Obituaries

Pulaski County

JAMES ORTH BACON, 86, of Little Rock, passed away December 3, 2018. Services will be held today, Thursday, December 6 at 1 p.m. at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, followed by interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will precede the service from 11:45-12:45 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. James’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY JOANNE MAYNE COONER passed away on December 3, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 26, 1927 in Chidester, Arkansas, to the late Beulah Ray Purifoy and Joseph Ford Mayne. She grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas where she attended Little Rock High School. She attended Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts and graduated with a major in Latin American Studies.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jordan Cooner Sr., to whom she was married for 49 years. In their early years of marriage, during which Walter served as an Air Force officer, they lived in Japan, Hawaii and six states. Upon returning to Little Rock, she earned her teaching credentials and began teaching at The Cathedral School. For 27 years, she taught scores of third and fourth grade students, many of whom are now leaders in Arkansas business, politics, agriculture and religion. She and Walter enjoyed many worldwide travels, dancing, and entertaining. She was a kind, elegant woman who was an avid bridge player, voracious reader, a grammar expert and a lover of history.

She is survived by her three sons, Walter Jordan Cooner, Jr. and his wife, Sara, of Clifton, Va.; Joseph Mayne Cooner of Dallas. Texas; and Dr. Leslie Purifoy Cooner and his wife, Alice, of Little Rock; her five grandchildren, Joanne Elyse Cooner, Zachary Mayne Cooner, William Purifoy Cooner, Thomas Hudgens Cooner, and Caroline Jordan Cooner.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham Street in Little Rock. After a private burial, funeral services will be at 12 noon on Friday, December 7, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 West 17th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– Sergeant Major JAMES “PAUL” MARTIN (Ret. Army), 71, entered heaven’s rest peacefully on December 3,

2018, with many loved ones by his side. He is survived by a large loving family which includes his wife, Retha, his mother, Ellie, his brother, Keith, sister, Joanna, two sons, Christian and Stephen, three daughters, Sandra, Patty and Niki, together with their spouses, 11 grandchildren, Alex, Kyle, Trey, Zach, Katelyn, Harrison, Cooper, Jack, Kate, Carter and Kendyll, and three great-grandchildren, Kamryn, Karsyn, and Logan, along with many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Martin, and his nephew Corey Dennis.

Paul was born May 20, 1947 to James H. and Ellie Martin, then graduated from NLRHS in 1966 before attending Hendrix College. After college, he proudly served our country with the U.S. Army on active duty and the reserves over a span of 32 years, all the while working for Sears in retail and management for over 40 years.

Paul was smart, funny, loving, and always ready to gather the family for a good time. He loved to cook great food, cheer on the Razorbacks (always believing they would win), serve his family, and watch the sunrise at the beach. He will be greatly missed! Thankfully, we do not grieve as those without hope. Even though Paul is absent in the body, he is present with the Lord because he trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior (1 Thes. 4:13-14).

The family will receive visitors on Thursday, December 6th from 6-8 p.m. at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Our family and friends will gather to worship the Lord in celebration of Paul’s life on Friday, December 7th at 11:30 a.m. at Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home, followed by placement of his ashes at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the UAMS Myeloma Center. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– LONNIE WAYNE MEREDITH, 78, of Sherwood died early Monday morning at John

L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in

Little Rock after bravely fighting cancer for more than 7 years.

He was born in Clarendon to

Ray Lee Meredith and Beulah McArthur Meredith who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his twin brother, Ronnie and brothers Al and Bill along with sisters Doris, Bonnie Sue and Mary Joyce. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue Richey Meredith; Daughter, Melissa Fail (Mason) of Searcy; Son, Todd Meredith of Orlando, Fla.; Grandson, Cassidy Fail (Hannah) of Rockwall, Texas; granddaughter, Savannah Fail of Searcy; Brother, Dan Meredith (Carol) of Durand, Mich., along with many nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends that he loved dearly.

