Obituaries

Pulaski County

LARRY DON DAVIS, 50, of Little Rock, Ark., went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. He was born in Searcy, Ark., to Don and Glenda Davis. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kensett, Ark.

He served in the Navy for 6 years on the USS Archerfish with the highlight of docking in Israel of 10 days.

He is survived by his parents; sisters Alison Mullen and her husband, Dave, of New Bern, N.C., Jill Brooks and her husband, Gary, of North Little Rock, Ark.; three nephews, Blake Brooks, Matt Mullen and Joshua Mullen; and his work family from Home Depot in Mabelvale, Ark.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of St. Vincent CVSD for their kindness and care.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Kensett, Ark.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with a funeral following at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– Dr. JAMES V. FLACK, age 81, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. A graveside service will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Garden Columbarium on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at noon, officiated by the Rev. R. Ewing Jackson and followed by a reception in St. Mark’s Parish Hall. A full obituary will follow. www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– THERESE MARIE MEYER, age 86, of Jacksonville, Arkansas formerly of Richfield, Minn., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. She was born Sept. 14, 1928, in St. Paul, Minn., to the late Daniel and Gertrude Murphy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane T. Meyer; siblings Patricia Murphy, Eileen Rivard and Colleen Engman. Mrs. Meyer was a retired civil servant, she was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and she volunteered with Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by her daughter Joan Meyer of Jacksonville; her son, Timothy J. Meyer and his wife, Cindy L. Meyer; grandchildren Adam Meyer, Timothy Meyer Jr., Jonathan Meyer; great-grandchildren, Brielynn Farris and Anthony Meyer, all of Virginia.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville with Father Andy Smith officiating.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ALICE JEAN BOYCE MOORE, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. She was born July 18, 1931, in Daggett, Ark., to the late Carl Lee Boyce and Ellen Chapman Boyce. She was a member of Southwest Community Assembly of God.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 47 years, Arvill Lee Moore.

She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Moore (Jennifer) of Little Rock; MAJ David Moore, M.D., FS (Dawn) of Clarksville, Tenn.; three daughters, Arvill Jean Worley (James) of Mansfield, Mo.; Janet Wells (Steven) of Lonsdale, Ark.; Brenda Deavers (John) of Marshall, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– JOY MURIEL BARBARA MABBUTT OWEN, 88, of Jacksonville, Ark., widow of William L. “Bill” Owen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014.

She was born in Bozeat, Northamptonshire, England, on May 17, 1926, to the late Ralph Victor and Ivy Swingler Mabbutt.

On Feb. 2, 1946, Joy married William L. “Bill” Owen, who was stationed in England with the U. S. Army Air Force. Joy came to the United States in 1948. She and Bill were married for almost 47 years, raised six children, and moved often as a military family. They settled in Jacksonville in 1971 when Bill retired from the Air Force.

Joy was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where she sang in the choir. She was also a long-time member of the Silver Tea Service Branch of the Transatlantic Brides and Parents Association.

Mrs. Owen was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jack and Stanley Mabbutt. She is survived by her six children, Peter Owen, Richard John (Sandra) Owen, Betty Joy (Bill) Thom, Janice (Frank) Lauricella, Buddie (Karen) Owen, Alice Bradford; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her sister, Pauline (Don) Winter.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Burial will follow the service at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– JOHN THOMAS SUSKIE Sr., 78, of Little Rock, died Oct. 17, 2014. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 20, from 5-7 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msgr. Francis I. Malone at Christ the King on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m., followed by interment with Military Honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. The full obituary will be published in Sunday’s edition. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501) 224-2200. John’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ALCO — Rev. Ivan Fletcher died Oct. 15, 2014. Survived by wife, Patsy (Keller) Fletcher; three children, Kenny and Darren Fletcher and Mindy Hollis. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, 1 p.m. with service to follow at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Timbo, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– BANKS — Margie Lee Parks McMurry, age 90, of Banks, Ark., died Thursday, Oct. 16, at Chapel Woods in Warren, Ark. Born June 19, 1924, in Banks, Ark., a daughter of the late John L. Parks and Maggie Harris Parks, she was a homemaker and the widow of David Edwin McMurry who died Aug. 8, 1999. They were united in marriage July 13, 1946.

Survivors are two sons, Donald McMurry, Banks, Ark., Frank McMurry and spouse, Suzanne, Clinton, Ark. One daughter, Alice Bradford and spouse, Joe, Banks, Ark. Three grandchildren, Kristi Sarlo and spouse, Jayson, David Bradford, Grant McMurry. Two stepgreat-grandchildren. Also, preceding her in death were sisters Mattie Mae Jones, Carolyn Loomis, Virginia Gannaway.

Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in McFarland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 1 p.m. until service time Saturday, Oct. 18, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– BEEBE — Rev. Jerry Johnson of Beebe, was born Sept. 7, 1945, in Grace, Miss., and went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 16, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Joe Charles and Charlsie Johnson; and one sister, Eva Jean Johnson. He leaves behind his faithful and devoted wife of 50 years, Brenda; four brothers: Joe, Larry, and Brian from Arizona, and Doug of Alma, Arkansas; two sisters: Sandra Lundsford and Diane Brockway from Arizona.

