Pulaski County
RAYMOND WADE BINGHAM, 66, of Jacksonville passed from this life on March 14, 2018. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– LANDON DE’LEON JAMES SIMS BROWN, of Jacksonville, passed away on March 12, 2018. He was born on January 30, 2018 to Shenar McCuien and Michael Sims. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel. You may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– DOROTHY L. BUSSELLE died on March 17, 2018. She was born on March 27, 1936. Survived by one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister and two brothers. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremations entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Ark.
–––––❖––––– DIANNE CLEMENS, born to William and Frances Pierpaoli Dillon on January 9, 1949, went home to be with the Lord on
March 15, 2018 surrounded by a packed roomful of immediate and extended family. She was co-owner of Madison Commercial Properties, Inc. with her husband
Tommy Clemens. Dianne was a 1967 graduate of Mt. St. Mary’s Academy and worked for years at William F. Laman Library beginning in high school alongside her late aunt, the librarian, Pat / Patsy Pierpaoli O’Bannon, and retired from Stephens, Inc. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Park Hill Baptist Church.
From her early teen years, Dianne was an avid Razorback fan, and the outside world stopped when there was a game to attend or watch on TV. She was a member of the Road Hog Fans and loved to tailgate with friends and call those Hogs! Traveling nationally and internationally was something she loved to do with her husband Tommy as well as working alongside him 24/7. They loved spending time with friends and family wherever they were and traveling in their motor home to Razorback games and to winter during their retirement in Naples, Florida. Dianne was an excellent cook; liked to crappie fish, dance, eat out, and take care of their family and properties; attend family special events and celebrations; and be at home with Tommy watching sports in their recliners and tending to her plants and flowers in their yard. They talked and acted like newlyweds with each other and he proposed to her daily at restaurants making an engagement ring out of the straw wrapper. She so loved that ritual and immediately said yes EVERY time without a moment’s thought!
Dianne loved her family deeply and was loved dearly by her family and friends and immediately loved by anyone who met her. She leaves behind her husband Tommy Clemens of Sherwood just before their 28th anniversary and knowing one another for 30 years. He treated her like a queen and lovingly and selflessly cared for her every need in sickness and in health for those 30 years. There was nothing he would not do for her, and he did that and more every day. They were the love of one another’s lives and never liked to be apart. Her departure leaves an irreplaceable void for Tommy as his wife and best friend as they both chose to spend 24/7 with one another. Dianne leaves behind her precious and wellspoiled dog Abby to keep Tommy company and bring him comfort. She also leaves behind her daughter Lisa Smedley of Greenbrier and Tommy Clemens, Jr. of Sherwood whom she loved with all of her heart. She was Grammy to her three precious grandchildren — Madison and Hayden Smedley of Greenbrier and Kailee Clemens of Sherwood.
Her parents Bill and Betty Dillon loved her and will miss her dearly. She loved, honored, and adored her precious father. Her two brothers Randy (Cathy) Dillon of Sherwood and Jon (Liz) Dillon of Lakewood Ranch, Florida and her sister Sandy (David) Ray of North Little Rock will also miss her very much. When she was eighteen years old, Dianne became not only a sister to Randy and Sandy, but became a second mother to them at the ages of ten and eight by assisting her father before, during, and after the death of their mother during the summer after her high school graduation. She made sure they never lacked the love of a mother, anything they needed, transported them to and from their grandmother’s homes and sporting events, always attended special events in their lives and the lives of their children, taught them to drive a car, and way too many things to mention here. Dianne had a special bond with her aunt Betty Ann (Betty Pierpaoli Scarbrough) who was more like a sister to her. They enjoyed doing lots of things together from childhood to the present including tap dancing side by side doing their shuffle ball chain as well as singing “How Much is That Doggie in the Window” from their childhood and giggling together.
Dianne was preceded in death by her mother Frances Pierpaoli Dillon and her grandparents Julio and Ida Pierpaoli, Bennie and Ruth Dillon, and Alice McCollum. She also leaves behind many, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. from the Clemens, Dillon, and Pierpaoli families that she loved and that loved her. What a precious gift to each family, and she will be dearly missed at each and every family event. Dianne was one of
the kindest and most loving and person you’d ever meet. Everyone she met would form an immediate bond with her. To know her was to love her.
The family wishes to thank the medical professionals at LR Baptist Medical Center especially her phenomenal, skilled, and compassionate nurses on ICU South - Jordan, Raissa, Aquiria, and Rachelle. Jordan and Rachelle, your presence, skill, and extra special touch and care were a gift from God to Dianne, Tommy, and our entire family during this difficult time in our lives. To say thank you and that we tremendously appreciate you both would be an understatement.
