Pulaski County
Zack’s Place lost a loyal customer on December 24, 2017, at the age of 76.
DALE ROGER
BLACK lived life on his own terms and truly did it his way.
Born in Tempe, Arizona, he moved to Arkansas as a young boy. Dale was a member of the
97th Bomb Wing in the U.S. Air Force and decided to continue his education at the University of Arkansas. He was honored being a proud Razorback (even during this season). Dale was also a Director of Human Resources in the private sector and humble father of three.
In lieu of flowers, he asks that you make a sizeable purchase at Zack’s Place and continue to tell the stories he no longer can.
A visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2018, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– MICHAEL E. BLAKELY, 67, of Little Rock, passed away on Wednesday, December
27, 2018. He was born in Los Angeles, California, to Richard J. and
Hazel M. Callaway Blakely. In
1983, he married
Nancy Johnson in Kansas City, Missouri. Michael was the Director of the Little Rock Zoo for 17 years. Next to family and friends, Mike’s greatest love was animals, from snakes to elephants. He started his zoological career as a teenager at the Portland Oregon Zoo, moving to the Oklahoma City Zoo. He was the director of Wildlife Safari in Roseburg, Oregon, and finally Director of the Little Rock Zoo in 1999.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Hazel Blakely. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Nancy Johnson Blakely; one son, Thomas C Blakely of Denver, Colorado; one daughter, Elizabeth C. Blakely of Little Rock; and one grandson, Jackson Thurig; and one brother, Richard Blakely of Palo Alto, California.
Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Pkwy., Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211, Reverend Claire Caldwell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The World Wildlife Fund, P.O. Box 97180, Washington, D.C., 20090. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– RUTHIE CHERRY, 94, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life December
29. She is preceded in death by: husband,
Mars Cherry
Sr.; daughter,
Carolyn Cherry Thomas; father,
Isiah Tucker; mother, Maude
Tucker; brothers, Wilkie Tucker and Brent Tucker. She leaves to cherish her memory with children, Maxine Pace, Mars Cherry Jr, Clifford Cherry; step-mother, Georgia Tucker; siblings, Harrel Tucker, Thurman Tucker, Ricky Tucker, Leola Cox; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a host of family and relatives.
Service: Wednesday, 11 a.m. at McAlmont Church of Christ, 1824 E. 46th St., North Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72202, (501) 371-0111. “A service you can trust.”
–––––❖––––– KATHERINE DIGGS, 55, of Little Rock, died December 25, 2017. Survived by son,
Derrick Diggs; siblings, Cleveland Parker,
Thelma Franklin,
Dorothy Moore,
Hazel Bragg (Clarence), Shirley Thomas (Eugene), special niece, Tamika
Diggs. Services Saturday, January 6, 2018, 1 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th. Little Rock, Ark., (501) 660-4323.
–––––❖––––– REBA JANE CRUCE FISHER, 69 of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away from a long, courageous battle with cancer on December 24th at her home.
She was born January 14,
1948 in Warren Arkansas.
She leaves behind Jim
Young, her partner of 25 years; two daughters, Heather Van Pelt, her husband Jason and granddaughter Kaitlyn Kronberg of Maumelle, Ark., and Cassady Fisher of Mabelvale, Ark., Autumn Clark, her husband Ryan and granddaughter Ryan of Maple Valley, Wash. She leaves behind two sisters, her twin Jean Mathews, her husband Tommie Webb and older sister Jacquie Barringer, her husband Bob; several nieces, nephews and cousins that were dear to her heart.
Jane loved gardening, spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services. There will be a memorial service on January 5th at 2 p.m. at the Little Rock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to CARTI of Arkansas in Jane’s name.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Jane’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.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 were Friday, December 29, 2017. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Carol’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– ANITA MARIE GORGAS, 83, of North Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, Dec.
26, 2017. She was born in Louisville, Ky.,
May 20, 1934 to James Lawrence Horrell and Mary Alvice
Klueh Horrell
Allen.
She is survived by two sons William D. (Dan) Gorgas and his wife Lisa of Decatur, Miss., Paul A. Gorgas and wife Sharon of North Little Rock; one daughter Vicki Lynn Matherne and husband Paul of Biloxi, Miss.; brother Ronald Horrell and wife Paralee of Louisville, Ky.; sister-in-law Marcia Hausman and her husband Frank of Louisville; sister-in-law Sharon Gorgas of North Port, Fla.; seven grandchildren Brian Matherne and wife Amanda of Baton Rouge, La.; Michael Matherne of Pasadena, Calif.; Steven and Elaine Gorgas of North Little Rock; Reagan, Reed, and Ryann Gorgas of Decatur, Miss.; great-grandchildren Jack and Lily Matherne of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse William S. Gorgas, her brother Lawrence Horrell and brotherin-law Philip Gorgas.
