Obituaries

Pulaski County

A Memorial Celebration will be held in honor of: JAMES MALCOLM (MIKE) ATHERTON, 83, passed from this world into his next home on March 29, 2017 at 12:53 a.m. Celebration service will be held at Springhill Elementary School, May 20, 2017, at 4 p.m.

–––––❖––––– JAMES L. BEVANS, D.D.S., M.S., 78, of Little Rock, passed away May 15, 2017. He was born January 18, 1939 in Little Rock to James and Opal Godsey Bevans. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1965 from the University of Tennessee at Memphis, School of Dentistry, where he also completed his residency in 1968. He then began his practice of pediatric dentistry in Little Rock, where he felt “privileged to treat children, and to make a difference in their lives at a young age.”

He was an active member of the American Dental Association,

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Orthodontic Society and Arkansas State Dental Association. Dr. Bevans was one of the first Pediatric Dentists in Arkansas to accept ARKids into his practice in the early 70’s, at a time when it was difficult to find a dental office that would do so. He did this without hesitation, because he felt strongly that all children of Arkansas deserved his specialized care. In fact, Dr. Bevans never turned away a patient that was experiencing pain.

During his free time, he enjoyed traveling, hunting and raising horses. Among his most favorite places to visit were Africa, New Zealand and Argentina. He also loved to take his two grandsons hunting and to Razorback games to support their favorite team.

Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Lavonne Ferguson and Gail Carver; sons, David Bevans and Jon Bevans; grandsons, Parker Bevans and Logan Bevans; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his wife, Jennifer Bevans; stepdaughters, Melissa Osigian (Pat) and Stephanie Newcomb (Bradley); and grandchildren, Madeline, Patrick, Noah, Jude and Silas.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 20, beginning at 1 p.m., followed by the service at 3 p.m., both at Fellowship Bible Church, followed by burial at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Dr. Bevans’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– Funeral services for CARRIE MAE BRISON, 72, of Little Rock, Ark., will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the P.L.M.&D District Center. Interment will be at Oak Grove #3 Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Brown’s Home for Funerals.

Carrie Mae Brison was born on July 13, 1944 to the late Viola and Walter Speed in Helena, Arkansas. Carrie worked for the Little Rock School District as a food service worker for 15 years. After retiring from the school district, she worked at Walmart in the bakery/ deli for five years.

Carrie answered her heavenly call on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Carrie leaves to cherish her memory, children, Tammie Kinsey of Jacksonville, Fla., Alexander (Latisha) Speed, Lincoln Brison, Terrance Brison, and Bria Tucker all of Little Rock, Ark.; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Mildred (Andrew) Alexander and Maxine Speed of Little Rock, Ark., Mae Dean (Theotrice) Mitchell of Helena, Ark., and a brother, Charles Speed of Louisiana, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Family and friends may sign the guestbook at: www.brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com.

–––––❖––––– Mrs. JACQUELINE GAIL CALDWELL, 53, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed May 11, 2017. Funeral Service will be 12 noon, May 20, 2017 at Pine Hill Baptist Church by Rev. Glenn D. Barnes Sr. Interment will be in Wabbaseka Community Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– SEDRIA D. FOWLER, 24, of Little Rock passed Away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was born June 22, 1992, she was preceded in death by her father, Sedrick D. Fowler brother Austin Q. Burks great-grandparents, James and Celestine Burks.

She leaves to cherish her memory loving mother, Eugenia Burks-Walker; step-father, Danny Walker; two sisters, LaRhonda Burks and Alexis Austin; one stepsister, Danelle Walker; one brother, Justin Burks; two grandmothers, Bessie Mae Fowler, Ernestine Oliver; one grandfather, Jessie (Diane) Sanders.

