Pulaski County
KERRI DENISE (PUCKETT) ASHCRAFT, was born December 19, 1981 in Little Rock, Ark. to Booby Jo and Mamie Claudine (Rivers) Puckett. Kerri passed away from this life on Friday, January 30, 2015 in Little Rock at the age of thirty-three. Kerri enjoyed photography, she was always taking pictures. She enjoyed scrapbooking and spending time at the lake with her mom, dad, and friends. Kerri loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest.
Kerri is preceded in death her grandparents: Joe and Dell Rivers; Otis and Leona Bruce; and Jewel Harvey Puckett. She is survived by her parents Bobby and Claudine Puckett of the home and her paternal grandmother, Helen Puckett Levine of Red Bluff, Calif. She also leaves behind her special “Little Sister” Skylynn Starr Barnart, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice, or to her parents Bobby Jo and Claudine Puckett. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, North Sardis Road, Sardis, Ark. Services are entrusted to Cremation and Funerals of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.arcremations.com.
––––– ––––– GENEVA JOHNS BAKER, 84, of Little Rock, formerly of London, died Sunday. Graveside service and burial is 11 a.m., Thursday, at Tate Cemetery near Appleton, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 5-6 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
––––– ––––– MARY A. GOODBAR passed away on February 2, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born June 16, 1920 to the late Curtis and Maoma Ridgway in Cottage Grove, Tennessee. She married Fritz B. Goodbar, December 26, 1941. She was a long time member of Cabot First Baptist Church. Mary was a loving daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Fritz B. and one son, Fritz F. Goodbar. Mary is survived by one son, Richard (Julie) Goodbar; two granddaughters Cyndi (Herbert) Harris and Amber McCallister; two grandsons, Greg and Marc Goodbar; three great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Lynda Goodbar and the mother of Greg and Marc, Ena Goodbar.
Visitation will be held February 4, 2015 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Graveside services will be held February 5, 2015 at Rest Hills Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Please leave the family your condolences on Ms. Mary’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
––––– ––––– BOBBIE EARLENE HARRIS, 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with her Lord Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born April 27, 1929 at Ward, Arkansas to Rev. John Earl and Susan Harris. She was of the Nazarene faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ona King and Mae Jackson; and four brothers, John Earl, Jr., William, Hartford, and James Harris. She is survived by a niece, Emma Ruth Harris; and nephews Bill Harris and Charles Jackson. She is also survived by other nieces, nephews, several cousins and special friends, and caregivers Buddy and Connie Warner.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Butlerville Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– EMUEAL EARL “BASHAUN” JONES, 53, of Little Rock went to eternal rest on January 28, 2015. Emueal was born December 12, 1961. He is also survived by sister, Awartha Smith previously omitted. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m., at Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall Street, Little Rock, (501) 374-5025. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. before the services. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, “Providing Service of Excellence.” Online guestbook at www.serenityfuneralhomear.com.
––––– ––––– CHARLES R. SELBY, 76, of Sherwood, passed away January 31, 2015. Born in Lamar to Ralph Thomas and Dorothy Selby, he was a long time member of South Highland Baptist Church, a career military man, and devoted husband and father.
Preceded in death by his father, brother, Billy Joe, and sonin-law, Danny Trawick. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; son, Joel (Vicki), and daughters, Pam Trawick, Brenda Selby Riggs, and Loulette Jodoin (Jon); grandchildren, Brad Selby, Jonathon and Jeremy Jodoin, Adam Linz, Amanda Linz Malone (Jay), and “grandchildren at heart,” Jared and Amanda Stone; mother, Dorothy Selby; brother, Larry Selby (Lois); sister, Dottie Knief; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was also the proud and loving “grandy” to three fabulous grand-pups – Chloe, Poppy, and Mugzi.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4 from 4-6 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services are Thursday, February 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Don Cooper, followed by interment with full Military Honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Selby’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– ANN C. SPEIGHTS WILSON, 83, of Little Rock, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was the daughter of Zilpha Davenport and Aubrey Burton Speights.
Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence B. “Sonny” Wilson and her parents. Ann is survived by her daughter, Zilpha A. Wilson; son, Charles B. Wilson; loving extended family of Deborah Forrest, Robert and Mary Helen Forrest, Bob and Marieliz Forrest; her beloved dog, Casey and grand dog, Wilson.
She was a member of The Bible Church. Ann loved the Lord and was an avid reader of the bible and scholar of religious studies. A kid at heart she collected Dept. 56 Snow Village, loved her books, video games, playing with her kindle and watching old movies.
The family wishes to acknowledge David and Mary Livingston, owners of A Helping Hand home care Eric “TK” Jones for their loving and attentive care that allowed her to remain at home, and Doyle Adams for his friendship and help in keeping her looking good.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Allie’s Hope Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 313, Humnoke, Ark. 72072 or ALS Association – www.als-arkansas.org. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.