Pulaski County
VICTOR A. BANASZAK, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was born July 14, 1933, in North Little Rock to the Edward and Antonia Banaszak.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Banaszak; daughters, Donna Banaszak and Janice Sponer; son, Allan Banaszak, all of North Little Rock; four grandchildren; brother, Edmond Banaszak; and sisters, Cecilia Zakrzewski and Irene Banaszak, also of North Little Rock. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Kay Banaszak, his parents, and a brother, Alois Banaszak.
Dad was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He was raised in Marche, was active in the Army National Guard, and was a devoted husband. Victor worked at Union Pacific and then later at Rock Island Railroad until 1980. Once retired, he worked as a talented carpenter and handyman in the Marche and North Little Rock areas; also devoted time to family and church. Papa enjoyed supporting family and friends. His favorite pastime was fellowship with friends at Bobby’s, working in his shop, and watching Texas Ranger. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 17 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 7025 Jasna Gora, North Little Rock, AR 72118. A rosary service will commence at 6 p.m. Monday at the church, with visitation immediately following.
Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– JASON LEE LAMBERT, 30, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Jason was always so full of energy and life. He always kept a smile on his face and loved making people laugh. We will always remember his infectious smile and fun-loving personality.
Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Jim Rasdon; paternal grandparents, Doyle and Rosie Lambert; and niece, Haley Lasker.
Survived by son, Jordan Lambert of Little Rock; daughter, Madelyn Davis of Conway; father, Jerry Lambert of Little Rock; mother, Debbie Rasdon Padgett and stepdad, Marvin of Little Rock; sisters, Monica (Jamelle) Metcalf of Maumelle, Christina Patton of Conway; stepbrother, Damon Padgett of Little Rock; one niece; four nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209, (501) 455-5800 with interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
––––– ––––– TOMMY N. SHAHAN, age 80, of Jacksonville, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Burchwood, Tenn., to the late Luther and Louise Shahan. Mr. Shahan was a retired United States Air Force Veteran where he served in a K-9 unit. He later retired from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy where he also served in a K-9 unit. He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tommie Alice Shahan; four siblings: Billie Miller, Zane Shahan, LJ Shahan, and Dennis Shahan.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Shahan; nine children: Jimmy Shahan, Debbie Shahan, Laurie Greenland, Tommy Shahan, Mike Shahan, Bobby Shahan, Lori Bowers, Charlene Coke, Chris Shahan; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his loyal companion, Rico.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2015, with a Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church.
Funeral mass will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville with Father Andy Smith officiating. Entombment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association or your favorite animal shelter.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory, (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
––––– ––––– WILLIAM MOSS SOWLES, 68, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015. Will was a well-known golfer who played in multiple national USGA amateur events and the PGA Champions Tour. Survived by son, Scott (Leslie); grandchildren: Adeline, Ayla and Amelia; daughter, Catherine; and loving companion, Diana Goodwin. There will be a gathering of friends on Tuesday, March 17 beginning at 1 p.m. until service at 2 p.m., all at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, Miss. Interment will take place at Memorial Park Southwoods Cemetery in Memphis, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite humane society. Online condolences may be made at www.BrantleyFuneral.com Brantley Funeral Home 662-895-2310