Obituaries

Pulaski County

JUSTIN GRAY ALBRIGHT’s spirit was released October 31, 2015, peacefully at his home. He was 39 years young. Justin, a native of Little Rock, had an exceptional sense of humor, whose laugh could sometimes be mistaken for a war cry in some cultures. It echoes still in the back of many kitchens, backyards and craft beer delivery vans. His best physical traits were his giant, giving smile which was known to be accompanied by a long tongue that would “aaaaaaa” at you in playfulness.

Any send-off would not be complete without mentioning his love, heart, and soulmate, Alicia, whom he considered his best friend, and her heart his prized possession. Not a man of material indulgences, he was a collector of artwork from loved ones, enjoyed Italian mafia flicks, liked to drive fast, and give good hugs. He was an enthusiastic but somewhat amateur rapper and a gifted conversationalist. He could often be found at EJ’s Eats & Drinks which he said felt like “home.”

One last but serious note, the man who loved life is now safely in the arms of his maker, and will be missed as a husband, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. Justin’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

CONNIE A. ALLEN, 66, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on October 30, 2015. Connie is survived by: her children, Sonya Allen, Eric Allen, and Laura Marcelle (Jason); grandchildren, Lauren Cleaver, Alyssa Brevard, Keelyn Loera, Staten Marcelle and Emori Marcelle; great-grandchild, Madison Cleaver-Green. Rosary Service: Friday, November 6, 2015, 6-7 p.m. Memorial Service: Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 11 a.m. Both services will be held at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1622 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Interment will follow Saturday’s service at Calvary Cemetery, Charles Bussey Ave. & Woodrow St., Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Sign Connie’s guestbook@www.ruffinjarrett.com.

VELDA “KAY” ANDERSON-JORDAN, 57, of Little Rock, ascended into heaven on Wednesday, October 28. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, DeArthur Jordan; children, Tannella (Edward) Gauthreaux, Kristina Peterson, and Nickolous (Kennia) Anderson; her mother, Bradie Anderson; grandchildren, J’laBrion, Ethan, Nyah, and Jzanyse; sisters, Terri (Quincy) Value, Janice Lewis, Brenda (Clint) Smith, and Bridget (Jerome) Lee; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. Family hour: Friday, November 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3rd & Bender, Little Rock. Funeral service: Saturday, November 7, at 1 p.m. at New Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, 7615 Woodson Road, Little Rock. Interment: Pine Crest Cemetery, Alexander, Ark. Arrangements: Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 North Maple St., North Little Rock. 501-812-5303.

World War II and Korean War veteran, JAMES OTHA BIGGERS (J.O.) of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on November 3, 2015. J.O. was born November 2, 1925, to the late Ernest and Mabel Biggers; he was 90 years old. As a Navy radioman, Chief Biggers proudly served and fought throughout the Pacific during World War II. He retired from Southwestern Bell where he was known for his work ethic and perseverance.

His highest priorities were always in serving the Lord, his family, and those in need. J.O was a willing mentor and friend to many and served in a variety of leadership callings as a member of West 65th Street Church of Christ.

J.O. is survived by his wife, Fayetta; his children, Dawn Tickell of Benton, Arkansas, Bill Harrel of Little Rock and Lindsey Knapp of Vancouver, Washington; his seven grandchildren; and his 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jayanne Prater; his parents, Ernest and Mabel Biggers; his brother, Ernest Jr.; and his sister, Ruth Douglass.

Visitation will be this evening, Thursday, November 5, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The graveside service will be Friday, November 6, at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, officiated by Preacher Don McClain.

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

Mr. LOYAL JOSEPH DOEBELE, 81, of North Little Rock, passed away November 2, 2015, in North Little Rock. He was born October 16, 1934, in Washington, Kansas, to Emmert and Marie (Turinsky) Doebele. Mr. Doebele served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed reading, writing, sports and his dogs.

Mr. Doebele is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jeanette Doebele, and parents. He is survived by his son, Eric Lee Doebele of North Little Rock; daughters, Kimberly Sue Doebele and Tammie Jo Doebele of North Little Rock; granddaughter, Rainey Elizabeth Jones of North Little Rock; sister, Irene Navrat of Kansas; brother, Wayne and Cookie Doebele of Kansas; loving companions, Scruffy, Lucy and Smokey.

Mr. Doebele’s funeral service will be graveside, 10 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2015, at Stillwell Cemetery with Bro. Charlie Boone officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville.

