Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Obituaries

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Pulaski County

FLOYD ALLEN JR., 88, of North Little Rock, departed this life on Monday. He was preceded in death by his parents,

Floyd and Fannie Allen. He

Leaves to cherish his memories, daughter,

Eveyln Lewis (Nathaniel) of

North Little

Rock; three sons, Michael Brown (Vanessa) of Gulfport, Mississipp­i, Charles Brown (Glenda), and Stanford Brown of North Little Rock; and a special niece, Tracy Banks; nine grandchild­ren; four great-grandchild­ren. Visitation: Friday, January 12, from 1-7 p.m. at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, (501) 812-5303. Homegoing services: Saturday, January 13, 1 p.m. at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church, 1301 Magnolia Street, North Little Rock, Reverend Gerald Parker, Officiatin­g. Interment: Rest in Peace Memorial Garden, Hensley, Arkansas.

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Mrs. CAROL ANN CALHOUN FILES, 70, of Little Rock, passed away January 9, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Services will be today, Friday, January 12, at 3 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Files’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerock­funeralhom­e. com.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA ANN GALVIN, 60, of Little Rock passed away Jan. 4, 2018. Loving parents of the late S.T. Hubbard and Alberta Clark; children, Derrick, Robert, and Jessica Galvin. Funeral services today, Jan. 12, at 12 noon. Services held at Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark.

–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY ANN HALSTEAD, 71, of Maumelle, passed away January 10, 2018. Graveside Service at Heffington Cemetery,

Enola, Arkansas, Saturday, January 13, 2018, at

11 a.m. Visitation at 5-7 p.m.

Friday, January

12, 2018, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509

John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook: www.rollerfune­ralhomes.com/owens.

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Mrs. BERTHA HINES, 75, of Little Rock, Ark., passed January 10, 2018. Funeral Arrangemen­ts will be announced by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– JEWEL PINKERTON HUMBLE, age 93, of North Little Rock, formerly of DeValls

Bluff, went to be with the Lord on

January 9, 2018, in North Little

Rock.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert “Bob” Humble; her parents, Fletcher and Ella Parr Pinkerton; two sisters, Louise Bardin and Ozzie Pinkerton; three brothers, J.P. Floyd and Clyde Pinkerton and one foster brother, Byzzie Parr. She is survived by two daughters, Diane (James) Burnette of Des Arc and Pam (Collins) Greer of North Little Rock; one sister, Lodessa Davis also of North Little Rock; 14 grandchild­ren; 21 great-grandchild­ren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to thank the following: special friend and neighbor, Shirley Woodard, Integrity, Inc. for the services they provided that allowed our mother to remain independen­t, especially Ms. Pat Creighton, Des Arc Nursing and Rehab Center, particular­ly administra­tor, Molly Walker and Assistant Director of Nursing and granddaugh­ter, Melissa Cook and Arkansas Hospice-Searcy for the care they provided our mother during her final days and for their love, kindness, and support to us during this difficult time.

Services will be at Westbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Hazen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018, with burial at Oakland Cemetery in De Valls Bluff. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice. Online obituary at www.westbrookf­uneralhome­hazen.com.

–––––❖––––– BOBBIE J. JONES-THOMAS, 73, of North Little Rock. Celebratio­n of Life for Mrs.

Thomas will be Saturday, January 13, 2018, at

11 a.m., Morning Star Baptist

Church with

Rev. Robert Jenkins Officiatin­g.

Family Hour will be Friday, January 12, 2018, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– WADE H. SCOTT JR., died January 10, 2018. He was born April 26, 1930, son of Wade H. and Vena Marie Scott of North Little Rock. He attended North Little Rock public schools, graduating from North Little Rock High School in 1948. He attended Little Rock Junior College and Hendrix College, graduating in 1952 with a B.A. in Business Administra­tion.

Wade served four years active duty in the United States Navy as a naval aviator. He returned to North Little Rock after his service in the Navy and married the former Nancy Jo Spragins in 1957. He wholesaled millwork at Scott Sash & Door Co. for 32 years, retiring as president of the company in 1988.

Wade attended Fellowship Bible Church and served in the First Touch ministry and as leader of a Community Group. Wade and his wife were foster parents for Bethany Christian Services Adoption Agency.

Wade is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Spragins Scott; three sons, Wade H. Scott III (Carol), Joel V. Scott (Deanna), of Little Rock and David E. Scott (Sydney) of McKinney, Texas; eight grandchild­ren; sister, Wadena Scott Lemley of Ventura, California; and three nieces, Cara Hammond Witherspoo­n of Alma, Arkansas, Amy Hammond Landreth of McKinney and Myra Lemley Nunley of Ventura.

Services will be Saturday, January 13 at 11 a.m. at Fellowship Bible Church, officiated by Rev. Shelby Smith and Rev. Bill Parkinson. Memorials may be made to Fellowship Bible Church, Bethany Christian Services, or Ozark Conference­s.

