Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Joyce Annette Lowe, 59, of Alexander was born on May 31, 1957, and passed away on December 6, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Lorene Harrison. She is survived by her caring and supportive husband, Moki Lowe; her daughters, Amy (Rob) Hartsell, Jennifer (John) Wortman, Liz (Kit) Curlin, and Emily Lowe; her sisters, Alice (Gerald) Ritter and Kathy (Gil) Blais; and her brother Gordon (Doris) Harrison. She also has five grandchildren: Calyan, Carter, Sophie, Decker, and Max.

Joyce dedicated her life to her Lord, her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a gifted pianist who loved music, especially Christian music. She worked for the Baptist Trumpet for several years where her meticulous organization skills were cherished.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, 4212 Hwy. 5, Bryant, Ark. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 I-30, Little Rock, Ark., followed by burial at McPherson Cemetery in Sardis, Ark. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Pamala Antoinette Coleman, 47, Arkadelphia, passed December 2, 2016. Survivors: daughter, Bethany Ford; parents; Frank and Patricia Coleman; siblings, Angels (Vincent) Anderson and Gabriel Coleman. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday at the Community Family Enrichment Center. Wear vibrant colors. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guestbook at www. funeralsatwilliams.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — John Parnell Faust, 67, of Arkadelphia, Ark., died December 6, 2016. He was born May 25, 1949, in Syracuse, New York, to Alfred Ray and Muriel Parnell Faust. John graduated from Wichita State University with a BA and Masters in Education before accepting a position with Henderson State University in residence life. After sixteen years in several positions with HSU John was hired by Follett Corporation to manage the HSU bookstore until his retirement in 2010.

John was a loving husband who enjoyed sailing, was an avid woodworker and wood carver, a reader, an overall general handyman and enjoyed working in his yard. He was a past member and president of Arkadelphia Civitan, and had been active in the Southwest College Bookstore Association.

John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Rae (Peggy) Hoegler. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 40 years Vickie Faust; his brother Don Faust, Marquette, Michigan; numerous nephews and nieces; and his sisters-inlaw, Terry Feaster (Pam) and Debra Shepard.

A memorial visitation and celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Clark County or cancer society of your choice. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the guest book.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Rahmal Miller, 21 of Beebe, formerly of Des Arc, died Friday, November 25, in Beebe. His parents, Roy Miller Sr. and Ginger Earl-Miller, two brothers, three sisters, his grandfather and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10, at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 209 East Claire Street in Des Arc. Interment will take place at Ebenezer Cemetery in Cotton Plant by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. www.branscumbfuneralhome.com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home and email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Joyce Cox, 72, Benton, died Tuesday. She was born July 3, 1944, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to Doc and Essie Smothers. Survivors, husband, Earnie Cox; son, Lonnie Cox; daughter, Laura Dixon. Graveside service, 2 p.m. Friday at Fairplay Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Odessa Hunter, 83, of Benton died Monday, December 5, 2016. Services are 2 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2016, at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Interment will follow at Hedden Chapel Cemetery in Grapevine. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Ava Jane Stevens, born on February 18, 1940, in Little Rock, Ark., passed away on December 5, 2016. Ava spent her childhood in Tull and Benton. She graduated from Benton High School and, as a teenager, worked in downtown Benton at her father’s Courthouse Cafe. After rearing five children, she graduated from UALR earning a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and later a master’s degree in gerontology. Although she had a love for primitive American antiques and painting, her life’s main focus was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ava’s family will miss her terribly.

