Pulaski County

RUSSE QUINLAN ALLEN, 61, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away April 16, 2018. He was born August 6, 1956 to his parents Willard Allen and Joyce Bilyeu Allen. He was a heavy machine operator and member of Mission by the Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers and is survived by his sisters: Jaylene (Frank) Harris Butler of Little Rock; Meki (Jackie) Terry of Damascus, Ark.; a brother, Tory Vaun Allen of Little Rock; nieces and nephews. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– MARY KAY BURNETT EAST, “Moomie” as she was known to close friends and family, died on Thursday, April 12, 2018. She left this earth with her large family at her side. She was born on May 3, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee to

Johnie and Mary Burnett. Mary Kay lived in Joiner, Ark., during her early childhood, where her father was a coach and superintendent of schools, and moved to Little Rock, Ark., with her family when she was four.

She grew up in the Heights neighborhood in Little Rock, attended Hall High School and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she was a cheerleader and beauty queen. Mary Kay is survived by her husband James C. East and her siblings, older sister Suzanne McGee, and older brother, John Len Burnett.

Mary Kay was previously married to George Lorenz Jr. They had two children, Kimberly Smith and Jennifer Miller. In 1982 she married James C. East, the principle shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Pulaski Bank and Trust Company. It was at this time of her life she faced her greatest challenge while combining two families with six children, and loving them each and every one as her own.

Mary Kay was a wonderfully warm and fun loving person. She had only good things to say about others and was much loved in return. She loved tennis and snow skiing, and she and Jim enjoyed many days on the slopes in Aspen, Colorado. Mary Kay especially enjoyed traveling, often taking close friends and family. She was a member of the Little Rock Country Club.

Mary Kay was a long time member of the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church where she belonged to the PHUM Circle of Hope and volunteered in the food program.

In addition to her brother, sister and husband, Mary Kay is survived by four children, Jennifer Miller, Hunter East, Letitia East and Jack Collier East, and 14 grandchildren, Hunter Smith, Kaitlyn Smith, Brooke Miller, Kyle Miller, Colby Miller, Evan East, Hannah East, John Collier East, Justin Ryles, Lily Ryles, Avery Ryles, Silas East, Ginger East and Atticus East. Their son Lindsey East died in 2011, and their daughter Kimberly Smith died in 2017. Eight of her grandchildren are grandsons and will serve as honorary pallbearers.

A memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CHARLES B. HUMPHREY, 70, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this earth to be with his heavenly father on April 14,

2018. Charles was born on September 3,

1947, to late

Buford and Ann Humphrey. He was a devoted Christian who served the Lord, a loving husband, and caring father not only to his own children but the community as well. Charles worked for the City of Little Rock in Parks & Recreation for 38 years. When he retired in December 2011, from the city, Mayor Mark Stodola declared January 5, as Charles B. Humphrey Day with the City of Little Rock and City Manager Bruce Moore named Jim Dailey Fitness and Aquatic Center gymnasium court, Charles B. Humphrey Court where he worked as the Fitness Director for 20 years. He was, also, a licensed massage therapist. Due to his love for recreation, he mastered and played many sports for fun. Charles coached basketball, volleyball, and track. He played basketball as a shooting guard on championship teams at Horace Mann High School in Little Rock, Arkansas and Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical, and Normal College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was an avid Pickleball player where he would travel all over the United States to play. Volleyball was one sport he officiated. He officiated volleyball games for high school and colleges. He won several volleyball Men and Women Regional Championships. He was selected as the top AIC Volleyball Official for several years and received an Outstanding Director Award for Exemplification of a Model Program along with several other accomplishments. Charles was a member of Shamrock Lodge #25, PHA and Mohammed Temple #34, Motor Patrol Unit of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Living on to remember and cherish his memories of a life well lived are his wife, Sheila Humphrey; two sons, Kyle Humphrey, and Chad Humphrey; two daughters, Karryne Gray (Grian) and Shelley Humphrey. He has one very special granddaughter Sophia Grace who stole his heart and called him Pawpaw. His brothers, James Humphrey (Ollie), Richard Humphrey, and Cody Humphrey. His sisters, Freddie Anderson, JoAnn Curry, Betty Humphrey, Bobbie Humphrey (Horace), and Diedra Jackson (Ronnie). He is preceded in death by his sisters, Patsy Collins and Chana Humphrey; and his parents.

