Obituaries
Pulaski County
THOMAS EDWARD ANDERSON, 76, of Sherwood, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. He was born May 8, 1938 to Victor E. and Lillian J. Griffin Anderson. Thomas, “Andy”, was retired from the Army National Guard after 23 years of service. He worked in the concrete business for forty years until his retirement from Martin Marrietta Materials, Inc. in 2007. Thomas was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Sherwood First Baptist Church and the Living Word Sunday School Class. He enjoyed his family, the outdoors, traveling, loving on his granddaughters and faithful canine companion, Cornbread Bob.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna Stouffer Anderson; son, Todd Edward and wife Olivia Anderson; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Grace and Carly Faith Anderson; brother, Richard Anderson of Ennis, Montana; sister, Mary Ann Kimberlin of Hot Springs; and numerous extended family members. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Maude Wright.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Sherwood First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home, 11921 Main Street. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. There will be a private burial at the AR State Veterans Cemetery. Online guest book and registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– CARL CARPENTER, 88, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015. He was born Aug. 10, 1926 in Lonoke County, Ark., to Decatur and Ruth Faulkner Carpenter. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad, was a Deacon at Faith Baptist Church and a longtime former member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Carl enjoyed fishing, hunting, any babies but especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Carpenter; daughters, Shelia Kalinowski (Bob) of Hot Springs, Marilyn Boykin (Bo) of Colorado, Margaret McLaughlin (Phil) of Benton and Carlene Mueller (Art) of Dallas; grandchildren, Jim Davis, Bobby (Brandy) Hughes, Nathan (Kristen) McLaughlin, Brad (Bethany) McLaughlin, Michelle (Chuck) McClintic, Ashley Mueller and Adam Mueller; five great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Hughes, Bailey Hughes, Presleigh McLaughlin, Jett McLaughlin and Kara McClintic; step-daughter, Michelle McLelland (John) and two step-grandchildren, Samuel and Sarah McLelland. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and mother of his children, Leola Conder Carpenter; second wife, Olena Phillips Carpenter and his siblings, R.L. Carpenter, Birl Carpenter, Elizabeth Webb, Ann Douglas, Richard Carpenter, Ben Carpenter, Dorothy Carr, infant twin brothers and Alberta Carpenter.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Monday at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 17201 Arch Street, Little Rock. Burial will be in Landmark Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– ALLIE LUCILLE CHANDLER, age 94 of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 27, 2015 at Little Rock. She was born Oct. 25, 1920 in Walnut Ridge, Ark.; she was the daughter of Matilda and W. A. Butler Sr.
She is preceded in death by C.W. Chandler, husband; son, Stephen Chandler; and parents. Survivors include daughter, Angie; son, Clayton and wife Paula; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Burial will be at Orion Cemetery in Hensley, Arkansas, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 11 a.m.
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––––– ––––– JOHNNIE ANN DUPRIEST, a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Canton, Ga., was born in North Little Rock, Ark., on Dec. 5, 1932, the daughter of John Phillip Mack and Anna Lou Heslep Mack. Mrs. DuPriest died on March 11, 2015, in Marietta, Ga., following a major stroke. She is predeceased by her parents; her brother, James Phillip “Buddy” Mack; and her husband, Thomas E. DuPriest.
Mrs. DuPriest was 82 years old, having lived a long, fruitful and productive life and leaving behind myriad family and dear friends. She is survived by her three children, John Fowlkes and his wife, Sue, of Little Rock, Ark., Ruth Ann Ludden and her husband, Mike, of Marietta, Ga., and Lisa Toney and her husband, Dewayne, of Waleska, Ga.; and her sister-in-law, Nancy Mack, of Damascus, AR.
Mrs. DuPriest is survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and six nieces and nephews.
Funeral Arrangements: Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Sosbee Funeral Home in Canton, Ga., with visitation beginning at noon and the service at 2 p.m.
Graveside Service and Burial: Monday, March 16, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock, Ark., under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400). Following the service, all family and friends are invited to gather at Burns Park in North Little Rock, Ark., near the Rocket Slide, for a picnic and celebration of a life well lived.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Hopewell Baptist Church Belize Mission Trip, 78 Ridge Road, Canton, Ga. 30114.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
––––– ––––– WILLO DEAN GOODE of Little Rock passed away March 13, 2015. She was born March 24, 1930 in Beebe, Ark., to Amos and Maurine Scroggs.
Willo Dean or Willie, as her friends called her, was a beautiful, sweet soul with a heart of gold and a wonderful sense of humor. She was an inspiration to many with her strong faith in God and bravery during the past few years. She was never too busy to listen or help a friend or loved one in need. We will all miss her deeply.
Willo Dean is predeceased by her husband, John Goode and her children, Nancy, David, and Johnny Goode. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Goode, of Little Rock; brother, Gary Scroggs of Beebe; grandsons, Reed Willett, Cory Willett (Mickey) and Taylor Willett (Micah), all of Little Rock; and her granddog, Izzy.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– STEVEN “WAYNE” GOULD, 53, of Maumelle went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2015. He was born in Fayetteville, N.C., on April 3, 1961 to George and Jeanette Gould.
