Obituaries

Pulaski County

ESTER AVERY JR. of Little Rock, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 2 p. m., Saturday, August 12th at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Northwest Congregation. There will be no viewing. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Ester’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN CARAWAY “BUD” CONLEY died August 5, 2017 at the age of 96. He was born July 26, 1921 in Vimy Ridge, Arkansas to Sheridan Thomas Conley and Lillie Belle Caraway Conley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vonnie Hewitt and Katherine Bogard, and son Robert Neal Conley. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 71 years Sue Ellen Graves Conley; daughter, Carol Thomas ( Les) of Scotland U. K.; son William Conley of North Carolina; special nephew, Ken Brock ( Lynn) of Little Rock; two grandchildren and one great- grandson.

Mr. Conley graduated from L. R. Senior High in 1938. During World War II, he went through

the Naval Aviation Flight Program and was commissioned in the Marine Corps as a torpedo bomber pilot. After the war, he continued his military flying in the Marine Reserves retiring in 1972 as a Colonel.

He graduated in 1947 with a B. S. degree from the University of Arkansas with a major in geology. After a long career as a petroleum geologist in the “oil patches” of Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, he retired from Sunoco as Gulf Coast District Production Geologist in 1983.

Upon retirement, he moved to Little Rock and Parkway Village. As an ardent Razorback fan, particularly baseball, he and his wife followed the Razorback team on many road trips all over the country.

He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock , an ordained deacon in the Presbyterian Church, and a member of many professional and military organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72227.

Graveside service and burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11 a. m. Arrangements under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– HELEN FRANCES DANIELS of North Little Rock died Sunday August 6th, 2017. She was born in Mena, Ark., to the late William Lee and Mellie Mae Beauchamp Pannell.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Richard Daniels in 1973, and her constant companion, friend, and pet, “Lady”. Survivors include her nieces, Esther Payne of Hatboro, Pennsylvania, and Suzette Cullinson of Leonardstown, Maryland; her cousin, Mary Alice Head of Mena, Ark., and Christine Lees of Waldron, Ark. She is also survived by her dear friends Evelyn Harper and Karen Murtha, her sorority sisters of Beta Sigma Phi, Mu Master Chapter, and the “Lunch Bunch”, Jill Wiesner, Nell House, Michelle Hudson, Ruby Gilpatrick, Susan Tyrrell, and Peggy Wood.

Helen was a medical transcriptionist who transcribed for 27 doctors all at the same time; was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Lakewood United Methodist Church, and a true die- hard Razorback fan.

A special thanks to the staff at Fox Ridge who loved, encouraged, and comforted Helen during her stay.

Funeral services to celebrate Helen’s life will be held 1 p. m., Wednesday, August 9th, at Smith- North Little Rock Funeral Home ( 1921 Main St.) with visitation one hour prior to services from 12 noon- 1 p. m. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to any animal shelter of choice. Please visit www. smithfamilycares. com to sign the online guest register.

––––– – –––– JOHN BENNETT DAWSON JR. of North Little Rock, died August 5, 2017. He was born September 19, 1934 to John and Blanche Part Dawson in St. Francisville, La. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters.

John joined the Marines in 1953 and served two years in Korea. He retired from New Orleans Public service after 35 years. After Hurricane Katrina flooded their home, John and his wife Marian, moved to North Little Rock.

John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marian Lehmann Dawson; three children; five grandchildren; two sisters; and four great- grandchildren.

Graveside Service will be at 2: 30 p. m., Tuesday August 8, 2017 at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. Visitation will be from 1- 2 p. m. at Roller- Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Christadelphian Bible School, # 3 Wadesfield Drive, Greenbrier, Ark. 72058. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ owens.

––––– – –––– DAVID MARK HARRINGTON, 68, a U. S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam, passed away July 26, 2017. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, August 10 at 1 p. m. at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Online guestbook: www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– JOE L MODISETTE, 87, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in his home. He was born Nov. 11, 1929 in Mount Holly, Arkansas, to the late Clarence and Lillie Modisette.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Martha, and beloved brother and sister, Charles Modisette and Frances Laster. He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Cherry and husband, Rex of Maumelle, Cindy Simpson and husband, Warren of Little Rock; one son, Joel Modisette of Pacific Grove, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Merideth Eckert and her husband, Anthony, Brian Cherry and his wife, Allison, Garrett Simpson, Parker and Preston Pitts, Mary, Jacob, Jordan and Mia Modisette and two great- grandchildren, Saylor and Rory Eckert.

