Pulaski County

ADA KATHERYN BARRETT ALBRIGHT, 101, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at Baptist Health Medical Center. Funeral Arrangements will be announced by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors.

––––– ––––– DAESHON ZION ARMSTRONG, 10 months, of Little Rock, departed this life on January 27, 2015. He leaves in memory; parents, Francoise Armstrong and Dynika Williams; siblings, Alaijah, Jvrion Armstrong, Kamya Williams; and family. Graveside: Friday, 10 a.m. at Arkansas Memorial Garden, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. (501) 374-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– ZOREDO BRANCH-DEAN, 92, of Little Rock, departed this life January 30, 2015.

She was preceded in death by; parents, Fellow & Mattie Bowen; children, Ollie Jean Yarbrough, Curtis McBride, Odell Branch, Idell (Branch) Fingers; siblings, Hattie Bates, Almer Garthright, James Bowen and Jeff Bowen. She leaves to cherish wonderful memories with her children, James (Mary) McBride, Lindell Dean, Jacqueline (Pastor Milton) Graham of Little Rock, Ark., Louis (Anna) Branch of Toledo, Ohio, Angela (Cyril) Stewart of Bowie, Md.; and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, 1316 Brown St., Little Rock. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Gaines Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1601 S. Gaines St, Little Rock; Pastor Michael Perkins, officiating. Service entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book and view entire obituary at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– Dr. BYRON LESTER BROWN, 97, passed away January 25, 2015, in Little Rock, Arkansas. A private memorial service was held in Little Rock on Saturday, January 31, and burial will be February 7, 2015, at 10 a.m. in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska, with Pastor Greg Lindenberger officiating. Memorials may be given to Ecumenical Retirement Center - ERC Foundation, 3 Shepherds Cove, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or Hastings Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 597, Hastings, Nebraska 68902. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Byron was born February 26, 1917, in Hastings, Nebraska, to Myron Bentley & Clara Lafferty North Brown. He was a graduate of Hastings College and graduated from University of Nebraska Medical School in 1947. He married Yleen Phelan of Lincoln, Nebraska, on March 3, 1945. Byron interned at what is now Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas, and entered active duty as a Navy doctor aboard the APA Thomas Jefferson. In 1949, he began general medical practice in Superior, Nebraska, where he practiced for eight years. His orthopedic training was completed at the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1962. He maintained a private orthopedic practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas, until 1987. Byron and Yleen retired to live at the Good Shepherd Retirement Center in Little Rock ten years ago. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The family would like to thank Carissa Frost and the caregivers of Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Good Shepherd, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Byron was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carl Brown; and sister, Wilma Nowka. Survivors: wife: Yleen Brown – Little Rock, Ark.; sons: Thomas (Fran) Brown – Houston, Texas, Steven (Pamela) Brown – Little Rock, Ark.; daughters: Margaret (Wiley) Coley – Brentwood, Tenn., Susan (Mike) Molitor – College Station, Texas; nine grandchildren.

––––– ––––– GEORGIA ERNESTINE “ERNIE” BRUNO, 87, of Little Rock, passed away February 1, 2015. She is survived by her sons, Jay Bruno (Lisa), Gio Bruno (Marie) and Vince Bruno. Services are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Bruno’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CARL “DWIGHT” BURTON “MADDOG”, 63, of Little Rock, passed away peaceful on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at VA Hospital, Little Rock. He worked for the VA Hospital, North Little Rock and provided professional landscape services. Mr. Burton served in the U.S. Navy and

Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Son of Alice H. Banks of Little Rock and Nat Burton of St. Aldans, New York.

Preceded in death by siblings, Archie Stewart Jr., Precious Bougrine-Neal (Delinda Horton). Survived by children, Stefan (Danette) Robinson, Colby L. Kohlman-Burton, Chloe A. Kohlman and a granddaughter, Damesha Robinson. Aunt/Sister, Marlene B. Roberts of Louisiana, siblings, Sheila (Sunday) Umeh of Texas, Beverly K. Horton-Gardner of Little Rock, Stephen (Betty) Flowers of Tennessee and Dennis Ray Horton of Texas. “He will be missed and forever loved.”

Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Funeral Services: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Evangelistic Ministries Church (EMC), 101 N. Elm Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. Interment: Monday, 10 a.m. at Arkansas Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock. Service entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book and view entire obituary at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– ALFRED BOBBY (BOB) DAWSON, 79, of Sherwood died February 1, 2015. He was born August 7, 1935, in Cato to John Virgil and Mabel Burchfield (Clark) Dawson. Bob was an Air Force Veteran, a retired attorney, a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and a member of Big Rock Masonic Lodge.

