Obituaries

Pulaski County

LEONARD CHARLES “LENNIE” BAUMAN, 71, of North Little Rock passed away February 26, 2017. He was born July 15, 1945 to Leonard Louis and Wanda June Bauman in North Little Rock, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Bauman; and daughter, Tammy Belcher.

Mr. Bauman was the Local Chairman for TCUIAM for 16 years, then was General Chairman for 30years before retirement. He also belonged to the BRC# 6114 and the Joint Protection Board # 321.

Mr. Bauman is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Thornton Bauman; son, Mike Bauman of North Little Rock; sister, Yvonne Harris ( Billy Ray) of North Little Rock; four grandchildren: Anthony Branham, Kellye Bauman, Brady Bauman, Luke Belcher; great- grandson, Boston Gardner; and mother- in- law, Martha Thornton.

Graveside service will be at 10 a. m., Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. The family

will receive friends from 8: 30 to 9: 30 a. m, prior to the service at Roller- Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 ( 501- 791- 7400).

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ owens.

––––– – –––– DAVID BRADLEY, 57, of North Little Rock, died Sunday, February 26, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Ethel Louise Bradley, sister, Joy Talbert, brother, Mark Bradley, two nieces and one nephew. Visitation is Wednesday, 12 to 2 p. m. at Kernodle Funeral Home with funeral services following at 2 p. m. Burial will be in Barnishaw Cemetery in Pinetree, Arkansas. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge. www. kernodlefh. com.

––––– – –––– PHYLLIS “PENNY” NIXON BRAWLEY passed away quietly in her favorite chair at her final home in Little Rock, Arkansas, after a long battle with cancer. Her smile never left her face, and she continued to rock her “pink bandanas” like the true Hippy Chick she was.

Born on November 17, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas, she is preceded in passing by parents, Dorothy Rose Files Nixon and Milburn “Cotton” Nixon. She was loving sister to Sandra Swofford of Jensen Beach, Florida and Mike Nixon of Arlington, Texas. She is survived by son, Bradley Walker of Baltimore, Maryland; daughter, Libby Brawley of Memphis, Tennessee; and Bethany Brawley Buck of Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas. She cherished her beloved “Great” Nephew, Garrett Owen Decker of Jensen Beach, Florida, and grandchildren, Bella, Eli, and Graham Buck.

Penny’s love of music, friends, life, and karma has been felt the world around. Anyone who met her immediately was embraced by the power of her positivity. She spent most of her life in retail, and retired from employment as a Veterinary Professional, surrounded by her animals she so loved.

There will be a service and fellowship honoring her at Ivy Chapel Christian Church in Little Rock on Friday, March 3 at 11 a. m., with Shannon Gattis officiating. A celebration of her life is also being scheduled, with details available on social media. Roller- Chenal Funeral Home of Little Rock is handling all of her arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210, www. warmhearts. org, which will truly bring a smile to her face. The family of Penny wishes to thank all of those who know and love her, and who will help to keep her positive karma and joyful memories in our hearts forever. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal. “You’re a butterfly And butterflies are free to fly Fly away, high away bye bye” ( Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Elton John)

––––– – –––– THOMAS CHEATHAM ( TOM) BULL III, resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Visitation beginning at 10 a. m. Wednesday with 11 a. m. funeral services following at the ThompsonWilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Fakes Cemetery. thompsonwilsonfh. com. 870- 731- 2551.

––––– – –––– PHYLLIS MARIE EASTERLY, 96, of Little Rock, passed away on February 25, 2017. Marie was born in Booneville, Arkansas to Olin and Eliza Cauthron who preceded her in death along with her sister, Lavelle Elliott and most importantly, her husband and love of her life, Richard O. Easterly, who passed on the same day 17 years ago.

Marie is survived by daughters Phyllis DeVolder Burke of Little Rock and Becky Sims ( Troy) of Ward, Arkansas; grandchildren, Richard Sims, Jackson, Mississippi, and Alex Sims of Little Rock; and other family and friends.

Memorial graveside service will be 2 p. m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

––––– – –––– WENDELL DEAN FLINT, 60, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2017. He was born September 6, 1956 in St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada. He is preceded in death by his daughter, April Adele Flint.