Pall bearers will be her son Tommy Clemens, Jr., her grandson Hayden Smedley, her brothers Randy Dillon and Jon Dillon; her nephews Ryan Dillon and Micah Ray; her uncle Jack Scarbrough, and special friends Billy Smith, Bill Monk, Harold Lierly, Tom Mahar, and Dr. Steve Clift.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at NLR Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 pm Monday at Park Hill Baptist Church (NLR) with interment following at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. or Park Hill Baptist Church in NLR. Please visit online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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JOHN A. “ZAN” DAVIS IV, 62, died at his home on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Zan was born in Fayetteville,
Ark., in 1956, and lived in Pine
Bluff from 19581969 before moving to Little
Rock. He was a graduate of Parkview High
School, and after graduating from Hendrix College, he attended the University of Arkansas Law School at Fayetteville.
As an attorney, Zan was associated with the Attorney General’s office before joining the firm of Whetstone and Whetstone. In 1988, he began his own private practice, and in 1989 was awarded the Golden Gavel by the Arkansas Bar Association for his work as chairman of the Arkansas Workers Compensation Institute. In 2009-2010, he served on the Editorial Board for the Arkansas Bar Association Handbook. He practiced law up until October 2017.
Preceded in death by his father, Jack Davis, and brother, Phil Faulkner, Zan is survived by his daughter, Anna; his parents, Jim and Joyce Faulkner; sisters, Amy Parker (Greg) of College Station, Texas, Brianne Bush, Lisa Breau (Randy), Sue Faulkner and Alex Davis, all of Little Rock; brothers, Austin Franks (Dede) of Little Rock and Jason Davis (Mary Ellen) of Black Mountain, N.C.; step-mother, Jessica Davis; eleven nieces and nephews and his beloved dog J Fred Muggs.
Among his favorite things to do, Zan loved spending time with his family, boating and motorcycling. He once piloted his own craft across the Gulf of Mexico, where he spent three years experiencing the cultures of Central American countries.
Services will be held on Monday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Rodney Davis, Dr. Aranataukis and the staff at UAMS for their compassionate care of Zan, with a very special thank you to Arkansas Hospice.
Memorials may be made in
Zan’s memory to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark. 72210.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Zan’s online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– GEORGE ECKSTEIN 90, of North Little Rock, passed away on March 14, 2018. He was born to the late William and Bernice (Ludwig) Eckstein on July 29, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He is survived by one daughter, Cindye (Carl Jr.) McDaniel; one grandson, Courtland McDaniel; and one granddaughter, Camdyn McDaniel.
Cremation arrangements under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home.
––––– ––––– CHIQUITA GRIFFIN, passed March 10, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, March
23, 2018 from
5 P.M.-7 P.M. at
A Natural State
Funeral Service,
2620 West Main, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Funeral will be Saturday,
March 24, 2018 at 1 P.M. at A
Natural State Funeral Service. Online guestbook is available www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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REV. QUIENTON HAMILTON, 60 of Jacksonville, Ark., passed March 12, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Elder Quinton McMurren and Virginia Hamilton.
Loving memories left to wife: Catherine Hamilton, children:
Edward (Andrea) Johnson, Quincy (Amber) Robinson, Felisha Hamilton, Quiensala Hamilton, Tammy Hamilton, Brandi Hamilton-Moffett (Bobby), Sharhonda Hamilton, and Katina Jackson (Albert). 17 siblings. Family hour March 21, 2018 6-8pm at Superior. Homegoing celebration March 22, 2018 11 am at St. Luke Baptist Church 8205 Hwy 161 North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
–––––❖––––– ALFREDA DANIELLE JACKSON, 43, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March
15, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory: sons: Joshua Jackson and Jonathan Tatum, parents: Alfred and Gloria Jackson; siblings:
Curtis Jackson
(Nicole) Sharon Jackson, Christy Jackson, Latina Hoy (John), and Katrina Early (Demetrius), one grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– CHARLES LONG, age 79, passed away suddenly on March 12, leaving a gaping hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He was a graduate of Little Rock Catholic High School. After graduating, Charles proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. After retiring, he spent the next 20 years employed at Dassault Falcon Jet as an avionics mechanic and supervisor. His passion, though, was serving others. He volunteered in the third floor play room – Camp Wannaplay, at Arkansas Children’s Hospital from 1984 to 2011. He also served as one of their Eucharistic Ministers from 2007 to 2009. He has volunteered for the USAF 19th Medical Group refill pharmacy since 2007, St. Jude’s Catholic Church home visits since 2007, and food delivery for the Care Channel since 2010. He has been an active member at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville since 1984 where he has served as an usher each week for Saturday night mass. He gave selflessly and generously his whole life. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Adeline Long, his wife, the love of his life Sandra Lee Long, three brothers — Maurice Long Jr, William Long and Thomas Long.
