Obituaries

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INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/ obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Francisco Lorella Absin, 41, of Little Rock. Christon Xavier Anderson, 25, of Jacksonville. Reola Anderson, 95, of Little Rock. Bernard Broadnax Sr., 57, of Little Rock. Thaddius Brown, 82, of Little Rock. Minnie Artiller Caldwell, 94, of Little Rock. Michael John Callahan, 67, of Little Rock. Frances Beatrice Jones, 84, of Little Rock. John W. Lane, 91, of Little Rock. Mary Delores Magby, 86, of Sherwood. Randy Lee McDonald, 58, of Little Rock. Cora B. Graham Walker, 88, of North Little Rock. Judy Dianne Walker, 69, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ANTIOCH Teresa Kaye Denham, 41. Todd Baret Denham, 46. AUSTIN Ronald Dale Weatherly, 64. BENTON Gloria Jean (Butler) Biancardi, 71. Caroline Virginia Dodge, 95. CABOT Jimmie Rogers Bennett, 82. CALICO ROCK Linda Ann Dacus, 70. CARLISLE Francis Louise Dunlap Hall, 83. CAVE CITY Darrel Edward Ford, 56. CHEROKEE VILLAGE Andy Louis Strader, 78. CONCORD Joey Thomas Stone, 32. CORNING Faye Mizell, 90. DARDANELLE Eva Marie Standridge, 80. DeWITT Jewel Dean Goolsby Young, 89. DONALDSON Carrol Milburn Hughes, 75. Cotton Williams, 89. FAYETTEVILLE Ray Gene Sams, 69. HAMBURG Leotis HARRISBURG McHenry, 68. John Reddmann, 51. HASKELL Charles T. Herring, 84. HEBER SPRINGS Earl Leland Skinner, 82. HOT SPRINGS Casa Hardee Jerrels, 77. Alton “Snuffy” Spurlock, 73. Kay Steed, 70. JONESBORO Neil Bates, 87. KINGSTON Cynthia Carol Huber, 67. LAKE VILLAGE Journee Symone Orji, 3. LAKEVIEW David Eric Parsons, 76. LONOKE Michael Odell Walker, 53. MARIANNA Charles Emmitt Keeling, 53. MORRILTON Timothy Edward Templeton, 53. MOUNT IDA Robbie “Bob” Teague, 92 . PINE BLUFF Rosemary Loretta Barbarotto, 71. ROGERS Stanis G. Ham, 79. SPRINGDALE Melinda Kay Myers, 47. STUTTGART Kendric Kennard Stigger, 14. VILONIA Lisa Michelle Huett Martin, 48. WARREN Robert Dirk Simpson, 46. WESLEY Lavon Verdon Watson, 97. WEST FORK Carla Jean Hines, 54.

OUT-OF-STATE

NEW ORLEANS H. Russell Albright, 83. SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. Frederick Charles Kubler Jr., 88. HELOTES, Texas Vernon Wesley Morrow, 86.

Pulaski County

FRANCISCO ABSIN, transitioned this life on October 14, 2017. Funeral services will be held at the Brown-Calhoun Funeral Chapel, November 11, 2017, at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Garden of Rest in Laguna, Philippines. Services Entrusted to Brown-Calhoun Funeral Service, 7117 Geyer Springs Rd., LR, Ark. 72209. 501.904.6982.

–––––❖––––– CHRISTON “SCOOBY” ANDERSON, 25, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed Sunday, November 5, 2017. Preceded in death by his brother, Cedric Roy. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Raymond and Mary Anderson; siblings, Jamar Roy, Tamar Terry (Kyle) and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services are Saturday, November 11, 2017, 11 a.m., North Little Rock Church of Christ, 1708 Hwy 161. The family will receive friends

tomorrow from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– REOLA ANDERSON, 95, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 31,

2017. She is preceded in death by her parents,

Charlie and

Johnnie Maxwell Hill. She leaves to cherish her memory her son,

L.V. Chalk, five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Homegoing Celebration: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Church of Christ Colonel Glenn, 7001 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– BERNARD BROADNAX SR., 57, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Jennifer Broadnax; children, Angeletta Giles, Amy

B. Cooper, David Broadnax, Macee McDonald, and Bernard Broadnax, Jr.; siblings; Fred, Jr. (Velma), Ricky, Fernard, Donnie, Johnnie, and Thurman Broadnax, Glenda Hymes, Gloria Gray, Sheila Jenkins and host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 11 a.m.-12 noon with services beginning at 12 noon in the Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 3724129. To sign the online guest book visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– THADDIUS “PAPA” BROWN, the son of the late Perry and Rena Lesley

Brown, was born August 21,

1935, in Little

Rock, Ark. He accepted Christ as his Lord and

Savior and lived his life with a motto of “Stay

Out of Trouble and Mind Your

Own Business”. He was active in the East End Social Club. Papa was educated in the Little Rock Public School District. He graduated high school from Dunbar High School in Little Rock. He enjoyed an illustrious career as a supervisor with the Winburn Tile Company as well as supervisor with the Pirelli Rubber and Tire Company for many, many years. He also enjoyed working at Norton Printing in North Little Rock, Ark., after retiring from Pirelli Rubber and Tire Company.