She is predeceased by her parents, Clyde Lee Snodgrass and Maurice Ethel Burrow, and her sister, Clydean Benedict. She is survived by her five children, Tracie Schmidt, Leslie Travis, Craig Stevens, Teresa Stevens, and Courtney Butler; her siblings ….. June Burnett, Gordon Snodgrass, and John Snodgrass; brother-inlaw, Larry Benedict; seven nieces and nephews; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for her at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Saline County Humane Society.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Peggy Woten Patterson Powell, 99, of Camden, Ark., died Monday, December 5, 2016. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Camden, Arkansas. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church. Proctor Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Creamola Williams, 91, of Carlisle, formerly of Hickory Plains, died Thursday evening, December 1 at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock. Four sons, seven daughters, a brother, two sisters, 29 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive her. Visitation will be held Friday evening, December 9 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 206 West Main Street in Carlisle. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Second Baptist Church in Carlisle. Interment will take place at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Hickory Plains by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. www.branscumbfuneralhome.com; Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home; email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com.

–––––❖––––– CASA — Celine Stover, 83, Casa, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Survivors, sons, Thomas and George Stover; daughter, Wilma Douglas. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, Casa First Baptist Church. Burial: Casa Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Danville Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Deloris Flakes-Bull, 69, of Conway died November 30, 2016. Survivors are her father, one son and three daughters. Visitation: Friday, December 9, from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral: Saturday, December 10, 11 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Conway. Services entrusted to Veasley Funeral Home, Conway. www.veasleyfuneralhome.com. (501) 358-6300.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Lee Hampton, 93, of Conway died December 1, 2016. Survivors are wife, Maxine Hampton; three sons; four daughters; and one brother. Visitation: Today, from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral: Friday, December 9, 2016, 1 p.m. at True Holiness Church, Conway. Services entrusted to Veasley Funeral Home, Conway. www.veasleyfuneralhome.com. (501) 358-6300.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Stanley Tindall, 59, of Conway went home to be with his mother, father and our precious Lord on December 5, 2016. Stanley was born on Sunday, June 23, 1957, in Modesto, California, to Audis and Barbara Tindall.

Stanley worked in the maintenance department at Hormel Food “Skippy”. He was an avid singer and

loved the outdoors. He was a member of the National Chuck Wagon association. His love for his family was known by all. He was loved as a husband, respected as a brother, son and honored as a father and grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Audis and Barbara Tindall; and a sister, Sherry Litton. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jeannie Tindall; three sons, Dustin Hampton, Dustin Tindall, Jay Tumbleson; three daughters, DeAnna Fryer, Angie Rains, Amanda Mosby; one sister, Judy Nargi; one brother, Phillip Tindall; seven grandchildren, Timothy Mosby Jr., Mason Mosby, Carter Mosby, Jacob Rains, Madison Rains, Emma Rains, Samuel Rains; three great-grandchildren, Kenlee Robinson, Kiley Tumbleson, Kaidyn Tumbleson; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2016, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. at the funeral home in Conway. In lieu of flowers, the family asked you to donate to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Online guestbook can be found at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Jerry Lane White, 71, of Conway, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. He was born July 14, 1945, in Searcy, a son of James Blaine “J.B.” White and Angie Mae (Hunter) White. He worked as Construction Manager for The Southern Company in NLR. He also served as SSgt in the United States Air Force. While on active duty he was a member of the Air Force reconnaissance team for the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing and the Apollo 12 and 13 missions. He was a board member of the Pine Village Fire Department in Conway. He loved to hunt and fish, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Survivors are his beloved wife of 37 years, Brenda Susan White; son, Jeffrey Lane White (Connie) of Conway, daughter, Heather Nixon of Conway and daughter, Melissa Messner (Scott) of Titusville, Fla.; five grandchildren: Madyson and Hannah of Titusville, Fla. and Callie, Frances, and Jarrett of Conway; his mother, Angie White, 90, of Conway; three brothers: James M. “Jim” White (D’Wanda) of Greenbrier, Vestis J. White (Kathy) of Conway, and Tom White (Joni) of Stockdale, Texas; and, three sisters, Ruthie E. Schlebach and Angie L. “Lori” Robertson (Howard), both of Conway, and Brenda J. Dixon (John) of Center Ridge.

