Obituaries

Pulaski County

SHAJUANDA AUGUSTINE, 39, of Woodson, Ark. Family Hour: 5-6 p.m. Service: Saturday: 1 p.m. both at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– PATSY RUTH BALDRIDGE passed away on July 4, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Levy, Arkansas on November 7, 1931, she was the daughter of Gordon and Esther Wood. Through her pre-retirement years, she worked at The Cotton Exchange, Maybelline, and Levi Strauss. She was a member of Levy United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son (Eddie Baldridge), and her sisters, Nina Hutto, Alpha Fisk, and Margurite Stanley. She is survived by her son, Steve Baldridge (Sara), three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sister (Edna Phillips), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will always be remembered for her generous loving spirit. A special Thank you to the staff of The Lakes at Maumelle and Kindred Hospice for the years of care and love you gave her.

A graveside service will be held on July 7, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, Ark. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– THOMAS JAMES CALDWELL SR. the son of the late Restee and Earl Caldwell Sr. was born May 7, 1947 in Star City, Arkansas. The sunset of his life was Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 7, 2017 at the P.K. Miller Mortuary in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Interment will be in the Arkansas Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, Arkansas by the P.K. Miller Mortuary. Visitation will be held Thursday night at the mortuary from 6-7 p.m.

–––––❖––––– EDITH CLAVETTE, age 92, of Sherwood, died June 29, 2017. Survived by daughter; one grandson; two sisters; two brothers; one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren. Services were July 5, visitation was 9-10 a.m. with funeral at 10 a.m. all at Sylvan Hills Church of Christ. Interment: Augusta Memorial Park, by Rhodes and Son Funeral Home, Augusta and McCrory.

–––––❖––––– MATTHEW CORNETT, 46, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died on Thursday, June 29th, 2017.

Survivors include his wife and best friend, Sloane Harper, parents, Jack and Becky Cornett, younger brother, Brian Cornett, and grandmother, Milly Temple. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, dear friends, and his lifelong soul brothers, Jeb Blanz and Jason Gill.

A picnic and visitation honoring Matt’s memory will be held on Saturday, July 8th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Maumelle Park in pavilion #5. Bring a fun memory or picture to share, or just drop by to visit. Matt would love for everyone to laugh and enjoy a good story!

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Food Bank at arkansasfoodbank.org or Wayside Waifs in Kansas City, Missouri, at waysidewaifs.org. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– VENCIE L. COTTEN, 92, departed this life on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born February 22, 1925 in McComb, Miss., to Lucious and Maggie McMorris. She will be ascending to be with the Lord with her loving soulmate and husband of 40 years, Eddie Cotten, who preceded her in death in 1997. Affectionately known as ‘Bigmomma’ and ‘Madea’, she was loved and cherished by so many in the Little Rock community. She was a member of Greater Second Baptist Church for many years.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her son; Joe Bryant Sr., brother; L.S. McMorris; sister; Ethel Mae Holmes. She is survived by son, Bernell Thompson (Marie), Milwaukee, Wisc.; Ruthie Dillahunty, Little Rock; Shirley Wilburn, Little Rock; Jo Jean Snow (Larry), Alpharetta Ga., and Dewayne Cotten (Caletha), Grayson Ga.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017, 11 a.m., at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park, 2810 Asher Ave., Little Rock. The family will receive friends for visitation Friday, July 7th, from 6-7 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– LARETA DEARINGER, 89, of Sherwood passed away July 4, 2017. She was born April 27, 1928 in Macon, Missouri. She is survived by one daughter, one granddaughter, one great-granddaughter, and two sisters. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– JOYCE CAROL FEHLMAN, 82, of Little Rock passed away on July 3, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Ill. and moved to Arkansas in the late 1970’s. She loved to cross-stitch, draw, play bingo, bible studies, and visit with people. She was a strong Christian lady whose calling was to provide counsel and prayer for people in need. Over the years, she helped care for numerous foster children.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Gilbert Fehlman; brother, Bud; mother, Carol; and father, Robert. Joyce was a loving mother of four children: Jeff, Peggy, Tammy and Bob. She dearly loved her seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The CALL, P.O. Box 25524, Little Rock, Ark. 72221. Burial will be with her husband in Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– ALBERT R FRAZIER, 71, Little Rock, finished his last mile on Sun 7/2/17. Owner of Frazier Electric Co. and Easy Wash Coin Laundry. He will be laid to rest on Sat. 7/8/17 at Greater 3-4 Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Viewing on Friday, 7/7/17 at Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, 1-6 p.m.

