Obituaries

Pulaski County

ROBERT EDWARD BEENE, 68, of Little Rock, passed May 27. Survivors: wife, Carolyn Beene and their children; two daughters, Karah and Raniyah Beene; two sons, Arif and Larenzo Beene. A daughter, Tina, and son, Courtney Beene from previous unions. Memorial service to be held Saturday, 11 a.m., Watson Northcrest, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. 501812-5303. Visitation: Friday, 1-7 p.m. at Watson.

––––– ––––– JERRY DON BERRY, 68, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, died Monday, June 1, 2015. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral is 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, at Victory Baptist Church, Sherwood, with burial in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– LEE WELLS BROWN, age 78, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born February 7, 1937 in Caldwell, Arkansas to the late Tommie Lee and Mary Elizabeth Burns Brown.

After graduating from Forrest City High School, he attended Central Baptist College in Conway. He was an ordained Baptist minister and over the years he served as pastor and interim pastor for various churches around the state. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and was honorably discharged in 1966. After his discharge he attended Arkansas Tech in Russellville. He later went on to receive his Master Degree from UCA. He taught junior high and high school in Pulaski County Special School District for 27 years.

He is survived by his wife Ann W. Brown of the home, Mr. and Mrs. Brown would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November of this year. He is also survived by his daughters, Leigh Anne Russell of Little Rock, Amy Billingsley of Maumelle; grandsons, Christopher (Amy) Russell of Little Rock, Brady Billingsley of Maumelle; great-granddaughter Bethany Russell of Little Rock; sister, Robbie (Randy) Shepherd of Texarkana, Arkansas; and son (in heart if not in birth ), Ollie Mashburn.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Dr. Jesse Thomas and Bro. Randy Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park with military honors.

Following the interment, a reception will be held for family and friends to follow at Second Baptist Church in Jacksonville. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice, Dr. Corey Montgomery, Dr. Molly Meek and the staff of UAMS for all of the care given to Mr. Brown.

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– DEXTER DON CALLOWAY, 55, of Little Rock passed June 3, 2015. Survived by his mother, Shirley Watkins; two sisters, Janice (Kenny) Boykins, Tina Watkins; five brothers, Malous (Lovita) Griffin, Alfred Griffin, Dwight Griffin, Rasul (Christension) Griffin and Harold Watkins; grandmother, Bernice Floyd; special friend, Karen Gonder and a host of uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends. Family Hour Friday, June 5, 2015, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Gunn Funeral Home. Services: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 11 a.m., Gunn Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements: Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

––––– ––––– BARBARA JAN FOWLER, age 46, died Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Little Rock in the Hospice Wing of St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Little Rock, October 9, 1968. Her parents were Marie Garvey and William Gerald Fowler. She grew up in Urbana, Illinois. In 1986 the family moved to Harrison, Ark. and subsequently to Batesville, Ark.

She came to Little Rock to live at The Arc of Arkansas where she became part of the Arc family. She brought a smile to all who knew her, and her sweet and cheerful spirit will be missed by all her friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister Julia Fowler Darley of Atlanta, Ga., her aunts and uncles, Barbara Garvey Jackson of Fayetteville, Ark., Jan Fowler Burgess of Greensboro, N.C., Zoe Fowler of Brinkley, Ark., Richard and Kitty Fowler of Eldon, Mo., and Henry Fowler of Tichnor, Ark.

The Memorial Service will be at First United Methodist Church, 723 Center Street, Little Rock, Ark. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. Memorial contributions in memory of Barbara Jan Fowler may be made to The Arc of Arkansas, 2004 Main Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201; Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 , or the First United Methodist Church, 723 Center Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. An online memorial guest book may be found at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

––––– ––––– CAROL GRAHAM, age 77, of Sherwood, Arkansas, formerly of Kennett, Missouri, passed away June 1, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, Missouri will be in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www. mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

––––– ––––– REBECCA HOWARD “Doll” of Little Rock, Ark. passed away peacefully on May 31, 2015. She retired from North American Philips. Her loving survivors include: daughters, Phyllis Cooper and Yelena Howard; sons, Lee L. (Saundra) Cooper, Jr., and Ronald (Darlene) Cooper; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015, 10 a.m., at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. Viewing: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 3-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock (501) 3721305.

