Pulaski County
HELEN ASHLEY, 90, passed away July 26, 2018. She was born Aug. 12, 1927 in Vilonia. Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 at the funeral home. Burial 1:30 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Leslie, Ark.
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BILL BLASINGAME, 63, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away July 25, 2018. He was born on July 29, 1954 in Augusta, Ga., and was the son of Bill and Jean Blasingame.
He was a member of Ironton Baptist Church, and loved hunting, fishing and family. He was preceded in death by Bill and Jean Blasingame, and his wife Mary Blasingame.
Survivors include his son Billy, wife Carrie and son Bobby Blasingame, sister Sherry Tyra, husband Pat, brother Eric Vessels, wife Debbie, Grandchildren Trinity, Billy, Sonny, and Bentley Blasingame, Hunter and Noah Draper.
The loves of his life were many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Online guestbook: www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.
–––––❖––––– ALLISON “LYNN” BUDELIS-LEWIS, 58, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away Friday, July 20, 2018. She is survived by her son, Andrew Lewis; parents, Julius and Rosemary Budelis; sister, Karen (Byron) Gray; niece, Hilary (Derek) Givens; nephew, Colin (Brooke) Perry; one great-niece; one great-nephew; uncle, Phillip Dougherty; and many other family, friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jacksonville Friends of the Animals. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares. com.
–––––❖––––– ROBERT D. FOWLER, SR., 85, of Sherwood passed away Friday, July 27th. He was born in Cedar Falls Township, Arkansas to parents Robert R. and Vilah
Fowler. Robert was a member of the North
Little Rock Missionary Baptist
Church, where he began leading singing at the age of 14 and carried his love of singing throughout his lifetime. Robert served his country in the United States Army for 23 years, including the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He was married to Virginia Walker Fowler for 39 happy years. They sold Avon Products together for many years after Robert retired from the Army. They lived in San Antonio until 1991, when they moved to the Sherwood area.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Virginia; son, Robert D. Fowler, Jr. and his wife, Lisa; daughters Roberta (Robbie) Townsend and Rebecca Fowler; step children, C.J., Travis, Isabella and Victoria; grandson, Joshua Matthew Fowler; brother, Carl D. Fowler and his sister, Laura Birchett.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 30th at 2:00 pm at Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow immediately at Rest Hills Memorial Park. www. griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– DORIS T. GIPSON, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie; a son, James and daughter Betty; survived by Lloyd and Carolyn Slater and a host of grandchildren and friends, to include Charlene Rogers and David Stills of Bryant, Arkansas.
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at River of Life Assembly of God Church. Funeral service following at 11:30 a.m, with Reverend Tony Minick officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Thanks to Roller-Drummond Funeral Home for their kind services. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
–––––❖––––– HENRY HARRISON GOOD III, passed away on July 25, 2018. Henry was born in England, Arkansas, on February 28, 1952, to Alta Jean and Dr. Henry
H. Good, the first of three boys. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his two sons, Cameron Good of Joppa, Maryland, and Bryce Good of Little Rock; his two brothers, David Good, of Montrose, Colorado and Stephen Good, of Dallas Texas, and one sister, Jenifer Loffredo, of Detroit, Michigan; as well as four grandchildren (Avery and Mason Good of Maryland, and Kylie and Ella Good of Little Rock); and his niece, Beverly Oliver of Dallas, Texas and nephew, Christopher Good, of New York City.
Henry was loved by many and had friendships that went back to his earliest childhood days in England, Arkansas, where he grew up before moving to Little Rock in 1961. Henry always had a special place in his heart for England. Friends remember his gift for friendship, his wonderful sense of humor, his curly hair, and especially his love of practical jokes.
Henry graduated from Hall High School in Little Rock where he was student body president. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he graduated with a degree in accounting. After working as an accountant in Little Rock, Henry opened DaVinci’s Workshop, an antique and furniture refinishing business. He had a talent for finding antique pieces and bringing out the beauty in them through his refinishing wizardry. Later, he went back into the financial industry, working as a stock broker and then for the Arkansas Department of Finance. Even after returning to the financial world, Henry always retained a keen eye for artistic design, and had an appreciation for the unique and beautiful. His house was always full of interesting art deco and other unusual pieces.
