Pulaski County

LOUIE DREHER of Jacksonville passed away October 8, 2018. Survivors include: wife, Marie; children, Phyllis, James, Calvin, Thomas, Nannette and Pamela; fifteen grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Edds and Annette Armstrong. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Complete obit at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– AUDREY ELLISON, 64, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 5. She is preceded in death by her husband: Larry

Ellison Sr., parents: Horace and Doretha Stribling.

She leaves to cherish her memory with her children:

Cedrick (Nadir) Ellison, Yarrl Ellison, and Larry Ellison Jr.; siblings: Deloris Young, Andrew Stribling, Barbara Thomas, Diane Stribling, Edna Howard, Gloria Cado, Wanda McMiller, Sandra Broomfield, and Rose Stribling; grandchildren Jasmine, Naomi, and Corey; and a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Service: Thursday, 6 p.m., Holy Temple Cathedral COGIC. Bishop Jewel Whiters officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Please sign online guest book at www. robinsonmortuary.com.

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Mrs. WANDA “JEAN” MARSH FRYE, 89, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away peacefully on October 4, 2018. She was born on

November 11, 1928, to the late William Carmel Marsh and the late Carrie Marsh. The youngest of four (4) daughters, she joined sisters, Kathleen Ball, Nellie Victoria Tidwell and Vivian Sharp. All of whom preceded her in death. After graduating from Russellville High School, Jean obtained her Bachelor’s of Science degree at Arkansas Tech and her Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas. Jean retired after 38 wonderful years teaching Medical Technology at Sparks Regional Medical Center, where she met the love of her life, Ed. On June 1, 1950, Jean married Edward S. “Ed” Frye, in Fort Smith, Ark., where they raised their three children, William, Kent and Karen. Ed preceded her in death just after celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Jean was a life long member of First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Over the last 10 years, Jean attended First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock and was a member of the Walter Seekers Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her children, William C. “Bill” Frye, and his wife, Beverly, of Sherwood, Ark., Dr. E. Kent Frye, and his wife, Leesa, of Bourbonnais, Ill., and Karen J. Smith, and her husband, David, of Rudy, Ark.; grandchildren, Thomas E. Frye, Mollie B. Frye, W. Marsh Frye, Amanda L. (Barry) Miller, Jason C. Frye, Alexander K. Frye, Charles G. Frye, Kaelyn M. (Keith) Boen and Timothy E. Frye; great-grandchildren, Kash and Kassidy Boen, Houston and Davis Frye, Tyler, Kierston, and Kirklynd Miller.

The family would like to thank the caring staff of Elmcroft and Sherwood Health and Rehabilitation for their love and care of Mom. Also, a special thank you to Kindred Hospice for their help and comfort over the last year. In honor of her memory, an interment service will be held at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, 522 South 6th Street, in Fort Smith, Ark., on Friday, October 12, 2018, at 10 a.m., with Revered Brent Higden, of First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, officiating. A memorial service will also be held on October 12th, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your local Humane Society in the name of Beethoven and Bootsie Frye, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel, www.lewisfuneralchapel.net.

–––––❖––––– Mother LOIS SCALES NICHOLS LAWRENCE, 70, was born January 23, 1948, to

Elmo and Ruth

Scales in Humnoke, Arkansas.

She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age and worked for many years in the church. She held various positions at Revelation C.O.G.I.C. (Carlisle, Ark.) under the leadership of Bishop D.L. Lindsey and Bishop Harvey T. Young. She held the position of National Supervisor of Leading Ladies of the United Fellowship Ministries, under the leadership of Bishop Samuel White and Leading Lady of Kingdom Covenant Ministries. Most recently, she proudly served as First Lady of New Zion Temple Ministries (North Little Rock) with her husband, Bishop Joseph Lawrence Sr.

Mother Lawrence departed this life Monday, October 8, at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Ruth Scales; three brothers, Othel, John L, and Windell Scales; and son Mark Lawrence. Lois was born January 23, 1948, and grew up in Humnoke, Ark. She retired after working many years for the State of Arkansas.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Bishop Joseph Lawrence Sr., of Sherwood; daughter, Kymara Nichols-Harris of Sherwood; son, Clarence Nichols Jr. (LiKisha) of Maumelle; her blended family of five daughters: Sandra Jones, Phyllis Lawrence-Bolden, Vickie Lawrence, Devaney Bradford (Gaylin), and Bernita Jones (Melvin); three sons, Joseph Lawrence Jr., Darrin Lawrence and Kelly Lawrence; two sisters, Estella Johnson and Nora (Freddie) Anderson; one granddaughter, Erica Harris; four grandsons, Eliott Harris, Alex Harris, Chase Nichols, Chad Nichols; and one great-grandson, Jayden Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation: Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. at New Zion Temple Church, 8228 Hills Rd., North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. at Brushy Island Family Life Center, 8228 Hills Rd, North Little Rock, Ark. Bishop D.L. Lindsey, Eulogist; Elder Gaylin Bradford, Officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– EMMA FAYE LOVE, 62, of NLR, Ark., departed this life October 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by: sister,

Mary (Robert)

Whitby; sister,

Linda Phillips; brother, Calvin

Love.

