Obituaries

––––– ––––– MIKE ARMBRUST, 67, of Sherwood, Ark., departed this life peacefully to join his Savior on 30 November 2014, after a long battle with an infectious wound.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Mildred Armbrust of Sherwood. He is survived by his sister, Michelle Wood and husband Clark of Sherwood; one niece, Meagan Bowen; one nephew, Allen Wood; and a host of family and friends that will love and miss him dearly.

His career in the automobile industry spanned four decades and included ownership of Mike’s Auto World. Mike was one of the first members of the American Hot Rod Association.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2014 at the funeral home chapel. Entombment will immediately follow the funeral service at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park.

––––– ––––– CHARLES H. ARMSTRONG SR., “Mr. Armstrong”, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Mr. Armstrong, a longtime resident of College Station, was known for his caring and sharing for all those he met. He was an avid farmer known for his tender greens, sweet watermelon and huge sweet potatoes. He was a longtime member of Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Charles Armstrong, Sr. is a great soldier, who stayed his course and finished his race. We will always love him. He leaves to celebrate his homegoing: children, Charles (Evelyn) Armstrong Jr., Johnny (Kimberly) Armstrong, Sandra (Walter) Dickerson, Venetta A. Peaster and Dr. Brenda (Bishop Kenneth) Robinson; a village of grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Eurious (Majorie) Armstrong, Jonathan (Ethel) Armstrong, Julian (Juvita) Armstrong, Joe Thompson, Earnestine (Clifton) Washington, Barbara Braggs, Bettye (Frank) Oglesby, Ivy (Percy) Taylor, Linda A. Compton, and Sonya (Deon) Baker; host of family and friends.

Family hour: Friday, 5:30-7 p.m. Homegoing Service: Saturday, 2 p.m. both at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, Bishop Kenneth L. Robinson Sr., Pastor. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– MICHAEL J. CAFFEY, 32, of Little Rock, Ark., transition Nov. 25, 2014. Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church, 3824 Antioch Blvd, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– ROGER LEE DUVALL, 67, of North Little Rock was called home by his Heavenly Father December 1, 2014 at Springhill Baptist Hospital. He was born October 3, 1947 in Clarksville, Ark. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DuVall. He graduated from England High School in 1965. Roger was a loving husband and father who enjoyed fishing and playing cards with friends and family. He enjoyed the “art of the deal” in buying and selling cars.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Lee DuVall. He is survived by his wife “and high school sweetheart” of 47 years Connie Goins DuVall; his daughter, Donna DuVall Williams of Sherwood; two grandsons, Jacob and Noah who lovingly knew him as “Papa Bear”; his sister, Elaine Shaffner; two brothers, Butch and Vernon DuVall; numerous nieces and nephews, Judy Richardson, Charlotte Atchley, Tony Atchley, Cassie Davis, Brandy Hensley, T.J. DuVall, Valerie Cunningham, Jennifer Smith, Travis DuVall.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2014 at Central Baptist Church, 5200 Fairway Avenue, North Little Rock, AR 72116 with Pastor Wyman Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Central Baptist Church Outreach Ministries. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

––––– ––––– ESSIE MOSS DYCUS of Roland, Arkansas, passed away November 30, 2014. She is survived by two sons, Bill Black of Roland and John Black of Florida; two daughters, Frances Fielder of Roland and Wanda Richardson of Texas. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Kennerly Cemetery in Roland. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

––––– ––––– WILLIAM HENRY FONTES, 58, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Lancaster, Pa., passed into eternal rest at his home on November 29, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife Jody Miller Fontes. Born March 22, 1956, in E. Lansing, Mich., the son of the late Dr. Antone K. Fontes and Katherine Balthazar Fontes of New Bedford, Mass. The Fontes family settled in Lancaster, Pa., in 1960 and upon the death of his mother, Katherine, his father married Jean Houck Fontes and together they raised a blended family of nine. He will be sadly and profoundly missed and forever loved by his family. Children: B. Graham (Bess Jones) Fontes, Margaret E. (Justin) Gregg, and his six grandchildren: Henry and Mary Miller Fontes and Mary Elise and Hailey Gregg and two grandsons, both expected to arrive in the spring. Siblings: Susan (Bill) Watkins, Kris Fontes, Michael Fontes ( deceased), Lynn(Eric) MacEachern, Lisa Fontes Harper, Barbara Dunn, Leslie (Franz) Lembke, Robert ( Susan) Fontes, and many nieces and nephews.