Wayne served as a land surveyor for Garver in Little Rock. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Maumelle.
His wife, Shauna King Gould, survives him. Others remaining to cherish their time with Wayne are his sons, Chris Standridge of Conway, Branson Standridge (Joanie) of Charleston, S.C., and Joel Gould of Maumelle; daughters, Virginia and Linda Gould of Maumelle; five grandchildren, Aaron, Elizabeth, Jaina, Emily and Hannah Standridge; father, George Gould (Robin) of Atkins, Ark.; and a sister, Stephanie Roberts (Turner) of Florida. Wayne was preceded in death by his mother.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Maumelle, 120 Millwood Circle, Maumelle, Ark. 72113, (501)851-3547. Interment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. The family will receive friends from 2–4 p.m., Sunday at Roller-Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501)224-8300.
Memorials may be made to The Call, P.O Box 25524, Little Rock, Ark. 72221-5524. (501) 9071048. www.TheCallinArkansas.org.
Wayne’s online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– HORACE LEON “BILL” HALL passed away March 12, 2015, in Little Rock, Ark.
He was born in Wellington, Texas, on Jan. 21, 1937, to the late Charlie and Sybil Hall.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by brothers, Clell, Alva and Charles and by sisters, Evelyn, Edith, Ella Ruth and Freeda.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Glenda Jean Hall and his son, Todd Hall and Todd’s wife Kim of North Little Rock. He is also survived by one sister, Doris Rushing of Searcy, Ark., and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends he greatly loved.
Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on March 16, 2015, at Amboy United Methodist Church, 311 East Military Rd., North Little Rock, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Amboy United Methodist Church, and Gain, Inc.
Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– ARVIS HARPER, SR., of North Little Rock, was born Sept. 13, 1933, in Magnolia, Ark. He peacefully departed this life Wednesday, March 11, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of over 59 years, Catherine Harper; three children: Arvis Harper, Jr., Cathy Jackson, and Letitia (Carlos) Kelly; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Bethel A.M.E. Church, 600 Cedar Street, North Little Rock. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements: Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, 501812-5303. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens.
––––– ––––– MORRIS “OLD SCHOOL” HARRIS, of North Little Rock, a South Louisiana native, transitioned into Heaven, Monday, March 9, 2015. This Army veteran and retired coach of St. Charles Parish in Louisiana was the husband of Beverly Garner-Harris. Morris served in many capacities for many years at the First North Little Rock Assembly of God. Morris will be greatly missed by his family and all that his life touched. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. at the Greater Mount Calvary Church, 1600 Westwood Drive, Marrero, La. 70072. Interment will be at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, La.. Online guest book at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– MAJ. GEORGE O. JACKSON (Ret. U.S. Army), age 94, of North Little Rock, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. George was born on Feb. 12, 1921, to the late John F. and Janie Hooten Jackson in Quitman, Ark. He had top secret clearance in the Courier Service at NATO while serving as an Army officer stationed in Paris. After returning from overseas duty and settling in Arkansas, he enjoyed taking road trips to Eureka Springs with his wife and children.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Pearl Jackson; one brother; one sister; and one grandson, Colin Andrew Couch.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike Jackson (Linda) of Maumelle and Lee Jackson and Dori Stegman of Santa Monica, Calif.; one daughter, Barbara Jackson of Sherwood; four grandchildren, Josh, Jeremy, and Bailey Couch and Blythe Allen; one great-granddaughter, Isabell Rae Gordon; and one brother, Othar Jackson. He is also survived by a host of other friends and family.
A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501) 791-7400.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, Iowa, 50340-2018
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
––––– ––––– PEGGY MOORE JONES, 80, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was born at Becker, Miss., on April 25, 1934. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Claude “Bub” Jones; a sister, Evelyn Medley; and a brother, Billy Moore.
She is survived by a daughter, Judy (Larry) Clinton of Springdale, Ark.; a son, Mike (Sally) Jones of Magnolia, Ark.; four grandchildren, John (Samantha) Clinton, Sarah (Jesse) Stanton, Ashley (Steven) Hollensworth and Katie Jones; four great-grandchildren, Avery, Hudson, Maeleigh and Carter; one sister, Francis (Eddie) Gregory of Olive Branch, Miss.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4-5 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501)224-8300. Following a private burial, a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2015, in the Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 501 N Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, Ark., or to a charity of your choice.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– ROBERT KEITH JUSTICE, 44, of North Little Rock, Ark., died due to a cruel act of violence on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Rob is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Liles Justice and his grandparents. He is survived by his father, Billie Justice of Cabot, and also by his aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.
A private memorial will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– LOMAN WRIGHT KELLEY, 104, of Little Rock entered into his Heavenly rest March 12, 2015. He was born July 23, 1910 in Saline County to the late James and Sarah Kelley.
Loman retired from Coca Cola Company where he worked 36 years as a Route Manager. He proudly represented our country in the U.S. Navy, joining in 1944; and he served on the USS Latimer.