Papa united in holy matrimony to Doris Janette Washington, and to this union three sons and two daughters were born. He later united in marriage with Arbra Frances Williette and in this union raised one daughter. Papa leaves to cherish his memories three sons, Curtis Brown (Betty), Alonzo Brown (Valerie) and Christopher all of Little Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Deborah Williams (Al) of Carrollton, Texas, and Sonya Hall of Little Rock, Ark., and a step-daughter Sherrie Collier (Darryl) of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Perry Brown Amato (Allen) of McKinney, Texas, and Evelyn Brown Lewis of Memphis, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to cherish his memory.

The family acknowledges a special group of faithful men and women who visited him regularly. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 11, 2017, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun St. Visitation will be Friday, November 10, from 1 til 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

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Mrs. MINNIE “ARTILLER” CANADY CALDWELL, 94, of Little Rock died November 5,

2017. She was born August

14, 1923 in the

Conway County Community to

Isaac and Cynthia (Mitchem)

Canady of Hattieville, Arkansas.

She accepted

Christ at a young age and attended Center School in Hattieville and moved to Little Rock to pursue a higher education at Dunbar High School. Artiller met and married I.V. Caldwell. Shortly thereafter, he accepted his call to ministry, and together they worked hard and reared their children with discipline, a love for God and a good work ethic. They were married for 68 years.

Upon the arrival of their grandchildren, Artiller became “Big Mama” to everyone. Big Mama was a dedicated servant, faithful wife, and loving mother. After her husband’s retirement from the pastorate, they worshipped at St. Peter’s Rock, and later joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor C. Dennis Edwards II where they would each serve the remainder of their days. Mrs. Caldwell was an active member of the Mothers’ Board. In 2017, she was honored by Robinson Omnimedia as a woman of wisdom with the Gospel Celebration of Wisdom Award.

Mother Caldwell leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Allene Coates Davis of Oakland, California; and her sons: Gerald Caldwell (Gracie) and Minister Thurman Caldwell (Marcy) of Kansas City, Missouri; and Dr. Carlton Caldwell (Aurita) of St. Louis, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. I.V. Caldwell, and sons: Ivory and John Caldwell and all her siblings.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church at 2501 S. Main, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. at the Church. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the legacy, Hubble Funeral Home, 1213 E. Washington Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. 72114, (501) 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900” www. hubblefuneralhome.co.

–––––❖––––– MICHAEL JOHN CALLAHAN, 67, of Little Rock, passed away November 5, 2017. He was born to Ted & Evelyn Callahan on May 16, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Michael loved cooking and going to the firing range. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He loved researching ancestry and genealogy. He had a lifelong interest in military history. He was very proud to have served in the Headquarters Company 212th Signal Battalion, Arkansas Army National Guard. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Karen Cox Callahan; his son, Jeff (Pam) Callahan; his brother, Dr. Doug (Cathy) Callahan; and his nine loving cats.

Graveside service will be held at Carlisle Cemetery on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Feline Rescue & Rehome at www.teamfurr.org. An online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– FRANCES B. JONES, 84, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at the Arkansas Heart Hospital on November 2, 2017. She was born January 7, 1933 in Newport, Arkansas to Clifford and Ruth Pelley Jones. She graduated from Arkansas State University and with a Master’s Degree, began her career as a teacher. She taught at many schools around Central Arkansas before retiring. She then began her career at the Arkansas Gazette working in the printing press department and was a member of the Communications Workers Association. She retired from the Gazette, but continued in the journalism field.

Frances also belonged to the Dog Writers’ Association of America, and wrote several columns and stories about dogs. Her passion for dogs led her to join the Arkansas Kennel Club where she showed and also judged many dog shows. She was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Jewel Chapter #362. Frances enjoyed reading about the latest medical knowledge, learning about her genealogy, and raising awareness for Gastro Paresis and Cleliac Disease.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Melissa Magness South and a niece Cindy South Conway. She left behind a nephew, Byron South (Dara) and a niece, Patricia Storf (Andy), five half-sisters, several great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews, her dear friends; Betsy Hall, Phyllis and Stephanie Jira, and cherished neighbors, the Corney family as well as many friends and family.