He leaves behind his only child and biggest fan Rebecca Kendall, grandson Blake Dworshak and wife Danielle, grandson Andrew Kendall, two great-grandchildren Dallas and Hailee, as well as three sisters, Elizabeth Waddle of Sherwood, Ark., Virginia Campbell and her husband Russell of Houston, Ark., and Mary Chambers of Little Rock, Ark. He also leaves behind numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and fellow volunteers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, March 19, 2018 at the funeral home, followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136 Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– JOSEPH LEE MARTINA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at
70 years old. He is survived by his mother, Miriam
Bonner Martina; his wife, Carmen Martina; his daughter, Lauren Messina; and by his beloved nieces and nephews.
Joe will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a loving husband, father, uncle and friend. His contagious humor and joy will be missed by all. A private service will be held at a later date to celebrate his life. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Joseph’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– ROBERT MAX MITCHAM Freedom rang on March 14, 2018, when Robert Max Mitcham entered the Kingdom of
Heaven. He was
72 years old.
Joining him there in celebration are his parents, Max Arlington Mitcham and Sara
Preddy Mitcham of Smackover,
Ark.
Robert was born on September 12, 1945, and grew up in Smackover. He graduated from Smackover High School, and played football and baseball for the “Home of the Buckaroos.” He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance. It was there where he met the love of his life, Nancy Lee Tremble, from Kansas City. They married August 10, 1968 in a double wedding with her older sister Barbara and Bob Molinaro. This August will be their 50th wedding anniversary. Robert started his career at First National Bank in Little Rock as a correspondent banker, where he and Nancy enjoyed entertaining business colleagues and friends. Later, he pursued a career in residential and commercial real estate.
Perhaps one of his more significant roles was as Coach Mitcham at Junior Deputy Baseball Park over little league baseball. His lifelong love for the game spans generations, from coaching his son to watching his three grandsons enjoy a love for the game. Robert had a very charismatic personality that included a gift of storytelling that was one of a kind. Other favorite pastimes of his were duck hunting, fishing, golf, a love for Labrador retrievers, and spending time as “PPaw” with his grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy; his sister, Kay Mitcham Urbani; his three children: Lindsey Mitcham Lorence (Rick), Lauren Mitcham Thurman (Jason), and Max Taylor Mitcham (Brooke). He also leaves a strong legacy in seven grandchildren: Katherine Graham Thurman, Benjamin Scott Thurman, Luke Arlington Lorence, Gabe Tremble Lorence, McCollum Lee Mitcham, Harper Rose Mitcham, and Ada Blair Mitcham.
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church at Rock Creek under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. Robert’s family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Hospice Home Care for the love and care that they have shown them during these last few weeks. In addition, Robert and his family are forever indebted to Dr. Joseph M. Beck, Karen, Ron, Pat, and staff for the treatment, encouragement, and support that you have given us over the past two years. Your gifts ring eternal. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– IVERA MOORE, 81, of Little Rock, Ark., peacefully passed away on March 13, 2018.
She was born
July 4, 1936, in
Tillar Ark. She was a nurse at St.
Vincent Hospital for 25 years and spiritually helped many people in
Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Moore; and one son, Timothy Moore. The mother to Grellen Wayne Moore, Jeff Moore, Eric Moore and Courtney Nicole Woods; grandchildren, Sierra Moore, Chammarcus Holloway, Jayson Walker, Jaramie Moore, Kalon Moore, Tyshin Moore, Collin Moore, Elise Moore, Wendelette Johnson, Ben Moore, Emily Moore, Keighland Woods, Kayleb Woods, Autumn Woods and Jessica Woods and she had many great-grandchildren. Family visitation will be Friday, March 23, 2018, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 372-1305. Home going Saturday, March 24, 2018, 11am at First Baptist Church Highland Park 1701 S. Pine Street, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will be Monday, March 26, 2018, 1pm, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. North Little Rock, Ark.
–––––❖––––– THELMA ODEGAARD, 82, Little Rock, joined her Viking ancestors in Valhalla on
March 9, 2018.
She is survived by her four children: Marc Johnson (Linda), Little
Rock, Ark.; Eric Johnson, Tampa,
Fla.; Kathryn Bernard (Paul), Seminole, Fla.; Jim Jacobson, Rice
Lake, Wis.; and five grandchildren.