He loved to fish and play bingo. He and his wife of over 70 years, Era Mae, were lifelong members of Baptist Tabernacle Church, which is now known as Parkway Place Baptist Church.
The family is grateful to all his friends at The Cove at Good Shepherd for their care and support.
Those remaining to cherish his memories are his daughter, Mary McClure (Dan), of Little Rock; granddaughter, Janet Mobbs (Kyle) of Mayflower; great-grandchildren, Amanda Keathley and Hunter Mobbs; great-great-granddaughter, Brianna Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2015 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501)224-8300. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Loman’s online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– DR JAMES D KOONCE (COL/RET US ARMY), passed away in Little Rock, Ark. on March 12, 2015.
Born on March 7, 1944 in Harlingen, Texas, his parents were Maurine and J.D. Koonce. In 1967, he received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, then went on to earn his dental degree from Baylor University School of Dentistry; a Masters of Science degree from Baylor University College of Dentistry Graduated School; and a degree in Pediatrics from Baylor University in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Koonce was commissioned Captain, U.S. Army, in 1975, and served as a clinician at Fort Sill, Okla.; a clinician at Fort Richardson, Alaska; director of pediatric residence at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Fort Meade, Md.; Chief of Graduate Dental Education in Washington, D.C.; and chief of all Army Medical Department education and training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas before retiring in February, 1996. While in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, he lectured extensively around the world and published numerous scientific papers. His numerous military awards include The Legion of Merit.
Following his military career, he was named Department Chairman at the University of Louisville Health Science Center in Louisville, Ky. In 1998, he came to Little Rock to work at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, becoming in 2012 the Endowed Chair in Pediatric Dentistry. He retired as Director of Pediatric Dental Services in August 2014.
Dr. Koonce is survived by his daughter, Heather Steer (Nigel), granddaughter, Mackenzie and grandson, Riley, all of Sooke, British Columbia, Canada; and by his sister, Sandra Worthington (Wilson) of Carefree, Ariz.
Burial arrangements will be announced at a later date. The family suggests that any tributes to the memory of Dr. Koonce be directed to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.
––––– ––––– RUTH ATHA LACY, 90, of Little Rock, passed away March 11, 2015. Born on Petit Jean Mountain to Lawrence W. and Kelly Lucy Montgomery, she was a member of Little Rock Community Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Cecil C. Lacy, Jr, two brothers and one sister and a granddaughter, she is survived by her sons, James A. Lacy and wife, Norma of St. George, Utah and Terry D. Lacy of Holden, Maine; sisters, Helen Walters of Alexander and Luanne Franks of Garland, Texas; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 17 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 18 at 11 a.m.at Bryant’s Cove Cemetery at Casa, officiated by Rev. Johnny Glaze. Memorials may be made to the Little Rock Community Church, 61 Coronado Circle, No. Little Rock, Ark. 72116.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Lacy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– VIOLA LINN MORRIS, age 91, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015. She was born in Byars, Okla. to the late Riley J Linn and Gertrude Hankins Linn. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rommie H. Morris, Sr; daughter, Vreda Kay Keathley; son, Rommie H. Morris, Jr; grandson, Alan Keathley; and sisters, Ethel Priest and Gladys Spann.
Viola was a long time member of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church and a member of Iron Springs Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by three grandsons, seven great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, four nieces, one nephew, and numerous other family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, 7111 Fourche Dam Pike, Little Rock on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1 p.m. followed by burial at Orion Cemetery. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– DANA L. POWELL, age 51, of Sherwood, passed away March 14, 2015 at Arkansas Hospice. She was born Feb. 16, 1964 in North Little Rock, Ark. and she was the daughter of William “Bill” and Janiece McDorman.
Dana was a nurse for Methodist Behavioral Hospital for 15 years. She was a member of Sylvan Hills Church of Christ and enjoyed reading, computers, video games and cats.
She is preceded in death by her father, Bill McDorman.
Survivors include her husband, Doug Powell; her mother, Janiece McDorman; a brother, Keith McDorman; a niece, Sarah McDorman; and a nephew, Anthony McDorman.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood with burial following at Harmony Cemetery in Mayflower, Arkansas.
Visitation will be from 1 until 2 p.m., Tuesday at Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice at 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.
Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM RICHARDSON, of North Little Rock, born Oct. 3, 1980, passed away March 10, 2015. Went to be with our Lord as another angel was received into Heaven! He was loved by many, hated by few and respected by all! Will truly be missed by everyone that knew him! Service information, full obituary and guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
––––– ––––– SALLY LOUISE ROACH, 65, of Little Rock, passed away March 12, 2015. She was born Dec. 2, 1949 in West Covina, Calif., to the late Dale and Laverne Peers.
Sally worked in real estate and in insurance sales for many years.
Her sons, Tyler Roach (Kathleen) of Little Rock and Ron Jones (Amy) of Tampa, Fla., will always cherish the memories they have of Sally. She was known as Nana to her five grandchildren: Alexis and Anna Klaire Roach, Madeline, Trevor and Lauren Jones. She also leaves behind a brother, Lee Peers, of Dover; a sister, Carolyn Day, of Dardanelle; and her cousins and nieces.
Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2015 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501)224-8300.
The online guestbook for Sally is available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
––––– ––––– MR. TOMMY SHAHAN, SR., of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 surrounded by his family. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time, but will be under the care of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. Please sign our online guest book at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– CORNELIA ANNE REDWINE TAYLOR, formerly of North Little Rock, (born June 24, 1937) died on March 11 at the Charleston Hospice Center after a long, valiant struggle against COPD. She is survived by her only son, Robert Taylor and his wife Mary Taylor; her only granddaughter, Kiri Taylor; and her only sister, Sarah Sue Redwine Carroll of Bull Shoals, Ark. Unconditional love and devotion are traits that best capture the essence of Cornelia. Loved by all who were fortunate enough to come within her sphere, the love she so freely gave will be her lasting legacy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, Ark., under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501) 791-7400), with burial to follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.
A musical memorial gathering will be held in April in Charleston, S.C. We ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cornelia Taylor Memorial Fund. For her full obituary, with details of her wonderful, rich life or for details regarding her memorial fund, please see the Taylor Music Group (www. taylormusicgroup.net).
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– LOUISE WILLIAMS, 67, passed away March 11, 2015. Survivors: son, Willie Williams, Jr.; daughter, Michelle Williams; companion, Tommy Lewis; and a host of nieces and nephews. Home going service: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 11 a.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.
Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA — Emma Louise Rainwater Johnston, age 92, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Morrilton, Ark., passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at Harris Chapel with burial at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
––––– ––––– ARKADELPHIA — Margaret Jean McLaughlin, age 85, of Arkadelphia died March 12, 2015. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at Arkadelphia First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Online registry available at www. ruggleswilcox.com.
––––– ––––– ATKINS — Loraine Hurley Reed, 92, formerly of Atkins, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Premier Health and Rehabilitation Center in North Little Rock. She was born November 10, 1922 in Hector. She was raised in the Ozark Mountains in a family of farmers and moved to North Little Rock in the 1950s. She worked as an employee of C.B. Thompson’s Grocery Store (now Fort Thompson’s Sporting Goods) for 35 years and would retire back to a 260-acre Ozark cattle farm in the early ’80s, where she and her husband raised cattle, gardened, and entertained family and friends or “her people” as she so fondly referred to them. She was known for her sense of humor, loving nature, compassion, and pecan pies. We all figure she greeted St. Peter with a smile and a Karo Nut Pie in hand.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.C. Reed; parents, Bert and Nola Hurley; stepfather, Joe Hurley; and brother, Geral Don Hurley.
She is survived by son, Wayne Reed and wife Jeanie; granddaughter, Annie and husband Todd Adams; grandson, David Reed and wife Paige; great-grandson, Zachary Garrison; great-granddaughter, Riley Cate Reed; goddaughters, Dee Ann Holt and Mada Stanley; brother and sister-in-law, Burl Hurley and wife Ruby; sister and brother-in-law, Margie and husband Dwight Brannon; and sisterin-law, Marilyn Hurley.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 17 at Lemley Chapel with Rev. James Chronister and Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Burial is in Rock Springs Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers are Randy Eakins, Robert Lee Tackett, Jimmy Reed, Eddie Tackett, Andy Tackett, Frank Southard, Eugene Duvall. and Donnie Duvall. Honorary pallbearers are C.B. Thompson and Roland Tackett.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.
––––– ––––– BENTON — Margaret Louise Jones, 82, Benton, died Saturday. Preceded in death by her husband, Rosco Eugene “Gene” Jones and two daughters, Troyce Ann Thornelle and Frances Louise Robinson.
Survivors: son, Robert Jones; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Services, 11:30 a.m. Monday, Ashby Funeral Home, burial, Pine Crest Cemetery.
Memorials, Saline Memorial Hospice.
––––– ––––– BENTON — Willene Prickett, 83, of Benton, passed away on March 12, 2015. She was born on Dec. 4, 1931, to Arthur and Althea Sheridan.
Celebration of life, Monday, March 16, 2 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– BRINKLEY — Wilton Max Story Jr., 84, died Friday, March 13. He was an Air Force Veteran and served 27 years in law enforcement. Survivors: wife of 64 years, Barbara Pagilaro Story; son, Casey (Gayle) Story; daughters, Debbie (Bert) McKenzie, Maxine (Ricky) Heep; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Cleveland, Betty Story. Visitation: 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Bob Neal & Sons Chapel. Services: 2 p.m., Monday, Wheatley Baptist Church. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Brinkley. www.bobnealandsons.com.
––––– ––––– BRYANT — Marion L. (Mulkey) Henson, of Bryant, Ark., died Thursday March 12, 2015, at DeSoto, Mo., following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Henson retired from Kroger Grocery Company after more than 32 years as a cashier in various stores throughout Little Rock, Ark., where she was always such a favorite that customers would willingly wait in line to have her check them out.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bryant, Ark.
Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Ross E. Henson of Bryant and one son, David Henson of Little Rock. Mrs. Henson is survived by a son, Stephen M. Henson Sr. of De Soto, Mo., and his wife, Kay; by David’s widow, Diana; a brother, Rev. Louis Mulkey and his wife, Barbara; grandchildren: Cory Henson of St. Louis, Mo., S. Michael Henson II of Pevely, Mo., Jeff Henson and Ken Henson, both of Little Rock, Ark.; three great-grandsons; and a great-great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held at Griffin Leggett-Forest Hills Funeral Home in Alexander, Mo., and she will be interred at Forest Hills Memorial Park next to Ross, her husband of many years. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
––––– ––––– CAMDEN — Fredrick Arthur (Art) Laney was born Feb. 15, 1956 to Felix and Lena Cockrum Laney in Camden, Ark. He said goodbye to this world on March 14, 2015. Art graduated from Camden High School and completed his college education at Norwood Institute in Midland, Mich. After returning to Camden, he joined his father in the automobile business. He was married to the former Renee’ Haley of Camden, but eventually went their separate ways as friends.
Art is preceded in death by his father, Felix A. Laney; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Laney and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Cockrum of Clarksville, Ark. He was also preceded in death by special soul mate, Linda Hogg of Camden. Art is survived by his mother, Lena Laney; two brothers, Alan Laney and wife, Debbie and Sid Laney and wife, Debra, all of Camden; two nieces, Lauren Williams and husband, Kevin of Little Rock, Macy Laney and fiancée, Slade Farris of Fayetteville; two nephews, Titus Laney and wife, Leigh of Fayetteville and Marshall Laney of Little Rock; a special aunt, Pam Cockrum of Clarksville, Ark. Art is also survived by another loving aunt, Thelma Shock and uncle, Owen Cochran, both of Morrilton, Ark., as well as 20 first cousins, all of whom he was close to.
Art will be remembered as an unassuming friend to all he met, loving fun and fellowship with a wide variety of interests. Always ready for adventure in whatever came his way.
Special thanks go to Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Ark.. and to his special caregiver, Ann McClelland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, Ark., 71730 or First Baptist Church, 348 Washington St., Camden, Ark., 71701.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2015, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Tony Weston officiating. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– CROSSETT — Paula Lee Neil Noble, age 61, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Ark. She was born on April 21, 1953, in Oakland, Calif., to her parents, Kenneth and Bonnie Watts Neil. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Crossett and considered it an honor to work with the youth of the church and community. Paula enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Neil.
Survivors include her husband of 42½ years, Charles Noble of Crossett, Ark.; one son, Jonathan Noble and wife, Mylena, of Prairie Grove, Ark.; her mother, Bonnie Neil of Crossett, Ark.; one brother, Kenneth Neil of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one sister, Cathy Rakoczy of Huntsville, Texas; three grandchildren, John Charles Noble, Riley Masters and Brooks Noble.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Crossett with Bro. Jamie Staley officiating. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com)
Visitation was held Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials to Gideons International, P.O. Box 83, Crossett, Ark., 71635 or First Baptist Church Missions, 701 Main St., Crossett, Ark., 71635.
––––– ––––– DES ARC — Allen Keith Grady, 54, of Des Arc, died Thursday. Survivors include one son, Brad Grady; three daughters, Ashley Grady, Marie Grady, Raven Cash; two grandsons, Gunner Grady, Mason Harris, one sister, Rhonda Williams. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www. garthfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Lawrence Williams “Larry” Berkley, aged 64, passed away on March 7, 2015. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Howard and Elizabeth Berkley. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their children, Megan (Joe and Ellie Kate) Daniels, Kimberly (Scott and Alex) Kaczenski, Timothy Berkley and Justin Wessels; and by his siblings, Dutch and Richard Berkley and Mary, Brad and Bill Hulett.
Larry grew up in Columbia, Mo. where he graduated from Hickman High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science and Masters Degrees in Medical Physics from the University of Missouri. Following graduation he worked at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Then moving to Little Rock, Ark., he worked and served as CARTI’s Vice President of Medical Physics, Engineering and Information Services for 28 years. Larry was dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and radiation safety for the staff and patients.
Larry loved aviation. He received his pilot’s license and served on the Jacksonville Air Force Base Community Council. He also volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America Quapaw Area Council, and was a well-respected board member of the Little Rock School District for 12 years, including a term as President. His goal was to design a system that would work for the success of every child in Little Rock.
After retiring to Fairfield Bay in 2013, he became President of the Indian Hills Golf Association and a member of the EMS Squad. He was also a volunteer tutor at Shirley Elementary and an accomplished trumpeter and pianist. Larry loved golf, tennis, the lake and traveling with his family.
A memorial is planned at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church in Little Rock.
––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Mary Jane Cargile, 89, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015. Survivors: daughters, Ann Burrows (Kenny) Hot Springs, Ark. and Kathy Hallen (Kent) Heber Springs, Ark.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 St. Mary’s Church, Rose Bud, Ark. Interment was in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www.olmstead.cc.
