Obituaries

Pulaski County

BERTHA BANKS, 42, of North Little Rock passed February 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Banks and daughter: Corrina Lacannides Oliver. Loving memories left to mother: Robbie Hickman, siblings: Jack Banks Sr., Corrina Banks, and Demetria Banks, fiance’ Reginald Hayes. Family hour March 3, 2017, 6- 7 p. m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration March 4, 2017, 12 noon at Damascus Spiritual Church, 2401 E. Washington Ave., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock ( 501) 945- 9922. Online guestbook: www. superiorfuneralservices. com. Trudean long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– – –––– RUTHIE JEAN BRANCH, 72, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned February 25, 2017.

She leaves to cherish memories: children, Leon Washington, Billie Joe Guines, Angela Vanderwood, Wanda ( Danny) Thomas, Charles ( Taneika) Farmer, Manuel Taylor, Tommy Taylor ( Carla) Janice Taylor, Dominque Guines, Zachary Vanderwood; 28 grandchildren, 39 great- grandchildren, one greatgreatgrandchild; and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 5: 30- 6: 30 p. m. at Greater Shiloh, 217 Hazel St. NLR. Service: 12 noon, Saturday at Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church Blvd., 3824 Antioch Blvd., LR. Pastor Reginald Henderson, Officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– Mr. EZELL EUGENE BREEDLOVE SR. of North Little Rock, Ark. born February 8, 1943, to Olin and Verda Breedlove in Sherrill, Ark. passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

He is survived by his wife Clovis Lavern Breedlove, three sons: Ezell Jr. ( Jessica), Brent ( Martha), Jurmon ( Laila); one daughter Tanya ( Garfield), Spencer; two special sons: Gabriel ( Vicki), Gatlyn Harris; one brother, Charles ( Vickie); two sisters, Sadie ( Sterling) Love and Barbara Butler; sister- in- law, Mary Ann Breedlove, Gloria Breedlove, Revyanell Jackson and Rosie Tolbert; 15 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends.

Funeral services 11 a. m., Friday, March 3, 2017 at Warren Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 6304 Crystal Hill Road, NLR. Visitation: 10 a. m. Friday at the church. Interment: AR Memorial Gardens, 8507 Hwy 161, NLR, Ark.

Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark. 501- 5651800 www. larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– NIGEL BYNUM, 39, Maumelle, Ark. departed this life February 19, 2017.

Survivors, parents, Nancy and Phillip Bynum, Sr. of Mayflower, Ark.; three brothers, Phillip ( Ollie) Bynum Jr. of Conway, Ark.; Ronald Bynum and Timothy Bynum of Mayflower, Ark.; two sisters, Shirley Bynum Mitchell and Mary Bynum, both of Conway, Ark.; two daughters, Alyssa Bynum of Maumelle, Ark. and Haley Bynum of Sherwood, Ark.

Funeral services 11 a. m., Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Warren Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 6304 Crystal Hill Road, North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation 10 a. m., Saturday, March 4, 2017 prior to services. Interment Caney Cemetery, Conway. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway, Ark. 501- 327- 112. www. larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– BESSIE MARIE CYPERT, age 87, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence Ray Sr. and Lula Bell Ray.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Carrolene Phipps, grandson, Bradley M. Cypert, brother, Clarence Ray Jr., and sister, Gladys Douglas. She is survived by a son, Maruice ( Robyn) Cypert, and daughter, Quinda ( John) Holder, grandchildren; Blake ( John) Gateley, Wendy ( Andy) Lynn, Robyn Eskola, Justin ( Elizabeth) Holder, Carla Davies, Cherri Smith, eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a. m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Arkansas by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Trinity Assembly of God, 11120 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72212. To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit www. griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

––––– – –––– OTHA IRWIN DORN JR., 67, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, left this world to join his Savior and Heavenly Father on Friday, February 24, 2017, with his two oldest daughters by his side. He attended First Assembly of God North Little Rock. He was born on June 8, 1949, to Otha Irwin Dorn Sr. and Lorene Hutson Dorn in Houston, Texas.

He is preceded in death by both parents, a son, Larry Dorn, brother, Bill Dorn, and great- granddaughter, Angel Wyatt. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Dorn Wyatt of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Melissa Dorn Bratton ( Lance) of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jennifer Dorn of Malvern, Arkansas; grandchildren, Shelby, Josh and Hannah Wyatt of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Bailee Wyatt of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Alexandria and William Bratton of Little Rock, Arkansas, Otha “Jake” and Jasmine Dorn and Christopher Smith of Malvern, Arkansas; his great- granddaughter, Gabrielle Zmudzinski, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, siblings, Rosalie Douglass ( David) of Tull, Arkansas, Laura Butler ( Jack) of Little Rock, Arkansas, Jack Dorn ( Carol) of Houston, Texas, John Dorn ( Elisa) of Vidor, Texas, his brother, Bill’s wife Bonnie Dorn of Vidor, Texas, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and two very special men he loved like sons, Brian Moore and Blake Hughes, along with many other friends and extended family.

He attended Carlisle High School. Spending time with his grandchildren was his greatest joy in life. He was loved beyond measure and will be missed dearly. Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 3, 2017, at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, Arkansas, with visitation at 1 p. m., with service to follow at 2 p. m. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery in Carlisle, Arkansas, immediately following, with B. J. Dorn officiating. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or New Hope Cemetery Fund, c/ o Pat White, 3980 Hwy. 236E, Carlisle, Ark. 72024. The family would like to thank Drs. St. Pierre, Azfal, Rayburn, Meadors, Hefner and Drs. Robert and Mary Searcy at St. Vincent’s Hospital, along with all the nurses who took excellent care of Otha during his almost two weeks there. Arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– MELISA ANN ( MARTIN) ELLERMANHATHCOCK died of sepsis February 24, 2017 in Little Rock, Ark.. MeLisa was born September 30, 1956 in Vincennes, Ind. to the late Robert Carol Martin & Betty Ann ( Miller) Martin.

