Obituaries

Pulaski County

ALBERT LEE AARON’s Family Hour: Friday, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at New Zion Grove Baptist Church, 404 Wallace St., NLR. Pastor Stephen T. Robinson I, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Broadway, NLR (501) 374-0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– OSCEOLA ANGENETTA (NET) BOWERS, 66, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016, at Arkansas Heart Hospital. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 11, 1950, to the late William and Georgia Daniels. Net graduated from Metropolitan Vocational High School in 1967. She attended Arkansas A.M.& N for two years before marrying the late Johnny Bowers, Sr. on September 27, 1968.

Net is survived by four children; Lana Alford (Adrian), Johnny Bowers, Jr. (Syrna), Randall Bowers of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; and Dorothy Wilson (John) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 16 grandchildren and six

great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Dorothy Daniels of Little Rock Arkansas, and Elizabeth Daniels Jackson of Birmingham, Alabama, and one brother, Wilber Daniels of Warren, Michigan.

A viewing will be held at Watson Northwest Funeral Home on Thursday, August 18, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the family hour will be held from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. The funeral will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 19, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church.

–––––❖––––– LILLIAN BRADLEY-YOUNG’s Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m., both at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church, 1301 N. Magnolia St., NLR, Ark. Rev. Dr. Gerald Parker Sr. officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR (501) 374-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– JOHNATHON RAY BUCKNER, 54, of Sherwood, Arkansas, departed this life Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He is survived by his sisters, Marsha (Larry) Burel, Doris (James) Whitlow, brothers, Sidney (Geraldine) Moore, Roger (Erica) Petty, Tony Petty, Nemiah Woods, Frank Buckner, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral services, 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Visitation: 2-6 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2016. Funeral services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900.” www. hubblefuneralhome.co.

–––––❖––––– ROSETTA MOWREY CALVERT, 82, of Little Rock, was promoted from this world to serve King Jesus face to face on August 13, 2016. She joins her loving husband of 62 years, Thomas E. (Gene) Calvert who recently passed on June 25, 2016.

Born June 27, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. H.L. and Ethel Mowrey, one sister, Freda Davis, one brother, Sonny Mowrey. She leaves behind her precious sister, Chloe Ann Brucks, and her children, Robert and Nancy Calvert of Little Rock, Jamie Calvert of Little Rock, Cynthia and Ron Trosclair of Rockwall, Texas, nine grandchildren (Christine, Taylor, Abigail, Hayes, Jahan, Robert, Corbin, Zachary and Bayley), five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Rosetta was a member of Crystal Hill Baptist Church, the church her parents founded 83 years ago. She retired after 30 years of service at the Veterans Administration Hospital.

Rosetta was a gracious, hospitable follower of Jesus, faithful wife, a loving mother and an adored Meemaw. She will be deeply missed by many. Rosetta’s “homegoing” celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Crystal Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Larry Ballard will be officiating, followed by a burial at Crystal Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be offered from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 19th, at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Highway 5 North, Alexander, Ark. 72002 (501) 4551067. Memorials may be made to Crystal Hill Baptist Church, Youth & Children’s Fund, 18823 Crystal Valley Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210 or IMB- SBC, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, Va. 23230. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– MARIO BRUNO “TREY” CIA III, age 33, of Little Rock, passed away August 11, 2016.

Trey was a 2001 graduate of Catholic High School. He was a Cpl. in the U.S. Marine Corps and served two tours in Iraq. He was an avid golfer but he loved his country and the Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mario Bruno “Buddy” Cia, Jr., paternal grandparents, Mario Bruno Cia, Sr., and Elaine Cia and maternal grandparents, Harvey and Nettie Nelson. He is survived by his mother, Kandyce Cia; sisters, Kristin Cia-Jacques, Gena Parker and Maria McClendon; five nephews, Cody Arnold, Dakota Reed, Hayden O’Brian, Nicolas Cia and Matthew Jacques, Jr.; and one niece, Alexis Jacques.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 18, at 6 p.m. and a Rosary at 7 p.m., both at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, August 19, at 8:30 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, Msgr. Francis I. Malone officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at 10 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 2200 Fort Roots Dr Bldg 65-121, N Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– ARETHA DABNEY was born December 3, 1923 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late William and Joanna Dabney. She was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 5:30 a.m. surrounded by her loving family.

