and watching the Young and the Restless daily. Those awaiting to meet her in the presence of The Lord are her parents, Mr. Orange and Nora Lee White; sisters, Joyce Joy and Sally Harrison; brothers, Johnnie Lawrence and Dr. Freddie White. She leaves an abundance of love and memories to her devoted and loyal husband of 54 years, Reverend Ulysses Robinson Jr.; sons, Vincent (Crystal) Robinson of Dallas, Texas, Reverend Ulysses (Toya) Robinson III of North Little Rock, Bishop Kenneth (Brenda) Robinson of Maumelle, Pastor Stephen (Kahla) Robinson of Little Rock; daughter, Sonja Washington of North Little Rock; 25 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Apostle Joanne Greene and Sara East both of Little Rock; brothers, Napolean (Francis) White of Milwaukee, Wis. and Clarence White of Little Rock; sister in Laws, LeeVesta (Fred) Young of Bakersfield, Calif., Sharon White of Rialto, Calif., and Mary Clinkscale of Little Rock; one brother-in-law, Melvin (Minnie Pearl) Robinson of North Little Rock.

Public visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, 12 noon until 4 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock. The family will receive friends from 5-6:30 p.m. at New Zion Grove Baptist Church, 404 Wallace Street, North Little Rock. Pre-celebration of Life Service immediately following the visitation. The final Home Going Celebratory Service will be shared at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 at St. Luke Baptist Church, 8205 Highway 161, North Little Rock., Her God Son, Pastor Eric Alexander will preach the Celebratory message. She will begin her eternal celebration in a land that shall never grow old. Interment, Friday morning, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8501 Highway 161, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– JAMES SAMUEL (J. SAM) SMITH, 78, of Little Rock, passed away on Aug. 29, 2013. at St. Vincents Hospital.

He was born in Camden, Ark., Oct. 31, 1934 to Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Smith. He attended Camden Schools and graduated from the University of Arkansas. While there, he was the editor of the university newspaper, the spotter for the Razorbacks football broadcasts and wrote sports articles for the Northwest Arkansas Times.

After graduation, he worked for the Truman paper and Southwestern Bell. Then he went to work for the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce where he created the “Talk Arkansas Up” slogan that became a major part of Arkansas’ promotion and was president of the Little Rock Advertising Club.

Sam also worked for Cranford Johnson Advertising Agency before Reynolds Metals Company hired him to be their public relations representative in Bryant, Ark. He went to Padre Island as Reynolds spokesperson when a hurricane hit the area.

He later opened Smith, Jennings, and Kane advertising agency that had many clients which won him several advertising awards. Sam was a force in the political world by handling campaigns for several politicians including Sen. David Pryor, Jim Guy Tucker and others.

Sam loved hunting and sports, especially floating down the Buffalo River with his family and friends. He took the National Geographic team and some US Senators on a float trip down the Buffalo River in March of 1977. Sam was a member of St. James Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Matthew Smith, of Bella Vista, Ark.

He is survived by siblings, Wanda Bradford of Flippin, Ark., Ben Smith of California; children, Renee’ Baxley of Benton, Jay Smith of Berryville, and Michelle Metzger of Windsor, Calif.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

There will be a private family service. Memorials may be made to St. Vincents Hospital.

Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home of Benton, Ark.

Online guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– IRA “SNOOPER” E. STILLMAN III, age 56, of Little Rock, Ark. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. He was born Jan. 29, 1957 in Little Rock, Ark. to the late Ira Edward Stillman Jr. and Ida Evalee Rogers Stillman. He had worked for the city of Little Rock as gravel truck driver for 22 years. He was an avid Razorback fan.

He was preceded in death by parents; and brother, Richard Lee Stillman.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara Stillman; sons, Shawn Michael Stillman; Scott Edward Stillman, both of Little Rock; three sisters, Sandy Faulkner (Randy); Diane Caldwell (Gary); Debbie Caldwell (Eugene); three brothers, Ronnie Stillman (Lori); David Stillman (Dawn) and Phillip Stillman (Debbie).

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 at Spring Valley Cemetery, Ferndale, Ark.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Monday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800.

Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

––––– ––––– RUBY JEAN WILLIAMS, 78, of North Little Rock, departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. She is survived by her husband, M. B. Williams; four sons, Gary (Lia) Williams, Michael Williams, Mark (Donna) Williams, Emory Williams; three daughters, Dana (Henry) Jones, Jana Williams, Shirlisa (Darell) Williams; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; uncles; other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Tuesday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Visitation 2-6 p.m., Monday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

––––– ––––– Mrs. HESTER WHITE WOODBURY, of Little Rock, departed this life on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. She was born in Helena, Ark. on Nov. 25, 1926, to the late William Chelsey and Ruth Noland White.

