Pulaski County

GRACE BERNADETTE AGUILERA, 70, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 10, 2017. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., to Gilberto Aguilera and Dorothy Macias Aguilera. She was a U.S. Marine veteran and following her service, she provided administrative support to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Preceded in death by her parents and a son, Steven Foster, she is survived by her children, Brandon Foster and fiancée, Amy Miller, Antoinette Berry and husband, Ted, all of Little Rock, and James Foster of Oakland, Calif.

Services are Monday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Ms. Aguilera’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– PHYLLIS ANN DUGAN BAILEY joined her heavenly family on Feb. 17, 2017. She was born on Aug. 28, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the second child of Elizabeth Ann Herget Dugan and Daniel Robert Dugan. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Cincinnati and attended the University of Cincinnati.

She met her future husband, Gladstone William “Bud” Bailey at the Newman Club. They married on Sept. 17, 1949.

Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, her sister and brother-inlaw, Jane and Albert Lehmeyer, and her brother, Fran Dugan.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bud Bailey; her children Ann Bailey Bain (Jim), Bob Bailey (Brenda), and Bill Bailey. She is also survived by her grandchildren Lauren Bailey, Jenna Bailey, Nicole Bailey, Christine Bailey, Tara Strain (Billy), Adam Hall (Stacey), Mary Virginia Grandle (Reid), George Bain (Jenny), and Eleanor Bain. As well as great-grandchildren Bailey Strain, Crawford Strain, Sadie Hall, Olivia Grandle, Mary Brooke Grandle, and Millie Grandle.

Mom was one of the most giving and kind individuals ever born. Even as Alzheimer’s began to claim her memory and mind, she continued to demonstrate care and concern for others. She was always helping others and reaching out to make their lives better. Mom was a great cook who was known for her special dishes such as chocolate chip oatmeal cookies and holiday potato casserole. She was the ultimate volunteer and we all have fond memories of mom helping with our school and church activities.

She was a faithful member of the Catholic Church and considered herself blessed to have been a part of the St. Theresa and Christ the King church family. She will be missed by her church family, neighbors, and numerous friends.

In December 1996, mom completed a memory book for her granddaughter, Tara. In this book she wrote the following in response to the question “What would you change about your life if you could live it over again?”. Her response was: “I would not like to live my life over again. I used to think if I could I would do lots of things differently. Now I know I would not change one thing – my life has been perfect and I have been very happy about everything I have done with it. I am extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful husband and my family are perfect for me. I love all of them and wouldn’t trade anything in the world for them.”

Each of us has been blessed to have been touched by the life of this wonderful woman. We will miss her but she will always be in our hearts and we will see her in each kindness shown to us by others. We know that she is celebrating her reunion with family and friends in heaven — and heaven, just as it was for us on earth, is a better place because mom is there. She died on Aunt Jane’s birthday. We believe that God wanted to have mom in heaven for Jane’s birthday celebration! She was one-in-a-million — we, her children, owe where we are in our lives to this wonderful mother. She supported us in every step of the way — she was our tutor, our mentor, our cheerleader, and the one who looked to us to use our talents to not only prosper — but to make a positive difference. We love you, mom and we will miss you more than words can express!

A Mass of Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the Phyllis Ann Dugan Scholarship Fund, UALR Office of Development, 2801 South University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– LARRY DOYLE BLYTHE, 74, of Jacksonville, passed away on Feb. 14, 2017. He was born on Aug. 28, 1942 in Stahl, Mo., to the late Roy and Naomi Maxine (Sanders) Blythe. Survivors include his wife, Ella (McCollum) Blythe; nephew, Kevin McCollum. Cremation arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136 Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– GEORGE B. BROOMFIELD, 69, of Little Rock, passed away on Feb. 18, 2017. He was born on Jan. 5, 1948 in Clarksville, to the late Sonny and Lorene Harris Broomfield. George attended the Arkansas School for the Deaf and was a member of the Little Rock Association of the Deaf. He was a fan of the Los Angeles Rams and enjoyed NASCAR. George worked for Colonial Bakery for many years until their closing. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his daughter; Janie Thomasson and husband Mat, grandsons, Shane, Zachery, and Matthew, brother; Gary Broomfield and wife Leta, as well as two step sons; Mike and Mark. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother; Ronald, one sister; Joan, and his beloved wife Mary, who he missed and looked forward to seeing again.

Cremation arrangements Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– CHARLES “CHUCK” A. CORNIA, 76, of Jacksonville, passed away on Feb. 18, 2017. He was born on Nov. 4, 1940 in Woodruff, Utah, to the late Alton and Lavella (Cox) Cornia. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Thelma Cornia; one stepson, Ricky Kimbrow. Chuck retired from the Union Pacific railroad, and for many years was a football referee and baseball umpire. He was a Christian man, who was kind and generous. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Laverne Cornia; son, Ryan Cornia (Ashley); daughters, Catherine Cornia, Cheryl Wendt (Chris), Christine Huntsman (James), Karen Barnes (Gary), Susan Pierson (Tony); stepson, Dale Kimbrow; sisters, Nita Thaxton (Lamont), Dixie Morton (Bronk), Caralee Johnson, Eileen Burton (Wayne); 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and his buddy, Skippy, many friends and other relatives.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb.22, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 9822136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.

––––– ––––– PERRY GRAVITT JR. of North Little Rock, passed away on Feb. 17, 2017 at the age of 82. Perry was born on June 19, 1934 in Paden, Okla., where he graduated high school. He worked for DuPont Automotive Refinish for 20 years as a territory salesman. In 1976, Perry and his first wife Lillis purchased Hackman Paint & Supply Co. Inc. in Little Rock, Ark. Perry and his family expanded the company by opening stores in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. He was selected North American Paint Wholesaler of the Year for Akzo-Nobel. Perry enjoyed working alongside his family building his company. He loved house boating along the Arkansas River, watching classic western movies, listening to country music, Dallas Cowboys, and Arkansas Razorbacks. A perfect weekend for Perry was entertaining family and friends on his house boat. He lived life to the fullest and was of Baptist faith.

Perry is survived by his current wife JoAn Love Gravitt of North Little Rock; son Danny (Linda) Gravitt of Roland, Ark.; grandson Eric Gravitt of Roland, Ark.; stepson Danny (Lisa) Love of Maumelle, Ark.; stepdaughter Debbie Love of North Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers Alfred Gravitt of Duncanville, Texas, and Jim Gravitt of Choctaw, Okla.; one sister, Mary Bell of Midwest City, Okla.; and one brother-in-law, Willis (Joy) Lokey of Prague, Okla., and numerous other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Lillis Lokey Gravitt; daughter Susan Gravitt Carroll; parents Perry and Lecie Gravitt; three brothers Troy Gravitt, J.E. Gravitt, and Raymond Gleason; four sisters, Susie Collins, Mable McLain, Betty Georgelas, and Wanda June Gravitt; and one sister-in-law, Olena Lokey Gleason Walker.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the compassionate doctors, nurses, and staff of Hospice Home Care of Little Rock, Ark.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. His celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, both services at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Burial will immediately follow and Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock.