She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend T.G. Sims. She was a faithful, devoted, and loyal member; with a life time tenure of the New Hebron Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Dunbar/Horace Mann Alumni Association, RSVP of Central Arkansas Organization, East Little Rock Senior Center, and the Little Rock City Mission Society. Ms. Dabney was united in Holy Matrimony to the Late George Harvey and to this union three beautiful Daughters were born.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Archie Little John, William Dabney Jr., two sisters: Lela Mitchell, Millie Tyson, and one daughter: Mrs. Delores M. Long. She was employed with Teletype/AT&T Corporation for over 25 years until she retired in 1988.

She leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Ms. Doris J. Littles and Mrs. Brenda J. McKeever of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister, Ms. Ardimese Sherman of Little Rock; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and sixteen great-great-grandchildren and a host of nephew, nieces, cousins, relatives, and friends.

The family would like to thank the University of Arkansas for Medical Science Staff as well as St. Vincent’s Hospice Services for their excellent care of Ms. Dabney throughout her illness. Family hour will be held Friday, August 19th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 (501) 372-1305. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 20th at 11 a.m., at New Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, 7615 Woodson Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209.

–––––❖––––– VIRGINIA (“GINGER”) LEE EHRLICH GOODMAN was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 25, 1925, to Nathan Ehrlich and Anne Epstein Ehrlich. She died at age 90 on August 15, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Arnold S. Goodman, and is survived by her children, Leslie Goodman-Allen and Arnold N. Goodman (Helen), all of Little Rock and Alan M. Goodman (Kathleen Smith) of Sunnyvale, California, grandchildren Jayme Ezell (Tony) of Round Rock, Texas, Jessica Crippen (Adam Davenport) of Little Rock, Jennifer Crippen of Houston, Texas and Amy Smith Goodman of New York City, New York, and great-grandchildren Van and Roxie Ezell and Tess and Josie Davenport.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Temple B’Nai Israel, 3700 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, on Friday, August 19, with a reception to follow. The family will be at 71 Pine Manor Drive. A full obituary will appear in Thursday’s newspaper. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– JIMMY R. “JIM” GOSS “…Broke the surly bonds of earth, and touched the face of God…”

I was born in Little Rock March 21, 1947. I died peacefully on August 13, 2016. Between these two dates of destiny, I lived a good, full life. My mom and dad always said I was a good boy; I tried to be. They made growing up such a joy.

After completing school, I embarked on a 30 year military career to include the U.S. Army

(Vietnam), ARNG (Desert Storm) and the Arkansas Military Dept. intermingled with the MOPAC RR and VA Medical Center. Lot of stories and memories there. Born here and retired here, North Little Rock and Sherwood were my home and First Christian Church my church home.

I am leaving behind the most wonderful friend I could have ever found. Nora Ann was the icing on the cake for the life we had together. I could not have been happier or loved her more.

On the paternal level, I always tried to do my best with Kimberly and David, Callan, Grace, and Isabella. I love them so very much and am proud of them and proud to have been part of their lives. I was preceded in death by my father, Floyd Goss, mother, Evelyn Goss and brother, Donald Goss.

To all the dear friends I had the pleasure of knowing and to all my extended family, please celebrate my life with loved ones knowing we will all be together again.

To express sympathies and sign the online guestbook, visit griffinleggettresthills.com. Interment will be at a private burial service at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, presided by Rev. Jason Ferguson with a celebration of my life to be held in the Chalice Hall building of First Christian Church on Friday, August 19, at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First Christian Church Building Fund Ministry 2803 E. Kiehl Ave. Sherwood, Ark. 72120.

–––––❖––––– MARY HAIR, 62, of North Little Rock, Ark. departed this life on August 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents, Silvester Hair Sr. and Virgia L. Hair; siblings, Buford Hair, Linda White, Donald Haire, Leroy, L.V., Sylvester Haire Jr., Julia Anderson, and Charles Johnson.

