Obituaries

Pulaski County

DONALD ANDY ADCOCK JR., age 49 of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born May 5, 1966, to Donald Adcock, Sr. and Joann Powell Adcock. He was a retired truck driver for SAIA Motor Freight Company out of Little Rock and was a Master Mason belonging to Adoniram No. 288 FOM.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, E.P Miller and Clara Adell Miller, Russ and Bessie Adcock; one uncle, Russ Adcock; and one nephew, Joshua Miller. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Maria Ruiz Adcock of Little Rock; two sons, Mark Adcock and Mat Adcock both of Little Rock; his parents, Donald Adcock Sr. and Joann Powell Adcock of Little Rock; two sisters, Donna Miller of Houston, Ark., and Eva George and husband Johnny of Little Rock; one nephew, Donald Justice of Bowie, Tenn.; two nieces, Gena Justice and husband Leonard of Little Rock and Carolyn Justice of Little Rock.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Union Ridge Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– TERRY COLE, 60, of North Little Rock passed away November 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lillie Cole and a niece, Dolly Jean Stevenson. He is survived by his son, David Allen

Cole; two nephews, Harold Hale and Mark Cole; two nieces, Lillian Cole and Christy Leech; brother, Clyde “Buddy” of Little Rock; two sisters, Regina Stevenson of Metropolis, Illinois, and Patricia Jamison of Wynne. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ELISABETH (SCHLICHTHERLE) COREY, 95, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2015. She was born September 3, 1920, in Obergermaringen, Germany, to the late Xaiver and Anna (Kienle) Schlichtherle. She married her husband on September 21, 1948, in Frankfurt, Germany. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville. She was the founder and past president of the German American, and Edelweiss Club and she also retired from J.C. Penney.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Jackson Corey, four sisters and one brother. She is survived by her children: Joseph and Virginia Corey of Charleston, Ark., Patricia A. Corey of Jacksonville, Ark.; grandchildren, Corey and Anna Smith of Jacksonville, Ark., Patrick and Leslie Smith of Fayetteville, Ark., Adam and Rita Corey, of Misawa, Japan; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Ethan, Vincent, Lexa, Geneva, and Evan; and one brother, Ludwig Schlichtherle of Obergunzberg, Germany.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with a visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. Entombment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons and the Staff, CNAs, and Nurses at Green Hurst Nursing Center, Charleston, Ark. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– VIRGINIA ELIZABETH RAPER HARRISON, 89, left her earthly home to be with her heavenly Father on November 29, 2015, with her family holding her hand. Virginia was born in Little Rock on February 2, 1926, to Albert C. and Ola Raper.

She is survived by two children, Gail York (Cline) and Blake Harrison (Cristy), four grandchildren, Kim Pack, Kevin Pack (Melissa), Taylor Harrison and Molly Harrison, along with five great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren. Virginia is also survived by brother, Troy Lamar Raper and his wife Margaret Raper, along with nieces and nephews, and two additional sisters-in-law, Rita Rogers and Vickie Lea. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother A.C. Raper, Jr. and his wife Mary Katherine Raper, brother, Nolan Raper and his wife, Alice Raper.

She loved her family and friends and she will be greatly missed. She will remain in our hearts forever. Virginia worked for Worthern Bank in her early years, became a mother and housewife, and then retired from Fred and Jack Trailer Sales. Virginia was a loving mother who exemplified compassion for other people. She was not someone who needed material things to make her happy and found contentment living a simple life.

The family would like to give special thanks to all the loving and caring staff at Greystone Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cabot, Arkansas. A memorial service will be Thursday, December 3, at 5:30 p.m. at All Souls Church in Scott, Arkansas. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY E. McDONALD, 95, of Little Rock, Ark., passed November 25, 2015. Survivors include: a loving and devoted niece, Pastor Cecelia Morse of Lynwood, Calif.; nephews, Clarence Wells of Huntington Park, Calif., Elder John C. Smith, Jr. (Helen) of Columbus, Ohio, Elder Gene Smith (Corrine) of Pottstown, Pa., and Gwendolyn Swan of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-law, Betty Wells (Ford) of Orange, Calif., and other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Home going services will be held Thursday, December 3, 2015, 11 a.m., at Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2400 South Maple Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Viewing: Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 2-4:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM CLIFFORD “BILL” McGOWAN, previously a life-long resident of Westover, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, in his home at Fox Ridge Assisted Living Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill was 87, and had moved to Arkansas, due to health issues, and to be closer to his son and his family. Born on September 9, 1928, in Morgantown,

Bill was the fourth child of the late Henry Albert and Margaret Luella Absalom McGowan.