To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– DWIGHT LAMONT HALE, 70, of North Little Rock departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. He is survived by one son, Darren (Michelle) Hale; two daughters, Hawaness Hale, Rolonda Hale; four brothers, Leo, Andrew, Charles, Elbert Hale; two sisters, Betty (Bernard) Campbell, Ruth Hendrix; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services, 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, King Solomon Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Visitation 2-6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Interment: Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, noon Thursday. Funeral entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, (501) 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900” www. hubblefuneralhome.co.

––––– ––––– RAYMOND FRANKLIN HEUSTIS, 71, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. He was born Jan. 19, 1946 in Westville, Okla., to the late Clem and Marie O’Neal Heustis. On Nov. 11, 1963 he married Betty Duncan in Stillwell, Okla. Raymond has been a barber in the Jacksonville area since 1970. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Heustis of Jacksonville; three children, Raymond (Dayna) Heustis Jr. of Huntley, Ill., Tammy (Mike) Davis of Cabot, Jennifer (Kirk) Longo of Frisco, Texas; seven grandchildren, Christian and Samantha Heustis, Bradley and Peyton Davis, Luke, Adam and Stone Longo; brother, Wayne (Patti) Heustis of Sherwood; three sisters, Viola (Smokey) Dearman of Redding, Calif., Lucrisha (Vincent) Flieg of Anderson, Calif., Mary Jane Alexander of Tulsa, Okla.; host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Bible Baptist Church with Brother Mike Files officiating. The visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Entombment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory. (501) 982-2136. Please sign online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

––––– ––––– Dr. FLORENCE HINES-BROWN, 89 of Sweethome, Ark. passed on Feb. 12, in Decatur Ga. Florence was the daughter of Guy L. Blanche Haley Hines. Sister of Carl Hines (Dorothy) of Little Rock, and Charles H. Hines (Mary) of North Carolina. Brother; Guy Hines, Jr.,(Rosemary). Parents preceded her in death. Funeral; 11:30 Wednesday, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Sweethome. Interment: Fraternal Cemetery.

––––– ––––– DEBRA “DEBBIE” HUBBARD, 64, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. She was born April 25, 1952 in Durand, Wis., to William “Bill” and Margaret Bauer. She was a dedicated employee of the Metal Recycling Corporation. She was her grandkids’ number one sports fan.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Steven Hubbard; children, Ted Hubbard (Sandy), Heidi Hubbard Stephens (Kenny Jr.); three grandchildren, Anthony “Ant” Stephens, Bauer “BowBow” Hubbard, and Addison “Addy Mae” Stephens; siblings, Larry Bauer (Carolyn), Gary Bauer (Judi),Shirley Berger (Billy), Myrna Weber, and Judy Kainz; sister-in-law, Nooky Bauer; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Bauer; and brother-in-laws, Danny Weber and Pat Kainz.

In honor of her grandchildren memorials may be made to Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic School, 1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20 followed by a Rosary service at 7 p.m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– LONNIE W. JONES, 66, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Feb. 14, 2017. He retired from Little Rock School District Employee.

He was preceded in death by: parents William and Aretha P. Jones.

Lonnie leaves to cherish memories with his children, Jacinda Jones, Janee (Bryan) Jones-Lankford; siblings, Merlyn E. Polite,

Annett J. (Ivory) Roper, M. Eartha (Nathaniel) Daniel; grandchildren, London Jones and Carter Lankford; lifelong friend, Sharon Switzer Jones; and a host of relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6-8 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 815 W 16th St., LR.

Service: Saturday, 1 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– ––––– FINIS J. KIRBY, age 91, of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Feb. 6, 2017 in Little Rock, Ark. He was born on Dec. 11, 1925 in Crossroads, Tenn., to Royal Hail and Ausie Kirby. He was a Deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Ark., and he was a World War II Navy Veteran and a 32nd Degree Mason.

He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Ruth Virginia Kirby, his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Polk (Patrick) and son, Randy Kirby (Kathy). He will be missed by his four grandchildren Ginger (Stephen), Bradley (Mindi), Donya, and Deanne (Ron). He also has 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and other extended family that will miss him dearly.

He quietly and reverently set the bar high for his family as an example as how one should live.

Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 21, 2017 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Highway 107. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 21, 2017 at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

The Kirby family would like to convey a special thanks to the Palliative Care Unit at the Little Rock VA Medical Center who provided great care for Mr. Kirby.

Online tribute available www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BERTHA V. LEWIS, of Little Rock, was blessed with 102 wonderful years of life, and answered the Lords call into eternal rest on Feb. 13, 2017.

She was a retired teacher of the NLR School district where she mentored many students over the years.

She was a devoted member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, of Little Rock, for 78 years. Her beloved brother, the late Rev. Rufus K. Young Sr., pastored Bethel Church for the majority of those years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her late husband Jack O. Lewis Sr., an infant daughter, and a host of relatives and friends.

Left to cherish her love and memories are her three sons; Jack O Lewis Jr., Joseph A. Lewis Sr., and Clifton W. Lewis Sr., her very special god daughter Norma J. Dixon, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 815 West 16th Street, Little Rock, Ark., at 10 a.m. Saturday Feb. 25, 2017. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, AR 72202.

––––– ––––– ALVIN LLOYD, 87, of Little Rock died Feb. 15,2017. Survived by daughter, Ottimus Lloyd, grandchild, Cozetta Jones, great-grandchildren; Alexis Heard and Nicholas Rose, sister, Doris Runnels. Memorial Service Saturday Feb. 25, 2017 11 a.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W 29th Little Rock, AR 72204. (501) 660-4323.

––––– ––––– BRO. BEN MAYS, 98, died Feb. 16, 2017 at St. Vincent infirmary. A retired farmer of AR. Born in St. Charles, Ark., 1918” He attended Little Hope Church of Star City, Ark. He survived by his children and one sister of Oakland, Calif. Funeral services Saturday Feb. 25, 11 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church 3725 Hwy 161 North Little Rock. Family hour Friday Feb. 24, from 6-7 p.m. at Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, AR 72202.

––––– ––––– GEOFFREY RUSHTON, 92, of Jacksonville died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 surrounded by his daughter and son-in-law. He was born Oct. 25, 1924 in Harwood, Lancaster, England to the late Leonard W. and Maggie Haworth Rushton. Mr. Rushton served in the British Royal Navy as a signalman on an aircraft carrier during World War II. Mr. Rushton moved to the U.S. in 1960 and was a supervisor at Sheaffer-Eaton Paper Company. He became a member of the Crescent-Pittsfield Masonic Lodge in Pittsfield, Mass., and was a Master Mason for almost 50 years. He retired in 1986 and moved to Majorca, Spain for two years and then to Jacksonville. He had a passion for carpentry and enjoyed renovating houses and building cabinetry. He built toys at Christmas and donated them to charity for children to enjoy for years to come. Mr. Rushton had an affection for animals and almost

always had pets and until recently, he enjoyed bowling. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rushton was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Louisa Rushton in 1995 and his daughter, Vivienne Fallon in 2003.