–––––❖––––– REBECCA HEFLIN, age 64, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away peacefully at her home on June 24, 2017. She was born Rebecca Ann Walker on September 8, 1952 in Camden, Ark. to Fred and Lenora (Airoldi) Walker. Becky attended school in Monroe, La. as well as Louisiana State University.

She was a loving mother and a dear friend to many. The key to her life was charity and providing for her loved ones. Her kindness to animals, family and members of her community was undeniable and will be forever missed. She enjoyed spending time with her children, gardening, and baking around the clock.

Becky is survived by Pete and her three children Christy, Paige, and Kyle. Her legacy will live on with her family as she holds a special place in each of our hearts.

Details for the memorial service will be announced soon. Please keep in touch with the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Humane Society of Pulaski County, www.warmhearts.org.

–––––❖––––– CHRISTIE L. MASHBURN, 57, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed from this life on July 2, 2017. She was born on December 8, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– ERICKA LYNNE McELHANEY, 44, of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born February 23, 1973 in Marquette, Michigan to David and Barbara Berg Reese. She worked at UAMS in the Headstart program for 20 years.

She is survived by her children, Benjamin Keith and Abigail Lynne McElhaney of Jacksonville; parents, Barbara and David Reese of Maumelle; sister, Tina Darter of Maumelle; nephew Zachary Kane Darter and many other extended family members in Michigan.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. A Memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. A visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, July 7, 2017 followed by a rosary service at 7 p.m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visit the online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– LISA BRADLEY PRINCE, 52, of Sherwood, passed away July 3, 2017 after battling cancer for many years. She was a graduate of Northeast High School, UALR and a Certified Public Accountant.

She was predeceased by her father, Bill Bradley. Survivors include her mother, Linda Bradley; daughter, Taylor Prince of Fayetteville; son, Austin Prince of Sherwood; sister, Ronda Dailey; niece, Cera Dailey all of North Little Rock; and a host of other family and friends. She is also survived by her special extended family Marilyn and Patrick Campbell, Stephanie Taylor, Jo Ann Prince, Marlene Little, Martha Singley, and the father of her children Brian Prince.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society or Pulaski County Humane Society. Funeral services will be held, 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Please sign our guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– JEANETTE T. ROBINSON, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully July 4, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Ulysess Robinson Sr.; sons, Ulysess Robinson, Jr. and Thomas Robinson. Survivors include: daughters, Sharon Washington (Melvyn) and Tara Robinson; sons, Kenneth Robinson and Mark Robinson and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be Friday, July 7, 2017, 12 noon. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Ark. Family visitation: Today, July 6, 2017, 6-7 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– LATASHIA DEHANNA ROSE, 41, passed away June 27, 2017. She was born April 10, 1976 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Larry and Gail Rose. She is survived by her parents; her brother Eric Rose; sisters Erica Rose McFadden, and Sandra Rose; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews. Services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at Greater Nation International Church, 8923 Sunset Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– LEROY THOMPSON SR., 91, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life June 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Thompson; children, Joseph and Angela Thompson; and parents, Frank and Jesse Thompson. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Leroy Jr., Bobby, Donald, and Ronald Thompson; brother, Eugene Thompson; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives. Funeral: Friday, July 7, 2017, 10 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– ANNA GENEVIA WILLIAMSON, 28, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life July 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by: grandparents, Aaron Williamson Sr. and Thelma Lee Jones; special uncle, Aaron Williamson Jr.

Anna was a certified Nursing Assistant at Hickory Heights Health and Rehab Center. She was a very compassionate person who loved helping people.

