Obituaries

Pulaski County

JACQUELYN M. ALEXANDER, 71, of NLR gained her Heavenly Wings 12/22/17. She was a graduate from Scipio A. Jones High School ’64 and a graduate of Shorter College. She was employed with the NLR School District, Elizabeth Mitchell Children’s Center, Arkansas Division of Child Support, Armed Security Force, a member of the Koppers NLR Community Advisory Panel, part of the NLR Planning Commission, and ACORN.

She leaves to cherish her memory her mother Anne McGhee, her children Lacy (LaTanya) Alexander and Kaisa Alexander both of NLR; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one godson and goddaughter along with seven siblings and a host of other family members and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on 12/30/17, 11 a.m. at Riverview A.M.E. Church, 213 Glenview Lane, NLR, Ark. In lieu of flowers please contact Superior Funeral Services, 5017 East Broadway, NLR, Ark. 72117, 501945-9922 or email at superiorfuneralser@sbcglobal.net. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––❖––––– JEANETTE BRASWELL, 70, of Little Rock, Ark., departed from this life on December 23,

2017. She leaves to cherish her memory: three sons, Clarence (Shanetta), Darrell and Craig (Latonjia); three siblings, Darlene (Jeanne), Patricia and Jacqueline and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Home going services will be on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 1 p.m. Viewing: Saturday, 12-1 p.m., prior to service, at Pleasant Hill CME Church, 3801 East 38th Street, College Station, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3721305.

–––––❖––––– BOBBIE “CAROL” PATTON BROWN, 82, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 11, 1935 to the late Jake Goldman Patton and Elva Cox Cooper. She was a lifelong resident of Little Rock and a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.

Carol is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harold Gene (H.G.)

Brown of Little Rock; sons,

Gene Patton

Brown and Neil

Drake Brown; and her brother-in-law, Jerry Brown. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Caryn Michelle and Keith Smith of Little Rock; two granddaughters, Lindsey Brooke Holbert (Drew) and Erin Bray Rybak (Garrett); four great-grandchildren, Beau Andrew Holbert and Tessa Drew Holbert, Levi Bray Rybak and Lucy James Rybak; sister, Sharon Counts (Pete); brother, Robert Cooper (Cindy); cousin, Bettye “Puddin” Daley (Tim).

To her family and friends, Carol was known for her strength, courage, and comforting presence. She was fiercely devoted to God and lived an honorable life that focused on serving others before herself.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 30 at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Family will receive friends on Friday, December 29 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Jamie Burton and the staff at CARTI and the staff at Hospice HomeCare. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

–––––❖––––– DAVID NELSON CRAWFORD born on December 12, 1939. Dave was proceeded in death by his mother Jessie

R. Crawford, father, Robert W. Crawford, stepmother, Virginia Crawford, brothers, Gary Martin Crawford and

Paul Franklin Crawford. Survived by his wife of 23 years, Linda M. Crawford, sisters, Sue Johnson, Martha (Tommy) Guice, Linda (Arthur) Huckaby & Jane (Mike) Posey, and brother, Wayne (June) Crawford; children, Sandra (Guy) McDonald, Mark (Roberta) Crawford, Jill (Jim) Bennett & Kelli Orsini; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Dave was employed with DA Sparks for 31 years then was self employed for five years. Dave retired in 1998, he loved working in his yard which included beautiful landscaping and a Koi pond. He loved going to the Razorback games with his son Mark and he loved his two dogs, Rufus & Tusk along with his kitty, Oreo.

Jill, Dave’s daughter, said it best: “Isn’t it wonderful that Dad got to spend Christmas with Jesus on his birthday.”

Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2017 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock (501) 791-7400, with a private burial with military honors to follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2017, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Wounded Warrior Project or NLR Animal Shelter. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

–––––❖––––– FRANKIE BURNHAM DANIEL, 80, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on December 23,

2017, on her

59th wedding anniversary.

She was surrounded both physically and spiritually by a host of family and friends. She was born October 13, 1937 to the late Oliver G. and Beatrice Sorrells Burnham in Vivian, Louisiana.

Frankie earned Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Southern State University (now Southern Arkansas University). She worked as a PE teacher and teacher’s aide for over 40 years, she retired in 1997. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church.

Frankie was known for her fierce independence, self-confidence, and ability to laugh and find humor in nearly any situation. In fact, it was her infectious laugh that made being with her such a joy. She also had the unique ability to laugh at herself, and to laugh along with a husband and son who loved to tease her. She was a devoted mother who loved her children unconditionally. That same love was extended to her four beloved grandchildren, who brought her happiness no matter how bad she may be feeling.

She was married to her husband Jerry for nearly 60 years. Theirs was a model marriage, and they held each other up when the other was down. If Frankie had a soul mate, she found it in Jerry, and vice versa.

Frankie was blessed to have a group of friends who grew up in Camden with her, with whom she communicated and dined with on a regular basis. In fact, to call them friends would not be fair: they were her family. Along the way, she picked up countless other friends who treasure her. She played bridge with several groups, had “game days,” and even worked with a quilting group for several years. She was fortunate enough to have a large extended family of cousins, sister, nephews and nieces and even aunt (Martha Atkins) whom she considered a second mother.

Another passion of hers was traveling. She claimed she would go anywhere, any time. She was able to travel to Europe three times, and took many cruises. But her passion was the beach. She was happiest sitting in a chair, glass of wine by her side, staring at the ocean.

