Obituaries

Pulaski County

HERBERT CASEY JR., 58, of Little Rock, departed this life on May 31, 2017. Survived by siblings: Gary Sr., Herbert G (Barbara), Ronnie Sr. (Sherry), Willie Sr., Donald, Grover Sr., Corrine and Dorothy Casey. Family Hour Friday, June 9, 2017, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral Service June 10, 2017 11 a.m. Jackson Memorial COGIC. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

–––––❖––––– WILLIS GRAY, 76, of Maumelle Ark., formerly of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017, after a long and painful illness. Our hearts are broken, and we will forever miss his wit, zest for life and laughter. However, we are comforted knowing he is now with the angels in Heaven and at peace. Willis was a wonderful and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He owned a successful furniture business and retired at an early age to enjoy his latter years and spend time with his wife, only daughter and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gray; a daughter and sonin-law, Lesli and John Hugg; two grandchildren, Anna and Matthew Hugg. He is predeceased by his grandson, John Alexander Hugg, and by his parents, Autie and Neville Gray.

For family and friends who live in Little Rock, a Visitation and Celebration of his life will be at the home of John and Lesli Hugg, on Monday, June 5, 5:30-8:00 p.m., with music and remarks beginning 6:30-7 p.m. Any friend or family member who wishes to speak is invited to do so. For Jonesboro friends and family, Visitation will be at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 6, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., with the funeral immediately thereafter. The funeral will be led by Dr. Jimmy Adcox, but any friend or family member who wishes will have an opportunity to say a remembrance about Willis. Interment will be at Keller’s Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a contribution in his memory to your favorite charity.

–––––❖––––– PATRICK TODD HASTINGS 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.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at The Church At Rock Creek, 11500 W. 36th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– MILDRED GALYON HORVATH of Little Rock died on June 2, 2017. She was born October 24, 1933 in Maryville, Tenn.

She was the oldest of nine children born to Malissa and Melvin Galyon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of thirty-nine years, Edward A. Horvath; brother, James Benjamin (JB) Galyon; sisters, Beverly Humphrey, Faye Martin and son, Steve Horvath. Mildred is survived by her son, Edward A. Horvath Jr. and wife Claudia of Little Rock; brother, Carson Galyon (Wanda); sisters, Janice Tyler, Della Lane, Barbara Buchanan (Dan) and Mamie Edgar (David); grandchildren, E. Alex Horvath, III and Melissa Horvath.

Mildred’s great love and devotion was to her family. She was a stay at home mother for many years but later worked at Midwest Video Cable Company for about seventeen years. After this, she cared for her two grandchildren while their parents worked. She also enjoyed being a member of Eastern Star for over fifty years. She served in many roles with her highest position with being Worthy Matron in 1997.

Funeral service and visitation will be held at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205, on Monday, June 5th starting at 10 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m., with a longtime family friend, Pastor Jimmie Howard Tribble officiating. The family wishes to thank the people at Hospice Home Care and the at Home Inpatient Center. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mildred’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

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NINA LEE JONES, 78, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away Friday, May 26, quietly in her sleep. She was born in Quitman, Ark., on Sept. 19, 1938 to Floyd and Willie Wright. She was a self made business woman owning Arkansas Industrial catering, East Port bar, a Diamond Shamrock gas station, several laundromats and pool halls before becoming the outreach coordinator for the North Pulaski Baptist Association. She received a Masters in Ministry from Harding University. After leaving the North Pulaski Baptist Association, she started driving for the Arkansas Rice Depot delivering food all over the state of Arkansas with the Food for Kids Program and working with USDA Food Pantries. She was an active community member with a heart for service.

She was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church. She will be remembered as, fiercely loyal and devoted to both her family and her service.

She was preceded in death by her sister June Anderson and is survived by her brother Rick Wright, daughter Gina Bettis and granddaughter Kathryn Kellogg.

The family will hold a tree planting service in her honor on her birthday in the fall. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in her memory to the Arkansas Rice Depot, 801 W 65th St, Little Rock, Ark. 72209.

Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– JOHNNY COOK LEFTWICH, 69, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at his home in Little Rock. He was born July 31, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, the son of

William Henry Leftwich and

Frances Cook Leftwich, members of pioneering families in Titus County. Both parents and his sister, Bettye Long, of Alvin, Texas, preceded him in death.

He was a student at the University of Houston, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a graduate fellow in geography at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a member of the faculty of the Opportunity School in Little Rock and was active in the fields of accounting and real estate in Little Rock and in New York City, later investing in properties in Galveston and Houston, Texas.

He was an enthusiastic Pulaski County Master Gardener, working with groups at the Old State House and at the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock, and in cultivating his own vegetable and flower garden at the Two Rivers Park Community Garden site.

He will be remembered and missed by his many friends in Arkansas, Texas, and New York, and is survived by his companion of 48 years, J.O. Buckley of Little Rock.

His ashes will be scattered among those of generations of his family at Union Hill Cemetery in Titus County, Texas.

Donations in his memory may be made to Out of the Woods animal rescue organization at www.ootwrescue.org. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– SKYLER HUNT MAY, 29, of Little Rock, passed away May 31, 2017. Born in Little Rock, he was a creative and innovative artist. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. He loved his family and friends dearly. Skyler loved being at the lake and snow skiing, but most of all he loved being Bella Grace’s father. And a good father he was.

He is survived by his daughter, Bella Grace May, her brother, Grayson Miller and their mother, Hannah Miller; his mother, Tracy May; father, David May; sisters, Cassie May and Gracie May; grandparents, Jim Hunt and Lynne and Bill Minix, all of Little Rock; aunt and uncle, Shawn and Ron Phillips of North Little Rock; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Brenda and Douglas May.

Services will be held on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at the church.

In lieu of flowers a memorial may be made to Second Presbyterian Church at 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72227 or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Skyler’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JODIE FRANKLIN MINICK of Little Rock passed away on Memorial Day, May 29, 2017. He was born Feb. 4, 1938 in Big Flatt, Ark., to Lester Lee and Willadean Minick.

Jodie was preceded in death by his mother and his first wife of 48 years, Joan Minick. He is survived by his father, Lee Minick; his wife, Joyce Minick; one son, Mike Minick; grandsons, Mark Minick and Mathew Minick; brothers, Tony Minick and Bobby Minick and their families as well as many other friends and “adopted” families who loved him.

Jodie was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, a retired truck driver, an avid sportsman, a world traveler and a master at gardening. He loved to grow huge watermelons and beautiful roses that he enjoyed giving to the people important in his life. He loved to joke around with his friends and family and had a great laugh. He retired young and lived life to its fullest while he was healthy.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the wonderful Team at House of Three for their love, care and compassion over the last few months of Jodie’s life. The family also thanks the incredible Staff at the VA Hospice Unit for taking such great care of him in his final days.

Services will be held on Thursday, June 8 at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery Pavilion, 1501 W Maryland Ave., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. The service will be casual dress just as Jodie would have liked. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or the charity of your choice.

–––––❖––––– HERBERT “HERB” CHARLES PRINCE JR., 74, of Little Rock went to be with his Savior Thursday June 1, 2017. He was born May 24, 1943 in Little Rock, Ark., to Herbert C. Prince and Zelma Roland.

Herb graduated High School in Coppers Cove, Texas; graduated from East Texas Baptist University and received a Masters of Theology from Mid-America Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tenn. For 14 years Brother Herb pastored Southern Baptist Churches in Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas. He was on staff at and a member of Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church. He served as Field Director for Abundant Life Ministries in Honduras since 1982.

Herb loved his family and friends both in the United States and Honduras, but most of all he loved the Lord Jesus Christ.

