Obituaries

Pulaski County

SOLOMON “LITTLE SOL” RAYBURN BYARLAY, III, passed away at his home on April 4, 2018. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he retired from Braniff Airlines as a pilot. He was a member of the Braniff Pilots Association.

Preceded in death by his parents, Solomon Rayburn and Edith Toler Byarlay, and brother, Dr. John William Byarlay, he is survived by a brother, Thomas W. Byarlay and wife, Betty; sister, Barbara Irene Byarlay Barkley, both of Little Rock; and a host of other family and friends.

Arrangements are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-224-2200. Little Sol’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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KUNG SHYH CHIU, age 100, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Funeral services will be private. Services are under the direction of Roller Chenal Funeral Home. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

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DAVID RAY GADDIS of Maumelle, Ark., age 95, died at home, on Monday, April 9, 2018, under the care of Hospice Home Care. He was born on September 30, 1922, at Hillman, Ark., before the family moved to a farm outside of Dardanelle in 1927. He married Jeanie Kennedy on June 7, 1942, and they were married for 68 years before her death in 2010.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Survivors include three children: Larry Gaddis (Linda) of Little Rock, Blaine Gaddis of Little Rock, Kim Gaddis Wadley (Buddy) of Springfield, Ark.; two grandchildren, Dr. Emily Gaddis Kocurek (Jared) of Little Rock, and R. Scott Gaddis of Little Rock; one great-grandson, Judah David Kocurek of Little Rock; one sister-in-law, Carol Kennedy Thacker of Maumelle; and many nieces and nephews.

David retired from the Little Rock District Corps of Engineers as Comptroller in 1978. Highlights of his 37 year career there included financial oversight of Nimrod, Bull Shoals, Norfork, and Table Rock Dams, Little Rock and Blytheville Air Force Bases, and the Arkansas River Navigation System. He is a veteran of WWII, during which he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He continued to serve in the Army Reserve for a number of years afterwards.

David was a faithful member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church for 58 years, serving as a Deacon, Homebound Ministry leader, and Sunday School teacher until shortly before his death. The family expresses gratitude for the compassionate assistance provided by Hospice Home Care.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle, Ark. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery, Dardanelle. Visitation will precede the service at the Chapel beginning at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-224-2200, and Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle.

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DAVE HILLIARD, 94, passed away at his home on April 7, 2018. He was born January 28, 1924 in Middlesex, N.C. He was son of the late Henry and Thelma Hilliard.

He will be remembered for his love of God as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is survived by Barbara Hilliard, and his children Dana Hilliard, David Hilliard, Donna Villa, and Rachel Tharp. Visitation is April 11, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 230 Smokey Ln., NLR, Ark. on April 21, 2018 at 2 p.m.

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World War II Veteran HAROLD “BUD” ROSS JOHNSTON, 98, passed away peacefully in his home in Roland, Ark., on April 7, 2018. He was born in 1920 in Yell County, Ark., to Harold Banks Johnston and Sybil Clarice (Ross) Johnston. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Sallie (Keeling) Johnston; his son, John H. Johnston; sisters, Mary George, Rena Foster, Jane Klober and Nina Stewart; as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law.

He is survived by his daughter, Judy (Bruce) Thompson; daughter-in-law, Mary Johnston; granddaughters, Nikki (Patrick) McDonald, Kristen (Zach) Meador and Laura (Zac) Murtha; brother-in-law, Eugene “Boog” (Ann) Keeling; as well as many nieces and nephews; and great grandchildren, Olivia, Cameron, Natalie, Wyatt, Jayden, Owen, Marley, Hallie and Hannah.

After graduating from Dardanelle High School and prior to his entering the National Guard, he worked as a carpenter. His National Guard Unit was activated in 1940. After basic training, he was sent to the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to serve more than two years in the 153rd Infantry Regiment. He then went to Ft. Benning, Ga., for parachute school with the 502nd Parachute Regiment. Upon joining the 17th Airborne Division, his theaters of service in Europe included France, Holland, Belgium, Austria and Germany.

Upon returning from WWII, Bud was employed by the USA Fire Department stationed at Adams Field in Little Rock, Ark. The Little Rock Fire Department merged with the USA Fire Department, and he served there for 31 years, retiring in 1976 as a Captain, serving many years at Station 12 on Cantrell Road.