The Celebration of His Life will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Highland Park located at 1701 S. Pine Street, Little Rock, Ark. Burial will be at Haven-Rest Cemetery, 7102 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark.

Services provided by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501)372-1305.

–––––❖––––– JERRY WAYNE HUTTO SR., 71, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born July 15, 1946 in Conway, Arkansas to John R. and Lucille Hutto. He was a member of the Arkansas Model Railroad Club.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Lynne Hutto; children, Jerry W. Hutto, Jr. (Cat), Jennifer Holt (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Clay and Stacey Holt, siblings, Conley Hutto (Connie), Meda Haney (Hunter) and John “J.R.” Hutto (Sondra); and other extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lynette Hutto.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2018 at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later date. Visit the online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– DARREN LEDBETTER, 47, of North Little Rock, departed this life on April

12, 2018. He is survived by his loving family.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 21,

11 a.m. at Theressa Hoover

United Methodist Church,

4000 West 13th

Street, Little Rock. Family hour will be Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. at the church. Services entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 1851 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-5025. Online guestbook at www.serenityfuneralhomear. com. “Providing Service of Excellence.”

–––––❖––––– OSCIE B. PERRY JR., 48, of North Little Rock, passed on April 12, surrounded by family; two sisters and two brothers. Visitation: Friday, 6-7 p.m., at Watson Northcrest, 1801

Maple, North

Little Rock. 501812-5301. Celebration service: Saturday, noon,

Greater 3-4 Missionary Baptist Church, 911 W. 19th, Little Rock.

–––––❖––––– GWYNNE H. STANHOPE, 65, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on April 16, 2018. She was born on August 16, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Full obit and guestbook available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

–––––❖––––– TEREK TRAMON TYLER, 35, of Jacksonville, formerly of Holly Grove, died

Sunday evening,

April 15 in an auto accident in Prairie County near Hazen.

His son, seven daughters, his parents, seven brothers, nine sisters and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening April 20 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Kingdom Builders Ministries, 405 Pine Street in Holly Grove. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 21 at 10 a.m. at Kingdom Builder Ministries in Holly Grove. Interment will take place at Pine City Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– FREIDA LEE WALLS, 77, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. She was born to the late, Thomas and Alta Penix on Thursday, December 5, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She loved cooking, sewing, and all sorts of crafting. She loved going to yard sales and spending time with family and friends. She worked for Protho Truck Stop for over 20 years and worked for Allied Vanlines for 10 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Elmer Walls; son, Robert Thomas; brothers, Willard, Bobby, Ira, and James Penix; sisters, Patsy Penix, Geneva Gilbert, Dee Taylor, and Eloise Overton. She is survived by her children, Alta Emerson, Dina Kaiser, Peggy Trimble, and Danny Thomas; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Keen; brothers, Charley and Jack Penix; along with a host of family and friends who love and miss her dearly.

A celebration of life will be held Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com

–––––❖––––– LLOYD WILLIAMS, 70, of Little Rock passed April 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer and Oneathia Williams. Loving memories left to siblings:

Troy (Delores) Williams, Issac

(Rita) Williams,

Ronnie Williams,

Elmarie (Ruevell) Barnes, and Freda (Ronald) Woods. Family hour April 21, 2018, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Service immediately following at 11 a.m. Both services will be held at 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.”