He is survived by his wife Joan Flynn Prince; daughters, Leah Harvey, Angela Starks (Kenneth); sons, Armando Pavon Prince (Ingrid), Adam Prince (Lesly); grandchildren, Victoria, Chelsie, Magan, Vivian, Raquel; great-grandson, Kade; brother, Royce Ruple (Marie); brothersin-law, Carroll Flynn (Linda), Phillip Flynn (Gina); eight nieces and nephews, and their children.

Services will be held at Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church.

Memorial Gifts can be made to Abundant Life Schools, 9008 Sylvan Hills Hwy, Sherwood, Ark. 72120, and Abundant Life Ministries in Honduras, P.O. Box 6241 NLR, Ark. 72124.

Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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The world lost a little bit of light and love today with the passing of MARY LEE PUCKETT of Little Rock. She was born on May 11, 1928 in St. Louis, Mo., to Claude John and Marie E. Jameson and spent her youth in Sikeston, Mo.

Mary Lee had incredible accomplishments in her professional life. She broke many glass ceilings and laid the foundation for many women who came after her in her field. She was a devout Catholic and member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Mary Lee was quite the bridge player and was a lifelong learner and traveler.

However, the love of her life was her family. She was a role model to her two children, Bill Puckett (Porter) and Beth Weidower (Ron). In addition, she was incredibly loved by her five grandchildren: Liz Thurmond (Zack), Bill Puckett (Sally), Annie Lorton (Billy), Jamie Puckett (Rachel), and David Weidower. On any given weekend she could be found spending time with her grandchildren on fun adventures that will be cherished and remembered by them for the rest of their lives.

In addition to the family above, she is survived by her sisters: Anne Edmondson of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Nora Springs of

Sikeston, Mo., and Kathleen Kafka of Maumelle, Ark. She leaves behind seven great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Bynum Puckett, and her husband whom she married later in life, Ben Chambers, as well as her brother, C.J. “Bud” Jameson, and sister Patricia Scott.

Mary Lee was kindness, love, selflessness, and compassion. She was not one to be impressed by status or wealth, but by whom you were as a person and how you treated others. She made this world a better place, and she will be so dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mary Lee’s memory to Arkansas Hospice and the Arkansas Humane Society. The Humane Society always held a special place in her heart, and Arkansas Hospice now holds a special place in the hearts of the family she leaves behind.

“So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart. For every time you think of me, I’m always in your heart. –David M. Romano.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 400 North Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock with Msgr. Francis I. Malone officiating, burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock. A rosary will be held on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6 p.m. followed by visitation until 8 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th, St. in Little Rock. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guest book.

–––––❖––––– ROBIN ANN RODRIGUEZ, age 58, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. She was born November 02, 1958 in Chicago, Ill., to William and Hiroko Cabe. She worked as a Supervisor Blue Card Host for Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 25 years & was just recently retired. Robin was a single mother who lived her whole life working hard, sometimes working two jobs just to buy anything her sons needed whom she loved and cared for dearly. She was a kind generous person, who would take off her coat if someone needed it. Determined, she didn’t let obstacles stop her, she found a way to solve the problem. Dependable, always there for a helping hand if you needed it. She was a devoted animal lover, she’s had many dogs over the years, whether she rescued them or adopted them, she enjoyed her days off spending time with her fur babies.

Robin is Survived by her two wonderful amazing sons, Matthew & Nathan Rodriguez, three grandsons Hayden, Donovan and Maverick Rodriguez, brother William “Mark” Cabe, son Joshua Cabe (leilani), sisters Joyce Nielsen (Kurk), Arlene Mckinlay (Glenn), Nancy Villarreal(AL), Cynthia Elledge (Jim), and Angela Williams. Robin is now resting

in Heaven with the lord Himself, her father William, mother Hiroko, and loving son Jason Cabe. Family, friends and others whose lives Robin touched are invited Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home on 13801 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Online obituary at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– HORACE W. SMITH age 88, passed May 28, 2017 in Little Rock, Ark. He was born June 28, 1928 in Tull, Ark., to the late William Pinkston Smith and Alice Vivian “Burrow” Smith.