Thelma was the daughter of Christian and Hulda Odegaard of Hainesville, Wis. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay, High School in 1953; attended the University of Wisconsin; was President of the Milan, Ill., United Presbyterian Women; worked for the Rock Island County Family Community Resource Center; sold real estate for Newton Realty in Fort Meyers, Fla.; served as a caregiver for terminally ill patients in Lee County, Fla.; was a member of the Sons of Norway; was administrative assistant at the Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance in Little Rock, Ark.; and retired as administrative assistant at Creative Media Services in Little Rock, Ark.
Friends and family are invited to a party celebrating her life on March 24, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. at Graffiti’s Restaurant in Little Rock. Memorials may be sent to the Humane Society of Pulaski County (Ark.) or P.A.R.K (Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids), Little Rock, Ark. Thelma’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– ARNOLD LYNN PARKS SR., 50, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March 13, 2018. Preceded in death by: father, Johnny L. Parks, and sister, Shirley
Ruth Parks.
Arnold leaves cherish memory with: children,
Arnold L. Parks
Jr., Sherkari
Parks, Arneisha
Parks, Jasmine Armstrong, Andrew Parks, Darian Parks, Johnathan Parks, and Yazmin Parks; mother, Vickie Parks; siblings, Brenda Parks, Cynthia Parks-Kimble, Jacqueline Parks-Bryant, Johnny Calvin Parks, Ronald Parks Sr., Dominic Parks Sr.; 14 grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 8715 Oman Road, LR, Ark. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Longley Baptist Church, 9900 Geyer Springs Road, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– PHILLIP LAFAYETTE TACKETT SR., of North Little Rock, left us on March 14, 2018. He was born to James Lafayette Tackett, Jr. and
Demia Ruth Langford on December 19, 1932 in Wattensaw (Lonoke County), Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Paul Everett Tackett, brothers, Buddy, Jiggs, Bill and Emory, and sister, Alice.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Freddie Jo Barton Tackett; children, Phillip Lafayette Tackett, Jr. (Karyn) of Little Rock, Mark Preston Tackett (Michelle) of Sherwood, Perry Martin Tackett (Mary) of Scott, and Cheryl Tackett Smith (Steve) of Bryant; 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 18 nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Phillip worked in the printing business for 52 years. He founded Target Printing in 1963, and sold it in 1969. Missing his own business, he started Tackett Printing in 1978. He retired to Greenbrier, Ark., in 2001, and returned to North Little Rock in 2017.
He spent many years with his boys as a Cub Scout Master, and served as President of the Ole Main Booster Club. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Sinai Lodge #749/Sylvan Hills Masonic Lodge #754, and lifetime member in the Scottish Rite Bodies where he obtained his KCCH. He was Past Monarch of Bendemeer Grotto where he was also a lifetime member, York Rite Mason and Past Commander of Hugh de Payne Commandry #1.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Wednesday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by interment at Arkansas Memorial Gardens in North Little Rock.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Phillip’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– JOHN K. VINT, 74, of Alexander, entered his heavenly home on March 12, 2018 in Little Rock, Ark. He was born June 4, 1943, in Concordia, Kan., to John and Wilma Vint.
John graduated from high school in Concordia, Kan., and then moved later to Arkansas in December of 1973. John became involved in the business of transportation, as a driver. John had three children, Larry Vint, Melissa Pipkin, (Tim) and Scott Vint. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Jonathan, (Caty), Justin, (David), Jacob, and Stephanie, (Austin) and Carrie, (Todd) He also has three great grandchildren, Trinity, Jonathan, Noah.
He is preceded in death by this parents and sister, Mary Charbonneau.
A visitation will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 from 10-11 a.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, March 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. also at Pinecrest Funeral Home, burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Arkansas
ALEXANDER — Floyd Smith, 90, of Alexander transitioned March 14, 2018. He is survived by a daughter Deana Smith, eight siblings, grandchild Natasha Dawson and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two sons, Keith and Eddie. Services are entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Morris Sanford Pelton, 64, of Benton passed away Friday, March 16, 2018.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2018, at Arkansas Health Center with Bro. Allan Eakin officiating. Interment will follow at Pipkin Cemetery in Salem Community. Funeral arrangements by Roller Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Anthony Irvin Roll, 48, was released from his pain on March 7, 2018. Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend worked at the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority as an Industrial Inspector. A Celebration of Life service will be held March 23 at the Friends in Christ Lutheran Church located at 4305 Hwy. 5 North in Bryant, Ark., at noon. A luncheon will be provided after the service. Anthony is survived by his parents Ric and Jane Roll and brother Rick. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — Bessie Lee Tate Camper, 98, of Brinkley, Ark., departed this life March 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by: husband, Robert Camper; sons, Edward Camper and Willis Camper; daughter, Dorothy Camper-Byers; eight brothers; and four sisters.
