Obituaries

Pulaski County

DORIS GENEVA HOGUE BRADBURY, 90 of Mabelvale, passed away August 16, 2017. She was born January 25, 1927 in Sardis, Arkansas to the late Arlie and Mattie Williams Hogue. Doris was a member of the Sardis United Methodist Church in Sardis. She started Bradbury Christmas Tree Farm in 1979 until 2000 and also was owner of Sardis Flowers and Gifts in Sardis.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wesley Bradbury; son, Buddy Bradbury; and brother, Otis Hogue. She is survived by her sons, Joe ( Tracy) Bradbury and Ricky (Jenne) Bradbury both of Sardis; daughters, Janette Jondro of Sardis, Deloras (B.J.) Haze of Denver, Colorado, Nina (Denver) Barnard of Little Rock; brother, Billy Joe Hogue of Little Rock; sisters, Jean Jackson of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Willie Styles of Conway; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Church services will be held at Sardis United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday with Troy Conrad and Sue Howe officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery in Sardis. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday at Ashby Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church or McPherson Cemetery in Sardis. On line guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– H. FRANK HIGHFILL of Little Rock was born May 20, 1944. He lost his tenyear battle with prostate cancer on August 17, 2017. Celebration of life: 10 a.m., Saturday, August 19, Highland Valley United Methodist Church, 15224 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. Services

entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT EARL MOORE II, 33, departed August 9, 2017, a Central High School graduate Class of 2002. Robert worked for Dumas Motor Freight as an over the road driver. He’s preceded in death by his sister, Zena Victoria Moore; brother, Ryan Eugene Moore; grandfather, Frank King Jr.; grandmother, Lillian Patterson; great-grandfather, Okie Patterson; great-grandmother, Virgie ColeKing. Survived by wife, LeKesha Hendricks-Moore; sons, Troy Parr, JaQuay McClain and Elijah Moore; mother, Edith King-Moore; father, Robert Moore, Sr. (Kimberly); grandmother, Mildred Brooks and a host of other relatives. Funeral services: Saturday, August 19, 2017, 1 p.m., at Ward Chapel AME Church, 1301 Hanger Street, Little Rock, Ark. Family Hour: Friday, August 18, 2017, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– VINCENT PERKINS, 62, of Little Rock, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2016. He is survived by his son, Desean Perkins; daughter, Kishna Perkins; brother, Earl Perkins II; and sisters, Venita Lucille Minikwu of Little Rock, Judy Lynn Lloyd of Altadena, California, Lula Francell Perkins of Northern California, granddaughter, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A private family memorial service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900” hubblefuneralhome.co.

–––––❖––––– JOYCE M. STARK, age 75, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 13, 2017. She was born on March 15, 1942 in Harris, Iowa to Herbert and Lucille McClain. She loved horses, reading, and swimming. Joyce was devout in her Methodist faith.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucille McClain; son, Vernon Grangaard; and brother, Harvey McClain. She is survived by her children, Rae DeMarco and Judy (Jimmy) Dobbs; her six grandchildren, Stephanie, Justin, Brandy, Dustin, Gynnifer and Jimmy Jr.; her six great-grandchildren Taryn, Paige, Blake, Jed, Noah and Gracelynn. She leaves behind her brother, Dick (Loretta) McClain and a sister-in-law, Marsha McClain.

She will be missed dearly by her family, friends and her second family at Industrial Systems. We would like to give a special thanks to her caring boss Mike Roberts.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– LORNA MAY HILL WILSON, 89, left this earth to be with her heavenly Father on August 12, 2017. She was born March 4, 1928 in Adelaide, South Australia to the late Clarence and Louise Hill.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ron Hill; and her sister, Nance Carr. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Wilson, Judy Prater, Eileen (Mike) Ford, and Elaine (Willie) Yarberry; and one son, Richard (Gina) Wilson; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two nieces.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Levy United Methodist Church, 701 W. 47th St., North Little Rock, Ark. 72118. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice. To sign the online guestbook go to, www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