Being an avid deer and turkey hunter, Bud was a lifetime member of the Po-Boy No. 2 Hunting Club and kept himself busy with gardening, yard work and grandchildren in his retirement years. He was a longtime member of the Baptist Faith and active in the community of Natural Steps. Bud enjoyed excellent health until his early 90’s, but was able to remain at home thanks to his devoted children, grandchildren and close friends. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the Bonner Family; Jo Raney; The Pharmacy at Wellington; VA Home Based Primary Care and their staff: Dr. Adolf, Donna, Kent, Megan, Phillis, Debra, Chip, Joy, Megan; Arkansas Hospice and their staff: Dr. DeVan, David, Tina, Shanekia, Karen, Deborah, Carly, Ashley, Luther, Laura; and caregivers, Michelle, Natasha, LaShawna and Carman.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, with Military Honors, the Little Rock Fire Department Honor Guard, and the Patriot Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

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MINNIE SMITH PARKER, 89, of Little Rock, died April 7, 2018. Services will be 12 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Chapel, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, 501-661-9111. Family hour: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Online guest book: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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THOMAS LECIL SHANKS, of Little Rock, died on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the age of 94.

He was born on August 5, 1923 in Ft. Worth, Texas. His parents were the late Jesse Lee Shanks and Eunice Maynard Shanks.

Growing up during the Great Depression, he began going to job sites as a child with his father, and by the age of 15 was considered an accomplished carpenter. He was very successful as a home builder in Ft. Worth, Texas. Later he began a career with Metropolitan Life Insurance until his retirement in 1978.

He married his loving wife, the late Betty Nichols Shanks in December 1989. He is survived by children, Joe Nichols and John Nichols, both of Little Rock, Carolyn Shanks Paget of Houston, Texas, Thomas Randall Shanks of Ontario, Canada, and the late Dr. Richard A. Shanks of Houston, Texas. His many grandchildren include Ben Nichols of Memphis, Tenn., Matthew Nichols of Austin, Texas, Jeff Nichols of Austin, Texas, Melissa Mount O’Dell of Houston, Texas, Philip Carl Mount of Houston, Texas, Rachel Mount Gaston of Houston, Texas, Richard Lee Shanks of Houston, Texas, Rachel Shanks Brown of Houston, Texas, Thomas R. Shanks of Lenoir, N.C., and William Bradley Shanks of Lenoir, N.C.; and 15 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all.

He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II for three years and 26 days. After the war, he attended Texas Christian University and Wharton School of Finance in Philadelphia, Pa. He earned his CLU during his career at MetLife, was a 32nd degree Mason, was active in the Sons of the American Revolution, and served as Tennessee State President and National Trustee, a Deacon in the Baptist Church, served as President of his Home Owners’ Association for many years, and loved golfing with his friends.

Funeral services will be held beginning at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

A visitation with viewing will be held from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, Maumelle, Ark. The family request that no memorial contributions be made. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Alma Hill, 96 of Batesville died Sunday, April 8, 2018. Memorial services: Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 2 p.m., at the Harrison Street Church of Christ in Batesville, with Tom German officiating. Interment in the Campground Cemetery in Bethesda at a later date. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.

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BENTON — Joely Anne Clements, age 20, of Benton, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1997, in North Little Rock, Ark.

Joely graduated from Harmony Grove High School, attended the University of Arkansas, and most recently Cosmetology School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Tonya Hill, and grandfather, Andrew M. Clements.

She is survived by her father, Andy Clements of Benton; stepfather, Matt Hill of Maumelle; two grandmothers, Joyce Phillips and Vicki Callahan; numerous other family and friends; and her little dog, Honey.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Ashby Funeral Home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BIGELOW — Tommy Dotson, 63, of Bigelow, died Saturday, April 7. Survivors: wife, Phyllis Dotson; children: Thomas “TJ” Dotson, Dustin Dotson, Misty Smith; brother; sisters; five grandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., April 10 funeral home. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Wolfe Cemetery. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton, www.bobnealandsons.com.