Following graduation from Manheim Township HS in 1974, Bill attended The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y., where he received his degree in 1977. Bill was a hotel executive who began his long and illustrious career as a chef travelling and living in many cities and states as he advanced his career in the hotel industry. Most recently, as the General Manager of the Little Rock Marriott / Davidson Hotel & Resorts Team. He received numerous industry awards and recognitions for outstanding service and commitment to excellence. Over the years, Bill supported various community organizations and charities. He served as president of the St Louis Hotel Association and most recently was a board member for Easter Seals of Little Rock. Bill was a passionate supporter of “Give Kids the World”.

Billy lived his life with passion, endless energy and determination. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting, bee keeping, horticulture, his dog Little Bill (Willy) and creating and building with his hands. He was adored by so many and brought joy, laughter and compassion to all who knew him. Above all, Billy was a faithful Christian who loved God and his family.

Memorial services will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church in Little Rock, Ark., on Friday December, 5 2014, at 11 a.m. with a celebration of life to follow at the Little Rock Marriott. Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, Pa., in January 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Give Kids the World, Easter Seals-Little Rock, Ark., The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park NY and Operation New Life Surgical Ministries. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– DONNY RAY GATLIN, 61, of Little Rock passed away November 27, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theory Gatlin Sr. and Jearline Horn Gatlin. He was a member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. He was employed with the Little Rock School District where he was a Teacher. He was a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories wife of 37 years, Patsy J. Gatlin; sons, Jason Martinez Gatlin and Justin Ramirez Gatlin of Little Rock; two brothers, Jerry (Barbara) Jackson of Rex, Georgia, and Theory Gatlin (Cynthia) of Los Angeles, California; two sisters, Marilyn Johnson and Elnora Gatlin, both from Camden; two granddaughters, Kaitlin Jordan and McKenzie of Byron, Georgia.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 6, 2014, 11 a.m. at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 1700 S. State Street, Little Rock, Ark. The Family hour will be Friday evening, December 5, 2014, 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street Little Rock, Arkansas. (501) 372-1305. Special thanks to Dr. Lawrence Mendelsohn, 10th Floor at Baptist Medical Center and Arkansas Hospice.

––––– ––––– JAMES SELWIN HAYS, 77, of Maumelle, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Friday, December 5, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Maumelle, followed by interment with Military Honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. James’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– VELMA LEE CRUMP HEISKELL peacefully went to be with the Jesus on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the age of 82. She was born December 22, 1931 in England, Arkansas.

She is survived by her children, Virginia Heiskell Benight, Jimmy Heiskell and Eugene Heiskell (Robin) of Arizona; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruthie Dudley (Charles), Effie Moody (David) and Shirley Roscoe (Paul). She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Heiskell; parents, Fate and Lettie Crump; three brothers, Lewis, Alton and Homer Crump; and two sisters, Marie Dovers and Vivian Stafford.

A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– SMSgt. RAY C. PARKER, Retired, “K5LJC”, 93, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014. He was born October 3, 1921 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late M.H. and Lucy Pearl McDow Parker. He was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, Ares Ham Radio Club and a Mason with Iron Springs Masonic Lodge. Ray was retired after 27 years in the United States Air Force, having served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was in the China Burma India Theatre.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years, Betty J. Parker; brothers, Len and Rex Parker; and sister, Iva Cowles. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Betty K. Parker; children, Gary Parker of Little Rock, Danna Heberlein (Tim) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado and Ryan Parker of Little Rock; sister, Oma Rigg of Hot Springs; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and extended family that will miss him.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Landmark Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church. Arrangement by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– LENA MAE STOUFFER, 90, of Sherwood passed away Monday, December 1, 2014. She was born October 19, 1924 to the late Claude and Susie Smith Patterson. She was a member of Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church for 63 years and the Crusaders Sunday School Class.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wilbert G. Stouffer; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Anderson (Thomas) and Debra Thomason (Danny) of Sherwood; grandchildren, Todd (Olivia) Anderson, Daniel Thomason and Kat (Jay) Bir; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Carly Anderson and Ace and Avi Bir; and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family that will miss her.

