Pulaski County

MR. GRANT LEWIS COCHRAN was a professed Christian, born March 8, 1943 in Little Rock,

Ark., to William McKinley Cochran and

Chaney Delois Cochran. He departed this life on Monday, July

30, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Tiffany Joy Cochran of Los Angeles; a brother William McKinley Cochran; a niece MeChe Cochran, and a host of cousins and many friends.

He was an esteemed leader. At Horace Mann Sr. High School, he was elected as Junior and Senior class president and represented his high school at a youth conference to the United Nations. He attended Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio, there he was elected Freshman and Sophomore class president. He is a graduate of Los Angeles Southwest Community College in Los Angeles, Calif. He is a 1974 graduate of California State University at Dominguez Hills. He was a devoted and faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church of Little Rock, Ark., for many years, with many church affiliations and committees for youth activities and more.

He was a lover of young people from California to Little Rock. He was full of devotion, dedication, and support. He organized a Brotherhood club in Los Angeles, which lead to crime eradication. In 1978, he organized and sponsored a Little Rock youth organization called MAYO, with over 200 members. His professional services: Carriers Supervisor at the Los Angeles International Airport; Representative for National Life Insurance Company; Night supervisor at camp C.B. Afflerbaugh Correctional Facility Probation Department County of Los Angeles; Entrepreneur and Manufacturer of “Grant Cochran the Name in Air Freshener;” Personnel Supervisor for the state of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Office of Personnel Management.

Mr. Grant Lewis Cochran was a devoted, dedicated, supporting and loving friend and parent. His achievements and stature will live on for many years to come.

Mr. Grant Lewis Cochran’s service will be held at: Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 815 West 16th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11 a.m.

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CAHLEN REECE COLEMAN, happily born June 25, 2018 to Jeneva Williams.

Baby Cahlen went to be with the Lord, July 28,

2018. His mom, dad, big brother, Deaeric and sister, Caydence miss him dearly.

Funeral service, 11 a.m., Aug. 9, with 10 a.m. visitation at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal.

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STEVEN F. COMBS, age 63, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at Indian Springs Baptist Church, 23581 I-30, Bryant. A visitation will begin at 9 a.m. A full obituary will run later. Guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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MABEL KELLER COOK, 98, of Little Rock, widow of Charles Allen Cook Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31,

2018. She was a member of Our

Lady of Good

Counsel Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Vincent’s Auxiliary and loved playing bridge and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Charlie Cook Jr. (Carole) of Hot Springs, Chris Moreno (Andy) of Willis, Virginia, Kay Makatche (John) of Broomall, Pa., Roger Cook (Angela) and Ethel Cook (Tina Eoff), all of Little Rock; her brother, Rev. Thomas Keller of Little Rock; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Walter John Keller and Mary Isabell Mattingly Keller, two brothers and three sisters.

The Rosary will be Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1321 S. Van Buren St., Little Rock. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Right to Life Center, 1515 S. University, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

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

–––––❖––––– CHARLES L. CORNICE, 50, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 31. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleodis Cornice; brothers, Roderick

Jacobs, Michael Cornice; grandfathers, Rev.

O.D. Ridgle Sr., and Theodis Robinson; uncle

Leonard Ridgle.

He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Charlotte Cornice; children, Carmen and Camille Cornice; grandson, Cavin Cornice; mother, Shirley Lea-Lawson; mother-in-law Marcedia Mooney; grandmother, Hattie Ridgle; siblings, Darryl Lea, Nancy Miller, Barbara Williams, Patricia Bryant, Telisha Cornice, Angela Cornice, Toney Malvin, Keith Allen and Leonard Cornice; a special great aunt: Ernestine Scott and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6:15-7:15 pm at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church Pastor John Summons Sr. officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, AR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– TREYVON MARQUIS GOMILLION, 18, of North Little Rock departed this life July 31.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers: Charles D. Lee and Tommy Gomillion Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Tommy Gomillion and Yeletta Gomillion Talbert (Jason); siblings: Tatiana Hodge, Tiera Gomillion, Taya Bridgewater, and Jordyn Talbert; grandparents: Vonda Meadows (Glen), Debra Gomillion, and Dr. J.T. Talbert (Phyllis), and great-grandparents: Amie Watkins (Roy), and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at King Solomon Baptist Church, 1304 North Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117, (501) 374-0111. “A Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– CLEDA RAE HALEY, age 87, went to be with her Lord on Aug. 1, 2018. She was born to the late Howard Paul and Fleda Faye Goodman on Nov. 1, 1930 in Piggott, Ark.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl Haley; one son, Carl Rae Haley; her parents and one sister, Reda Mae Harber. She is survived by her son, Neil (Debbie) Haley of Clinton, Ark.; four grandchildren, Garrett, Kyle and Eric Haley and Gayle Russell; two great-grandchildren, Samuel and Julia Haley; one sister, Erma Rene McGinnis of Heber Springs, Ark.; and two brothers, James Howard Goodman of Beebe, Ark., and Dean Goodman of St. Louis, Mo.