Frances wished to be cremated. There will be no funeral service at this time but the family will have a celebration of life get together later. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to your local Humane Society or favorite charity. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JOHN W. LANE, age 91, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was born on February 6,

1926, in Newark, Arkansas, to

Henry Reuben

Lane and Maudie Henderson

Lane. He moved to Little Rock at an early age.

He graduated from Central

High School May 1944 and was immediately drafted into the U.S. Navy, serving with the Seabees.

John joined IBM’s service team in March 1952, where he served as an instructor for the Executive and Selective typewriters. He retired from IBM in 1987 after 35 years of service, and attained the position of territory supervisor in the Joplin, Missouri, office.

John loved his church family at South Highland Baptist Church in Little Rock and was faithful to attend as long as his health permitted. At one time he served as a church treasurer.

John was a multi-talented man who raised a beautiful garden, loved to fish, make miniature airplanes from coke cans and travel in his motorhome. He traveled the United States, the Holy Land and Canada for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Reba O’Kelley Lane; two brothers, Jack and Roy Lane; two sisters, Juanita Bittle and Lola Gray; and stepson, Robert Dale Santifer Jr. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 26 years; daughter Allene Lane (Dave) of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; son, Mark Lane (Lisa) of Rural Hall, North Carolina; sister, Katy Reynolds of Little Rock; step-son, Darrell Santifer of Taylor, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. John was also known as “Papa John” to his five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren that he loved dearly. He also leaves behind his closest companion, a blue-eyed Siamese cat named “Lucky”. She looks for him every day.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 11, at 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy. 5 North in Alexander. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www. pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY DELORES GUNTER MAGBY passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, in Hospice Care in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Laverne Gunter, and most recently, her loving husband of 66 years, Bill J. Magby. She leaves behind her daughter, Maribeth Magby of Sherwood; sons, Mark Magby of Atlanta, Georgia, and Michael Magby (Rita) of Knoxville, Tennessee; and her sister, Gayle Rule Gunter of Little Rock; and a grandson, KC.

She retired as office manager for Haverty’s Furniture Company, but more importantly she was a devoted wife and mother. She had a long history of health issues for the past 11½ years and was a strong and determined fighter and survivor. She was a walking miracle to those who knew her. She was a faithful and loving servant of Our Lord and a member of Sylvan Hills Community Church for over 67 years.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– RANDY LEE McDONALD, 58, of Little Rock was born on October 2, 1959, and he went home to see the Lord on November 5,

2017.

Randy is survived by his wife of 31 years,

Debbie; son Jacob; mother

Patricia (Benny)

Brown; sister

Renee (Scott) Shackleford; and four grandchildren, Aubrey, Kaila, Brooks and River.

Randy was a loving husband, father and the best “papa” a kid could ask for. Randy went to find out if Heaven is as great as they say it is. He is probably riding a new Harley on the streets paved in gold, fishing or watching over his family who loved him so much.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark. 501-5651800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– CORA B. GRAHAM WALKER went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2017. She is survived by her son, two grandsons, and one great-grandson. Graveside services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., November 10th, 2017, at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com for online guest register.

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JUDY DIANNE WALKER, 69, of Little Rock, died peacefully with sunlight on her face on November 6, 2017. She was the daughter of Minice

Butler Huffman and Clara Leona Chevallier Huffman, who preceded her in death, along with brothers,

Mike and David.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, William Thomas “Tommy” Walker Sr.; son, William Thomas “Will” Walker Jr., and wife, Lisa; and daughters, Cara Judith Connolly, and husband, Patrick, and Alice Dianne Price, and husband, Chris; grandchildren, William Thomas III and Caroline Faye Walker, Walker Curtis and Ellie Fay Connolly, and Simone Jolie and Laurel Lennon Price; sisters, Mary Greer and Jean Stevens; and brothers, Fred Wayne, Ronald, and Hidle Huffman; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Walker was born in Jonesville, La., raised in Tulip, Ark., and made her home in Little Rock. Judy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where, as church secretary, she met her groom. A homemaker, she had an outgoing personality, was an accomplished pianist, loved people, especially children, animals, music, gardening, and the outdoors. Many came to know her through her warm, inviting smile. Her family wishes to thank Angels of Arkansas for the loving and compassionate care.

Visitation is Thursday, November 9, from 5-7 p.m., at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham Street, Little Rock. Funeral services will be Friday, November 10, at 2 p.m., at the funeral home followed by interment at Roselawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ANTIOCH — Teresa Kaye (TK) Denham, 41, Antioch Community, passed November 5, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Graveside Service Saturday, November 11, 2017, 2 p.m., Upper Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ANTIOCH — Todd Baret Denham, 46, Antioch Community, passed November 5, 2017, of natural causes at his home. Graveside Service Saturday, November 11, 2017, 2 p.m., Upper Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– AUSTIN — Ronald Dale Weatherly, 64, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. A retired framing carpenter, he is survived by his wife, Elaine Weatherly; step-son, Donal May; siblings, Donnie Weatherly, Mike Weatherly, Rusty Liles, Barbara Petrick, Lila Long; two grandchildren, Tiffany and Nicole May; four great-grandchildren; and many other family members. www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Gloria Jean (Butler) Biancardi passed peacefully on Friday, October

27, 2017. She was born in Little Rock on September 3, 1946.