Anita attended Presentation Academy High School in Louisville, Ky., and obtained her x-ray technician degree from Nazareth College in Louisville. Anita was an x-ray technician, and worked for more than 20 years at Sears. She worked for over 30 years for H&R Block and was a branch manager. Anita was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. Through the Knights of Columbus her family received the honor of Family of The Year. As a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Anita belonged to the Altar Society, the Arts and Crafts Guild, the Golden Falcons and the Catholic Daughters. Other organizations Anita was a member included; Knights of Columbus, Ladies Auxiliary, AARP, Sears Retirees, Beta Sigma Phi and the Red Hatters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 7000 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 505 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Visitation will be from at 8:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main (501) 758-1170. Rosary will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at the Church. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
–––––❖––––– JOSEPH J. HABEL, 81, of Sherwood, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. He was born April 9, 1936 to the late Joseph John Habel and Agnes Veverka Habel in Phillips, Wis.
He served in the Air Force for four years and retired from the Chrysler Corporation after 30 Years of service. He took up another trade with Richardson Plumbing and worked there for 20 years.
Joseph attended 1st Assembly of God in North Little Rock.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Habel; two sons, Michael Habel (Mary) and Mark Habel (Sherri) both of Sherwood; six grandchildren, Jessica Habel, Justin Habel, Kelly Stillman, Brittney Peeks, Mandy Duncan, Rachel Habel; and six great-grandchildren, Olivia, Drace, Weston, Ace, Hayden, and Wolfrum; one sister Shirley Olszewski of Milwaukee, Wis., and two brothers, Albert Habel (Dori) and Gene Habel (Brenda) both of Milwaukee, Wis.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan., 4, 2018 at 1st Assembly of God, 4501 Burrow Dr., in North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 with Pastor Rod Loy officiating. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., prior to the service. Interment will follow at 11 a.m., at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– SANDRA HALL. Funeral services for Sandra Hall of Little Rock will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Limestone MBC, 807 South Johnson Street, Gaffney, S.C. Local arrangements entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, 2405 South Gaines, Little Rock, (501) 376-7188. Services in South Carolina by Foster Funeral Home, 312 N. Petty Street in Gaffney, 29340. Family hour will be 6-7 p.m. Friday at Foster, (864) 489-2422.
–––––❖––––– OTTIE LYNN HIGHLAND, 79, of North Little Rock, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Funeral Service will be at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, 11 a.m., Jan. 2, 2018. Visitation one hour prior. Burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, noon, Jan. 8, 2018. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– GARY WILLIAM HINES, 49, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28,
2017 after a sixyear battle with stage 4 melanoma cancer. He was born Dec.
26, 1968 in Hartford, Conn., to
Robert N. Hines and Barbara J.
Brinuis.
Gary earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business from the University of Florida. He worked as a financial analyst for GE Finance for 15 years.He was a member of Heritage Baptist Temple in Little Rock.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents Robert Norman Hines of Deep River, Conn., and his mother, Barbara Jean Brinius of Newington, Conn.He is survived by his sister, Susan Hines Palacios (Eliecer).
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– BABY ELON Z. HOLMES, of North Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 28. He leaves to cherish his memory: parents, Brendon Holmes and Bibilia Kuway; host of family and friends. Graveside: Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– JOHN MANUEL LOA, 79, of Little Rock passed away on Monday, Dec. 25. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 5 at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy. 5 North in Alexander with visitation beginning one hour prior to service. Please see the full obituary at www.pinecrestfuneralhomes.com.
–––––❖––––– ALFRED MARINUS MAY, died peacefully at home Dec. 25, 2017. He is predeceased by his son Dale
May (Lee) and his daughters
Cynthia Antoun (Albert) and
Terry Flowers.
He is survived by his wife
Irene Thompson and her daughter Lisa Holcomb (Doug); his two sisters, Barbara Miller (Arnie) and Susan Bergan; his grandchildren Tiffany Teal (Daniel), Richard Teal (Alexis), Nancy Larsen, Norman Antoun (Ashley), Rebekah Antoun (Justin), Shane Welch (Dana) and nine great-grandchildren whom he cherished dearly.
