Obituaries

Pulaski County

Dr. CHARLES DAVID “DUKE” CHASTAIN died suddenly early Wednesday morning, June 3, 2015 in Little Rock. He was 73. Dr. Chastain was born September 13, 1941 in Oxnard, Calif. His family returned to the family farm in Branch ( Franklin County), Ark., when Dr. Chastain was age 3, and he thrived as part of a large and busy family. He graduated from County Line High School and received a B. A. in History and Sociology from Arkansas Polytechnic College. Dr. Chastain received a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and his Ph. D. from Southern

Illinois University. He began his college teaching career at Southeast Missouri State College. In 1972 he began as a Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he enjoyed a long and distinguished career in education for 39 years. He served 21 years as Chairman of the Department of Criminal Justice. He retired from UALR in 2011.

Dr. Chastain was a champion for education in the criminal justice system, both for members of the law enforcement community and also those who were incarcerated. His activities included active support for the Arkansas prison libraries’ projects, and the re- entry program for Arkansas prison facilities.

Dr. Chastain was preceded in death by his parents, J. B. and Alta Chastain and brothers Tom and Phillip. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy Bridges Chastain, and his daughter Sara Chastain. He is also survived by five brothers, James Chastain ( Anita) of Indialantic, Fla., Robert Chastain ( Ann) of Caulksville, Ark., General Ronald Chastain ( Pam) of Conway, Ark., Dennis Chastain ( Debbie) of Bentonville, Ark., Kenny Chastain ( Cathy) of Charleston Ark.; four sisters, Jan Bagwell ( Jerry) of Fort Smith, Ark., Dorothy Hogan of Alma, Ark., Sheryl Cox ( Dale) of Rogers, Ark., and Karen Brittenum ( Roger) of Russellville, Ark., and a large extended family.

There will be a visitation at Roller- Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 224- 8300 on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 5 to 7 p. m. Memorial service will be Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2 p. m. at First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St. Little Rock, Ark. 72201.

Memorials may be made to Charles D. Chastain Founding Chair Scholarship, UALR Development Office, 2801 South University, Little Rock, 72204. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

––––– – –––– TEDDY FULTON, 66, of Jacksonville passed May 28, 2015. Loving memories left to wife, Marilynn Fulton; children, Milford ( Stella) Fulton, Kevin ( Jackie) Fulton, and Crystal ( Jason) Fulton- Woods; siblings, Tommy ( Christine) Fulton, George ( Mabel) Fulton, Clyde Fulton, Marilyn ( Chester) Epting, and Vivian ( Hugh) Shirlee; 12 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Mr. Fulton will lie in state June 5, 2015 from 2- 6 p. m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration June 6, 2015, 1 p. m. at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church, 1017 Ray Road, Jacksonville. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock ( 501) 945- 9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– – –––– On June 2, 2015, ELDON “CHICK” FURRER, entered into eternity, at his home in Little Rock, Ark., surrounded by his loved ones. He had suffered from a prolonged illness of Alzheimer’s. Born in Little Rock, Ark., September 10, 1926, to Adolph Furrer and Verna Bright he lived the majority of his life in Little Rock. At age 17, he joined the U. S. Navy and served in World War ll. He worked in commercial construction for Kirk Construction which allowed him to travel and live in many cities for short periods of time, but always returned to his childhood home. He loved the outdoors and all the beauty God’s nature offered. He was a fisherman, hunter, and gardener. Above all, he was a loving man who judged no one and loved all.

He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Timothy Eldon Jay Furrer. Chick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jessie Mae Whitmore, who was the love of his life; daughter, Pamela Kay Willard and her husband Van of Lewisville, Texas; daughter- inlaw Rachel Furrer of Little Rock; son, Tad E. Furrer and his fiance’ Tammy Deaton of Little Rock; daughter, R. Katherine Woods and her husband Steve of Texarkana, Texas; and daughter- inlaw, Cyndy Aaron of Greenwood, South Carolina. He had eight grandchildren, Tish, Brent, Scott, Mark, Jessica, Steve, Alex, and Brandi; five great- grandchildren, Hunter, Conrad, Aaron, Andrew and Addy Anne. He is also survived by his brother, Adolph Jay Furrer of Scott, Ark., and leaves behind many nephews, nieces and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Ashby’s Funeral Home in Benton, Ark., on June 6 from 2- 4 p. m. The Memorial Service will be on June 14 at St. John’s Chapel in Benton, Ark., at 1: 30 p. m. Memorial contributions may be made in Chick’s memory to Wounded Warriors Project or Saline Memorial Hospice.

