Pulaski County

VERNESSA SMITH ARNOLD, 60, of Little Rock, passed away November 30, 2016. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. There will be a memorial service Friday, December 9th, at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to H.D. Malone Funeral Home and Grief Counseling Center, 9910 Chicot Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, 501-246-4173.

RICHARD CATLIN, 61, of Little Rock, died December 6, 2016. He was born June 18, 1955. Arrangements under the care of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

ESTHER SPENCER CLEVIDENCE, 97, of Little Rock, died peacefully in her sleep on December 5, 2016. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, December 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Funeral services will be Thursday, December 8, at 11 a.m. at Mabelvale United Methodist Church, followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Esther’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

FREDDIE RAY DAVIDSON, 73, of North Little Rock passed away December 6, 2016. He was born March 25, 1943, to Raymond and Hester Davidson. Freddie served in the United States Air Force, loved fishing and looked forward to his annual camping trip with friends. His favorite pastime was anything he did with his grandson Tyler.

Freddie was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Frederick (Scott); one brother, Jerry Dale Davidson (Rose); and three grandchildren, Tyler, Lauren and Leah.

A visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 1-2 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas, with the funeral service following at 2 p.m. Please share your memories of Freddie at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

JENNIE RUTH (ZALOUDEK) DAVIS, 82, of North Little Rock passed away quietly Sunday, December 4, 2016.

A lifelong resident of North Little Rock, Jennie attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Church; she was a Graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock. In married life, she and her husband Bob were active members of St. Anne Catholic Church in North Little Rock, where they served on the parish council, participated in the church choir, and helped with the church youth organization. Jennie was a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas for more than 50 years. She was devoted to The Blessed Sacrament, and was a part of perpetual adoration for many years, until an illness resulted in her move to assisted living in 2014.

Jennie worked for National Old Line Insurance Company in Little Rock as an Executive Assistant, rising through the ranks from a typist and secretary to become the assistant to the President and Chairman of the Board at Arkansas’ once-largest financial institution.

Jennie is survived by her adoring children, Robert M. Davis, MD (Kaye) and their children Madison and Reed of Portland, Oregon; son Matt Davis of Euless, Texas; and her daughter, Cheryl Branscum (Robert) and their daughter Kaitlyn, of Daphne, Alabama; she is survived by one sister, Helen Dumboski (Robert) of North Little Rock. Jennie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Marion Davis; by their twins, John and Mary Davis; by her parents, Arthur and Frances Zaloudek; as well as her older brothers Arthur Zaloudek, Lawrence Zaloudek and Donald Zaloudek; and her sisters, Dorothy Mae Zaloudek and Katherine Zaloudek Winburn.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Robert Dumboski, Brenda Watkins and Patricia McKinley for helping Jennie in her times of greatest need; to Hardaway Cares for their critical help; to the staff and residents at Atria Senior Living of Grapevine, Texas, for welcoming her into their home; and to the extraordinary people at Jack’s Place Assisted Living in Euless, Texas, for their compassion and companionship in her final days. Jennie was blessed in many ways, and was surrounded by outstanding caregivers, to whom she often expressed her greatest love and affection.

Jennie had a song in her heart and a story on her mind most of her days. She loved, danced and shared her beautiful life with a multitude of others in her own special way. May the care and devotion of her life on earth find a lasting reward in heaven.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 9th, followed by a rosary at 7 p.m. at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 10th, at St. Anne Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Jennie loved flowers, but, if you prefer, consider a gift to St. Anne Catholic Church Pastoral Care Ministry (6150 Remount Rd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72118) in her memory, instead. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

JALEN FAULKNER. Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m., at Covenant of Zion Cathedral Church. Eulogist, Apostle Curtis Watts. 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.”

DONNA S. GALCHUS, 70, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away December 4, 2016. She was born May 22, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Denver and Marie O’Neil Smith.

Donna was a founding member of Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon and Galchus, where she practiced labor and employment law and immigration law. She was a loving mother, wife, and friend whose integrity earned her respect with clients and high regard within the legal community.

Her strong work ethic and involvement within the legal profession and community were hallmarks of her personality. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Kenneth; two daughters, Tiffany Senavinin (Rocklin) and Mary Cooper (Trey); grandchildren, Sophie, Lilly, Cross and Jax; brother, Dennis Smith (Jackie); nephews, Neil and Drew; and nieces, Rachel and Emily.