Bill retired from a career in construction management with, among other companies, Roberts & Schaefer Company. Local construction projects he worked on include Ruby Memorial Hospital, the WVU Coliseum, the Harrison Power Station in Shinnston, WV, and the Fort Martin Power Station in Maidsville, WV. He was a graduate of Morgantown High School in 1946, and received his Bachelor of Science in Forestry from WVU in 1957. Bill served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955, during the Korean War, as an Aviation Electrician aboard the USS Leyte as a member of Attack Squadron VA-35, and on the USS Tarawa; both Essex-class aircraft carriers. Bill was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9916, in Westover. For decades he was a volunteer with the Westover Volunteer Fire Department, before becoming an Honorary Member.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Nancy McGowan Bell, and husband David, of Morgantown; son, Michael Torres McGowan and wife Robin, of North Little Rock; three grandsons, James Cameron Lassiter, and wife Kristen, of Richardson, Texas, Robert Calen Lassiter of Dallas, Texas, and Sean Michael McGowan of North Little Rock; and sister-in-law Bonnie McGowan of Phoenix, Ariz. Bill was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years, Helen “Toni” McGowan, brothers, James Samuel Huff McGowan, Henry Albert McGowan Jr., and a sister, Betty Kathleen McGowan Nuti.

Friends may call at McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Rd., Morgantown, WV, on Wednesday, December 2nd, from 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday, December 3rd, from noon until the 1 pm funeral service with Pastor Jim Weber officiating. Burial will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens with full military honors conferred by the Westover VFW Post 9916 and US Navy Funeral Honors. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcculla.com.

Bill’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association, to continue the battle against the disease that took his dearest Toni. (www. alz.org).

–––––❖––––– With family members at her side, LORANE MEADOR passed to her eternal reward of which she was assured. The last of her immediate family, the last parent from a close neighborhood formed of returning World War II veterans and their wives, and the last of a group of dedicated individuals who built Baring Cross Baptist Church by employing their own skills and generosity, Lorane represented the dedication and commitment of her generation.

Born in Batesville, she was raised in the rural environment of the 1920’s. Until moving to Little Rock at the start of the war, Lorane and her five brothers and sisters survived the Depression era and then witnessed the steady progress of our society. She moved to Little Rock during the war and fell in love and married in 1944. She and Raymond formed their family around their three children, Ray, Susan and Julie. Following Raymond’s death in 1957, Lorane dedicated her life to her children, especially Julie.

Susan and Ray repaid Mom’s commitment, sacrifice, and faith by raising loving and dedicated families of their own based off of the Mom’s example. Ray and his wife Martha now live in California. Susan and her husband Gary reside in Sherwood. Lorane’s five grandchildren, Jeff and husband Brian, Stacey, Jason and wife Theresa, Ashley and husband Franklin, and Josh and wife Helen, blessed her with eight great-grandchildren, Colton, Dylann, Kyle, Mallory, Luca, Hayden, Russell, and Olivia.

Mom always found ways to extend a helping hand to the unfortunate and that trait, while not hereditary, continues in her extended and grateful family.

A service in her memory and honor will be begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at the Roller-Owens Funeral in North Little Rock, Ark. 501-791-7400. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– FRED POE, aged 81, died November 27th, 2015. Born to Fred Poe Sr., a World War One hero awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Government and Hortense LeLaurin whose father emigrated from France to Pine Bluff in opposition to his native country’s role in the infamous Dreyfus Affair. The Poe family were early pioneer settlers in Saline County before Arkansas statehood.