––––– – –––– FRED C. HARVEY, “D. D.”, 61, of Little Rock, departed on June 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by father, George Harvey Jr.; brothers, McKenzie Jr. and Tommy Ross; sisters, RoRhonda Ross and Betty Jo Carthron. Fred C. Harvey has been the Church Administrator for Greater Second Baptist Church for 14 years where he oversees the operations of the church under the direction of the Pastor. He is originally from Texarkana, Ark.

He holds a Bacherlor’s Degree in Psychology, is a Certified Prevention Consultant in the State of Arkansas and has an International certification as a Prevention Specialist. He loves working in the faith community and with the ministries of the Church. He is also the CEO for Greater Second Care Center, Inc., a non- profit organization. During his leisure time he loves boating and fishing. He served in the military December 1972- December 1975. He was ranked Specialist 4. He received an Honorable Discharge, Good Conduct Medal and was a National Defense Service Medal Recipient.

He is survived by wife, Barbara Lynn Harvey; children, DeAundra D. ( Marshall) Nash and Courtney ( Takila) Fred Harvey and Brittany N. ( Joshua) Fleming; mother, Charlean Ross; siblings, Shirley Walker, Jessie Thomas, Maxcine ( George) Harris, Dale Ross, Pernell ( Annelida) Ross, Donell Ross, Tamar ( Charles) Williams, Rodreigo Ross, Jessie Harvey, and Mark Harvey Sr.; six grandchildren; host of family and friends.

33rd KCCH Knight Commander Court of Honor 32nd degree served as current Worshipful Master, St. Paul Lodge # 313, since November 10, 2001. He also was Grand Junior Warden, MW St. Paul Grand Lodge AF& AM; Principle Sojourner, James L. Williams Chapter # 1, Royal Arch Masons, January 16, 2003; Treasurer, Julius Griffin Commandery # 1, Knight Templar, April 7, 2004; KCCH, St. Paul Consistory # 10, May 22, 2010; Treasurer, Eureka Temple # 5, August 27, 2010.

Family Hour: Monday, 5: 30- 7 p. m. Funeral: Tuesday, 11 a. m., both at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5616 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, LR ( 501) 371- 0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– JOYCE MARIE HENDERSON, 72, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on May 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Moses Ervin; siblings, Earl Ervin, Dorothy Washington, Wilma Ervin; grandson, Kennan EllisonWare.

She leaves to cherish her legacy, mother, Rose Ervin; children, Jayne ( Darryl) Demps, James ( Angela) Henderson, Doris Gaines, Troy ( Magena) Henderson, Roy Henderson, Paul Beene; siblings, Mildred Bennett, Shirley Clark, James Ervin, Monroe Ervin, Moses Ervin, Rosetta Jackson; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; a host of family and friends. Visitation: Friday, 12 to 6 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Saturday, 11 a. m. at Williams Temple COGIC, Eulogist, Bishop Jewel Withers. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, LR ( 501) 371- 011l. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– PATRICIA S. HOFF, 82, Little Rock, died Monday, June 1, 2015. Survivors; sister, Amy Furey; nephews, Jim Sivley; Joe Sivley Jr. of Little Rock; niece, Barbara Sivley Redfern of Danville. A private service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Crematory.

––––– – –––– RICHARD EUGENE OLSZEWSKI, 73, of North Little Rock died Saturday, May 30th, 2015. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, December 18th, 1941, to Eugene and Anne V. ( Garbacz) Olszewski.

Richard was an Air Force veteran, attaining the rank of Captain, serving eleven years during the Vietnam era. Of those 11 years, one was in Vietnam and three in Thailand. He served as a Missile Launch Officer and Air Intelligence Officer. Richard held a degree from Southern Illinois University in Business Management and also received his Juris Doctorate degree in Law from the University of Arkansas School of Law. He was employed by the State of Arkansas at the time of his retirement.

Richard is preceded in death by his father, wife of 46 years, Vivian Rizzo Olszewski, and son, Justin Olszewski. Survivors will include his children: Alexander Olszewski, Jordana Olszewski, Edmund ( Caroline) Olszewski, and Gilbert Olszewski; grandson, Joseph Underwood, two brothers, Roger ( Nancy) Olszewski and Thaddeus ( Yvonne) Olszewski; and sister, Christine ( Peter Bryant) Olszewski.

Mass of Christian Burial will be said Monday, 11: 30 a. m., June 8th, 2015, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be held prior to service from 10: 30- 11: 30 a. m. at the church. Burial will follow in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com to sign the online guest register.