Arkansas

APLIN — Ernest Larimore “Ernie” Clayton, 87, of Aplin, passed away April 4, 2018. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at Aplin Church of Christ. Inurnment: Barrancas National Cemetery at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Emmett Tillman Gregory, 77, of Batesville died Tuesday, April

17, 2018, at his home. He was born December

23, 1940, at Texarkana, Arkansas, to Robert

Emmett and Gracie Mae Pogue Gregory. He was an Army National Guard Veteran and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville, where he had served as a Deacon. He was an awesome husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time outdoors with his grandsons. He also loved telling people about the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Gracie Gregory. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Earline Henson Gregory of the home; one son, Terry Gregory (Kimberly) of Little Rock; one daughter, Tammy Gregory Carter of Austin, Texas; six grandchildren, Brandon Gregory, Porter Gregory, Trevor Gregory, Carolyn Brown, Sarah Catherine Brown and Will Brown; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 20, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville with Bro. Randy Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Batesville with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be Denver Huskey, Roy Cartwright, Ken Ray, Charles Hansen, Michael Henson and Paul Wayne Henson. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Men’s Fellowship Sunday School Class at Calvary Baptist Church.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — William Dunaway Muse, 88, of Bryant, passed away April 17, 2018.

He was born

June 13, 1929, in Conway, to Thomas Frank and Odie Belle Firestone Muse.

William was a member of Otter Creek Assembly of God.

He served in the

Army during the

Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters,

Leila Johnson,

Louise Zermatten, and Charlsie Henderson; one brother,

James Muse; and his wife of 62 years, Naomi Wilkins Muse. He is survived by three sons, Don (Ellen) Muse, Rohn Muse, and Douglas (Angela) Muse; one daughter, Michelle (Peter) Alverio; nine grandchildren, Jacob (Leslie) Muse, Evan Muse, Amanda (Joe) Andrews, Andrew (Courteney) Muse, Austin (Leah) Muse, Teresa Beasley, Heidi Alverio Lutman, Peter (Amber) Alverio, and William Alverio; and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 20, 2018, at 9 a.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to www.loveachild.com Bill’s favorite feeding program in Haiti. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Kayee Martin, age 2 months, passed April 7, 2018. Funeral: Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Integrity Funeral Home, 206 W. Washington St., Stuttgart, Ark., at 1 p.m. Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pine Bluff, Ark. Care for family entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Home staff, Owners: Al & Philomena. 870 672-7221 (website) integrityfuneralhomestuttgart.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Becky Taylor of Conway, age 49, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. She was a physical therapy assistant.

Survived by: Mother, Beverly (Gene) Kelly; Father, Pete (Margaret) Miller; grandmother, Joy Faye Holmes; two daughters, Carmen (Cody) Ellison, Katie Taylor; two grandchildren, John-Preston Taylor, Melanie Taylor; two sisters, Jamie (Paul) Blumhorst, Leslie (Wesley) Cates; three nephews, Tanner Blumhorst, Braxton Kinley and Micah Cates; three nieces, Devan Tillman, Heather Kinley and Payton Blumhorst.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Funeral service Friday, April 20, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the Centerpoint Missionary Baptist Church north of Hazen with burial in the Biscoe Cemetery in Biscoe. Services provided by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online Obituary at westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Hugh George Battershell, 94, Crossett, died Monday, April 16, 2018. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a Chemical Engineer Professor at UALR. Survivors: wife, Emily W. Battershell and a step-son, Greg Harris. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at New Friendship Cemetery in Benton. Guest book, www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Gerald Wayne Morgan, 78, of Crossett died April 17th, at home. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday, April 20th, at Medders Funeral Home Chapel, 1564 Hwy. 52 W, Crossett. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. For full obituary, go to meddersfuneralhome.com or call (870) 364-6171 “Celebrating Life.”

–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Etheridge, 83, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away April 12, 2018, at his home in Fairfield Bay. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Carolyn Diane Brewer Weathers, 70, of Fordyce, transitioned on Saturday, April

14, surrounded by family.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 50 years, Grathel “Robert” Weathers Sr., and eight children, Eric (Genevia) Brewer of Fordyce, Arkansas, Andre Brewer, of Fordyce, Arkansas, Dezette Weathers (Erric) Maxfield of Coppell, Texas, Ezette Weathers, of Fordyce, Arkansas, Brandon (Antoinette) Weathers, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Denise Weathers of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Patrice Weathers Bell of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Monique Weathers of North Little Rock, Arkansas. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Eric Nelson, Andrea Brewer, Angelique Brewer, Andre Brewer, Jr., Alayna Maxfield, Brianna Weathers, Symone Maxfield, Ashton Givan, Kennedy Bell, Justin Weathers, Hezekiah Bell, and Skylar Brewer. She also leaves a nephew, Vincent Gibson, and two nieces, Wanda Doleman and Carsea Smith, (children of Gladys Gibson); and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service 1 p.m. Saturday at Enon Baptist Church Fordyce, Ark. Services entrusted to Paradise Funeral Home of Little Rock 206 S. Cross St., Little Rock. (501)372-2200 www.paradisefhlittlerock.com. “Because There Is A Difference.”