The U. S. Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis – Always Faithful, sums up the commitment he made to honor his country. At the age of 19, Joe volunteered for the United States Marine Corps. In 1951, he deployed to the Korean

Conflict with the 1st Marine Division, 7th Marines, Easy Company As a squad leader, Joe led the 1st Marine Unit to advance past the 38th parallel following the Battle of Inchon. During intense fighting, his Marine squad suffered heavy casualties.

Joe received significant grenade trauma that required over a year of rehabilitation, including a full leg amputation. He was awarded the Purple Heart Combat Decoration for his injuries and remained loyal to his Marine Corps motto.

Joe’s commitment to his country was second only to his commitments to his family. No sacrifice was great enough to help them better their lives. The will and strength that carried him through losing a leg in Korea and almost his life was the same strength and courage that lasted his life time. He loved his country and he loved his family, there was never a doubt about that.

As a 1957 graduate of the University of Arkansas, he began his career as a Mechanical Engineer at Alcoa Aluminum in Benton. He spent the majority of his career as the Director of Chemical Munitions at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Mechanical Engineer Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Academy for Mechanical Engineers in 1989.

As a father, he instilled in his children an abiding and unshakable faith in God and taught them to love and honor this great country. His family will honor this legacy until they meet again.

Visitation will be held from 5- 7 p. m., Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Roller- Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral service will be at 10 a. m. on Thursday August 10, 2017 in the sanctuary of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Reverend Jay Clark officiating. He will be laid to rest at the Little Rock National Cemetery with full military honors following the service.

Memorials may be sent to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

––––– – –––– WANDA SUE PEDERSEN, 72, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully August 3, 2017 in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Sue was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She went to high school at Holland High School and graduated in 1961.

She married her husband, Phil Pedersen, in Holland and was a loving wife and mother for fiftyfour years. Sue volunteered at both the hospital and the church. She worked for the Little Rock School District for 30+ years. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Little Rock. She enjoyed travel, gardening and spending time with her family.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Ruby ( Norman) Burnett; one brother, OT Davis. Sue is survived by her husband, Phil Pedersen of Little Rock; brother, Don Davis and his wife Bonnie; sister- in- law, Constance ( Connie) Davis; son, Jeffery Pedersen; daughter, Nancie ( Pedersen) Carter and her husband Jeremy Carter; five grandchildren, Jenafer Neal; Kathryn Halpin; Vincent Pedersen; Jacob Pedersen; Joshua Carter and eight great- grandchildren. Sue will be held in our hearts forever. Her love, wisdom and kindness will be greatly missed.

Funeral service will be held 10 a. m., Friday, August 11, 2017, at Roller- Drummond Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72209, August 10, 2017 from 6- 8 p. m. Condolences

may be left in Sue’s online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ drummond.

––––– – –––– CHARLES FAYBURN WILSON, 75, of North Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 5, 2017. Charles loved the Lord and cherished his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Ira Wilson; siblings, Hazel, Jewel, Helen, Johnny, David, Joe, C. B. and Wick; a daughter, Belinda and grandson Nicholas. He leaves his beloved children Carla ( Randy) Key, Chuck Wilson, Carl Wilson, Kristina Wilson, Carrie ( Christopher) Miller, Chad Wilson, Joe ( Megan) Wilson, Johnathan Wilson and Jessica ( Matt) Gates; 19 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren; sister, Sue Cox and loving companion Pat Barrett.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 6 p. m. until 8 p. m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10 a. m at First General Baptist Church, 5920 McArthur Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118. Burial will follow at Mayflower Cemetery, Mayflower, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Loretta Tharp, 75, of Batesville died Sunday, August 6, 2017. Funeral services, Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10 a. m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Cushman. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 6 until 8 p. m. at the funeral home.

