Obituaries

Pulaski County

ETHEL ANDERSON, 83, of North Little Rock passed February 3, 2015. Preceded in death by parents: Willie and Sylvia Jones, son: Albert Anderson, siblings: James Horne Sr., Manuel Milord, Charlie Jones, Nathaniel Jones, Clarence Jones, Betty Adams, John Manuel Jones, Elmira Jones, Dorothy Jones, and Mildred Tidwell. Loving memories left to sons: David Anderson of North Little Rock and Bernard (Ljiljana) Anderson of Seattle, Wash., Goddaughter: Lavonna (Wilson) Redus, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, siblings: Henry (Alice) Jones, Willie Jones Jr., brother-in-law: Elijah Adams, Godsister: Nancy Gant, special niece: Loranda Adams, special friend; Diane Robinson, and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Family hour February 13, 2015, 7:30-8:30 p.m.. Homegoing celebration February 14, 2015, 11 a.m., both held at 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.’

––––– ––––– ROSE ANN BERRY, 58, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life February 9, 2015. She leaves her late husband, Joe Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Vernoica Berry, Divone Berry, Tamika Johnson; mother, Everlena Berry; siblings, Barbara Ann Reed, Isophine Berry Thomas; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; special friend, Louis Dean Scales; and a host of many others that were dear to her. Family hour: Tomorrow, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Service: Friday, 1 p.m., both at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book and view obituary at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– ANTHONY BERNARD BROCK, 53, of Little Rock departed this life Feb. 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by mother, Henrietta Brock and brother, Arthur Brock. He leaves his memories with daughter, April Hunter; two grandchildren; siblings, Gloria (Robert) Scott, Henry (Evelyn) Roy Jackson; Loretta (Willie) Brock Elliot, and a host of family and friends. Family hour: Friday, 10-11 a.m. Service: Friday, 11 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR. Rev. H.L. Fairchild officiating. Service entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook and view obituary at www.robinsonmortuary. com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– MILDRED MAE DORSEY BRYANT, 88, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 9, 2015. Mildred was born on November 1, 1926, to the late James and Edna Dorsey. She was a long time member of Heritage Baptist Temple in Little Rock. Mildred was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, and she was dedicated and devoted to her family. As a home maker she will be remembered for her singing and humming as she went about her cooking and cleaning.

Mildred is survived by her daughter, Brenda Kaye Tuohey, grandson, David Matthew Conrad, and granddaughter, Emily Catherine Tuohey, and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.

Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Bethel Cemetery in Sheridan, Ark., with Brother Guy Kelly officiating, visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– Mother CLAUDIA BYRD, 85, of Little Rock, departed this life February 7, 2015.

She was preceded in death by: father, LeAndrew Saulsberry; mother, Annie Glenn; siblings, J.D. Goodman, Dorothy Hoston, and Geraldine Saulsberry. She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter Dorothy A. Saulsberry Cunningham Collins; grandchildren, Nakia (Deangelo) Baker-Qualls, Edwin (Tamara) Cruz and Erin Cunningham; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; host of family and friends.

Family hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral services: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Gospel Temple Baptist Church; Rev. Walter Daughtery. Service entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book and view obituary at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– PATRICIA DIERKS of Little Rock, born on August 13, 1944, passed away on February 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth Bland. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence, daughters, Laura Welshans (Brad) and Anne Tucker (Jeff), and grandchildren, Brett Thomas, Wesley Welshans, Crockett and Brooks Tucker. Services will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Little Rock on February 21 at 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran School. Mrs. Dierks’ online guest book may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– WILLIAM OWEN ELMORE, 84, of Little Rock, passed away February 5, 2015. “Daddy Bill” was welcomed into heaven by former loved ones and our Lord whom he glorified his entire life through his voice. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Stanley and Mary Lyons Elmore, his passion for singing began at Grenada High School, participating in their glee club and being their Drum Major. After graduating in 1949, he dedicated his life to serving his country for three years during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged. Bill attended Ole Miss, where he met Lew, sang in the university chorus, and received a degree in business. He spent the next thirty years in automotive sales, traveling, receiving awards and never meeting a stranger. He was a loyal employee of Sears, Addressagraph-Multigraph, Maremont Corporation, Parts Warehouse, Inc. and Alliance Parts Warehouse.

More than his love for working was his love for his family. He actively participated in the lives of his wife, daughter and two grandchildren. There wasn’t anything he loved more than boating on Lake Ouachita with his family. For over 25 years, Bill continued to captivate hearts through his singing in the Trinity United Methodist Church choir. His tenor voice will forever be remembered, especially in his version of “The Lord’s Prayer.” A lifelong friend to many, he will be loved, missed and remembered.

Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Martha Chapman, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lew McCrary Elmore; daughter, Luanne Lewis and husband, Steve of Little Rock; grandchildren, Drew Payne and Lindsay Bjornson (Tyler); niece, Emily Samuels (Gary); nephew, Mac Lowry (Beverly); sisters, Betty Norwood (Orman) and Marjorie Wilbourn (Adron), both of Tennessee; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Special thanks from the family to the nurses at 5A at Baptist Health for their loving care, to the staff at Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehab, and to special friend, Paul Adkinson and family.

Visitation will be this evening, Wednesday, February 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Services will be Thursday, February 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the church, officiated by Rev. Betsy Singleton-Snyder. Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Music Ministry, 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mr. Elmore’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– WILBUR PAUL “BILL” GULLEY JR., former CEO of Savers Federal in Little Rock, passed away peacefully in Durham, North Carolina on January 23, 2015.