Al served in the Korean War as a Marine. He was employed by A.O. Smith Corp. for over 40 years, and traveled the world for work. He was dedicated to his family and also had a love for the Green Bay Packers.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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LEE ARTHUR MUNSON was born on April 15, 1937, the eldest of three children, to an American father, A.L. Munson, and a Canadian mother, Anna Marie Carr, in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada. When he was 2 years old, the family moved to the orchard country of South Miami, Dade County, Fla. Here he learned to fish in all of Florida’s waters. He was educated in the South Miami school system, vying for academic honors with his neighbor and schoolmate Janet Reno, future U.S. Attorney General. His family moved to Booneville, Ark., in hopes of medical help at the sanatorium for his mother’s asthmatic heart condition. His mother died on Mother’s Day when he was 15, after which he was invited into the home of the then Chancery Judge (later Federal Judge) Paul X. Williams, his wife Beth, and their five children. Here he spent several happy years and enjoyed an enduring friendship with the family all his life. He worked at many jobs to achieve his education, graduating from Booneville High School in 1956, Arkansas Tech University in 1963, and the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1967. He was married on August 23, 1963, to Alice Ann Fiser of Russellville.
His legal career included Deputy Prosecuting Attorney under Richard Atkinson; Assistant Attorney General under Ray Thornton, where he represented the state medical, pharmacy and engineering boards; clerk for the Supreme Court of Arkansas under Justice Conley Byrd. He was three times elected Prosecuting Attorney for Pulaski and Perry Counties, Sixth Judicial District, from 1973-1978, and served 20 years as a Chancery Judge, Sixth Judicial District. He then was elected Municipal/District Judge and served from 1990 until his retirement in 2008.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice Ann; son Eric Munson and his wife Susie Douglas Munson; daughter Alissa Munson Coffield and her husband Matthew Coffield; and five grandchildren: Mary Grace Munson, Douglas Paul Munson, Stephen Lee Munson, Matthew Joshua Coffield and Jacob Christopher Coffield, all of Little Rock; his sister Judith Stewart of Fort Smith, and many loved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Don R. Munson.
Lee’s life was marked by a passion for justice, an empathy for those who struggle in life, and a willingness to offer options to those who wanted to improve their lives. He made many friends in the legal and judicial system through the years. The Supreme Court of Arkansas recently awarded him the status of Attorney Emeritus for fifty or more years of “dedication and honorable service to the legal profession as a licensed attorney.”
Lee was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially in the company of his friends and family. He found peace and beauty in nature and saw God’s hand in the creation of the physical world.
A service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 3 p.m., St. James United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts of remembrance be sent to the Fraternal Order of Police (LRFOP) Foundation, P.O. Box 3451, Little Rock, Ark., 72203, and to the Nature Conservancy in Arkansas, 601 North University, Little Rock, Ark., 72205.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– MARGARET (VOEGELE) NEWBY, 92, of Sherwood, left us Dec. 22, to be with our Heavenly
Father.
She was preceded in death by husband Ben
Newby, daughter Gloria Howard, parents
Louis and Ruth Voegele, two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include sister DeLois Mantooth
(Opie) of Jacksonville, daughters Peggy
Flash of Texas
City, Lois Cavin (Charles), Sue Williford (John), and Rose Mosley (Bill) all of Sherwood. She also has seven grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
A celebration memorial will be held at Sylvan Hills Community Church, 8019 Hwy. 107, Sherwood, on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. The family would like to thank Lakewood Health & Rehab for the love and care given Mother these past two years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sherwood Animal Shelter or charity of your choice. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– LUCILLE “LUE” PALADINO, of North Little Rock, died peacefully with family Dec.
29, 2017. Born
Oct. 29, 1926 in Brooklyn,
N.Y., she was the daughter of Nicholas and Florence McNeil
Koch. She spent most of her life in North Little
Rock where she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was quick witted, open minded and interested in learning new things.