She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Walter (Glennzola) Camper, Robert (Lucy) Camper, Nathaniel (Alma) Camper, Magnolia (L.D.) Johnson, Robbie (Clyde) Camper Bell; brother, Robert Lee Tate; a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Funeral: Wednesday, 11 a.m., both at Grand Street Church of Christ, 923 North Grand Street, Brinkley, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Penny June McKenna of Bryant, passed away March 14, 2018. She was born April 19, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Celebration of life will be at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home Monday, March 19, 2018, at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Sign online guestbook, www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Steven Maxwell “Max” Meents of Bryant passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the age of 31.
He was born in Hinsdale, Ill., on Sept. 4, 1986. He enjoyed playing and watching sports. He was a fan of all Chicago sports teams (most notably the Chicago Cubs). He also enjoyed music and spending time with friends and family, but his greatest joy was spending time with his beloved daughter, Austyn Blair Meents. He is also survived by his parents Deborah Skasick (Richard) and Steve Meents (Mary); brother Zakary Meents; sisters Samantha Meents and Taylor Meents; Grandfather John Oglesby; Aunt Lauri and Uncle Jim Goodwin, Aunt Kim and Uncle Greg King; cousins Jeffery King, Erin King, and Libbie Davidson. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Betty Oglesby, Jeannette Meents, and Donald Meents.
“If he shall die take him and cut him out into stars and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will be in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun.” – Shakespeare
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
––––– ––––– CABOT — Carolyn Thornton, age 76, of Cabot, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Cabot Church of Christ with military honors. Interment will be held at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. Online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Paul Edward West, 72, of Cabot passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018. He was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on November 24, 1945, to Herbert W. and Barbara (Williams) West. He had a prosperous sales and management career in the brick and concrete business.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Conway West of Cabot; daughter, Leah Brown (Clayton) of Vilonia; grandchildren, Tyler Whitley (Samantha) of Cabot, Carson Edward Whitley of Cabot, Camille Brown of Vilonia, Clay Brown of Vilonia; great-grandson, Oliver Whitley; sister, Rosemary Briant (Bill) of North Little Rock; nieces, Stephanie Meyer (Lisa) of North Little Rock, Shelley Clark (John) of North Little Rock; brother-in-law, Bill Conway of Arizona; and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21st, at The Church at Rock Creek with Rev. Mark Evans and Rev. Bill Briant officiating. You may send flowers or make a contribution in memory of Paul to The Church at Rock Creek, 11500 W. 36th Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72211.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mr. West’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CALICO ROCK — William A. Hankins, 78, died March 16. Visitation and funeral service will be held Monday, March 19, at Pineville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Funeral service begins at 2 p.m. Burial: Pineville Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — William Joseph Dancer, 64, of Conway, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, Thursday morning March
15, 2018. He was born in Little
Rock, Arkansas, on January 8,
1954, to the late
Joe P. and Martha Sue Dancer of North Little Rock. After graduating North Little Rock High School in 1972 he had a long career of 40 years at Missouri-Union Pacific RR where he had lots of friends. William enjoyed seeing both of his sons after their service in the Military join the Band of Brotherhood at Union Pacific RR. He enjoyed Spending Time with his wife and children and grandchildren. William also loved to be riding his Harley in the Natural State of Arkansas with the Herd. He enjoyed our wonderful travel with the Cruise line, seeing places all over the world. Rest in Peace my Love until I see you in Heaven.
With loving memories he is survived by his wife of 45 years Charlene Tamara Dancer, son, Joseph P. (Chasity) Dancer, their children, Ericka, Katherine, Geoffrey Bane, and one grandson, Alex Pryor, of Conway, son, John W. (Nita) Dancer, their children, Brooke, Ashlyn, Melody, and William Dancer of NLR, daughter, Melissa (Travis) Roth of Fort Smith, sister, Paula Sue (Bill) Sardin of Sherwood.
A Celebration of Life will begin at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.
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DEER — Joseph Andy Spradley, 71, known to friends as Joe, passed away on February 26, 2018, at the Little Rock Veterans Hospital. Joe was born April 15, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Andy and Elizabeth Meeks Spradley.