Memorials may be made to Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church, 1723 Schaer Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Hartman, Arkansas. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– LINDA LEMAY TAYLOR, 76, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, November 27. Born in Lonoke, she was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Clinton LeMay Sr. and Bertie White LeMay, brothers, Roy S. LeMay, Robert C. LeMay Jr. and sisters, Hazel Mooney, Helen Moskovitz and Louise Cohen and her loving husband of 51 years, R.M. Taylor.

Linda is survived by her sons, Michael L. Taylor (Allison) of Little Rock and Roy C. (Chris) Taylor (Debby) of North Little Rock, grandchildren, Hunter A. Taylor, Shelby Taylor Nowlin (Chase), Holly C. Taylor, Adam Street (Kimberly), Matthew Street; three great-grandchildren, Christian, Parker and Taylor Street; three nieces, Joy Clark, June Cerrato and Peggy Elmore along with many other relatives and friends, including her beloved dog Katy.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Greenbrier Retirement Center of Jacksonville for the unconditional love and care they provided to Linda and to St. Vincent North Hospital for their compassionate and professional care.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Jacksonville Care Center (formerly Greenbrier Retirement Center), 1500 Graham Rd., Jacksonville, Ark. 72076.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, December 5th at 10 a.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park Pavillion, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Online register at www.griffinleggett.com.

––––– ––––– JOYCE ANN WILKS, 54, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned November 28, 2014. She is preceded in death by father, James Perry Jones; son, Shelby Abdullah; brother, Jerry Jones.

She leaves to cherish her memories; children, Sadiyyah (Mario) Ross, Ashley Wilks, Darron Wilks, Raven Wilks, Veronica Wilks of Houston, Texas, Zackery (Marshea) Wilks of Colorado Springs; mother, Pearlena Jones; siblings, Jimmy McGhee, George McGhee, Angela (James) Riley, Rose Mary (Michael) Stevens, Lavoris (Erma) McGhee, Genia McGhee, Eric McGhee, Yolanda Wilks, Fredrick (Doris) McGhee of Houston, Texas, Derrick McGhee of Columbus, Ga., Vernita Hammitt of Baytown, Texas; nine grandchildren; a host of family and friends.

Visitation: 6 p.m.- 7 p.m., Friday. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Saturday, both at Virginia Baptist Church, 14102 Hwy. 365 S., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Lockie Dobson, 101, of Batesville died Tuesday. Survivors: daughter, Donna Propps of Huntsville, Ala.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one nephew. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. No visitation. Memorials: Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 N. Central Avenue, Batesville, Ark. 72501. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– BEEBE — Anna Elizabeth Couch, 76, of Beebe, Ark., was born September 3, 1938 at Sarasota, Fla., to Jack and Melver Williams, and she died Saturday, November 29, 2014.

Anna is survived by her sons, Christopher David Couch, Bobby Jo Couch and Tommy H. Couch, Jr.; daughters Teresa (Donald) Kernan and Patricia Hendry; grandchildren Jasmine May, David Scott Hegedus, Nora Leann Mills, Christopher David Couch, Jr. and Alisha Rose Miller; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, John Lloyd Williams and sister, Christine Starling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Herschel Couch; her parents; grandson, Adam Hegedus; and brother, Uncle Buddy.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements by Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BEEBE — Waston Horton, 84, of Beebe, Ark., was born September 7, 1930 at Rose Bud, Ark., to Joseph and Ella (Haynes) Horton, and he died Monday, December 1, 2014.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Vera Horton, Letha Horton and Faye Ruth Horton; and six brothers, L.D. Horton, Oakland Horton, Ocie Horton, Heston Horton, Dalton Horton and Arol Horton. He is survived by one sister, Pearlee Evans.