––––– – –––– DEBBIE LOUISE PRYOR, 57, of Mabelvale passed away on June 2, 2015. Mother of Ashley Wilkerson, sister of Sarah Hutchins, Carol Craig, Ken, James and Dewey Wilkerson. Daughter of Dewey and Imogene Wilkerson. Services will be private. Rosewood Cremation and Funeral in charge of arrangements.

––––– – –––– LEE ANDREW ROLLINS, age 80, of Little Rock transitioned to his heavenly home on June 3, 2015. He was born on September 10, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Adell Rollins, and Ophelia Leeks Rollins, two brothers, Joseph Leon Peterson and Tyree Leeks, and two sisters, Parthinia Gray- Overton and Hazel Lee Franklin, uncles: Bob and Joe Leeks, and aunt, Annie Leeks Williams. Lee Andrew is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mrs. Bertha Rollins, eight children: David Rollins, Barbara Rollins Pettus, Allan Rollins, Douglas Rollins, Joretta Rollins, Kenneth Rollins, Shawn Rollins ( Lisa), and Leechelle Rollins; two brothers, Eddie Rollins, and Entron Rollins ( Mary), one sister, Queen Ester Oneal, five grandchildren: Takila, Jermaine, Sharon, Michael, and Shawn Jr., eight great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was a member of St. Matthew in Kerr as a child. He later became a member of Greater Second Baptist church under the leadership of Reverend Curtis Rideout who was also a personal friend of Lees’. He served in varies positions in the church. He served on the Deacon Board, the financial committee, drove the church bus, and played guitar for the Male Chorus at Greater Second Baptist Church where he was a member for 51 years. He sang with the Southland Singers Gospel Group as a young adult. He played guitar for the Royal Charioteers Gospel Group for about 20 years. Lee also played guitar for the Zion Five Gospel Quartet Group one year.

Lee Andrew was a driver for USPS Contract Mail Hauler, Pat Salmon and Sons for 42 years. He loved his job and enjoyed getting to know the US Postal Family. He also served in US Army.

Family hour: Sunday, 4- 5 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Monday, 11 a. m., Greater Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 2823 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, LR. Interment: Tuesday, 10 am, Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., LR ( 501) 371- 0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– EZELLIA WILLIAMS, 78, of Little Rock, passed away on April 26, 2015. She was born on November 11, 1936. Services are entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. 501- 975- 1002.

Arkansas

ALMYRA — Jack J. Kagebein, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 3 at home with his family. He was born November 21, 1924 to Fannie and Franz Kagebein of Almyra where he lived most of his life. His older brother Carl preceded him in death by one day, June 2. During World War II, Jack was called to serve his country and joined in June 1941. As part of the 1st Infantry Division, also known as The Big Red One, he was a gunner who crossed the Rhine River into Germany. At the end of the war he was assigned to the Military Police where he was a personal guard over Hermann Goering at the Nuremburg Trials, his cell, and his hour of exercise.

He came home in June of 1945 and married Mary Ellen Newman in November of that year. They were married 69 years and raised five beloved children, Ronnie ( deceased 2005), Lonnie ( wife Margo), Kyla ( husband Jon), Sharon, and Vicky. He had six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren.

Jack was a faithful member of Almyra 1st United Methodist Church, a gentleman, and friend to all. He was a lifelong farmer and also a pilot who enjoyed many hours of flying his airplanes, especially his favorite Aeronica Champ.

Visitation will be 1 to 2 p. m. June 6 at Essex Funeral Home, and will be followed by a graveside service at 2: 30 p. m. in the Almyra Cemetery. essexfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BEEBE — Delbert Louis Middleton, 60, of Beebe, Arkansas, went home to the Lord on May 25, 2015. Memorial service will be 2 p. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Cremation arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– BEEBE — Barbara Clarice Gilliland Spradlin, of Beebe, Arkansas, met Jesus June 4, 2015. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p. m. Friday at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– BELLA VISTA — Ruby Lee Lephiew, 91, of Bella Vista, Ark. and formerly of El Dorado. Funeral services will be 10 a. m., Saturday, June 6, in Young’s Chapel. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6- 8 p. m. tonight. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Louise Coleman Gipson, 84, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born December 28, 1930 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the family of Orville Quill Coleman and Lucy Futrell Coleman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Effie Hall, and three brothers, Clyde Coleman, Eugene Coleman and Leonard Coleman. Louise is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Kenneth A. Gipson; sons, Kenneth Ray Gipson and wife Carol of Conway and Gary Don Gipson and wife Janet of Bryant; grandchildren, Lori ( Tommy) McMillan, Lance Gipson, Emily ( Tyler) Nelson, Matt ( Lenee) Gipson; great- grandchildren, Maddie, Owen and Wyatt Nelson, Grady and Ella Gipson, Cade, Leah, Will and Erin ( due in July) McMillan; and brother, Donald ( Bonnie) Coleman of Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 6, at 2 p. m. at Roller- Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Ave., Jonesboro, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial at Philadelphia Cemetery, Jonesboro. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Stoneridge Baptist Camp, P. O. Box 28, Smithville, Ark. 72466. Online Guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Lee Anthony “Tony” Priest, 66, of Benton passed away on Tuesday, June 2nd. Born in Little Rock to parents Edward and Virginia Butler on October 9, 1948. Tony is predeceased by his father, his beloved wife, Susan Derby Priest and sister, Ginger Harris.