A memorial service will be held for Henry on September 29, 2018, to remember his life, sense of humor and smile. The details will be available on the Facebook page in the name of Henry Good. Memorials may be made to the Society for the Prevention of Discrimination Against People with Curly Hair. Or, alternatively, and on a more serious note, the Wolfe Street Foundation at 1015 Louisiana St., Little Rock, Ark., 72202. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– LAURA PATRICIA “PATSY” HIETT, 71, of Maumelle passed away July 26, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones.
A Visitation will be Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10 am Gross Funeral Home in Hot Springs. A funeral service will follow at 11 am.
Online guestbook available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
–––––❖––––– EUNICE JONES-ALLEN, 67, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 24. She was preceded in death by: husband of 11 years, Oscar Allen; sister, Hazel Lee (Robert) Coppage; parents, Otis “Hazel” and Mable
Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Don Edward (Deana) Dukes; siblings, Lee Andrew (Alethea) Jones of Chicago, Ill., Joyce A. Jones of Forrest City, Ark., Merlin Jones of Kansas City, Mo., Ivy Jean Jones of Marianna, Ark., Micheal (Tamara) Jones of Carlsbad, N.M., and Venita L. Jones of Forrest City, Ark.; granddaughter, Khamet Dukes of Roswell, Ga.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Wednesday, 5:306:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Life Celebration: Thursday, 11 a.m. at Greater Center Star Baptist Church, 800 West 33rd St., Little Rock, Ark. Pastor Kenneth Traylor, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– JANNA KAY BILLINGSLEY LAUGHLIN, 71, passed away on July 26, 2018.
She was born in
Little Rock, Arkansas on June
17, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Georgianna.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Patrick and his wife Katherine, and Emily and her husband Trey. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Emma, Jack, Lucy, and Lillian.
Services will be held on August 2, 2018, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition and UAMS Cancer Institute. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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First Lady AMY LEE LEWIS-BLANKENSHIP, 87, of Little Rock passed
July 25, 2018.
She was preceded in death by two children:
Mark Allen Lewis and Karon Hamberry. Loving memories left to husband
Pastor Calvin Blankenship, children: Larry Lewis (Millicent), Helen Holmes (Houston), Aubrey Lewis Sr., Sharon Lewis (Tyrone), Vinita Brown, and Jazmine Lewis, siblings: Londell White (Jackie), and John Lewis Sr., son in law: Alvin Hamberry. 23 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Aug. 2, 2018, 5-7 p.m. at Mt. Lake Baptist Church 10940 Hwy 165, Scott, Ark. Homegoing celebration Aug. 3, 2018 11 a.m. at Greater First Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock. 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.”
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Ret. MSgt RICHARD STANLEY MACARTHUR, age 84, of Jacksonville, passed away
July 20, 2018.
He was born
Jan. 3, 1934, in Waltham,
Mass., to John and Beatrice MacArthur. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Judith E. MacArthur, a grandson, Caleb R. White, and by four siblings.
Richard served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of service. He was a member of the Jacksonville V.F.W. Post 4548. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Yvonne MacArthur; two daughters, Linda Dillie and Lori (Sean) White; son, Kevin MacArthur; four stepchildren, Dewayne (Mary) Howell, Martha Jones, Cindy Howell and Alisa Lack; and by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service with military honors will be held on Thursday, Aug. 2, at 9 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Arkansas Patriot Guard Riders, c/o Richard Gentry, 1203 Katrina Drive, Bryant, Ark. 72022.
An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– MARK VENETTA PIKER, 51, of North Little Rock, passed over to the other side on July 23, 2018.
He is survived by his son,
Zane Venetta of North Little
Rock; sister,
Lindsey Piker; brother, Blake
Piker (Gina); aunt, JoAnn Butler (Jim); several nieces; cousins; and faithful dog, Carly Sue.