–––––❖––––– GRADY — Mr. Robert Knight, 74, of Grady, Ark. passed Sunday, April 15, 2018. Home-Going Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018 at Damascus Baptist Church in Grady, Ark. by Rev. Freddie Heard. Interment will be in Lincoln Memorial Garden-Varner, Ark. by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — J.V. Hollowell, 86, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday,

April 17, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Hollowell was born May 24,

1931 at Trenton, Arkansas to the late Jesse Amos and Lida May

Jenkins Hollowell. He was the owner/operator of Jay’s Drive In, a U.S. Navy veteran, member of Second Baptist Church in West Helena and also a Gideon.

Mr. Hollowell is survived by one son, Jay Hollowell and special friend Brenda May both of Helena, Arkansas; grandson, Tripp Hollowell (Katie) of Rogers, Arkansas; great grandson, Davis Graham Hollowell of Rogers; three sisters, Mary Pearl Snyder of Russellville, Alabama, Patricia Tingle of New Augusta, Mississippi and Carolyn Medlin of Caruthersville, Missouri; special sister in law, Billie Sue Rohrscheib (Henry) of Lexa, Arkansas and sister-in-law, Bettye Garrison of Katy, Texas; brotherin-law, Joe Davis (Kathy) of Athens Georgia and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary Ruth Hollowell.

Funeral services for J.V. Hollowell will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Second Baptist Church in West Helena. Brother Randy Williamson will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are the Gideons and members of his Sunday school class at Second Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made in memory of Mr. J.V. Hollowell to DeSoto School, P.O. Box 2807, West Helena, Ark.. 72390 or to Second Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2505, West Helena, Ark. 72390.

Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena will direct (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Funeral for Bro. Lee Little Sr., 10 am, Friday, April 20, 2018 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. James McCain and Bro. Lee Little, Jr. officiating. Burial, White Oak Grove Cemetery, Deann. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2018, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Arrangements, Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Vicki D. Mitchell Fletcher, 64, of Hot Springs, passed away on April

14, 2018. She was born November 24, 1953 in Fort Smith to the late William

R. and Margaret “Marge” Mitchell. Vicki was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, and friend.

She is predeceased by her parents and grandmother, Froy Noe. Vicki is survived by two daughters, Michell Fletcher and Mariellen Fletcher, sister, Paige Rix, grandson, Daniel Beavers, niece, Mimi Bell, nephew, Will Rix, and three great-nephews, Austin Guthrie, Brennan Dorrell

and Kayden Bell.

Vicki was a devoted Christian and attended St. James United Methodist Church. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1972 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Arkansas. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. For 41 years Vicki taught in the Little Rock School District and retired from Henderson Middle School as an 8th grade Science teacher. Vicki enjoyed the lake and attending Oaklawn.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock with Rev. Greg Schick officiating.

A second memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs with Rico Harris officiating. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Roy D. Smith, 76, died April 17, 2018. Visitation will be held Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Services will be 2 p.m., Friday, April 20 at Clearwater Missionary Baptist Church in Judsonia. Interment will follow in the Providence Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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LEXA — Andre’ Benard Peer, 46, of Lexa, Arkansas, was born August 15th,

1971, in Little Rock, Ark.

He was the son of Wilbur

Peer and Mary Westbrook. He passed away on

April 11th, 2018.

Andre’ attended public schools in Lee

County School District. He was a graduate of Lee High School in 1989. Andre’ received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1996.