All who knew her knew she was creative and had her own way of doing things. She took classes, ranging from cake decorating to basket weaving; mostly, however, instructions were only suggestions to Frankie. She put her own special touch on everything she did. A perfect metaphor for her life.

Frankie is survived by her husband, Jerry; daughter, Meg Daniel Hayes (James) of Little Rock, Ark.; son, David G. Daniel (Christiann Marino) of Overland Park, Kan.; grandson, Calvin Scott McCluskey of Little Rock, Ark. and granddaughters, Olivia Grace Daniel “Gracie” of Overland Park, Kan. and Anne Elizabeth McCluskey “Annie” of Little Rock, Ark.

Memorial service will be 10 am, Friday, December 29, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital at https://giving.archildrens.org/donate, or a charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

–––––❖––––– FRANKIE MARIE DREHER, 85, of Alexander, born March 1, 1932, died December 25, 2017. Frankie was the only child of the late Vernon and Mildred McCumpsey.

Frankie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Omer Derrell Dreher; her children Linda Russenberger, Marsha Robertson, Virginia Pollard, Darlene Davis and Bill Dreher; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held December 29th at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Highway 5N, in Alexander. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 28th. Online guestbook www. pinecrestfh.com.

–––––❖––––– ELNORA “TOMMIE” EVANS, age 98, of Little Rock, died Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was a member of Western Hills United Methodist Church since 1950.

Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Cloy Evans; her parents Henry and Jennie Wilson; two brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her son Simpson Evans (Pam) of Memphis; grandchildren Matt Evans (Jane Kathryn) of Memphis and Kurt Evans (Susan) of St. Louis; six great-grand-grandchildren: Hunter, Caroline, Graham, Hill, Miller and Noelle Evans; and her nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Griffin Leggett Healey & Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 on Friday, December 29, at 10 a.m., followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. and will be officiated by the Rev. Shari Day. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guest book.

–––––❖––––– MARGARET JUSTICE FEWELL passed away at Magnolia Gardens of Greenville, Miss., on December 26,

2017. She was born April 30,

1917, to Ebrium Justice and

Clara Womble

Justice. Despite her 100 years of age she remained active and was an inspiration to all around her.

She was raised in Little Rock and moved to North Little Rock when she married Earl Fewell in 1939. She was an active member of Park Hill Baptist Church for more than 50 years where she worked with the youth. She was a member of the committee that helped with the planning of the Christian Activities Center Building.

Margaret spent many hours doing volunteer work for several civic organizations including the North Little Rock Junior League where she served as president. She enjoyed playing bridge with friends in two Bridge Clubs for more than 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents, sister and brother-in-law, Buddy and Dorithy Schnipper of Texarkana, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Darla Branton and her husband Harry Branton of Leland, Miss.; two step-granddaughters, Irene Hall (Addison) of Jackson and Sarah Keith (Michael) of Kansas City, Mo.; six step-great-grandchildren; three nephews: Don Schnipper (Mary Ann) of Hot Springs, Travis Schnipper (Ann) and Ken Schnipper (Gwen) all of Texarkana, Ark.

A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park.

Memorials may be sent to Park Hill Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Ark. On-line guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CAROL JUNE FRANCIS, 86, of Little Rock, passed away December 24, 2017.

She was born in

Little Rock, the youngest child of eleven, to

Henry Monroe

Cheek and Annie Dale Blount

Cheek. She is survived by her daughter,

Cheryl Lane and husband, Milton, of Little Rock; granddaughters, Tiffany Coyle, husband, Ryan, and their son, Hudson Francis Coyle, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kelley Lane of Little Rock and Kimberly Lane of Conway; and a host of other family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Jim Francis; and her ten siblings. She retired from the Arkansas Waterways Commission.

Special thanks to Ellen, Carol’s caregiver who provided care and companionship following Jim’s death. Services will be held on Friday, December 29, at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by a private family burial at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Carol’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– LYDIA GREENLAW, 90, Little Rock, departed this life on December 23, 2017. Survivors: son,

Willie Greenlaw of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Cheryl,

Dietrick (Priscilla) and LeKebra Greenlaw. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday,

Dec. 30, 2017, at

Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock. Visitation: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock. 501-565-1800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– TERRANCE L. GRISBY, 53, of Little Rock, departed this life December 22. Visitation: Thursday, 12-6 p.m.

Funeral: Friday,

10 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr.

MLK Jr. Drive,

LR, Ark. 72202

(501) 371-0111. “A service you can trust.”

–––––❖––––– JAMES FRANCIS HUFF, age 79, of Little Rock, passed in peace on December

26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Huff and brother, Cortis

Leo Huff. Also survived by his wife, Nadine. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, 501-982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– PHILLIP LIGGETT, 74, of Little Rock passed away December 16, 2017. He was born July 16, 1943 to Tom and Elizabeth Liggett in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; sister, Pat Martin; two nephews, Deiter and Oliver; and three brothersin-law. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY KATHLEEN LIVINGSTON, 63, of Little Rock, passed away December 25, 2017. She was born in Searcy to the late James and Nettie Durham Cummings, and was a nursing home manager. She is survived by her husband, Billy Livingston, Jr.; daughter, Lark Dennis; brothers, Harry “Huck” Cummings (Bobbie) of Malvern, Tommy Cummings (Claudette) of Ocala, Florida and Richard Cummings of Hot Springs; and a host of other family and friends. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Livingston’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SANDRA G. MASON, 60, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory, children: Christa and Derrick Mason; siblings: Donnie Mason (Shearl), Tommy

Mason, Randy

Mason (Ferginger), Nathaniel Mason, Jr.,

Gloria Hampton (Herbert),

Gertie Mason and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11 a.m., St. John Baptist Church, 2501 South Main Street. 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.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY MAE HAGAN SHUPE, 96, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away while surrounded by family on December

26, 2017. Dorothy, known by her family and friends as

Dodo, was born on July 15, 1921, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, the daughter of Mamie and Rodney Hagan.