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BISCOE — Karen Annette Williams Smith, 63, of Biscoe, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2018. She was the daughter of W.L. (Bud) and Faye Williams.

Karen was a farmer’s wife, a homemaker, and a member of the Biscoe First Assembly of God Church. She graduated from DeValls Bluff High School, where she and her husband served as homecoming king and queen.

Karen gave her life to serving others. Her love of Jesus Christ and her study of his word was an example to many. Karen taught Sunday School, served as secretary and treasurer at her church, volunteered in the church nursery, as well as helping to celebrate the weddings and baby showers of many friends, family and church members.

Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 44 years, Kent; her children, Brandon and wife, Amy, and Heather and husband, Charlie Brown. Known best as “Nana” to her four grandchildren, Jenna, Hayden, Preslee, and Bowen Brown. She deeply loved and adored them all and dedicated her life to them. Karen was a “second mom and nana” to many and leaves a large loving family. Karen was preceded in death by both of her parents; her brother, Larry; and grandparents, Bob and Emma Coulson and Neely and Irene Williams.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., at the Biscoe Assembly of God Church on Wednesday, April 11. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 12, at the Gospel Mission Church in Des Arc. Interment will be in the Biscoe Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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CABOT — Dorothy (Dicus) Cartmel, of Cabot, Ark., fondly known to friends and family as “Dottie”, was born October 18, 1942, to Elmer and Lois (Tucker) Dicus.

She went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

This world has been a better place for 75 years with her contagious smile.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Dalton Cartmel. Dalton and Dottie have four daughters, Donna (Kevin) Mann of Cabot, Sara Marshall of Ward, Cindy (Greg) Jones of Cabot, and Kelly (Alyssa) Journey of Little Rock. She has five grandchildren, Matt Payne, Missy Payne Mathis, Ashlyn Marshall Madding, Megan Marshall, and Josie Jones. She also has three great-grandchildren, Mallory Payne and Gage and Macey Mathis. Also surviving her are her two sisters, Helen Vowan and Teresa Carter. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018, also at the church. Burial will be in Sumner Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CABOT — Larry Dewayne Hutcherson, age 74, of Cabot, died April 8, 2018, in Northwest Medical Center of Springdale, surrounded in love by family. He fought a long battle with diabetes for many years, spending time at his son’s home in Farmington over the past 10 years, and various nursing and rehab facilities in NWA. Larry’s wish for the family was to love him dearly, but let him go when the time came.

From his birth in Tyler, Texas on November 5, 1943, to his death on April 8, 2018, he had a life and love for his family. He also was a caring and faithful husband, father, and grandfather and great-grandfather. He was fun-loving and his quick wit would make you laugh. He valued his time with family and built lifelong relationships with friends. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, golfing, coaching his son’s sports teams, and traveling with his family.

Mr. Hutcherson, a native of Texas, grew up attending Tyler High School. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. Later, he would retire from Knights Grocery of Cabot as a retired Market Manager.

It was in Arkansas where he met his wife, Mary Ann Gibson. Some of his favorite memories with Mary Ann included attending local auctions and traveling to Colorado for family vacations.

Left to honor Larry and remember his love is his son, Matt (Amy) Hutcherson of Farmington, and Jake (Nicole) Hutcherson of Cabot; four grandchildren, Courtney, Caleb, Eli and Talan; one great-grandchild, Brody. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Gibson Hutcherson.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 700 N. Second Street (501-843-5816). Online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com. The family requests donations be made in Larry’s name to American Diabetes Association, at www.diabetes.org.

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CABOT — Jax Coleman Torres of Cabot, went to his heavenly home on April 6, after only 3 weeks and 4 days on earth. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Robert and Jessica Torres of Cabot; maternal grandparents, Dale and Vicki Fulenwider; and paternal grandparents Kathy and Chuck Wilson; along with many other extended family members.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, Ark., with Pastor Wes Bennett officiating. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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CONWAY — James Robert Wagoner, 76, of Conway, Ark., went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 8, 2018. He was born February 15, 1942 in Huntsville, Ala., to Robert Lee and Mary Lou Wagoner.

