Pulaski County

SAMANTHA COX, 32, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life on Aug. 15, 2016. Memorial Service: Thursday, 1 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary. com. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– RICHARD DEFREITAS, 58, of Little Rock, passed away August 13, 2016. Funeral Service Friday August 26, 2016, 6 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501)-660-4323.

–––––❖––––– JESSIE MAE GARRETT, 82, of Little Rock, departed this life Friday, August 19, 2016. She is survived by three sons: Chris Garrett, Sonderler (Terecia) Garrett, Thomas Williams; daughter, Athea Garrett; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation, 2-6 p.m. Friday, Hubble Memorial Chapel, 11 a.m., Saturday, Gathering in Chapel, followed by graveside service at Rest In Peace Cemetery. Repast: St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 3003 Bishop Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72206. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900.” www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

–––––❖––––– Dr. JOYCE O. JENKINS, age 67, passed away on August 18, 2016. She was born in Hollandale, Miss., to the late Percy and Mary Jenkins of Glen Allan, Mississippi, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Glen Allan High School. She received her Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Mississippi, and her Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. At the time of her death, Dr. Jenkins was employed at Arkansas Baptist College as the Director of Faculty Development and the Center for Teacher and eLearning. She was previously the Vice President of Academic Affairs at the college. Before her employment at Arkansas Baptist College, Dr. Jenkins was employed at Fort Valley State University as the chair of the English and Foreign Languages Department for 26 years. Before joining Fort Valley State University, Dr. Jenkins worked at Alcorn State University in Mississippi as the Department Head of English for five years. Dr. Jenkins was an active member at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Little Rock. She was an active member of The Links, Inc.

She is survived by her brothers, Lionel (Mary) Jenkins of Little Rock, Ark., and Larry Jenkins of Glen Allan, Miss.; nieces, Krista Agee (Cary) of McDonough, Ga., Kim Jenkins of Little Rock, Ark.; her nephew, Larry Jenkins, Jr.(Ashley) of Warner Robins, Ga.; her great-niece, Kayla Davie of Little Rock, Ark.; and her great-great-nephew, Ronan Johnson of Little Rock, Ark., and a host of other family and friends.

The family hour will be held at Redmon Funeral Home, located at 442 N. Broadway St. in Greenville, Miss. on Friday, August 26th at 6 p.m. (662-3358116). Funeral services will be held at Vessels of Mercy Church, located at 712 McAllister St. in Greenville, Miss., on Saturday, August 27th at 11 a.m. Condolences may be sent to Lionel Jenkins at 1810 S. Franklin St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 1400 S.Ringo St., Little Rock, Ark. Local arrangements: Brown’s Christian Funeral Service. 501-244-8000.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT LEE JONES of Little Rock, Ark., peacefully passed away on August 14, 2016. He leaves to cherish wife, Anita Jones; one daughter, Shannie Lipsie; two sons, Jermaine Jones and Anthony Jones; two sisters, Katherine Jones and Dorothy (Kenneth) Gilkie; four brothers, Larry Jones, Albert Jones, Calvin Jones (Rosemary), and Wayne Jones; one uncle, Cardell Trotter; and a host of other relatives. Home going services will be Friday, August 26th, 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, College Station, Ark. Viewing: Thursday, August 25th, 2-4 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– MICHAEL EARL LEE III, 21, of Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life on August 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lynda Wesson and Jerry Nelson.

He leaves memories with his daughter, Mariah Renee Lee; parents, Michael (Kenisha Riggins) Lee, Shantell (Rikki) Lewis; siblings, Christopher Jemison, Rishayla Lewis, Rodarius Lewis, Michale Lee, Markale Lee, MichKalin Lee, MichKalab Lee, Alexis Pettis, Evenisha Daniell, Alexander Foote; and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m., at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Service: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Agape Church, 701 Napa Valley Dr, LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– BARBARA JANE McCUEN, 73, previously of Piedmont, South Carolina, passed away on August 14, 2016. Survived by her niece and caregiver, Patricia A. McCuen. Memorial service will be held Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Sandy Springs Baptist Church, Pelzer, S.C. 29669. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– HERBY MURRAY, 54, of Little Rock died August 18, 2016. Survived by wife, Danette Murray, children; Jennifer (Cody) Simmons, Anthony Hodge, brothers; Ron, Lendon, Dale and Robbie, grandchildren; Emily, Madison, Abigail Hodge, Natalie and Katelynn Ferren. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