Educated at Little Rock High School and the Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, Poe graduated from Vanderbilt University where we wrote the college musical comedy and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Upon graduation Fred moved to San Francisco becoming part of the Beatnik subculture and playing ragtime and jazz piano in clubs. Drafted, he served as a translator in Germany in the US Forces and did graduate work at Mainz University in Eastern European History. He apprenticed in the travel agency field with agencies in Montana and Washington State and returned home to open Poe Travel in 1961 as likely the youngest travel agency owner in the country. Poe Travel has had international success in its field and is now operated by his daughter Ellison and partner Margaret Farrell Kemp. The family lived for two sabbatical periods in Vienna and the agency now boasts a branch office in Istanbul.

Poe married Tina Bohlinger of Billings, Montana, in 1961, a union resulting in divorce 24 years later. Children include Ellison LeLaurin Poe of Little Rock, Antoine “Tony” Poe and wife Laine Rosen Poe of Little Rock and one grandchild, Jane LeLaurin Madden.

He is also survived by a former son-in-law, Joe E. Madden Jr. of Little Rock and former brotherin-law the former Lt. Governor of Montana John Bohlinger of Helena. Also surviving is his sister, Betty Stevenson of Louisville and a host of nephews and nieces.

Poe, a lifelong and proud liberal, was active in the Civil Rights Struggle among other accomplishments having sat-in at the Memphis Airport Restaurant which resulted in its racial integration. He is a member of the ACLU, a former president of the Little Rock SKAL club made up of travel professionals and was a lifetime member of the Country Club of Little Rock. As a travel writer he enjoyed great success in local publications, published at Bicentennial Guide to the USA for the German speaking market and was frequently quoted in such publications as the NY TIMES, the CONDE NAST TRAVELER, TRAVEL AND LEISURE and the WALL ST JOURNAL. He was a serious scholar with a fine library on the subject of the Nazi Holocaust and a dedicated art collector with especially significant items from the Russian Avant Garde and 20th Century Austrian schools.

A world traveler from his first solo trip at age nine on the Rock Island’s “Doodlebug” from Little Rock to El Dorado, Poe visited 168 countries (a country being defined as one which issues its own postage stamps) include such arcane destinations as Tristan da Cunha, the Faroe Islands, Afghanistan’s Wakkan Corridor and Upland Togo. Poe Travel was the first American travel agency to arrange tourist travel to the Peoples’ Republic of China as that nation’s Cultural Revolution wound down with son Tony Poe led an early group of Americans to North Korea. He loved automobile trips and drove in each of the 50 states and every province and territory of Canada save Nunavut which he visited only by air.

A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, December 3rd, 2015, from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. on the Mezzanine level at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to the Arkansas Arts Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONSTANCE “CONNIE” ZAJAC RYAN, 89, of Marche passed away November 29, 2015, after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. She was born July 31, 1926, to the late Rosie Chudy and Jake Zajac. She was retired from Southern Farmers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly Ryan; brothers Al and Ted Zajac; and sister Augustine Zakrzewski. She is survived by her brother, Marion Zajac of Marche; sister, Joan Reppond (Lester) of Mayflower; and many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Connie’s caregivers at Heritage Nursing Home in Conway. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church followed by the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery. The pallbearers will be her nephews: Charles, Stanley, Mark, Matthew and David Zajac and Michael Zakrzewski.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. Arrangements by Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BONNIE BONSELL SALYER, passed into eternal rest of Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Good Shephard Nursing Home in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born June 21, 1930, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Harold Jay and Beulah Hughes Bonsell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Grafton Bonsell; her husband, Roy L. Salyer; and son-in-law, Randolph L. O’Baugh. Bonnie is survived by daughters: Bonnie L. O’baugh, Belinda S. Garvin and husband Steven; twin sister Sally L. Butler and husband James.

Apart from her roles as a loving wife and mother, Bonnie enjoyed a long and successful career as a teacher and counselor in schools in Wyoming, Kansas, Nevada and Arkansas retired from Waldron (Arkansas) Public Schools to reside on the family farm near Mena. Failing health ultimately made it necessary that she live with family in the Little Rock area. Bonnie was a proud graduate of UA-Fayetteville (BSE) and UCA (MSE).