Visitation will be held Friday from 6–8 p.m. with funeral services on Saturday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Erich Albat officiating. Both will be held at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Conway. Burial with military honors will immediately follow at Crestlawn Cemetery on Hwy. 64 in Conway. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jerry White may be sent to CHI St. Vincent’s Foundation at 2 St. Vincent Circle, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes/conway.com.

–––––❖––––– CUSHMAN — Arby Fulbright, 84, of Cushman, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Survivors: wife, Lorene Fulbright; children, Ronnie Fulbright, Debbie Landers and Kathy Dodd; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: Thursday, December 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Cushman. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– DERMOTT — Carrol “Bub” Jackson, age 88, of Dermott died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at McGehee Hospital. Bub was born July 27, 1928, in Crossett, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Jim Jackson and Adell Towles Jackson.

He was Man of the Year in Dermott in 1985, Bub was the Dermott City Street, Sewer and Water Commissioner for over 25 plus years, a member of the State of Arkansas Waterworks and Pollution Control Board. He was also president of the Dermott Lions Club, zone chairman, and deputy district governor with perfect attendance for over 25 years, he served as a member of Dermott Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years, a member of the Fireman’s Pension Fund Board, served as an ambulance driver for the City for the Dermott-Chicot Memorial Hospital; a member and Sunday School Teacher for Dermott Baptist Church; bus driver for sporting events for Montrose Academy,

also coached T-Ball, and was past president of Dermott Rams Booster Association.

Preceded in death by both parents, two brothers, Coy and Carie Jackson, and two sisters, Freda Matthews and Orlanda Risher. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean (Copeland) Jackson of Dermott; two daughters, Carole Jean Harper of Hot Springs, and Jill Jackson of Dermott, two grandchildren, Heath Harper (Brooke), and Heather Harper; three great-grandchildren, Finch, Ellis, and Hayes Harper; and a host friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 8 from 5-7 p.m., Dermott Baptist Church in Dermott. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Friday, December 9 at Dermott Baptist Church with Bro. Steven Tiner and Bro. John Compton officiating. Burial will follow in Dermott City Cemetery in Dermott, Arkansas, under the direction of Bishop-King Funeral Home of Lake Village, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105, or Trafalgar Cemetery, 859 Ashley 105, Montrose, Ark. 71658.

–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Phillip Leo Brazeal, 58, of England, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord December 6, 2016. He was born in McClung Community, Arkansas, March 15, 1958, to Lester Leo Brazeal and Polly JoAnn Brazeal.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Phillip Joseph Brazeal; a sister: Lisa Brazeal. Phillip is survived by one sister: Carmen Brazeal of England, Arkansas; two brothers: Terry Brazeal (Donna) of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and Vernon Brazeal (Sherri) of England, Arkansas; and a step-mother: Linda Jowers. Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

He loved the outdoors, fishing, his family and his dogs. Phillip worked 13 years at Kroger Company and prior to that worked at Foster Drilling.

The family asked that in Memory of Phillip Brazeal, memorials be made to the charity of individual’s choice. A memorial service will be held at Roller England Chapel, (501) 842-3939, Friday, December 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Jeremiah Sanders officiating. Visitation will be held at Roller England Thursday, December 8, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Mulberry Cemetery, England, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Paul Berghorn, 86, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, was born on October 15, 1930, and passed away on November 28, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Harriet E. Coulter, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on December 2, 2016. She was born January 4, 1940, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, to Charles and Gladys (Jagger) Tupper. Harriet retired from Lifeway Christian Book Store with 20 years of service. Harriet will be missed dearly by her family and will always be honored for having accomplished the extraordinary task of holding a family together, despite overwhelming odds.

Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Coulter; brother, Donald Tupper; and her parents. She is survived by four sons, Daniel Coulter of Jacksonville, Florida, Sam Coulter (Lisa) of North Little Rock, James Coulter (Mariza) of North Little Rock and Charles Coulter of Virginia; three daughters, Sarah Farley (Lynn) of Greenbrier, Julie Coulter of North Little Rock and Deborah Kirk of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; niece and nephew, Nancy Wheaton (Jeff) and Kevin Tupper (Stephanie).

