Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

PULASKI COUNTY

Mary Rue Allbritton, 89, of Sherwood. Floyd Allen Jr., 88, of North Little Rock. Antwan Anderson, 18, of Little Rock. Alvin “Al” Oscar Bass Jr., 93, Little Rock. William Haddon Brown, 91, of Little Rock. Gilbert S. Campbell, 94, of Little Rock. Jerome Spitzer Coelho, 36, Little Rock. Sylvia Ann Cook, 82, of North Little Rock. Walter “Dee” Cunningham Jr., 52, of Little Rock. Elizabeth Barron Evans, 102, of Little Rock. Marie Whitten Fikes, 95, of North Little Rock. Johnnie Lewis Green, 82, of Jacksonville Barlow Mark Hafner, 68, of Little Rock. Margaret Ann Jones, 73, of Little Rock. Clyde D. Jordan, 95, of Little Rock. Joyce A. Jordan, 68, of Little Rock. Tenny Jordan, 47, of North Little Rock. LaSeng Kaja, 49, of Little Rock. Danny Carroll Keister, 60, of Jacksonville. Curtis Shane Kirkham, 31, of Little Rock. Ora Ellen (Peggi) Thomas Long, 78, of Sherwood. Janet McClain, 63, of Little Rock. Renee Harriet Miller, 83, of Little Rock. Thomas David Mills, 72, of Little Rock. Diana Rose Morgan, 73, Jacksonville. David Duke Peters, 64, of North Little Rock. Patsy Pillert, 83, of Little Rock. Cherry Lee Platt, 74, of Little Rock. Elizabeth Plowman, 80, of Little Rock. Braden Zachery Smith, infant, of Little Rock. Charles Edward Smith Jr., 17, of North Little Rock. Amy Stevenson Jones Spears, 89, of Little Rock. James Richard Templeton, 74, of Little Rock. Dwight Thompson, 77, of North Little Rock. Dorthy Jean Toric, 69, of Little Rock. Raymond D. Troillett, 95, of Little Rock. Barbara Jo Wells, 85, of Sherwood. Alta M. Whitfield, 88, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Dwight Carpenter, 73. Wayne Gordon Slife, 96. Billie Jean Speer, 72. BATESVILLE Mary Ruth Nevels Campbell, 87. Cletes Ricky Sullivan, 63. BELLA VISTA Manuel Augusto D’Almeida, 87. Joel Benjamin Hayward, 70. BENTON Susan Daniels. Johnny Bob Goss Sr., 81. Wilfried “Wil” Joachim Laule, 67. BENTONVILLE Joseph G. “Jodie” Jones, 96. BETHEL HEIGHTS Linda Sue Burba, 65. BISMARCK Charlotte Annette Billingsley, 76. BRADFORD Sheley Howard, 75. CONCORD Sharon Kay Logan, 75. CONWAY Jerry Earle Overton, 63. De Etta Linthicum, 69. CROSSETT Whitney Mechelle Harris, 35. FAYETTEVILLE Joseph Doherty, 96. Eva Joyce Doyle, 68. FORT SMITH Shirley Ann Marquette, 92. GENTRY Betty Harmon, 85. GREENBRIER Charles Edward Reynolds, 98. HATTIEVILLE Louise Adeline Beck, 89. HEBER SPRINGS Mary Alene Kirk, 83. HOLLY GROVE Julia Pauline Hall “Judy” Jackson, 89. HOT SPRINGS June Crystal, 54. Ronnie Robinson, 69. HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Lucille “Lou” Schinnerer, 91. LONOKE Debbie Breashears, 64. LOWELL Charles Roy Langston, 82. MONTICELLO Gerald Wayne Gladden, 75. Annie Jo Palmer Rash, 93. Louise Case Sipes, 82. MURFREESBORO Henry Wildbur, 77. PANGBURN Harold J. McClanahan, 74. ROGERS Paula Anna Anderson, 65. Janis “Jami” I. Jensen, 91. Roger Dale McClard, 63. Barbara “Mammy” Woods, 90. ROLAND Ann RUSSELLVILLE Alene King, 73. Charles SCOTLAND Greathouse, 77. Vivian Dorothy Mae Stanley, 93. SEARCY Anthony Eitsert, 60. Jerry W. Hobbs, 80. SNOWBALL Thomas Leon House, 64. SPRINGDALE Debra Evelyn Farrar, 61. Brenda Ellen Rogers, 76.

OUT-OF-STATE

WASHINGTON, D.C. Michael E. Opauski, 72. GARY, Ind. Cato Brooks Jr., 77. MERRIAM WOODS, Mo. Edith Erlene Holmes, 84. TULSA Albert Hamilton Davis, 85. CONWAY, S.C. Carolyn Ann Sivillo, 83. CROSSVILLE, Tenn. Martha Marie Boggan, 93. DALLAS Timothy Allen Vowell, 59. HOUSTON Betty Jean Pool, 83.

Pulaski County

MARY RUE (GRIMES) ALLBRITTON, 89, of Sherwood, passed away Jan. 12,

2018. She was born Aug. 24,

1928 to Seth

Walter and

Clara Jane

(Lane) Grimes in Enola, Ark.

She was known as ‘Pistol’ by her brothers and sisters.

In 1955, she married Frank Allbritton and was together until he passed away in 1995.

Mary was a licensed Cosmetologist in 1967.

She worked for Pfeiffer-Blass, then Dillard’s when McCain Mall opened. She was head of several departments and retired from the China Department in 1998. She was an avid seamstress, made all the clothes she wore to work, played the piano, loved the lake, and her family meant the absolute world to her. Loved them “HOGS”, loved gospel music and was just a class act. She collected antiques to furnish her home. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, North Little Rock, where she often-times played the piano as a young woman.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank, her parents, Walter and Clara, sisters, Reba Jobe and Athalene Largey; her brothers, Ray Grimes, Arbie Grimes, George Grimes, and Charles Grimes. She is survived by two sons, Russell Frank (Vicki) and Bobby Ray and daughter, Clara Frances, grandson, Joshua Matthew Padilla, and two great-grandchildren, Hope and Bubba, brother, Jack Grimes and many other beloved family and friends.

The family would like to thank Baptist Hospital, UAMS, Amedisys, Absolute Care and each and every one that took care of our mother. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Funeral Home with Burial following at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– FLOYD ALLEN JR., 88, of North Little Rock, departed this life on Monday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Allen and 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, Miss., Charles Brown (Glenda), and Stanford Brown of North Little Rock, and a special niece, Tracy Banks; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. His homegoing service was held on Saturday, Jan. 13 at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Interment: Rest in Peace Memorial Garden, Hensley, Ark. Arrangements entrusted to Watson Northcrest in North Little Rock (501) 812-5303.

–––––❖––––– ANTWAN ANDERSON, age 18, of Little Rock, died Monday. He is survived by his mother Shannon Smith, father Jerome Anderson, siblings: Deniseia

Webb, Michelle

Webb, Rodney

Woods, Shonta

Smith, Derrick Richardson Jr.,

Eric Richardson, Precious Richardson, Calvin and Alvin Richardson, Grandparents: Jahid and Renee Harrison, Timothy Taylor, and Julia Anderson, and his great-grandmother, Ethel Smith. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at First Baptist Church, 6825 Highway 365 South, Sweet Home, Ark. Brown’s Christian Funeral Service (501) 244-8000.

–––––❖––––– ALVIN OSCAR BASS JR. (“Al” ) 93, passed away Jan. 9, 2018. He was born in Vilonia, Ark., on May

14, 1924, the second son of Alvin and Ethel Bass.

He was a master craftsman in woodworking and cabinetry. Woodworking was his career and one of his great passions.

His greatest joy was supplying family and friends with handmade wooden toys, bird feeders, etc. His other great passion was serving as usher for First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock. Al loved his Church where he nurtured his faith, friends, and extended family, and he received that love and nurturing from the ministers and Church community.

Al was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Oscar Bass Sr., mother, Ethel Fortner Bass, brother, Thomas Virgil Bass, sister-in-law, Sue E. Bass, and brother-in-law, Robert Gregg Petersen. He is survived by his sister, Melba Bass Petersen, niece Mary Jane Huddleston (E.O.) and children, niece Becky Jeffery (Jerry, deceased) and child, nephew, Robert Gregg Petersen II (Marie) and nephew Steven Bass Petersen (Denise) and children.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72216, or to the charity of your choice. The family will hold a private graveside service and then schedule a forthcoming memorial service to celebrate Al’s life. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– WILLIAM HADDON BROWN, 91, of Little Rock, was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Sept. 7, 1926, to Harry Haddon Brown and Ollie Mae Fuller Brown. He passed away on Jan. 11, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Lynn Seaton and son-in-law Tim of Cabot. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth Brown, and his daughters Kathie Elizabeth and Susan Gaye Brown.