Mr. Rushton is survived by his daughter, Lesley Rushton and her husband, Ian Reeson of Jacksonville; brother, John Rushton and sister, Vera Malster, both of the United Kingdom; nephews, Phillip Rushton of the U.K., Nicholas Rushton of Canada and Brian Clews of Spain and a former son-in-law, William Fallon of Sherwood.

In accordance with Mr. Rushton’s wishes, memorial gifts should be made in his name to the Jacksonville Animal Shelter.

Following cremation, a time of visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– MRS. MARGARET REMMEL SHELTON, widow of Colonel Douglas C. Shelton, passed away in hospice in Little Rock on Monday, February 13, 2017. A Little Rock native, Mrs. Shelton, known all her life as Sis or Sister, was born at St. Vincent’s Hospital in 1923, daughter of Paul Remmel and Margaret Ledwidge Remmel.

She graduated from Little Rock (Central) High School in 1941, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and served as President of the Student Council. Sis attended Hendrix College. During WWII she married Lieutenant Shelton, accompanying him to Texas where he was assigned as a flight instructor for the Army Air Corps. Following the war they returned to Little Rock, where Sis became deeply involved in community service activities and Lt. Shelton joined the Arkansas Air National Guard. In 1952 Mrs. Shelton joined Captain Shelton in Okinawa for six months during his service as a radar officer for the Korean Conflict. In Little Rock Margaret was very active in the Junior League in a variety of community service activities and the Aesthetic Club, as well as serving on the Board of Trustees of the Ada Thompson Memorial Home. A parishioner at Holy Souls Church, she and her husband were active in the Holy Souls School Parent Teacher Organization. Colonel Shelton returned to active duty with the Air Force in 1965, and Margaret accompanied him to Washington, D.C.; Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida; and Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Upon Colonel Shelton’s retirement in 1973 they returned to re-establish Little Rock as home. Both became active with the Little Rock Dog Training Club, and Margaret resumed her participation with the Aesthetic Club, serving as President in the club’s centennial year of 1983, and chairing the Board for the Ada Thompson Memorial Home.

Margaret (Sister) Shelton was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brother, Paul (Sonny) Remmel Jr., and sister-in-law, Marjorie Sharp Remmel, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Colonel (retired) Harvey W.C. and Harriet Lambert Shelton of Naples, Florida, and granddaughter, Kathryn Shelton. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Chris and Debra Shelton of Little Rock, Dr. D. Cragin and Kay Shelton, Jr., of Alexandria, Virginia; grandchildren, Sam Shelton, Leland Shelton, and Christian Shelton; nieces, Marie Remmel Sims, Margaret Remmel Drangle, Laura Remmel Powers, Kathleen Remmel; and nephews, Colonel (retired) Harvey Shelton, Knox Shelton, and Paul Remmel, III.

The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice Home Care for their outstanding service and dedication.

Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 9 a.m. Interment will be at Little Rock National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 S Bowman Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– EDNA E. STURGES, 94, of Little Rock, passed away on Friday, February 17. She was born on June 24, 1922 to the late, Fred G. and Edna Mae Myrick. Edna grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Central High School. She was a longtime member of First Church of the Nazarene. She retired from ARCO Credit Union in Los Angeles, Calif., and moved back to Little Rock in 1995. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Fred Myrick.

Edna is survived by her son, Paul B. Sturges; granddaughters, Malorie Macklin and Michele Sturges; sisters, Anna Lou Edwards and Jessie Coleman; nieces and nephews, Marion Pepper, Becky Doan, Annette Myrick, Melonie Dickson, Steven Edwards, and Cheryl Martindale; as well as, additional family and friends.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to First Church of the Nazarene in Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

––––– ––––– LEONARD LEE THOMPSON, 81, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.

Leonard was born in Little Rock, Ark., on Jan. 13, 1936 to Charles and Francis Thompson. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, where he was president of the Xi chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity. In 1962 he went to work for APT Construction, the company he eventually bought in 1970. He was a revered businessman, respected for his integrity & knowledge. He retired as general manager of the Cranford Construction Division of McGeorge Contracting Company in 2014. He loved every minute of his 52-year career in the asphalt industry. His determination and courage was evident in his recovery from a near fatal accident in 1974 when he lost his left leg. Undaunted, he learned to walk on a prosthetic limb and continued to live life to the fullest, never once being defined or limited by his handicap. He loved tennis, flying his airplane, sailing, fishing and cruising Lake Hamilton in his boat with family and friends. He was always ready to share a laugh and a joke. He shared his joy and love of life with everyone he met.

He will be missed by his wife of 28 years, Joyce Adams Thompson; his sons, Leonard Thompson (Wendy) of Little Rock, Ark., and Harry B. Thompson of Blue Ridge, Ga; his daughter, Miriam Lyde Thompson (Terry Goddard) of San Antonio, Texas; five stepchildren: Laurie Nipp (Kurt) of Pleasanton, Calif., Melissa Weisser (Steve) of North Liberty, Ind., Stephanie Kiesler (Ken) of Palatine, Ill., Arthur Ranney III of Conway, S.C., and Bruce Ranney of Chicago, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and brother, Charles Thompson (Lou) of McAllen, Texas.

Donations may be made in his name to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210.

Services will be held at RollerFuneral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 224-8300 on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 10 a.m. and procession to Roselawn Memorial Park.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– ––––– RAY VAUGHAN, age 82, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 in Little Rock. He was born Feb. 11, 1935 in Point Cedar, Ark., to John and Dorothy Vaughan. On Nov. 3, 1956 he married Peggy Owens in Point Cedar. Ray was a truck driver for many years until he retired in the 1980’s. He was a member of the Phillipi Church of Christ near Bismarck.

Ray is survived by his wife, Peggy Vaughan of Little Rock; two sons, Tim Vaughan and Bryan Vaughan, both of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lindsey Erin Vaughan and Megan Taylor; sister, Jewell (Clem) Gottsponer of Maumelle.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at Phillipi Church of Christ near Bismarck. Interment will follow at Phillipi Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory. (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– DARNELL WEED-BERBERICH, 69, of Maumelle passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. She was born Oct. 6, 1947 in New Orleans, La., to Clarence and Mary Giangrosso Ganaway. She was a graduate of UALR and retired from Bridgeway. She is a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Altar Society.

She is survived by son, Gary Wayne Weed, Jr.; her brother, Donald Ganaway; sister, Madonna “Maddie” Ganaway;; three nieces, Lacey Morvant, Amanda and Natalie Ganaway; and great-nephews and niece, Taegen, Liam and Novalynn Morvant. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Gregory Berberich.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary School Fund, 7025 Jasna Gora Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72118 or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark., 72116.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 with a Rosary service prior to mass at 10 a.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home.

Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– KENNETH EDWARD WILLIAMS, 53, of North Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Marianna, Ark., transitioned Feb. 15, 2017 at Arkansas Hospice.

