Arkansas
ALMOND — Doyce L. Smith, 87, of Almond died Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Graveside services, Friday, July 6, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. at the Macedonia Cemetery in the Five Mile Community. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation, Friday, July 6, 2018, from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Gaylen Merle Schuck, age 70, resident of Arkadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, July
3, 2018. Gaylen was born on
July 4th, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa; the son of Merle and Marjorie
Schuck. Gaylen grew up on his family’s farm in
Iowa, and always loved being outdoors.
Gaylen is preceded in death by his father, Merle Schuck of Parkersburg, Iowa. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Schuck Oligschlaeger, age 96, of Brooklyn, Iowa; wife of 52 years, Linda, and their two sons, Scott (Gena) Schuck and children, Daniel (Westminister, Co), Caitlin (Matt) Hanks, Suzanne (Dallas,Texas), Samantha, Jacob and Benjamin Schuck in Edmond, Okla., Ryan (Angel) Schuck (Nashville, Tenn.), and children Cassady Schuck (Savannah, Ga.), Austin Kestner (Freeport, Fla.), Hollie (George) Bryant (Savannah, Ga.), Hunter (Kory) Kestner (Crestview, Fla.), and Autumn Kestner (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.).; nine great-grandchildren, Hydi, Nolan, and Romyn Schuck (Westminister, Co); Kyle, Addison, and Emilia Hanks (Edmond, Okla.); Emmaline Bryant (Savannah, Ga.), Hudson Kestner-Johnston (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.), and Demi Kestner (Freeport, Fla.). He is also survived by his two sisters, Diane (Norm) Meester of Springfield, Missouri, and Becky (Hank) Jungling of Aplington, Iowa. As well as a younger brother, Russel (Gail) Schuck of Holiday Lake, Iowa; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. As well long-time friend Anna Duin and god-children Tenae, Joshua, and Sean from Craigmore, S. Australia.
Gaylen is a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1966-1969. Gaylen worked for Edward Jones and Company as a financial advisor from 19882018, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Arkadelphia, a current member of Rotary Club of Arkadelphia as well as the past president and District Governor for 2011-2012. He is a major donor to the Rotary International Foundation. As well as a former Mason to the 32nd degree.
Gaylen enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley-Davidson, working on his cars, meeting with his daily coffee group at Andy’s restaurant, spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be missed greatly by his family, and all those who knew him during his life.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 6th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7th at First United Methodist Church in Arkadelphia with Bro Bill Cato officiating. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a Rotary Sunrise Charitable fund, “Imagination Library” or non-profit organization of your choice in memory of Gaylen. Online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Harold Lynn Evans, 72, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord July 4, 2018. He was a retired Deputy for the Lonoke County Sheriff’s Department.
He is survived by two daughters, Kim (Danny) Yarbro of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Laura Pollard of Bradford; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Sharon Zardo of Beebe and Joyce Raleigh of Fenton, Missouri.
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Zelda Louallen Burrow, 86, Benton, passed away on July 4, 2018 in Benton, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaines Clennon Burrow, and daughter, Brenda Woodard. She is survived by a son, Gary Burrow, and daughter, Deronda (John) Elstrod, two grandchildren, Garrett (Jenny) Burrow and Sarah (Jason) Ellis of Waco, Texas, and five great-grandchildren. A Life Celebration service and will be held in Benton, Arkansas, at on Saturday, July 7 at First Pentecostals church, 16412 I-30, Benton, Ark. 72019. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by funeral at 10 a.m.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Our beloved mother, Karen Lynne Martin, 81, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away June 30,