––––– – –––– BEARDEN — Mary Elizabeth Downey, age 89, of Bearden, died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at her home. Services will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, August 9th at RugglesWilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 12 noon, Wednesday until service at the funeral home. Online register at www. ruggleswilcox. com.

––––– – –––– BEEBE — Martha Whitlock, 76, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away August 5, 2017. Visitation is 6- 8 p. m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral is 2 p. m. Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Union Valley Baptist Church with burial in New Floyd Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith- Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www. SmithFamilyCares. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Kenneth Ray Jones, 79, of Benton, passed away on August 4, 2017. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home at 2 p. m. Visitation will be the night prior from 6- 8 p. m. To sign online guest- book, visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — On Thursday, August 3, 2017, Regina Lea Woodard, age 57, of Benton, went home to be with her Lord. She was born August 31, 1959 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Billy Joe Pettus and the late Audrey Henthorne Pettus.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an infant brother. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert Woodard, two sons, Zeke Woodard ( Amy), and Luke Woodard ( Laura) six grandchildren, Rylee Woodard, Addie Woodard, Drake Woodard, Jonah Woodard, Silas Woodard and Faith Woodard, and one sister, Vicki Steele, all of Benton.

Pallbearers will be Jason Finley, Burt Woodard, Jared Brewster, Colton Higgins, Steele Smith and Brandon Main. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p. m. Tuesday, August 8th at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday, August 9th at Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church in Benton with burial at Ten Mile Cemetery. Brother Larry Campbell will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Cross Roads Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, Arkansas. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the emergency medical technicians and doctors at Saline Memorial Hospital. On- line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– BRYANT — Harmony Lynn Williams Daniels, 42, of Bryant passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Daniels; daughter Payton Leigh Daniels; mother, Melody Jones ( Chris) of Hot Springs; fatherinlaw, Charlie Daniels of Bryant; sister- in- law, Marsha Daniels Harbert( Andrew) of Grand Junction, Colorado; niece and nephews, Annie Harbert, Drew Harbert, Daniel Harbert, Dustin Harbert, and David Harbert, all of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her father, David Williams ( Angela), of Scottsdale, Arizona, and her mother- inlaw, Pat Daniels of Bryant.

Harmony received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UALR as well as a Masters Degree in Human Resources Development from Walden University. She was employed as the Human Resources Director by the Arkansas State Police, having also headed the Human Resources divisions in the offices of the Secretary of State and the Commissioner of State Lands. She had an incredible work ethic and ability to mentor and manage her staff members.

Harmony was devoted to her family, always there celebrating each accomplishment and victory with them, as well as providing hugs and encouragement when things didn’t turn out as planned. Certainly, she was a precious gift in the life of everyone who encountered her and will be sorely missed.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday August 10, 2017 at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant, Ark. with Dr. Randolph Martin and Bro. Tom Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. Serving as pallbearers will be members of the Arkansas State Police Troop A. Honorary pallbearers will be Drew Harbert, Daniel Harbert, Dustin Harbert and David Harbert.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday evening, August 9, 2017 at Roller Ballard Funeral Home Benton, Ark. ( 315- 4047). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Payton Daniels Scholarship Fund at any US Bank location in the United States. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ ballard.

––––– – –––– CROSSETT — Alven Brewer, 87 of Crossett, formerly of Stuttgart and Tollville, died August 5, 2017 at Stonegate Villa Health in Crossett. He was born December 4, 1929 in Brewer Bottoms, Arkansas, the son of Wesley and Jenny Brewer. Alven worked for Layne Arkansas in Stuttgart for 40 years.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Ed, Leslie, Will Arthur, Jerry, and Earl. He is survived by his wife, Kay Frederick Brewer; one daughter, Glenda Barnes and husband, Doug of Lonoke; step- son, Steve Hamilton of Hazen; grandchildren, Chad Hamilton and wife, Shada and Shada’s daughter, Shyla of Crossett and Jason and Lathan Barnes; great- grandchildren, Stephanie and Lexie White; brother, Claude Brewer; brother- in- law, Dr. David Frederick and wife, Cindy of Pennsylvania and his children, Laura Miller, Jennifer Trent, and David E. Frederick.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p. m., Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 10 a. m., Thursday, August 10, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville. Burial will be in the De Valls Bluff Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tollville or St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Stuttgart. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

––––– – –––– CROSSETT — Mary Armstrong Tanksley, 76, of Crossett, died August 6, 2017. Graveside services and burial are 10 a. m., Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in the Parkdale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones- Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg. Online guest book at www. jones- hartshorn. com.