Family Hour will be Friday, May 19, 2017, from 6-7 p.m at Greater Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. Greater Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 Broadway St., Little Rock by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

In Lieu of Flowers and Donation please send them to Paradise Funeral Home, c/o Sedria Fowler, 612 W. 5th Ave., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. 870-536-4801. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– PATRICK TODD HASTINGS of Little Rock passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Todd was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 6, 1963, where he spent a great part of his life. Todd was always the life of the party, and will be missed by all. He loved baseball with a passion, and found his true calling umpiring all around the state. Todd will be remembered by everyone who was blessed enough to have him in their life. He is survived by his son, Cody Hastings; father, Bill Hastings; brother, Scott Hastings; and the love of his life, Tanya Barrow. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and his dog, Zip. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delta Hastings, whose greatest mission in life was raising her children. The date for the memorial service will be released at a later time. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY F. LESTER, 63, widow of Thomas Lester, died Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born November 4, 1953, and is survived by her two sons: Shane Lester (Mindy) of Little Rock and Rodger Lester of North Little Rock. Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– CHARLES R. MURPHY, 89, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was born June 16, 1927, in Collingston, Louisiana, to Jacob and Annabelle Murphy. He served in the United States Navy and retired as a Sergeant Major with the United States Army, having served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was also a member of the 671 Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Murphy; son, Tyron Knight; and brother, Jacob Murphy. He is survived by his daughters, Carolyn McIntosh and Barbara Welton; beloved nephew, I.C. “Spike” Smith, ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Bonnet and Ernestyne Saxon; and other extended family.

Memorials may be made to Grace Church of the Nazarene, 3823 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Grace Church of the Nazarene in North Little Rock. Inurnment with full military honors will be held at Noon on Friday, June 16, 2017, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MARCELLUS GEROME PERSON, 67, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed Sunday, May 14, 2017. A celebration in his memory will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Parks on the River in Maumelle, 11903 Crystal Hill Road, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113. The Official Military Honors ceremony will be held Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 11 a.m., at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120. Contributions in memory of Marcellus G. Person should be made to The Arkansas Food Bank, 4301 West 65th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– NANCY CAROLYN PHILLIPS, age 77, died Thursday. She was born August 23, 1939. The funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Shinn Chapel. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Friday evening from 5-6 p.m., at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– JAMES “RON” ROY, 78, of Sherwood, Ark., was born December 2, 1938, in Trumann, Ark., to Thurel G. and M. Ruth McDaniel Roy (both deceased). Went to be with the Lord May 15, 2017. He was a descendant of Abraham McDaniel, pioneer family of Craighead County. Griffin/Leggett Rest Hills of Sherwood is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Friday at 10 a.m. and funeral at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sherwood.

Ron graduated from Nettleton High School 1957 and went into the Air Force where he served for 12 years. He served two tours during the Vietnam conflict and his last station was at the Little Rock Air Force Base, after which he was medically retired. After retirement he went to college and graduated from Arkansas State University. He first worked as foreman for the General Electric Company in Jonesboro. Later moved to Sherwood and went to work for the State of Arkansas in the Energy Department as a Grants Administrator and from there worked and retired with 25 years of service from Arkansas Industrial Development Commission. He served on various boards and commissions after retirement, such as the CATA Board, the Police Commissioner for Sherwood, and was Chairman of the NHS Golden Years Reunion for several years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Deacon of his church. He loved his church and active in the different meetings of the men’s groups.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 56 years, Jimmie Carol Williams Roy of the home; one son, Ty Roy of Sherwood and one daughter, Ronda Roy of Mayflower; two sisters of Jonesboro, Lavonda Roy Kunst and Dawanda (Tommy) Roy Carter; brother-in-law, Dwight Williams of Sherwood; sister-inlaw, Brenda (Royce) Leonard of Jonesboro and sister-in-law, Linda (Jim) Williams Adair of Jonesboro; grandchildren: Austin Hulett, Ashley Hulett, Christy Roy Williams (Willie), Jenna Roy and Tyna Roy; great-grandchildren: Nathan, Cyron, Erin and Samantha Williams.

Interment will be at the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., at a later date and time.

–––––❖––––– CYNTHIA KAY WISE SHELL, 57, of Little Rock died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017. Cynthia, the youngest of three children, was born March 25, 1960, in Malvern, Arkansas, to Dr. John Doyle Wise and Anne Robinson Wise. After graduating from Malvern Senior High School, she attended the University of Central Arkansas where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1986, and pursued a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education.

In 1980, Cynthia married her college sweetheart David Barnes Shell in Conway, Arkansas. Cynthia and David remained united in marriage for 37 years and had two children.

Throughout her life, Cynthia was active in her community, volunteering for numerous local charitable organizations and an active member of Temple B’nai Israel. She served as President of Temple B’Nai Israel Sisterhood, taught for many years in the Temple B’Nai Israel Sunday School, was a lifelong member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and also involved in the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network. Cynthia was an avid traveler, writer and yoga enthusiast, practicing her yoga for years at the Yoga Studio of Little Rock.