He was a member of Lee Sr. High, class of 1983 of Marianna, Ark. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his mother, Nettie F. Pittman, of NLR, sons: Kenneth Williams Jr. and Roderick Williams, both of Little Rock; nine grandchildren; brothers: Lawrence (Beverly) Williams of Little Rock, Carnall (Mattie) Williams of South Carolina, Richard (Felicia) Williams of North Little Rock; Six sisters: Zenora (Joseph) Evans of Harvey, Ill., Helen (Ardell) Johnson of Las Vegas, Nev., Shirley (Lewis) Horton of Hot Springs, Ark., Gloria Conley of NLR, Jacqueline (Theodis) Townsend of NLR and Juanita (Preston) White of Little Rock, Ark.; a host of relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff of Hospice Care: Robin, Shelia, Dominique and Paul and home nurse, Barbara for the special care given to Kenneth.

Family Hour: Friday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Saturday, noon at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church, 1301 Magnolia St., NLR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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AMITY — Francille Jester Kirksey, age 79, of Amity, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born September 4, 1937, in Prescott, the daughter of Lonnie and Lena Jacobs Jester. On January 25, 1957, she was married to Billy Charles Kirksey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving sister, Mary Jo Arnold; and two brothers, Grady Jester and Jimmy Jester.

Francille was a faithful member of the Amity United Methodist Church for 53 years. She loved her church and was a former Sunday school teacher and member of UMW. She was active in Amity PTA and served as substitute teacher for several years. Francille worked at East Nursery in Amity and was instrumental in helping her son, Brian, start Spring Creek Nursery.

We were all truly blessed to have shared laughter, many awesome meals, hugs and love with Francille, a/k/a Gam. We have all learned how to make family special with her. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, who loved us dearly.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Billy Kirksey of Amity; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian (Nan) Kirksey of Fendley and Barry (Cheryl) Kirksey of Hot Springs; four grandchildren, Kathryn (Sloan) Speights, John Brian Kirksey, Hunter Kirksey and Asher Kirksey; four special nieces and nephews, Wayne (Judy) Arnold, Charlotte (Danny) Jewel, Steve (Glenda) Arnold and Jim (Linda) Jester; one step-brother, Roe Carson; and numerous extended family and friends.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with Bro. Glen Harris officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Fendley. Pallbearers will be Wayne Arnold, Steve Arnold, Danny Jewel, Sloan Speights, John Brian Kirksey, Hunter Kirksey and Asher Kirksey. Honorary pallbearers will be Dale and Neeka Richardson, Emily Herring, Martha Robertson and Amity UMW. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Amity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 142, Amity, Arkansas, 71921. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

––––– ––––– ARKADELPHIA — Richard “Dick” Allen Bartlow, July 28, 1937-February 17, 2017: Wife Jean. Three children, seven grandchildren. Visitation February 20th — Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 4:00-6:00 p.m. Visitation February 22 — Flanner and Buchanan Mortuary, Speedway, Indiana 1:00-3:00 p.m. Funeral service immediately following. Burial West Ridge Park, Indianapolis. Complete obituary www. ruggleswilcox.com.

––––– ––––– ARKADELPHIA — Jimmy Hershel Taylor, age 61 of Arkadelphia, died Wed. Feb. 15, 2017. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. To sign the online guestbook and read the obituary go to www.ruggleswilcox.com.

––––– ––––– ASHDOWN — Olaf Spencer Daniels, Jr., 79, of Ashdown, Arkansas, went to heaven on the evening of Tuesday, November 29, 2016 with his family surrounding him. He was born September 2, 1937 to Olaf Spencer Daniel, Sr. and Dorothy Sessions Daniel. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kim Kissinger of McCrory, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Gerry; son, Todd Daniels of Pocahontas, Arkansas; daughter, Dena Sloan and her husband Sterling of Hazen, Arkansas; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; two brothers and their children. Memorials can be made to the Baptist Health Foundation VAD program or charity of your choice. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online website: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– BALD KNOB — Bobby Lee Webb, 76, of Bald Knob, formerly of North Little Rock, died February 17, 2017 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy. He was born May 28, 1940 at North Little Rock. No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com.

––––– ––––– BENTONVILLE — Jules Lambert, 34, of Bentonville, died Wednesday. Survivors, mother, brother, sister, niece, nephew, and host of family and friends. Visitation is 5 p.m. on Monday and funeral services at 1 p.m. Tuesday both at Victory Tabernacle Church in Bastrop, La. Burial follows at Carter Cemetery in Bastrop, La. Sign online guestbook at www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BIGELOW — Calvin Dale Coppak Sr. went to be with the Lord, February 17, 2017. He was born February 28, 1955 in Danville, Arkansas to the late Everett Coppak and Mae Owens Coppak. Calvin is preceded in death by his father and mother, brother Everett Lee Coppak, and sister Ann Lunningham and brother John L. Coppak. He is survived by his wife Rhonda Coppak of 38 years; six children Natalie Collins of Harrison, Calvin and Melinda Coppak of Bigelow, Kathern and Gary Crafton of Morrilton, John and Jayme Coppak of Perryville, Leanne and Andrew Dixon of Guy, Al Coppak of Bigelow. Sisters Jewel and Charles Thompson of Oklahoma, Pam Jackson of Russellville, and brother in law Fred Lunningham of Atkins; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one great-grandchild on the way.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Volman Cemetery in Bigelow, with Brother Jay Ham officiating. Pallbearers will be Calvin Coppak Jr., John Coppak, Al Coppak, Kendall Collins, Jeffrey Perkins, and Andrew Dixon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Blake Matchett, Bryce Matchett, Hunter Corder, Robert Parks, and Garry Perkins. Visitation will be Monday February 20, 2017 from 6-8 p.m., at the Bishop-Crites Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Arkansas. www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com (501) 679-4400.

––––– ––––– CALDWELL — Howard Glenn Exum, 74, of Caldwell died Friday, February 17, 2017. Funeral services are at 2 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2017 at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lindsey Cemetery. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2017 at the funeral home.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Sherry Ann (Estes) Stone passed away Friday Feb. 17, 2017 in Conway, Ark. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Jim Stone. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son James Stone; daughter Jennifer Sherrod; six grandchildren Alex Sherrod, Lauren Sherrod, Griffin Sherrod, Lance Papera, Blake Papera and Jessica Vail all of Conway.

She is preceded in death by her parents Guy Dan Estes and Lucille Adams Estes, Sister Nancy Miller, Brothers James Larry Estes, William Loring Estes and Guy Dan Estes Jr.

Sherry was a graduate of UCA with bachelor’s degrees in Elementary education and Library Science. She was a lifelong educator teaching eight years in Crossett, Ark., three years in Grand Prairie, Texas, and the final 23 as a librarian in the elementary and middle school in Conway.

Sherry loved to be around her grandchildren and spent a lot of time with them. She had a love of travel and has been to most of the states with her family. Some of her hobbies were reading and interior decorating especially doing her Christmas village. Every year she would make a trip to War Eagle in northwest Arkansas to buy crafts to help decorate the house. She bought Christmas gifts for everyone and clothes for herself.