Mr. Brown served as Chairman of the Developmental Disabilities Services Board. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Samford University in Birmingham and worked as a metallurgical research chemist for Reynolds Metals until his retirement. He was an active member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church for over 50 years.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th St. in Little Rock. Funeral services will be held at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park and will be officiated by Rev. Mark Ray. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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DR. GILBERT S. CAMPBELL (“GILl”), surgeon, soldier, educator, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Little Rock, Ark., passed away

Tuesday, Jan. 9. He was 94.

Born Jan., 4, 1924, in Toronto, Canada, to Ellen Thorsen and

Gilbert Sadler Campbell Sr., he returned to Charlottesville,

Va., to spend the formative years of his life, graduating from the Midway School, later becoming Lane High School, in 1939. At the tender age of 15, he enrolled at Hampden-Sydney College, whereupon he transferred after his first year to the University of Virginia to earn his undergraduate (‘43) and medical degree ‘(46). Thereafter, he attended the University of Minnesota where he obtained a Master of Science degree in physiology (‘49) and a doctorate in surgery (‘54).

From 1949-1950, he was a basic sciences instructor and head of the experimental laboratory at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. From 1950-1951, he served as Captain and surgeon in the 3rd Battalion of the 7th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army Medical Corps in Japan and Korea, where he earned two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He was highly regarded by his fellow infantrymen as a fearless and highly competent surgeon.

At the end of the winter of 1954-1955, which was during the epicenter for open-heart surgery at the University of Minnesota, and having already published 19 scientific papers, he embarked on his first open-heart case. He successfully used two freshly cleansed dog’s lungs to repair a 13-year-old boy’s ventricular septal defect (a hole in the heart), a procedure that refreshed the boy’s blood supply and that was a pioneering step in the development of today’s oxygenator for open-heart surgery.

From 1958-1965, Campbell served as Chief of Surgery at the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Hospital and Chief of the Thoracic Surgery at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, where his was a Markle Scholar, joining only three of the school’s first-time faculty members with such distinction. He was a member of the cardiovascular team that initiated the first open-heart surgery program and which also performed the first successful open-heart surgical procedure in the state of Oklahoma.

In 1965, Campbell became a professor and chairman of the Department of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he served for 18 years. He remained as a Professor Emeritus until his retirement in 2000. Among his numerous departmental accomplishments, his greatest joy was the recruiting, training, and mentoring a legion of outstanding residents who went on to successful medical careers of their own, mostly in Arkansas. He initiated the first thoracic surgery residency at UAMS and he was inducted in 2004 into the inaugural class of the UAMS Hall of Fame.

Throughout and later in his career, he received several honors, awards and appointments, and held many leadership positions, most notably the following: Raven Society at the University of Virginia (1945), Horsley Prize Winner (1954), President of the Halsted Society (1978), 1st Vice President of the Southern Surgical Association (1981), Surgical Alumnus of the Year at the University of Minnesota (1983). In April 2015, encircled by dozens of his former residents who gathered in love and gratitude to extend one last “Hail to the Chief”, he was recognized by the Senate of Arkansas and presented with a Citation for his invaluable service and contributions to his lasting legacy at UAMS.

Just as enormously successful was his professional career so too was his unforgettably uplifting personal character, rarely missing sharing a joke, a humorous story from his past, or his uncannily witty one-liners, that invariably enriched and enlivened one’s day with laughter and smile. Upon a first-time encounter, one would be hard-pressed to realize how much professional greatness enveloped him given how much personal humility and goodwill exuded him. His professional and personal successes were sustained by a lovingly loyal wife of over 50 years, his “Boanie Joanie”, who spent invaluable time in the background raising and nurturing all of his children.

Upon his retirement, he lived out many happy years at the Red Apple Inn in Heber Springs, Ark., spending his time on the golf course with his adored basset hound companion, Rodney, water skiing in and around Greers Ferry Lake, and enjoying his favorite drink of Scotch and water across a sprawling cast of wonderfully dear friends. He would frequently return to Charlottesville to cheer for his beloved Virginia Cavaliers, attending as many home football games as distance and time would allow, and annually reuniting with his increasingly thinning medical school class. He enjoyed travelling to visit and spend time with all of his children and grandchildren. He treasured playing the piano, even writing his own music for a period of time, and crooning along to his favorite tunes.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Hancock Campbell, his parents Ellen Thorsen and Gilbert Sadler Campbell Sr., of Charlottesville, Va., and his sisters Virginia Woodford of Charlottesville, Va., and Audrey Lange of Woodstock, Ga. He is survived by his six children: Katherine Ellen Campbell (Peter Finkle) of Ashland, Ore., Rebecca Sadler of Ashland, Ore., Thomas Kim Campbell (Jane) of Friday Harbor, Wash., William Riley Campbell (Julie) of New Castle, Okla., Susan “Muffin” Campbell Smith (Bobby) of Little Rock, Ark., and John Gilbert Campbell (Viola) of Charlottesville, Va. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to especially thank the tireless, wonderfully attentive care of Carlissa Jones who provided unconditional love, heart, laughter and joy during his final months of life.

A service of remembrance will be held at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. Active pallbearers will be his former residents and colleagues: Dr. Hugh Burnett, MD, Dr. John C. Gocio, MD, Dr. John E. Hearnsberger, MD, Dr. Virgil E. Lyons, MD, Dr. Patrick Osam, MD, Dr. John M. Ransom, MD, Dr. W. Everett Tucker, MD, and Dr. Charles Williams, MD. He will be laid to rest at Monticello Memory Garden in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, Jan. 20. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor to the Ellen T. and Gilbert S. Campbell Sr. Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Virginia via mail: UVA Gift Processing Services, P.O. Box 400331, Charlottesville, Va., 22904-4331, or via the secure website - giving. virginia.edu and click the “Give Now” button.

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A beautiful life taken from us way too soon. JEROME COELHO was blessed with a gift for bringing people together, and in this time of passing is still uniting those who knew and loved him. Through sharing his passions for baking, the outdoors, and his love for crystals he made many memories in our hearts. Always trying to keep up with his own free spirit he conveyed selflessness, love for others, and true joy for life. There was never a dull moment with Jerry as he went from one adventure to the next. Today he wouldn’t want anyone to be sad but to celebrate. The mountains were calling and he had to go.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Coelho, and his grandfather Leonard Spitzer.

Jerry is survived by his loving mother, Sidney Spitzer, brother, Nick Coelho (Layla), and his uncle, Ricardo Coelho. Jerry is also survived by his precious daughter Layla Spinks.

A celebration of Jerome’s life will be held today at the Wolfe Street Recovery Center from 3-5 p.m.

Service arrangements are entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SYLVIA COOK, 82, of North Little Rock, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 after her long suffering ended.

She was preceded in death by her parents, E.L. and Katie Brewer; husband,

Henry Floyd

Cook; brother,

John T. Brewer, sister, Katharine Haustein. She is survived by two sons, Larry Allen Cook and Ronnie Ray Cook, “until we meet again to get one more hug.” We’ll miss you forever Cookie.

Sylvia was a member of Levy Church of Christ.

A special thanks to North Little Rock Health and Rehabilitation Center, the entire Haustein family, her brothers and sister in Christ at Levy, Arkansas, Hospice and all her loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Levy Church of Christ, 5124 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. A private family interment to be planned a later date at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– WALTER “DEE” CUNNINGHAM JR., 52, of Little Rock transitioned peacefully into eternity Friday,

Jan. 12, 2018. He was a fun-loving and caring spirit who loved Big

Macs. He was the first born of

Walter (Sr.) and

Sheba Jones Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Sheila Cunningham Williams; and niece, Moriah Cunningham. Survivors are his mother; daughters, Shekelia Molden and Tremalia Molden-Smith; two grandchildren; nephew, Michael Williams, Jr.; great-nephew and -niece, Jaden Williams and Cheyanne Randolph; two uncles; and five aunts, including his special Aunt Alma Dennis.

Arrangements entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, Inc., “Where Caring and Quality Come First”. Memorial service will be 11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the funeral home, 2405 South Gaines Street, Little Rock, (501) 376-7188.

–––––❖––––– On January 11, 2018, ELIZABETH BARRON EVANS received her heavenly wings.

Mrs. Evans was born on October 30, 1915, in Greenwood,

Miss., to Andy Leonard Barron and Hagar (Hazel) Lee Barron.

She is the oldest of seven children.

Mrs. Elizabeth Evans attended Bush Elementary School, Dunbar Junior and Senior High School and Arkansas Baptist College where she received a B.S. Degree in Studies in Religion. Mrs. Elizabeth Evans also attended Philander Smith College where she received a B.A. Degree in Social Studies. She received a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1961.