A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Joe attended Pulaski Heights Elementary and Junior High and graduated from Hall High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged.
From his early years and throughout his life, Joe loved all things outdoors. He hunted, fished, hiked, mountain climbed, and trekked many of the world’s beautiful places with friends. He inspired and instructed others along the way. It was this passion for the outdoors that led his founding of Ozark Outdoor Supply retail store in Little Rock.
Joe is survived by one sister, Lillian Andra Spradley Dougan, of Springdale, Ark., and one daughter, Kimberly Lemma and granddaughter, Cristiana Lemma, of Voorhees, New Jersey; nieces Beth Calhoun (Chip) of Des Arc, Ark., Carol Lipsmeyer of Fayetteville, Ark., Sue Dougan of Little Rock, Ark., and Sarah Dougan of Austin, Texas; a nephew Chuck Dougan of Des Arc, Ark.; and first cousins, Jim Spradley (Carolyn) of Little Rock, Ark., Tom Spradley (Linda) of Baton Rouge, La., and Mark Spradley (Laura) of Little Rock, Ark.
Joe will be interred at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, at 10 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2018. Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– DOLPH — Gregory Charles Honeycutt, 67, died March 15. Visitation and funeral service will be Tuesday, March 20 at Trimble Campground Presbyterian Church in Dolph. Visitation begins at 12 noon. Funeral service begins at 1 p.m. Burial with military honors will be at Roselawn Cemetery in Calico Rock.
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EAST END — Jeff Heinley, age 58 of East End, passed away Wednesday at his residence. A Celebration of His Life will be held at Noon, Saturday, March 25, 2018 at Lower Lake Pavilion at DeGray Lake State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, Arkansas. View full obituary and sign online guestbook at www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Mary Lou Colbert, 86, of Fayetteville entered into eternal life March 11, 2018. She was born September 22, 1931.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 60 years, MT Colbert; and great-grandson,
Jackson Lee
Graves.
Mary Lou worked for 24 years at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. She had a passion for flowers and gardening and took great pride in maintaining a picture-perfect home. She was devoted to her family and friends as well as her pets. She is greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Bacon and husband, Tom of Elkins; her son, Kenneth Colbert of Saint Francis, Maine; her granddaughters, Angie Graves and Jenn Matthews of Fayetteville; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel with private burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jackson L. Graves Foundation, www. jacksongraves.org. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
–––––❖––––– FLIPPIN — Kay Frances Hall, 82, Flippin, Ark. died March 6, 2018. Service at Calvary Temple Assembly of God on March 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Cotter, Ark. A medical Administrator, survived by two sons. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services, www.kirbyandfamily.com.
–––––❖––––– FORREST CITY — June E. Merrell was born Deloria June Edmondson on June 12, 1932, in Memphis, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018, at Methodist Germantown Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, with family by her side. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Merrell; son, Kem Merrell, and his wife Kim Merrell, their daughters Grace-Anne and Lily Belle; brother, Don Edmondson and his wife, Ellen Edmondson, all of Forrest City, Arkansas; grandchildren Erica
Lamb Rains and her daughter Bethany, Joshua
Spotts and his wife Caley, their children Sophia,
Hazel, and Miller;
Merrell Conlee and her husband Cody, their children Reagan and Owen; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Virgil Calvin Merrell, on March 15, 1986; her daughter, Melinda Kathryn Merrell Spotts, in 2010; and her parents, Walter Carl Edmondson and Hazel Cureton Edmondson.
Junie, as she was affectionately called, grew up at Blackfish Lake, Arkansas, where her parents had a restaurant and motel, Carl’s Courts. She was raised as a Methodist, and her parents helped build the Methodist Church at Blackfish Lake. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Forrest City, and also attended First United Methodist Church, so she had two church families. Her family moved to Forrest City in 1945, where June attended Forrest City High School and met her future husband, Virgil. She and Virgil married in 1950 and both attended Bob Jones University, where they were active with the Billy Graham ministries. She later became a supporter of the Billy Graham Training Center of The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina, helping fund the completion of The Cove Chapel. She was a member of Delta Beta Sigma sorority and yearbook staff in high school, a lifetime member of Musical Coterie, active in Junior Auxiliary, American Cancer Society, and numerous other civic and church groups.
She loved music, and played the piano and sang for many years, even when in the nursing home during the last year of her life. Travel, trout fishing, her Yorkie Louie, reading, and the Arkansas Razorbacks were some of her great passions. But her favorite thing was to spend time with her family, preparing huge family meals at her beloved Forrest City home, Tan-TaLon. We all have great memories of the wonderful hours spent gathered there eating, visiting, and laughing.