––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Dan Howard, 72, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 in Heber Springs, Ark. Survivors: son, Travis Howard (Emily Sachi); grandchildren, Daniel Howard, Reo Howard (Madalene); great-grandchild, Harper Howard; brother, Dick Howard (Sharon); nephews, Bill Howard, Matt Howard.
Visitation 2-5 p.m. Sunday and Service 11 a.m. Monday at Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www.olmstead.cc.
––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Truett Dean Stark, age 88, of Heber Springs, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015. He was born on -Aug. 15, 1926 in Morganton, Ark. to George Truet and Avis Alice Van-Nada Stark.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kent Stark.
He is survived by three brothers, Terry Stark (Sterline) of Rose Bud, Nick Stark of Rose Bud, and Scott Stark (Kathy) of Heber Springs.
He was a graduate of Heber Springs High School and Arkansas State Teachers College. After serving time in the Army, he returned home and began a long teaching career in the Heber Springs School System where he mentored many students. He was also a skilled landscaper and had a wealth of knowledge about the history of Cleburne County dating back to the Native Americans that first settled there. His family enjoyed his stories of traveling to Mexico and the people he helped along the way. He was the family historian and will be greatly missed.
Visitation is 2 p.m, Sunday at Olmstead Funeral Home. Funeral Services are 2 p.m., Monday at First Baptist Church with Interment following at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.
––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Mazie Hickman, 97, of Hot Springs, Ark., died Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was born on Aug. 22, 1917 in South Arkansas to Edward and Mary Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; one brother; her husband of 63 years; and two sons.
Survivors include three daughters, Vivian Huskey (George) of St. Louis, Mo., Shirley Bobo (Kenneth) of Hope, Ark. and Sarah Castleberry (Leo, Jr.) of Hot Springs; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; many extended family; and a host of “precious” friends.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver to so many of her family. She “blessed” so many by her sweet spirit and caring heart. She was loved by all!
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Tuesday followed by services at 11 a.m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Memorial Gardens.
Honorary pallbearers will be the incredible staff “family” of Village Springs Health and Rehab, Dierksen Hospice Chaplains and caregivers. We want to take this opportunity to thank “all” of mom’s incredible caregivers for the special love and care shown to our mother while she made Village Springs her home the past several years.
Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Jessie Marie (Hicks) Murry, 96, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Monday, March 2, 2015.
She was born June 17, 1918 in Hot Springs, the fourth of seven children born to the late Edward Toudy Hicks and Alice Victoria (Hurst) Hicks.
Jessie married Oliver Kadle (O.K. or June) Murry on Sept. 28, 1937. They resided in Norwalk, Calif. before retiring to Hot Springs. They were married 57 years before Oliver’s passing.
Jessie is survived by two grandchildren, Natalie Suzanne (Murry) Showalter and Christopher Brian Murry; five great-grandchildren, Sarah Anne Murry, Megan Emily Showalter, Jeffrey Allen Murry, Brenna Eileen Showalter and Aria June Blocklett-Murry; two sisters, Lena (Hicks) Adams and Ethel (Hicks) Lowder; one daughter in law, Sharon (Parette) (Murry) Robertson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jessie was preceded in death by her five year old son, Karl Murry; her 55 year old son, Dwain Harold Murry; her 48 year old grandson, Dwain Eric Murry; and four brothers.
Jessie was a strong, caring and resilient woman who was respected and loved by her family and friends.
Memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are by Davis-Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.davis-smith.com.
––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Lucille Virginia Oswald, of Little Rock, Ark. went to be with her Lord Thursday, March 12, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Marion Oswald; grandson, James Madison Sanders. She is survived by her brother, Babe Davis of Alexander, Ark.; two daughters, Marilyn (Gene) Johnson of Garland, Texas and Linda (Jim) Sanders of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; five grandchildren, Doug Sanders, Joy Sanders, Eugene Johnson, Ricky Johnson and Lance Sanders; four great-grandchildren, DJ Sanders, Omega Sanders, Brittany Moeck, Brooke Johnson and her fifth-generation great-great-granddaughter, Mae Moeck. She enjoyed spending time with her family, most especially, her puppy, Oskar. She’ll be most remembered for her funny sayings and silly names she gave us. She was always a willing target for family pranks and antics. She was well liked and popular wherever she went. We’re sure going to miss you, Memaw. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2015 at Oakland Fraternal Cemetery, 2101 Barber St. Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Services are under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healy & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.
––––– ––––– MALVERN — Linda Porter, 72, Malvern, died, March 14, 2015. She was born May 19, 1942 to the late Elmer and Louise Collins Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Joe” Porter and son, Michael Porter.
Survivors: son, Slade Porter of Rockport; daughter, Renee Milburn (Doug) of Malvern; sister, Theda Cardin (Paul) of Malvern; sister-in-law, Lucille Dunn of Paducah, Ky.; five grandchildren: Court Nichols (Wendy), Whitney Nichols Johnson (Chuck), Taylor Porter, Dalton Milburn, and Gavin Porter; three great-grandchildren: Malhon, Merrill, and Merrin Nichols.
