Pulaski County

PAUL BAKER JR., 70, of North Little Rock, received his wings on October 7. He was employed by the Little Rock School District until his retirement in 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Baker Sr. and Mattie B. (Clarence) Satterfield; siblings Joe Baker, Velma Jackson, Aquila Baker, John Baker, Shalalah Kindall, and Ruth Phillips.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory: wife of 47 years, Patricia Baker; daughter, Tia Lesha Baker (Ft. Worth, Texas); adopted daughter, Donnita McGee (Sherwood, Ark.), siblings, Clora Sadler, Lila (Willie) McFadden, Priscilla (James) Bryles, Darnell Satterfield, Vernon Satterfield, Timothy Satterfield, Hezekiah Satterfield, Catherine (Leavorn) Shaw, Cassandra Satterfield, Marilyn (Donald) Williams, and Carolyn Satterfield.

Viewing: Friday, 1-7 p.m. at Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, NLR and Saturday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 S. Broadway, LR. Funeral Service: Saturday, 3 p.m. at Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center. Special thanks to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Central Arkansas and North Central Texas Alumnae Chapters.

–––––❖––––– KEVIN BERTOK, age 57, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, passed away October 9, 2018. He is survived by his loving family and two very special grandchildren, Kasen and Oakly England. Kevin is preceded in death by his wife, Karen Bertok. At a later date, a Memorial Service will be in his hometown of Genoa, Ohio. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– DENNY RAY CASH, 53, of Mabelvale, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018. Funeral services will be 12 noon, Friday, October 12, 2018, at Trinity Baptist Church in Mabelvale with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-3231. Sign online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– RANDAL “RONNIE” ALLEN CREWS, 77, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away October 2, 2018. He was born November 26, 1940, in Madison, Arkansas. Visitation will be Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy. 107. Visit www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com for full obituary.

–––––❖––––– CAROLYN SUE (DUNNAHOO) CROSWELL, 75, Mabelvale, passed away

October 8, 2018.

She was born

April 4, 1943. Reception visitation: 6 p.m.7:30 p.m., Friday, October

12, memorial service following at 7:30 p.m., Smith-Benton

Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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It is with sadness to the family of LD FINISTER that he passed away on October 8, 2018. He was born March 22, 1936, in Ruddell, Arkansas, to father, Carl Finister and mother, Orgie Kimbrough Finister. LD joins his wife, Susan Ethel Lytle Finister, in death

His two brothers and two sisters predeceased him. He is survived by his daughters, Lynne Denise Finister and Lona Dawn Finister Panyard. His son-in-law, Nicholas Panyard, and grandsons, Jack Nicholas Panyard and Ryan Walker Panyard.

LD served in the U.S. Army in the mid-1950s and was stationed at the DMZ in South Korea. He retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department after working there for over thirty years. When he was younger, he enjoyed karate as well as outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, canoeing, and jogging.

Memorial contributions may be made to John 3:16 Ministries in Charlotte, Arkansas, or Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch in Batesville, Arkansas. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 12, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBBY NORRIS GORE SR., 89, was called home to our Lord on October 9th, 2018. He was born in Tuckerman, Arkansas, May 8,

1929, to Madge

Faye Smith Taylor and Johnnie

Lamar Gore. His second mother, Bertha Mae

Gore lives in McCrory, Arkansas.

Robby is survived by his wife of over 58 years, Joyce Ewell Gore. He has four children, Barbie Henley (Roger) of Roland, Ark.; Robby Gore, Jr. (Mary) of Mabelvale, Ark.; Kerry Gore (Teresa) of Cabot, Ark.; and Judi Peters (Ron) of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Shelly Wade Roberts, Michael Wade, Scott Henley (Amber), Amber Crace (Zale), Coribrooke Pittard (Tim), Kara and Brandon Dykes; 15 great-grandchildren, Haley and Evan Roberts, Isabelle Wade, Juniper Roberts, Morgan Henley, Brycen and Clara Dobbins, Skylar Hensley, Gabriel and Damien Crace, Adelaide, Joy and Zeke Pittard, Charlie and Simon (deceased) Dykes; three brother, Lloyd Gore (deceased) (Catherine) of Little Rock, Tony Gore (Betty) of Grant, Alabama, and Ronnie Gore (Betsy) of Newport, Ark.; and one sister, Stella Cowan of Mount Vernon, Ill.; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.

Robby worked for the Coca Cola Company for over 41 years. Following retirement, he worked with his son Kerry at the Pig N Chik in Sherwood, Ark. Robby served in the Arkansas Army National Guard from June 1948 through May 1989. He was honorably discharged as an E-7, Sergeant First Class, serving as Supply Sergeant for the 125th Medical Battalion for many years.