Bob was a very active member of his community. He was particularly pleased to have originated the Artists in the Forest art exhibit which grew to be the largest annual exhibit of Arkansas artists in Arkansas. He served on the Pulaski County Equalization Board, on the Sherwood Facilities Board and Building Authority, and he served the citizens of Sherwood as city attorney for 27 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Kathleen Cartwright, Marie Williford, and Dortha Lingo. Bob is survived by his wife, Sara Beth (Graves) Dawson; son, Robert J. Dawson of Hoschton, Georgia; his wife’s children, Marisa D. Willis of Dallas, Texas, and Paul A. Willis of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nephew, David Williford (Tracey) of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; nieces: Judy Jacobs of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Vicki Teague (Don) of Savannah, Georgia, and Kathy Lingo (Allen) of Annapolis, Maryland; and many special great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial communion will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 6. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4106 J.F.K. Boulevard, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116; St. Francis House, 2701 South Elm Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204; or Cato Historic Church and Cemetery, 149 Cato Rd., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– JAMES JOHN DEGGENDORF of Maumelle Ark., passed away on Jan. 31, 2015 at the age of 74. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Jean Deggendorf, daughters, Barbara, Rose, Carol and Sherry; stepdaughter, Tamra and stepson, Shawn; brothers, Bob, Bill and Terry, sister, Margie, 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Jim was a career veteran of the USAF and worked at Fuller and Son in Maumelle, Ark. after his retirement. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was our hero and our strength and in our eyes the greatest man that ever lived. He will be deeply missed but will forever live in our hearts. Services will be held on Feb. 5, 2015 at 2:15 at the Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander, Ark.

––––– ––––– ROBERT EAST JR., 31, of Little Rock passed February 1, 2015. Loving memories left to wife: Michelle East, children: Robert East Jr., Nasjuan East, Jamarion East, Xavier East, Maliki King, and Kahmaya East, parents: Robert Sanders and Milo East, grandparents: Sybil East and Ermalene Sanders, siblings: Brandon Bennett, Luther Bennett, Kenneth Bennett, Quashonna East, Sasha Sanders, Natayala Sanders, Mya Sanders, Sandra Bennett, and Serita Bennett, Godmother: Shaineen Jackson, and mother-in-law: Marilyn Jeffery. Visitation February 6, 2015, 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration February 7, 2015, 11 a.m. both held at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 902 “E” Street, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– ––––– IRENE ELIZABETH EDWARDS FEILD, age 94, of Little Rock died Monday, February 2, 2015. “Ms. Irene” or “Rene” was born October 15, 1920, in Bald Knob, to Roy and Christina Edwards. She grew up in a variety of towns across Arkansas. She married “Bob”, Robert Mills Feild, in 1949. They were best friends until his death in 2002.

She graduated at 16 years old from Fayetteville High, and went on to a Bachelors in 1941 as well as a Masters of Science and Education degree in 1948 from the University of Arkansas. She loved, and taught, home economics, beginning in Siloam Springs, and retiring from the Little Rock School District in 1982.

She proudly served in the American Red Cross, at Walter Reed, and Fort Sam Houston, helping many returning wounded soldiers from 1945-1946.

She was a faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for 60 years. She organized the children’s choirs, planned potluck dinners, special events, the Advent Chrismon tree, WSCS, then UMW, Me Third, Irene Elder Circle, Vacation Bible School, Altar Guild, shutin and nursing home visits, and did pretty much any and everything else that needed doing. She and Bob were honored as Pillars of the Church in 1998.

She is survived by brother, RT Edwards; sons, Charles (Chris, children Daniel and Hannah), David (children, Stuart, Mary, and Helen); and daughter, Jean Feild Camp (Ed, children Rebecca Bryan [Josh, great-granddaughter, Jerah] sons, Brandon, and John Hunter).

The family thanks Presbyterian Village and Arkansas Hospice staff for their care. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Rd, Little Rock, Ark. 72207, on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 11 a.m. A private burial will be held at Mount Holly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Youth Group at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– JAMES HARKNESS of Little Rock was born September 13, 1929, and passed away at his home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet Harkness, and daughters, Regina Harkness and Donna Dockins. He is survived by his grandchildren, Larry Lilly, Eric Dockins and JT Dockins. Private services will be held at a later date.

