Obituaries
Pulaski County
LINDA FAYE AUSTIN, 60, of Little Rock, Ark. Passed Away July 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by Her Son Reginald Keith Austin. She was Member of St. John MBC 6th Kimble Church Little Rock for 34 years. She later united with the New Hope Baptist Church in Little Rock.
She employed by Child Development Center later worked at Premier Funeral Home as the Secretary for Many years. Her Laugh and Personality sparked many lives during peoples time of bereavement for this cause she was Given the name “Miss Premier.”
Survivors include: daughter, Cathy Austin Nevels; her parents Rev. and Mrs. Perry Austin Sr. of Little Rock; three brothers, Theodis Austin ( Debra) of Anchorage, Alaska, Perry L. Austin Jr. and Rev. Tony Eugene Austin ( Lavatra) both of Little Rock; three sisters, Carolyn Qualls- Gupton ( Lawrence), Mary Ann Gupton ( Rev. Kevin) Velda Rose Austin, and Godsister Margaret Ann Odem ( Jack) all of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Allison and Samuel Austin; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.
Visitation: Saturday July 25, 2015, 2- 6 p. m. at Premier Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Sunday 6 p. m. July 26, 2015, at Holy Temple Cathedral COGIC, 1322 Pulaski St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Service Entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!” to sign online guestbook www.premierfuneralhomelr.com.
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RICHARD BEARDEN, 55, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on July 18, 2015. He was born on August 28, 1959 in Little Rock, Ark. to Richard Everett and JoEtta Lemaster Bearden. Richard was of the Jehovah Witness faith. He loved fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; two children, Steven Bearden and Shawnna Bearden of Mabelvale; two grandchildren, Ashton Bearden of Cabot and Gabriella Cates of Cabot; and four siblings, James Bearden ( Debra) of Jacksonville, Ark., Glen Bearden ( Tamra) of Oklahoma City, Okla., Janice Taylor ( Robert) of Alexander, Ark., and Gina Nichols ( Charlie) of Cabot, Ark.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Southwest Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mabelvale, Ark. Please share your memories of Richard at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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DALEE B. BROWN, 91, of North Little Rock, died Wednesday July 22, 2015, in Little Rock. She retired from the State Capitol as an administrative assistant for the Arkansas State Employee Retirement System. DaLee was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed caring for her black poodle, Honey Boy.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Jack Brown; her parents; her brother, Elmer George Beckstrom; and sister, Phyllis Hearne. She is survived by her son, Beck Brown ( Cindy), of North Little Rock; granddaughter, Devon Brown; two step- granddaughters, Brandy Walker, of Parsons, Kan., and Erica Keller, of Elkins, Ark.; five great- grandchildren, Bryan Gabbard, of Parsons, Kan., Kayla, Bailey, Regan, and Trace Keller, of Elkins, Ark.; four nephews, Ricky ( Paula) Hearne and Skip ( Peggy) Hearne all of North Little Rock, and Perry ( Dana) Beckstrom and Martin Beckstrom, all of Dallas, Texas; great- niece, Hollie ( Adam) Sandlin; great- nephew, Heath ( Cheryl) Hearne; three greatgreatnieces, Brittan, Hadley, and Eliot Sandlin.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m., Friday, July 24, 2015, at Roller- Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, ( 501) 791- 7400 with burial to follow at Little Rock National Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ owens.
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MILDRED OLETA CATO DUNCAN, 83, of Little Rock departed this life July 21, 2015. She was born Aug. 10, 1931, to Alvin and Myrtle Cato.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Duncan, and one brother, Harrell Cato. She is survived by three children: Diane Cwenar ( Dave) of Rogers, Ark., Lloyd Duncan ( Judy) of Little Rock, Ark. and Gene Duncan of Lufkin, Texas; one sister, Reba Watts ( Sonny) of Bryant, Ark.; seven grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 10 a. m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at Baseline Christian Church. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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ADRIAN JENNINGS, 47, of NLR, Ark., departed this life on July 20, 2015. Family Hour: Friday, 7- 8 p. m., Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Funeral: Saturday, 2 p. m., at First Baptist Woodson, North Barton Street, Woodson, Ark., Pastor Young, officiating; Rev. Ronnie Jennings, Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR ( 501) 374- 0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”
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CARLETON EUGENE McMULLIN died unexpectedly early on Friday, July 17, 2015 in Bend, Ore. He and his wife Jane were in Bend vacationing with friends and family. Bend was Carleton’s happy place; he loved the cool crisp air and the majestic mountains.