He is survived by his parents, Pearl and Wendell Flint; two sisters, DeeAnn Pearson ( Dale) and Denise Adams; nephew, Dusty Staggs ( Summer); two nieces, Ashley Hillis ( Ryan) and Amber Church ( Cody), all of whom are of Little Rock.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p. m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant, Arkansas. To sign online guest book, go to www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– JOHN EDWARD LOCK, SR., 85, of Little Rock, died February 26, 2017. Born March 22, 1931 in Little Rock, he was the son of Peter Louis and Brigetta Fisher Lock. A graduate of Little Rock Tech High, he also graduated from SMU School of Banking and was a longtime employee of Worthen Bank and retired from Arkansas Bankers Bank. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and a volunteer at Helping Hand. He was an active duck and deer hunter, member of Cypress Creek Hunting Club, Three Rivers Hunting Club, and an avid motorcycle rider.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Joyce Delenne Boyette Lock; son, John Edward Lock, Jr.; daughter, Tammy Hall; two brothers and one sister. Survivors are his daughter, Tonya Redd ( Gary) of Heber Springs; son- in- law, Gary Hall of Little Rock; grandchildren, Hunter Hall of Little Rock and Catherine Redd of Heber Springs; and special friend, Mary Hoffman of Little Rock.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p. m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, 1003 N. Tyler St., Little Rock 72205 with Father John Marconi, celebrant. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 12 noon until Mass time at the church. Memorials may be made to the church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

––––– – –––– HECTOR PARODI, 84, of Little Rock, passed away Feb. 24, 2017. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ismael and Elsa Parodi, he was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alberto Pane.

Hector was a veteran of the Argentine Navy. He moved his young family to Oakland, California, in 1960, in search of the American dream. His successful career included accounting for Jacuzzi, manager of Western Sizzlin and Casa Bonita, and most recently, owner of Leo’s Greek Castle, which he sold in 2013.

Hector was fondly referred to as Abo and Mr. Leo. Above all, he loved his family and this country. Always the life of the party; singing, dancing and hamming it up. He had a generous heart, receiving awards from the American Red Cross for his numerous blood donations and from the Humane Society.

Hector is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alicia Parodi; daughters, Gracie Harrell ( Gary), Melissa Hawkins ( Adam); and five grandchildren; Jeremy ( Lindsay), Megan, Alicia, Casey and Kirsten.

The family sincerely thanks Pleasant Valley Nursing Home and Hector’s hospice nurse, Vicky, for their exceptional care and love.

A celebration of his life Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 2 at 10 a. m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Nursing Home, 12111 Hinson Road, LR, Ark. 72212 or the Alzheimer’s Association at alz. org. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

––––– – –––– SANDRA FAYE PITTS, 42, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Feb. 21, 2017. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 2, 2017, 11 a. m., at South Temple COGIC, 2623 S. Arch St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Elmlawn Cemetery. Family hour: Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 6- 7 p. m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St. Little Rock, Ark.

––––– – –––– GEORGE THURMAN TAPP JR., age 72, passed away on February 25, 2017 in Little Rock. He was born in Henderson, Ky. on October 30, 1944. He is survived by his wife Connie and his children Wendy Supan and Scott Tapp; six grandchildren, Callie and Megan Supan, Shelby, Slater, JB and Mikey Tapp.

Memorials may go to Mabelvale UMC, 10500 Woodman St., Mabelvale Ark. 72103. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1st, 6- 8 p. m. at Mabelvale UMC. Services will held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at 11 a. m. at the church. Burial will follow at Pinecrest in Alexander, Ark. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ drummond.

––––– – –––– H. PEARL WADE, age 96, of Little Rock, known to her family as “Nannie,” passed away February 25, 2017. Pearl was born in Corley, Arkansas on April 3, 1920 to Jonas and Zora Goodson, the eighth of 11 children.

She is survived by her only surviving sister, Mary Ruth Rafe of Little Rock; daughter, Neta Avery, also of Little Rock; grandsons, Brett Avery ( Debby) of Sherwood and Bart Avery ( Connie) of Little Rock; great- grandchildren, Jeremy Avery, Brittney Fulmer and Drake Avery; three great- great- granddaughters; and numerous nieces, nephews, great- nieces and nephews. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William “Bub” Price Wade, nine of her siblings and her son- in- law, Jack Avery.

Pearl was employed at Southwestern Bell/ AT& T in the Traffic Department from 1945- 1979. For over a twenty- year period prior to her retirement, she was selected by SWBell/ AT& T to work at the State Capitol while the legislature was in session. Following her retirement, she continued for some time to work during the legislature sessions. To this day, her pictures hang in the halls of the State Capitol. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.

Pearl loved to quilt with her group of quilting friends at the church. During their years of marriage, she and Bub loved to go fishing and spend time at their cabin in DeValls Bluff. Pearl loved working on her lawn and tending to her flowers. She also loved to cook.