Arkansas

BENTON — Esther Juanita Marter, 88 of Benton, passed away Wednesday. She was born on May 8, 1929 to the late James and Willie McCrory in Holly Grove, Arkansas. Esther was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Marter Jr.; five brothers; three sisters. Survivors: son, Charles Marter III and daughter, Carolyn Cole; three grandchildren.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 1 p.m. Saturday with Bro. Karvin Adams officiating, burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Saturday before services. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Robert Cecil Patterson, 73, of Benton, passed away August 15, 2017. He was born December 11, 1943. Reception visitation: 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, August 19, funeral service following at noon, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, certified Veterans Funeral Care provider. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Don A Goforth, 66, Cabot, passed away August 15, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, and son, Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; son, Don Jr.; daughter, Dana Shantz; grandchildren, Aiden and William Don Shantz; numerous family and friends. Thomas Funeral Service, Cabot, Ark.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Sue Webb, aka “Wanda Sue Nicholson” went to be with God and to be reunited with her family that preceded her in death. Sue was born January 26, 1942 in Ash Flat, Arkansas to the late Owen Clayton Nicholson and Addie Irene (Long) Nicholson, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ernie Nicholson, Parnell Nicholson, as well as her youngest son, Michael Clay Wilson and her lifelong best friend, Wilma Matus.

She is survived by her daughter Susie Schmidt (Don); her oldest son, Greg Wilson (Liz); four grandchildren, Cody Roling of Ward, who was always either coming by or calling to check on his Mamaw and his Mom, Timothy Roling, USAF, currently deployed to Kuwait, Garrett Wilson, and Kristen Wilson. She is also survived by five brothers and one sister, namely, Wilbur Nicholson (Syble), Wesley Nicholson (Tonya), Presley Nicholson (Brenda), Dexter Nicholson (Loretta), James Nicholson (Sherry), and her sister, Mattie Shope.

Sue suffered for 17 years with Parkinson’s Disease, over five years with dementia, a little over a year with MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome) a group of cancers of the blood. Sue’s daughter Susie was her sole caregiver from May 2016, when she quit her job as a nurse and moved her Mom in with her and her husband. Sue was placed on hospice care June 25, 2017 after having a decline in health, partially related to a hip fracture and replacement in May 2017. Sue’s daughter, Susie was with her holding her hand until she took her last breath, a former boyfriend and friend of Sue’s, James Hammons, was also with Sue at her time of death.

I would like to reserve this space to thank so very many people for visits, cards, calls and support for my Mom and me throughout my Mom’s illness, as follows: Sue’s brother, Wilbur Nicholson (Syble); Sue’s very dear, great, 2nd best friend for over 40 years, Mary Johnson. Sue’s brother Presley Nicholson (Brenda); her brother, James Nicholson (Sherry); her brother, Wesley Nicholson (Tonya) “Wesley’s the baby!” Dixie Nicholson (late brother Parnell’s wife); sister-in-law, Debbie Wilson, thanks for your help, thanks to my husband Don Schmidt for cooking 99% of our meals and picking up 99% of my mom’s prescriptions. Thank you to all of the staff at Arkansas Hospice. Mom loved you all with all her heart. I love you all too. I will forever love my mom and she will always be in my heart. She was always my mom and my Dad!

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Arkansas

Bank and Trust account #67260937 to help with expenses.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Alice Maybury Middlekauff, 87, of Conway and Hot Springs Village, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, at Crestpark of Wynne. Alice was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, on March 10, 1930, to Owen and Opha Maybury.

She married Dallas Harold Middlekauff on August 24, 1957, and they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. The Middlekauffs were members of Village United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village.

Alice was a former elementary school teacher in Conway. After retirement, she taught herself how to quilt, making dozens of quilts for her children and grandchildren. Alice loved spending time with her grandchildren, teaching them to quilt, taking them to museums, and spoiling them with gifts.

She is survived by her husband; her sister, Doris Trendler of Denver, Colo.; her children, Steve (Laura) Middlekauff of Conway, Susan (Donnie) Johnston of Wynne, and Nancy (Todd) Thompson of Opelousas, La.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 19, at the First United Methodist Church chapel in Conway. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the First United Methodist Church in Conway. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.