Tony is survived by his daughters, Toni ( Keith) Leftwich, Kimberly Herring, Shona StiversPriest; sons, Stephen Derby and Mark Priest; grandchildren, Dakota Leftwich, Jordan Allen, Brenden Leftwich, Tyler Stivers and Ashlyn Stivers along with great- granddaughter Jenna Allen. He is also survived by his mother, Virginia Butler; brothers, Charles ( Sandra) Priest, Sammy Priest, David ( Pam) Priest and Dale Priest and sister, Kelli ( George ) Wyatt.

Tony was an avid fan of the Beatles, especially John Lennon. He was known by all to be the life of the party, loving to crack jokes at any opportunity. He was always looking forward to the next Razorback football season.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. on Saturday, June 6th at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Chapel, 10200 Hwy. 5 N in Alexander with interment immediately following at Butler Cemetery. Please sign our online guestbook at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

––––– – –––– BRYANT — Shirley Ann Clements, age 74, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away June 3, 2015 at Saline Memorial Hospice. She was born March 14, 1941 in Belzoni, Mississippi to the late James Hardin and Rosa Mae Ingold Hardin. Shirley was a homemaker. She had a tender heart and loved spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Shirley loved flower gardening, cooking, reading and crossword puzzles and was never without her sweet tea. Shirley loved animals and she knew the way to every dog’s heart was a can of Vienna sausages.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Don Hardin and a sister, Peggy Reed. Shirley is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harold ( Slim) Clements Jr. of Bryant, Ark.; daughter, Denise Smith ( Lee) of Benton, Ark.; brother, Buddy Hardin, Jackson, Miss.; sister, Barbara Stewart ( Dennis), Memphis, Tenn.; sister- in- law, Debbie Hardin, Marion, Ark.; grandchildren, Karen Denton ( Don), Benton, Ark., BJ Ward ( Christin), Bauxite, Ark., Bryan Czajkowski ( Randy), Boston, Mass.; great- grandchildren, Charlie Denton, Benton, Ark., Blaize Kuandart, Haleigh Ward, and Trace Ward all of Bauxite, Ark.

Graveside Services will be held 11: 30 a. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 10 a. m. Saturday, June 6th at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. Please sign Shirley’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

––––– – –––– DeWITT — Roy Lee Martin, 78, died June 3, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Mell Martin; sister, Johnny Leibrock; and six nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 4: 30 p. m. June 5 at the DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. essexfunealhome.com.

––––– – –––– EL DORADO — J. C. Cumpton Jr., 70, of El Dorado, Ark., died suddenly on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Visitation will be from 6- 8 p. m. tonight at the Pentecostal of El Dorado Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a. m. Saturday, at the Pentecostals of El Dorado Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– HAMBURG — Bea Myers Herron, 86, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Graveside services are 3 p. m. Saturday in the Hamburg Cemetery. Visitation: 1- 2: 30 p. m., Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones- Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www. jones- hartshorn. com.

––––– – –––– HARRISBURG — Edith Thomas, 91, of Harrisburg died Wednesday, June 3, 2015. She was born Dec. 3, 1923 in Harrisburg. Funeral services are Friday, 10 a. m. at Jackson’s Funeral Home Chapel with visitation Thursday at Jackson’s Funeral Home from 6- 8 p. m. Interment at Farm Hill Cemetery.

––––– – –––– HEBER SPRINGS — Dianna FergusonFee, 59, of Heber Springs, passed away June 2, 2015. Born March 8, 1956, daughter of Robert and Cinda Lee Wheeler Ferguson. Survivors: parents; daughters Caitlyn and Meagan Fee; a brother, Mike Ferguson; and a sister, Aimee Farrington. Memorial Service 2 p. m. Saturday at Spring Park, Heber Springs, Ark. www. olmstead. cc.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Cynthia Louise Smith Ottwell, 59, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. She was born October 26, 1955 in San Francisco, California. Cynthia loved to ride motorcyc le s and being free. She was a proud member of Rolling Thunder CH1AR. She had a love for nature and for her beloved pets.