She leaves memories with her significant other, Curlee Nichols; children, Cassandra (Clarence) Reece and Yvette Hair; siblings, Stella Wallace, Lee Andrew Hair, Catherine Hair, Walter Hair, and Edna Jean Hair, and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m., at Robinson Mortuary Little Rock, Service: 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 9700 Highway 365 S, Higgins, Ark. Services Entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– KEVIN DUANE JACKSON, 38, of Little Rock, Ark departed this life on August 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents. Kevin leaves his cherished memories to children, Alexus and Ayana Jackson, Kevin Duane Jackson Jr.; grandchild, Carter Johnson; uncles, Lloyd and Clarence Lewis; a host of relatives and friends. Family Hour: Friday, 7:30-8:30 pm at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Services: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3rd & Bender, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– EDDITH LINDSEY, 91, of Sherwood died August 15, 2016, at home with family. Born Eddith Isabel Rose March 24, 1925, to Edd and Ruth Rose. She was an active member of First Church of the Nazarene in Little Rock for over 60 years.

Predeceased by her husband and son, Eddith is survived by daughter Donna McKnight (Joe), and grandchildren Lisa Seibel (Gary) and David Brown (Jenni), as well as four great-granddaughters.

Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20th, at First Church of the Nazarene in Little Rock with visitation 10 a.m. Burial at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Church of the Nazarene-Little Rock, or Arkansas Hospice. For online guest register visit www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ORRIS E. SMITH, 75, of North Little Rock passed August 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Willie Smith; two sisters: Faye Arrington and Sandra Morrissette. He leaves to cherish his memories daughters: Sherrye (Paul) Coleman, Tanya Smith, and Pamela Smith all of Kansas City, Mo., Tamika (Brian) Smith and Tonia Washington of Little Rock, Ark.; siblings: Gail Williams, Willie (Lucille) Smith Jr., and Robert (Iffis) Smith all of Little Rock, Ark.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Memorial Service August 19, 2016, 1 p.m. at Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– ––––– SHARON H. SMITH, of Sherwood, entered into rest Sunday August 14, 2016. Born Sharon Elnorah Parker on August 13, 1944 to parents Lloyd Gilbert Parker and Thelma Randall Parker in Hillemann, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Gilbert, George, Jim and Jerry Parker; sister Joyce Loretta Freeman; and granddaughter Tesa Raines. She is survived by her four children, Billy (Tommy) and Tina Goolsby and Sheila and Todd Raines; and sister, Paula Morrison. She loved and treasured her 11 grandchildren and 6.5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 18th in the chapel of Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117 with Rev. Tim Reed officiating. Burial will follow at White Hall Cemetery, Hillemann, Ark. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– CLYDE L. STEELMAN JR. of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Sunday August 14, 2016. He was born November 6, 1950 in Little Rock. He was a bailiff in the Fourth Division Circuit Court and a Pulaski County Sheriff. He was a retired Sergeant from the Little Rock Police Department where he served for 30-plus years and a reserve in the Air National Guard.

He is survived by his daughters Heather Pettey (Brent Pettey) of Sherwood, and April Pridmore of North Little Rock; a step-daughter, Carey Spencer (Ryan Spencer) of Fort Worth; sisters Cheryll Martin of Dallas, Linda Steelman of Mobile and Barbara Slaughter of Mobile; an uncle, Fred Hensley of Hot Springs; and five grandchildren, Anna, Hallie and Harley Pridmore, Cash and Reed Spencer. He was preceded in death by his father Clyde Steelman Sr.; mother Erma Rawlings; and his sister, Liz Bleich.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312 or online at https:// donations.diabetes.org. Online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– ARTHOLA WILEY, 74, of Little Rock, Ark., entered into eternal life August 9, 2016. He was born on November 30, 1941 to the late James and Ruth Wiley. He was the youngest of six siblings. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughters, Mechelle Jackson and Shannon Williams of Little Rock; sister Ruby Jean Freeman of Memphis, Tenn.; and five grandchildren; Serena Hill, Marvin Chambers Jr., William Staggers II, Chad Jackson and Joshua Alexander; one great-grandchild, Evan Adams; and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home Friday, August 19, 2016, 11 a.m. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