Visitation: Monday, March 16, 2015 from 10-11 a.m. at Regency.
Graveside: Monday, March 16, at 11:30 a.m. Harp Cemetery.
Arrangements: Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at www.regencyfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– MARVELL — Mike Wallace, age 55, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Rosemary Jones Wallace; son, Matthew Adkins; brothers, Jim and Scott Warwick; sisters, Pat Hill and Hope Sparks; grandson, Johnathan Adkins. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday at funeral home. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Chapel, Marvell. Burial: Turner Cemetery. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.
––––– ––––– MONTICELLO — Andrea Llewellan Weaver-Trotter, age 39, passed away Thursday, March 12 at her home in Monticello.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 16 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Green Mount Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 West 2nd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.
––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Margaret Pevril, 71, of Mountain Home died March 13, 2015. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home, Mtn. Home, 870-425-3353. www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– MURFREESBORO — Emma Dean Prince Boatright, 90, died on March 14, 2015. Visitation will be 6 to 8, Sunday, March 15 at the Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Murfreesboro.
Services will be 10 a.m., Monday, March 16 at the First United Methodist Church under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. www.latimerfuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– PALMYRA COMMUNITY — Hazel Marie Erwin McGriff, 76 of the Palmyra Community (near Star City) died Saturday at her home. She was born in Lincoln County, Feb. 1, 1939 to the late Willie D. and Kathleen Ross Erwin. She was a retired seamstress, cattle farmer, homemaker, and caregiver. She was also a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Star City.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Wayne McGriff and a grandson, Jeremy Phillips.
Survivors include daughters, Sarah Paula Crews and husband Russell of Palmyra and Susan Phillips of South Carolina; two sisters, Betty Lee and Gladys Hasley both of Star City; four grandchildren, Taylor and David Crews and Callan and Payton McGriff. Other survivors include two nieces, Kathy Johnson and Beverly Pointer and a nephew, Randy Lee.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City with Bro. Dwayne Roper officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangments by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
––––– ––––– PRATTSVILLE — Gladys Reynolds Lemons age 95, of Prattsville, formerly of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, March 13, 2015 in Sheridan, Ark. She was born July 22, 1919 in Dalark, Ark. to Archie Loyd and Ena Dunahoe Reynolds.
Gladys was a charter member of St. Andrew United Methodist in Arkadelphia. She was very active in fixing the Men’s Prayer breakfast and providing the floral arrangements for the church for 26 years. She worked in the pharmacy in San Diego, Calif. during World War II, worked at Levi’s Strauss in Arkadelphia, and was night manager for the Gables Restaurant in Arkadelphia. She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Connie Lemons; two brothers, Jewel Reynolds and Olen Reynolds; and one sister, Naye Shepherd Hipps.
Survivors are one daughter, Jeannie Pumphrey and husband, Rex of Prattsville; one brother, Carl Reynolds of Hot Springs; three grandchildren: Rebecca Henderson and husband, Daren, Donny Pumphrey and wife, Tammi, and Kevin Pumphrey; four great-grandchildren: Kristen Pumphrey, Clint Henderson, Bethany Henderson, and Izabella Pumphrey.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 16 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel with Rev. Travis Langley officiating. Burial will be in DeLamar Cemetery near Manning.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Crown Point Assisted Living, Sheridan Healthcare & Rehabilitation, and Arkansas Hospice.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 2301 Crawford St., Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923 or to DeLamar Cemetery Association, 2228 N. Hwy 7, Sparkman, Ark. 71763. Online registry is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
––––– ––––– SEARCY — Nina Ruth (Hinkle) Coffey, 76, of Searcy, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015. She was born July 9, 1938 in Shirley, Ark. a daughter of the late Tom and Alma Hinkle.
Nina loved life, she was an old “rock and roller” and loved her music. She loved just sitting on a boat in the ocean and fishing, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Gaya Wortham and Susie Wittebort; son, Tim Robertson; grandchildren, Corey Wortham, Kristen Wortham, Chase Wittebort, Chris Wittebort, Kamielle Robertson, Matthew Robertson, Zach Safely and Caleb Safely; great-grandchildren, Jacob Marshall, Blakelea Doss, Colton Johnson and Kendyll Wortham; sisters, Reba Brinkley (Kenny Jo), Judy Gibson (Johney), Debra Stork; brothers, Charles Hinkle (Betty), Allen Hinkle (Pam), Phillip Hinkle (Tammy) and Tommy Hinkle (Cyndi).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Coffey; son, Gary Safely; brother, Carl Hinkle; sister, Jessie Maxine Hinkle.
Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Bradford Cemetery in Shirley, Ark. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob - Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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CULVER CITY, Calif. — Elsie Faye White Lowder, age 93, of West Memphis, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2015 in Culver City, California.
Elsie Faye was born Nov. 14, 1921 in Tyronza. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ethel White of Marion, and her husband, Guy Lowder of West Memphis.
Elsie was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis and retired from Marion High School after a 37 year teaching career.