Visitation will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300. Rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2016, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. Memorials can be made in Donna’s honor to Christ the King Catholic School Endowment Fund, 4002 N. Rodney Parham, Little Rock, Ark. 72212. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

CLEMMIE (BUDDY) HEARD, 81, departed this life Thursday, December 1, 2016. He is survived four sons, Robert, Bobby, Mark Heard, Nakita Orsbron, five daughters, Glorenia (Teddy) Heard, Doris Scott, Monica Thomas, Lakeisha Summons, Kendra Jackson, three brothers, three sisters, 53 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2017, The Friendly Chapel, 116 South Pine Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Family Hour 6-7 p.m. Friday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900.” www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

BILLY DEAN (“BILL”) MASSEY, age 82, of Maumelle, Arkansas, passed away on December 6, 2016. He was born on January 31, 1934, in Beebe, Arkansas, the only child of William and Elvie Massey. He was of the Methodist faith.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents: a son, Dean Massey; and a grandson, Zackery Massey. He is survived by the love of his life, Karen Massey; his son, Mark Massey (Tammy); grandchildren, Joshua (Stephanie), Shane, Dylan and Cheyenne Massey, and two great-grandchildren, Brody and Kylie Massey. He is also survived by his extended family: step-sons, Todd Gravett (Stacy) and Kevin Gravett, and their children Chase, Olivia, Anna, Parker, and Corbin Gravett, along with close cousins and other extended family and friends.

Bill was a graduate of Beebe High School and Arkansas State Teachers’ College (now UCA), where he attended on a football scholarship. Upon his college graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force for two years and then embarked on a varied work/life career that included teaching school, sales in several areas, and his alternate life as a DJ in central Arkansas & the Memphis area. He began the music/DJ program for Parents Without Partners and was very active in that organization for many years.

Bill also LOVED fishing and fished in many bass tournaments all over the south years ago. He continued to pursue his love of fishing…. and hunting, on a smaller scale… until recent months, when his health declined. He and Karen loved to dance, and went often… until his mobility issues also forced them to give up that activity.

Bill was an original… a one of-a-kind guy: you either really liked him, or you really didn’t! And he was OK with that! There will, certainly, never be another “Massey”, as he was called by many of his friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock (501-791-7400), with burial to follow in Massey Cemetery, Highway 64-West, Beebe, Arkansas. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 7, from 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home.

“I’ll see you again…. this is not where it ends!”

Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

JUDITH L. MATHEWS, 72, of Jacksonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 5, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Irene Cornelius, and one brother, Tom Cornelius.

Judith was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved her family exceptionally well. She spent over twenty years substitute teaching at Northside and Southside Jr. High in Jacksonville. She also taught second grade Sunday school for 25 years.

Survivors include her loving and faithful husband, Charles Mathews; one son, Nelson Mathews and wife, Missy, of Carlisle, Ark.; two daughters, Barbara Dobson, and husband, Troy, of Baker, Fla., Shannon Ferguson of Morrilton, Ark.; brother, Jim Cornelius and wife Sue; sisters, Jo Ridling and husband, Mike; Donna Dixon and husband, Gayle, all of Prescott, Ark.; six grandchildren; Sarah and Toni Mathews of Carlisle, Ark., Matt Dobson, and wife, Lauren, of Atlanta, Ga., Ashley, Rachel, and Allison Ferguson of Morrilton, Ark.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, Ark. with Bro. Dan Goodman, Neal Ridling and Matt Dobson officiating. Committal service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, at Missionary Grove Cemetery in Prescott, Ark. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory. (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. LOUIS “RICHARD” ROWLAND, 76, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life December 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Bryant; father, Louis Rowland.

He leaves to cherish wonderful memories to his: wife, Emma Ruth Rowland; children, Louis “Rick” Rowland Jr.; Patrick Rowland, JoRicka (Kenneth) Tooles; step children Joe L. (Debra) Hayes Jr., Charles (Karen) M. Hayes, Brian K. Hayes Sr., Felicia R. Hayes; siblings, Walter (Devoria) Rowland, Lawrence (Joyce) McGhee, Dale (Cathy) Bryant, Barry Bryant, Phyllis Dunn, Vivian Doyne; 21 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 West 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

WAYNE B. SMITH SR., 82, departed this life on Sunday, December 4, 2016. He was born December 5, 1933. He grew up in Dyess, Arkansas and moved to North Little Rock as a teenager with his family.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, George B. and Verda Smith; brothers, Bobby and Jacky Smith; and sister, Margaret Cox. Wayne is survived by two children, Wayne (Tinker) Smith, Jr. (Jo) of Mayflower, Debbie King (Kenneth) of Cabot; brother, T. Richard Smith (Carolyn) of Sherwood; sister, Marilyn Tetrick of Cabot; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

At the age of 23, Wayne joined the United States Air Force. Wayne was a veteran of the Korean War. After discharge, Wayne started his own roofing business in which he retired.