Mrs. Evans was married to the late Rev. Felix Timothy Evans for 36 years and to this union five children were born (Rev. Timothy Evans Sr., Mr. Paul Louis Evans Sr., Rev. Lawrence Henry Evans Sr., Rev, Robert Andrew Evans, Sr. and Mrs. Marilyn Elizabeth Evans Turner). Her five children are graduates of Philander Smith College.

Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her parents, husband, six siblings, three sons (Timothy, Paul, and Lawrence), and one grandson.

She was a lifetime member of St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church where she served faithfully with her husband, Pastor Evans. She served as musician for 41 years, Director of the Baptist Training Union, President of the Mission Society, Mimeograph Clerk, and Special Events Coordinator.

Mrs. Evans taught Social Studies for 10 years at Gartrell High School in England, Ark. She later taught in the Little Rock Public School System at Gibbs and Woodruff Elementary Schools for 17 years. After years of dedicated service she retired in 1978.

Her professional affiliations include: LRCTA, NEA, and Retired

Educators. Mrs. Evans loved to travel. Following retirement she traveled to the Holy Land, Hawaii, Europe (London, England, Paris, France, Copenhagen, Denmark, Malmo, Sweden, Amsterdam, and Holland) and Northeast Africa (Egypt).

She leaves to cherish her memories her son, Rev. Robert A. Evans, Sr. (Myrtle); her daughter, Marilyn Evans Turner (Levy); her daughters-in-law, Mae Dean Evans, Mary Alice Evans, and Barbara Jean Evans; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church, 2201 Brown Street, Little Rock, Ark.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– MARIE WHITTEN FIKES lived her life with class, aged with dignity and died with grace at age 95 Tuesday,

Jan. 9, 2018, at her North Little Rock home.

Marie Fikes was a lovely lady known for her stylish hats. Always beautifully coiffed and elegantly dressed she exuded a perpetual sweetness of spirit. It was rumored that Katherine Hepburn and Grace Kelly showed pictures of Marie to their designers and said, “I want to look like that.”

Marie spent her youth in White County, attending schools in Pangburn and Quitman. Upon graduation she received a CYA scholarship to Arkansas College in Batesville, now Lyon College.

After college Marie boarded a bus for the there-to-fore unknown Little Rock. Upon connecting with First Methodist Church, Little Rock, she rented a room at a residential boarding house and soon became a credit manager at M.M. Cohen and later held the same position for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company.

Marie met the love of her life at a weekly World War II army-sanctioned Saturday night dance at Robinson Auditorium. Upon seeing Marie, the leader of the army band, big band recording artist Dick Fikes, rushed off the bandstand and asked Marie to dance before the music stopped. After returning from service in World War II, he asked for her hand in marriage.

Dick and Marie traveled the globe with his world-renowned big band orchestra before returning to North Little Rock where together they owned and operated Economy Paint and Wallpaper Company for many years and where Dick could be frequently heard saying, “Underneath all her beauty, class and sweetness, she’s tough as a pine knot.”

Marie was the second president of Memorial Hospitals Auxiliary, president of Little Rock’s Chi Omega Mother’s Club, president of Revouir Book Club and secretary of the Friendship Sunday School Class, First Methodist Church, North Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Festus and Melinda Ruth Lanier Whitten of Pangburn and her beloved husband of 60 years, Dick Fikes. Marie is survived by Michael A. Fikes and Janyce M. Fikes.

In lieu of flowers, Marie requested all memorials to be sent in her honor to Laman Library Homebound Program, 2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114. Marie cherished the Homebound program which allowed her to have books delivered on her front porch for over 10 years.

Interment will be private. At her request a memorial event will be held in the Spring which was her favorite season. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Homes, North Little Rock. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– JOHNNIE LEWIS GREEN, 83, of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday Jan. 11, 2018. He was a retired USAF veteran and is survived by his daughter, Patricia (Wendell) Gregory; two grandchildren, Taylor (Chase) Flemming and Travis (Rachel) Gregory; and one great-grandchild, Spencer Grace Gregory. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Instead of flowers, please donate to the MS Foundation. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– BARLOW MARK HAFNER 68 of Little Rock was born April, 13 1949 and passed away Jan. 7, 2018. He lived a very full life. Was a husband, father and single parent to a daughter. He loved, laughed, cried, worked and learned. Gone to his master’s home. Survived by none. Cremation is of his own choice by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– MARGARET ANN JONES, 73, of Little Rock, died Jan. 5, 2018. She was born in Heber Springs on June 9, 1944 to the late Ivan and Dorothy Reynolds.

She was a retired secretary and loved working puzzles in her spare time.

Survivors include her husband, Norman Jones; son, Allen Jones and wife, Kayla; and three grandchildren, Hannah, Abigail, and Canaan.

Please visit www.arkansacremation.com for online condolences.

–––––❖––––– CLYDE D. JORDAN, 95, passed away Jan. 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Enid Jordan; son, Dennis

Jordan; daughters, Debbie

Noel and Paula

Mazan; grandchildren, Victoria Noel and Valerie Noel; and brother-in-law,

Rubin Webb.

Services will be Monday, Jan. 15 at 11:30 a.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Interment with Military Honors will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander.

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

–––––❖––––– JOYCE ANN COLE JORDAN, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Jan. 12,

2018 at the age of 68 years. She was born March

29, 1949 in Little

Rock, Ark., the daughter of Carl and Gwendolyn

Cole. She married Clark Jordan on July 2, 1967. She enjoyed a 30year career as a telecommunications manager at AT&T/Lucent. She was a lifelong member of Ironton Assembly of God Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and song leader.

She had a deep love for singing gospel music in church and at family reunions. She was an avid reader and found great comfort in studying her Bible. She naturally shared with others the joy and love that she found in her faith in Jesus Christ. She was a shining light to many, to whom she selflessly gave unconditional love, compassion and support. Family was her passion and delight, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her mother and her granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her father Carl Cole and her brother Stevie Cole. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Clark Jordan; her mother, Gwendolyn Cole; her sisters, Lavon Dunlap (Wayne) and Deloris Palmer (Ricky); her brothers, Aaron Cole (Judy), Carl Cole Jr. (Marcia), and Travis Cole (Sherry); her daughters, Tabitha Jordan (Adam) and Christy Moore (Wesley); her granddaughters, Candice, Naomi, Nova, and Alexandra; and a large extended family who will miss her greatly.

The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 14 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30 (455-5800). The funeral service will be at 11 a.m.,

Monday at Ironton Assembly of God Church, 15722 Ironton Road, Little Rock. A brief graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5, in Alexander, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– TENNY L. JORDAN, 47, transitioned to heaven on Tuesday Jan. 9, 2018. He was preceded by his parents Andrew and Edna Jordan. He leaves to cherish his memories a brother Rickey (Jacqueline) Crumpton and a host of family and friends. Funeral services Tuesday Jan. 16, 2018 11 a.m. Visitation Monday Jan. 15, from 1-6 p.m., both services at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, AR 72202

–––––❖––––– LASENG KAJA, 49, of Little Rock, passed away Jan. 11, 2018. Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 20, beginning at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11:30 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DANNY CARROLL KEISTER, 60, of Jacksonville passed away on Jan. 11, 2018. He was born Nov. 30, 1957 in Jacksonville to the late John and Inez Keister. He was owner and operator of Keister Diesel. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Kay Keister, his children, Chris Keister and his wife Beth, Lacosta Tucker and her husband Jessie, five brothers, John, Dwight, Timmy, Donny and Steve Keister, and four grandchildren, Kimberly, Samantha, Trele and Trenton.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m.noon, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CURTIS SHANE KIRKHAM, 31, of Little Rock, Ark., passed Jan. 11, 2018. He was born March 31, 1986, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of Curtis E. Kirkham III, and LaDonna Smith. Graveside funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Delight Cemetery under direction of Latimer Funeral Home.

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ORA ELLEN (PEGGI) THOMAS LONG, 78, of Sherwood, died Jan. 11, 2018. She was born on June 17, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to Joe and Mildred Smith Thomas. Peggi is survived by one son, Michael Long of Vilonia, Ark. Cremation arrangements by Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– JANET McCLAIN, 63, of Little Rock, passed away Jan. 10, 2018. Family will receive friends at Arkansas Cremation Chapel, 6400 Mabelvale Pike Road, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, beginning at 1 p.m., with funeral to follow at 2 p.m. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– RENEE HARRIET MILLER, 83, died Jan. 13, 2018. She relocated from New Orleans, La., to Little Rock in 2005 after hurricane Katrina forced her and her husband from their home there. Born Feb. 2, 1934 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Bernhardt and Beatrice Doctor Rosenzweig. She was a member of Temple B’nai Israel. An animal lover, she was especially fond of collie dogs.

Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her husband, Dr. Harvey Miller; a daughter, Dr. Beth Miller (Dr. Paul Yoder), all of Little Rock; a sister, Phillis Rosenzweig of Washington, D.C.; and two grandchildren, Hannah Yoder of Tucson, Ariz., and Laura Yoder of Little Rock.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Jewish Oakland Cemetery with Rabbi Barry Block officiating. Memorial service will follow at noon at Temple B’Nai Israel, 3700 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock 72212. Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– THOMAS DAVID MILLS died on Jan. 12, 2018, at his home in Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Mills was born on Aug. 31, 1945, to William Henry Mills and Loretta Jenkins. On April 5, 1968, he married the love of his life, Brenda Joyce Davis. A lifelong resident of Little Rock, they were blessed with two boys that both served honorably for more than 20 years in the military. Tommy was a dedicated member and deacon in the southern Baptist community at both Woodlawn Baptist Church and Martindale Baptist Church. One of his greatest joys was hunting with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda of 49 years; his sons Kevin Thomas (Lori) and Stephen Silas (Katherine); his grandchildren Tiffany Dailey, Matthew, Alexzander and Andrew; his two great-grandchildren; one brother William Frank Mills; and one sister Betty Carol Eddy; as well as an abundance of extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Wilma Ruth Hill and Mary Louise Kahler.

Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 14, from 2-4 p.m. at Griffin Leggett, Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Martindale Baptist Church, 18900 Col. Glenn Road, Little Rock, and internment at Ida Mission Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Dr. William Harris. www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– DIANA ROSE MORGAN, age 73, of Jacksonville, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. She was born Aug. 30, 1944, in Potosi, Mo. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jewell Higgins; and grandson, Lawrence Henry. She loved to play Bingo and visit the casino. She had a special love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Diana is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Glen) Honey of Romance and Patti (Jay) Lochridge of Jacksonville; three brothers, Roy (Joann) Higgins, Lee (Margaret) Higgins, and J.B. (Colleen) Higgins; four grandchildren, Erica Jensen, Brittney (Thomas) Moorhead, Monica (David) Schratz, and J.J. Lochridge; and three great-grandchildren, Lexie, Ava, and Bristol; and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, (501) 982-3400.

–––––❖––––– DAVID DUKE PETERS, 64, of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. He was born June 23, 1953, in Germany to John and Mary Duke Peters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Diane Taylor. He is survived by his (Robert) Williams.

Memorials may be made to LSU Scholarship Fund, 125 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, La., 70803. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– PATSY “PAT” PILLERT, 83, of Little Rock, passed away Jan. 10, 2018, at St. Vincent Infirmary.

A Native of Hamburg, Ark., born to Andrew J. Barham and Vera Mae Nolley Barham Nov. 21, 1934. Pat was a graduate of Hamburg High

School and Tyler Commercial College. She was the former President of the Arkansas B.A.S.S Federation, and she loved ballroom dancing. Most of Pat’s working career was in property management field having been the first female property manager certified by the state of Arkansas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Pillert; and two brothers, Jerry Nolley Barham and James Andrew (Jim) Barham. She is survived by her son Paul E. Akers (Lori); brother, Jack Barham of Florida; one grandson, Benton F. Akers; three grandchildren by marriage, Mary, William, and Macie Morton; close relative, Rev. Don Nolley of Little Rock; and former husband, Roe Akers.

A Memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at 2 p.m., at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy 5 North Alexander, AR 72002. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– CHERRY L. PLATT, 74, passed peacefully on Jan. 9, 2018. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, Jan.

17, 2018, noon. Interment: Haven of Rest Cemetery. Family hour: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, 6-7 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– ELIZABETH PLOWMAN passed from this life on Dec. 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family and a multitude of friends. She was born on Sept. 3, 1937, in Little Rock, Ark., to Charles Spencer Plowman Sr. and Marguerite Brannen Plowman. Her education began at Forest Park Elementary School and continued through graduation from Little Rock Central High School.

Elizabeth demonstrated a talent and love of music that was evident from an early age. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va., where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Music Major in organ. She niece, Jory went on to obtain a Master’s Degree in organ from Union Theological Seminary in New York.

Following her love of adventure, she was employed as an organist for several churches around the country, and also spent a time teaching music at the American Community School and the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon.

While being an organist in Palo Alto, Elizabeth changed her professional focus and joined Xerox Corporation as department secretary to a team of physicists. Later she joined Stanford University as secretary to the head of the mathematics department. Her interest in the organ continued throughout this period and she was a substitute organist at churches in the area.

After retiring from Xerox and Stanford, she returned to Little Rock where she was a substitute church organist. During this time, a permanent position of organist and choir director became available at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. She applied for the position, was accepted, and served in that capacity for 14 years.

Elizabeth was very supportive of local music and art activities. For many years, she was a volunteer in the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild where she served as chair of the young artist competition, a concerto competition for young people up to college age, and as program chair. In addition, Elizabeth served as board president and board member of the Little Rock Wind Symphony, a professional ensemble that carries on the tradition of the concert band. She was an avid knitter and her brightly colored creations were prized gifts. She was also a past Board member of Arkansas Women’s Action for New Directions, a peace advocacy organization.

Elizabeth is survived by her brother Charles S. Plowman Jr. of La Canada, Calif.; her nephews John Tarbell and Charley Tarbell of Little Rock, Ark., and Charles Plowman III of La Canada, Calif.; and by her niece Sherry Plowman of Bayfield, Colorado. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn P. Tarbell of Little Rock, Ark.

A music-filled memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (12415 Cantrell Road, Little Rock) beginning with a 30-minute Hymn Sing at 1 p.m. Many of Elizabeth’s friends from the Arkansas Symphony, Little Rock Wind Symphony, as well as the church choir she directed will perform at both the Hymn Sing and during the liturgical portions of the service. Burial will be in the family plot at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery in Cabot at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances would be welcome for the Elizabeth Plowman Youth Orchestra Scholarship Fund, c/o Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Society, Inc., 2417 Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72207.

–––––❖––––– BRADEN ZACHERY SMITH little soul transitioned on Jan. 9, 2018. Awaiting his heavenly arrival are great-grandparents, Lovelle Frank Hunter Sr., Jimmy, Beatrice Perry; aunts and uncles.

His memory will forever live on through his mother, Jeneice N. Smith; brother Byron K. Lawrence Jr.; grandfather Lovelle Frank Hunter Jr.; grandmother Tracy R. Smith, and relatives. We look forward to seeing him again at the gates of our heavenly father.

Graveside: Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Arkansas Memorial Garden - Baby Land, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72202. (501) 3710111 “A Service You Can Trust.

–––––❖––––– CHARLES EDWARD SMITH JR. “C.J.”, 17, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Jan. 7.

Family Hour: Monday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary,

North Little

Rock. 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. North Little Rock. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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AMY STEVENSON JONES SPEARS, passed away peacefully Jan. 10, 2018, in her home on

Hinson Road, where she had resided for the past 38 years.

Amy was born in Holland,

Ark., on Dec. 5,

1928. She was the youngest of four children born to Eva and Marvin Stevenson. Her position as the baby of her family offered her wonderful opportunities as a young girl, as she often had the opportunity to travel by train to faraway places to visit her older siblings in California and New York. She was the apple of her father’s eye.

After graduating from high school at the age of 16, she attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now University of Central Arkansas) where she obtained her degree in Home Economics. She served as a teacher and a home demonstration agent where she ultimately landed in Jasper, Ark., where she met and fell in love with her first husband, Don Charles Jones. They married in 1954, and to this union were born four children. As the family moved about the country over the next 25 years, she devoted herself to raising her children and home making. She was a superb seamstress, decorator, gardener and cook. In addition to this, she was active in multiple organizations such as United Methodist Women and Little Rock Republican Women’s Organization. She obviously had natural leadership ability as she often served as president for the organization.

After being widowed in 1992, she married Whitey Spears in 2000. They enjoyed their golden years together traveling, gardening, entertaining and providing a home base for their large combined family.

She lived a rich and joyous life. She was an optimistic person and attributed that to her strong faith in a higher power. She had an incredible sense of humor and could tell the best jokes. She perfected the art of hospitality and conversation.