She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband of 58 years, Ross Woodbury Sr.; by a son, Douglas Wayne Woodbury; and by a grandson, Timothy Lee Woodbury Jr. She is survived by 4 children, a daughter, Janice Worden (Charles) of Hensley; by three sons, Ross Woodbury Jr. (Sandra) of Benton, Timothy Woodbury of Little Rock, and David Woodbury of Little Rock. Also survived by seven grandchildren, Lisa (Kuntz) Miller of Ft. Smith, Chris Kuntz of Little Rock, Jason Woodbury of Dallas, Kristen Woodbury of Benton, Laura (Woodbury) Prejean of Little Rock, Chris Woodbury of Benton, and Cindy (Woodbury) Lovett of Sherwood. Also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and by very dear family members in Tennessee and Mississippi.

“Mom” was first and foremost a keeper of a loving home. Ever the nurturer, in the earlier years she enjoyed cooking for her family – often trying out a featured recipe from the “Arkansas Gazette.” She encouraged her children to appreciate the Bible, attend church, and personally relate to God through the Lord Jesus. She was an avid reader and would astound her children and guests with her grasp of American history. She loved music, sacred and secular, George Beverly Shea and Sinatra! She had compassion for the needy and a spiritual gift of giving so great it was joked she had to be monitored to keep her from “giving away the farm.” She also, for a time, worked outside the home as a nurse for the Arkansas School for the Deaf and then as a secretary for the Catholic Diocese of Arkansas.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 9, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home with Dr. Ross Woodbury and Rev. Kevin Robbins officiating. Interment will be at Forest Hills Cemetery, Alexander, Ark.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, P.O. Box 127, Mabelvale, Ark. 72103, or First Christian Church, 1500 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, Ark. 72207.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

Arkansas

BEEBE — Irene Mae Moseley Stoops, age 91, of Beebe went to be with her Lord on Sept. 6, 2013, in Beebe. She was born on April 1, 1922, in Black Oak, Ark., to the late Will and Callie Shoults Whitaker.

She is also preceded in death by two sons, Harold Eugene Moseley, Lester Vernon Moseley; husband, Robert Stoops; two half brothers, John Coulter, James Coulter; four half sisters, Jessie Mae Whitaker, Lorene Moore, Mamie Spencer and Betty Gillett.

Irene is survived by daughter, Ruby Griffin of Austin; four sons, Norman Arthur Moseley (JoAnne) of Mayflower, Kenneth Wayne Moseley (Kay) of Little Rock, Steve Allen Moseley of Beebe, Donnie Keith Moseley of Beebe; half brother, Charles Dalton Whitaker of Indiana; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends..

Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, from 3 till 5 pm. Services: 1 pm. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Thomas Funeral Chapel. Interment: Grissard Cemetery.

To send online condolences, visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Phyllis Ann Bearden, age 63, of Benton, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, in Little Rock. She was born in Malvern on April 5, 1950, to Ralph Parrish and the late Emma Chancellor Parrish. Reared and receiving her early education in the Malvern School District, and graduating MHS in 1968, she later obtained the level of LPTN, II, from the Benton Services Center, now Arkansas Health Center. She was employed there for 33 ½ years. Phyllis enjoyed making floral arrangements for weddings and holidays, and was a wonderful cook. She was a Baptist by denomination.

She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Bearden of Benton, to whom she was married on Sept. 3, 1968, in Malvern; by a son, Jeff Bearden of Benton; by two daughters, Kim Bearden and her fiance, Eric Hairston of Benton, and Rhonda Vance and her husband, Jeff, of Sheridan; her father, Ralph Parrish of Malvern; her brother, Ed, and his wife, Julie Parrish, of Malvern; four grandchildren, Tiffany Maxwell (Zack), Justin Wilson, Joshua Wilson and Brianna Vance; one great-grandchild, Hayevn Maxwell; and a lifelong friend, Marcia Haney Rogers.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 8, from 4 until 6 o’clock in the evening.

Her funeral will be on Monday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2013, at 1 o’clock in the chapel of J. A. Funk Funeral Home with Brother Vance Nutt officiating. The body will be cremated and interred in Ten Mile Cemetery at a later date.

The family will be at 714 Pine Bluff Street, Malvern.

Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Samuel E. Long of Benton passed away on Sept. 4, 2013. He was born on May 31, 1934. He is survived by his children and grandchildren. The family will hold a private service. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BERRYVILLE — Helen Irene Hull Maples’ spirit was freed of earthly cares Sept. 1, 2013, to join her beloved husband, Gene Price Maples; her dear parents, Parley and Charlotte Powers (Barth) Hull; her brother, J.A. Hull; an infant brother; and infant sister, Elizabeth, all of whom preceded her.

