Pulaski County

FRANCES ELIZABETH (BETH POUNDERS) ALLISON passed away on November 15th at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was born on October

21st, 1953.

Among her most prized accomplishments,

Beth went back to college at 27 years old and finished with a 4.0 grade point average in Education. She spent the next 13 years teaching elementary school in the Little Rock School District. She loved her students like they were her own and made a difference in many young lives.

She was a much loved and proud mother of 3 wonderful children and “Mimi” to 7 amazing grandbabies.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie and Pat Casey and her sister Sue Anne Casey. Survivors include her two daughters, Anne Pounders (Steve Allen) and Lisa Sajovitz (Scott), along with her son Jonathan Pounders (Brittney) and her 7 grandchildren. Her brother, Rob Casey in Georgia, and a special friend Larry Lilly, also survive her. She leaves a wonderful legacy in her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed.

Special thanks from the family for above and beyond care from the staff at St. Vincent’s. Truly a special group of talented and caring people.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 19th at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home. Please share your condolences and memories with Beth’s family at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– LORETTA C. BAILEY, 72, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Nov. 15. She is preceded in death by parents, Floyd and

Mallory Cornett, and brothers,

Jettie Cornett and Malvin

Mosley.

She leaves to cherish memories with her daughters, Rita F. Bailey and Sonya L. Bailey, and countless others that she claimed and helped raise as her own; brothers, Dennis Cornett, Rickey Cornett (Arleetris “Lee”), Floyd Cornett (Connie), and Otis Cornett (Carol); sisters, Faye Freeman (Alfonzo) and Sherry Smith (Curtis); one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation: Saturday, 10-11 a.m.; Service: Saturday, 11 a.m., both at St. John Baptist Church, 109 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Pastor C. Dennis Edwards officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– HAROLD BANKS SR., 69, of Little Rock, passed through Heaven’s gates on November 13,

2018. He leaves to mourn his passing: his loving wife, Rhonda; a daughter,

Krystal (Maurice) Threet; a son, Harold Banks, Jr.; grandchildren,

Jordyn, Kaily, Kristin, Matthew Threet; sisters, Betty Braswell, Mildred Bealer, Sondra (Clarence) Young, and Shirley Guest; brothers, Ulysses (Dorothy) Banks, Lawrence (Irene) Banks, Arthur (Lawanna) Banks, and Donald (Carmen)Banks; and a host of loving nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be Saturday, November 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Drive, North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., at the church before the service.

Interment will be 1:00 on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.

Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72202. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– SHARON KAY (MORRIS) BLAKLEY was born Nov. 14, 1953 to Clarence and

Dorothy Morris and was raised in North Little Rock. She passed away

Friday morning, two days after her 65th birthday. Sharon was one of six siblings and collected many friends as she grew up in her large, active, and close-knit family. She married Van Blakley when she was 18 years old and had two sons, who she took great delight in raising. Sharon was full of life and enthusiasm; she never met a stranger and added value to the lives of those she knew and loved. Her nieces, nephews, and grandchildren recognized her “specialness” because she made them feel so special. She was a salesperson extraordinaire who

truly believed in the products she sold, be it a Rainbow Vacuum or anything else.

Sharon believed in the Acts 2:38 Plan of Salvation and started attending First Pentecostal Church in 1990. God gave her the talent of getting people to come to church with her. She started working at the church in 1995, and for the next twenty years was the spark behind events and activities at the church. Once, she challenged the entire church in an attendance drive and won! Her great zeal and passion to win lost souls made her a compassionate director of the drug and alcohol recovery program for those with addictions. She had a special gift for developing themes and organizing events and could make the project come to life with such enthusiasm that everyone wanted to help and work toward making the vision come to pass. Sharon loved people of all ages. Her imagination had no limits. Whether it was building sets and directing a youth play, creating a 20,000 square foot Winter Wonderland for children of all ages, or organizing a candle-lit dinner on a bridge for the married couples, she was always found working heartily for the Lord. Sharon adored both Pastor Nathan Holmes and Bishop Joel Holmes, whom she often referred to as a modern-day Moses.

She will be greatly missed by her two sons, Van Blakley Jr., and Chris (Tanya) Blakley; her grandchildren, Brodie, Brennen, Bridgette, Ginger, Broox, Ellie Rose, Brette, and Heidi; mother, Dorothy Morris; brothers, Ronald (Twila) Morris, Rev. Keith (Nita) Morris, and Lynn (Vanessa) Morris; sisters, Marsha Perrymore and Susan (Jim) Baughman; many nieces and nephews; her church family at FPC; and a great host of friends.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 at First Pentecostal Church, North Little Rock. Funeral will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday at the church, followed by interment in Mulberry Cemetery, England.

Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– LOLA FAYE TUMBLESON BROWN, 91, joined her Lord and loved ones in Heaven on November 13.

Faye was born November 28,

1926, to the late Loey and

Maudie Tumbleson in Keo.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Jack Brown; sister, Joan Bell; brothers, Clifford and Dillard Tumbleson; and grandson, William Brown. She was a loving mother to her four children, Cecilia Fallert of St. Peters, Missouri; Bill Brown (Deb) of Forney, Texas; Jack Brown (Paulette) and Pam Huddleston of Sherwood. She was the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. As the eldest of 11 siblings, she is survived by her sisters, Noma Brown, Joy Rockwell, Floy Shephard, Donna Carter, and Ollie Pruett; and her brothers, Martin and Roger Tumbleson.

Mrs. Brown grew up on a farm in Humnoke. After World War II the family moved to Pine Bluff, where Faye was a beautician and homemaker. Following retirement Jack and Faye moved to Sherwood to be closer to their family. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Woodland Hills Healthcare Center for the loving care given to their mother.