–––––❖––––– GRIFFITHVILLE — Oma Jewel Hinshaw, 79, of Griffithville died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at her home. She was born May 21, 1938 in Wilson, Arkansas to William Elmer and Lola (Kennedy) Payne. Survivors include her husband, Maurice Hinshaw, Jr., three sons, Glen (Connie) Hinshaw, Howard Hinshaw, Wade (Cynthia) Hinshaw, two daughters, Dee (Glen) Parsons, Jenny (Kenneth) Pasley, numerous grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, one brother, Felix (Francis) Payne, one sister, Linda (Russell) Hillen. Mrs. Jewel was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister. Visitation is Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Judson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church from 12 until 2 p.m. Funeral services begin at 2 p.m. Burial in Welcome Home Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– GURDON — Mrs. Bettye Jean Horne, age 93 of Gurdon, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Mrs. Horne was a native of Sevier County and De Queen, Arkansas and was born on June 24, 1924 to Dr. Richard C. Dickinson and Belle (Gray) Dickinson. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gurdon, where she served on numerous committees. She was a graduate of the University of Arkansas and held a clinical pathology degree from the National Association of Clinical Pathologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. Horne and her late husband, Autrey founded the Horne Funeral Home in Gurdon, in 1953. They worked side by side until they sold the business in 1990. She was a former Secretary and Treasurer of Horne Burial Association and was a former officer and director of the Fidelity Standard Life Insurance Company.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Dr. Richard C. and Belle Dickinson, her three brothers; Dr. Roger C. Dickinson, Dr. Bill Dickinson and Dr. Gordon Gray Dickinson, and a sister; Juanita Dean. Survivors include; her daughter; Lisa Box and husband, Dr. James Box of Little Rock, her sister; Flo Dickinson of Horatio; two grandchildren, Tyler Box of Little Rock, and Whitney Foster of Little Rock, and two great-grandchildren, Landon and Olivia Foster.

Visitation is one hour before the service, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at First United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 2nd and Walnut St., Gurdon, Ark. Bro. Travis Langley and Bro. Donnie Hudson will officiate the service. Burial will be in Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon. Arrangements are by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guest register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Genesa Morgan, 90, Heber Springs, passed away August 14, 2017. Born April 5, 1927, daughter of late Leslie and Margaret Payne. Widow of Warren Marston. Survivors: son, Jack Marston, grandchildren, Joy Marston Lekwa, Wendy Marston Alderson, Dusty Marston Nelson, seven great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Albert Catholic Church. www. olmstead.cc.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS — Kenneth Ray Carroll, 76, of Hot Springs passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at his home. He was born April 28, 1941 in Copperas Cove, Texas to the late Dennis and Lena (Henderson) Carroll. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Leta Lynn Carroll, and one brother, Dennis W. Carroll. Mr. Carroll was a 32nd degree Free Mason at the local Benton Lodge, a member of Piney Baptist Church in Hot Springs, and was a truck driver for USA Truck for 20 years.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas Scott Carroll and wife Terri of Olive Branch, Miss. and Larry Ray Carroll and wife Georgeine of Somerville, Tenn.; one daughter, Nancie Lynn Garrett and husband Steve of Jessieville, Ark.; four grandchildren, Crystal Kulow and husband Chris of Alabaster, Ala., Kristin Riales and husband Tony of Bartlett, Tenn., and Faith Garrett and Paige Garrett both of Jessieville, Ark., and three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. with Rev. Larry Catcher officiating. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

–––––❖––––– JESSIEVILLE — Virginia Mae Hunter, 70, of Jessieville, Arkansas, passed away August 15, 2017. She was born November 21, 1946, in Hot Springs, to George Doyle and Esther Virginia (Goodman) Kingery. Virginia enjoyed reading, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild, and caring for her cats. She had a passion for sewing, drawing, painting, and shopping for her great-granddaughter, Grace. Virginia was a member of Marble Missionary Baptist Church.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; sister-inlaw, Charrie Kingery; brother-inlaw, Ronnie Hunter; and aunt, Leria Goodman. Survivors include her husband Tommy Hunter; son, Alan Hunter of Jessieville; daughter, Susanna Gayle Crow (Jeff) of New DeRoche; brothers, David Kingery, J.C. Kingery, Rex Kingery (Blanche); sisters-inlaw, Robin Duncan (Don), Maxine Hunter; grandchildren, Brad Hunter (Brittany), Evan Hunter, Sam Hunter, John David Crow (Ashley), Addison Scout Crow; great-grandchild, Grace Hunter; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Marble Missionary Baptist Church in Jessieville with a celebration of Virginia’s life immediately following at 2 p.m. with Bro. Blair Bates and Bro. Jim Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Garland County Library. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — William Kenyon (Ken) Womack, 60, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norma (Sandefur) Womack and grandparents, George and Lillian (Farrar) Womack. Survivors include Ken’s four sisters: Beverly Pagan and Pam Downs both of Jonesboro, Bobbie (Larry) McElroy of Jacksonville and Cindy Young of Little Rock and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. in Keller’s Chapel Cemetery. Online Guestbook: www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MAGNOLIA — Andrew Stephen Brantley, 27, Magnolia, Ark., died August 14th. Funeral, Sunday, 2 p.m. Columbia District Auditorium, Magnolia. Interment, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Waldo. Superintendent Larry Roach officiating. Survivors; children; Andrew Jr, Amarian, parents, Trogenia Turner, John Brantley, siblings, John Jr., Lamar, Shamanekqua, Umeka Hawkins, Jaliyah Young. R.L. Reed Funeral Home, Magnolia.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Luther Lee Cunningham, 94, of Malvern, passed August 16, 2017. Visitation: August 18, 2017, 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Service August 19, 2017, 10 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Brush Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MCCRORY — Thelma Maxine Fraze Fowler, 84, of McCrory died Wednesday. Visitation, Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. with 2 p.m. funeral services following at the Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home Chapel. Interment, Woodman Cemetery. Survivors, husband, Lloyd, two sons, four daughters, one brother, one sister, 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchildren. 870731-2551.

