Obituaries

Pulaski County

FRANCIS ALBERT BEANE, age 87, of Little Rock, departed this life on August 31, 2017. Francis was born in Philadelphia, Pa. and raised in Atlantic City, N.J. He graduated from Our Lady Star of the Sea grammar school, and Atlantic City High School. While in high school, he worked evenings & weekends plus in the summer months seven full days a week, first as a clerk in a delicatessen and then as a sandwich & salad person in order to accumulate funds to attend college. Francis attended Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia, Pa., securing a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Drexel was a co-op college of five years where you go to school six months and work in industry for six months. Francis worked at Trent Inc. in Philadelphia designing electrical heat furnaces. It took Francis six years to complete his BS degree as he came down with the measles in his freshman years which threw him back a year but this helped him accumulate finances to pay for his education. While in college, he was a member and secretary of Drexel’s Chess team which won many tournaments in the Philadelphia area. Upon graduation he started work with Westinghouse Electric Corporation. After being on their training program for six months at Columbus, Ohio, Bridgeport, Conn., Newark N.J., Pittsburg, Pa. and Bloomfield, N.J., he settled down in the Lamp Division in Bloomfield, N.J. as a development engineer on Mercury Vapor Lamps in January 1955. One year later he was drafted into the U.S. Army Chemical Corp where he served as a true engineer at Ft.

Detrick, Md. which was the USA Biological Warfare Laboratory where all the new germs were developed and tested. Following discharge, Francis returned to Westinghouse in Bloomfield, only this time as a development engineer on Incandescent Lamps. Besides developing new lamp types, this also involved trouble shooting problems at the numerous plants around the USA. He was very active in the New Jersey Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society going thru all the chairs including president. Francis taught Illuminating Engineering courses for his section. Francis was a member of the Toastmaster 2345 section holding almost all of the officer’s positions. Francis was a member of the Westinghouse Chess Club, here too, being secretary and active player. He was also secretary and player on the Westinghouse Bowling Team, but here he held up the league being in the bottom position. Francis held a Professional Engineer’s license in New Jersey and in Arkansas. In 1976 Westinghouse decentralized engineering and Francis transferred to Little Rock, Ark. in the same position he held in New Jersey. In mid-1991, Francis’ job was eliminated so he took early retirement. Shortly thereafter, he really began to work volunteering for many positions at Christ the King Catholic Church. Francis became a Minister to the Sick for the Homebound, going around the parish to numerous locations on weekends taking Holy Communion to those people. He became Sacristan at morning Masses & a couple of Masses on weekends. He served as Lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and became the Minister Coordinator, scheduling over 250 people for the various ministries on weekends. He was involved with his church’s exercise program, never missing a day until his heart attack on his 75th birthday. Then he had to go to a more vigorous exercise program. Francis remained a bachelor all his life, living with his parents until they died in 1981. Together they traveled to 49 states and most of the providences of Canada; most vacations lasted four full weeks. To show for this was over 22,000 photography slides. Francis was an active stamp collector until late years. Then the computer took over a lot of his time. It seemed to Francis that his education would never end. He was a great reader. He enjoyed his hour of Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at CTK in the early hours of the morning. He always kept saying that “I thought you would have plenty of time when you retired but I seem to have less”. A Rosary service will be 6:00 p.m. today (Friday), September 1, at 6 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock 72212. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 2, at the church with Monsignor Francis I. Malone as Celebrant. Interment will follow to Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online guestbook is available at ww.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– TRISTAN JOSIAH FERGUSON of Little Rock, transitioned on August 29, 2017. He is survived by parents, Earmon Ferguson and Khrystal Jones. Graveside: today, 1 p.m., at Arkansas Memorial Garden, NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 3740111. “Service You Can Trust.”

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Madeline Darlene Hastings, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 29th, 2017. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 1st at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens of Lonoke under the direction of Willis Funeral Service of Batesville.

–––––❖––––– BRADFORD — Greba June Edens, 92, of Bradford, died Wednesday. She is survived by many friends and family. She was loved and will be greatly missed. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Bradford Church of Christ. Interment: Heard Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday morning, 10 a.m. until service. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh. com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Shirley Ann Moore Grider, 82, of Cabot died Friday, August 25, 2017. The daughter of Lela Adams Moore and Horace Moore, she was born September 13, 1934 in Warren. She was a home maker, a member of First Baptist Church Cabot and a retired telephone operator.