Cleda was a General Baptist Minister’s wife for over 50 years. She exemplified what a Proverbs woman should be and devoted her heart to the ministry and to the loving care of her family. She worked as an accountant for North Little Rock Waste Water for 29 years and excelled in this line of work due to her excellent mathematic skills. She has left a lasting living legacy to her family and to the people who were blessed to have known her.

Funeral Service to honor the Life of Cleda will be Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home, 142 North 3rd Ave., Piggott, Ark. Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 from 2–4 p.m., at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Burial after the funeral service at Piggott Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

–––––❖––––– JAMES ALBERT HAYS, 67, passed away July 27, 2018. He is survived by two brothers, Harry Custer Hays III and Larry Hays. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner of I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. James’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– FREDDIE D. HUDSON of Sherwood, Ark., passed away Aug. 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents D.J. and Jackie Hudson. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dianne; his three daughters, Donna Marasco, Chris Jones and Connie Hudson; his most treasured grandchildren, Katie Mugerditchian, Jake Marasco, Amy, Sam and Leah Jones, and Hudson and Alise Mitchell; his two sisters, Phyllis Sprague and Kay Hudson; his numerous nieces and nephews; and by his feathered companion, George.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 10 a.m. with memory services at 11 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 J.F.K. Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark., or a charity of your choosing.

An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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BETTY BERNICE LEVIN, age 96, of Maumelle, Arkansas went home to be with her family Friday July 27, 2018. Survived by daughter, Barbra Hoyle; two granddaughters, Audrey Hoyle of Leanders, Texas and Esther (Mike) Price of Maumelle; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– JAMIE DARE JACKSON MARTIN, 99, passed away on Monday, July 30,

2018. She was born November

3, 1918 in Elaine, Arkansas, the only child of Lillian Estell Womack Jackson and

James Johnson Jackson.

Jamie is survived by her son, James Forrest Sullivan (Suzanne) of Little Rock; her two beloved grandsons: Neil Sullivan (Audrey) of Chicago, Illinois, and Nathan Sullivan (Kristin) of Little Rock, Arkansas; and her four great-grandchildren: Brayden, Abby, Lane and Davis Paul. Jamie was the widow of Lt. Dave Paul Sullivan, USAF, MIA Korea and the late William R. Martin, a WWII and Korean War Veteran of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Jamie graduated from Elaine High School and was an active member of First Methodist Church. Following her marriage to Paul Sullivan, together they founded Sullivan and Jackson Dry Goods. Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii became Jamie’s future home where Mr. Martin worked for the Corps of Engineers at Fort Armstrong in Honolulu. The couple loved their years in Hawaii where Jamie began studying flower arranging and the art of Ikebana while on Oahu. Five years later the family returned to the mainland and made their home in Vicksburg, Mississippi where Mr. Martin was employed at the Waterways Experiment Station. During this time Jamie obtained her certification as a Master Judge of Flower Shows of the National Council of State Garden Clubs and was a past president of the Magnolia Garden Club. She was instrumental in having Interstate Highway 20 at the Mississippi River Bridge dedicated as a Blue Star Memorial Highway in 1974. Always willing to give generously of her time and talents, Jamie enjoyed decorating tables and making Christmas arrangements for her home church, Hawkins United Methodist.

In 2008, Jamie moved to Little Rock to be near her family. She loved being an active resident of Parkway Village and later she would call Fox Ridge Assisted Living home. During the season of her life Jamie formed close friendships and enjoyed many a game of bridge and dominoes. And if there was a party you could always find her there. Jamie, affectionately known as “GiGi” to her great-grandchildren, always looked forward to the fun, family trips with them to Big Cedar Lodge. It was her Happy Place.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for the loving care Jamie received by the staff at Fox Ridge and Hospice Home Care on Bowman Road.

A celebration of Jamie’s life for the residents and staff of Fox Ridge Assisted Living will be held at the facility on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements for a private graveside service will be scheduled at a later date at Cypert Cemetery near Marvell, Arkansas by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The CALL at P.O. Box 25524, Little Rock, Arkansas 72221-5524. Online obituary at: www.rollerfuneralhomes/ chenal.

–––––❖––––– THOMA KANIS McDONALD passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 in Jacksonville, Fla. at the age of 94.

She was born and raised on the family homestead in Little Rock, Ark., on what is now Kanis Road, to Edward and Edwina Taubman Kanis. She attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and majored in Chemistry. After completing three years, she left University to start her family. Throughout her adult life she had the opportunity to live in a variety of places, including; Guadalajara, Mexico; Pennsylvania, California, Arkansas, Texas, and Florida.

Her interests included dancing, sewing, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. She worked until she retired at the age of 84.