Elsie Faye is survived by her beloved daughter, Vicki Saig; devoted son-in-law, Danny Saig; and cherished grandson, Sam Saig. She leaves three sisters: Jane White Rouault of The Villages, Fla.; Sammie Bachelor of Hot Springs; and Anna Belle Bracey of Blytheville. Elsie, affectionately known as “Woosie” to family members, will be lovingly remembered by eight nieces and nephews and 14 great nieces and nephews as well as many very dear friends.
Visitation will be on Monday, at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. with the service immediately following at 2 p.m.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
––––– ––––– MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Versie Lee Jones, 80, transcended peacefully at her home in Memphis, Tenn., on Tuesday, March 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Jones; parents, Albert and Julia Jones; children, Phyllis Goforth and Michael Jones; and siblings, Francis Duke, Erma Hayes and Albert Jones, Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Vickie Jones; two sons, Carter Jones (Jackie) and Leon Buchanan (Ann); 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; siblings, Shirley Miller, Dorothy Griffin (James), Sheba Cunningham, Alma Dennis, Joyce Petty (Pruitt), Wilma Albright, Donald Jones and Lorenzo Jones (Virginia); and a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. The family will receive friends at 10–11 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 20, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 1202 S. Schiller St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Services entrusted to Gillespie Funeral Home in Olive Branch, Miss.
––––– ❖ ––––– MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Anita Fay Pugh (Becky) passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2015 in Allen Morgan Health Center at Trezevant Manor, Memphis, Tenn. Becky was born April 21, 1921 to Minnie and Reuben Beck in Kevil, Ky. She was raised in Paducah, Ky. She married the late Frank Edrington in 1948, and they made their home in Osceola, Ark., where Frank was in the Edrington family farming business. They had two daughters, Anita and Betty. Frank died in 1976. Becky later married the late Bob Pugh in 1982, and they continued to live in Osceola. Becky was a former president of the Osceola chapter O of PEO, a philanthropic organization, and she was a member of the First Methodist Church of Osceola for 60 years. Becky moved to Trezevant Manor in Memphis in 2004 and immediately immersed herself in the many volunteer and social opportunities there. She had the nickname of “Ms. Trezevant” because she was often the first person to welcome new residents with a smile and an invitation to supper in her apartment. She loved her home at Trezevant Manor and her many dear friends who enveloped her life and brought much joy to her during the past 11 years. Becky loved to travel, and she will be remembered for her sweet, sunny smile, her optimism, and her love and devotion to her family and friends. Becky is survived by her two daughters, Anita McCarty (Mike) and Betty Julian (Roland), five grandchildren: Michael McCarty (Nikki), Frank McCarty (Nicole), Phil McCarty (Jennifer), Brad Julian (Jaclyn), and Rebecca Julian; and five great-grandchildren: Caden McCarty, Trenten McCarty, Emerson Julian, Madison McCarty, and Miles Edrington McCarty. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 393, Osceola, Ark. 72370; The Trezevant Manor Foundation, 117 North Highland St., Memphis, Tenn. 38111; or charity of donor’s choice. The visitation will be at the First United Methodist Church in Osceola on Tuesday, March 17 from 10 to 11 followed by a memorial service in the sanctuary. Roller Swift Funeral Home in Osceola will be in charge of the arrangements.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
A Celebration of life service will be held at Trezevant Manor Tuesday, March 17.
The family would like to express their sincere heartfelt gratitude to The Trezevant Manor Family, Allen Morgan Health Center, and Crossroads Hospice for the tender loving care they showed our Mother.
––––– ––––– ROANOKE, Va. — Kathryn “Kay” Nix Norwood Koehler of Roanoke, and formerly of Little Rock, Ark., died March 13, 2015 following a brief illness. The daughter of Frank A. Norwood and Dorothy Lacy Corbett Norwood Preddy, Kay was born May 31, 1930 in Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved step-father, Joseph G. Preddy. Also preceding her in death was her husband of 39 years, John O. Koehler. Kay was a graduate of Louisiana State University where she earned a BA in journalism and worked for many years as a reporter, columnist and assistant editor of the Style section of the Arkansas Gazette. After retiring from journalism, she worked with her husband as an administrator of the family-owned nursing home in Little Rock. She moved to Roanoke following the death of her husband in 1996 and became active in many local organizations including the Roanoke and state chapters of the American Association of University Women, Opera Roanoke, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, and the Friends of Roanoke County Public Library.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth and fiancé, Mike Dykes of Savannah, Ga,; daughter, Kathryn of Nashville, Tenn.; son, John and wife, Gia of Roanoke; granddaughter, Katharine Perch of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandsons, Joseph and David Koehler of Roanoke; grandson, Oscar Yockey of Nashville; and many friends and extended family. The family wishes to express their thanks to the Pulmonary Care and Palliative Care teams at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and the staff of Brandon Oaks.
A memorial service will be held at Oakey’s South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke on March 17, 2015 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Heifer International or Friends of Roanoke County Public Library. Arrangements by Oakey’s South Chapel, 540-989-3131. Online condolences can be made at www.oakeys.com.