Pulaski County
WILLIAM JOSEPH (BILL) BLAYLOCK, 85, of Little Rock died Monday, August 27, 2018. He was born February 27, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James M. and Mary (Butcher) Blaylock; and two brothers,
Dick Blaylock and Bob Blaylock. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frankie Sue Ewell Blaylock of Little Rock; one son, Jay Blaylock (LaDonna) of Sherwood; one granddaughter, Allison Blaylock of Bryant, who was the apple of his eye; three siblings, brother, Jim Blaylock (Agnes) of Hot Springs; sister, Martha Rossington (Booty) of Boerne, Texas; brother, John Blaylock (Gloria) of Port O’Connor, Texas, and numerous relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Oak Park Baptist Church in Little Rock. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Alexander. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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PAT BOOTH, 72, of Little Rock went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, August 27, 2018. She was born April 2, 1946 in Church Hill, Tennessee to the late Ira Tom Allen and Ruth Thomas Allen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick J. Booth. Pat is survived by a loving family who miss her greatly. She lived her dash to the fullest! A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at her house Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our House, P.O. Box 34155, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Arrangements by Ruebel funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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BARBARA JEAN HARNED CATES, 57, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was born on Monday, May 1, 1961 in Little Rock. Per Barbara’s request, the family will gather at a later date to memorialize her life. Online guestbook, visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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FREDERICK COLLIER, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life August 24.
He was preceded in death by: parents, Ray and Emma Collier; brothers, Herbert Collier, Emmett Collier, Ray Kenneth Collier; sister, Bobbie Jean Thompson.
He leaves to cherish his memory: spouse, Shirley Collier; children, Craig B. (Karen) Collier, Sean E. Collier, Nicholas (Aliyah) Collier, Kyanna N. (Kenneth) Collier-Bogan, Willie A. Johnson Collier, Ajanae Kirkwood Collier; siblings, Thomas Collier, Kay J. Spires, Janice Gordon, Janice James; 11 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family Hour: Friday, 6:30-8 p.m. Life Celebration: Saturday, 11 a.m. both at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1017 Ray Road, Jacksonville, Ark. Pastor Craig B. Collier, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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ARNOLD “ARNIE” J. HABIG,
Col. (ret.) U.S. Army, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 with family by his side. Born January 23, 1934 to Margaret and Bill Habig.
A graduate of Alfred University (NY), he had a distinguished 30-year military career, with tour of duties included SETAF in Italy, Johnston Atoll, Vietnam, Korea and several stateside posts. After retiring from the army, he worked for DHS in Arkansas for 10 years.
Although a native New Yorker, Arnie considered Arkansas his home. His first assignment, he was sent to Little Rock during the Central High integration crisis of 1957, where he met and married the love of his life, Jean Magee. They enjoyed 60 years together.
In his retirement years, he contributed countless hours to the Downtown LR Community Development, Friends of Lake Ouachita, AARP tax preparation, and IC Catholic Church. He was an avid deer hunter in the fall, while summer time was spent camping and boating with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his wife, Jean; children, David Habig, Gillian Carrington, Michele Christensen (Gerry); four grandchildren, Cody, Ashley, Malia, Tanner; and great-grandson, Parker; his sister, Marilyn and twin brother, Bob.
A visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2018 followed by a rosary service at 7 p.m., at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donate to your local Humane Society or favorite charity. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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SAVANAH HENDERSON-HOOD, 77, of Little Rock, formerly of Brinkley, died Thursday, August 23 at her daughter’s home in Brinkley. Three sons, three daughters, sixteen grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, a brother and a host of other relatives and friends survive her. Visitation will be held Friday evening, August 31 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will take place on Saturday morning, September 1 at 10 a.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley. (870) 734-2772. branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
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ERIC DEMARCO JONES, age 41, of Little Rock died Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Survivors include his mother, Peggy Williams-Grave (Curtis) and his extend family.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Rocky Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. Full obituary is at http://www. carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services. (501) 623-7664.