Wayne loved to fish and believed in simplicity, but mostly Wayne loved God. Wayne witnessed to everyone he came in contact with, always expressing the goodness of Jesus and all he had done for him. His soul cried out Hallelujah and he praised God for saving him.

Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, December 9 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, North Little Rock, Arkansas with his home going service and burial following at 2 p.m. Family requests that donations or contributions in memory of Wayne be made to Care link, P.O. Box 5988, North Little Rock, Ark. 72119. To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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PATRICIA ANN STANLEY, 84, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Born October 6, 1932, in Burt Township, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Selma Bollinger.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother George (Ila) Bollinger, and son, Marc Stanley. She is survived by a brother, Ernie (Ginger) Bollinger of Madison, Wis., two sons, Jon (Heidi) Stanley of St. Joseph, Mo., and Phillip (Millicent) Stanley of Sherwood, Ark., one daughter, Samantha Stanley of Largo, Fla., one daughter-inlaw, Beverly Stanley of Conway, Ark., and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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LASENA FAYE “BABYGIRL” TUCKER of North Little Rock, Ark., was called home to glory on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age at St. Stephens Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her father, Roosevelt Tucker and son, Shaunvonta Tucker. She’s survived by: her son, Terrell A. Tenner; mother, Mildred Tucker-Bell, both of North Little Rock, Ark.; grandchildren, SamiahRose’, Asiah, Antonio and Jaden Tenner; sisters, Phyllis Crudup of Sherwood, Rosalyn (Harold) Longs of North Little Rock, Cynthia Tucker-Starks of Little Rock, Pearlie Tucker of North Little Rock and Tonita (Walter) Buck of Fairbanks, Alaska; brothers, Aldrich (Carolyn) Tucker of Oakland, California, Jerome (Parthena) Bell of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Quincy Bell of North Little Rock and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 S. Chester, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, NLR, Ark.

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LaKISHA L. TUCKER, 39, of LR, Ark., departed this life December 3, 2016. LaKisha leaves to cherish wonderful memories: son, Jalon London; parents, Linda Tucker and Jerry Tucker; siblings, Jerry Tucker Jr. of Tomona, Calif., Corey Preston of New York, N.Y., Tamara Haney, Antwan Tucker and Ebony Lauderdale, all of LR, Ark.; a host of relatives and friends. Family Hour: Friday, 6- 7 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. both at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1900 Simpson Street, LR, Ark. 72206. Pastor Judge Green, officiating. 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.”

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Mother ESSIE MAE WATERS, 88, of Little Rock passed December 2, 2016. Loving memories left to children: Farris (Doris) Waters, Doris McGruder, Genetta (Tommy) Bady, Robin Grimes, Ester (Melvin) Washington, and Sheila Garling; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; siblings: Randy (Sharon) Norman, Dorothy Estell, Linda Johnson, and Juanita (Rufus) Redmon. Visitation: December 9, 2016, 6-7 p.m.

at Virginia Baptist Church, 14102 Highway 365 S., Wrightsville, Ark. Homegoing celebration December 10, 2016, 11 a.m. at Harris Temple Baptist Church, 11611 Highway 365, Little Rock. 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.”

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ROBERT REECE WATTS III, age 77, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on September 14, 1939, to Robert Reece Watts, Jr. and Christine Watts Hutto. He held a Masters of Business Management degree from Mississippi State University, had a long and very successful career as an investment banker. He was a Mason, an officer in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, a member of Calvary Baptist Church and resident of Little Rock since 1972. Reece was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He truly was a man who never met a stranger.