Cynthia is predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband, John Wayne Ottwell and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6, at 1 p. m. at Caruth Village Funeral Home with Pastor Andrew Gonzalez officiating. There will be a memorial ride following the service.

Honorary pallbearers are her “sisters,” Sharon Weathers, Debbie Newcomb Zabel, Ginger Wisdom, Frankie Duncan, Lisa Dugan and Taz.

Special thanks to the Ottwell Family, Mamie Lou Jones, and Arkansas Hospice. Guests may register at www. caruth- hale. com.

––––– – –––– JONESBORO — William “Bill” Hosman, departed this life June 2, 2015, in Jonesboro at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy Stout Hosman of the home; three daughters, Brenda ( Gary) Deckard of Hot Springs, Ark., Karen Propes of Knoxville, Tenn., and Glenda ( Tim) Rook of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Sara ( Josh) Wright, Amy Deckard, Joe Deckard, Michael Rook ( Fiance Anna Kingston), Austin Rook, Erica Jo Rook, Zack and KariBeth Propes; three great- grandsons, Jacob, Winston and Garrett Wright; sisters Lois Vernell Upton of Springfield, Mo., and Pat ( Don) Lindsey of Portia, Ark.; sisters- in- law Mel Hosman and Nancy Hosman.

Funeral service will be held at 10: 30 a. m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Kurt Neeley officiating and Eulogy by Glenda Rook. Burial will be at 2 p. m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the Bronough Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge. Visitation will be held from 5- 7 p. m. on Friday, June 5, 2015, in Emerson Memorial Chapel.

Active pallbearers will be Gary Deckard, Joe Deckard, Michael Rook, Austin Rook, Zach Propes, Brian Hosman, Larry Hosman and Melvin Hosman. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Wright, Vic Hosman, Aaron Hosman, Jack Horrell, Max Solomon, Jeff Ringer, Tim Rook, Wilson lodge No. 432 F& AM, Men of the Calvary Baptist Church, Visiting Angels and Home Health Professionals.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center, P. O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, Md. 21741- 5018, or to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. To sign online guest book go to www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– JONESBORO — Claire Parker Nix of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, June 2, at the age of 67. The daughter of Judge Olan and Anita Parker, she spent most of her life in her beloved hometown. She graduated from Jonesboro High School, and received a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and a master’s degree from Arkansas State University.

She spent 28 years with the Jonesboro Public School System as an educator, a social worker and an administrator at the Jonesboro Alternative School. She was a dedicated, lifelong member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. She gave great time and effort to her church, along with several other community humanitarian programs such as CASA and the Helping Neighbors Food Pantry.

She loved to learn, to create and to explore. She carried countless passions and interests throughout her life — her home, her gardens, her art. She was an amateur archaeologist, a prolific painter and an aspiring carpenter. Her book collection is enviable, her talents diverse, her faith unyielding.

She rarely met a stranger, on two legs or four, and she truly, genuinely treasured her friendships, many of which spanned several decades. She loved old houses, convertibles, singersongwriters, flowers, cracking pecans, antiques, raw oysters, cannon shoots, fried chicken livers, books, TV mysteries, mints during sermons and dogs. Most of all, she loved powerful children — especially her own. She carved her own pathways. She lived her life. She cared, fiercely, but rarely compromised and always stood behind what she believed.

She leaves behind a loved and loving family, cherished friends, and a legacy of service. She is survived by her daughter and her son, her sunshine and her rock; by her beloved stepdaughters; her doting brother, his wife and family; by three dear first cousins and their partners and progeny; by many further cousins and kin from the Latourette and Cowles families; by Earline; and by every other person she taught, touched or otherwise benefited in her lifetime. She was an example to all of us, and we are all greater because of her.

There will be a visitation at Emerson Funeral Home on Friday, June 5, from 5- 7 p. m. and a memorial service at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 6, at 2 p. m. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations to St. Mark’s or the Helping Neighbors Food Pantry. Or, go plant a flower or pull some weeds at St. Mark’s, in Claire’s Garden. She would appreciate it. Online registry at www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– JUDSONIA — Ruby J. Akers, 67, of Judsonia was born on May 10, 1948, to the late Terry Collins and Clara Collins Carlisle in Augusta, Ark., and entered into rest June 2, 2015, in Searcy. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a magnificent cook.