Preceded in death by her par-
ents, her husband, Angelo, and two brothers, Neil and Nick Koch, she is survived by a daughter, Dolores Burton of Sherwood; two sons, Larry Paladino of Maumelle and Rick Paladino of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Laura Jennings, Erica Sweeney, Alicia Paladino, Patrick Paladino and Nicole Paladino; great-grandchildren, Will Jennings and Finn Leis, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. Monday with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock 72204 (501) 661-9111. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan, 2, 2018 at St. Mary’s Church, 1516 Parker St., North Little Rock 21114 with Father Gregory Luyet as celebrant. Interment will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Monday with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock 72204 (501) 661-9111. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
–––––❖––––– CHARLES ALLEN REAVES, 73, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 28, 2017. Born in Little Rock to the late Garland Aubrey and Josephine Margaret Murphy Reaves. Charles is preceded in death by daughter, Rachel Anntoinette Reaves and brother, Gordon Thomas Reaves. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Grimmette Reaves; daughter, Abigail Kate Reaves; brother, Roger Reaves; sister, Mary Ann Dyer (Ronald Dyer) two grandsons, several nieces, nephews and sister-in-law, Ida Boise Reaves.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 4-6 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Graveside service will be on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m. at Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Little Rock Friends of Animals (P.O. Box 1712, North Little Rock, Ark., 72115), Central Arkansas Rescue Effort “CARE,” (5516 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, Ark., 72207) or your local animal shelter.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Charles’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MAJOR GENERAL RAY ALBERT ROBINSON, (U.S.A.F., Retired), 96, of Little Rock, passed away Dec. 27, 2017. General Robinson was born on June 30, 1921, in Little Rock, graduated from
Little Rock High
School in 1939, attended Arkansas Polytechnic
College from 1939-1940, and Little Rock Junior College, 1941. He began his flying career while at these schools in the Civilian Pilot Training courses. His military career began in Oct. 1941 as an Aviation Cadet and in June 1942, he received his pilot wings and commission as Second Lieutenant at Moore Field, Texas.
In July 1942, during World War II, he was sent to Panama and his group was later sent to England. He was involved in the European Theater of Operations and flew air combat missions over Germany and France. He also participated in the D-Day invasion. General Robinson completed 104 missions and a total of 350 combat hours. He received the Distinguished Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters and too many more to mention, including medals from Belgium, France, China and Vietnam.
General Robinson retired after serving for 36 years in France, Germany, Belgium, Vietnam and other foreign countries. Upon his return to his home town of Little Rock, he became involved in many civic organizations including the Art Center, Fine Arts Club, the Executive Service Corps, the Downtown Kiwanis Club for over 40 years, and many others. The Kiwanis Club made him a George F. Hixson Fellow, one of Kiwanis International’s highest honors. He was a member of the Little Rock Air Force Base Community Council, of which he was President for two years, and a member of St. James United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Ray A. Robinson Sr.; his wife of 72 years, Doris Sherry Robinson; and a sister, Kathlyn Hosp. He is survived by his three daughters whom he adored: Sherry Diane Robinson Duffus-Martin, husband, Jim, of Greenville, N.C., grandson, John David Duffus III “Trey” of Raleigh, N.C., granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Duffus Dellinger, husband, Dean, great-granddaughters Elizabeth and Emerson, all of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Lisa Lou Robinson Polk, husband, Frank of Marvell, Ark., granddaughter, Rebecca Pauline Polk Scaife, husband, Jeremy, great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn, great-grandson, Tyler, all of Little Rock, granddaughter, Renee Elizabeth Polk Sheppard, husband, Jon, great-grandson, Myers, and twin great-granddaughters, Alex and Marian, all of Texarkana, Texas, grandson, Franklin Robinson (Robbie) Polk, wife, Leah, and daughter, Maya, of Marvell, Ark.; and daughter, Lori Lea Robinson Plugge, husband, David, of Little Rock, and granddaughter, Rae Elizabeth Plugge of Fayetteville, Ark.
Funeral services will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., on Jan. 5 at 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. Carness Vaughn. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorials may be made to Camp Pfeifer at 5512 Ferndale Cutoff Rd., Little Rock, Ark., 72223, the Downtown Little Rock Kiwanis Club, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. General Robinson’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HERMOGENE BARLOW SIAS,
81, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life peacefully on Dec. 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Sias; daughter, Sharon Denise West; sisters, Luella Harrell and Eunice Smith. She’s survived by her granddaughter, Shaniece West; and the Stephenson Family.
Home going services will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 8205 Hwy. 161 North, North Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, North Little Rock, Ark. Viewing: Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, 1-4 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372-1305.
–––––❖––––– HENRY SIMON, 91, loving father, devoted husband, Holocaust survivor, Israeli army veteran, and proud American passed peacefully on Dec. 28, 2017. Predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Anita. Survived by children Micky, Simon, Shelly Mendelson, four grandchildren, and a great-grandson. Private funeral on Sunday with a 3 p.m. memorial service at the Simon home.
–––––❖––––– JOHN BRUCE STREETT, from Eudora, Ark., was born July 25, 1931. He died Dec. 29, 2017 from pneumonia. He grew up in Grandlake, Ark., a small community outside Eudora. After graduating from Eudora High School and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville school of architecture, he joined the Army. While spending two years in Korea he learned to love classical music and that tents and below freezing temperatures don’t mix. On returning he began work in Little Rock for Wittenberg Delony and Davidson Architects doing working drawings for churches, schools, prisons and hospitals. Retiring after 32 years he then worked part time five years for several firms. He served for many years on the Building Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock serving churches in the state.