James was preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years, Ruth E. Wagoner; his daughter, Candie Wagoner Helms; his brothers, Jack, Kenny, and Billy Wagoner; and his parents.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving family: his sons, Keith (Kristen) Wagoner and Jackie Wagoner; his sisters, Daphine (Roger) Popwell and Annie Lou Spalding; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online guestbook is available at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/conway.

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CROSSETT — Duwayne Pittman, 72, of Crossett, died April 7, at Life Touch Hospice. Celebration of Life: 10 a.m., April 10, at Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy 52 W., Crossett. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. April 9, at funeral home. Interment in Eupora, Miss. For full obituary, go to meddersfuneralhome.com, 870-364-6171, “Celebrating Life”.

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DeWITT — Patsy Cardwell, 75, died April 8. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie and her sister, Joyce Doyle. Visitation will be 1:00, April 8 at St. Luke Lutheran Church with the funeral service starting at 2:00. Burial will follow in DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. www. essexfuneralhome.com.

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DeWITT — Meryle Parker, 82, died April 7. She is survived by her children Chip Parker and Audrey Thomas (Wes), and granddaughter Leah Thomas. Visitation will be 11 a.m., April 11, with funeral services beginning at 11:30. Burial will be in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. www. essexfuneralhome.com.

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GREENBRIER — Raymond J. Girard, 65, of Greenbrier, passed away April 8, 2018. Visitation will be at noon Wednesday, April 11, 2018, with the service following at 1 p.m. at the Church of The Nazarene in Greenbrier. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier.

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GURDON — John “David” Stewart, 79, of Gurdon, Ark., passed away April 7th, 2018 in Hot Springs, Ark. Visitation will be April 10th, 2018, 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. in Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in Rose Hedge Cemetery, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Gurdon.

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HAVANA — William J “Bill” Storts, of Havana, departed for heaven Saturday, April 7, 2018. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Havana First Baptist Church. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the church. Burial: Blue Mountain Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville.

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HOT SPRINGS — Dr. Joe Luther, 91, of Hot Springs, passed away April 4, 2018. He was born October 29, 1926 in Mountain View, to Thurlow and Seddie Luther.

Joe is predeceased by his parents; wife, Ava Nell Luther; brothers, Letus Luther and Bob Luther.

Joe grew up in Mountain View and attended the University of Arkansas and Baylor Dental School. He practiced dentistry in Waldron, Helena, Mt. Ida and Charleston, Arkansas.

In 1947 Joe married Ava Nell Logan and they had 63 happy years of marriage. Throughout, they shared a love of family and together enjoyed playing bridge, golfing and attending the horse races at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs.

Joe and his family spent over 30 years in Charleston, Ark. He and Ava Nell retired to Hot Springs in 1998. Over the years, they retained many friends from their towns of residence and enjoyed a lively social life.

Joe is survived by his three children, Anna Paxton (Mark), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Greg Luther (DeeDee), of Fayetteville; and Thad Luther (Lynn), of Little Rock; grandchildren, Bob and Todd Smoot, Justin, Josh and Mitchell Luther and Christene Paxton; and seven great-grandchildren. The family would like to give thanks and recognition to loyal caregivers Tammy Dodd and Marjorie Maughan, with gratitude for their years of service.

Visitation will be 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. A celebration of Joe’s life will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Pleasant Grove. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice. Guest register is www.caruth-hale.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Capt. William J. “Bill” Mulcahy USN (Ret.), 86, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., passed away on March 29, 2018. He was a proud Vietnam War veteran who served his country with distinction for

22 years in active service and, in retirement, was devoted to veteran affairs.

He was born to William and Anna Bidese Mulcahy on July 26, 1931, in Chicago, Ill. In 1953, he joined the Navy and began a distinguished and decorated career that included, among others, stints as Commander of Helicopter Squadron 3, Operations Officer of the USS Iwo Jima, and the Executive Officer of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron 3, the Seawolves. He retired with full honors in 1975.

Bill flew helicopters for Petroleum Helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico until 1979, when he moved to Saudi Arabia to fly for Arabian Helicopters. He joined ARAMCO in 1986, became Helicopter Safety Pilot and was appointed Training Supervisor until his retirement in 1993.

