Obituaries

Pulaski County

JAN ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL COLLINS (pastor’s wife, missionary, nurse, teacher, mother, grandmother, sister) born July 23, 1944 passed away peacefully to her heavenly home at Springhill Baptist Hospital on October 30, 2015. She had three sons, (Paul, John, Bryan) and 11 grandchildren. She was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church (201 East “C” Street, North Little Rock, Ark.)

The funeral service will be at Madison Baptist Church (930 Steam Mill Ferry Road, Jackson, Tenn.) on Sunday, November 1. Viewing will be 12:30 to 2 p.m., service to follow with burial at Maple Springs Baptist Cemetery.

Memorials gifts (no flowers please) can be sent to her church (mission fund). A memorial service will be held later in Arkansas. Plans are incomplete but will be posted on Facebook.

–––––❖––––– JOHN LEONARD FRAHM passed away October 27, 2015. He was born May 1, 1961 to John Henry Frahm and Elise Smits Frahm in Lakewood, Calif. Celebration of life on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– Col. OSCAR B. “OB” HOLIMAN, Retired, 86, passed away on October 29, 2015. Visitation will be this morning, Saturday, October 31 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Rockport Cemetery in Malvern. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. OB’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LARRY G. INGRAM, age 69, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away October 29, 2015. He fought a courageous battle after being diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing chemo and radiation. He was born October 22, 1946 to George and Joan Ingram. Larry was an electrician and a member of the IBEW Local 295 for 50 years. He retired from Children’s Hospital in 2012. Immediately after his retirement he built the pond he always wanted. He always enjoyed being outdoors on his land. He was a member of Henderson United Methodist Church. He was a volunteer with Poodle Patch Rescue Inc. Larry was an avid animal lover who donated countless hours. He loved restoring cars, especially Corvettes. He was a strong, hardworking, loyal man.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Steve and his wife Connie; and son Tim Jarrell.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty; daughters: Tammy Brewster, Mandy Clayton and husband Craig; son, Mark Ingram and wife Teresa; and nine grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Griffiin Leggett Forest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Poodle Patch Rescue, Inc. P.O. Box 5008 Texarkana, Texas 75503 and the American Lung Association P.O. Box 20710 Hot Springs, Arkansas 71903.

–––––❖––––– VIOLA EMMA MAVIS, 96, passed away October 28, 2015. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis., to William and Hulda Newbauer Grunau.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Henry Mavis; three sisters; one brother; and grandson, Scot Worthington. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Dailey and husband, Dale of Maumelle; sister, Dorothy Walker of Milwaukee; grandson, Brent Worthington and wife, Sunny of Little Rock; granddaughter-in-law, Lisa Worthington; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Monday, November 2 at 11 a.m. at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorials may be made to the ALS Foundation, 1200 W. Walnut, Ste. 2309, Rogers, Ark. 72756.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mrs. Mavis’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BOBBY JEAN (STANE) MORGAN, age 75, of North Little Rock passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. Bobby, also known as Barbara, was born one of 11 siblings on January 29,1940, in Perry County, Arkansas, to Earnest and Cordia (Hudspeth) Stane. She grew up and went to school in Bigelow, Arkansas.

From an early age and throughout her blessed life, Barb loved music. She sang beautifully and could play almost any instrument by ear. She used her talent tuning pianos at Baldwin Piano Company in Conway, Arkansas, for years. She later worked at Target Distribution Center in Maumelle, Arkansas, for 11 years. She was of the Assemblies of God faith.

She married Harvey (Jack) Morgan on January 11, 1957, and together they had three children. As a young military family they traveled to bases in Japan, New Mexico, Florida, Texas, and Arkansas.

Bobby is preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Jack; her son, Brian David; brothers, Harvey Stane, Raymond Stane, Harold Stane, Howard Stane, Sherman Dixon, and Thurman Dixon; and sisters, Ernestine Ollis and Maxine Hamblin.