KATHLEEN SCOTT HARRIS, 72, of Jacksonville, passed away on November 3, 2015 in Jacksonville. She was born on May 13, 1943 in North Little Rock to Dorothy M. (Hirschy) Thorn and the late Clive G. Thorn. Kathleen was a member of The Bridge Church in Cabot, she retired from General Telephone (GTE), Past President of the Little Rock Doll Club, active in the Jacksonville Garden Club and a Caregiver.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald L. Harris; two sons, Bobby W. Perrigan, Michael S. Perrigan; mother, Dorothy M. Thorn; brother, Gordon Thorn; three grandchildren, Haley Kathleen Perrigan, Scotty Hunter Perrigan and Danielle England; other relatives and friends.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2015 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Burton officiating. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

SHIRLEY A. HUNTER was born Dec. 16, 1949 in Seaton, Ark. She gained her wings and took flight on October 27, 2015 Family hour November 6 from 6-7:30 p.m., Saturday November 7 at 12 p.m. with both services held at Tabernacle Missionary Church 4820 West 65th Little Rock. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

BRENDA JEAN REYNOLDS JORDAN passed October 2, 2015. Cherished memories left to children: Erica (Anthony) Jones, Spanyeil (George) Harris, Timica McFadden, Patrice (Calvin) McFadden; siblings, Willie,Vivian, and Cora Medlock; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 11 a.m. at Superior Funeral Services, 5017 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 9459922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

ROSSIE JORDAN JR., 67, of North Little Rock, passed on Friday. Survivors: one sister, one brother, and four children. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at New Light COGIC, Round Top Drive, North Little Rock. Visitation: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock. (501) 812-5303.

MARY FRANCES “FRANKIE” MARTIN of North Little Rock, Ark., and Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Jonesboro, Ark., departed this world on October 30, 2015 at the age of 74. She was born on March 30, 1941 in Dade City, Fla.

Frankie loved life and lived it to its fullest. In her younger days she was an award winning barrel racer and rodeo queen. She was a devoted volunteer and supporter of the Memphis Police Department Auxiliary and very much enjoyed participating in ride alongs. Frankie worked for IBM and retired after 30+ years of service.

Frankie is preceded in death by her parents, Orvil and Helen Martin; one sister, Gail Martin Boling; brother-in-law, Ralph Boling Sr.; as well as her beloved fur babies, Pris and Max. She is survived by her niece, Sandra Bradley (Roy) of North Little Rock, Ark.; and her nephew, Dr. Ralph O’Brien Boling Jr. (Debra) of Kirksville, Mo.; greatniece, Lauren Bradley; great-nephews, Patrick Boling (Christy), Jeremy Boling (Katherine), Nathan Boling (Katie), Michael Watkins (Christina) as well as several greatgreat-nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Frankie will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. There will be a private Inurnment in Jonesboro at a later time.

A special thank you to Dr. Dean Kumpuris and the wonderful team of doctors, nurses and support staff at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary and to Mary Hurley and her team of angels. Online guest book at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

RONALD Q. MICKEL of North Little Rock, born November 3, 1932, passed away November 1, 2015 at the age of 82. He attended the First Assembly of God, North Little Rock.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary Helen Mickel; four children, Larry Mickel (Suzanne), Don Mickel (Brenda), Charlotte Schierbaum (Allen) and Vicki Parker (Chris); nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. For the past 3 years he enjoyed being a Wal-Mart greeter in Maumelle.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, November 6 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7 at Rest Hills funeral home. Please sign the online guest book at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

JESSIE POPE, 21, of Little Rock, Ark., died November 2, 2015. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Bingham Road Baptist Church, with funeral to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Beebe. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

JERRY DALE THOMPSON, Sr., 76, of Sherwood, a retired from AP&L/ Entergy Supervisor, passed away Wednesday. Services 1 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood with burial following at Concord Cemetery in Furlow. View the full obituary and sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome. com.

LOUIS “BUNNY” BERNARD TONEY, former Naval Aviator and retired airline captain took his flight west on November 3, 2015. He passed away at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock due to complications from a stroke.

He was born in Clarksdale, Miss., on July 31, 1932 to Louis Bernard Toney and Barbre Parker Toney.