She’s survived by her devoted husband Romano Biancardi; her sons, Randy Doughty and wife Lynda Kay, and Jeff Doughty and wife Leslie; four grandchildren, Morgan Roberts, Jonathan Doughty, Sera Doughty, and Blake Doughty; four great-grandchildren, Gavyn, Blakely, Saylor, and Oaklyn Roberts; her sisters, Ann Major, Edith and husband Harold Isom, Mary and husband Terry Howell, Frankie Butler, Janet and husband Dick Plunkett, Ruby and husband Curtis Faulkner, and Helen and husband Don Hughes; 18 nieces and nephews, and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank William Butler and Emma Jean (Boshears) Butler-Creager; stepfather, William Creager; and sister, Wanda Morehead. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Caroline Virginia Dodge (Sis), 95, of Benton was welcomed home by our Lord on

Nov. 8, 2017. Caroline was born 2/28/22 to Claude Terry and Eda Gschwend in Pocahontas,

Ark. Caroline lost her first husband, Melvin Hilburn, in WWII in April, 1945. She was married to Adrain Dodge (A.O.), a WWII vet, on his birthday on 3/3/1946. The Dodges and Terrys were both large farm families living in Halliday (outside Paragould), Ark. A.O. & Caroline moved to Benton in 1952 with their only child, Randy, so A.O. could work at ALCOA, and lived there 60+ years. Caroline loved to cook and bake and get together with family & friends. There were many weekend and holiday parties, catfish fries, and highly competitive Pitch card games between family & friends over the years. Caroline and Randy were members of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton. Caroline was also a faithful member of VFW Auxiliary.

Caroline spent the last several years in Southridge Village Assisted Living in Conway. She was preceded in death by her husband A.O. Dodge, her parents, and eight siblings. Survivors include son, Randy Dodge (Wendy) of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Jennifer Heiby (Chris) of Louisville, Ky., David Dodge (Susan) of College Station, Texas, Anna Beaulieu (Jeff) and Donna Dodge-Sharp (Scott) of Fayetteville; sister, Agnes Pierceall of Jonesboro; and sister-in-law, Ida Terry of Phoenix, Ariz.; and many nieces & nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2017, in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Father Paul Worm officiating. A private committal service will be held later at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at 12 noon in the chapel of the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Kindred Hospice, 770 Factory Street, Suite 1, Conway, Ark. 72032. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Jimmie Rogers Bennett, 82, of Cabot passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017.

He was born on February 28,

1935, to Paul and Julia Bennett of Judsonia.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Winnifred Bennett and his sister Hazel Wiggs. He is survived by daughter, Sharon Euler (Calvin) of Cabot; and sons, Mark (Patti) of Little Rock and Larry (Karen) of Carrollton, Texas; and his brother, Paul Bennett, Jr. of Judsonia; as well as eight grandchildren: Matthew Euler, Jonathan Euler, Melissa Bishop, Kyle Bennett, Ashley Bennett, Caitlin Elkins, Elizabeth Bennett and Andrew Bennett.

He worked 40 years for First

Electric Cooperative in Jacksonville as a construction supervisor. After his retirement he became an excellent stump grinder and trapper. He loved the outdoors hunting quail, squirrels and deer and spent many days fishing with Winnie. He enjoyed gardening allowing the family to reap the benefits of fresh vegetables, strawberries and plum jelly. He delighted in sharing items from the garden with friends and relatives. He and Winnie loved playing bridge with their friends, though he was never quite as good as she at the game. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church, Cabot. He served on the board of Cabot Public Schools for 20 years and used his construction expertise to the advantage of the district for numerous buildings on the campus. He was a dedicated servant to the public in that capacity. The family wants to acknowledge Greystone Nursing and Rehab and Kindred Hospice for their service and love shown to Dad.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. with Dr. Del Medlin officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CALICO ROCK — Linda Ann Dacus, 70, died November 8. Her family will be holding a graveside memorial service Saturday, November 11, at Trinity Cemetery in Bono, Arkansas, at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Frances Louise Dunlap Hall, 83, of Carlisle went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2017. Louise was born in Lonoke, Ark., to Rob and Minnie Chambers Dunlap. She was a Southern Baptist and a member of Immanuel Baptist in Carlisle. Louise was retired from Remington Arms after 28 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two infant brothers; sons, Pastor Joe Hall and Charley Hall; grandson B.J. Hall and granddaughter, Chasity Jackson. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Hall; son, David (Jean) Hall; brothers, Charles, Bud, Billy; sisters, Selum and Ruby; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke at 2 p.m., on Friday, November 10th with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CAVE CITY — Darrel Edward Ford, 56, of Cave City died Monday, November 6, 2017. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City with Bro. Ron Canard officiating. Burial will follow in the Cave City Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Andy Louis Strader, 78, of Cherokee Village, died Monday, Nov. 6. He was a retired machinist and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include wife, Ruth; sons, Andy and Chris; stepson, Shawn; two sisters; six grandchildren. Memorial services will be private; arrangements by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland.