She is survived by her devoted husband, James Hathcock, one son, Jesse Ellerman and a grand- daughter, Morgan Ellerman, all of Little Rock, and her mother, Betty Martin of Murfreesboro, Tenn. MeLisa is also survived by one sister, Melinda ( David) Peck, Tenn., and two brothers, Thomas Martin ( Vanessa) of LaPorte, Texas and James Martin, Tennessee. She was much loved by her nieces and nephews, the Hathcock family, children and grandchildren, and Miller cousins in Indiana.

MeLisa worked as an RN for over 30 years, most recently in Hospice Care. Jim, MeLisa and Morgan are believers who assemble with the Little Rock Church.

A memorial service for MeLisa will be conducted Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 1 p. m. at the Little Rock Church, Visitation with the family will follow the memorial service. In lieu of flowers the family requests consideration of donations to a trust fund for her grand- daughter, Morgan ( Little Rock Church, c/ o Morgan Ellerman, 10701 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, Ark. ( 72209) or to a Hospice of your choice. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation. com.

––––– – –––– CURLEY E. FORD, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., passed peacefully on Feb. 20, 2017. Funeral services: Saturday, March 4, 2017, 11 a. m., at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1900 Simpson St., Little Rock, Ark. Viewing will be Saturday, 10- 11 a. m., prior to the service, at the church. Visitation: Friday, 12- 4 p. m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Ark.. ( 501) 372- 1305. Interment with honors will be Monday, March 6, 2017, 11 am, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., NLR, Ark.

––––– – –––– JOHNNY GILMORE JR., age 59, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Saturday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Shelton Gilmore, father, Johnny Gilmore Sr. and grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Jo Emma Carter, one brother, five sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be 10- 11 a. m. Thursday, with funeral service at 11 a. m. at Central Rock Church of Christ, 200 Brockington, Sherwood, Arkansas. Funeral services under the directions of Melvin Brown, II, L. F. D.

––––– – –––– ELAINE LUSK GOSS, 93, was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Gladys Butler Lusk and Thomas Lusk.

She survived her three brothers, Bruce ( Glenna), Conway and Harold Lusk, all of Louisiana. Elaine was raised in Plaquemine, Louisiana, and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1944 with a major in Home Economics and a minor in Sculpture. After teaching Home Economics several years in Louisiana, Elaine moved to McGehee, Arkansas to teach high school, and there she met Paul Goss, her husband of41 years. They moved to Paul’s hometown of North Little Rock where Elaine taught at North Little Rock High School from 1947- 1950 and raised a family of three girls, the late Constance Goss ( David Blasingame), the late Carolyn Goss ( Jerry Dobson), and Rachel Goss ( Jack Holm), of San Jose, California. A member of First United Methodist Church since 1947, Elaine enjoyed life amongst her extended family and friends. Elaine loved her seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. After her children were grown Elaine returned to her artistic roots and spent the last forty years of her life creating a family legacy of sculpture and paintings. She will be missed.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 5 from 3- 5 p. m. at Roller Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock ( 501- 791- 7400). Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, 6701 JFK Blvd., on Monday, March 6 at 10 am with interment following at Roselawn Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ owens.

––––– – –––– MARK HOWARD, 59, of Little Rock transitioned February 25, 2017. Survived by sister, Diane Murray. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. ( 501 660- 4323.

––––– – –––– Baby EXAVIER E. HUGHES of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned February 23, 2017. Graveside: Thursday, noon at Arkansas Memorial Gardens- Baby Land, 8507 AR- 161, North Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. ( 501) 3740111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– ADA BELLE KOETTEL, 84, of Sherwood, died Friday. Survivors: son, Rodney Koettel ( Patti); daughter, Debbie Bowman ( Roger); brothers, Moody and Presley Kirksey; sister, Mae Tilley; six grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. Visitation: Sylvan Hills Church of Christ, Sherwood, Thursday, 6- 8 p. m. Graveside service: 11 a. m. Friday, RemmelMcCall Cemetery, Newport. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh. com.

––––– – –––– FRANCIS WAYNE McKINNIE, “Sportfan”, 76, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. He was born in Farmerville, Louisiana and was preceded in death by guardian Pinky Bell Wallace, parents Leon and Ethel, sister Carol and brother Benny.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Gwen; two sons, Richard and Ryan McKinnie ( Kate); four grandchildren Cory, Logan, Savannah and Ryland McKinnie.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 4th at 10 a. m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: Lakewood United Methodist Church Missions, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation. com.

––––– – –––– ROBERT MONTGOMERY, 58, passed away February 28, 2017. He was the son of Joe Montgomery of Russellville, Arkansas and Geneva Montgomery of Roseburg, Oregon. He is survived by a brother, William Montgomery and wife, Cristal of Jacksonville and other family. There will be no services. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200.

––––– – –––– LOUIS LEO MOSLEY, 85, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned from this life on February 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Lessie Bernice Mosley- Clark.

He was a retired drug rehabilitation counselor for the Arkansas Department of Corrections and retired in 1999. Mr. Mosley served on various organizations in and around the State as a drug rehab counselor. His motto was, “One Day at a Time.”

Viewing: Friday, March 3, 2014, 12- 4 p. m., at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 372- 1305.

Family hour: Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10- 11 a. m., at Moody Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 5630 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark., followed by the Funeral Services at 11 a. m. Interment will be Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 12 noon, with honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark.

