Obituaries

EDWARD ERVIN BEASLEY a.k.a. “Joe”, 66, Little Rock, born June 8, 1948, passed away December 1, 2014. He was a member of the Community Park Church in Alexander. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for W.E.B. Incorporated.

He is preceded in death by his bride of 42 years, Carol Beasley; parents, Jewel “Dude” Beasley and Connie Beasley; and brother, William E. Beasley. Edward is survived by his daughter, Amy (Jason) Boyce; very special granddaughter, Katie Boyce, whom he adored; siblings, Bonnie (Norm) Brand, Kathleen (William) Baswell, Barbara (Stanley) Leavendusky, and L.J. Brand; and brother and best friend, Gerald Beasley; and several nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at Community Park Church in Alexander, with Wayne Putman officiating. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

SMSgt. JOE W. BOGY USAF (Ret.), age 84, of Jacksonville passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. He was born June 22, 1930, in Wabbaseka, Arkansas, to the late Roy P. Bogy and Bunch Marshall Bogy. Mr. Bogy retired from the United States Air Force after 26 years of service. During his military career he was stationed in 5 countries, he served during the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War and he also served with the Presidential Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base. Following his military career Mr. Bogy worked for Dassault Falcon Jet for 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his pets and was well known for his fast pitch softball pitching skills.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Maxine H. Bogy, his brother, Roy, and his sister, Dorothy. He is survived by his daughters; Elizabeth B. Allen and her husband Ken of Dallas, Texas, Reverend Susan B. Russell and her husband Reverend Dr. David of Ames, Iowa, Dr. Lori Black and her husband Randy of Jacksonville, two granddaughters, Zoe Russell and Kelli Black, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express sincere thanks to Fox Ridge Assisted Living in North Little Rock for all of the care and compassion giving to Mr. Bogy for the last four years. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Scott officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pine Bluff with military honors.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. BARBARA LUCILLE JONES, 90, of Little Rock transitioned to her eternal rest with the Lord on November 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Coley and Eva Mae Hill; husband, Henry Jones; infant son, Ronald Jones; six siblings, James Hill, Annie Mae Hill, C. Russell Hill, Jessie Coley, Lawrence Coley, Charles Coley, and niece, Bettye Jane Toombs. Barbara is survived by one son, Russell Henry Jones, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 4, 1-6 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall Street, Little Rock. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, 10:30 a.m. at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 12th & Schiller with Pastor Willis W. Walker Jr. officiating. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, “Providing Service of Excellence” 501-374-5025. Online guestbook www.serenityfuneralhomear.com. MILDRED JEAN KILGORE, 89, of Maumelle, died Friday, October 10, 2014. A memorial reception and service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014, with the reception beginning at 10 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m., at the SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

JO ANN MOORE of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on December 2, 2014, at the age of 82. She was born on October 28, 1932, to the late Joe and Bernice France. Jo Ann was a devoted wife of the late Jack R Moore. She was a loving mother of two sons, Randy and Ronnie Moore.

Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack Moore, and one sister, Jackie France. She is survived by her two sons; one sister, Tommie Nell France Barker; one grandson, Ryan Moore, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 5, 2014, at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home on W. 12th Street in Little Rock from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Little Rock West Assembly of God on LaMarche Road in Little Rock at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Please leave the family your condolences at Ms. Jo Ann’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyandroth.com.

Mrs. NORMA J. ROBERTS, age 71, died November 27, 2014, at UAMS, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014, at 10-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, DeWitt, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, DeWitt, Arkansas. Interment will be at Morning Glory Cemetery, DeWitt, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Jackson-Highley Funeral Home, 126 Panama Road, West Helena, Arkansas.