Carleton was born on February 17, 1932 in Hutchinson, Kan. He graduated from Hutchinson High School and went to the University of Oklahoma on a track scholarship. There he met and married Beth Becker McMullin in 1952. They were happily married for almost 50 years. After graduating in 1954 and being a newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant he and Beth moved to Germany for two years where he commanded a classified signal detachment. They returned to the states and the University of Kansas where he earned his Masters in Public Administration in the premier program in the country in city management. He spent 28 years in city management going from McAlester, Okla., to Oak Ridge, Tenn., and finally Little Rock, Ark. He retired from that career to pursue new business endeavors with a young company, Precision Tune Auto Care. He acquired the area rights for the Precision Tune Centers throughout parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi. He served as Chairman of Keystone Enterprises, Inc. and president of several related businesses. He enjoyed the challenge associated with finding good sites in many cities and helping new franchisees learn and grow the business. While he was very business oriented he also cared about the communities where he lived. He was a member of the U. S. Office of Science and Technology Advisory Pane, Chairman of the Urban Technology Systems Advisory Board, and a member of the National Science Foundation Advisory Board, and consultant to the National Science Foundation. He served as a commissioner of the Little Rock Housing Authority, on the Board of Our House, and on the Vestry of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. He was a member of Rotary for over 35 years and a Paul Harris Fellow.
In 2003 Carleton reconnected with an old friend from their mutual time on the Housing Authority, Jane Saunders. He and Jane married that December and have been blessed with 12 incredibly happy years.
His parents, Cloys Emmett McMullin and Beatrice Ellise Jennings McMullin, his first wife, Beverly Beth Becker McMullin and his stepson, Harry Parkin Saunders, predeceased Carleton. He is survived by his wife, Jane Parkin Saunders McMullin; daughters: Lucinda “Cindy” Williams ( Doyle), Charis Ann Brady ( John); stepdaughter, Ann Victor ( Vicki) Kirchoff; stepson, William Andrew Saunders; grandchildren: Lindsey Erin Brewer ( Josh), Blake Anthony Williams ( Layna), Lucas Tyler Brady; stepgrandchildren: Harry Kirchoff, Nicholas Kirchoff and Katherine Kirchoff; and finally, great- grands: Victory Elise Brewer, Olivia Noel Brewer, and Blaine Timothy Williams; and step- great grand Theodore ( Teddy) Parkin Kirchoff.
Carleton loved traveling; his parents, who as teachers had summers to explore, nurtured this love. On his trips he rode as many trains as he could. This love affair began when he worked summers as a fireman on trains hauling grain through Kansas. His other passion was his yard, his exquisite flowers and natural greenery all highlighted by an incredible garden railroad. His joy was planning the plantings, feeding his birds, and watching life evolve out of doors. And he loved to have friends and groups over to share his gardens and his trains.
He was such a kind, gentle, loving soul who cherished his family; and he cared for every pet or visiting animal. He was a wise and tenderhearted man who will be missed beyond words.
The memorial service will be at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on Friday, July 24th at 11 a. m. A reception will follow at the church. The family will be at 12821 Ridgehaven Road. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72206, Our House, 302 E Roosevelt, Little Rock, Ark. 72206 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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MICHAEL DAVID MORELAND, 60, of Roland, a U. S. Navy veteran of Vietnam, died July 18, 2015. Services with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, July 25 at 10 a. m. at Natural Steps Baptist Church. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Michael’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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DARRELL ODOM died July 23, 2015. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral will be Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11 a. m. at Central Baptist Church. Interment will follow at 3 p. m. at Pumpkin Bend Cemetery, McCrory. Guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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LOIS FLOWERS PEMBERTON, age 93, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Mrs. Pemberton was born November 19, 1921 in Cleveland, Ark., a daughter of the late William Claude Flowers and Carry Mae Scroggins Flowers Scroggins.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter: Charlene Smith; son- in- law: Bill Smith; and sister: Nadine Dancer. Lois is survived by her husband of 73 years, Eulis Pemberton of Sherwood; son: Stephen Pemberton and wife Nancy of Sherwood; daughter: Janice Egger and husband Larry of Maumelle; nine grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; and three great- great- grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 10 a. m., Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Lost Corner Cemetery in Cleveland. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home Morrilton. Online guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.