––––– – –––– LOREATHA POPE, 82, of North Little Rock passed February 25, 2017. Loving memories left to son: Dwight ( Tina) Pope; brother: Fred Stokes; eight grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, and three great- great- grandchildren. Ms. Pope will lie in state March 3, 2017, 1- 7 p. m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration March 4, 2017, 11 a. m. at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, 3578 W. 7th Street, Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock ( 501) 945- 9922. Online guestbook www. superiorfuneralservices. com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– – –––– BRENDA GAY RACKLEY, 54, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed from this life on February 26, 2017. She was born on July 23, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Clarence and Betty Pope. Brenda enjoyed attending church, traveling, and most of all, spending time with her family.

She is also preceded in death by her son, Jake Rackley; siblings, Donna Scott and Richard Simmons and two nephews, Kevin and Bill Scott. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Alicia Rackley; sister, Linda Smith; three grandchildren, Tiffany, Brittany and Natalie; one niece, Lisa Smith; and a host of other family and friends.

A family gathering will take place at ThatChurch in Sherwood, Arkansas on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11 a. m. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook, www. anaturalstatefunerlservice. com.

––––– – –––– EMMA LEE ROMES, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned February 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by: children, Evelyn J. Hughes, Harold L. Hughes, Robert C. Romes; mother, Mary Davis- Mobley; sister, Bobbie Jones.

Emma leaves to cherish memories: son, James Cleveland; sister, Pearlie Mae Holmes; special niece, Delphia Jones; grandson, Robert C. Romes; granddaughter, Stephanie L. Hughes; and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6- 7 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Service: Saturday, 12 noon at Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– DOROTHY MAE SATTERFIELD passed away, February 27, 2017. She was born January 18, 1931 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late Jim and Nora Creech of Rogers, Ark.

Do r o t h y moved to northwest Arkansas at a very early age and graduated from Rogers High School. She went on to graduate from the Baptist School of Nursing in Little Rock and began a career in nursing as a registered nurse. She married in 1951 and raised her children in North Little Rock until her husband’s untimely death in 1992.

“Grandma Dot” has always taken great joy in her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, but also contributed greatly to the lives of numerous other young people struggling to find their way in life. She was everybody’s “mom” or grandma.

Dorothy enjoyed traveling and made several trips with her church group to places like Pasadena, Calif., to the Rose Festival, to New York, N. Y.; Hawaii, and Israel. She also enjoyed traveling with her family to many domestic points such as San Francisco, Washington, D. C. and many campgrounds all over the South.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, J. W. “Dub” Satterfield, and very recently her sister, Margaret Letteer, and two brothers and a grandson. Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Sacrey of Hideaway, Texas; three sons, Bill Satterfield of Sherwood, Mark Satterfield of Springdale, Ark., and James Satterfield of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and three great- great- grandchildren.

Graveside service will be at 1: 30 p. m., Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Vilonia City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10- 12 noon Thursday at Smith- Sherwood Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– JULIAN SHAVERS, 38, passed February 21, 2017. Funeral: Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Bibleway Pentecostal Church, 22111 AR- 365, Maumelle, Ark. at 11 a. m. Personal care for family entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. 870- 672- 7221. Owners: Al and Philomena Allen.

––––– – –––– MARY M. SHAW, 72, of Little Rock passed Feb. 23. The visitation 10 a. m., funeral 11 a. m. both services Thursday at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Road in Little Rock. Interment, Arkansas Memorial Gardens Cemetery, North Little Rock, Gillespie & Kelly Funeral Home ( 2420 Arch St. 501376- 7892/ 612- 5607) will be serving the Shaw and Kelly families. Sign online guest register, send condolences, flowers, photos and light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle www. gillespiekellyservices. com.

––––– – –––– DORIS JEAN SMITH- MIMI, 70, of Little Rock, passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born June 26, 1946. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dennis R. Smith, Jr. of Little Rock; her parents, Bill and Nell Glenn of Greenbrier; her sister, Brenda Drawbaugh of Conway; her daughter, Deana Luyet ( Thomas) of Wye Mountain; her son, Glenn Smith ( Alicia) of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Preston Smith, Nathan Luyet, Trevor Luyet, Mitchell Luyet, and Presley Smith; her nephew, Douglas Drawbaugh ( Jennifer) and their children of Conway; and countless cousins.

Doris was a childcare provider in her home for 29 years and cared for many children she loved. She was married to her husband for 50 years and enjoyed traveling the state with him and going to her grandchildren’s activities. She enjoyed going out with her friends having margaritas, loved expensive purses, jewelry and clothes; shopping was her “thing”. She was an excellent cook and she had an amazing giving heart.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10 a. m. at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To sign the online guestbook go to www. griffinleggettforesthills. com.

––––– – –––– RICHARD SMITH, 54, of North Little Rock passed February 24, 2017. Loving memories left to children: Parsha Smith, Richard Smith Jr., and April Smith; siblings: Shirley Smith, Lee Edward ( Ann) Smith, Dale ( Winnie) Smith, and Douglas Smith; aunts: Alice Flakes and Marguerite Flakes. Visitation March 3, 2017 6- 7 p. m. at Church Of Christ, 915 E. Curtis Sykes Dr., North Little Rock. Homegoing celebration March 4, 2017, 11 a. m. at First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock ( 501) 945- 9922. Online guestbook www. superiorfuneralservices. com. Trudean Long brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

––––– – –––– Deacon MARCUS L. SUTTON JR., 78, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned February 26, 2017. He was a faithful deacon at Samaritan Hill B. C., he worked 30+ years at Franke’s Cafeteria.