Family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Friday at Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home. A graveside service and burial will be held at Mission Hills Cemetery, Niles, Mich., at a later date. Arrangements by Smith – Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BELLA VISTA — Walter Glenn Graupner Sr., 91, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Monday, December 1, 2014 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born on May 3, 1923 in Stuttgart, Ark., to Walther F. Graupner and Clara Ellen Kleimann Graupner.

He was a graduate of U of A in Fayetteville in Chemical Engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was President of Kiwanis in Little Rock and Lutheran School Board in Little Rock. He moved to Bella Vista in December of 1995.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dr. Katherine Graupner-Carpenter. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dearl Graupner; two sons, Walter G. Graupner, Jr. of West Fork, Ark., Frederick Graupner of Alta, Wyo.; two daughters, Debra Hulsey and husband Doug of Little Rock, Ark., Barbara Harper and husband Sean of Little Rock, Ark.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A Memorial Service will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

BENTON — Jeff Ritter, 60 of Benton, Ark., passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on January 21, 1954. His parents were James L.S. and Ruth W. Ritter. Jeff had many interests including music (especially the blues), reading, and outdoors activities of any sort. He was a canoeist, and enjoyed sailing with his good friends Bob Schenebeck and Bruce Driver.

He was an accomplished horseman/cowboy. When he was a child, his uncle asked how he was doing and Jeff replied, “OK I guess, but I don’t have a horse to my name!” (hint, hint!). He was a proud member of the ‘Mon Back Group with life long friends Rene Julian, Roger Mayo, Ken Miller and many others too numerous to name. He worked for Ryerson Steel for two decades.

He is survived by his wife Tami Barron, his sister Christi Loper, his brother Fred Ritter, and six nieces and nephews, as well as two stepsons, Christopher Barron Cook, and Joey Cook.

He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. His memorial will be held this spring in Little Rock, Ark., where his family and friends will celebrate his life. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Saline County, P.O. Box 305, Benton, Ark. 720180305. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. Please sign the online guestbook at: www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Terry Alan Spicer, 52, of Benton, Ark., died November 22, 2014. He was born August 21, 1962 in Little Rock, Ark. Memorial service: Friday, December 5, 2014, 2 p.m., Smith Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Ark. 72015. Memorials: Saline County Humane Society. Information, (501) 778-7100. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BRYANT — Bobby Wayne Carr, age 68, of Bryant, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014. He was born July 6, 1946 in Center Ridge, Ark., a son of Jude Carr and Lily Bell Anderson Carr. He was a Carman for the Union Pacific Railroad, Vietnam Army Veteran and member of New Hope Nazarene of Little Rock.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marjorie Pruitt Carr of Bryant; son, Joey Carr and wife Deanna of Armorel; daughter, Amber Hiegel and husband Matt of Damascus; two sisters, Dorothy Flowers of Center Ridge and Leta Stroud (Warren) of Conway; grandchildren, Madison, McKinley, Monroe, and Mayson Carr, and Caleb Hiegel; three sistersin-laws, Velma Carr, Shirlene Carr, and Glenda Barber; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, J.M., Alton, and Landon Carr.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 4 at the Harris Chapel with Pastor George Yarberry and Pastor Dennis Yarberry officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 3 at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Danna Glass, age 76 of Cabot, Ark., passed away November 29, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Infirmary. She was born on October 21, 1938 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma; she was the daughter of Paul and Mazie Robbins.

She is preceded in death by her ever adoring husband, Byron H. Glass; her parents, Paul and Mazie Robbins; and her precious sister, Paulette Smith. Her family includes her daughters, Lydia Loveless and Phoebe Glass Miller; son, Paul Ballard; son-inlaw, Wes Miller; grandchildren, Rachel and Spencer Loveless, Jack and Emelia Jane Pool, and Liam Miller; sister and brotherin-law, Robin and Gary Baugher; sister, Ann Kelley; and many beloved nieces and nephews. We will all be waiting to meet her in Heaven.