Lonnie worshiped with the North Pulaski church of Christ. He loved the church and his brothers and sisters in Christ. Lonnie retired from the Arkansas Army National Guard at Camp Robinson with over 30 years of honorable service. He served as a medic, recruiter and retention NCO. After retirement he would often drive back to Camp Robinson and reminisce about his time there. He loved the Guard. He will be remembered for his love of God, love of family, great sense of humor and amazing hugs.

Visitation begins at 9 a.m., Friday, December 7 at Smith Sherwood Funeral Home, service begins at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 11 a.m. in Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery. Online guest register, www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Wyldewood, 155 Riverside Rd, Searcy, Ark. 72143 or “The Well” an inner-city ministry of Trenton Road church of Christ, 224 Union St, Clarksville, Tenn. 37040, where he volunteered for many years to serve those in need.

Rest in Peace, “Babe.” I’m coming to meet you soon.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT “BOB” RIGGINS, age 64, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018.

He was born in

Little Rock, Arkansas on September 13, 1954 to the late Palmer and Ruby Riggins.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Rhonda Merritt and nephew, Dylan Merritt. He will be missed by his sister, Rebecca Dicharry (Richard), his nephew Daniel Merritt, many cousins and close friends. He will also be missed by the residents of Presbyterian Village Nursing Home where he volunteered weekly for the past 11 years, leading the singing.

Bob was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and took great joy singing in their choir. He was an avid cyclist as well as a nature and animal lover.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, December 7, 2018 at Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel, 501 N Shackleford Road in Little Rock with Dr. Rex Horne officiating. Reception will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church. Please visit www.arkansascremation.com for online condolences.

–––––❖––––– MARK OATHEL RILLER, 18, of Little Rock passed away November 26, 2018. He

Leaves to mourn his parents Ingram and Ernest

Jones, sisters;

Destiny, Unique and Richelle and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday December 8, 2018, 11 a.m., Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 5300 West 12th Street. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– BETTE JANE SPENCER, 65, of Little Rock, passed away December 4, 2018. Born in Little Rock to the late James

L. Hill and Edna Childers Hill, she was a pharmacy technician.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, David Spencer; brother, Jim Hill (Virginia); adopted sister, Debbie Montgomery; niece, Andrea Hill and nephew, Luke Hill, all of Little Rock; her beloved pet, Penny; and a host of other family and friends.

There will be a gathering of friends and relatives to honor Bette’s life on Friday, December 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), (501) 224-2200. Bette’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SARAH WINNINGHAM, 52, passed away Saturday December 1, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Portia Sturd, William Winningham, D’Angelo

Sturd, Marcus Winningham, Johnathn Sanders, Chase Freeman, Tate Freeman, Kristen Freeman, Tory Freeman, and

Zoey Freeman. Siblings; Johnny Winningham,

Jr. Jo Ann Hudson and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018, 12 noon, Kincaid Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 1164 US 49, West Helena, Arkansas. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 11-12 noon at Kincaid Memorial Chapel. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 3724129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– PHYLLIS WOOLFOLK, 66, came through Heaven’s Gates on 12/2/2018. She leaves to cherish her memories: father,

Ersella Johnson; children, Ronnie, Mark, Bradford, Stacy and Reginald (Christy) Donley; sisters, Joyce

Jordan, Mary

Cotton, Betty Deadmon, Thelma Trice and Elsie Austin; brothers, Raymond Woolfolk and Ernest Lowe Jr.; granddaughters, Ayanna and Ariyanna Donley; and, great-grandson, Kaniyan Donley. Funeral services for Phyllis Woolfolk will be Saturday, 12/8/2018, 11:30 a.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Interment will follow the service at Rest In Peace Cemetery, Hensley, Ark. Family Hour will be Friday, 12/7/2018, 6-7 p.m., at the Ruffin & Jarrett Chapel.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Timothy Thomason, 34, of Arkadelphia, died Tuesday. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Third Street Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Interment in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials: Children’s Education Fund at Patterson Federal Credit Union. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at www. welchfh.net.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Mona Hayes, 83, of Batesville died Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Survivors: son, Greg Moody; daughter, Susan Lemon; three brothers, Hugh Richardson, Clois Richardson and Don Richardson; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral: 2 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2018 at Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Friday at the church. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jeffery Lee Morris, 59, of Benton, Ark., passed away on December 4, 2018. He was born on December 8, 1958 in Anaheim, Calif. Celebration of life will be on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4 p.m. with an hour prior visitation at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BOTKINBURG — Irene (Fishel) Williams, 99, of Botkinburg, Ark. She was born on January 5, 1919 in Watson, Ark. Irene was preceded in death by her husband; parents, siblings; son, Virgil Thurman Williams; daughter, Katherine Ann