–––––❖––––– DANIEL (“DANNY”) MICHAEL O’BRIEN, 58, of Jacksonville died Sunday, August 21, 2016 after a battle with colon cancer. He was born June 25, 1958 in Sioux City, Iowa to Mike O’Brien and Gladys O’Brien. He moved to Jacksonville in 1973 when his family started the McDonald’s on Main Street. He graduated from Jacksonville High School and got a bachelor’s from UALR. He worked for the McDonald’s business for many years and in recent years helped watch over his mother.

Mr. O’Brien was preceded in death by his father, Mike. He is survived by his mother, Gladys, his brothers, James O’Brien and Pat O’Brien, his sister, Joan O’Brien, and his “secret family” the Stanford’s. Danny was a beloved son, brother, cousin and friend.

Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 followed at 6 p.m. by a rosary and tributes at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, 1504 N. JP Wright Loop Road, Jacksonville Ark. 72076. There will be a Catholic Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 also at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park.

Longer tributes can be found at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT “BOB” LEWIS PADGETT, 73, of Little Rock, died peacefully August 22, 2016. Born February 12, 1943 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, he was the son of William and Avalee Padgett. A member of the National Guard for several years, he was an avid horse racing fan, lover of all competitive sports, and a lifelong car salesman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles William Padgett. Survivors are his wife Melinda Padgett; daughter, Leslee Scribner (Todd); his stepchildren, Bonnie Sellers and Lee Ashcraft (Shelly); two sisters, Jane Nowell (Dan) and Wilma Armour (Charles); sister-in-law, Joyce Fulton; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews, his beloved cat “Mister”, and many friends and colleagues.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. 10200 Hwy. 5 North Alexander, Arkansas 72002, 501-455-1067, with Charles Armour officiating. An online quest book at www. griffinleggettforesthills.com.

–––––❖––––– GERTHA PERRY RICHARD, 90, born in Little Rock, March 17, 1926, passed away on August 22, 2016. Mrs. Richard was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1944 and Dunbar Junior College, Class of 1946. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, a member of St Peter’s Rock Baptist Church for over 60 years and until her health failed, a devoted member of the Evergreen Club. Mrs. Richard loved gardening, African Violets were her specialty.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Julius Perry, Sr. and Tiney Perry Scribner; her husband of 47 years, Ernest Lee Richard; and two siblings Mamie Louise Herndon and Julius Perry Jr. Mrs. Richard is survived by her sister, Irma (Ray) Farr of Detroit, Mich.; four children, Edward (Harriette) Richard, of Charlotte, N.C., Carolyn (Jodie) Carter, Marilyn Bostic and Rodney (Mia) Richard, all of Little Rock. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Renette (Paul, III) Rier of Atlanta, Ga., Steven (Tiffiney) Carter of Houston, Texas, Camille Richard of Atlanta, Ga., Kailyn Bostic, Raven Richard of Little Rock, Perrin Bostic of Atlanta, Ga., Chase Richard and Miles Richard of Little Rock. In addition, she is survived by two great-grandsons: Chandler S. Carter of Houston, Texas and Paul Rier IV of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Richard will be fondly remembered by all who knew her as a loving, caring homemaker with a warm heart and an outspoken personality. Her children and grandchildren will miss her cooking and her love for celebrating the holidays.

Services are entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Family hour on Friday, August 26th, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett. Funeral services are Saturday, August 27th, 12 noon, at St Peters Rock Baptist Church, 22nd and Brown Street, Little Rock, Ark.

–––––❖––––– ALMEDA SMITH, 84, of Little Rock departed this life on August 20, 2016. She is survived by daughter, Doris Turner (Jimmy); sons, Roderick Smith (Alice), Larry Smith (Pam); brothers, Roy Taylor (Alice), Jimmy Alexander, Roy Alexander and sister, Jean Alexander. Family hour will be Thursday, August 25th, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Services will be Friday, August 26th, 11 a.m., at Union AME Church, 1825 S. Pulaski Street, Little Rock, Ark.