MAXINE WEAKLEY, 86, passed away December 3, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born in Clarendon to Marcus D. and Murney Mary James Willard and worked for TuffNut and Timex Corporation and retired from AGL in Jacksonville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Verna Ringgold and two brothers, Ezra Willard and Clorolay Willard. She is survived by her children, Faye Brooks (Larry) of Everton, Wayne Boyd (Wanda) of Stanton, Kentucky, Sandra Arrowood of Elkins, Verna Bragg (Ronnie) of Bryant, Larry Paul Weakley of Everton and Danny Weakley (Donna) of Alexander; brother, David Willard of Benton; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be this evening, Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. December 4 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. ( NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Jim Hatfield and Shaun Morris Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Weakley’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com. DANNY RAY WOLARIDGE II (DJ), 24, of Little Rock, Ark., passed on November 26, 2014. He is survived by his mother, LueAnn Ellington, his father, Danny Ray Wolaridge Sr. (Elaine), his sister, Danesha Wolaridge (Reggie Colbert, fiance); his maternal grandmother, Verlene Ellington; his paternal grandmother, Isabella Vanlu; his niece, Lyric Roberts; his stepsisters, Chloe Flores and Jerrisse Mustin; his stepbrother, Jordan White; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 5, 2014, 11 a.m., Fellowship MB Church, 2221 S. Broadway, Little Rock, Ark. Family hour 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014, Fellowship MB Church, Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Brown’s Christian Way Home for Funerals Inc. (870) 338-7700. www.brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com.

Arkansas

ATKINS — Rev. Robert Emery Woody, 85, went to be with his Lord on December 3, 2014, at the Atkins Care Center. He was born May 16, 1929, in Sheldon, Missouri to Emery A. and Clydia E. Wilson Woody.

He graduated from Sheldon High School, in 1947, Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma in 1958, Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas and courses of study graduated in 1974. He was licensed to preach December 1, 1953 at the First Church of the Nazarene, Garden City, Kansas, and at the time he was a elementary school principal/teacher at Pierceville, Kan., and in 1955 became a pastor in Texas and for many years taught school in Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and Arkansas. From 1958 until 1970.

He was a bi-vocational both as a pastor of Nazarene Churches in Kansas and Texas, and a student pastor of the German Congregational Church in Weatherford, Okla., while a student at Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Okla. He taught school in order to help support his family. In 1970, he made a career change and became a United Methodist Minister/Pastor where he served United Methodist Church as pastor of the following Churches; Tigert/Morning Star, and Gardner/ New Salem, all in Hot Springs, Mineral Springs/Wakefield, Mineral Springs, Ark., Lewisville/ Buckner, Lewisville, Ark., Carr Memorial, Pine Bluff, Hazen/ DuValls, Hazen, Ark., Fairview, Camden, Ark., Augusta/Tupelo, Augusta, Ark., Nettieton/Mt.Carmel, Jonesboro, Ark., Griffin Memorial/ Schugtown, Paragould, Ark. He officially retired from Griffin Memorial/Schugtown Charge in 1994 and was appointed to the Atkins United Methodist Church in June of 1994 where he served until June of 2006.

He loved being a pastor since October 1955, serving our Lord and helping people find a better way of life for them to live. Thank the Lord for his call, His saving and keeping grace that He provides for all who will follow Him.

One of the highlights in his life was when the “People for a Better Atkins” selected him to be “Citizen of the year” in 1999, He was a member of the Mineral Springs Masonic Lodge “522 and a 32-degree, member of the Scottish Rite in the “Valley of Little Rock, Orient of Arkansas.”

He was preceded in death by his parents, wifes, Lois Rakestraw Woody and Iva Neil Reeves Woody; son, Robert Allen Woody; brother, Glen H. Woody and brothers-in-law, Al Albinson and Jack Rakestraw. He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Woody Norman Boren and her husband Doug of Atkins; three grandsons, Robert Woody Norman and wife Malynda, Michael Paul Norman and wife Monica of Houston, TX, Ryan Howard Woody and wife Abigail of Texarkana, six great-grandchildren, Cortney Elizabeth Norman, Jacob Paul Norman and Gracie Ann Norman, and Conner Paul Norman, Jackson and Mason Woody; sister, Mary Sue and husband La Don Potts of Jerico Springs, Mo.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Carol Rakestraw of Lamar, Mo., J.L. Moss of Hot Springs, Oda Mae Woody of Forsyth, Mo., Nancy “Rakestraw” Weinstein of St. Francis, Kan., Sue and Larry Gowen of Fayetteville, Jo Ellen Albinson of Russellville, Lavada and Elmer Padgett of Russellville, Linda and Don Burnham of Russellville and Mary and John LaFave of Russellville.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, December 5 at Lemley Funeral Home in Atkins. The funeral will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, December 6, at Lemley Chapel with Rev. Gail Brooks and Rev. Naomi Rogers officiating.