–––––❖––––– ANTHONY LON WILLETTE’s Family Hour: Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Thursday, 11 a.m. at Westside Baptist Church, 2715 West Seventh St., Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Broadway, NLR (501) 374-0111. Sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– EARNICE COLLINS WILSON, 101, of North Little Rock, Ark., peacefully passed away on August 14, 2016. She’s survived by her daughter, Deborah Merritt (Derrick); three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held Friday, August 19, 2016, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 811 SA Jones Drive, NLR, Ark. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, August 18, 2016, 2-4 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — John R. Kohler, “J.R.”, born September 16, 1934 went to be with Jesus July 31, 2016. He was preceded by wife, Mary; father, John B. and mother, Annie K. Kohler. He was survived by brothers, Walter and Mildred, Kenneth and Mary, Timothy and Sonja, Paul and Elizabeth and many nephews and nieces. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20; Agape Church Family Life Center, 701 Napa Valley, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Mary Elizabeth Dixon, age 85, of Arkadelphia, died Tuesday August 16, 2016. She was born November 8, 1930 to Clarence and Ester Howell. She was a very active member of Third Street Baptist Church and formerly worked for the Timex Corp. in Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Elgie Dixon and one brother, Louis Howell. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clyde Elgie Dixon; a son, Rickey Dixon and wife Laura of Malvern, Ark.; two granddaughters, Brandy Frohnappel of Nashville, Ark., and Casey Jones of Jacksonville, Ark.; three great-grandchildren, Abby, and Hailey Frohnappel and Nikota Jones; five sisters, Wanda McMahan, Gracie Bunn, and Vera Arnold and Joyce Burns all of Arkadelphia, and Amanda Deaton of Malvern.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 18th in the Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel with Bro. Greg Latham officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday till service time. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Third Street Baptist Church. Online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– ASH FLAT — Willie Gene Oyler, 86, of Ash Flat died Monday, August 15, 2016. Funeral services, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Wiles Cemetery at Ash Flat.

–––––❖––––– AUSTIN — Betty Lou Collier-Hall, 78, died on August 13, 2016. She was born on November 26, 1937 to the late Luther and Maudie Grissom. She was a member of Mt. Springs Baptist Church. She also loved to work in the garden and work puzzles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Kenneth Collier and William Hall; one daughter, Kathy Breeding; one sister, Ruth Collins; and one brother, Bill Grissom. She is survived by son, Johnny Collier of Cabot; stepson, Wyman Hall (Heather) of Little Rock; daughters, Linda Sessions (Wayne) of Jacksonville and Mary McGillvray (Robert) of Bald Knob; one sister, Hazel Forman; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 17th from 6-8 p.m. and Funeral Service Thursday, August 18th at 2 p.m. both at Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot. Burial will be at Mt. Springs Cemetery. To send online condolence go to: www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, Arkansas 501-941-7888.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Danny Pratt, 66, of Benton passed Monday, August 15, 2016. Born October 13, 1949 to Riggs and Mary Pratt in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Visitation Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at Dial and Dudley. Service at noon Friday at Dial and Dudley. Burial at Pleasant Hills Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Leonard E. Grinstead, 66, of Cabot, died Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born July 27, 1950 in Wright, Arkansas to the late Claud Grinstead and Clifton Marie Tyler Grinstead. He was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Cabot. He graduated from UALR with a degree in Accounting and Business, and was an internal auditor for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. He was a man of God, and the best husband, father, and best friend anyone could have.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, James Grinstead. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sheila, of Cabot; children, Shelly Harkey (James), and Kevin Grinstead (Carol), both of Cabot; four sisters, three brothers, and three grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Friday, August 19th at 1 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Eddie Seaton, 73, of Cabot, Arkansas, was born October 22, 1942 at Sylvania, Arkansas to Otha and Vara (Smith) Seaton, and he died Saturday, August 13, 2016. Eddie retired from the Arkansas State Police after a distinguished 37 1/2 year career, twelve years as a trooper and 25 1/2 years as Post Sergeant, Troop A, Lonoke County. As a Post Sergeant, he trained many young troopers. He was known by most people that knew him and worked with him as “Sarg”.

