Arkansas
BISMARCK — Cheryl Lynn Bratton Bowline, 52, passed on October 9, 2018. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home, with burial at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Full obituary at www. ruggleswilcox.com.
–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — Roy “Snooks” Kersey, 91, of Brinkley died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Irene Kersey; Children, Roy Kersey Jr., JC Reeves, Derrick Reeves, Betty Mason, Marlene Gwathney; sisters, Pauline Geater, Helen Goodman; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. both Thursday, One Accord Baptist Church, Posey Cemetery, both north of Wheatley. Obit/ guestbook/www.bobnealandsons.com.
–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — Mildred Yancey, 84, of Brinkley, died Monday, October 1, at
Cla-Clif Nursing and Rehab Center in Brinkley.
Three sons, two daughters, 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, at 11 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 409 South Main Avenue in Brinkley. Interment will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Thomas John Brown, age 83, of Conway passed away on Saturday, October 6,
2018. Tom (T.J.,
“Bud”) was born on June 25, 1935, in West Helena, Arkansas. Tom married Brucine on June 2, 1958, and were inseparable until her death in 2007.
Over their years together, Tom and Brucine went from Helena to Akron, Ohio, where Tom worked for Yokahama Tire. In 1979, they journeyed to Roanoke, Va., where they lived until Tom retired. They were the proud parents of two children, Thomas Jerome and Alisa Gayle. They remained in Roanoke until relocating to Conway, Ark., in 2005 to be near their daughter and her family. Tom was a faithful member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church where he was a reliable member of the Bus Ministry. In his retirement years, Tom drove a shuttle for the University of Central Arkansas.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, William Earl and Tressie Leona, and his wife, Brucine Morton Brown. He is survived by his children: Thomas Jerome Brown (Kathryn), and Alisa Gayle Brown Chamblee (Charles); Grandchildren: Justine Tyler Brown, Claire Eileen Brown, William Charles Chamblee and Jonathan Thomas Chamblee; and great-granddaughter Isabella Claire Pinnock Brown.
Funeral services will be held at Woodland Heights Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, with visitation preceding the service at 10 a.m. Services will be under the direction of Roller-McNutt and will be officiated by Dr. Charles Chamblee and Dr. Larry White. A graveside service for immediate family will follow the service at Crestlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Tom to Woodland Heights Baptist Church or to the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Linda Faye Hall, age 71, of Conway passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born March 2, 1947, in Bauxite. Linda was a retired secretary and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Price Nooner and Mary Lee Burnett Nooner, husband, Kenneth A. Hall Jr., and a brother, Robert “Tippy” Nooner. Survivors, son and daughter-inlaw, Jonathan (Stacy) Hall, Benton; daughter, Melinda Hall (Mike Miller), Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Micheal Harris, Trevor Hall, and Allison Hall.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Minister will be Dr. Rick Grant. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Charles Marlin Stout, age 90, of Conway, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018. Charles was born on March 23, 1928, to Marlin and Rena Stout of Hattieville. He was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He owned and operated Stout Construction and Real Estate from 1974 to 1995, during which time he developed five subdivisions and built over 500 homes. He entered the Maritime Service in 1945.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Brents; the mother of his children, Katherine Stout; his son, Mike Stout; and his daughter-in-law, Carol Stout.
He is survived by his daughter: Susan Bell (Bob); granddaughters: Michelle Odom (Brian), Stacy Hammons (Rob), and Amanda Wofford (William); six great-grandchildren: Quinn and Cullen Odom; Zac, Tyler and Lexi Hammons; and John Wofford; two brothers: Doug Stout (Debbie) and Ed Stout (Pat); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 12, at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton, Arkansas, with Brian Odom officiating.
Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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DES ARC — Patrick “Pat” Vincent Hatfield Sr., 63, of Des Arc, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, October 5, 2018. Patrick was born June 14, 1955, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and was the eldest son of Raymond H. and Elizabeth Fischer Hatfield. He graduated from Catholic High School for Boys in 1973 where he served as a manager for the school football team, the Rockets. He was a member of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and served on the Outside team for the CYO Search for Christian Maturity for many years. Pat was a parishioner of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak, and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Slovak Council #3998, serving as Grand Knight, as well as other offices.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harvey and Mary Jane Hatfield, and maternal grandparents, George and Matilda Fischer. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Johnny Steven Hatfield, Paul Chester Hatfield, and Raymond Hatfield, Jr.; and a son, Christopher Michael Hatfield.
Pat is survived by his three children, Sarah Marie Hatfield of Slovak, Patrick “Rick” Vincent Hatfield Jr. (Nancy), of Conway and Katherine Hatfield Neblett (Leo) of Little Rock. He leaves behind one sister, Phyllis Hatfield LoPorto of Keo, and one brother, James Hatfield (Kim) of Lawton, Oklahoma. Pat is also survived by his first grandson, Sebastian Matthew Hatfield, (infant son of Rick and Nancy) born September 29, 2018, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. He had a special fondness for his aunts Virginia Fischer Lisko and Martha Hatfield Hosto.