Black, and two great-grandchildren.

In 1954, Irene joined the Third

Order of Carmelites and was devoted to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in

Little Rock, Ark.

During World War II, she was an airplane mechanic. She became a watchmaker and later became a Med Tech at UAMS. As a Med Tech, she was sent to Boston to learn the PKU program, which she brought back and set up for the State of Arkansas. After her retirement she bought 160 acres and farmed for 24 years. She was still mowing, raking and baling hay until she reached 93 years old.

Irene is survived by daughters, Denise Irene Troutman, Mary Elizabeth Walter (Michael), 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

The Rosary will be held at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Ark., at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018 with visitation following until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Conway, Ark., on Friday, December 7, at 10 a.m. Interment in Crestlawn memorial Park. The family would like to thank the Hospice Nurses, Aides, Social Workers and Volunteers whose kindness is deeply appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Little Rock, Ark., St. Mary’s Catholic Church in North Little Rock, Ark., St. Judes Catholic Church in Clinton, Ark., or to Arkansas Hospice Conway, Ark.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Marjorie Jane (Rife) Hart, 90, of Cabot, Ark., passed away December 3, 2018 in

Cabot. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine Rife.

She is survived by her three children, Kathleen Shelton of Cabot, Ark.; Daniel Hart of Boston, Mass.; and Christopher Hart of Vancouver, Wash.; daughter-in-law, Ann Miller of Boston, Mass.; son-inlaw, Paul Mitchell of Vancouver, Wash.; sister-in-law, Anne D’Arcy of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held Friday, December 7 from 3-5 p.m. at Cabot United Methodist Church, 2003 South Pine Street, Cabot. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. For full obituary visit, www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Blake Wilson, 29, of Cabot, passed from this life on December 1,

2018 in Houston,

Texas. He was born January

25, 1989 in Little

Rock to Randy and Donna

Walters Wilson.

Blake was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,

Lynn Wilson; paternal aunt, Sue Upson; paternal great-grandparents, Alfred and Clara Wilson; maternal great-grandfather, Guy Walters and cousin, Corey Delaney.

Survivors include his parents, Randy and Donna Wilson of Cabot; brothers, Zach and Dylan Wilson of Cabot; nieces, Bree and K.K. Wilson; maternal grandparents, Bill and Betty Walters of Ward; paternal grandmother, Ursula Wilson of Ward; maternal great-grandmother, Maxine Walters; aunts and uncles, Keith and Angel Walters, Ron and Carol Wilson, Rob Wilson, Rick Wilson, Stephanie Wilson, Sonny and Amy Addeo; cousins, Spencer and Rachel Walters, Brittany Wilson and Shane, C.J. Wilson, Trevor Wilson, Justin and Tara Wilson, Shaley Walters, and his dog, Jaxon Michael.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2018 at New Life Church on Main Street in Cabot with Pastor James Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Evans Cemetery in Cabot. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2018 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 8435816. Online guestbook: www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Philip Steven Black, 36, of Carlisle passed away on December 4, 2018. He is survived by his mother, Cathy Black of Carlisle. A private memorial service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for his medical expenses. Cremation arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

–––––❖––––– CLARENDON — Freddy Aguilar, 42, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Debbie Morris Aguilar; sons, Jacob Chism and Hunter Aguilar; daughter, Hannah Aguilar; mother, Argelia Aguilar; brother, Isrrael Alberto Aguilar (Mirlam); sister, Ana Sanchez (Florentiro). Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Bob Neal & Sons Chapel-Clarendon. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Clarendon First Baptist Church. Burial: Blackton Cemetery. www. bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Delbert Franklin “Butch” Warren, 77, of Conway went to be with the Lord December 3, 2018.