Pearl was an amazing, beautiful, independent lady who took great pride in her appearance. Until her stroke, she lived independently, doing her own housework, cooking and anything else she felt needed to be done. In fact, she had cornbread in the oven and soup on the stove when she sat in her chair and had a massive stroke on February 19th.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lotla and Dr. Hillary Williams at UAMS and all of the staff in the ER and ICU for all of their special care of our loved one.

Services will be Wednesday, March 1 at 1: 30 p. m., preceded by visitation beginning at 12: 30 p. m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. ( NW corner I- 630 and Barrow Road). Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Pearl’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome. com.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Raymond Cates, aged 77 years, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on February 24, 2017. He was born to the late, Tom and Opal Cates in Big Flat, Arkansas on February 6, 1940. He was a member of Christ Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Lisa Tully. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Candy Cates; two sons, Tony Cates ( Carol), and Tommy Cates; three grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, sister, Betty Vaught and a host of family and friends who love and will miss him dearly.

A celebration of life will be held March 2, 2017 at 10 a. m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday night from 6- 8 p. m. To sign online guest book go to www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– ALEXANDER — Regina J. Markham, 67, of Alexander, passed away February 26, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard Markham; three daughters, Kimberley ( Filiberto)

Pardo, Tammie ( Mark) Shirley, Lorene ( Marco) Salazar; two brothers, one sister, five grandchildren and one great- grandchild.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1, from 6: 00 to 8: 00 p. m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills. Graveside service will be Thursday, March 2, at 10 a. m. at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettforesthills. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Ruth Hamilton DuVall passed away on Sunday, February 26 at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant. Ruth was born

in Monticello, Arkansas, June 25, 1923. She was the daughter of Reverend J. M. and Essie Stephens Hamilton. Ruth grew up in Monticello and graduated from Hendrix with a degree in music. She taught music at Pine Haven Elementary in Bauxite for one year before becoming an executive secretary at Reynolds Mining Company. She worked there until she retired. Ruth met and married Grady Robert DuVall in September 1961 and became a stepmom to Gary DuVall and DeAnne DuVall Wilmoth. She was an active

member of Benton United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir through the years and was a member of her “Covenant Sunday School Class.” She loved her church and called her class a room full of saints.

Ruth dearly loved her nephew John Hamilton and his wife Maxine Hamilton and grandnephews, Joe and Jeff Hamilton. She was especially fond of her seven granddaughters, Melinda Neeley, Jennifer Owens, Amanda Hawkins, Lori Reeves, Amy Watts, Cindy Moushegian ( deceased) and Molly Spencer. She cherished each of her 13 great grandchildren and loved the times she was with them. She spread her wit and wisdom with her helpers in the last few years; her personal trainer Danny Muilenburg, Stacy Williams and Tara Hollinger. She cherished all of her friends, especially Freda Whitlock, a friend for over 60 years, and special neighbor, James Sherman.

Her granddaughters, Amy Wilmoth Watts and Melinda Neeley shared these words about Ruth: Melinda said: “My grandma Ruth passed away this afternoon with dignity and grace. Just a few days ago, she told my sisters and me that she had led a wonderful, full life, and seemed so happy and at peace as she prepared to go “home.” She spent several hours filling us with priceless words of wisdom that we will carry with us forever.

This included a lovely metaphorical story about a “silver can.” She described how she had used this imaginary can to store all of her daily experiences, whether good, bad, or indifferent. She would then re- open her can daily and decide which experiences and bits of advice to keep and to learn from, and which ones to discard. It was her way of trying to give us one last bit of guidance with our own lives. Rest peacefully, Ruth H. DuVall. We will love and miss you always.

Amy Watts wrote: Ruth could make something small and everyday into an event and a treasure. A word, a memory, a colored scrap of light through the window, a red bird who paused a moment on a branch, she found a beauty in a pause that most would take for granted or never even notice. She always made you feel so special, as if you were the only one in the room. I will miss her hugs and her helpful advice. She would never miss a joke, even when you thought she might be too old to “get it,” she did. With her passing, a little bit more of my family history wanes, dimming the lights that carry me home to Arkansas. The world will never be the same. Another treasure is gone.