In October, 1941, Dorothy married her childhood sweetheart, Larry Shupe, and made their home in Stuttgart, where they raised their three children, Keith Shupe, Sherry Smith, and Kathy Honea.

In addition to her two daughters, Dorothy is survived by her brother, Johnny Hagan and his wife JoAnn; her sister, Vicki Fox and her husband, Russell; sonin-law, Jerry Smith; son-in law, Ted Honea; her grandchildren, Kent Smith and his wife Shannon, Jeffrey Smith and his wife Amy, Jeremy Smith, Rebecca Honea, Chris Honea, Elissa Honea and Lisa Jones, and her 12 great-grandchildren.

Dorothy lived a life devoted to the Lord, her family and friends. She was a kind, gentle and giving person, who spoke and acted with grace and dignity. However, Dorothy’s kind and gentle ways were tempered by a competitive spirit, especially when playing Skip Bo. Dorothy was an excellent cook and her family and friends always looked forward to any foods she prepared. Most of all, friends and family enjoyed talking, laughing and learning from her. She was truly a woman who served the Lord every day with her loving, generous, sweet spirit and all who knew her will never forget her.

At the time of her death, Dorothy was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock. Prior to moving to Little Rock, Dorothy was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Stuttgart. For many of those years she taught a Sunday School class; from pre-school to the oldest. She loved to read bible stories to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dorothy’s family would like to thank all of the caregivers at Parkway Village retirement community, Baptist Medical Center and Hospice Home Care for the many hours they devoted to her.

There will be a family graveside service at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart on Friday, December 29, at 11 a.m. A celebration of life service will be held the same day at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, also in Stuttgart. Arrangements under the direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. An online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– OLLIE MARIE (PIFER) WOOD, better known as “Kitty” or “Kid” went to be with her Lord on December 25, 2017, she was born

July 17, 1933 in

Little Rock, Ark. to the late Ben and Viola Pifer,

(Poppa & Pran) to kid.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters. Survivors are one sister, Mildred “Shorty” Jensen; six children: Marie Scruggs (Bill), Shelby Scruggs (James), James Wood, Gill Wood (Ellen), Aussie Wood, Sherri Wood all of Little Rock. Also survived by 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren,

nieces and nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will be in Ivy Chapel Cemetery immediately following the service. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond. The family expresses their gratitude to Arkansas Hospice for their care and kindness.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Kevin Glenn Taylor, 61, Arkadelphia, passed December 18, 2017. Survivors: children: Kevin Taylor II, LaKeisha L. Taylor, and step-daughter, Ebony; two granddaughters; father, Glenn Taylor; sisters: Glenda Taylor, Nyra Taylor-Lewis; special friend, Shirley Cooks. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. today at Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Peggy Lynette Livermore, 67, of Beebe, Arkansas went forth to be with her Heavenly Father on December 26, 2017.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew E. Livermore of Beebe; her mother Vera O’Neal of Hutchinson, Kansas; one brother, Michael O’Neal of Hutchinson, Kansas; two sisters, Pennie Epperson of Wichita, Kansas, and Lori Douglass of Rogers.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Searcy, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BEE BRANCH — Michael Wallis Beasley, age 55, of Bee Branch, left this earth December 2017 and joined his dad and sister, Allison Ann Beasley, in Heaven. Michael was born in Helena on March 15, 1962, to Georgia Ann Wallis Beasley Hayes and the late William Forrest Beasley. He graduated from Stuttgart High School and attended Arkansas State University, Tyler (Texas) Junior College, and Trinidad (Colorado) State College. Mike is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Survivors include his son, Ryan Beasley of Tulsa, Okla; mother, Georgia Ann Hayes and stepfather William D. (Bill) Hayes of Maumelle; one brother, W. Bryan Beasley and wife Lisa of Hot Springs; niece, Abigail Beasley of Rogers.

A memorial service with Rev. Bill Hayes officiating will be held at Roller England Funeral Home on Saturday, December 30 at 2 p.m. The family will arrive at 1:30 p.m. to receive friends and relatives. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Randall Orman Smith, 66, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was born December 30, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana, and moved to Arkansas at the age of 9. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Viet Nam. In 2010 Randall retired from Centerpoint Energy after 36 years of service. Randall was a Master Mason of Congo Lodge #634, Past Patron of Congo Hill Chapter #620, past Patron of Hot Springs National Park #635 and the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Brannon Smith; children, Barry Smith (Angie), Lee Lowe and Michael Brannon (Misty); mother, Betty Johnson; father and step-mother, Oliver and Lois Smith; brothers, Roger Smith (Monica), Ron (Cathy) Smith, Robert Harris (Shirley); sister, Suzy Henderson (Mike); and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Paul Evans, Lester Harrell, Michael Brannon, Barry Smith, Jason Smith and Justin Smith. Honorary pallbearers are Spencer Smith, Albert Ray, Caden Brannon and Wyatt Lowe.