Arrangemen­ts by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Wade’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerock­funeralhom­e.com.

–––––❖––––– CHARLES EDWARD SMITH JR. “C.J.”, 17, of North Little Rock, Ark. departed this life January

7. He is preceded in death by: grandparen­ts,

Mary Hughes,

Terry Howard,

Harriet Smith and uncle, Tyrone Hughes.

He leaves to cherish his memory: parents, Crystal Irvin and Charles Edward Smith Sr.; siblings, Nacrisa Lusther, Toli’anna Mills, Marshaun Smith, Landon Smith, Cameron Smith, Dylan Smith, Khadijah Smith; grandparen­ts, Mary Howard, Clyde Irvin, George Smith; special aunt, Corene Parker; a host of friends and relatives.

Family Hour: Monday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Service: Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Levy Church of Christ, 5124 Camp Robinson Rd., North Little Rock; Brother Duncan Martin, officiatin­g. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway Ave. NLR. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– ROLAND RUSSELL SNOW, 87, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, January 10,

2018. He was born on April

8, 1930 in Dublin, Ark., to his parents Eleigh and Eva (Walker) Snow. He worked for over

35 years with his brother, Orel

Snow at Snow’s Barber Shop in Little Rock, and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a wonderful and loving Husband, father, grandfathe­r, friend and will be missed dearly.

Russell is survived by his wife of 67 years, Colene Dixon Snow; daughter, Charlotte Doshier (Richard) and son James; one sister, Lorene Jones; six grandchild­ren: Robbie Snow (Donna), Paul Doshier (Melanie), Melissa Doshier Bickerstaf­f (Brandon), Brian Snow (Lindsay), Sarah Snow Casanova (Ryan) and Brandon Snow; seven great-grandchild­ren: Lorene, Ryker, Jagger, Hannah, Evelyn, Ramsey and Braelyn; one great-great-grandchild, Isley and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Russell is preceded in death by one son, Russell Bruce Snow; his parents and four brothers: Orel, William, Carl and Houston Snow.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock. Graveside will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday at Wares Chapel Cemetery, Scranton, Ark. The family will receive friends, Friday, January 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfune­ralhomes. com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– JIMMIE WOODS, 84, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of McNeil, Ark. died January 4, 2018.

She is survived by seven daughters:

Linda K. Phillips, Sharon D.

Woods and Teresa A. Woods of Memphis,

Tenn.; Nora J.

Smith (Keith) of

Pine Bluff, Ark.; Dora J. Woods and Nona R. Woods (Sally) of Little Rock, Ark.; Valeria Barber (Larry) of Wichita, Kan.; one sister: Chelsea Sandifer; eight grandchild­ren; 10 great-grandchild­ren; seven sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, January 12, 2018 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Marks Funeral Home in Magnolia, Ark. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in McNeil, Ark.. Services entrusted to Marks Funeral Home Inc. 1392 S. Jackson Magnolia, Ark. 870-2342272.

If desired, donations may be made in Mrs. Jimmie Lee Warren Woods memory to the Descendant­s of Wiley C. And Belle Dora Warren (WCBDW) Endowment Fund at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Make check payable to: UAPB Foundation Fund.Write “In memory of Mrs. Jimmie Lee Woods, restricted gift WCBDW Endowment Fund” on your check. Mail check to:University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University Relations & Developmen­t 1200 N. University Dr., Mail Slot 4981, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71611.

Arkansas

ALTHEIMER — Mrs. Bernice Thomas Williams, 68, of Altheimer, passed January 2, 2018. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Star Bethel Baptist Church in Wabbaseka, Ark. by Rev. Luther Spratt. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuner­alhomeandm­ortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKANSAS CITY — Philip Dewayne Irvin, 52, of Arkansas City, AR died January 11, 2018. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. January 12, 2018 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. January 13, 2018 at Arkansas City Baptist Church. Burial McGehee Cemetery. Arrangemen­ts by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. Online guest book www.griffincul­pepper.com.

–––––❖––––– AUGUSTA — Carol D. Owens, age 69, of Augusta, Arkansas passed away January 9, 2018. Visitation is January 12, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rhodes and Son Chapel in Augusta, and the funeral will follow on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Holy Ghost Academy.

–––––❖––––– BALD KNOB — Luster Henstley, 83, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Linda Henstley; three daughters, Melaney Glaze (Bobby), Cherie Treece (Tracey) and Tina McDougal (Leroy); five grandchild­ren and four great-grandchild­ren. Visitation: Friday from 6-8 p.m. Services: 10 a.m., Saturday at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Interment: Velvet Ridge Cemetery. www.powellfune­ralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Barbara Simons Ellenburg Wisdom was taken by angels to meet the Lord Thursday, January 11,

2018 at Greystone Nursing in Cabot. She was born July

24, 1932 in El

Paso, Texas, the fifth child to Charles Adelbert and Nina

Sid (Price) Simons. At age 5 the family returned to Beebe, Arkansas, and at age 12 they moved to DeWitt, Arkansas where her mother managed the telephone office and the DeWitt Hotel on the Court Square, where the family lived. Her first job was as a telephone operator at age 14. In 1949 she married Earl “Little Son” Ellenburg and they raised four children. For over 35 years she was a bookkeeper for agri farm equipment companies in DeWitt, where she retired from Whitmore Fertilizer Co in 1995. The same year she married SF Wisdom and returned to Beebe.