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BEAU JUSTIN SPRING, 35, of Little Rock left this world July 22, 2015, to join his Savior. His strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters by his side carried him through his battle following a motor vehicle collision.
Beau was known for his gentle spirit, caring of others, and his joy of sharing time with family and friends. When asked, he admitted he was a “mom’s boy.” Although, some would say he was shy, as a youth his personality made him one everyone wanted to be with. Throughout his life, children gravitated to his sweet and kind demeanor. After graduating from Hall High School, he attended UALR for a semester then achieved his Microsoft certification from Pulaski Technical Institute. Beau loved basketball, weightlifting, surfing, playing chess, riding his motorcycle, and especially making music in his studio. He liked traveling to Florida to see his biological father, where he learned to surf as a little boy.
His surviving family members are numerous: his parents, Harry & Gayle Morton of Little Rock; father, Tripp Spring of Melbourne Florida; grandfather, Ronnie Bennett; and aunts & uncles: Shawnee & Ronnie Clay, Larry & Kay Sparks, Joe & Beth Burton, Jim Morton, Carla & John Meyer, and Valerie & Joe Tranthum. Other family members include many cousins, nephews, nieces, and stepbrothers, Mike & Dan, who all loved him dearly. Beau was the light of our life. He will be forever missed.
The funeral service will be at 1 p. m., Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Fellowship Bible Church, 1401 Kirk Rd, Little Rock, Ark. 72223, ( 501) 224- 7171. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. A graveside service will follow at 3: 30 p. m., at Heber Springs Cemetery, Heber Springs, Ark.
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A celebration of the life of JOHN MICHAEL VOGLER of Little Rock, 69, who died on July 17, will be held from 3- 5 p. m. on Saturday, July 25, at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center located at 501 West 9th Street in Little Rock. The family requests casual dress Everyone is welcome to come and share their memories. The family is also compiling a memory book, so also please bring any written memories or photographs to the celebration to contribute.
Following the celebration, a “social justice potluck” will be held in the basement at St. Edwards Catholic Church at 9th and Sherman Streets.
Michael would not want his legacy to be a series of floral arrangements or plants; instead, please consider making a contribution to the Michael Vogler Memorial Fund at Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families to ensure that his efforts to move for a more just society will continue for decades to come. You can donate at http:// www.aradvocates.org/ donate/ or via mail to AACF Vogler Fund, 1400 West Markham, Suite 306, Little Rock, Ark. 72223. ( See full obituary on Tuesday, July 21, 2015). www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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ROBERT B. WEBB, 88, of Little Rock, left to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. He will be remembered as a loving, generous husband, father, step- father and grandfather, as well as a kind, giving and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
A native of Guy, Robert earned his undergraduate degree from Harding University and his doctorate degree in microbiology from the University of Oklahoma in Norman. He was retired after a 35- year career as a research scientist for Argonne National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center in the Chicago area.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Webb, and his second wife, Freda Sandlin- Webb. He is survived by daughters, Colleen Webb of Gurnee, Ill., and Rebecca Hileman ( Delano) of Prairie Grove; step- sons, Jack Sandlin ( Ev) of Hot Springs Village, and Jake Sandlin ( Terry) of Maumelle; grandchildren Heather Hileman of Guy, Amy Becker and Mary Becker, both of Gurnee, Ill., Derek Sandlin of Kansas City, Jay Sandlin of Little Rock, Dr. Adam Sandlin ( Hollie) of North Little Rock, Rachel Harness ( Sam) of Bauxite and Luke Sandlin ( Jordan) of North Little Rock; and seven great- granddaughters.
Robert was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ since moving to Little Rock in 1990. In recent years, he served as a member of the Harding University President’s Council. Robert enjoyed traveling, especially trips to Branson, Mo., where he would often take in two musical shows a day. Robert was a voracious reader, and regularly would take a book with him to read over lunch and coffee at his favorite restaurants. He was a loving, mentoring grandfather, offering valued guidance for school, career, life, investments and, most of all, for following Christ.
Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. Services will be at 2 p. m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel with burial at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.
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SUSIE WHITMORE WORSHAM, 69 of Little Rock, passed away July 21, 2015. Services, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Mt. Bayou MBC in Altheimer at 2: 30 p. m. with Reverend Lafayette Woods, Sr Pastor and Dr Richard P. Bifford Sr. officiating. Survivors include, husband, Melvin Worsham; sons, Melvin ( Jennifer) Worsham, Michael Worsham; daughters, Tammi Worsham and step- daughter, Jackie Price all of Little Rock; one grandchild and two great- grandchildren; one brother and five sisters. Visitation: Friday from 6- 7: 30 p. m. at Greater Macedonia Baptist in Little Rock by Perry Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.
Arkansas
AUSTIN — James Thomas ( Tommy) Probus Jr. joined God’s Heavenly Chorus in the early morning hours of July 21, 2015. Tommy was born on February 14th, 1962, to James Probus Sr. and Helen Burns Probus.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Probus Sr., and grandparents, Chelcie and Annie Harris Burns of Austin, Arkansas, and Stanley and Marie Probus of Cloverport, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Kelly, mother, Helen Burns Probus, brother, Michael Probus ( Jennifer), and sister, Anna Jones, all of Austin, Arkansas; father and mother- in- law, Ronnie and Janie Raper, brother- in- law, Tommy Swint ( Anne), Ronnie Raper, Jr. ( Sonya), Patrick Raper ( Allison), three nephews, six nieces and his little Kittle Cat.
Tommy and Kelly were joined as one on August 20th, 1992. He considered Kelly to be his greatest blessing. The love they had for one other was beyond measure and rarely seen. Although Tommy and Kelly never had children, they loved their nieces and nephews as if they were their own. Tommy’s greatest passion was the love of music. His guitar was not just an accessory, but a part of him. When he sang, the audience could feel the love in his heart as the words poured out. He was truly gifted. Tommy loved tools. Even as a young boy, he loved to tinker and could fix anything. After being in the audio and video industry for thirty years, he and Kelly were blessed with a business of their own. This allowed them to spend most every waking moment together, doing things they loved.
Visitation will be begin at 1 p. m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p. m. on Saturday, July 25th. Arrangements will be provided by Moore’s Funeral Home of Cabot ( 501) 843- 5816. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon’s International at P. O. Box 751 Lonoke, Ark. 72086 or donate online at Wal kNow For Autism Speaks. org to Team Mary Swint. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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BALD KNOB — James Keith Townsend Sr., 76, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Gwen Townsend; son, James Townsend, Jr.; daughters, Mylinda Bonee, Pamela Wright and Rebecca Claytor; 14 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, 6- 8 p. m. Services: Saturday, 10 a. m., Victory Life Church by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www. powellfuneralhome. net.
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CAMDEN — Clyde Glenn Hamer Sr. died Sunday, July 19, 2015. Funeral will be 10 a. m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Grace Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Hampton, Ark. Visitation will be Friday, 6- 8 p. m. at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CAMDEN — Patsy Sue Hunter Phillips died July 20, 2015. Funeral: 11 a. m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a. m. to 11 a. m. before the service. Reverend Alan Womack will officiate the service. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CAMDEN — Farris Ocille Miller Sanders, 87, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Funeral: 10 a. m. Saturday at the Cullendale Church of Christ. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. Burial in New Hope Cemetery, Woodberry, Arkansas. Memorials to, Cullendale Church of Christ. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CLINTON — Bonnie Nona Cutright, 74 of Clinton, Arkansas, died Sunday, July 19, 2015. Survived by two sons, one daughter, two sisters, one brother, nine grandchildren. Service: 10 a. m. Saturday, July 25 at RollerMcNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas. Burial: Hunter Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller- McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ clinton.
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CONWAY — Lewis Owen Dalton, 77, of Conway passed away July 22, 2015. Funeral Services will be at 3 p. m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home with burial to follow at Marcus Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. on Friday. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ conway.
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CONWAY — Lou Ann Pew, 80, of Conway passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was born July 27, 1934, in Holland, Ark., to the late Morris H. Butler and Bonnie Dillaha Butler. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lauren Elaine Shaw.