He retired from Reynolds Metals Company in Benton, Arka., and was a co-founder of Quapaw Realty in Little Rock, Ark.

Survivors include his wife Bettie J. “Campbell” Smith, sons Vance Smith, Michael Morris, Ernest Norman, and daughter Teresa Croswell. Grandchildren Ricky Hinds, Richard Williams, Jennifer Olmedo, Kimberly Holdford and Laura Taylor. Great-grandchildren Deanna Hinds, Bailey Hinds, Marcus Holdford, Kayla Holdford, Emily Williams, Joshua Williams, Samantha Olmedo, Michael Olmedo, Deiva Ponce, Christopher Steward, Domonique Steward, Kelli Steward, Zoey Taylor and Zackarey Taylor. He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Gertie V. West Smith, a daughter Arlene Morgan and grandchild Starlet Fowlkes.

There will be a Memorial Service on Monday, June 19 11 a.m. at Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1600 Louisiana, Little Rock, Ark. 72206, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall for family and friends.

–––––❖––––– JACKIE EDITH TALLEY, 77, of Jacksonville, Ark., departed this life June 1, 2017. Survived by daughter Marla Talley, siblings; Dwight Scott, Dickie Scott, Jason Rook, and Marilyn Rook. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

–––––❖––––– LARRY JOSEPH THOMASON “UNCLE SONNY”, 77, of North Little Rock, Ark., was born Dec. 19, 1939 in Lonoke County to Clay and Edna Thomason. He passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and an avid Razorbacks fan up until the time of his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Sherrill Thomason and sister Mary Thomason Calhoun. Larry is survived by a brother, Gene Thomason of Ozark; sisters Barbara Mavity of Beebe and Kay Lynn of Sherwood; many nieces and nephews; and one special friend, Jimmy Lee Linder.

Memorials may be made to the Wattensaw Cemetery Fund, c/o Diana Finely; 400 Finley Dr., Lonoke, ARK. 72086.

Visitation will begin at noon Monday, June 5, 2017 at Wattensaw Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at Wattensaw Cemetery.

Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com. JACQUELINE L. WHITE, 51, of Sweet Home, Ark., passed May 31, 2017. Preceded in death by her father, James Simpson, brother, Billy

Adams, and sister, Wanda Chandler. Her cherished memories are mother, Arcerlean Smith (Clinton); daughters, Muntriel Phillips (Sharaill) and J’Maya White, and brother, Donald Cunningham, and grandchildren. Family hour will be Friday, June 9, 2017 from 6-7 p.m. at Premier Funeral Home. Funeral services are Saturday, June 10, 2017, 11 a.m. at Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1215 Schiller St. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202, (501) 376-4800. KIMBERLY ANN WHITEHEAD, 48, of North Little Rock, passed away May 30, 2017. She was born Oct. 8, 1968 to Charles D. and Patricia Ann Whitehead in Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her feline friend, Pocahontas.

Kimberly is survived by her parents; sister, Kristy Whitehead; niece, Savannah Whitehead; and a host of friends and family.

Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2017, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens. BEVERLY B. WILLIAMS, 96, of Little Rock passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born Nov. 25, 1920 in North Little Rock, Ark. to Robbie and Jewell Barham.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dorrance Williams; brother, Robbie Barham Jr.; and her sister, Martha Jones. She is survived by her son, John Wilfong; grandsons, John David and Derek Wilfong; nephew, Steve Barham; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2017 at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com. CHARLIE WILLIAMS, 82, of Jacksonville, native Pennsylvanian, left this life May 30, 2017, surrounded by loving family members. Mr. Williams spent the bulk of his working life in the printing business. But the essence of his life was his constant gregariousness, ample good will, and staunch patriotism. All of these virtues were particularly showcased in inspiring fashion across the past 18 years as he suffered from the effects of a massive stroke. Defying all medical odds, Charlie lived to be 82 years of age.