Funeral services for Sherry will be Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday night the 20th from 5-7 p.m. also at the funeral home.

The family would like to give special thanks to Kindred Hospice for the excellent care that they gave her. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery or the Faulkner County Library.

Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

––––– ––––– CROSSETT — Louise S. Coody, 90, of Crossett, died Feb. 17, 2017, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. Funeral Service 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19 at Egypt Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Services entrusted to Medders Funeral Home of Crossett. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com. “Celebrating Life”

––––– ––––– DARDANELLE — Charles M. Webster, 93, of Dardanelle, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at Dardanelle Nursing Center in Dardanelle. The son of Curtis and Lema Thrash Webster, he was born Jan. 21, 1924 in Ashdown.

Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at Ashdown Cemetery under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Full military honors will be provided United States Army. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

––––– ––––– FORT SMITH — William Loyd Hutcheson Jr. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Hutch, as he was called by his friends, was married to Dede Dietrich Hutcheson in 1947, and they had just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day. Hutch started Hutcheson Shoe Company with his father, William Loyd Sr. and opened several shoe stores in the region called Loyd’s Shoes. In 1963, he merged the shoe company with Wal-Mart Stores and enjoyed a close relationship with Sam Walton. Hutch became Vice President of the Shoe Division, then moved on to being a Vice President at WalMart, overseeing the new Canadian stores Wal-Mart had merged with. He retired in 2000 at the age of 78.

Hutch was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith and served on many committees. He was involved, along with Dede, in leading the youth group called MYF at the time, and encouraged many couples around the country with counseling through Marriage Enrichment. In 1993, Hutch and Dede started the Windgate Foundation which supports non-profit organizations involved with arts and education. Hutch served on the board until his death.

Hutch is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dede; three children, Richard, Robyn (John Horn) and Karen (John O’Neill); three grandchildren, Rick, Alisha and Heather along with eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. in the Roebuck Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. The family will greet friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Monday evening, Feb. 20, from 5-7 p.m. A private burial will be held at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith.

To sign an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– GURDON — Carl Maxwell, 83, of Gurdon, died Friday. Services 10 a.m. Monday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Delight. Interment in Delight Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Welch Funeral Home. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook @ www. welchfh.net.

––––– ––––– HARRISON — Betty R. Cain, 87, of Harrison, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at Mt. Vista Rehabilitation and Health Center surrounded by family, friends and loving caretakers.

She was born on March 28, 1929 in Birmingham, Ala., the daughter of John H. and Aline Robertson. Betty was a retired school teacher. She taught for over 35 years at Eudora, Montrose, Ross Van Ness and Lake Village, all in southeast Arkansas.

She was a former member of Scott Memorial United Methodist Church of Eudora, Ark., and a current member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrison, Ark.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Cain, Jr. They were married for 49 years.

Survivors include her children. Sandy and Mike McFalls of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Blair and Rex Guynn of Harrison, Ark.; and Dr. James E. Cain, III of Lampasas, Texas. She had seven grandchildren, Hayzen and his wife Desiree Guynn of Fayetteville, Ark., Becca and her husband Andy Davis of Fayetteville, Ark., Jay Lively of Springfield, Va., Ben McFalls of Wilmington, N.C., Kate McFalls of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Claire and Emily Cain of Lampasas, Texas. She had three great-grandchildren, Jett and Luca Guynn of Fayetteville, Ark.; and Kate Davis of Fayetteville, Ark. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Wheless of Birmingham, Ala. Nephews and nieces who survive her are Joe Wheless of Panama City, Fla., Johnny Wheless of Birmingham, Ala.,and Pat Burleson of Birmingham, Ala., and their families, Steve Savage and family of Columbia, Mo., and Wayne Savage of Washington D.C.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Eudora, Ark., with Rev. D.C. Adams officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 164, Eudora, Ark., 71640 or to First Presbyterian Church, 220 Arbor Drive North, Harrison, Ark. 72601. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in Eudora, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Randy Daniel, 66, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Feb. 11, 2017, after living with an inoperable brain aneurysm for 16 years. He was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Harrison, Ark., to Lee and Donna (Kisner) Daniel. Randy graduated from the University of Arkansas. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and was a proud Razorback fan. Randy will be remembered by everyone who knew him for his kindness, infectious laughter and big hugs.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Pebble Daniel.

Survivors include his loving wife, Kaye Daniel; daughters, Natalie Berry (Dennis), Nicole LaRosa (Nicholas); grandchildren, Chase and Juliana Berry and Jake LaRosa.

A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later date in Randy’s hometown of Harrison, Ark.

Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

––––– ––––– HOT SPRINGS — Marie Tallach, age 100, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2017. She was born Jan. 23, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., to Czechoslovakian immigrant parents Jaroslav and Marie Matejka. Growing up playing integral roles in multiple family businesses, she was an astute businesswoman with an unmatched work ethic her entire life. She ran the family businesses in Berwyn, Ill., as well as those established in Hot Springs after her move to Arkansas in 1969.

She was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Sacred Heart Circle. She was preceded in death by loving husband of 65 years, Edward F. Tallach, and siblings Edna Hajek, Irene Stary and Jerry Matejka. She is survived by her son, Edward J. Tallach and wife Ellen of Hot Springs, and grandchildren Dr. Thomas Tallach and wife Gabriela of Stephenville, Texas, Timothy Tallach, J.D. and wife Diana of Smyrna, Ga., and Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl and husband Carl of Little Rock. She was greatly admired by her seven great-grandchildren, Sophia Tallach, William Tallach, Carson Tallach Vogelpohl, Grant Tallach, Bennett Tallach, Julia Tallach and Jonathan Tallach Vogelpohl. Private family services were held in Hot Springs, with interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery on Feb. 18.

Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

––––– ––––– JONESBORO — John B. Kirkley M.D. of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away Feb. 17, 2017. He was born Sept. 10, 1921, in Neosho, Mo., to L.E. and Ethel Kirkley. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Esta Kirkley, and brother, Roy Kirkley.

John graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School in 1948. He served in the Navy at the end of WWII and the Army from 1954 to 1964. He received his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., in 1960. John practiced medicine in Imboden, Jonesboro and Memphis. He was the first OB-GYN specialist in Jonesboro. He retired from active practice in 2007, as Medical Director at the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, at the age of 86.

He was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Jonesboro. John was a member of the American Medical Association, Lions Club and served on the board of the local Salvation Army. He was instrumental in forming the Blood Bank for the American Red Cross.

He is survived by daughters, Mary Winn and husband Del of Atlanta, Ga., and Nancy Crumbaugh and husband Dick of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Caroline Caudle, Colin Winn, Eric Crumbaugh and Sarah Crumbaugh; and three great-granddaughters, Madeleine and Norah Caudle and Olivia Crumbaugh.

