Obituaries

Pulaski County

HELEN RHEA (GILBERT) BOWERMAN, 92, of Little Rock, Ark., died on July 13, 2018. She was born Dec. 19, 1925 to Granville A. and Minnie M. Gilbert in Izard County, Ark. At one year of age the family moved to Charlotte, Ark., where she lived and attended Charlotte Schools. She moved to Little Rock in 1945, she met and married Leo Bowerman Jr., in 1949. She was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church having been active in a number of different phases of the church. Helen could play the piano by ear and her favorite song to play was “Whispering Hope.”

She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings and then her husband in 1985. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Carol Mercado (Bob) of Orlando, Fla., and Marcia Kay Winkle (Ron) of Little Rock, Ark., one granddaughter, one step-daughter, Sharon Lynch (Dennis) of Columbia, Mo., one step-grandson, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark.Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)2242200. Helen’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JANET M. BOYCE, 84, of Little Rock, Ark., passed July 5. She was born July 7, 1933, and raised in Kirkwood, Mo. She was a registered nurse for 25 years and worked in a number of hospitals in California and Missouri. Her positions included being a Head Nurse and a Supervisor in the Operating Room. She married Leon Boyce in 1975 in Kansas City, Mo., retired from nursing and moved to Little Rock in 1986.

She enjoyed gardening, traveling and participating in the Dance Club. Her creative interests and talents were diverse including painting, designing and reupholstering furniture, refinishing antiques, sewing and publishing a cookbook.

Her husband, Leon Boyce, preceded her in death. She is survived by many friends; a brother, Stanley Hootman; a son, Thomas O’Halloran; a daughter, Julie O’Halloran; step-daughters, Gayle Jones and husband, Spencer Jones, Tracy Jones and husband David Jones. Grandchildren are Andrea and Lucas Jones.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock, (501) 661-9111. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63110. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– SA’RYAH BROWN, 9 months, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 13. She leaves to cherish her memory: parents: Cierah Brown and Rodney Miller, brothers: Isaiah and Rickey Ware III and a host of other relatives and friends. Family

Hour: Thursday: 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral: Friday 10 a.m. at Samaritan Hill MBC. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– ELAINE M. CARPENTER died July 13, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles L. Carpenter Sr., parents Thomas M. and Juanita Mays McDonald, sister Bettye M. Caldwell (and Fred T.) She is survived by her sons Larry (Beth) and Tom (Kay), two grandchildren, Dr. Matthew Carpenter, and Mark Carpenter; nephew Paul Caldwell (Jan), niece Elizabeth Lawson, and grand-nieces Rachel and Rebecca Caldwell.

Born Sept. 9, 1921 in Smithville, Texas, Mrs. Carpenter received a bachelor’s degree from Texas State College for Women (TWU), did graduate work at Iowa State University, and later received a Master’s Degree from the University of Central Arkansas.

For over 30 years she served as a high school librarian in the NLR School District, retiring in 1985. Favorite memories included finding football books for Jerry Jones, but more importantly, helping young women focus on literature and believe they could achieve any goal.

A faithful member of 1st United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. As a young girl, she played the piano for civic club luncheons (enjoying the free lunch during the Depression), and continued to play until the last few months made that too difficult. She was also a Daughter of the Republic of Texas.

A member of the NLR Retired Teachers, she never quite retired. Her activities included the NLR History Commission, help with literacy programs, mentoring students, delivering meals to those in need, giving book reviews, and working with the NLR Garden Club.

During World War II, she worked at Kelley Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Once upset when an upstart lieutenant asked her to correct his dictation, she consented only when the commanding Colonel said, “Miss McDonald, if Lieutenant Carpenter asked you to make the correction, then make the correction.” Somehow this promising start led to their marriage on February 3, 1946. Shortly afterwards she moved with him to North Little Rock.

Interested in history, religion, literature, and travel, she had extensive travels around the world. She was also an accomplished amateur photographer (until digital cameras surpassed her).

Visitation is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock. After a private burial, a memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 17 at 1 p.m.

Unless it is possible to find Texas bluebonnets, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to 1st United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, St. LaBre Indian School in Montana, or the Literacy Council of Pulaski County.