–––––❖––––– JAMES E. SMITH, 55, of NLR, passed away August 20, 2016. Preceded in death by his mother, Ivory Clark and brother Charles Clark. He is survived by father James Smith (Mary); siblings, Tim Smith, Zoann Smith, Darlene Smith-McClendon (Wynne), Jacqueline Wynn, Michelle Smith-Watkins (Anthony), Tarsha Clark, Charlene Clark; significant other Amanda Rogers. Family Hour Friday August 26, 2016, 5-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Service: August 27, 2016, 11 a.m. Greater Second Baptist 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark., 72204. (501) 660-4323.

–––––❖––––– LARRY WILLIAMS, 66, of Little Rock, died August 19, 2016. Survived by children, Ronda (Kenneth) Adams, Larry Moore, Latasha, Larry Jr. and Nathaniel Williams; brothers, Edward and Cornelius Williams. Family Hour Friday August 26, 2016, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Services August 27, 2016, 11 a.m. Payne Chapel Ame Zion Church, 1710 Rock, Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Marvin Caldwell 60 of Alexander passed away on August 22, 2016 with his family by his side. Service will be Friday, August 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. New Life Baptist Church 10765 Samples Road, Alexander. Visitation will be held from 10–11 a.m. at the church. Online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Bill Callaway, age 84, of Arkadelphia, died Monday, August 22, 2016 at his home. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 25th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Interment will be in Golden Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Online register at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKANSAS CITY — Donald Brown, 80, of Arkansas City, Ark. passed away, Sunday, August 21, 2016. He was born on October 14, 1935 in Sunnyside, Arkansas to the late William E. and Ollie Beatrice Marlar Brown. Donald lived in Desha County most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Rita Capps Brown; son, Tommy Dale Brown, and eleven siblings. Survivors include his sons, Roland Brown of Arkansas City, Ark. and Donald Eugene Brown and his wife, Christy of Diamond Head, Miss.; sister, Dorothy Riley of McGehee, Ark.; grandchildren, Felisha Brown, Crystal Brown, Tommy Brown, Jason Whitehead, and William Adcock; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral Services will follow at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. with Rev. Gene Gregory officiating. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. On-line guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

–––––❖––––– AUSTIN — Christopher Joe Pease, 35, of Austin passed away on Saturday, August 20th, 2016. He was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on November 17, 1980 to Timmy Joe Pease and Betty Arlene Reedy. He was preceded in death by his father, Timmy Joe; grandparents, Joe and Virginia Pease; grandparents, Arthur and Josephine Reedy.

Christopher leaves behind his mother, Betty Arlene Reedy Clark; step-father, Michael Clark; five siblings, Roger Cole, Karen Sutherland, Mary Ann Clark, Whitney Crook and Amber Fike; eleven nieces and nephews as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Grace Community Church in Ward. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Tommy Leigh Clark, 59, of Batesville, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Survivors: wife, Sheila Clark; sons, Anthony Gower, Brandon Clark; daughter, Alissa Clark; father, Johnnie Clark; brothers, Bobby Clark, Richard Clark, Jeff Lambert. Visitation: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial follows at 3:30 p.m., Lee’s Chapel Cemetery, Sandtown. www.rollerfuneral-homes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Marguerite Eliza Keenan, of Benton, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016. She was raised and graduated from Fordyce High School.

Survivors include daughter, Samme Wallace and husband Charles; grandchildren, Brian Keenan and Evan and Olivia Wallace, daughter-in-law, Gaylain Keenan, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 25th at Holland Chapel Baptist Church. Interment to follow at 3 p.m. in Salem Cemetery in Millville, Arkansas. Visitation is Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m.at Roller Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). For full obituary visit online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

