Obituaries

Pulaski County

HAZEL ANN BALL, 77, of Maumelle, went to be with the Lord on November 1,

2018, peacefully surrounded by her family.

Hazel fought a courageous battle to survive and died from injuries sustained in a car accident.

She was born in

Eudora, Ark., on March 22, 1941, to the late Jesse and Alene (Stephenson) Ball.

Hazel is survived by two brothers, Dempsey (Renee) Ball of Georgia and Donald (Johnnie) Ball of Louisiana; a sister, Virginia (Charles) Stutts of Sherwood. She is also survived by nephews and nieces, Jimmy Tubbs of Louisiana, Robin Dyer of Georgia, Cindy Alba of California, Charlie Stutts Jr., of Maumelle, Teddy Ball of Texas, Suzi Gower of Georgia, Scott Stutts of Sherwood and Steven Ball of Georgia. Hazel was also a loving great aunt to 12 great-nephews and nieces.

In her professional career of real estate, Hazel was known to all as Ann Ball. She was President/CEO of Bankers Asset Management and Executive Broker of Crye-Leike Realtors Financial Centre Branch. Ann began her career in 1972 in Dallas, Texas, owning several real estate offices throughout the years. She formed Ball Asset Management, a full service REO Asset Management firm located in Dallas, Texas, in 1992. Ann relocated her business to Little Rock, Ark., in 1998. In 2003, she formed an alliance with Lisa Crye, of CryeLeike Realtors, creating Bankers Asset Management, a woman-owned and woman-managed REO asset management company specializing in the default servicing industry handling the disposition of foreclosed properties nationwide.

Ann had overcome many challenges and hardships throughout the years to achieve her success. One of the main challenges Ann had to overcome was being a woman in business back in the early 1970s. During that time, there were broad stereotypes and discrimination against women being leaders in real estate and the default servicing industry. Over the decades, Ann saw noticeable improvement on that front but still felt more progress could be made. Another major challenge for Ann over the years had been a multitude of health issues and she was most grateful to be a cancer survivor. In spite of numerous challenges, Ann had always “stepped up to the plate” to ensure her businesses were running smoothly and that all of her Clients’ needs were being met consistently.

Hazel loved the Lord and Savior deeply and was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church Maumelle. Hazel was a long-term member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 35 years. She was a devoted member of the Back to Basics Group which meet on Friday evenings in Maumelle. She loved to sponsor women in need and shared her experience, strength and hope in order for them to live productive and successful lives.

Visitation will be Friday, November 9th, from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 10th, at First Baptist Church Maumelle. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Memorial Park, Alexander. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Baptist Church Maumelle or to the AA Central Office, 7509 Cantrell Rd., #106, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Online condolences at www.rollerfuneralhomes.comchenal.

–––––❖––––– MARY IDALOU (LOU) HULL BOYD passed peacefully November 4, 2018. She was born January 21, 1927, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Leland and Dorris Elleman Hull. Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.

Wayne Boyd.

After graduating from Hot Springs High in 1944, she attended Texas State College for Women in Denton and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the University of Indiana. Following college, she was employed at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City. During her years in Oklahoma, Lou was a member of Service League of Bartlesville, YWCA Board, Mental Health Board, and the President of Washington County Medical Auxiliary.

Lou and Wayne moved to Hot Springs in 1980. Just as active in Arkansas as she was in Oklahoma, Lou was a member of the Poets Roundtable of Hot Springs, Roundtable Poets of Arkansas, Forum Club, and Garland County Historical Society.

Lou was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church where she was a lifetime member of the Board of Stewards.

She will be remembered by her daughter, Dr. Karen Worley of Little Rock; sons, Reed (Lise) Boyd of Midland, Texas, and Mark Boyd of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren Travis (Tiff) Tyler, Kelsey Worley, Kaitlin (Alan) Strain, Ryan Boyd, Jake Boyd, and Andrea Boyd; and great-grandchildren, Thomas Strain, Ivy Worley, Sparrow Strain, and MaKayla Reeves.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71901. A Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church will be held on Friday, November 9 at 11 a.m. Online guestbook and tributes are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.