She leaves to cherish her memory: mother, Angie Williamson; siblings, Regina Shante (Steven) Corbett, Krisy Deunna (Taylor) Williamson, Charles Darnell Williamson, Larry Charles Ware Jr.; nephew, Quinton Demond Andrews; special friend, Mr. Larry; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 3-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Greater Center Star Baptist Church, 800 West 33rd Street, Little Rock, Ark. Pastor Kenneth Traylor, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– LOUIS CARL WILLIS III suddenly passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017. He was born on November 27, 1961 in Little Rock. He was a loving and much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He found and brought joy to every occasion. He went to join the Lord, his father, Louis Carl Willis, Jr. and daughter Grace, all of whom he loved dearly.

Left to cherish his memory are husband, Trey Willis; mother, Geraldine C. Willis; daughter, Bebe Willis Ramser; grandson, Finn Ramser; sisters, Gerre Lou Wisdom (Chuck) and Jan Asbury (Olan). There are many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews who will greatly miss their Uncle Carl.

Carl was a conscientious and caring nurse with a vast diversity of passionate interests including music, theater and films, art, magic, comedy, and travel. We will forever treasure the memories of Carl’s fun-loving spirit, quick wit, and sense of humor.

Services will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home on Friday, July 7, at 1 p.m. preceded by visitation at 12 noon. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– JAN WRIGHT, 81, died at her Little Rock home surrounded by her children, Saturday evening, July 1, 2017. Her memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8th at Little Rock’s Immanuel Baptist Church. Join us.

Margaret Janet Ritchie was born September 28, 1935 into the Hampton, Arkansas home of Harvey Lee Ritchie and Lois Ashbrook Ritchie. The oldest of four children, she is survived by two imaginative and humorous sisters, Marilyn Buzbee of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Nancy Rodgers of Sherwood, Arkansas. Her brother, Harvey Dwayne Ritchie, of San Bernardino, California, preceded her in passing.

Jan is also preceded by her loving husband, Dr. Doyle B. Wright, dedicated dentist from Little Rock; and survived by three children: Dr. James Doyle Wright and his wife Laura F. Wright of East Brunswick, New Jersey; Glen Conrad Wright and his wife Ann Schwetje Wright of Madison, New Jersey; and Dana Wright Jepsen and her husband Stephen Jepsen of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Jan is also survived by eight spirited grandchildren. Her loving companion and compass, Randy Springer of Little Rock, completes those survived.

Jan was a perceptive observer, one that found beauty and elegance when others chose not to pause and revel in the light, dim or otherwise. She was a mother and grandmother engaged with and delighting in the personalities unique to each of her children and grandchildren. Jan watched, doted, praised and encouraged without patronizing script. She was amazed with the lives that came from her and chose always to share her joy.

Jan radiated kindness and love to family and a diverse congregation of friends, even strangers. Her children continue to be guided by her love, her grandchildren, too. Whether it was Jim’s children: Virginia (24), Olivia (19), and Bryan (9); or Glen’s Halle (14) and Griffin (11); or Dana’s twins Anna and Liam (17), and Joseph (15), each came to know that their young lives so captivated this woman.

To many in the community, Jan is best known through her work as Extended Care Coordinator for the Visiting Nurses Association. In 1983, she was asked to create a volunteer program to meet non-nursing needs of VNA patients. What initially began as a part-time commitment grew into a rewarding career lasting almost 25 years. During this time, her dogged determination and can-do enthusiasm matched compassionate volunteers with VNA patients with needs ranging from basic food delivery to wheelchair access ramps.

Jan’s many interests led her to take an active role from the very beginning in Youth Home, Inc. as a Friendship Sponsor, fundraiser and Board of Directors member for six years. Jan was also a charter parent of the Arkansas Montessori Society, past president of the Arkansas State Dental Auxiliary, board member for both the Arkansas Rice Depot and Our House. She cultivated a great interest in religious thought and philosophy through leadership in the Ecumenical Lecture Series sponsored by Christ the King Catholic Church. She served as chairperson of the lecture series in 1979 and 1983 and relished in its ability to bring to our state voices such as Elie Wiesel, Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and Harold Kushner among others. Of late, Jan drew great energy as a volunteer at the Clinton Presidential Center since 2008, and enthusiastically jumped headfirst into her third season as a Brady Elementary School mentor.