He was a minister of the gospel for over 50 years and planted six churches in various states. He has served the last several years as a faithful Minister and Board Member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of Beebe, Ark.

Rev. Johnson proudly served as an employee of Wal-Mart for 13 years and most recently served our community in the meat department. Wherever he was in life, his life was his testimony and for all who knew him there was no doubt of whose he was and whom he faithfully served.

A Time of visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Beebe with a Life Celebration Service to follow at 5 p.m. Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home will conduct a Graveside Service at 10 a.m. Monday at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Beebe. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BRYANT — Ethel G. Brinkley, 96, of Bryant died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (3154047). Interment at New Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, Oct. 17 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ ballard.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Bessie Lee (Boyce) Burnett, 75, died Thursday. Born Aug. 6, 1939, in San Jose, Calif., a daughter of the late Archie and Hattie Mae Anderson Boyce. Bessie was a member of the Cross Point Ministries in Beebe and enjoyed yard sales, camping, fishing, playing cards and spending time with her family.

Survivors: Children Eva Fisher (Jon), Walter Harold Gilbert (Brenda), Harold Gene Gilbert (Debra), Kathleen Sapp (Jack), Earnest Lee Gilbert, Charles Lynn Gilbert, Robert Leonard Gilbert, Jessica Marie Hale (John) and James David Ray Wooten (Amy); brother Archie Boyce, Jr.; 25 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by grandchildren Cody Allen Wooten and Alec William Mitchell Allison; great-grandchildren Madison and Landon Howard; brothers Jack, Dallas, Leon, Jimmy, Lloyd and Charlie Boyce; sisters Cordie Boyce, Alice Elliott, Betty Votaw and Clara Ford.

Visitation: Saturday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, 3 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel. Interment: Velvet Ridge Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– CAMDEN — Mary Helen Whitten, of Camden, Ark. died Thursday, October 16, 2014. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Moores Chapel Cemetery in Hampton, Ark. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– DOVER — Mildred Hottinger Cravens, 95, of Dover, died Thursday. Funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Round Rock Community Church with burial in North New Hope Cemetery near Dover, by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. Visitation is Sunday, 4-5 p.m., at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– HAMBURG — Francis Gene Hedgecock, 72, of Hamburg, died Thursday, October 16, 2014, in Little Rock. Born in Horatio, Arkansas to Doris Cannon and Gene Stafford, she was the oldest child with brothers Tom and Jim Stafford. She married Todd Scott (T.S.) Hedgecock on December 30, 1961. She was preceded in death by her husband and her brother Jim. Francis is survived by her daughter Nancy Miller and her husband Chris of Carmel, Calif., daughter Alison Shepherd of Little Rock, and grandchildren John Scott and Sydney Shepherd and Lauren and Cameron Miller. She is also survived by her brother Tom and extended family members.

Francis grew up in Lockesburg and loved playing basketball. She also played basketball at Texarkana College. After marriage, she and Scott lived in Memphis, Tenn. while he attended dental school. Francis worked at the Schumacher Mortgage Company during this time. She and Scott moved to Hamburg soon after his graduation and established his dental practice, where she worked full time as his assistant beginning in 1972.

For many years Francis was an active member of the Hamburg Garden Club, serving as president and other positions for many terms. She loved preparing her many award-winning designs. She worked tirelessly to obtain listing of the Hamburg Presbyterian Church in the National Register of Historic Places. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Her second career revolved around teaching at Hamburg Adult Education and at the Fountain Hill School. Her encouragement and high expectations of her students positively affected many of their lives. She loved every minute of teaching and was very proud of each student’s educational accomplishments and future successes.

In her spare time, Francis loved watching many sports, including the Arkansas Razorbacks, San Antonio Spurs, and tennis of any kind as well as watching John Scott and Sydney play baseball and softball in nearby Dumas.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. with Linda Yarbrough officiating at the Hamburg Garden Club. Memorials may be made in her honor to Hamburg Garden Club. Services entrusted to Cremations and Funeral Services of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.arcremation. com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Robin Miller Braun, 59, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her home. She was born September 9, 1955 in Little Rock to the late Dalton A. and Nancy Crandall Miller. As a believer she is now residing in Heaven. Robin was a beautiful, dynamic woman who had a great capacity for love and dedication for her family and friends, who she loved unconditionally and wholeheartedly. With an intelligent spirit of playfulness she found joy in her family, friends and relationships she built through 50 for the Future, Jazzercise, and the Birthday Club of Hot Springs. She always found deep happiness in the outdoors, flowers, and birds, but never more than when gardening, hiking or spending time at Garvan Woodland Gardens, where she was a proud charter member. Her fiery passions for politics, finance, interior decorating and gardening will be cherished by those fortunate enough to experience her dynamic spirit.

After graduating from Henderson in 1977 and several years of graduate work, she became a licensed psychologist. In 1982, she was appointed by then Governor Bill Clinton to direct the Office of Rural Health, where she would stay until the birth of her son John in 1987. She was devoted to the family business Braun Eye Clinic, where she served as the office director.