Pallbearers are his grandsons and Honorary Pallbearers will be his brothers and sister ministers of the Arkansas Area United Methodist preachers. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

BATESVILLE — Linda Galligan, 70, of Batesville died Monday, December 1, 2014 at her home. Survivors include two sons, David Stobaugh of Batesville and Jeff Stobaugh of Blytheville and a host of other relatives and friends. No funeral services are planned. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

BELLA VISTA — Claude H. Bradley, 85, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away November 28, 2014 at Mercy Health Center in Rogers, AR. He was born on March 11, 1929 in Tupelo, Ark. to Tad and Anna Wallander Bradley. Claude was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Sam, B.D. and Perry Bradley.

Claude grew up in Little Rock, Ark., where he graduated from Little Rock High School in 1946. After high school he attended Little Rock Junior College and University of Oklahoma where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Claude joined the United States Air Force in 1946 and served 22 years in the Air Force and retired as a Major. He served in the Korean Conflict and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. He worked for AT&T for 30 years and retired as Division Manager Engineer, Kansas City, Mo.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bella Vista; Aarat and Scimitar Shrine Centers; Past President of Nomad Shrine Club; Board of Governors Shrine Hospital in St. Louis, MO; Past President of the Central States Shrine Greeters Association; Masonic Lodge and Chapter 295 Order of the Eastern Star.

Claude is survived by the love of his life Jessie Mae Waters Bradley. They were happily married for 64 years. He is also survived by his very special nephews and nieces, Floyd Bradley, Liz Sowder, Michael Waters, Sharon Aureli and Karen Jackson.

Graveside service at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014 with military honors at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Reverend David Fleming officiating. Visitation: Wednesday, December 3 from 5-7 p.m. and 11:30 a.m., December 4 prior to leaving Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400) in procession to Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindburg Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63131 or Salvation Army, 2225 W. Walnut St., Rogers, Ark. 72756. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens,.

BENTON — Joseph Wilkins, 32, Benton, died Sunday. He was born April 27, 1982 in Little Rock to Laura Wilkins. Survivors, wife, Lindsey Wilkins, daughter, Piper Eanes, mother, Laura Wilkins, sister, Stephanie Miller and grandfather, Jarrell Wilkins. Memorial Visitation services will be held Saturday, 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Ashbys in Benton. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

BONNERDALE — Velma Louton, 98, of Bonnerdale, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mazarn Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

BRINKLEY— Malissa R. Pearson, 80, of Brinkley died Saturday, November 29 at her home. Her husband James Henry “Cliff” Pearson, three sons, two brothers, two sisters, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other relatives survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 509 North Emmons Avenue in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@ & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

BRINKLEY — Rosie Lee “Peggy” Smith, 73, of Brinkley, died Sunday November 30 at Methodist Central Medical Center in Memphis. Her husband, Albert Smith Sr., four sons, a daughter, four brothers, nine sisters, 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6 at 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Ministries, 1200 North Main Street Extended in Brinkley. Interment to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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-law, Velma Carr, Shirlene Carr, Glenda Barber, and Arlene (Bob) Chambers; brother-in-law Bobby (Johnnie) Pruitt; 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. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

CABOT — Ellona Delle Kirtley, 81, passed away on November 28, 2014 in Cabot, Ark. A Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014 in Riverside Cemetery with Carl Hogue officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home.

Delle was born February 19, 1933 to Huey Allen and Lavada Ellona (Fancher) Cook in Bowie, Texas. She married Afton G. “Buddy” Kirtley in Cocoa Beach, Fla., in 1967. Delle worked for many years in sales with Dillard’s and retired from JC Penneys. Delle was an excellent decorator and owned and operated Delle’s Drapery Shop. Delle had a passion for singing. In the 1960s with her sisters (Cook Sisters) they made an album called Precious Memories which is still known and listened to today.

Delle was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Afton G. “Buddy” Kirtley in 1984 and four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her son, Mark Stermer of Jacksonville, Ark., and her daughter, Rocklin Rachaner of North Little Rock, Ark.; two sisters, Johnny Harmon of Arlington, Texas, and Estelline Voyles of Wichita Falls, Texas; a brother, Jirl Cook of Wichita Falls, Texas; three grandchildren, Jennifer Rachaner of New Jersey, Amber Guerra of Olney, Texas, and Audry Stermer of Wichita Falls, Texas; and by four great-grandchildren.

The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-7 p.m., for visitation. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lunnscolonial.com.