Funeral Services will be at First United Methodist Church, 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 10 a.m., with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery following the service. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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C.E. “MIKE” FROST of North Little Rock,

Ark., passed away on November 8, 2018, at his home. He went to join his beautiful bride,

Eileen, who passed away two years ago, just 21 days short of their

65th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his daughter, Terri Pesnell (Larkus); daughter, Mary Sweade (Greg); son, Edward Frost (Angela); daughter, Nancy Frost (Clayton Johnson); son, John “Jack” Frost (Candy); and sisters-in-law Bernadette Schick and Betty Diggins. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his wife, Eileen, and older sister, Delores O’Neil, of Chicago.

Mike was born in Chicago, Ill., to Paul and Alice Frost. He graduated from Leo High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce from De Paul University in 1953. He worked his way through college playing saxophone in a local band. Mike met Eileen while singing in a young adult choir at church, and he proposed to her on Christmas Eve with a ring he purchased after selling his saxophone. Their five children were born in the Chicago area from 1952 to 1959. Eileen and Mike moved their family to North Little Rock, Ark., in 1967, and after a couple of multi-year excursions to Oklahoma, remained Arkansans for the rest of their lives.

Mike was a hard-working man, who loved his wife and children, and provided for all their needs. Through most of his life, he was a leader in the financial industry, serving as a senior executive in several banking institutions. He left his job as the Comptroller of the National Bank of Detroit and moved to Arkansas in 1967 at the behest of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller to serve as the Director of the newly established State Administration Department. Until his resignation in 1969, as part of Rockefeller’s “Inner Circle” (as depicted by political cartoonist George Fisher), he implemented many reforms to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the state’s government. After retiring from the financial sector, Mike owned and operated the Cantrell Road Package Store until selling it in 2010.

Mike enjoyed golf, traveling, and family gatherings full of laughter, music and wine. He passed away peacefully in the home he loved, with his family at hand.

There will be a funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock, Ark., at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Subiaco Abbey’s Retreat House (https://www.countrymonks.org/memorial-gifts), or the Medical Mission Sisters (www.medicalmissionsisters.org).

Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ROOSEVELT HOOD, 85, a former resident of Saginaw, Mich., and Traskwood,

Ark., passed away November

12, 2018. Born to Fitzsimmons and Blanche

(Ford) Hood of

Hickory Plains,

Ark., on October

13, 1933, as one of 13 children.

Roosevelt was beloved by many for his calming spirit, unconditional generosity, love of family, and dedication to work as a General Motors employee of 32 years. While in Michigan, he became a Mason.

He enjoyed working with his hands as exhibited by his passion for carpentry, farming, and tinkering on cars. Roosevelt spent much of his time visiting the elderly and gifting his talents and resources to those in need. He was an active member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Benton, Ark., until his health failed.

Mr. Hood leaves to cherish his loving memories, wife Clemetta Hood, four daughters, two sons, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nine siblings, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He is preceded in death by both parents, three siblings, and a son.

Funeral service will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Bethel AME Church, 600 N. Cedar St, North Little Rock, Ark., 72114. Interment will be at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark.,72117.

Family hour will be held Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Ark., 72202. (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– KEITH HUNTSMAN, 56, died Thursday. Survivors: Children, Matt Huntsman (Brigette), Chris Huntsman (Akeyda), Ashleigh Huntsman; parents, Maxine McGee and Wayne Huntsman; two grandchildren; brother, Howard Huntsman; sister, Caraleigh Myrick (Kevin). Visitation: Sunday, 6-8 p.m. Graveside: Monday, 2 p.m., Shady Grove Cemetery Steward Addition. Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CHARLOTTE ANN HYDER, 65, of North Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, November

14, 2018. She was born September 9, 1953 in Lonoke, Ark., to the late Billy

Gene and Barbara Jean Tippitt.

Charlotte previously worked as a legal secretary at Matthew Sanders and Sayes. In recent years she loved floating the Buffalo River.

She is survived by her husband, Clifton Hyder; sons, Kevin Hyder and Chaz Hyder (Sharon); grandchildren, Collin Hyder and Miranda Hyder; brothers, Buddy Tippitt, Randy Tippitt (Becky), Mike Tippitt and Wayne Tippitt (Lanel); and sister Carol Tippitt (James).

A funeral service will be held at Boyd Funeral Home Chapel, Lonoke, Ark., on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– JOYCE MAURINE FRAZIER MARAK, age 92, passed away November 15,

2018. She was married to W.

Charles Marak for 69 years before his passing in 2018. Joyce was born in

Dallas, Texas, on February

14, 1926 to the late Otto A. and Elizabeth Kirbie

Frazier. After moving to Little

Rock in 1937, she graduated in 1944 from

Mount St. Mary Academy, where she was Prefect of the Sodality. She lettered four years as a member of the Belles’ Basketball Team, and was a Catholic High School Rocket Cheerleader and Homecoming Maid.

Joyce graduated from Little Rock Junior College (now UALR) and continued her education at Fontbonne College in St. Louis, Mo., as an English and Dramatic Arts Major.

After college, Joyce’s main career was that of being a wife and mother to three children. However, she did find time to pursue other careers before and after raising her family. She was employed by Southwestern Bell, the Arkansas Legislative Council, and the Pulaski County Tax Collector’s office. She also taught kindergarten at Miss Selma’s School for several years.

Throughout the 1960s, Joyce was a Cub Scout Den Mother and served as the Outdoor Chairman and Program Chairman for the Ouachita Girl Scout Council. She was Treasurer of the Catholic High Parents’ Club, and performed volunteer work for the YWCA Swim Team and the Arkansas AAU Swim Association as a swimming meet official.

Joyce was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, CHI St. Vincent Auxiliary and various alumnae organizations. She was past Treasurer of the Holy Souls Altar Society and past President of the Mt. St. Mary Alumnae Association.