Survivors included: wife of 54 years – Judy Watts of Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter – Chrissy Weir of Hot Springs, Arkansas; daughter and son-in-law – Jennifer and Daryl Clark of Maumelle, Arkansas; five grandchildren – Christopher Dillman and fiancee’ Katie Dugan of Little Rock, Arkansas; Jordan Craig, Cameron Craig and Cydney Weir, all of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Chloe Clark of Maumelle, Arkansas; one great-grandchild – Kylen Reece Craig; siblings – Jim Hutto, Emily Gordon and Betsy Qavel, and many close friends. He was loved, will be missed and never forgotten.

The funeral will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. followed by Visitation from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. December 9th, 2016, at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Cremation was conducted by Ruebel Funeral Home. Reece will be laid to rest in Kosciusko, Mississippi, at a later date. www. rubelfuneralhome.com.

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MARTHA LINN GENTRY WINCHELL passed peacefully from this life into the Lord’s loving hands on December 3, 2016. She was born in Conway, Arkansas, on August 22, 1934, to Roy L. and Daisy Robinson Gentry. She lived her early years in Little Rock and graduated from LR High School (now Central High) in 1952. She married her lifetime companion, William (Bo) Winchell, in August 1956, shortly after having graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA).

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Bo, and her daughter, Juanita (Nita) Pieri. She is survived by her daughter, Linn Burns (Jason); son, Bill Winchell (Reba): brothers Roy Gentry (Pearl) and Bill Gentry (Linda); grandchildren Carson and Jack Burns, Kaylinn, Buddy, Josh, and Dusty Winchell; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210 or the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Visitation will be held before the service beginning at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2016. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Everett H. Vanderburg, 72, of Alexander went to be with the Lord December 3, 2016. He was born July 11, 1944 to Eugene and Ruby Vanderburg in Hunter, Arkansas. Everett was a kind hearted, loving husband. He enjoyed watching television, especially Christian programs and ballgames. Everett was always helping people in need and will never be forgotten.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Vandy Vanderburg. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joann; four siblings, Delta Edwards, Barbara Sanders (Melvin), Mary Bickerstaff and Annis Kennedy (Ruben); and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy. 5 N, Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow Thursday, December 8th at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Please share your memories of Everett at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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AMAGON — Monroe Shelley, 63, of Amagon died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Sherry Gail; sons, Clayton Shelley and Daniel Moss; daughters, Audra Cruz, Rita Thomas, and Amber Bacon; brothers, R.L, Herman, and Carl Shelley; grandchildren; nieces, nephews, friends. Visitation: Midway Church of Christ, Wednesday, 12:30-2 p.m. Funeral following. Interment: Balch-Johnston Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BALD KNOB — Arley Rabey Jr., 89, of Bald Knob passed away December 4, 2016. He was born to Arley and Sarah Rabey Sr., on January 31, 1927 in Selma, Arkansas. He was a Shriner 32nd degree member of the Masonic Lodge.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucy; his son, Kenneth; his granddaughter, Christina; and his sisters, Sybil Akins and Nellie Harris. He is survived by his children, Mary (Emmett Sr.) Chastain of Bald Knob, Ark., and Shirley (Gary) Smith of Tombstone, Ariz.; grandchildren, Emmett Chastain Jr., Mary Louise Butler, Kenneth Chastain, Christine Johnson, Dustin Chastain, Kathryn Carnell, Samantha Smith, and Derek Rabey; great-grandchildren, Brandy Butler, Amber Chastain, Corey Rabey, Micah Rabey, and Michael Andersen; great-great-grandson, Dalton Carnell; nephews, James Rackley and Wayne Dunn; niece, Judy Young; and extended family, Carol Carter and family.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

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BENTON — John William Davidson Jr., age 72, of Benton died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Saline Memorial Hospital of Benton, Ark. Mr. Davidson was born June 9, 1944 in Greenville, Miss. He is the son of the late John William Davidson Sr. and the late Ruby (Stanley) Davidson. He was a Civil Engineer that loved the outdoors, who enjoyed hunting, photography, coaching baseball, football, and basketball for junior high kids. He also was Tulsa Junior Athletic Association, and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock.

Preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Michael Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Marie (Mazzanti) Davidson of Benton; a son, John William Davidson III and wife, Keyko, of Woodbridge, Virginia; a daughter, Karen Davidson of Conway, Arkansas; two brothers, Tom and Charles “Skip” Davidson; a sister, Lisa Kay Davidson; and five grandchildren, Danielle, Melissa, Hailey, Benny, and Jake; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 8 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Bishop-King Funeral Home in Lake Village. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, December 9 at Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church in Lake Village with Father Theo Okpara as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Innocents Cemetery in Lake Village under the direction of Bishop-King Funeral Home of Lake Village, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, Minn. 56007.