–––––❖––––– KARTER CLEMMONS of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 10. He leaves to cherish his memory: parents: Kerby Clemmons and Destiny Jones and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside: Wednesday 1 p.m. at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– ROGER NOEL COCKRUM, 77, died July 9. He is survived by his daughter Melissa Patterson (Scott), four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, one brother, two nephews, and two nieces. Memorial services are 11 a.m. July 16 at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens. Memorials to The Father’s House, P.O. Box 129, Bismarck, Ark. 71929. www. essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BARRY LESLIE DEERING, 58, of Little Rock passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born on Wednesday, May 25, 1960 in Hamilton, Ohio. Celebration of life will be held at the Church of the Word on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 1 p.m. Officiating: Danny Draper. Online guestbook, www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– REVEREND PRENTICE (P.O.) HARRINGTON passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018. His funeral will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Ark., at 1 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 with visitation at noon. Interment to follow at Thorn Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– VIRGINIA SUE HARTWICK, 76, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Saturday,

July 14, 2018.

She was born on Monday,

May 25, 1942 in Pleasant Plains,

Ark. Celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Wednesday, July

18, 2018 at noon. Online guestbook, www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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ERIC M. HAYWARD, 63, of Little Rock passed away July 13, 2018. He was born

Sept. 18, 1954 in Santa Cruz,

Calif. He was a violinist with the AR Symphony Orchestra and a founding member of the Quapaw Quartet. Eric was a member at NLR

First Assembly, where he also played the violin.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Christopher Hayward (Lizzy) and Sarah Martin (Tyler); grandson, Weston Hayward; parents, Norman and Emajean Hayward; siblings, Lynn Hayward (Kathy), Allison Perras (Bob) and Beth Wallace (Bob); and extended family members.

Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2018 followed by a Memorial Service at 10 a.m. at NLR First Assembly of God Church.

Guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MONA HOLLOWAY-LANE, 52, of Little Rock slept peacefully into eternity Monday, July 9, 2018. She was a graduate of LR Central High, was employed by the Pulaski County Special School District, and was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church in North Little

Rock.

Left with cherished memories are her husband of only a few months,

Evertt Lane; sons, Patrick

(Jr.), Stephon, and Tyeigh Holloway; two grandchildren; brother, Jakarta Morrison; sister, Jane Bledsoe-King; and great-uncle, George Dyer.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Mark’s Chapel UMC, 5209 Ives Road in Little Rock. Arrangements entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, Inc., “Where Caring and Quality Come First”, 2405 S. Gaines St., Little Rock. No family hour but open visitation will be today from 1:30-5 p.m. at the funeral home, (501) 376-7188.

–––––❖––––– JOYCE MARIE MEYER, 81, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Funeral services: 3 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ARLENE DEE WICKLEIN NOVAK of Little Rock passed away on July 10, 2018, at the age of

74. Arlene was born Oct. 2, 1943 to Christine and

Archie Wicklein in St. Louis, Mo.

She was a member of Our

Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in

Little Rock. Her childhood was spent in St. Louis where she attended Mason Grade School and formed lifelong friendships. Following graduation from Southwest High School, Arlene attended the University of Missouri. She married the love of her life, Jack. They first resided in Alexandria, La., prior to moving to Houston, Texas, where they spent six years. Arlene was an avid reader, history buff and loyal friend. She enjoyed trips to Coury House at Subiaco Abbey and weekends in Eureka Springs. Arlene was an amazing grandmother who was very proud of her grandchildren. She was the definition of selflessness and demonstrated a “Pay It Forward” mentality. She provided Sunday dinners for her daughter-in-law’s parents and looked forward to Sunday night conversations with Bev. Arlene enjoyed working at Easter Seals of Arkansas for the last 21 years. Arlene was a blessing to her family and friends’ lives. She was a generous, caring spirit who will be greatly missed by this world.

Arlene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Kristin Bloemke (David) of Fayetteville and Kurt Novak (Johnna) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Jack Novak, Maddie Bloemke, Harrison Bloemke, Kate Bloemke and Jack Thomas; brother, Phillip Wicklein; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Edward Wicklein; and late husband, Jack Frank Novak.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church presided over by Father Warren Harvey.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Arlene’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Carmelite Nuns of Little Rock. Carmel of St. Teresa of Jesus, 7201 West 32nd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

–––––❖––––– WILBUR CONWAY PAGE JR., 84, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Friday,

July 13, 2018.