––––– – –––– FAYETTEVILLE — Lottie Smith Stubbs, age 98, of Fayetteville, passed away on August 6, 2017 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born in Lonoke County, Arkansas on January 25, 1919, the daughter of Burrel Richard Smith and Edith Williams Smith of Ward, Arkansas. Lottie was the oldest of 12 siblings. She was raised on a rural farm and as the oldest child she assisted her parents with the other children. She was greatly respected by her siblings throughout her long life for all of the things she did for them as their big sister. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Willie, a career military veteran who served proudly in World War II and Korea. Willie, a resident of Atkins, had been mobilized with the Dardanelle National Guard in the fall of 1940. He was a sergeant and served in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska defending the West coast during World War II. While Willie was on leave from the military he met and later married Lottie on December 24, 1944 in Phoenix City, Alabama. He was transferred to Germany in February of 1945 and served in the European Theater until the end of the war. He returned home on the Queen Elizabeth in October of 1945 to his wife and son, Richard. Willie re- entered the military and served during the Korean Conflict beginning in September of 1951 and was transferred to Okinawa, Japan in December of 1951. Lottie and their two sons, Richard and David were able to join Willie in Okinawa. The family lived in Heidelberg, Germany and Garmisch, Germany during later assignments by the military. After Willie’s military retirement on January 1, 1965 the family moved to Little Rock. Lottie was a professional educator and retired from the Little Rock School District in the 1970’ s. She was a lifelong servant of Christ and taught a bible study course in her home for many years. She never wavered in her faith, even after becoming ill with Alzheimer’s. She would often say, “We need to go to church.” Her memory was challenged but she could still sing the old hymns that she learned as a child.

She is survived by her son Richard, his wife, Dawn, and their children, Mark and Kara, and her son David, his wife, Maxine, and their children Shanna and Scott and four great– grandchildren, Jase, Avery, Weston and Maci.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 8 at GriffinLeggett Funeral Home at 5800 W. 12th Street in Little Rock from 5 p. m. until 7 p. m. Services will be on Wednesday, August 9 at Lemley Funeral Home at 1401 N. Church Street in Atkins at 1 p. m. Burial will follow at the City of Atkins Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 E. Longview Street, Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. Please visit www. griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

––––– – –––– GURDON — Robert Turner, 63, Gurdon, passed August 1, 2017. Survivors: his mother, Quarlee Turner; children: Valeria Johnson, Corey Turner, Robert Tuner, Jr. and Kevin Beasly; nine siblings and 17 grandchildren. Services Tuesday ( today) 1 p. m. at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home/ Arkadelphia. Sign the guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

––––– – –––– HEBER SPRINGS — Jean Annette Stowe, age 71, of Heber Springs died August 5, 2017. Survivors: husband, Bryan Stowe; son, Bryan Stowe, Jr.; daughters, Lisa Butkovich, Laurie Hall; mother, Annie Todd. Service: 1 p. m., August 8, 2017, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation: 12 to 1 p. m. prior to the service. Online Obituary: www.heberspringsfunerlhome.com.

––––– – –––– HOPE — Funeral for Bill Cassin, 10 a. m., Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. Eric Fisher officiating. Burial, Huckabee Cemetery, Spring Hill with military honors. Visitation, 6 to 8 p. m., Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements, Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Complete obituary: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS — Glenn Albert Railsback, III, 75, of Hot Springs, formerly of Pine Bluff, died Friday. Survivors: son, Glenn “Railey” Railsback IV; daughter, Dabney Railsback; brother, Joel; sisters, Cynthia Stone and Jennie Cooper; and six grandchildren. Services: 11 a. m., Thursday, in Robinson’s Chapel. Burial: Graceland. Visitation: Thursday, 10- 11 a. m. at Robinson’s. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– – –––– KENSETT — Dorothy Goodwin, 83, was born to the late John and Lessie Sebourn on March 19, 1934, passed away in Searcy on August 5, 2017. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 10 a. m. at the Roller- Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy; with a memorial service following at 11 a. m. Online guestbook, rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– LONOKE — Ronald J. Lasyone, age 72, of Lonoke, passed away on August 3, 2017. He was born in Winnfield, Louisiana, to Willie and Juanita Lasyone on March 15, 1945. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W Main St., Jacksonville, 501- 982- 3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