She is survived by her son, Bobby (Allyson) Morgan; daughter, Sheryl (Curt) Brownhill; sister, Majorie Lindsey; brother, Carl (Pete) Dixon; grandchildren, Justin (Michelle) Langrell, Robert Morgan, Brett (Krystle) Morgan, Sarah (Pete) Esparza, Nathan (Kerry) Brownhill, and Seth Brownhill; great-grandchildren, Zoe Johnson, Adam Brownhill, Megan Brownhill, Noah Esparza, Elizabeth Esparza, Ethan Brownhill, Haleigh Valentine, and Abbi Valentine; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, November 2, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Terry Newman officiating. Burial will be at Volman Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Hospice Home Care in Little Rock for their attentiveness and loving care. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– PATRICIA L. NEWTON, 78, of Little Rock departed this life on October 28, 2015. Pat was born in Texas and raised and educated in Louisiana. She was a former elementary school teacher. She and her husband, Frank, moved to Arkansas in 1961 and enjoyed living in Conway and Fort Smith, as well as Little Rock.

She was active in Bible Study Fellowship for many years and always happiest when teaching God’s Word. Her special passion the last 20 years had been teaching young women to be the wives and mothers God has called them to be.

Pat was married to and survived by Frank, her sweetheart and best friend for 53 years, and three sons, Brian (Becky), Todd (Jill), and Josh (Rachael) and the proud grandmother of seven wonderful grandchildren, Beau, Baron, Jack, Drew, Lily Grace, Elle and Claire. She is survived by two sisters, Annis Lister of Atlanta, Texas, and Faye Reynolds (Jay) of Alexandria, La., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pat was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the teacher of WINGS (Women in God’s Service).

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to FamilyLife or Bible Study Fellowship.

A visitation will be from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 2248300. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2015, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– J.V. PLEDGER, 82, of North Little Rock passed away October 29, 2015. He was born October 12, 1933, in Dutch Creek, Arkansas, to the late Thomas Andrew and Nena Maude Ann Walker Pledger. J.V. was a great father and grandfather, wonderful husband, believed in Jesus Christ as his savior and is walking on the streets of glory. He was an avid hunter, fantastic fisherman and loved the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Margaret C. Pledger; daughters, Helen Sue Pledger Martin, Patricia Ann Gibbs, Peggy Sue Wallace, and Janice Michelle (Shelly) Pilger; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ivy Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– DONALD HUGH PUCEK, 80, of North Little Rock passed away October 27, 2015. Born in Rosebud, Texas, to Walter and Beatrice Wagoner Pucek, he was a track star and graduate of Rice University in Houston, Texas, and retired from Gulf Oil/ Chevron after 35 years of service. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock.

Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ronald Pucek, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sophia Pucek; son, Kelly Pucek (Sarah) of Jackson, Tennessee; daughters, Dawn Menard (Andy) of North Little Rock and Alison Raymond (Chris) of Sherwood; brother, Mark Pucek of Houston, Texas; sisters, JoAnn Bostwick of Littleton, Colorado, Joyce Arthur of Columbus, Texas, and Janie Shaffner of Pearland, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Drew and Trent Menard, Will and Betha Pucek, and Jude, Zac and Izabella Raymond.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 1, from 2-4 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 4 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father John Wakube, A.J. at 9:45 a.m. Monday, November 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Don’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BALD KNOB — Beryldean Thomason, 90, died Thursday, October 29, 2015. Survivors: daughter, Linda Tullos; son, Gary Thomason; grandchildren, Casey Ashley, Jason and Brad Burns, Byron, Shannon, Aaron and Daniel Thomason; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, A.D. Thomason, a son, Danny Thomason and her mother, Sara Johnston.

Visitation: Sunday, November 1, 2015, 12-2 p.m., Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m., Shady Grove Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Linda Jean Petty, 53, of Batesville died Tuesday. Survivors: sons, Jason Patch, Matthew Patch; daughters, Starlena Patch, April Billings; sisters, Lora Brand, Connie Hall; eight grandchildren; fiancé, Randall Garrison.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Scott Karber officiating Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Alton Beech, 80, of Bryant, Arkansas, died October 29, 2015. He was born November 13, 1934 in Sugarland, Alabama. Alton retired from the United States Army after a lifetime of service. Private burial at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery. Services by Smith-Benton Funeral Home, certified Veteran Funeral Care provider. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Debbie Bell, age 63, of Bryant passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was born October 20, 1952, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Debbie was retired from Boise Inc. in Boise, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas W. Saulsbury and Erma Alice Benson Saulsbury, brother, Stewart Saulsbury.