––––– ––––– MENA — Sierra Nicole Sanders, 19, of Mena passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 in Shady , Arkansas. Funeral service will be Friday, August 18, 2017, 10 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MOUNT PLEASANT — Travis Moser, 83, of Mount Pleasant died Wednesday. Survivors: Wife, Kathryn Louise (Martin) Moser; daughters, Sandy Moser (Joe), Shana Mynatt (Jeff); six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lilla Hames, Lena Faye Everett. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Saturday, Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel, Melbourne. Burial: Barren Fork Cemetery, Mount Pleasant. No visitation. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/melbourne.

–––––❖––––– PATTERSON — Virginia Ann Bottoms, 76, of Patterson, died Wednesday. Survivors: four children, Ray, Roger and Gary Bottoms, and Kimberly Lee; grandchildren, Aaron, Eric, David, Lori, Latosha, Colby, and Jason and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Services: 2 p.m., Friday, August 18, Powell Funeral Home Chapel-Bald Knob. Interment: Woodman Cemetery. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Enola Akins, 91, of Pine Bluff passed August 13, 2017. Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Visitation will be Friday, 5-7 p.m., at Brown Funeral Home. Her body will lie in-state Saturday, 12:15 p.m., until service.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Betty Jo Bost, 88, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Altheimer, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. She was born March 19, 1929 in Saline County to the late Joe and Cara Mooney Bailey. She was a Baptist and homemaker.

Betty is preceded in death by her son, Gregory Bost; daughters, Marilyn Hibbard and Kelli Leigh Porter; five brothers, and six sisters. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, E.L. “Doc” Bost; daughter, Joanne Reed (Ward), and special friend, Judy Harden.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Trinity Village Medical Center. Graveside services will take place Saturday, August, 19, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in Graceland Cemetery with

Reverend Dean Dancer officiating. Memorials may be made to Jefferson County Humane Society. Online condolences: www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– PINE BLUFF — Clyde Ellison, 78, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Nina; daughters, Sherry Bethea and Susan Taylor; son, Jeff Ellison; brothers, James and Leon Ellison; sisters, Polly Byrd and Allene Donaldson; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service: 10 a.m., Saturday, Robinson’s Chapel. Burial: Lee Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 5-6:30 p.m., Robinson’s. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– ROSSTON — Cynthia Ann McDonell Barr, 71, went home to be with the Lord at her home Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Memorial services, 2 p.m., Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Herndon Pharr Funeral Home, Hope with Rev. Gary Riley and Rev. Lincoln Combs officiating, under the direction of Herndon Pharr Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Esther Carter, 89, of Russellville, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017. She was born March 7, 1928, in Pope County. Funeral is at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 19, at Dover Assembly of God. Burial is at Bowden Cemetery, under direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — William “Bill” Arnold Thomas, age 80, of Russellville died Thursday, August 17, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the chapel prior to the service.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Jimmie Lee Pearce, 74, died on August 14, 2017 at his home in Sheridan, Arkansas. He was born on August 23, 1942 in Pine Bluff to Jim and Virginia Pearce. He was a member of the U.S. Army. He was a retired master electrician and attended White Hall High School. He enjoyed hunting, running dogs, fishing, playing with his grandbabies, gardening and being outdoors.