Butch was born to the late Otha

Warren Sr. and

Nancy Skillern

Warren on September 14, 1941 in Humnoke,

Ark.

Preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Otha Warren Jr. and a sister Betty Sue Bates. Butch is survived by his wife of 18 years Ann; brother, Raymond “King” Warren and wife Hester; sister-in-law, Jean Warren; niece, Linda Wood (David); nephew Wayne Warren (Normandy); niece Beth VanPelt (Keith); niece Nancy Brown (Mark); niece, Christy Warren; nephew, Raymond Warren Jr.; and a host of great-nieces and nephews.

Butch was a believer in Christ. He loved Dodgers baseball and recently completed a trip to the Baseball Museum in Kansas City and a St. Louis Cardinals game. He enjoyed hunting with family and friends. He spent his last several years living with his nephew JR Warren, who he thought of as his son.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 with burial following in Carlisle Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guestbook www.boydfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Kenneth Wilcox went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He died at Conway Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after a variety of health issues and a brief hospital stay. Kenneth was the son of Samuel Wayne Wilcox and Clarice Brunell Milam Wilcox and a life-long resident of Faulkner County. He was also a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Nine years ago he bid an earthly farewell to his wife of 58 years, Ruth Maryland Watson Wilcox and less than three years later, he had to undertake the unenviable task of saying goodbye to his son, Samuel Wayne Wilcox, II. Along the way, he also watched siblings laid to rest including four brothers, Doyne Wilcox, Dennis Wilcox, Wiley Wilcox and Harry Thrash; three sisters, Lula Hall, Jewell Dean Boswell and Mary Mitchell. At the time of his passing, his sister, Janelle Stanton was also hospitalized in CRMC and passed away within hours of his death.

Kenneth is survived by three children: Kay Ferguson (Mike) of Greenbrier, Kenny Wilcox of Greenbrier, Suellen Davidson (Pat) of Melbourne, Arkansas. He leaves behind 11 grandchildren: Katie, Beau (Shannon), Luke (Jessica), Gabe (Haley), Patrick (Emma), Annie (Garrett), Jordan (Kate), Rhett, Sunny May (Bucky), Nicholas and Blue. In addition there are four great-grandchildren: Graham, Hayes, Theo and Leo. Kenneth has one remaining sibling, his baby brother Cecil Wilcox of Conway with whom he shared a very special bond. For the last five years, Kenneth was able to stay at home because of wonderful care provided by Jeannette Paulson, Judith Freese and Mora Bryson. Their love and support for him will never be forgotten.

Kenneth was constantly thinking of new ideas and pursuing new passions. In 87 and a half years, he managed to pack three or four lifetimes of colorful adventures, stories, and unrivaled affection for his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and countless friends. He worked for the Arkansas Forestry Department for over 20 years, raised turkeys and cattle, owned several businesses including a Mobil Oil Distributorship and Wilcox Country Stores. He was a realtor, entrepreneur and a man of big ideas.

Reared in the Great Depression in a large family with few resources, Kenneth showed an uncommon savvy in the ways of buying, selling and trading. He was blessed with the gift of gab and a dogged determination to make deals and cultivate an enterprise from modest beginnings. He will be laid to rest in the coming days having completed his journey successfully. He made sure those he loved were well cared for and supported. Whether he was making generous gifts to his loved ones or simply springing for someone’s

lunch at Holly’s Country Cookin’, his favorite afternoon haunt for the last several years of his life, he gained genuine joy from just being a helpful, supportive, and generous man. He never complained, began his conversation with “Hey, neighbor” and ended with “Have a blessed day”. In Kenneth’s view, every day is a good day.