––––– – –––– LONOKE — Mark Stephen Mackey, age 58, died August 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter, Sara Mackey; stepson, Charlie Rheome, step- daughter, Amanda ( Taebong) Kim; siblings, Patrick Mackey, III, Sally A. Mackey, Betty Tyler and Rebecca Mackey ( Frank Garza); grandchildren, Hannah Kim, Grace Kim, Emily Kim, Georgia Rheome and Ava Rheome, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held at 1 p. m. with memorial services at 2 p. m. Thursday, August 10, at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guest book, www. boydfuneral. net.

––––– – –––– MENA — Jerry A. Roberts 73, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away August 5, 2017, in Ft. Smith. Funeral will be Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 2 p. m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in Board Camp Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. General Visitation.

––––– – –––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Donna Jean Wray, 47, died August 4, 2017. Survived by mother, Nancy Barnard; siblings, Jeff and Kirk Barnard and Vicki King; and special friend Richard Venaas. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 6 p. m. at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ mtview2.

––––– – –––– PARIS — Jacqueline Freda ( Derrick) Lowe died August 6, 2017. Visitation is 6- 8 p. m. August 9th at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Funeral is 10 a. m. August 10th at Roller Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook, www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ paris.

––––– – –––– POTTSVILLE — Jack Cossey, 64, of Pottsville, died Saturday. He was born to Garlin and Gussie Hull Cossey on February 4, 1953, in Russellville, Arkansas. Graveside service: 10 a. m. Wednesday at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Online obituary/ guestbook is available at www. shinnfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– POYEN — Ernest Jewell “E. J.” Nichols, 89, of Poyen, passed August 6, 2017. Visitation August 8, 2017, 6- 8 p. m. at Regency Funeral Home. Service Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 2 p. m. at Regency Funeral Home. Burial at Lindsey Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– RUSSELLVILLE — Andrew David Pollack, 24, of Russellville, Ark., died Saturday, August 5, 2017. Funeral will be at 10 a. m., Saturday, August 12, 2017 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Russellville. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 9 a. m. to 10 a. m., also at St. John’s. On- line guest book are available at www. humphreyfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– RUSSELLVILLE — Deronda Kaye Sanders, age 61, of Russellville died Sunday. Funeral is 2 p. m., Wednesday, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 1 p. m., until service time in the chapel. The online obituary and guestbook are available online at www. shinnfuneral. com.

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN — Beunah Ann Pruitt Benfield of Sheridan, Arkansas was born August 17, 1928 in Dabney, Arkansas, ( Van Buren County), the daughter of the late George Washington and Selena Bridges Pruitt. She was a member of Hope Pentecostal Church in Sheridan. Mrs. Benfield died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Sheridan Healthcare and Rehab at the age of 88.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwin Benfield, brothers, Leemon, Andy, Porter, Coy, Tilmon, Doyle, Darse and Baby Pruitt; sisters, Florence Price, Beulah Haley and Lois Sutton. Survivors: son, Edwin ( Eddie) and wife Dorothy Benfield of Sheridan; granddaughter, Melissa and husband Raymond Plummer of Branson, Missouri; grandson, Tim and wife Gwynne Benfield of Sheridan; great- grandchildren, Ryan Benfield, Kendra Plummer, Austin Plummer, Maria and husband John Schulte, Thomas Plummer, Darin Plummer, Karley Plummer, Sabrina Plummer and Christopher Plummer; great- great- grandchildren, Bentley Plummer and Brinley Plummer; brother- in- law, J. B. Haley of Morrilton and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Pennington and Bro. Steve Cypert officiating. Burial will follow at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p. m. until service time. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan ( 870) 9421306. www. memorialgardenssheridan. com.