Born May 24, 1925, at home, Helen spent almost off of her life in and around Berryville, graduating from Berryville High School in 1942. She worked at Beck’s 5 and 10 (cent) store before taking the position of clerk for the Berryville Water and Sewer Department and becoming City Treasure of Berryville. Helen retired after 42 years as City Treasure in 1991. She was a member of the Municipal League, American Legion Auxiliary, Berryville High School Alumni Association and Valley View Baptist Church.

On Feb. 4, 1950, Helen was united in marriage with Gene Price Maples. Family and friends were most important to Helen and Gene. They enjoyed traveling and photographing the people and places visited, leaving behind a large library of photo memories to the close family surviving them, including nieces, Patricia Hull Pennington (Joe S.) of Jacksonville, Ark., Cynthia Hull Rose Ware of Springfield, Mo.; grand-nephews, Stacy Scott Pennington (Dr. Katherine Lambert) of Memphis, Tenn., Dr. Jaymie Hull Pennington (April) of Little Rock, Ark.; grand-nieces, Tamara Rose Isreal Nunley (Jay) of Davis, Okla., Amber Rose Kisting (Thomas) of Springfield, Mo.; great-grand-nephews and nieces Jacob, Ethan and Hayley Pennington of Little Rock, Ark., Miranda and Lauryn Kisting of Springfield, Mo.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel in Berryville with Reverend David Kline and Sam Dunham officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be given to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, N.Y. 10018 or download a form at https://support.pdf.org/sslpage.aspx? or the Michael J. Fox Foundation at www.michaeljfox. org/donations. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– CAMDEN — Mary Catherine Heflin, 98, passed away surrounded by family on Sept. 6, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Bryant, Ark. She began her journey in Mississippi when she was born to Roy T. and Maggie Carter on Oct. 21, 1914. Growing up she was a caregiver to her other five siblings. A trait that would define her throughout her life, but she was also a little sis to four older half siblings. There, she met a boy from Arkansas and the love of her life, Allen Heflin. They married on Jan. 1, 1936, and soon moved to Arkansas and built a home in the Harmony Grove community near Camden. Together they farmed and ran small businesses. Their love affair lasted 62 years until his death on Nov. 5, 1998. Family and friends described Mary as the hardest-working woman they had ever seen.

Mary and Allen had two daughters, Jo Ann and Mary Nell, and her greatest joy in life was taking care of her family. Until she was 85, she regularly hosted Sunday dinner at her house. Her biscuits, purple hull peas, chicken and dressing, cold slaw, and macaroni and cheese are family legends that are still missed today. She was Mamaw to her grandchildren and served everyone’s individual favorite dishes at each meal.

Today, she is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Murry and her family, husband, Bruce, of near Locust Bayou; daughter, Gay Nell Wilson and her husband, Jim, of Magnolia and a son, Robert Murry and his wife, Julie, of near Locust Bayou. She is also survived by her daughter, Mary Pigott Hudnall and her family, husband, Ed of Bryant; sons Walt Pigott and his wife, Angel of Sparkman, Steve Pigott and his wife Kim, of Monticello and a stepson, Scott Hudnall and his wife, Karisa of Mayflower. Jeffery Lee Hudnall predeceased his Mamaw. She is also survived by her one remaining sibling, Lavonia England and her husband, Ed of Jackson, Miss., and a sister-in-law, Eva Carter, of Metairie, La. Mamaw leaves behind 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren who will deeply miss her love, her twinkling eyes and infectious smile that warmed the hearts of even strangers.

The family wishes to thank Baptist Health Hospice for their loving support and guidance during her last days and would like to recognize her physician, Ann Riggs, and her staff at the UAMS Senior Center for their outstanding care these past few years.

Her services will be at Proctor Funeral Home Chapel in Camden, Ark. at 2 p.m. on Sept. 8. Brother David Dillard will be officiating. Family visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. that day and last until the service. Burial service will follow at Bethel Cemetery near Bearden, Ark. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CAMDEN — Alfred A. Smith was born Oct. 14, 1929 In Lufkin, Texas to Clarence J. and Ethel Graham Smith. He died Sept. 6, 2013, at his home in Camden, Ark. He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Addyson Jean Villani. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jean Stockton Smith; two sons, Stephen Alfred (Tommie) Smith, Mark Douglas (Brenda) Smith; and four grandchildren, Stephen Shaddox (Shannon) Smith, Krista Michelle Smith, Katy Smith Villani and Brittney (Ryan) Jay; five great-grandchildren, Alyssa Villani, Aubryn Villani, Anastasia Smith, James Alfred Smith and Hannah Jay.