––––– ––––– ROLLAND EUGENE HILL, 72, of Roland, passed away February 1, 2015. Born on July 31, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Rolland R. and Ella Tedford Hill, he was a professional musician with the bands, The Right Track and Outrageous, and spent the last 33 years with the Agape Band. He was the owner/operator of Gun Hill Gun Smith.

He is survived by his wife, J. Zig Hill; sons, Louis K. Cryer of Roland and Shane Montgomery of Conway; daughter, Shawn Hill Hallman (Mark) of Benton; sisters, Ellason Castiglione and Nancy Roseberry (Bill), both of Hot Springs; and three grandchildren, Rebekah Hallman, Lenee Montgomery and Jeremy Montgomery.

The family would like to thank the SICU staff nurses as well as the nurses at the long term acute care unit at Baptist Medical Center, and Dr. Mary Searcy, Dr. Joe Pevahouse, Dr. Benny Green, Dr. Robert Lavender and Dr. Cidney Scott Hulett for their loving care.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 5, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Friday, February 6, at 10 a.m. at Agape Church, officiated by Rev. Happy Caldwell and Rev. Scott Stewart, followed by interment at Salem Cemetery at Lonoke.

Memorials may be made to Agape Church, 701 Napa Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Hill’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CAROL GREEN MAROTTI HUGHES of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on February 2, 2015. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 17, 1936, and lived in West Memphis, Arkansas; Atlanta, Georgia; and Little Rock, Arkansas.

She is predeceased by her first husband Alfred Marotti Jr. and son Robert Watson Marotti. She is survived by her husband, Rufus R. Hughes II; son, Scott Marotti, MD, and his wife Tonya, daughter, Jane Marotti, stepson, David Hughes and his wife Rosalie, stepson, Jonathan Hughes and his wife Jeanne, and seven loving grandchildren.

Although born in St. Louis, Carol grew up, married and raised her family in West Memphis. She was a longtime member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Carol was the first person to be confirmed at Holy Cross and served as a Servant Leader in that parish for many years. Some of her fondest memories revolve around raising her children in the church. Carol remarried and transferred her endless energy and service to St. Dunsten’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Carol was an active leader in the American Heart Association, and volunteered for multiple organizations. She had a love for the arts and especially appreciated all aspects of music. Her love for God, family, and friends was boundless.

A celebration of Carol’s life will be held on Thursday, February 5, at Holy Cross Episcopal Church located at 209 Park Drive, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301. There will be a visitation from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the funeral service at 12 noon. A graveside ceremony will be held at Crittenden Memorial Cemetery in Marion, Arkansas, following the service. The family would like to thank all of the attending physicians and nursing staff that took such loving care of Carol at Baptist Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1905. Services by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis, Arkansas. On-line guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– LULA MAE JACKSON, 68, of Little Rock, departed this life on February 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her; parents, Bose and Hattie Mae Barnes Sr; siblings, Earnest Lewis, Mary Ella Parker, Dorthy Barnes.

She leaves to cherish memories; children, Cynthia Barnes, Bernard Jackson, Lamont Jackson; brother, Bose (Rose) Barnes Jr; grandchildren, Paige Whitfield, Gabrielle Jackson, Makayla Heard, Bernard Jackson Jr.; five nephews; two special nieces; a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, February 6, 2015, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Service: Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 12 noon at Sanctuary of Praise, 7300 Mabelvale Pike, LR, Pastor Quinton Henderson, Officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., LR (501) 3710111. Visit www.robinsonmortuary. com. to sign online guestbook and view entire obituary. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– JAY LYNN JONES,86, of Little Rock died on Monday, February 2, 2015. Jones was born July 28, 1928, to Jay and Marietta Mayhan Jones, who preceded him in death, as did his sister, Carolyn Jones Knight. Survivors include his brother, Dr. Robin Richard Jones of Little Rock, and his niece, Vickie Lynn Knight Durkin of Sherman Oaks, Calif. Special cousins include Martha Johnston of Birmingham, Ala., Ruth Johnston of Little Rock, Wilma Jones of Minturn and Larry Jones of Minurn. He leaves many other cousins and close friends.

Jones graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1950, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Omega Omega Chapter. After being discharged from the Army, he began his career as a greatly respected Interior Decorator.

After retiring at the age of 67, he joined the Peace Corps and served in Uruguay and Jamaica. Jones returned to Little Rock in 1998 and became a volunteer/philanthropist, giving freely and generously of his time to Camp Aldersgate, Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Center, and many other charities.