She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Charles Marak, Sr. Survivors include a sister,

Betty Frazier Johnston (Curt) of Little Rock; a son, Bill Marak (Susan) of Little Rock; two daughters, Jan Posch (Michael) of Orlando, Fla., and Kay Marak of Little Rock; a granddaughter, J’aime Posch Dell (Steven) of Orlando; and two great-grandsons, Steven and Jameson Dell, also of Orlando.

Memorials may be made to Mount St. Mary Academy, 3224 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, Ark., 72205; Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72205; or a charity of one’s choice.

Visitation will be today, Sunday, November 18, at 3 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 4 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Joyce will be buried in Calvary Cemetery after a Celebration of the Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church on Monday, November 19 at 1 p.m.

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

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ALVA VERNON MATHEWS, age 94, died November 10, 2018, in Little Rock after falling and breaking his hip. He was born and raised in Little Rock, attended Little Rock High

School, was a

WWII veteran, and worked at the Arkansas

Gazette for 38 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his only sister; and his wife of 70 years, Ida Grace Watson Mathews. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Michael Barrier of Little Rock; his sisters-in-law Betty Chambers of Waxahachie, Texas, and Johnnie McDowell and Lois Madonia of Little Rock; and a loving host of nieces and nephews.

While still living at home, he loved to garden and travel, and was a long-time member of Tyler Street Baptist Church. He lived his last three years happily at Presbyterian Village. The family thanks the administrative staff, loving caregivers, and residents for the support and affection they shared with him. He loved the many activities offered including bingo, hymn singing, gardening, and sitting on the front row for the Sunday morning service in the chapel.

A memorial service celebrating Vernon’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 23, in the chapel at Presbyterian Village, 510 North Brookside Drive, Little Rock 72205, with Presbyterian Village Chaplain Stacey Hammons and Rev. Don Cooper officiating. The family will receive family and friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial gift to Presbyterian Village at the address above or to a charity of your choice. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– HENRY J. REVERE JR. of Little Rock passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, November 12, 2018 at the age of 83.

Known as Buddy to his friends and family, he was born to parents Henry and Esther Revere on July 27, 1935 in North Arlington, N.J. After finishing high school, Buddy served in the US Navy from 1952 until 1955, then joined the US Air Force and served until 1960. That same year, he married Virginia (Ginny) Nellenbach and they have shared a wonderful life together for the last 58 years. As a couple, they raised three daughters, Karen, Michele and Mary.

Buddy worked on the Police Force in Bay Head, New Jersey then as a truck driver for Mobile Oil while living in Largo, Fla. After retiring, he and Ginny relocated to Little Rock to be closer to their grandchildren. A committed husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Buddy enjoyed working with his hands doing home projects, traveling and spending time with his family. A life-long Yankees fan, Buddy always enjoyed watching the Yankees whenever they played.

Preceding Buddy in death is his brother Gerry. Buddy is survived by his wife, Ginny; his daughters Karen (Dan) Medanich of LaGrange, Ky.; Michele Revere of Little Rock; Mary (Tom) Kleinsorge of Little Rock; granddaughters Krysten (Wade) Pilkington of Little Rock and Ashley Kleinsorge of Little Rock; and great-grandchildren Kylie and Benjamin Pilkington; sisters Sue (Bob) Egan of Manasquan, N.J. and Jane (Rod) Bussell of Decatur, Ill., and sister-in-law Eleanor (Gerry) Revere of New Jersey.

A Catholic Mass celebrating Buddy’s life will be held Tuesday, November 20 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Buddy’s honor to the Monsignor Hebert Endowment Fund at Christ the King Church or to the Little Rock Animal Village.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Buddy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT SHURLEY, 80, Little Rock, Arkansas passed away October 11, 2018.

He was born in Beebe, Arkansas on October 21, 1937 to the late Richard and Cloie Shurley.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400.

Online guest book is available to sign at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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Baby BELLA AMINA TATE, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Nov 7. She was preceded in death by her brother Aden Williams.

She leaves to cherish her memory: parents: Ashley Williams and Charles Tate, sister: A’Ayahnna Louden, grandparents: Bobby and Tabitha Cummins, Mary Tate, and Michael Williams and other relatives and friends.

Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– CHONG P. WATKINS, 76, of Jacksonville passed away Nov. 8, 2018. Graveside services will be 12 noon, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– VERNON LEE WATSON, 52, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life November 13, 2018. Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– CHARLENE S. WHITE, 92, of LR, Ark., departed this life Nov 15. She was preceded in death by her husband: Herman White Sr., parents Tammer Richardson and Charlie Richardson.

She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Erma Surratt, Cleve White, Otis White, Jewelene Bryant, James Al White, Mary “Cookie” White-Jones, Sherman White; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6:157:15 pm at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Life Celebration: Saturday, 11:00 am 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.”

–––––❖––––– RICHARD GREGORY WHITE, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 in

Austin, Texas. Visitation will take place 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 23, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemtery.

Richard was born on May 28, 1954 in Middletown, Ohio the son of Richard Warner White and Anna Marie (Stahl) White. On June 10, 1972 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Elizabeth (Schott) White who survives.

Richard made a career in the aviation industry learning many facets of the industry ultimately focusing on Quality management, working for such companies as Cessna, Learjet, Aeronca, Dassault Falcon Jet, and Pinnacle North. He was well versed in the Bible, and history. He loved learning, trying new things, horticulture, travel and spending time with his family.

Richard is survived by his wife: Rebecca; his children: Richard Alexander White, M.D. and wife Paula of Columbia, Mo.; Dietrich Tyler White of Austin, Texas; Ian David White and wife Angela of Cabot, Ark.; his mother: Anna White; two sisters: Geri South; Polly Marsh; two brothers: David White and wife Kim; Chris White and wife Shawna all of Trenton, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren: Houston, Kayla, Ricky, Dietrich, Hayleigh, Kyle, Amelia, Ashleigh, Logan, Gavin, Krista, Caleb, and Breck White.