––––– ––––– ELBERT McCOY, 85, of Little Rock, passed away June 2, 2015 surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mr. McCoy’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ELLA NEAL-PURDIMAN, 94, of Little Rock, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Wednesday May 27 at her home. Six sons, four daughters, two brothers, two sisters, 42 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren, 33 greatgreatand a host of other relatives survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at Ash Grove Baptist Church, 114 McMurtry Street in Cotton Plant. Interment will take place at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Wheatley by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– WILLIAM EDWARD PRESTON, age 69, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord on June 1, 2015. He was born April 13, 1946 in Blue Island, Illinois to the late Daniel Boone Preston and Velma Milsap Preston. He was a United States Army veteran.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Debbie Preston, granddaughter Nicolette Paige Preston, siblings, Elaine (Arliss) George, Daniel (Helen) Preston, Richard Preston, James (Linda) Preston and Joann Preston. He is survived by his sons, Scott (Nancy) Preston, Kurt (Tamila) Preston, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, siblings, June (Robert) Newton, Raymond (Shirley) Preston, Sharon (Jack) Finnerty, numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Bro. Luther Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Bayou Meto Cemetery. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– LENORA NOEL TAYLOR, 93, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully on May 28, 2015. She was born on July 8, 1921, daughter of the late Elijah and Eliza Noel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Taylor, and three sons; Elvin, Eugene Jr. and Cleaster Taylor. She is survived by two sons, Hilton (Gwendolyn) of North Little Rock and Donald (Mary) of Little Rock; six daughters, Doris (Mark) Flake, Delois Clay, both of Little Rock; Marilyn (Howard) Knight of Jacksonville; Ruby Parker, Debra Martin both Little Rock and Sybil (Hezekiah) Richardson of Charleston, South Carolina; two brothers, Robert (Sandra) Noel of Little Rock, Billy (Mae) Noel of England; 22 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren, a special friend, Norris Phillips; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation: 1-7 p.m. Friday, Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, (501) 812-5303. Funeral: Saturday, June 6th at 11 a.m. Second Baptist Church, 820 Short Street, England, Ark. with Pastor Darryl Montgomery officiating.

––––– ––––– ORASTEAN THOMAS, of Little Rock, born September 13, 1937 passed June 1, 2015. Survived by three children, Ruby Murphy, Edgar Kelley, Tony Givens; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry Thomas. Family Hour Friday, June 5, 2015, 6-7 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Services Saturday June 6, 2015 11 a.m. Covenant of Zion Cathedral Church, 3023 West 12th., Little Rock. Arrangements: Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock 72204. (501) 660-4323.

––––– ––––– GLORIA J. USSERY of Little Rock, passed May 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred McGhee. She is survived by three sons, Kevin Ussery (Tanya) of Little Rock, Daryl Ussery of Garland, Texas and Tyrone Mosley of Dallas, Texas, two daughters, Kim Blackshire (Lee) of Little Rock, and Lisa Bailey of Wylie, Texas; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends .Family hour will be Friday June 5, 2015 from 6 til 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be Saturday June 6, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun St., Little Rock. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

––––– ––––– WILLIAM MASON WALKER, otherwise known as “Billy”, died on June 2nd, 2015 at the age of 97. Mr. Walker was born June 21st, 1917 in North Little Rock, Arkansas to William Walker and Tommie Dean Mason. After graduating from North Little Rock High School, he attended Little Rock Junior College. Mr. Walker was a 32nd Degree Mason-Scottish Rite, a member of the Pulaski Heights Lodge #673 for 68 years.

During World War II, Mr. Walker served as a Staff Sergeant with the CBI in the Army Air Corps. Under the command of General Chennault, his squadron, the 26th Pursuit Flying Tigers were based in Kunming, China. After World War II, Mr. Walker had great pride in being a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Upon returning from World War II, Mr. Walker worked for N.L. Industries, Inc., producer of Dutch Boy Products, retiring after thirty years. He was employed by Baltimore Paint Co. as Sales Manager over the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Lastly, he owned Walker’s Rentals in North Little Rock.

Mr. Walker was an honorable soldier, a natural salesman, and a devoted father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 67 years Marie Walker, and one sister, Jewel Whittle. His survivors include one daughter, Karyn Walker Averitt of Houston, Texas, one son, William Mark Walker and wife Rosemary of Sherwood, four grandchildren, twin girls, Kameron Swithin and Walker Averitt of Houston, Texas, and William Mark Walker II and Stephanie Walker of Sherwood, and one niece, Julie Ann Whittle of North Little Rock.

The family would like to express their appreciation and heartfelt thank-you to Clarissa Kitchens, Detria Ellis, and Kelsea Washington for all the care they gave. Funeral service will be Saturday, 2 p.m., June 6th, 2015 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home with visitation being held one hour prior to service from 1-2 p.m. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. Please visit www. smithfamilycares.com to sign the online guest register.