Mrs. Pew was a member of First United Methodist Church in Conway. She graduated from Greenbrier High School and Arkansas State Teachers College, now known as U. C. A. She later earned her Master’s Degree in Home Economics. Lou Ann was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota sorority and she was an Arkansas Educator for many years, teaching home economics and specializing in sewing. She taught many young men and women the art of sewing, ranging from an apron to formal dresses. She retired from the Conway High School after 33 years of dedicated service. Lou Ann loved to travel with her husband James Fay. She also enjoyed entertaining in her home, hosting showers and parties, as she was an excellent cook.
After retiring she was the primary caregiver for her seven grandchildren. They were her “prides in joy” as she would say. Lou Ann followed and supported her kids and grandkids in all their activities, traveling many miles to cheer them on. She was known as “Gammer,” then later Grandmother by her grandchildren.
Lou Ann was a gentle, dignified, respected, and prideful woman. She and her husband, Fay, portrayed the true, unconditional love for each other and treated each with respect and dignity.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James Fay Pew; son, James Bentley Pew and wife, Angela, of Conway; daughter, Sarah Shaw and husband, William, of Conway; grandchildren Samie, Austin and Harrison Pew, Allison, Emile and Brandon Shaw; sister, Mary Jo Simon and husband, Mike, of Conway and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service was 3 p. m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Conway with Rev. Michael Roberts and Lynn Kilbourn officiating. Burial followed at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers were William Shaw, Mike Simon, Fredrick Simon, Tim Simon, Greg Simon, Jason Simon, Jeremy Simon, Matt Simon and Nick Simon. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Austin Pew, Harrison Pew and Brandon Shaw. Visitation was 6- 8 p. m., Tuesday, at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Memorials may be made in honor of Mrs. Pew to First United Methodist Church in Conway. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.
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CROSSETT — Robert F. Malloy, age 95, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on July 23, 2015, at Stonegate Villa Health & Rehab. He was born to his parents, Thomas J. and Anna Kate Carter Malloy, on Jan. 7, 1920, in Crossett, Ark.
Mr. Malloy was a 1937 graduate of Crossett High School and retired after 45 years of service from Georgia Pacific Paper where he was Superintendent of Finishing and Shipping of No. 1 and No. 2 Mills. He was an Air Force veteran, having served in the European and North African theater during World War II for over three years. Mr. Malloy was awarded three campaign ribbons and the bronze star medal during this tenure.
Mr. Malloy was a deacon in First Baptist Church of Crossett where he taught Sunday school and served on many committees. He was a former member and past president of Crossett Kiwanis Club.
Since childhood he was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He raised his children in the environment with many vacations spent camping and fishing. After retirement, gardening and furniture building were his favorite past times.
Mr. Malloy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vivian Malloy; one sister, Muriel Malloy; and a grandson, Robert Matthew Malloy. His survivors include two sons, Robert Michael Malloy ( Betty) of Heber Springs, Ark., Mark Jefferson Malloy ( Morie) of Crossett, Ark.; one daughter, Melissa Wyatt ( Joe) of Zachary, La.; four grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and one great- great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Lakewood Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. ( www.jonesservice.com). Family will receive friends and visitors on Friday from 6 until 8 p. m. at the First Baptist MMC Building, 703 Pine St., Crossett, Ark. 71635.
The Family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Stonegate Villa and Shirley Forrest for their love and care during his final days.
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DeWITT — Madge Whiting Evans, 85, died July 22, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Merle “Gulley” Whiting Sr., and son, Allen Whiting. Survivors include her granddaughter, Courtney Whiting Jacobson and family. Memorial services will be 10 a. m. Aug. 3, 2015, at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. Cremation arrangements by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com.
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She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Willie C. Phillips; her parents; three brothers, John Hollis Terrell, Arthur Earle Terrell and Elmer Nelson Terrell; and four sisters, Pauline Terrell Williams, Faye Terrell Wofford, Lillian Terrell Cox and Kathleen Terrell Neely. Survivors include two sons, Charles Phillips and his wife, Fran, of the Woodlands, Texas, and Ronnie Phillips and his wife, Betty, of Fordyce, Ark.; granddaughters Jennifer Wiatt and Mieka Phillips of the Woodlands, Texas; grandsons Gregory Phillips of Bentonville, Ark., Christopher Phillips of Bauxite, Ark., and Michael Phillips of Benton, Ark.; and 10 great- grandchildren.