Graveside services will be at Ebenezer Cemetery at Tull, Arkansas on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 10 a. m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Benton First United Methodist Church, 200 North Market St., Benton, Ark. 72015, attention Church Building Fund; debt Reduction Fund. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Patricia Strong, 80, of Benton, passed away on February 25, 2017 in Bryant, Arkansas. A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Friday, March 3, 2017, at 12 noon. To sign online guest book go to www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– CAVE CITY — Gerald Leon Moye, 93, of Cave City died Saturday. Born in Sidon, Ark., to Thomas and Rose Moye. Graveside Service: 10 a. m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Gum Springs Cemetery in Searcy. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m. Wednesday at Roller- Crouch Funeral Home. Memorials: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 2 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ batesville.

––––– – –––– CHIDESTER — John T. Crain, 48, of Chidester, Ark., died Sunday, February 26, 2017. Graveside service will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Crain Cemetery in Chidester, Ark., with Brother Jared Conatser officiating. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– CLARENDON — Debra Nolen Teal, 57, of Clarendon died Friday. Survivors: her son, Jared Nolen; daughter, Misty Nolen; mother, Alice Nolen; brother, Eric Nolen ( Jackie); grandchildren, Bella Jenkins, Jet and Willa King; nephew, Jacob Nolen. Visitation: Wednesday, 1 p. m., services 2- 3 p. m. Clarendon Church of Christ, burial at Shady Grove Cemetery. Guestbook www. bobnealandsons. com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Eleanor “Janie” Herrera, age 73 passed away Saturday February 25, 2017 in Conway, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Marion Gibson and Mollie Stingley Short Gibson, two brothers Charles and Walter Gibson, and a granddaughter Heleena Turner. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Tanner- Patterson of Dallastown, Pa., Sherri Ross of Camp Verde, Ariz.; eight grandchildren, Mollie Patterson, John Patterson, Abigail Patterson, Corri Hall, Jammi McKinley, Trinna Rico, Dallin Turner, Kalyn Fields; numerous great- grandchildren; two sisters Mary Ann Davenport of Iowa, Nell Gibson of Conway, Arkansas; brother, Stanley F. Gibson of Beebe, Arkansas; and numerous extended family members and friends that loved her.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dustin Adams for all the love and friendship that he gave Janie. Words of comfort may be extended at www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ conway.

––––– – –––– DOVER — Ruby Norton, 93, of Dover, died Sunday at Russellville. Graveside service is 2 p. m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Moore Cemetery at Ben Hur by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation is 5- 7 p. m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The full obituary and guestbook available at www. humphreyfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– DUMAS — Marzette King Ray, 91 of Dumas died February 27, 2017, member of Anderson Chapel Baptist Church and a homemaker. Visitation, 5- 7 p. m., Wednesday, Griffin Funeral Home. Services at 2 p. m., Thursday, March 2, 2017, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel, burial, Tyro Cemetery. Arrangements by: Griffin Funeral Home Dumas, online guest book www. griffinfh. com.

––––– – –––– ENGLAND — Brooks Minton Sr., 88, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Springhill Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock.

Born and raised in South Lonoke County, the son of Van Minton and Audrey ( Huckaby) Minton, he was a lifelong resident of England. Brooks was a member of Landmark Baptist Church and also the 507 Masonic Lodge of England. He farmed for 68 years. Farming was not only his life but his passion and his hobby. He was elected to numerous agricultural boards and was named 2010 Lonoke County Farm Family of the year. He loved his land beyond words.

His wife of 67 years, Johnnie Mae “Tiny” Minton and two sisters, Eva Nell Evans and Katherine Wallace, precede him in death. He leaves behind two sons, Brooks Minton Jr. and wife, Judy, and Greg Minton and his wife, Robin; three grandchildren, Meredith Main ( Brian), Bart Minton ( Kylie) and Nash Minton all of England; five great- grandchildren, Anna Schichtl ( Will) of Conway, Ashlyn Anderson ( Josh), Olivia Minton, Madison Minton and Kate Henri Minton all of England; two great- great- grandchildren, Marleigh Collins Anderson of England and Blakely Mae Schichtl of Conway.

The visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 6- 8 p. m., Pastor David Inzer will conduct the services at Roller England Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 at 2 p. m. with the burial following at the Mulberry Cemetery in England. The family request that all memorials be made the Landmark Baptist Church, 501 Stuttgart Hwy., England, Ark. 72046. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ england.

––––– – –––– GURDON — Rose Crow, 73, Gurdon, passed February 22, 2017. Survivors: daughter, Valerie ( Billy) Crow- McDowell; grandchildren, Courtney Rose Phillips, Garrett McDowell; and sister, Emma ( Robert) Cornelius. Service 11 a. m. Thursday, at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home, Arkadelphia. Sign the guestbook in memory of Miss Rose at www. funeralsatwilliams. com.