His maternal grandmother “Nanny” transplanted her love for gardening to him. It became a lifelong hobby trying to grow flowers of all types. Any vacation would include side trips touring gardens. While recovering from back surgery, bread baking became an interest. His sourdough potato bread won first place at the Arkansas Livestock Show.
Survivors are wife of 53 years GeorgeAnn Streett, two daughters Trudy Francis (Aziz) and Amy Wren (Allan), grandchildren Carter Wren and Haylee Wren, sister Joy Tedder of Florence, S.C., brother-in-law Johnny Gaughan of Camden, Ark., and eight nieces and nephews. Parents Julian Duval Streett and Emily Gertrude Griffin Streett and sister Jane Gaughan are deceased.
The family will receive visitors at Ruebel Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. As an original member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock, his service will be at Christ the King on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 at 10 a.m. with burial following at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Donations can be made in memory to CARTI Cancer Center, 8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, AR 72205 or Central Arkansas Iris Society, 6200 Kenwood Rd., Little Rock, AR 72207. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– FRANK THOMAS, 89, of Little Rock, Ark., transitioned December 27, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, families, and friends. Family hour 6-7 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the funeral home. Homegoing service 10 a.m., at Bullock Temple CME Church 1513 S. Park St., Little Rock, Friday January 5, 2018. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.
–––––❖––––– VERTIA MAE WHITE, 80, of College Station, Ark., departed this life December 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray White and Allie White; and siblings, Learrie, Ruby, Verlena, Rose, Camelia, Robert. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Diana Layne White; grandson,
K’Ron (Angela) Vallatine, great-grandchildren, Ayele and Azuri Vallatine; and a host of family and friends.
Family Hour
Friday 6-7 p.m. and Funeral Saturday 11 a.m., both at Graham’s Temple COGIC. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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Mr. GARY WISE, 59, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. He was born August 23,
1958, in Little
Rock, Arkansas, the son of Loy Eugene and Von Jean
(Heer) Wise. He worked in hospital maintenance for several years.
He is survived by his mother, Von Jean Wise of Little Rock; two sons: Shawn Wise (Natalie) and Mitchell Wise (Lauren); three daughters: Michelle Wise, Katti Jonkman (Sean) and Wendye Kurtz (Isaac); four grandchildren: Kayleigh, Kennedy, Logan, Samuel; a brother, Steven Wise (Anne) of Jacksonville. He is preceded in death by his wife Gwen Wise and Father, Loy Eugene Wise.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., January 3, 2018, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209. Burial will follow at Sidon Cemetery in Rosebud. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.
–––––❖––––– CHARLOTTE MARY WOOD, 83, of North Little Rock went home to be with the
Lord, Wednesday, December
27, 2017. She was born in
Norfolk, Virginia to Charles and Katherine Hinson.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. She will be greatly missed by her loving Husband Bill Wood; son Charles Wood (Joetta) of Paron; daughters Cheryl Schoeneweis and Pam Martin of North Little Rock; Five Grandchildren Daniel Wood, Andrea Gibson, Dawn Null (Darrell), Christy Martin and Amber Tilghman (Jim); Five Great-Grandchildren John Null, Shyanne Baldwin, Christian Baldwin, Alex Gibson and Jadyn Wood.
Charlotte and Bill were married for 66 years, together they devoted their lives to the ministry of Jesus Christ, and her favorite scripture was Hebrews 13:5 … “For he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Charlotte was known for her compassion, devotion to her faith and family, and unconditional love. She made our worlds so much brighter, we love her and we will never forget it.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in the chapel of Arkansas Cremation, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas with Bro. Glenn Ward officiating. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.arkansascremation.com.
–––––❖––––– JIMMIE EUGENE YOUNG, 85 of Sherwood passed away Wednesday, December
27, 2017. He was born January 16, 1932 in
Wilson, Ark., to the late Grady
Carl and Maudie
May McCollum
Young. Jimmie was a Korean
War Veteran serving with the
GHQ Raiders and the 720 MP’s in Tokyo, he was a member of the International Operating Engineers Union as a Heavy Equipment Operator, loved talking on the phone and keeping in touch with everyone, and really enjoyed his sports.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Shelia Joice Young, his children, Thomas Young (Kay) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Cindy Burt (Jerry) of Broughton, Ohio, Mark and Todd Smith, both of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Jennifer Riley of Cabot, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother. He was preceded by his parents and one brother.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210, or to a charity of choice. Funeral services are Wednesday, 11 a.m., January 3, 2018 at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home. Viewing will be one hour prior to service. Private burial in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Visit www.smithfamilycares.com for full obituary and guest register.