Barbara loved to travel and had been to every state in the lower 48, plus Hawaii. After retiring, she enjoyed working in her yard and watching flowers grow. She loved to play games and always enjoyed a group of ladies playing cards, laughing and having fun. She loved to shop and enjoyed Christmas and decorating for the holidays. She also loved politics, or at least a good hot debate about politics. She loved animals and enjoyed watching Cardinals and Hummingbir­ds in her yard.

Those who knew her best will remember her laugh. At family gatherings, you could hear Mom laughing a block away. Other loves were her Union Valley Baptist Church family in Beebe. The folks there loved her. She was active for 23 years.

Mom loved Jesus, Family and the Razorbacks. Especially Football and Basketball. She looked forward to gameday with her friend Vanita Hill, and always dressed in her team colors.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Earl (Son) Ellenburg and SF Wisdom, two sisters, Charlotte Simons Perry and Lorena Simons Wisdom, and her brother, Jack Simons. Mom loved her family and is survived by two daughters, Kathy Ellenburg Hawks and Amy Ellenburg both of Little Rock, two sons, Mitch Ellenburg Kaubisch (Robbie) of Salem and John Ellenburg (Brook Strickland) of Conway. Her sister Jeannie Simons Stone of Almyra, and sister-in-law Barbara Jean Simons of Searcy. She had seven grandchild­ren, eight great-grandchild­ren. She has many nieces and nephews whom she loved and kept close to her heart. And a special Caregiver, Patricia Taylor.

We want to say a special thank you to Greystone Nursing and Rehab in Cabot. Your care for our Mom has been impeccable and compassion­ate. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Her presence in the many lives she touched will be deeply missed even as we celebrate her life and mourn her passing.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 13, at 10:30 a.m. at Union Valley Baptist Church on Hwy 64 West, Beebe. Her dear friend and Pastor, Tommy Miller, will officiate. Pallbearer­s are Ron Wisdom, Steve Wisdom, Gary Stone, Keith Perry, Sid Simons, Stuart Simons, Perry Carpenter. Honorary Pallbearer­s: her

Sunday School The JOY Class (Just Old Youngfolks). Graveside service will be at 2 p.m in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens in DeWitt. Arrangemen­ts are by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home of Beebe. www.SmithFamil­yCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Joel Lynn Brumley, age 52 of Bryant, gained Heavenly Entrance on December 31, 2017. Per Joel’s wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 2 PM at Iron Horse Church (12611 Chicot Rd, Little Rock, Ark. 72209). To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialanddud­leyfuneral­home.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Bennie F. McClure “Grandpa”, 90, of Bryant passed away Monday,

January 8, 2018.

He was born December 1, 1927 in Hazen, Arkansas to Eddie and

Janice McClure.

He served in the

Army National

Guard, and was a part of history by being one of the guards for the Little Rock Nine. Bennie was a hardworkin­g man, he retired from Baptist Hospital and Children’s Hospital; then went on to work at the Little Rock Airport. In his spare time he worked on his farm and was a mechanic for many.

He is survived by two sons, Clifton and Tommy; four daughters, Barbara, Sandra, Marilyn and Gail; grandchild­ren, Alton Hopkins (April Mendenhall), Charles Hopkins, Leicha Wilkerson; numerous other grandchild­ren; great-grandchild­ren, including Caleb Hopkins, Brandon Hopkins, Gage Lester, Harlow Jerri Hopkins; and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jerri McClure and son, Charles Bridges.

A visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, January 15, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Hazen Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamil­yCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Mary Alice Knight, 83, of Cabot passed away on January 10, 2018.

She was born on November 29,

1934 in Victoria,

Kansas to the late Benjamin and Alice Brungardt. She was a Roman Catholic and retired as an RN. She loved the beach and adored her grandbabie­s.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry Knight; grandson, Jacob Neuhaus; and brother, Frank Brungardt. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kirk and Jerrie Knight; daughters,

Jean Knight, Margaret “Margo” Knight, and Karen Knight; grandchild­ren, Jimmy Knight, Heather Knight, Kimberly Hunter, Tamara Neuhaus, Ivy Knight, Gabe Corrigan, Laura Bakken, Xavier Dawson, Andrew Dawson; great-grandchild­ren, Kailey and Addison Hunter; siblings, Robert Brungardt, Teresa McDade, and Venita O’Conner; and her fur-baby, Ms. Kitty.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 followed by a Memorial Service at 6 p.m. at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Guest Registry at www.SmithFamil­yCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — David Spencer passed away January 9, 2018. Visitation will be tomorrow at

1 p.m. Funeral 2 p.m. at SmithNorth Little

Rock Funeral

Home. Survivors include his wife and daughter Renee and

Taylor Spencer, sons, Travis and

Tyler Obiol; mom, Doris Griffin and siblings, Richard Spencer and Lillian Merice. Online obituary www.SmithFamil­yCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Peggy Veatch, 88, of Cabot, passed away on January 3, 2018. Peggy was a retired accounting professor at UALR and federal auditor.