Richard was preceded in death by his father: Richard Warner White and one brother: Joe White.

Online condolences may be made at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

–––––❖––––– FRANCES JUANITA CLOUD WHITTECAR (80) of Little Rock was granted her angel wings on November 15,

2018. She was a devoted mother, independent and a very hard worker.

She joins her parents, who preceded her in death, Roy

Deviney, and Bill and Edna Tracy, her brothers, Junior and Bobby Deviney, and her late husband Richard M. Whittecar.

She leaves behind, to cherish her in memory, daughters Betty (Tom) Clark, Crickett (Lovey) Broomas, sons Michael (Norma) Cloud and Ricky Cloud.

“The joy of her life” her grandchildren Adam (April) Clark, Cristina (Jeff) Easterling, Sonya (Kenny) Hudgins, Ryan (Charlotte) Clark, and twelve great-grandchildren.

Her surviving sisters are, Pauline Phillips and Deloris (Roger) Sumpter. And numerous nieces and nephews.

Juanita was an avid fisher and hunter. She retired from her life long career as a repair technician for Timex after forty years.

Services for Mrs. Whittecar will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 2 p.m., with a visitation at 1 p.m. prior to the service.

Please share your messages of love, comfort and support with the family at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY NELL WRIGHT, 90, of Jacksonville passed from this life on November 15, 2018. She was born September 8, 1928 in Earl, Arkansas to the late James H. and Nellie I. Bartlett Quick. Mrs. Wright was a member of Jacksonville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-six years, W.E. Wright.

Survivors include daughter, Becky Wright of Jacksonville; son, Michael (Roxie) Wright of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Casey and Tyler Wright along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 p.m., to 8 p.m., Monday, November 19, 2018 at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– QUINTEN BLAKE YOUNG, age 26, of Little Rock, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 in an automobile accident. He was born May 29, 1992 in Bedford, Texas to Aaron and Julie Baker Young. Quinten graduated from Arkansas Baptist Preparatory School in 2011. He served as a drum major in the high school band. Quinten attended UALR following high school. He was employed at Zip’s Car Wash as a Lead Customer Service Associate since 2015. Quinten was a member of the Generation 2/9 First Baptist Youth Group. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Gay Lynn Young Baker in 1979.

Quinten is survived by his parents, Julie and Aaron Young of Little Rock; brother, Sgt. Isaac Young and his wife, Kristen of San Diego, Calif.; sister, Hannah Faith Gaylynn Young of Missoula, Mont.; maternal grandfather, Vernon Baker and his wife, Pattie of Siloam Springs, Ark.; maternal grandmother, Sheryl Baker and John Cross of Eureka Springs, Ark.; paternal grandparents, Arnold and Betty Young of Little Rock; four aunts and uncles, Vince and Elisa Eastwood of Green Forest, Ark., Patricia Young of Denver, Colo., Perry and Bonnie Clark of Berryville, Ark., Arnold and Linda Young II of Arlington, Texas, and Jennifer Robertson of Arlington, Texas; and cousins, Amber and Jared Warner of Berryville, Ark., Hailey and Jarrod Edwards of Huntsville, Ark., Julianna and Taylor Eastwood, both of Green Forest, Ark., Daniel Baker of Shiner, Texas, Chancey and Rachel Baker of Port Lavaca, Texas, Shondale Clark and Bridgette Clark, both of Berryville, Ark., Blake and Jasmine Young of Arlington, Texas, Adrianna Young of Arlington, Texas, Joshua and Jennipher Bright of Siloam Springs, Ark., and Seth Bright of Denver, Colo.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Little Rock with Mike High and Jay Jacobs officiating. Memorials in Quinten’s memory may be made at https://www.gofundme.com/ qjkttr-quinten-blake-young-memorial. Funds raised will be donated in Quinten’s honor to Baptist Prep for the Marching Band and other causes that were close to Quinten’s heart. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136. www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BENTON — Paul Fleming Chaney Jr., of Benton, Arkansas passed away November 15, 2018. He was born February 22, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Lillyanne Audrey Grace Fry, our precious gift, was born peacefully sleeping in the arms of God on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond Williams, Audrey Williams, Richard Fry and Glenda Hamm.

Lillyanne is survived by her parents, Elisa Bise and Anthony Fry; her siblings, Matthew Buckholz, Emily Buckholz, Bryor Fry, Adrianna Huyser; her grandparents, Jerry Bice and Genice Berry; and many other aunts, uncles, and extended family.

A memorial service of remembrance will be Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home Chapel, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton (501)315-0700.

Sign online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.comalcoa.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Connor Kordsmeier, 19, of passed away November 14.

Rosary 6:00 pm

Monday November 19. Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 am, Tuesday November

20, at Saint

Theresa Catholic Church, 6311 Baseline Rd.,

Little Rock, Ark., 72209. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the complete obituary.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Stephen Van Lowther, 77, Benton died Thursday.

Survivors wife, Mary Lowther, son Donald Lowther, daughters, Peggy Turbyfill, Stephanie Courtney, sisters, Jean Rhodes, Diane Hamric, and Debbie Clendenin, brother, Joe Lowther, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneral@sbcglobal.net.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Lavon Jane Newberry Rhodes, 89, passed away November 14, 2018, in Benton, Arkansas. She was born September 3, 1929, in DeQueen, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dean Newberry Sr. and Ruth Newberry; son, Donald E. Rhodes, Jr.; brother, Dean Newberry, Jr. and sister, Priscilla Newberry. She is survived by son, Michael Rhodes of Little Rock, daughters Diana Barr, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Janice Rhodes and Shirley Holt (Will) of Benton, Arkansas; six granddaughters, and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating Lavon’s life will be November 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 211 South Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.