He was the son of Wilbur Paul (Sr.) and JaJa Douglas Gulley of Little Rock and was born on August 8, 1923. Bill Gulley grew up in Little Rock in the State Street neighborhood, attended Little Rock High School, and was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Duke University in 1947. During World War II he served in the US Navy with distinction and was Captain of the minesweeper USS Prime during the final months of that conflict.

Following graduation Bill returned to Little Rock and joined his father in working at Pulaski Federal Savings and Loan, later renamed Savers Federal, which became one of the largest S&L in Arkansas. He rose to become CEO of Savers Federal and spent his 42 year career encouraging savings and helping members of his community become home owners. He became a leader of the Arkansas Savings and Loan League, serving on the Little Rock Branch of the US Federal Reserve.

Bill also believed strongly in giving back to his community. He served as general campaign chair of the United Fund, President of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, and as President of the Little Rock Boys Club. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Donaghey Foundation and Roselawn Memorial Park. He was a strong supporter of higher education, serving on the Boards of Hendrix College and Arkansas State University. He was also a long-term member of First United Methodist Church, serving on the Board of Stewards for 30 years.

Bill Gulley was devoted to his family. He married Mary Elizabeth “Bookie” Hunt on March 13, 1971, who predeceased him in 2012. He is survived by four sons from his previous marriage to Jane Harrison Gulley and their spouses, Wib Gulley and wife Charlotte Nelson of Durham, N.C.; Dub and wife Libby Gulley of Durham, N.C.; Ransom Gulley of Little Rock, Ark.; and Michael Gulley of Little Rock, Ark.; and by their six grandchildren, Paul and Caroline Gulley of Durham, N.C.; Rhyne and Pierce Gulley of Durham, N.C.; and Adrienne and Brynne Gulley of Little Rock, Ark. He is also survived by his stepdaughters, stepson and their spouses, Janice Hunt Rounsaville and husband Gerry of Birmingham, Ala.; Julie Hunt Gaither and husband Hugh of Newton, N.C.; and John Hardy Hunt III and wife Cheryl of Rye, N.Y., and their seven grandchildren, John Michael Stieferman, John Robert Gaither and wife Sarah, Joseph Andrew Gaither, Elizabeth Gaither Carter and husband Todd, Catherine Gaither Leitch and husband Chris, John Wilson Hunt, and Spencer Hardy Hunt; and seven great-grandchildren.

While Bill accomplished much in his business career, he was also a wonderful father and husband, and his family will miss him greatly. He brought a ready smile and good cheer to life, and he loved to share a funny story or bit of humor with friends and family. He was generous and considerate of others, and he taught us the value of hard work and planning for the long run in life, often sharing insights from his father and his life. Bill Gulley was a special, dear man who will live on in our hearts and memories forever.

There will be a funeral service honoring Bill on Monday, February 16 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Christopher Cooper. He will be laid to rest next to his wife Bookie at Roselawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in his honor to a nonprofit which shares his passion for homeownership, Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, 6700 South University Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– SHERRY ALSTON HEAD, 65, of Sherwood passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. She is survived by husband Herbert Head; son, Buddy Head and wife Karen; grandchildren Adelyn and Josiah Head; parents, Bennett and Joyce Alston; brother, Ned Alston and wife Barbara; sister, Charlotte Holt and husband Billy; niece, Jenny Alston and nephew, Billy Holt. Visitation from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral services on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Faith Bible Fellowship, 1200 W. Maryland, Sherwood. Interment following at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– MILDRED SHURTLEFF JOHNSON of Little Rock, Arkansas passed February 10, 2015. She was born November 10, 1919 to the late Walter Ervin Shurtleff and Maggie Ardell Young Shurtleff in Line, Arkansas. She was a lifelong Baptist and retired elementary teacher.

Preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Walter Ervin Shurtleff Jr. and Norman Shurtleff and two sisters, Ozell Poole and Grace Stone. Survived by one daughter, Ginger J. McDonald (William); one granddaughter, Lydia Hicks Hamlet (Boyce); great-granddaughter, Sawyer Elise Hamlet; three sisters, Alice Grider of Crosset, Arkansas; Billy Shepard of Benton, Arkansas and Bobby Roberts of North Little Rock.

Family graveside service 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2015 at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements provided by RollerFuneral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

––––– ––––– DOROTHY MAXIELL, 76, of North Little Rock passed February 3, 2015. Loving memories left to daughter: Vera Johnson, sister: Connie Montgomery, grandchildren: Monica Robinson, Marcus Robinson, Michelle Jones, Shameka Johnson, Tyrone Johnson, Cedric Johnson, Jerome Johnson, Demonica Brown, and Robert Bryant. Visitation: February 13, 2015, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration February 14, 2015, 11 a.m. at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 1000 “I” 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.”

––––– ––––– DORIS MAXINE BALDWIN CATE McKINNEY, 83, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away February 8, 2015. She was born June 17, 1931 in Lonoke County, Arkansas to Hemp and Mary Baldwin of Lonoke. Although Doris lived at various times in Missouri, Texas and Utah, Arkansas was always home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Little Rock for many years. Besides Doris’ love of God, church and family, especially her grandchildren, she had a special place in her heart for the Arkansas Razorbacks, golf, travel and cooking.

Doris is survived by three children, Joan Marie McKinney McCune (John) of Thornton, Colorado, Phyllis Ann Cate Nunnally (Bill) of Maumelle, and Vanessa Lynn McKinney Brickman (Tony) also of Maumelle; three grandchildren, Jeana Marie McCune Yager (Adam) of Kansas City, Missouri, Anthony James Brickman, Jr. and Afton AnnLynn Brickman, both of Maumelle; one great-grandchild, William Thomas Yager of Kansas City, Missouri; siblings Helen Glover of Carlisle, Eva Sullivan and Tom Baldwin, both of Little Rock, and Raymond Baldwin of Cabot; and countless other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, David Nicholas Cate and James Warren McKinney; son, Dennis Neal Cate; and granddaughter, Jennifer Noel McCune.