Funeral services, officiated by Fr. Shaun C. Wesley, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with burial of cremains at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Memorials may be made to Catholic High School of Little Rock and Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Slovak.
–––––❖––––– DUMAS — Flora Jean Draper Fish, 74, of Dumas died October 8, 2018 in Dumas. Survived by three sons and two sisters. Visitation: Friday, October 12, 2018 from 3-5 p.m. Griffin Funeral Home. Graveside service, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2 p.m. Walnut Lake Cemetery. Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. Online guestbook www.griffinfh. com.
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EL DORADO — Services for Sonya Johnson of El Dorado will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2018 at New Olive Branch Baptist Church. Public visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 and the family hour from 7-8 p.m. at Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortuary. com.
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EL PASO — Ava L. Sexton Walker, 88, of El Paso, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday October 3, 2018. She was born July 13, 1930 in Crossroads, Ark. to Walter and Emma Cotton. Ava was preceded in death by her parents, daughters, Glenda Nelson and Carolyn Helderman, brothers, Lawrence (Bigon), Clarence and Arthur Joe Cotton, and sisters, Viola (Bolie) Young, and Lou Drapper.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, her husband, Loya “Ray” Walker, son, Joseph Nelson, daughter, Judy Garrett, stepson, Tom Walker, step-daughters, Debbie Hopper, Janet and Sandra Walker, brother, Glen Cotton, sister, Eunice Harrington, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ava is also survived by many other friends and relatives.
Funeral services will at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Ark. Burial is private. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.
–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Delbert Gayer “Bud” Wells, age 88, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born May 2, 1930 to the late Delbert L. and Elsey Gayer Wells. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, a Civil Engineer, Real Estate Land Developer, Homebuilder, and Real Estate Broker. In retirement, he moved from the Iowa Quad Cities to Fairfield Bay where he served as City Code Enforcement Officer for 17 years. He retired again in 2010 to spend time with his beloved boxer, Hope.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Dauner and two stepsons, Todd Walden and Tommy Walden. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Willa Wilson Walden Wells; three sons, Tom Wells (Bonnie), David Wells (Josey), and Jonathan Wells (Lily); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; Willa’s two surviving sons, Tim Walden (Marty) and Terryn Walden; her 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Linda Walden; brother, Richard Wells (Peg) and their 4 children and grandchildren; his brother-in-law, Jack Dauner; other relatives, and friends.
Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Fairfield Bay Baptist Church. Memorial inurnment with Military Honors is scheduled for noon on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery 1501 W. Maryland Avenue in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For online condolences please visit www.ArkansasCremation.com.
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FOX — Susan Renee Gann Dunn, born April 15, 1949 to Wanda “Jean” Lee Smith and
Leslie Varner
Gann, Left to be with the Lord October 8th, 2018.
Raised by her widowed mother, she earned her GED as an adult, graduating in the top 10 of her class. She was an amazing Mother, beautiful Wife, and a very talented Artist. Following her artistic passion, she opened The Rainbow Connection Art Store in Gravel Ridge, teaching classes and excelling at any type of project she took on. Later, she co-owned Nanny’s House Day Care in Sherwood for several years until she moved to northern Arkansas to enjoy the country life with all her beloved “critters”. Above all else, Susan was a culinary genius, winning numerous awards at county fairs and always amazing everyone with her wonderful recipes.
Susan is survived by her husband of seven years: Fred Dunn; Brother: Leslie (Lynda) Gann; three children: Teddy (Dana) Tedford, Brandy (Eric) Flanigan, and Keith Dunn; six grandchildren: Nick (Shelby) and Sam Tedford, Gavin and Braydon Flanigan, Cayden Dunn, and Brooklann Louise.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday October 13th at Timbo Valley Assembly of God Church, 7700 AR66, Timbo, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the church at P.O. Box 1, Timbo, Ark. 72680. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/mtview1.
–––––❖––––– GRIFFITH SPRINGS COMMUNITY — Glendon Gene Harvey, 76 of the Griffith Springs Community (Lincoln County), passed away Tuesday at his home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial at Drake Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
–––––❖––––– HOLLY GROVE — Wilfred “Pa-Pa” McGahee, 64, of Holly Grove, died Thursday morning, October 4 at his home. Two daughters, his granddaughter, his father, his companion, two brothers, five sisters and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening, October 12 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon October 13 at 3 p.m. at I John Missionary Baptist Church, 142 North Oak Street in Holly Grove. Interment will take place at Mayo Cemetery in Holly Grove by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
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HOT SPRINGS — Virginia Sue Holcomb Reh, 80, Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed Monday, October 8, 2018. Getting to fulfill a lifelong dream of seeing the ocean for the first and only time in 2007, her ashes will be scattered at sea. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Lynn Price, 61, of Jonesboro departed this life Monday. Survivors are: mother, Mary Price; son, Jamie Dale Seaborn; daughters: Krystal Cornish and Terrica Simmons; brothers: Leonard and Roy Price; 8 grandchildren. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday, Jackson’s Funeral Home; visitation Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Interment in Bolivar Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Phillip H. Allen, 69, of Lonoke, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away from this life on
October 6, 2018.