She is survived by her sister, Emma Louise Kanis Lile, four daughters: Sandra Reeves Sullivan, Dianne McDonald Herting, Sharon McDonald, and Katherine McDonald Singer, by her son, Don Reeves, by four grandchildren (David Baxter, Thoma Herting, Leah Reeves Brassfield, and Bryan Reeves), by six and a half great-grandchildren, and cousins, nephews, and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Edwina Kanis, by her sister, Edwina Kanis Atkinson, and by her three husbands: Ogden Reeves, Sam Lesser, and Frank McDonald.

Thoma had careers as a real estate agent, secretary/administrative assistant, bookkeeper, office manager, seamstress, mother and wife. She was a full time confidant, soul soother, and best friend to her kids and grandkids, especially Thoma (her namesake). Her presence, wisdom, gentle guidance, soft voice, and “Hi, Sweetie!” greeting will be sorely missed by her family.

There will be a brief graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Park for those who wish to attend on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at noon. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock, 501-666-0123. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARK KYLE McKENZIE, 58, passed away July 17, 2018 at his home in Little Rock. Kyle was a creative, talented soul with many friends who will miss him dearly.

Kyle was born on September

7, 1959, in Morrilton, Arkansas. He lived most of his life in Little Rock and was a graduate of Central High

Class of 1978.

Kyle enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking and being outdoors.

Having an interest in chemistry, he worked for Sorrell’s Research Lab in Little Rock for many years. Kyle was preceded in death by his parents, Ellan Bishop McKenzie of Little Rock and Alfred Lawrence McKenzie of Clarendon, and his brother, Michael Kinch McKenzie.

Friends are invited to gather at Larry’s Pizza on Cantrell in Little Rock, at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, August 11, 2018 (private room reserved) to remember and celebrate Kyle’s life. Memorials can be made to St. James United Methodist Church, Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Kyle’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MAKA ANN PARNELL, 73, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on July

26, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Maka was born to the late

Hubert and

Anne Parnell in

Warren, Ark., on

April 10, 1945.

In 1962, she was elected Lt. Gov. of Arkansas

Girls’ State and in 1963, she was selected Homecoming Queen at Warren High

School. After graduating from

Warren High

School in 1963, she attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1967. She received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, while working multiple jobs and while being a single mother.

Maka was a beloved friend, daughter, mother and grandmother. Her passions included traveling, painting, gardening and spending time with her friends and family. She spent more than 40 years working as a social worker, working for EasterSeals Arkansas, Dallas Rehabilitation Institute, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Stepping Stones and most recently for Arkansas Children’s Hospital before her retirement in 2012. She devoted her entire career to protecting vulnerable children and supporting families in need of care and assistance. She had a unique ability of helping people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. She brought peace and comfort

to so many. She was a compassionate advocate for those who often times had no one else to turn to.

Maka was a brilliant, independent and strong-willed woman who believed in hard work and loving people and children unconditionally. She was a 27-year breast cancer survivor. She was a member of the Pulaski County Master Gardeners Program and a proud member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Little Rock.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Maka is survived by her two sons and their spouses: Amanda and Tyler Denton of Little Rock and Jennifer and Jason Denton of McKinney, Texas. She is also survived by her four grandchildren: Wilson and Jack Denton of Little Rock and Merritt and Sydney Denton of McKinney, Texas.

A joyous celebration of Maka’s life on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1101 North Mississippi St., Little Rock, 72207. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Pulaski County Master Gardeners Program, 501-340-6650, 2901 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, 72204 or Trinity United Methodist Church of Little Rock, 501-6662813.

Praise be to God for Maka Ann Parnell!!

Online guestbook at www. smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– JOHN WESLEY PERKINS JR., 89, of Little Rock, went to be with his Lord on August

2, 2018. He was born on June 15,

1929 in Maries

County, Mo., to

Ethel and John

Wesley Perkins, Sr, both of whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty Perkins, and his sister, Dot Ryther.

John is survived by his four sons, Randy (Debbie) Perkins, Alan (Kim) Perkins, David (Elizabeth) Perkins, and Stuart (Donna) Perkins; grandchildren, Shelley Faulkner, Jerad Perkins, Jason Perkins, Ken (Mary) Stoner, Allison Taylor Perkins, Jacob (Murphy) Perkins, Julie (Britt) Mitchell, Mary Perkins, Anna

Perkins, Caleb Perkins, and Hannah Perkins; great-grandchildren, Chloe Faulkner, David Stoner, Riley Mitchell, Maddie Mitchell and Elijah Mitchell and sisters, Bonnie Bassett (Don) and Pat (George) Ramey.

