Obituaries

Pulaski County

WILLIAM “DAVID” CASE SR., 74, of Little Rock, passed away July 24, 2018, with his wife at his side. Born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, to the late William Earnest

Case and Mary Bloomfield

Case, he worked for many years in the commercial chemical business for Economics Laboratory and Quality Foods. He was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Graham Case; daughter, Kristina “Kristi” McGibbony; son, William “David” Case, Jr.; four grandchildren; and other family members and friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 9 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Warren at 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 222 E. 8th St., Little Rock, AR 72202. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. David’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JEFFREY ALAN CAUDLE passed away July 16, 2018, in Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Caudle was born April 4, 1974, in Little Rock, Ark., to Paul Ray Caudle Sr. and Diane Helton Hensley. A private memorial service was held by his family. Online registration: rosewoodcremation.com.

–––––❖––––– JAVIER FABIAN GALINDO, age 51, of North Little Rock, died July 9, 2018. He was a Paneling Finisher. He is survived by his sisters, brothers, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral and burial will be in Alvaro Obregon Michoacán, Mexico. Brown’s Christian Funeral Service, 501-244-8000.

–––––❖––––– SHIRLEY HILL-MOORE, 75, of Little Rock, passed away July 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert

Smith Sr. and

Ollie Mae Smith (Akins); and brother, Robert

Smith Jr.

Left to cherish her memories are: son, Timothy Hill (Rose); daughters, Yolanda Hill-Relford (Monroe), Lavetta Hill-Vesey, Bridgette Hill-McCoy and Latonya Moore; also, a devoted sister/ friend, Belinda Taylor. She has eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

The family hour will be Friday, July 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Ruffin-Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock. 501372-1305. Her funeral service will be Saturday, July 28, 2018, 11 a.m., at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 1215 S. Schiller, Little Rock. There will be a viewing, from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service at the church. Interment at Rest In Peace Cemetery will follow the service. The family will receive friends at 25 Serenity Dr., Little Rock.

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Mr. DANIEL LEE TROTTER, 78, of Little Rock. Celebration of Life for Mr. Trotter will be Saturday 12:30 p.m. at Faith Temple

Full Gospel Deliverance Center with Rev. Andrew Winston

Sr. Officiating. Interment will be in Arkansas Memorial Garden by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Family Hour/Visitation will be Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. Until Service time. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — David Crockett, 61, Arkadelphia, passed July 19, 2018. Survivors: children: Davida Williams (Cameron Dickerson), Diedra Crockett, Krystal Crockett-Payne (Johnnie), Charles Holland, 11 grandchildren; siblings, Mary Summerville, Benjamin, Isaac, Austin and James Crockett. Services 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul AME Church by Williams Funeral Home, Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams. com.

–––––❖––––– BEEBE — Millagene Kannon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, July 25,

2018, at the age of 93. Milly will be lovingly remembered by Bob, her husband of 63 years, her son

Ron Anderson, her daughter Kim Kannon Pruitt (Bobby); grandchildren Lance Anderson (Ingrid), Jami Anderson Kirchner (Russell), and Amy Pruitt Baden (Wes); great-grandchildren Harper Kannon Kirchner, Tori McDuffie, Morgan Baden Maxwell (Thomas), and Jacob Baden. Milly is survived by a brother, Bobby Beck, and sister-in-law, Ruth Beck, and numerous special nieces and nephews. Milly was pre-deceased by her parents Earl and Gladys Beck, her sister Geneva Manasco, and her brothers Billy and Derral Beck.

Milly was an active member of First Baptist Church, Beebe where she worshiped for over 65 years. She served on the Building Committee and was instrumental in the construction of the former and current sanctuaries. She was long-time chairperson of the Flower Committee, making sure the altar had fresh flowers each Sunday and was beautifully adorned for special occasions.

Milly was active in the Beebe Junior Civic League and the Citizens Bank Walking Club for which she logged many miles for charity. She worked for Dr. James D. Kinley and later Kinley & Norris Clinic, Beebe for a total of 48 years.

The family would like to lovingly acknowledge Sue Huskey and Tessa Goff Ashley for their unwavering devotion, care and friendship to Milly and the family. A special thank you goes to her last caregivers Joleen Pruitt, Nancy Turner, Carolyn Anderson, and Arkansas Hospice.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Beebe or Arkansas Hospice. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, with burial in Beebe Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Phyllis Elaine Newcomb, 73, of Benton, Arkansas passed away

July 25, 2018.