She is preceded in death by her husband,

Jack Veatch. Survivors include her two sons,

Bob (Donna) Veatch of Madison, Wisconsin and Jim Veatch of Cabot; ex-daughterin-law, Tonya Via of Beebe; one grandson, Ryan Veatch of Cabot; and one granddaugh­ter, Terri (Noah) Rosson of Cabot.

Celebratio­n of Life gathering will be Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at The Assembly Church, 2100 North Second Street, Cabot.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — George Baker, age 84, of Camden, died Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was a Korean Army Veteran and a retired electricia­n. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register visit www. proctorfun­eralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CLINTON — Phyllis Marti Shannon, 77, of Clinton passed away January 1, 2018. A memorial service was held in her honor at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 in the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home chapel. Funeral arrangemen­ts were entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook may be signed at www. rollerfune­ralhomes.com/Clinton.

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COLT — Timothy Burton, 51, of Colt died on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at his home. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2018, at the funeral home.

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EL DORADO — Darrell W. Cole, 83, of El Dorado, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at UAMS in Little Rock, Ark. A memorial graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Rev. Bob Parks officiatin­g. www. youngsfune­ralhome.com.

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EL DORADO — Services for Willie G. Yarbrough “Stowood”, 77, of El Dorado will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2017 at Sims Mortuary. Public visitation was from 12-4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Sims Mortuary. Interment will be at Morning Star Cemetery in El Dorado, Arkansas under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortua­ry.com.

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ENGLAND — Bessie Pat Wimberly died January 10, 2018 in North Little Rock, Ark. She was born on June 18, 1947 in Hicks, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. January 13, 2018 at Southside Baptist Church of England, Ark. Cremation services entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Ark.

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FAYETTEVIL­LE — Priscilla (P. K.) Conrad Smith passed from this life to the next January 10, 2018. Priscilla was born October 2, 1939 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Anthony (Tony) and Mary Owens Conrad. She moved to Fayettevil­le in 1946 at the age of 7 and spent her entire life in Northwest Arkansas. She graduated from Fayettevil­le High School in 1957 and attended the University of Arkansas for two years. She began her career at Southweste­rn Bell Telephone Company in 1959, retiring in 1991 after 32 years of service.

In 1961 she married the love of her life Jerry Smith. They were married 51 years until his death in 2012. In 1986 she bought P.K.’s Hallmark Store and ran it while still working at Southweste­rn Bell. After retiring from Southweste­rn Bell in 1991 she continued with the Hallmark Store until 1999. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was named Mrs. Arkansas Pioneer and served as President for the State of Arkansas. In 1997 she became a member of The Women of the Moose, was named Novice Co-worker for Arkansas, Sr. Regent for the Springdale Chapter, and Deputy Grand Regent for the State of Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry; her parents, Tony and Mary Conrad; two sisters, Toni Conrad and Coni Stapleton, and one niece, Brooke Stapleton. She is survived by two daughters, Sheila Smith and her companion, David Steves of Plano Texas, and Shannon Flynn and her husband Michael Smith of the home in Lowell Arkansas; three grandchild­ren, Kelli Rose and husband Daniel of Ruckersvil­le, Virginia, Austin Vagtborg and wife Kaitlyn of Brunswick, Georgia, and Averi Vagtborg of Plano Texas; four great-grandchild­ren, Vera Rose, Vivien Rose, Justin Rose, and Asher Vagtborg; three nieces, Willow Jongewaard of Hindsville, Arkansas, and Cindy Duncan and Bettye Ann Kisor both of Fayettevil­le Arkansas, and many great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Memorials can be made to The National Kidney Foundation, The American Heart Associatio­n, Mercy of Northwest Arkansas, or your local animal shelter. Private burial will be at the Fayettevil­le National Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, visit www. mooresfune­ralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVIL­LE — David Ragon Wilson (Dave), of Fayettevil­le, passed away January 6, 2018, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born April 8, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the son of Patti Casey-Wilson and

Herbert Wilson.

Dave is preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Henry and Mary Jane Cantrell. Dave is survived by his wife Debra Wilson; a sister, Malinda Smith of Little Rock; one brother-in-law, Doug Cantrell of West Fork; three sisters-in-law, Donna Cantrell of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jeanie Johnston and husband Herbie of Norwood, Missouri, Denise Channel of Fayettevil­le; nieces, Robin Gilchrist and husband Michael, Cassie Ferguson and husband Tyler, Madison Cantrell, Kennedy Channel; nephews, Sean Smith, Jason Smith, Jonathan Smith, and Nathan Cantrell and wife Elisha; and great-nephew Asher Cantrell.