John and Betty met while attending the University of Missouri and were married on August 14, 1949. After graduation, they both taught for one year in Missouri and then John was called to active duty service in the US Air Force where he served during the Korean War. Following discharge, he worked for Swift & Co. Agricultural Chemical Division for 5 years before the Lord called him to the ministry. Following graduation from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary he served in several positions in Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Louisiana, and then concluded his active ministry as a staff member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock in 2004. During his time in Illinois, John led individual churches in their educational and building programs for the Baptist State Association. John and Betty developed close personal relationships wherever they went. John enjoyed hunting and fishing with his 4 sons, and he was proud to be a lifetime member of Master Gardener. John and Betty enjoyed traveling together with his sisters and their husbands all over the US. John was known everywhere for his servant leadership, unflagging faith, and quiet personal touch. He will be greatly missed by the countless people whose lives he touched across the country.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Hughey officiating. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, August 6, also at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Drummond Funeral Home (501)455-5800.

Memorial contributions may be made to Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 I-30, Little Rock, Ark., 72210.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com /drummond.

–––––❖––––– TRESSIE BROTHERS REED, 91, of North Little Rock and previously of Little Rock, flew peacefully on the wings of a dove to her heavenly home on Wednesday,

Aug. 1, 2018.

She was born on June 8, 1927 in Waltreak,

Ark., to the late

Roxie James Brothers and Elmer Brothers. She retired from Teletype, now known as AT&T, as an electronics buyer after 35 years of service. She was a member of Parkview Christian Church.

As a devoted wife and loving mother, she made a choice each day to seek the beauty that was all around her. She was the ultimate hostess and even during the hardest of times, thought of the needs of other people. Her favorite activities included spending time with family, cooking, reading, and gardening.

She once said that some of her happiest memories were spent traveling around the state in a Winnebago with her husband and daughter as “Foster Parents” to the entire McClellan High School band. She will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit shown to all who knew her.

Preceded in death by her husband, John Reed and multiple siblings, she is survived by her daughter, Barbara Reed Dimon, her husband, Chris Dimon, “Bucky,” her beloved Pug, and granddog Rocky. She is also survived by one sister, Shirley Jamison, and two brothers, Charles and Bud Brothers.

Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home on 5509 J.F.K. in North Little Rock. Service is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home with entombment at Roselawn Cemetery immediately following the service.

Because she loved and treated dogs as members of the family, in lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are made to Arkansas Paws in Prison, 6814 Princeton Pike, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71602.

The family of Mrs. Reed would like to thank her beloved caregiver, Mrs. Victoria Bell and the staff of Baptist Health Hospital-Springhill. Online guestbook may be signed at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

–––––❖––––– DAVINE JOYCE SUMMERS, 71, of Jacksonville, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 in Jacksonville. She was born Nov. 16, 1946 in Mesa, Ariz., to the late Frank and Edna J. Agnew Abbott. Mrs. Summers was a homemaker. She was a very hard worker and always put her family first. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Summers was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Abbott.

Mrs. Summers is survived by her husband of 54 years, Everett L. Summers; children, Robert D. Summers of Apache Junction, Ariz., Sherry D. Higgins of Jacksonville and Glen L. Summers of Little Rock; grandchildren, Rodney Mudder, Randy Higgins and Megan Summers; great-grandchildren, Jordan and Kayla Mudder; siblings, Frances Sinor, Wanda Abbott, Shirley Lane, Jerol Abbott, Sherman Abbott, Buel Abbott, Donna Abbott and Timothy Abbott.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JUDITH ANN TROWELL, 76, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord July 31,

2018. She was born in North

Little Rock,

Ark., on May

24, 1942 to Haskell and Gladys Matthews. Judith graduated from North Little Rock High

School, Henderson University, and received a Masters from the University of Arkansas. She was the first traveling secretary for her sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha. She taught math at Hall High School in Little Rock, retiring as Math Supervisor for Little Rock School District. In addition, she administered math & science grants for the Department of Higher Education and the Department of Education retiring in 2014 after 50 years of work in education. She was a past president of Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics, on the Board of Directors of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society for teachers in education. She loved spending time with her family, going to the beach, watching sports, especially the Razorbacks, and playing solitaire. She was a faithful member of Markham Street Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Judith is survived by her loving husband of 53 years; Fred James Trowell Jr.; two sons, John Trowell (Stacey), Fred James Trowell III (Stephanie); four adoring grandchildren, whom she loved to spoil, Lindsey, Carsyn, Tate and Rensley Trowell; and one sister, Margaret Murray. She also loved her furry grand-dog, Sandy.

Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway. A Celebration of Life will follow Tuesday, Aug. 7 at noon in the chapel of Roller Chenal.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Judith’s name to Markham Street Baptist Church, 9701 West Markham St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Please share your memories of Judith at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– SYLVESTINE YOUNG WELLS, of Little Rock passed on last Friday with her husband Homer Wells by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo

Young Sr. and

Estella Young; brothers, Willie Lee Young,

Eugene Young,

Andrew Harris and Elmo Young Jr.; sister, Dorothy Gibson. Left to cherish her memories, her loving and devoted husband of 21 years, Homer “HG” Wells; brothers, Alex Harris, Ira Lee (Pat) Young, of Tyler, Texas, Elvin Harris of West Helena, Ark.; sisters, Emmer McGarry of Chicago, Ill., Forestine Tye, Vivian (Preston) Jefferson and Thelma (JC) Watson all of Ratio, Ark., and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Viewing: Friday, Aug. 10 from noon-4 p.m. at O.T. Smith Memorial Chapel, family hour 10 a.m., funeral 11 a.m., both Saturday Aug. 11, at St. Mark Baptist Missionary Church, 3725 Highway 161, North Little Rock. Parson Riceol Williams Officiating. Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services (8424 Kanis Road, 501-6125607) will be serving the Wells families. For more information, sign online guest register, send flowers/condolences/photos, and light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle www.kellysmithfunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– JOYCE SUE WHITE, 75, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away on Aug. 2, 2018 after a long illness.