Visitation will be Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gross Funeral Home, with Masonic and Eastern Star services. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Lacey Minnie officiating. Guests may register at www.grossfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Mary Lee Wright, age 75, of Benton, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was born October 22, 1942, in Benton, Arkansas. Mary was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Alma Windham; daughter, Anita Wright and a granddaughter, Pam Wright, and sisters, Janie Rigan and Linda Davis. She is survived by two sons, Tony Wright and Glenn Wright; daughter, Rhonda Wright, and four grandchildren, Zac, Wright, Nick Wright, Melanie Wright and Bobbie Roberts.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 29 at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 12 noon Saturday, December 30 at Fairplay Cemetery. Bro. Mark Shelnut will be officiating. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Billy Wayne Bowman, age 79, of Bryant, Arkansas, was called home to be with his maker on Sunday, December 24, 2017. He was born on December 6, 1938, in Hughes, Arkansas, to his late parents, Bishop and Jennie Bowman. Bill worked for Jacuzzi Brothers of Little Rock for more than 35 years, was a veteran of the United States Army and was a loving husband, beloved father and will be missed dearly.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Earlene Bowman; one sister, Beth Hensley; two sons, Keith and Scott Bowman; one grandson, Colton Bowman, and one granddaughter, Mackenzie Bowman.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, in the Chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 with Pastor Tim Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, December 29, 2017, at the funeral home. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — James Albert Lawson, 88, of Bryant, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Regina Lawson; children, Stanley LeFlore Jr., Raven LeFlore, Michael Hodge, Carolyn Dobbins, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017, 2:30 p.m., Miles Chapel A.M.E in Little Rock. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 1-5:30 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.

–––––❖––––– CALICO ROCK — Zela Dockins Sanders, 95, died December 26. Visitation will be held Friday, December 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 30 at 10 a.m. at Dolph Baptist Church in Dolph, Arkansas. Burial will be at Dolph Baptist Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– CALICO ROCK — Myra Vannatter Taurone, 57, died December 20. Visitation and funeral service will be held at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Visitation will be Thursday, December 28 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, December 29 at 2 p.m.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Dorothy M. Kilpatrick (Dot), nee Miller, age 74, of Camden, Ark., passed away at her home on December 25th, 2017. She was born February 7, 1943, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Inez Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband Blackie (Havis Hawley) Kilpatrick, her brothers Thomas Miller and Bruce Miller. She is survived by her sister Bessie Miller DeLoach and her brother Jay Dee Miller, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Blackie and Dot had one child, Jeff Kilpatrick, born January 2, 1967, who is married to Julie F. Gilmour of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dot loved her like a daughter. Her life was also blessed with her “chosen children,” the children of her close friends Dotti (Dorothy) and David G. Johnston of Hamburg. Dot and Dotti were born on the exact same day in 1943 and became fast friends when they met at Southern State in Magnolia. Our families have been intertwined ever since.

Dotti and David had four children, Carl Johnston (partner Robyn Fields), Becki Brown, Tommy Johnston, and David E. Johnston (wife Lyndie). Jeff was born an only child, but he does not live his life that way. She loved the Johnston and Adams babies like her own grandchildren: Robert Adams and his wife Lauren Adams, and their baby Harvey; Will Adams and his fiancee Katie; John Adams; Alex Brown; Christian Johnston; Drew Johnston; David T. Johnston; Dailyn Johnston; and Josh Johnston. Lisa, the mother of Christian and Drew, remains a beloved family member. They all loved their Mamaw Dot to her death and members of the Johnston family were with Dot and Jeff till the very end as it should be and was always going to be. Also with her to the end was her faithful helper and companion Becky Mosley.

A memorial service will be held at Proctor Funeral Home, Camden, Ark., on Friday, December 29, 2017, at 3 p.m. Visitation will be Friday from 1-3 p.m. before the service. The family asks that donations be made in her name to Women’s Crisis Center of South Arkansas. To sign the online guest register, visit www. proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Tressie Faye Ingle Leker, 85, of Carlisle, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by: husbands David “Buddy” Earhart and Charles Leker; parents Clint Ingle and Elsie Spencer Ingle.

Tressie is survived by: two daughters, Betty (John) Parr, of DeValls Bluff, Carla Leker, of Carlisle; three grandchildren, Nicholas and Dontae Leker, of Carlisle, Lynn (Marion) Mack of Des Arc; one great-grandchild, Andi Mack, of Bald Knob; three brothers, Wayne (Debbie), Joe (Arlene) and Leroy Ingle; and four sisters, Evelyn Ward, Rachel Hester, Margie Walker and Sue Bates.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 29 from 1-2 p.m. with funeral service to follow at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Jimmy Mackey, 73, of Carlisle passed away December 25th, 2017. He is preceded in death by wife, Bonnie Whittenburg Mackey; parents, William Mackey and Minnie Louise Ward; brother, Larry Mackey; and grandson, Jacob Alexander.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are: companion, Vera McCrystal; son, James (Tanya) Mackey; daughters, Brenda (Frank) Melendez and Darla (Dave) Mackey McIntyre; brothers, Dale (Reba) Mackey and Terry Mackey; three grandchildren: Carley Alexander, Kendall Melendez, Jackson McIntyre.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, December 28th with funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, December 29th, both at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Old Carlisle Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Debra Jenese Mealor, 65, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born November 21, 1952, in Peoria, Ill., to Charles Patterson and Peggy Martin.