The family would like to send special thanks to: Lisa Conaway, Doris’ wonderful caregiver of many years, Senator Bobby Glover for all of his help and support during this long road, Chambers Nursing Home for their care and aid during the past few months; numerous churches throughout Arkansas and beyond which kept Doris in their thoughts and prayers; endless family and church friends who helped Vanessa, Lisa and Phyllis sit with Mom during this last month; the dedicated doctors, nurses and hospice personnel at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock; Nate Andrews for his prayers and being with the family during her final hours.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church on Pleasant Valley Drive and Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at First Baptist Church, with burial in Wattensaw Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com

––––– ––––– CAROLYN LEE MOON of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015. She was born July 6, 1935 in Conway to the late Bill and Etta Mae Robbins. She is survived by her husband, Owen Moon; son, Bill Moon and his wife Marsha; daughter, Ruth Smith; sister, Mary Coleman; grandchildren, Ryan Moon, Matthew Smith, Holly Warren and, Curtis Nix; and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Amboy United Methodist Church, 311 East Military Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118. Designate Carolyn Moon Memorial Fund. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– Dr. RANDOLPH MURPHY, 101, of Little Rock, passed away February 7, 2015. Services will be held today, Wednesday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., followed by interment at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Dr. Murphy’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BERNARD M. OLDS, 94 of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on February 3, 2015, in Sherwood. He was born on December 4, 1920, in Boynton, Oklahoma to Gideon and Lucinda Chenore Olds and was the tenth of 16 children. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Vivian Imbeau (Beau) Olds of Little Rock.

As a member of the Oklahoma National Guard he was Federalized in 1940 and served in WWII, arriving on Omaha Beach in 1944. He was wounded in Belgium and Germany and received 2 purple hearts.

Mr. Olds was a retired rural mail carrier, and was one of Sherwood’s founding fathers. He carried petitions to help form the city, and helped start the Volunteer Fire Department. He was Sherwood’s Man of the Year in 2011. He was a member of Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church. Until recently he delivered Meals on Wheels, made Hospital and Nursing home visits, birthday calls, and did numerous things for friends and neighbors.

Survivors include his daughter Connie Trent of Conway, granddaughter, Mandy Trent of Greenbrier, great granddaughter, Brittany Hardin of Conway and greatgreat grandson, Bhodi Gotcher of Conway, two sisters, Wanda Nolan of Virginia Elaine Swanson of Michigan and one brother Arliss Olds of Nevada.

A memorial service will be held at Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church at 10 am on Saturday, February 14, 2015, with visitation to follow. Burial will be at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church food pantry at 9921 Arkansas Hwy. 107, Sherwood, Ark. 72120 or the charity of your choice. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– CHARLENE CURRY OXFORD, 84, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 8, 2015. Visitation will be this evening, Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (northwest corner I-630 and Barrow Road). Services are Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Oxford’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– EMORY LOWELL “CHUCK” ROGERS, age 77, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015. He was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Conroe, Texas, to the late Emery Alfred Rogers and Nellie Estelle Fussell Rogers. He was a graduate of Lufkin High School and attended at college from Texas A&M and Stephen F. Austin. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, and a Shriner. He volunteered in many things including; disaster relief, prison ministry, Pilot to take children to the Shriners Hospital, driving seniors “Old Folks” on trips, ABBA Arkansas Baptist Bikers Association, Gideons, Prayer Shaw Ministry, Sunday school teacher, and he also served as a missionary in Russia, Romania and Mexico. He retired from truck driving after 50 years and for the last 39 years he worked for E.T. Motor Freight and ABF.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Bonnie Lee Rogers, children; Cherie Camron and her husband Glen of Longview, Texas, Jack Harold Rogers of The Colony, Texas, Tammy Philson and her husband Reimus of Dallas, Texas, two stepchildren; Jamie Gammill, Renee Jones and her husband Ed, all of Linden, Texas, one sister Whitney Ann Kitchens and husband Gerald of Baytown, Texas, five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service. Interment will be 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Warren Springs Cemetery in Linden, Texas. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ROSIE EVELYN RUPE, 92, of Hensley died Monday. Survivors, daughter, Mary Ann Hargues; niece, Lynn Rupe; and grandchildren, Christine Wright, Pam Brayn, and Ricky Hargues. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14 at Woodson Cemetery. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– EMY LEE SELBY, 88, of Little Rock has entered into heaven to be with her Savior on Feb. 8, 2015. She was residing at Katherine’s Place in Fayetteville, Ark. Emy was born to Lee and King William Story Oct. 23, 1926. Several years after graduating from Cave City High School she moved to Little Rock to join her sister and mother.

Emy worked 30 years for Teletype Co. in Little Rock where she was one of the first females hired at the plant. After becoming a supervisor for many years she retired in 1988 and has kept in touch with many of the lifelong friends she made while working there. The Pioneers Club at Teletype also helped create many happy memories.

In 1970, William P. (Bill) Selby married Emy and they enjoyed traveling to air shows in Oshkosh, Wisc., with friends. They were members of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ for many years. Emy loved family, especially her two grandchildren and relaxing on the deck of her Greers Ferry lake house. She especially influenced two friends who now call her their Meme and Granny. The Lord was number one priority in her life and every night before bed she read her bible.