–––––❖––––– BIGELOW — LaRinda Fay Huckabay, 64 of Bigelow, passed away August 16, 2016. She is survived by her sister Nancy, and June. Her great-grandchildren 3, her grandchildren 9, her daughters Heather Rae, Jody Lynn and Christina Marie, her husband Dennis and all of her friends at Skeeters. She Loved you All. Rosewood Cremation & Funeral www.rosewoodcremation.com Facebook.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Rosemary Barner, 91, of Camden died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Arkansas. She was born January 14, 1925 in Bearden, Arkansas. Rosemary worked at Bank of Bearden for 31 years and she was a member of Maul Road Church of Christ in Camden.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roland F. Barner and Rosa M. Gammill Barner; seven brothers, Hays, Orland, Joe, Oscar, Nick, Ernest and Wilbur Barner; and three sisters, Bernice Barner, Mucie York and Pearl Stonecipher. She is survived by one sister, Daphne Bennett of Camden; seven nephews, Dale Stonecipher of Fort Worth, Texas, Barner Stonecipher of Little Rock, Ken Stonechipher of Nashville, Tenn., Larry Barner and Gary Barner of Bearden, Reg Barner of Hot Springs, and Cary Bennett of Chidester; four nieces, Phyllis Lacefield of Newhope, Arletta Moore of Shreveport, La., Orlene Smith of Sheridan and Willene Kroutil of Owasso, Okla.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Salem Cemetery near Bearden with Johnny Hobby and Jerry Berley officiating. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Weldon Lamar Graves, 78, of Conway died Monday, August 22, 2016, at Conway Regional Medical Center. Born May 20, 1938, in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Carl Graves and Muriel Lee Watts Graves. He began his airline career in 1957 with Braniff International Airways until 1982. He continued his career with Ozark Airlines and Trans World Airlines, and retired from American Airlines in 2001.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Edwin Graves; a sister, Annette Waymack; a niece, Tiffany Bryant. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Meece Graves of Conway; daughter, Kathy Lynn Klein (Bob) of Quitman; sister-in-law, Cindy Bryant (Jim) of Conway; two grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Cummings (Nate) of Benton, Megan Elise Perkins (Byron) of Friendship; three great-grandsons, Joshua Paul Cummings, Davis Michael Cummings, Raylan McMahan Perkins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with services starting at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Stoney Point Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Floyd Jones, 62, Conway, departed this life August 19. Survivors: wife, Lucille Cross Jones; sons Brandon and Kevin Jones; siblings L.C. Jones,

Helen, Montana, Barbara Jones Brooks, Carrie Mae Flemings; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27, Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, Conway. Visitation 2 p.m.6 p.m. Friday at funeral home. Interment: Robinson Cemetery. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 501-327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– DES ARC — Gladys Sue Kirkwood Berry, born in Des Arc on April 21, 1926, joined her heavenly family on August 23, 2016, at the age of 90.

Sue is survived by her children: Susan Berry Winkler (Larry Haskins), Paul (Tammy) Berry, Norman Berry and Sarah Berry (Ronnie) Ward. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Gladys Erwin Kirkwood; her grandparents, Al and Susan Trezvant Sutcliffe Erwin and John and Minnie Weatherall Kirkwood; her former husband, A.L. Berry; her stepmother, Evalyn Hill Kirkwood; and a son-in-law, Benny Winkler. Sue is survived by her four children; 12 grandchildren — Shanda Winkler (Jay) Smith, Benjamin Winkler, Laney Berry (Bradley) Watkins, Catherine Berry (Brandon) Burton, Shane (Rivers) Berry, Jason Berry, Kirk Berry, Josh (Brittany) Berry, Gabrielle Berry, Gabe Berry, Barrett Ward and Bradley (Jennifer) Ward; 16 great-grandchildren — Sawyer, Brooke, Dawson, Brennan, Avery, Will, Owen, Rachel, Rivers, Savannah, Nikki, Jacey, Aden, Gage, Maddox and Ava Kate; two nieces, Elizabeth Ann Chilson (Vic), Lynn Berry (Keith); two nephews, Ronald Berry, Mike (Cherlyn) Berry; two first cousins, Anita Sue Erwin Jones of Rogers and Billy Jack (Faye) Kirkwood of North Little Rock; and other extended family members.

Visitation will be held at Garth’s Funeral Home in Des Arc on Thursday, August 25, from 5-8 p.m., and the service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Des Arc, on Friday, August 26, at 3 p.m. with a private burial in the Lakeside Cemetery. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — David Francis Honey, age 34, of Fayetteville, formerly of Arkadelphia, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. David was born August 8, 1982, to Spencer and Judy Freeman Honey. He graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 2000 and attended Henderson State University.