Memorials may be made to North Little Rock Friends of Animals, in care of North Little Rock Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 5757, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72119.

Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street with a visitation following the service. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com

–––––❖––––– GASSVILLE — Kimberly Childress died November 30, 2016. Visitation Friday, December 9, 2016 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Conner Family Funeral Home. Funeral services Saturday, December 10, 2016, 11 a.m. Twin Lakes Baptist Church. Burial Hermanville Cemetery in Hermanville, Mississippi, 2 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2016. Online guestbook and obituary www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Funeral for Don Gammill, 76, Hope, 2 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2016. at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home with Mr. Tommy Mounts and Mr. Barry Haynes officiating. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery, Hope. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Complete obituary: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Nicky Allen Fisher, 55, of Jonesboro, passed from this life at his home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. There will be a memorial service Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 4 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Margaret J. Davenport, 80, Malvern, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Visitation: Friday, December 9, 9 a.m.10 a.m., Regency Funeral Home with funeral services 10 a.m. Burial, Harp Cemetery. A special thanks to Encore Nurses and Staff and Arkansas Hospice for the care they showed Margaret. Complete obituary, regencyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MARVELL — Jean Ann Mallard, age 79, died Tuesday. Survivors: children, Thurman Scotty Mallard, Terry Mallard, Ronald Mallard, Brenda Torres, Shelia Padilla, Bonnie Youngblood, Vicki Mims, 43 grandchildren. Visitation: 12-2 p.m. Friday. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, both at Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– McGEHEE — Clifford Dewayne “Dub” Towles, 89, of McGehee, Ark. died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Wesley United Methodist Church in McGehee. Burial will follow at McGehee Cemetery with Masonic Rites. On-line guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

––––– ––––– MENA — Carrol F. Jessem, 86, of Mena passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Mena. Mr. Jesse was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. No services are planned at this time.

––––– ––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Lillie Mae Richardson Everett, 79, of Mountain View passed away December 5, 2016. Survivors: daughters, Linda Radney,Vickie Mynatt; brother, Jimmy Richardson; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Roller Coffman Chapel with the service following at 2 p.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ mt.view1.

––––– ––––– NORFORK — Harold N. Peek Sr., 89, of Norfork, Arkansas, passed away December 7, 2016. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870-425-6978.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — John C. Daniels, 100, known by his family as “Jake”, died Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016 at his home in Pine Bluff. Born August 24, 1916 he was the oldest son of Oscar and Nellie Burdine Daniels.

He served in WWII in the First Armored Division, 13th Armored Regiment, H Company as a halftrack driver for the towed artillery squad. He crossed the Atlantic on the HMS Queen Mary. He was onboard the HMS Tasajera, a Venezuelan tanker converted to one of the first tanker landing ships (LTSs) when it was torpedoed off the coast of Algeria. On February 2, 1943 he was wounded while participating in the initial attack on a rail station in the town of Sidi Bou Zid, Tunisia. A Stuka ju-87 “Junker” dive bomber released its bomb directly above the half-track killing 7 of the 9 soldiers instantly. He received the Silver Star for attempting to rescue a wounded soldier while wounded himself and while still under heavy fire. After recovering in a hospital in Oran, he would later participate in the Italian campaign and be witness to the bombing of the Abbey of Monte Cassino, the breakout at Anzio and the liberation of Rome. He was member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 706 before his retirement and was an avid gardener.

He was preceded in death by wife, Geneva Taylor Daniels; daughter, Geneva Johnnetta; three brothers, Horace, Ferman, Henry; sister Pauline Daniels Taylor. He is survived by his son, David Allen Daniels (Shirley); two grandsons, David G. Daniels (Barbara), Dallas, Texas, John A. Daniels (Barbara) Rowlett, Texas; one great-grandson and three great-granddaughters.