She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John Jr. Carlisle, Ralph Collins, Jerry Caldwell; and one sister, Fay Caldwell. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 38 years, Donald, of the home; three sons, Jimmy Waldrup of North Little Rock, Johnny Waldrup ( Lisa) of Ward and Rodger Waldrup ( Sonia) of Conway; three daughters, Debra Lang ( Chuck) of Georgetown, Teresa Blakely ( Brent) of Searcy and Kerrie Chappell ( John) of Beebe; 11 grandchildren, Tara Chapman, Megan Huinker, Austen Blakely, Autumn Blakely, Garrett Tyndall, Joshua Chappell, Jacob Waldrup, Mackenzie Waldrup, Brittnee Brown, Brodie Brown, Logan Brown; nine great- grandchildren; five sisters; one brother; other family and many friends.

The funeral service will be at 11 a. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the Roller- Daniel Funeral Home Chapel with entombment following at White County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. For online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– LAKE VILLAGE — Mrs. JoAnne Edwards- Jackson, 68, of Lake Village, Ark., passed May 27, 2015. Her funeral service will be 11 a. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at New Hope Baptist Church, Lake Village, Ark. by Rev. Parish Lowery. Interment will be in The New Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– – –––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Albert Tolle, age 85, of Mountain Home died Monday. Funeral services will be 11 a. m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Cotter. He is survived by two sons, Jeff Tolle and Curt Tolle, and a daughter, Kathy McCaddin. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Bertha Bernice Avey Allen, 83, of Mountain View, AR passed away June 2, 2015, in Mountain View. Services are Friday, June 5, 2015, at Flatwood Cemetery with Brother David Campbell officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service. For Bertha’s Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– NEWPORT — Sonya Yvonne “Pookie” Wade, age 54, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., passed from this life May 29, 2015. She was a member of the 1979 Central High School graduating class. Formerly employed by Greyhound Bus Company.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, Marion Holloway, daughter, Newport; Margo West, sister, North Little Rock, Ark.; Anthony Brown, brother, Sherwood; two aunts, Marion Ruth Moore, Nennie Cooper of Little Rock.

Family hour to be held 4- 6 p. m. Friday, June 5, 2015, Tolerson Funeral Home, Newport. Services to be held Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 11 a. m., First Baptist Church, 1017 2nd St., Newport, Ark. She was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Rev. Lewis Justus of Batesville.

––––– – –––– OAK GROVE — Clarence Frazier, age 84, of Oak Grove went home to be with his Lord on June 4, 2015. Visitation: Friday, June 5, 2015, 6- 8 p. m., Atkinson Chapel. Services: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 2 p. m., Atkinson Chapel. Burial: Old Deroche Cemetery. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Terry Cooper, 64, of Pine Bluff died, June 3, 2015. Services will be Friday, 11 a. m., at Fuller Hale- South Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, 10 a. m. until service time. Committal services will be Saturday, 10 a. m., in Centuries Memorial Park at Shreveport, La. Online condolences: FullerFunerals. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Mr. Jarris V. Phillips, 75, of Pine Bluff passed May 28, 2015. Funeral Services will be held 10: 30 a. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at UAPB Fine Arts Aud. by Brother Sam Domineck. Interment will be in St. Olive Cemetery, Crockett Bluff by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

––––– – –––– PLEASANT PLAINS — Nancy Lorene Lamb, 69, of Pleasant Plains died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Joe Lamb; son, Phillip Lamb; daughter, Mincie Thomas. Services: 10 a. m. Saturday at Independence Missionary Baptist Church in Pleasant Plains. Burial: Pleasant Plains Cemetery by Roller- Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation: 5- 7 p. m. Friday at the funeral home. www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– RUSSELLVILLE — Shirley Helton, 75, of Russellville, formerly of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center of natural causes. She was born March 27, 1940, in Little Rock, to Harry Bernard and Hattie Lou Adams Rowland. She was a retired secretary, and loved the outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, baseball, football and volleyball and was an avid Razorback fan and the # 1 Cyclone volleyball fan. She looked forward each year to her flowers outside.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Roger Helton. Survivors include a son, Keith Helton ( Jennifer) of North Little Rock; two daughters, Renee Rhoads ( David Yount) of North Little Rock, and Cindy Jones ( Joey) of Russellville; a sister, Linda Crafton ( James) of Russellville; four grandchildren, Chris Rhoads, Baker Helton, Cody Jones and Sawyer James; three great- grandchildren, Sophee Rhoads, Shay Stewart and Parker Stewart; and a great- grandchild on the way.