She is survived by her husband Whitey Spears and her four children, Charles Jones of Elijay, Ga., Elizabeth Andrews and husband Paul Andrews of Springfield, Mo., Kathryn Jones of Denver, Colo., and Scott Jones of Little Rock, Ark. She is survived by six grandchildren, Christopher Andrews, Thomas Andrews, Matthew Jones, Nathan Jones, Jackson Jones, and Keene Jones. She is survived by her step-son Myles Spears, step-daughters Michele Richer, and Melissa Casteel and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life ceremony will be Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. James Methodist Church. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Roller-Chenal Funeral home from 5-7 pm. There will be a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Jasper Cemetery in Jasper, Ark. Memorials may be given to the Share Fund at St. James Methodist Church, a fund to assist those in need throughout our community.

www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

–––––❖––––– JAMES RICHARD TEMPLETON SR., received his reward on Jan. 11, 2018. Rick was born July

25, 1943. He was preceded in death by his father, James

Elmer Templeton and his mother, Hattye

T. Rhoads. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Alice; son, Jimmy and Heather Templeton; daughter, Karla and David McCoy; five grandchildren, Peyton (Weston) Woodruff, Paxton Templeton, Sarena, Derek and Kyler Strickland; two sisters, Del Rae and Pamala; five step-grandchildren and many friends.

Rick was known by many as Richard, Uncle Ricky, Rick, Daddy and Pa and he was loved by many. He loved his God, family, nieces and nephews, his hunting and fishing buddies and helping those that were in need of his special talents.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). A celebration of Rick’s life will be Thursday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m., at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, followed by interment with Military Honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pleasant Valley Family Care Fund, c/o Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, 10900 N. Rodney Parham, Little Rock, AR 72212.

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

–––––❖––––– DWIGHT THOMPSON, 77, of North Little Rock, died Jan. 6, 2018. He was born Nov. 21, 1940 to Sie and Dorothy Thompson. He was a jack of all trades and a United States Navy Veteran.

Survivors include his daughter, Casandra Callahan, five grandchildren, and sisters, Mary Thompson and Margaret Lloyd.

Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY JEAN TORIC, age 69, passed away on Jan. 12, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, with visitation one hour prior at the funeral home. To sign online guest book, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– RAYMOND D. TROILLETT, age 95, of Little Rock, went home to God, Thursday,

Jan. 11, 2018, at

CHI St. Vincent’s Infirmary after a brief illness.

Mr. Troillett is survived by his loving wife of

71 years, Mary

Jean, six children: Donna

Jones (Garry),

Marsha Byers (Phil), Sister Deborah Troillett, RSM, Larry Troillett (Monika), Becky Price (Blake) and Bonnie Greenwood (Buddy), grandchildren Robyn McMasters (Joel), Kelly Mercer (MacKenzie), Ben Byers, Ellen Jones, Peyton and Marian Troillett, and Nathan Price, great-grandchildren, Kara and Daniel McMasters, Jack and Adam Mercer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Strack Troillett, his father Daniel Frank Troillett, his sister Mary Evelyn Troillett Koehler, and brothers Clarence and Ralph Troillett.

Mr. Troillett was born in Conway and raised in Little Rock, a resident of Hillcrest for most of his 95 years. After graduating from Catholic High School for Boys in 1940, he served his country with distinction during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was assigned to the Headquarters Squadron of the 85th Fighter Wing. He served in New Guinea, India, Burma, and the Philippines. He was in both Luzon and the Gulf of Leyte, a key allied victory during the war. Mr. Troillett earned several medals during WWII, including World War II Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, AP Theater Ribbon, Three Bronze Service Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and Two Bronze Stars. He was one of the last of “The Greatest Generation.”

In 1946, Raymond married the love of his life, Mary Jean Dearasaugh at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. He worked for his dad, Dan Troillett, business owner of Dan’s Shoe Shop, and later joined with his brother Clarence to continue the business in Hillcrest until he retired in 1992. Over the years Dan’s Shoe Shop in Hillcrest became legendary. Mr Troillett was a Golden Member of Our Lady of Holy Souls Church and one of the original parishioners of the church.

Mr. Troillett had a passion for cars, good music from the big band years, square, round and ballroom dancing, watching his backyard birds and laughing with his children and grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, Little Rock, preceded by visitation and a rosary at 9 a.m. Interment will be private at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic High School for Boys, Mount St. Mary Foundation, or Holy Souls Church. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center for their kind and compassionate care. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA JO WELLS, was born May 20, 1932, in Little Rock, Ark., to William Roy Edwards and

Lillian Iness

Tull Edwards of Scott, who preceded her in death. She passed away on

Jan. 9, 2018.

She has now been reunited with her husband of 60 years, Richard Vinson Wells, who passed away on Jan. 16, 2013; two older sisters, Hazel Rhodes of Sheridan, Ark., and Lucille Parks of Birmingham, Ala.; and sister-in-law, Louise Edwards.

She is survived by her daughter, Jami Snider and her husband Scott; her son, Richard V. Wells II and his wife Paula; three granddaughters (her loves), Maggie Walters, Sarah Gray, and Naomi Jo Wells; one brother, Charles Edwards; one step-daughter, Jennifer Wells & her son, Roy John; one special niece, Ann Williams; and five wonderful nephews, Bob Parks, William Rhodes, Paul Rhodes, Roy Edwards, and Phillip Edwards.

Memorials may be made to Special Olympics Arkansas, 2115 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114.

Funeral service will be held at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

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ALTA M. WHITFIELD passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at the age of 88.

She was a graduate of North

Little Rock

Senior High

School, worked at Merle Norman and was a grandmother, as well as a great-grandmother.

She is survived by two sons, Rick Whitfield (Vicki), and Danny Whitfield (Brenda); grandsons Matthew and Casey Whitfield (Spencer); granddaughter Alicia Ruffner (Dylan); two great-grandsons, Harrison & Zander Ruffner; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband Coy E. Whitfield and son Barry.

A visitation will be held Jan. 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Both will be held at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home.

Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Dwight Carpenter, age 73, of the Vaden Community near Arkadelphia, died Tuesday Jan. 9, 2018. Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home with Josh Leu officiating. Full obituary and tribute page is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Dr. Wayne Slife, 96, died early in the morning on Jan. 10, 2018, in Arkadelphia. Wayne is survived by his five children, 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Boulder Cemetery, Central City, Iowa. Details and a full obituary can be found at: www. stewartbaxter.com.

–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Billie Jean Speer, age 72, of Arkadelphia, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 in Little Rock. Graveside Service will be Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at 2 p.m., at Rockport Memorial Garden with Bro. Keith Pennington officiating. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Mary Ruth Nevels Campbell, 87, of Batesville died Friday.

Survivors: Husband, William Everett Campbell Jr.; daughters, Denise Magness, Vicki Holt; son, William Craig Campbell; five grandchildren

Memorials: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Arkansas Affiliate, 904 Autumn Road, Suite 500, Little Rock, AR 72211; Alzheimer’s Association, Arkansas Chapter, 10201 W. Markham, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72205

www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Cletes Ricky Sullivan, 63, of Batesville, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at his home.

Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Susan “Sissie” Daniels, 61, of Benton, Ark., transitioned on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Cremation services are under the Professional Auspices of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors-Malvern (501) 337-0100.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Johnny Bob Goss Sr., 81, of Benton, Ark., passed away Jan. 10,

2018. He was born Nov. 14,

1936. Reception Visitation: 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, memorial service following at

2p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, Smith-Benton

Funeral Home, 322 N. Market, Benton.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Wilfried “Wil” Joachim Laule, 67, of Benton, Ark., passed away Dec. 20, 2017. He was born Sept. 24, 1950 in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church in Benton, Ark.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online website: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTONVILLE — Joseph G. “Jodie” Jones, 96, of Bentonville, Ark., died Thursday, Jan. 11,

2018 at Circle of Life Hospice

Legacy Village.

He was born

Aug. 14, 1921 in

Watson, Ark.

He was a graduate of

Watson High

School and attended Arkansas A&M College and graduated from the University of Arkansas.

Jodie was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a dedicated conservationist and served 23 years as District Conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service in Benton County.

After retirement he served many years on the Benton County Conservation District Board of Directors and was elected to the Arkansas Association of Conservation Directors Hall of Fame. The State Senate also honored him with a citation for his conservation leadership.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister and one grandson.

Jodie is survived by his wife Mary Mae of the home; two daughters, Kathy Jones of Bentonville and Lorri Daniels of Fayetteville; one son, Jerry Jones and wife, Judy of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister, Margaret Jones Bolsterli of Fayetteville, Ark.; two grandsons; one granddaughter; four great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; numerous relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Bentonville with the Rev. Dr. Kurt Boggan officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to First United Methodist Church, Bentonville or the Mary Mae Jones Elementary School, Bentonville, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

The family wishes to thank Jodie’s doctors, the staff at the Circle of Life Hospice, Northwest Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, Northwest Home Health, care givers and friends for their care of Jodie.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be shared at stockdale-moodyfs.com.

–––––❖––––– BISMARCK — Charlotte Annette Billingsley age 76, of Bismarck, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Bismarck United Methodist Church with Debbie Perry officiating. Full obituary and online tribute page is available at www.ruggleswilcox. com.