–––––❖––––– CONCORD — Joey T. Reed Stone, 32, of Concord, Arkansas. and North little Rock, Arkansas, died in a car crash on November 4, 2017. He was born in North Little Rock on March 8, 1985, to Tommy and Kim Naylor Reed. He graduated from

North Little Rock High School and attended Lyon College. Joey was an independent contractor and multi-talented electrician, an outdoors who loved to hunt and fish.

He was preceded by Tommy Reed and his grandfather, T.J. Reed. He is survived by his seven year old daughter, Lana Grace Stone, parents: Shane and Kim Stone, siblings, Chelsea and Hunter Stone, all of Concord, grandparents, Bill and Ruth Naylor and Donna Reed Richardson (Bob), all of North Little Rock, Tom Stone of Concord and Irma Stone of Wolf Bayou. Uncles Mike and Randy (Cindy) Naylor of North Little Rock and Phillip (Sandy) Reed of Sherwood and friend Lance Talbert, the Richardson Family and extended Family.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 10, 2017, 10 a.m. at Family Funeral Service and funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. in Family Funeral Chapel by Pastor James Dearman. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hunter Stone, Randy Naylor, Randy Naylor, Jr., Colton Naylor, Garrett Naylor and Lance Talbert. Honorary Pallbearer John Talbert. Arrangements Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– CORNING — Faye Mizell, 90, of Corning passed away Nov. 7, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Mizell was retired from Basler Electric where she was a blueprint supervisor. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, First Baptist Church in Corning and a past Matron of Order of the Eastern Star. On April 6, 1947, she married Marion Lowell Mizell. He preceded her in death on Dec. 20, 2003.

Survivors include her son Les Mizell of Pine Bluff; grandchildren Jessica (Dan) Cline and Ashley (Derrick) Jacobs; and great-grandson, Felix. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Edwin and Goldie Bertha (Hicks) Fickert; brothers, Claude and Tom Fickert; sisters, Hilda Holland, Kate Wertenberger, and Christine Law; and grandson, Christopher Blake Mizell.

Visitation will be Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will follow at the funeral home with Rev. Josh Raspberry officiating. Burial will be in Corning Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 701 W 3rd St., Corning, Ark. 72422. Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DARDANELLE — Eva Marie (Fell) Standridge, 80, Dardanelle, died Wednesday. She was born on September 25, 1937, in Lake Village, to Lymon and Beulah Fell. Graveside: 2 p.m. Friday, at Phoenix Cemetery in Moreland under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– DeWITT — Jewel Dean Young, 89, died November 7. She is survived by daughter Judy Lee, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 1 p.m. November 11 at Assembly of God Church with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in DeWitt Cemetery. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DONALDSON — Carrol Milburn Hughes, 75, of Donaldson passed away November 8, 2017. Arrangements entrusted to and will be announced by Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern.

–––––❖––––– DONALDSON — Cotton Williams, age 89, of Donaldson passed away November 7, 2017. He was born December 14, 1927, in Brown Springs to the late Homer Matthew and Eula Bell Basham Williams. Cotton was a heavy equipment operator and of the Baptist faith. He also was an United States Navy Veteran. Cotton loved to go on trail rides.

Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bessie M. Williams to whom he married on November 27, 1951, siblings Wallace Williams, Doyne Williams, and Nadine Jones. Survivors include his children, Randal Williams of Texarkana, Matthew (Kelley) Williams of Donaldson, Delphia (Glenn) Kratz of Donaldson, and Carolyn (Rob) Milam of Redfield, two sisters, Alta Sue Matthews of Donaldson, and Betty Jo McDade of San Manuell Ariz., grandchildren, Richard Kratz, Bryan Kratz, Chelsea Milam, Elizabeth Milam, Emma Williams, Brandi Denley and Mandi Holder, great-grandchildren, Riley Kratz and Christian Kratz, and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Saturday, November 11, 1 p.m. at Oak Leaf Cemetery in Brown Springs with his niece, Rev. Kay Hedge, officiating. Pallbearers will be Glenn Kratz, Richard Kratz, Bryan Kratz, Rob Milam, Larry Beason and Michael Matthews. Honorary pallbearers, Chester Jones and Jeff Jones. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Leotis McHenry, 68, of Hamburg, died Saturday, November 4, 2017. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Saturday at the Union Baptist Church in Parkdale with burial Childress Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: 5-6 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– HARRISBURG — John Reddmann Jr., 51, of Harrisburg died Monday in Harrisburg. Survivors are: father, J.B., mother, Aline Gay, son, Alex, sister, Chantilly, and one grandson due in December. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Jackson’s Funeral Home with visitation Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Interment: Waldenburg Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jackson’s Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– HASKELL — Reverend Charles T. “Mickey” Herring, age 84, of Haskell, Arkansas, formerly of White Hall, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017, at his home. He was born October 15, 1933, in Pine Bluff, to Robert C. Herring, Sr. and Minnie E. Hildersheim Herring.