Eddie was a member of Sylvania Presbyterian Church and past master of Cabot Masonic Lodge #319. A great teller of tales, he loved to talk and laugh, and was a highly respected officer and man of the community. He was also an avid quail hunter.

Eddie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jerry (Williams) Seaton; son Eddie Scott Seaton (Sandra); daughter, Susan (Seaton) Killough; granddaughter, Kelsey Alexandra Yancey; sister, Darlene Seaton Byrd; and brother, Carroll Baker Seaton. He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved granddaughter, Savannah Cheyenne Killough; and brother-in-law, Bob Byrd.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tenn. 38148-0142. https://www.stjude. org/donate or a charity of your choice. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, with visitation to follow. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Dawn Reanae Wilson, 55, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 from a long illness. Dawn was born November 26, 1960 in Viborg, South Dakota to Paul and Jeanette Thranum.

Dawn was preceded in death by her dad, Paul Thranum. Dawn is survived by her loving and caring husband, Thomas Wilson; daughters, Justina Crook, of Cabot; son, Gary Crook, of Lawrence, Kansas; two step-sons, John Wesley Wilson and Thomas Wilson, Jr.; mother, Jeanette and her husband, Marlin Hirzel, of Mesa, Arizona; two sisters, Debra and Paul Stutzman of Westminister, Colorado and Paula Jenson of Arvada, Colorado; brother, David and Lynae Thranum, of Mesa, Arizona; and six grandchildren, Thorsson Quimby, Griffin Quimby, Raven Quimby, Valor Quimby, Leif Quimby and Allen Rae Wilson. Dawn adored her grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 22, 2016 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday evening. Burial will be in State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Carl Ruben Colclasure, age 75, died August 16, 2016. Preceding in death are his wife Carmen; parents Ruben and Ethel Taylor Colclasure; brothers, James and Gaylon Colclasure. Survivors include his daughter Carla (Billy) Edwards; son, Jimmy Colclasure; grandchildren, Marsha (Bobby) Banks, Justin (Magen) Edwards, Jordan (Megan) Colclasure, Lacey (Zach) Adams and Skyler Crafton Colclasure; one sister Sarah Gunn; five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Carlisle Cemetery. www. boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Miriam (Peggy) Wall Hays, 78, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 14, 2016. She was born in Little Rock September 12, 1937 and graduated from Central High School in 1955. She attended Randolph Macon College and graduated from the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville in 1959 with a BS in Psychology. She received her MSW from University of Arkansas – Little Rock in 1976 and Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School in 1990. Peggy became an ordained Deacon in 1990 and an ordained Priest in 1991.

Peggy was a Priest at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Conway for 8 years until her retirement in 1998. Peggy was loved by many and her church family remained dear to her heart after retirement.

Peggy loved spending time with her family and friends especially her dream circle friends. She adored her cats and was a strong advocate for the humane treatment of all animals. Peggy dedicated her life to helping others including any stray animal that might come her way. Peggy was a healing presence wherever she went and was an integral part of the prayer shawl ministry at St. Peter’s. She never had an unkind word to say about anyone and had a gentle, kind, loving spirit.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Steele Hays; parents, Verna Bates Wall and Harry B. Wall and sister, Gail Wall Richardson. She is survived by two sons, Leonard Thompson (Wendy) of Little Rock, Ark., Harry B. Thompson of Blue Ridge, Ga., daughter Miriam Lyde Thompson (Terry Goddard) of San Antonio, Texas, two grandsons, Dylan and Tristan Thompson, and stepchildren, Steele Hays (Melody) of Washington, D.C., Melissa Licon (Val) of Reno, Nev., Sarah Facciobene (Carmen) of Potomac, Md., as well as their children.

