Pulaski County

Mrs. MARY JANE BURNS (FREEMAN) died peacefully on 10-8-17 in Little Rock, Ark. at 88.

Mary is survived by her granddaughter, Brandi M. Davison (Charles A. Smith); grandson, Matthew A. Faver; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Brianna, Britton and Brylee-Ann; and great-great-grandson, Jayloun, all of LR, Ark. She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd A. Burns and her daughter, Sherry L. Burns-Faver of LR, Ark.

Mary was born on 2-17-1929 in Vanndale, Ark. to Benjamine Lee “Benny” Diles and Beulah B. Diles. She was married to Floyd A. Burns for 56 years.

Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on 10-11-17 at Griffin and Leggett at 5800 W. 12th, LR, Ark. 72204. A graveside funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. on 10-1217 at Roselawn Memorial Park at 2801 Asher Ave., 72204. Minister Charles A. Smith will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mary’s life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CARTI and the Arkansas Heart Hospital. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth. com.

–––––❖––––– RUTH ARMSTRONG FARRIS, 95, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017.

She was born

April 3, 1922 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Jesse and Helen Armstrong.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas

E. Farris, Jr.; her parents; and sisters, Lucille Gunsaulis, Marguerite Whitten and Jeanette Battisto. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Farris (David Martin); son, Douglas Farris; granddaughters, Tommie Lynn

(Mike) Mowrey, Blakeley (Todd) Nolte and Ricci Hunter; and four great-grandchildren, Caitlin Rose, Reese, Beckett, and Lola.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM “BILL” LEWIS ELLIS, 73, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away October

8, 2017. He was born June 18,

1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Edgar

Lewis and Betty

Maxine (King)

Ellis. William proudly served in the United

States Navy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. William was a loving husband, wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Preceding William in death are his parents; and son, Eddie Ellis. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 29 years, Pam Ellis of Little Rock; four children: Heather Bradley and husband Teddy of Little Rock, Amber Ison and husband Mark of North Little Rock, Christy Bromley and husband David of Sheridan, Arkansas, and Billy Ellis of Harrison, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren: Dalton, Jett, Tru, Gabe, Ava, Aaron, Brent, Clayton, Bobbie, Dakota, and Eddie Ellis, Jr.; six great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Bearden; two brothers, Jackie King and wife Mona, and Eddie Ellis; and a host of family and friends who love William and will miss him always.

Reception visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., with funeral service, officiated by Pastor Nathan Winiecki, following at 2 p.m. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– JOHANNA ELIZABETH GLENN GILLENWATER passed away on the sixth day of October, 2017 at the age of

55. She grew up in Little Rock, the daughter of Dr. Wayne B.

Glenn and Mary

Ann Templeton

Glenn, both deceased.

Johanna leaves behind her husband of 25 years, J. Price Gillenwater, II and two beloved children whom she adored, John P. Gillenwater, III and Georgia Glenn Gillenwater; her older sister, Melissa Templeton Glenn of Oregon and her younger sister, Leah Ann Glenn and her husband, Lance Mattson of Arizona. She loved Melissa’s three daughters, Hannah, Leah and Eliza Bodenhamer and Leah’s daughter, Elena Mattson and her only nephew, Adam Mattson.

Johanna swam competitively for the YWCA and excelled in the butterfly, setting a state record as a girl. She continued to swim throughout her lifetime. She attended public schools for primary and secondary education and was graduated from Little Rock Central High (a third generation Tiger).

Johanna’s undergraduate education included one year at the U of A Fayetteville and three years at Rhodes College Memphis, where she completed the requirements for a B.A. in Foreign Languages (Spanish and French). She continued her studies at the graduate level, obtaining an M.S. in Communicative Disorders from UALR/ UAMSC in 1991 and her Doctorate in Audiology from the U of Florida Gainesville (2013-2014). Johanna completed her requirements for her doctorate online while battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer. She arranged her surgeries and chemotherapy treatments to avoid conflicts with her AuD course tests and presentations. She told no one at the University of Florida of her burdens and completed her Doctorate right on schedule.

She traveled extensively during her lifetime, studying Spanish in Madrid during a semester abroad while in college and after graduation she returned to Madrid to teach English. She traveled throughout Europe, made multiple trips to Costa Rica, Mexico and the Caribbean with her family. While her husband was on active duty as a pilot in the US Navy, she lived in four states. In 2003, Johanna was thrilled to return home to Little Rock to raise her children near their grandparents. Johanna made her final adventure on a trip to Italy with her children in August 2017.

Professionally, Johanna practiced audiology at the Russellville ENT Clinic, followed by the ENT Northwest Clinic in Washington State and finally Arkansas Children’s Hospital until her death. She saw four patients in one morning only a week before she died. She saw many Hispanic patients and loved her work as a bilingual pediatric audiologist. She was a superb Audiologist and cared so deeply about all her patients. She was loving and passionate in helping those in need. Her Spanish speaking patients were so appreciative of her extraordinary efforts to calm them and guide them through a very intimidating environment. She also taught Spanish for a number of years at Pulaski Heights Elementary School and the Child Enrichment Center.

A longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church, Johanna volunteered with the Children’s Choir, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Johanna’s Christian faith was unwavering throughout her lifetime and helped her through so many rough times in the recent past. She also loved her time as a Cub Scout leader and led a Girl Scout troop for five years. She loved needlepointing and trips to the lake house with her family. Johanna loved nature and being outdoors, creating beautiful gardens in various states in which she lived. Johanna especially loved her walks with her beloved Weimaraner, Velvet.