–––––❖––––– TOBIAS MATHEW BUSHONG, 36, of Little Rock, Ark., died November 2, 2018. He was born November 30, 1981, to Raymond Jay Bushong Jr. and Teri Rivera Bushong. Please contact family for service date and time. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– PALESTINE “HARRIS” FITZGERALD, 58, of Little Rock, died peacefully at home on November 6, 2018. Survivors are five children,

Orvus Clark, Lorene Fitzgerald, DeAndre Fitzgerald (LaNita),

Ellis Fitzgerald, and ZaQira Ellis (Leon); 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Campbell (Robert) and Wilma Horton (Alfred); and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. at the Premiere Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

–––––❖––––– CATHERINE “CATHY” GRACE PRINCE NORMAN, 58, passed away November 6, 2018 in Hot Springs with her family at her side. Arrangements will be announced by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Cathy’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– GEORGE WILLIAM REED, age 86, of Little Rock, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at the VA Hospital.

He was born

January 9, 1932, in Blytheville, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Simone

Ginette (Couplet) Reed of Berck-Sur-Mer, France and his parents, Judge L. Neill and Ruth (Weidemyer) Reed. He is survived by his son, Neill William Reed of North Little Rock and his granddaughter, Bridget Jolie Reed of Roland.

George joined the Air Force in 1952 and served his country proudly for twenty years. He was an avid reader, a historian, and a vivid story teller. He loved his canine companions. He stayed young at heart to the end of his days.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 10 at 1 p.m. at the home of Bridget Reed, 16901 Hwy. 300, Roland. The family wishes to thank his caregiver, Kevin, and the VA for their dedicated and excellent care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society or the VA.

–––––❖––––– MARILYN ELIZEBETH (BETH) RUSSENBERGER, 73, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on November 5,

2018. She was a loving mother, wife and friend.

Beth was born in Pueblo, Colorado on January

27, 1945 to the late James Harlan and Mary

Louise Rogers Rhodes. She married the love of her life, James A. Russenberger on September 20, 1963. She was a faithful member of Winfield United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda Carole Rhodes. Beth is survived by her husband, Jim Russenberger; daughters, Kristen Thompson (Stephen) of Little Rock and Andrea Russenberger of Benton; grandchildren, Erika, James and Savannah Thompson all of Little Rock; and brother, James Rhodes (Barbara) of Lakeside, Ariz.

Memorial service officiated by Rev. Vida R. Williams will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2018 at Winfield United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, November 8 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72223. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– NAOMI ROBERTA NIVENS SLATTON was born May 12, 1923 and went home to the Lord on November 4,

2018. She was the second of nine children born to Ad and

Minnie Nivens in Hempstead

County. She was known for being a kind, generous, vivacious, hardworking, and fiercely independent woman. She was funny and had a stubborn streak that earned her the nickname “Donkey” from those who loved her.

During high school, she went to work as a switchboard operator in Blevins, Arkansas. After graduation, she transferred to Longview, Texas where she continued working for the phone company and served with the Texas Women’s Defense Corps to help entertain the troops before they deployed. She married Foster Slatton after the war and had her daughter, Carolyn, on April 1, 1947. Naomi was a charter member of Park Hill Baptist and retired from the phone company after 42 years of devoted work.

She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved daughter, Carolyn Moore; sisters, Esther Howell and Snow Hill; brothers, John, Leroy, Lyndell, and Wyndell; loving aunt and uncle, Lottie and Young Nesbit, and her dear friend, James Hughes. She is survived by her sisters, Bobbye Calhoon and Ruby Brown; loving cousin, Patricia Nesbit Andrews; grandchildren, Ashley Robbins (Douglas), Austin Moore (Michelle); great-grandchildren Carson, Maxwell, and Cole Robbins, Rachel and her fiancé, Adrian Jones, Rainlyn, and Pheonix Moore, and many nieces and nephews she adored.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 9th from 4–7 p.m. at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Saturday, November 10th at Brazzel Oakcrest Funeral Home, 1001 S Main St., Hope, Arkansas 71801. Burial will immediately follow at the Betty Nivens Cemetery at 6374 Hwy. 29 N in Blevins with a reception at Marlbrook Baptist Church, 1456 Hwy. 195 N., also in Blevins. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

–––––❖––––– JACKIE L. WHITEHEAD, 54, of Little Rock, was born November 30, 1963.