A celebration of Peggy’s life will take place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 925 Mitchell St. Conway, Ark. 72032, on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 1 p.m.. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 19, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

In Lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church or the Humane Society. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/conway.

–––––❖––––– DESHA — Cathy Wheeler, 71, of Desha, died Tuesday. Survivors: husband, James D. Wheeler; son, Jeffrey Wheeler; daughter, Michelle Lively; five grandchildren; sister, Donna Edgmon. Service: 2 p.m., Friday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Alderbrook Cemetery, Desha. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday. Memorials: Cushman United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 25 Martin Street, Cushman, Ark. 72526. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Long-time U of A professor and Fayetteville resident, Murray Smart Jr., died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 after a long illness.

Murray was born on August 8, 1933 in Blytheville, Arkansas, the son of Clifton Murray and Elizabeth Smart. He graduated as valedictorian of the 1951 class of Blytheville High School. He received a Fellowship to Tulane University, from which he graduated in 1956 with a Master of Architecture degree. At Tulane he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. As the first ranked student in his class he received a scholarship to travel in Europe for three months between his fourth and fifth years of study. He entered the graduate program in City Planning and Urban Design at the University of Illinois the following year, but his graduate work was interrupted by army service. He served as a company commander of Company B, 127th Signal Battalion in Korea, before returning to finish his graduate degree. After three years of work in an architectural office in Blytheville, he was licensed to practice architecture.

In 1966, Murray was invited to join the faculty of the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas. A strong Christian, he always believed that his particular gift was teaching. He loved college students and his discipline and truly felt he had found his niche in life. He taught architectural design and his favorite subject area, architectural history, while maintaining a private practice in partnership with Gayl Witherspoon, a faculty colleague.

In 1972-1973 he was awarded a Fulbright-Hays Professorship to teach at Kabul University in Afghanistan for one academic year. Upon his return to the University of Arkansas, he became assistant dean of the School, serving under E. Fay Jones. When Mr. Jones gave up the deanship to concentrate on private practice, Murray was named to the position. He served as dean from 1976-1991. Under his leadership the size of the school and its faculty more than doubled, the program leading to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree was established, the School acquired the Lake Hamilton property that would become Garvan Woodland Gardens, and the program providing a semester of study in Rome for all architecture students was begun.

Then Governor Bill Clinton appointed him to the State Board of Architects, on which he served two five-year terms. While on the board he was named to a task force of 15 architects to work with the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey, to develop a computer-based computer-graded design examination that would be part of the national licensing examination for architects. This service led to the American Institute of Architects naming him a Fellow in the Institute, promotion to University Professor of Architecture, and the award of the U of A Alumni Association Faculty Award for Distinguished Teaching and Public Service.

A scholar, as well as a teacher, he published a series of articles on English Victorian architecture and stained glass, provided a number of encyclopedia entries for the Dictionary of Architects and Architecture, and wrote the book Muscular Churches about English High Victorian churches of 1849-1875.

After his return to full-time teaching, Murray was elected chair of the campus faculty. He served one year as the chair of the faculty, one year as the chair of the faculty senate, and two years as chair of the campus council. He also served on innumerable campus committees including two terms on the admissions and transfer of credit committee. He retired in 1998, but continued to teach the regular section and an honors section of Architecture Lecture (the general education core survey of architecture for the general student population) each semester. The slide library/media center in the School of Architecture was named the C. Murray Smart, Jr. Media Center in his honor.

Murray was a deacon and a long-time Sunday school teacher at the First Baptist Church. He also served terms on the Board of the Humane Society and the North Arkansas Symphony. An avid reader of contemporary fiction, he enjoyed the Monday afternoon book club at the Fayetteville Public Library and the Rebels Book Club. He also gave tours of the Library to schoolchildren during the first few years after the completion of the new building. And he collected art books. He had a dry, sometimes caustic, wit, loved to tell jokes, and greatly enjoyed his friends, many of whom had been his students. He was a visual person who particularly liked art museums and the theater. He also loved travel to see the buildings that he talked about in his lectures. With his wife, and sometimes his grandsons or friends, he traveled somewhere abroad almost every year.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jones Smart; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Clifton Murray Smart III and Gail Smart of Springfield, Missouri and John David Smart and Charla Smart of Dallas, five grandsons, Murray IV and his wife Amy, David, Jim, Duncan and Philip; three great-grandchildren, Addelaynie, Parker and Emery and two dogs, Scout and Georgi. He loved dogs completely and irrationally!