Our dear Danna was an angel for so very many people. She was kind and thoughtful, and would brighten a room with her smile. Danna would do anything for any and everybody she had the opportunity to help. She touched the lives of so very many people with her thoughtfulness and her giving ways. She has earned her wings in heaven for her grace here on Earth.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 4 at First United Methodist Church In North Little Rock. Gathering with coffee and desserts will be held after the ceremony. Arrangements by Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Vickey Greear, 63, of Cherokee Village, died Nov. 28 in Highland. Survivors: Steve Rickey of the home; a son; a daughter; four sisters; three grandchildren. Memorial services Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. in Springlake Baptist Church in Ozark Acres. Arrangements with Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Ark.

––––– ––––– DOLPH — Katherine Nickerson Johnson, 84, died December 2. Funeral service: Thursday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel. Burial: Dolph Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Wednesday, December 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Local survivors: Johnie Johnson, Chuck Johnson (sons).

––––– ––––– HAMBURG — Mrs. Martha Sue Scott Kelley, 82, of Hamburg, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Mrs. Kelley was a native of Ashley County; a resident of Hamburg for many years and a former resident of Fountain Hill and Greenville Mississippi. She graduated from Fountain Hill High School and entered Nursing School at Kings Daughter’s Hospital in Greenville, Mississippi. She graduated from Nursing School in 1954 as an honor graduate; had the highest academic record in her class and was voted best nurse by the teaching staff. She enjoyed nursing very much. After she retired from nursing, she enjoyed spending time with her family, embroidery, quilting, crocheting and cooking for her family (especially Sunday dinners). She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she worked in Vacation Bible School, Children’s Sunday School and Choir for many years.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 1/2 years, Willie Claude Kelley in 2012; her parents, Aubrey D. & Trudy Wigley Scott; two brothers, James “Jim” Scott and Louis Aubrey Scott and a sister, Betty Maxwell.

She is survived by a son, Chris Kelley and wife, Connie, of Crossett; two daughters, Jana Evans and husband, Sam, and Melinda Long and husband, Keith, all of Hamburg; a sister, Edith Phillips of Crossett; six grandchildren, Javan Long and wife, Jessica, of Hamburg; Olivia Long and Myra Evans both of Little Rock, Aubrey Evans of Monticello; Garrett Kelley and wife, Cassie, of Crossett and Nick Kelley and fiancé, Mandy Huddleston, of Gillette; two great-grandchildren, Tylasin and Lynndon Kelle; a special sisterin-law and friend, Mary Ann White of Hamburg and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services are 2 p.m., Thursday at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Pennington officiating. Burial will be in the Promise Land Cemetery. Pallbearers are Javan Long, Garrett Kelley, Nick Kelley, Chuck White, Shelby Scott and Jack McDonald. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Promise Land Cemetery Association, c/o Mrs. JoAnne Sullivan, 318 Ashley Road 131, Hamburg, Ark. 71646. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Charles E. Fox, 76, Hot Springs, Arkansas, died Saturday, November 29, 2014. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Bear Creek Cemetery in Kirby Arkansas with Brother Stacy Sanders officiating. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Jane Ware, age 86, of Hot Springs died, Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Survivors include her children, Brenda Hanks, Lon Ware, Sr., Irene Bowman, Marvin Ware, Phyllis Tidwell and Susan Ware; her brothers, James, Joe Jr., Melvin and O.B. Ware; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and extended family. Service: 11 a.m. December 5, 2014 at Roanoke Baptist Church, 315 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. Visitation: 5–7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements: Carrigan Memorial Funeral Service. (501) 623-7664.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Frank William Kroetz, 87, of Hot Springs Village, Ark. died November 28, 2014. Dr. Kroetz was raised in Fort Seneca, Ohio where he met his childhood sweetheart Rose. They graduated from Old Fort High School. After graduating from Heidelberg College in 1949, he obtained a Master’s degree in chemical engineering prior to attending medical school at The Ohio State University. His internship and residency in cardiology took Rose and Frank to Galveston, Texas and then to faculty positions at The Ohio State University, the University of Pittsburg, and the University of Iowa. In 1971 they moved to Memphis, Tenn. where he eventually served as the Director of Cardiac Laboratories at Baptist Memorial Hospital for 19 years. He completed his distinguished career in Cardiology with a long-phased retirement as part of Ferguson Medical Group of Sikeston, Mo. from 1990-2001. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday at Caruth Village Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2014 at the funeral home with Bro. Teddy Frye officiating. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