He is preceded in death by his parents and beloved grandmother, Ann Parker. He is survived by his wife, Tanya Toney and daughter, Barbre (Trent) Jackson, both of Little Rock, his sister, Gerry Ann (Gerald) McCoy of Dallas, Texas, step-daughter, Andrea (Larry) Anderson and grandson, Cole Anderson of Houston, Texas.

He graduated from Central High School in 1950. While there he was a proud member of the PIE fraternity, with whom he has enjoyed monthly luncheons until this time. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he pledged the Kappa Sig fraternity.

In 1953, Louis joined the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviation Cadet. After his tour of duty he was hired as a pilot for Delta Airlines, a career spanning nearly 30 years. Louis enjoyed many activities, especially snow skiing in the winter, golf in the summer, and horse races at Oaklawn in the spring. Louis and Tanya enjoyed traveling to Europe and Asia many times, and then settling on relaxing cruises to far away destinations.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Roller-Chenal Funeral Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300 with final burial at a later date at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231. https://donatenow.heart.org/.donatenow.heart.org/.Onlineguestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes/chenal.

RUTH E. WALKER, 70, of North Little Rock, passed away November 1, 2015. Born in Fremont, Michigan to the late Robert Jehnzen and Evelyn Clark Andersen, she is survived by her children, Leroy Duckworth and Mark Walker (Pamela), both of North Little Rock, and Richard Brown of Tennessee; sisters, Ruby Bean (Robert) of Holton, Michigan and Velma Rice of Morristown, Tennessee; and six grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Walker and son, Rodney Morris.

Services will be held today, Thursday, November 5 at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army Church, 5100 N. Locust, North Little Rock. Interment will take place at Clark Cemetery in Fremont, Michigan.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Ruth’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com. On November 4, 2015, JAMES EDWARD WHITEHEAD left this world to join his Savior, Jesus Christ and the loved ones who have gone before. He is now reunited with his parents, Edward Charles and Johnnie Pearl Whitehead as well as two brothers, two sisters, wife Maxine and a granddaughter.

James was born May 5, 1931, and the world is a better place because he was here. He is the finest example of a life well lived. Born the oldest boy in a family of seven children, he learned responsibility and hard work at an early age. His first job was picking cotton in the fields of England, Arkansas where he was raised. He later drove a meat truck for Finkbeiner Foods in Little Rock and went on to became an owner/ operator for National Van Lines. He retired as transportation manager at Smokey Hollow Foods. He spent his semi-retirement working with family at Hodge Fabrication and served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.

James enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and sharing stories of travel. He enjoyed horseback riding and restoring antique John Deere tractors.

James was the cornerstone of his family. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Inez Whitehead and their four daughters, Linda Wise (Frank), Patty Hodge (Mark), Rhonda Scott (Tommy) and Melissa Krebs (Brett) as well as eight grandchildren, a brother Danny Whitehead, and a sister Betty Massa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 7, in the Roller-Owens Chapel (501-7917400), 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., with burial to follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc, Ark. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73123. www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

ALEX WRIGHT, 59, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday November 3, 2015. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Terri Ann Harmon, 45, of Batesville, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Survivors: husband, Terry Harmon; son, Huston Harmon; daughter, Kinliann Harmon; parents, Archie and Veronica Huston; four brothers; three sisters. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, North Heights Church of Christ in Batesville. Burial: Campground Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. Visitation: 12-2 p.m. Friday at the church. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

BAUXITE — Alice I. Ball, age 87, of Bauxite, passed away on November 1st, 2015 at home. She was born on April 4th, 1928 in Council Bluffs, Iowa; she was the daughter of Hans and Bertha Steffenson. Alice was a housewife that enjoyed reading.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Ball. Survivors include, son, Mike Ball (Brenda), daughter Jackie Burkey (Ed), grandchildren, David and Marc Ball, Scott Burkey, and Jamie Basler, as well as numerous great grandchildren.

Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. on November 7th, 2015, at McPherson Cemetery, in the Sardis Community, with burial to follow. Sign an online guestbook at www.husonfuneralhomes.com.

CABOT — Larry Arnold Odom, farmer and owner of Holland Bottom Farm, passed away November 3, 2015 with his family by his bedside. He was born August 1, 1944 to the late Guthrie and Marstella Edwards Odom. He left behind his wife and partner in life, Sandy Smith Young Odom; sons, Tim (Leslie), David (Lori), Bryan Young and Ken Young; grandchildren, Bridget, Haley, Sidney, Aimee and Tyler. Larry was preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence and Emma Odom, and Rob and Zora Edwards. Larry’s siblings are Beckie (Harold) Brooks, Randal (Beth) Odom, Joy Siegel, and Jack (Jeannie) Odom.