He was preceded in death by: wife, Eva Sutton; mother, Vernalla Sutton; father, Marcus L. Sutton Sr.; son, Michal Wilbert; brothers, Billy Sutton, Oliver Sutton. He leaves to cherish memories: children, Miyosha Guinn, Bennie Sue Brown, Sherri Cole, and Reginald Sutton; nine grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 12 noon- 6 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Saturday, 11 a. m., at Samaritan Hill Baptist Church, 1001 E. 13th St., NLR. Pastor Bobby J. Acklin, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark., ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– BENNIE MAE TOPPS, 74, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned February 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by: grandmother, Florence Mitchell; grandfather, Wash Mitchell; mother, Alma Mae Irby; father, Bennie Irby; sister, Mellie Irby; sister, Olivet Nichols; brother, James Irby; brother, Bobby Irby; granddaughter, Camilla Murry.

Bennie leaves to cherish memories: children, Patricia Ellen Murry, Reginald ( Denise) Daniels; siblings, Florence MCaston; Gracie Irby, Linda Jane Reed, Bennie Irby Sr.; grandchildren, Curtis ( Tanya) Murry, LaKeisha ( Jera) Murry, Michelle ( Antwan) Murry, Taniesha ( Curtis Otis) Murry, Ma’Cheal Bones; six grandchildren; thirty great- grandchildren; three great- great- grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Wednesday, 9- 10 a. m. Service: Wednesday, 10 a. m., both at Robinson Mortuary- LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.

––––– – –––– MODENE TURNER, 84, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bessie Rounsville; grandchildren, Latasha Thomas and James Clark, Jr. She’s survived by: children, Robert, Gwin, Ronald, Donald ( Betty), James, John, Sean and Doris ( Thomas) all of Little Rock, Ark., Richard of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Kimberly of Memphis, Tenn.; siblings, Henry, Willie and Lillie; thirteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Home going services will be Friday, March 3, 2017, 10 am, at Rufus K. Young Christian Church, 2100 S. Main St., LR, Ark. Interment will follow at Little Rock National Cemetery, 2523 Springer Blvd., LR. Family visitation: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 6- 7 p. m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR ( 501) 372- 1305.

––––– – –––– SAMUEL R. WELCH, 75, of Sherwood, born July 10, 1941, and passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017.

Sam is survived by his wife of 30 years, Edna Davenport Welch; daughter, Karen Jones ( John), son, Bill Welch; grandson, Gregory Jones and granddaughter, Ashley Jones. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, William Owen Welch and Ruth Pearl Welch; three brothers, William, Neal and Glen Welch, all of Arkadelphia.

After Sam finished high school in Arkadelphia, he joined the Air Force in 1960 and retired after 22 1/ 2 years as a MSgt. He then spent 20 years working at the Commissary as a Computer Specialist at the Little Rock Air Force Base.

Memorials may be made to Seven Springs Health and Rehabilitation, 1040 Wedding Ford Road, Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543. A Graveside service will be held at 1 p. m., Saturday, March 4th at Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p. m., Friday, March 3rd at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– HARVEY WILKINS JR., 61 of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned Feb. 20, 2017. Family Hour: Wednesday, 5: 30- 6: 30 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary- LR. Service: Thursday, 11 a. m., at Tabernacle Missionary Church, Eulogist, Pastor Carl Hunter. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. ( 501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– JOYCE M. WILSON, 82, passed from this life February 25, 2017. She is survived by children, Karen and Jeremy; grandchildren, Morgan and Cole; and siblings, Marie Dunn- O’Kelley, James Shelby and Merl Wofford- Gaines. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and “adopted” children. She was a U. S. Air Force veteran.

Joyce will be remembered for many things — her cooking, her garden and her feistiness. Most of all, she will be remembered for her love and caring for family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 2 from 6- 8 p. m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. ( NW corner I- 630 and Barrow Road). Graveside services will be Friday, March 3 at 1 p. m. at Ida Mission Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., ( 501) 224- 2200. Joyce’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BISHOP ERRICK L. WOODS SR., 68, overcame this life and entered into rest on Feb. 22, 2017. Memorial Service: Saturday, 12 Noon at The Mercy Church, 8705 Scott Hamilton Drive, LR, Ark.; Rev. Terrence Long, Pastor; Rev. Willie Rodgers, officiating; Elder Donterio Porter, Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. ( 501) 371- 0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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ALMA — Sandra Lynn Wagner, 70, of Alma, Ark., passed away February 12, 2017. Mrs. Wagner was born February 4, 1947 in Mena, Ark., to Charles and Margaret Garrison. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Willis and Stacy Vaught of Mena, Ark.; two sisters; five grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. No services. Rosewoodcremation. com.

––––– – –––– AUBREY — William Henry Harris Jr., 70, died Sunday. Survivors: children; Charles Allen Harris, Bill Harris, Melissa McArthur; siblings, Charles, Donald, Billy, Robert, Buddy, Martha Harris, Peggy Hudson; nine grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m. Wednesday. Funeral 11 a. m. Thursday, Bob Neal- Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Burial: Springcreek Cemetery, Aubrey. Guestbook: www. bobnealandsons. com.

––––– – –––– BEARDEN — Teresa Abshire died on February 23, 2017. She was born on September 9, 1968. She is survived by two daughters, son, and brother and one grandchild. Cremation Services are by Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Arkansas. To sign guestbook go to www. wilsonrobisonfhengland. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Betty June Clingenpeel, 79 of Benton, passed away February 28, 2017. She was born December 23, 1937 in Poyen, Ark., to the late Mack H. and Floy Emma Robertson. Ms. Betty was a member of Tyndall Park Missionary Baptist Church and an artist.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisterinlaw, Judy Robertson. Survivors include her daughter, Denise ClingenpeelWilliams and husband, Harry Williams of Little Rock; sister, Jane Ann Mohr ( Larry) of Benton; brother, Harold Lloyd Robertson of Harmony Grove; grandson, Harrison Coy Williams; nephews, Michael Mohr, Robbie Robertson, Ronnie Robertson; niece, Lauren Downes; and other family and friends.