Visitation at Proctor Funeral Home, 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Services: Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Camden. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CHERRY VALLEY — Jeanette Coats, 72, of Cherry Valley, died Friday. Survivors: husband, Jessie Coats; son, Terry Coats; daughters, Nickie Ball and Donna King; one brother; three sisters; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral: 12 noon Monday, Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Vanndale Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, 11 a.m. until service time. www. thompsonwilsonfh.com.

––––– ––––– DEWITT — Mary Christene Bradberry Campbell, 84, died Sept. 6, 2013. She was the widow of Edward Lewis Campbell. Survivors include children, Janie, Terry and Tim. Visitation is Sept. 9 from 6:30 - 7:30. Funeral services will be Sept. 10 at 10:30 at Essex Funeral Home chapel with burial in Hearn Cemetery.

––––– ––––– GREENBRIER — Charles Owen Hilburn, 84, of Greenbrier, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 27, 1929, in Black Rock, Ark., to the late Richard Owen and Mary Elizabeth (Shaver) Hilburn.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a retired instructor from Twin Lakes Vo-Tech School in Harrison. He raised Missouri Foxtrotters and was a member of the Missouri Foxtrotters Association. He was a faithful member of Greenbrier Church of Christ.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jean (Massey) Hilburn; son, Danny Hilburn (Mary Ann) of Cabot; daughters, Vickie Rogers (Roy) of Conway, Carol Farrar (Bud) of Lillie, La., and Diane Hilburn of Jonesboro; grandchildren: Adam Rogers, Jared Rogers, Kristen Barber, Lynley Farrar, Lillianna Hilburn, and Sanders Hilburn; sister, Lou Ann Shaw (Bob); and brothers, John Hillburn (Bonnie) and Dale Hilburn (Jan); sister-in-law, Mona Hardin; special life-long friend, Bill Burns; and a host of other family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Genelda Hilburn and Euline Freeman.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at Greenbrier Church of Christ with Brother Glen Elliott officiating. Burial will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lancaster Cemetery in Strawberry, Ark. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Southern Christian Home, 100 W Harding Street, Morrilton, Ark. 72110 or Children’s Home, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Ark. 72450.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the following doctors and their staff: William Freeman, Job Jacob, Bryan Imamura, Brad Baltz and Jessica Joheim.

Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– GREENBRIER — Larry Ray Kinslow, 56, of Greenbrier, husband of Susie Venable Kinslow, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Gordon Warren officiating. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– HAVANA — Martin B. Foster Jr., 94 of Havana, passed away Saturday.

Funeral service: Monday 10 a.m., Havana United Methodist Church. Visitation: Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, 9-10 a.m. at the church before the funeral. Burial: Moore’s Chapel Cemetery, Waveland.

Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes. com.

––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Lyndell J.C. George, 76, of Heber Springs, left his earthly body and went to be with his Savior on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. He was born on Sunday, Dec. 20, 1936, in Drasco, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Annalee (Salter) George, and sister, Gail Johnson Brixey. J.C. is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris (Bowman); son, Jimmy (Teresa) of Heber Springs; daughter Denise Brown (David) of Elko, Nev.; five grandchildren: Clay George, Megan Robinson (KayCee), Wesley Brown (Kristin), Austin Brown (Shayne) and Andrew Brown; one great-granddaughter, Hadlee; sisters, Jetta Fowlkes (Bill), Claudette Powell (Bill); two half-sisters; two stepsisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

J.C. was a graduate of Concord High School, where he met his bride; he went on to graduate from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Civil Engineering. He also earned a Masters in Sanitation Engineering from the University of Michigan. J.C.’s career as a civil engineer included working for the Arkansas State Department of Health and being the City Engineer for Jacksonville. He became a distinguished businessman as president and co-owner of AGL Corporation. He was a proud member of the Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineers, and a member of First Baptist Church Heber Springs. J.C. was an avid tennis player, enjoyed both playing and listening to bluegrass music, and loved spending time on his farm in Wilburn. He considered his greatest achievement and priority in life to be his family, and brought joy to the lives of all who knew him. His zest for life and ornery streak were only part of what made him such a wonderful individual, along with his determination, wisdom, kindness, and generosity.

The family has suggested, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church Heber Springs. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Ark., with funeral services following at 11 a.m. at the church. Committal services will be 2:30 p.m. at the Antioch Cemetery in Drasco, Ark. For more information please go to www.heberspringsfuneralhome. com or call 501.887.9152.