Survivors, son, Thomas K. Bell, Bryant; brother, Dennis Saulsbury, El Dorado; granddaughter, Taylor Bell. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Mr. Hosey Brown, 70, of Crossett, Ark., died Tuesday, October 27. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Kathay Clark Brown, seven sons, six daughters. Funeral services are Monday, November 2, 2015, at 11 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist. Burial in Westview Cemetery under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– DRASCO — Lonnie Allen Thomas, Sr., age 44, passed away Wednesday. Survivors: Wife Regina Lynn, mother Nellie Thomas, children Nikki Thomas, Lonnie Thomas, JR, Kattie Thomas, three brothers Doyle, Donnie, J.C., two sisters Patsy Garner, Kathy Duncan, one grandchild Alexander. Memorial service Monday, The Christian Lighthouse, 10 a.m. Family Funeral Service.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Charlotte Foster Stinson, 85, of El Dorado passed away October 29, 2015. Survivors include daughters, Linda Faulkner and Joanie Bush. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Young’s Chapel, with visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m., and burial following at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Dale B. Whatley, 74, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away October 28, 2015. He was born April 3, 1941, in Camden to the late Arthur and Agnes Vaughan Whatley. He was an Army veteran, serving at the Germany 6th Army Headquarters, 1960 until 1962. Dale retired from Reynolds Metal Company, living in Houston then moving to El Dorado. He loved woodworking and collecting guns as a hobby.

Dale is survived by his son, Todd (Patty) Whatley, daughter, Jennifer (Wade) Salisbury, brother, A.G. Whatley, sisters, Ruth Hunter and Marilyn McCool, grandchildren, Tyler and Abby Whatley, Logan and Trevor Salisbury.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 12 p.m. on Monday with Bro. Kim Hammer officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery in Alexander. Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home, Sunday, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Bobby Gerald Morris, 77, of England, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was born April 18, 1938, in Jefferson County to Luchen W. Morris, Sr. and Ethel Strawn Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and one sister. He is survived by one daughter: Rochelle Smith (Tracy) of Austin, Arkansas; three grandchildren: Tanner Morris, Kamron Smith, and Mandy McDaniel all of Austin; one sister: Winnie Joslin of El Paso, Arkansas; and one brother: Billy Morris of McFarland, California, and extended family.

Bobby loved horses, rodeos and deer hunting. He was of the Pentecost faith and he worked as a farmer.

Services will be Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 8423939. Rev. Don Cooper will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Hamilton Cemetery in Humnoke, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england.

–––––❖––––– GREEN HILL — Billy Hickam, age 85, of Green Hill passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 1,2015, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– HARRIET — Isaac Wayne White, 6 months, of Harriet died Wednesday. Survivors: parents, Amanda Wilson and Joshua White, brother, Ethan Wilson, several other family, including grandparents, great grandparents, aunts & uncles. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Roller-Coffman Chapel/Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday in Chapel. Burial: Red Hill Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Audrey Verah Brooks Atherton, age 89, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mrs. Atherton was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Thomas E. Williams, 69, of Jonesboro, formerly of Cave City, died Thursday. Survivors: Wife, Mary Williams; sons, Thomas Williams II, Vince Williams; daughter, Cassandra Davis; brothers, J.R. Williams, Kenneth Williams; sisters, Mary McAnally, Carolyn McFatridge.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Roller-Crouch-McGee Chapel, Cave City. Burial: Maxville Cemetery, Cave City.

Memorial Fund in Honor of Tommy Williams: First Community Bank, P.O. Box 540, Cave City, Ark. 72521. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/cavecity.

–––––❖––––– KINGSLAND — Barbara Ann Lackie Barraque, 66, of Kingsland, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015. Services will be Monday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– LEXA — Steve Morgan, 47, of Lexa, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015. He was the cook/ manager at T’Mac’s BBQ. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Citizens in West Helena. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena will direct. (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Eileen J. Milburn, 90, of Mountain Home passed away October 30, 2015. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday November 2, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Survivors include her husband James and two sons: Sidney and Bill. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Frank Hartwick, 78, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Shirley; daughters, Jenay Jones and Christi Andre; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial: Graceland Cemetery. Vigil service: 4 p.m. Sunday at Robinson’s. Visitation: Sunday, 4:30-6 p.m. at Robinson’s. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson. com.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Deborah Kay “Dee” Silvey, age 65, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Visitation will be Sunday from 4–6 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South. Funeral Services will be Monday, 10 a.m. at Maranatha Baptist Church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. For full obituary information, please go to FullerFunerals.com.