Graveside service will be held at Lindsey- Graham Cemetery in Poyen on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 1 p. m. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ ballard.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Metta W. Pope, 84, of Benton passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born August 28, 1932 in Mitchell, Ark., to the late Kenneth and Alta Stephens Hartin. She worked for Alcoa in sales and was a member of Holland Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, John “JP” Pope and son, Kenny Wilson. Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Ramsey ( Gary) of Sherwood; daughter- inlaw, Marilyn Wilson of Greenbrier; three grandchildren, Sarah Jerry ( Jarrod) of Greenbrier, Kyle Wilson ( Rachel) of Conway, and Michelle Rogers ( Kenny) of Sherwood; six great- grandchildren, Brady Jerry, Brooklyn ( JoJo) Jerry, Braxton Jerry, Parker Wilson, Luke Wilson, and Brantley Rogers, and cousin, George Hartin ( Norma).

Funeral service will be held at 10 a. m. Friday, March 3, 2017 in the chapel of Roller- Ballard Funeral Home ( 315- 4047) with Chris Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday evening, March 2 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ ballard.

––––– – –––– BRYANT — Howard Franklin Aldriedge “Poppy” of Bryant, Ark., joined his heavenly family on February 26, 2017. He was born to the late, Robert Harvey and Ruth Aldriedge in Gainesville, Texas, on October 4, 1938.

He was a fun- loving man who never took life too seriously. He loved making those around him laugh. He had a strong relationship with the Lord and a deep love for his grandchildren. He spent 49 years working tirelessly for American National Insurance Company of Galveston, Texas, to support his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tommy. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Dana Aldriedge; five children, Sammy ( Pam) Aldriedge of Granbury, Texas, Melanie Dedert of Tampa, Fla., Kevin ( Pam) Tipton of Kennedale, Texas, Lee ( Jennifer) Aldriedge of St. Joe, Texas and Chris ( Heather) Tipton of Benton, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; brothers and sisters in- law, Lavetta ( Tink) Rakes and Michael ( Cathy) Hayes; and several nieces and nephews who love and will miss him dearly.

A celebration of Howard’s life will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 12 noon at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 5- 7 p. m. at the funeral home. To sign the online guest book go to www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Joe Alton Abrams, MD, 75, of Cabot passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born December 11, 1941 in Humnoke, Ark., to Basil and Anna Marie Brown Abrams. He practiced medicine for 40 years. Dr. Abrams earned his education beginning in England Ark., Southern Arkansas University, Bachelor of Science at Arkansas State Teachers College, Master of Science at University of North Texas. While attending UNT, Dr. Abrams performed research funded by NASA. He then proceeded into his medical education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, graduating in 1974. Dr. Abrams specialized in the area of Family Medicine, and demonstrated love and care for his patients. He loved to bass fish, spend time outside, and enjoyed the Arkansas Razorback football seasons for most of his life. He left this life surrounded by family, and is now in his true home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sharon Young Abrams; children, Joe Gregory Abrams ( Cristya) , Chris Abrams ( Lindley), Joe Alton Abrams Jr., Anna Abrams and Amber Wiles ( Matt); grandchildren, Nicholas, Mikayla, Christopher, Jack, Abigail, Savannah, Ridge, and Caroline; sister, Shelba Jean Bates; and other extended family and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to Agape Church Mission Program, 701 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Funeral service will be held at 11 a. m., led by Rev. Mitch Tapson Saturday, March 4, 2017 with a visitation prior to service at 10 a. m., at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 163 Mount Carmel Road, Cabot, Ark. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCare. com.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Daniel “Dan” Boone Cook, Jr., 66, of Cabot died February 26, 2017. He was born August 13, 1950, in Beckley, West Virginia. Dan served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He retired from the North Little Rock Police Department after 20 years of service and worked for 16 years at the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Cathey Godwin Cook; children: Alicia Stone ( Jeremiah) of Conway, Tammy Hester ( Christian) of Little Rock and Laura Koehler of Cabot; and three grandchildren: Catherine, Ethan and Caroline; and his aunt, May Ingole.

A memorial service to celebrate Dan’s life is planned for 2 p. m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at Smith- North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation and reception will be from 1 to 2 p. m. prior to the service. Guests may register at www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– CARLISLE — Maurice Tyrone Couch, 42, of Carlisle, Arkansas, departed this life Tuesday, February 21, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia M. Miles, step- father, Tyrone ( Carol) Miles, sisters, Tracey Miles, Ciscely Couch, two brothers, Orlando and Tyrone Canady, grandmother, Artrice Nichols, special niece, Emily Grace Hollomon, special aunts and uncles, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services, 11 a. m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, The Historic Revelation Church of God In Christ, 700 Willard D. Lewis Street, Carlisle, Arkansas, 72024. Family Hour 6- 7 p. m. Friday at the church. Funeral services entrusted to the legacy, Hubble Funeral Home, 501- 3743134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www. hubblefuneralhome. co.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Marvin R. Bedford, 76, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Marvin was born June 15, 1940, to William and Mattie Bedford.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy, two children, son, Marvin William Junior Bedford, and daughter Alice Wright ( Robert), two grandchildren, Brent Bedford and April Rogers ( Marquis), all of Conway, and two great- grandchildren, Bryceson Bedford and Braylin Bedford, both of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by his five sisters: Mae Blanks, North Little Rock, Ark., Margaret Crow, Little Rock, Ark., Dorothy Price ( Freddie), Jacksonville, Ark., Vadell Crenshaw ( Earl) and Marilyn Lindsey, both of Conway, Ark.