––––– ––––– HIGDEN — Thomas Shacklett Jr., 75, of Higden, Ark. passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. with interment in McElhaney Cemetery. www.heberspringsfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Mikel Edward Cathey, 50, of Hot Springs, Ark., died Sept. 6, 2013. Survivors include his sister, Katrina Mathews Candella of El Dorado; cousins and additional family. Pay tribute to Mikel by being kind to others. Arrangements by Proctor Funeral Home of Camden. Sign guest register atwww. proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Doris Y. Roth, 107, passed away on Sept. 5, 2013, in Hot Springs Village. Born in Manchester, N.H., in 1906, she moved with her family to Minnesota when she was two and grew up in Wisconsin and suburban Chicago. Following her childhood intention to be a teacher, she graduated from National College of Education. She then taught in elementary schools around the Chicago area, before marrying Charles W. Roth in 1936. She returned to teaching when both her children, Charles Daniel Roth of Alexandria, Va., and Margaret R. Nelson of Kennebunk, Maine, were in school. She enjoyed teaching five-year-olds, but her greater love was guiding fouryear-olds in the nursery school of the First Congregational Church, Western Springs, Ill., and guiding parents through the associated Family Life Program. Following their retirements, Chuck and Doris moved to Hot Springs Village in 1976, were charter members of the Village Ballroom Dancers, officers of the DeSoto Square Dancers, members of the Audubon Society, and active golfers. They were living at Cedar Lodge when her husband died in 2004. She continued to be an enthusiastic gardener, welcoming visits from her children, her niece, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and enjoyed being photographed at the gym on an elliptical rider on her 100th birthday. She preferred that there be no memorial service and no memorial gifts, but hoped to be remembered in another way. In her words, “Please say a helpful word to someone every day, sharing God’s love.”

Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Online Guest book/obituary at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– JOHNSVILLE — Sarah Lou Godfrey, age 66, of Johnsville, Ark., died Friday, Sept. 6 at home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, Palestine Methodist Church at Johnsville, Ark. Burial in Palestine Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guest register www. frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– JONESBORO — Virginia Robinson Baker, 89, of Jonesboro, died at her home Friday morning, Sept. 6, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Jonesboro to Henry Lucius and Arabella Barton Robinson, who were descended from pioneer families of Jonesboro, including the P.C. Barton family, the Mandred Robinson Family and the Rosa Loftis family.

This rich family heritage was important to Mrs. Baker, as was her lifelong, faithful membership in First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, and her membership in the Jonesboro chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution for more than 50 years.

Mrs. Baker also treasured her connections to Arkansas State University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in education in 1943. She used her teaching degree for 13 years in Leachville, Black Oak and Marked Tree, where her students called her “Our Miss Brooks.” Having no children of her own, she became a listening ear to her students while she served as a class sponsor and along with her husband, Wayne Baker, accompanied her students on their senior trips.

Another connection to ASU was Mrs. Baker’s membership in Alpha Gamma Delta, which she was active in throughout her college years and as an alumna. In later years, Mr. and Mrs. Baker were devoted ASU fans who were present at most home basketball and football games, with Mrs. Baker always proudly dressed in red. ASU honored Mr. and Mrs. Baker in 2009 as Distinguished Alumni.

Mrs. Baker left her teaching career to join Mr. Baker in the business world. Side by side, they began their partnership by establishing N. E. Ark. Fence Company. The young entrepreneurs went on to establish Baker Rentals and Sales, Baker Healthcare, W.F. and V.R. Baker Enterprises, Southwest Business Center and several other properties.

The Bakers have served as benefactors to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas State University, Northeast Arkansas Food Bank and Craighead County Community Foundation, where they financed an endowment.

She loved entertaining in her lovely home and acted as hostess for receptions, teas and parties for various groups. Memorable occasions were a family wedding and a special 75th Anniversary Tea for the D.A.R. Mrs. Baker’s rose garden was a source of great enjoyment for her, and she also passed the time admiring the view from her family room, which included the Joe N. Martin Expressway.

Her family will remember Aunt Virginia for her kindness, her generosity and her loving ways.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Rosalee Robinson Martin and Jane Robinson; and a very special nephew, Thomas Carroll Martin Jr.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wayne Franklin Baker, of the home; sister, Marilyn Robinson Pickler of Jonesboro; loving nieces, Robin (David) Yates, Julia Martin Robinson, Liz (Tommy) Martin and Anita Pickler Manuel of Jonesboro; Jennifer Pickler of Corinth, Texas, and Karmen (Vernon) Robertson of Bucklin, Mo.; loving nephews, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Charles D. Martin (Cyd) of Little Rock and David Anthony (Beth) Pickler, Germantown, Tenn.

A special thank-you is extended to family friend Vickie Hickey and to Mrs. Baker’s caregivers during her recent illness.

