Obituaries

Pulaski County

MICHELLE R. ABDULLAH, 58, of Little Rock, departed this life on March 20, 2015. Funeral: Friday, 3 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR ( 501) 374- 0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– Funeral for CHARLES “SONNY BOY” AYERS, 77, of North Little Rock, Ark., who died on March 22, 2015, will be 11 a. m. Saturday at Northpoint Church of Christ, 916 “H” Street, North Little Rock, Ark. ( Correction: the service location was changed from Airport Church of Christ, Little Rock, Ark.). Visitation will be 6- 7 p. m. Friday ( today) at Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple Street, North Little Rock, Ark. “Premium Care” arrangements Brown’s Christian Funeral Service ( 501) 244- 8000.

––––– – –––– BETTY LOUISE SEILER BALLENGER, 85, of Little Rock passed from this life March 25, 2015. She was born August 29, 1929 to the late Harold and Leona Seiler in New Orleans, La. She had one brother, Mickey Seiler.

Betty fought a long and hard battle with her illness for the last two years. She was a former Arkansas State employee and retired after 23 years of service. Growing up, she also did volunteer work for Red Cross. She played the piano and organ at her church for 47 years.

She married Gene E. Ballenger on December 23, 1956. He preceded her in death, as did her parents and brother. She was blessed with two children who survived her, Betty Loujean Ballenger McDougal of Mabelvale and Danny Charles Ballenger ( Nina) of Colorado Springs, Colo. Her four grandchildren also remain: Brandon and Samantha McDougal of Mabelvale and Brooke and Andrew Ballenger of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and many other relatives from Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Saline Memorial Hospice, 23157 Interstate 30, Bryant, Ark. 72022, ( 501) 315- 0136. Funeral service will be at 10 a. m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Intestate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, ( 501) 455- 5800. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander. The family will receive friends from 5- 7 p. m., Friday, at the funeral home. Her online guestbook may be signed at www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ drummond.

––––– – –––– ALICE JONES SOUTHERN BLAGG, age 96, died on March 24, 2015 in Fort Smith. She was born in Louisiana on October 31, 1918 to William T. Sr. and Annie Violet Jones. The widow of Chancy Blagg, she was a longtime resident of Little Rock and moved to Fort Smith in 2008.

She was predeceased by her parents, first husband Charles Southern and six brothers, Ernest, Sidney, Alfred, Bill, Walter and Ralph Jones. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Ross ( Roger) of Fort Smith, a son, Ralph “Sid” Southern of Jacksonville, stepson, Chancy Blagg Jr. ( Berta) of Maumelle and stepdaughter, Mary Johnson of Hagerstown, Md. Alice also leaves behind eight grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at 1: 30 p. m. on Friday, March 27 at Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 North in Alexander with a graveside service to follow at 2: 30 p. m. at Forest Hills Memorial Park with Bro. Mark Harris officiating. www. griffinleggett forest hills. com.

––––– – –––– LISA L. BREWER, 54, of Mabelvale entered into Heaven March 25, 2015. She was born November 14, 1960 in Little Rock to the late John and Elizabeth Goss. Lisa was a member of Pleasant Hills Baptist Church in Sardis. She was a homemaker for her family.

Gary Brewer Sr., her husband of 30 years, remains here to cherish the memories they made together. Other missing her include their son, Gary Brewer Jr. ( Kristi) of East End; three grandchildren: Brennan Brewer, Julia Edwards, and Kylie Edwards; two sisters, Mary Bush of Palm Bay, Fla., and Cheryl Ball ( Larry) of East End; brothers: Johnny Bob Goss ( Margaret) of Benton, Gerald Goss ( Kathy) of Alexander, Harold Goss ( Sue) of Bryant, and Greg Goss of Mabelvale; and many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be at 3: 30 p. m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Roller- Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, ( 501) 455- 5800. You may leave your condolences and sign her online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ drummond.

––––– – –––– PHILLIP L. COOKSEY, 50, of North Little Rock, departed this life on March 20, 2015. Family Hour: Friday, 5- 7 p. m. Funeral services: Saturday, 11 a. m. both at New Hope Baptist Church, 1821 Edmonds Street, NLR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E Broadway, NLR ( 501) 374- 0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– LUCY BRIGHT RODGERS CROWE, a resident of North Little Rock, died Tuesday March 24 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born May 21, 1925 in Little Rock, Ark. Lucy managed the Pebble Room Restaurant for 12 years until her retirement.