Cynthia leaves behind her beloved husband, David; her daughter, Katherine and her husband, Floyd Benson of Southaven, Mississippi; her son, Matthew Shell of Memphis, Tennessee; her brother, John Wise, Jr and his wife, Ronda of Batesville, Arkansas; her sister, Melody Anne Wise of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; her nephew, Christopher Burns and his wife, Phyllis of Searcy, Arkansas; her nephew, Brandon Burns and his wife, Marie of Gainesville, Florida; her nephew, J.R. Wise and his wife, Amber of Lynchburg, Virginia; and her niece, Carol Wise of Batesville, Arkansas.

A private burial for family will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at Temple B’Nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Monday, May 22, 2017. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made in Cynthia’s name to The Little Rock Animal Village at 4500 Kramer Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 or Care For Animals, Inc. at 5516 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ALANNA KAYLYN SMITH, age 18, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on May 16, 2017, in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Funeral will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017, at 1 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. A visitation will be held Sunday, May 21, 2017, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– LANH NGOC TRAN, 73, of Little Rock died May 16, 2017. Lanh was born January 25, 1944, to the late Ninh Van Tran and Xuyen Thi Vo. He served as an officer in the Army of South Vietnam and worked as an accountant before moving to the U.S. He was employed at Baptist Springhill, North Little Rock. Lanh was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include wife of 51 years, Khanh Thi Nguyen; children, Lam (Linda) Thanh Tran, Thuy (Tai) Ngo; three grandchildren, Joseph Tran, Jennifer Tran, Tung Ngo; three sisters; and seven brothers. Lanh was preceded in death by a sister.

The family would like to express their thanks to the doctors and staff of Baptist Springhill as well as the staff of Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home and to their friends for their support.

Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please donate to St. Patrick Church. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ANTHONY KEITH TYREE, 59, U.S. Army veteran, died May 2, 2017. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 26, at 1 p.m. at Ft. Smith National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 2242200. Anthony’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Anders, 73, of Batesville died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Funeral services, Friday, May 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial at Thompson Cemetery in Unionville, Mo.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Sheryll (Sherry) Duncan, 56, of Cabot, passed May 18, 2017. She was born in Topeka, Kan. September 16, 1960 to Robert (Bob) and Elaine Coleman. Memorial services will be Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Jude’s in Jacksonville. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Ark. www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Andrew Joseph Worm, 90, of Conway, passed away May 17, 2017. Rosary will be 7 p.m., May 21, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with visitation following. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., May 22, 2017 at the church. Interment will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– DeQUEEN — Dolores Barrera, 65, U.S. Army veteran, died May 12, 2017. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at Ft. Smith National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, Ark. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 2242200. Dolores’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DeWITT — Delia Mae “Sis” Hudspeth, 100 years old, of DeWitt, Ark., passed way peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Crestpark Nursing Home in her hometown of DeWitt.

Delia Mae “Sis” is preceded in death by her husband, Earl; her son, Denny; her daughters-in-law, Holly C. and Dana Hudspeth; her brothers, Floyd and Clyde Murrell; and parents, Artemus and Mae Bell (Hamlin) Murrell. She is survived by her sons, Bobby (Charlcie) of Conway, Ark. and Johnny (Mary Beth) of Austin, Ark. “Sis” was blessed with eight grandchildren,

22 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.

“Sis” was born on December 30, 1916. She married her teenage sweetheart, Earl Hudspeth of Gillett, Ark. This union was blessed with three sons, the late Hugh Denman “Denny,” Robert Carroll “Bobby,” and John David “Johnny.” She filled her days making life easier for her hard working farming men. “Sis” was an excellent country cook and regularly prepared home cooked meals for her husband, sons, and grandsons. She was famous for her peanut and pecan brittle using her father’s recipe and zinc board. Neighbors, friends, and family were recipients of her delicious brittle. “Sis” was known for her generosity and friendly disposition.

“Sis” was a faithful life long member of the First Christian Church in DeWitt. She made sure that she and her family were in church every Sunday, and that her purse was filled with peppermints to share with those sitting nearby.