He was born on
January 21, 1949, in Carthage, Mo., to Elmer and the late Margie Allen.
Phill, who served in the
United States
Air Force, enjoyed golfing, fishing, cooking barbecue and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks and Washington Redskins. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family — especially his grandchildren, many who knew him as “Pappy.”
He is preceded in death by his mother, Margie Allen; and two brothers, Bill and Dwayne Allen. Phill leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, LaDonna Allen; children, Nathan Allen (Gina), Candice Ahearn (Steven), Robert Allen (Hayley), Phillip Allen Jr., Ryan Harvey (Taye), Amanda Hall (Justin), Rick Harvey (Jennifer); father, Elmer Allen; 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; four sisters, Judy Batalia, Mary Krause, Marilyn Edwards and Ann Hager; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9:3010:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville with graveside
services to follow at 11 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. His online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– MAGNOLIA — Mary Jane Edwards, 68, Magnolia, died October 3rd at her home. Funeral Friday, 2 p.m., Youngblood Auditorium, Magnolia, Rev. Ronnie Parker officiating. Interment: Scott Cemetery, Magnolia. Survivors: children, Cedric (Doris) Rowe, Aldric (Tanya) Rowe, Jacqulyn (LaQudia) Rowe; brother, Billy Charles Rowe; sixteen grandchildren. R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC, Magnolia.
–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Francise Abbott, 79, of Malvern passed away October 8, 2018. Visitation is Wednesday, October 10th, from 6-8 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern. Funeral Services are 10 a.m. October 11th at the Atkinson Chapel. Burial will be at Fairplay Cemetery in Benton. You may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– MARVELL — Dave Dubach, age 93, died Tuesday. Survivors: sister; Frances Dubach; nephews, Dan Dubach, Bobby Dubach; nieces, Mary Lee Virginia, Mary Martha McCormick. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, both at Marvell United Methodist Church. Burial: Schaffhauser Cemetery. Arrangements: Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Guestbook/obit: www.bobnealandsons.com.
–––––❖––––– McNEIL — Cornelious Dewayne Young, 36, McNeil, died October 4th at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. Funeral: Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Resurrection Ministries Church, Magnolia. Interment: Smith Cemetery, Waldo. Survivors: his parents, Regina Harris, Richard Hawthrone; brothers, Richard and Antoine Young; sister, SaQuanna Young; grandmother, Jannie (Napeleon) Little. R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC, Magnolia.
–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Orvell W. Abrams, 70, departed this life on October 7, 2018.
He was born November 26th,
1947, to John and
Louzelle Abrams in Morrilton, Arkansas. Survivors: wife Cynthia Lee Smith; children Reginald (Janette) Randall,
Sheila, Tammie, and Anthony (Charra). Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, Church of Christ, 906 East Harding Street, Morrilton, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 307 N. St. Joseph Street, Morrilton, Ark. 501-354-0053 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.
–––––❖––––– PANGBURN — Susan A. King of Pangburn, Arkansas, passed away in Searcy. Visitation will be Thursday, October 11, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Pine View Church of Christ, Pangburn. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy.
–––––❖––––– PERRYVILLE — Ronald Keith Henley, 56, of Perryville, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 7th, 2018, in Conway, Arkansas, with his family members around him. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2018, at Dial & Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Wesley E. Ross, 85, of Pine Bluff, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Graveside Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Grapevine. Family visitation will be 12:30-1 p.m. Friday at First Immanuel Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. Online registry at www. RFWhiteHall.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Willie Toney Jr., 81, of Pine Bluff, Ark., passed Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2018, at Highland Baptist Church by Pastor Christopher Mack. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary. com.
–––––❖––––– SAFFELL — James S. Mize, 84 of Saffell died Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Funeral services, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Harmony Free Will Baptist Church in Saffell. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation, Friday, October 12, 2018 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the church.
–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Mamie Jo “Jody” Moss Bowers Corey, 94, passed October 7, 2018. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 13, 2018, visitation will be 10 a.m. at the funeral home. See website for more information. Arrangements under the care of Thomas Funeral Service (501) 9417888, www.thomasfuneralservice. com.
–––––❖––––– STAMPS — David Kary Smith, 56, Stamps, died October 2 at his home. Funeral Saturday, 1 p.m., Greenville Baptist Church, Stamps, Rev. Frankie Mitchell officiating, interment Lakeside Cemetery, Stamps. Survivors, children, Chenell Loudermill, Kari (James) Ayers, Jason Nelson, Christopher Easter, 11 grandchildren. R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC, Magnolia, Visitation, Friday 4-6 p.m.
–––––❖––––– WHITE HALL — Ronnie Wayne Lawson, 36, of White Hall, died Friday, October 5, 2018. Graveside services will be Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. at Providence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 7226 Sulphur Springs Rd, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online condolences: www.RalphRobinsonandSon.com.