David grew up attending Second Baptist Church where he was involved in the youth group. After high school he enlisted in the U.S., Marines, serving honorably in Albania and Iraq. David was very active with Alcoholic Anonymous serving in district leadership. He worked for Pizza Hut and the construction industry.

Survivors are his parents, Spencer and Judy Honey of Arkadelphia; a brother, John Honey of Bentonville, Arkansas; a sister, Lisa Ross (Andy) of Orinda, California; an uncle, John Freeman (Patty) of McAlister, Oklahoma; and an aunt, Kerry Honey Jolly of Rolla, Missouri.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, August 25th, at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Stan Parris officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 12 noon until service time. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church Building Fund. Online registry is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– GASSVILLE — Teresa Gail Crownover Tabor, 56, of Gassville passed away August 20, 2016. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday August 27, 2016, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/mtnhome.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Terry Wayne Killian, 58, passed away Sunday. Survivors: brother, Jerry Killian, Heber Springs, sisters, Marsha Massey (David), Cypress, Texas, Brenda Davis, Houston, Texas, Sandra Pangarakis (Jim) Houston, Texas, daughter, Chasity Reamon, Mountain View, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Monday August 29, 2 p.m. Family Funeral Service Chapel. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– HERMITAGE — Jimmy “Clyde” Blankinship, 77, of Hermitage, died August 21, at home. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, at South Crossett Missionary Baptist Church, 2201 S. Main St., Crossett. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Services entrusted to Medders Funeral Home. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com. “Celebrating Life.”

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — James L. “Jim” or “Buck” Buckner, age 88, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, August 21, 2016. He was born on February 10, 1928, in Haslam, Texas, the son of James Thomas Buckner and Fannie Oles Buckner. On August 18, 1949, he married Lillian Hussey, who preceded him in death on February 14, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.

A member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church, Jim served in the US Air Force and the National Guard and upon his return from service, he attended Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, and became a Certified Public Accountant.

Jim and the family resided in Shreveport, Louisiana; Steeleville, Illinois; the suburbs of Ferguson and Florissant of St. Louis, Missouri; and finally settled in Hot Springs in 1973. During his long career as an accountant and auditor, he was employed by Emerson Electric, Universal Match Corporation, National Rejecters, Arkansas Department of Human Services and several others before retiring in 2001.

Jim is survived by two daughters, Nancy Buckner Belch (Jon) of Seminole, Florida and Lori Buckner Martin (Larry) of Little Rock; three granddaughters, Phoebe Moll of Lakeland, Florida, Cecily Moll Romanowski (Skip) and Laurel Moll, all of Orlando, Florida; one great-grandson, Wyatt James Romanowski; numerous extended family in Louisiana, Texas and family by marriage in Newfoundland.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs, with Rev. Zach Roberts officiating. Interment Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday.

The family wishes to acknowledge and give thanks to a very special friend and caretaker, Julie Bosson, caretaker Lana McBroom, and the caring staff of Arkansas Hospice. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Nathan Dendy, age 63, of Hot Springs died August 19, 2016. He was born July 8, 1953, in Altheimer, Ark., to Walter Dukes and Lois Dendy.

Survivors: wife, Janice Dendy; son, Christopher Dendy; mother, Lois Dendy; extended children, Joshua Coleman, Denzel Lane, Chris Manning, Selena Meise, and Andrea Williams; sisters, Brenda (Melvin) McCray Vanassa (Frank) Thompson, Priscilla Lewis and Judy Glover and extended family and friends.

Funeral: 11 a.m. August 25, 2016, at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Visitation: 5–7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements: Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Eloise Mead Oakley Fox, age 87, of Hot Springs, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was born June 26th, 1929, in Palmyra, Arkansas, daughter of Treavor Thomas and Virginia Sue Mead.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Edward Oakley, and second husband James Campbell Fox, her parents and a granddaughter, Lauren Anita Chadick. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Gober (Dr. John D. Gober) of Chesapeake, Virginia; Karen Chadick (Dale) of Hot Springs; and Donna Love (Wil) of Bull Shoals, Arkansas; two grandsons, Joshua Gober and Austin Chadick; two granddaughters, Meredith Gober and Tara Beech; one stepgranddaughter, Abbey Love; one sister and brother-in-law, Lee Etta May (Bob) of Collierville, Tennessee; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy Mead (Ann) of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Mack Mead (Julie) of Seattle, Washington.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 27th at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Children’s Garden, Garvan Woodland Gardens, P.O. Box 22240, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71903. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www. hotspringsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Davitra Kelly, age 18, of Hot Springs died, Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Survivors: her mother, Gloria Kelly Fields and her siblings and extended family. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Carrigan Memorial Chapel. Guest registry is at http://www. carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements: Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services. (501) 623-7664.