He was reared and educated in White Hall, graduating from White Hall High School. Reverend Mickey Herring had pastored churches in Dumas, Newport and Mena, Arkansas. Besides pastoring he was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. His greatest joy was calling ducks and turkeys.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie A. Croft Herring; a son, Stan Herring; his parents and a brother, Billy L. Herring. Survivors include his sons, Tommy W. Herring of Haskell, Carl R. Herring of Haskell, Stephen L. Herring; grandchildren, Charles Herring, III, Steve Herring Jr., Carl Herring, Jr., Ashlea Kennedy, Tiffany Nelson, Lacey Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Emaelee Nelson, Addyson Kennedy, Ella Kennedy, Dutch Nelson, Collyn Sullivan; brothers, Robert C. Herring, Jr. and Jimmy E. Herring Sr.

Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2017, 12 to 1 p.m., at White Hall United Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be Friday, November 10, 2017, at 1 p.m. at White Hall United Pentecostal Church with Reverend Chris Dixon officiating. Burial will be in White Hall United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Earl Leland Skinner, 82, passed away November 4, 2017. Born December 25, 1934, Barton, Ark., son of late James Ervin and Lena Lee Skinner. U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors: wife, Ruth Ann Skinner, son, Kirk Skinner, grandchildren, Andrew, Aaron, Jacqueline Skinner, brother Chester Skinner (Ann). Visitation: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Funeral: 9:45 a.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. Burial: Heber Springs Cemetery. www. olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS — Casa Hardee Jerrels, 77, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away November

6, 2017. He was born October 12,

1940, in Bronson, Florida, to

James and Cassie Lee (Hardee) Jerrels. He graduated from Bronson High

School in 1958 and then served his country in the Air Force. He met and married the love of his life Cheryl in 1964. In 1975 he graduated with honors from the University of Arizona with a bachelors in Landscape Architecture. After graduating he began working for the US Forest Service where he worked until his retirement in 1998. Hardee was a member of National Park Church and served many years as a deacon and elder. He loved God, his family and friends with all his heart. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, grilling and laughing till his sides hurt.

Hardee was preceded in death by his parents and brother-inlaw, Joe Beal. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Ann Jerrels; son, Hardee David Jerrels (Memory); daughter, Alissa Land (Tommy) all of Hot Springs; brother, Jimmy Jerrels (Patti) of Bronson, Florida; sister, Adene Beal of Crawfordville, Florida; grandchildren, Michael Land (Brittany), Justin Land (Elizabeth Early), Myles Jerrels; great-grandchildren, Zoey and Sam Land; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. A celebration of Hardee’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Jay Justus officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery. Pallbearers include Joe David Young, Harry Westerholm, Mike Mayberry, and Roger Hathcock. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Justus, Bobby Hampton, Al Qualls Jr. and Cliff Bates.

Special Thanks to Kindred Hospice, Quapaw Nursing Home and the members of National Park Church for all their love, care and support during Hardee’s long illness. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Alton “Snuffy” Spurlock, age 73, of Hot Springs, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was a retired law enforcement officer. There will be a Memorial Gathering Sunday, November 12, 2017, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel, with visitation following. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Kay Steed, age 70, of Hot Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November

7, 2017. She was born on December 14, 1946, in Bauxite. Kay worked for Title Insurance Co. as a Researcher. Kay was a

1965 graduate of Bauxite High

School and a member of First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Delcie Sullivan Phillips, and a brother, Dewayne Phillips. Survivors, husband, Richard Steed, Hot Springs; son, Brian Steed, Hot Springs; daughter, Tracie Steed, Cape Coral, Florida; brothers, Dwight Phillips, Bauxite; and Mark Phillips, Bauxite; and her special friends, Meg, Jeremiah, Elijah, Katie, Abbey, and also her Little Fir Family.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel in Benton. Memorials may be made to the Bauxite Historical Museum, 6707 Benton Rd., Bauxite, Arkansas 72011. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Neil F. Bates, 87, of Jonesboro formerly of Petit Jean Mountain passed from this life on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Morningside of Jonesboro with family by his side.