Mary Dell enjoyed life, loved to laugh, and was committed to praying for others. Those whose life she touched were truly blessed.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 9 a. m. at Ralph Robinson and Sons Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark., and the funeral will immediately follow the visitation at 10 a. m. with Rev. Rusty Ross of Fordyce First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to South Side Baptist Church, 2309 Poplar Street, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601, or First Baptist Church, 501 N. Main St., Fordyce, Ark. 71742. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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GAMALIEL — Howard Wayne Lybrand, 71, of Gamaliel, Ark., was born Jan. 13, 1944 in Sheridan, Ark., the son of the late Howard and Emily Lybrand of Sheridan. He died Thursday at his home. He was preceded in death by parents, his sisters, Neva Sutton and Nelda Butler. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, and spending time on his boat.
Survivors, wife, Betty Lybrand; daughter Jennifer ( Stacey) King; sons Shane Lybrand all of Gamaliel; Tony Lybrand of BeeBee, Kelley Smith ( Kathrine) of Bauxite, Mike Smith ( Tina) of Texas; daughter Dana Smith ( Neil) of South Dakota, brothers Ronald Lybrand ( Eloyease) of New Orleans, Jim Lybrand ( Linda) of Arkansas; 15 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren.
Funeral: 2 p. m. Sunday, chapel. Visitation 4- 6 p. m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial: Philadelphia Cemetery, Prattsville. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan ( 870) 942- 1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan. com.
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HATFIELD — Dolores Crane Oglesby, 83, of Hatfield passed away July 23, 2015 in Mena. Funeral services will be July 25, 2015, 2 p. m. at Hatfield First Assembly of God Church in Hatfield. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
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HEBER SPRINGS — Margaret Sue Atchley, age 72, passed away Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Charlie, daughters Shirley Nelson, Heber Springs; Melissa Foreman ( James), New York; sons Billy Atchley ( Kay), Greenbrier; Robert Atchley ( Melanie), East End. Visitation: Friday 6 to 8 p. m. Family Funeral Service. Graveside Service, Saturday, 10 a. m., Davis Cemetery, Grapevine. www. dwightfamilyfuneral. com.
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HELENA- WEST HELENA — Malik Issah, 24, of Helena- West Helena, Ark., passed July 20, 2015. Family Hour: July 24, 2015, 5- 7 p. m., Wilson’s Funeral Home. Funeral Service: July 25, 2015, 11 a. m., New Haven M. B. Church, West Helena, Wilson’s Funeral Home, INC., 844B N. Sebastian St., West Helena, Ark. 72390. ( 870) 572- 9089. Guestbook: www.wilsonsfuneralservice.com.
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JONESBORO — Van Lucille Rucker, 88, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Graveside services will be 2 p. m. Friday at Lorado Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12: 30- 1: 30 p. m. at Roller- Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.
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LONOKE — Rose Mary Oare, 75, of Lonoke, died July 23, 2015. She was born on June 29, 1940 to the late Joseph and Mary ( Murrey) Gunnison in Gloversville, New York. Survivors include daughter; Raina Bowers, sons; Richard and Robert Bates, many grandchildren and many, many great- grandchildren. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory, 1504 J. P. Wright Loop Road, ( 501) 982- 2136. Sign online guestbook at www.jacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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McGEHEE — Floyd Edward Mosby, age 57, of McGehee, died July 18, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Service will be Saturday, July 25, at McGehee Chapel Baptist Church. Time: 12 noon, Rev. William Jarmon officiating. Burial in Rolling Water Cemetery in Kelso, Ark.
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––––– – –––– MONTICELLO — Don Asher Collins, 92 of Monticello, formerly of LeMars, Iowa, passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Funeral service will be 2 p. m. Saturday, July 25 at Stephenson- Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. There will also be a second visitation and funeral service in Kingsley, Iowa at Rohde Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday, July 28 and the funeral will be 10: 30 a. m. Wednesday, July 29. Interment will follow in Kingsley Cemetery. Online guestbook at www. stephensondearman. com.