A service of remembrance will be held at Beasley Wood Chapel, Mena at 2 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2015, with burial to follow at Old Dallas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Polk County Humane Society or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– RONALD LEE SKAGGS, 70, Little Rock died Monday. He was born May 17, 1945, in Morehead, Kentucky. Ron was retired from Ford Motor Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, three sisters. Survivors, his dear friends, Jerry W. Tully, Little Rock; Chuck (Lisa) Tully, Prattsville; two nieces. Cremation services by Ashby Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT OLIVER WESTMORELAND, 68, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2015. He was born on April 17, 1947, in Washington, D.C., to the late Marguerite Seal Westmoreland and Ivey T. Westmoreland. Robert grew up on Tyler Street in Little Rock and was a proud member of the 1965 graduating class of Central High School and went on to attend the University of Arkansas.

He had a long and knowledgeable career in the steel building industry and was a very successful salesman and sales manager for McElroy Metal. After his retirement, many builders, former colleagues, business associates and friends sought his advice on their building projects.

In his spare time, he loved to fish, hunt and enjoy the outdoors. He adored his canine buddies, Ace, Rusty, and Tank, and they brought him immeasurable pleasure and companionship. His world stopped for Razorback ballgames and he was also a huge Dallas Cowboys and Baylor Bears fan.

Robert was a wonderful, generous and loving husband, best friend and father. He had a unique and special bond with numerous buddies from childhood, high school, college, work and the neighborhood. There are too many to name, but you were all like brothers to him and were an extension of our family. Please know that all of the good times and activities you shared and the help and support of any kind, especially in recent years, meant so much to him and our family.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Glenda; his beloved son, William and his lovely wife, Kristen, of Garland, Texas; mother and fatherin-law, Clara and Farrell Buchanan of Pearland, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law: Randall and Sharon Buchanan of League City, Texas; Ronald and Carolyn Buchanan of Pearland, Texas; Rich and Karen Hood of Conway, Ark.; nieces and nephews: Natalie and Mason Hood of Conway, Ark., and Madison and Rachel Barringer of League City, Texas; one uncle: Leo Seal of Ozark, Ark., and special in-laws; Richard and Jill Beaver of Frisco, Texas.

Visitation will be held at Roller McNutt Funeral Home at 801 8th Ave. Conway, AR 72032, from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday December 2, 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org or 1-800-342-2383; or to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or 1-800-622-9010. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Bierle and the Davita Team, Dr. William Mabrey, and Dr. Gary Collins for your special care and for sharing your hunting, fishing and golfing stories. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

Arkansas

AUSTIN — Jesse C. Leonard, 90, of Austin, Arkansas, died Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and was retired from Douglas & Lomasen. Jesse was a loving father and grandfather. He loved gardening, outdoors, squirrel hunting, and nothing made him happier than driving the roads and seeing new things. In his younger years he was an excellent athlete and excelled in baseball. In his latter years he was very proficient in his rocking chair.

He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Collins of Jacksonville, Elizabeth Glover and husband Larry of Austin, and Denise Presley

and husband Scott of Austin; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Billy Leonard of Lonoke, Harvey Leonard of West Plains, Missouri and Glenn Leonard of Aubrey; two sisters, Gracie Eddleman of Jackson, Tennessee, and Ann English of Conway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Mary Ann Leonard; wife Liz; son, Ernest Leonard; sister Vella Pruitt; and brothers Elmo and Thomas.

Family will receive friends beginning at noon Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Old Austin Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Care provider. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BLYTHEVILLE — W.T. “Buddy” Metzger Jr., age 85 of Blytheville, passed away Friday, November 28, 2015 at Unity Harris Hospital in Newport. Services are Wednesday, December 2nd at 2:30 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1:30 until service time. Online register at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Martha Susan Caton, 64 of Bryant, passed away on November 28, 2015. She was born on December 7, 1950 to the late, Woodrow and Flora McEuen in Beebe, Arkansas. Martha enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and her dogs. She was employed with Arkansas State Parks and Tourism for over 25 years.