Kenneth will be laid to rest at Springhill Baptist Church and buried at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 7, at 1 p.m. and the funeral immediately following at 2 p.m. In celebration of his full life, donations may be made to Springhill Baptist Church or Renewal Ranch. Online guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Services for Deborah D. Bray of El Dorado will be Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Zion Watch Baptist Church under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Public visitation will Wednesday, December 5, 2018, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– GRAPEVINE — Geneva Ray Massey, age 91, of Grapevine, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. Visitation will be Thursday, December 6, 2018, beginning at 1 p.m. at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church at Grapevine. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services of Pine Bluff. Online condolences: FullerFunerals. com.

–––––❖––––– HAMPTON — Joe Fred Williams, 86, of Hampton died Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at his home. He was born December 30, 1931, in Calhoun County, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Bertha Williams; his first wife, Florence Williams; one son, Greg Williams; and two daughters, Vicki Hawks and Debbie Williams. He was a member of Faustina Baptist Church near Hampton; and an Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Rose Gorman Williams of Hampton; one son, Jerry and his wife Shelly Williams of Pearisburg, Va.; three step-daughters, Teresa Huff of Conway, Tammy Jo Black of Searcy, Mona Gayle Goodwin of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Jeremy Williams, Christopher and Jessica Hawk; and many great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Faustina Baptist Church with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial at Faustina Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– HOPE — Visitation for Mr. Dale Wylie, age 77, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Brazzel/Oakcrest. Funeral service, 2 p.m., Friday, December 7, 2018, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. Burial at Liberty Cemetery, Prescott. Arrangements are with Brazzel/Oakcrest the Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — John David Rogers, age 39, of Hot Springs passed away December 4, 2018. Visitation will be 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at Caruth Village Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service to immediately follow. Burial will be at Cedar Vale Cemetery in Hot Springs Village. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

–––––❖––––– LOCUST BAYOU — Howard Franklin Wilson, 78, of Locust Bayou, Ark. died Monday, December 03, 2018. Funeral will be 2:00PM Friday at Proctor Funeral Home with Mike Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Plunkett Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8PM Thursday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — Ronald O. Gautney, 65, of Lonoke died on December 3, 2018. He was born on October 17, 1953 to Bruce and Lula Gautney. He loved to deer hunt, fish and spending time with his family.

He was a maintenance carpenter working at the State Capitol of Arkansas for over 20 years. He will truly be missed.

He is survived by his wife Sandra Gautney of Lonoke, Ark., three sons. Joseph Sansom (Stephanie) Jacksonville, Ark., Jerome Sansom (Jean) of Tennessee and James Paul Sansom (Monica) Tennessee. Sisters Pat Eggert, Rita Ray and Teresa Fenney, grandchildren Nick, Kayla, Erica, Emilio, Michael, Ron, Samuel and Jamie, great-grandchildren Noah and Jonah.

Graveside service will be Thursday December 6, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Concord Methodist Cemetery in Lonoke, Ark. A visitation will be held from 11-12 noon at Harvest Fellowship Pentecostal Church located at 202 Wagoner Street in Lonoke, Ark. Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England and Weems Funeral Home of Carlisle in charge of the arrangements.

–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — Earl Holt Sr., 77, of Mayflower, died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Ruth; sons, Earl Holt Jr., and Ronald Crumpton; daughters, Pamela Angel Holt, Stella Holt, Carrie Cook, Rebecca Branch; brother, Alan Holt; sister, Alice Eaton; grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Memorial Service: Thursday, 2 p.m., Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: Thursday, 1-2 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– McCRORY — Billy Michael “Mike” McNew, 68 of McCrory died Wednesday. Visitation, Friday beginning at 1 p.m. with 2 p.m. funeral services following at Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home. Interment, Woodman Cemetery. Survivors, wife, Becky, son, Tim, daughter, Mikki, one brother, two sisters, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. thompsonwilsonfh.com 870-731-2551.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Cathey E. Burger, age 57, of Mena passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 in Mena, Arkansas. Mrs. Burger was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Shirley Blanche Clark age 90, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Mena. Funeral service will be Friday, December 7, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Funeral Service for Dorothy Earlene McGehee, 75, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be 11 am, December 7, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Dorothy died December 2, 2018. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Cleon; sons, Todd and Trevor. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Laverl (Pete) A. Massey age 95 of Mountain View, Ark, passed away December 4, 2018 at the Mountain View Nursing and Rehab Center. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Banner, Arkansas. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.