She entered her heavenly home on October 29,

2018. She was a faithful member of Second

Baptist Church in Little Rock. Celebration service will be held Saturday, November 10th at 1 p.m. at First Trinity COGIC in Pine Bluff 800 Catalpa Street. Visitation will be held November 9th at First Trinity COGIC from 5-8 p.m. She leaves to cherish her memories six pearl sisters, Gracie, Delois, Sharon, Jennifer, Verlia, and Angela and a host of nieces, and nephews and other family members and friends. Online condolences at www. christianwayfh.com. Service entrusted to Christian Way Funeral Home- Pine Bluff. 870-536-2800.

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Mr. EARNEST LEE WILLIAMS JR., 56, of Little Rock Passed November 2, 2018 Funeral Service will be November 10, 2018 Saturday 10 a.m. at Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 1920 Broadway Street, Little Rock. Interment will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Mr. J. Morrill Gray President /CEO. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

Arkansas

BEEBE — Katheryn Faye Percivalle, 65, passed away November 3, 2018. Survivors include her three children; two grandchildren; one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., November 10,

2018 at Thomas

Funeral Service with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service (501) 941-7888. www. thomasfuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Harold Dean Davis, 86, of Benton, passed Monday, November 5, 2018. He is survived by brothers Alton F. Davis (Pam) of Hot Springs, Jimmy L. Davis (Paula) of Traskwood and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Cremation arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Mary Evelyn Burgess Walker, also known as “Pee-Wee”, passed away October 26, 2018. She was born on November 21, 1952 in Little Rock, Ark., to Smith (Smitty) and Susie Burgess. Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley. Online guestbook, www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Edith Pauline Risenhoover, 78 of Cabot, Ark., called to Heaven on November 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Winfred Risenhoover. Edith is survived by her daughter Carla Spencer (David) of Cabot, Ark.; three grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan, and Michelle Spencer; one great-grandson, Aiden Spencer; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Carlisle, Ark. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. (501) 982-3400. Online guest book is available to sign at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Jonas Smith, 77, of Carlisle, passed away November 2, he was born April 6, 1941 to the late Isice and Covella Smith (Mandy). Jonas was known for his love of fishing and his infectious smile and laugh. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Roger Dale Smith; two brothers, Leon Smith and Virney Smith; three sisters, Vicky Thomas, Anner Pearson and Bobbie Jean Byrd.

Jonas is survived by two daughters, Penney Smith of Atlanta, Ga., and Sylvia (Lowrenza) Wilson of Little Rock; one brother, Ray Smith; two sisters, Earnestine Cobb and Dorothy Warford; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday November 10, at The Historic Revelation COGIC Carlisle, visitation Friday November 9, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Entrusted to: Colonial Southern Services, 216 Court Street, Carlisle, Ark. (870) 552-1238. “Excellent Service is a Southern Tradition.

–––––❖––––– CARTHAGE — Mrs. Kathleen Sams Johnson, 75, of Carthage, Ark., passed Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2018 at First Baptist Church-Carthage, Ark., by Bishop Walter Hawkins Jr. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery by Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– CASH — Eugenia Edge, 70, of Cash, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Holloway Cemetery with Johnny Thomas officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Mark A. Mays, 46, of Conway passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 10 at the Conway United Pentecostal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Faulkner

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

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DES ARC — James Richard Kilgore, 64, of Des Arc died Tuesday. Survivors include one daughter, Ashley (David) Cunningham; one son, James Kilgore; one grandson, Braxton Cunningham; three brothers; one sister; life companion, Jean Hitt; and daughter, Jennifer (Jimmy) Gonzalez and four grandchildren. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Carlisle Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Evans, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Young’s Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Norphlet Pentecostal Church in Norphlet, Ark. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — William T. “Tommy” Haynes, 74, of El Dorado, died November 6, 2018. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 9, at Young’s. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, at Union Grove Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Union Gove Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– HAMPTON — Naomi LaVonne Carson, 79 of Hampton, Arkansas, a blessed child of God, left this Earth on Sunday, November 4th, 2018 to dwell forever in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Fondly known as Momma Bear by friends and family she was born in Amity, Arkansas on August 25, 1939 to the late Jewel R. and Cora Holcomb. LaVonne graduated from Amity High School in 1957. Momma Bear beautifully played the Piano, Organ, Guitar, and Accordion. She was also an outstanding singer. In Jan. 1961 their love story began when she married Cliff Carson.