Martha is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Woodrow Wilson McEuen Jr. She is survived by her son, Walter Caton (Jennifer); grandchildren, Ashlee and Tanner; brother, David McEuen (Emily) and host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at from 10-12 noon at Geyer Springs Baptist Church. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Loving mother, grandmother, businesswoman and friend, Alice Faye Thornton Adams, 80, of Cabot, passed away peacefully in her home on November 29, 2015. She was born on January 21, 1935, in Beebe, Arkansas, to Claude and Esther (Fawcett) Thornton. The youngest of eight siblings, Alice was an outgoing girl who became a Badger cheerleader and graduate of Beebe High School. She eloped with Jimmy D. Adams of Searcy in 1953. Together they founded Adams Pest Control of North Little Rock in 1957 and later acquired Adams Pest Control of White County. Alice and Jimmy raised their children in North Little Rock, where they attended Levy United Methodist and later, Indian Hills Baptist Church, and she volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Her head for numbers, sharp bargain hunting, and love for antiques came together as she ran Alice’s Antiques and Gifts in Cabot in the 1990s. Ever an astute businesswoman, Alice continued to lead the pest control businesses after Jimmy’s death in 2003, and in 2010 was named Searcy’s Businesswoman of the Year.

A long-time member of Hebron United Methodist Church of Hickory Plains, Alice is survived by her sister, Martha Akin, of Reseda, California; her two children, Luann Wiggins (Geoff) of Roswell, Georgia, and Tim Adams (Judy) of Cabot; four grandchildren, Jamie Tsipliareles (Rich) of Cabot, Timothy Adams (McKenna) of Maumelle, Rachel Lee (Ricky) of Roswell, Georgia, and Esther Smith (Ben) of Marietta, Georgia; four great-grandchildren, Mary Alice and Watson Smith, and Jimmy and Piper Lee; three sisters-in-law, Christine Thornton of Des Arc, Sue Adams of West Memphis, and Sylvia Adams of Benton; Pat Shupe, her long-time caregiver and friend; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She is also survived by her many employees whom she considered family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Esther; Jimmy, her husband of 49 years; her brothers Howard, James, Charles, and Bill; her sisters, Carolyn and Melba; and her infant grandson, Matthew. What a reunion there is today!

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Jessica Michelle Warren, 24, of Cabot, died November 27, 2015. She was born January 3, 1991, in Trenton, New Jersey to Thomas and Barbara Doughman Warren.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Harold R. and Dorothy J. Doughman and a paternal grandfather, William S.C. Warren. Jessica is survived by her parents, Thomas and Barbara Warren; daughter, Aviana Danielle Clifton; grandmother, Jean K. Warren; brothers, Todd Andrew and Gregory William Warren; and a host of aunts and uncles.