Neil was born in Toltec, Ark. on August 6, 1930 to the late Ben F. and Ellie Chambers Bates. He lived in the central Arkansas area before moving to Jonesboro. Neil spent most of his career as a sales representative working for Haverty, Deville, McAfee, Davidson, and Hooker Furniture. He was an award winning sales representative, and inducted into the Arkansas Furniture Association Hall of Fame. He retired with 22 years’ experience from the Hooker Furniture Company in 2004. While living in Jonesboro he and his wife Bernice were members of the Southwest Church of Christ. He loved to cook and while he was able to he served on the Cooking Team at Southwest Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Chester Bates and Chuck Bates. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Bernice Maglothin Bates of Jonesboro; son, Frankie (Cheryl) Bates of Shiner, Texas; granddaughters, Missy (Bryan) Quinn of Conway, Amanda (Sean) Page of Little Rock; daughter, Francis Lindsey of Pensacola, Fla.; grandchildren, Shelly Anderson of Culver City, Calif., Dennis Lindsey of Anniston, Ala., Dylan Lindsey of Pensacola, Fla.; son, Dr. Doug (Deborah) Maglothin of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Angelia Herren of Jonesboro, Emily Maglothin of Jonesboro, and Doug (Leigh Ann) Maglothin of Jonesboro; son, Scotty Maglothin of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Ezra Maglothin of Fayetteville, Erin Maglothin of Fayetteville; daughter, Linda Bailey of Trumann; grandchildren, Tyler Bailey of Little Rock and Lindsey Bailey of Jonesboro; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Benny Bates Winterhaven, Fla. and Freddie Bates of Dallas, Texas.

Funeral service was Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Emerson Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Adcox and Chris Harrell officiating. Interment took place at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

For lasting memorials the family has requested that you consider the Boys & Girls Club of Faulkner County, www.bgcfaulkner.org, 1405 Robins Street, Conway, Ark. 72034, in loving memory of Neil Bates. Online Registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE — Journee Symone Orji, age 3, of Lake Village passed away, Wednesday, November 1 at Children’s Hospital. Survivors are her mother, father, two sisters, four brothers, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Funeral Services are 12 noon, Saturday, November 11 at Central Community Church with burial following in New Cemetery. Sign online guestbook at www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LAKEVIEW — David Eric Parsons, 76, of Lakeview passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He is survived by wife, Janis Snider. Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. A celebration of David’s life will be announced at a later date. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Michael Odell Walker, 53, of Lonoke, Arkansas passed away Tuesday October 31, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Carrie

Mae Rogers; children, Camilia Moore

(Terry), Michael

Odell Harris (Rachelle) and

Jeremy Walker Sr. (Audra); siblings, Marvin Walker, Jesse Goins, Earthie Walker Jr. (Lynnette), Donna Roberson (Donnie), Maria McCoy (Noland), Dorothy Harris, Gwen Beasley (Johnny), Yolanda Smith (Juan) and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2017, 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Kerr Baptist Church. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– MARIANNA — Charles Emmitt Keeling, 53, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away November 6, 2017. Services for Charles will be held Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Timothy Edward Templeton, 53, of Morrilton died Nov. 5. Survivors are two brothers and seven sisters. Funeral: Friday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 201 N. Bentley St., Morrilton. Public viewing Friday, Nov. 10 one hour prior to service. Professional services by Veasley Funeral Home, Conway. 501-358-6300. www.veasleyfuneralhome.com.

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MT. IDA — Robbie “Bob” Teague of Mt Ida, Arkansas passed away November 7,

2017. She was born on March

9, 1925 to the late Wade and

Cora Fields

High.

Robbie left behind a legacy of good old fashion cooking.

Her strawberry pies, homemade rolls, chocolate gravy, and chick- en and dumplings will be only a few of the homemade goodies we will miss. She never met a person whose belly she didn’t want to fill. She was a strong, independent lady who lived out her remaining years at Shangri-La Resort with a community of friends who loved her and watched after her these last few years.

She leaves behind her son, Randy Teague, his wife Gayle, and her two grandchildren, Sam Teague and Kelly Teague Brown, wife of Joel. Robbie was greeted in heaven by her husband of nearly 65 years, Orville Lee Teague, along with her parents, brother, and five sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Joplin United Methodist Church, Joplin, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to the church. Online obituary at www.smithfamilycares.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Rosemary Loretta Barbarotto, 71, of Pine Bluff, died Saturday in Bartlett, Tennessee. Survivors: son, Anthony Joseph Barbarotto; brother, Robert Louis Barbarotto; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass: 10: a.m., Friday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment: Graceland Cemetery. A Vigil: Thursday, 4:30 p.m. at Robinson’s. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Kendric Kennard Stigger, 14, passed November 1, 2017. Visitation: November 10, 2017, Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington, Stuttgart, Ark., 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Funeral: November 11, 2017, Stuttgart Jr. High Gym, 507 W. 22nd, Stuttgart, Ark., at 11 a.m. Personal care entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home. Al & Philomena Allen, owners.