Arkansas

BENTON — Phillip Alan Fooks Sr., 70, of Benton, passed away May 5, 2015. He was born February 22, 1945 in Benton to the late Oliver and Bebe Fooks.

Survivors, wife, Kathleen Fooks, (who has since passed away on May 14, 2015) son, Phillip Fooks Jr. of Texas; stepsons, John and Mark Topp of Wisconsin; daughters, Sheri Womble of Florida, Laurie Fooks of Texas, Janine Petriscko of New Jersey; brother, Daniel Fooks of Benton; sister-in-law, Sandra Craig of Texas; and 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Memorial Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. on Saturday June 6, 2015 at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Myatt officiating. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Donnie Kennedy, 45, of Benton, Ark., died June 1, 2015. He was born December 10, 1969 in Little Rock, Ark. Donnie worked at Wal-Mart as an IMS Supervisor. Donnie loved his family and coworkers. Memorial held at later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smith – Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BISMARCK — Frank Raymond Baker, 83 , of Bismarck, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. Friday at the Bismarck Pentecostal Church. Interment in Old Bismarck Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials to Bismarck Pentecostal Church. Guestbook at www.welchfh.net.

––––– ––––– CABOT — Mary Groves, 89, of Cabot died Monday, June 1, 2015. She was born February 20, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Louis and Fanny Florence Teckler Abbate. She was a homemaker and a dedicated military wife. As a young lady, Mrs. Groves worked as a switchboard operator and in a munitions plant during World War II. She loved Arkansas Travelers games, league bowling, theater and movies.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Edward Groves; one brother, Alfred Kunin; and a granddaughter, Jessica Taylor. Mrs. Groves is survived by three daughters, Donna Dohrn (William E.) of Caldwell, Idaho, Sherry Maxwell of Cabot and Toni Taylor (Phillip Lee) of Cabot; five grandchildren, Misty Smith (David), William Daniel Dohrn (Karim), Roxanne Wetzler, Kelly Carter (Bob) and John Wetzler; three great-grandchildren, Joshua Smith (Carolyn), Kaitlyn Dohrn and Benjamin Diblanda; and one great-great grandchild, Kamden Dohrn.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home and Crematory (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online gueatbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– CENTERTON — Dixie Smith, 70, of Centerton, formerly of Dumas, died June 1. She was born May 23, 1945 in Arkansas City, Ark. Visitation held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Abundant Life Church. Funeral held 2 p.m., Friday, Abundant life Church, Dumas with burial in Tyro Cemetery. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas online guest book at www. griffinfh.com.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Jimmy H. King, 78, of Conway, died June 3, 2015. Visitation will be 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at First Baptist Church Mayflower at 4 Arkansas 89 North. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Mayflower. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– DeANN — Mrs. Sally McCorkle Chambless, age 89, of DeAnn, went home to Heaven on June 2, 2015. She was the widow of Herbert Chambless who she was married to for 65 years. Sally was born January 15, 1926 in Hope, Arkansas to Edward and Viola McCorkle. She was a longtime member of White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family will remember her love and devotion.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, one son, Tim Chambless, five brothers; James Thomas McCorkle, Hallar McCorkle, Floyd McCorkle, Claude McCorkle, Johnny McCorkle, and three sisters; Margaret Sumpter, Mildred Duke, and Viola Lamb. Survivors include, one son, Gary Chambless and his wife, Pat, of De Ann, Arkansas; one daughter, Kathy Finuf and her husband, Buster, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; one daughter-in-law, Darlene Chambless Hardin and her husband, Bradley, of Little Rock, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Matt Chambless and his wife, Britani, Jason Chambless, Ali Chambless, Cole Chambless, Mike Sweat, Kristin Smith; five great-grandchildren, Claire, Darcie, and Aiden Chambless, Brady and Caison Smith, and other family and friends.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers, Georgia, Vickie, Ann, and Joann. Their compassion and care were invaluable to the family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 314 Hwy. 332, Hope, Arkansas, 71801.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2015 at White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. John Nations and Bro. Loyd Roper officiating. Burial to follow at White Oak Grove Cemetery in DeAnn, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements made by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– DeVALLS BLUFF — Vernon Lee Metcalf, 71, of DeValls Bluff, died Saturday, May 30 at De Arc Nursing and Rehab Center in Des Arc. His wife of 51 years, Willie Nell Gilmore-Metcalf, three sons, three daughters, his mother-in-law, 20 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Union Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 5009 Metcalf Newsom Rd., in DeValls Bluff. Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley, (870) 734-2772. branscumbfunralhome1928@yahoo. & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home