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BENTON — Linda Karen Johnson, 71, of Benton, Arkansas passed from this life on December 4, 2016. She was born on November 3, 1945 to the late Ben and LeVonne Hood in Plainview, Texas. Linda was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Eastern Star, a member of the Church of Rock Creek, and an avid Atlanta Braves Baseball fan. Most of all she was a loving mother and friend to all who knew her.

She is also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Andrew Johnson. Linda is survived by her children, Jodi Wheeler of Sherwood and Bobby Johnson (Tina) of Mayflower, Christopher Geren of Benton who was like a son; grandchildren, Ashley Clawson (Zach), Kevin Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Danielle Carlock, and Cody Everett; great-grandchildren, Devin and Aubrey Johnson, Kailyn and Julia Clawson and Ainsley Carlock; one sister, Janis Hood of Sherman Oaks, California; and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friend Chris Green.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas with burial to follow at Forrest Hills Cemetery in Alexander, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Online guestbook available, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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BRINKLEY — Helen Knight Midkiff, 98, passed away on December 5, 2016. She was born in Sparkman, Arkansas on April 16, 1918 to Edwin and Elizabeth Seale Knight, who preceded her in death. She was a wonderful wife, mother and “Nina” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen graduated from Sparkman High School in 1936 and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia in 1940. She then began a 42 year teaching career that spanned from two years in the Gurdon School District to her move to Brinkley in 1941, where she taught until her retirement from the Brinkley School System in 1981. While a young teacher in Brinkley, she met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Midkiff, whom she married on May 24, 1946. He preceded her in death in September of 1963 at the age of 50. Helen was also preceded in death by her siblings, Julia Graves, William Grady Knight, Edyth Madden and Carrie Myrle Morgan.

Helen was an active member of Brinkley First United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She was a member of the Builder’s Class and a charter member of the Wesley Service Guild and later Group I of the United Methodist Women, serving as secretary for many years. She was honored in 2002 with a special Missions Recognition pin for over 50 years of service. She taught Sunday School in the primary department for many years and loved the Westside of 50 Club, serving on the kitchen committee. She also served on the church Memorial Committee. Helen was a member of the Monroe County Retired Teachers Association, also serving as secretary and was a life-time member recipient of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Wingfield and her husband Dr. Dennis Wingfield of North Little Rock, grandsons, Kevin (Kate) Wingfield of DeWitt, Austin (Anna) Wingfield of Maumelle, granddaughter, Laura (Phillip) Garrett of Hampton, great-grandchildren, Kole and Kline Wingfield of DeWitt and Wyatt and Hunter Garrett of Hampton, Special brother and sister-in-law Edwin and Doris Knight of Little Rock and many special nephews, nieces and friends.

The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at Sherwood Nursing and Rehab for their care and compassion for the past several years and for loving on Mother every day and for all her former students who continued to call about her and thank her for teaching them in the past.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Brinkley, Ark. or the Arkansas Alzheimer’s Association.

Visitation with family and friends will be 2-3 p.m. with funeral services at 3 p.m., Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Brinkley. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery by Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons. com.

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CABOT — Dena Lynn Ball, born August 19,1967, went to be with the lord December 1,2016. She passed peacefully at her home in Cabot, Ark. at the age of 49.

Dena is preceded in death by her father Gary Ball of Warsaw, Missouri. She is survived by her mother Darla Ball, brother Ronnie Ball, sister in law Cathy Ball, three nieces, Taylor, Lindsey and Emily, grandmother Kathy Ball, step sister Julie Jensen and step brother Jay Jensen, extended family Jerry L. Luna and the Luna family as well as many family and friends.

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. December 10, 2016 at Grace Community Church, 30 West 2nd Street Ward, Arkansas. There will be a reception following the services. Bill Lassit will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Dena’s life. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation.com.