–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — Barbara Johnson, 69, of Marianna, Ark., went to be in the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 22, 2016. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Arkansas. View and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Marianna.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — James Dale Stading, 78, of Mountain Home died August 19, 2016 in Mountain Home. He was born October 13, 1937. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m., August 26, 2016 at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Mountain Home. The online guestbook is available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Louis Clarence Saling Jr. died August 21, 2016. Survived by wife, Annie and his six children. Visitation is August 24, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Ark. Funeral services are August 25, 2016, 10 a.m. at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Ark. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview1.

–––––❖––––– PARIS — David Lawrence, 49, of Paris, Ark., passed away August 16, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Camilla (Long) Lawrence of Hope, Ark., and two daughters, Abby Hicks and Hayley Hicks both of Conway, Ark. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ paris.

–––––❖––––– ROGERS — Stanley “Ray” Gray, age 83, of Rogers, Ark., passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born in Rosebud, Ark., on November 20, 1932. Ray was an iron worker for many years. He was also a mason, and served in the Army from 1949-1953 during the Korean War. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He married Deloria Narx on July 16, 1992. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife Deloria; three sons Stanley Gray, Ronnie and Brice Narx; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Ray will be Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 W. Walnut, Rogers, Ark. Burial will be at the Fayetteville National Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Mary Louise Thomas Morris, 72, of Searcy, died Monday, August 22, 2016. She was born in West Point, Ark., on March 18, 1944, the daughter of Leroy and Floy Thomas.

Mary is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Ingle and husband Sam of Gulf Shores, Ala., and Kristi Thurmon and husband Bryan of Searcy; three grandchildren, Lauren and Hunter Ingle and Drew Thurmon; two sisters, Pat Rollins of Kensett and Barbara Martin and husband Charles of Searcy; a brother-in-law, Danny Owens of West Point; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Lelia Owens.

Mary was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was also a substitute teacher and a Girl Scout leader. She graduated from West Point High School in 1962, and from Harding College in 1966.

Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m.on Thursday, August 25 at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Graveside funeral services will be at Bethesda Cemetery south of Rose Bud, Ark., at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Willo Dean Windsor, 77, of Searcy, Ark., passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held on August 26, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Kensett. Roller- Daniel Funeral Home in charge of cremation arrangements. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneral homes.com.

–––––❖––––– ST. JOE — Brent McKnight, age 70, of St. Joe, Ark., died Saturday, August 20, 2016. His wife, Rebecca; and his children, Karla Kay (Rowland) Clark, Amy Rachelle (Dwayne) Johnson and DeeAnna Pardo, survive him. Services are private. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison, Ark. Online Guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/harrison.

–––––❖––––– STEPHENS — Marjorie Mae Welty of Stephens, Ark., passed away August 22, 2016. She was born April 21, 1920. A Memorial service on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at 10 a.m. at Dial and Dudley in Bryant. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– TILLAR — Gunnar Jace Henry Morgan, infant son of Jessie Morgan and Sierra Henry, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. Visitation will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with a graveside Service to follow in Beulah Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– WING — Hazel Glee Russell, a longtime resident of Wing went to meet her Lord and Savior Sunday, August 21. Services, Wing Community Church on Friday, August 26, at 1 p.m. Interment at Crossroads Cemetery in Caglesville. Visitation, church one hour prior to services. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.