She was born

Nov. 26, 1942 in Trenton, Tenn., the daughter of

Herman and Elsie Hensley.

Joyce graduated from Southeastern

High School in

Detroit, Mich. She then attended Freed-Hardeman University, where she met Jimmy E. White, her husband of 43 years. Together, they raised four sons. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She spent her working years at the NLR Times, Graybar Electric, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Hatcher Agency, and the Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock.

Joyce enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman & Elsie Hensley, and her husband Jimmy White.

She is survived by her sister, Loretta Ballard of Alamo, Tenn.; her four sons Mark (Kenda) White of North Little Rock, Chris (Deanna) White of Conway, Danny (Jay) White of Sherwood, and Jason (Janna) White of El Cerrito, Calif. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Caleb, Samantha, Bryce, Jessanna, Sonny, and Shelby White, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Visitation services will be Monday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. at Roller Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd. in North Little Rock.

Burial service will follow. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Arkansas

AUSTIN — Walter Lee Gains, 77, of Austin, Ark., has passed this life. Born

Nov. 29, 1940 in Mumford, Tenn., Walter attended Cabot High School then enlisted in the United States Air Force.

Walter was preceded in death by parents, Gladden William and Ola Myrtle Gaines; daughter, Elizabeth Lee Gains and granddaughter, Cassandra Quinn. Walter is survived by children, Michael Gains of Ramer, Tenn., and Michele Gains, North Little Rock, Ark., 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and three siblings, Harold Gaines, Glenda Feagins and Betty Butler.

Services are Tuesday, August 7 at 10 a.m., Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. In lieu of flowers please donate to the NLR Animal Shelter.

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BALD KNOB — Nell Raglin Duncan of Bald Knob passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 at age 85. She was born in Augusta, Ark., June 11, 1933 to Finis Harvey Raglin and Dora Ella (Magown) Raglin. On April 9th, 1950 she married Elvin Joseph Duncan.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Elvin Duncan and four children and their spouses, Keith and Teresa Duncan, Karen and Gary Arnold, Richard and Debbie Duncan and Tonya and Mark Johnson; 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Monte of Bakersfield, Calif.

Visitation will be Sunday 6-8 p.m. Services will be conducted 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 6 at Central Baptist Church in Bald Knob. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www. powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– BALD KNOB — Danny Joe Johnson, Sr., 65 of Bald Knob, died Friday, August 3, 2018. Survivors include children, Danny Johnson, Jr. (Jennifer), Jennifer Gilmore (Ron), and Chad Johnson; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; siblings, Brenda Cloyes and Bob Johnson.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Leonard Elwin “Andy” Andress, age 84, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. He was born March 15, 1934 in Akeley, Minn. Leonard retired from the United States Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burtram Leroy Andress and Edith Holland Andress and his wife, Glenda June Andress.

He is survived by two daughters, Julie West and Beth Harness; brother, Keith Andress; two sisters, Leta Tobias and Lois Osteena; four grandchildren, Heather Ingram, Brian Arthur, Ashley Akins and Benjamin Vestal; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday, August 6 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BLEVINS — Larry Dean Hugg, 69, Blevins, Ark., died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, Hope, Ark. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home with interment to follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Blevins under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes. Sign our online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Lauren Gentry, 63, of Cabot passed away August 1, 2018 in Little Rock. Born January 28, 1955 in Santa Monica, Calif., to the late Velma Cassinicos. Preceded in death by her brother, George Cassinicos. Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Bill Gentry; children, Elizabeth Antes of Munford, Tenn., and John Crow of Fayetteville, and five grandchildren. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service (501) 941-7888, www. thomasfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — James Askew “Jimmy” Jones, 82, of Cabot died Aug. 3, 2018. Jimmy was born in the Rhoden’s Mill area outside of Conway, Ark., to Otis and Dottie Jones on July 19, 1936. He married Helen Hazel Jones in 1957 after serving 3½ years in the Air Force, stationed in Alaska and at LRAFB protecting the National Guard during the Central High crisis. He worked 32 years for Arkansas Farm Bureau Insurance as a District Sales Manager, CCLU, and LUTC. After retiring in 1999, Jimmy and Helen traveled across the US to all 50 states, driving to Alaska from Cabot three times. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife’s parents, Carmen and Vera Hazel, siblings Bernadine Hazel, Robert “Bobby” Jones, Doris Howell, and Mary Purtle, and his beloved first grandchild Jason Allan Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Helen, of the home; his children Cheryl Anne (Jerry) Moore of Cabot, Jeryl Richard (Cindy) Jones of Humnoke, and Terri Elaine (Shannon) Ayers of North Little Rock; his treasured grandchildren Megan (Aaron) Aukes, Jacob (Sara) Jones, Carson Ayers, Rachel Jones, and Danielle Ayers, and the light of his life, great-granddaughter Ava Aukes.