She was born

January 25, 1945 in Kingman, Arizona. Celebration of life held

1-3 p.m., Sunday, July 29, at

2604 Oakbrook

Drive, Benton, Arkansas 72015. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Travis Lee Smith, 31, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, July 24th, 2018. He was born on Sunday, April 19th, 1987 in Little Rock. Travis loved his wife, children, and his parents with his whole heart. He will be greatly missed. Celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 at 11 a.m. Visitation: one-hour prior. Online guestbook, www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Linda Cork Raynor, 67, of Bryant, passed away July 21, 2018. She was born July

16, 1951 in Oldham, England to Ernest and

Hilda Cork. Linda was a Registered Nurse for

50 years, and was currently working at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. Linda was a member of Sandstone Church of Christ in Little Rock. She had a contagious laugh, and loved her grandbabies dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and Aunts and Uncles that she was close to in England. She is survived by her two daughters, Nikala (Michael) Raynor, and Lindsey (Logan) Cohenour; one brother, Peter Cork; four grandchildren, Whitley and Beau Ryan, Blakely and TrentTurner, and one on the way; and her first husband Garry and wife Tami Raynor.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Sandstone Church of Christ in Little Rock, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark. com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — William Freeman, 80, of Cabot passed away July 25th 2018. He is preceded in death by wife, Loretta Parker. Funeral Services will be at 12 noon Saturday, July 28th with visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at Whitehall Cemetery, Hillman Ark. Services entrusted to Fowler Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.fowlerfh.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Elsie Coppett, age 102, of Camden, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Magnolia. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Camden Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial in Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. Memorials to Camden Cumberland Presbyterian Church. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Doris Jean Avant Courville, 79, of Camden, Ark. died Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home. Brother Don Phillips officiating. Memorials to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund or Gideon’s International. Online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Kyle Edward Allison, 37, of Conway passed away Tuesday, July 24,

2018. He was born December

3, 1980, in Little

Rock, Arkansas to the late Dr.

Walter Edward

Allison and

Debbie Allison of Conway. Kyle attended New

Life Church in

Conway and was employed by Renewal Ranch Ministry. He was a charter member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church. Kyle was easy to love and had a personal investment in so many; he was always a selfless giver. His magnetic personality and sense of humor lit up every room. He was a friend to the lonely and a true testament of God’s unfailing love. Kyle was devoted to the men and ministry of Renewal Ranch as well as his friends and loving family. He will be missed by all.

He is survived by his mother, Debbie Allison of Conway; sister, Kara Bell and her husband, Rob, of Conway; sister, Kalyn Evans of Greenbrier; niece, Allie Bell; nephews, Connelly Bell and Blake Evans; the love of his life, Brianna Hull, and many other relatives and friends.

Kyle’s Celebration of Life will be held at New Life Church in Conway on Saturday, July 28, at 9 a.m. Dr. Larry Pillow and Pastor Dale Hull will be officiating. In honor or Kyle’s unique style, the family invites you to wear your favorite crazy socks.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Renewal Ranch, P.O. Box 11128, Conway, Ark. 72034. https://donate.cornerstone.cc/ Renewal+Ranch. Online guest book available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Melissa Louise Bryant, 54, of Conway passed away on July 23, 2018. She was born in Syracuse, New York, on April 8, 1964, to the late Lawrence and Darryl Davio. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guest book is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Tommie R. Yount, 71, from Conway, Ark., passed away on July 25, 2018. Visitation is Saturday, July 28, from 1-2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home. Service will follow at 2 p.m.

–––––❖––––– DAMASCUS — Linda C. McGill-Wooters, 69, of Damascus, Arkansas, passed away on July 24, 2018. She was born on April 7, 1949, in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late LeeRoy and Lucille Mathis-McGill. Linda was a loving and caring wife and mother who will be missed dearly by all.

She is survived by her loving husband, David Wooters; two daughters Donna Reeves McKinney of Indiana and Nicole Brewer of Indiana; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister Jean Stiles (Jim); one brother Jack McGill (Barbara) and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018, with graveside services at 12 noon at Gravel Ridge Cemetery, Sherwood, Arkansas. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guest book is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– DARDANELLE — Curtis Hayden Partin, 55, of Dardanelle, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, July 24, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. A family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Full obituary and guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– DERMOTT — Rosie Lee, 78, of Dermott, transitioned to her heavenly home on July 19, 2018. Our angel on earth became our angel in Heaven. She was born to Norman and Bernice Moore on October 2, 1939. She took pleasure in attending Sunday School and Church Services at Holland Chapel A.M.E. Church in Dermott, Ark., where she faithfully served as Stewardess. She will be remembered as a woman of peace and love who had a sweet smile and humble spirit. While working in the Food Service Department, she developed lifelong friendships at Morris Booker Memorial College and Dermott Area Agency on Aging.