Visitation will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, followed by a celebration of her life at 3 p.m., with Dr. Bruce Tippit officiating. The private burial will be at Jonesboro Memorial Park, following the service. Services were entrusted to Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be nephews David Yates, Marty Yates, David Pickler, Vernon Robertson, Charles Martin and Tom Martin. Honored to serve as honorary pallbearers are the member the DAR.

The family asks that memorials be sent to any ministry of First Baptist Church, 701 Main Street, Jonesboro.

Online: www.mcnabbfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– LAKE VILLAGE — Frederick F. Stuart Jr., age 76, of Lake Village died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at Southeast Rehabilitation Hospital in Lake Village. He was born Aug. 16, 1937, in McGehee, the son of the late Fred Stuart Sr. and Reba Smith Stuart and was a retired industrial-products salesman and a member of Lake Village Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Jo Burchfield Stuart. Survivors are two sons, Reid Stuart of Lake Village and Ric Stuart of West Monroe, La.; a daughter, Joelle Stuart of Lake Village; two brothers, Sidney Stuart and Tommy Stuart, both of McGehee and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Bishop Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Trexler officiating. Arrangements are by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.

––––– ––––– LONOKE — Charline Holladay, age 93, died Sept. 6, 2013. She is preceded by her husband, Mark Holladay; daughters, Carlyon Tucker, Betty Coffman, Jerldine Alston; son, Bobby Alderman; grandsons, Dearl Alderman, David Lee Alston, Eddie Hill; granddaughter, Sharon Martin. She leaves behind her son, Odell (Kathy) Alderman; daughter, Barbara (Bud) Charles; grandchildren, Jeanie Martin, Eddie Young, Jeff Hill, Rodger Hill, Vickie Lew Rochelle Harvey, Buddy (Elizabeth) Charles, Lisa Alston, Glenda Duncan, Donna (David) Cathan, Jeanie (John) Breckon, Adell (Brad) Ralston, Melissa (Rob) Pointer, Betty (Craig) Parker and Mark Alderman.

Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Mulberry Cemetery. www. boydfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– LUXORA — Billy J. “Dibo” Chism, 80, Luxora, Ark., died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Survivors are wife, Reba Raper Chism, and five children. Funeral services Monday, 10:30 a.m., Cobb Funeral Home Chapel in Blytheville. Burial in Manila Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Online register cobbfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MAYFLOWER — Carolyn J. Rider passed from this life on Sept. 6, 2013. She was born on Oct. 17, 1945, to the late Herman and Beulah Firestone in Little Rock, Ark. Carolyn attended Mayflower Lakeside Assembly of God. She enjoyed doing art work, crafts, traveling and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, William Rider; two sons, Arthur Roller Jr. (Betty), William Rider Jr.; two daughters, Tanya Roller, Chasity Rider; six grandchildren, and many loving friends.

A funeral service will be held at Roller Funeral Home in Conway at 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9 with burial to follow at Mayflower Cemetery.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– ––––– MORRILTON — Shirley Brewer, 74, Morrilton, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at the Harris Chapel burial at Ada Valley Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Graveside services for Norman Guy Collins will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Douglas Cemetery in Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– NEWPORT — Edsel William Wright, 80, of Newport died Thursday.

Survivors: wife, Lillian Jean (Smith) Wright; four sons, Orville Dale, Edsel J., Clyde William and Patrick Gene Wright; sisters, Lula Roberts and Dorothy Dehm; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Sunday, 3-6 p.m. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Clark Cemetery. www. jacksonsfh.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Reanell Alexander Franklin, 73, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at Pleasant Grove MBC by Rev. Harold Shirlee. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– QUITMAN — Cody Wayne Ward, age 42, passed away Thursday. Survivors: mother, Glenna Ward; daughters, Debrah Emily and Stephanie Ward; granddaughter, Nevah; brother, Danny, (Trish); nephew, Kyle; niece, Jordan. Visitation: Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m. Family funeral service, funeral services in Family Funeral Chapel, Monday 11 a.m. with interment Blackwell Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.

––––– ––––– ROCKPORT — Jimmy Yarbero, 59, of Rockport, died Sept. 6, 2013.

Survivors: wife, Marion; children, Chris, Jimmy, Jamie and Tammy; siblings, Jewell, James, William and Ellen.

Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 8, 2-4 p.m. Regency Funeral Home.