He was preceded in death by the parents he loved, William and Florence Williams, of Wilkes-Barre, Penn. Charlie is survived by his devoted wife of 60 plus years, Helen, whom he met as an Air Force serviceman stationed in Jacksonville in 1956. As well, his son Guy, daughter in-law Susan, and granddaughters Katherine Rietzl and Kara Williams, son-in-law Paul Rietzl, all of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a grandson, Ryan Williams, and daughter-in-law Hailey, of Tulsa, Okla.; a daughter Kim and sonin-law Scott Wilkinson, of Elko, Nev.; a son, Tim, of Los Angeles, Calif. Surviving him, too, are his brother Barry Williams and wife Jeanne, and sister Janet, all of Wilkes-Barre, Penn.

Charlie served in the Unites States Air Force, 1953-1957. A proud veteran, his will be a military funeral and will take place Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 5 p.m., at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 9822136. A dinner to commemorate his life will follow for family and friends at Southern Oaks Country Club, 701 Foxwood Drive, Jacksonville, Ark.

There were many people Mr. Williams met in life who insisted, “that’s one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.” They were all correct.

Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. DARRELL WADE YOUNG, 73 of North Little Rock, Ark., passed from this life on Thursday, June 1 from natural causes.

Born August 20, 1943 to Elva Fay Harvey Young-Ivy and Austin Wade Young, he was one of 10 children. As a student during the 1957 integration crisis of Little Rock Central High School, he was deeply impacted by personally witnessed events resulting in a strong respect for all humanity which endures through his children. Early work life led him to the factories of Michigan until love of home brought him back to his father’s appliance repair business. Motivated by love of family and work ethic, his career progressed to propriety of Target Torque Converters, Inc. in North Little Rock. His balance of work and fun is evidenced by many family memories of quick corny jokes, Summer camping and vacation trips across the country as well as his love of ATV adventures with his brother.

He is survived by three children, Kelly Michelle Driggers, Darren Wade Young and Tony Jay Young; mother of the children and former wife Sandra Wilcox Young Criswell; grandchildren Cody Driggers, Justin Driggers, Alexa Driggers, Savanna Young, Calum Young, Chance Young, Sean Young, Briley Young, Jade Larsen, Jacob Wilson and Caleb Wilson; sisters Joyce Campbell, Jane Sanders, Carol Zorn, Teresa Torres; and brother Terry Young.

Memorial Service will be Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark., 72116. (501) 791-7400. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorial to be Officiated by nephew Rev. Bryan Torres.

Because of his faith in Jesus Christ, he is now at home with our Creator.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Arkansas

ADONA — Bob McCallister, age 69, of Adona, died Friday, June 2, 2017. Funeral services: 3 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Perryville United Methodist Church. Burial: Fowler Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Family Hour: 1-3 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Perryville United Methodist Church. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net. ALEXANDER — Robert Morgan Book Jr. of Alexander passed away on May 30, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Lesha Book; two daughters, Tonya and Ashley Book; one son, Jeremy Book; and a sister, Gerri Shipe. Service times are pending until further notice. To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com. BALD KNOB — David LeRoy Pierce, 68, passed from this life Friday, June 2, 2017, surrounded by family. LeRoy was born Aug. 28, 1948, to Jessie and Hazel (McAnnalley) Pierce in Russell, Ark. He was a member of Russell Baptist Church. LeRoy started his pipeline career at the age of 17 with his brother-in-law Jude. He worked 51 years in the construction industry.

He treasured his wife of 48 years and his three girls. He was a man of few words, honest, and hardworking.

Survived to cherish his memory is his wife Peggy (Barnes) Pierce, daughters, Annette Pierce (Rance Jackson) of Big Spring, Texas, Christy Hastings (Cully) of Russell, Carol Ann Pierce of Judsonia. Brothers, Denny (Glenda) Pierce of Russell, Ronnie (Carolyn) Pierce of Bradford, Sister Shirley Beard (Lynn) of Russell. Grandsons, Brandon Hastings, Wesley Watson (Randi), David Scott (Tiffany). Granddaughters Taylor Hastings, Kellyanna Hastings. Great-grandchildren Bentley Scott, Brayden & Colton Hastings. Sister-in-law Shirley Blakeman of Sparta, Tenn. Two special ladies Mrs. Cleo and Sherry McConkey. And a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Linda Pyle.

Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Russell. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome. net. BEEBE — Geraldine Edwards Wallace Green, 87, of Beebe, Ark., was born Nov. 1, 1929 in Opal, Ark. Geraldine went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2017. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. Geri worked forty-five years, serving others as an operating room nurse. She was a member of Beebe First Baptist Church.

Geraldine is preceded in death by her parents, Henry

M. and Maggie Edwards and her late husbands James W. Wallace and Joe C. Green. She was also preceded by her son, Larry J. Johnson, brother Henry Oneal Edwards, and sister Molly B. Madding.

Geraldine is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Mary Ellen and John Matte of Lafayette, La., and Renee and Tim Miller of Tampa, Fla.; brother Thomas Buddy and Kay Edwards of Oil Trough, Ark.; daughter-inlaw Lenora Johnson of Beebe, Ark.; and grandchildren John Johnson, Melinda Johnson, and Lora Fones. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, cousins and friends.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation of the care given to our loving mother for the last two years, by Leah Kean, Sandra Williams and Theresa Whitlow.

Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com. BEEBE — Ruby Jewell Higgs, 93, of Beebe passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born in Keo on Oct. 14, 1923, to Hugh and Mabelle Edmonson. She was a longtime member of Highway Baptist Church and attended Bethel Baptist Church and Geyer Springs Baptist Church.

Ruby is survived by her children, Ellis Higgs, Dean Davis (Jim), Christine Manley, Dale Higgs (Glenda), Beverly Thomas (Harold), Debby Howell (Lewis), Weeda Jones, Janet Cook (Alan); 17 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Maxine Carsten and other extended family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Higgs; sons, Charles E. Higgs, Gary M. Higgs, Mickey T. Higgs; granddaughter, Charity Humphrey; greatgranddaughter, Jamie Hopkins; and five sisters.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Highway Baptist Church, 5845 Roundtop Road, NLR. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Wolf Cemetery in Oppelo. Memorials may be made to your local chapter of the Crisis Pregnancy Center. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com. BRINKLEY — Doris Faye Howton, 80, died Friday, June 2. She is survived by, sons, Bobby Howton (Paula), Dale Howton (Diana), daughter, Holly Hodge (Dusty), sister, Louise Hood, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Brinkley. Burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Guestbook./obit bobnealandsons.com. CABOT — After 82 years, Billy Willard Cates’ earthly life came peacefully to an end on May 31, 2017 at his home in Cabot, Ark. Billy was born November 25, 1934 in England, Ark., to Thomas and Ines Cates.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother, Geneva Cates, Ruth Bearden, Lillian ‘Kitty’ Krol and Larry Cates. He is survived by his wife Charlotte of 44 years, daughters and their families: Lisa (Keith) Yoakum — their sons, William and Jacob; Tenyia (Bob) Reedy — her children Logan, Bryce and Grace Klawetter; LaVonne (Richard) Choate — her children Dustin Colbert and Calan Smidt. Billy is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Betty Onderbeke, Sharon Cates, and Gary Cates, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral home, 1921 Main Street. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park & Mausoleum. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com. CHEROKEE VILLAGE — William (Bill) Richard Curzon of Cherokee Village passed away on June 1, 2017. Bill was born January 4, 1937. After graduation from Jonesboro High School in 1955, he attended Arkansas State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. After college, he served his country in the Army in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He returned to Jonesboro after completing his service and worked for the Crane Company as a cost accountant. Bill married Barbara Jo Welch of Jonesboro in 1963. While working at Crane, he took night classes to qualify for dental school. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1966 and opened his dental practice, serving Cherokee Village and the surrounding communities for 37 years.