Funeral services will be held 2 p. m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, 601 Spruce Street, Conway, Ark. Visitation: 1 p. m.- 6 p. m. Friday, March 3, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment Dukes Cemetery in Conway, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 501327- 1124 www. larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — Glenda Reid, 56, departed this life February 19, 2017. Survivors husband, Antonio Reid; children, Linda Williams, Stalina Stokes, Stanley Ray Hunt; 12 siblings. Funeral services 11 a. m. Saturday, March 4, Greater Fellowship Christian Church, Conway. Visitation: 2 p. m.- 6 p. m. Friday at funeral home. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. 501- 327- 1124. www. larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– CUSHMAN — James Millard McFall, 76, of Cushman, died Monday, February 27, 2017. Survivors: wife of 43 years, Cathie McFall; brothers, Ray McFall, Gene McFall; sister, Inez Hurst; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services: 2 p. m. Friday at Campground Cemetery, Bethesda. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m. Thursday at Roller- Crouch Funeral Home, Batesville. www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ batesville.

––––– – –––– DES ARC — John Henry Carpenter, 91, of Des Arc died Monday. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ila Carpenter, two sisters, three step- sons, seven step- daughters, 19 step- grandchildren, 19 step- great- grandchildren, one step- great- great- grandchild, two nieces, and four nephews. Visitation is 1- 2 p. m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Garth Funeral Home with graveside services following at 2: 30 p. m. at Hebron Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www. garthfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– DES ARC — Bobby Lynn Vincent, 68, of Des Arc, Arkansas, passed February 27, 2017. He was born in Beebe, Arkansas, January 15, 1949, to Hugh and Lena Vincent. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 4th, at 11 a. m. with visitation from 10- 11 a. m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Online guestbook, www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

––––– – –––– EL DORADO — Greg L. Deaton, 60, of El Dorado, died on February 27, 2017, at his residence. Graveside services will be 10 a. m., Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Steve Moss officiating. Visitation will be at Young’s Funeral Directors from 9 a. m. until service time. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– EL DORADO — Charles L. Rogers 89, of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. Visitation will be held noon until service time Thursday, March 2, 2017, at

Young’s. A graveside service will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens at 2 p. m. Thursday under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Victor Nathan Davis Jr., 71, of Fairfield Bay, transitioned February 25, 2017. Survived by daughter, Kim Gower and significant other, Joan Ragan. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. ( 501) 660- 4323.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Sharon Alice McNeal, 68, of Hot Springs, passed away February 25, 2017. Sharon was born November 2nd, 1948, in Gurdon to the late Lewis and Gracie Purifoy. Survivors include her children, Ruth ( Mark) Overstreet, Deidra ( Casey) Dobbs, Daniel McNeal of and granddaughter, Graceleigh Dobbs. Memorial services will be 2 p. m. Saturday at Caruth- Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Guests register is www. caruth- hale. com.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Katherine Louise Powell, 87, of Hot Springs passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Lena Barnes Sherrill, and husband, Thomas M. Powell. Survivors, son, Thomas Drew Powell; daughter, Kathy Weakley; three grandchildren, five great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10 a. m. Thursday at Smith Rosemont Cemetery. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– JERUSALEM — Darrell Gordon Johnson, 73, passed from this life on February 15, 2017. He was born on May 9, 1943 in Bigelow, Arkansas to the late James A. and Lilian Kelly Johnson. Those around and that knew him well called him “Little Boy”. Darrell served in the United States Army during Vietnam while deployed with the Army battalion called, “The Big Red One”. After honorably discharging from the Army he settled down with his late wife Janaus of 49 years in the hills of the Ozarks where they made their home and lived surrounded by their children, grandchildren and friends.

He is survived by his brother, James Johnson; two sons, John Lewis and James Darrell Johnson; two daughters, Travis Jayvann and Daryla Kay Johnson; seven grandchildren, Nikita, Hanadi, Hana, Dylan, Yousef, Sophey and Sydney; two great- grandchildren, Braxton and Nadia and a host of other family and friends.

In accordance to his wishes, his ashes will be scattered in the River bottoms he loved by his family. A celebration of his life will be held with family and friends at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook, www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

––––– – –––– JUDSONIA — Elizabeth Rachel Poindexter, 84, of Judsonia went to be with the Lord Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1932 to Samuel and Alma ( Haney) Jinkins. She was a member of Highway Baptist Church. She lived her last three years in Oakdale Nursing Home, where she had many friends. She loved her roommate Ms. Bonnie. She was a very loving and caring woman.

Left to cherish every memory are one son Jimmie ( Gail) Poindexter of Cabot; five grandchildren, Kimberly Poindexter of Cabot, Ricky Poindexter of Judsonia, Sherry Bridges of Bald Knob, Ellina Rigsby of Patterson, and Belinda ( Buford) Smith of Bald Knob. She is also survived by 11 great- grandchildren, 14 great- great- grandchildren, one great- great- great- grandchild, two sisters, and one brother. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Alma Ann Gaskin, her husband James Poindexter, two brothers, and one sister.

For everyone that knew and loved our grandmother, Elizabeth “Rachel” Poindexter, and would like to pay their respects and celebrate her life with us, her memorial will be March 4, 2017 at 12 noon at Charity Baptist Church in Ward, Arkansas. Cremation Arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– LESLIE — Carolyn Sue Silor, 65, of Leslie, Ark. passed away February 24, 2017. Mrs. Silor was born June 27, 1951 in Leslie, Ark. to Cecil and Ester Treat. Survived by her loving husband, James Silor of Leslie, Ark.; and numerous other relatives and friends. No Services at this time. Rosewoodcremation. com.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — John Thomas “Tommy” Atkinson, 68, of Malvern passed away February 26, 2017. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1 from 6- 8 p. m. at Regency, Malvern. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 2 at 2 p. m. at the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Complete obituary and guest book. regencyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — Richard Danny Burrow, 69, of Malvern passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. Visitation: Thursday, March 2, 2017, from 6- 8 p. m. at Regency Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Friday, March 3 at 1 p. m. at Big Creek Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Complete obituary and guest book, regencyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MELBOURNE — Deanna Davis Jordan, 79, died February 24. No memorial service is planned at this time. Survivors: Dian Pledger, Deborah MacBurney of Melbourne ( daughters); Fred Davis of Florida ( brother); Zachary Knight, Jennifer Martinez, Jacob Pledger, Michelle Crouse, Katie Jethro, Dustin Jethro ( grandchildren). Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home.