Debra was preceded in death by her parents. Survived by: daughter, Cynthia Addison (Doug) and son, Levi Morgan of Beebe; son, Alan Crane (Christina) and son, Fenwyck of Zebulon, Ga. She was a long time member of Carlisle Heritage League and Walter’s Chapel Baptist church.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 28, 1 p.m. at Walter’s Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Walter’s Chapel Cemetery. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CLARENDON — Joyce Deaton Booker, 85, died Monday. Survivors, son, Randy (Rita) Booker, daughter-in-law, Kay Booker, grandchildren, Elizabeth Jessup, John Booker (Crystal), Christopher Booker (Sunni), great-grandchildren, Logan, Jackson, Landon, Emery, Hadley, and Grady. Visitation: 1 p.m., Services, 2 p.m. Friday, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. Memorials: Bethlehem MB Church, P.O. Box 32, Clarendon, 72029. Guestbook/obit www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Lora Jane Vanderpool, 71, of Conway, passed away Tuesday, December 26,

2017. She was born September

26, 1946, in Cameron, Missouri, as the ninth and final child to the late Kelsey and Charlene Zimmerlee.

She is survived by her son, Charles Vanderpool Jr. (Terry) of Lawson, Mo.; daughter, Evelyn Brinkley (Chris) of Conway, Ark.; grandchildren, Amanda Maynes (K.C.), Michael Johns (Kelsey), Melissa Graham (Brett), Trae Vanderpool (Sara), seven great-grandchildren, sisters, Kathryn Ann Swartz, Betsy Thomas (Herby), Sybil Taylor, Jacquelyn Smith, brother, John Zimmerlee, and many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Lora is preceded in death by her parents, brother, K Leroy Zimmerlee, sisters, Sue Coffel and Carol Richardson.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 29, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. In lieu of flowers you can donate to Lora’s great-granddaughter’s cancer fund at www.facebook.com/eowynfight. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– DOVER — Kenneth Earl Morphis, 75, of Dover, died Tuesday. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. until service at the church. The funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at Crow Mountain Baptist Church. Burial in Bowden Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Online obituary/guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– EDGEMONT — Mildred Holt, 87, of Edgemont, Arkansas, formerly of Parkin, Arkansas, died Monday, December 25, 2017, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Mrs. Holt was a member of The Parkin First United Methodist Church and a home maker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Holt, a daughter, Wanda Lee Holt, a granddaughter Lisa Brooks and a brother Robert Lee Gaines. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Starr of Irving, Texas; a son, Eddie Holt of Piggott, Ark.; two sisters, Evelyn Knighten and Trilby Tatum, both of Greers Ferry, Ark.; three grandchildren, Ben Holt, Jessica Wells and Tonya Kitchens, and three great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Wells, Ryleigh Wells, and Stormy Brooks.

Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas, with burial at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.

On-line guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Edward Lynn Haynie, 57, of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Young’s Chapel. Cremation services were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Gerald Eugene “Jerry” Young, 84, of El Dorado, passed away, Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Medical

Center of South Arkansas. He was born November 6, 1933, to the late Oswald George and Isla Harriett

Hjerlied Young in Black River

Falls, Wisconsin.

Mr. Young, along with his wife, Alice Jean, was the owner and manager of Young’s Funeral Directors from 1960 to 1994. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. At his release from active military service as a Light Weapons Platoon Leader, he had attained the rank of Corporal. He fulfilled the remaining six years of his military obligation in the Arkansas Military District of the United States Army Reserve. He was a long time member of the First Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon and also an Elder. Mr. Young was very active in Civic affairs, he was a past board member of Exchange Bank and Trust now known as Regions Bank, a Paul Harris Fellow, Union County Ambulance Chairman for twenty-five years, past board member of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, as well as the El Dorado Rotary Club, Arkansas Burial Board, and he was a stock holder and one of the founders of Selected Funeral and Life Insurance Company. He served as an assistant Scout Master, a life member of the American Legion Post #10, and was a life member of the NRA. Mr. Young was past president of the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association and the South Arkansas Funeral Directors Association.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Alice Jean Young of El Dorado; daughter, Lisa Ann Guice and her husband Lester of El Dorado; two sons, Mark Allan Young of El Dorado, M. Todd Young and his wife Angela of Hot Springs; a brother, Dick A. Young of De Ridder, La.; grandchildren, Michael “Ozzie” Young of Mayflower, Stephen Wright of Conway, Gerald Michael Young and his wife Courtney of Hot Springs, Heather James and her husband Brent of Hot Springs; Hope Delahunt and her husband Charles of Arkadelphia; step-grandson, Jonathan Cater of Little Rock; and three great-grandchildren, Kameron Young, Anthony Burgett, and Jamison Drake Clark.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Young’s Funeral Directors. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at Young’s Chapel with Tommy Hubbard officiating, along with Courtney Crouch Jr. and Bill Booker assisting, with army military honors. Entombment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. An online guest registry will follow at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Diana “Dixie” Joan Abrahamson, 87, of Fayetteville passed away December 25, 2017. Funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 in Booneville Funeral Service Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service. 479-675-3392. www. boonevillefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– FLORAL — Jerry Temple Walker, 80, passed away Monday. Survivors: wife Sylvia, son, Mike Walker (Floral); daughters, Starla Stubbs (Darrell), Desha, Tiffany Glover (Jackie), Hazen; three brothers, one sister; four grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. Family Funeral Service. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Banner Church of Christ. www. dwightfailyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Walter William Aldridge of Heber Springs, Arkansas entered the gates of Heaven on December 25,