She is survived by her son, Dean Rodgers of North Little Rock; five grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren, two great- great- grandchildren; and lots of nieces and nephews that she loved very much. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Claude Rodgers in 1968, Tom Crowe in 1985, and daughter, Rosiland Ann Banks in 1995.

Funeral services will be at 1 p. m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Roller- Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 ( 501) 455- 5800. Interment to follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 6- 8 p. m., Friday at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ drummond.

––––– – –––– NAOMI RUTH NAIL GUNTER, 91, of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015. She was born May 15, 1923, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to William and Gertrude Mathis Nail. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and retired from Insurance Services Office after 30 years of service. She loved gardening and fishing.

She is survived by her nephews and niece, Tim Ezzi, Tony Ezzi, Jerry Ezzi and Bill Nail, Fran Swanson and many others throughout the United States; and several great- nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Gunter; her parents; and ten brothers and sisters.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Baptist Hospice and the staff at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab for their exceptional care. Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 3802 N. Olive Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a. m. Monday at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4 p. m. to 6 p. m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– CAROLE ANNE LANGLEY- GILBERT ( NONNI), age 52, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Carole is survived by her mother and father, Larry and Jean Williams; her daughter, Stevie Vitagliano ( Matthew); and her beautiful granddaughter Rosalie. Carole leaves behind a host of family and friends that dearly love her. Memorial Services will be held at Moore’s Funeral Home, 1504 N. JP Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville, Ark. Saturday March 28, 2015, at 3 p. m. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to Cabot Animal Shelter.

––––– – –––– MARY MAGDALENE DAYS LONGS, 91, of Sherwood, Ark., died on Monday, March 23, 2015. Family hour will be today from 6- 7 p. m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 28, 2015, 12 noon at Morning Star Baptist Church, 2nd and Smothers St., North Little Rock, Ark. Burial will be in Simmons Cemetery in Scott, Ark. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

––––– – –––– BILLY LEE MANTOOTH, 85, of Sherwood, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Billy was born July 31, 1929, to Homer Sr. and Marie Mantooth. He worked for Coleman Dairy for several years prior to joining the family owned plumbing business in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hulett Mantooth of almost 67 years; sons: Gerald Brockman ( Sheila), Steven Mantooth ( Nell), David Mantooth ( Mary), Gary Mathooth ( Tamara) and Earle Mantooth ( Rona). He is also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren; two brothers, Opie Mantooth ( DeLois) and Homer Jr. Mantooth ( Margaret).

Pops loved to go fishing at Peckerwood Lake, working in his garden and spending time with his family. He loved telling fish stories. He was a dedicated husband, father, father- in- law, grandpa, brother and friend who loved his family deeply. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. His favorite saying was “In a 100 years, it won’t matter.” We love you Pops.

Visitation will be held 2 to 4 p. m. Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Rest Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held 10 a. m. Monday, March 30, 2015, at Rest Hills Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Richard “Ricky” Lee officiating.

––––– – –––– Funeral Service for MaDELL MOSEBY, age 61, of Little Rock and formerly of Portland, Ark., will be held at 1 p. m. Saturday, March 28, 2015. Service will be held at Number Two Baptist Church, Portland, Ark. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5- 7 p. m. Friday evening, March 27, 2015, at First Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 2801 Spring Street, Little Rock, Ark.

––––– – –––– PATSY “PAT” LEE JOLLY OGLESBY, 85, of Little Rock, passed away March 25, 2015. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 30, at 1 p. m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, officiated by Rev. Harriett Akins- Banman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 9820 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., ( 501) 224- 2200. Pat’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BURTON DENNIS ( B. D.) PATE JR., 89, formerly of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Born June 27, 1925, in McComb, Mississippi, he was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in France and Germany. He retired from Allstate Insurance in 1987.

Preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Adele Pate; sister and brother- in- law, Jamie and Doug Hance; son- inlaw, Milton Dodson; and daughterin- law, Penny Pate, he is survived by his son, Dennis ( Linda) Pate of Little Rock; daughter, Cheryl Dodson of Plano, Texas; son, Glen Pate of Mt. View, Arkansas; and daughter, Kerri ( Jeff) Damschroder of Spring, Texas; niece, Jamie Lou Nichols of New Mexico; 10 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.

Services will be this morning, Friday, March 27, at 9: 30 a. m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. ( NW corner I- 630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by interment with Military Honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Mr. Pate’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BERTHA GAISBAUER TURNER went to be with her Angels the 24th of March 2015. Born on March 17, 1917, Bertha turned 98 years old on St. Patrick’s Day. She was a long time member of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church and a former member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church and also a member of the Christian Mothers Sodality at St. Edward’s.

Bertha was a seamstress at the Tuf- Nut Garment factory for 37 years and worked at Teletype Corp. for seven years. As a member of the American Business Women’s Association, she loved to attend their meetings.

She was always active and her family said that her feet were never still. She loved to dance in her younger days, and she would readily demonstrate her favorite dance, the Charleston, whenever asked. She brought great joy to her family and especially her grandchildren. Bertha loved everyone and never spoke poorly of anyone. She truly was an inspiration to us all.

Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude R. Aldridge and her second husband, Cecil J. Turner; daughter, Claudine and husband Jim Hendry, daughter, Patricia and husband John Iannaci; granddaughters, Sandra, Linda and Lisa and grandson John. She is survived by son, Thomas A. Aldridge and his wife June, son, Richard E. Turner, and daughter, Cecilia J. and her husband Will McFarlin III. She had 14 grandchildren, 41 great- grandchildren and six great- great- grandchildren.

Her nephews, John Schlereth, Vincent Schlereth, Colton Bingham, Blake Bingham and grandsons, Will McFarlin IV and Kevin McFarlin will participate as pallbearers in the funeral.

The family expresses their appreciation to Sandra Moon for assistance in the care of Mrs. Turner during her final days.

A rosary will be held at 4 p. m. on the 27th of March at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Little Rock, Ark. followed by a viewing until 6 p. m. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a. m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church on the 28th of March. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. www. griffinleggett. com.

––––– – –––– RICHARD WALLOCH, 73, of North Little Rock, passed away on March 24, 2015. He was born on July 23, 1941 in North Little Rock, to the late Adam S. and Wilma E. ( Mooney) Walloch. Services are entrusted to Cremations and Funeral Service of Arkansas. Online guestbook: www. arcremation. com.

––––– – –––– Reverend LAWRENCE WASHINGTON JR., 79, of Little Rock, departed this life on March 22, 2015. Service: Saturday, 10 a. m. at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun Street, LR, Ark.; Pastor Robert Manzey, 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.”

––––– – –––– MARGUERITE “MAGGIE” ARMSTRONG WHITTEN, 87, slipped into the arms of Jesus on March 25, 2015. A celebration quickly followed as she was reunited with her husband, daughter, family and friends. She was born on June 4, 1927 to the late Helen Nickles and James Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her husband and high school sweetheart, James Robert “Doc” Whitten, her daughter Carol Christine “Chris” Whitten Fisher and sisters, Lucille Armstrong Gunsaulis and Jeanette Armstrong Batisto.

Maggie loved life and lived it to the fullest. She graduated from North Little Rock High School and later obtained her real estate license. She worked and earned many awards in the real estate business until age 77. Maggie was one of the original “Golden Girls”, a group of real estate ladies that celebrate birthdays, holidays and other special days together.

Maggie is survived by her son, Jim Whitten ( Jan) and sister, Ruth Armstrong Farris. Hone, as she was affectionately called by her five grandchildren: John Trice, Betsy Trice Meacham ( Allen), Misse Kaplon, Ryan Whitten ( Erin), Kevin Whitten ( Ashley) and eight great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, March 27 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock from 6 to 8 p. m. Funeral services will be Saturday, 10 a. m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills with Rev. Michael Qualls officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. To sign her online guest book, please visit www. griffinleggett. com.

Family wishes to thank the staff of Montgomery County Nursing Home Memory Care Unit for their love and care of Maggie during her residency.