She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Bryan (Shanetta) Stewart Sr., Yolanda Love, Jermaine (Daphne) Love, Tinika Buford; mother, Lela Mae Phillips; siblings, Carlee (Leanter) Foster, Osie (Robert) Dixon, Julia (Kenneth) Kollmyer, O.D. (Carolyn) Phillips, Michael ( Claretta) Nelson, Henritta Stewart, Helen (Tony) Perry, Veronica Jones, Dewayne Phillips; eighteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m., Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Funeral: Saturday, 12 noon at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 600 E. 24th, Little Rock, Ark.; Pastor O.D. Phillips, Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– MARVIN MCKINNEY, 66, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 3, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine McKinney; fathers, Shelby McKinney and

Henry Scott Jr.; siblings, Rebecca McKinney,

John Abraham,

Samuel McKinney; daughter, Taylor Davis.

He leaves to cherish his memories: spouse, Jill Waterman-McKinney; children, Marvin McKinney and Shonda Moseby; siblings, Peggy Osler, Verena (Cyrus) Lee, twin sister, Margaret (Ricky) Collier, Elizabeth (Bruce) Trice, Janice McPhearson, Sarah Scott, Rosemary (James) Bobo, Edna Williams, Shelby McKinney, Henry (Von) Scott, Earl Scott; a host of nieces, Nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation: Friday 12-1 p.m. Funeral: Friday 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Missionary Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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JANE MONAHAN, 78 of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed from this life on October 9, 2018.

She was born on April 13,

1940, in Little

Rock, Arkansas, to the late

Bill and Pauline Bennett. Jane enjoyed going to yard sells, flea markets but most of all loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Christian Assembly of God Church in Sherwood.

Jane is also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Monahan; brother, Bill Bennett Jr and granddaughter, Amanda Brannum. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Mark Monahan (Autumn), Karen Wilson, Deborah Meeks, Andrea Williamson (Steven); grandchildren, Kristinia, Jessica, Carrie-Joyce, Chad, Joe, Johnathon, Clarissa, Dominick, Karen, Christian and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Walters Chapel Cemetery in Carlisle, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– BOBBIE JEAN EARLS ROBINSON, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Monday, October 8,

2018. Proceeded in death by parents Eddie

Wade and Odessa Jones; son,

Flex Thorner; husband, Essex

Earls and Frank Robinson. She leaves to cherish her memories sons Jerrold (Tracy) Lewis and Rodney (Carla) Earls, daughter Deborah Heard, one sister Betty Threet, 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends. Family Hour: Friday, from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. Funeral: Saturday at 1 p.m. both at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary-South, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.” Visit www.robinsonmortuary.com to sign online guestbook.

–––––❖––––– SHERRY WURMAN (SANFORD) SCOTT of North Little Rock and Russellville died October 6,

2018. She was born January

15, 1948, in Ft.

Sill, Oklahoma, to James and

Alma Noakes Wurman.

She graduated from Wheaton College, where she studied English literature. She married Jon Sanford, and together they raised 15 children. She was widely beloved for her energy, open-heartedness, humor, and artistic talent. She was a gifted performer and appeared in many theatrical productions at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, and other venues. In 2002 she married Dan Scott.

She was the proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren, and recently an even prouder great-grandmother of three great-grandchildren. In the last years of her life, she fearlessly bore unremitting pain and disability with astonishing courage and spirit.

She is survived by her husband Dan, and her children Terry Sanford, Ethel Dare, Mary Cruikshank, Matthew Sanford, Anna Stiritz, David Sanford, Nathan Sanford, Josh Sanford, Sharon Sanford, Dero Sanford, James Sanford, and Aaron Scott, and many sons and daughters-in-law.

Her friends are invited to gather to celebrate her life on Friday, October 12th at 5 p.m., at Boulevard Bread Company in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Her memorial service will be at 3 p.m., on Saturday, October 13th at Grace Fellowship Church in Russellville, Arkansas. The family invites you to arrive at 2 p.m. to visit before the service starts.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the North Little Rock Friends of Animals in North Little Rock or the Russ Bus in Russellville in Sherry’s memory.