CABOT — Buddy Wayne Wise II, 45, Cabot, born May 24, 1969, passed away December 1, 2014. Survivors: mother, Linda Stumbaugh; stepfather, Frank Stumbaugh; son, Randal Wayne Wise; as well as several friends. Visitation is 12-2 p.m., Friday, December 5 at Arkansas Funeral Care. Funeral following at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. www.arkansasfuneralcare. com.

CABOT — Stephen Russell Young, 64, of Cabot, died December 2, 2014. Born February 24, 1950 in Chanute, Kansas, he was the son of Earl Russell Young and Delores Theresa Wack Young. A Marine veteran of Vietnam, he was retired lieutenant from the Little Rock Police Department. The author and publisher of “Arkansas Criminal Law Manual” he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Little Rock Police Department Pension Board. He was of the Baptist faith. An avid Republican, he was proud of his children and the parents they became, and loved telling his wife more times a day than she could count that he loved her.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Bruce W. Young. Survivors are his wife, Debra Young; children, Lisa Basco (Paul), Eliot Young (Nancy) and Angela Brawley (John); grandchildren, Lacey Young, Alexis Boyer, Lauren Basco, Madison Basco, Ella Basco, Ethan Young, Evan Young, Carter Brawley and Caleb Brawley; siblings, David Young and Christine Shain, and two step-sons, William Carr III and Jacob Carr.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock. (501) 661-9111. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. this evening (Thursday) at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

CAMDEN — Fredrick Harold Lewis, 60, Camden, passed November 26, 2014. Survivors: wife, Marcia Lewis, children, Cassondra Pierson, Jason Lewis, Veronica Lewis; brother, Harry Lewis Jr.; grandchildren, D’mitri, Laila, Mia, and Alanah. Services Friday 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Church. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home, Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

CROSSETT — William H. Keen, 88, of Crossett, died Tuesday, December 2. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Friday, First Assembly of God Church with burial in Lone Sassafras Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com

DENNARD — Melvin C. Duncan, 74, of Dennard, Arkansas died December 1, 2014. Survived by wife, four daughters, 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., December 4. Service 11 a.m. December 5, Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton. Burial: Dennard Cemetery. Arrangements: RollerFuneral Home, Clinton. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

DEWITT — Dora “Jane” Spears Thigpen, 85, former owner of Jane’s Hallmark in Little Rock at The Market Place passed away at Crestpark Nursing Home in DeWitt, Tuesday, December 2, 2014. She was born in Gillett on January 15, 1929 to Walt and Viola Spears.

Jane received her early education in Gillett but moved to Los Angeles, California as a teenager with her mom during World War II, to be closer to her brother, Mack, serving in the Navy. She returned later to graduate from Gillett High School. She married C.W. Thigpen of DeWitt June 13, 1947. She was a housewife and mother of two young children while attending Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway graduating with a BSE in 1961. She taught elementary school in DeWitt, St. Charles and Almyra schools. She also used her degree to become Arkansas County Welfare Director of Social Services. After the death of her husband in 1967 she continued to manage the family farm in DeWitt. She moved to Little Rock in 1971. She received her brokers licenses and help start Holley-Thigpen Realty. Jane is best remembered as owner and operator of “Jane’s Hallmark” in Little Rock. She truly enjoyed the Hallmark business with a kind and generous heart toward customers and employees. She loved meeting people and listening to their life stories. Always ready to share with those in need.

After the onset of Alzheimer’s she moved to DeWitt to be with family. She delighted in reconnecting with past friends and visiting with locals at the coffee shop. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where singing in the church choir gave her joy and happiness. She was always known as MaMa Jane by family and close friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Walt Spears, Fred and Viola Grossman; husband, C.W. Thigpen; and brother, Mack Spears. Left to celebrate her life and cherish her memory are son, Benny Thigpen (Debbie), daughter, Carla Alter O’Dell (Joe); grandchildren: Hunter Alter Norris (Robert), Amanda Alter Martin (Avery), John O’Dell (Katy), Christi O’Dell Obenshain (Chris) and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014 at First United Methodist Church of DeWitt. Interment will be at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, Ark. 72042 or Alzheimer’s Association. essexfuneralhome.com.