––––– – –––– ORION MARCELL YOUNG, infant son of Tiffany Freeman and Clarence Young III, of North Little Rock, was born and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday. Services 3 p. m., Sunday at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood. View full obituary & sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Patricia Ann Barnum, 52, Arkadelphia, passed Wednesday. Survivors: her husband, Madison D. Barnum; children, Madison A. Barnum, Andrea N. Halman and Chasity Brown; two grandchildren, Brianna Edwards and Keton Edwards; two sisters, Debbie Barton and Teresa Adams.

Cremation arrangements provided by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

––––– – –––– ARKADELPHIA — Bernard Williams, 66, Arkadelphia, passed March 18, 2015. Survivors: wife, Glenny; children, Anthony and Carmila Williams, Timothy Sanders, Trevon and Kevin Newborn, Johnathan Tate, Terrence Wright; his father and stepmother; 11 grandchildren; five siblings. Services: Saturday, 12 noon, St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guestbook: www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

––––– – –––– BAUXITE — Don Haney, 80, Bauxite, passed away Tuesday. He was born September 30, 1934, to the late Mack and Anna Baldwin Haney. Survivors, wife, Brenda Haney, daughters, Karen Wells, Kim Richards, and granddaughter, Taylor Gordon, stepchildren, Mike Paxton, Mark Rahman, Melisa Shepherd, seven step- grandchildren. Chapel services by Ashbys, Tuesday, 2 p. m. Burial will follow at New Rosemont Cemetery. Visitation, Ashbys, Monday, 6 p. m. until 8 p. m. Full obit, www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BEEBE — Kenny Earl Bowers 55, of Beebe, departed this life on March 18, 2015. Family Hour: Friday, 6- 7 p. m., Robinson Mortuary, North Little Rock. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a. m. at Greater First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy. 161 North, North Little Rock, Ark., Pastor Jerry Warren, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway Avenue, North Little Rock ( 501) 374- 0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– BEEBE — Margaret Ann Ray Sparks, 82, of Beebe went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2015. Born and raised in rural Pulaski County, Margaret worked as insurance office manager for 30 years. A lifelong Baptist, Margaret began teaching Sunday school in 1955 and has led WMU and taught bible studies until 2012. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Beebe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Sparks, son and daughter- in- law, Larry and Sharon Skinner Sparks, and brothers, Leon Ray and Oliver Ray. She is survived by her daughter, Becky ( Randy) Harrington; son, Tim ( Carol) Sparks; six grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and sister, Betty ( Paul) Russell.

Visitation is Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 10- 12 noon at First Baptist Church in Beebe. Graveside service will be 3 p. m. at Crystal Hill Cemetery Lawson Rd. at Crystal Valley Rd. in Little Rock Arkansas. To send online condolence www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, Arkansas ( 501) 941- 7888.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Teresa Lynn Gates of Benton, passed away March 23, 2015, was born January 21, 1958, to Larry Shaw and Elizabeth Cones Shaw. Celebration of life Saturday, March 28, 3 p. m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation: Friday night, 6- 8 p. m. at the funeral home. Guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BIGELOW — Glenda Darlene Osborne, 68, of Bigelow, passed away March 24, 2015, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas after a long battle with cancer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Ministry program at Today’s Family Church. Condolences may be left in Glenda’s online guestbook at http:// glenda- darlene- osborne. forevermissed. com.

Glenda was born in Medford, Oregon, to Amos and Gaitha Bench on January 24, 1947. She enjoyed reading her Bible and studying its history and symbolism, playing video games, watching horror movies, playing practical jokes, being with her family, and listening to the musical stylings as varied as The Hinson Family and Rod Stewart. She was funny, outrageous, deeply loving, and a secret rebel. She liked purple leather fringed jackets, and wished she could wear big feathered hats to church. She will be missed deeply.

Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Gaitha Bench; a brother, Lloyd Bench; and a sister Gaitha “Tootsie” Rush. Glenda is survived by her sisters, Ruth Scott, Esther Shaffer, and Donna Pruitt; son, Johnny New of Michigan; daughter, Tammy Blevans of Conway; and daughter and son- in- law, Tina and Robert McCully of Bigelow; eight grandchildren: Heather, Stefoni, Amos and Olivia from Johnny, Justin and Tony from Tammy, and Nicole and Job from Tina; and six great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton on Friday, March 27th, from 6 to 8 p. m. The funeral service will be held at Today’s Family Church in Bigelow on Saturday, March 28th at 2: 30 p. m. with Pastor Rocky Shelton officiating.

Glenda requested cremation. No graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Ministry program at Today’s Family Church. Condolences may be left in Glenda’s online guestbook at http://glenda- darlene- osborne.forevermissed.com. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– – –––– CAMDEN — LaDon Ward Jester, 75, of Camden, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 26, 2015. Funeral: 2 p. m. Saturday at Victory with burial in Union Cemetery at Bodcaw, Ark. Visitation will be 12- 2 p. m. before service at Victory. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Jeffrey Scott Bridgman, 54, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on March 25, 2015, while surrounded by his family at home. He was born on March 14, 1961, in Trumann, Arkansas, to Gaines Bridgman and Peggy Foster. Jeffrey attended Arkansas State University and the University of Central Arkansas before working as a land surveyor for the oil and gas field.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Bridgman; father and step mother, Gaines and Jackie Bridgman; one daughter, Shelby Grace Harris; one brother, Stephen Bridgman and wife Susan; nieces, Brittian Bridgman and Sara Beth Mayes; nephews, Dustin Parsons, Jonathon Mayes, and Eli Mayes; a great- nephew, Tristen Bridgman Parr; and numerous other family members and friends. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Foster, and grandparents, Jay and Geneva Foster.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 10 a. m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Roller McNutt Funeral Home. Online Guestbook, www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Bobby Olan Stout, 80, of Conway, died Friday, March 20, 2015. Survived by wife, one son, two daughters, six grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren and close friends. Memorial Service 2 p. m. Saturday, March 28th at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton. Cremation Arrangements by Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Virginia E. Patterson Turpin, 92, of Conway died Monday, March 23, 2015. She is survived by one brother: Clifford Patterson of West Jefferson, Ohio. Graveside service will be 3 p. m. Monday, March 30, 2015, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway. For online guestbook, www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– COVE — Powell W. Sanders, 85, of Cove, Arkansas passed away March 25, 2015, in Cove. Funeral service will be Monday, March 30, 2015, 12 noon, at Beasley Wood Chapel in Mena. Interment will follow in Center Cemetery in Vandervoort, Ark., under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

––––– – –––– CROSSETT — Edward Lloyd Watson, 75, of Crossett, died March 19 in Greenville, Miss. Funeral service 11 a. m. Saturday, March 28 at Gates Chapel A. M. E. Church in Crossett. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m. at Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy. 52 W, Crossett. ( 870) 364- 6171. meddersfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CROSSETT — Mrs. Edith Winbury, 68, of Crossett, Ark., died on Tuesday, March 24. Survivors include one son, one daughter, three brothers, one sister, six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Memorial services are Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Rolfe Chapel Freewill Baptist. Arrangements by Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.

––––– – –––– DANVILLE — Patricia L. “Pat” Vestal, age 81, of Danville passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Arkansas Hospice at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock.

Pat was born July 20, 1933, in Morgantown, Kentucky, to the late Oakley Everett & Dora Butler McKinney. She was a 1954 graduate of Jewish Hospital College of Nursing in St Louis, Mo. She was a retired Registered Nurse from Chambers Memorial Hospital and a member of the Ranger Freewill Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Vestal; one brother and two sisters. Survivors include her children, Leroy “Chip” Vestal of Little Rock; Rock Shane & Carolyn Vestal of Ranger; Chad & Carol Vestal of Russellville; Patty & Robert Schillinger of Little Rock; grandchildren, Ashley Akins of Benton; Ben Vestal of Cabot; Katie Hamman of Des Moines, Iowa; Haley Vestal of Haskell; Weston Schillinger of Little Rock; Kinsey Schillinger of Little Rock; great- grandchildren, Calli and Addison Hamman; Harrison Akins; brothers, Oakley McKinney of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; Everett McKinney of Mt. Carmel, Ill.; Joe McKinney of Morgantown, Ky.; George McKinney of Centralia, Ill.; Mark McKinney of Louisville, Ky.; sister, Dora Mae Miles of Russellville, Ky.