––––– ––––– MALVERN — Isabel Gilliam, 63, of Malvern, died Monday. Rosary: 6:30 p.m. Friday evening, Dec. 5, 2014 , St. John Catholic Church, Malvern. Memorial: 2 p.m. Saturday, J.A. Funk Funeral Home. Survivors: sister, Melissa Ward (Darrell), Little Rock, Carroll Gilliam, Hot Springs; stepmother, Ruby Gilliam, Malvern; step-siblings, Rita Edwards (Kennan), Scott Brimer; nephew, Tod Gilliam, Conway.

––––– ––––– McGEHEE — Rebekah Singh, 33, of McGehee, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in McGehee, Arkansas She was born on February 12, 1981 in McGehee, Ark., to Gursarn and Patricia Windham Singh. Rebekah graduated from McGehee High School in 1999. She attended UALR from 1999-2001 and UAM from 20012002. She was the manager of Pizza Inn in McGehee. Rebekah loved to cook and focused on culinary arts. She loved animals, especially her cats. She also loved arts, music, and old muscle cars. Rebekah was very outgoing and witty.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jagtar Kaur and Charles and Geneva Windham. Survivors include her parents, Gursarn and Patricia Singh of McGehee, Ark.; grandfather, Gurmukh Singh of McGehee, Ark.; sisters, Amanda Singh Tyree and husband, Bill of Springdale, Ark., and Samantha Singh Chaney and husband, Mather of Little Rock, Ark.; nephew, Liam and nieces, Bella, Sidney, and Genevieve.

Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at First Baptist Church of McGehee, Ark., with Rev. Kenny Culpepper and Dr. Ed Balducci officiating. Memorials may be made to Paws and Claws Humane Society of McGehee, P.O. Box 975, McGehee, Ark. 71654 or First Baptist Church, 312 Seamans Drive, McGehee, Ark. 71654 Arrangements by GriffinFuneral Service of McGehee, Ark. On-line guest book may be signed at www. griffinculpepper.com.

––––– ––––– MELBOURNE — Sharon Lee Herren, 72, died November 29. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 3 beginning at 1 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Graveside funeral service will be Wednesday, December 3 beginning at 2 p.m. at Melbourne Cemetery. Local survivor: Elbert Ray Herren, (brother).

––––– ––––– MENA — Sally Haley Faulkner, age 80, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 in Mena. Mrs. Faulkner was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Memorial service to be announced at a later date.

––––– ––––– MOUNT VERNON — Ravonell J. Sweeten, 88, of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas passed away November 30, 2014. She was born February 5, 1926 in Enola, Arkansas to the late William McNinch and Minnie Keathley McNinch. Ravonell was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed making quilts and spent much of her free time quilting. Ravonell also enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning.