He was a member of Cabot First Baptist Church, where he faithfully served as a deacon, along with many hours of volunteer service of remodeling and construction work at FBC and for members of the Cabot community. He was also a Mason and a Shriner.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, Aug, 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Cabot. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Cabot. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to FirstCare of First Baptist Church, 204 N 3rd St., Cabot, Ark. 72023, the Alzheimer’s Association, or your favorite charity.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Willie Burl “Red” Westbrook, 84, of Cabot, passed away July 29, 2018 at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1933 in Higginson, Ark., to the late Leonard and Dorothy Childress Westbrook. He was the former owner of Westbrook Construction Company. “Red” is preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse and Stephen.

Survivors include his wife, Freda Westbrook of Cabot; daughter, Sharon (Jack) Westbrook; son, Bill Westbrook; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and sister, Judy Ann Boyd.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens in North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816. Online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Barbara Mize, 68, of Conway (formerly of Cabot) passed away Thursday, Aug.

2 after a long battle with liver disease. Barbara was a talented pianist, songwriter, and crafter who loved her family and her Savior.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ricky; her daughter, Paula (Danny) Harris of Conway; her sons, Craig (Kelly) Mize of Austin, Scott (Debbie) Mize, of Beebe, and Ricky Jr. (Kelly) Mize of Ward; her sister, Pat Yingling of Cabot; and her brother, Ben Tiner (Cyndi) of Vilonia. She cherished her grandchildren, Brandon (Madison) & Aidan Harris, Trinity & Payton Mize, Lane Fugatt, Kaitlynn & Connor Mize, Tyler (Jaime) & Bethany Mize, and her great-grandchildren Addiken, Draydence, Morgan, and McKinley.

Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. at Charity Baptist Church in Ward with memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. The family wishes to express special thanks to Kindred Hospice (particularly to Nurse Lauren Graham). Arrangements will be conducted by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, (501) 941-7888. www.thomasfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– DIAMOND CITY — Graveside Services for Randy Allen Shelton, 57, of Diamond City, Arkansas, was July 31, 2018, at Pine Mountain Cemetery. Randy died July 26, in Diamond City, Ark. A surveyor survived by his wife, Christine Shelton, his sons, Dustin Shelton and Cory Shelton. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral Home. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– FLIPPIN — A Celebration of Life for Charles George Ward, 68, of Flippin, Arkansas will be August 25, 2018, at the Eagles Lodge #3183 FOE. Charlie died July 24, 2018, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. A carpenter survived by his wife, Tina Ward. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– GRUBBS — James “Ronnie” Easter, 69, of Grubbs died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Sylla; sons, James Kevin and Jeremy Easter; one brother, Gary Easter (Becky); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Bennett and Edna Cooper. Visitation: Monday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Service at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Sullins Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– GURDON — John Raymon Rogers, 38, of Gurdon died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at Beech Street Baptist Church. Interment Harts Chapel Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Final arrangements entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook @ www.welchfh.net.

–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Roy Coulter, 64, of Hamburg, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cleveland Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn. com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Crandall Cannon, passed away Aug. 2. Born Dec. 22, 1969 son of late Carl and Ruby Cannon. Survivors: wife Catrina, children Randy, Eric, Jessica, Carrisa, Aaron Cannon, James Watts, Chase Hunter, Jade Tacito, Jessie Watts, brothers Rusty Gray, James Cannon, grandchild Colton. Visitation Sunday 5-7 p.m. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment Friendship Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS — Orlando Malave, age 49, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Arkansas Hospice in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born on Aug. 17, 1968 to Hector and Sonia (Ruiz) Malave. He married Melinda Holeman on May 14, 2011. Orlando lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures: chatting with friends and family, cooking, spending time in nature and his political advocacy.

He is survived by his wife Melinda; two daughters, Maria and Angela Malave; his mother, Sonia Malave; a brother, Kevin Forsyth; two granddaughters, Selena and Jolyne and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family, friends and others whose lives Orlando touched are invited to the First United Methodist Church, 308 West Main St., Jacksonville, Ark., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 to reminisce, support each other and share a meal together.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Liver Research or Pulaski County Humane Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. His online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice. com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Kenneth “Kenny” Lowell McKee, age 65, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.