June was a beautiful, unique and quirky woman with a lot of love to give, and her family and friends were all blessed to have her in their lives.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with visitation before hand at 1:00 p.m.; burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Any memorials should be made to the organization or charity of your choice.
–––––❖––––– GLENWOOD — Janet Sarah Stamper, age 64, of Glenwood, passed away
March 15, 2018.
She was a child of God, a loving wife and mother.
Janet is survived by her husband,
Robert Stamper; son, Scott
Stamper (Tracy); daughter, Michelle Stamper; three grandsons, Bentley Stamper, Brayden Stamper, and Kurt Stamper (Brittany); one great-grandson, Drake Stamper; one sister, Trudy Parkman (John); her dog, Missy; and by a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Morledge and Iva Nell Parkman, two sons, Travis Scott Rowland and Jeremy Lynn Stamper, granddaughter, Miryah Rowland, and by brother, Randy Parkman.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 21, at 12 noon with services at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. An online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– HAMPTON — Anthony “Jerry” Temple, 55, of Hampton died Thursday. Visitation will be Monday, March 19, 2018 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm at Antioch Baptist Church near Hampton. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial at Moore’s Chapel Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– HASKELL — Amy Foster, 47, Haskell, died Wednesday. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Jeanette Foster. Survivors, son, Hayden Foster, sisters, Sheila Uekman and Lisa Mills. Visitation, March 20 at Ashby, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Cremation entrusted to Ashby Funeral Home. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — George Franklin Browning, SR., 83, passed away March 5 in Heber Springs. Survivors: wife Velda Browning, daughters Brenda Shoffner, Frankie Krosnick, Ruby Lynn Becker, Debra Gwinn, sons Daniel and Scott Browning, Alan Browning, George F. Browning Jr. Memorial Service March 17, 4:00 PM Trinity EV Christian Church Monee, Illinois. www. dwightfamilyfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– HELENA — Arthur “Red” Stokes passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. Visitation will be from 12 noon till 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Roller Chapel. Graveside services will be Monday, March 19, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Ark. Visit and sign online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
–––––❖––––– McCASKILL — Bessie L. “Bess” Rife, age 74, formerly of McCaskill, Ark., passed away in Bossier City, La., Friday, March 16, 2018.
Graveside service will be held Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Cemetery in Hope with Bro. Bruce Short officiating under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Hope.
–––––❖––––– MELBOURNE — Robbie Helms Sullins, 88, died March 15. Funeral service: Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Burial: Combs Cemetery. Survivors: Ronnie Sullins, Eltories Sullins, Johnny Greenhaw, Coleen Walker (children), Ray Helms, Bonnie Herrington (siblings).
–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Warren Mason Foss, 95, Mountain Home, died March 11, 2018. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Warren Foss is survived by his son and three daughters. Services are pending at First Baptist Church of Mountain Home. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services.www.kirbyandfamily.com.
–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Kirstie Dawn Headley, 38, of Mountain Home died March 14, 2018.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. March 21, 2018, at Conner Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. March 22, 2018, at the Conner Family Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Robert Henderson, 91, Mountain Home, Ark., died March 2, 2018, in Mountain Home. Services are pending at this time. A U.S. Navy Veteran survived by Lucille Henderson and Daughter in Law, Darlene Heikkila.
Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services www.kirbyandfamily.com.
–––––❖––––– MOUNT PLEASANT — Howard K. Lamb, 79, died March 14. Funeral service was held Friday, March 16. Local survivors: wife: Jane Gaston Lamb of Mt. Pleasant; son: Bryant Lamb (Kathryn) of Melbourne; grandsons: Brad Lamb, Cole Lamb of Melbourne; brothers: “Son” Lamb of Melbourne, Fred Lamb of Guion.
Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home.
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PINE BLUFF — Buel Everett Coburn, 70, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday.
Survivors: wife, Mary “Punkin” Coburn; sons, Michael Coburn, Brad Coburn and Drew Harris; daughter, Danita Cannon; sister, Martha McVay; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, in Robinson’s Chapel. Interment: Rowell Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 4-6 p.m. at Robinson’s. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Susan Taylor, 53, of Pine Bluff, Ark., went to be with the Lord Friday, March 16, 2018. She was born Sept. 18, 1964, in Pine Bluff, to Clyde and Nina Allbritton Ellison. She was reared and educated in Pine Bluff.