2017. Walter was born August 30, 1923 in

Sulphur Rock, Arkansas to

John W. Aldridge and Bertha Grissom Aldridge. Walter was such a loving and gracious husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his family, he loved the people of Heber Sprigs and Greers Ferry Lake area. He always put others before himself and loved to share the fruits of his labor. After graduating from Heber Springs High School in 1941, he joined the United States Navy during World War II and served in the Solomon Islands during the Guadalcanal days. He qualified for office candidate school. He attended Harvard University, Drew University and Princeton University. In 1945, he married his hometown sweetheart, Virginia Connell.

In April 1946, he was discharged from the U. S. Navy and returned to Heber Springs where he started a career at the Cleburne County Bank where he eventually was promoted to Executive Vice President and retired after 46 years. One of the highlights of his career occurred while he was on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce when Greers Ferry Dam was dedicated in 1963 and he was able to be on the podium as John F. Kennedy gave the dedicatory speech.

He was involved and served in numerous clubs and organizations. He served the Lord throughout his lifetime at First Baptist Church in Heber Springs in many areas using his talents and gifts and was a deacon for over 50 years.

Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Connell Aldridge and a daughter, Vicki Lowe, one brother, Raymond Aldridge and four sisters, Jewell Doughtery, Vivian Tounzen, Helen Hall and Nevalynn Johnson. He is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Pettit (Roger) of Heber Springs, Arkansas Luanne Birdsong (Whit) of Searcy, Arkansas and son-in-law Ray Lowe of Nashville, Tennessee. Seven grandchildren, Marc Pettit (Felicia) of Mission, Texas, Kristi Merrick (Jason) of Cabot, Arkansas, Stephen Pettit (Laura) of Cabot, Arkansas, Melody Lowe of Nashville, Tennessee, Matt Lowe (Jenny) of Mission Viejo, California, Bridget Price (Paul) of Searcy, Arkansas, Wes Birdsong (Ashley) of Brooklyn, New York. Eleven great-grandchildren Ashlyn Pettit, Ava Pettit, Hannah Merrick, Harrison Merrick, Hudson Merrick, Marlee Price, JP Price, Rylan Price, Luke Price, Sawyer Pettit, Sadie Pettit and baby Lowe due in May.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Heber Springs beginning at 1 p.m. and funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the church by Dr. J.R. DeBusk and Rev. Tony Cresswell with interment in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens with full military honors by American Legion Post 64 of Heber Springs. Arrangements by Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– HOLLY GROVE — Gloria D. Kelly, 88, of Holly Grove Arkansas passed away Wednesday December

20, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory her children;

Arsenia Kelly, Deborah Petty, Veronica Booth (Donald), Myra

Taylor (Dale),

Craig Cook, Michael Cook (Tia) and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 am, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Holly Grove, Arkansas. 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 Street (501) 372-4129. To sign online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Lenora Mae Frost, 85, Hot Springs, passed away December 24, 2017. Survivors are sons, Steven, Gary, and Mike Frost. Visitation is 9 a.m. today at Jessieville First Baptist Church with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Parks Community Cemetery at 2 p.m. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Roscoe Robert Jones, 93, of Hot Springs passed away on December 26, 2017. A visitation will be held in the Chapel of Gross Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Hot Springs. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart. Online Obituary, Guestbook and Tribute Video are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Warren Raymond Sr., 66, of Hot Springs; passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was born May 5, 1951 in Milford, Indiana to the late William Raymond and Evelyn Crawford Raymond. Warren grew up in Bee Branch and moved to Little Rock. He was a mechanic by trade and owned Gear Tech Plus. Warren was an avid fan and competitor in drag racing and dirt racing. He was loved by many in the racing community. Warren was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his son, (Ike) Raymond, Jr. of Sheridan. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Ray Stanley, 91, of Hot Springs, formerly of Caddo Valley, died Tuesday. Ray was a retired MSGT in the United States Air Force having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was maintenance supervisor at OBU for seventeen years before retiring in 1993.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters, one son, William Denton Stanley. Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Evanelle Skaggs Stanley of Hot Springs, one son, Larry Stanley (Vicki) of Hot Springs, one granddaughter, Alissa Scott (Brad), two great-grandchildren, Kathleen and Haley, and two sister in laws, Kathy Stanley of Hermitage and Carol Stanley of Arkadelphia.

Services 2 p.m. Friday, December 29th at Welch Funeral Home with Pastor Katrina Stanley officiating. Visitation: 1 p.m. until service time. Interment with Full Military Honors at Caddo Valley Cemetery. Memorials Caddo Valley Cemetery Fund. Guestbook at www.welchfh.net.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — James “Jim” Edmond Langford, age 75 of Hot Springs Village, passed away December 26, 2017. He was born in Baytown (Goose Creek),

TX to the late

Travis Culberson Langford and Emma Myrtle (DeLawder) Langford on November 04,

1942.