She is survived by her Husband of 57 years, Clifton Carson, daughter, Kathy Steele (Jerry), and son, Kevin (Teresa): grandsons, Sean Carson, Jared Steele, Zachariah Carson, and granddaughters, Summer Carson, Amber Lisko (Luke): great-grandsons, Braxton Carson, Braylon Carson, Sawyer Lisko and great-granddaughters, Aaleyah Carson and soon to be born (next April) Adeline Lisko. Plus a host of sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews and her precious cat Simba. Momma Bear was preceded in death by daughter, Lee Ann Carson: seven brothers:

Vernon, Lyndall, Charles, Wayne, Gerald, Gene, and Larry Holcomb, and four sisters: Evelyn Allen, Fern Ainsworth, Verlon Floyd, Ruth Partridge and Nephews Darrell Holcomb and Brent Holcomb and Niece Lou Ann Strickland.

She was intensely loyal to her family and friends, she never met a stranger and was the most loving woman you could ever meet. Her generosity knew no bounds. She loved spending time with the members of First Assembly of God Church and was much loved in return by all who knew her.

In 2005 Momma Bear suffered a Spinal separation causing her to have three surgeries in 18 days and became bed ridden. She had lost the ability to walk two plus years before those operations. While she was bed ridden her Church life was provided by Televangelists Jimmy Swaggart, Joel Osteen, and God’s Party Line Services provided to members by the Bismarck Baptist Church.

One day in 2012 two Hampton First Assembly of God Church members came to her house and prayed for healing. After that Jesus raised her out of the bed into a wheelchair. Momma Bear and Family then began attending the Assembly and later became Members of the Hampton First Assembly of God where she continued to be the recipient of many blessings. Having been unable to walk for 10 years, a prayer was then sent up by an Assembly Evangelist praying for Jesus to get her out of the wheel chair and walk. She began to walk for the first time in 10 years without support. All who knew her loved her dearly and Praised God for his healing powers. She died peacefully in her sleep a little before Sunrise on Sunday Morning.

She worked for Timex in Little Rock, Douglas Aircraft in Los Angeles, and General Dynamics in East Camden, Arkansas being honored as Outstanding Employee in 2002.

A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 9th at Ruggles-Wilcox in Arkadelphia from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with service to start at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Amity. Online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––❖––––– HENSLEY — James E. Scruggs, 63, passed away Wednesday, October 31,

2018 in Hensley, Arkansas. He was born November 14, 1954 in Little Rock,

Ark. to Douglas and Patsy Scruggs. He was a carpenter and truck driver by trade.

Survived by his wife, Shelby; seven children: Beth and Joshua Scruggs, Johnathon Finch and Jamie Finch Estlinbaum, Deana

Osborne, Rebecca Williams and Bubba Osborne; 13 grandchildren; six brothers, one sister and other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Sunday, November 11 at Ivy Chapel Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/drummond.

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HOT SPRINGS — Ila Rhea Lawrence Hankins passed peacefully, in the presence of family, November 5, 2018. Visitation at Regency Funeral Home, Malvern, November 10, 2018, 1-2 p.m. with a celebration of her life to follow. Burial: Memorial Gardens in Hot Springs. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — William D. “Bill” Johnson Jr., age 48, of Hot Springs, died unexpectedly Monday, November 5, 2018. Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, in the First Baptist Church with Bro. John McCallum officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Kenneth Wayne White, 79, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died October 26, 2018. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery, Brachfield, Texas. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Please visit www.arkansascremation.com for online condolences.

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LAKE VILLAGE — Victor Merritt Hallman, 60, of Lake Village, Ark., passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in Lake Village. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Bayou Mason Cemetery. Online guest book at www. griffinculpepper.com.

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LEXA — Phillip Johnston, 71, of Lexa passed away Sunday. Survivors: two daughters, Phillis Nunemaker (Danny) and Molly Johnston; granddaughter, Janee James; great-grandson, Eli James; three brothers; sister-in-law and other family. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Roller-Citizens with visitation at 1 p.m. Burial is at Sunset Memorial Park. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will direct (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — Arnitha Matthews age 57, of Mayflower died October 28,

2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Essie Lee Williams. Arnitha was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School Class of 1978. She was an established beautician.