He was born on

Nov. 15, 1933 in

Benton, Ark., to Wilbur Conway Page Sr. and Erma Sue

(Bragg) Page.

He is a retired Patrolman and Detective for over 24 years with the Little Rock Police Department and a veteran of the Korean War. He was a lifelong member of Little Rock Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Page, his parents, brother, Kenneth Page and son, Gary Joe Adams.

He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Hirsch, Deborah (Jim) Borg; four grandchildren, Alexandra (Casse) Vaughn, Nicholas Malone, Heather Hirsch and Lauren (Apollos) Bolden all of Little Rock, Ark.; brothers, Brent (Wanda) Page of Virginia, Larry (Mickey) Page of Roland, Ark.; sisters, Linda (Gary) Nelson of Arlington, Texas, and Mary Lou (Nolan) Smiley of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and a host of relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

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

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IOLA RAGLIN, 89, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 7.

Funeral: Today 2 p.m. at Virginia

Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary,

1201 Dr. MLK

Jr. Drive, Little

Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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BELL TRAVIS TUNNELL JR., 81, of Little Rock, passed away July 12, 2018. Travis was born July

15, 1936 in Little Rock to Bell

Travis Tunnell

Sr. and Hazel

Henry Tunnell.

He graduated from Mabelvale

High School, and received his Bachelor of

Arts in Psychology from Little Rock University. He received his Master of Arts in Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Arkansas. Travis taught at UAMS and UALR for many years.

He was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Army National Guard, Little Rock Rotary Club, the River City Men’s Chorus and the old River Fishing Club.

Travis devoted his life to helping others. He had a wonderful sense of humor and the best attitude. He could make anyone feel good about themselves. He loved hunting and fishing with his two sons, was a loyal Razorback fan, and he adored spending time with his seven grandchildren.

Travis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Anita Marsh Tunnell; his children, Andy Tunnell and wife, Debbie, of Republic, Mo., Mike Tunnell and wife, Beth, and Kathy Tunnell Hampson and husband, Carson, all of Little Rock; brother, Ron Tunnell and wife, Carla, of Quitman; sister, Lana Holland and husband, Bob, of San Antonio, Texas; seven grandchildren, Andrew Tunnell, Ashlyn Tunnell, Anna Hampson, Lawson Tunnell, Audrey Hampson, Sarah Hampson and Cade Tunnell; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 15 from 4-6 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Monday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, Ark. 72207, Arkansas Arthritis Foundation, 6213 Father Tribou St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or River City Men’s Chorus, 6834 Cantrell Road, #180, Little Rock, Ark. 72207.

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

–––––❖––––– ALFREDA WALSON, 53, of North Little Rock passed June 24, 2018. Loving memories left to husband: Henry

Walson; daughter: Lakesia

Lewis; siblings:

Andre Lewis (Tyonna), Gene Harrison, Rosa

Lewis, Patricia

Lewis, Barbara

Lewis, Tameka

Lewis, and Kathy Harris. Mrs. Walson will lie in state July 18, 2018,1-5 p.m. Homegoing celebration July 19, 2018, 10 a.m., both 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

ALTHEIMER — Bo Glenn Givens, 83, of Altheimer, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on July

13, 2018.

He was a retired building contractor, farmer and owner of Givens Construction Company of Altheimer.

He was the founder of Givens Hunting Club of Wabbaseka (Long Bell Road) and was an avid raccoon hunter and raised and hunted some of the best dogs in the state.

He was a Baptist and will be greatly missed.

He was born May 15, 1935, in Wabbaseka, to George Polk and Florence Mae Givens.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Newman; his parents; and brothers, Earl, W.B., Milton, Norman Givens; sisters, Mattie Brewer and Sybil Lee.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lorene Givens, whom he married December 10, 1955, in Greenville, Mississippi; sons, Chuck (Cheryl) Givens of Altheimer, Scott (Pam) Givens of East End; daughter, Elizabeth (Gene) Kelley of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Amanda (Amber) Givens, Taylor (Megan) Givens, Tiffany (Justin) Shackleford, Josh (Emily) Newman, Cory Givens; and a host of bonus great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, July 16, 2018, 6 to 8 p.m. at Ralph Robinson & Son.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 1 p.m., Chapel of Ralph Robinson with Reverend Jimmy Herring, Jr. officiating.