Other than his parents, Jim is preceded in death by a brother, Travis Allen Langford. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jamie Lou Ross Langford, daughters; Kari Lynn Bryde (Walter) and Keli Leanne Davis (Kenneth), grandchildren; Jameson Lee Gresham, Caroline Addison Davis, Elizabeth Payton Davis and Ellison Margaret Bryde, sister-in-law; Joyce Langford and numerous nieces and cousins.

Jim proudly served in the U. S. Army during Vietnam and was a Bronze Star recipient. He graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University. After college, he worked for Celanese Chemical Company, Olin Chemicals and Tenneco Inc. After moving to Arkansas, he worked as the VP of Manufacturing for ENSCO (Environmental Systems Company). Jim then started his own business, EDLO Leasing, where he completed his career. During his younger years, Jim was a scratch golfer and enjoyed playing golf every chance he could.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at Mountainside United Methodist Church with Rev. Dee Dee Autry officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or Mountainside United Methodist Church, 310 Elcano Drive, Hot Springs Village, Ark. 71909. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Gene Ray Wigley, 81, of Hot Springs Village, peacefully passed away December 24, 2017 at his home after a battle with cancer. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bill Elser officiating. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Lois Van Dusen Billos, 94, Malvern, passed Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Visitation Thursday, December 28, 2017, 10-12 noon at Regency Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at noon. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — James Floyd Gatlin, 78, Malvern, went to be with his Lord December 18, 2017. Memorial Service will be held Sunday December 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Rickels officiating. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Iris Searcy Owen, 104, of Malvern passed away December 21, 2017. Services will be Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Third Baptist Church of Malvern. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are by Atkinson Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Kenneth Smyth, 85, of Marshall died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Dean Smyth; son Randy Smyth; daughter, Marian Parks; three granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, one great-grandson on the way. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. preceding the service. Burial: Marshall Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Kenneth Edward Cook, age 60, of Mena passed away December 26, 2017 in Mena. Mr. Cook was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Kathryn Coslin McCrory, age 70, of Monticello, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Gaster Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Reba Marie “Robinson” Charton, 83, of Morrilton, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 30, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Bill Brown officiating. Burial at Campground Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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OIL TROUGH — June Margaret Pelley Crabtree, 101, of Oil Trough passed away Monday. Survivors: children, Conrad Crabtree, Joann Stewart, Harriet Hawkins, Becky Engles; daughter-in-law, Joyce Crabtree; 12 grandchildren. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Friday, White River Baptist Church, Oil Trough. Burial: Maple Springs Cemetery. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Friday, prior to service. Memorials: Maple Springs Cemetery, P.O. Box 129, Oil Trough, Ark. 72564. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– PLEASANT PLAINS — Doran Louise Westbrook, 90, of Pleasant Plains died Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Funeral services, Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Blackland Free Will Baptist Church near Oil Trough. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — John William Belue of Searcy, Arkansas died on December 24,

2017. Known as “Bill” to his many friends and “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren, he was 79 years old.

Bill was born on May 21, 1938 in Earle, Arkansas to Clyne

Prentiss Sr. and Ernestine Belue. He graduated from Earle High School and after earning a degree from Harding University, coached football at Gosnell High School. Even after he stopped coaching, he served the sport he loved as a referee for high school football games. He worked for the American Greetings Corporation for 32 years, first in Osceola for 10 years and then moving to McCrory to help open a new branch of the company.

Bill was a devout member of the Church of Christ, attending at both the McCrory and the College Church of Christ in Searcy. He and Linda were currently attending First Presbyterian Church in Searcy. He was always an avid sportsman and enjoyed many years of hunting, fishing, and golfing with good friends and family. His skills at landscaping and gardening created both beauty and good food for the people he loved. He was with the Razorbacks through the good times and the bad. Once upon a game (when he was baby-sitting), he paid such close attention to his beloved team that his three young granddaughters were able to color an entire room from the carpet to about three feet high.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 43 years, Linda Hall Belue; his sisters, Julia Gammill and Ann Norwood; and his brothers, Clyne Belue Jr. and Jim Belue. He is survived by his wife of four years, Linda Staggs Belue; his children, Kerri (Gary) Berkemeyer, Russ (Jennifer) Belue, Stan (Kara) Belue; his grandchildren, Lauren and Mallory Berkemeyer, Caitlin (John Mark) Pierce, Lucy and Levi Belue, Sara and Regan Belue; his great-granddaughter, Adalyne Pierce; his stepchildren and their children, Dana (Kelley) Troutt, Jay (Trisha) Staggs, Amanda and Laura Jones, Hannah and Kaleb Dull; brother-in-law, Harold Norwood; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Jim) Fielder and a host of additional family and friends.