A voracious reader, Jan found great pleasure in a 45-year love affair with a diverse and spirited book club. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to two Little Rock organizations dearest to Jan: Youth Home, Inc. and Our House.

Arkansas

AUGUSTA — Brenda Cofield, age 74, of Augusta, died July 2, 2017. Survivors: husband, Charles Cofield; one son; two daughters; one sister; grandchildren. Funeral: July 6, 2 p.m., Rhodes and Son. Burial: Augusta Memorial Park by Rhodes and Son, Augusta and McCrory.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — William Harvey Ison, age 91, of Benton, passed away on July 3, 2017; also known as (Sonny or Bill). He was born June 23, 1926, in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ela Snow and William Hamilton; brother, Faye (Bud) Eugene; and brother-in-law, Bill Westenhaven.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, W.J. Ison of Benton; sister, Norma Ruth (Sue) Westenhaven of Sherwood and sister-in-law, Ida Ison, Sherwood; his children, Mike and Gale Ison, Sherwood; and their mother, Pat Homard, Little Rock; step-children, Kevin Malone (Rhonda) and Kim Reynolds (Keith) of Benton; grandchildren, Chris Ison, Ariel Baltz (Chris), and Hannah Malone, Ben Malone (Tiffany), Jory Malone (Abby), Chrissy Reynolds and Haley Reynolds; and great-grandchildren, Chandler, Jace, Jackson and a three more expected. He enjoyed numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and extended family.

Bill graduated from Central High School in 1944 and immediately joined the Navy as a Morse code operator. He was quickly shipped overseas where he saw action at Guam, Saipan, Philippines, Luzon and Leyte. Bill was third class radioman and continued his education at Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Arkansas, after his deployment. After his graduation, he started his career at Southwestern Bell and remained a valuable employee until his retirement. During that time, SWB, sent him as far as Nassau to install communications for the space program. He was also responsible for the installation of the West Memphis Dog Track.

Bill enjoyed spending his retired time Rv’ing with his wife and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved fishing and golfing with his friends. Bill has touched many people in his life with his kindness and giving nature. He loved taking old treasures apart and restoring them. For two years, he enjoyed car racing at the Hope Airport on weekends. Bill was always ready with a story or a little tune. His story telling will be missed by many for years to come.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at Ashby Funeral Home with services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Bro. Cecil Hyde will be officiating.

The family wishes to give a special thanks to Arkansas Hospice on Bowman Rd for their love and support. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Jessica Randolph Dyer of Cabot, passed away peacefully on Sunday (July 2, 2017) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was the cherished wife of Marc Dyer of Cabot. Jessie was a member of Cabot United Methodist Church.

Jessie was born in Jacksonville, on September 22, 1977, and grew up in Cabot. She was the daughter of Butch and Carol Randolph. Jessie was a teacher at Northside Elementary in Cabot until her diagnosis in July 2016.

Besides her husband Marc, Jessie leaves her precious sons, Trip and Carter Dyer; brother and sister-in-law, Aaron and Ann Randolph, and their children, Charlotte, Daniel, Benjamin and Elizabeth Randolph; her mother-in-law, Joan Dyer; her sisters-in-law, Amy Dyer, Lori Rogers and her husband, John. She is also survived by her aunts, uncles, cousins and her grandmother, June New. She leaves behind many friends and family to cherish her memory. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Irene and Ralph Randolph, and her maternal grandfather, Joe Coaley.

Our family would like to express our gratitude to each and every member of her healthcare team at both UAMS and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. From her diagnosis in July, 2016, the technicians, therapists, nurses, doctors, and nurse practitioners were extremely compassionate, knowledgeable and skilled.