Burial will follow in Flat Bayou Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to Flat Bayou Cemetery, 3808 North Gillard Road, Altheimer, Arkansas, 72004 or St. Jude’s Children Hospital, c/o the World’s Largest Racoon Benefit Hunt, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Cody Lynn Springer, 24, of Batesville died Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Funeral services, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Cushman. Visitation, Monday, July 16, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Robert “Bob” Douglas Wilroy, 79, of Batesville died Thursday. Survivors include his wife, Betty Wilroy; daughters, Diane Aldredge, Deborah Phillips, Barbara Guba, Evelyn Lee, Brook Taylor; one brother; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial was at Pordue Cemetery in Onia. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Deborah Ann Stang, 67, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away on July

13, 2018, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

She was born

October 3, 1950, at Fayetteville, Arkansas, the daughter of Roy

Lee and Wanda

Lee Ledbetter

Boyd. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-inlaw Dwight McLoud.

Debbie began her banking career, which spanned four decades, as a bookkeeper for McElroy Bank of Fayetteville in the mid 1970’s and retired from banking in 2006 having worked as a teller supervisor and branch manager during her exemplary career. Upon returning to Cabot she worked for her best friend, Jerri Tollett, as the bookkeeper at River City Gymnastics/Cheer City United. However, her love of her life was always her family. She was a devoted and caring daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother. She was so proud of her family and always put their needs before her own.

She is survived by her husband Larry, brother Jesse Boyd (Paulette) of Wesley, sister Valerie McLoud of Alexander, daughters Heather Klump (Jason) of St. Louis, Missouri, and Candice Vergara (Armando) of Clarksville, and stepson CDR Zac Stang (Melinda) of Jacksonville, Florida. She is also survived by grandchildren Noah, Cruz, and Maddox Vergara, Isabelle and Gabrielle Klump, and Avi Stang.

Funeral services will be at the Brashears Funeral Home in Huntsville, Arkansas, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Jim Duncan officiating. Interment will be in the Drakes Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Boyd, Nathan Hartwick, Jason Klump, Jerry Stang, Zac Stang, Ronny Tollett, David Tyler and Armando Vergara. Honorary pallbearers are Jesse Boyd, Christopher DeShields, Jim Duncan, Robert Johnson, John Alpe, Jeff Robertson, Jeff Williams and Tim Richardson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– CLARENDON — Eula Rose, 83, passed away Friday. Survivors: two children, Jim (Melinda) Rose of Hagerstown, Md., and Vicki Skinner (Stephen) of Clarendon; one sister, Mary Childers of DeWitt; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, both at the Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home-Clarendon. Burial, Shady Grove Cemetery. Obit/guestbook/www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– DOVER — Susan Tubbs Pfeifer, 68, Dover, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Memorial Service: 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Dover First Baptist Church under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Private burial in Booger Hollow Cemetery. Visitation: following the service. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — William McElwain, 98, Fairfield Bay, passed away July 10, 2018. Born Dec. 7, 1923, son of late Clifford and Cecelia McElawin. Survivors wife Leokadia McElwain; children Marjorie Frank (Mike), Angela McElwain, David McElwain (Mary Jo); four grandchildren. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment Woodland Memorial Park. www. olmstead.cc.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Virginia Elizabeth Breit Riggs, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on July 11, 2018, at age 92. She was born Nov. 9, 1925, in Little Rock, Ark., to William James and Elizabeth (Sears) Breit. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband McKay “Mac” Riggs, her sister Kathleen Breit Upchurch, and her brother Dr. William H. Breit.

Virginia graduated from Little Rock High School in 1941. She then attended and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BA in Math in 1945. She spent a school year at Purdue University where she was trained as a Wright Patterson Cadet. While there, she drafted airplane designs during WWII. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, she married McKay on Aug. 25, 1946. She taught math at Fayetteville High School and Hot Springs High School before the birth of her first son. Virginia and McKay moved to Pine Bluff, Ark., in 1952.