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NORMAN — Charnoch William Head, 80, of Norman, Ark., passed away July 22, 2015 in Norman. Graveside services will be Friday July 24, 2015, 2 p. m. at Cox- Head Cemetery in Norman under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
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PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Carrie Mae Brunson, 88, of Pine Bluff passed July 19, 2015. Memorial Service will be 10: 30 a. m, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Wheeler Chapel Baptist Church- Hooker, Ark. by Rev. Timothy Pratt. Services entrusted with Brown Funeral Home. Online Registrar: www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Services for Issac Daniels, 97, of Pine Bluff will be Saturday July 25, 2015 at New St. James BC at 10 a. m. Survivors include sons, Tommie ( Joyce) Daniels and Eddie Daniels both of San Jose, Calif.; daughter, Betty ( Ralph) White of Pine Bluff; 16 grandchildren and a host of great- grands. Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 6- 7 p. m. at Perry Funeral Home.
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PRATTSVILLE — Willard Gene Shoptaw, age 67 of Prattsville, Ark., passed away Thursday July 23, 2015 in Little Rock. He was born July 9, 1948 in Prattsville. Gene was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Ella C. Benning Shoptaw; wife, Norma Jean
Shoptaw; four brothers, Evis, Bufford, Charley, and Bernard Shoptaw. Survivors, sons and daughter- in- law, Roger and Lisa Shoptaw, Tull; David Brewer, Benton; daughter and son- inlaw, Teresa and James Ammons, Tull; five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren.
Visitation services will be 10 to 11 a. m. Saturday at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Pine Crest Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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––––– – –––– STUTTGART — Violet Mae Haase, 88, widow of Eugene Henry Haase, passed away Tuesday. Survivors are son, Brian Haase of Stuttgart; daughters Rita Sides of Stuttgart and Diane ( Jerry) Perrone of Minnesota; brother, Wayne Jensen of Florida; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Memorial services are 10 a. m. Saturday at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. www. turpin- co. com.
––––– – –––– WHITE HALL — Mother Ollie Harris, was born to the late James and Mary Nelson Foster on March 1, 1916, in Star City, Ark. In 1934 Married Cleotha Dan Harris. Visitation service July 24, 2015, time 5- 7 p. m. P. K. Miller Mortuary 204 E. Second Ave., Pine Bluff, Ark. Funeral service July 25, 2015, time 10 a. m. at Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church, Star City, Ark. Mrs. Harris will lie in repose on saturday at the church from 9 a. m. until the time of service.
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WAVERLY HALL, Ga. — Emily Jacqueline White, 60, of Waverly Hall, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. Memorial service will be Saturday, July 25, 2015, at First Assembly of God, North Little Rock. Ms. White was born May 31, 1955, in Little Rock, Ark., the daughter of C. Jacqueline White and C. Randall White. She is preceded in death by her mother. Survivors are her father; daughter, Jill Dirito; son, Travis Wise; sister, Randa Darby; four grandchildren, Heather Shaw, Anthony Dirito, Mikayla and Tailea Wise; and one great- grandchild, Dante Shaw.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Elizabeth Kay Westbrook ( Kay), 77, of Columbia, passed away on July 22, 2015, at the Bluffs in Columbia, Mo. Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2015, from 6- 9 p. m. with rosary at 6 p. m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a. m. Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Kay was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Little Rock, Ark. Her parents were Morris M. and Sarah Jane Farris. Kay and her three brothers, Tom, Phil and Pierce, grew up in Fort Smith, Ark. Kay excelled academically in the Fort Smith Public Schools and at Hendrix College and Duke University.
Kay and her husband, Jim, met at Hendrix College and were married in Fort Smith on Dec. 23, 1956. They spent the first years of their marriage in Durham, N. C., where Kay studied English and Jim studied Law.
Kay’s life was marked by strong commitment to her family and her religious faith. Her sons Mike, Bruce and David, her daughters- in- law Kathy and Amy, and her grandchildren Daniel, James, Collin, Laura, Benjamin and Noah were a joy and a source of unending interest.
Wherever she lived, Kay was active in church and Bible study groups. She taught Sunday School, served as superintendent of Sunday School and played a significant role in establishing a church library at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She taught an adult Bible study class at Lourdes for several years. Her book Enter Into The Joy was published in 1996 by Pauline Books and Media in Boston.