Guestbook: www.Smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– BONO — Mr. Hanford Juel Kent, 93, of Bono, passed away, Thursday, November 15, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Kent was born December 18, 1924 in Cave City

Andrew Benton, to Jasper and Bertie Kent.

Funeral services are Monday, November 19, graveside at Trinity Cemetery in Bono, 11:00am, with Scott Chamberlain officiating.

online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– BOONEVILLE — Ruth Rongey, 88, of Booneville passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at Booneville Funeral Service. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at Booneville Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Booneville Funeral Service.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Mattie Lee Baldwin, 91, of Cabot was born on August 30, 1927 and passed away November 11,

2018 in Cabot.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November

26, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the complete obituary and guest book.

–––––❖––––– CENTER RIDGE — James Stobaugh, 65, of Center Ridge, Arkansas, died Thursday, November 15, 2018. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, at Harris Chapel with Harold Bryant officiating. Burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Carolyn Madden Oakley, 77, of Conway passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. She was born

Nov. 12, 1941 in Yell County,

Ark., to Felix and

Audrey Madden. She went to Bellville High

School, where she excelled as a basketball player.

After graduation, she attended Draughons School of Business in Little Rock. She loved bopping to Elvis, “retail therapy” and traveling. Carolyn was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Conway, where she was lovingly known as “CareCare” by the many children she helped raise. One of her most treasured moments was being baptized in the Jordan River in Israel.

She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Oakley; children, Lisa (Paul) Bankston, Tammy (Scott) Pinney, Shelly (Blake) Barnes, Tammy (Bud) Fitzpatrick, Bill (Lisa) Oakley and Kelly (Dale) Zink; brother, Harold (Sammye) Madden; grandchildren, Lauren Pinney, Nathan Bankston, Tyler (Alexis) Pinney, Tristen Bankston, Dalton Osborne, Abigail Bankston, Garrett Birmingham, Ashley Oakley and Cameron Oakley; three fur babies, Priscilla, Miley and Mattie; and many extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Martha “Marty” Wills and brother, Gerald “Pete” Madden.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 at Antioch Baptist Church in Conway. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19 at the church. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday at Earl Ladd Cemetery, Danville, Ark.

Arrangements by Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– EGYPT — Helen Lea Burris, 90, passed away at home near Egypt Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born October 17, 1928 in Walnut Ridge to Frank and Faye Whitmire.

Graveside services are Monday 2:00pm at Calvin Cemetery near Alicia.

Visitation is at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Sunday, 3:00pm-5:00pm.

online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Ann C. Hargraves died on November 16, 2018. She was born on May 18, 1941. Survived by her husband James Hargraves, son Stewart Cranor Roberts, daughter Elizabeth Smith and sister Martha Frueh, special friends Ann Spradlin Cates and Janet Hughes. Cremation entrusted to Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Ark.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Claibourne Watkins Bass, 78, passed away November 13 in Fayetteville.

He was born December 14,

1939 in Little

Rock, Arkansas to Walter Richard Bass and

Mildred Walker

Bass. He graduated from Little

Rock Central

High School in 1957. Clay joined the U.S. Air Force in March of 1962, and he served during the Cuban missile crisis at Little Rock AFB.

As a young man Clay was involved with the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 1956. He also served as Troop leader of Boy Scout Troop 1 in the Western Boy Scout Council in Ft. Smith in 1970 and was leader of Troop 8 from 1971-1972.

He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1968, earning a BS in Industrial Management. In 1972, Clay moved to Fayetteville and bought The Highroller Cyclery, which he operated as owner/manager until 1992. He sold that business in 2007 and retired to a full life of managing his rental property with his wife, Cathy. Clay was happiest when he was in his shop helping a friend with a repair or starting a new project.

Clay is survived by his wife Catherine W. Bass; his son Jon Bass of Portland, Oregon; his brother Hugh Bass (Rita) of Springfield, Illinois and Punta Gorda, Florida; three step-children, Amanda Tieaskie (Jeff), Max Moore (Kelly), Wendy Dunn (Whitley) all of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

He is preceded in death by four siblings, Walter R. Bass, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri; Anne Bass Fulk, Cooper Bass and Robert Bass, all of Little Rock.

A private burial will be held at the Fayetteville National Cemetery. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel. com.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Amy Lee Williams Wallace, 86, of Fordyce passed away surrounded by family at Mayflower, Ark., on Friday November 16, 2018. Born December 17, 1931 at Carthage, she was a daughter of the late William Walter Williams and Amy Miller Key Williams.

She was a homemaker who loved to cook. She was also the bookkeeper for the family business, and in her later years, she enjoyed working at the Fordyce Country Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim Henry Wallace; son, Greg Wallace; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Wallace; two brothers, Robert Williams and Bill Williams; four sisters, Hattie Toney, Louise Kauffman, Betty Stiles, Ann Watts.

She is survived by two sons, Randy Wallace of Mayflower, Tommy Wallace and his wife, Theresa of Vadito, N.M.; two grandchildren, Brad Wallace and his wife, Jessie of Vilonia, Whitley Wallace of Little Rock; two great-grandchildren, Tatum and Gramm Wallace of Vilonia.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Nathan Petty officiating. Burial will follow at Stoney Point Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

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FORT SMITH — Fu Ju Yu Ma died at home on Nov. 16, 2018. She was 95 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband and one granddaughter. She is survived by her three sons,

William Ma of

New York, Frank

Ma of Fort Smith and James Ma of California and their spouses; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She lived through a turbulent time in China and survived pirates, civil wars and World War II. She started classes to teach the illiterate children while she was in school. She immigrated to the USA with her family in 1962. She was beloved by all who met her and will be sorely missed.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Private burial will follow at a later date at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

To sign an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Jurl Norris Mitchell, 84, of Greenbrier, went to be with the

Lord on Thursday, November

15, 2018. He was born July 1,

1934 in Elsinore,

Mo., to the late

R.P. Mitchell and

Joanna Mitchell.