Bill had a passion for his community and professional associations serving as president of the North Arkansas Dental Society, two terms on the Executive Council of Arkansas State Dental Association, 26 years on the Highland School Board, president and board member of Cherokee Village Water Works Facilities Board, board member of the first Cherokee Village Hospital, treasurer of Village Pride, treasurer and finance committee member of Cherokee Village United Methodist Church, ten years as volunteer videographer for Highland Rebel football, member of Kiwanis International and many years as Little League baseball coach.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years Barbara, brother Jon (Barbara Ann) of Atlanta, son Cary (Stacey) of Little Rock, son Craig (Lyne) of Fayetteville and five grandchildren (Austin, Andrew, Kaitlyn, Ella and Alyssa).

A memorial service will be held at Cherokee Village United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 with visitation prior to the service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cherokee Village United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home. Arrangements entrusted to Wortham Funeral Home and Cremations of Highland, Ark. CONWAY — Gilbert Dean Larson, 67, of Conway, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday, June 5, Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton, Ark. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, at Robertsville Cemetery, Jerusalem, Ark.

EAST END — Jose Flores, 51, of East End passed from this life May 31, 2017. Survivors: wife, Tamala; sons, Jose Flores Jr. and Freddy Flores; and daughter, Selena Flores. Funeral: 1 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2017, Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Burial: Salem Cemetery, East End. Visitation: 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Roller-Chenal. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal. HOUSTON — Mack Edward Hillis, age 77, of Houston, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 2nd, 2017. He was born November 1st, 1939, a son of the late Earl Edward Hillis and Mildred Lankford Hillis. He retired from a long career in sales, was of the Christian faith, and had served as mayor of Houston, Arkansas.

Survivors include his sons, Mike (Joann) Hillis of Virginia Beach, Va., Charles (Leslie) Hillis Sr. of Branson, Mo., Shaun Hillis, and Joseph Hillis of Little Rock; daughter Sheila Hillis of Seymour, Tenn.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 6th, at May Cemetery with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Service and arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net. KINGSLAND — Ann Burks Dabney, 85, of Kingsland died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. She was born Oct. 15, 1931 in Cleveland County, Ark. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She was a former member of Rockport Country Club in Rockport, Texas, Pine Forest Country Club in Houston, Texas. Ann was an avid golfer and gardener. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe E. Burks Sr. and Elsie Lee Grice Burks; husband, George Evans Dabney Sr.; and one brother, Curtis Dean Burks. Ann is survived by one son, George Evans Dabney Jr. of Richmond, Texas; one daughter, Julie Dabney Guthrie of Kingsland; one brother, Joe Elbert Burks of Warren; one sister, Rita Holder of Kingsland; and one granddaughter, Dabney Elizabeth Guthrie Geers of Rockport, Texas; several nieces and nephews, two uncles, and one aunt. Visitation will be Monday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Benton Funeral Home with Rev. Boyd Savage and Rev. Justin Childress officiating. Burial will follow at Graves Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net. MALVERN — William Morgan Paul, 96, passed June 2, 2017. Born November 16, 1920, in Malvern, Ark. Survivors, Ramona Nicholson, Ryan Heaton and Hunter Heaton, Helen Lincks. Graveside services at Rockport Cemetery, June 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com. MALVERN — Brenda Sue Whitley, age 67, of Malvern, died June 1, 2017, in Hot Springs. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday June 5, at the Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Bismarck. Donations may be sent to Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home, 517 Clay St., Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923, for the services of Brenda Whitley. Sign the online guestbook and read the full obituary at www.ruggleswilcox.com. MARSHALL — Willene Weaver, 92, of Marshall died Thursday. Wife of deceased husband, Rex Weaver. Survivors: children, Gwanda Bolen, Ronald and Doug Weaver, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Drucy Pauls and Steven Potter. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 1 p.m. preceding the service. Burial: McDaniel Cemetery.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall. MARVELL — Funeral service for Herbert Bartlett, 82, of Marvell, 2 p.m., Tuesday, Bob Neal & Sons Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Visitation, Monday, 6-8 p.m., Bob Neal and Sons Brickell Funeral Home. Burial-Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: wife, three children, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one brother.

Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena. McCRORY — Silas Ray Stapler Sr., 58, died Friday. Survivors: six children, five siblings, dad, 19 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 from 6–8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Cremation will follow. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net. MONTICELLO — Lavarn Turner, age 83, of Monticello passed away Wednesday May 31, 2017 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Funeral Service will be Monday, June 5, 2017 at Pilgrim Rest A.M.E Church in Monticello with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com. RUSSELLVILLE — Beth Warndof Krueger, 84, passed away at her home in Russellville, on Friday, June 2, 2017. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Humphrey Chapel. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., on Monday, at the funeral home. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

RYE — Robin Vickers Barton age 53, Rye, Ark., died Thursday, June 1 as a result of an automobile accident, Cleveland County, Ark. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Prosperity Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at Frazer’s Funeral Home. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

SEARCY — Jerry F. Person, 81, of Searcy, passed away June 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1936 at Searcy to the late Simon and Ruth Roberts Person.

Mr. Person was the owner of White County Metal Works and was a member of the Searcy Masonic Lodge.

He was married to Allada Dean Person in 1952 at Searcy and she passed away in 1997.

He is survived by one son, Jerry Michael Person in Searcy; daughter, Cheryl Person of Porum, Okla.; grandchildren, Michael Dean Person (Casie) and Jay Benny Person (Stacy) all of Searcy and Jamie Marie Chrzanowski (Dan) of Aurora, Colo.; six great grandchildren; and one brother, Leon Person (Sherry) of Searcy.

Following his request, his body will be cremated and the family will have a memorial service at a later date. Lasting memorials may be made to Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch in Batesville.

Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: (501) 742-3621. Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com. SHERIDAN — Deborah Croy Atwood, 64, of Sheridan, died Friday. Survivors: husband, Billy Ray Atwood; sons, Gerald Croy, John Croy, David Croy; step-daughter, Tina Stephens; father, Doyle W. “Pete” Croy; brother, James Croy; sister, Marilyn Wilson; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Olivia Croy.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 9-10 a.m. Monday. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www. memorialgardenssheridan.com SHERRILL — Mary Cullipher Callahan, 85, of Sherrill, Ark., died Thursday. Survivors, sons, Clarence Douglas Callahan, Robert Dean Callahan both of Sherrill; sister, Maxine Hoover, of El Paso, Texas; grandchildren, John Robert Callahan, Thomas James Crow. Memorial Service, 1 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017, Reydell Baptist Church. Burial, Bayou Meto Cemetery. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com. TRUMANN — Mr. William Robert Crutchfield Jr., 67, of Trumann, Ark., departed this life on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Mr. Crutchfield was born in Nashville, Ark., and lived in Trumann for the past 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a former pastor of the Central Missionary Baptist Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert and Frances Marie Perry Crutchfield, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Kay Moorman Crutchfield of the home; two daughters, Melanie and husband Michael Taber of Trumann and Michelle and husband Todd Seger of Bryant; two sons, Donald and wife Allison Crutchfield of Live Oak, Fla., and David and Tracy Crutchfield of Live Oak, Fla.; one sister, Carol Marie and husband Mike Potter of Russellville; 11 grandchildren and seven-great-grand-children.

The family requested private service and disposition under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www. thompsonfuneralhome.net. VILONIA — Edna Jean Clark, 77, of Vilonia died June 2, 2017. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, one grandson and one great-granddaughter. Funeral service is Tuesday June 6 at 11 a.m. at Mount Carmel Church in Vilonia. Arrangements by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mountain Home. www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com. WATSON — Frances Henley, 84 of Watson died June 1, in Watson. Visitation held 3-5 p.m., Sunday, June 4, Griffin Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m., June 5, 2017 at Watson Assembly of God Church with burial in Watson Cemetery. Memorials: Watson Assembly of God Church. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, guest book www.griffinfh.com.