Pallbearers include Chip Vestal, Rock Shane Vestal, Chad Vestal, Robert Shillinger, Weston Shillinger, Hunter Akins. Honorary pallbearers Ed Page, Odean Parker, Dale Catlett, Zack Baldwin, David Ragsdale, Kenny Jackson, Larry White.

Memorials may be made to McKinney Hill Cemetery, Morgantown Bank & Trust, P. O. Box 68, Morgantown, Ky. 42261- 0068.

Funeral service will be 4 p. m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Danville First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Earl Ladd. Visitation will be 3 to 4 p. m. Saturday, March 28 at the First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– DERMOTT — Lillie Mae Phillips, 66, of Dermott died March 22nd at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Service: Saturday, March 28th at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Dermott. Rev. Shedrick Jordan officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery in Dermott, 11 a. m.

––––– – –––– EL DORADO — Mildred V. White, age 90, of EL Dorado died on March 20, 2015. Survived by her children; James White of Little Rock, Beverly Hawkins of El Dorado and Janice McCoy of Hot Springs; nine grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. Services, Saturday, March 28th at 11 a. m. at Lee Chapel A. M. E. Church. Burial: Free Union Cemetery. Officiating: Rev Horace Charles and Rev. Kent Broughton. Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home, Inc., El Dorado.

––––– – –––– FAYETTEVILLE — Orena M. Nelson, 85, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Willard Walker Hospice in Fayetteville.

Visitation will be held at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville on Saturday, March 28th from 10: 30 a. m. until 12 noon. In accordance with Mrs. Nelson’s wishes, her services will be private. Burial will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 East Longview Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 72703, the Humane Society of the Ozarks, 1020 South One Mile Road, Fayetteville, Ark. 72704 or Meals on Wheels, 945 South College Avenue, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson- Berna Funeral Home.

––––– – –––– GRADY — Derrick N. Knight Sr., 40, of Grady passed away March 23, 2015. He was born to the late Cecil and Maple Knight. Services, Saturday, March 25, 2015, at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church in Grady with Reverend Robert Scott Sr. as Pastor and Reverend Johnny William officiating at 12 noon. Interment in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Varner. Survivors include sons, Derrick Knight Jr. of Grady and Joshua Knight of Monticello; five brothers, two sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.

––––– – –––– HEBER SPRINGS — D. W. Allen, 97, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2015. Visitation will be 6- 7 p. m. Friday, March 27, 2015, at Heber Springs Funeral Home in Heber Springs. A memorial service honoring D. W.’ s life will immediately follow the visitation. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Edsel Lee Van Hook, 76, Hot Springs Village died March 16, 2015. He was born April 28, 1938, to Sidney and Grace Van Hook in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Edsel will be Interred at CedarVale Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by CedarVale Funeral Home. For online condolences visit at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– MARIANNA — Otto Thieme, 64, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away March 11, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born June 19, 1950. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 27, 2015 from 5- 6 p. m. at Roller- Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. View and sign online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– MARSHALL — Wilburn “Wib” McMahan, 77 of Marshall died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Willa Jean, daughter, Adalea Horton, grandsons, Josh, Caleb and Jared Horton, sister, Betty Craft, six great- grandchildren, five nephews, one niece. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home/ Marshall. Graveside Services: 2 p. m. Friday, McMahan Cemetery, 1909 River Road, St. Joe. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ marshall.

––––– – –––– MARVELL — Willie James Esters, 62 of Marvell, passed March 24, 2015. Family Hour: Friday, March 27th; 5- 7 p. m. at the funeral home. Funeral Service: Saturday, March 28th, 2 p. m., St. Matthews M. B. Church in Marvell under the direction of Wilson’s Funeral Home, INC., 844B North Sebastian Street, West Helena, Arkansas. 870- 572- 9089.

––––– – –––– MCGEHEE — Timothy Craig Harris, 55, of McGehee, died March 20th. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 28th at Evening Star Baptist Church. Rev. William Jarmon officiating. Burial in Strickland Memorial Lawn, McGehee. Survivors are: wife; one daughter; one son; mother; two sisters; two brothers; three grandchildren.