2018. Karen was a member of Benton Seventh Day Adventist Church.
She lived for her family. Memorials may be made to
Stone Mountain Wildlife Rehab, https://www.amazon.com/ gp/registry/wishlist/3ECNINX5VYAAI. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Earnestine McGinty, age 84, of Bryant, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018, at her home. She was born June 8, 1934. Bill & Earnestine founded and owned B.R. McGinty Mechanical Contractors serving their customers for 48 years. She was a member of Geyer Springs 1st Baptist Church. She is a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband B.R. McGinty, her oldest son, Wayne McGinty, her granddaughter, Amy McGinty Grenier, and her parents, Corbet and Velma Dodson. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Donna and J.W. Pennington, son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Linda McGinty, daughter-in-law, Jerrye McGinty, grandchildren, Amanda Newman and husband Brad, Jennifer Russell and husband Justin, Brady Snellings, Matt McGinty and wife Lyndsy, Jeremy McGinty and wife Jessica, great-grandchildren, Lenzie and Lexie Newman, Keegan, Garrett, and Easton Snellings, Ethan and Macy McGinty, Carter and Cash Russell, Benaiah Grenier, Bo and Ty McGinty, Blake and Hunter Pennington. Survivors also include sisters Mildred Oxenrider, Rachel Ferguson, and Wanda Wright.
Service will be held at Ashby Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Pastor Dave Hughey of Geyer Springs 1st Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Gideon Bible Foundation Geyer Springs 1st Baptist Church. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Hannah Lin Davis, 22, of Cabot, Arkansas passed from this life on
June 30, 2018.
She was born on
June 9, 1996 in
Little Rock, Arkansas to Jeani
Lin Davis and
Travis Wayne
Davis Jr. Hannah enjoyed singing, spending time with her family and friends but her happiest moments were those she spent with her beloved son Justin Matthew Gordon.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Justin Wayne Davis; grandfather, Travis Wayne Davis Sr. and her uncle, Gary Davis. Hannah is survived by her parents; fiance, Matthew Gordon; son, Justin Matthew Gordon; siblings, Brandon Davis, Jake Dylin Davis, Sawyer Davis; special cousin, Kourtney Reed; grandparents, Linda Tausan, Kenneth Tausan and Evelyn Carol Davis and a host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday July 6, 2018 at Renew Community Church in Cabot, Arkansas from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Renew Com-
munity Church with burial to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– CLINTON — Barbara Jean Sigler, 79, of Clinton, passed away July 1, 2018. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes,com/clinton.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Catherine Babb Wilson, age 88, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away July 5, 2018. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8at the Harris Funeral Home Community Room. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– EDGEMONT — William James Plasencia, Edgemont, Ark. passed away June 28, 2018. Born October 22, 1997, son of Skyla Plasencia and late Walter Plasencia. U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors: mother, siblings, Alexandria Plasencia, Brittany Lenda, Joshua Allender, grandmother, Patricia Williams. Service: Friday, 9 a.m. Lonestar Baptist Church, Interment Arkansas Veterans Cemetery, 1 p.m. www.olmstead. cc.
–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Jennifer Michelle Walls-Derden, 55, of England passed away
July 5, 2018.
She is survived by her son,
Jeff Derden (Stormy); daughter, Jansen Derden; father, Luchen
Walls Sr. (Laverne); brother,
Luchen Walls Jr.
(Lana); sister, Melissa Hatfield (Mike), and two grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in England. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Mulberry Cemetery in England. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
–––––❖––––– GREERS FERRY — R.W. Towery 83 passed away Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Ermadean, son, Bruce Towery (Margie) Greenbrier, brother, Roy Towery, Salt Lake City, Utah. grandchildren, Chad Towery (Amber) Harrison, Chelsey Berry (Tyler) Greenbrier, great-granddaughter Madeline Berry. Visitation Friday 6 to 8 p.m. First Assembly of God Greers Ferry Funeral: Saturday, 2 p.m. at the church. Burial: Shiloh Crossroads. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– HENSLEY — Pamela Jo Brown, 62, of Hensley, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She was born on December 24, 1955 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was an avid bird-lover and loved nature. Survivors include daughters, Tuesday Trumble (Jon) and Amber Vaccaro (Craig); multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, July 6, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas. Family will have a private celebration at a later date. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.