Visitation will be Friday, December 9, 2016 at Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Arlington Cemetery in Eldorado, Arkansas at 11 a.m. Online registry at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF —❖Mr. Leroy Smith, 89, of Pine Bluff, AR passed Thursday, December 1, 2016. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Friday, December 9, 2016, at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Interment will be 1 p.m. December 12, 2016 at Arkansas State Veterans in North Little Rock by Brown Funeral Home, Pine Bluff. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– PLEASANT PLAINS — Joyce Helms, 64, of Pleasant Plains died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Funeral services, Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Flippo Chapel Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Pleasant Plains. Burial in the Townsend Cemetery near Smithville. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation 9 a.m. until service time.

–––––❖––––– POTTSVILLE — Ronald D Kendrick of Pottsville, died December 6. Visitation is December 8, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Pottsville. Funeral is 2 p.m., December 9 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. David Downum, Rev. Randy Caldwell, Rev. Jim Huffman officiating. Burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park by Humphrey Funeral Service. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are at www. humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Bessie Lee Turner, 70, went to be with her Lord, December 2, 2016 at her home. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 9th from 11-1 p.m. at Searcy-McEuen. Funeral Services will be Friday, December 9th at 1 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Chapel. All services entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Frances Marie Vest, 95, of Searcy passed away Tuesday, December 6th at Unity Health in Searcy. She was born October 19, 1921 to the late Jack and Lilmae Duncan in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Marie was an outstanding mom who always put her children before herself. She was a very strong, hardworking, courageous lady who never complained about anything. She lived a great life. Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed.

Left to cherish her memory is her three sons, Jerry L. Lang (Geneva) of Sardis, Mississippi, Robert F. Vest of Judsonia, Arkansas, and Ronald Vest (Tracy) of Kensett, Arkansas; one daughter, Joyce Schmidth (John) of Judsonia, Arkansas; two sisters, Lilmae Davis of Little Rock, and Helen Silverblatt of Florida; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 8th at 2 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen chapel with Bro. David Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Kensett Cemetery. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY — Carol Lynn Brooks of Shirley, Arkansas passed away. All services are currently pending. Final Arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. (501) 745-2151.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Barnard Chesley Smith, age 78, of Warren, Ark., died Wednesday, December 7. Funeral service arrangements will be announced at a later date by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Memorials preferred to Wagnon Methodist Church; c/o Georgia Jarvis; 685 Bradley 10; Banks, Ark. 71631. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– WHITE HALL — Patsy Louise Taylor Todd, 71, of White Hall, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Funeral services will be Friday, December 9, 2016, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of White Hall. Burial in Friendship Cemetery at Cleveland County. Visitation will be Friday 10 a.m. until service time. Online condolences: CranfordFH.com.

Out-of-state

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — John Michael “Mike” Wallis met his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 after suffering complications from recently diagnosed lymphoma. He was born on October 10, 1961, in Memphis, Tenn., to Jack B. and Lois Wallis.

Survivors include his parents, his wife, Annette, their children Andrew and Kristen, his sister Debbie Brown (Terry), his nephew, Michael Brown (Nicole), his niece, Karen Sweat (Ryan) and his great-nephew, Jackson Brown.

Mike was a 1979 graduate of Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1984. Mike loved the Razorbacks and looked forward to annual trips to the games with his Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Brothers.

Mike spent his career as an executive in the data and insurance industries in Arkansas, Georgia, New Jersey and recently Florida. He was a great mentor and friend to his colleagues. Mike enjoyed the outdoors: hunting, fishing and surfing. He loved a variety of music and playing his guitar. Mike loved the Lord. He was an awesome dad and devoted husband, son and brother.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Beach Church, 325 7th Ave. N, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. 32250. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: curechildhoodcancer.org, 1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite N 402, Atlanta, Ga. 30338 or stjude.org, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.

Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.