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OSCAR AKELO LUNG’AHO, a beloved husband and father, was born July
27, 1965 and transitioned on August 26, 2018. When Oscar was 19 years old, he traveled to the U.S. for education opportunities. He met his loving wife, Wanda. They settled in Arkansas where Oscar fathered four handsome boys (Luanzo, Mujera, John, and Calvin). Oscar left his impression on the neighborhood with love and care as a mentor, coach and more. He was resilient until the day he left this earth.
Family hour August 30, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Oscar’s funeral services will be at Bethel AME Church 600 N. Cedar Street North Little Rock Friday August 31, 2018 at 11 a.m.
His wish is to be buried in his homeland, Kenya, and assist in completing renovations for his home church. In honor of his last wish his family is asking for donations to assist in the effort to transport his body and complete the church.
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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BETTY JEAN PAGE, 84, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord August 27, 2018. She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on September 11, 1933 to Rudolph and Mary Monosmith. From the time she was a little girl, Betty could hardly wait to be a wife and mother. She always put her family first and was blessed to have come from a Christian family. Betty served as a minister’s wife, including 24 years as an Air Force Chaplains wife. She was a credit to herself and the Air Force through her ministry of music and love. She lived life well, has run the race and entered the heavenly gates where her Father will have said “well done good and faithful servant.”
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson; Michael Page. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years; Bill, four children; John Michael Page (Debbie), Connie Hayes, Gail Millward (Jeff), Stephen Rudolph Page, two sisters; Pat Shoptaugh (Phil), Alice Pickton (Shay) and many loving grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1011 a.m., Friday, August 31, 2018, in the chapel of Roller Chenal, 13801 Chenal Parkway with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Please share your memories of Betty at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MAGDALENA SPENCER, 87, went home to be with the Lord and other family members that preceded her in death. She was born February 7, 1931 in the Philippines.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, John Spencer Sr. and Father Rufino Sebastia and mother, Silveria Aquino, one son, Kenneth Spencer, two granddaughters, Zondra Spencer, Angie Hegwood, one grandson, Devron Furlow. She leaves behind to cherish her memories one sister Delores Todd, a cousin, six daughters Johnie J. Spencer-Booker of Hot Springs Ark., June Glover of Oak Grove Ky, Gloria Spencer and Mary Spencer-Whitfield of Spokane Wash., Joann Spencer of North Little Rock, Ark., Kenya Spencer-Johnson of Little Rock, Ark., seven sons, Pedro Spencer of Overland Park, Kan., Theodore (Charlotte) Spencer of Sweet Home, Ark., Joseph Spencer of Landstahl, Germany, Eugene Spencer of North Little Rock, Ark., Isaiah( Ann) Spencer of Oak Grove, Ky,. Robert T. Spencer and John (Kimberly) Spencer of Spokane, Wash. A host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The visitation; Friday, 12 noon to 4 p.m at the O.T. Smith Memorial Chapel (at the funeral home). Family hour; Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at New Dora Baptist Church, 317 Jamison Ave. North Little Rock and the funeral; Saturday 11 a.m. (Both at the same location). Repast will be held after the funeral. Interment will be Tuesday, September 4th at 11 a.m. at Little Rock National Cemetery. Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services, (8424 Kanis Road Little Rock 501-612-5607) will be serving the Spencer families. For more information, sign online guest register, send flowers/condolences/photos and to light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle www.kellysmithfunerals.com.
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TAMARA S. TIDWELL, 64, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on August 26, 2018.
She was born on March 20, 1954 in Long Beach California to Albert and Norma Jean Young.
Tamara enjoyed the outdoors, cycling, sewing, and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her father, Albert Young. Tamara leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 37 years, James L. Tidwell; two children, Whitney Tidwell (Adam Isom) and James W. Tidwell; two grandchildren, Kestrel and Orabel Isom; mother, Norma Young; siblings, Teresa Young and Robert Young (Jodi) and a host of other family and friends.
In Lieu of flowers her family requests donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Arkansas 201 Markham Center Dr, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Tamara’s online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.