–––––❖––––– VILONIA — Lisa Michelle Huett Martin, 48, of Vilonia, Ark., went to be with the

Lord Tuesday, November 7,

2017. She was born September

21, 1969, in Morrilton, Ark., to Douglas Huett and Mary Jane

Huett Hardy.

Lisa was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Vilonia. She was employed at Conway Custom Builders and Lovelady Construction. Lisa was loved very much by her friends and family, who will dearly miss her.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, Her husband, Casey Martin; her daughter, Courtney McCall Berry, (James); Parents, Doug Huett and Mary Jane Huett-Hardy (Jim); two brothers, Kevin Dean (Dino) Huett (Amy) and Chad Douglas Huett (Jennifer); numerous aunts and uncles, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives. Lisa was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Calvin and Flossie Cato and her paternal grandparents, David R. (Bud) and Josephine Huett.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Vilonia, 1206 Main Street, Vilonia, Ark. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Robert Dirk Simpson, age 46, of Warren, Ark., died Monday, November 6th, 2017, at the St. Vincent’s Infirmary. Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday, November 9th, at Emmaus Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Burial in Emmaus Cemetery. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. till graveside at Emmaus Cemetery. Online guestbook www. frazerfuneralhome.com.

Out-of-state

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Dr. H. Russell Albright passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2017, at the age of 83.

Dr. Albright was born on March

1, 1934, in Little

Rock, Arkansas.

He graduated from Clarksville

High School.

Dr. Albright’s undergraduate studies were at the University of the Ozarks and he graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical School. He served his radiology residency at Ochsner Foundation. Dr. Albright joined Dr. Abner Landry in his radiology practice in 1968, which became the Landry-Albright Radiology Group, Inc. at Mercy Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Albright retired in 1992.

He served in the United States Navy. Dr. Albright was a member of the American Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Dr. Albright filled many roles at the Museum. In addition to his longtime status as a Fellow, he also served for a time as a board member, and made substantial and generous gifts of art works to both the department of photographs, and the modern and contemporary art department.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his longtime partner, Michael P. Myers.

A Memorial Service will be held at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Sunday, November 12, 2017, beginning at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of the Ozarks, 415 North College Avenue, Clarksville, Ark. 72830, in Memory of H. Russell Albright, M.D. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

–––––❖––––– SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. — Frederick Charles Kubler Jr. “Fred,” 88, died Friday, November 3rd in Simpsonville, S.C. Born in Memphis, Tenn., he was the only son of Fred and Dorothea Kubler. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy Burford Kubler, three grown children, Robert Lee Kubler, Susan Kubler Pritchett and Katherine Kubler McKay. He had nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. After 26 years with Catherine’s Stout Shoppes, he retired as Senior Vice President. He was a graduate of Memphis State University, an Air Force veteran, and an active member of the Episcopal Church, both in Memphis, Tenn., and Heber Springs, Ark. Funeral services will be held at Memphis Funeral Home, Poplar Rd. at 2 p.m. on November 10, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Memorials can be made in his name to either Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 4645 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38117 or to McCall Hospice House, 1836 West Georgia Road, Simpsonville, S.C. 29680.

–––––❖––––– HELOTES, Texas — Vernon Wesley Morrow went to his Lord on Sunday November 5th,

2017 in Helotes,

Texas.

Vern was born in Garner, Arkansas, and grew up in

McRae, Arkansas; the youngest son of 9 children born to Henry and Esther Morrow. He was president of his senior class and played on various sports teams. He joined the Navy at 18 and met his wife, Joyce, while they were stationed in California. Vern served during the Korean War earning three medals. They moved to Illinois where Vern met his calling to be a successful salesman for Swift & Co. He then leveraged his skills for Prudential Insurance where they promoted and relocated him to San Antonio in the ’60s. While in San Antonio Vern participated in the Turtle Creek Optimist Club and the Helotes VFW. Vern also started his own insurance agency, The Morrow Agency, as well as purchasing and improving Flagstop Cafe’ in Fair Oaks.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Genia Belzung and Lisa Edmondson; grandchildren, Dillon Edmondson and Emma Belzung; sister, Fern; sister-in-law, Johnnie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary in San Antonio, Texas www. porterloring.com. Visitation will also be held Sunday, November 12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2017 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. www.smithfamilycares.com.