ENGLAND — Sadie Mae Hutchison, 90, of England, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 26th, 2014. She was born in Lewisville, Arkansas, on February 27, 1924, to Sabe and Mary Burton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of over 50 years, Augusta Hutchison; four sons: Robert Allen, Gus Hutchison, John Hutchison and Richard Johnson; two daughters: Dorothy Thompson and Gloria Hutchison; two brothers; one sister. Sadie is survived by three sons: Charles Hutchison and Albert (Tonya) Hutchison, all of England, and Larry Hutchison of Little Rock; two daughters: Bobbie Tillman and Lois Epperson, both of England; one sister: Elnora Lewis of England; two brothers: Jimmy (Esther) Burton and Sabe (Maggie) Burton, all of Little Rock; along with 35 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Sadie was a member of Second Baptist Church in England where she served on the Mother Board. She retired from UAMS. Services will be at East Macedonia Church, England, Arkansas, on Saturday, December 6th, 2014, at 11 a.m. Rev. Darrell Montgomery will be officiating. Burial will follow in Clearlake Cemetery, England, Arkansas. Visitation will be at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939 on Friday, December 5th from 6 to 8 p.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

FAIRFIELD BAY — Jimmy E. McClary died November 30, 2014. Survivors: wife, Barbara Jean McClary; son, Joel Scott McClary; daughter, Kimberly Ann Madden; sister, Kathy Woolsey; seven grandchildren. Memorial services Saturday, 11 a.m., Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. www.olmstead.cc.

FAIRFIELD BAY — Marilyn Jean Paar, 85, passed away November 30, 2014. Survived by husband, William A. (Bill) Paar Sr.; sons, William A. Paar, Jr. and Jeffrey S. Paar; daughter, Karen Ann Gard; nine grandchildren; sister, Geraldine Sigmore. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Fairfield Bay. www.olmstead.cc.

HAMBURG — Mr. Jesse Grant Marshall, 38, of Hamburg, Ark., passed away on Saturday, November 29. He was preceded in death by his parents; survivors include his sister, brother, nieces and nephews. Memorial services are Friday, December 5, 2014, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Cromwell Funeral Home. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

HARRISON — Daphne Pauline Blume, age 91, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born May 12, 1923, in Mt. Judea, Arkansas, to Hugh Hope and Dorothy Strong.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Wilson Strong; and two sisters, Delight Strong Hall and Lou Strong VanWinkle. She is survived by her siblings, Watson Strong and Dale Strong of Harrison and Donna Pitts of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sons, Robert Blume and wife Debbie of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Paul Blume and wife Pat of Sherwood, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Emily Davis, Katie Pizan, Andy Blume, Stirling Blume; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Thursday, December 4, 2014, at 2 p.m., at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Pastor Arlis Thrasher will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at Coffman Funeral Home prior to the service. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Faith Assembly of God, 112 Valley Church Road, Harrison, Ark. 72601 or to Washington Regional Friends of Hospice, P.O. Box 356, Fayetteville, Ark. 72702.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com

HOT SPRINGS — Inez Pitts, 94, of Hot Springs, Ark., died on December 2, 2014. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. at Park Place Baptist Church, 721 Park Ave., Hot Springs. Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home.

HOT SPRINGS — Charles Michael Young, 68, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died Monday, December 1, 2014. He was born September 14, 1946, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to James Arthur and Helen (Boone) Young. Before retiring, he was a longtime manager for an inspection and physicals company, Hooper-Holmes.

Michael was a member of the B&M Camp of the Tolar Lake Hunting Club and enjoyed trout fishing on the White River. He loved Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Dalmations; had the gift of gab and the kindest heart. Michael never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his father and his brother, James Patterson Young.

Michael is survived by his mother, Helen Young, and his wife of 44 years, Peggy Ann (Bailey) Young, both of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2014, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Rest Hills Cemetery in Sherwood, Arkansas. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Surry G. Shaffer Jr., 89, of Hot Springs Village, formerly of Dallas, Texas, departed his earthy home on November 30, 2014. Surry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Dori Shaver Shaffer; sons, Surry Shaffer III and Ben Shaffer (Marcille); and daughters, Sallie Shaffer Moss (Bernie Smink) and De Shaffer.