Rosie was predeceased by her parents, husband, Reverend Daniel Lee, daughter, Rochelle Dukes, grandson, Quentin Graham, sisters, Gladys Dixon and Thelma Marshall. She leaves to cherish her memory nine children, Daniel, Terence (Edna), Timothy, Rachel (Larry), Rene, Derwin, Remonia, Daktor (Jotis), and Theressa (fiance Mike); two sisters, Erma (Otis) and Norma (Eli); 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1109 North School Street, Dermott, Ark., at 2 p.m. Interment will be Monday, July 30th at 12 noon, Veterans Affairs Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Avenue, Sherwood, Ark. Services entrusted to Dillard Funeral Home, Dermott, Ark.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Services for Shirley Davis of El Dorado will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Sims Mortuary. Public visitation Friday, July 27, 2018, from 11-4 p.m. at Sims Mortuary. Sign the guest book online at www.simsmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Lonnie R. Nelson, Sr. of El Dorado, Ark., passed on July 21, 2018. Survivors: two children, three brothers, one sister, six grandchildren. Visitation on Friday, July 27, 3-6 p.m.; Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. both at New Bethel Baptist Church, 800 S. Smith Ave., El Dorado, Ark. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th Street, Little Rock, Ark.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Colleen “Coco” Cain, 92, of Hot Springs Village passed away July 24, 2018. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday, 7/28/2018 at Walnut Grove Community Church in Jessieville. Funeral Services will follow at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Rock Springs Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home. You may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — J.C. Safley, 88, of Judsonia, Ark., died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Providence Assisted Living in Searcy. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. Graveside services: 10 a.m., Saturday, July 28 at Evergreen Cemetery in Judsonia. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MARVELL — Doris Jean Caldwell, 84 of Marvell, Arkansas, passed July 16, 2018. Visitation: Friday, July 27, 2018; 5-7 p.m.; at the funeral home. Funeral Service: Saturday, July 28, 2018; 11

a.m.; Mt. Moriah M.B. Church; Marvell, Arkansas. Service Arrangements by Holloway-Gage Funeral Home; 844B North Sebastian Street; Helena-West Helena, Arkansas (870-228-5111).

–––––❖––––– McGEHEE — Oliver Eugene “Gene” Yates Sr., 76, McGehee formerly of Watson, died July 25, 2018. Graveside services 2 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018 with Rev. Jerry Starnes officiating with burial following in Watson Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, you may sign our guest book at www.griffinfh. com.

–––––❖––––– McRAE — Janice Ann Rogers, 67, of McRae, died at her home July 21. She was born on November 7, 1950. Visitation will be Saturday, July 28 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home. A Graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home, Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MELBOURNE — Thurman Thurl Vest, 90, died July 25. Visitation: Friday, July 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Funeral service: Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel in Melbourne. Burial: Combs Cemetery. Survivors: Eutha Vest (wife), Evelyn Linvell, Donnie Vest, Tammy Stroud, Tim Vest (children).

–––––❖––––– MENA — James Kent Payton, 68, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Oklahoma. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Gann Cemetery in Potter, Arkansas under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Mr. Sam (S.T.) Shepherd, 84, of Monticello passed July 25, 2018. Celebration of Life For Mr. Shepherd will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Zion Hill M.B. Church with Rev. Rodney Harris officiating. Interment will be in Selma Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Monticello. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– NASHVILLE — Mary Jo Whitmore Dildy Billings, known to her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews as “Jo Jo” was called home on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born on March 22, 1929 to the late Claude and Partha Whitmore and adopted by the late E.V. and Nina Dildy. She believed strongly in the value of education. An alumni of Texas State College for Women, she went on to obtain her Masters of Education at the University of Arkansas. After serving as a social worker in Memphis, TN she returned home to Nashville where she began her 20 year career as an Elementary Teacher. She was important to many students - especially those who needed a watchful eye or some extra encouragement.

At the age of 41 she found her soulmate in Glen O’Neal Billings. Jo Jo is survived by her sons, Jim and Mitch (Bud) Billings; four grandchildren, Bryan Billings, Terry Broach, Ginger Blue, and Robyn Miller; and 15 great-grandchildren, one greatgreat-grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her stepchildren, Douglas Billings and

Glenda B. Rice; granddaughter, Devonda Furr; and her siblings, Honorable Perry Whitmore, Florence Whitmore Bethea, Kristin Dildy Plummer, Dr. Dale Dildy, and Dr. Edwin Dildy.