Emy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill after 43 years of marriage, infant son, William Lloyd Clark, and eight siblings: Coy, Fay Ellen, Bly, Guy, Cly Nora, Ivy Bea, Kay Jr., and Billy Ray. Survivors include her son, Chuck (Shari) of Springdale, two grandchildren, Brian Clark and Stephanie Clark, several nieces and nephews: Bob (Suzanne) Sweeten, Margaret Ann Specht, William Ray Story, Debbie (Paul) Wasserman, Peggy (Tim) Taylor, Lisa Story, Francis Selby, Kimberly Brown, Melissa Link, Molly Howard, Rebecca Vickers, Melinda (Eddie) Martin, Nancy Doshier, and many great-nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many friends who considered her as their sister, mother or grandmother because she graciously showed to all she met mercy, compassion and never-ending generosity.

The family wished to offer special thanks to the caregivers at Katherine’s Place in Fayetteville and Circle of Life Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Ark., Southern Christian Home, 100 W. Harding St., Morrilton, Ark., 72110 or the charity of your choice.

Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 13, at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th St. in Little Rock from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 10200 Highway 5 North in Alexander. Guest register is at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

Pallbearers will be Brian Clark, Bob Sweeten, Bill Kyle, Ryan Specht, James Worrell, Bill Story, and alternate Charles P Ross. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Baldwin and Jim Bearden.

––––– ––––– JUSTIN L. SPEARS JR. of Little Rock departed this life on Jan. 27, 2015. He leaves memories to parents, Justin L. Spears Sr. and Jammie Ingram; siblings, Markebius Blockett, Keonne Porter, Jazilena Ingram, Jamarious Spears, Tremarious Spears and Carmelo Spears; family and friends. Graveside: Friday, 10 a.m. at Arkansas Memorial Garden, NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., LR, (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– LARRY RAY STARKEY, age 66, of Jacksonville, passed away Feb. 8, 2015, in Jacksonville. He was born on April 21, 1948, in North Little Rock; he was the son of Julian and Audrey Starkey. Larry was a tree cutter for West Tree Service for 25 years. He was a member of American Eagle Association and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and loved his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Alice Kidd-Starkey. Survivors include sister, Dorothy (Lonnie) Banks, brother, Fred (Jean) Starkey, sons; Jerry Starkey and Tony (Shawna) Starkey and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood, Ark. Burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery in Mayflower, Ark. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home, Sherwood, Ark. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– DA’NIYLA TAHNIRREE-BEDFORD, 2 weeks, of North Little Rock, departed this life on Feb. 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Mildred Slater, Dorothy Miller Killion. She leaves, parents, Clinton Bedford, Shemika Slater; siblings, Dayelun Bedford, Claniya Bedford, Clinton Bedford Jr., Kareion Bedford; and a host of family and friends. Service: Monday, 11 a.m. at Moody Chapel, 5630 Mabelvale Pike, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR (501) 374-0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– JOSIAH IMMANUEL WILLIAMS, 4 months, of Little Rock, departed this life on Feb. 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by; paternal great-grandparents, Lizzie Burks and Berry Williams; maternal grandmother, Simone Townsend. He leaves to cherish wonderful memories; parents, Jasmine Hill and Franklin Williams; siblings, Naniel and Nevayiah Williams; and a host of family and friends. Service: Thursday, 11 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR; Dr. Kevin A. Kelly, officiating. 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.”

––––– ––––– BEVERLY JOSEPHINE ZARYAC, 87, of North Little Rock, Ark., peacefully passed away Feb. 1, 2015, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. She was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Detroit, Mich. Beverly died surrounded by love. She spent her last day with her sister, brother, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beverly was a longtime and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Beverly was the oldest of seven children and a natural caregiver. She grew up in Detroit, Mich., where she met and married the love of her life, John Albert Zaryac (Johnny) on Jan. 14, 1946. They moved to Azusa, Calif., in 1960 where they lived until moving to North Little Rock, Ark., in 1979.

Beverly was the center of her adoring family. She was kind, loving and compassionate. Her family will miss hearing her sing songs like “Grandma’s Little Honey Pie,” “I Am A Child of God” and “Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree.”

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John; her son John Zaryac Jr.; daughter Linda Croft and her husband Dan; daughter Susie Bentley; her parents, Mary Jane Strickland and Andrew Ferguson Firth; three sisters, Mary Jane Carbajal, Pat Mayfield Blackwell, and Valerie Johnson; her brother, Larry Firth; and her grandson, Steven Gaines. Beverly is survived by her brother Tom (Jerri) Firth of Bluffton, S.C.; her sister, Penny Davis of Detroit, Mich.; her son, Kim (Jackie) Zaryac of San Diego, Calif.; her daughter Lori (Ike) Ludy of Yulee, Fla.; 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She will be interred at Maumelle Cemetery with her husband. Oxley – Heard Funeral Directors, Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Don Leston Egger age 84, of Arkadelphia, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 in Arkadelphia. He was born October 13, 1930 at Cherry Hill, Arkansas, the son of Tedie Monroe and Willia Ruby Hoover Egger. He graduated from Mena High School in 1948. He attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. It was there in Magnolia that he met and married Delphia Ray Foster. They were residents of Magnolia until 1978 when they moved to Arkadelphia. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia where he served as a deacon and as a Greeter/Usher.

He is past President of the Columbia Association for Retarded Children. Don was instrumental in securing funds, organizing, planning and building the first community based training center for the Mentally Retarded in Magnolia and Columbia County. He also served as regional Vice-President and later as secretary for the State ARC. He assisted in organizing a Parents Group (later re-named Voluntary Council) at the Arkadelphia Human Development Center. He served as co-chair the first year of its organization.

He served as a member of the Group Living, Inc. board in Arkadelphia for a number of years as a board member, one term as Vice-President and two terms as President. He volunteered untold hours to working with Group Living’s clients. He served on the Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Planning Council and later as a member of the Developmental Disabilities Services Board for Arkansas.