Mrs. Grider was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mack Grider; brothers, Dr. Harold Moore, Charles Moore, Bobby Moore and Max Moore. Mrs. Grider is survived by her sister, Jean Moore Sligh; daughters, Susan Grider Schulte and Karen Grider Hill; grandchildren, Summer Schulte Pool, Jacob Schulte, Trey Hill, Jesse Schulte and Kassidy Hill Barber.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017 with funeral services following at 11 a.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CLINTON — Lora Jean Rose, 57, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at her home. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 at the VFW post #4513 in Fairfield Bay with Alan Rolen officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to

Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Online guestbook, www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Geraldine Guin Holland, 91, of Crossett, Ark. died August 30, 2017. Funeral services at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017 at First Free Will Baptist Church. Interment at Crossroads Cemetery under direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation on Friday, 5-8 p.m., First Free Will Baptist Church.

–––––❖––––– DeWITT — Betty Lockley, 74, passed away August 31, 2017. She was born October 31, 1942, in Poinsett County, Arkansas, to William Edward Phipps and Millie Overton Phipps. Betty worked as a waitress in DeWitt for many years and always had a smile for her customers. She enjoyed gardening and visiting with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clyde Lockley, and two brothers Kenneth and Lee Phipps. Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Johnny and Alta Lockley of DeWitt; two grandchildren, Heath Lockley and his wife Ashtyn of Marion and Jena Lockley of DeWitt; one great-grandson, Cade Lockley of Marion; one brother, James Edward Phipps of California; two sisters, Gladys Simpson and her husband Russell of DeWitt and Patricia Ann Phipps of Alexander; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. September 2 at Sunnyside Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Forks LaGrue Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Afterwards, because Betty loved feeding people and visiting with them, her family invites her friends to join them for lunch and visiting at Sunnyside Missionary Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Sunnyside Missionary Baptist Church, 41 Crescent Park, DeWitt, Ark. 72042. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DeWITT — August Reichenbach, 76, died August 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Lou Rainey Reichenbach. He is survived by his son, August Reichenbach Jr. and other relatives. Visitation will be 1 p.m. September 2 at Essex Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. www. essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DECATUR — Remington Ray Andersen, age 3, of Decatur, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 29th, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Remington was born October 28, 2013, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Tina and Eric Andersen. Remington was a superhero, loved life, and was loved by everyone who was around him.

Remington was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Felton Vandever. Remington is survived by his parents, Tina and Eric Andersen of Decatur, Arkansas; siblings, Savanna, Skyler, Annabelle and Colton of the home; great-grandmother, Margaret Vandever; grandparents, David and Della Dodson of Springdale, Arkansas, and Linda and Gary Andersen of Jordan, Minnesota; aunts, Tarsy Beyer and Tiffany Andersen; uncles, Travis Beyer, Scott and Christopher Andersen, lots of love from the church family and numerous

others that loved and prayed for Remington.

Visitation for Remington will be 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home in Rogers, Arkansas. A celebration of Remington’s life will be held 10 a.m., Monday, September 4, 2017, at Horton Farms, 9388 Horton Farms Lane, Gravette, Arkansas, with Pastor David Dodson officiating.

The family ask in Lieu of Flowers to make donations in Remington’s honor to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, www.stjude. org, or the Arkansas Childrens Hospital, www.archildrens.org.

The family request that for the Celebration of Life for Remington you please wear a Superhero shirt or cape in his honor. Arrangements by Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, Rogers, Arkansas. Online Guestbook: www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Bessie Lucille Fielder Hearn, 91, of England died on August 31, 2017. She was born on November 21, 1925, to the late Samuel and Annie Fielder. She was a homemaker who loved her family. She loved to cook, being a granny and working in her yard with her flowers. She was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church of England, Arkansas.

She was proceeded in death by her parents and daughter, Sherry Hearn. She is survived by her husband, Leon Hearn; two sons, Bill (Jana) Hearn and Larry (Sissy) Hearn both of England; one daughter, Barbara (Mike) Mashburn of Sherwood, Ark.; two brothers, Dan and Lonnie Fielder both of Texas; and two sisters, Mary Halter and Patsy Clifton both of Texas. Also survived by six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside Service will be Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 2 p.m. with visitation at 1 p.m. both at Mulberry Cemetery with Bro. David Inzer officiating. Wilson Robison Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

–––––❖––––– GOULD — Mrs. Florine Cannon, 89, of Gould passed Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Crestpark Nursing Facility in Helena. Funeral will be Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Dumas with Rev. Roderick Sowers officiating. Burial in Free Gift Cemetery in Dumas by Brown Funeral Home of Dumas.