––––– ––––– DeWITT — Mable Ward Maugans, 72, of DeWitt died June 1, 2015. She is survived by children: Deborah Ann Cardin, Guy Ward Travis (Andrea) all of DeWitt; brothers: James Ward (Brenda), DeWitt; Les Ward (Irene), Texas; Luke Ward, Pine Bluff; Homer Ward (Janis), Pompano Beach, Fla.; Lee Ward (Sharon), Pine Bluff; Brenda McCarty (Kenneth), Delois Cox (Tim), Juanita Holbert all of DeWitt; Helena Birch (Norman) of Independence, Mo.; brotherinRoger Harrington of Louisiana; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Bertha Chapman Ward; son, Donnie Earl Travis; brother, Gene Ward and sister, Lisa Harrington. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, June 4th, at Essex Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Thompson Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 3 p.m. before the serviced. essexfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– EMERSON — Frankie Lee Ward, age 93, Emerson died Friday, May 29, 2015 at Magnolia, Ark. Visitation Friday, noon-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9-noon. Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, at Henderson Chapel, 614 Calhoun Rd., Magnolia, Ark. 71753. Burial at New Hope Cemetery, Emerson, Ark. Online guestbook available at www.hendersonsmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– HATTIEVILLE — The heartfelt life of Jack T. Fryer, Jr. recently came to an unfortunate end. Known warmly by many as “Daddy Jack” Fryer, he was predeceased by his parents, Jack Thomas Fryer and Alice Camille Fryer. He leaves behind his daughter, Tracy Fryer and her fiance’ John De Nault; four brothers, Gary Fryer, Doyne Fryer, Granville Fryer and his wife Betsy, and Robert Fryer; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family, friends and those he cared for and served will celebrate his life and service to the Lord at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on June 19 at 11 a.m. A celebration of Jack’s life will immediately follow the service at the Country Club of Little Rock, led by Johnny Roberts and the All Stars.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Jack T. Fryer, Jr. Music Ministry Endowment at the PHUMC Foundation, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, Ark. 72205; and The Cosmopolitan Club of Little Rock, 1501 North University Suite 800, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207.

“For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 14: 11-13.

––––– ––––– JONESBORO — Mr. Bobby Eugene Alexander, 83, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Cathedral Baptist Church, 2706 Alexander Dr. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in charge of service.

––––– ––––– JONESBORO — Brenda Chastain Moore, 65, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at her home. Visitation will be 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Graveside services will begin at noon at the Stranger’s Home Cemetery near Alicia. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– McGEHEE — Hester Mae Lawson died May 28, 2015. Visitation 10-11 a.m. June 6, 2015, St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church, Tillar, Ark. (Wolfe Project Community). Funeral service 11 a.m. June 6, 2015, St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church. Burial Palestine Cemetery, McGehee, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.

––––– ––––– McGEHEE — David Roland Powell, Sr, 66, of McGehee, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015. David was born on November 23, 1948 to the late Drexel and Minnie Louise Powell. He graduated from U of A Little Rock in 1975 with a Juris Doctorate degree. David and Susie were the proud owners of “Hoots” in McGehee, Ark. which allowed David to truly do what he loved. He never met a stranger and enjoyed getting to know everyone who came to eat at “Hoots.” David was a Loving Husband/Father and will be missed deeply by family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Drexel and Minnie Louise Powell. He is survived by his wife, Susie Powell; son, David Powell Jr. of McGehee, Ark.; daughters, Janet Law (Lucas) of Conway, Ark., Tessa Renfrow (Eric) of Monroe, La., Marke White (Justin) of McGehee, Ark. and nine grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in McGehee, Ark. with Rev. Joe Head officiating. Burial will follow at McGehee Cemetery in McGehee, Ark. Pallbearers will be Randy Allison, Jerry Bayliss, Mike Lally, Rusty Thompson, Chris Dunnahoe, Mike French, David Glosup, and Arzo French. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paws and Claws Humane Society of McGehee, P.O. Box 975, McGehee, Ark. 71654. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guestbook may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

––––– ––––– MONTICELLO — Iwania Ann Donaldson Pierce, age 81 of Monticello, passed away June 1, 2015 in Monticello. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Rash Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Memorials to: Cominto Baptist Church, c/o Linda Ward, Collins, Ark. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman. com.