He was a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard for over 43 years, retiring in 1990 as a Chief Warrant Officer, W-4. He was a Civil Service employee for the National Guard for 35 years, having worked on the campus at Southern Arkansas University 25 years as a Unit Administrative Supply Technician. The last 10 years of employment he was based at Camp Robinson as an Auditor. He was a member of the National Guard Association of Arkansas and the National Guard Association of the United States. His military awards include The Army Commendation Medal, The Meritorious Service Medal, The Army Achievement Medal, The Army Components Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 3 devices, The Arkansas Service Award with 8 devices.

He was preceded in death by a brother, John S. Egger of Nashville, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Delphia Ray Egger, son, Gary Don Egger all of Arkadelphia; sisters, Mary Lou Byford of Waldron, Ark., and Karen Walters of Mena, Ark.; sisters-in-law, Sherma Ann McWilliams and her husband, Jim, of Magnolia, Ark., and Jeannie Egger of Nashville, Ark., along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 12 at Second Baptist Church with Bro. Stan Parris officiating under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the Church. Burial with Military Honors will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hephzibah Cemetery near Magnolia. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Second Baptist Church along with members and former members of the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard of Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Group Living, Inc. of Arkadelphia (Lucas Gardens), Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia (Building Fund), Arkadelphia Human Development Center’s Volunteer Council or the Columbia Association for Retarded Citizens of Magnolia. Sign online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Charley Rice, 83, of Benton, Ark., passed away February 8, 2015. He was born January 12, 1932 in Kansas City, Mo. Reception Visitation: Thursday, February 12th, 2015; 4-6 p.m.; Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Ark. 72015. Funeral following at 6 p.m. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– ––––– BRYANT — Elvis Lodell Christian Sr., 79, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. He was born to the late James Parker and Ina Elizabeth (Williams) Christian on July 15, 1935 in Paducah, Kentucky. Elvis retired from the Air Force with 21 years of service having served in many countries. He was active in the Viet Nam War as well as the Korean Conflict. Upon retirement, he worked for St. Vincent Infirmary (22 years) where he retired as Director of Safety and Security. Elvis was a member of the Calvary Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid golfer and played for the Air Force during his service time. Besides golf, Elvis enjoyed Razorback athletics, Nascar racing, but most of all he truly enjoyed the times of being together with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and friend to all he knew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Leon Christian of Paducah and great-great-granddaughter, Sophia Danielle-Grace Brown of Benton, Arkansas. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Christian of Bryant; children, Valesha Kirksey (Charles) of Little Rock, Denise McGohan of Benton, Elvis Christian, Jr. and James Christian both of Bryant; grandchildren, Brandi Kirksey (Phillip Bullard) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mike Wyatt (Tiffany) of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Shana Mile (John) of Wausau, Wisconsin, Justin Christian (Jackie) of Malvern, Iowa, Taylor Mathis of Glen Rose, Arkansas, Destiny Luttrell (Jason) of Benton, Arkansas, Heather Brown (Eric) of Benton, Arkansas, Ryan Hodges (Lance) of Shannon Hills, Arkansas; 23 great-grandchildren; sisters, Delois Smith and Brenda Robinson both of Paducah, Kentucky; many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Griffin Leggett Healy & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Round Mountain Cemetery in Conway. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Suzan Lavern Holman, 67, of Cabot, died February 9, 2015. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. this evening, (Wednesday) at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72217. Complete obituary will be published in tomorrow’s Democrat Gazette.

––––– ––––– CALION — Dorothy Priscilla “Prissy” Cathey, 60 of Calion, formerly of St. Francisville, La., passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Young’s. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CAMDEN — Vanessa Faye Johnson, 37, of Camden, Ark., died February 4, 2015. Vanessa was born March 15, 1977 to parents, James Miller and Julia Elizabeth Vaughan. Vanessa will be missed by numerous family members and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Cremations and Funeral Services of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.ARcremation.com.

––––– ––––– CLARKSVILLE — Mrs. Sula Josephine Garrett, 94, of Clarksville, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 in Clarksville. She was born April 18, 1920, in Franklin County, Ark., to William Matthew and Josephine (Rogers) Davis. Sula enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and cooking. She was a wonderful housekeeper and was always doing something.

Mrs. Garrett is preceded in death by her husband; parents; grandson, Jeffery Garrett; five brothers; four sisters; son-in-law, Bill Williams. She is survived by her sons, Don and Jo Garrett of Clarksville, Keith and Hilda Garrett of Smithsville, Tenn.; daughters, Yvonne Williams of Huntington, Ark., Sue and David Forbus of Mabelvale, Ark.; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the 2nd Baptist Church in Clarksville. Mrs. Garrett’s funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 2nd Baptist Church in Clarksville with Bro. Tom Dicus officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. John Forbus, Scott Garrett, Dallas Tucker, Garrett Hudson, Cole McGowan, and Logan McGowan will be serving as Pallbearers. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– CLARKSVILLE — JoAnn Robinson Horn, 83, of Clarksville, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away February 8, 2015 after a long battle with leukemia.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James Horn; parents, Nona and Dink Robinson; brother, Wilburn Robinson; and great-grandson, Phillip Crowder. She is survived by her children: Sharon (Larry) Taylor of Clarksville, Ark., Carol (Guy) Santucci of Altheimer, Ark., and John Horn of North Little Rock, Ark.; sister, Billie (Charles) Pritchard of Andrews, Texas; sisters-in-law, Myra Horn of Magazine, Ark., and Audrey Robinson of Alexander, Ark.; grandchildren: Lara (Trent) Bates, Nikki Kelley, and Samantha (Isaac) Mendez; four great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

She was a long-time member of the Clarksville Church of Christ. She was a woman of faith who trusted in the Lord and shared that faith with her family and friends who loved her deeply.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Clarksville Church of Christ, with Jake Chism officiating. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery in New Blaine, Ark. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Clarksville Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Southern Christian Home, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, Ark., 72110; Truth for Today, 2101 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76110; or Elizabeth Hall Cemetery. Her guestbook may be signed at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Charles “Pappy” Wimberly, 92, of Conway, Ark., passed away February 9, 2015. He was born on July 15, 1922 in Cabot, Ark., to the late James T. and Eleanor Fish Wimberly.