In later years, one of her greatest joys in life was spoiling the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “Sis” never visited her family empty handed. She always brought a surprise whenever a quick stop was made. Her treats were often the latest new cereal, snack product, or beanie baby. A camera was always handy to capture the moment when family was close by.

The legacy “Sis” leaves behind is one that will not be forgotten by the many whose lives she touched. She made a lasting impression on her family and all who knew her. “Sis” was a generous soul who had a gift for making people feel special and loved. Her smile and warm personality were with her to the end

Visitation will be 1 p.m., Saturday, May 20th at the First Christian Church in DeWitt, Ark. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Brother Dwayne Hornbeck officiating. Burial will take place at the DeWitt Cemetery. Arrangements are by Essex Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 1801 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, Ark. 72042. The family of “Sis” Hudspeth wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the loving staff at Crestpark Nursing Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Diane Featherston Worrell, 65, died May 16, 2017, in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born on August 24, 1951, to Billie Gwendolyn Stiles Featherston and James Shoaf Featherston.

Diane loved to read and to learn. She earned four university degrees—in general studies,

social work, and library science from Louisiana State University, and a Ph.D. in library and information studies from Texas Woman’s University. Diane was a librarian/ archivist for 24 years. She also worked as a social worker and legal secretary. She loved to write and enjoyed editing publications for Special Collections at the University of Arkansas Libraries.

Moving frequently due to her father’s and husband’s careers, Diane lived in Vicksburg, Mississippi; Jackson, Mississippi; Denton, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Lafayette, Louisiana; Boone, North Carolina; Colleyville, Texas; Carbondale, Illinois and Fayetteville, Arkansas. In 1976 she married Danny Lee Worrell. In 1986 they had a son, James Casey Worrell.

Diane is survived by her husband, Dan, of Fayetteville; her son, Casey, of Santa Monica, Calif.; her uncle, Don Corley, of Corsicana, Texas; and cousins Jay and Mike Corley, of Carrollton, Texas.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday May 20, 2017 at Moore’s Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville. A memorial celebration of Diane’s life will be held after the memorial service at 12:30 p.m. at the family home.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers may be sent to Moore’s Funeral Chapel, or a donation in Diane’s name may be given to support Special Collections at the University of Arkansas Libraries. Please make checks payable to the University of Arkansas Foundation, noting that the gift is in memory of Diane Worrell.

Donations should be mailed to 300 University House, 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701 To make a gift online, the URL https://onlinegiving.uark.edu may be used. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Dennie Jenkins, 82, of Hamburg, died Thursday, May 18, 2017. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Saturday, at Egypt Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Egypt Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Friday at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– HAVANA — Margaret Alice Inman, age 74, of Havana passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Grace Baptist church in Belleville. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle.

–––––❖––––– HENSLEY — Mrs. Ethel Lee Thomas, 75, of Hensley, Ark. passed May 12, 2017. Funeral Service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Gallean Baptist Church-Hensley, Ark. by Rev. Lee Galloway. Interment will be in Rest in Peace Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Registry: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Bobby Ray Washburn, age 70, of Hot Springs, passed away on May 17, 2017. He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on October 17, 1946 to James Ray Washburn and Era Williams. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, 501982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Jack Arnold Dye, 61, of Judsonia died May 6 in Searcy. The family will hold a memorial service at the Family of Faith Independent Baptist Church located at 1607 Hwy. 367 North, Bald Knob, Arkansas, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. www. powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– LAKE VILLAGE — Ronald Warren, 77, of Lake Village passed away May 8, 2017. Survived by a son, a daughter, two sisters, two brothers, and a grandson. Celebration of life will be Saturday, May 27, 2017. Services under the direction of Bishop King Funeral Home of Lake Village. Sign online guestbook at www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MAGNOLIA — Hazel Weaver, 96, of Magnolia, Ark., formerly of Stephens, Ark., passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the Magnolia Health and Rehabilitation Center. Hazel was born on July 30, 1920, in Stephens, Ark., to the late Charles P. and Ruby (Cook) Hughes. She was a longtime residence of Stephens and attended the First United Methodist Church in Stephens where she was the pianist for over 35 years.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; husband Louie Francis Weaver; granddaughter Ginger Sanders; sister, Billie Ervin; brother Ted Hughes; and sonin-law, Wesley Byrd.