He also left behind his extended family, Jeremy (Pam) Picard, Anthony (Kim) Picard, Chris (Amanda) Picard, Ricky Penor, Theresa and Lenny Livingston, Paige O’Neal, Mindy Graham, Meagan and Brooke Wallace, Sarah Roers and Jason Williams. And we must include all employees who worked day after day at Holland Bottom Farm, Keren Crawley, Bud Meharg, Roy Bulice, Sidney Odom, Meagan Wallace, Stephanie Odom and the men from Mexico who come year after year to work on the farm. Larry had special nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. He was an inspiration and mentor to all.

Larry will be remembered by rising from poverty to a successful farmer and businessman. His work ethic was unbelievable, usually working seven days a week and most hours of the day. Larry never met a stranger. In fact, he loved meeting people. He could out talk anyone, and talking is what he loved to do, but he also was a good listener.

Larry served God, family and community. His generosity was beyond belief, his family came second with unlimited generosity, and his involvement in his community was truly outstanding, having served on the Lonoke County Quorum Court for 25 years. His voice will be truly missed.

Larry was educated in the Cabot schools and earned his degree in Math from UCA. He also attended Missouri School of Math for his engineering program. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard.

Larry spoke often in his final days that he has been truly blessed and had lived the American dream. The greatest tribute to Larry would be “Be ye kind one to another”.

The family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice Care, neighbors and special friends for their care, food, and concern in Larry’s short battle with cancer.

Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. A second visitation for those who cannot attend Friday night, will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Cabot, Arkansas. Funeral service will immediately follow, also at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, with burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Pallbearers are: Bobby Gilliam, Joe Hilliard, Laird High, Mike Jones, Harry Marshall, and Jeff Welch. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Lonoke County Quorum Court.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Lonoke County Open Arms Shelter. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

CAMDEN — Mary Dean Dunn, 87, passed away November 3, 2015, at the Ouachita County Medical Center. She was born September 9, 1928, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm and Lula Beard Brazeale; son, Dennis Ray Dunn; one granddaughter, Rachel Lynn Shatley; her son-in-law, Jim Davis; one brother, Harold Brazeale. She is survived by a daughter, Theresa Kaye Shatley Davis of Camden; a son, Paul Dunn of Fayetteville; five grandchildren, Mary Kaye, Jesse Ray, Bailey, Josh and Brock; three great-grandchildren, Chase, Sean, and Adelle; two sisters, Evelyn Dodson of Camden and Bettye Abbott and husband, Robert, of Bearden; one brother, Pete Brazeale of Little Rock.

Graveside services will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Sparkman, Ark., 11 a.m. Friday. Rev. Eddie Ray Moore officiating. Family visitation will be at Proctor Funeral Home, 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

CONWAY — Burna D. Macon, of Conway, born February 24, 1966, passed October 29, 2015. Survived by children, Tanisha Macon, Geniece Tims, Chanda Macon; two brothers, Jerry Don Macon & Earnest Antone Macon; four sisters, Annette Henderson, Paula McClure, Sandy Smith & Melanie Macon; five grandchildren; special friend, Renee Moore. Family Hour: Friday, November 6, 2015, 5-7 p.m., Mt. Gale Missionary Baptist Church, 8 W Brannon Drive, Conway, Ark. Funeral Services, Saturday, November 7, 2015, 11 a.m., Mt. Gale Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements: Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, (501) 660-4323.

CONWAY — Nelda Jean Morris, 76, of Conway went to be with the Lord, November 3, 2015. She was born May 2, 1939, in Searcy to the late Sid and Myrtle Mason Lawson. Jean was also preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Morris. Jean was a longtime member of Ironton Baptist Church in Little Rock. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Order of The Eastern Star of Pulaski Heights Lodge. Jean was employed by the Pulaski County School District as a Secretary for many years until her retirement. The most important thing of all to Jean was her family.