Recognized as Volunteer of the Year by Camp Aldersgate, Jones also received the 2007 Amazing Spirit Award from Baptist Health for his efforts to make Little Rock a better community in which to live. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Little Rock, for 86 years.

A celebration of Jones’ life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015, at First United Methodist Church, 732 Center Street, with Dr. F. Gladwin Connell officiating. The family will receive visitors at 10 a.m., prior to the service in Cokesbury Center at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. For a more detailed obit and to sign the online register please visit www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– NICKY C. LAMAR JR., 37, of Little Rock, departed this life on January 31, 2015. He leaves to cherish memories, his son, Nicky C. Lamar III; parents, Pauline M. Smith and Nicky C. Lamar Sr.; siblings, Aserea R. Carter, Anthony D. Lamar, Ronnie T. Lamar, Leon J. Smith, Kimberly D. Smith and a host of family and friends. Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Service: Saturday, 12 noon at 1st Liberty Hill Baptist Church, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1527 E. Broadway, NLR (501) 374-0111. Sign online guest book and view full obituary at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– Bro. CHARLES MITCHELL JR., of Little Rock, was born April 26, 1949 to the late Charles Mitchell Sr. and Olevia Mitchell in Eudora, Arkansas. In 1960, he professed hope in Christ. He graduated from East High School and joined the United States Army in 1968, where he proudly served his country. After his military discharge, Bro. Mitchell worked as a foreman at McDonald Douglas in St. Louis, Mo. On November 26, 1986, Bro. Mitchell united in holy matrimony to Shirley Burse of Gillett, Arkansas; to this union in 1998, five beautiful children were adopted. Upon moving to Cabot, Ark, he joined Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church, where he worked diligently to ensure the completion of the church’s school; Bro. Mitchell continued to serve as a faithful member until his health failed. Bro. Mitchell was an outdoorsman, as he thoroughly enjoyed gardening, fishing and farm animals. Love-ones hold fond memories of him wearing his overalls and hat, saying, “Hear me and hear me good!” He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, and a wonderful provider for his family. Bro. Mitchell departed this life on the evening of January 25, 2015, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Center (UAMS) in Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Roosevelt Wallace; sisters, Betty Mitchell and Neicey Wallace, and brother, Fred Wallace. He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife, Shirley Mitchell, three daughters, Sheila Burse, Alexis and Ky’Erra Mitchell; three sons, Charles III, Alonzo and Ky’Evan Mitchell; three brothers, Charles (Rose) Whitaker of Little Rock, Ark., Truman (Loretta) Wallace of St. Louis, Mo., Charles (Pat) Wallace of Eudora, Ark.; four sisters, Susie (David) Blake of St. Louis, Mo., Odell (Willie) Williams of Cabot, Ark., Ama Wallace and Sarah Ann McKenzie of Little Rock, Ark., Velma Wallace of Denton, Texas, and Helen Wallace of Little Rock, Ark.; a special aunt, Beatrice (Richard) Fletcher of Las Vegas, Nev.; Godchildren Saressa Nash and Kenji Wofford; special neighbors, Kenny & Suzan Holman; family friend, James (Becky) Robbins, who cared for the upkeep of Bro. Mitchell’s farm during his illness, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2015 at Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church, 6012 General Samuel Road, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076 with Pastor Berlinda Helms officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at 1 p.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemeter in North Little Rock. Family hour will be from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, February 5th in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– THURSTON “NICK” NICHOLS, 96, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. Nick was born in Woodville, Ala. to the late George Wade and Julia Cobb Nichols. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; his son, Michael Nichols; one brother, Roy Nichols. He was an Army Veteran and served in World War II. Nick retired after 40 years as Product Manager of Sales for Burroughs Machines which later became Unisys. He is survived by his wife, Freda Nichols; his son, Timothy Nichols of New Jersey and a host of other family and friends. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

––––– ––––– JASON LAMAR PERSONS, 34, of North Little Rock, “Finished Early” on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. Jason was a 1998 graduate of Mills University Studies High School in Little Rock. He furthered his education at the University of Arkansas at both Little Rock and Fayetteville.

Jason enjoyed meeting people and used his outgoing personality to excel in the area of management. He was store manager of American Eagle Outfitters and Wilson’s of Baton Rouge, La., GAP/ Gapkids of North Little Rock and his last employment was assistant manager with the Hampton Inn of North Little Rock.