Kay is survived by her husband, Jim; three sons; six grandchildren; two daughters- in- law; and two brothers, Phil and Pierce.
Her life echoed the title of her book. She “entered into the joy” and this truly benefited several churches and those who knew her, especially her family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 903 Bernadette Drive, Columbia, Mo. 65203, or the University of Missouri Law School Foundation. Many people have helped our family, but we would especially like to thank Msgr. Michael Flanagan and the Lourdes Parish staff and members, Dr. Michael Lefevre, Dr. Joel Shenker, the staff of Right of Home, The Terrace and The Bluffs, the Team of Care from Hospice Compassus, and the University of Missouri Law School Community.
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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Arlette Marlene Dobbins Gorins of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Dermott, Ark., was born July 23, 1946, in Chicago, Ill. to the late Clarence Dobbins and Ester Randall Smith Dobbins. She graduated from Chicot High School and AM& N College ( UAPB). Arlette was a retired teacher, and member of the AEA, NEA, National Council Reading Society and Order Of Eastern Star. On Sunday, July 19, Arelette transitioned at Kindred Hospital, Arlington, Texas.
Left to Cherish her memories: husband, Guffrie Gorins; children Charemon Gorins, Norman ( Tiffany) Gorins and Wayne Matthews.
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 25, at 11 a. m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Dermott, Ark. Visitation is this evening from 7- 8 p. m. at Strickland Funeral Home, 605 N. Main St., Dermott, Ark. Thank you to Evergreen Funeral Home, Dallas, Texas. Services entrusted to P& K Mortuary, 1715 Scott St., ( 501) 3742952. Our Family Caring for Your Family. Final arrangements are entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home.
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IRVING, Texas — Mary Butler Langley age 87 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Sparkman, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015. She was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Willow, Ark., the daughter of James Harrison and Mattie Illa Shaddock Butler. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Travis Langley Sr. and his wife, Lynda, of Dalark; one daughter, Patricia “Trish” Langley of Irving, Texas; one brother, James L. Butler of Sparkman; one sister, Jessie Ruth Morris of Sparkman; four grandchildren, Travis Langley Jr., Melissa Langley Biegert, Michael Allen Denton, Jennifer Denton Daniell; and six great- grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be 10 a. m. Saturday, July 25, in the DeLamar Cemetery near Manning with Travis Langley Sr. officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Sign on line at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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LAKE PALESTINE, Texas — Joseph Douglas Wilson, 89, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2015, at his residence on Lake Palestine, Texas. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima in Benton.
Mr. Wilson was born Feb. 9, 1926, the son of William Joseph Wilson and Rosa Love White of Ferriday, La. He was a graduate of LSU in 1949. He worked for Humble Oil ( Exxon) and then owned and operated numerous nursing homes throughout Arkansas with his brothers. Joe loved golfing, hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling and socializing with family and friends. He was dedicated to family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend to all who knew him.
Preceding Joe in death were his wife, Ruth Audrey Sandel “Lulu”; his parents; three brothers, Floyd Eugene, William Steven and Perry Andrew; his eldest son, Joseph Douglas Wilson, Jr.; and his daughter- in- law Laurie Varice Jones Wilson. Survivors include his four children, Walter Richard Wilson and wife, Toni, of Tyler, Texas; Deborah Ann Wilson McNeill of Tiki Island, Texas; William Lloyd Wilson of Bryant, Ark.; and Marie Elizabeth Wilson of Tiki Island, Texas. Additional survivors are seven grandchildren, Scott Allen Barrett of Austin, Texas; Jarrod Langston Barrett of Tyler, Texas; Mary Christine Hining of Benton, Ark.; Ira Jonathan Wood and his wife, Erica, of Katy, Texas; Walter Kyle Wilson of Tyler, Texas; William Joseph Arteak Wilson of Jonesboro, Ark.; Kelsey Kathleen Wilson of Tyler, Texas; one great- grandchild, Connor Andrew Smith of Benton, Ark. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Christine Dick and husband, Keller; and Frances Virginia Boyd.
A rosary will be held at 9: 30 a. m. followed by the funeral at 10 a. m. Monday, July 27, 2015, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills in Alexander, Ark. Interment will follow the service in the Wilson Family Plot in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Leggett Forest Hill Funeral Home. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.