Throughout his life, Robby contributed to his community in numerous ways. He assisted in the initiation of the Rock Creek Care Center Food Bank Ministry, receiving an honorary plaque in 2007; served as Assistant Scout Master for Boys Scouts of America, receiving numerous awards; and received a certificate of appreciation plaque from Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 in 2010 and honorary membership to Rolling Thunder and the POW/MIA awareness effort.

Robby is a faithful member of the Church at Rock Creek. Visitation will be held at Pinecrest Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 7401 AR Highway 5-N, Alexander, Ark. on Friday, October 12, 2018, at 11 a.m. The funeral service will be held at the same location at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Rock Creek Care Center Food Bank Ministry at The Church at Rock Creek, 11500 West 36th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 221-1051, or online at www. ChurchatRockCreek.com/give.

–––––❖––––– CURTIS LEE HATTON SR., 65, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 9.

He was preceded in death by: parents: Abraham Hatton Sr. and Martha Hatton.

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Jamesella Hatton, children:

Curtis Hatton Jr., Lakeela Kirby, and Lanina Crosby, siblings: Martha Bizzell, Jewel Bogard, Dorothy McClain, Inez Mays, and Bobbie Doris Hatton, five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public viewing 12-1 p.m. Life Celebration at 1 p.m. First Baptist Highland Park, Little Rock, Ark. Pastor W.W. Walker officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– JERRY WAYNE HOOD, 71, of Roland, went to be with the Lord October 8, 2018.

He was born on

June 4, 1947, in Belleville, Arkansas, to

Artie and Mildred Hood. Jerry lived by the rule of treating everyone like he wanted to be treated. He never meet a stranger, loved helping, being around people witnessing to others. He had been the owner of Jerry’s Barber Shop in the Heights for the past 52 years. Jerry was a lay minister for the Arkansas Prison System, served on the board of Little Rock Compassion Center and worked on the FBI Citizens Academy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters; Lou Ann Hood Hand, Melinda Hood Borquet, two brothers; Doyle Edward Hood, Sr. and Forrest Hood. Jerry is survived by his wife, Marie; one daughter, Kim Inklwbarger; two sons-in-law, Mike Borquet, Jeff Hand; three sisters-in-law, Clara Hood, Kaye Hood, Gladys Hood; seven grandchildren and a host of loving great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 4 pm Saturday, October 13, 2018, in the Chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, visitation will follow from 5-7 p.m. in the Garden Room. In lieu of flowers please send memorials in Jerry’s name to Little Rock Compassion Center, 4210 Asher Ave., Little Rock. Please share your memories of Jerry at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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JILL MACKENZIE, 79, of Little Rock, passed away October 9, 2018, with her family at her side. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to

Ian and Margaret Bartlett MacKenzie, and worked as an

X-ray technician at the VA Hospital for over a quarter of a century.

She is survived by her son, Ian Carter Malone, and grandchildren, Jonathan Billings of Russellville, Meredith Malone and Paul Malone, of Little Rock; sister, Ann Merrill of Tulsa; and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her former husband, Dr. George Malone.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 13, at 10:00 am, preceded by visitation beginning at 9:00 am, at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), officiated by her son, Ian Carter Malone. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Atkins City Cemetery.

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

–––––❖––––– DORIS JEAN NORFUL, 67, Little Rock, transitioned Wednesday, Oct. 3,

2018. Survivors include children

Tracy Murray,

Carlos (Carolyn)

Norful, Darrell (NaKina) Norful, and Paula

(Oscar) Sparks. Siblings: Don

(Myra) Murray,

Dan (Betty Jo)

Murray, Walter Washington, Ronnie (Viola) Murray Michael Murphy, Timothy Gilbert, Virginia Hart, and Denise Dockery; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; Aunts Jewel Mack & Deloris Dockery. Funeral: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, 11 a.m., Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 South Broadway, LR, Pastor Rev. Dewayne Lindsey, Eulogist Rev. Elvin Jackson. Family Hour: Friday, Oct. 12, 6-7 p.m. Arms of Peace Funeral Home, 1901 East Broadway, NLR (501)377-2767 “Cherishing Your Peaceful Transition.”

–––––❖––––– DAVID ALLAN WHISNANT, of Sherwood, Arkansas, died, on October 08,

2018, at the age of 70. He served as a Corpsman in the United

States Navy during the Vietnam War where he was wounded at Hue City Vietnam and received a Purple

Heart. He retired from the North Little Rock Police Department as a Sergeant. After his retirement, he worked as a Lieutenant at the V.A. Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, one brother, one sister, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, mother, and one son.

A Celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Sherwood First Church of The Nazarene 8800 AR-107, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120. Sign the online guestbook at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.