He was born on Jan. 11, 1953, in Detroit, Mich., the son of J.W. McKee and Opal Boatman McKee. On Dec. 27, 1980, he married Gail Rowe. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Rita Hicks.

Kenny was a faithful member of Glory Barn Church. After high school graduation, he attended Arkansas State University, where he was a member of Delta Theta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. Kenny transferred to Henderson State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 1978 and he worked for many years in computer software.

He was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. Kenny was a vegetable gardener and many family members and friends were able to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He loved his family and friends, but most of all, he loved Jesus.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gail McKee of Hot Springs; one brother, Don McKee of Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother-in-law and two sisters-inlaw, William Lawson and Greta Creekmore of Tulsa, Okla., and Gwen Magyar of Maitland, Fla.; two uncles, Marvin Boatman of Hot Springs and Euell Boatman of West Lafayette, Ind.; two nephews, Matthew McKee of Richmond, Ind., and Mark McKee of Atlanta, Ga.; five nieces, Sarah Ricci of Atlanta, Ga., Kate Creekmore-Deckard and Jesse Peak, both of Tulsa, Okla., Morgan Creekmore of Denver, Colo., and Amy Hicks of West Lafayette, Ind.; and a host of wonderful friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with Bro. Jess Gideon officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday evening. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Guest registry is at www. davis-smith.com.

–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Donald Louis Brown, 55, of Judsonia, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at Unity Health in Searcy. Survivors include three brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. Cremation arrangements by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Jerry Byron Rye, age 65, of Lonoke passed away Aug. 3, 2018. He was a farmer in Lonoke County for over 50 years. He is survived by his son, Mark (Lorianne) Rye; one granddaughter, Annley Kate Rye; siblings John (Karol) Rye, Linda (Chuck) Sowell and Jo Ellen (Clay) Brumett; four nieces and nephews, Jake Rye, Audrey Rye, Kylee Hoover, Amber Brumett, three great-nephews and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Marcus Rye and Ellen Evans Rye.

The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6th in Boyd Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lonoke Cemetery. Online guestbook, www. boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Shaley McDonald Hertter, 40, of Marshall died Thursday. Shaley was an elementary teacher.

Survivors: husband, Robert Hertter, children, Shakoda, Rylee and Parker, step-father, Harrol King, grandmother, Edna Bratton, brothers, Rodney, Clinton and Joe, many family and friends.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday. Roller-Coffman/Marshall. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Burial: Harness Cemetery.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Services for Francine Favichia of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be private. Francine died July 27, 2018, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 60. Survived by her sons, Garrett Gurney, Andrew Gurney, and Shawn Michael McGowan. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– NAYLOR — Gary Dale Loyd, 70, passed away at his home Aug. 2, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Conway to J.D. Loyd and

Eula Mae Loyd

Petty Sept. 18th,

1947. He will be missed and remembered by the many who loved and worked with him as a man who brought smiles and laughter. He honored his word and his family and worked hard to always be the best man he could be. He was a Christian and a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He began his career as a sheet metal worker and became a business leader for Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 249. The pride of his professional life was his successful 28-year tenure as President of Custom Metals, a division of Lexicon, Inc. in Little Rock. Gary retired in September of 2016 with many accolades and accomplishments.

He was an avid and accomplished outdoorsman and cattle rancher. He hunted for 38 years along with his lifelong friend Mike Henley, including 57 trips from New Mexico to the Northwest Territories. He was a life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and his trophies fill many walls and his stories filled many rooms and campfires. The true measure of Gary was wherever he traveled, worked, hunted or traded cattle, he left friends behind. Gary was easy to love and hard to forget. His ability as a cattleman was unmatched and so many have been blessed with the wisdom he shared freely.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Loyd, two sisters, Cheryl Loyd Potter and Donna Loyd Montgomery. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Pamela Loyd, his mother, Eula Mae Loyd Petty, his sister Linda Loyd Terry (George), two sons, Gary Loyd Jr. (Yojaina), Scott Loyd (Jennifer), and, two step-sons, Jamie McDougal (Kim) and Jeremy McDougal (Martha), and 12 grandchildren, John Jairo Loyd, Isabel Loyd, Texie Loyd, Jake Loyd, Lucas McDougal, Kelton McDougal, Kyle Taylor, Jonathan McDougal, Brianna McDougal, Keelan McDougal, Alyssa Force and Jacob Force.

All who knew him knew that family was the cornerstone of his life. His pride in his sons and grandchildren was first and foremost. Gary always knew he was blessed to be married to a wonderful woman he adored. This page would not hold the list of all those who called him friend.