Dave grew up in Little Rock and attended Catholic High School and Central High School. After high school, Dave enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany at the end of the Vietnam War. Upon completion of his service, he attended Fort Smith Junior College, University of Central Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas at Fayettevil­le.

David Wilson married Debra Cantrell of West Fork, on May 27, 1978. They were married for over 39 years. Dave, a man of many talents, was a chef, restaurant and hotel manager, watercolor artist, photograph­er, arrowhead collector and music lover. He was also a beloved husband, brother, brother-in-law, and friend.

Family and Friends will gather to celebrate Dave’s life January 20, 2018, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayettevil­le, Arkansas.

If so inclined to honor Dave’s memory, donations may be made to: “Save the Buffalo Again”, c/o Buffalo River Water Alliance, P.O. Box 101, Jasper, Arkansas 72641 or the ALS Associatio­n, Arkansas Chapter, 1200 W. Walnut, Suite 2309, Rogers, Arkansas 72756, e-mail: Info@ALS-Arkansas.org. Full obituary may be viewed at www.luginbuel.com.

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GLEN ROSE — Daphine Kirkpatric­k, 85, Glen Rose, passed Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at her home. Visitation Saturday, January 13, 2018, 1-2:30 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Service Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Burial at Fairplay Cemetery. Arrangemen­ts by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfun­eralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Frances Ernestine Cates, 86, died January 8, 2018. Born May 18, 1931, daughter of late Walter and Maggie Jester. Survivors: husband George Cates; children Robin Cates, Susan Cates, Teena Ferrier (David), Mark Cates; three siblings; seven grandchild­ren; three great-grandchild­ren. Visitation Saturday, 10 a.m. Funeral 11 a.m., Pleasant Hill Church of Nazarene. Interment McNew Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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GURDON — Stacy Green Muhammad, 41, Gurdon, passed January 6, 2018. Survivors: children, Ki’ Arron Summervill­e, Kytiona Harper, Kiersten Muhammed; mother, Laura Green; husband, Bismillah Muhammad; nine siblings. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphi­a. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsat­williams.com.

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HAMBURG — Betty Barnes Murphy, 88, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Mrs. Murphy was a native and lifelong resident of Hamburg. She went to nursing school at St. Vincent’s in Little Rock and worked many years as a Registered Nurse in Ashley and Desha Counties. Mrs. Murphy taught Nursing at Great River VoTech School for many years and retired from the Ashley County Medical Center. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Murphy was a loving wife, mother and grandmothe­r and she will be dearly missed.

She is preceded in death by a son, John Moore; a step-daughter, Brenda Marshall; her mother, Jessica Cleo Byrd Barnes; her father and step-mother, L.T and Mary Elizabeth Regnier Barnes; seven brothers, Bill, Leonard, Robert, P.E., James, Jerry and Carl L. “Buddy” Barnes.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 39 years, Ed Murphy, of Hamburg; two sons, Jim Moore of Fort Worth, Texas, and Richard Moore of Fayettevil­le; a daughter, Beth Moore of Houston, Texas; a step-son, Mike Murphy and wife, Ginny, of Hamburg; a step-daughter, Mary Rodgers of McGehee; a sister, Sue Stell of Hamburg; a brother, Michael Barnes and wife, Ethel, of Georgetown, Texas; a sisterin-law, Betty Barnes of Hamburg; and a host of grandchild­ren and great-grandchild­ren.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, with Rev. Greg Comer officiatin­g. Burial will be in the Dailey Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Ashley County Health Foundation, c/o Shirley White, P.O. Box 400, Crossett, Ark. 71635 or Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1569. Funeral arrangemen­ts are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guest book, www. jones-hartshorn.com.

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HOPE — Funeral for Silver Molina, 51, Hope, 2 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry G. Westmorela­nd officiatin­g. Burial East Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Texarkana, Ark. Visitation 12 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangemen­ts Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home Hope. Online registry: www.brazzelfun­eralhomes.com.

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HOPE — Graveside service for Kimberly Terry, age 30, of Hope, 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at New Hope Cemetery near Patmos with Bro. Kenneth Tidwell and Bro. Charles Williams officiatin­g. Arrangemen­ts are with Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www. brazzelfun­eralhomes.com.

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JEFFERSON — Michael Timothy Davidson Sr., 59, of Jefferson, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Born January 22, 1958, at Bradford, Arkansas, he was the son of the late John Henry Davidson and Joyce Marie Lefford Davidson. Mr. Davidson was a member of Kearney Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. He retired from McGlothen Trucking after several years of service. A country boy through and through, he enjoyed the outdoors, whether hunting, fishing or simply appreciati­ng the morning sky.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Davidson was preceded in death by six siblings, William Vaughn, James Cloyce, Charlotte Cloyce, Maxine Randall, Mary Helen Cloyce and Jeanette Kearney. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Linda Byrd Davidson; sons, Michael Davidson (Amanda), Warren Davidson and Brian Davidson (Christen); brothers, Warren Griffin and Johnny Davidson; sisters, Ida Reeves and Evelyn Becker; four grandchild­ren, Krista, Brittney, Joshua and Skyler; one great-grandson on the way; and many other loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 15th, 10 a.m., at Cranford Funeral Chapel with Brother Larry Heird officiatin­g. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, 2 p.m. at Bigelow. Visitation will be Sunday, 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolence­s: CranfordFH.com.