His family remembers him as an always loving and generous husband, father, and “Paw Paw.” They extend a special thank you to Dr. David Griffin, Dr. Muhammad Waqas, Dr. Thomas Wallace, Dr. Prajwal Chevireddy, Dr. David Staggs, and the staff of CHI, St. Vincent Heart Clinic. The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Heart Association.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29th at 1 p.m. in Searcy, Ark. at McEuen Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Willene Phillips Anderson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born

August 13,

1937 in the Ain Community of

Grant County, Arkansas, the daughter of the late E.W. “Babe”

Phillips and

Madge “Cricket” Hester Phillips. She was an active member of First Southern Baptist Church in Sheridan and the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was best known in the community as co-owner of Crickets Bakery, for many years. There’s no telling how many cakes she used her artistry to decorate, for all occasions. The greatest joy of her life was taking care of her family. She had a huge smile, and loved spending time with them. Whether it was sewing, cooking, babysitting, or just visiting with them, she cherished every moment and every memory. Ms. Anderson died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Hospice Homecare in Little Rock at the age of 80.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Edward Anderson Sr.; brothers, Sonny Phillips, Bill Atchley; sisters, Maxine Baker, Wilma Smith, Theresa Phillips; son-in-law, Jason York. Survivors: sons, Luther “Eddie” Edward Anderson, Jr. and wife Karla of Sheridan, Bryant Clay Anderson and wife Janet of Conway; Adopted son, Paul Mayfield of Sheridan; daughters, Gina and husband Mike Qualls of Maumelle, Melinda Kayleen Neubauer of Hensley, Kristi Anderson of Sheridan; brothers, Fred and wife Betty Phillips of Grapevine, Aubrey and wife Lela Phillips of Bauxite, Charles and wife Diane Phillips of Sheridan; sisters, Audrey and husband Roy Harrington of Sheridan, Mary Jane Jackson of Hot Springs; sistersin-law, Wanda and husband Bob Cardin of Sheridan, Jean Poye of Hot Springs; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ferrel West officiating. Burial will follow at Phillips Cemetery in Grapevine. Visitation will be Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Larry W. Harris of Sheridan, Arkansas died Tuesday on his 70th birthday. Survivors: wife, Bonnie; sons, Michael (Schellee), Shelton; daughter, Missy (Shawn); two grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, Chapel. Burial: Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation: 12:30 –service time. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan, 870-942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan. com.

–––––❖––––– STRONG — Claudia Marie Norris, 91, of Strong, Ark., died Monday, December 25, 2017. The family will receive friends today from 9 am to 11 am at the First Baptist Church Strong. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., today at the First Baptist Church of Strong. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Sherry Louise Earney, 67, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, Dec. 25,

2017, at Baptist Health-Little

Rock. Sherry was born April

6, 1950, in Forrest City, Ark., to Glen and

Essie Mae Henley Sharp. She graduated from

Hall High School in Little Rock and attended UCA in Conway. She was retired from Monsanto as the human resource manager. Most recently she enjoyed substitute teaching at Stuttgart High School.

Sherry was a very involved member at First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her bridge group and was also a member of PEO and the Stuttgart Garden Club. Chemosabe Sisters and Susan G. Komen for the Cure were two groups that where special to her, but, most importantly, she was a devoted wife, mother and amazing “Noo”.

Her parents preceded her in death. Survivors are her husband of 47 years, David Earney; son, Jason Earney and wife Jennifer of Stuttgart; daughter, Kristen Baldwin and husband Brent of Springdale; four grandchildren, Emily and Braden Earney and Jack and Katherine Baldwin; sister, Pam Cook and husband Robert of Owensboro, Ky.; half-sister, Glenda Endamino of Chico, Calif.; a special cousin, Barbara Parks and husband Jim of Centennial, Colo.; and an aunt, Louise Yaeger of Stuttgart.

A memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with interment in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart. The family requests memorials to First United Methodist Church, 307 E. Fourth St., Stuttgart, Ark. 72160, or the donor’s choice. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

–––––❖––––– WATSON — Mr. Donald Ray Barnett, 60, of Watson, Ark. passed Saturday, December 23, 2017. Funeral services will be Friday, December 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Rison with Rev. Arthur Bealer officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Rison by Brown Funeral Home of Dumas.

Out-of-state

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Ricky Earl Drone, 56, of Los Angeles passed away

Sunday, December 17, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory, siblings; Melvin

Drone, Maragaret Harris, Renee McCracklin,

Rose Stephens and Sheila Richardson, an aunt

Ada Cross (Freddy) and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services are Saturday, December 30, 2017, 11 a.m., ACTS Ministries, 1224 Franklin Street. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 2-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 3724129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– PONCHATOULA, La. — Jerry Wayne Gardner passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017, at his residence in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, at the age of 70. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 29, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Ward Cemetery in Strawberry. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

–––––❖––––– MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Helen Beatrice White Corley, age 86, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. Memorial services for Mrs. Corley and her husband, Vernon are 2 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Center Campground Cemetery in Sheridan. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Vernon Leslie Corley, age 90, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. Memorial services for Mr. Corley and his wife, Helen, are 2 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Center Campground Cemetery in Sheridan. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JORDAN, Utah — Fred Eugene Leach Sr., age 97, of Jordan, Utah, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017.

He was born November 27,

1920, in Adona, Arkansas, a son of the late Jesse

Leach and Frances Leach. He was an aircraft assembler and a

U.S. Army WWII veteran.

He is survived by his daughter, Deborah (Doug)

Gross of Morton, Wash.; son,

Gene Leach of

West Jordan,

Utah; brother,

Ruben Leach of

Adona; sister, Violet Hall of Hot Springs; six grandsons, Rodger (Megan) Leach of Puyallup, Wash., Bryon Leach of Layton Utah, Mike (Anna) Leach of Centerville, Utah, Chad Eddings of Louisville, Ky., Joshua (Megan) Eddings of Texas, and Jesse (Jeni) Eddings of Dayton, Ohio; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Leach, and eight siblings.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at McGhee Cemetery near Adona with Roger Pearce officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, December 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.