–––––❖––––– GUY — Melvin “Bud” Albright, 82, of Guy, Ark., passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Copperas Springs Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior, interment to follow at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhome.com/greenbrier.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Funeral for Herman Holliday, 10 a.m. on Friday, September, 1, 2017, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenny Martin officiating. Burial, Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online register: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Funeral for Johnathan Keen, 2 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Ewing and Bro. Gary Bolin officiating. Burial, Friendship Cemetery in McCaskill, Arkansas. Visitation, Friday, September 1, 2017, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Jack P. Towne, age 84, of Hot Springs Village passed away August 27, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1933, in Phoenix, Arizona.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Flora (Page) Williams. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Frankie (Mann) Towne of Hot Springs Village; one brother, John M. Towne of New Mexico; brothers-in-law, Eugene Mann (Jan Lea) of Arkansas, and B.J. Mann (Sunny) of Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Jack joined the Navy after graduating from Las Cruces Union High School and served two years in Japan, returning home to attend New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M., where he grew up. He had learned to fly as a teenager and when not attending college, he worked in aviation as a crop duster and sometimes instructor pilot as well as flying some charter for the local flying service in Las Cruces and spent a lot of time just hanging out at the airport. He never lost his love for flying. After graduating from college with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, he moved to California to work in the steel and chemical industry.

He loved working with his hands and puttering in his workshop or in and around the house on various projects. He was an accomplished woodworker and was considered to be a jack of all trades. Prior to moving to the Village, Jack and Frankie had resided in Ontario, Calif. He enjoyed the serenity and security of the Village and had stated that he didn’t think he would want to live any place else.

Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Village Christian Church in Hot Springs Village with Pastor Larry Farthing and Don Henry officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Village Christian Church, 601 Balaeric Rd., Hot Springs Village, Ark. 71909. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– MAGAZINE — John Alex Sloan, 51, of Magazine passed away August 25, 2017. A private family memorial graveside service to be held at a later date at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountain. Cremation is under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. 479-675-3392. www.boonevillefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Mary Adeline Wilson Frazier, 79, Malvern, was granted her angel wings August 29, 2017. Visitation September 3, 2017 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Regency. Funeral Service September 3, 2017, 2:30 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTROSE — Sue Graham, 72, of Montrose, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Saturday, Jones Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Montrose Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — William Cleo Cheek Jr., 84 years old, passed away on August 30, 2017, at his home in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was born on August 10, 1933, in Morrilton to William Cleo and Bernice Joblin Cheek Sr.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Bernice; his first wife, Mary Virginia; and his grandson, James “Jay” Earl Cheek Jr. Bill is survived by his second wife, Mary Ellen of Morrilton; children: William “Bill” Cleo Cheek, III of Maumelle, Arkansas, George Richard Cheek of Fort Worth, Texas, James Earl Cheek and wife Michelle of Morrilton, Arkansas and Laura Cheek Larson and husband David of Maumelle, Arkansas; grandchildren: Ryan Cheek, Anthony Cheek, Carmen Cheek, John Cheek, Elizabeth Cheek, Will Larson, Noah Larson, Dr. John Gray, Jr., Joseph Gray, and Jessica Gray-Bloomfield; and great-grandchildren: Boston Cheek and Georgia Catherine Gray.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Morrilton 105 W. Church Morrilton, AR 72110 or the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Morrilton at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017. There will be a reception following the worship service. Service and arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, #5 Bruce Street, Morrilton, Ark. 72110, phone 501-354-1638. Online guestbook go to www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Madaline Carylon Pitts, 74, died August 30, 2017. Survived by husband, Roy Dean Pitts; children, Daryl, Dwayne, and Barry Pitts. Visitation is Saturday, September 2, 2017, 10 to 11 a.m. at Roller Coffman Chapel Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services follow the visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview1.