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LONOKE — Earlean Mancell, 82, of Lonoke, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

She was born July 8, 1935, in Marks, Miss., to William Barnes and Nellie Davis.

Earlean was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Sammie Mancell. Survived by daughter, Pam Moody (Roy), of Lonoke; granddaugh­ters, Lisa Mancell, of Harrison, Meia Waters, of Harrison, Karrie Korzen of Cabot, Kym Warren (Bill), of Carlisle, April Waters (Jamie), of Kentucky, Katie McArdle (Paul), of North Carolina; and 11 great-grandchild­ren. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 10 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Online guestbook, www.boydfunera­lhome.net.

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LOUANN — Herbert Edwin Carver Jr., 62, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. today at Young’s Funeral Directors. Cremation arrangemen­ts were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfune­ralhome.com.

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MALVERN — Ryan Matthew Joyner, 27, Malvern, passed January 10, 2018. Visitation Friday, January 12, 2018, 6-8 p.m. at Regency. Funeral Service Saturday, January 13, 2018, 10 a.m., Regency Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest with family in Lono. Arrangemen­ts are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfun­eralhome.com.

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MONTICELLO — Johnny Graves, age 76, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial in Flat Creek Cemetery in Fountain Hill. Online guestbook at www.stephenson­dearman.com.

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NEWPORT — Vina Mae (Grigsby) Carpenter, 92, of Newport, died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Eddie Carpenter; daughters, Linda Owen, and Diane George; brother, Earl Dean Grigsby; grandchild­ren; great- and great-great-grandchild­ren; nieces; nephews; friends. Visitation: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m. Funeral services will immediatel­y follow. Interment: Walnut Grove Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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NORPHLET — Winfred Earl “Winkie” May was born June 14, 1935, to Victor Dow and Bertha

McCool May of Sheridan. He was the 4th of

5 boys. Winkie went to heaven on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Victor, Jimmy Dale, and Freddie May. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Catherine Gean May; and two daughters, Marsha Turner and Karrie Cates (Allen); and one brother, Billie Van May (Lenora) of Sheridan. Grandchild­ren, Brandon Turner, Lauren Turner, Reagan Cates and Reid Cates; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Winkie graduated from Sheridan High School in 1954. He had earned All-State honors in Football and Basketball 1953 and 1954. The Yellow Jackets were beat in the Semi Finals in the 1954 State Basketball Tournament, when Winkie set a 3-game scoring record of 87 points. This record held until 1958 when it was broke by Jerry Carlton. Winkie began his college career at Kilgore Junior College. Kilgore was too far from home, so he transferre­d to Little Rock JC (now UALR) and played football. He then transferre­d to Arkansas Tech where he played third base on the baseball team and earned All-AIC honors as a quarterbac­k for the Wonder Boys.

After graduating from Arkansas Tech in 1959, Winkie began his coaching career at Benton, Arkansas, where he coached Football and Basketball. He then coached at South Western in Memphis (now Rhodes College). Coach May went back to Benton to coach football and won a 3A State Championsh­ip in 1966. He ended his coaching career with the El Dorado Wildcats.

After completing his master’s degree from Louisiana Tech in 1974, Winkie took the principals position at Norphlet High School. He was principal for 6 years, then served as Superinten­dent for 11 years before retiring. After retiring, he went to Mt. Holly and served as Superinten­dent for 6 years before becoming a painting contractor.

Winkie was an Arkansas Official in Football and Basketball for 37 years. He worked many district and state tournament­s in Basketball. He officiated the Dual State Basketball Tournament in Junction City for 15 years. He also worked many state football playoff games and was the head official in the All Star Game in 2007 in Razorback Stadium.

Winkie was ordained as a deacon April 30, 1978, at Second Baptist Church in El Dorado. He served as Chairman of the Building Committee for the Education Building at First Baptist Church, Norphlet, where he also taught Sunday School for many years.

Winkie loved to hunt quail for years with his brother Billie. In the early 1980’s he began hunting with his best friend John. They traveled to Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, to bird hunt. Winkie loved his grandkids. They were his pride and joy.

Special Thanks to his Care Giver, John Bolding; The Staff at One Day Surgery at MCSA; The 10th Floor Staff at Baptist Health; and the Staff at LifeTouch Hospice, Dr. Balan Nair and Dr. Christina Monteith.