The Dyer family requests memorial gifts be made in Jessica’s name to The Jessica Randolph Dyer Children’s Education Fund at First Arkansas Bank and Trust.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Cabot United Methodist Church with burial following at Glover Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CLINTON — Ervin “Buzz” May, 73, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Visitation Friday, July 7, 2017, from 6-7 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Service in Clinton. Services Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Old Lexington Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Old Lexington Cemetery. www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Mary Kathleen Rash, age 90, of Conway, formerly of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Conway. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at Enon Baptist Church with burial to follow in Enon Cemetery. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Friday at the church. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Lloyd McMan of Fordyce passed away on July 4, 2017, at the age of 82. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 56470, Little Rock, Ark. 72215. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Dennis Tharp, 59, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, with funeral services Friday, July 7, 2017, 10 a.m. at the Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy. Interment will follow at the Kensett Cemetery. Guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Alton “Chuck” Lester Reynolds III of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away July 3, 2017. He was born September 21, 1969, in Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market, Benton. Burial following at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Anne Misenhimer Crofoot Queen, age 88, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. She was born December 14, 1928, in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Denver Norman Misenhimer and Anna Louise McCain Misenhimer.

Anne graduated from Springdale High School in 1946 and the University of Arkansas in 1950, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Morrilton and taught English and Journalism at Morrilton High School for 22 years. She also worked at the Petit Jean Country Headlight, was a member of the General William Louis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Conway County Care Center board, and the Friends of the Conway County Library board.

Survivors include her son, John Martin Crofoot of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Martha Crofoot Bumpers of Conway, Arkansas; grandchildren, Anne (Scott) Newman, Clay (Kisha) Bumpers, Phillip (Adrienne) Bumpers; great-grandchildren, Abby Newman, William Newman, Kayla Bumpers, Alec Bumpers; one sister, Frances Pettit of Corning, Arkansas. In 2006, she married Ben Queen, and is survived by him and his sons, Mike Queen, Doug Queen, and Bill Queen, along with their wives and children. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Horace M. Crofoot III; son-in-law, John T. Bumpers; and brothers, Denver N. Misenhimer, Jr., Richard Albert Misenhimer, and William Wood Misenhimer; brother-in-law, Kenneth Pettit; and sister-in-law, Daveda Misenhimer.

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander, Arkansas, with Rev. Katie Pearce officiating. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church of Morrilton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church, or to any charity of choice in Anne’s name. Service and arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Jessie Ruth Stringer Scott, 93, of Morrilton, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Katie Pearce officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation: one hour prior to service, at church. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– MURFREESBORO — Peggy May Camp Pennington “Granny,” age 74, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, died Tuesday, July 4. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6 at the Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Murfreesboro. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 7 at the First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro.

–––––❖––––– PRATTSVILLE — Lawrence Ray Dimas, 53, of Prattsville, died Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Owensboro, Kentucky. Funeral services will be Friday, July 7, 2017, 2 p.m. at Cranford Funeral Chapel of White Hall. Visitation will be Friday, 1 p.m. until service time. Online condolences at www. cranfordfh.com.

–––––❖––––– RISON — James Preston Powell, age 76, of the “Y” community near Rison, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He was born September 5, 1940, in Bastrop, Louisiana, to Finis Preston and Leona Murphy Powell. Mr. Powell was a member of the Rison United Methodist Church, serving as Chairman of the Finance Committee for a number of years. He served in the Army in the Infantry. He retired from Simmons First National Corporation in December, after 32 years of service.

Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Anoel K. Dixon of El Dorado, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Koon Powell, whom he met while attending Arkansas A&M College, and went on to marry on September 3, 1966; one daughter, Dr. Tamara Powell (Richard Hutchinson) of Kennesaw, Ga.; son, Thomas Powell (Tiffany) of White Hall, Ark.; granddaughters, Brooklyn Michelle Powell and Addison Elizabeth Powell; brother- in-law, Robert Dixon.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 10 a.m., at Rison United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Wilson Cemetery, near the “Y” community. Visitation will be held July 7, 2017, Friday 6 p.m.-8 p.m., in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Rison United Methodist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 468, Rison, Ark. 71665, or Wilson Cemetery Association, 990 White Oak Bluff Road, Rison, Ark. 71665. Online register: www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Pam Lee, 52, of Russellville died July 2, 2017. Funeral Service at 10 a.m. July 7, 2017 at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Dean Caldwell will officiate. Burial at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Internet obituary and online guest book at www. humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SAGE — Estelle Williams, 92, died July 4. Visitation and funeral service will be Thursday, July 6 at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Caney Spring Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– SPARKMAN — D.L. Simpson, 76, Sparkman, passed June 30, 2017. Survivors: wife: Hollis Bea Simpson; children, Mary Davis, Ruby (Vernon) Moody, Darrel (Lesa) Simpson; special daughters: Joyce Parham, Della Stevens, Lee Blevins; 22 grandchildren; five siblings. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday at Vaden Cemetery. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook: funeralsatwilliams.com.