Memorial service will be held 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 4 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home; 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– TRANCE WAYNE RILEY, 75, of Sherwood, died July 20, 2018. Visitation will be 2:00 – 4:00PM, Sunday, July 29th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock. Services will be at 11:00AM, Monday, July 30th at Faith Bible Fellowship. Burial will follow 1:00PM at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Sherwood Funeral Home (501)224-2200. Mr. Riley’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.
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DR. ROBERT F SCHAEFER, SR., of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on July 26, 2018 at the age of 92.
He was born in Glen Carbon, Illinois on
July 5, 1926 to
Dr. George and
Agnes Schaefer. He graduated from high school in Dexter, Mo., and started college at Marquette University at the age of 16. He attended medical school at St.
Louis University and graduated in 1948 at the age 21.
He began his internship at Fordham University in New York, N.Y., and continued residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Austria during the Korean War. He was awarded a letter of commendation from Queen Elizabeth for his bravery in rescuing British Soldiers from a fire at a hospital in Austria. After returning to the US, he completed a pathology residency in St. Louis. He began a long career as a pathologist within the Veterans Administration System in June 1956.
While teaching residents in St. Louis, he met and later married Helen Santos M.D on Feb. 7, 1959. They moved to Little Rock, Ark., in 1960. Together they had five children: Robert Francis Jr., Helen Angie, George Valentine, John Paul, and Agnes Priscilla.
Dr. Schaefer was a beloved physician and educator in the specialty of Pathology. He devoted 52 years of unparalleled service to the Veterans Administration during which time he also served as Chief of Pathology. He was a renowned educator as a Professor in Pathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He retired at the age of 82 in November 30, 2008.
He was a devoted Catholic, an original and longtime parishioner of Christ the King Church in Little Rock, Ark. He was passionate about his career in medicine and teaching medical students and residents. Later in life, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his growing family. Other interests Robert enjoyed were flying his private plane, weekly visitations to the Eucharist Adoration Chapel at Christ the King Church, and listening to music. He also played the clarinet and harmonica.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Dr. George and Agnes Schaefer, his brother George Schaefer and his sister-in-law Aida Schaefer. Robert is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dr. Helen Schaefer, his brother Reverend James Schaefer of Ozora, Mo., his sister in law Nonie San Pedro of Little Rock, Ark., and his brother and sister in law Robert and Lourdes Werner of Little Rock, Ark. He is also survived by his five children and their spouses: Dr. Robert Jr. and Lisa Schaefer of St. Louis, Mo., Helen Angie Elser of Little Rock, Ark., Dr. George and Alesia Schaefer of Rogers, Ark., John Paul and Linda Schaefer of Grapevine, Texas, and Agnes P. Condren of Maumelle, Ark. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 30 at 6:00 pm with a rosary prayer starting at 7:00 pm at Christ the King Church at 4000
N. Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock. A funeral mass will be held also at Christ the King Church on Tuesday, July 31 at 10 am with his brother Reverend James Schaefer and his grandson, Reverend Stephen Elser officiating. Reception following the funeral mass. Entombment at Calvary Cemetery located at the corner of Wright Avenue and South Woodrow Street in Little Rock at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Christ the King School Endowment Fund and the Veterans Administration Department of Pathology in Little Rock.
–––––❖––––– DEACON JAMES IRA SMITH, SR., 63, of Little Rock, passed away July 26, 2018. Born in
Marvell, Arkansas to Willie and Lutressa Gould
Smith, he was a prominent Business owner and a Deacon for the
Deacon Board of St. Paul Missionary Baptist
Church. James loved fishing and gardening and was an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carla Shaw Smith; children, Johnny Smith of Minnesota, Rayvern Lewis of Dallas, Texas and James Smith, Jr. (Sharon) of Little Rock; sisters, Ethel Wilkins and Katherine Gregware, both of St. Louis, Missouri; an aunt and uncle in Chicago, Illinois; three grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Visitation is Friday, August 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be held on Saturday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Robert Coates.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. James’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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ERIC STEWART, 45, of Sherwood, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Born June 27, 1973 to Lloyd and Mary Stewart on the Army base in Landstuhl, Germany, he is preceded in death by his grandparents. Eric enjoyed cooking for friends and family, tinkering with electronics, collecting hot sauce, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife.