Jurl is also preceded in death by his brother,

Ronald V. Mitchell and an infant brother.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 67 years, Mary Ann Mitchell of Greenbrier; a son, Dwight (Cherri) Mitchell of Greenbrier; sisters, Arlyn (Gene) Gambill of Greenbrier, Karen (Tom) Mitchell of Little Rock; and two granddaughters and two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 19 with funeral service following at 10:30 a.m at Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Burial will follow at Thorn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central Baptist College Ronald V. and Micki Mitchell Endowed Scholarship Fund, 1501 College Ave., Conway, Ark., 72034. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/greenbrier.

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GUY — Wonna Sue (Hartwick) Passmore, 80, of Guy, went to be with the Lord on

Friday, November

16, 2018, at her home. She was born on November 20, 1937 in

Guy, Ark., to the late Brady and

Opie (Holland) Hartwick. Sue was preceded in death by her sister, Pat Conrade, of Ward; her brother, Seth Hartwick of Guy; her sister, Daisy Mercer of Guy; and her sister Audrey Dowdy of Greenbrier.

Sue was a member of Copperas Springs Baptist Church in Guy. She was a devoted wife, mother, Meemaw, sister, and aunt who spent her entire life loving, caring for, and serving others. She enjoyed gardening and tending to all her flowers and plants and had a special gift of a green thumb. She could find the beauty and usefulness in everyday things. Sue loved with all her heart and offered up her hospitality to all who crossed her path. Sue was loved very much by all her friends and her very large family, who will dearly miss her listening ear, her hugs and kisses, her “I love you’s”, and her quiet grace.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, her husband of 62 years, Waymon Passmore; her brothers, Jumpy (Donita) Hartwick, and Bogan (Patricia) Hartwick; her daughters, Virginia (Danny) Wiedower, and Annette (Bobby) Wilson; her sons, Johnny (Kathy) Passmore, Robert (Tori) Passmore, and George (Amanda) Passmore; her 12 grandchildren, Laurie Wiedower, Jeremy Wiedower, Josh Wilson (LaTonya), Ryan (Lacey) Wilson, Brian (Megan) Wilson, Johnny Lee Passmore, Michelle (Cody) Cook, Blake (Allison) Passmore, Ethan Passmore, Randi Passmore, Samantha Passmore, and Suzanne (TJ) Mask; 13 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and numerous lifelong friends.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Copperas Springs Baptist Church in Guy, with visitation one hour prior, and interment to follow at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy.

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HOT SPRINGS — Robert Edgar Adams of Hot Springs, Ark., died on November 8, 2018. He was born October 1, 1939 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Marion Edgar and Louise Baskerville Adams. He is survived by daughter, Amy Elizabeth Adams of Conway; a son, Robert Lawson Adams of North Little Rock; and long-time friend, Paula Merritt.

Mr. Adams was a musician and former band director in the Benton, Smackover, Springdale and Heber Springs school districts.

The family expresses its sincere appreciation to the nursing staff at Lakewood Nursing Home in Hot Springs, and to the dedicated nurses with Arkansas Hospice.

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HOT SPRINGS — Mary “Kathryn” Bearden, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully on November

11, 2018.

She was born on March 15,

1940 to the late

Russell Moore and Allie Harrison Moore.

She was a charter member of Hot Springs Baptist Church where she served in various ministries and worked in the Children’s Ministry at Second Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed living on the lake, watching Wheel of Fortune, and knowing and loving each of her grandchildren.

Kathryn is preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Clifford Bearden; one son, Michael Bearden; two sisters, Charlotte Johnson and Jolene LeRoy; and brother, Richard Moore.

Kathryn is survived by her daughters, Margo (Doug) Turner and Tina (Dean) Worley, all of Little Rock; eight grandchildren, Alex (Sarah) Bearden of Tyler, Texas, Ben (Rachel) Bearden of Jackson, Tenn., Thomas (Ariel) Bearden of Cordova, Tenn., Allie Worley of Tampa, Fla., Nicholas Worley of Los Angeles, Calif., Joshua Worley of Little Rock, and Caleb and Grace Turner of Little Rock; her precious great-granddaughter, Juniper Kate Bearden; as well as extended family, and anyone fortunate enough to love and be loved by her.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Davis-Smith Funeral Home with Doug Turner officiating. Pallbearers will be her eight grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Mike Jared, Mike Sanders, Lonnie Wallace, Mike Hilliard, Don Smith, Larry LeRoy, Doug Johnson, and David Burns.

In lieu of flowers and other customary condolences, memorials can be made to the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home at: www.abchomes.org/ways-to-give/. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith. com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Jonathan Douglass Breece, born December

7, 1985, departed November

13, 2018. Son of Candyce Jones Matthews and

Randy Breece.

Funeral arrangements by Gross

Funeral Home in Hot Springs,

Ark.

Complete obituary to follow.

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HOT SPRINGS — Janie Sue Reynolds, age 70, of Hot Springs, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born January 31, 1948 in Camden, Ark., to Trula Faye and Thomas Garner.

Janie was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was happiest when her family gathered for special

occasions and she enjoyed the simple things in life. She was a member of Hot Springs Baptist church, a devoted Christian and depended on God’s mercy and love during her prolonged illness.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Collins Reynolds, of Hot Springs; son and daughter-inlaw Ricky and Melanie Reynolds of Conway; grandsons, Tyler and Cole Reynolds; brother and sisterin-law, Randy and Angela Garner of Clarksville; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Stoney Point Cemetery, Fordyce. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday evening at Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Myers, Joe Bill Meador, Eldridge Prince, Jim Roberts, James Farrell and Harry Denison.