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CABOT — Allen Dennis Johnson, age 72, of Cabot went home on Monday, December 5, 2016. He was born on October 18, 1944. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant and a Construction supervisor for Westbrook Construction. Allen battled a courageous fight with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Allen is survived by his wife, Linda: a son, Richard (Patty) Johnson and two daughters, Charlotte (Melvin) Cook, Charlene (Dave) Martinez.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. At the family’s request make memorial contributions to a church or charity of choice. Please sign online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT — David Cornelius Thrush, 83, of Cabot died Monday, December 5, 2016. He was born August 29, 1933 in Oak Grove, La., to the late Raymond Roosevelt Thrush and Ruby Lee Barnes Thrush. Mr. Thrush served his country in the United States Air Force for 30 years, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant and then 20 years in civil service. Mr. Thrush enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching football and was an avid gardener. He volunteered his time to help with sporting events with his children at various bases around the world and was generous to a fault. He was loyal and caring to his family and had a special love for his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Thrush was preceded in death by his wife, Nelda Jean Thrush and his brother, Donald Thrush. Mr. Thrush is survived by his sons, David G. Thrush (Inga) of Beebe, Raymond N. Thrush (Darla) of Cabot, Robert Michael Thrush (Lea Ann) of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Mark Thrush (Rachel Parent) of Cabot; brother, Jim Thrush of Odessa, Texas; sisters, Anita Emrick of Baton Rouge, La., and Ramona Chapman of Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren, Matthew Sharp, Andrew Thrush, Makayla Thrush, Hanna Thrush, Samantha Thrush, Jessica Thrush, Beatrice Thrush, Michelle Thrush, David C.R. Thrush and Esther Thrush.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Grace Fellowship in Cabot with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. with Pastor Harvey Boyd officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2016 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN — Rubye Lee Carter Glaze, of Camden, died Monday, December 5, 2016 at Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. She was born in Banks, Ark.

Rubye was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 60 years, Foard A. Glaze; her parents, John and Mattie Carter; her son, Mikey; and five sisters, Ella Mae Finley, Lillie Mann, Sudye Johnson, Nealie Crawford, and Dean Dunn. She is survived by her sons, David Glaze of Little Rock, and Daniel Glaze (Christy) of Camden; her grandchildren, Seth (Dona) Glaze of Sheridan, Dru Glaze of Fayetteville, and Bobby (Lauren) Glaze of Camden; great-grandchildren, Jaycie and Mattie, and numerous nephews and nieces. Some of her happiest moments were when her grandchildren (and grand-dogs) were visiting her.

Rubye will be remembered for her beautiful sewing skills, especially those hard-to-tackle alterations of both women’s and men’s clothing. She and Foard owned and operated Perfection Cleaners and Laundry in Camden for many years, and her sewing artistry was a big part of their business there as well. She was an excellent cook, and her family prized her cherry pies, other baked goods, and cornbread dressing. She encouraged the love of cooking in both of her sons. She was always happy when she was outdoors working in her flower garden, and enjoyed her creative side, such as crafting beautifully lacquered Easter eggs and beaded Christmas ornaments.

Rubye was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Camden, where many years ago she and Foard helped in caring for the nursery-aged children. She loved her church and in her later years was saddened when she was no longer able to attend because of declining health.

Danny, David and her family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 8, at First Baptist Church, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. The service will be officiated by Rev. Casey Hough. Interment will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Camden’s First Baptist Church. Please visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.

Rubye Glaze excelled in loving her family as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and as a trusted, caring and loyal friend to so many. She was a truly fine example to us all on how we should lead our lives. She will truly be missed by those who were blessed to travel her earthly journey with her.

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CONWAY — Freddy Lee Johnson, 71, of Conway, Ark., departed this life on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was born July 7, 1945 to the late Rev. Odell and Ethel Johnson. He was the seventh of eight children.

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Dell Johnson and Archie Johnson; four sisters, Justine Johnson, Arlene Johnson, Helen Lee, and Betty Reddus. He attended Scipio A. Jones High School and after graduation, he attended Langston University in Langston, Ohio.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 21 years, Nettie J. Johnson of Conway, Ark.; four children, Freddy L. Johnson Jr. of Little Rock, Ark,.; Cleon L. (Schanna) Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; Estelle R. Johnson of Little Rock, Ark.; and Fredia L. Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Erma Porshay of North Little Rock, Ark.; one granddaughter he raised, Morgan Walker; 25 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Trinity Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 14208 Old Maumelle Road, Maumelle, Ark. Visitation 1-5 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment Ray Cemetery in Conway, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. (501) 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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DOVER — Anna Mitchell, 76, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord, Monday. Funeral service 2 p.m., Thursday, at World Harvest Baptist Church and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m., on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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GREENBRIER — Hisako (Tamaki) Bland, age 79, of Greenbrier, Ark., died at 3 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at home. She was born on March 20, 1937 in Hiro, Japan, to Tadashi and Tomi (Nakamura) Tamaki. She married Lewis Bland on October 9, 1959 and he survives in Greenbrier, Ark.