Eric is survived by his wife, Amy; his parents; two brothers, Brian Stewart (Sheena Ingraham) of McKinney, Texas, Scott Stewart (Joanna) of Sherwood; nephew, Kyle; fur babies, Lillian, Chelsea; and a host of family and friends.
Memorial Service will be 6 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.
–––––❖––––– MARGARET TATE-LEE (ROLF), 81, of Little Rock, was called home by her Heavenly Father on July 25, 2018.
She was born
Sept. 19, 1936 in Little Rock to
Joe and Edith
Rolf. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her four children, Ed TateLee of Little
Rock, JoLaura Copeland of Mabelvale, Robert Tate-Lee of Mabelvale and
Cherie McGhee of Benton; and one brother,
Robert Rolf of Conway. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who fondly referred to her as Granny Grump Grump.
She was active in Girl Scouts, RSVP (she would read to school children every September 11 as a memorial to the lives lost on 9/11). She was a member of the square dancing clubs, the Maverick Mixers and the Twirling Laurettes, and was a dedicated and passionate member of the Little Rock Rockettes. She was a dancer at heart!
Margaret was strong, hard-working, independent, fearless and stubborn to a flaw! In short, a force to be reckoned with! She was the Matriarch of our family and a shining example of unselfish love! She was the greatest blessing God bestowed upon us. Not one day will go by without us thinking of and missing her! We live with the knowledge we will be reunited with her in Heaven!
A Mass will be celebrated in her honor on Tuesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, followed by a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501) 224-2200. Margaret’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– PAULINE DELOIS WEEKS, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July
26, 2018. She was born to the late Andy Traylor and Grace Weatherford on
January 15, 1930 in Moro, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Louie Weeks; daughter, Jackie Ann Weeks-Stivers; granddaughter, Amy Keown-Gordon; one sister and 2 brothers.
Pauline is survived by her loving son, Bobby Weeks (Nita) of North Little Rock; one grandchild, Timothy Keown (Alisha) of Cabot; eight great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Lorene Jones of Memphis, Julie King (Don) of Scott and Francis Smith of Little Rock.
Pauline was a lifelong and devoted member of the 47th Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time quilting, reading and fishing, but her greatest joy was the time she spent with family and friends. She was a woman who has left a great living legacy and will be greatly missed…but fondly remembered by all who knew her.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., NLR. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial at Edgewood Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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JEAN WRIGHT of North Little Rock passed away July 23, 2018. She was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Levy, Ark., to the late Henry Houston Tolbert and Dora Lee Graham Tolbert. She was the youngest and sole survivor of their seven children. Jean was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and helped with GA’s and the WMU. She enjoyed traveling with the AR Good Sam’s Club, where she also served as treasurer. She dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren, teaching them to be a good friend, neighbor, Christian and a genuinely good person.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Samuel A. Wright Jr. Survivors include her children: Brenda “Sissy” Miller (David); Samuel “Gary” Wright (Mary) and Rochelle Nix (Tommy); grandchildren: Terri Thompson (Scott), Chris Wright, Andy Wright (Jessica), Deric Nix (Amanda), Hayden Nix (Megan); and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2018 at SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Central Baptist Church, North Little Rock; followed by interment at the AR State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church Building Fund or Missions. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares. com.
Arkansas
ATKINS — Annette R. Cook, 78, of Atkins, died on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Russellville. Funeral services are 2:00 PM, Monday, July 30, at Lemley Chapel. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:00-4:00 PM, Sunday at Lemley Chapel.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www. lemleyfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jeremy Oliver Ward, 39, of the Salem community, Benton, Ark., left this world on Sunday July 22, 2018. He was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He decorated the life of everyone he met. He is preceded in death by grandparents, George W. Bard and Loeta M. Bard, Roy N. Ward, Ruth Green, great-grandmother, Lola Belle Jones, and aunt, Gay Bard. He is survived by his wife, Alyson Burtram Ward, twin sons, Alex and Riley Ward, parents, Jimmy and Joy Ward, and sister, Emory Persinger, as well as three nephews and three great-nieces. A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday July 31, 2018 at Ashby Funeral Home at 2 p.m. for family and friends. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BIGELOW — Paul Ernest Dolman, 64, of Bigelow, passed away July 15, 2018. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a certified computer geek. The thing he loved most was spending time with his family. His project for the last twenty years has been building his family a home, which led to him working at Home Depot in Little Rock for the last 18 years.