Memorial service with military honors will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Hot Springs Village Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Hot Springs Village Lion Club, Christ of the Hills Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

LESLIE — Baxter Roten, 81, of Leslie died Monday. Baxter was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors: wife, Denvalee; daughter Mary Susan Stephenson; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Maxine Rhoades and Melveda England; brother, Paul. Arrangements: Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Marshall Assembly of God. Burial: Elberta Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

LEXA — Graveside service for Christine Dunigan, 85, of Lexa is 1 p.m., Friday, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Survivors: six children, 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, host of friends. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

LONDON — Mrs. Betty Jo Kinder, 69, of London, Ark., passed away November 28, 2014. She was born September 21, 1945 in Shaw, Miss.

She is survived by her husband Dale Kinder of London, Ark.; daughters Carla (David) McCorkle, of Conway, Ark., Kimberly (Steve) Sherrell, Benton, Ark., and Dayla (Jonathan) Warner of Traskwood, Ark.; brothers Bill, William, J.W. and Bobby Strickland; grandchildren, Dustin McCorkle, Clayton McCorkle, Ryan Sherrell, Benjamin Sherrell, Lily Sherrell and Matthew Warner.

A memorial service will be held in her honor at 321 River Street in Benton, Ark., on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Arkansas Hospice in Russellville, Ark.

http://www.arkansashospice.org/donations.htm. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

MARION — Sande Puryear, 59, of Marion, died Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Weiner with a visitation beginning at 12 noon until time of the service. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Weiner. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

MAYFLOWER — Zeta Ann Huggins, age 61, of Mayflower, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. She was born December 26, 1952 in Helena, Ark. Mrs. Huggins was an insurance agent and a member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold W. Glover. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Huggins of Mayflower; son, John Williams (Sheila) of Sherwood; daughter, Jerilyn Stevens (Bryan) of North Little Rock; mother, Billie Ann Glover of Benton; sister, Welda Harper (Bob) of Sherwood and four grandchildren, Lucas Williams, Lily Williams, Jacob Stevens and Jessica Stevens.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 4 at Ashby Funeral Home at 108 W. Narroway in Benton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 5 at New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with burial at New Friendship Cemetery. Dr. Bob Harper and Bro. Zach Stringer will be officiating. Memorials may be made to the New Friendship Cemetery Fund. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

MONTICELLO — Raelynn Pierce, 59, of Monticello passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at UAMS in Little Rock. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 5, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman. com.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Edward Wielosinski, 88, of Mountain Home passed away December 1, 2014. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at Sean’s Restaurant, 2233 Highway 5 South in Mountain Home, Ark., from 5-7 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2014. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Terry Roland Dilbeck, 68, of Pine Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. He is survived by wife, Georgia Dilbeck; daughter, Jessica Delbick; and a sister, Linda Murphy. A memorial service and visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www.cranfordfh. com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Mr. Eddie Lee “Coochie” Lever, 68, of Pine Bluff passed Sunday, November 30, 2014. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2014 at Brown Funeral Home by Elder Artis P. Clark. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Viola Margaret Dobbs Wilson, 85, of Pine Bluff, died Dec. 2, Survivors: son, William (Jan) Wilson; daughters, Helen (Billy) Hulse, Gene (Dan) Forrest, Brenda (Bennett) Parker; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pine Bluff with arrangements by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. www.cranfordfh.com.

PLEASANT HILL — Melva Larce Brewer, 75, died on December 2, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Milton and daughter, Shelia Pruitt. Visitation will be on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 12-2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Timbo, Ark. The service will follow the visitation and begin at 2 p.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

QUITMAN — Hersel Henry McGibney, 103, passed away December 2, 2014. Born January 23, 1911 in Pearson, Ark., to William Eddie McGibney and Sally Clifton McGibney. He was a 32nd Degree Mason at Holland Lodge and a member of Woodmen of the World. He was a member of Kaley Hill Missionary Church where he served as a Deacon for over 50 years.

Mr. McGibney is survived by a niece Nancy Jackson, of California and many friends. A special appreciation is expressed to the staff of Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab for their loving care.

Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Olmstead Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, 2 p.m. at Pearson Palestine Baptist Church. Interment will be in Pearson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Soaring Wings Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1670, Conway, Ark. 72037. Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

RUSSELLVILLE— Albert A. Roy, Jr., 75, of Russellville, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Family conducted memorial is 2 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Russellville. Visitation: 5-6 p.m., Friday at Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

SEARCY — Richard Glenn “Rick” Miller, 48, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed from this life on December 2, 2014, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Rick was born on August 23, 1966, in Searcy, the third child of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Miller. He attended Searcy Public Schools and graduated from Searcy High School in 1984 and from Arkansas Tech University in 1989 where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He then attended and later graduated from the University of Arkansas Law School. He remained an enthusiastic Razorback fan the rest of his life. Rick spent several years as a public defender in Washington County and later in Benton County. He also had a private law practice in Searcy for several years. In later years he was employed as a land man with Continental Land Company, working in the natural gas industry. Rick was a loyal friend to many, with a quick wit, a generous spirit and kind heart. He was raised to treat all people equally and he lived his life that way. He went out of his way to lend a helping hand when he thought it was needed without any thought of recognition or reciprocation. He tried to look for the best in people, even when it was not easy to do.

He is survived by his mother, Marge Miller, and siblings Ken Miller (Beth) of St. Louis, Missouri, Patty Allison (John) of San Angelo, Texas, and Missy Wolfe (Kevin) of Montgomery, Alabama. Also surviving are nine nieces and nephews who all declare Uncle Rick was the best uncle in the world. He is also survived by many wonderful friends, including his best friend of more than 40 years, Chip Pagan. Rick was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Searcy.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held there on Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m. Arrangements made by Powell Funeral Home. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

TEXARKANA — Joe Varden Haire, 77, of Texarkana, Arkansas formerly of Tillar, Arkansas died December 2, 2014. He was Baptist and a Navy veteran. Graveside services held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2014 at Kelso Cemetery, with burial following in Kelso Cemetery. Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas, guestbook www.griffinfh.com.

VIOLET HILL — Donald Rainey age 58 of Violet Hill died Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Batesville. Funeral services, Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Visitation, Friday, 6-8 p.m. Burial, Reeves Cemetery near Guion. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

––––– ––––– WARREN — Carolyn Ann Richardson Stuard, age 69 of Warren, Ark., died Tuesday, December 2, at the Bradley County Medical Center. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, December 6 at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Outlaw Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Friday, December 5 at Frazer’s. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– WICKES — Gerard Lee Alexander Sr. went to be with his Lord, Saturday, November 29, 2014 in Mena. Funeral services Monday, December 8, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Wickes Pentecostal Church of God in Wickes, Arkansas. Interment at Witherspoon Cemetery in Vandervoort under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

––––– ––––– WYNNE — Mr. Gerald Oliver Stutts, a farmer, age 90, of Wynne, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Stutts and Viola Oliver Stutts; five sisters; one brother; and one grandson.

Mr. Stutts was born on July 13, 1924 in Cross County, Arkansas. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wynne. He was a 32nd Mason, a Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow. Gerald served his country in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II.

Survivors are his wife, Billie Jean Stutts of the home; daughters, Rebecca Chappell and husband Jim of Memphis; Jerre Fisher and husband Roger of Wynne; Debbie Meyer and husband, Stephen of Wynne; son, Brad Stutts and wife Susie of Wynne; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Union Grove Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Wynne. Memorials may be made to Cross County Endowment Foundation (YAC) or First United Methodist Church of Wynne.

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BRANSON — Kimberly Sheree (Kidd) Spies, age 46, of Branson, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014, at Cox Medical Center Branson. She was the daughter of James William Kidd and Sherry Ann (Holeman) Wilkins. Kim was the wife of Leonard “Gunny” Spies. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.

She was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Lee Holeman; and her Mother, Sherry Ann (Holeman) Wilkins. Kim is survived by her husband, Leonard “Gunny” Spies of the home; father, James William Kidd of Higginson, Arkansas; grandmother, Erlene Holeman of Jacksonville, Arkansas; four sons, Dustin, Tommy, Josh and Ryan, all of Bolivar, Missouri; two brothers, James Kidd Jr. and Bobby Kidd, both of Searcy, Arkansas; two uncles, Larry Holeman of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Kethel Holeman of Arkansas; an aunt, Millie Thompson of Grand Prairie, Texas; two first cousins, Melinda Malave of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Rebecca Thompson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; several second and third cousins; as well as many friends in Taney county, Missouri, and White county, Arkansas.

A graveside memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014, at White County Memorial Gardens, Searcy, Arkansas. For online condolences please visit our website www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Juanita Lorraine (Nita) Girerd Wheeler, age 85, formerly of Dumas, Ark., passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Communities of Wildwood Ranch in Joplin, Mo.