Services will be held in Little Rock at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Helping Neighbors Food Pantry, Helping Neighbors, Inter-Faith Food Pantry, P.O. Box 19182, Jonesboro, Ark. 72403.

Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– LANEBURG — Graveside service for Mr. Stan Bolls, 59 of Laneburg, will be 2 p.m, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at New Salem Cemetery in Laneburg. Brother Larry Jones will officiate the service. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director, Funeral Directors of Distinction. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– MORRILTON — Marguerite Esther Chapman, 74, of Morrilton, Ark., born July 22, 1942 to William and Frances Layton, in Tyler, Texas. Passed away Feb. 11, 2017 in Morrilton. Survivors include: husband Gregory, son Robert, daughter, Karen, three grandchildren, two brothers, and a sister. Services privately held. Rosewood Cremation & Funeral Obit/guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com.

––––– ––––– MORRILTON — Harold Lee Hurley Jr., 76, of Morrilton, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. He was born Sept. 13, 1940 in Eades, Colo., a son of Harold Lee Hurley Sr. and Doris Johnson Hurley. Private services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– MORRILTON — Melvin Ray Polk, 96, of Morrilton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Harris Chapel. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Memorial donations may be made to Downtown Church of Christ. Online guestbook: www.harrrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– NEWPORT — Hershel Williams died Friday. Survived by Betty Williams; four daughters, Teresa Robinson, Deborah Hubbard, Amber Bryant and Karen Freeman; six grandchildren, Jordan Foushee, Wesley Freeman, Katlyn Foushee, Kristy Bryant, Garrett Hubbard, Jacob Freeman; one brother David Williams; three sisters Francine Jones, Anita Cantrell, Gail Holland. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

––––– ––––– OPPELO — Helen Theresa Berkemeyer Ward, age 86, of Oppelo, passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Helen was born Aug. 16, 1930 in Saint Vincent, Ark., a daughter of Clemens Adolph Berkemeyer and Mary Elizabeth Wiedower Berkemeyer.

She was a retired banker, working in Little Rock at Worthen Bank then in Morrilton at First State Bank and First National Bank, for a total of 45 years. She was a member of Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church and Altar Society, a volunteer at the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce, and a former volunteer at Sacred Heart Catholic School. She devoted all of her spare time and energy in giving to others, especially to her family. Of all her accomplishments, her most treasured was being Granny to six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Helen loved traveling near and far to attend their sporting events and dance recitals. As one of 14 children, she enjoyed gathering with her brothers, sisters, and in-laws to play dominoes and cards any time the opportunity arose. Two of her favorite pastimes were traveling all across the U.S. after retirement in the “Fun Mobile,” chauffeured by George “Buddy” Riedmueller and accompanied by her sisters, and watching WheelOfFortune with Ronnie Stell.

She is survived by her daughters Teresa (Ronnie) Stell of Birdtown and Regina Erwin of Morrilton; five sisters, Louise Sponer of Saint Vincent, Rita Rehm of Oppelo, Paula Patton of North Little Rock, Pat (Ed) Stout of Morrilton, and Marilyn (George) Riedmueller of Oppelo; one brother, Ray (Pat) Berkemeyer of Morrilton; sistersin-law Sue Berkemeyer of Atkins, Bernice Berkemeyer of Lake Village, and Lucille Berkemeyer of Little Rock; six grandchildren Candace (Justin) Brantley of Springdale, Ashley (Jermey) Hutchins of Solgohachia, Matt Stell of Nashville, Tenn., Cody (Kaitlyn) Stell of Center Ridge, Courtney Stell of Conway, and Dylan Erwin of Russellville; and seven great-grandchildren, Dalton Kellar, Cayden Hutchins, Ava Owens, Ellie Brantley, Parker Stell, Corbin Stell, and Hudson Stell.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Ward; son, Ronnie Erwin; three sisters, Sis. Herman Joseph Berkemeyer, Marie Beck, and Sis. Anita Berkemeyer; and four brothers, Carl Berkemeyer, Bernard Berkemeyer, Herman Berkemeyer, and John Berkemeyer.

Funeral Mass will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church with co-celebrants Father Richard Davis and Father Jack Harris. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with visitation following. Pallbearers will be Dylan Erwin, Matt Stell, Jermey Hutchins, Justin Brantley, Dalton Kellar, and Cayden Hutchins. Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Capitol Campaign. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

––––– ––––– PEARCY — Evangeline Bailey, age 90, of Pearcy, died, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday at Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

––––– ––––– PERRYVILLE — Jewel Mae Bailey Glover, age 83, of Perryville, Ark. passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. She was born April 28, 1933 in Perryville, to mother, Goldie Marie Lancaster Bailey and father Robert Freeman Bailey. She was a homemaker and a retired small business owner. Jewel was a member of the Union Valley Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by husband of 45 years: Joe Beal Glover, Sr.; her parents; brothers: Freeman, Marvin, Harry, and Robert Bailey; and sisters: Lillian Tolley and Paulette Flewellyn.

Survivors include daughters: Lisa Bishop (Alan) of Ola and Goldia Hullett (Tim) of Woodbury, Minnesota; one son: Joe Glover, Jr. of Morrilton; one brother: Jim Bailey of Benton; one sister-in-law: Johnny Bailey of Perryville; grandsons: Zachary Glover, Austin Long, Tate Hullett, Bailey Glover, Tyler Hullett, and Isaiah Glover; granddaughters: Jenna Barnes, Ally Hullett, and April Long; great-granddaughter: Adelynn Grace Barnes; numerous nieces, nephews, and her beloved Sister-in-Christ: Mrs. Roxie Jones of Toad Suck.

Jewel’s greatest joys were her beloved grandchildren, great-granddaughter, and her “furry” son: Freckles.

During the last year of her life, she spent many weeks in the Conway Regional Medical Center where she received incomparable Loving Care from her doctors, nurses, aides, and support staff. Their never ending demonstration of kindness and gentleness that she received from these special care givers brought her much joy and love when she needed it the most.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Union Valley Baptist Church in Perryville. Burial will be at Thornburg Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel in Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net.

––––– ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Mary Dodd Baker, 86, of Russellville, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Funeral will be 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Russellville Central Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Rankin Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home.

––––– ––––– SEARCY — Ben W. Phillips, 85, of Searcy died Feb. 14. He was born in Bremen, Ky., on Aug. 29, 1931 to the late Mack and Beulah Evalee (Bates) Phillips.

He is survived by his wife of more than sixtyyears; Anna Frances Phillips, and son, Ronald W. Phillips.

He was a Member of Kensett First Baptist Church. Ben served honorably in the U. S. Air Force. He retired from the U.S. Government. He was a loving husband and father.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers; two sisters; and one son.

Funeral services will be Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. with visitation from 1-2 p.m. at Kensett First Baptist.

All Funeral services entrusted to Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home/ (501) 279-9300.

www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.

––––– ––––– SHERIDAN — Jim Powell, 81, of Sheridan, Ark. died Friday, at his home.