Visitation will be held at Young’s Funeral Home Friday, January 12, from 5-8 p.m. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Norphlet, Saturday, January 13. Graveside Service will be held at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan, Saturday, January 13, at 2:30 p.m.

Memorials can be sent to LifeTouch Hospice; TeamCorrie Cancer Foundation; SAU Baseball (100 E. University, MSC 9338, Magnolia, Ark. 71753) Parkers Chapel Baseball and Golf; Family Life Center Fund FBC Norphlet. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfune­ralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Willie M. Heard III, 43, of Pine Bluff passed January 5, 2018. Celebratio­n of Life for Mr. Heard will be Sat., 2:30 p.m., Old Morning Star Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Haynes Officiatin­g. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Erma Lean Holmes, 81, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Sunday, January 7, 2018. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Pleasant Grove M.B.C., Grady, Ark., by Rev. Harold Shirlee. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www. brownfuner­alhomeandm­ortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Otis Perry, 80, of Pine Bluff passed January 2, 2018. Celebratio­n of Life will be Friday, 12 noon, at Oak Grove M.B. Church-Gethsemane with Rev. Otis Perry III Officiatin­g. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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RUSSELLVIL­LE — Price Irvin McMillan, age 92, of Russellvil­le died Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was born January 8, 1926, at Molten, Alabama, to the late Auburn and Emma McMillan.

He was a retired business owner where he owned and operated a Cleaners Business.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geneva McMillan; one brother; and one sister. Survivors include one daughter, Laura Lewis (Jim); grandchild­ren, Jerry Stroud Jr.(Cindy), Lora Stroud Negrito (Lou); and great-grandchild­ren, Jerry Stroud III, Zekariah Stroud, Anna Stroud, Kristopher Negrito, Maelani Negrito and Kiana Negrito.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the chapel prior to the service. Burial will be private in Shephard Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellvil­le, Arkansas 72802. Arrangemen­ts By Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolence­s at www.cornwellfu­neralhomes.com.

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SHERIDAN — Clyne Edward Taylor, age 80, of Sheridan passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.

He was born April 10, 1937, in Fort Towson, Oklahoma, to the late Lawrence Edward Taylor and Mary Bessie Turner Taylor. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his step-son, Allen Graves; and sister, Clara.

Left to cherish his memory: wife, Fairy Lee Taylor of Sheridan; son, Clyne Edward Taylor, Jr. of Bouse, Arizona; daughters, Melanie (Craig) Archer of Grover Beach, California, and Mary (James) Pennington of Sheridan; step-daughter, Shirley (Ron) Ferguson of Baker, Oregon; daughter-in-law, Lynn Graves of California; sister, Patricia Wilson of Riverdale, California; 10 grandchild­ren; 18 great-grandchild­ren; and one great-great-granddaugh­ter.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan with Brother Farrell West officiatin­g. Interment will follow at Center Grove Cemetery in Sheridan. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangemen­ts are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. (870) 9423231. www.buiefunera­lhome.com.

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SMACKOVER — Wanda Younts, 71, of Smackover, passed away, Thursday, January 11, 2018. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Westside Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Cody Lain and Rev. Byron Winn officiatin­g. www.youngsfune­ralhome.com.

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SOUTHSIDE — Joyce L. Mize, age 82, of Southside died Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Funeral services, Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 2 p.m., the Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church at Batesville. Burial, Egner Cemetery at Salado. Arrangemen­ts by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation, 1 p.m. until service time.

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URBANA — Frankie E. Andrews, 61, of Urbana passed January 6, 2018, in Roland, Arkansas. She was born January 4, 1957, to the late Archie Norman and

Verda Ford Norman in Urbana, Arkansas. She united with Mt.

Zion #2 Baptist Church where she began playing the piano at the age of thirteen. She was a 1975 graduate of Washington High School in El Dorado. On October 6, 1985, she married Joseph Andrews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Norman, Willie Travis Norman and Ronnie Norman. Survivors are her husband, Joseph Andrews of Urbana; son, Joseph Q. Andrews of Urbana; daughters, LaToya Hill and Stacey Floyd, both of Little Rock; siblings, Acey Norman of Milwaukee, Earnest Norman (Bobbie) of Little Rock, Odell Norman of Chicago, John Norman of Chattanoog­a, Archie Norman of Enfield, Vera Rankin of Little Rock, Shirley Holly of Roland, Gwendolyn Norman of Katy and Brenda Brannon (Rodney) of Cypress; and three grandchild­ren.

Public visitation Friday, January 12, 2018, at Sims Mortuary from 12 noon-4:30 p.m. Family hour: 6-8 p.m. at Mt. Zion Urbana Baptist Church. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Municipal Auditorium. Interment at Mt. Zion Urbana Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortua­ry.com.