Charles was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Conway. He and his wife, Mary Kathryn were active members who faithfully attended the 8 a.m. early service. Charles retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service.

Charles enjoyed going to Hot Springs to the horse races where he loved watching the horses run. He was devoted to his family and loved spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 73 years, Mary Kathryn “Mammy” Wimberly. Charles is survived by one son Ricky Wimberly (Deborah) of Milligan College, Tenn.; one daughter, Cherry White (Jerry) of Conway; two grandchildren, Missy Predmore (Jeff), and Jay White (Kris); and five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rusty, and Kathryn Predmore, and Bryan and Tyler White.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with Dr. Dale Wicker officiating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– ––––– EDGEMONT — Martha Elizabeth Hiser Townsend Wood died unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Ark., February 6, 2015. Martha was born in Moro, Ark., August 8, 1923 to the late Mary and F.E. (Pat) Hiser. Martha also lived for a time in Marianna, Ark., and Searcy prior to her marriage to her first husband Willis Townsend in 1945.

Martha resided in Little Rock, Ark., until her marriage to Harry K. Wood. Harry and Martha moved to Edgemont, Ark., where they lived for years actively participating in their church and community.

Martha graduated from Searcy High School in 1941 and then attended Harding College. Martha went on to work tirelessly volunteering in Little Rock for the Red Cross, the Arkansas Heart Association and numerous other charities. She was also very active in the Republican Party for decades. While in Cleburne County Martha served on the Board of Directors as a volunteer for Haven House in Heber Springs, a safe house for abused women and children. Martha enjoyed playing bridge with her bridge friends and she loved cooking and entertaining friends and family.

Martha was truly loved and cherished by many friends, her family and her church members. Martha was preceded in death by her parents and both husbands as well as her stepson Erwin Woods of The Woodlands, Texas; James Walker Harris, stepson-inlaw of Burlington, North Carolina and great-great-niece, Mercy Elizabeth Whitfield of Lewisville, Texas. Martha is survived by her sister, Mary Patricia D’Auteuil of Rogers, Ark.; her nieces, Mary Marshall Hall (Thom) of Whidbey Island, Wash.; Charlotte Garrett (David) of Rogers, Ark., and Martha Elise Price (Mack) of Dallas, Texas; her nephew, Mark D’Auteuil of Russellville, Ark.; stepson, John Wood of Little Rock; stepdaughters, Miriam Harris of Burlington, N.C.; Harryette Wood of Benton and step-daughter-inlaw, Vicki Wood of The Woodlands, Texas. Also included are her niece, Laurie Townsend Rosenwasser of The Woodlands, Texas; 11 great-nieces and nephews; 15 great-great-nieces and nephews; 10 step-grandchildren and 22 step-great-grandchildren and her special friend and caretaker Becky Gentry.

Martha was a long standing member of the Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry, Ark.

Services will be Thursday, February 12 at Holiday Hills UMC, Greers Ferry, Ark. Visitation is from 9-10 a.m. Funeral is at 10 a.m. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made in Martha’s honor to the Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry or any charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

––––– ––––– EL DORADO — Dorrine Willett Kundert, born Josie Dorrine Duke, 99 of El Dorado passed away February 5. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. tonight at Young’s. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 12th at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.

––––– ––––– GLEN ROSE — Phillip Lambert, 54, of Glen Rose passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. Survivors, sons, Brandon and Blake Lambert (fiance’, Brenesha); mother of his children, Jacqueline Henson; brother, Mike Lambert; sister, Ramona Schneider (Gary) and several nieces and nephews. Memorial/Visitation, Thursday, February 12, 6-8 p.m., Regency, Malvern. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook,www. regencyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– GREENWAY — Scotty Corter, 51, of Greenway passed away February 5, 2015, in a car accident. Services are Friday, February 13, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott with Shawn Parker officiating. Burial is in Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway. Visitation is Thursday at 6 p.m.

––––– ––––– HAMBURG — Edna Coulter Pullin, 81, of Hamburg, died Monday, February 9, 2015. Graveside funeral services and burial will be 10 a.m., Wednesday at the Promise Land Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

––––– ––––– HASKELL — The Lord called Alfred L. Blair, 69, of Haskell, Ark., home February 8, 2015. He was born January 22, 1946 in Benton, Ark. Visitation: Thursday, February 12, 10 a.m. - noon; Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Graveside service following at Pinecrest Memorial Park; 2 p.m. Memorials: New Jerusalem Church. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– HOPE — Funeral for Mr. Bobby Joe Lee, 83, of Hope, 10 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Fischer officiating. Burial Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Janice Avra Hannon of Hot Springs was born November 17, 1934 and was swept away peacefully to be with her husband, family, and friends in Heaven on February 7, 2015.

Janice, Mother, Mom, Aunt Janice, or Mimi as we all called her was born in North Little Rock, Ark. to Ernest Joseph Avra Sr. and Beulah (Jimmie) Wright Avra. Graduated from North Little Rock High School and attended State Teachers College for two years then fell in love with the love of her life Bobby Hannon and began her family with him.