––––– – –––– MENA — Mary Mabry Wallace, 76, of Mena passed away February 26, 2017 in Mena, Arkansas. Funeral service will be March 1, 2017, 10 a. m. at Southside Church of God in Mena. Interment will follow in the Corinth Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

––––– – –––– MINERAL SPRINGS — Roger Everette Beene of Mineral Springs, Ark. passed away January 12, 2017. Mr. Beene was born December 20, 1950 in Texarkana, Texas to Everette and Helen Beene. Memorial Services will be March 11, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Central Baptist Church in Mineral Springs, Ark. Rosewoodcremation. com.

––––– – –––– MONTICELLO — Dr. Claude H. Babin, a longtime resident of Monticello, Ark., passed away on Feburary 25, 2017, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Babin was born, February 6, 1924, in Baton Rouge, La., the son of Ventress Victor Babin and Essie Bond Babin. He received a B. A. Degree from Louisiana State University in 1945; a M. A. Degree from of the University of Wisconsin- Madison; and a Ph. D. from Tulane University in 1954. In September 1954, Dr. Babin was appointed to the faculty of Arkansas A& M College, now the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He served as Professor of History and Political Science, Academic Dean and President of Arkansas A & M. When the College became a part of the University of Arkansas System in 1971, Dr. Babin served as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello until 1977, when at his request, he returned to teaching as a Professor of History until his retirement in 1992. Dr. Babin was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monticello.

Dr. Babin was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Ann Murphy, the love of his life, his parents and twin brother, Clifford V. Babin. Survivors include a son, Claude Hunter Babin Jr., his wife, Joyce and a granddaughter, Catherine Babin, all of Little Rock, and a brother, Harold B. Babin, of Zachary, La., along with many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 2, at 11 a. m., at First United Methodist Church, Monticello, Ark., with Rev. Dennis Spence officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6- 8 p. m., Wednesday, March 1, at Stephenson- Dearman Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Claude H. Babin Scholarship Fund at UAM, Office of Advancement, P. O. Box 3520, Monticello, Ark. 71656, or to the First United Methodist Church of Monticello, 317 S. Main Street, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook at www. stephensondearman. com.

––––– – –––– MONTROSE — Jena Christine “Chrissy” Hester, 38, of Montrose died February 27, 2017 Graveside services and burial: 10 a. m., Friday, March 3, 2017 in the Montrose Cemetery. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m., Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones- Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www. jones- hartshorn. com.

––––– – –––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Virginia A. Donavon, 87, of Mountain Home, Ark., passed away February 27, 2017. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. ( 870) 425- 6978.

––––– – –––– NEWPORT — JoAnn “Jo” Hubbard, 81, of Newport departed this life Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born January 21, 1936 to William Bill and Ollie Francis ( Roots) Nuckolls. JoAnn was a member of Airbase Church of Christ, enjoyed family gatherings on holidays, crocheting, baking, watching entertainment television, and helping abandoned animals.

She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Ray Hubbard; one son, Dennis Ray Hubbard, and her parents. Her survivors are one son, Ronnie Lynn Hubbard and wife Jackie of Newport; one sister, Janie Nuckolls Henson and husband Mert of Louisiana; one sisterinlaw, Diane Riley of Tuckerman; grandchildren, Dennis Hubbard and wife Jennifer, Brittney King and husband Jack, Randy Newberry and wife Jennifer, Dalton Hubbard and wife Jessica, Cameron Hubbard; great- grandchildren, Haley Newberry, Josie Newberry, Sara Jones, Kara Hubbard, Dakota Hubbard, and Dallas Hubbard; one great- grandchild awaiting; several nieces, Michelle Bunch of Louisiana, Tonya Howell of South Carolina, Whitney Trexler of South Carolina, several great nieces and nephews, and her dog, Scooter.

The family would like to thank all of her friends and the staff at Lindley Healthcare for the care, love and kindness shown to JoAnn.

Funeral service will be 2 p. m. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Arrangements provided by Dillinger Funeral Home. www. dillingerfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — James Earl Fisher, 49, of Pine Bluff, transitioned February 22, 2017. Survived by father, Edward Fisher; daughter, Jasmine Carroll; four brothers and two sisters. Family hour Friday, March 3, 2017, 6- 8 p. m. Funeral Service March 4, 2017, 11 a. m. both at Narrow Way Apostolic Deliverance Temple, 5301 W. 5th Ave., Pine Bluff. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 ( 501) 660- 4323.

––––– – –––– RUSSELLVILLE — Johnnie Fougerousse, 76, of Russellville, died February 27. Graveside service is 10 a. m. Thursday, March 2, 2017,

at Atkins City Cemetery at Atkins by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation is 6- 8 p. m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Full obituary and guestbook are available at www. humphreyfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– SALEM — Larry Leroy Goza, 69, of Salem died Sunday. Larry was preceded in death by his father on Dec. 12, 2016. Survivors: mother, Mildred Goza; brothers, Gene and Dennis Goza; sister, Willene Goza- Slavik; five nephews; two great- nephews; one great- niece. Graveside Service: Swifton Cemetery, 1 p. m. Thursday. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh. com.