Johanna was a courageous woman whose loving spirit lives on in all the people she knew. She gave so much of herself in helping others and her wonderful sense of humor and positive outlook on life were infectious.

A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Arkansas on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to Heifer International. Special thanks go to Dr. Joe Beck and his team of nurses and office staff who loved Johanna through her almost five year battle with cancer. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– NONA D. GREENFIELD died October 7, 2017 in Little Rock. She was born October 6, 1934 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She was a graduate of State College of Arkansas (now UCA), and worked for

Pulaski County

Special School

District as an Elementary School Teacher for 23 years.

On July 22, 1955, Nona married Roy “Buddy” Greenfield. Nona met her father-in-law, Gene Greenfield, before she met her husband as she was in a minor vehicle collision with Gene Greenfield. Later, she met Roy “Buddy” Greenfield and was shocked when she met his parents realizing his father was the gentleman that she had rear ended. After 45 years of marriage, Buddy preceded Nona in death on September 27, 2000.

Nona resided 35 years in the same home in North Little Rock, AR and 17 years same home in Sherwood, Arkansas. She was a member Lakewood United Methodist Church and was an avid golf fan, and enjoyed reading and working crosswords puzzles (worked them in ink), loved to travel and spend time with family and friends at her lake home on Greers Ferry Lake.

Nona felt she had been fortunate in life; therefore, gave back to many charities and organizations, which include Lakewood United Methodist Church, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Little Rock Compassion Center, St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Union Rescue Mission, Arkansas Food Bank, Wounded Warrior Project and many others. Nona was a tiny woman, but a very strong woman with a passionate will for living, one example was when Nona snow skied for the first time at age 60.

Survivors include her children; Stephen Greenfield, Sandra Guthrie and Pamela Thompson (David); grandchildren, Adam Guthrie, Sean Guthrie, Kyle Guthrie, Trevor Thompson and Megan Thompson; great-grandchildren, Avery Thompson and Reece Guthrie; siblings, June Kossover, R.L. Dumond, Mike Dumond and JoAnn Gourley and many nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at Forest Hills Cemetery,10200 Hwy. 5, Alexander, Arkansas with Rev. Luke Conway officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arthritis Foundation, 10 Corporate Hill Dr #220, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or Arkansas Hospice at 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

The family wishes to extend the most heartfelt appreciation to each and every staff member at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 12111 Hinson Rd., Little Rock and Arkansas Hospice for their loving care, kindness and friendship given to Nona. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– GUYNDAL RALPH STEWART, 73, of Jacksonville, passed away on October 8,

2017. He was born to Oral &

Wilma Stewart on September

17, 1944 in Letona, Arkansas.

Ralph was a business man in

Gravel Ridge for almost 50 years.

He and his partner, Gil Cunningham, first began in the grocery store business. They then transitioned into the used car business and ultimately expanded into the tractor business. In addition, managed multiple real estate properties. Ralph served his country in the Air Force Reserves. He also served his community and was Chairman of the Board for the Gravel Ridge Fire Department for over 25 years. As a member of the Sylvan Hills Church of Christ, he served as deacon with an emphasis in visitation. For the past eight years, he has been an active member at the Somers Avenue Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy L. Stewart of Searcy, Ark.; his business partner, brother-in-law and life-long friend, Gil Cunningham; and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Stewart; sons, Stephen Stewart and his wife Heather, Tim Stewart and his wife Brittaney; grandchildren, Carson, Jackson, Anderson, Bethany, and Madison; sistersin-law, Wanda Stewart, Carolyn Cunningham, and Betty Hall; brother-in-law, Bobby Hall; nieces who were like daughters, Kimberly Oglesby and Kristen Rodgers; and nephews, Jim and Ted Stewart.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Somers Avenue Church of Christ at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children’s Home at Paragould, Ark., or Somers Avenue Church of Christ. An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills. com.

–––––❖––––– ELIZABETH A. STONE, 76, of Mabelvale, Ark., went to be with her Lord on October 7,

2017. She departed this world at home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Elizabeth never met a stranger. She loved her church, gospel music, gardening and cooking favorite dishes for her family.

She leaves behind her husband, John Stone; eleven children: Sheila Adams, Frank Ferriel, Travis Hunter, Bobby Ferriel, Bruce Walker, Kevin Stone, Greg Stone, Sheila Stone, John Michael Stone, Rachel Craven, Joanne Yarbrough; siblings: Steve Stedman and Lee Ann Stedman of Bethesda, Md.; grandchildren: Wayne and Dallas Penn, Alicia, Rachel and Tosha Ferriel, Brook Ashley Haynes, Breanna Yarber, Andrew Messer, Travis Jr., Abigail, Susie, Elizabeth, Jonah, Zac and Stormy Hunter, Damon Howard; many more nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one son, George Ferriel, and her parents, Robert Raley and Agnes Russell.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209 (501-455-5800) with Pastor Brian Ferrell officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victory Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, 1255 Mill Creek Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– DWAYNE WHITLEY, 83, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born July 11, 1934 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Elton and Maybelle Corder Whitley Bearden.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Georgia Whitley; two daughters, Sally (Brian) Casto and Susanna (Jack) Adams; grandchildren, Zachary, Madelyn, Leslie, Kay and Molly; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private graveside service was held Monday, October 9, 2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.