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HOT SPRINGS — Wanda L. Toler, 84, of Hot Springs, Arkansas (previously of Fox Lake, Illinois) passed July 5, 2018. She was born in Anna, Illinois on May 21, 1934 to the late Oley and Opel Toler. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook, www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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HOT SPRINGS
— Becky Skaggs, Springs Village, departed from this life on June
28, 2018. Rebecca Sue Loving was born on
January 9, 1942 in Enid, Oklahoma to Max and Mary (Van
Nort) Loving.
Becky loved spending time with family and friends. Whether it be playing tennis and skiing in her early years, or golfing and Mahjong most recently, her love for life shone in her smile and in everything she did. She always wanted to live life to the fullest and that is exactly what she accomplished.
She is preceded in death by her parents. Loving survivors include her husband Charles “Ron” Skaggs; sons, Gregory Skaggs (Julie) and Philip “Darin” Skaggs; daughter, Alicia Kaye Morin (Matthew); brother Thomas “Dan” Loving; sisters Sally Tietje and Patricia “Patty” Sinclair; grandchildren, Jaycie, Rebekah, Anissa, Mattson, Samantha, Sarah, Jackson; and great-granddaughter Aidryella.
A celebration of life will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday , at the DeSoto Club in Hot Springs Village, Ark. Please wear cheery, bright clothes (no black). Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
–––––❖––––– HOUSTON — Sharlene Cossey lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on July 5, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1935. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with visitation hour prior on July 7, 2018 at Second Baptist Church in Perryville.
–––––❖––––– JUNCTION CITY — Benjamin Robert Ramey, 31, of Junction City, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at Three Creeks Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Three Creeks Baptist Youth Fund, or charity of donor’s choice. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– McCRORY — Robert James “Bob” Dix, 91, of McCrory died Wednesday. Visitation, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with funeral services, 2 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home. Interment, Pumpkin Bend Cemetery. Survivors, wife, Mollie, three sons, three daughters, two brothers, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. thompsonwilsonfh. com. (870) 731-2551.
–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Jaliya Latrice Marks, 11, of Monticello passed July 1, 2018. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 10 a.m., Monticello Middle School with Apostle Lorenzo Simmons Officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Monticello. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!” VILLAGE 76, of Hot
–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — William Emerson Conner III, “Bud,” died on July 3, 2018. He was born on August 4, 1951, in Newport, Arkansas, to William Emerson Conner Jr., and Katherine Stokes Conner. He lived the first ten years of his life in Fitzhugh, Arkansas, then moved with his family to Newport, where he lived the rest of his life. He attended the Augusta and the Newport Public Schools, and then the University of Arkansas. He was a farmer.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, and by his cousin, Robert Holden Conner. He is survived by two sisters, Ann Conner Dillard and Martha Conner McNair, by his brotherin-law, David Malcolm McNair, Jr., by one niece, Lucy McNair Tschetter and her husband, Matt, one nephew, Emerson Conner McNair and his wife, Allyson, three great-nieces and one great-nephew. He is also survived by his uncle, John L. Conner Sr., his aunt, Mary Alice Conner, and his cousins, John L. Conner, Jr., and his wife, Andrea, and Mary Alice Alleger and her husband, Rob.
The family especially appreciates the love and support of Bud’s many friends, especially those who helped him during the last stage of his life, including Sheryl Howard, Dean Miller, Roger Rudd, and Kenny Thaxton. There will be a graveside service at Walnut Grove Cemetery on Friday, July 6, 2018, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NEA Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 1960, Jonesboro, Ark. 72403, or to a favorite charity.
To light a memorial candle, leave a message of condolence, or sign the guest register, please visit our website at www. jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
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PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Myrtle Deadmon Earnest, 96, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed June 28, 2018. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at New Town Missionary Baptist Church by Rev. Melvin D. Graves. Interment will be in Bellwood Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Kenneth Farris, 55, of Pine Bluff passed June 26, 2018. Celebration of Life for Mr. Kenneth Farris will be Saturday, 3 p.m., Mt. Carmel M.B. Church with Supt. Henry Hellums Officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”
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PINE BLUFF — Edythe LaVelle “Dilly” Hale, age 83, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was retired from Central Moloney Corporation. Survivors include a goddaughter, Kimberly Powers; and her longtime friend and caregiver, Charleen Copeland. Services and burial will take place at a later date in California. Online condolences: FullerFunerals. com.