Paul was born in Birmingham, England on May 18th, 1954 and grew up in North Tonawanda, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest C. Dolman and Daisy Woolley Dolman. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his daughters, Grace and Emma; a dog, Pups; and five cats, all of Bigelow.
Please join Paul’s family at the Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road), Little Rock, from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, July 30th, 2018 to reminisce, grieve, and support each other. Paul’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com. –––––❖–––––
BULL SHOALS — A Celebration of Life for Connie Ulasy, 62, of Bull Shoals, Ark., was July 25 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel-Bull Shoals. Connie, a meter service tech, died July 19. Survived by her husband, Doug. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Ark. www. kirbyandfamily.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Surrounded by his loving family, Ronald A. Neumeier, 82, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2018.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years,
Mary Katherine Neumeier; three sons, Chris Neumeier (Aubrey), Bernard Neumeier (Patty),
Keith Neumeier (Robin); daughter, Rhonda Neumeier Phillips; his grandkids, Kyle Neumeier (Genevieve), Lori Melliere (Joe), Katie Neumeier, Britain McDonald (Austin), Ashley Teem (Jareb), Sara Neumeier, Sean Phillips, Austen Neumeier, Ryan Phillips, Talor-Grace Neumeier; and his great-grandkids, Leland and Logan Neumeier and Turner McDonald. He is also survived by siblings, Norman, Gregory (Dolores), Don (Delores), Rita Nehus (James), Raymond (Dorothy), and Rosalia Rainwater; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ron retired from The Kroger Company after 42 years. He started his career as a sack boy in Paris, Ark., and ended as the Transportation Manager at Kroger’s warehouse in North Little Rock. While there he also served as president of Kemba Credit Union. During retirement he enjoyed playing golf, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, his favorite football team, and spending time with his family.
He was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in North Little Rock where he served as an usher, lector, president of the school board, CYO Chaperone and Men’s Club member.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Regina Neumeier, and by a brother, Bill Neumeier.
Visitation will be Monday, July 30, at 6 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Andy Smith on Tuesday, July 31, at 10 a.m., all being held at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 2403 McArthur Drive, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076, or to Arkansas Hospice, www.arkansashospice. org. The family also wishes to extend a special thanks to all the staff and caregivers at Spring Creek Nursing Home for their years of dedicated service during Ron’s later years. Please share your memories of Mr. Neumeier with the family online at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– CLARENDON — Robert Lee Whiteside died Friday. Survivors, wife, Peggy Whiteside, son, Brad (Marnie) Whiteside, step-sons, Keaton Williams, Colt McCurley, Robin McCurley, daughter, LeAnn Gerlach, step-daughter, Catrina (David) Sullivan, brother, Randy (Laurie) Whiteside, 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation, 6:00-8:00P.M. Sunday, services 10:00A.M. Monday, Bob Neal and Son’s. Interment, Shady Grove Clarendon. Guestbook/ obit www.bobnealandsons.com.
–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Jason Michael Box, 40, of England, passed away on July 26, 2018. He was born in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., on Oct. 22, 1977. He is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Box. Survived by Lawrence (Glenda) Box and siblings, Christopher, Tena, Richard, Devin, Brandi, and Evan. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, 501982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– HARRISON — Walter “Boots” Mayberry went to heaven on July 25th after 94 years of faithful service to God, country, friends and family. Born on August 11, 1923 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Walter and Edith Richter Mayberry, Boots graduated from Pine Bluff and joined the Army Air Corps.
He married Marion Caruthers and raised three daughters. Moving to Harrison in 1972, the Mayberrys joined Kairos, a prison ministry. Boots’ intriguing stories are recorded in the book POW, Promises Kept and in the Library of Congress.