Survivors: wife, Linda; son, Gerald; daughters, Eileen, Tina; brothers, James, Larry; 6 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

At his request, there will be no services.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com

––––– ––––– SMACKOVER — Velma Jeanne Reynolds Rutledge, 96, of Smackover, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017.

Born on Oct. 26, 1920, in Camden, Ark., she was the daughter and only child of John William Reynolds and Leona McAnulty Reynolds. She graduated from Smackover High School and Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas with a degree in business administration. It was at First Methodist Church of Dallas in Sunday school that she met the love of her life, N. T. Rutledge.

The couple married in 1942 and moved to Smackover in 1944 to join the family business in running the mills of J. W. Reynolds Lumber Company. From there the Rutledge group of companies soon began.

Jeanne was the first to teach business classes at Smackover Public Schools. She was a wonderful homemaker beyond compare and was very active in the First United Methodist Church of Smackover, serving her church in many capacities throughout the years. She was an active participant with N T in local, State and National Home Builders Association and the Independent Petroleum Association of America. Jeanne prided herself in decorating numerous bank buildings throughout central and north Arkansas with lovely pictures.

During their 63 years of marriage, Jeanne and N T were true partners in life, family and business. They also loved to travel. Jeanne was N T’s #1 co-pilot both on the ground and in the air, and a truly remarkable, “with it”, and beautiful lady.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, N T Rutledge. She is survived by a son, John Reynolds “Reynie” Rutledge (Ann) of Searcy and a daughter, Joyce Elaine Rutledge of Smackover; three grandsons, John R. Rutledge (Melissa) and Nathan T. Rutledge (Jordan) of Little Rock, and Adam M. Rutledge (Bethany) of Fayetteville; and by seven great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to express their heart-felt gratitude for the wonderful care and love that Jeanne received from her special caregivers, Rhonda Thompson, Rosemary Reynolds, Samantha Howe, Le’Terron Daniels and LaDonna Jones.

Memorials/Donations may be made to the Smackover First United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 500 W. 7th Street, Smackover, AR 71762, or to the organization of one’s choice.

Visitation will precede the service from 12:45-1:45 p.m. with the funeral at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, all at First United Methodist Church-Smackover with Rev. Leon Dixon officiating and under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Graveside to follow at Smackover Cemetery.

Online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– STAR CITY — Bonnie Johnson Mann, 75 of Star City died Friday. Funeral Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Bro. Jerod Pettit and Bro. Steven Tiner officiating. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial: Butler/Pleasant Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

––––– ––––– STUTTGART — Becky A. Beck, 88, of Stuttgart died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at her home.

She was born July 28, 1928, in Brinkley, Ark., to Edward and Flora Smith Moody. She married Donald Beck in 1952 and they farmed in Prairie County until their retirement in 1981. Mrs. Beck enjoyed farm life and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was a past president of the Stuttgart Hospital Auxiliary and was a member for many years.

Besides her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Beck of Stuttgart; two brothers, James Moody of Idaho, and Joe Moody of Searcy; five sisters, Connie Flickenger of Stuttgart, Alice Keopke of San Antonio, Texas, Jean Harney of Dallas, Texas, Virginia Merrell of Monticello, Ark., and Flosie Duluce of Heber Springs, Ark.; and one grandson, Don Kile Beck of Dallas, Texas.

Mrs. Beck is survived by her daughter, Kathy McNay (Mike) of Stuttgart; one brother, Don Moody (Chris) of California; her granddaughter, Terri McKee (Stanley) of Stuttgart; her grandson, Kevin McNay (Allison) of Little Rock; and three great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathan McKee of Stuttgart and Berkley McNay of Stuttgart.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will follow in Lone Tree Cemetery.

Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

––––– ––––– WARREN — Lorena Huitt age 97 of Warren, Ark. died Friday, Feb. 17 at the Chapel Woods Nursing Home.

Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home.

Visitation 12:30 p.m. till service time Monday, February 20 at Frazer’s. Online guestbook www. frazerfuneralhome.com.

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OAKLAND, Md. — Bobbie Jean Beckman, 75, of Oakland, Md., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Garrett Reginal Medical Center, Oakland.

Born Aug. 15, 1941, in Little Rock, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Gabe Woodrow and Mary Ellen (Waddle) Seaborn; she was also preceded in death by a son, Russell Cleveland Beckman; a brother, Henry Woodrow Seaborn; and a sister, Catherine Ellen Haydon.

Bobbie was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, Oakland. There she taught Sunday School classes, acted as an Awana leader and would assist the church in any way she could. Bobbie liked crafting, doing crossword puzzles and playing games. She especially liked spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gary Gene Beckman Sr.; a son, Gary Gene “Buddy” Beckman Jr. and wife, Kathleen, Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Carla Ellen Tasker and husband, Clifford, Oakland; grandchildren, Gary Gene Beckman III, Jenna Marie Elliott, her two children, Riley Marie Elliott and Parker Allen Elliott, Shannon May Roufail, Codie Russell Beckman, Tyler James Tasker, Brooke Ellen Tasker and Brandi Michelle Tasker; step grandchildren, Mitchell Alan Tasker, Charise Nichole Tasker and her son, Hoyt Christopher Miller; a beloved niece, Tina McIntosh, Mayflower, Ark.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 1100 Memorial Dr., Oakland, on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Friday, Feb., 17, 2017, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Wally Weeks officiating. Interment will be in Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland.

Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad. Condolences may be sent to her family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– BRANDON, Miss. — Rosa Lee Sims Reynolds of Brandon, Miss., passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Miss. She was born on July 30, 1936, in Boles, Ark., to the late Arthur Harrison and Zula Ellen Jones Sims. Rosa Lee was a 1954 graduate of McGehee High School. She was a Licensed Funeral Director and a Certified Preneed Counselor for many years before retiring last year. She was a member of Crossgates United Methodist Church in Brandon, Miss.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Burl Sims, A.T. Sims, and Doyle Sims. Survivors include sons, Andy Gill (Shannon) of McGehee, Arkansas, and Bryan Gill of Brandon, Miss.; daughters, Cindy Summers (Pat) of Ridgeland, Miss., and Teresa Reed of Canton, Miss.; brothers, Drue Sims of McGehee, Ark., and Norris Sims of McGehee, Ark.; sisters, Eva Polk of Monticello, Ark., and Becky Conliff of Monticello, Ark.; six grandchildren, Charlotte Waldrup, Andrew Gill, Madeline Cox, Madison Gill, Chandler Gill and Kize Gill; and three great-grandchildren, William Waldrup, Lauren Waldrup, and Piper Gill.

A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. with a funeral service following at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in McGehee, Ark., with Reverend Reggie Russell officiating. Interment will follow at McGehee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

––––– ––––– ARLINGTON, Texas — Bettye Cook Bransford, 82, passed away on February 11, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. Born in Wynne, Ark., Bettye was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend who served as a role model and lived with such purpose, vision and grace.