There will be a private family service. Memorials may be made to Capstone Treatment Center, P.O. Box 8241, Searcy, Ark. 72145. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CHERRY VALLEY — Roger Pierce, 73, of Cherry Valley died Saturday. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; daughter, Cynthia Young; one brother, three sisters, two grandchildren. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Visitation: Tuesday, 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. 870-238-9400. www. thompsonwilsonfh.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Kay Wilkinson, 74, died Thursday, November 19 from injuries received in a car accident. She was an immeasurable blessing to her family and friends. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation is Thursday, December 3rd, at Olmstead Funeral Home from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. with memorial service at 7 p.m. www.olmstead.cc.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Bruce Chapman DeLess, age 87, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born in Eugene, Oregon on January 27, 1928 to his parents, Lloyd Chapman and Mabel Dale Byrns DeLess. He graduated from Eugene High School in Oregon in 1945 and went in the Navy. After a short stint he returned to work at Georgia Pacific Plywood in Springfield, Oregon. He married Beatrice Josephine (Betty Jo) Hoyt in 1949. As a Navy Reservist, he was called back in to active duty in 1950 and served as a petty officer 3rd class in Yokosuka, Japan in ships store office until 1952. He was a salesman for Balfour-Guthrie Chemical Company until he came to Crossett, Ark., to work again for Georgia Pacific Corporation as quality control director for Plywood plants in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas. He retired in 1993. He was involved in many organizations such as Tacoma Afifi Shrine Temple, board member of Ashley County Genealogical Society, board member of Plywood Pioneers Association, Crossett Masonic Lodge 576 for 57 years in 2015, Scottish Rite 32nd Degree; Crossett Port Authority member; Crossett City Council member Ward 3 – 1993 until 2004; Crossett Rotary Club President 1982-1983 (Paul Harris Fellow). He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and teacher of the Men’s Bible Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert Byrns DeLess and Marion Dale DeLess. Survivors include his wife, Betty DeLess of Crossett, Ark.; one daughter, Candace Ann Jeffress (Jimmy) of Crossett, Ark.; two sons, Mark Chapman DeLess (Sharon), David DeLess; grandchildren, Jennifer Leslie Knod Mattgard (Lars), Mandy Michelle Lee (Phillip), Heather Rae Nicole DeLess, Robert “Bo” Howard (Lisa), Melody Johnson (Stephen), Whitney Hunter, Summer Robertson (Zach); great-grandchildren, Peyton Chapman Kyle, Mackenzie Johnson, Macie Johnson, Mallorie Johnson, Ryder Aaron Robertson, Rylan James Robertson, Corbin Lane Hunter, Lauren Elizabeth Hunter, Brady Cole DeLess, Charly Jane DeLess and Channing Rae DeLess.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at First United Methodist with Dr. Russell Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 500 Main, Crossett, Ark. 71635; Alzheimer’s Arkansas Program and Services, 10411 West Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or Hospice Home Care, 990 Hwy 425 N, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Thanks to Hospice Home Care and Pinewood Health & Rehabilitation Staff.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Jeffery Paul Evans, 49, of Crossett, died November 29, in Mobile, Alabama. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday, December 4th at Medders Funeral Home Chapel, 1564 Hwy. 52 W in North Crossett with Pastor Kenneth Neal officiating. Visitation Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Medders Funeral Home. (870) 3646171. www.meddersfuneralhome.com. “Celebrating Life.”

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Mr. Don Fuller, 76, of Hope, passed away November 28, 2015. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., December 1, 2015 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral service: 2 p.m., December 2, 2015 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Guestbook: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HUNTER — Ray Junior, 90, died Friday. Survivors: wife, Kathleen Smith Junior; daughter, Carolyn (Kenneth) Groves; sister, Betty (Glen) Griggs; grandchildren, Richard Groves, Raegan (Zeb) Goings; great-grandchildren, Kendal, Audrey, Chase and Chandler. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. with services at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Interment Hunter Cemetery. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– LAKE VILLAGE — Barley Tumey, 72, of Lake Village, passed Friday. Viewing 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday thru Wednesday, at Bishop-King Funeral Home in Lake Village. Preceded in death by five brothers, two sisters. Survivors, one son, two sisters, four grandchildren, a great-grandson, and a host of other family and friends. Online register book www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Glen Scott Williams, 46, died November 25, 2015. Visitation: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 12 till 2 p.m. at Crystal Hill Baptist Church Little Rock, Arkansas. Services to be followed at 2 p.m. Interment National Cemetery December 2, 2015 at 11 a.m. in Sherwood, Arkansas. To send online condolence www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, Arkansas 501-941-7888.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Laura Hughes “Lolly,” 75, of Malvern passed away November 27, 2015. Visitation will be Thursday, December 3 from 5-6 p.m., Regency, Malvern. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Complete obituary and guest book, regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Martha Jordan, 81, of Malvern passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. Survivors, sister, Dorothy Daniel and niece, Robin Daniel (Louis Frederick) of North Little Rock. There will be no formal visitation. A private graveside service will be held. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Complete obituary and guest book, regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– McRAE — Anthony Scott Fortune, 64, of McRae, Arkansas, died November 25, 2015. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Lebanon Cemetery. Memorials: St. Jude Hospital. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Care provider. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MENA — James “JC” McMellon age 91, of Mena passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 in Mena. Funeral services will be December 1, 2015 First Christian Church of Mena, 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Old Dallas Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Ruth White, 90, Newport died Monday. Survivors: daughter, Judy Rennicke (Joe); granddaughters, Brandy Carroll (Tim), and Jennifer Rennicke; great-grandchildren, Arden and Sophie; brother, Roy Meade; other relatives and friends. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Holden Avenue Church of Christ. Interment: Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Jimmy Gerald Johnson, 78, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday. Survivors: sons, James Johnson, Mark Johnson; daughter, Leigh Johnson; grandchildren, Jacob Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Jordan Johnson; brothers, Norman Johnson, and Ronnie Johnson; sister, Phyllis Rankin; daughter-in-law, Amy Johnson. Services: Thursday, 12/03/15, 11 a.m. Robinson’s Chapel. Private burial. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Susan Schmid Puddephatt, age 66, of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, November 29, 2015. She was born July 12, 1949 to Herman Hodge Schmid and Mary Kathleen Leibenguth at Springfield, Ohio. Her family moved to Pine Bluff in 1959, and

she graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1967, where she was a member of the A Cappella Choir. For many years, Susan worked as a travel consultant for Time Travel and Goodwin Travel Agencies. She had also been a manager for Adventure Travel, and retired in 2001.

Susan was a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she served as a greeter and sang in the choir. Her past activities included coordinating rummage sales to raise funds for needed kitchen appliances for the church, and preparing the altar for services. She was a loving wife, mother, homemaker, and a caregiver for many years for her parents and mother-in-law, Georgia Puddephatt.

Her parents preceded her in death along her mother-in-law, and an infant grandson, Patrick Joe Puddephatt. Survivors include her husband, William Donald “Don” Puddephatt, whom she married on November 21, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church; two sons, William Scott Puddephatt (Penny) and Bryan Russell Puddephatt (Heather); five grandchildren, Faith Puddephatt, Hope Puddephatt, Briana Thompson (Kenny), Jordan Spakes (Shawn), and David Hall (Karen); four great-grandchildren, Briar, Drake, and Kennedy Thompson, and Brenya Hall; and her siblings, Sarah Bond (Mike), Pat Parsley (David), and Peter Schmid (Kelly).

Funeral services will be Thursday, 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Dean Clausing officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 4200 Old Warren Road, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603; or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Renate Haase Wagner, 70, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday. Survivors: two stepsons, Michael Wagner of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Joey Wagner of Las Vegas, Nevada. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m., Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery. Vigil: 4 p.m., Wednesday at Robinson’s. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– POCAHONTAS — Madonna Elaine Hoelscher, 90, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro. She was born May 15, 1925, in Jonesboro to Mathias (Matthew) and Genevieve Thennes. She graduated at the top of her class from Pocahontas High School and then St. Vincent’s Nursing School in Little Rock. During her career as a nurse she worked tirelessly to improve the public health of Arkansans.

She was preceded in death by husband James E. Hoelscher, son Edward, her parents, six brothers: Matthew Clemons, Jacob (JL), Matthew (Junior), Joe (Colonel), Mike, John (Pat) and five sisters: Genevieve Baltz, Ula DeClerk, Mercedes Ryan, Vera and Clementine Thennes. She is survived by her sister, Clara Price, Lawrence, Kan., daughter, Linda (Jim) Sanders, Jones, Okla., son James, Fayetteville, son Joe (Lorri), Baldwin City, Kan., daughter, Betty (Elizabeth), Owego, N.Y., five grandchildren: Dr Jason Sanders M.D., Okla., Catherine Williams, Okla., Leah Hoelscher, Kan., Noah Hoelscher, Kan., Eli Hoelscher, Kan., and four great-grandchildren: Natalie Nixon, Okla., Brian Williams, Okla., Will Sanders, Okla., and Luke Sanders, Okla.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 and Rosary immediately following at 7 p.m. at McNabb Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Paul’s Catholic Church Parish Life Center fund.