Walter graduated from North Arkansas Community College at 88. He served as a lay minister, choir and vestry member at St. John’s Episcopal Church. He frequently blessed and prayed for anyone he encountered, sharing the love of Christ.
The service is Monday, July 30, at 10:00 at St. John’s in Harrison.
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HOT SPRINGS — Frances Madge Grace Christison, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July
24, 2018. She was born on
Oct. 30, 1924 in
El Dorado, Ark., the only child of Frances Marion Belky Grace and Harold Byrd
Grace.
Madge attended schools in El Dorado then moved with her family to Hot Springs, Ark., where she graduated from Hot Springs High School and was a member of DBS Sorority. After high school Madge attended Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, La., and then the University of Arkansas where she was a journalism and music major and a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Following college, Madge was a columnist for the Hot Springs Sentinel Record before moving to Little Rock and working for a public relations firm. She returned to Hot Springs, worked for Arkansas Bank and Trust Co. and was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Hot Springs Country Club, and Junior Auxiliary. Madge married Wayne Allen Christison and lived in Columbus, Ohio, with her family for eight years after which they made moves to Cincinnati, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, and Nashville, Tenn., for his career. Madge and Wayne retired to their lake home on Lake Hamilton where they enjoyed outings on the lake and entertained family and friends.
She was also a member of the Chi Omega Alumni, Hot Springs Music Club and Hope Presbyterian Church (formerly Covenant Presbyterian Church). She was passionate about her family and her faith, taught Bible studies and enjoyed cooking and entertaining, playing the piano, feeding and watching her backyard birds, and cuddling with her dogs. Most importantly, “Meemaw”, as known to her grandchildren, was a wonderful grandmother who loved spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Madge is survived by her daughters, Randi Ballard (Barry) of Hot Springs, Ark., and Laurie Smith (Ted) of Conway; her four beloved grandchildren: Kathryn Ballard Morat (Crate) of Indianapolis, Ind., Lee Ballard (Briana) of Coral Springs, Fla., Emily Smith Munn (Josh) of Houston, Texas, and Margaret Smith (fiance’ Adam Lee) of San Francisco, Calif.; and, her great-grandchildren, Violet Isabelle Ballard and Charlotte Grace Munn. She is also survived by her sister-inlaw, Kathryn Gardner of Jacksonville, Ill.; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Liz Christison of Peru, Ill., and her nieces and nephews as well as special long-time friends, Sue Magby and Eva Bailey, both of Pearcy, Ark. The family wishes to thank her special companion and caregiver, Veronica Blair, for her loving and devoted care. Deep appreciation is also extended to Arkansas Hospice and the 5th floor in-hospital hospice team, for their excellent and compassionate care during the last 12 days of her life. Madge was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wayne.
A celebration of Madge’s life will be held on Monday, July 30 at 11:15 a.m., at Hope Presbyterian Church, 836 Shady Grove Road, Hot Springs, Ark., followed by a time of visitation with the family. Burial will precede the service at 10 a.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, Fifth and Greenwood streets, Hot Springs, Ark. Memorials may be made to Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic, 133 Arbor St., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901, or Hope Presbyterian Church, 836 Shady Grove Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Online Obituary and Guestbook are available at www. Gross FuneralHome.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Chuck Frazier, 77, of Hot Springs, passed away July 26, 2018 after a hard fight with leukemia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Altha and Elmer
Frazier of Cave
City.
Chuck was born on a dirt floor in Cave
City and raised in a loving home with his brothers, Richard and Donald Frazier, and sister, Brenda Frazier Owens.
Chuck proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Upon leaving the service Chuck moved to Little Rock and started working in the car business. A few years later Chuck was the owner of Chuck Frazier Executive Motors.
In 1981 Chuck moved to Hot Springs and became the owner of Chuck Frazier Nissan. After a 25 year span Chuck built this business into one of the premier auto dealerships in Hot Springs. Chuck also owned and operated Chuck Frazier Chevrolet in Glenwood for 10 years.