Jean is survived by her children, Patricia Greenwood (Jack) of Arkadelphia and Michael Morris of Conway; grandchildren, Eddie Greenwood (Charlie), Alan Greenwood (Laura), Landon Morris and Drew Morris; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Jax Greenwood; her brother, Bill Lawson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 6th, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

DENNARD — Lonnie Devon Smiley, 66, of Dennard passed away November 3, 2015. Visitation is November 6 at 1 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Dennard. Services will follow at 2 p.m. with Brother Tommy Jolly officiating, with internment in Nubbin Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. For full obituary, www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

GLEN ROSE — Jerry “Bud” Dawson II, 52, of Glen Rose died November 2. Survivors, parents, Jerry and Patricia Dawson; sons, Caleb and Benjamin Dawson; sisters, Johnette Green, Mischelle Dawson, Melett Fox. Visitation Friday, November 6, 1-2 p.m. Regency. Funeral Friday, November 6, 2 p.m. Regency. Arrangements Regency Funeral Home. Sign guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

GRUBBS — Phyllis Margaret Lloyd, 86, of Grubbs departed this life Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Grubbs Church of Christ. Burial will be in Ballew’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2015. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

JONESBORO — Ronald L.Morgan, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Chapel services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. until time of the service. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

LOCUST GROVE — Susan LaCour, 63, passed away October 29, 2015. Survivors: husband, James, mother, Arloa Bryant, brothers, Mark Bryant, Mike Bryant, sister, Tina Mask, niece, Jessica also Sage Dawson and wife DeeAnna and Spencer Dawson. Celebration of Life Service Saturday, November 14, at 12 noon, Howard General Baptist Church, Quitman. Family Funeral Service.

LONOKE — Lauren Elizabeth Papasan, age 18, died November 3, 2015. She is survived by mother, Karen (Jason) Cook of Lonoke; her father, Clint Papasan of Lamar; siblings, Kennedy Cook and Mitch Cook of Lonoke; grandparents, Linder Roper of Russellville, Charlene Papasan of Lamar, and Jim and Shirley Cook of Lonoke; aunt and uncle, Kellie (Kevin) Vanes of Pottsville, and several cousins, aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death by her grandfather John Roper. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 6, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lonoke United Methodist Church, with a 3 p.m. committal Service in Bell’s Chapel Cemetery in Atkins, Arkansas. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

MAGNOLIA — Paul Jackson “Jack” English (Lt. Col. USAF Ret), 91, of Magnolia, Ark. passed away November 2, 2015. He was born February 18, 1924, in Biltmore, N.C., to Paul Wallace and Mary Jackson English. Raised in Hendersonville, N.C., Jack was an Eagle Scout and senior class president. During WW II he fought in the invasion of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge.

Postwar he earned a BA degree at the University of North Carolina and upon graduation was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He served in the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War, where he received a Bronze Star Medal.

Upon retiring from the military, Jack joined his father-in-law Robert Ward to form Ward-English Timber in Stamps, Ark., where he also served as president of both the Stamps Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, a board member of Peoples Bank of Lewisville and of Farmer’s Bank and Trust of Magnolia. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Magnolia. Noted for his devotion to country, church, community, family and friends; he will be most remembered as a true Southern gentleman who lived his motto: Do Unto Others.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Olga Ward English; sons Robert Jackson “Bob” English (Allene) of Dallas, Texas, and Paul Timothy “Tim” English, M.D. (Cindy) of Hot Springs; grandchildren Travis English (Elizabeth), Lacey Franklin (Robert), Lauren English and Benjamin English; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Magnolia, Ark. Honorary pallbearers: Clegg/Open Door Sunday school class and “The Muffin Men.”

Pallbearers: Travis English, Benjamin English, Rob Franklin, Beau Britton, Richard Wyrick, and Jim Garrett.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Neeraj Bharany, Dr. Martin Koehn, Dr. Rodney Griffin, the nurses and staff of Arkansas Hospice in Hot Springs, Ark.; and care-givers Dorothy Randle, Richard Wyrick and Brenda McAteer.

To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit www. lewisfuneralhome.biz.

MARSHALL — Reverend Comer Russell Jr., 86, of Marshall died Monday. He was a veteran of the USAF. Survivors: wife, Othelene, sons, Charles, George & David, daughter, Rebecca Baird, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 12-1 p.m. preceding the service. Burial: Canaan Cemetery in Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

MONTICELLO — Ruby Higgason Handly, age 102, of Monticello, passed away Monday. She was born March 15, 1913. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

MONTICELLO — Margaret L. Smith, 87, formerly of Dermott, Ark., went to be with the Lord Monday, November 2, 2015. She passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Monticello, where she had made her home for the past 20 months and where her family was at her bedside. The daughter of the late John Cochran Matthews and Estelle Mullins Matthews, she was born in Lake Village on May 14, 1928. She was a member of Dermott Baptist Church.