–––––❖––––– PRESCOTT — Mrs. Doris W. Needham, 82, of Prescott, passed away November 29, 2015. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., December 1, 2015 at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. Funeral service: 10 a.m., December 2, 2015 at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. Burial: Piney Cemetery in Boughton, Arkansas. Arrangements by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — I. Dwight Baxley, 72, of Searcy died at home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born April 8, 1943 in England, Arkansas, the son of Ivory Rufes and Nancy Josephine Canada Baxley. He lived in Little Rock, Arkansas for several years and worked at Wittenberg, Delony and Davidson, Architectural Firm and later owned and operated the Continental Battery Store on Baseline Road and worshipped at the Geyer Springs Church of Christ. In 1986 he and Evie married and they made their home in Searcy. In 1987, he opened and operated the Searcy Battery Warehouse, until his illness.

Dwight is survived by his wife, Evelyn “Evie” Allen Stroud Baxley; four daughters, Kimberly Long (Scotty) of Little Rock, Holly Reed of Little Rock, Ginger Tippit (Joel) of Russellville, and Dawn Nabours (Michael) of Searcy; two sons, Stephen Stroud of Clarksville and Tim Stroud (Maynette) of Conway; 12 grandchildren, Danielle, Carly, Dylan, Seth, Olivia, Alex, Tanner, Grace, Lexie, Zoe, Mason and Sophia; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Baxley; as well as nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, infant Patsy Baxley and Iva Jo Strawn; and a brother, Donald Baxley. He loved his family very much.

Visitation will be at the College Church of Christ, Searcy, Arkansas, at 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 followed by a Celebration of Life at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made to Arkansas Hospice, 210 N. Apple St., Searcy, Arkansas 72143 or the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SHERRILL — Donald Braden Pipkin, 87, of Sherrill, died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at home. He was born November 5, 1928 in Sherrill, son of M.H. and Myrtle Braden Pipkin. Mr. Pipkin was reared and received his early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School. After serving in the United States Army, Mr. Pipkin returned to Sherrill. He owned and operated his family farm in Sherrill for many years. He was a member of Sherrill United Methodist Church, where he served as an adult Sunday School teacher, church treasurer and member of board of trustees.

Mr. Pipkin was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Taylor Pipkin; and his parents. Survivors include his sons, Robert Lee Pipkin (Kimberly Anne) of Sherrill and Robert Brasher (Jeanne) of Louisville, Kentucky; sister, Margie Sanders of Memphis, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Lauren Pipkin of White Hall, Taylor Pipkin-Garcia (Joshua) of White Hall, Jeremy Brasher (Sonia) of Little Rock and Justin Brasher (Crissy) of Fayetteville; two great-grandchildren, Katherine Pipkin and Oliver Pilcher; and one great-grandchild, Baby Brasher, on the way.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Paul Wooley officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to Sherrill United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. David Pipkin, 5605 Pipkin Road, Sherrill, Arkansas 72152 or Hospice Home Care, 3135 West 28th Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson. com.

–––––❖––––– SMACKOVER — Syble Moreland Thomas was born on October 26, 1925, in Smackover, Arkansas and went to sing with the angels on November 29, 2015. Visitation will be tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Young’s Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Smackover, Ark. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SPRINGDALE — Gearldean “Jerry” Carr Smith, 88, of Springdale, formerly of Heber Springs, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. She was born April 27, 1927 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Samuel and Birdie Lee McCroskey Davis. Jerry was a homemaker. She was a member of Goshen Baptist Church. She served in Missions in the Philippines with the Southern Baptist Convention. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Heber Springs.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale Carr, and her second husband, Gilbert Smith. Survivors include one son, Harold Carr and wife Clarinda of Fayetteville; two daughters, Dixie Rynone and husband Stew of Goshen, and Gale Love and husband Bob of Springdale; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers the family asks to make a donation to your favorite charity in her memory. Online condolences may be left at www. siscofuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– WILMAR — Gerald W. “Buddy” Bennett, age 78, of Wilmar passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Drew Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Rough and Ready Cemetery in Monticello. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.