Survivors include her son, Joshua Matthews; siblings, Linda (Jerry) Tatum, Dennis (Melissa) Williams, Fred Williams, Donald Williams Sr. and Virgil Williams; her bonus children, Sonya Watkins and Reuben Matthews Jr.; bonus grandchildren and extended family.

Funeral service will be Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, Maumelle, Ark. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 at the church. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Edna Talley Sloan, age 96, of Mena, Ark., passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 in Mena. Funeral service is Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Rosemarie Anema, 90, of Mountain Home died November 4, 2018. A visitation will be 12-2 p.m., November 9, 2018, the funeral will be at 2 p.m. at the Conner Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery. The online guestbook and obituary are available at www. connerfamilyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– NEWPORT — Ms. Janice Evelyn (LeFlore) Moldan, 62, of Newport, died Monday. Survivors: son, Randy Moldan; brothers, James “Sonny”, Guy, and Ernest LeFlore; seven grandchildren; special niece, Kelly Reed. Visitation: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Rosary Service will follow: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Watson Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Ronald Wayne Bevill, 62, of Pine Bluff, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018. Graveside services will be Friday, November 9, 11 a.m., at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Fuller Hale South Funeral Chapel. Online condolences: www.FullerFunerals.com.

–––––❖––––– PLAINVIEW — Muriel Blalock, 83, of Plainview, died Tuesday, November 6, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral will be 10 a.m., Friday, November 9, at Plainview First Baptist Church with visitation an hour before with burial at Salem Cemetery in Plainview by Humphrey Funeral Service. Full Obituary is available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– PRESCOTT — Visitation for Mrs. Edith Hunter, age 86, Friday, November 9, Brazzel-Cornish Funeral Home 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with graveside at 2 p.m. at New Salem Cemetery in Laneburg with Bro. Jimmy Bobo and Jerry Hightower officiating. Funeral arrangements are by Brazzel/ Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — David Wayne Duran, 62, of Searcy, died November 7, 2018, at White County Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1956, at Bee Branch to the late Bill and Patsy Rogers Duran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dwight Duran. He is survived by one son, Marcus Duran (Vanessa) of Kensett; three granddaughters, Olivia, Delaney, and Landry; one sister, Becky Haase of Conway; one brother, Donnie Duran of Little Rock; and one nephew, Mitchell Duran also of Little Rock.

Following his wishes, Mr. Duran will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Services have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care of Kensett. Phone: (501) 742-3621 Condolences: www.SullivanFuneralCare.com

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Charles E. Yarbrough, 85, of Searcy, passed away on November 5, 2018. He was born to Charlie Levi and Flossie Harrison Yarbrough, October 9, 1933.

He is survived by three children, LaDonna Allen of Lonoke, Renee Deaton (Carl) of Texas, and Keith Yarbrough (Vicky) of Texas; eight grandchildren, Ricky Harvey of Fayetteville, Aimee Watson of Texas, Tim Deaton of Texas, David Yarbrough of Texas, Ryan Harvey of Cabot, Ashley Salmeron of Texas, Julie Stone of Texas, and Amanda Hall of Cabot; a brother, Phil Yarbrough of Memphis, and a sister, Oleta Yarbrough, of North Little Rock; 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife of 63 years; Hilda Nell Yarbrough, four siblings: V.J. Yarbrough, Mildred Fisher, C.J. (Tuffy) Yarbrough and Laverne Brown.

Visitation will be held at 9 a.m., November 9, 2018, at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– WARD — Harold Lynn Kelley Sr. ,79, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away with his family at his side on November 6, 2018, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on September 3, 1939, in Faulkner County, Arkansas, in the Saltillo Community to the late William and Eva Kelley. Mr. Kelley is of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife Leona Kelley of 47 years; sons, Lynn Kelley Jr. (Jo) of Jacksonville, Scott Kelley (Karen) of Ward, Michael Kelley (Shirley) of Jacksonville, Todd Bridges of Vilonia; daughters, Renee Bowers of Tennessee and Tammy Griffin of Conway; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Hopkins and Elaine Glover. Harold is also preceded in death by his son, Randall Kelley; brothers, Lewis Kelley, Earl Kelley, James Kelley, Earnest Kelley, Frank Kelley; sisters, Ethel Jones, Maggie Martin and Betty Brazier.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Oak Bowery Baptist Church in Conway with Brother Kevin Bernard officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 12-1 p.m. on Friday. Burial will follow at Oak Bowery Cemetery. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.