Graveside Services: Monday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m., Rockport Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Jackie Neal, age 89, of Russellville, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 21, 1924, in Enid, Okla., to Jack and Lucile Moon Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Neal.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and P.E.O. International.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Michael and Belinda Neal of London; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Ann and John Johnston of Greenwood, Mo.; four grandchildren, Ben and his wife, Kristin Johnston of Kansas City, Mo., Will Johnston of Denver, Colo., and Justin Hughes of Rogers and Lacey and her husband, Jeremy Loyd of Russellville; and a brother, Lee Dillinger of Amarillo, Texas.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at First United Methodist Church in Russellville by the Rev. Gail Brooks and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Burial will be private in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Fund for the Future, 301 South Denver Avenue, Russellville, Ark. 72801; or the Harold and Jackie Neal Endowment Fund/ARCF, 700 South Rock Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202-2519.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– RYE — Pat Cleburne Gibson III, 54, of Rye, died Friday.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, burial in Union Cemetery at Rye. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials: Union Cemetery Assn., c/o Karen Gage, 1202 Hwy 278 W., Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Billy Gene “Bill” Carpenter, age 52, of Searcy, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 in Little Rock. He was born Feb. 17, 1961 in Jonesboro, Ark. to J.B. Carpenter and Idena Moore Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Carpenter of Searcy; one daughter, Monique McGlothlin and husband, Thomas of Bald Knob; one son, Lee Carpenter of Kensett; one stepdaughter, Miranda Armer and husband, Billy of Maumelle; five grandchildren, Bailey McGlothlin, Dillan McGlothlin, Cameron Carpenter, Kelsey Armer, Blake Armer; five brothers; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Idena Carpenter; two brothers; and one sister. A memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– TICHNOR — John Darrell Connor, 78, died Sept. 4, 2013. He was born March 10, 1935 in Tichnor to L.C. and Erah Connor. Survivors are his siblings, Billy, Jack, Gail, and Nina Ruth. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at Hockenberry Cemetery. Arrangements by Essex Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– WARD — Leland Lee Bond, age 68, was born July 22, 1945 and died Sept. 4, 2013 after battling cancer. He resided in Ward, Ark. with his wife, Donna. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Marie Bond; his brother, Ron Harbin; his daughter, Valerie; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his mother, Neva Bond and his father, Leonard Bond.

Lee and Donna married July 2, 1967. They were married 46 years. Lee retired after 20 some years in the Air Force where he served in the Vietnam War. He loved his country. After he retired from the Military, he went on to work at the Lonoke Co-op where he found a second family of kind, caring people and loved them all. Fishing was his favorite thing to do on the weekends with his wife, Donna. He loved the outdoors, grilling and sitting on the porch.

Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with visitation to begin at 4 p.m. Cremation arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– WATSON — Larry D. Beatty, 47, of Watson, Ark., passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Brother Larry pastored several churches throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. He also did full-time evangelism doing many revivals. Brother Larry was an Assistant Funeral Director with Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service. He enjoyed making people laugh, helping others, fishing and hunting.

He was born in Dumas, Ark., on Nov. 1, 1965 to Gwen Roberts Beatty and the late Sterling Lee Beatty who died Sept. 5, 2008.

Brother Larry is survived by his mother, Gwen Beatty; two sons, Matthew Beatty and Bradley Beatty; one brother, Jimmy Beatty; adopted sons, Tyler Hewlett and James Pennington; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 at Griffin-Culpepper Chapel with Rev. Kenny Culpepper officiating. Burial will follow at Watson Cemetery in Watson, Ark.

Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark.

Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

Out-of-state

WILLOWS, Calif. — CMSgt. Herman Franklin Shue, USAF (Ret), passed away Aug. 30, 2013, in Willows, Calif., at the age of 97.

Funeral Services with full military honors will be held Monday, Sept. 9 at noon at Little Rock National Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth.

Online guest book at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– EATON, Colo. — Barbara Ann Crook, 77, of Eaton, Colo., formerly of Parkin, Ark., passed away Sept. 3, 2013.

She was a member of Parkin First Baptist church and an accountant for William Ripper CPA. She is survived by her son, Mike Bradford of Marion, Ark., and her daughter, Leslie Littlejohn.

She leaves behind two grandchildren, Lauren Littlejohn of Gillette, Wyo., and Tyler Littlejohn of Eaton, Colo.; one great-grandchild, Makynlee Curran of Gillette, Wyo.; and two brothers, Thomas Layton of Hot Springs, Ark., and Bill Layton of Marion, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Crook; her brother, Bobby Layton; and her parents, James and Ealon Layton.

Memorials may be made to Parkin First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in the Chapel. Services will be on Monday at 11 a.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home with interment following at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark.