––––– – –––– JONESBORO — Wilma Bollinger, 75, of Jonesboro, formerly of Hickory Ridge died in Jonesboro on Sunday. Survivors include: one son; two daughters; two brothers; and one sister. Graveside services are 2 p. m., Tuesday at Lewis Cemetery in Hickory Ridge. Visitation from 12 to 1: 30 p. m., Tuesday at ThompsonWilson Wynne Funeral Home.

––––– – –––– LAKEVIEW — Jill Gaston, 68, of Lakeview passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Lakeview. Jill is survived by a son, Phillip ( Dana) Moudy of Gassville. Services and interment are private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks or Gail’s Second Chance Animal Shelter. Visit our online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ mtnhome.

––––– – –––– MORRILTON — Elinor Ann Nabholz Rohlman, age 87, of Morrilton, went to be with her Lord on February 26, 2017 in her home. She was born September 14, 1929, in Conway, to Emil and Mary Strack Nabholz, ninth of twelve children and raised on a farm east of Conway. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1947, after which she worked at Simon Grocery for five years. After meeting Henry Rohlman Jr. at a church dance, they began dating, and he proposed prior to his leaving for military service in Korea. They married two weeks after he returned on May 26, 1952. After a short time living on a military base in Alabama, Henry and Elinor settled in Morrilton. Together they owned and operated Greer’s clothing store and worked together side by side until retirement. Before and after retirement, Henry and Elinor remained active in their community, volunteering at the Conway County Care Center, taking communion to the sick and serving as Eucharistic Ministers and Pre- Cana instructors at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Elinor was active in Adelaide club, the Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Angel Tree program. She was honored with the Morrilton Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award in 1994 and served as the Grand Marshal of the Festival of Lights Christmas parade. She was loved and respected by everyone who knew her and had a beautiful smile, gentle spirit and positive attitude. Elinor and Henry delighted in their daughter, Ginny, three grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Elinor would always light up seeing her great- grandchildren.

Elinor was preceded in death by her two parents, her husband, and three infant children, Teresa

Ann, Henry Bernard III and Robert Anthony; brothers, Robert, Alfred, Edmund, Bernard and sisters, Margaret, Helen, and Sister Teresa Nabholz, SCN and sisterinlaw Mary Henning. She is survived by her daughter Ginny Bell ( Jack); grandchildren, Jeremy Bell ( Kimberly), Jessica Elliott ( Rick), Lauren King ( Tyler); great- grandchildren Abby Duvall and Savannah Bell, Caroline and Hudson Elliott, and Lucas King; siblings Sister Emily Nabholz, SCN, Sister Elizabeth Nabholz, SSND, Tom Nabholz ( Barbara Jean), Charles Nabholz ( Charlotte), brother- inlaw, Charles Henning and 45 nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be 10: 30 a. m. Wednesday, March 1 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary will be 6 p. m., Tuesday February 28 at Harris Funeral Home with visitation following.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Conway County Care Center. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes. net.

––––– – –––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Chester Richard Matuszewski, 99, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away February 27, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. 870- 425- 6978.

––––– – –––– PERRYVILLE — Lucy Elizabeth ( Bittie) Adams ( nee Moore), age 95, of Perryville, Arkansas, and formerly of El Dorado, Arkansas, died February 25, 2017 at Perry County Nursing Center. She was born May 31, 1921 in Spencer, Louisiana, to William Edwin Moore and Lucy A. Moore ( nee Barnes). She graduated from New Union High School in Strong, Arkansas. On August 30, 1939 she married Edgar L. Adams, Jr. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of El Dorado, Arkansas, for over 50 years, Mrs. Adams was also active in the El Dorado Country Club Women’s Golf Association, for which she served as President for several years. She was also an avid Bridge player.

Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 65 years, E. L. Adams, Jr. and daughter, Suzette Thomas ( Billy Dan). Survivors include a daughter, Dianne Williams ( Jim) of Perryville; son, Edgar L. Adams, III ( Judy) of Des Peres, Missouri; grandchildren, Jeffrey Evans, Stephanie Gillihan ( Brad), Stacey Toler ( Steven), Dan Thomas ( Shannon), Amanda Greenwald ( Gary), Elizabeth Koerber ( Jeremy), Jeff Williams, Erik Williams, and Alan Thomas ( Nancy); 17 great- grandchildren; and 11 great- great- grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 10 a. m. Saturday, March 18 at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in El Dorado, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes. net.