Arkansas
BENTON — On Thursday evening, Dec. 28, Kenneth D. Hughes of Benton, Ark., made his grand entrance into heaven!
The only thing small about Ken was the town in which he was born. He entered this world on Sept. 15, 1937, in De Queen, Ark. The second born of Floyd and Dell Hughes, he was predeceased by his only sibling, Bobby, who was killed in the Korean War.
In the fall of 1955, Ken began a fun three years at Ouachita Baptist where he graduated in
1958 with a B.A. in Education. In
1959, he started on his master’s degree at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. It was the summer of
1959 when he met Helen Leech of Benton. Ken and Helen were married Feb. 17, 1962, in Benton.
Ken was “dad” to Amy (Scott) Lee, Matt (Shane) Hughes and Mary Alice Hughes. Ken also considered Lisa Bamburg to be his own. He was reunited with his other son, Ken Jr. (Little Ken), Thursday evening. He was “Papa” to Stephanie (Tim) Harrelson, Kimberly Lee, Anna, Jonathan, Caleb, Sarah Hughes and great-grandsons Ezekiel, Matthias and Kilian Harrelson. He was “Papa Ken” to many including Matt Moudy, Mandy Lane, Ryan Green, Allison Drennon, Elise Bamburg and his “special” Joel Bamburg. To Ramona, Steve, Laura, Carol, David and their children, he was “Uncle Ken” to their mother, Sarah Fike, he was a wonderful brother-in-law.
An active member of First Baptist Church in Benton for 58 years, Ken was a former deacon and taught a men’s Sunday School class. From 1967–1972, Ken served as music director at Trinity Baptist Church and then Calvary Baptist Church in Benton.
Ken Hughes was larger than life and his heart filled the colorful sweater vests he wore! You had a friend for life after meeting him the first time. The many children who walked the halls of Westside Elementary, Caldwell Elementary and Ringgold Elementary knew first-hand that the big man had an even bigger heart. He had a way of making everyone feel like they were the most special person to him! In retirement, Ken was an active member of the Saline County Retired Teachers Association and was known for coming to the meeting late and announcing, “I’m here! What is going on?”
Ken took a 17-year hiatus from the education profession and enjoyed a wonderful second career in real estate. The Saline County Board of Realtors named him “Realtor of the Year” in 1979. Many people have shared that Ken was the first person they met when they came to Benton. Who needed a “Welcome Wagon” when you had Ken Hughes!
Jesus said, “Freely you have received. Freely give.” Ken followed instructions.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at 1 p.m., at First Baptist-Benton. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 from 4-6 p.m., in Selph Hall, First Baptist-Benton. A private burial will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, Ken wanted memorials made to the Saline County Boys and Girls Club. He loved the Boys and Girls Club and was so proud that Benton had such a wonderful place for children.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jacqueline P. Walters, 80, of Benton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 28, 2017. She was born on Jan. 5, 1937, in Little Rock to the late Homer and Ruby Jones Pool. Jacqueline was of the Baptist faith.
Those left to cherish her memory, her husband, three children, three step-children, 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside Memorial Services will held by family on Jan. 5, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Crystal Hill Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark.
On line guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Andrew Eugene Alpe Jr., 80, of Bryant, passed away Dec. 26, 2017. He was born in Lake Village, Ark., to the late Andrew and Stella Pambianchi Alpe. Andrew was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and served in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jane Alpe; and son, Ronny Alpe; sister, Sylvia Haynie; brother, Edward Alpe.
Andrew is survived by his son, Mark Andrew Alpe of Bryant; daughter, Amy Alpe of Bryant; brothers, Don Alpe of Bryant and David Alpe of Malvern; sister, Jean West of Bryant.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, with Father Paul Worm. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Monday at Ashby Funeral Home with visitation to follow.
On line guestbook at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Archie Vincent Barnard, 73, of Bryant, Ark., passed away Dec. 25, 2017. He was born on June 1, 1944, in Savannah, Ga. A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Jan. 6, 2018, from 1-2 p.m. To sign the online guestbook, visit: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Ken Stout, 53, of Bryant, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, from pancreatic cancer. Born in Bellflower, Calif., Ken moved to Arkansas at the age of seven and grew up in Paron and Benton, graduating from Benton High School in 1982. Ken is preceded in death by his father, Gary Stout and brother, Greg Stout.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Stout; son Alan (Leslie) Stout Jr., daughter Ashley Andrews; grandchildren Michael Andrews, Zoey Andrews and Aiden Stout; his mother, Sharon Marshall; Stepfather, Jerry Anderson; siblings
Edward (Nancy) Stout, Carleen (Jordan)
Clark and Michael (Ashley) Witham; Aunts Sharron (Jerry) Daniels and Bonnie Diekow along with other extended family and loved ones including nieces, nephews and cousins.