––––– – –––– STUTTGART — Celeste Wesinger Daugherty, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, after spending the day in joyous family celebration when her grandson married. She was taken ill suddenly and passed away with the prayers of her family surrounding her.

She was born May 29, 1937, in Stuttgart to Rhinehart Herbert Wesinger and Alta Fern Schrock Wesinger. She was a 1955 graduate of Stuttgart High School where she was elected homecoming queen.

She married Don S. Daugherty on March 3, 1956, and had just celebrated 61 beautiful years together. To this union were born three children, Dawn, David ( who preceded her in death) and Dean Daugherty ( wife Edie). She had three grandchildren, Shea Higgerson, Sidney Robnett ( wife Katie) and Mackenzie Daugherty ( wife Cheyenne). She also had a great- grandchild, Emma Gray Robnett, and one sister, Margie Wesinger of Little Rock and special friend Jesse Phillips.

She was a longtime active member of First Baptist Church where she loved being on all kinds of committees and entertaining her Esther Sunday school class. She loved being with all her friends, going to lunch with her birthday girls and the “Majestic Girls”. She was blessed and loved by so many friends and her good buddy Major Robnett.

A memorial celebration, officiated by Dr. Sam Roberts, will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with visitation following in the Activity Center. Burial will be private by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.

The family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 2115 S. Prairie, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160, designated to Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home. Please go to www. turpin- co. com to sign the online guestbook.

––––– – –––– WARD — Phyllis Eugenia House McGowan Tomblinson was born November 22, 1950, and died August 5 from complications of a stroke on July 2. She was the second child born to Herman Eugene and Flo Ella Turner House, who predeceased her, along with her first husband Glynn McGowan. She was also predeceased by her grandparents, Lloyd and Florence Cruthis Turner and Rube and Mary Smith House. She grew up in the Rose City area of North Little Rock and was a 1969 graduate of North Little Rock High School. She worked alongside Glynn at McGowan and Associates, their trucking and auction business until his death in 2006.

She is survived by her second husband, Paul G. Tomblinson, whom she married November 20, 2009. She is also survived by two sisters, Linda K. House and Lydia R Lee, both of Little Rock; two brothers, Ronald H. House of Jacksonville and Jeffrey L. House Sr. and wife Kay of Lonoke; two nephews, two nieces and two great- nephews, as well as one uncle Robert L. Turner and wife Mary Lee of Benton. She is also survived by her two “baby girls” Bingo and Button, her two miniature Boston terriers.

The family wishes to thank all the nurses and other staff on 8H at UAMS who took such good care of Phyllis during the month she was with them and Sara and Hazel, the two nurses at Arkansas Hospice who were with her when she passed.

At Phyllis’ request there will be no funeral service. She will be buried at Old Austin Cemetery next to Glynn and her daddy.

Phyllis loved flowers but because of her special love for animals donations in her memory to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, 72210, or an animal care organization of your choice would be appreciated.

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, is in charge of arrangements. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– WARREN — Sidonna Jo Burcham, age 68, of Warren, Ark, died Saturday, August 5, at her home. Arrangements were by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– WARREN — Barbara Ann Parrott Ogles age 67, of Warren, Ark. died Saturday, August 5, at the Drew County Medical Center in Monticello, Ark. Memorial services 4 p. m. Tuesday, August 8 at Frazer’s Chapel. Visitation: 3 p. m. till service time Tuesday, August 8, at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– WHITE HALL — Anthony Louis ‘ Tony” Carruth, 56, of White Hall, passed away Friday August 4, 2017. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 9, 2 p. m. at Cranford Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday, 1 p. m. until service time. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

––––– – –––– WHITE HALL — Billie Faye Matthews Carruth, 82, of White Hall, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, August 9 at 2 p. m. at Cranford Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 1 p. m. until service time. Online condolences: CranfordFH.com.

––––– – –––– WILMOT — David Hallman, 65, of Wilmot passed away August 5, 2017. He is survived by a daughter, significant other, two brothers, sister, two half- brothers, and two half- sisters. Visitation is Tuesday from 4- 6 p. m. with Celebration of Life following at 6 p. m. at Bishop- King Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Village. Sign online guestbook www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com.