–––––❖––––– NEW EDINBURG — Evelyn Fern Bowen, 76, of New Edinburg died. Born September 23, 1940, she was a daughter of the late W.J. Morgan and Martha Jean Morgan. She is survived by her husband, Watt Bowen; two sons, Sonny Bowen, Dean Bowen; two daughters, Shelia Towery, Rosie Pierce, all of New Edinburg; one brother, Larry Morgan of Fordyce; one sister, Virginia Mann of Longview, Texas; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce with funeral following 2:30 p.m. Friday at Benton Funeral Home. Burial at Smith-Morgan Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. Online register: www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– POUGHKEEPSIE — Lowanda Duncan Medlock, 84 of Poughkeepsie died Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Funeral services, Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial in the Lebanon Cemetery at Poughkeepsie. Visitation, Friday, September 1, 2017 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– RISON — Penny Ann Word Hopper, 77, of Rison, died August 30, 2017. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Rison. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home at Rison. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ROCKPORT — Helen Strawn Reed, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born May 1, 1931 in Arkansas County.

She was predeceased by her parents, Mary Haglar Strawn and George Strawn; four brothers, Leslie Strawn, Hays Strawn, Joe (Alex) Strawn and Wilbur (Buck) Strawn; two sisters, Audrey Cox, and Mary Louton and one grandson, Robert Everright.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, George M. Reed of Rockport; her daughter, Shirley Everright and her husband Ken of Hot Springs; one son, Ronald (Steve) Reed and his wife Jean Ann of Sheridan; four grandchildren, Leslie Huna of Minnesota, Phillip Reed of Sheridan, Jenna Havlik of Perry and Emily Hawkins of Hot Springs. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren who provided great joy to her and a host of extended family and friends.

She was a well-known Malvern area beautician for over 50 years and operated Helen’s Beauty Shop for much of that time. Visitation will be Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services are Friday, September 1 at 10 a.m. at First Assembly of God in Malvern with Bro. James Bobo and Helens nephew, Bro. Mike Louton officiating. Pallbearers are K.C. Reed, Gary Griggs, Nathan Hawkins, Phillip Reed, Daniel Havlik, and Wayne Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are Bro. Paul Dorey and the Doctors, Nurses, and staff of Kindred Hospice. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, Malvern, Ark. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– ROGERS — John Hershel Duke II, age 67, of Rogers, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 29, 2017. John was born May 29, 1950 in Pine Bluff, Ark., to parents William Hershel Duke and Doris Ruth Snow Duke. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Master’s Degree in Animal Science. He enjoyed a lengthy career in the poultry industry before owning his own poultry related business.

After retirement from the

poultry industry, John was called to God’s ministry. He traveled to various locations around the world to share his deep faith and love for Christ. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and was an avid Razorback fan.

John was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife, June West Duke; one son, John H. Duke III and wife Dana of Springdale; one daughter, Melissa Duke Fancher and husband Shannon of Huntsville; sister, Linda Norton of Alexandria, Ala.; grandchildren, Phoebe and Sophie Duke and Halle, Kathryn and Lauren Fancher and many other relatives and friends.

A private Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Because education was very important to John, a scholarship fund has been set up for the college education of his five granddaughters. Memorials gifts may be made to the John H. Duke II Scholarship Fund, First State Bank, 2125 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3800 West Walnut, Rogers, Arkansas. Online condolences may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com/

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Roy L. Baker Sr., age 87, of Searcy, died Wednesday in Searcy. Visitation is Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Joanna Marilyn Click, 89, of Searcy died Wednesday. Survivors include three daughters, three sons, four step-children, 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 15 step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchild, two sisters.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Garth Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Welcome Home Cemetery. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Marlene Sue French of Searcy, age 82, passed away August 31, 2017, at her home surrounded by family.

A visitation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and service at 10 a.m. celebrating Sue’s life will be held at Powell Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Interment to follow at White County Memorial Gardens.

Sue was born October 8, 1934 in Dunklin County, Mo., to the late Jesse Ray and Mary Thomas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emmett French.

She is survived by her three children, Carol Adams (Glen) and Paul French, both of Searcy and John French (Luz) of Michigan, and her eight grandchildren, Kathryn Burton (Justin), Thomas Adams (Jane), Ross Adams, Charles French, James French, Alexandra French, Mackenzie French, and Aaron French and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Home, Inc. of Paragould, 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, Ark. 72450. Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Agnes Mae (Sue) Jones, born 07/08/1959 in Sweet Home to Russell and Lois Ghere, took her final ride on 08/30/2017. Sue was preceded by her parents. Sue loved to ride motorcycles with her husband and friends. Sue enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. One of the joys she had in life was making people smile.