Ravonell was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Herbert Franklin Sweeten, and one daughter; Anita J. Thompson. She is survived by six sons; Franklin H. Sweeten (Virginia) of Greenbrier, Dennis O. Sweeten of Rose Bud, Randall A. Sweeten of Jacksonville, Steven W. Sweeten of Greenbrier, Bert N. Sweeten (Terri) of Cabot, and Timothy A. Sweeten of Mt. Vernon, three daughters; Teresa Ingram (Jim) of Jacksonville, Darlene Ables of Jacksonville, and Anna Poole of Jacksonville, as well as 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Brown Cemetery in Enola. Serving as Pallbearers will be Ricky Berry, Heath Sweeten, Ashley Sweeten, Chris Sweeten, Josh Hall, and Michael Payne. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Glenn J. Colley, 91, of Mountain Home passed away November 23, 2014. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2014 at Good Samaritan Village Chapel in Mountain Home. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Lorene Miller, age 76 of Mountain Home passed away December 1, 2014. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Interment will follow in Douglas Cemetery. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Samuel J. Sparks, 59, of Mountain Home passed away November 30, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Sparks of Mountain Home. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– PITTS — Calvin Raines, 70, of Pitts Community, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014. Funeral service will be at the Pitts Baptist Church, Thursday, December 4 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Weiner. Burial will be at Walker Cemetery. Online: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– PLUMERVILLE — Betty W. Moran, 70, of Plumerville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Plumerville First Baptist Church. Burial in Plummerville Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service at the church. Arrangements are by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Online guestbook: www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– PRATTSVILLE — Noel Marvin Loftis of Prattsville, Arkansas was born May 31, 1939 at Olton, Texas, the son of the late Everett A. and Myrttie Davis Loftis. He was retired from Reynolds Metals, had served in the National Guard, and also served as Mayor of Prattsville for 16 years. Noel loved living on his farm and raising cattle. Mr. Loftis died Monday, December 1, 2014 at his home, at the age of 75.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leroy Loftis. Survivors include his brothers, Leslie M. Loftis of Prattsville and Merle Loftis of Greenwood; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nellie C. and Dub Henderson, Lenora and Clarence “Poodle” Bennings, all of Prattsville, and Barbara and Doug Walters of Sheridan. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children, all of whom Noel loved dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan. Burial will be in Philadelphia Cemetery at Prattsville. Visitation is Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Paden Bryant, Kody Bryant, Byron Loftis, Derek Henderson, Daren Henderson, Drew Henderson, Larry Loftis, Clint Henderson; Honorary Pallbearers: Jimmy Harper, Prattsville City Council

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Jaime and the dedicated professionals at Arkansas Hospice for the special care they gave. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Thurman Barker Jr., 78, of Searcy, passed away Dec. 2, 2014. Visitation from 6-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, with a Memorial Service beginning at 7 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Jeremy Edward Ellard, age 40, of Searcy, Ark., passed away, Nov. 28, 2014. Survivors include: father and mother, Brother, four sisters, aunts & uncles, other relatives and friends. Memorial service: Friday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m, Danville First United Methodist Church, 301 E. 7th St. Arrangements by Rosewood Cremation; obit/guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com.

––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Jimmy Ray Smith, 77, of Sheridan died Tuesday. Survivors are his long-time companion, three sons, three daughters, one brother, three sisters, 10 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m., Thursday at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Wednesday. www.buiefuneralhome.

––––– ––––– STAR CITY — Patricia Johnson Quickel, 71, of Star City, died Tuesday at St. Vincent Health System in Little Rock. She was born Nov. 20, 1943, in Humphrey to the late Ollie and Edith Moore Johnson. She was a member of Overcoming Faith Worship Center, was a retired Licensed Dietitian and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Also preceding her in death were a sister, Patsy Esquivel; granddaughter, Angie Ratterree and great-grandson, Jase Scott. Survivors include her husband, William Quickel of Star City/ Reydell; son, Mike Ratterree of Star City; daughter, Kathy (Tracy) Scott of Pine Bluff; stepson, Phillip Quickel of Norman, Ark.; three brothers, Charles (Laverne) Johnson of Humphrey, Donald (Margie) Johnson of Stuttgart and Jim Johnson of Sacramento, Calif.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. Don Borland and Bro. Bud Calhoun officiating. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial at Butler/ Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Angels, 3801 Camden Road, #12, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603 or Arkansas Children’s Hospital, In Memory of Jase Scott, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. The family will be at the home of Andy and Amanda Scott, 1003 West Dogwood Drive, Star City, Ark. 71667. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net. Kaur Ark.,