A devoted wife of 53 years, there was nothing more that fulfilled her life than being together with all of her family on every, or any, occasion. She was the true stable rock of the family that was there for whomever needed her. Her brother and sister have always said that she was the best little sister they could have ever had. Even her grandchildren to this day would call her on a daily basis. She by far was the most positive and optimistic person that all of us knew. It can be seen in her children and grandchildren.

Her favorite things to do were watch sports, play games (Dominos, Skip Bo, and Bridge), and teach her grandchildren how to play them with her including spades and poker. Watching sports with her, especially football, was a joy for everyone because she knew more about the sport and game than anyone. She will be forever missed by this family and thought of everyday.

Janice was preceded in death by her late husband Bobby Hannon Sr. Her parents, and her brother in law Charles Gray of Hot Springs. She is survived by her three children Lisa Hannon Madden (Don) of Newport Beach, Calif., Bobby Hannon Jr. of Hot Springs, Bridget Hannon Summers (Bob) of Maumelle, Ark., her brother, Ernest Avra Jr. (Jo) of Conway, Ark., sister Bettye Avra Gray of Hot Springs; four grandchildren, Beau Harvey, Trish Jordan, Lauren Pope, and Don Allen Madden III, 2 step-grandchildren, Taylor Summers and Golden Puckett, six great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10016. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — John Michael McGinnis, age 78, died on Saturday, February 7, 2015, in Tomball, Texas. Mike was born on February 29, 1936, in Pine Bluff Arkansas as the first of four children born to John Clark and Lois Duff McGinnis.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife and the mother of his children Martha Trotter McGinnis, a daughter Kimberly Howington, and his wife and childhood sweetheart, Mildred Wallis Wallick of Monticello. He is survived by two sons, Duff McGinnis (Jeanne) and Duncan McGinnis (Carol), grandsons Jason, Robert and Ethan McGinnis, and Scott Scarborough (all of the greater Houston area), Sgt Michael Howington, USMC and J.J. Howington of Texarkana Arkansas. Mike also leaves behind two brothers, Dr. Patrick McGinnis (Rita) of Edmond Oklahoma; Dr. Tom McGinnis (Joy) of Johnson City, Tennessee and a sister, Susan Calaway (Jim) of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Also surviving are three step-children; Sherri Witcher and Paul Wallick, Jr. of Monticello, Arkansas and Brian Wallick of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Mike grew up on the Arkansas A&M campus, where his father taught chemistry. He graduated from Drew Central High School in 1954, attended Arkansas A&M for two years and graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 1958 with a degree in chemical engineering. He and Martha were married on April 5 of the same year, and after a short time in Nebraska working as a corrosion engineer moved to Crossett, Arkansas where he was employed by the Crossett paper mill. For the next 27 years, Mike

served in the Crossett Company and its successor Georgia Pacific. He left GP in 1991 and was a management consultant in a paper located in Aceh, Indonesia for three years. Returning to Arkansas, he and Martha built a home in the Diamondhead community near Hot Springs, Arkansas and remained there until her death. Mike reunited with and married his childhood sweetheart, Mildred Wallick, and lived in Monticello, before recently moving to Texas to be near his sons and grandchildren.

Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

––––– ––––– LEXA — Willmer Addison Ray, age 82, died Monday. Survivors: wife; Sylvia Ray, sons; Danny, Alan and Larry Ray, five brothers, five sisters, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Thursday. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, both at Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Burial: Odd Fellows Cemetery, West Helena. Guestbook: www. bobnealandsons.com .

––––– ––––– MAGNOLIA — Bobby J. Frizzell, 82, of Magnolia died Sunday at the Baptist Health Medical Center. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Lewis Chapel with burial following at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Camden.

––––– ––––– MELBOURNE — James Floyd “Spike” Jones, 73, died February 9. Visitation will be Thursday, February 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Graveside funeral service will be Friday, February 13 at 2 p.m. at New Liberty Cemetery. Survivors: Ruth Jones (wife), Jeffrey Jones, Steve Jones (sons).

––––– ––––– NASHVILLE — Patsy J. Burnett, age 66, of Nashville, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. Services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood with Bro. David Walker officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Interment will be in the Jones Cemetery, Amity. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

––––– ––––– NEWPORT — Betty (Malone) Glueckert, 84, of Newport, died Sunday. Survivors: son, Timothy Laster; two daughters, Judy Bromby, and Margo Beerthuzin; one brother, Paul Malone; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, 9 a.m.-service. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Cheshier Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

––––– ––––– OSCEOLA — Allen McRae, 63, of Osceola, Ark. passed away in West Memphis on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis has charge of the services.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — John F. Eeckhoudt, CMSGT USAF, Ret., born July 13, 1942 in Seattle, Wash., died February 3, 2015 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center after a long battle with lung cancer. He was a Vietnam veteran, retiring from the US Air Force after 26 years of service. He was also a member of the Pine Bluff RC Model Airplane Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Anne Eeckhoudt of Pine Bluff; sister-in-law, Jo Rogers; nephew Jason Rogers (Heather) and grandnephews, Jacob and Clay Rogers of Pine Bluff; nieces, Krista Peppers and her children, Catherine Rose and Sophie Peppers of Conway, and Carlin Reeder and her children, Blaine and Peyton Reeder of Benton, La.; a son; Frank Eeckhoudt of Bangor, Pa., and a daughter, Allison “Missy” Rush of Bethlehem, Pa. He is also survived by a brother, Jim Eeckhoudt, two sisters, Jeanette Eeckhoudt and Judy Ratner; nine nieces and nephews, all of Seattle, Wash. John is also survived by numerous friends and will be truly missed by all.