––––– – –––– RUSSELLVILLE — Dale Gibby, 72, of Russellville, died Sunday, February 26, 2017. Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Thursday, March 2, at Harris Chapel with Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday at funeral home. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes. net.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Don C. Pannell died at his home in Searcy, Arkansas, February 23, 2017 at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer. Don was born in Parkin, Arkansas on January 12, 1948 to Mary Taylor and the late Aubrey Pannell. He grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1967. He attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock after his military service.

Don is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Pannell and his father, Aubrey Pannell. Don is survived by his loving wife Beverly of 47 years. They were married in Little Rock August 14, 1970. Also surviving is his mother, Mary Taylor of Searcy; two sons, Brandon ( Brandy) Pannell of Vilonia and Blake ( Jennifer) Pannell of Searcy; seven grandchildren, Taylor ( Skylar) Pannell, Adrian Manor, Alex Pannell, Madison Wright, Jake Pannell, Breanna Pannell and Courtney Pannell. He is also survived by a half- sister, Brenda Pannell Pounds and a half- brother, Leon Pannell. Don leaves behind his faithful dog companion, Buddy.

Don was of the Baptist faith. He was a 32nd degree Mason and decorated Vietnam Army veteran. He was a sailor and a licensed pilot. He had a passion for boats, planes and automobiles. Don retired after 25 years of service with Wal- Mart Distribution.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2nd from 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m., followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p. m. at Powell Funeral Home at 2602 W. Beebe Capps Expy. in Searcy. An online obituary is available at powellfuneralhome. net. A special thanks to the caring staff of Arkansas Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Danny Tidwell, 63, of Searcy, died Sunday. Survivors: sons, Jerry, Danny, and Chris Tidwell; daughter, Jackie Rounds Tidwell; brothers, Arthur, Roy Lee, and Eugene “Butch”; sisters, Bonnie, Connie, Vikki, and Lagina; grandchildren, Felicity, Jerry, and Brogan; nieces, nephews. Visitation: Jackson’s Funeral Home, Wednesday, 3- 5 p. m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh. com.

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN — Gerry Sims Carter, 95, of Sheridan, died Sunday. Survivors: daughters, Carolyn ( Jim) Wright, Elaine Carter; granddaughters, Jeri ( Josh) Sutter, Andrea Packer. Funeral: 2 p. m. Thursday, chapel. Visitation: 1- 2 p. m. Service will dismiss at the chapel. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grant County Museum, 521 Shackleford Road, Sheridan, Ark. 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan ( 870) 942- 1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan. com.

––––– – –––– STUTTGART — Mindy Brooke Mitchell, 37, died Saturday. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathy Mitchell. Survivors are companion, Ben Garrison; father, D. J. Mitchell; daughters, Emily and Elaina; brothers, Jonathan and Phillip Mitchell. A memorial service is 2 p. m. Thursday at Southside Baptist Church with visitation one hour before. www. turpin- co. com.

––––– – –––– WHITE HALL — Billy E. Ashcraft, age 86, of White Hall passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born December 5, 1930 in DeWitt, the son of the late William Kirby Ashcraft and Ara Lorain Fikes Ashcraft. Mr. Ashcraft enjoyed fishing, camping, and drinking coffee at Sandy Acres with his buddies. Also, he loved gospel singing, watching westerns, and watching the Cowboys and Razorbacks play football. Mr. Ashcraft is preceded in death by his parents and his son, William Eugene Ashcraft.

Left to cherish his memory: wife, Jimmie Craig Ashcraft of White Hall; son, John R. Ashcraft and wife, Merrill of Chesapeake, Virginia; daughters, Sherri Speiden and husband, Doug of Sherwood, Wanda Harvill of Daphne, Alabama, and Dixie Young and husband, Phillip of Buffalo Grove, Illinois; brother, Bobby Ashcraft of DeWitt; twelve grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.

Funeral services are 2 p. m., Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Interment will follow at Hardin Cemetery in the Hardin Community on Hardin Reed Road. Visitation is 6- 8 p. m., Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Pallbearers are Doug Speiden, Phillip Young, Billy Ray Ashcraft, and Kyle Young. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. You may sign the guestbook at: www. buiefuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– WHITE HALL — Rosemary Deniece Scott, 75, of White Hall passed away, Sunday February 19, 2017. Services will be Thursday, March 2nd, 1 p. m. at Fuller HaleSouth Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery. Online condolences: FullerFunerals. com.