–––––❖––––– BRADFORD — Mr. Sheley Howard, 75, of Bradford, died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Barbara; son, Rickey Howard; daughters, Donna Hill, Laura Pry; and Kim McClellan; one brother, Alfred Howard; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Visitation: Sunday, 4-6 p.m. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Oakland Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– CONCORD — Sharon Kay Logan, 74, passed away Thursday. Survivors: husband Voyd Logan; daughters, Misty Crane, Vilonia,

Jeannie Logan, Concord, Mary Graham, South Carolina, Renee Bufford, Heber Springs; one sister, one brother, grandson Logan Avery Crane. Visitation Sunday 5-8 Family Funeral Service. Funeral 11 a.m., Monday Graveside Sipes Cemetery. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Jerry Earle Overton, 63, a veteran broadcaster and popular University of

Central Arkansas journalism professor, died Thursday, Jan. 11, in Conway.

Overton was well known in the Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas and Dallas radio and television markets for his excellent reporting and smooth delivery. His more than 40 years in broadcasting led him to play a wide variety of roles at numerous radio and television stations — sales manager, news and sports anchor, reporter, talk show host, producer and station manager among them. Over the years, he trained, mentored and helped launch the careers of dozens of radio and television anchors, producers and reporters.

Overton was born June 27, 1954, in Fort Smith, Ark., to the late Earle and Irma Overton of Mansfield. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho. Overton was bureau chief at KARK-TV of Little Rock from 1978-1983 and sports director and anchor at KHBS/KHOG TV of Fort Smith and Fayetteville from 1983-1993.

He was the play-by-play announcer for the Lady Razorbacks basketball team, sideline reporter for Razorback football games and producer of former coach Ken Hatfield’s television show. He also produced programming for the Arkansas Razorback Football Network.

In Dallas, Overton was a general manager, news anchor, producer and reporter at different times for nearly a dozen stations, including the national Salem Radio Network and WBAPAM/KLIF-AM.

In 2014, Overton began teaching at UCA, where he was responsible for recent significant improvements in equipment and talent at UCA’s student-run News 6 cable television station.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism degree from the University of Arkansas, a master’s from South Dakota State and was working on a Ph.D. in communication at the University of Oklahoma when he passed. He taught at each of those universities.

Overton is survived by his wife of 41 years, the former Donna Thompson; sons Matt Overton of Dallas, Texas, and his wife, Ashley; and Blake Overton of Austin, Texas, and his wife, Kim; granddaughters Hadley and Regan Overton of Dallas; brother David Overton and his wife, Lisa, of Fort Smith; sister Jane Mathias and her husband, John, of Fayetteville; father- and motherin-law, James and Evelyn Thompson of Mountain Pine; brotherin-law Joe Thompson and his wife, Brenda of Mountain Pine; nieces and nephews Sara and Andrew Overton of Fort Smith; Molly Oshman of Dallas; Brittany Mathias of Siloam Springs; Julie Hein of Fayetteville; Janette Anderson of Mountain Pine and Joanna Blees of Mountain Pine; and great-nephews Parker and Hunter Oshman of Dallas; Caleb and Eli Blees of Mountain Pine and Konnor Anderson of Mountain Pine; as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Mansfield First United Methodist Church, 111 S. Division Ave., with burial to follow at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield. A memorial service is set for Conway’s First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.

In lieu of flowers, memorials for a future Jerry Overton Journalism Scholarship may be sent to the UCA Foundation/Jerry Overton Fund, 201 Donaghey Ave., Box 4986, Conway, AR. 72035.

Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — De Etta Linthicum, 69, of Conway, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. She was born Sept. 17, 1948, in Red Bay, Ala. De was preceded in death by her mother, Helon Myrick; stepfather, Earl Myrick; brother, Micheal Reid; sister, Dianne Farquhar; and father, Frank Reid.

De enjoyed traveling and spent a lot of her time in Nashville singing. She devoted her life to her family especially her children. De was loved very much by her friends and family, who will dearly miss her kind heart and laughter.

De is survived by husband, Alfred Linthicum; two children, Tara Davis and Zachary Davis; and siblings, David Reid and Frank Reid.

Memorial Service will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway. –––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Whitney Mechelle Harris, 35, of Crossett died Jan. 9. Memorial Service celebrating her life 11 a.m., Jan. 17, Gates Chapel A.M.E. Church, 305 West Third Ave., Crossett, Reverend Harriel D. White, III officiating. Services entrusted to Medders Funeral Home. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com or call (870) 364-6171 “Celebrating Life.”

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FORT SMITH — Shirley Marquette, 92 of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away in Fort Smith on Monday, Jan 8, 2018. She is survived by her husband Donald; a son, Robert; a daughter Lynn Moore; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cremation is under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Charles Edward (Cotton or Cotton Top) Reynolds went to Heaven Jan.

12, 2018, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer.

He was born in Greenbrier, Ark., Dec. 16, 1919, to his late parents, Leonard Olen Reynolds and Alice Rebecca Louisiana Jane (Wilson) Reynolds. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucille Johnson Reynolds. They were married Oct. 16, 1937. He was a dairyman from 1953 to 1993. He was a longtime member of the Church of Christ in Greenbrier. He was a devoted husband, protective father, who taught his children valuable life lessons, honesty, hard work and a love for our Lord and Savior and to “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” He was a provider and protector of his parents and siblings. He was always willing to help anyone. His hand shake was his bond. He was very grateful to family, friends, and care givers and said thank you for even the smallest act.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughters: Tina Lynn Miles Snowden and Lynda Renee Reynolds and great-granddaughter, Lauren Rolen. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Harley Reynolds, Ernest Reynolds and Doyle Reynolds; sisters Vernie Tippit and Patty Smith. Survived by his brother: Harrell Dean Reynolds; sisters: Tressie Spears and Milgean Barton all of Greenbrier. He is survived by his children, Troy Reynolds and wife Nita of Jessieville, Nanette Miles and husband David of Conway, David Reynolds and wife Becky of Greenbrier, and Raymond and wife Pam of Greenbrier. Also survived by his grandchildren, Troy Reynolds Jr. of Alvardo, Texas, Lisa Vaden of Wooster, Ark., Steve Miles of Caddo Mills, Texas; Michael Reynolds, Karen Carter, Rickey Reynolds, Terry Reynolds, and Kevin Reynolds, all of Greenbrier. He is survived by 22 Great-Grandchildren and 13 Great-Great-Grandchildren, and many Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Roller McNutt in Greenbrier, with Bro. Bob Turner and Bro. Jesse Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Republican Community Cemetery in Greenbrier.

Serving as pallbearers are his six grandsons: Troy Reynolds Jr., Steve Miles, Michael Reynolds, Rickey Reynolds, Terry Reynolds, and Kevin Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters, Lisa Vaden and Karen Carter. The family would like to give a special thanks to the CHI Home Health and Hospice Homecare for all their help and support. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier.

–––––❖––––– HATTIEVILLE — Louise Adeline Sponer Beck, 89, of Hattieville, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary at 6 p.m. Sunday, at church with visitation following. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Mary Alene Kirk, 83, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away Jan. 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Robert M. Kirk. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at South Cross Roads Cemetery in Hopewell, Ark. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HOLLY GROVE — Service for Julia Pauline Hall “Judy” Jackson, 89, of Holly Grove is 2 p.m., Monday, Turner Baptist Church, Turner, Ark. Visitation, 1-2 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial-Valley Grove Cemetery, Holly Grove. Survivors: husband, three daughters, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other family. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

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HOT SPRINGS — June Crystal, 54 of Hot Springs formally of Thayer, Mo., transitioned on Monday at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Ark. Cremation services are under the Professional Auspices of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors-Malvern (501) 337-0100. –––––❖–––––

HOT SPRINGS — Ronnie L. “Chopper” Robinson, 69, of Hot Springs, formerly of Sherrill, passed away, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Born May 15, 1948, in Pine Bluff, Ark., he was the son of the late James I. and Frances Robinson.

Ronnie retired from Varco-Pruden as an estimator after 41 years of service. He enjoyed relaxing on the back deck, reading a great book, and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Susan Robinson.

He is survived by a brother, Steve Robinson and wife Debbie; nephew, Bradley Robinson and wife Brittney; niece, Leslie and husband Justin Hallum; great-nephew, Caleb Hillis; great-nieces, Emily and Annabeth Hallum and Carleigh Robinson; son, Micah Lock and wife Jessica; and many other loving family and friends.

Visitation Services will be Friday, Jan. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Fuller Hale South Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Organization. online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Lucille “Lou” Klingensmith Schinnerer, age 91, of Hot Springs Village, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in her home. She was born in Somerset, Ohio on March 20, 1926, to Elmer and Katherine Tischler Klingensmith.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Schinnerer; her son, David Michael Schinnerer; and her sister, Eleanor Feldt.