Out-of-state

DENVER, Colo. — Mr. Sylvester Conner, 84, of Denver, Co passed January 3, 2018. Celebratio­n of Life for Mr. Conner will be Saturday, 10 a.m. Happy Home M.B. Church, Jefferson, Arkansas with Rev. Henry L. Armington Officiatin­g. Interment Happy Home Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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CANTON, Ga. — Charles Edward Campbell Jr., age 45, of Canton, Ga. passed away on

Friday, January 5 at his residence. Services will be held at Bingham Road Baptist Church,

923 West Bingham Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72206, Friday, Jan 12, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

He is survived by: mother, Brenda O’Brien of Canton; brother, Jason O’Brien of Calif.; sister, Melissa O’Brien, Georgia; sister, Kimberly Sacks of Colorado; sister, Wendie Storm of Virginia; sister, Krystal Davis of Arkansas; sister, Carrie Campbell of Arkansas; cousin, Stephanie Monk of Indiana; cousin, Parker Deckelman of Arkansas; uncle, Hershel Paul of Arkansas; uncle, Billy Campbell; uncle, Larry Campbell; uncle, David Campbell of Arkansas; aunt, Debbie Boblett of Arkansas; aunt, Shirley Gunther of Arkansas; aunt, Linda Campbell of Arkansas.

Charles was a man strong in his beliefs and rooted in his faith and lived his life by the verse, Psalms 46:10; He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Bingham Road Baptist Church. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangemen­ts.

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JUNCTION CITY, La. — Charles H. Spooner, 89, of Junction City, La., passed away January 9, 2018. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, at First United Methodist Church in Junction City. Interment will follow in Scotland Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. tonight at Young’s. www.youngsfune­ralhome.com.

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MONROE, La. — Charles Lawler Hamaker, 83, passed away while on vacation in Oslo, Norway on 7 January 2018.

His final time was spent surrounded by adoring family.

Charles “Charlie” was born on October 21,

1934 in Camden, Arkansas, the only child of Charley D. Hamaker and Lucille L. Hamaker. He graduated high school in Springhill, La. where he was valedictor­ian and then attended Tulane University on an academic scholarshi­p. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity where he made lifelong friendship­s that endured through the years with annual reunions and an associated scholarshi­p fund as a tribute to his dedication to his friends and their university.

Charlie graduated Business ‘56 and Law ‘58 and was wed on 8 October 1960 in Bastrop, Louisiana to the love of his life, Brooks Ellen Oliver. He practiced law for over 50 years in Monroe both in private practice and as the City Attorney. He was a devoted member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. After retirement, he loved to spend time at Caney Lake with his family and grandchild­ren who knew him as “Papa”. His gentle, humorous and kind manner was a model to be admired and he will be missed by all of those who knew him.

Charlie is survived by his wife; Brooksie Hamaker and children, Charles Brooks Hamaker, Monroe, La., Thomas Lawler Hamaker and his wife Gina, Fayettevil­le, Ark.; Powell Williams Hamaker and his wife Lisa, Mandeville, La. Charles is survived by seven grandchild­ren; Miles Hamaker, Graham Hamaker, Anna Hamaker, Erin Hamaker, Powell Hamaker, Reese Hamaker and Charles Lane Hamaker.

Special thanks is extended to Robin Bailey Hamaker for her loving devotion to the family.

A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Monroe, La. on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 11 a.m with Reverend Tim Neustifter officiatin­g. The family will receive friends in the church parlor from 10 a.m. until the time of the service under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 1901 Lexington Avenue, Monroe, La. 71201, Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home 901 S. Vienna Street, Ruston, La 71270 or Tulane University Attn: Strawberry People Scholarshi­p, P.O. Box 61075, New Orleans, La. 70161.

Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrick­funeralhom­es.com.Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, La.

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FULTON, Miss. — Helen Lucille Ponder, 79, of Fulton, Mississipp­i died Monday, January 8, at Lee Regional Medical Center in Hobbs, N.M. Visitation is Friday, January 12, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at Bishop-King Funeral Home. Funeral services at 11 a.m. with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Sign online guestbook at www. bishopking­funeralhom­e.com.

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FORT WORTH — Mary Lou Taylor, 83, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning on January 10, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on

October 28, 1934 in Pine Bluff, daughter of Clarence and Helen Woods Spharler, and was reared and received her early education in Watson Chapel — graduating from Watson Chapel High School. Mary Lou was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Bob J. Taylor; her parents, and her brothers, Charles, Sonny and Larry Spharler. Survivors include her two daughters, Bobbie Davies (Cliff) of Fort Worth, Texas and Mary Mercer (Mike) of Midlothian, Texas; her sisters, Joann Bussey and Betty HughesFloy­d of Pine Bluff, Patsy Baber of Mesquite, Texas, and Joyce Gotcher of Lufkin, Texas. Mary Lou also leaves behind her two beloved granddaugh­ters, Jessica Rystad (and her father, Ken, also beloved by Mary Lou) of Torrance, California and Jamie Mercer of Midlothian, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Dr. Ken Shaddox officiatin­g. Interment will follow in Fitzhugh Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. until service time at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptists Children’s Home, P.O. Box 552, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203. Online register: www.ralphrobin­sonandson.com.

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