In Pine Bluff, Virginia became a homemaker and was involved in many community activities. She was Troop Leader of Girl Scout Troop 16. After the girls in the Troop graduated from high school, she became president of the Arkansas Post Girl Scout Council and was the first recipient of the Myra Vinson Award. She was a lifetime member of Forrest Park Elementary School PTA. She was an active member of Lakeside United Methodist Church, where she served in many roles. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood in both Pine Bluff and Fayetteville. In Pine Bluff she was the president of the AU Chapter. She was a founding member of the Trinity Village Sing-a-Long and the Pine Bluff Symphony Orchestra. She and McKay were both members of the Rock’n Rebs Square Dance Club. After they moved to Fayetteville, they became members of Central United Methodist Church.

Virginia is survived by two sons, Thomas M. Riggs and wife Kim of Bellevue, Neb., and William F. Riggs and wife Sharon of Tulsa, Okla.; a daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth Riggs of Fayetteville; three granddaughters, Elizabeth Riggs Meder and her husband Chris, Diana Riggs and her husband Todd Severson, and Mary Riggs and her husband Eddie Ward; and her great-granddaughter, Madison Elizabeth Meder.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, with Rev. Steve Pulliam officiating. A second memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, at Lakeside United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff, with Rev. Steve Wingo officiating.

Memorials can be made to Central United Methodist, P.O. Box 1106, Fayetteville, Ark. 72702; or Lakeside United Methodist Church, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. Condolences may be given online at www. mooresfuneralchapel.com.

–––––❖––––– FORREST CITY — Mrs. Martha Ray Molnar, age 92, of Forrest City, died Thursday, July

12, 2018, at the Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.

She had been in poor health for the past several months. Mrs.

Molnar was born Aug. 20,

1925, in Clayton, Tenn., and was the daughter of Porter Issac Ray and Willie Frank Wright Ray. She was a bookkeeper, a member of the Pilot Club and the Altrusa Club, and was a member of the East Shelby Church of Christ in Collierville, Tenn. Mrs. Molnar married Bill Molnar in 1945, and he preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by one son, Michael R. Molnar, and wife, Betty, of Forrest City; two grandchildren, Donna Kittler Standridge, and husband, Jeff, of Forrest City, and Brian H. Kittler, and wife, Wendy, of England, Ark.; and six great-grandchildren, Nathan Standridge, of Memphis, Brianna Kittler Brown, and husband, Matthew, of Little Rock, Gracie Standridge Baskins, and husband, Austin, and Landon Standridge, all of Forrest City, Madeline Kittler and Mason Kittler, both of England, Ark. Services for Mrs. Molnar will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 11 a.m. Tuesday, with burial in Hughes Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are to be made to Patient’s Choice Hospice, 4200 N. Washington, Suite 2, Forrest City, Ark. 72335. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.

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HOT SPRINGS — Coy J. Tipton, 95, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, July

12, 2018. He was born November

12, 1922, in England, Arkansas, to the late Brad and Vena Tipton. He retired from Westinghouse and was a Navy veteran of WWII.

Preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Tipton; his parents; one son, Terry Tipton; and one grandson, Cameron Tipton Garrett. Survivors are one daughter: Janet Garrett of Hot Springs; two sons: James (Sandy) Tipton and Johnny (Gail) Tipton; three sisters; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 12 noon Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, with Brother Steve Dykes officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, July 16, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– LAKEVIEW — Marilynn Matejka, 67, passed away July 9, 2018, in Lakeview, Ark. She was born June 3, 1951, in Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Edith Smith. She married Michael on Oct. 16, 1998. Survived by: husband, Michael Matejka of Lakeview, Ark. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services www. kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Eric Dean Starnes, of Lonoke, passed away in Little Rock, Thursday, July 12, 2018. He was born in Denver, Colo., on Oct. 23, 1963 to the Late Boby Le Starnes and Winifred Conger. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Online guestbook at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Lucille Francis McDade, 76, of Malvern, formerly of Arkadelphia, died Thursday. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at Welch Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Southfork Cemetery. Memorials to Southfork Cemetery Fund. Final arrangements entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www.welchfh.net.

–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — James Gregory Marks, 58, of Mayflower, passed away on Tuesday, July

10, 2018.