Sue is survived by her husband and best friend of 33 years, Ricky (Bubba) Jones; daughter, Nikie Chance; son and daughterin-law, Buddy and Tiffany Jones; three handsome grandsons and two beautiful granddaughters; three brothers, Penny, David and Johnny Ghere and their spouses; one sister/best friend, Sissy Brady and her husband; and numerous extended family and friends. Sue will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her.

Per Momma Sue’s last wishes there will be no services. A full obituary and online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– SPRINGDALE — Wanda Karnes Irwin, age 87, a resident of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born February 24, 1930, in Cane Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Stirman and Gladys D (Curtis) Karnes.

Wanda was a current member of the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas. She had previously been a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Springdale, Arkansas, from 1960-1977 and Cane Hill Presbyterian Church from her childhood to 1960.

Wanda Karnes married James Clark Irwin on December 26, 1949. She graduated with her Bachelors of Business Education in 1951 from the University of Arkansas. She taught for a few years in the Prairie Grove School District before moving to Springdale with James who went to work for Tyson Foods.

Wanda and her husband, James, loved sports and seldom, if ever, missed a game their sons Jim and Clark were playing. They were especially proud when Jim and Clark played for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and have been big supporters of the Razorback Foundation for many years.

Wanda was a wonderful homemaker and loved having friends over for watching ballgames, playing bridge, and entertaining. Her bridge club and “lunch bunch” of many decades knew her to be an avid bridge player who sometimes helped teach others to play.

Wanda loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and just recently spent time with all of them. She and James traveled nationally and internationally in their younger years and Wanda was so glad to have had that opportunity with him.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years James Clark Irwin, two brothers, Curtis Karnes and Warren Karnes, and two sisters, Marguerite Deaton and Merril Brown.

Survivors include her three children, James Stirman Irwin and wife Judy Showalter Irwin of Little Rock, Arkansas, Charles Clark Irwin and wife Georgi Spillman Irwin of Springdale, Arkansas, and Paula Kay Irwin, also of Springdale; her six grandchildren, Jill Irwin Penick and husband Dr. Edward Moore Penick III, James Clark Irwin II and wife Megan Allen Irwin, Carrie Irwin Farrell and husband Joshua Scott Farrell and Lauren Irwin Iler and husband Blaine William Iler, Hannah Kay Herdlinger and Hailey Ann Herdlinger; her eight great-grandchildren, Edward Moore Penick IV, Worthen Clark Penick, Catherine Irwin Penick, James Clark Irwin III, John Cole Irwin, Crew James Farrell, Kate Parker Farrell, and Brooklyn Elise Iler; and one sister, Allean Moore of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 1, 2017, 4-6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas.

Family graveside service will be Friday, September 1, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Cane Hill Cemetery with Andrew Thompson officiating. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Cane Hill Presbyterian Church or the Cane Hill Cemetery.

Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Fanelle Newkirk McGee, 79, widow of Clotus McGee Jr., passed away Wednesday. Fanelle worked at Bogard Grain and Seed Co. and Producers Rice Mill where she gained many friends and co-workers. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she served as organist until her health prevented her from attending.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Clotus McGee III (Chip). Survivors are daughter, Fran (Homer) Campbell; son, Curtis McGee; grandchildren, April (Dennis) Herring and Clotus McGee IV; great-granddaughter, Tessa Herring; sister, Linda Edwards; and brother, John (Debbie) Newkirk.

Funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Turpin Funeral Home with burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Ulm. Visitation will be at one hour prior to her service. www. turpin-co.com.

Out-of-state

DAPHNE, Ala. — RC Reynolds, 96, of Daphne, Alabama, formerly of McCrory, Arkansas, died Thursday.

Visitation beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday with 2 p.m. funeral services following at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home. Interment, Woodman Cemetery. Survivors, wife, Dorothy; children, Rick Reynolds, Sandy Snodgrass and Tina Ward. thompsonwilsonfh.com. 870-731-2551.

–––––❖––––– GAINESVILLE, Mo. — Nancy Carolyn Marus, 64, died in Gainesville, Mo. August 28, 2017. She was born October 21, 1952, in Star City, Ark., to Marion and Nancy Mitchell. Memorial of Life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Calvary Chapel of Saline County, 5310 Word Street, Bauxite, Ark.

–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA, Texas — Warren L. Cole, 95, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Mena, passed away August 30, 2017, in Texarkana. Service will be Saturday, September 2, 2017, 2 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel.

Interment in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.