Graveside services will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10 a.m. in Corinth Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. You may send the family a sympathy message to Nashville Funeral Home on Facebook. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Center Point Fire Department.

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OIL TROUGH — Marietta Pankey, 91, of Oil Trough died Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2018 at White River Baptist Church. Burial will be in Maple Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 at the funeral home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Jeffery Jennings 50, of Pine Bluff passed July 18, 2018. Celebration of Life for Mr. Jennings will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at. Mt. Carmel M.B. Church with Rev. Anthony Craig officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Emma Lee Bush Smith, 64, of Pine Bluff passed July 20, 2018. Celebration of Life for Mrs. Smith will be Saturday, 3 p.m. at New Community Church with Bishop Shirley Sanders officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– ROSE BUD — William Gearld Fry, 77, passed away Wednesday. Survivors: wife Patricia, sons Doug Fry (Mary) of Rose Bud, Gregory Fry, of Memphis, grandchildren, Dusty Fry (Casey) of Rose Bud, Davon Lackey (Jason) of Searcy; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation: Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m., Cowboy Church, Heber Springs. Funeral service Monday 10 a.m. Cowboy Church. Family Funeral Service www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Vaughan Baugh, 76, of Searcy, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born in 1941 on the Baugh family farm north of Searcy to Luchen Augustus Baugh and Ina Vaughan Baugh. He was a Searcy resident for most all of his life and a member of the Searcy First United Methodist Church.

Vaughan is survived by his wife, Shirley Betts Baugh, his sons Monty Baugh and Justin Baugh (Jennifer), three grandsons, Brody, Brooks, and Lucian, brother Roland Baugh (Betty), sister Peggy Baugh Brown (Tom), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Saturday, July 28, 2018, 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy with the memorial service following at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome.net.

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STAR CITY — Mrs. Dorothy Mae Matthews Hall, 86, of Star City, passed July 20, 2018. Celebration of Life for Mrs. Hall will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Archie Dolls officiating. Interment will be in Jones Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– TIMBO — Edward McGill III “Ned”, 56, of Timbo, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Karen Ragland McGill, children, Zack, Julia & Jeremiah, grandson, Logan, parents, Mac & Pat McGill & brothers, Greg & Dan. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Red Hill Cemetery/Marshall. Arrangements by Roller-Coffman. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– VILONIA — Lauren Anderson Clark, 23, died Tuesday. Survivors include husband, John Clark, parents, Tony & Melinda Anderson, sister, Kristen Anderson, paternal grandparents, Thomas & Jean Anderson, maternal grandparents, Tommy & Lucy Malik. Rosary: 6 p.m. Thursday with visitation following Funeral services: 10 a.m. Friday both events at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Center Ridge Obit/guest book/www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Melba Jeanette Gambill Sanders, age 93, of Warren, Ark., died Wednesday, July 25, at her home. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation: 1 p.m. until service time Sunday, July 29, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www. frazerfuneralhome.com.

Out-of-state

MONTEVALLO, Ala. — Services for Cassandra Reed will be Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 10 a.m. St. James Baptist Church. Public visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2018, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with the family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– ORLANDO, Fla. — Memorial service for Paul Roy Phifer Jr. of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Little Rock, who died June

8, 2018, will be

1 p.m. Saturday, at Christway Missionary

Baptist Church,

4324 Potter

Street, Little

Rock. Local arrangements: Brown’s Christian Funeral Service, 501-244-8000.

–––––❖––––– CHOCTAW, Okla. — Charlotte Gay Galloway Eades, 52, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, died July 22, 2018. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 27 at Harris Chapel with Bro. John Chapman officiating. Burial at Kilgore Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior. Arrangements by Harris Funeral home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– LAWTON, Okla. — Linda Kay Dennis, 67, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Lawton. Linda is survived by her brother Samuel H. Dennis and wife Julia L. of Lawton. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Donna Jean Shaffer. An online guest book is available at www.beckerfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– KINGWOOD, Texas — Gleeny “Woody” Graham, 77, Kingwood, Texas, formerly Gurdon, Ark., passed July 17, 2018. Survivors: wife: Brenda Graham; daughters, Latrice (Brandon) Graham-Watts, Amena (Hamilton) Williams-Grant; two grandchildren; sisters, Mary Farmer, Geraldine Morris; mother-inlaw, Fannie Scott. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church-Arkadelphia by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook: www. funeralsatwilliams.com.