God carefully chooses the time when his loved ones will be called into his presence,

Psalms 116. He obeyed Acts

2:38, met at the gates of heaven by Jesus. Waiting for him was his sweet wife, Geri, parents, Sissy, Joyce and Bert Marks, his brother, Van Blakley. The ones here rejoicing for him are his Pastor, Rev. Joel Holmes, fiancee, Linda Luna (Tammy and Bubba); loving sister, Tracy Kematick (Cedean and Ashley, Madison Kematick); sons Jeric and Michelle Goodrum (Jeric Jr., Mya, Nate and Warren), Vince and Edie Goodrum.

Also rejoicing are his best friend, Mark of Benton, Tracey Lea and a host of many more that he loved with all of his giant heart. He loved his Tessa, hot wheels and junk piles. We’ll never pass another junk pile and not think of him. Celebration of his life will be held at First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 3 p.m. Please make your donations to his church. Online obituary and guestbook www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– MELBOURNE — Leo White, 66, died July 13. Visitation and funeral service will be Sunday, July 15. Visitation will be held at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne from 2-4 p.m. Graveside service will follow at Reeves Cemetery. Survivors: Lynn White (spouse) Clayton White (son), Ernest White, Earnestine Winsted, Brenda Shaver (siblings).

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Frances “Jean” Sumner West, 80 of Monticello and temporarily Grapevine, went to meet her Lord on July 10, 2018 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on April 13, 1938 in Warren to the late William and Fanny Sumner. She was a 1956 graduate of Monticello High. Jean was a devoted wife to Billy George West, her childhood sweetheart whom she married on June 24, 1956 in Monticello First Baptist Church. The Wests served together in many congregations within Arkansas and Louisiana over the 60+ years where he preached. Proverbs 31 fully describes the servanthood of the Lord that she lived daily in many capacities using her numerous skills of cooking, sewing, nurturing and gardening.

Jean was a homemaker and teaching mother above all of her duties. She helped her family outside the home working in different capacities. She served in missionary work to Zimbabwe, helping to build mission church at Redfield, day camp and Siloam Springs Baptist Camp.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Pulford Sumner, Jr., Cynthia Fannie Wherry Sumner Wheeler and Clifton A. Wheeler. In December 2017 her granddaughter, Melissa Ann West Ray preceded her by gaining an early heavenly reward.

Survivors include her husband, Billy George West of Monticello (Grapevine), their son, Billy Gene (Pam) West of Sunnyvale, Texas, their two daughters, LaWanda (Joe) Mounts of Ozark, Ark., Lillian (Jeff) Thompson of Grapevine, Ark., and their foster daughter, Ruby Ayers of Bodcaw, Ark. She was lovingly called ‘Mamaw’ and ‘Mammie’ by her 19 grands: Penny Brown, Michelle Clendenen, John Northcutt, Adam (Julie) West, Brooke West (Tyler) Butler, Justin (Regina) Thompson, Joseph (Lizzie) Moring, Tim (Lydia) Mounts, Jason (Hope) Thompson, Jonathan (Shy) Mounts, Lauren West (Jonathan) Stubbs, Matt (Sky), Natalie, Sarah, Faith, Eden, Angelica and Bethany Mounts, 20 greats: Blake, Alex, Colby, Katie, Jacob, Bella, Drew, Levi, Alexandria, Maddie Joy, Gideon, Dakota, Annabelle, Kenleigh, Emma, Rugbie, Hunter-Beth, Arrow, Raydon and Titus, 2 great greats, one halfsister, Ida ‘Red’ Sumner of Mill Valley, Calif., along with numerous friends and cousins.