Preceding him in death were his brother, McGartha Johnson, and grandfather, Edgar Peer Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory: His loving wife, April SpeedPeer, son, Andre’ Jacob Peer, mother: Mary Westbrook of Robinsonville, Miss., father: Wilbur (Patricia) Peer Sr. of Little Rock, Ark., paternal grandmother: Jo Ever Peer of LaGrange, Ark. and maternal grandfather: Alonzo Jones of St. Louis, Mo., fatherin-law: Stanley (Sandra) Speed of Kansas City, Mo. mother-inlaw: Vivian Furdge of Dundee, Miss., sisters: Yolanda (Demetrius) Rankins of Dallas, Texas, and Kameshia Freeman of Dallas, Texas, brothers: Wilbur “Tyrone” Peer Jr. of Rogers, Ark., Waymon “Terrell” Peer of Little Rock, Ark., special cousin/brother Alvin “Gerald” (Melinda) Peer of Little Rock, Ark., and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, in laws and friends.

Visitation on Thursday, April 19, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 125 N Coanza St., West Helena, Ark. 72390.

Funeral will be held Friday, April 20th at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Public viewing be held from 10-11 a.m. ONLY. Final resting place at La Grange Cemetery, La Grange, Ark.

–––––❖––––– MAGNET COVE — Allen Wayne Gordon, 75, of Magnet Cove, died Tuesday, 4/17/18 in Hot Springs. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, 4/20/18, J.A. Funk Funeral Home, Malvern; Reverend Walt Garrett officiating.

Survivors: wife, Kathleen; sons, Christopher Andrew Allen Gordon, Ricky Perciful (Tonya); five grandchildren; sister, Leola Health; brother, Jim Gordon (Lib). Condolences: jafunkfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Ms. Patricia “Pat” Winter (Cooper), 4082 Hwy. 377, Marshall, Ark., died unexpectedly in her home at the age of 77 over the weekend of

April 7, 2018 in

Searcy County.

Born July 9,

1940 in Memphis Tennessee to

Curtis L. and Evelyn Cooper, she grew up in Arkansas. Educated in California, and residing in several States in between, Pat Winter was a published author. Included in her works are novels; Driver, River of Destiny (Woman called Arkansas), The Madoc Saga (Madoc and Madoc’s Hundred), and Jaguar King. Pat also published short stories; Inside Mother, Polimander’s Man-Thing, and sold the story for the ABC TV movie, “Someone I Touched” starring Cloris Leachman. The history of French Colonial life on the Mississippi streamed through Pat Winter’s life, work, and dreams.

Surviving Pat are: daughter and son-in-law Kimberly A. Statzer (DeGraw) and Mark Statzer, son and daughter-in-law, Donald C. DeGraw and Emilia D. DeGraw (Diaz Rojas), sister, Barbara E. Cooper, granddaughter and grandson-inlaw, Sara A. Stone (Miranda) and Jason W. Stone, granddaughter, Elizabeth A. Statzer, grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Alexis Diaz Rojas and Isabelle Diaz Rojas (Niedermier) who are expecting their firstborn, and grandsons, Israel DeGraw and Nicolas DeGraw, great-granddaughter, Amber R. Stone, and great-grandson, Joshua J. Stone.

Memorials are suggested to the Witts Springs Community Bible Church, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

–––––❖––––– NEWARK — Scottie Ray Holt of Newark, died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Debra Jeffries Holt; one son, Adam Scott Holt; one daughter, Annah Campbell; two stepbrothers; one stepsister; five grandchildren; stepfather, stepmother. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: 3 p.m. Friday, Greene County Memorial Garden Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 5-7 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Dr. Edna D. Neal, 75, of Pine Bluff, Ark. passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2018 at Indiana Street M.B. Church. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery in by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — James Wesley Hollabaugh, age 63, of Russellville, died Wednesday. He was born on November 16, 1954, in Russellville to John Wesley and Willa Dean Bryant Hollabaugh. All services are private with arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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ST. CHARLES — Thomas Cook, 85, passed away April 17, 2018. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; daughter, Deborah West (Richard); three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other family members. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. April 20 at St. Charles Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Sammy Hinze, 71, died Sunday. He was preceded in death by parents, Ervin Hinze and Anna Mae Dilday Hinze Baker. Survivors are brother, Jon Baker of Stuttgart, and sister, Sandra Eddins Popkin of Hot Springs Village. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpin-co.com.