–––––❖––––– PORTLAND — Clarence “C.H.” Hennington, 87, of Portland, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Funeral service: 3 p.m., Sunday, Portland First Baptist Church with burial in Portland Cemetery. Visitation: 2-3 p.m., Sunday at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Bobby Banks, 84, of Russellville, died Tuesday. Born April 4, 1934, in Atkins. Funeral: 10 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2108, Shinn Chapel. Burial: Rest Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Norma Burgin, 85, of Searcy, passed away on December 5,

2018. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas, on

May 27, 1933, to

Cecil and Clara Crutcher Crotts.

Norma is survived by her son, Terry Murphy and wife, Suzanne of

Rose Bud; granddaughter, Mason Murphy; brothers, Charles Crotts and wife, Jessie of Searcy, Cecil Lynn Crotts and wife, Marie of Roosevelt; sisters, Hazel Girkin of Searcy and Mary Hudson of Searcy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tulsa Burgin; her parents; a grandson, Marcus Murphy; a sister, Pat Davis.

Visitation will be Friday, December 7, from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 10 a.m., both at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel, Searcy, Arkansas. Interment will be in Kensett Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Humane Society of Searcy, 112 Johnston Road, Searcy, Ark. 72143. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Ricardo Burns was born August 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to Oscar Burns and Lula Turner. He died November 18, 2018, in Searcy. His childhood and early adult life were spent in Chicago, but his middle and later years were in New Orleans and Searcy. He moved to Searcy in 2005 as a result of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

Survivors include his daughter, Tishandra; his wife Brenda; and a brother, Reggie all of Chicago.

He was a member of College Church of Christ in Searcy. As health permitted, he regularly attended Monday Night Caring and Sharing meetings and Sunday morning “Searchers” Bible class. Ricardo looked for ways to help the disadvantaged. He brought several people to Caring and Sharing meetings and to church services.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 8, at 11 a.m. in Room 100 at College Church of Christ in Searcy. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

Out-of-state

WICHITA, Kan. — Mrs. Lolita Lynette Benjamin, 51, of Wichita, Kansas, passed Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2018, at Family Time Church by Rev. Michael Williams. Interment will be in Henson Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– HURST, Texas — Billy F. Janes, 85, of Hurst, Texas, passed away November 30, 2018. He was born April 4, 1933, in Hattieville, Arkansas. A graduate of Morrilton High School and attended college in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. While stationed in Greece he met and married Maria. They were happily married for 52 years.

Bill was a kind, loving and generous man. He supported many charities, loved animals, spending time with family and operating his business, Southwest Hydraulics in Fort Worth, Texas. His grandchildren were the love of his life.

Bill is preceded in death by wife, Maria; daughter, Deborah Begina; parents, Cyrus Janes and Juanita Sensabaugh Reynolds; grandparents, Richard and Jenny Sensabaugh; brother, Jimmy Reynolds; and sister, Phyllis Kennedy. Survivors: son, Patrick Janes; son-in-law, Brian Begina and granddaughter, Megan, all of North Richland Hills, Texas; grandson, Robert Begina of Winter Park, Florida; sister, Brenda Clark of Hurst, Texas; brothers, Bobby (Julia) Reynolds of Little Rock, Joe (Peggy) Reynolds of North Little Rock, Ben (Barbara) Reynolds of Mabelvale, Arkansas, Larry (Margaret-deceased) Reynolds of Bryant, Roy (Kathy) Reynolds of Bryant, and Rick (Debbie) Reynolds of Benton; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and Southwest Hydraulics employees, as well as Maria’s family in Chicago, Arizona, and Greece.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 8, at the Harris Funeral Home Chapel in Morrilton with Bro. James Mullins officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes. net.