Lou is survived by her daughter, Lori Schinnerer and her wife, Kim, and other extended family members and friends.

Lou and Walt raised their children in Fort Wayne, Ind., and loved spending time fishing at their vacation retreat on Manitoulin Island in Ontario. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed singing soprano in the church choir. She was loved by and blessed with so many good friends and neighbors. Her father, who was a Lutheran minister, performed her marriage ceremony and was a large influence in her love for the Lutheran church. Her spirit of giving, volunteering, and her happy personality drew many to her. Her legacy will be carried on through those who loved her so much.

A visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, with a funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. A private family burial will follow.

The family requests memorials be sent in Lou’s name to Christ Lutheran Church; 103 Ponferrada Way, Hot Springs Village, or Hospice Home Care; 4332 Central Ave., Suite J, Hot Springs.

Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale - The Hot Springs Village Funeral Home. For online condolences please visit www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Debbie “Mimi” Breashears, 64, of Lonoke passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. She was born Feb. 21, 1953 to the late Joe Douglas and Kathryn Warhurst Bechel. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert Bechel and granddaughter Parker Claire Breashears. Survivors include her husband Banks; children Gina Jackson (Billy), Michele Findley (Casey), Douglas Breashears (Holly) and Tyler Breashears; grandchildren Drake and Brilynn Findley, Reid Jackson and Presleigh Breashears; sisters Cindy Montgomery and Beverly Overturf and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday, Jan., 15, 2018 at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 14. Online guestbook, www. boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Gerald Wayne Gladden, age 75, of Monticello, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at his home. He was born March 12, 1942. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow at Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Sunday prior to service. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Anna Jo Palmer Rash, age 93, passed away on Wednesday,

Jan. 10, 2018 at

Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born on April 29, 1924 to parents Charles and Lona Freeman Palmer. She was the last surviving sibling from a family of 15 children. Anna Jo grew up in Monticello where she met Lewis Carlton Rash in elementary school. They were married on May 26, 1944 and lived in Monticello for 10 years before moving to Lake Village to raise their children.

During World War II, Anna Jo worked for Western Union as a telegraph operator. She then became a secretary at Lake Village Baptist Church, a position she would enjoy for over 25 years. After the death of her husband in 1988, she returned home to Monticello to be close to family members. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the Second Baptist Church. She was also an active volunteer with the hospital auxiliary as a candy striper and loved gardening, walking and playing dominoes and cards with friends.

Mrs. Rash is survived by her sons, Bob Rash and his wife Sue of Arlington, Texas, Paul Rash of Prairieville, Louisiana, Hez Rash and his wife Scherrie of Conway, Ark.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The service celebrating her life will be held Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m., with burial to follow in Enon Cemetery. Visitation will be noon-1 p.m. prior to service. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Louise Case Sipes, age 82, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Monticello. She was born Dec. 1, 1935, in Star City, Ark. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www. stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MURFREESBORO — Henry Wildbur, age 77, of Murfreesboro, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, Jan.

9, 2018, in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born on July

3, 1940, in Nashville, Ark., the son of the late

Van and Lera

Pearl Lockeby Wildbur. He was Methodist, and worked for many years as a flooring contractor.

He was preceded in death by his brother Billy Ray Wildbur, a daughter Cindy Lyn Key and son Larry Lyn Jackson; grandparents Burt Augusta and Effie Lou Wildbur, and George and Martha Lockeby.

Survivors include the Love of his life Judy Sanders of Murfreesboro, Ark.; children Tammie Rather and Andy Burke of North Little Rock, Ark., Ronny Wildbur and Shelly of Heber Springs, Ark., Rick Wildbur and Emily of Bowlin, Ky., Rhonda Jones and Troy of Portland, Tenn., Tina Ross and Tony Hughes of Conway, Ark., Greg Hays and Candi of Carthage, Tenn., Tiffany Colwell and Matthew Loveless of Rock Island, Tenn., Chad Jackson and Meagan of Hot Springs, Ark., April Edgin and Will of Ben Lomond, Ark.; a special niece Nancy Wildbur Merrell of Nashville, Ark.; one brother Dewayne Wildbur of Nashville, Ark.; grandchildren Raun, Sarah, Bethany, Cody, Brody, Lauren, Christopher, Kristen, Rachel, Meagan, Misty, Matthew, Rebecca, Justin, Gregory, Hunter, Joey, Justin, Jeremy, Jerrod, Jacob, Jesse, Jamie, Memphis, Byron, Jonathan, Trevor, and Erica; great-grandchildren Haylie, Ava, Adley, Copeland, Ethan, Kynslee, Rennick, Bristol, Estella, Decklan, Hayden, Airalynn, Lucas, Luke, Karson, Texas Raine, and Baylor, and Little Momma Louella Robbins, a number of nieces, nephews, friends, and his fur babies.

Services were Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, with burial at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Highland. You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– PANGBURN — Harold J. McClanahan, 74, passed away Jan. 8, 2018 at his home in Pangburn, Ark. He was born Feb. 27, 1943 in Hughes, Ark., to the late Horace and Minnie McClanahan. A Memorial Service will be held Jan. 20, 2018 at the Pangburn Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Online guestbook: www.rolllerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– ROLAND — Ann Alene King, 73, of Roland, Ark., passed away Jan. 10, 2018.

She was born

July 22, 1944 in

Roland to Rube and Esther Clifton Harding.

She was a retired employee of Timex and a member of Full

Life Family Fellowship Church in Roland. Ann enjoyed being a homemaker, fishing, cooking, gardening, church and taking care of grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sherman King; brothers, John Harding (Betty) and Ray Harding; sister, Evelyn Taylor (Wayne) and sister-in-law, Dorothy Harding. Ann is survived by her sons, Jeffrey King (Kim) of Maumelle, Gregory King of Roland and Robert Hughes (Tammy) of Des Arc; grandchildren, Victoria Busch, Brayden Luckey, Kayla Craig, Kyra Hughes, Tanner Pruss and Trent Pruss; great-granddaughter, Charleigh Ann Meeks; brothers, Wilburn Harding and Bill Harding (Peggy) both of Roland; sister-in-law, Norma Harding of Little Rock; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300 burial will follow at Rainey Cemetery in Roland. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the funeral home.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Charles Greathouse, age 77, of Russellville, died Friday, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Burial will be private at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village with arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SCOTLAND — Vivian Dorothy Mae Stanley, 93, of Scotland, Ark., was born Feb. 16, 1924 and passed away Jan. 8, 2018. Visitation is 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at Scotland Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., at the church with interment at Foster Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Anthony Eitsert, 60, of Searcy, died Jan. 11, 2018 at St. Vincent’s CHI in Little Rock, Ark. He was born March 2, 1957. Arrangements are pending with Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: (501) 742-3621 Online: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Jerry Wayne Hobbs, 80, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 in Savannah, Ga. He was born in Searcy, Ark., son of Herschel M. and Nell Pinkett Hobbs. In 1960, he received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Arkansas and in 1967 received a master’s degree in business from the University of Missouri. Mr. Hobbs retired from the telecommunications industry working with Western Electric and AT&T after 30 years of service. They moved to Savannah in 2007. He loved his family, was an avid traveler, enjoyed fishing and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Nellie Jo Roth Hobbs of Savannah; daughter Susan Brown (Gary) of Cumming, Ga.; grandson Brandon Brown of St. Louis, Mo.; granddaughter Ashley Brown of Dahlonega, Ga., and great-grandson, Grayson.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Arkansas. Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com. Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, Ga.

–––––❖––––– SNOWBALL — Thomas Leon House, 64 of Snowball died Friday. Survivors: son, Thomas Wayne (Amber) House; grandchildren, Dakota, Mason and Kimberly House; sister, Shirley Switzer. Arrangements: Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Graveside services: 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 14, Snowball Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

Out-of-state

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michael E. Opauski, 72, died on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife,

Marsha Modlin Opauski; daughters, Terry Lynn

Greene and Caroline Pezzarossi (Nicolas); brother, David Opauski (Carol); grandchildren, Bryan Greene Jr., Courtney Greene, and Nathaniel Pezzarossi. Mr. Opauski’s extended family includes Emma and Talmadge Ward, Beth and David Deere, and Tomye Modlin, all of Little Rock, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Opauski was preceded in death by his son, Michael E. Opauski Jr., his parents, and brothers, Harry Opauski and Carl Opauski.

Born in Matewan, W. Va., and raised in Portsmouth, Va., the son of George and Ruby (Foit) Opauski, he retired as Director of Information Systems for the Arkansas Attorney General’s office.