Online guest book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– ROSWELL, Ga. — David Kern Dober, age 71, formerly of Little Rock, passed away in Roswell, Ga., on Sept. 5, 2013, from pancreatic cancer. David was born on Aug. 16, 1942, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late David Thomas and Dorothy Ann Partenfelder Dober. In 1947, David’s family moved to Little Rock, Ark. His family was one of the original members of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church. He earned his Eagle Scout award at the age of 14. In addition to the Eagle award, he earned the God and Country award, along with two Lincoln Trail Hiking medals. David was proud that his son Mark and twin nephews James and Daniel Dober also earned Eagle Scout awards.

He graduated from Hall High and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He served as Treasurer of the Little Rock Jaycees and was the first recipient of the William J. Smith Award for outstanding Jaycee. He was also a member of the Little Rock Founders Lions Club. He began his career with the former Union National Bank of Little Rock, then Capital Savings and Loan, which subsequently merged into First South Federal Savings and Loan of Pine Bluff. In 1989, David relocated to Atlanta to work for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

David is survived by his companion of 20 years, Susan McKane Fritts of Roswell, Ga.; daughters, Deborah Belyeu and husband, Lee of Plano, Texas, Carol Wold and husband, Scott of Little Rock, Hannah Wilems and husband, James of The Woodlands, Texas; son, Mark Dober of San Francisco; sister, Marjorie King and husband, Terry of Jackson, Tenn.; and brother, Tom Dober and wife, Katherine of Little Rock. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, a niece and four nephews.

The body was cremated. Interment will be in the Columbarium at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, Dunwoody, Ga. Donations may be made to St Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1978 Mt Vernon Highway, Dunwoody, Ga. 30338, or to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

––––– ––––– WAMEGO, Kan. — Linda H. (Faye) Stewart, 72, of Wamego, Kan., died Sept. 5, 2013, at her home.

A viewing will be held on Monday, Sept. 9, from 10-11 a.m. at Roller Funeral Home in Paris, Ark. Burial following the viewing at 11:30 a.m. at Ellsworth Cemetery in Midway, Ark. Online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– NEW ORLEANS, La. — Sherry Ann Crawford, 43, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5 in New Orleans. She was the daughter of the late Alvin Crawford of Little Rock, Ark.; late stepfather, Paul Jenkins and Phyllis Ballard Jenkins of Birmingham, Ala. Grandparents are Clayton and Eralee Crawford, Marshall and Melissa Ballard. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis; stepsister, Carol Jenkins Abdelhalim; and stepbrothers, Paul Scott Jenkins and Mark Todd Jenkins.

Born Aug. 26, 1970, Sherry spent her childhood in Little Rock, Ark., later moved to Baton Rouge. She graduated from J.A. Fair High School in 1988. She also graduated from Campbell University in Raleigh, N.C., where she was on the Dean’s list.

Sherry loved reading, sports, skydiving and most of all the various running groups. She worked several charity functions with the running groups to raise funds for many organizations.

Sherry leaves behind family members and friends. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 10 at the Hardwicke Funeral Home in Clarksville, Ark. Burial at Hartman Cemetery. The Rev. Reginald Willcutt is officiating.

––––– ––––– DALLAS — Margaret Durbin LaBrot, 91, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Sept. 1 in Dallas. She was born and lived in Little Rock most of her life. She was married to the love of her life, Emory LaBrot, for 68 years. She graduated as an RN from St. Vincent Infirmary and worked there for many years. She was active as a founding member of Christ the King church. She was known for her wit and love of dancing and enjoyed many friends. She is survived by her husband, Emory; daughter, Glenda and husband, Michael Blankenship; grandchildren, Heather Abbott and Shayne Blankenship; as well as six great-grandchildren and very close niece, Mary K. Ruble of Maryland.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Dallas on Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. Condolences may be sent to her husband at 6212 Fox Trail, Dallas, Texas 75248.

––––– ––––– HAYES, Va. — Carl J. Iannacone, 61, died Sept. 2, 2013, at his home. Carl was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Jan. 3, 1952, to Carmine and Rose Iannacone. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a master’s in Public Administration. He had worked at University Hospital of Arkansas and as Property Manager with Jefferson Labs in Newport News, Va. Carl loved bowling with his fun bunch on Wednesday evenings at Village Lanes Bowling Alley in Gloucester. He was an avid reader, enjoyed baseball and the Atlanta Braves. He loved his family and was a wonderful friend to all. He will be missed.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Iannacone; son, Darren Adams; daughter, Jennifer Holley; grandchildren, Kyle Holley, Kayla Adams, Danielle Adams and Brandi Holley; brother, Michael A. Iannacone; sister, Sally Wade; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. Inurnment will be private.

In Carl’s memory, contributions may be sent to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P. O. Box 385, Gloucester, Va. 23061; or the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. G. Edward Mowry, 7274 Joseph Lewis Road, Hayes, Va. 23072.