At age 11 her mother passed away after a yearlong illness. In 1946 she graduated from Hamburg High School. After graduation she moved to McGehee to live with her grandmother. She was working at Beck’s Drug Store where she met her future husband of 61 years, Major Elmer Smith. He would come in every day to see her and get a sour lime. He took her home one night and they started dating. After dating for a year they married at the First Baptist Church parsonage. After the ceremony they took a train to Little Rock and caught a bus to Fayetteville where they made their first home while Major completed pre-med classes. From there they moved to Little Rock and Major completed Medical School at UAMS. Their first child Major Jr. was born in Little Rock in 1951. After graduation from Medical School in 1952 they made their home in Atlanta for a year of internship at Emory.

In 1953 they made their home in Dermott where they had two more children, Paula and Greg, and where Major practiced medicine for 35 years. Margaret was a mother and housewife until the children were grown and then she helped out in the clinic.

Margaret loved to play bridge and have bridge parties. She loved to sew making many of hers and her daughter’s clothes. If she had trouble putting in a zipper, Major could do it for her. She has always been an avid reader and in recent years her favorite books were Anne Rule True Crime. She was a Razorback fan and had season tickets to Little Rock games for many years.

Margaret and Major adored their two grandsons Matthew and Drew and took vacations with them and their parents every summer. They also took lots of trips with friends in Dermott and with Major’s brother Bob and sister-in-law Margaret, Major’s sister Betty Jo Chapman and their son Major, Jr. They went to New York, Hawaii, Mexico, Florida, Gatlinburg, Tenn., to name a few places. The past two years she vacationed at Orange Beach with Paula, Buddy, Drew and his girlfriend Emily.

In earlier years, they enjoyed square dancing and after retirement enjoyed dances at the American Legion with friends.

Other than her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Major E. Smith; two sons, Major E. Smith, Jr. and Gregory Steven Smith; one grandson, Matthew Chesser; an Uncle Paul Matthews; and one brother, John Paul Matthews.

Survivors include one daughter, Paula Chesser and husband Buddy of Monticello; one grandson, Drew Chesser of Sherwood; two great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn Beth Chesser and Madelyn Claire Chesser of Maumelle.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 6 at Dermott Baptist Church with burial in Dermott Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Memorials to: American Diabetes Assn., American Heart Assn. or American Cancer Assn. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

MORRILTON — Kathleen Lindsey, 55, of Morrilton, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Survivors: husband, son, daughter, two brothers, four sisters. Visitation: 6 p.m. til 8 p.m. Thursday, November 5, funeral home. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, November 6, funeral home. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

MOUNTAIN HOME — Mia Isabella Green, age two months, of Mountain Home passed away November 2, 2015 in Little Rock. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Interment will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Baylon Ray Braswell died November 1, 2015, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife Joyce and children, Shawn and Angela. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2015, 2 p.m. at Timbo Valley Assembly of God Church in Timbo, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview2.

PIGGOTT — Carolyn D. Hollis, 66, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away November 3, 2015. Services are Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott with Jerry Morgan officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Pollard. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. Friday.

PINE BLUFF — Jimmy Fred Edwards Jr., 39, of Pine Bluff died Saturday. Funeral Services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with Bro. Joseph Pemberton officiating. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial at Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net.

PINE BLUFF — Melissa Anne Blocksom Rushing died October 28, 2015. Survived by her children, Amanda and Patrick Rushing. Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. November 7, 2015, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pine Bluff, visitation follows. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church. Services entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. Register at www.ArkansasCremation.com.

SEARCY — Judith Marie Hardin Collins, age 57, of Searcy, died Monday, November 2, 2015 in Searcy. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

STUTTGART — Robert “Mo” Rogers III, 36, passed October 30, 2015. Visitation: Friday, November 6, 2015, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington St., Stuttgart, Ark. Funeral: Saturday, November 7, 2015, 12 noon, Lively Stone Church, 1204 N. Maple, Stuttgart, Ark. Service entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home, 870-672-7221 Owners: Al/Philomena Allen.

Out-of-state

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Charlsie Maxine Rhodes Adams died Monday, November 2, 2015, in Brentwood, Tennessee. She was born May 13, 1922, in Speegleville, Texas, to Charles Rhodes and Mae Williams Rhodes.