A memorial visitation will be held Saturday February 14, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Janulet Vibelle Garrison, 87, of Searcy, passed away on February 8, 2015 in Searcy. Visitation on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy. Funeral Services at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015 in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Harmony Cemetery. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Verna Mae Taylor Thomason, 77, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Monday. Survivors: husband and best friend, Dean Thomason; son, Franklyn (Mary) Thomason; daughter, Janet (Dennis) Rhodes; sisters, Billie Jo (Henry) Cook, Sarah Classen , Wanda (Mike) Woodall; grandchildren, Jeremy (Shana) Thomason, Josh (Kandice) Thomason, Traci (Jaret) Rushing; great-grandchildren, Gavin, Kathryn, Katrina, Jayden. Funeral: 10 a.m., Thursday, Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. at Funeral Home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. Full obituary available at www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

––––– ––––– STAR CITY — Frances Anderson Burr, 68 of Star City died Sunday. A private graveside service was previously held. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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STATESBORO, Ga. — Mary Ellen Day Jansky, 64, died on February 6, 2015 at Emory Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia. Mary Ellen was born on June 28, 1950 to the late Robert Galloway Partee and the late Grace Dodson Day in El Dorado, Arkansas and was raised in Camden by her mother and her beloved stepfather, the late D.P. “Perk” Day. She spent most of her life in Camden but graduated from Hall High School in Little Rock in 1968 after moving there her senior year. She enrolled the following year in the University of Arkansas where she became a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Mary Ellen was a mom to many, first dedicating her life to raising her own four children, and later becoming a house mother to the girls of Pi Beta Phi at the University of Arkansas and the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority house at Georgia Southern University. Her children will remember her silly sense of humor, her sense of fun and adventure, her unmovable faith, and her great love for her grandchildren.

Mary Ellen is survived by her son, Tyler Rollins, his wife Shay and their two daughters, Brynn and Blair; daughter Whitney LaPointe, her husband Evan and their children, Henry and Finley Grace; daughter Katie Carmony and grandsons Gabriel and Kinsler; and son, Matthew Carmony, as well as her brother, Paul Day, uncles Earl “Bud” Dodson and Robert Dodson, and a host of nieces and cousins. She is preceded in death by her sister, Alice Day Rice, her parents, and her husband, John Jansky of Wausau, Wisconsin.

A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Camden, Arkansas on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 3 p.m. with Reverend Buddy Ratliff officiating. Reception will immediately follow at Postmasters Grill at 133 Washington Street. The family gratefully declines flowers but encourages donations to the Norbertines of Saint Norbert Abbey, 1016 N Broadway, De Pere, Wis., 54115.

––––– ––––– MADISON, Miss. — Phillip Andrew Perry, 68, died Sunday, February 8, 2015. A service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Sebrell Funeral Home.

Phillip was born on November 20, 1946, in Little Rock, Ark.; the son of the late Lawrence William Perry, Sr. and Lola Pike Perry. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. A veteran, he served his country as a Sergeant in the USMC. For his service in Vietnam, he was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with a Combat Action Ribbon. Phillip was a 100% Disabled American Veteran. Phillip was a longtime resident of Madison and spent his entire career in sales.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence William Perry Jr. Survivors include: son, Michael McConnell Perry and his wife Kimberly Westerfield Perry of Oxford; son, Robert Andrew Perry and wife Ashley Simmons Perry of Henderson, Nev.; seven grandchildren, a niece and two nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

––––– ––––– MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Patricia Anne Wetmore, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 7, at home with her family by her side after a valiant fight with cancer.

Pat was born on July 11, 1946, in Oak Park, Illinois, the only child of the late Rudy and June Pecanic. Her family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, when she was 13 years old. Her neighbor and school mate was Bill Clinton. She and “Billie” used to walk to school together. She was a 1964 graduate of Hot Springs High School and attended junior college for a while. She later became an LPN and worked at the University of Arkansas Hospital in Little Rock where she met her future husband, Dr. Stephen Wetmore, an otolaryngologist.

She retired from nursing when she and her husband moved to Morgantown in 1988. She did a great deal of volunteer work including working with soup kitchens, Meals-on-Wheels, and as a volunteer at University Hospital. She also enjoyed working with young medical students as a simulated patient.

Because of her friendship with President Clinton, she was invited to high school reunions in the White House in 1994 and 1999 and attended the dedication of the Clinton Library in Little Rock in 2004. At that latter event, she and the President were talking together for an hour after the event was supposed to end causing consternation with the Secret Service.

Pat was a friendly, vivacious person who was interested in those around her. She would take her husband’s secretarial staff for lunch on Secretary’s Day and learn more about them in two hours than her husband would learn in a year. Even when she was in the hospital with complications from her cancer and in pain, she would always chitchat with the nurses and aids inquiring about them and their families.

Pat loved to travel and visited many exotic countries including India, China, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Nepal, Korea, Russia, Japan, and Australia. India was her favorite country, which she visited 5 times including a trip in November 2014. She had planned a trip to Japan with her best friend, Geraldine Toth and son, Gary Toth in February 2015. She also loved animals owning five cats and feeding three feral cats, possums, raccoons and birds; she bought 200 lbs. of birdseed weekly. Her house was filled with many different plants and each summer she filled her porches with many flowering plants and took care of a vegetable garden.

Pat is survived by her devoted and loving husband Stephen Wetmore, her son, Randy Millsap and daughter-in-law, Michelle, daughter, Shannon Schneider and son-in-law Sam, step-daughter, Cynthia Hammond and son-in-law Matthew and step-daughter, Sarah and son-in-law Michael. She is survived by 5 grandchildren, Dylan and Nathan Millsap, Zachary Hammond, and Sophia and Sebastian Schneider.

Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, on Saturday, February 14th, from 1 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 3 p.m. with Pastor Craig L. Falkenstine officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Pat’s family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.