––––– – –––– PIGGOTT — Paulette Foster, 68, of Piggott, passed away March 25. Services will be held Saturday, March 28, at 2 p. m. at the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with visitation Saturday beginning at 1 p. m. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Daisy Lee Camp, 88, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Sunday, March 22, 2015. Her Home Going Service will be 3 p. m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Amos Chapel Baptist Church by Reverend Dante Nicholson. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Gennette Cubie Entoe, 61, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Friday, March 20, 2015. Her Funeral Services will be 10 a. m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Prairie Lake Baptist by Reverend Alvin Lowe. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Mr. Christopher Pridgeon, 32, of Pine Bluff, Ark. passed Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Funeral Services will be 2: 30 p. m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at The Living Word Baptist Church by Reverend Terrance Williams. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– – –––– POPLAR GROVE — Ardella Willis, 85, died Friday. Survivors: sons; John Collins Sr., Willie Harris, Ervin Harris, Terry Harris, daughters; Joyce Vincent, Earletha Jiles, 64 grandchildren, 74 great- grandchildren. Visitation: 5- 6 p. m. Friday at Bob Neal & Sons- Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Funeral: 12 noon Saturday, Saint Matthews Church, Marvell. Burial: Poplar Grove Cemetery. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

––––– – –––– PRAIRIE GROVE — Chris Lewis, age 33, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was born January 10, 1982 in Fayetteville to Tommy and Ginny Carter Lewis. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Tom Lewis Sr. of Fayetteville, Arkansas and his maternal grandparents, Alan and Sue Carter of Hazen, Arkansas.

He was an honor graduate of Prairie Grove High School and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Business Administration.

He was a member of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. Chris was a board member of the Arkansas Automotive Dealers Association, a member of Fayetteville Leadership and was a past treasurer of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Alumni Association.

His knowledge and love of cars at an early age led to his career choice as the General Manager of Lewis Chrysler Dodge in Fayetteville. Chris enjoyed helping others and through his company was able to support education and sports in the local elementary schools. Chris was an exceptional manager of people. His innate ability to justly deal with his employees was clearly evident in the reciprocal love his employees showed Chris as they went the extra mile for him.

His hobbies were metal detecting and target practice. He especially enjoyed four- wheeler riding with his cousins and friends. Chris loved writing and was a published author of a children’s book, The Adventurous Cousins, which was based on his childhood memories with his cousins.

He is survived by his loving wife, Alecia Lewis; one son, Thomas Lewis; his parents, Tommy and Ginny Lewis of Lincoln, Arkansas; a sister, Mindy Lewis of Fayetteville, Arkansas, his paternal grandmother, Margaret Lewis Leonard of Fayetteville, Arkansas, his beloved jungle cat, Pickles, and a host of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Cremation arrangements are by Moore’s Chapel. The Celebration of Life memorial service will be 10 a. m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. A reception will follow in Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Thomas Carter Lewis Education Fund at The Bank of Fayetteville, 1 S. Block, Fayetteville, Ark. or the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

––––– – –––– ROGERS — Audrey Harris Cottingham, 92, of Rogers, Arkansas, formally of Prescott, Arkansas died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Jamestown Nursing and Rehab in Rogers. She was born November 18, 1922 in Prescott, Arkansas to Lonnie and Annie Cooper Harris.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William James Cottingham; four siblings and one grandchild, Joan Elizabeth Arnold. Audrey is survived by one son, William “Bill” Watson Cottingham; two daughters, Betty Eula Ore and Sheila Ruth Miller; seven grandchildren, Debbie Mathis, Tina Henderson, Andrew Escarre, Riley Cottingham, Christopher Levitt, Kelsey Lundberg and Haley Lundberg; seven great- grandchildren and three great- great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be 2 p. m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Missionary Grove Baptist Church in Prescott with the Rev. Jerry Westmoreland officiating. She will be laid to rest at Missionary Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale- Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be expressed at stockdalefuneral. com.