Also surviving are the following children: Peggy Schackleton, Greenbrier, Ark., Susan Magie, Fayetteville, Ark., Betty (Robert) Burns, Vienna, Va., and James (Kity) Bland, Thailand. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Megan Walker, Texarkana, Ark., Mallory Magie, Fayetteville, Ark., Kyle and Josh Schackleton, Greenbrier, Ark., and Shelby and Alex Burns, Vienna, Va. She was a homemaker traveling the world with her husband as a career military family and truly loved her family.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at South Bend Cemetery, McCutchenville, Ohio, with the Rev. Matt Garrabrant officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. at the Walton-Moore Funeral Home, Sycamore, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to Conway Regional Home Health or CARTI in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, Ohio 44882.

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GRIFFITH SPRINGS — Leanna Ashby Owen, 62, of the Griffith Springs Community died Saturday at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. She was born August 5, 1954 at Mare Island, Calif., to the late, Jimmy Ashby and Ilene Onsen Borders.

She was a retired Salesperson for Abbott Enterprises and a member of New Home Missionary Baptist Church. Leanna loved to sew, crochet, quilt, dance and was an avid hunter and fisherman who also loved to camp.

She was also preceded in death by her step father, Joseph Borders and her step mother, Carol Ashby. Survivors include her husband, Mack E. Owen II, a son, Mack E. Owen III both of Griffith Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Leona and Donald Barber of Pelzer, South Carolina; a sister and brother-inlaw, Donna and Tom Cabot of West Wendover, Nev.; and four grandchildren, Deanna and Devin Barber and Stormie and Mackayla Owen.

Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at New Home Missionary Baptist Church, Pine Bluff with Bro. Joseph Pemberton officiating. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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HARRELL — Ruby Thomason, 85, of Harrell died Monday, December 5, 2016. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Harrell United Methodist Church in Harrell. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Harrell United Methodist Church. Burial at Dickenson Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

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HEBER SPRINGS — Sheila Kay Marston, 68, Heber Springs, Ark., passed away December 6, 2016. Born January 4, 1948, daughter of Ewing and Faye Mays. Loving wife, mother, grandmother. Survivors: husband, Jack Marston; sister: Sherry Mers; children: Joey Stark, Jason Stark, Jeremiah Stark, David Mays; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service pending. www.olmstead.cc.

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HENSLEY — Michelle K. Smith, 60, Hensley, became our angel on December 4, 2016. She was born in Wichita, Kan., on February 27, 1956. Michelle was preceded in death by her mother, Sharron Kay Resnick, and grandmother, Lorraine Bacon. She loved her family, her critters, nature, and the BMCA club.

Michelle is survived by her husband of 45 years, Lon; son, A.J. Smith; daughters Devanie Stowe and Lonna George (Ron); father, Darwin Resnick; brother, Hy Resnick; grandchildren, Scarlet Smith, Brandon Smith, Ailana Smith, Hunter Redd, Nathan Redd, Sean Stowe, Kayla Hodnett; step-granddaughter, Danielle Neeley; great-grandchildren, Rachael Neeley, Adalynn Neeley, Paige Neeley, and special friends H.L. and Pat Irby along with the BMCA family.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W Main Street, Jacksonville. (501) 982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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HOPE — Donna Sue Daniel, 67, passed away Sunday. Survivors nine children: Nancy Bobo, Carolyn Toland, Evan Hughes, Sharon Berry (Randy) Kellie Thopson (Todd) Dana Hess, Mark Daniel, James Daniel. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. Shover Srings Baptist Church. Arrangements Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamilyfuneral. com.