Maxine lived a life marked by rich experiences and adventure. After her childhood in rural Texas, where she played the trombone in her high school band, she followed her beloved older sister, Louise, to Ruston, Louisiana, where she found work in the offices of T.L. James and Co. As one of the earliest licensed female pilots in the state, she flew people, documents, and construction materials around the region for her employers. Ruston was also where she met William Roy Adams, Jr.; they married in 1948, and remained together for 64 years, until Roy’s death in 2012. Together, Maxine and Roy lived a life full of interest. Beginning with their first home together in the oilfields of western Venezuela, they moved often. By the time they retired to the Dallas area in 1981, they had lived in many places around the world, including New York, Rome, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, London, Houston, and Bermuda. Through it all, Maxine enjoyed the company of many friends, entertained extensively and graciously, traveled widely, and developed a number of pastimes. Always athletic, her special love was for golf, which she played around the world.

Maxine and Roy had two children, Charles Hansford and Catherine Estelle. She was a wonderful mother, supporting her children with love and devotion through every stage of their lives. Her greatest joy in life came from being a mother, and she never wavered in her dedication to her children’s happiness. She is survived by Charles and his wife Rhonda, of Tampa, Florida; Catherine and her husband Peter Barton Hutt, of Aubrey, Texas, and Alexandria, Virginia; two granddaughters, Amanda Scarlett and Allison Henson, both of Nashville, Tennessee; and two great-grandchildren, Sullivan and Savannah.

Maxine was an active volunteer for many organizations, especially Meals-On-Wheels, Oak Lawn Methodist Church in Dallas, and Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Visitation will be at the Connally-Compton Funeral Home in Waco, Texas, at 8 a.m. on November 7. Burial will be at 9 a.m. the same day at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the William Roy and Maxine Adams Scholarship Fund for Academic Excellence at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Mildred Ann Gunn (ne’e Baugh), born the beloved only child of Mildred E. and James E. Baugh on December 24, 1934, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has died on October 31, 2015, in Brentwood, Tennessee. She was a Daughter of the American Revolution, a member of the Colonial Dames of America, and was educated at Hendrix College, Northern Kentucky University, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She served as dedicated associate at the Proctor and Gamble Company for 25 years and was a faithful member of the Highland Methodist Church of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, for 56 years.

She is survived by loving son, John C. Gunn II and his wife Lynn Edelstein Gunn of Clarksville, Tennessee, and by loving son, James W. Gunn and his partner Joseph R. Hill of Richmond, Virginia.

A gathering for cherished remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at the Highland Country Club of Fort Thomas. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Fort Thomas Education Foundation (www.ftef.org) in her honor.

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Donna Faye Goad Brignac, 44, of Henderson, Tennessee, passed from this life on Friday, October 30, 2015. She was born November 9, 1970, in West Memphis, Arkansas, to Bobby and Orfa Goad. Donna was first and foremost a beautiful and compassionate person. Family was most important to her and she lived to serve and give to everyone around her. She chose a career in nursing, which fit her well. She was presently a psychiatric nurse and supervisor at the Autumn Life Center Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She had practiced in many different settings including teaching. She lived her Catholic Faith and practiced it in her daily life. Donna was a beautiful vocalist and pianist.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include sisters, Retha Fausett of Tennessee and Virginia Matrisciano and husband Anthony of Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews, Jonathon Fausett, fiance Michelle Mosley and daughter, C.J, Bobby Fausett, wife Rachel and daughter Bay Marie, Kristal Fausett, children, Christian, Christopher, and Bryan, Victoria Grace Matrisciano, Elizabeth Hope Matrisciano, Samuel Anthony Matrisciano and Andrew Steven Matrisciano. Other family members and friends Mike Fausett, Jeff Ledezma, Sherry S. Vohra, Don Smith, Shelley Smith and Shaun Smith along with many other extended family and friends.

A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Conway. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2015, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with Father John Marconi officiating. Burial will follow at Bishop Cemetery in Jonesboro at 4 p.m. Mike Fausett, Jonathon Fausett, Bobby Fausett, Anthony Matrisciano, Samuel Matrisciano and Austin Davidson will serve as pallbearers. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Paul Joseph Fisk, who was born on March 18, 1948, died on October 31, 2015 in Moses Lake, Washington. He was loved and will be missed by his two sisters and three brothers.