Throughout his life, Murray regarded himself as the most fortunate of men. His wife of 57 years was his closest friend. Plus he had a firm belief in Christ, a family he loved devotedly and who loved him in return, and a career that gave him great pleasure. For him the glass was always “full up.”

The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church, 20 E. Dickson, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 or to the C. Murray Smart Rome Traveling Scholarship (checks payable to the University of Arkansas Foundation), School of Architecture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville with visitation in the chapel at 1 p.m., under the direction of Moore’s Chapel. Interment will be in Fayetteville National Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Roger Ray Pennington Sr., 67, of Fordyce died Monday. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Cemetery near Bearden. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– HATFIELD — Christine Diane Hahn, 64, of Hatfield passed away August 15, 2016, in Mena. Mass of Christian Burial will be August 19, 2016, 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Visitation and Rosary Thursday, August 18, 2016, from 6-8 p.m under the direction of the Beasley Wood funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Walter L. Smith Jr., age 71, Vietnam Veteran passed away Thursday. Survivors: daughters, Dede Smith Gifford (Quitman), Nicole Smith (Heber Springs) son, Jimmy Smith (Quitman), brother, Dion Smith (Hazen), sisters, Martha Pritchett (Illinois) Hazel Belew (Jacksonville), Margeret Upson (Jacksonville). Family plans Private Memorial Service. Cremation Arrangements Family Funeral Service www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Jo Anne Somers (Molly), of Heber Springs, Ark., was born July 23, 1958, in Culpeper, Va., to the late Claude Somers & Charlotte Shifflett. She was a bartender at the VFW Post 3543 and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, where she made many lifelong friends. It didn’t matter to her who a person was, rich or poor, she treated them all with respect and friendship. She loved her family & friends and her little pup Momo. She had a generous heart, and would go to any lengths possible to help someone in need. Miss Molly died Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the age of 58.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Grinstead. Survivors; daughter, Charlotte (Mike) Chandler of Greenbrier, Ark.; daughter,

Christina (Bobby) Horton of Amarillo, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Jacob, Kayli, Skylar, Brooke, Natalie, Alex, Brittany, Amber, Ayden, Carson, Brysen, and Hunter; brother, Charlie (Michelle) Grinstead; brother, Claude Somers Jr.; sister, Shirley Bookamer; sister, Brenda Porter; and many extended family.

In lieu of a funeral or memorial service, she requested that her family and friends celebrate her life by having a meal and talk of all the good times they had together and to rejoice in her life. She wanted us to say: do not be sad and no tears for she will see them again in heaven. Monetary donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen cancer foundation in her name if you so wish to donate.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Father Raymond Rossi, 85, of Hot Springs, formally a native of Center Ridge, Arkansas, died in Hot Springs on August 14th after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Center Ridge on April 30, 1931, the son of the late Frank and Mary Rossi. He was educated at St. Joseph’s School, Center Ridge, and graduated from Little Rock Catholic High before entering St. John’s Seminary in Little Rock. He was ordained to the Catholic Priesthood on May 15, 1958, in the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Little Rock.

Upon ordination he was assigned as assistant pastor, St. Edward’s Church, Texarkana, and then to the faculty of Catholic High School for Boys, where he taught Latin and religion for 20 years. He spent his summer breaks earning a Master’s degree in classical languages from the University of Notre Dame. During his years at Catholic High he served as Chaplain to Our Lady’s Convent, Little Rock, Holy Cross Mission, Sheridan, and later St. Joseph’s Orphanage, North Little Rock. He also was assigned “in residence” at St. Mary’s Church, North Little Rock, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Little Rock, and finally St. Patrick’s, North Little Rock before being named pastor of St. Elizabeth’s Church, Eureka Springs in 1979. He remained at Eureka Springs until being appointed pastor of St. Peter the Fisherman, Mountain Home, and the Mission at Yellville. In 1990 Father Rossi was named pastor of St. John’s, Hot Springs, and six years later, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Hot Springs Village, where he remained until his retirement in 2002.