Chuck was proud of his country and the opportunities it offered his family, and the tremendous support he was shown by his long-time employees and customers in Hot Springs.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Beverly Dell Lamb Frazier; his two sons, Charles Lee Frazier and Charles Christopher Frazier; four grandchildren, Vince Frazier, Justin Frazier, Virginia Frazier Kirk, Alexandra Frazier Burrow; and six great-grandchildren.
Anyone wishing to honor memories of Chuck may do so by making a donation to the America Cancer Society or National Rifle Association. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be 2 p.m. Monday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale. com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Otis Wendell Hood, Junior (April 7, 1941-July 13, 2018), died after an illness in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born in Little Rock and attended Little Rock Central High until closed in 1957, then transferred to McCallie Preparatory, Chattanooga, Tenn., and attended Vanderbilt University. He joined the Marine Corps, trained at Paris Island, SC, and served in Viet Nam and SE Asia.
Otis was the son of Otis Wendell Hood, Senior, 1891-1946, and Opal Beatrice Hood Townsend, 1910-1998. Interment: Pinecrest Cemetery, Highway 5, between Hot Springs and Little Rock, next to his father and mother.
Otis excelled in customer relations including starting Culligan Water Purification offices in Salt Lake City, Denver, and Kansas City. He also worked for Continental Airlines in Denver and Houston.
Otis loved sports, including golf and tennis. During the past 20 years, he coached high school age tennis teams to victories in their leagues — four champion girls’ teams and one boys’ team.
His card stated
“Otis Hood Personalized Tennis.” He gave lessons whether his students could pay or not. Otis was in a League of His Own.
His sister Jo Ann Hood Bergman (born 1939) died in Nyack, N.Y., in 2016. He is survived by his son David Michael Hood of Charleston, S.C., and his sister Bobbie Sue Hood, San Francisco, Calif. His family thanks Pastor John McCallum his minister, and Otis’ longtime friend, Lisa Nemzo with whom he traveled in California and Australia.
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LAKE VILLAGE — Shelton Van Clark, Sr., age 75, of Lake Village, formerly of Warren, Ark., died Friday, July 27th , 2018. Funeral services with Flag Presentation will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 30th, at Frazer’s Funeral Home. Burial in Oakland Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Sunday, at Frazer’s. www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– LOCKESBURG — Mr. Loyd Earl Montgomery, age 87, a resident of Lockesburg, Ark., died Friday, July 27, 2018, in Ashdown. Graveside funeral services will be held at 12 noon Monday, July 30, 2018, in Oddfellows Cemetery in Lockesburg, Arkansas. Visitation 4-6 p.m. the 29th at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Register on-line www. wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.
–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — Bobbye Sue (Hurst-Harrison) Dicken, 80, of Mayflower, Ark., went to be with the Lord Friday, July 27, 2018. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Vilonia Cemetery in Vilonia. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.
–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Graveside Service for Norman Nelson, 73, of Mountain Home, will be 10 a.m. Aug. 1, at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Ill. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. Norman died July 25 in Little Rock. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Mountain Home, Arkansas. www.kirbyandfamily. com.
–––––❖––––– NORFORK — Visitation for Edwin Evans, 64, of Norfork, will be 1-4 p.m. July 29 at Lone Rock Baptist Church. Edwin died July 25. He is survived by his two daughters, Chelsey and Sigourney; sister, Kevlyn; and brother Edward. Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. www.kirbyandfamily.com.
–––––❖––––– NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Doris Baker, 79, formerly of Stuttgart, widow of Bill Baker, died Wednesday. Survivors are son, Barry Baker; daughter, Cherri Kuchel; brother, Pete Garris; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Monday at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart with funeral services to follow at Lone Tree Cemetery chapel. www.turpinco.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Joyce Ann Pottoroff, 75, of Pine Bluff, formerly of DeWitt, Ark., died June 18, 2018. Survivors include her father, Joe Pottoroff of Pine Bluff. Memorial services will be 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church, 3703 Ryburn Road in Pine Bluff. Online register: www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.