The funeral service will be at 10 a. m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the Shinn Chapel, officiated by Harry Komprood. Burial will be at 1 p. m. on Saturday at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Active pallbearers will be Chris Rhoads, Baker Helton, Cody Jones, Sawyer James, Kyle Crafton and Ron Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Crafton and Joe Williams.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening, from 6- 8 p. m., at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN — Pattie Lee Harris, 75, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Services are at 2 p. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1 p. m. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN — William David Winston, 60, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Yonnia; son, Jason; daughter, Jessica; “adopted” son, Karl; brother, Gerald; sisters, Hywanna, Suellen; seven grandchildren. Funeral: 3 p. m. Saturday, New Life Fellowship Church. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, 2 p. m. until service time. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan. ( 870) 942- 1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan. com.

––––– – –––– SPARKMAN — Johnny Rucks, 63, Sparkman, passed May 29, 2015. Survivors: wife: Annie Rucks; children, LaShunda Dickerson, Jonathan, Courtney and Michelle Rucks; 10 grandchildren; siblings, L. C. Rucks, Linda Matlock, Loraine Walker. Services: Saturday, 11 a. m. at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Arkadelphia. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

––––– – –––– THORNTON — Martiel Clark Womble, 85, of Thornton died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Greenhouse Cottages in Rison. Born September 22, 1929, at De Queen, she was a daughter of the late James Jerome and Neva O. Reynolds Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Edward Womble. She was a registered nurse for many years, and was very active in the community and her church.

She is survived by two sons, Clark Edward Womble ( Karen) of Birmingham, Ala., Benjamin Thomas Womble ( Stephanie) of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; two daughters, Rebecca Womble Richardson ( Howell) of Wake Village, Texas, Demaris “Dee” Womble Elkins ( Mark) of Little Rock; two sisters, Agnes Elms Oliver of Kilgore, Texas, Jamie Brandon of Fordyce; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Keller, Laura Watkins, Katie Edwards, Howell “Trey” Richardson, Aaron Womble, Jeremy Womble, Chris Elkins; six great- grandchildren, Perrin Richardson, Brielle Richardson, Oliver Edwards, Ellery Edwards, Edward Keller, Ava Watkins.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. at Benton Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p. m. Saturday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Dusty Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Thornton or Fordyce First United Methodist Church. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

––––– – –––– WABBASEKA — Mrs. Jessie Mae Austin, 82, of Wabbaseka passed Sunday, May 31, 2015. Service will be 2: 30 p. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Mt. Olive COGIC- Humphrey, Ark., by Reverend Charles Boyd Sr. Interment will be in Bayou Meto Cemetery, Humphrey, Ark., by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online registrar: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

Out- of- state

CORONADO, Calif. — Dr. Robert L. ( Bob) Reese was fatally injured in a traffic accident on May 11, 2015 in Coronado, Calif. Dr. Reese and his family had moved to Coronado in January after making their home in Tucson, Ariz. since 1976.

Dr. Reese is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda ( Hill) Reese, children, Hilary ( Reese) Peters and Colin G. Reese, granddaughter, Madeline Reese Peters, brother, William G. ( Bill) Reese, and sister, Mary ( Reese) Finley.

Bob was born in Baltimore, Md. on October 8, 1946. In 1951 he moved to Little Rock, Ark. with his parents, Dr. William G. Reese and Elizabeth ( Bahn) Reese and his older brother. As a young man, Bob was active in scouting and became an Eagle Scout.

Dr. Reese graduated from Hendrix College with a degree in mathematics in 1968. While at Hendrix, he was a member of the tennis team and was an avid bridge player. Dr. Reese earned his M. D. degree from the University of Arkansas in 1972. After completing his internship and residency in radiology, Bob and his wife Linda settled in Tucson where he began his practice at Thomas- Davis Clinic. He continued practicing radiology until 2012.

Bob loved all outdoor activities, particularly skiing, swimming, tennis, golf, and hiking. He was also very interested in genealogy and was happy to assist others as well. Bob was an involved parent with his children’s activities and sports. He loved playing with his granddaughter Maddie, and it was one of his great joys to be present at her birth.

A memorial service was held for Dr. Reese on May 28, 2015 at Catalina Foothills Church in Tucson followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the Alzheimer’s Association through alz. org.