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WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Neva Lilly Fritsche peacefully departed this life at her home in Westerville, Ohio on August 20, 2016 at the age of 96, surrounded by family, friends and her devoted caregivers (thanks forever to Sue, Danielle, Morgan, Helen, Jack and many others). Her husband and lifetime “dance partner,” Ernest G. Fritsche, preceded her in death three years ago, each exactly two months prior to their 97th birthdays. Both were iconic supporters of the arts and many other charities throughout their lifetimes. Neva was born to Carl and Mae Lilly in Lonoke, Arkansas, where she completed her elementary and secondary education prior to receiving her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance in 1939 from the University of Arkansas. Following training in secretarial skills at a local business college, she moved to Washington D.C. to take a job as an Executive Administrator with the federal Department of Scientific Research and Development. During her post there in 1941, she met her future husband serving as a USO hostess at a local military dance, Lieutenant Ernest G. Fritsche, who was stationed there at Ft. Belvoir. Four years later, they were married and shared the next 68 years of their lives raising their three kids, developing a real estate business, supporting a plethora of charities, traveling around the world and always, enjoying the ballroom dance floor together. Neva’s contributions to the betterment of humanity are many. A quintessential actress and musician, she performed in musical theater and cabaret stages locally and internationally, holding leading stage roles, conducting choirs, and singing jazz favorites at local haunts such as Bellago and The Top Restaurant even into her 90’s. Active in so many arts groups, not only as a contributor but also as an executive leader, Neva supported the National Federation of Music Clubs, Columbus and Westerville Symphonies, Otterbein Theater and countless other organizations, even personally helping launch the careers of numerous upand-coming artists. A true Renaissance lady, she was awarded the “Hostess of the Year” by the Columbus Citizen Journal in 1964 while she was also dedicating her time to her church, the YMCA, her Delta Gamma sorority (for which she holds the title of their “Longest Living Member in the World”), and most importantly, to her family and friends who are humbled to have been in the presence of this most saintly lady, one who always gave back so much more.

Neva is survived by her three children, Nevalyn Fritsche Nevil, Roberta Fritsche Pavlov (Paul), Bill Fritsche; grandchildren, Nannette Klecher (Chris), Nicole Gabler, Ashly Garris (Bill), Tyler Fritsche (Sara), Alexis Pavlov and Niklaus Pavlov, sister, Carlyn Canham, and many loving nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.

The family will welcome visitors at the Hill Funeral Home at 220 S. State St. In Westerville on Friday, August 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the funeral to follow there on Saturday the 27th at 2 p.m., burial at Blendon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Fritsche Family Fund, c/o The Columbus Foundation, 1234 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43205. Remembrances and condolences can be left at www.HillFuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Deborah A. Begina, 48, of North Richland Hills, Texas, beloved wife, selfless mother, loving aunt, amazing cook, and best friend passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Debbie was born in Chicago, Ill., June 5, 1968 to Geraldine Calderone then adopted after birth by Billy and Maria Janes. She was a devoted family oriented Christian who loved being a mother, bowling, crafts, technical tinkering, and cooking. She relished being the holiday meal host only to be surpassed by her administrative responsibilities for a family owned business. Her infectious smile, frisky grin, and loud spirited laugh left no room to doubt her life cup was full.

Debbie was a 16 year thyroid cancer survivor before being diagnosed with ALS in June of 2015. Her battle with ALS is over as she receives her new body that is pain, sickness, and suffer free.

Debbie Begina is preceded in death by her adoptive mother, Maria Janes; uncle, Jimmy Carrol Reynolds; and aunt, Phyllis Kennedy. Survivors: her husband, Brian; son, Robert; daughter, Megan, all of North Richland Hills, Texas; father, Billy; brother, Patrick, both of Hurst, Texas; uncles, Bobby Reynolds (Julia) of Little Rock, Arkansas, Joe Reynolds (Peggy) of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Ben Reynolds (Barbara) of Maplevale, Arkansas, Larry Reynolds (Margaret) and Roy Reynolds (Kathy) of Bryant, Rick Reynolds (Debbie) of Benton; aunt, Brenda Clark of Hurst, Texas; and family in Arizona, Chicago, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Greece.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. James Mullins officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist building fund at 900 E. Drilling St., Morrilton, Arkansas 72110. Pallbearers will be Bobby Reynolds, Joe Reynolds, Ben Reynolds, Larry Reynolds, Roy Reynolds, Rick Reynolds, Joe D. Sensabaugh, and Bobby Brents. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.