A resident of Hot Springs Village, Bill joined and was active in the Military Officers Association of America, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Lucy Solano Mulcahy; and daughter, Claudia Mulcahy. He leaves behind his loving wife, Barbara Mulcahy of Hot Springs Village, Ark. He is also survived by his first wife, Nancy Henderson, and their children: daughter Catherine Mulcahy, sons Richard and Michael Mulcahy (Joan Sheldon), all of San Diego, Calif. His stepchildren, Bernadette Gallego (Ed), Pilar Martinez Miranda (Eduardo), Angela Almario (Hector), Susie Milne (Tim) and Christina Gaston (Joey), all of the Philippines, and Benjie Borromeo (Maria) of New York City; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren all mourn his passing.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m, June 11, 2018, at the Unitarian Universalist Village Church in Hot Springs Village, Ark. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

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MALVERN — Arlon Hobbs, 86, of Malvern, passed Sunday, April 8, 2018. Visitation: Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 6-8 p.m., Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service: Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 10 a.m., Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Burial at Rockport Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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McGEHEE — Billy Joe Myers passed away on April 7, 2018 at the age of 89. His parents Ora Vardaman “Jack” Myers and Marnette Dishongh Myers preceded him in death. Billy Joe is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edwardeen Burgess Myers. He is also survived by his son, Allen Myers (Little Rock), daughter, Lee (and husband Steve) Wiseman (Birmingham, Ala.), grandson, William Mason Wiseman (US Air Force), brother, Ben Allen Myers (Brinkley, Ark.) and his sister, Wanda Lynn Landry (Washington, Ill.).

Billy Joe was born in McGehee, Ark., and lived his whole life there. He worked for Shelter Insurance Company as a District Sales Manager and State Sales Manager until he retired in 1993. He had a lifelong passion for fishing and hunting, and loved going to the horse races at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs.

Billy Joe had the opportunity to travel the world on company trips, and fulfilled a lifelong dream when he attended the Kentucky Derby. Billy Joe lived life to the fullest and never met a stranger. He was a member of McGehee First Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Kenny Culpepper officiating. In his later years, Billy Joe came to love dogs, especially his granddogs. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local Humane Society or Rescue Group. Arrangements made by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MENA — William David Doughty, III, 80, of Mena, Ark., passed away April 8, 2018 in Mena. Graveside service will be Thursday, April 12, 2018, 2 p.m., at Pine Ridge Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Visitation: April 11, 2018, 5-7 p.m., at Beasley Wood.

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MONTICELLO — John W. Middleton, 88, of Monticello, passed April 6, 2018. Celebration of Life for John Middleton will be Wednesday at 11 a.m., at Pilgrim Rest AME Church, with Rev. Johnny Harris officiating. Interment at Oakland Cemetery, by Paradise Funeral Home of Monticello. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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MORO — Walter Spaulding, 79, passed away April 7, 2018. Family remaining are daughter, Connie; four grandchildren: Robin, Jason, Daniel, Faye; five great-grandchildren; along with a host of other family and friends. Preceded in death are parents: Harry and Zora Spaulding; son Ronny; and grandson Ronny Jr. Arrangements by Fowler Funeral Home.

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MOUNTAIN HOME — Stephanie Nichole Day, 34, of Mountain Home, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Springfield, Mo. Conner Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center memorial service on Wednesday April 11, 2018, at 10 a.m., at Conner Family Funeral Home Chapel. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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NASHVILLE — Jo Alta Copeland Spanhanks, age 90, of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Nashville, Ark. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, at Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, at Harvest Time Assembly of God in Murfreesboro.

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PARAGOULD — Geneva Moffitt, 76, of Paragould, departed this life Sunday, April 8, 2018. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Clark Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home, www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Ada Harris, 56, of Pine Bluff, passed April 3, 2018. A Private Celebration of Life for Ada Harris was held Monday at 5 p.m. at Paradise Funeral Home. Final Resting Place: Chapel Hill, by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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PRESCOTT — Funeral for Jim Youngman, 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Steed officiating. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: one hour before service. Memorials to Fairview Church, Prescott, AR. Arrangements, Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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ROSE BUD — Ladotta Mae Barlow, 80, of Rose Bud, died Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born November 28, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Rufus and Laodice Stevens.