Over the last 19 months of his life, Gary fought a courageous battle against cancer maintaining a great attitude and never giving up hope. The family would like to extend our gratitude to the doctors and nurses at UAMS, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the staff at Arkansas Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society to help fund research to prevent, find and treat Mesothelioma or to Arkansas Hospice.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 7th from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8th at Antioch Baptist Church with Assistant Pastor Bobby Tucker and Pastor Jason Aultman officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Mike Henley, Eddie Mansfield, John Metzger, Wayne Reed, Gene Riley, Tom Schueck and George Terry.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

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ONIA — Darvin Martin died August 2, 2018. Survived by wife Janice and children, Cole, Keith, and Lynnsey. Visitation is Monday, August 6, 2018, 6 - 8 p.m., Roller Coffman Chapel, Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral is Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 2 p.m., Timbo Valley Assembly of God, Timbo, Arkansas. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/mtview1.

–––––❖––––– ROMANCE — Edwin T. Gray Sr. Major USMC Retired.

Edwin T. Gray

Sr., of Romance,

Ark., formerly of Jacksonville,

Ark., passed from this world on Aug. 1st,

2018.

Enlisted at

Little Rock, Ark., in April 1953 and received recruit training at MCRD San

Diego, Calif., and Basic Cooks

School, Montford Point, N.C.,

In 1956, Acting Sergeant (E-4)

Gray was selected to attend the

First Advanced

Food Service Course conducted for Marines at Montford Point, N.C. In April 1963 CWO Gray was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant under the LDO program and assigned as the OIC, West Coast Food Management Team. In March 1967, Captain Gray was

assigned as the Food Service Officer, 3d Marine Division, Phu Bai, RVN. In May 1968, he was assigned as Assistant Head, Food Service Officer and Exchange Division, Supply Department, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. In August 1970, Captain Gray was assigned as the Food Service Officer, Marine Corps Base / FMFPAC, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Major Gray retired with more than twenty years of service on Oct. 1, 1973. Major Gray continued his life’s work and retired two additional times before returning to his home in Jacksonville, Ark.

Major Gray was preceded in death by his father Edward T. Gray WWI veteran, and his mother Lydia G. Gray. Edwin was also preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years Doris Justice Gray, infant son Steven Lynn Gray, adult son Michael Wayne Gray and adult son Jon Stanley Gray.

Edwin is survived by his son Edwin T. Gray Jr., wife Kathleen, and son Mark Alan Gray, wife Lisa. Edwin is also survived by his sister Paula Gray Sneed of Okolona, Ark. Edwin has 13 grandchildren: Jesse, Kimberlie, Sharon, Andrea, Sean, Julian, Daniel, Steven, Nicholas, Christopher, Emily, Hayley and Lucas. Edwin also has eight great-grandchildren: Torrin, Lima, Carson, Thea, Freyja, Issis, Elizabeth and Levi.

Funeral Services are being planned for the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at a yet unknown date. All persons desiring to attend please send contact information to: yargte@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.

An online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– ROVER — Robert “Bob” M. Anderson, age 89, of Rover passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. Funeral service; 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, at Hunts Chapel in Rover. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, at the funeral home. Burial: Hunts Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Lessie Barks, 91, Russellville, died Wednesday. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Shinn Chapel. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Monday, 5-6 p.m., at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com. –––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Mary Louise Maus Hoffman, 93, Russellville, died Friday. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. John’s Catholic Church. Burial: Atkin’s Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Monday, 5-6 p.m., with Rosary: 6.p.m., at the church. Online obituary/guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SCOTT — Leon Gunter, 88, of Scott, passed away on Aug. 3, 2018. He was born March 21, 1930, to Make and Icy Gunter. He is survived by his wife, Jean Gunter; daughters, Johnny Sue (Bobby) Rhodes, Gail (Michael) McCool, and Sandra Strickland; sons, Ralph (Shirley) McKenzie, Junior McKenzie, Jack McKenzie, Michael (Marsha) Caldwell, and Gary (Brenda) Caldwell; daughterin-law, Michelle

Russell; sisterin-law, Phyllis Anderson; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Leon is preceded in death by sons, Billy Wayne Gunter, Glenn McKenzie and Donald Ray McKenzie; one brother; and three sisters.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at the Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, at the funeral home. Burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Mechel; the brother of Irma Walker and James Odell Lamb; brother in-law of Helen Lamb Hampton, Alexander (Adrena), Sterling, Dr. Joseph, Kenneth (Darnita), Charles (Marie) Ferguson, and Lou Edna Vaughn. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Ellard Sr. and Queen Etta Moore Lamb; brothers, Jessie, Albert, Ernest, Felton, and Fulton; sisters, Mabel and Ruby.

Ellard was an avid builder, nicknamed the “Hammer”. He enjoyed being a handyman at home. Supervised the construction of many houses in Milwaukee subdivisions. He became the

first Black City of Milwaukee Construction Building Inspector in the late 1960s. He was responsible for the Northridge Mall Project, and the Bradley Center.

The family is grateful for the extreme professional care given by the staff at Columbia St. Mary Hospital, Emergency E.R. and at 6 West, his primary care physician Dr. Brett Twente and Urologist/ Oncologist Dr. Peter Slocum.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home chapel, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3721305, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon. Interment will follow the service at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.