––––– – –––– ROSSTON — Betty Jo Stark, age 77, of Rosston, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Union Cemetery in Bodcaw, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 6- 8 p. m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Smith Funeral Home in Stamps.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Carroll Ward Smith, age 87, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born December 24, 1927, in Abilene Texas to Martin Lloyd Smith and Daisy Ruth Lanotte Smith. He was a member of College Church of Christ and a retired professor in the Chemistry Department at Harding University.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lorene Rose Smith; three sons, Walter Smith and wife Kelly of Rockwall, Texas, Scott Smith and wife Cheri of Searcy, Charles Smith and wife Julie of Richardson, Texas; one daughter, Rosemary Smith McKee of Missoula, Montana; one sister, Zoe Barten and husband Chris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.

Carroll loved his family. He had a lifelong passion for nature. An avid caver, he led many expeditions with the caving club at Harding University. He grew beautiful daffodils and daylilies in his expansive garden. A voracious reader, he was a devoted student of God’s word and lived his life as a humble servant to Christ. For many years, he served as a Bible teacher and elder at the Downtown Church of Christ.

Visitation is Friday from 6 until 8 p. m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p. m. at College Church of Christ with interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family has asked memorials be made to the College Church of Christ Mission Fund or Searcy Children’s Home. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– – –––– STUTTGART — Winston Neil Barger Jr., 52, died Wednesday. Neil was born Sept. 9, 1962, in Stuttgart and was a graduate of Stuttgart High School. He was a member of Stuttgart Harvest Church. A local entrepreneur, Neil was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also had a passion for his horses and loved taking wagon rides with them. He enjoyed new adventures and was always looking for the next one. Funeral services are 2 p. m. Sunday at Victor’s Empowerment Center with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation is 5- 7 p. m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home. The family will be at 1107 S. Grand Ave. in Stuttgart. www. turpin- co. com.

––––– – –––– TRASKWOOD — Clarence F. Lawrence, 86, of Traskwood, died Wednesday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Easter Maynard Lawrence. Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home. The family would like to thank all the staff of Alcoa Pines and Arkansas Hospice for their special care of Clarence.

––––– – –––– WHITE HALL — Milford Francis Martin, 91, of White Hall, Arkansas, died Wednesday. Survivors, daughter, Della Lovorn of White Hall; grandchildren, Beth and Marty Lovorn and a great- granddaughter, Morgan Hull. Graveside service will be 1 p. m., Monday, Memorial Park Cemetery. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Out- of- state

HOUSTON, Texas — Vendercea Lock Amos, 86, Houston, Texas, passed Sunday. Survivors: daughter, Venderine Jones, granddaughter, Kimberly Jones Williams, great- granddaughter , MacKenzie Reign Williams, special nieces: Joyce Perry, Faye Turner and Doris Gleason. Services: Saturday 3: 00 p. m. Piney Grove AME Church/ Arkadelphia. Services by Williams Funeral Home/ Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

––––– – –––– QUITMAN, Texas — Richard Lamar Rothrock of Quitman, Texas passed away on March 25, 2015 in Little Rock, Ark. Richard was born on May 31, 1935 in Wellington, Kansas and, before retirement, owned BPR Construction & Engineering in Dallas, Texas. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and loved working in his woodshop.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Survivors include daughters Leslie Fendley ( R. T.) of Little Rock, Ark.; and Trisha Kuhler ( Paul) of Frisco, Texas, brother Charles D. Rothrock ( Carolyn) of Winnsboro, Texas and sister Janet Konczak ( Darren) of Crowley, Texas and many nieces and nephews. Extended family includes Donnia Dickenson, Darlene Carden, Danny Dickenson and Diane Sinclair ( Paul) and their children.

The family will receive visitors at the Fendley home in Little Rock Friday evening, March 27, 2015 from 5: 30 to 7: 30 p. m. and a celebration of his life will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 10 a. m. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 224- 8300.

Memorials can be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Stephen’s Ministry, Little Rock, Ark.

“… and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain…”

Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

––––– – –––– THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Lorita Jean Wright, 82, of The Woodlands, Texas formerly of Malvern died March 24, 2015. Visitation will be Thursday, March 26, 6- 8 p. m., Regency, Malvern. Services will be Friday, March 27, 3 p. m., Big Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Burial, Big Creek Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Complete obituary and guest book, www. regencyfuneralhome. com.