Ladotta “Dot” is survived by one son, Ricky Barlow and wife Peggy; three grandchildren, Shauna Barlow Pate and husband Murry, Isaiah Barlow, and Rygel and wife Cassie Fortner; three great-grandchildren, Mallory Pate, Zayla and Ellece Fortner; two brothers, Jerrell and wife Joyce Stevens, Leon and wife Tina Stevens; and many nieces, nephews, friends and family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Max Barlow, and her parents.

“Dot” was a 33-year employee (bookkeeper, treasurer, and secretary) of the Rose Bud Public Schools, and a member of the Mount Bethel Free Will Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mount Bethel Free Will Baptist Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Bethesda Cemetery in Rose Bud. www. powellfuneralhome.net.

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RUSSELLVILLE — Roy Weldon “Chief” Hartwick, 85, of Russellville, died Sunday, April 1, 2018. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. April 5 until service time in the chapel. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial: Ball Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY — Michael David Schoenberger, 60 of Searcy, passed away April 7, 2018 in Searcy. He was born May 5, 1957, to David Schoenberger and the late Mary Capps Schoenberger. He is survived by his sister, Kimberly Lancaster. Michael is under the care of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SEARCY — Mrs. Faye Elizabeth (Black) Stearns passed away at Harding Place, surrounded by family on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the age of 82. She was born June 19, 1935 in Bradford, the daughter of Washington Earl and Clara Elizabeth (Willis) Black. On December 17, 1956, Miss Faye Elizabeth Black married Mr. Emmett B. Stearns, and together they spent 56 years.

Mrs. Stearns retired in 2000 from General Industries, where she was a Quality Control Inspector, and had worked over 20 years. She enjoyed landscape painting, quilting, and raising a garden with Emmett. Mrs. Stearns was a sweet lady who, more than anything, loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the Crossroads Church of Christ.

Mrs. Stearns was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett; three brothers, Frank, Charles, and Leonard Black; and one sister, Irene Winchester. She is survived by two sons, Michael Stearns and wife, Rhonda, of Cabot, and Dennis Stearns and wife, Julie, of Searcy; one daughter, Debbie Anselmi of Bald Knob; four grandchildren, Craig Anselmi and wife, Candace of Bald Knob, Kristopher Webb and wife, Autumn of League City, Texas, Kristen Taylor of Cabot, and Amanda Lacey of Hot Springs; six great-grandchildren, Claire, Austin, Connor, Stephen, Maddie, and Caden; four nephews; 11 nieces; and a lifetime of friends.

Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. at Heard Cemetery. The Stearns family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff, as well as her many friends, at Harding Place. Arrangements are by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home, www.jacksonsfh.com.

Out-of-state

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Mary Louise Garland, 87, of St. Charles, Missouri, died Sunday. Survivors: daughter, Almeda Lynn Cagle (John); brother, Dwight Pippenger; sisters, Emma Lois Self, and Barbara Garland; seven grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, relatives, friends. Visitation: Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Balch-Johnston Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Vitula Taylor McLeroy, age 71, died on Saturday, April 7, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born on March 22, 1947, to Ella Rogers Taylor and Ed Taylor, both deceased.

Vitula, known as Vi to her friends, spent her elementary and secondary education in the Hazen Public Schools. She graduated from State College of Arkansas in 1969 with a B.S. degree in mathematics, and received her Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas in 1987. She taught middle school math in Stuttgart and Springdale, Ark.; Starkville, Miss.; and in Arlington, Texas.

She was a lifelong Arkansas Razorback fan as well as an avid Texas Rangers baseball and a Dallas Stars hockey fan. She and her husband, Paul McLeroy, enjoyed traveling, especially to the Caribbean, as well as trips overseas to Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Vi is preceded in death by both of her parents; her half-brother, Richard Gene Taylor; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her brother, Roger Lynn Taylor and wife, Becky of Melissa, Texas; nephews, Brett Taylor of Allen, Texas, and Russ Taylor of Rogers, Ark., Dean Taylor of Jonesboro; and brother-in-law, Leonard James McLeroy (Penny) of Conway.

Although Vi had not lived in Hazen in many years, she enjoyed visiting with former classmates and relatives at least twice a year.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 11, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Hazen with burial immediately following at Hazen Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.