Jason was preceded in death by his father Carl E. Persons. He leaves to cherish his memory mother, Naomi Taylor Persons; brothers, Carl Anthony (Jackie) of Dallas, Texas, Chris of Little Rock; sisters, Denise and Sonjia both of North Little Rock, nieces, nephew, grandnieces, grandnephew, uncles, aunts, cousins, and many friends.

The Celebratory Worship Service in honor of Jason’s life will commence on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the eleventh hour at First Baptist Church Main Street, 2015 Main Street in North Little Rock, Dr. D.L. Richardson Pastor and officiating. Pastor Rev. R. Deshun Coates, eulogist.

You may visit Jason in peaceful repose Friday, 12-4 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary in North Little Rock. Family hour from 5:30- 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Main Street. Service 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.”

––––– ––––– CATHY PETTIT, 61 of Hensley passed away on February 1, 2015. She was born on April 8, 1953 to the late, Troy and Frances Earls in Mesquite, Texas. Cathy enjoyed fishing, camping, bluegrass music and spending time with her family. She and her late husband were owners of Pettits Custom Upholstery Shop for over 30 years.

Cathy is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Pettit Sr. and infant grandson, Thomas Holland Myrick. She is survived by her two daughters, Tonia Hamby and Missy Nickell; two sons, Billy Pettit Jr. (Michelle) and Stephen Pettit (Krista); grandchildren, Jeffrey, Thomas, Brooke, Kayla, Riley, Chase, Brina, Gavin, Tearnin and Pantera; great-grandbaby, Santanna; three sisters, six brothers and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 3 p.m. at East End Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the funeral home 501-847-9099. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– GEORGIA RAEF, 92, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with her Lord, Saturday January 31,2015. She was born February 17, 1922 in Broken Bow, Okla. to the late William and Maggie Snider.

She was preceded in death by her husband’s, Joseph Adams and Fredrick Raef; and her daughter, Danna Sue Adams Cox. Georgia is survived by her three sons, Randy Adams (Gayla) of Little Rock, Ark., Ronnie Adams of Brownwood, Texas, Jason Cox (Melissa) of Rockwell, Texas; six grandchildren, Evan and Erin Adams Tania Wilson, Dawn Davis, Megan and Lauren Cox; and her beloved dog Cricket and a host of family and friends.

Georgia was an executive housekeeper for many of the top hotels in Little Rock for years. She loved her family and friends dearly.

Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, February 6,2015 at Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800. The burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

––––– ––––– Mother NINEVAH RIDGLE, 92, of Little Rock passed January 31, 2015. Loving memories left to children: Larry Ridgle of Mesquite, Texas and Tony (Jean) Ridgle of Little Rock, Ark., sister: Juanita Newby, three grandchildren. Visitation: February 6, 2015, 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration February 7, 2015, 12:30 p.m. both held at South Temple COGIC 2623 South Arch Street Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– ––––– CHARLES MCKINLEY SARTIN SR., passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 in Little Rock, Ark. Survived by his wife, Lou Ann Sartin; children, Charles (Chip) Sartin Jr. (Kellie), Beth Goodson and Jatonne Sartin; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the Morgan Full Gospel Church, 14806 Marche Rd., North Little Rock. Interment in the Smartt Cemetery. Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs, Ark.

––––– ––––– CHARLES R. SELBY, 76, of Sherwood, passed away January 31, 2015. Visitation will be this evening, 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, followed by interment with full Military Honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Selby’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BELITA LEOLA STEWART, 67, of Little Rock passed away February 2, 2015. She was born, September 18, 1947. A celebration of life on Thursday, February 5, 2015, 11 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Guest Book visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MICHAEL TREVINO, 35, of Little Rock, Arkansas died January 31, 2015. He was born October 2, 1979 in Westaco, Texas to Michael Trevino and Sylvia Gonzalez Trevino. Michael will be missed by many family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation and Funerals of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.arcremations.com.

––––– ––––– NICHOLAS L. WRIGHT SR., 37, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away January 27, 2015. Born on April 24, 1977, he’s survived by: his son, Nicholas L Wright Jr.; mother, Eyverne Wright; sister, Jar’Quella Wright; brothers, Kevin Wright, Derrick Wright, Shernard Cullins, Damion Cullins, Dorrell Wright and Carl Cullins Jr.; grandmother, Clara Wright and a host of uncles, aunts, niece and nephews. Services will be held February 7, 2015, 1 p.m. at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5616 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock. Funeral arrangements are being handled by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. Little Rock (501) 3721305.