Memorials may be made to Harmony Grove United Methodist Church at 446 Ouachita 43, Camden, Ark. 71701. Guest registry at www.davis-smith.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Dorothy Alvina Kirkemier, 74, of Lonoke passed away Nov. 16, 2018 at her home. Dorothy was retired from Farmers Home Administration. She is survived by her brother, Lester Kirkemier, nieces and nephews, and a special great-nephew, Waylon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucy Minor Kirkemier, and her sister, Anna Marie Guess. Visitation will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 at the Peppers Lake Cemetery, south of DeValls Bluff.

Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Marilyn Horsley, 71, died Nov. 15, 2018. Marilyn is survived by son, Kevin; sister, Bonnie. Visitation is Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, 6-8 p.m., Roller Crouch Chapel, Mountain View, Ark. Funeral services are Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, 2 p.m. at Flatwoods Baptist Church, Mountain View, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview2.

–––––❖––––– NASHVILLE — James William “Bill” Chesshir, age 81, of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Saturday, Nov.

17, 2018, at his home in Corinth.

He was born on

March 5, 1937 in

Corinth, Ark., the son of the late

Walker Jordan and Ruth McClure Chesshir.

During his career, Bill served as president of the southwest region for Production Credit Association (Farm Credit).

After a brief retirement, he started a second career selling insurance and taking two-hour naps for James Ernest Chandler at Farm Bureau.

He never met a stranger, called everybody his friend and truly loved all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by Jane Loyd Chesshir, his first wife and mother of their three children, and by his two sisters, Evelyn Chesshir Brooks and Nelda Chesshir Hawley.

Survivors include his wife, Tommye Perry Chesshir of Nashville, Ark.; one daughter, Deborah Chesshir Ponder and husband David of El Dorado, Ark.; two sons, James William “Jay” Chesshir Jr. and wife Lara of Little Rock, Ark., and Bryan Loyd Chesshir and wife Kayla of Nashville, Ark.; one sister, Jerry Chesshir McNutt and husband Jack of Searcy, Ark.; grandchildren, Melanie Ponder Fox and husband Jacob, Hayden Cameron Ponder and wife Tabitha, Hannah Ponder Worthen and husband Dustin, Claire Chesshir Foster and husband Matthew, James William Chesshir III, Samuel Dunn Chesshir, Raegan Porter Chesshir, Walker Jordan Chesshir, and Weller Hutson Chesshir; great-grandchildren, Griffin Bradley Fox, Bailey Jane Fox, Hudson William Fox, and Benjamin James Foster; step-children, Ann Harris of Fayetteville, Ark., Sharron Regauld of Little Rock, Ark., Linda Tyler of Yelleville, Ark., Vasco Martindale of Fort Worth, Texas, Eugene Patrick Anderson of Ashdown, Ark., and James Kenneth Anderson of Ashdown, Ark.; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m., at Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at Sunset Church of Christ, with Bryan Chesshir, Jay Chesshir, David Ponder, and Glen Lance officiating.

Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.

You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Thomas Alan Ladd, 61, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born in Pine Bluff on December 21, 1956. No Funeral services are scheduled. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark., 72205 (501) 224-2200. Mr. Ladd’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– QUITMAN — Weda Nell (May) Matthews, 79, of Quitman, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Romance Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Romance Cemetery Fund. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ greenbrier. ––––– ––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Mrs. Lela Faye (Hood) Madison, 72, a resident of Russellville, died Friday, November 16, 2018, at River Valley Medical Center in Dardanelle. Faye was born October 25,

1946, at Lakeview, Arkansas, to John Wesley and Juanita Elise (Morrow) Hood.

She earned her Bachelors Degree from Ouachita

Baptist University, and a Masters

Degree from the University of Central Arkansas. She taught in public education for 33 years, retiring from the Huntsville School District. Faye attended First United Methodist Church in Russellville, where she was active in the United Methodist Women’s organization. She was passionate about serving others through the faith and ministry of her church & community. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Delois Hood and Sue Hood; and a brother, Jerry Hood.

Faye is survived by her husband of 48 years, David Michael Madison; two daughters, Susan (J.B.) Wilson, and Nancy Madison; two sons, Michael Madison, and Voja (Yvonne) Radosavljevic; grandchildren, Kaleb, Natalie, Zach, Camden, Chase, Max, Jackson, Jenna, Riley, Brant, Madison, and Rosie; two brothers, Bob (Terry) Hood, and Joe (Becky) Hood; four sisters, Bonnie Rogers, Margie (Vernon) Gainer, Pat (Paul) Bond, and Janie (Tom) Olson; a brother-in-law, Phil (Carolyn) Madison; and many other nephews & nieces. Countless generations of family members and friends have been loved and touched by the life of “Grandma Faye.”

The family will visit with friends on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at 2:00 to 4:00PM, at Humphrey Funeral Chapel. A service to celebrate Faye’s life will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018, at 1:00PM, at First United Methodist Church in Russellville. Rev. Tony Griffin and Rev. Sarah Lowenberg will officiate. Burial will follow under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Women’s organization, 304 South Commerce, Russellville, Ark., 72801, (479) 9681232. Internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www. humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SCOTT — Rosalyn “Kay” Pennington Richards, 61, of Scott, passed away unexpectedly November 14, 2018.

She is survived by husband John

Paul Richards; sister Lori Van

Lytle (Jack) of

Little Rock; niece,

Jennifer Rogers

(Ryan) of OKC and her sons,

Caleb, Levi, and Samuel; nephew, David Van Barnett and his son, Van. Preceded in death by parents, Van Pennington, Jr. and Bobbye Tarvin Crowder, and sister, Lisa Marshall.

Kay was a proud alumni of the University of Arkansas, baritone player in the Razorback marching band, and veteran of the Arkansas National Guard Band. She was band director at Fuller Jr. High and Sylvan Hills Jr. and Sr. High School for 30 years. She loved travelling and taking spontaneous adventures with her husband, especially to the beach, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

A visitation to celebrate her life will be November 19 from 4:006:00pm at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home.