–––––❖––––– GARY, Ind. — Dr. Cato Brooks Jr., age 77, of Gary, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2. He was preceded in death by his son, Cato

Brooks III; parents, Cato

Brooks Sr., and Beatrice Brooks; two sisters, one brother.

He was born

Jan. 26, 1940, in Forrest City, Ark. He was the Pastor Emeritus of the Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church. He was the founder and pastor of the Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church, 2323 W. 11th Ave., Gary, Ind., for 38 years. Dr. Brooks retired from active pastoring on Aug. 18, 2017. Dr. Brooks began his ministry on Jan. 26, 1969, in Forrest City, Ark. He was the organizing pastor of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, in Little Rock, Ark., from 1970 until May 1, 1977.

He relocated his family to Indiana to serve as pastor of First Baptist Church in East Chicago, Ind. Eighteen months later, he organized Tree of Life Mission, with 10 others, who had been summoned by the Lord, with him.

Dr. Brooks is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Bettye J. Brooks; five children, Attorney Marva J. Davis, of Little Rock, Ark., Pastor Marvin (Emma) Davis and Shirlee Davis, of Gary, Ind., Catina Groves, of South Bend, Ind., and Pastor Terry Wayne (Monique) Brooks, of San Diego, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, two sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 9-10 a.m. Funeral: Friday, 10 a.m. both at Christ Temple Cathedral Church of Christ (Holiness) USA, 1923 S. Arch St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment: Roselawn Memorial Park, 2801 Asher Ave., Little Rock, Ark. Repast at Delta Presents Outreach Center, 7621 W. 40th St., Little Rock, Ark., 72221, following the internment.

Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72202 (501) 371-0111 “A Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– MERRIAM WOODS, Mo. — Edith Erlene Holmes of Merriam Woods, Mo., passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. She was born on July 16, 1933, to Virgil and Rena (Lusby) Rogers in Nevada County, Ark. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at the Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in Branson, Mo.

–––––❖––––– TULSA — Albert Hamilton Davis, 85, passed away peacefully with family by his side Jan. 7,

2018 in Tulsa,

Okla., after a long fight with Alzheimer’s. Albert was born at home April

11, 1932, in Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, La. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Nelwyn Leone, his parents, John Jennings Davis of St. Tammany Parish and Gladys Whitehead of Taylor, Ark., and six siblings.

Although having a severe hearing loss from birth, he graduated from Slidell High School and attended Louisiana State University receiving his Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Albert was a successful mechanical and electrical consulting engineer in Little Rock, Ark., for 38 years where he was particularly proud of his ASHRAE award for the first commercially successful gas fired ice storage human comfort system. After consulting, Albert became a prolific innovator holding two patents outright and contributing to the development of several others. Believing that education is the only asset no one can take away from you, he spent hours with his children and grandchildren performing experiments, reading, and building mechanical/ electrical gadgets. Additionally, he loved “Rat Killing”, an activity with disadvantaged children, where he would dumpster dive for mechanical and electrical equipment, which the children would dissect and learn their workings.

Albert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Albert will be deeply missed by his four children and their families: Albert Hamilton “Kip” Davis, Jr., his wife Maria Ida Rourk and their children Juan Carlos Solorzano, Michelle Francis Davis and Carolyn Ashley Davis; Lisa Newlyn Davis and her children Stefani Emma Lee Priskos, and Andrew Alexander Priskos; Frances Titone “Ti” Davis and her children Acadia Titone Roher, Davis Franklin Roher, his wife Melissa Martin Roher and their son Davis Franklin “Frankie” Roher Jr., and Hannah Frances Roher; Paul Leone Davis, his wife Amy Beth Blankenship and their children, Paul Leone “Lee” Davis, Jr. and his wife Sara Christian Niemann, Bryan Terrell Davis, his wife Shannon Maxine Denney and their children Bryan Terrell “B.T.” Davis Jr. and Scarlett Elizabeth Davis. He will also be missed by his sole surviving sister Winnie “B’Dutz” Schilling of River Ridge, La., and his many nieces and nephews.

Albert enjoyed playing tennis, playing bridge with Nel and the “Doo-Dads”, and had a passion for reading and science. His mind was constantly working; he had a magnificent laugh and captivating blue eyes. He was loved and will be missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church in Little Rock, Ark., on Jan. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Albert will be laid to rest with his wife and family in Mandeville Cemetery, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The graveside service will be Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in the name of Albert H. Davis may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association through their website www.alz.org. Navigate to “Join the Cause” on the purple menu bar. In the drop down menu, select “Other ways to Give” On the left, select “Tributes.” To the right, select “Find a Tribute” then enter “Albert Davis.” Select the profile and donate. Thank you.

Arrangements are entrusted to Schaudt’s Tulsa Funeral Service and Cremation Care Center. Family and friends may share memories or condolences with the family, online at www. schaudtfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY, S.C. — Carolyn Ann Sivillo, a resident of Conway, S.C., died Jan. 11, 2018 at her home, in the loving company of her husband and children.

She was born March 29, 1934 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Dorothy and Edmund Abele. Carolyn met and married her lifetime companion, Pete W. Sivillo. She lived in Alvin, Texas until retirement when they moved to Fayetteville, Ark., and lived there for 17 years before moving to South Carolina in 2015.

Carolyn was the most giving person and always went out of her way to put the needs and wants of others ahead of her own. She was quick to put others at ease with her friendly and outgoing personality. People knew her and Pete as “The Dancers” as they were always first on the floor for a Rumba, Cumbia and the Waltz. Her dancing was once described by an onlooker as “smooth as silk”.

Her love of animals was never-ending and she was quick to adopt strays or injured animals, including cats, birds and even a pet pigeon and a chicken. Carolyn and Peter loved to travel all of their lives such as camping, cruising and visiting their kids. As a result, their kids pretty much mirror their lives much the same way.

She was a great mother and is survived by her children, Carol Dellwo and her husband Nick of Gilory, Calif., Karyn Houston and her husband Charles of Columbia, Ill. and Peter Sivillo and his wife Connie of Hartsville, S.C. and a loving grandmother to Justin Mattle, Tyler Houston and Ben Sivillo. Carolyn had a great and long life and while we will miss her, we know she is in a better place. Her life is to be celebrated.

A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at The Catholic Church of St. James with Father Timothy Akanson officiating. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium. The family requests memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Please sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is serving the family.

–––––❖––––– CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — Martha Marie Boggan, 93 was born to David L. and Letha Hutchins Cain on June 30, 1924 in Griffithville, Ark., and passed away on Jan. 9, 2018 in Crossville, Tenn.

Martha Boggan was a wonderful lady who was loved by everyone, including her family. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a jewel who always had a smile and a kind word. She loved completely.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William Bruce Boggan and her parents also, two brothers and two sisters, and grandson Jami.

She is survived by two sons, Richard D. Boggan, of Houston, Texas, David B. Boggan of Crossville, Tenn., a daughter, Susie Boggan of Fremont, Ind., a brother, Lenard Cain of Griffithville, Ark., other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will begin at noon, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 with the Funeral Service following at 1 p.m., in the Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy, Ark. Bro. James Hays will be officiating. Interment will be at Welcome Home Cemetery in Des Arc, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 411 South Victory Little Rock, AR 72201. For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– DALLAS — Timothy Allen Vowell, 59, of Dallas, Texas passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. Timothy was born July 5, 1958 Rockford, Illinois to Cecil and Virginia Goodman Vowell. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Visitation precedes service at 12:30 p.m., Monday. online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– HOUSTON — Betty Jean Pool, age 83, passed away on Jan. 8, 2018 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s. She was born in Little

Rock, Ark., on

May 30, 1934 to

Harry and Jessie Hamilton. She attended Central High School in Little Rock,

Ark., and later obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas.

She had a career as a secretary for Texas Medical Center, retiring from UT School of Public Health.

She was a member of the Saint Luke’s United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. In 2007, she and her husband, Howard Pool moved and became members of First United Methodist of Georgetown.

Betty was an avid gardener, loved genealogy and tracing her family history. She was always known for throwing parties; from holiday celebrations to game nights. She loved to entertain everyone.

She was preceded by her husband Howard Pool, her parents Harry and Jessie Hamilton, brother Jack Hamilton and sister, Janeatte Trimble.

Betty is survived by her daughter Lisa Goodrum Slinkard of Houston, Texas, sons; William (Bill) Alton Goodrum of Houston, Texas and David Clark Goodrum, grandchildren; Hudson Goodrum and Parker Goodrum along with the grandchildren of Howard Pool.

Friends and family are invited to attend the visitation which will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at 9 a.m., funeral service will be at 10 a.m., with a committal service and reception to follow at 11 a.m. Arrangements will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation through parkinson. org or Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.