Ken was a man with a great sense of humor, always laughing with family and friends. He was a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander, Ark., with burial immediately following service. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer Research in Ken’s name. Online guestbook www.pinecrestfh.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Edith Lorine Engrave, 90, of Cabot, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. She was born April 5, 1927 in Sheridan, Ark., to the late Robert and Pearl Leonard.
She is survived by three children, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., prior to the service. Interment will be at Bethel Cemetery in Sheridan. Please sign the online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CLINTON — Harry Lee Presley died at his home on Dec. 26, 2017, in Clinton,
Ark., at the age of 76. Harry was born, along with his twin brother,
Harvey, on May
1, 1941, in Morganton, Ark., to Clarence and
Cloie Presley.
He graduated from SouthSide
High School in 1959. He worked as a Machinist at Teletype for 30 years. He joined the Marines in 1966 and received his boot camp training in San Diego and Camp Pendleton, Calif. He arrived in Vietnam in August 1966, where he joined the elite Alpha Company 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. He did his recon training in Vietnam and Okinawa, Japan. He was honorably discharged in Jan. 1968, as an E4 Corporal.
Harry was an accomplished bow hunter, woodworker and handyman who could fix almost anything. He will be remembered as a kind and loving man and father to his daughters, grandchildren and especially his great-grandson, Kaiden.
He is survived by his wife Kathy; daughters, Angela Granberg (Brian) and Tracey Counts (Ken); granddaughter, Savannah Marshall; grandsons, Bryce and Owen Granberg; and great-grandson, Kaiden Marshall; siblings, Lorene Murphree, Mildred Barnum, Sharon Bartlett and Garry Presley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Harvey Presley; and the mother of his children, Jean Presley.
Visitation will be Jan. 3, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral will be on Jan. 4, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. He will be buried with military honors at the Colony Cemetery in Morganton. www.SmithFamilyCares. com. –––––❖––––– CLINTON — John Sredin passed away Dec. 26, 2017, at his home in Clinton, Ark., 501745-8217.
–––––❖––––– COTTER — Lucille Mae Urban, 76, of Cotter died Dec. 29, 2017 in Mountain Home. She was born on Dec. 27, 1941 in Waukegan, Ill., to Edward and Adele Radous Urban.
Arrangements will be private by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Leigh Ann Robertson, 32, of Crossett, died Dec. 28, at Drew Memorial Hospital. Funeral Service 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31 at North Crossett First Baptist Church, 1035 Hwy 52 W, Crossett. Visitation 4-6 p.m., Dec. 30 at the church. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com (870)364-6171 “Celebrating Life”.
–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Maudie Thomas, 96, of Fairfield Bay passed away Wednesday Dec. 27, 2017. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton with all services at the chapel. Visitation is Dec. 29, 2017, funeral service on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at noon. Interment Jan. 4, 2018 at Shady Grove.
–––––❖––––– GASSVILLE — Judith Lee Shelton, 77, of Gassville, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Mountain Home. Arrangements are private by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– GRAPEVINE — Linda Rapada, 82 of Grapevine, formerly of White Hall, died, Dec. 23, 2017. Born Jan. 17, 1935 at Arkadelphia, daughter of Ervin and Virginia Haltom. Survived by her children, Stanley J. Rapada and Don Rapada; daughters, Patricia Hopkins, Debra Davis and Juanan Whiteaker. Private services in Bethlehem Cemetery at Joan, Ark. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Barbara Faye Jeffers, 60, of Hamburg, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Flat Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book at www. jones-hartshorn.com.
–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Carlos Vincent Morales, age 46, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away on
Dec. 25, 2017.
Born on March
1, 1971, at Whiteman Air
Force Base, Mo.
He was the son of Carlos E. and
Sharon Morales.
Carlos was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. He grew up in Independence, Mo., and spent his summers as a child in Heber Springs, Ark., eventually moving there in 2002. He enjoyed being with his family. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and fishing, hunting and camping with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Herbert and Lorene Fortner and Pete Morales and his step-daughter Joslynne Clark.
He is survived by his parents, his children Miranda Morales, Sydni Morales and Cierra Morales, his grandchildren Donald Williams and Autianna Normand, his brother Chad Morales, his grandmother Guadalupe Morales and the three loves of his life Sheri Watkins, Michelle Clark and his Beloved “Princess”. Mr. Morales is also survived by his other relatives and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.