Father Ray will long be remembered as a good, steady, and faithful priest. He was a kind and gentle servant, and will be missed by his family and those he served. He is survived by one sister, Gloria Rossi DeSalvo of Hot Springs, one brother, Marion (Betty) Rossi of Center Ridge, and one sister-in-law, Jean Rossi of Kalamazoo, Michigan. In addition to his parents, Father Raymond was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Rossi and Charles Rossi, and two sisters, Louise Crews and Lucille Conway. The family extends a special thank-you to his dedicated and faithful caregivers, Sally Miller, Benita Pearce and Virginia Leach.

A rosary service will be prayed at St. Joseph Church, Center Ridge, on Wednesday, August 17, at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated at St. Joseph on Thursday, August 18 at 10 a.m. with burial at the Church cemetery. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Mary Alice Barkley, 96, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Austin, Ark., Mary Alice was a graduate of Monette High School. She lived most of her life in Jonesboro and was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church.

Mary Alice was a member of the Jonesboro Order of the Eastern Star and was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Barkley; her parents: Sam and Mertie Woodiel Heise; two sons: Larry Barkley and Sammy Barkley; one sister, Eugenia Jordan; and one brother, Freddie Heise. Survivors include one daughter-in-law: Sandra Barkley of Jonesboro; three grandchildren: Tom Barkley of Greenbrier, Melissa Felty of Conway, and Brian Barkley of Whittier, North Carolina; and four great-grandchildren: Shelby Ross, Camille Barkley, Ashley Barkley and Slade Barkley.

Visitation will be 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesday at Emerson Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Mike Martin officiating. Online registry at www. emersonfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — William F. “Bill” Brooks, 97, of Malvern passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Service will be Thursday, August 18 at 10 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Burial, Oakridge Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guest book, regencyfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Mrs. Doris Vietta Gilmore Gorchik, 88, of Newport, died Sunday. Survivors: husband, Raymond; sons, Donald Smith Jr., (Helen), and Benjamin Smith (Sherry); four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and special caregivers. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday. Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Walnut Grove Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Shane Page, 44, of Newport, died Tuesday. Survivors: father, Stanley Page; brother, Shawn Page; sister, Kera Page-Scudamore and husband, Al; two nephews, Colton Guffey and Esi Guffey; other family, and friends. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Sandhill Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

––––– ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Charles Lee Nichols Sr., 86, of Russellville, Ark., died Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home. He was born July 21, 1930 in Dardanelle, Ark., to the late Charlie (Chalk) and Ozzie Kelleybrew Nichols. He was appointed Pastor of the Russellville Church of God in Christ, now known as Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, in 1963. He owned and operated Nichols Dry Cleaners. Mr. Nichols was known locally as Russellville’s own “Mr. Jefferson.”

He is survived by two sons, Charles Nichols Jr. of Russellville, Ark., and John (Carolyn) Nichols Sr. of Findlay, Ohio; three daughters, Velva Nichols and Jacqueline Thompson, both of Russellville, Ark., and Caroline (DeWitt) Brockman of Little Rock, Ark.; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren.

Homegoing services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2016 at New Prospect Baptist Church, 316 S. Houston Place, Russellville, Ark. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 19, 2016 at Faith Temple COGIC, 521 S. Independence Ave, Russellville, Ark. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park, 2500 S. Knoxville Ave., Russellville, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 307 N. St. Joseph, Morrilton, Ark. (501) 354-0053 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Gregory Daryl “Greg” Vanlandingham, 61, of Sheridan, Ark., died Monday. Survivors: wife, Kathy; father and step-mother, T.D. and Patricia; sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Mike; one daughter; two sons; four grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m., Thursday, Chapel. Burial: Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.