Arrangements by Smith — North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online guest register at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA TRENT SMITH, transitioned on Friday, October 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert

Bryles and Alberta Cunningham; husband

William Smith; siblings, Peggy

Bryles, Maxine Bryles, Carl

Bryles and Harvey Bryles.

She leaves to cherish her memory with children, Nolan Trent, A. Harlean (Marcella) Wilson, Marchia (Michael) Williams, Rhonda Bryles, Gloria Loring, Rosilyn Smith; bonus sons, William (Carolyn) Smith, Barron Coleman; brothers, Harlan Cunningham, H. Neil Cunningham, Howard Turner, Sterling (Charley) Bryles, Clarence Bryles, Billy Bryles; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; best friends, Dorothy Jackson, Ann Richards, Mary Bennett, Leach Chapel CME Church family, a host of other relatives and friends.

Special thank you to L.R. Acute Rehab. Center (3rd Floor) and UAMS 6F doctors and nurses. Funeral: Saturday at 10 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary-South. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary-South, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 5650110. “Service You Can Trust.” Visit www.robinsonmortuary. com to sign online guestbook.

–––––❖––––– LYDIA MOSLEY STEVENSON, 62, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 5.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Sterling Mosley Sr., and Otha Mosley; 3 brothers Sterling Mosley Jr., David

Mosley Sr., and

Floyd Anthony

Mosley.

She leaves to cherish her memory with husband, Verna Stevenson; siblings: Joseph Mosley, Angela Mosley Monts, Kevin Mosley; a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday 12-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary NLR. Funeral: Saturday 11 a.m. at Worship Center COGIC, 418 E 49th St., NLR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Please sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary. com.

–––––❖––––– PATRICK AVERY STEWART. Funeral: today 11 a.m. at Gaines

Street Baptist

Church, Pastor

J.B. Minix officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr.

MLK Jr. Drive,

Little Rock, Ark.

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

–––––❖––––– LARRY RHETT STONER, 77, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2018. Services will be held today, Wednesday, October 10, at 1 p.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 12 noon, at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Larry’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– DANITA LAFAYE SURRATT, 46, of North Little Rock passed October 8, 2018.

Loving memories left to parents: Barbara

(Paul) Irvin and

David (Barbara)

Surratt; siblings:

Dornell Surratt,

Cornell (Tiffany) Hunter, and

Lekita Irvin; two nieces and one nephew. Visitation: Friday, October 12, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration Saturday, October 13, 2018, 11 a.m. at Friendly Chapel Church, 116 Pine Street, North 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.”

–––––❖––––– DOUGLAS K. THACKER, 75, of Roland, passed away October 7, 2018. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, October 10, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Thursday, October 11, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Church of the Nazarene, followed by interment at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Doug’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– RICHARD “RICKY” DOUGLAS WILBORN SR. was born September 3, 1949, to James Wilborn Sr. and the late Bernice-Clark Croston in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ricky received his wings October 5, 2018. Preceded in death by mother, Bernice Clark-Croston; step-father, Milton Croston; step-mother, Delores Wilborn; one brother, James Wilborn, Jr.; and one sister, Verna Wilborn.

Ricky accepted JESUS

CHRIST at an early age at Liberty Hill Baptist

Church, Little

Rock, Arkansas.

He later joined

First Baptist, England, Ark., under the pastorage of his uncle,

Rev. Lindsey Thomas Sr., where he was ordained as a deacon in 1976. In 1997, he united with St. John MB Church, 2601 Main Street, Little Rock, Ark., under the pastorage of Rev. Leonard Hawkins. In his later years, he attended Longley Baptist Church with his wife until his health declined.

Ricky and Barbara Johnson-Wilborn were blessed with four children, Richard Wilborn, Jr., Miller, Ga.; Eric Wilborn, Sr. (Verona), Chester, Va.; Brandis Wilborn-Hall (Patrick), Union City, Ga.; and Ricole Wilborn, Dallas, Texas; three grandsons, Eric Wilborn, Jr., Julian and Brennan Hall; and one granddaughter, Auburn Wilborn; one brother, Clint Wilborn, Fairfield, Calif.; six sisters, Belva Parks (Dorthell) and Angela Croston, Little Rock, Ark., Kathy Bankston (Kenneth), Mission Viejo, Calif., Traylene Watson (Roger) and Gwendolyn Avery, both of Fairfield, Calif., and Chandra Davis (Willie) of Las Vegas, Nev.; all who will cherish his memory along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Services: Friday, October 12, 2018, at Longley Baptist Church, 9900 Geyer Springs Road, LR, Ark., Pastor Dwight D. Townsend, Sr. Officiating; Rev. Gary Noble, Eulogist. Viewing: 8 a.m.; Home-going Celebration: 9 a.m.; Services provided by Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”