Online guestbook SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Donna Rae (Swendsen) Jackson went home to be with her Lord at the age of 73, on Nov.

16, 2018. Donna is the youngest child of Ivan and

Reba McFall and was born on Oct.

18, 1945 in Santa

Monica, Calif.

Loved ones that prepared a way for Donna are her father Ivan McFall, mother Reba (Burkett) McFall, and previous husband Richard (Dick) Swendsen.

Loved ones that will truly miss Donna until they meet again are her sister Sharon (McFall) Whitt from Austin, Ark.; son Marty Swendsen, daughter Colette (Swendsen) Means (Raymond Means), husband Jimmy (James A.) Jackson, daughter Jennifer (Jackson) Hall, and son Justin Jackson, all from Searcy, Ark.; and a son Tripp Jackson from Frisco, Texas. Grandchildren that will miss her dearly are Bon, Teressa, Christa, Arica, Jessie, Lacy, Jackson, and Lilly Love.

Donna was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. “Gamma,” as she was affectionately named by her grandchildren and called by family, was an amazing sister, wife, mother, aunt, friend and grandmother. Peace and Rest now, Donna, for we know you are in the loving arms of the Lord.

Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. www.powellfuneralhome.net. at www.

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Rochelle Renee Kirk, 28 of Kissimmee, Fla., passed from this life on November 11, 2018. She was born on May 9, 1990 in Las Vegas, Nev. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Ark. (501) 982-3400 www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. — Noveta Renee Sparks Watkins was born in Little Rock, Ark., on August 13, 1958. She was the fourth of five children to the late Willie, Sr. and Florida Sparks. She was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Sparks.

Noveta graduated from Hall High School in 1976 and later an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Veteran’s Administration Hospitals in

Little Rock and later Atlanta. In later years, she became a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Atlanta VA, and Emory University School of Medicine.

Noveta was loved by her family, friends and those who came in touch with her. She was bold, honest, funny, compassionate and possessed a pure giving spirit. She would literally give you the clothes off her back.

She is survived by husband, Dr. Clyde Watkins, Jr. of Avondale Estates, Ga.; one sister, Gloria Finney of Los Angeles, Calif.; brothers Ted R. Sparks of Atlanta, Ga., Antonio Sparks of San Francisco, Calif., Willie Sparks, Jr. (Marion), Floyd H. Sparks (Denise), and William C. Sparks (Carla) of Little Rock, Ark.; nephews, Willie III, Theodore, Ted, Justin and Sam Sparks; nieces, Shirley Hodges, Tava Sparks, Alethea, and Monique Lee and a host of other loving family and close friends.

–––––❖––––– DALLAS — As Native American flutes played and drums sounded, Billy Fred

Tucker “Bill” departed this life on January

2, 2018.

He was born

August 19, 1937 in Grand Glaise,

Ark., son of Herschel and Genevieve Tucker.

Newport was home to Bill for many wonderful years.

He was very active in schools there as well as Fann’s Boy Scout Troop 67.

Bill was an Eagle Scout and member of Order of the Arrow. He attended many Boy Scout Jamborees in the US and also England.

He graduated from NHS in 1955 and Arkansas State College 1959, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Bill began his career of 45 years in Education at Keiser and Wilson Arkansas Schools. After graduation from Memphis State University, (MSE), Bill and family moved to Texas where he worked on his Doctorate and eventually became Vice Chancellor of Planning and Development at Dallas County Community College System.

Bill served on the Dallas Urban League Board and was very active in Oak Cliff Lions Club as well as Scouting and his church, Dallas First Unitarian Church.

Retirement brought new adventures into Bill’s life. He spent many hours studying the culture of Native Americans. He became very proficient in playing the Native American flute as well the Ray as teaching others and making flutes.

This interest took him to retreats and events all over the Western United States.

Bill’s last stop was CCYoung Retirement Center in Dallas where he was involved in most all the activities and developed many new friendships. His leadership abilities led him to become President of the Residential Council. AND it was a good place for his journey to end on this Earth.

Bill is survived by his sons, Billy Fred Tucker Jr. (Karen) of Heath, Texas, and Jay Ashley Tucker (Kerry) of Plano, Texas; daughter, Elisabeth Tucker Reta (Robert) of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Mary Beth Tucker of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Dallas First Unitarian Church on January 11, 2018. The family will have a graveside service, 2 pm, Saturday, November 24, at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport.

www.dillingerfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– HOUSTON— Ellen Gay Ausbrooks Srkala Gatavi passed away peacefully on November 14, 2018 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 22, 1944 in Little Rock Ark.

Though living in Texas, she kept close ties with her Arkansas roots by frequently visiting beloved family and attending her 1962 Little Rock Central High School class reunions.

Following graduation, she attended Santa Barbara City College in California, for a year. She earned a Bachelor of Arts, University of Arkansas, 1967 and a Master of Education, Sam Houston University, 1984.

Preceding her in death are her mother, Mamie Lee Mosley Ausbrooks; first husband, Donald Wayne Srkala; son, Shane Michael Srkala; brothers, Allen Ray Ausbrooks (twin) and Mac Arthur Ausbrooks; sister, Lavada Lee Ausbrooks Harris. Surviving Gay are husband, Don Gatavi; granddaughter, Madeline Marie Allen; brother, Bill Ausbrooks (Virginia); sisters, Corine Ausbrooks Creasey and Shirley Ausbrooks Hamilton in addition to a host of much beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

The funeral will be held at Klein Funeral Home, 1400 West Main St. in Tomball, Texas 77375 at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018 with visitation at 9 a.m. with Dr. Joe Blair officiating. Interment will follow at Klein Cemetery on Highway 249 with pastor Jim Godwin officiating. Following interment, a reception will be held at First Baptist Church of Cypress, 14515 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress, Texas 77429.