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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Melvin Ray Morris, 68, of Pine Bluff passed June 25, 2018. Celebration of Life for Deacon Morris will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at New St. James M.B. Church with Rev. James Barnes Officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”
–––––❖––––– RISON — Charles Eugene VanNess, 87, of Rison, Ark. passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Pleasant Springs Cemetery in Coleman, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Lori Mills, 71 of Searcy, passed away on June 30,2018. Lori is survived by her husband Charles, her children, Jeffrey, Jennifer and Heidi and one brother Dave Anderson. A private family Memorial Service has been planned under the services of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneral homes.com/searcy.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Seth Andrew Stewart, age 26, of Searcy, died Wednesday,
July 4, 2018 in
Searcy. He was born March 13,
1992 in Searcy to Jimmy Lewis
Stewart Jr. and
Susan Carol Hill Stewart. Seth enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved his wife and kids dearly. He is survived by his wife, Kacee Amber Wilson Stewart of Ward; father, Jimmy Lewis Stewart, Jr. and his wife Lucy of Searcy; one son, Kayden Andrew Reese Stewart of Ward; one daughter, Kamryn Amber Stewart of Ward; one sister, Sara Stewart of Searcy; grandmother, Wanda Stewart of Searcy; one cousin, Ashton Stewart of Searcy; and two nieces, Ryann Ross of Searcy and Brylan Baker of Searcy. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Jimmy Stewart Sr., and Jim and Carolyn Hill. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Barbara Rodgers Herring Love, 62, of Sheridan, Arkansas died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Jerry; son, James (Cheryl); daughter, Delorse (Wesley); brothers, Glen, Johnny, Jimmie; sister, Debra; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Graveside: 10 a.m. Saturday, Davis Cemetery, Grapevine. Visitation: at
the funeral home Friday 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.
–––––❖––––– STRONG — Services for Joe “Hot Rod” Dixon of Strong will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Douglas Chapel Baptist Church. Public visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortuary.com.
–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Jason Carl Cook, 32, died Sunday. Preceeded in death by his father, Rickie Cook, and grandparents, Jimmey Prislovsky and Fannie Cook. Survivors are mother, Barbara Cook; brothers, Aaron Meins and Byron Cook; grandparents, Floy Prislovsky, Robert and Sandy Cook, and special friends Jennifer and David McKee. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church with funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Lone Tree Cemetery.
–––––❖––––– WILMAR — Wilson DuWayne “Dake” Pennington, age 79, passed away peacefully on
July 4, 2018 at his home in
Green Hill. He was born March
13, 1939 in the
New Hope Community to the late Harry Pennington and
Mary “Mae”
Wilson Pennington.
Dake was employed at Burlington, Inc. for many years, was owner/operator of Wilmar Grocery for 22 years, and also an employee of Mr. Bug Pest Control. He loved to be outdoors, whether it be to hunt or fish, tend his garden or visit with neighbors. He was a skilled carpenter, often making beautiful pieces for family and friends. Most of all, he placed his faith in Jesus Christ and lived his life as a devoted husband and father and loving grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Gloria Austin Pennington; sons, Mark Pennington and wife Diane and Brandy Pennington; a daughter, Karen Fuqua and husband Mark; grandchildren, Logan Fuqua and wife Maxine, Karla Pace and husband Dale, Samantha and Sarah Pennington; great-grandchildren, Emma and Dayton Pace and Kael Fuqua; brothers, Nolan Pennington and wife Aurelia, and Clyde Pennington and wife Dixie; sisters, Ann Bolin and Sherrion Adair and husband DeWayne; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice Home Care, 900 Highway 425 North, Monticello, Ark. 71655. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.