The family will have a graveside service in the morning hours at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life service at First Baptist Church Monticello on July 16, 2018 at 2 p.m. led by Bro. Dennis Dodson and her family. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers and song leaders. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Randy James Spires, 60, died Saturday, July 14, 2018. Survivors: wife: Rebecca Spires; three daughters: two brothers: three sisters: six grandchildren. Visitation: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, July 15, the funeral home. Services: 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, Smith Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Interment: Center Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Graveside for Carroll Chapman, 78, of Mountain Home, will be 9:30 a.m., July 17, at the Burnt Schoolhouse Cemetery, Lone Rock, Ark. Survivors include: daughter, Sherri Chadwell; grandchildren, Calli Chadwell and Jordan (Elizabeth) Chadwell; and extended family. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Ark. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– NEWARK — Mr. Larry Mack Rainwater, 71, of Newark, died Wednesday. Survivors: one daughter, Melissa Riley; three grandchildren, Alicia, Joseph and Damieon Boode; several cousins and extended family. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday, Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: Monday, 12:30-service time. www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– OXLEY — Juanita Harness Passmore, 87, of Oxley died Saturday. Survivors: daughter, Judy Wright and Hendrixetta Watts, grandchildren, Renae, Kayla, Neda, Wacey, Rusty & Randy, great-grandchildren, Maddy, Savannah, Aubrey, Jackson, Kainen & Zac, brothers, Jimmy Dale and Junior Harness. Arrangements: Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Graveside: 10 a.m. Monday, Kuykendall Cemetery near Oxley. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– PARKDALE — Robert “Booster” Burns, 76, of Parkdale, died Saturday, July 14, 2018. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2018 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn. com.

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PINE BLUFF — Jeannine Word Matthews, 85, of Pine Bluff, died Friday, July 13,

2018.

These are the words left behind as Jeannine wrote them:

May 28, 2012

“I was born September 25,

1932 to Stella and Lester

Word.

“I was married to Robert H. Matthews for 27 years. He passed away in 2001.

“I am survived by three children; Kim Massey - the joy of my life; Michael Massey of Bettendorf, Iowa; and Rebecca Parks of Columbia, Mo. I am also survived by my adopted daughter, Lisa Newby, who has added so much peace and happiness to my time here, and the best sister God could have chosen to walk with me through this life Wanda Brule.

“I want to thank the dearest friend I’ve ever had, Vernitta Love. We’ve worked side by side at our public library for more than eighteen years. I would not be writing this today had she not saved my life years ago. She has taught me much about faith and the joy it brings into one’s life.

“Thank you wonderful people who came into the library as patrons. I have loved all of you and cared about each and every one of you. Your joys were mine as well as your pain and troubles. You have meant so much to me and when I reach my new home, I will still remember.

“I am grateful for the wonderful staff I have been privileged to work with for so many years.

“Now, when you hear that I am dead, don’t you believe it. I will just have changed my address and moved … into the presence of God.” Jeannine Word Matthews Graveside services will be Thursday, July 19, 10 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery.Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– ROSSTON — Funeral service for Kay Purtle, age 58, 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2018 with visitation one hour before service at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Mr. Mike Steed will officiate the service. Burial will be in Caney Cemetery in Caney, Ark. Arrangements are by Brazzel/ Oakcrest, The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Irene Beatrice Munson, 94, of Russellville, died Friday, July 13, 2018, at her residence. Visitation is Wednesday, July 18, 5-7 p.m. at Humphrey Funeral in Russellville. Graveside service is 10 a.m., July 19, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

Out-of-state

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Shannon Booth (Sirratt), 43, of Englewood, Colo., passed away on July 4, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her mother,

Sharon Bruce and brothers,

Edward Sirratt and Dusty Abbott. Survivors include sons,

David Peters and Liam Booth; father, Jim Abbott and stepmother, Suziee Abbott; sister, Morgan Strickland and brother-in-law, Matt Strickland; and boyfriend, Brian Murphy. A memorial service will be held in Boulder, Colo., in October 2018. Arrangements to be announced once date is finalized.

–––––❖––––– PANAMA CITY, Fla. — James “Jim” Donald Montgomery, 63, of Panama City, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on June

28, 2018. He was born March 21,

1955 in Little

Rock, Ark. His spirit is carried on by his daughter and an extended family of relatives and friends from every walk of life.

We were all blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Jim during his short 63 years: how to drive the boat and find the fish; how to be a character in your own right; and live life to the fullest. While often described as a gruff man, Jim never lacked generosity or a good story and he never met a stranger.

He worked in Nuclear Medicine but his true passions were fishing, photography, tinkering and spending time with his friends in Pensacola. He had a lot of accomplishments in life but he always said the one thing he lived for was his pride and joy – his daughter Brooke.

He is survived by his mother, Nona; daughter, Brooke Haley (Jay); brother, Robert (Lori); nieces, Cydney and Erin; and nephew, Landon.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Special Olympics. James’ life was celebrated on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City. A private ocean burial will be held at a later date. Those wishing to extend condolences may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.