Out-of-state

PAYSON, Ariz. — Alice Jean Martin, 88, died Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Payson, Ariz. Visitation: Friday, July 7, at Harris Funeral Home, 1325 Oak Street from 6-8 p.m. Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at funeral home. Burial:

Ragsdale Cemetery, Perryville. In lieu of flowers, donate to Alzheimer’s Association, https://act. alz.org. Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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SAN DIEGO — Jamar Kavon Hildreth, age 34, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Hot Springs died Saturday, June 24, 2017. He attended the Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock and a former member of St. Mark Bap- tist Church, Little Rock. Survivors: his mother, Lisa M. Hildreth of Eastvale, Calif.; grandmother, V. Faye Hildreth of Little Rock; and his extended family.

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017, at Greater St. Paul Baptist Church, 347 Crescent Street, Hot Springs. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial. com. Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

–––––❖––––– BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Mary Louise Turner Lane went to her heavenly home on July 1, 2017, at the age of 80. A native of Brownsville, Tenn., Mary Lou was born to the late Nathan Edward and Martha Eppes McConnico Turner on December 13, 1936.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lane, Jr. and survived by her brother, Ned Turner and his wife Carol of Marianna, Ark.; three sons, Tripp Lane and his wife Linda and Taylor Lane all of Dardanelle, Ark. and Eagle Lane and his wife Natalie of Brownsville, Tenn. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Frances, Louise and Bennett Lane, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 3000 Tabernacle Road, Brownsville, Tenn., on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 2 p.m. with Brother Mike Hutcherson and Dr. Joe Thornton officiating. Family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial Services will be held in Dardanelle, Ark., at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at the Yell County Wildlife Federation Building, 10035 Wildlife Lane, Dardanelle, Ark. 72834.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tabernacle UMC Cemetery Fund, c/o Betsy Thornton, 57 Old Hwy. 19, Brownsville, Tenn. 38012 or Yell County Wildlife Federation, c/o James Manatt, P.O. Box 508, Dardanelle, Ark., 72834. Services are under the directions of Lea and Simmons Funeral Home, Brownsville, Tenn. 731-772-8880.

–––––❖––––– SUGAR LAND, Texas — John Bethel Petty III, age 78, died Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Sugar Land, Texas, after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Petty, his son, Guy Petty and wife Carolyn Petty and his daughter, Jane

Petty, his sister, Nancy Sloan and husband Danny Sloan, and his four grandchildren: Taylor, Amanda, Alexander and Emma. John was a devoted husband, family man and friend who lived a full and remarkable life.

John was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to John Bethel Petty III and Zena Mae Ashcraft Petty and grew up in England, Arkansas. After graduation from college as a Chemical Engineer, he went on to hold a number of leadership positions within the oil and gas industry for the next 40 years.

The funeral services will be held on July 8, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Earthman Southwest Funeral Home in Stafford, Texas. To leave your online condolences, please go to www.earthmansouthwest.com.

At the request of the family in lieu of flowers, please make any contributions in the name of John B. Petty III to American Cancer Society.

–––––❖––––– KENOSHA, Wis. — Rosie Fisher, 68, of Kenosha, Wis., departed this life on June 24, 2017. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, Greater Pleasant Branch

Baptist Church, Conway. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 8,

2017. Interment: Robinson Cemetery. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. 501-327-1124 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.