She is survived by her son, Gary F. Weaver of Conway, Ark.; daughter Carolyn Byrd of Clinton, Ark.; grandchildren, Stephen Weaver and wife Susan of New Braunfels, Texas, Reed Weaver and wife Tammy of Conway, Ark., and Christi Sanders of Conway, Ark.; great-grandchildren, Coleman Weaver of New Braunfels, Texas, Anna Weaver of New Braunfels, Texas, Grace Weaver of Conway, Ark., Shelby Sanders of Little Rock, Ark., Katie Collie of Rogers, Ark., Nikki Sanders of Camden, Ark., and Aubrey Weaver of Conway, Ark.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the Stephens Cemetery with Rev. Cedric Walters officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the donor’s choice of church or charity. To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit www. lewisfuneralhomebiz.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Paul Winford Bollen, 63, of Malvern passed away May 16, 2017. Services will be held Friday, 5/19/2017 at the Harmony Primitive Baptist Church in Donaldson at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave online condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Patsy Lorraine Harmon, 71, of Monticello, died Thursday, May 11, 2017. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, at Wilmar Cemetery with Bro. Michael Woodruff officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Marvin L. Mann, Jr., age 86, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born November 19, 1930, in El Dorado, Ark., to the late Marvin L. Mann, Sr. and Frances Ripley Mann.

He was retired Regional Manager for Hartford Fire Insurance Company, a United States Army Veteran of the Korea War and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Monticello. He was a graduate and supporter of the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Jean Mann. Survivors include two daughters, Mindy Mann Nelson of Georgetown, Texas, and Leslie Mann Kelley of Dallas, Texas; and four grandchildren, Anna Kelley, Grant Kelley, Luke Nelson and Leslie Nelson.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Grand Manor Assisted Living facility located at 1960 Hwy. 425 North in Monticello. A private family graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home of Monticello. Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church, 317 South Main, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Sharon Collins Sims, age 91, of Morrilton, Arkansas, died Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was born December 29, 1925, in Springfield, Missouri. Sharon was a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church. Private burial at a later date. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Funeral arrangements for 56 year old Donna Lee Craig of Mountain Home, Ark., are private by Conner Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Donna Craig passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Mountain Home, Ark. She is survived by one son. An online guestbook and obituary at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Marcella Barnes, 60, of Pine Bluff. Funeral service will be Saturday, 10 a.m., Judah Restoration Worship Center with Rev. Aaron E. Barnes Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Gregory Craig Christopher, Jr., 31, of Pine Bluff. Funeral service will be Saturday, 10 a.m., Watkins Chapel M.B. Church with Rev. Kenneth Jones officiating. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Aaron Tyrone Johnson, 42, of Pine Bluff passed May 15, 2017. Funeral Service will be Saturday, 3 p.m., Mt. Nebo M.B. Church with Rev. Larry Battles officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– RISON — Cecilia Ann Mashburn, 54, of Rison, Arkansas, passed away May 16, 2017. Cecilia was devoted to her family and friends, who love her and will miss her always. She was born July 12, 1962, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Janice Barfoot Summit, 66, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Billy; son, Jason (Lynn); daughter, Brandi; brothers, Kenneth, Keith; sisters, Joy, Missy; uncle, Thomas; 2 grandchildren, Erin, Dalton. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, Chapel. Burial: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Lone Valley Cemetery, Sims, Arkansas. Visitation: Sunday, 4-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY — Dwinaline Leighton Barron, 71, of Shirley, Arkansas, passed away on 05/15/2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Fairfield Bay with Pastor Tony Thomas, Pastor Darrell Black and Rev. Ester Bass officiating. Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home.

Dwinaline was born in Plant City, Florida, to the late William R. and Easter Mae Leighton on March 28, 1946. She was a graduate of Plant City High school and was married to Keith R. Barron on September 19, 1964, in Plant City, Florida. Dwinaline was involved in ministry for 48 years. 28 of those years were full time, on the road all over the USA. She was a faithful servant to her family and God.

Dwinaline is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Donald Leighton and her sister, Doris Butler. Dwinaline is survived by her husband, Keith R. Barron; her daughter, Heather L. Dunn (Casey); three brothers, Dawson Leighton, Doyle Leighton, Dalton Leighton; four sisters, Desiree Catrick, Dorothy Johnson, Donie Pruitt, Doritha Spier; two grandchildren, Blain Lassiter and Alexus Dunn; other relatives and a vast number of friends.