Bettye was preceded in death by her parents, William Ralph Cook, Sr. and Florence Lancaster Cook, brothers George Lancaster Cook and William Ralph Cook, Jr., and her adoring husband, Lee Walt Bransford. Surviving are her two daughters, Holly Robertson (Gavin) and Tracy Nobles (Ben) and her four grandchildren, Grace Torres (Alec), Caitlin Taylor (Ryan), Zach Nobles and Olivia Nobles.

A Memorial Service will be held in Bettye’s honor at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Road, Little Rock at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 24th with a reception immediately following at the church. For full obituary, please see http:// www.wadefamilyfuneralhome. com/book-of-memories/2842589/ Bransford-Bettye-Cook/service(Arlington, Texas). In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to one of the following in honor of Bettye Cook Bransford: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Potluck Food Rescue in Little Rock or the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233.

––––– ––––– FORT WORTH, Texas — Bryan John Pennebaker was called home to heaven suddenly on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth with Rev. Luke Robertson T.O.R. as celebrant. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. A rosary and eulogies will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home followed by a visitation until 4 p.m. Memorials: The Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur, 909 West Shaw Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76110; ssmnamur@sbcglobal.net.

Bryan was born in Livonia, Mich., to Patricia Gokey Pennebaker and Kenneth Joseph Pennebaker and raised in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from Catholic High and earned a B.S. in Finance from TCU in 1980. It was at TCU that he met his wife, Leslie Fleming Pennebaker. Bryan began his career as a banker at Fort Worth National Bank and later transitioned into entrepreneurial real estate.

Married for 33 years, Bryan and Leslie have three children, Anne, Kate and Jack. Bryan was immensely proud when his daughters chose to further their educations at TCU. And when his son Jack decided to attend the University of Oklahoma and follow his footsteps in joining Delta Tau Delta fraternity, this loving father was more than happy to fill his closet with an array of Sooner colors and clothing.

Bryan was his family’s hero, anchor, advisor, sounding board, problem solver and cheerleader. Anne, Kate and Jack recall their Dad coaching all of their sports teams and attending every school activity — from French Honor Society gatherings to golf matches. He will always be remembered for his avid love of all things related to TCU, especially Horned Frog sports. He will especially be missed by his Friday morning breakfast group, Sunday golf buddies, fantasy football competitors and longtime friends.

A man of quiet faith, Bryan was a stalwart member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and cherished the fellowship of his Bible study group. While his children were in school, he was an active and devoted supporter of St. Andrew’s School and Nolan Catholic School.

The terms selfless, loyal, intelligent and wicked sense of humor arise repeatedly in descriptions of Bryan. Bryan was intensely proud of his children and constantly referred to Anne, Kate and Jack as “his greatest accomplishments.” His inner strength was magnificently evident as he shepherded his family through life’s difficult chapters, including the loss of two siblings and Leslie’s recent cancer diagnosis.

Bryan is preceded in death by his father, sister Dee Dee Pennebaker and brother Mark Pennebaker. Other survivors include his mother Patricia Gokey Pennebaker and sisters Mary Pennebaker and Laura Eppley and her husband Rod.

––––– ––––– GEORGETOWN, Texas — Mary Ellen Lenggenhager Stubbe, 76, died Feb. 9, 2017, at her home in Georgetown, Texas, with her children and sister by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Donald Carl Stubbe, an infant son, James Donald Stubbe, and her parents. She is survived by her sons, Richard Stubbe of Houston and John Stubbe of Austin; her daughter and son-in-law, Ellen Stubbe Kester and Steve Kester, also of Austin; her sister and brother-in-law, Sally and Tim Blewett of Little Rock, Ark.; her daughter-in-law, Diana Stubbe of Houston; her sister-inlaw, Nancy Stubbe of Springfield, Mo.; her grandchildren, Christina (Alix) Charles and Marissa Stubbe of Houston; Eliza Stubbe, Kathryn, Sarah and Thomas Kester of Austin; and her nieces and nephew, Ann Stubbe of Palm springs, Calif., Anne Blewett Ansley of Arlington, Texas, and Stan Blewett of Taipei, Taiwan. Since her father was one of 12 children she is also survived by many cousins.

Mary Ellen was born Dec. 15, 1940, in Little Rock, Ark, the first of two daughters of Carl and Dorothy (Harpham) Lenggenhager. She attended Little Rock Central High School, where her mother was a teacher, and was in the first graduating class at Little Rock Hall High School in 1958. She attended the U of A in Fayetteville, where she pledged Delta Delta Delta.

She met Don in 1960 through her childhood friend Linda Neathery Hartell. At the end of their double date, Mary Ellen accidentally left her scarf in Don’s car. Don noticed the scarf at the time and chose not to mention it so he’d have an excuse to see her again. And indeed he did … they were married June 28, 1961, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. After their honeymoon in Acapulco they lived at Little Rock Air Force Base until Don finished his tour of duty.

Don’s banking career began at Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, Pa., and took them to Charlotte, N.C., back to Little Rock, and to Houston. Don then took a position in Singapore, where he and Mary Ellen spent several wonderful years exploring Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. On returning to the States, they lived briefly in Houston and Dallas before settling in Columbus, Ohio. Mary Ellen then started her own career working in the Bridal Registry at five different Marshall Field’s stores in three different cities.

After Don died in Columbus in June 2002, Mary Ellen moved to Sun City to be closer to her family. She was an amazing cook and a prodigious collector of recipes. She dove into genealogy and with Sally traced their family’s roots back to the 1600s. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and the Sisterhood of PEO in Georgetown, a philanthropic organization supporting higher education for women. She was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers … even named her dear cat Ben … and enjoyed playing mahjong and bridge with her many friends in Sun City. After her father had a stroke she cared for him in her home for three years until his death at age 99 in July 2014. She was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in December of that year.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 18, at Grace Episcopal Church, 1314 E. University Ave. in Georgetown. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, the IR chapter of PEO, Alice Poage, 531 Mill Pond Path, Georgetown, Texas, 78633 or a charity of your choice.

––––– ––––– SAN MARCOS, Texas — Howard Quittner, age 95, born Feb. 1, 1922, in New York City, passed in his sleep Feb. 12, 2017, at his son’s home in San Marcos, Texas. He served as a physician in the Navy during WWII and remained in the reserves and active service until the close of the Korean War, rising to the rank of Commander. He became a Professor of Pathology teaching at the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock, Tulane University in New Orleans, and Marshall University in Huntington W.Va. where he also served, for a short time, as chief of staff for the Veterans Hospital connected to the medical school. Carolyn, his wife of more than 50 years passed in December 2016. They raised five boys, Alan, Andy, Kelly, Harlan and Ian; survived by Alan Stewart of Little Rock, Arkansas, Andy Quittner of San Marcos, Texas, and Ian Quittner of Biltmore Lake, N.C. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Ethan Quittner, Hannah Quittner, Austin Stewart, Lane Stewart, Matthew Stewart, Marin Stewart and Laura Stewart. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Quittner and Stewart endowed scholarship in the health professions at the University of Arkansas College for Medical Sciences would be appreciated.

Legends Funeral Home, 101-B Centerpoint Road., San Marcos, Texas 78666. (512) 256-1220.