Mrs. Taylor worked for the ADC at the Correctional School as an Administrative Assistant, after many years of working in banking. She was a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father and a niece, Kaci Ellison. Survivors include her husband Steve Taylor, whom she married on Aug. 17, 1984, in Pine Bluff; daughter, Lauren Taylor of Little Rock; sister, Sherry Bethea (Glenn) of White Hall; brother, Jeff Ellison (Deana) of White Hall, and ten nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, 5-7 p.m. at Watson Chapel Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Watson Chapel Baptist Church with Brother Todd Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Watson Chapel Baptist Church, 5514 Pinnacle Lane, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603.
Online condolences at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
–––––❖––––– PLUMERVILLE — Willie Belle Treadaway Reddig, age 100, of Plumerville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was born January 27, 1918, a daughter of the late W. A. Treadaway and the late Lula “Jones” Treadaway. She was a homemaker; and for many years, she and her husband owned and operated Independent Gin Co. at Holly Grove, Arkansas, until their retirement in 1971. She was also a member of Plummerville United Methodist Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Charles H. “Rags” Reddig to whom she was married for over 40 years until his death in 1983; and her sister: Hazel Lee “Doll” Pettingill.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 19, at the Harris Chapel with Rev. David Baker officiating. Burial will be at Plumerville Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net.
–––––❖––––– ROMANCE — Thomas “Old Man” Atkin, 80, of Romance died Friday, March 16 at his home. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. in the Searcy-McEuen Chapel with burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Share A Memory: www. searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– SCOTLAND — Kathryn Sue Acton, age 62, of Scotland, Ark., passed away Wednesday,
March 14, 2018.
She was born December 30, 1955 in Morrilton, a daughter of Lee Acton and Loeta Reynolds Acton of Scotland.
She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers, David and Johnny Acton. Survivors include her mother and her friend of 18 years and fiancé, Dr. J.J. Magie of Scotland; three brothers, Rommy (Loretta) Acton of Scotland, Tommy (Linda) Acton of Morrilton, and Michael (Amy) Acton of Scotland; two nephews, five nieces, several great-nieces and great-nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Ms. Acton will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Harris Chapel with Cecil Smith officiating. Burial will be at Liberty Springs Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Judy Ann (Liles) Harmon, 73, of Searcy, passed away March 17, 2018 in Searcy. Services with be held at Valley Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Monday, March 19, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. Celebration of Life will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Weir Cemetery in McRae, Ark.
–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Nancy Ann Cole Hall Skorcz of Sheridan, Ark., went to be with her Lord on March 16, 2018 at the age of 75. Nancy retired from The Mad Butcher and Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas. She was born February 26, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Ark., to the late William Earnest Cole and the late Ella Mae Moltz Blocker.
She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Charles “Chuck” Skorcz; daughters, Cindy Hall of White Hall, Melissa (Tom) Bradshaw of Sheridan, and Kelly (James) Holmes of Sheridan; their father, Gayle R. Hall of Watson Chapel; step-sons, Billy (Tammy) Skorcz, Mark (Libby) Skorcz, and Chuckie (Amanda) Skorcz all of Sheridan; step-daughters, Mona (David) Merta of Germany, Betty Jo (David) Hill of Mississippi and Tina Berry (Art Knab) of Sheridan; 27 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Morris of Sulphur Springs; sister-in-law, Martha Eastwood of Hot Springs and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers.
She was a member of Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her flowers and gardening with Chuck and family. She also enjoyed casinos, cruises, and watching car races.
She was preceded in death by brothers, C.G. Eastwood and William Eastwood; sister, Rosie Jones; and brother-in-law, Harvey Skorcz.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brad Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Branch Cemetery near Grapevine. Visitation will be Monday at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.
The family will be at the home of Chuck Skorcz, 242 Grant 803, (Betty Jo Drive), Sheridan. Special thanks to Arkansas Hospice for the care that was shown to Nancy.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, C.A.R.T.I. American Cancer Society or Cedar Branch Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Haydn Skorcz, Michael Skorcz, Devan Skorcz, Cody Skorcz, Brandon Skorcz, and Jon David Bradford.
Honorary pallbearers are Brian Mead, David Hill and Brian Skorcz.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Betty L. Spencer, 75, of Stuttgart, Ark., passed away March 16. Graveside services will be held March 20, at 10 a.m. at White Church Cemetery in Monroe, Ark.
Visitation will be March 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Ark.
Family and friends may sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.
Out-of-state
NIXA, Mo. — Eunice M. Wainscott, 91, of Nixa, Missouri, died March 13, 2018. Memorial Service will be at Kirby & Family Funeral And Cremation Services Chapel at 1 p.m. on March 18, 2018. Visitation will be at 12 noon till 1 p.m.
Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.