Survivors are his wife Pat Pearce, Sheridan, Arkansas; His brothers and sisters, Shirley (Junior) Myers, Texas, Roger (Wanda) Pearce, Carl Pearce, Jackie Pearce, Willard Pearce all of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Brenda Pearce and Peggy Pearce of Tennessee; His children, Jimmy Pearce and Janet Pearce of North West, Arkansas, April (Lea) Hickerson, Stuttgart, Arkansas and Shaunda Reap and Katherine (Beau) Kelley both of Sheridan, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial Service will be held Saturday August 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. at First Apostolic Church in Sheridan Cremation entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Arkansas.

–––––❖––––– STAR CITY — Troy Anthony “Andy” Hill, 29, of Star City, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Fellowship Bible Church in Star City. Bro. Ricky Harrison officiating. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service and Crematory in Pine Bluff. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– STEPHENS — Rev. Rickey Joe, 60, Stephens, Ark., Pastor of Jones Chapel Baptist Church, Magnolia, died August 11th. Funeral Saturday, 12:00 Noon St. Stephens Baptist Church, Stephens. Interment, Seminary Cemetery, Stephens. Rev. Donald Radford officiating, Rev. Daryl Hope eulogist. Survivors; wife; Barbara Joe; children, Roderick Torrence, Ginger and Brandi Joe, Amber Willis; Mother, Bobbie Joe; siblings, Vernis Joe Jr., Mearlene Hunter, Doris Jean Strickland, Ida Myrtle Frazier; five grandchildren. R.L. Reed Funeral Home and Marks Funeral Home, Magnolia.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Steven Glen Anders Jr., age 38, of Warren, Ark. died Wednesday, August 16th at the Bradley County Medical Center. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, August 18th at Oakland Cemetery. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be come and go at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online www.frazerfuneralhome. com.

Out-of-state

SPRINGHILL, La. — Lena Spencer, 96, of Springhill, La., passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Survivors include her husband, Joe Garland Spencer; sons, William Hall, Steven C. Hall; and daughter, Carol L. McDade and husband Rick. A private graveside service will be held under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BRANDON, Miss. — Joe Henry Amaden, age 66, passed away August 17, 2017. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Amaden of the home; his mother, Nell Amaden; and brother, Howard (Linda) Amaden of Lonoke, Ark.; son, Heath (Tiffany) Amaden of Brandon, Miss.; daughter-in-law, Holly Amaden of Jacksonville, Ark.; grandchildren, Claudia Amaden of Jacksonville, Ark., and Charlotte Amaden of Brandon, Miss.; mother-in-law, Berly Gray of West Monroe, La. Preceding in death are his father, C.H. Amaden; sister, Ginger Amaden Putnam; son, Brian Amaden; and father-in-law, Leroy Gray.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 19, at Palm Street Church of Christ in Lonoke with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Lonoke Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

Memorials can be made to Lake Harbour Drive Church of Christ, 338 Lake Harbour Dr., Ridgeland, Miss. 39157. www. boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– DALLAS — Margaret Earle Pugh passed away in the early morning August 14, 2017 at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was born March 31, 1951, in Hamburg, Arkansas, and graduated from Hamburg High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society.

She is predeceased by her mother and father, Mary Margaret Pugh and George Butler Pugh Sr.; and her life partner, William Solomene of Dallas, Texas. Margaret Earle Pugh is survived by her brothers, Griff Gregory (Bob Pugh) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and George Butler Pugh Jr. of Saint Simons Island, Georgia; her two nieces, Ashley Pugh Carroll of Macon, Georgia, and Melissa Pugh Anderson of Richmond, Virginia; as well as many cousins scattered across the country.

A 1973 graduate of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, Margaret Earle spent her career as an international flight attendant for American Airlines, residing for a decade in New York City, New York, and later in Dallas, Texas, until her retirement. Throughout her career she enjoyed traveling around the world and making many friends along the way. Among her closest friends were Carol Bunderla, Kathy Lust and Rosiland Wade.

Margaret Earle’s life will be remembered in a public graveside ceremony at Pinewood Memorial Park on Friday, August 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. She will be interred beside her mother and father. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Arkansas. (www.jonesservice.com).