––––– – –––– WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — A graveside service for Mrs. Dorothy Marie Porter, age 72 of Winter Garden, Fla., will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Evergreen Cemetery in Bernice. Officiating the service will be Rev. Eddie Ballance. The services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Mrs. Porter was born May 9, 1943 in Helena, Ark. to Clyde Henry Smith, Sr. and Elizabeth Rachel Quarter Smith. She died June 1, 2015 in Winter Garden, Fla. She was a homemaker and in her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, loved to dance and she also loved children.

Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by her husband: Clemmie L. Porter Sr.; her parents; two sisters: Betty Mitchell and Patsy Mitchell and her brother: Clyde Henry Smith Jr. Mrs. Porter is survived by her children: Tina Stanley of Winter Garden, Fla., Clemmie “Lee” Porter, Jr. and wife Kay of Bossier City, Dorothy Wright of Manassas, Va. and Janna and husband Daniel Pettitt of Winter Garden, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; one sister: Montie Dillard of Little Rock, Ark. and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10 a. m. until noon Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– WICHITA, Kan. — Mrs. Arlease Johnson Walker, 101, of Wichita, Kansas passed Sunday, May 31, 2015. Her funeral service will be at 3 p. m., June 6, 2015 at Old St. James Baptist Church by Reverend Jesse Turner. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Registrar: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– – –––– LOUISVILLE, Ky. — William Stephen Greene, 68, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2015. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 26, 1946, a son of the late William E. “Mallard” Greene and Lucille Nelson Matthews and was the widow--

er of Janice Poticny Greene.

A devout family man, Steve grew up duck hunting in the Arkansas Delta with his father, served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and was an influential contributor to the Thoroughbred Horseracing Industry. Remembered for his innovation and generosity, he was awarded several patents and gave back to his community as a member of Epiphany Catholic Church and a loyal member of VFW Post # 1170 in Middletown.

He is survived by two daughters, Whitney Greene Conely ( Joseph L. II), Stephanie Kendall Greene ( Alexander Bommarito), grandchildren, Joseph “Leo” Conely III, Lucy Conely, sister, Marilyn Greene, brother William E. “Bill” Greene, two nephews Michael Todd Stanley, William Alex Greene and niece Kakki Greene.

The funeral Mass will be 10 a. m., Friday June 5, 2015 at Epiphany Catholic Church with burial following in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4- 8 p. m., Thursday June 4, 2015 at Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home East Louisville 12900 Shelbyville Road.

Memorial contributions are suggested to VFW Post # 1170 in Middletown or the Wounded Warrior Project.

––––– – –––– LAVALLETTE, N. J. — Gwendolyn Ransom Freeman of Lavallette, N. J. and Sunset Beach, Haleiwa, Hawaii, went home to the lord on May 30, 2015. She was born in Denmark, Arkansas on Sept. 20, 1923 to the late Guy Robert and Ruby Jewel Ransom. She graduated from Bradford High School in Bradford, Arkansas and attended business college in Memphis, Tenn. Later in life she attended Rutgers University. While in Memphis she met Army Air Corps pilot Lt. Robert Freeman ( Dr. Robert Freeman Sr.) and they were married in Coleman, Texas, on Oct. 9, 1943.

She was a homemaker until her children were of school age, then she worked as the receptionist/ bookkeeper for her husband’s medical practice. After she and Dr. Freeman relocated to Hawaii in 1975 she worked at the Allerton Botanical Gardens on the island of Kauai propagating endangered plants. She also began a nursery business called ‘ Pot of Gold.’

She is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, son, Donald Scott Freeman, and four sisters: Opal Ransom, Leslie Dale Grise, Mable Cannon and Zeda May Hollowell. She is survived by her son Robert Freeman, Jr. ( Cynthia) and grandchildren Ashley and Grant; daughter Gwendolyn Ransom Miller ( Tom), and grandsons Keith ( Michelle), Gregory, and Timothy; daughter Judith Storm Freeman; and great- grandson Zachary. One sister, Alma Gene Rooks, lives in North Little Rock. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In the 1980s Dr. Freeman semiretired from his medical practice in Highland Park, N. J. He worked for a company that provided doctors for short- term assignments across the United States and the Freemans used the various locations to tour the country. They spent their summers at their beach house in Lavallette, N. J. and, when not working, they wintered in Haleiwa, Hawaii. For many summers her grandchildren Ashley and Grant visited Lavallette and loved being ‘ down the shore’ with their cousins. As per her request, she was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

––––– – –––– GREENVILLE, Texas — Darce Gene Bishop, 92, of Greenville, Texas, passed away June 2, 2015. Funeral services will be 2 p. m., Saturday, June 6, at Marysville United Methodist Church in Marysville, Ark. Interment will follow at Marysville Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will begin at 1 p. m. at the church. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.