Born June 19, 1929 in DeWitt, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Leon Adolph Girerd and Roberta Mae Rowland Girerd and lived in Dumas most of her lifetime. A homemaker, she was a volunteer for Jodie Partridge Center and was a member of First United Methodist Church, both of Dumas.

In addition to her parents, Nita was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Arnold D. Wheeler; a son, Terry Wheeler; and a brother, Charles Girerd. Survivors include two sons, Mike Wheeler of Joplin, Chuck Wheeler and wife Cindy of Carl Junction, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Shane Wheeler of Tulsa, Okla., Heath Wheeler of Decatur, Ala., Amber Girouard of Carl Junction, Josh Wheeler of Muskogee, Okla., Brett Wheeler of Carl Junction, Megan Martin of Joplin, Ashley Wheeler of Kansas City, Mo., Andrew Wheeler of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Jimmy Wheeler of Wagoner, Okla.; 12 great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Thatcher, Madison, Hannah, Wyatt, Sydney, Kerstin, C.J., Hailey, Taylor, Sierra and Jonathon; and a niece, Renée Bisswanger of Ethel, Ark.

Memorial services will be held Monday, December 15th at 1 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Home in Dumas, Ark., after which, the family will receive friends. Private interment will be in Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to Jodie Partridge Center, National Kidney Foundation or Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Online condolences may be left at www.parkermortuary.com or mailed to the Wheeler family, 6189 County Road 300, Carl Junction, Mo. 64834.

FRISCO, Texas — Robert Arthur Finley Sr., age 74, of Frisco, Texas passed away on November 30, 2014 in McKinney, Texas. He was born on December 8, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lorraine (Glover) and Joseph Waddell Finley. On February 25, 1967, Robert married Mary Hadley Woodard in Wilson, North Carolina. He was a member of Richland Baptist Church and served in the United States Navy.

Robert is survived by his three children, Robert A. Finley, Jr. (Teresa), Michael Finley (Melissa) and Elizabeth Mellor (John) all of Frisco, Texas; five grandchildren, Aaron Glorioso, Skyler Finley, Caden Finley, Camryn Finley and Caleb Finley; brother, James Finley (Betty) of Maumelle, Arkansas. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Finley and parents, Lorraine and Joseph Finley.

A Funeral Service will be held at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Frisco on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Gary Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview West Memorial Park in Frisco. Family and friends are invited to a Visitation on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the funeral home in Frisco from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

RICHLAND, Wash. — Rose Cecilia Zanoff Parkhill, formerly of North Little Rock, Arkansas, mother of Elizabeth Marie Parkhill, Virginia Parkhill Treadway and husband Buddy, Patricia Parkhill Cox and husband Charles. Grandmother of Phillip Treadway and wife Janie, David Treadway, Samantha Cox, great-grandmother of Justine and Mitchell Treadway, passed away peacefully December 2, 2014. Rose was born August 21, 1921 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the 4th of eight children born to John and Cecilia Zanoff.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her childhood sweetheart, to whom she was married for 71 years. She was also preceded in death by sisters Helen Valentine and Anne Marsh, brothers Leo Zanoff, Anthony Zanoff, John Zanoff of Arkansas, and grandson Charles Andrew Cox, and is survived by her sister Marie Zakrzewski and brother, Frank Zanoff of Arkansas.

Rose was a devoted mom, artist, seamstress, and a loyal friend to many. She cherished her friends, helped people and is missed by all she touched. She was a lifelong member of Saint Mary’s Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Express your thoughts and memories on our online Guestbook at www. einansatsunset.com.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — Larry Mabry of Huntington, West Virginia was born on August 17, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama. Larry transitioned on Sunday, October 12, 2014 in Huntington, W.Va. He is survived by his wife Paulette Chiles Mabry, children Marcus Larry Mabry (Nikki Mabry) and Neka Lynette Mabry.

Larry was President and CEO of The Woodlands Retirement Community in Huntington, W.Va. and was formerly a Director at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Vice President of Qual Choice of Arkansas and Executive Director of Presbyterian Village. Larry was well known in the running community and in 1989 he became one of three Arkansans to ever complete the Grand Slam of ultramarathons.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2014 at 4 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr. 72227. Memorials in his honor may be sent to either the Foster Foundation at One Bradley Foster Drive, Huntington, W.Va. 25701 or Kristin Lewis Foundation at #2 Oakmont Court, Little Rock, Ark. 72212.