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HOT SPRINGS — David Eugene Thomas, 56, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Thursday, Dec.
21, 2017. He was born June
4, 1961 in Litchfield, Ill., to the late Donald
A. & Margaret
(Rebbe) Thomas. David was a veteran of the
U.S. Army and of the Catholic faith. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards with his family, the horse races, casinos and was a big Cubs fan.
Survivors include his siblings Martha Sue Weise, Jo Ann Harris (Larry), Donald Thomas (Belinda), Patricia Critchlow (Jack), Jane Fielden (Bill), Jack Thomas and Ed Thomas; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation and Rosary will be Wednesday at St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church, beginning at 9:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church, 100 Central Ave., Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901 or to the charity of your choice. Guests may register at www. grossfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Merle Presley Maples Jr., age 60, of Lonoke, passed away
Dec. 29, 2017.
He was born
Aug. 17, 1957.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Merle P. Maples
Sr. and Shirley
A. Maples, one brother Michael
Maples, and his grandparents. Presley was a huge Razorback fan.
He is survived by his wife Brenda Maples; his children, Brandy Maples and her husband Jason, Charlotte (Brook) Rust, Robert Fowler, David Shawn Cleveland; grandchildren, Hayley, Jason and Presley Lynn, Patrick Austin, Courtney Middleton, Autumn and Vivian Rust, Austin, Emalee and Jordan Cleveland, Jordan, Isaiah and Angelica Fowler and Broderick Jackson; great-grandchildren, Cheyanne and Adryenne. He is also survived by his brothers, Martin Maples and Mark Maples; four god-children; four god-grandchildren; his aunt Tilly Strandridge; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Ballard officiating.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.
–––––❖––––– LONSDALE — Dennis E. McElroy, 75, of Lonsdale, passed away Dec. 28, 2017. Dennis was born June 23, 1942, in Muscatine, Iowa.
Visitation: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 6-8 p.m., Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Ark. Funeral: Thursday, Jan. 4, 10 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.
–––––❖––––– MENA — Randy Farmer, age 66, of Mena, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Mena, Ark. Graveside service will be Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Online obituary at www. beasleywoodfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Gaye Lavon Ryles Wilson, 78, of Morrilton, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at Harris Chapel with Bro. Jeff Crowder officiating. Burial at Lost Corner Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.❖ ––––– –––––
NEWPORT — Mrs. Kathy Phillips died Monday.
Survivors: husband, Daniel Moss; son, Aaron Brightwell; daughter, Summer Brightwell; parents, Donald and Peggy Phillips; brother, Bud Phillips; sister, Angela Parker; 7 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at Egner Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday, 12:30 p.m until 1:30 p.m. at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
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PINE BLUFF — Vanya James Abbott, 76, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec.
25, 2017, after a courageous and graceful battle with Alzheimer’s and breast cancer.
Born on June
10, 1941, Vanya was the daughter and only child of L.T. and Sibyl James. She was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School in 1959.
An avid reader, Vanya was particularly interested in historical biographies. She loved to travel and often painted detailed stories of her trips to exotic places like Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, and Africa. She especially treasured playing bridge with her close friends and attending Razorback games. Almost everyone that came into contact with Vanya felt her gentle kindness. She loved her kids and grandkids immeasurably.
She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Abbott Ware; her son, James Jordan Abbott; two grandsons, Christopher James Abbott and Reece Alexander Ware; a son-in-law, John T. Ware II; and a daughter-in-law, Megan Dalrymple Abbott.
In lieu of a memorial service and flowers, the family requests that friends celebrate Mom’s life by considering a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– SCOTT — Arlin Wayne Nugent, 49, of Scott, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day at his home in Scott. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 5-7 p.m. with funeral service on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 2 p.m. Both at Wilson Robinson Funeral Home of England, Ark., (501) 842-3901.
–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Obie Oliver Bryant, 84, of Sheridan, Ark., died Thursday. Survivors: Son, Steve; daughters, Gina, Angie; sister, Betty; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Chapel. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Marietta Turner Henderson, 84, widow of Louis Henderson, died Friday, Dec. 29. Survivors are daughters, Jeanie Gwathney, Deanna Clemons, and Luann Henderson; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday at Turpin Funeral Home with funeral services following at 3 p.m. and burial in Lone Tree Cemetery. www.turpinco.com.
–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Lucille Bowen Swan Young, 93, died Friday. Among her survivors are children, Judy Supine, Jimmy North, Gina Swan and Teresa Jennings. Funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Turpin Funeral Home with visitation one hour before. The family requests memorials be made to ABDC Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 34, Humphrey, AR 72073. www.turpin-co.com.