Her beautiful, sweet, playful nature will be cherished by her husband of 31 years, Dr. Jim Braun; two sons, Eric Braun (Rachel) Braun of Little Rock and Dr. John Braun of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; her sister Rene’ Burns (Steve) of Hot Springs; Sister-in-law, Barbara Larsen (Kent) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; nephew Jared Larsen, three nieces, Sarah Burns, Kjerstin Lifto, and Kendra Hildenroth; and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Gross Funeral Home.

A celebration of Robin’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014 in the sanctuary of her church, First United Methodist with Rev. David B. Wilson officiating. Family will be present at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary to receive friends and family.

Flowers to Gross Funeral Home, or memorials may be made in her memory to Garvan Woodland Gardens, The Garland County Master Gardeners, or the American Diabetes Association.

The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Kyle Polk, 29, of Hot Springs Village, Ark. passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Saline Memorial Hospital. He was born September 9, 1985 in Little Rock. Kyle was a member of Jessieville First Baptist Church, a volunteer for the Jessieville School System, and an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Sarah Polk, grandfather, Gilbert Polk, and great-grandmother, Mae Spivey.

Survivors include his parents, Gil Polk of Hot Springs Village and Jackie (Spivey) Echols and husband John of Benton; two sisters, Crista Anderson of North Little Rock and Kara Polk of Hot Springs Village; three brothers, Chad Parker (Lindsey) of Benton, Zack Polk (Michelle) of Pond Creek, Okla., and Kenton Polk of Hot Springs Village; maternal grandparents, Jack and Sue Spivey; paternal grandparents, Jim and Donna Christenberry; aunts and uncles, Rick and Susan Spivey, Cindy and Marty Green, Sally Hinkle, Kathy and Robert Nielsen, and Annie and Jeff Willis, along with numerous cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 in the Jessieville High School Sports Arena with Bro. Derek Combs officiating. Interment was at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Pallbearers were Eddie Lamb, Matt Carter, Jamie Saveall, Don Phillips, Jerry Chumley, Chad Parker, Zack Polk, Kenton Polk, and Donnie Robertson. Serving as honorary pallbearers were the staff and students of Jessieville School District.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, October 16, Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– MALVERN — Sandi Holder, 53, of Malvern, passed away October 17, 2014. Survivors, husband, Robert Holder; daughters, Logan Davis, Laresa Gale, Leah Holder; four brothers; one sister; four grandchildren. Visitation: Sunday, October 19, 2-4 p.m., Regency. Services: Monday, October 20, 11 a.m., Regency. Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, 3:30 p.m. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MALVERN — Tommy Watts, 59, of Malvern, died October 16, 2014. Memorial service: 6 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2014, First Presbyterian Church, Malvern. Survivors: sons, Aaron Watts (Erin), Zeth Watts (Lauren); brother, Gary Watts; three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren. Memorials: Kairos Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 1687, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Online condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Helen F. Harding, 78, Mountain Home, passed away October 16, 2014. She is survived by her husband Harvey Harding and two sons. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Mountain Home. Arrangements by Roller Funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Helen E. Starkey, 86, of Mountain Home, passed away October 16, 2014. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2014, at Roller Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– NASHVILLE — Dr. Robert Ronald Sykes died on October 15, 2014. Services are October 18, 2014, 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, Nashville. Burial in Mineral Springs Cemetery under the direction, Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– PRESCOTT — Danny Miller, 63, of Prescott, Ark. passed away at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Ark., Thursday, October 16, 2014. Graveside service in Midway Cemetery, Prescott, Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Pam Brule’ officiating. Under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Prescott.

––––– ––––– SALADO — Vicki Marcella Branscum, 64, of Salado, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. Funeral services Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Visitation: Monday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Wyatt Cemetery at Rosie. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Edgar L. Kelley, 84, of Sheridan passed away Oct. 15, 2014. Services will be today, Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 5519 Atwood Road, followed by interment with Military Honors at Bethel Cemetery in Ico. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Kelley’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– STUTTGART — Eunice “Marie” Stephens, widow of Frank Stephens, died Thursday. Survivors are daughter, Barbara Darnell of Benton, Ken.; son, Bill Stephens of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral, officiated by Dr. Sam Roberts, is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with visitation one hour before the service. www.turpin-co.com.

––––– ––––– WINCHESTER — Ruby Morris, 88, of Winchester died Oct. 16, 2014. She was member of Hopedale Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation held 5-7 p.m. Oct. 18, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral held 2 p.m. Oct. 19, graveside McGehee Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s of Arkansas. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.

Out-of-state

DECATUR, Ala. — Correne Berman McKinney, age 88, of Decatur, Ala., formerly of Warren, Ark., died Thursday, Oct. 16, in Decatur, Ala. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6 till 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Frazer’s. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– SULLIGENT, Ala. — Louise Edmonds, 75, of Sulligent, Ala., formerly of Star City, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Burial in Butler/Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Star City. No formal visitation. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net.