Pallbearers will be Dustin Lott, Luke Lucas, Kevin Blackman, Casey Dunn, Sydney Barron, Timmy White, and honorary pallbearer, Wade Lucas Sr. Memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 95, Shirley, Arkansas, 72153.

The family of Dwinaline wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the doctors and nurses, Cornerstone Hospital and Conway Regional, everyone who came today, all the calls and texts and facebook

posts from all our friends and family, and all the churches that have reached out. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA — Funeral for Mr. James Derrell Andrews, age 78, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at First Baptist Church, Prescott. Burial, DeAnn Cemetery, Prescott. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home, 1196 Hwy. 371 West, Prescott. Arrangements, Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home, Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes. com

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Lonnie Vernon Brown, 91, of Warren died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 6, 1925, on Big Creek, near Rison, the son of Charles Levi and Mary McClellan Brown. He was a Baptist and a World War II Army veteran.

Preceding him in death were his two wives, Claudia Bell Barrett Brown, whom he married Oct., 10, 1949, she died Oct., 3, 1991; and Betty Jo Hurst Trucks Brown, whom he married Dec. 1, 1996, she died Jan. 27, 2016; his parents, and three brothers, Leon, T.H. and Larkin Brown.

Survivors include his sister, Mattie Clark of Pine Bluff; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Brown and Ruby Brown, both of Monticello; a brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Pat Barret of Tucson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews from the Barrett and Brown families; two step-sons, Drew Trucks and spouse Mary, Fayetteville, Ark., and Matt Trucks and spouse Juli, Warren, Ark. A daughter Jeanna Poniwaz, Russellville, Ark., three step-grandchildren, Nathan Trucks, Alexandria Poniwaz and Cassidy Trucks, a step-greatgrandchild, Rhinna Poniwaz.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Memorials: Bradley County Veteran’s Museum, 210 N. Main Street, Warren or the Warren Branch Library, 115 W. Cypress Street, Warren, Ark. 71671. www.frazerfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — John Thomas Holland, age 64, of Warren, Ark., died Wednesday, May 17, at his home. Born July 29, 1952, in Jersey, Ark., he was the former owner of Holland’s Fish Market and a commercial fisherman. John loved to hunt and fish and attended Farmville Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Garland Holland and Lena Evans Holland; brothers, William “Bill” Holland, Don Holland; sisters, Evelyn Stubberfield, Peggy Webb; grandson, John Robert Latta; a step-daughter, Chasity Young.

Survivors are his significant other, Deborah Turnbow of Warren, Ark.; two daughters, Joy Latta and spouse John, Amber Grider and spouse Brian all of Warren, Ark.; two sons, John Black and spouse Holly of Moore, Okla., William Turnbow of Monroe, La.; three step-daughters, Tiffany Strickland and spouse Tim of Greenville, Miss., Kellie Evans and spouse Derrick of Bastrop, La., Brandie Vann and spouse William of Monroe, La.; two brothers, Carl Holland of Jersey, Ark., Ricky Holland of Pine Bluff, Ark. His best friend and beloved dog Angel; 13 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Gravelridge Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– WHITE HALL — Sondra Jester Goodson, 76, of White Hall died Wednesday, May 17, 2017. She was born February 16, 1941, in Ashdown, Arkansas, daughter of Joseph and Marguerite Bass Jester. As a military child, Sondra lived many places as a child. She graduated from high school in Killeen, Texas, and attended the University of Texas.

She worked for UAMS for over 25 years, retiring as a buyer in 2004. Mrs. Goodson enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing the harmonica. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughter, Tracey Powell (Joe) of Pine Bluff; son, Todd Goodson of White Hall; two grandchildren, Madison and Jay Dempsey; and an “honorary” son, Richard Johnson (Lisa).

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Todd Howard officiating. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until service time at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Mr. Timothy W. “Tim” Baty, 53, of Wynne died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, at Levesque Assembly of God in Wynne. Visitation is 1 p.m. to service time at the church. Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home.

Out-of-state

ALLEN, Texas — Chun Mui Fung, 86, of Allen, Texas, (formerly of Marianna, Arkansas) passed Sunday, May 14, 2017. Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Visitation will be held prior to services starting at 12:30 p.m. Family and friends may sign online www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Marianna.