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HOPE — Funeral for Barbara Smith Johnson, 57, Hope, 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Huckabee Cemetery in Spring Hill. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Curdell Allen Jr., age 75, of Hot Springs, formerly of Chicago, Ill., and Little Rock died Friday, December 2, 2016. Survivors include: his children, Betty Mackey, Debra Allen, Pam (Ron) Julun, Sheryl Allen, Carol Allen and Curdell (Angela) Allen, Jr.; siblings, Arbra Ackee, Diane Taylor and Ardell Allen, Jr.; special friend, Linda Hodge; a host of extended family. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Longley Baptist Church. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorail.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services. (501) 623-7664.

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HOT SPRINGS — Andrew S. “Andy” Hagaman, 44, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away December 4, 2016. He was born May 20, 1972, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Chuck Hagaman and DeAnna (Stewart) King. Andy was preceded in death by his sister, Brooks Hagaman. Survivors include his loving wife, Tammy Hagaman; daughter, Megan McMillan of Hot Springs; father, Chuck Hagaman (Phyllis Powell) of Hot Springs; mother, DeAnna King (Larry) of Rison, Arkansas; brothers, Rex Hagaman of Hot Springs, Davy King (Kim) of Rison; sister, Angie Hudson (Bo) of Rison; mother and father-in-law, Billy and Judy Eason of Little Rock; nephews West Hagaman of Magnolia, Ark., Drake Palazzi, Grant King, Austin Palazzi, all of Rison, and Gunnar Ellis of Austin, Texas, nieces Payton Palazzi, AlliBeth King, and Sydney Palazzi, all of Rison, Ark.; cousins, and many friends who loved him dearly.

Andy was a great friend to many people. He was a proud member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He enjoyed playing pool and could be found at Boondocks Pool Hall most nights. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor sports. He was passionate about horse racing, and could be found at Oaklawn Park during the season. Most of all, he was a great husband, father, brother, and son and loved his family with all his heart.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. A celebration of Andy’s life will be 10 a.m. Friday at CaruthHale Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rich Heffington officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Price Hancock.

Honorary pallbearers are Mike Moss, Trent Hunter, Byron Lewis, Jason Barker, all of his pool team mates, and Sigma Chi brothers. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Frances Lancaster, age 74, of Hot Springs, passed away on December 4, 2016. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas to Lois Amanda Wilson Dilliard and Edward Anderson Dilliard on September 11, 1942.

She is predeceased by husband, John Hurtt Lancaster and daughter, Rachel Paige Lancaster. Surviving Frances are sisters, Virginia Garner (Delvis), Mary Cone (Baxter) and Ann Norwood (Kirby); a nephew, Trey Cone (Tiffany) and a niece, Katherine Norwood.

Frances attended Hot Springs schools before attending the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she received a BA in Education and a Masters in Student Personnel. Her professional career spanned 40 years of counseling high school students. She was employed for 10 years by the Kansas City Missouri School System and 30 years by the Hot Springs Lakeside School District. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma honorary society of educators and P.E.O.

Fran was a member of Mortar Board, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Master Gardeners, and Friends of the Library. She served as President of the U. of A. Associated Women Students, President of the Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Gamma Fraternity, and was recently recognized as a 50 year graduate of the University of Arkansas. She was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church serving as an elder, Sunday school teacher, a member of the chancel choir and various positions in the Presbyterian Women organization.

The memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3819 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, 71901 with visitation after the service. There will be a private interment. Arrangements are through Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.

The family requests no flowers but any memorials would be welcome to: Westminster Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, Arkansas Hospice (14 Parkstone Circle, N. Little Rock, 72116), Jackson House (705 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, 71901) or to your local chapter of the Humane Society. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Willie Middleton age 77, of Hot Springs died Sunday, December 4, 2016. Survivors: former wife, Lillie Middleton; children, Rodney Middleton Sr. (Lisa), daughters, Sonya (Kenneth) Gaines and Stefaine Middleton-Griffin; sisters, Demetrica Mitchell and Sylvania (Harry) Mayo; grandchildren, stepson, Cleophus Pope; grandchildren and extended family and friends. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Haven United Methodist Church, 107 Buroughs Street. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday at St. Thomas Baptist Church, 347 Grove Street. Guest registry is at http://www.carrriganmemorial.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

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MENA — Levieta Faye Ehret, 55, of Mena passed away December 3, 2016, in Mena. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 10, 2016, 2 p.m. at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church in Mena. Interment: Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

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MINERAL SPRINGS — Jesse Davis, 78, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, passed from this life on December 2, 2016. He was born on February 22, 1938, to the late Jeff and Rosa Lee Davis in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.