––––– – –––– SALESVILLE — Roy Leo Woods, 64, of Salesville, Ark., died Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Calico Rock, Ark. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 10 a. m. at Conner Family Funeral Home with burial following at Conley Cemetery near Midway, Ark. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– SEARCY — Paul Allen Cook, 75, of Searcy, passed away February 26, 2017 at Searcy Healthcare. He was born June 30, 1941 at Holly Springs, Arkansas to the late Cecil and Stella Ferren Cook.

Mr. Cook was a 1959 graduate of Searcy High School and a member of the Church of Christ. He was a well known and highly regarded car salesman of 55 years, working the longest part of his career for Carder Buick- Olds.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne Bernel Cook and Melvin McCoy Cook; and one sister, Naomi Louise Gilliam. He is survived by two sons, Ronald Paul Cook ( Ann) of Little Rock and Paul Allen Cook Jr. of Sherwood; a daughter, Paula Ann Cowden ( Doug) of Hendersonville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Tucker, Savannah, John, and Caleb; two brothers, Kenneth Cook ( Mary) of Searcy and Carl Cook ( Frances) of Velvet Ridge; and one sister, Betty Feltrop ( Herman) of Searcy.

After cremation, the family will have a graveside burial of his ashes at Holly Springs Cemetery, 2 p. m. Saturday, March 4, 2017. In Lieu of Flowers, please make memorial contributions to Searcy Children’s Home. Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: 501- 742- 3621. Condolences: www. SullivanFuneralCare. com.

––––– – –––– TEXARKANA — Mrs. Ginger Echols Pennington, age 79, of Texarkana, Arkansas, grew up in Fordyce, Ark., and died Saturday, February 25, 2017, in a local hospice facility. Funeral services will be at 10 a. m. Wednesday at the Texarkana Funeral Home Arkansas. Burial will be 3: 30 p. m. Wednesday, Wheeler Cemetery, near Fordyce.

Out- of- state

SEDONA, Ariz. — TJ Raney, age 65, passed away in Sedona, Arizona, on February 19, 2017. Born the only son of Dr. A. P. “Tom” Raney and Virginia Giardina Raney in Paris, Arkansas, on March 3, 1951. TJ graduated from Russellville High School, and went on to graduate from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville with a degree in foreign languages. Besides English, he was fluent in Spanish, German, French and Italian. TJ was an antique car enthusiast and enjoyed being at car shows. He loved to show off his 1954 Chevy he bought with his yard mowing money in his early teen years. He was also an entrepreneur who owned many successful businesses in Little Rock, Arkansas including a limousine service and a thriving estate

sale and liquidation business. TJ was an animal lover and he especially cherished dogs he kept over the years.

Survived by: Jon Erik Jacimore ( Nephew), Heather Martensen ( niece), Michael Kropidlowski ( Partner). Predeceased by: A. P. “Tom” Raney ( father), Virginia Giardina Raney ( mother), Margaret Ann Raney ( sister).

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to http:// fourpeaksanimalrescue. org. TJ was a great friend to many over the years and will be dearly missed. We have loved him in life, let us not forget him after death.

––––– – –––– OAK GROVE, La. — Memorial service for Betty Lou Montanus, age 66, of Oak Grove, La. will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Immanuel Christian Fellowship in Oak Grove, La. with Stowe Harbin officiating. Under the direction of Brown- Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove, La. Betty was born on December 4, 1950 in Stuttgart, Ark.. and passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 in Oak Grove, La.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Nellie Mayfield. Survivors include her sister, Billie Cupples of Oak Grove, La., Barbara Ritter of Clarendon, Ark.; brother, James “Pat” Mayfield of Stuttgart, Ark.; son, Gary Wayne House of White Hall, Ark.; eight nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left online at www. brownholleyfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– WESTMINSTER, Md. — Jerry Ervin Robertson, 74, of Westminster, Maryland, formerly of Russellville, died Friday. Service: 10 a. m., Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Shinn Chapel, burial in Oakland Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 5- 7 p. m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Online obituary/ guestbook available at www. shinnfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– HIGH POINT, N. C. — Mr Don A. Henderson, A. K. A. Daris A Henderson died, February 16, 2017 at Westchester Manor, High Point. Don was born July 16, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Talmadge Henderson in Patmos, Ark. A graduate of Patmos High School and Strayer College ( now Strayer University) in Washington D. C. He spent 3 ½ years in the Army during WWII and was discharged as a Technical Seargent.

After graduating from College he worked for several years as Treasurer and assistant Director of the Wood Office Furniture Institute, a Trade Association in Washington DC. In 1963 he became affiliated with the Myrtle Desk Company in High Point, N. C. where served as Chief Financial Officer and credit Manager until his retirement in 1985. After retiring he volunteered for United Way and served on several Chamber of Commerce Committees. He was a former member of the String and Splinter Club, The Administrative Management Society and The National Society of Accountants. He was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Lou Etta Jackson; one brother Carl Henderson. Survivors include one brother, Dallas G. Henderson ( Betty M) of Clinton, Ark.; four nieces and six nephews.

A service celebrating Don’s life will be held 10: 30 a. m. Wednesday March 1, 2017 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Columbarium. Online condolences may be made at Cumbyfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– JOAQUIN, Texas — Joyce Ann McClellan Glaze, 65, of Joaquin, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, in Joaquin. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m., Monday, February 27, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service: 2 p. m., Tuesday, February 28, Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jim Moss officiating. Interment: Wimberly Cemetery, Shelbyville.

––––– – –––– REYNOSA, MEXICO — Abner Alejandro Alvarez Carballo, 36, of Mexico. Transitioned February 21, 2017. Survived by wife, Laura Quiroz. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. ( 501) 660- 4323.