–––––❖––––– POTTSVILLE — Ruth Rudder, 88, of Pottsville died Thursday in Russellville. Born July 28, 1929, in Retta to Lloyd and Ethel Kelley Church. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2018, at Solo Cemetery in Hector, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The obituary/guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Orella “Sunny” Stone, 90, of Russellville died July 22, 2018. Graveside service is 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Rest Haven Memorial Park and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Tuesday morning from 9-9:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– SCOTLAND — Ruby May Gardner, 89, of Scotland, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018. Visitation will be held Monday, July 30, 2018, 10 a.m., with services following at 11 a.m. at the Scotland Lighthouse Christian Fellowship with Brother Daniel Gardner and Sister Shelia Gardner officiating services. Burial will follow at the Foster Cemetery.
www.clintonfuneralservice. com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Graveside Service for Thomas Key, 85, of Searcy, Ark., was Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Mausoleum Open Air Chapel. Thomas died July 21, in Judsonia, Ark. A general manager survived by his brother, Bill Payton. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services www.kirbyandfamily.com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Betty Jo Crotts Phipps, age 87, of Searcy, died Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Searcy. She was born Sept. 4, 1930 to Vernon Pate and Nancy Leigh Pearson Pate. She was a member of West Race Baptist Church, she retired after 36 years as an educator for Griffithville Public Schools (1950-1969) and Searcy Public Schools (1971-1989), and earned a Double Masters Degree in Child Psychology and Elementary Special Education.
She is survived by one daughter, Stacy Crotts Duncan and husband Jarrod of Searcy; two granddaughters, Eva Grace Duncan of Searcy, Chloe Elizabeth Duncan of Searcy; husband, Carthel Lee Phipps of Searcy; one niece, Pamela Stewart Sharp and husband Max of Searcy; one nephew, Donnie Stewart and wife Marilyn of Searcy; and several loving cousins from the Pate and Pearson families. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 48 years, Paul Crotts; and one son, Timothy Vernon Crotts.
Visitation will be Monday from 1-2:30 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be Monday at 3 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to West Race Baptist Church Youth Department, 100 W. Race Ave., Searcy, Ark. 72143. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Eddie Smith, 64, of Sheridan, died Friday. He was retired owner of C.E. Smith Trucking. Survivors: daughter, Crystal Gibbs of Cabot; son, Chad Smith of Prattsville; sisters, Lena Belle Pulliam of Cabot, Mary Ann Ware of Texas, Mildred Jarrett of Sheridan; seven grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Philadelphia Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan. Guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
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ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. — Winfred Hayden Ball II, of Atlantic Beach, N.C, formerly of Nashville, Ark., passed away on July 24, 2018, in his home in Atlantic Beach. He was born on Sept. 18, 1974, in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, to Joe Holcombe Ball and Pam Nielsen Ball.
Hayden was a 1992 graduate of Nashville High School. He loved spending time with friends, playing golf and enjoyed being outside whenever possible, especially at the lake. He loved the Razorbacks and the Scrappers and was proud to have been a Scrapper football team manager.
He attended the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Phi Delta
Theta Fraternity. Hayden will be remembered as a friend to all and for a smile and dimples that could light up a room. He was kind and gentle, so loved by his family. He loved them in return but was most proud of his son, Grayson. Hayden considered his son to be the very best thing that ever happened to him.
Hayden is survived by his son, Grayson Carter Ball of Springdale, Ark; his parents, and his sister, Allison Ball Horn and her husband, Jason, of Nashville. He also leaves behind a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be a memorial service for Hayden on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Nashville. Visitation will be held one hour before the service in the church foyer. A reception will be held at the Nashville Country Club immediately following the service. The family extends a warm invitation to all. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. You may send the family a sympathy message to Nashville Funeral Home on face book.
–––––❖––––– LUBBOCK, Texas — James “Jim” Millard Kelley, age 94, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville.
Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-3231. Sign online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Lois Stephens, originally of Newport, Ark., died on Wednesday.
Survivors: son, Wesley David Davis; daughter, Virginia Stephens (Steve Pazmino); three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Malone and Virginia Wilson.
Visitation: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel, Monday July 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Funeral Following: 2 p.m. Interment: Walnut Grove. www.jacksonsfh.com.