––––– ––––– NEWPORT — Barbara Bowman, 74, of the Remmel Community, Newport died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, David Bowman; daughters, Suzanne Rudd and Dr. Karen Jones; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Bette Latus; parents-in-law, Morris and Violet Bowman. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 2 p.m., The Remmel Church. Interment:McCall-Remmel Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Mr. Elvis Ray Kendal Sr., 64, of Pine Bluff, passed Wednesday, May 27, 2015. His service will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2015 at Happy Home Baptist Church-Jefferson, Ark. by Reverend T.J. Rowland. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery-Shiloh Community by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Registrar: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Joyce Ann Lunsford, 62, of Pine Bluff, died Monday. Survivors: husband, Robert; daughters, JoAnn Browning (Mike) and Frances Reisinger; son, Bobby Ray Lunsford (Sara); sister, Kathy Dye; six grandchildren; brother-in-law, Ray Lunsford; sister-in-law, Matilda Chavis. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m., Robinson’s. Reception: Saturday, noon-3 p.m., American Legion Hearin-Connolly Post 32. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Mr. Johnny Lee Sanders, 58, of Pine Bluff, passed Thursday, May 28, 2015. His service will be 1 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2015 at First Missionary Baptist Church, Ladd, Ark. by Reverend Johnny Rabun. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Registrar: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– PLUMERVILLE — Joyce F. Greer, 71, of Plumerville passed from this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. She was born September 26, 1943 in Bee Branch, Arkansas to Loley D. Jones and Elma M. Tindall Jones. Mrs. Greer was a member of Westside Church of Christ in Morrilton.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Greer, son, David Greer (Kim) of Clinton, grandchildren, Whitney and Jordan Greer both of Clinton. Other survivor include sisters, Ima Lee Powers of Morrilton, Mary Madison of Conway, brothers, Arlon Jones of Bee Branch, Darrell Jones of Shirley, her loving dog Ellie and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with Ministers David Goff and Keith Greer officiating. Burial will follow in Whipple Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. For Online Guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Joy Carl Griffis, 87, of Searcy, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; his parents, Elmer Christopher Griffis and Hattie King Griffis; his sister, Wanda Griffis; and nephew, Royce Christopher Griffis. He is survived by brother, V. Lynn Griffis and wife Betty; great-nephew, Christopher Lynn Griffis and wife Holly; two great-great-nephews, Bradley and Aiden Griffis; and friend, Doris Price. Joy was a veteran of the military serving in active combat in the Korean and VietNam Wars. Graveside services will be Friday, June 5, 2015, at Providence Cemetery, Judsonia, Arkansas, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — SMAJ. (Ret.) Joseph R. McDade, age 91 of Searcy, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in Searcy. He was born July 20, 1923, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Francis McDade and Anna Mary Leslie McDade. He served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 25 years during World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

He is survived by one daughter, JoAnn Casteel and husband Bob of Jonesboro; one son, Robert McDade of Olive Branch, Mississippi; two granddaughters, Holly Headlee and husband Mike of Evergreen, Colorado, Mary McDade Casteel of New Orleans, Louisiana; two great-granddaughters, Fedora Young and Beatrice Young of Evergreen, Colorado; one sister, Margaret Morris of Juniper Beach, Florida; and his close companion Jeanie Eans of Searcy. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred McDade; two brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral services are Thursday at 10 am at St. James Catholic Church with interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Robert Thomas Long ,69, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Dorothy (Kathy); sons, Lee, Daniel; daughters, April, Tammy, Ruth, Barbara; three brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday, Chapel. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Betty Stephens, 79, of Sheridan, passed on May 14, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Judy Stephens (Jim Perry), and Nancy Shackleford; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.

––––– ––––– STAR CITY — Derek Lynn Hall, born November 24, 1949, died June 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Rita Hall; daughter, Leslie Roebuck (Matthew); grandchildren, Natalie and Nathan. He retired from Arkansas Department of Correction. Service being held 6 p.m., June 4, 2015, at Bingham Road Baptist Church. Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation. www.arcremation. com.

––––– ––––– STAR CITY — Rona Lee Morgan Wynn, 94, of Star City died Tuesday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Forman officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Service. Burial at Drake Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

––––– ––––– STUTTGART — Carl Edward Kagebein, 92, of Stuttgart died June 2, 2015. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Almyra Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. essexfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– SULPHUR ROCK — Gay Tunstall of Sulphur Rock, died Saturday. Survivors: son, Laymon; daughters, Tamera Goans, Nona Tunstall, Rebecca Tunstall, Molly Tunstall, and Rachel Fowler; brothers; sister; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, Pleasant Hills Church, Sulphur Rock. Interment: Pleasant Hill (Tunstall) Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 1 p.m.-Service. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.