Pulaski County

ROBERT ADAMS, 66, of North Little Rock passed away on Nov. 21, 2018. If there are any family members, please contact Superior Funeral Service at 501-9459922.

–––––❖––––– JAMES “DROP” ATKINS, 81, of North Little Rock passed December 6, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Doris Bone-Atkins; parents: Henry and Minnie Allgood-Atkins, five children, and nine siblings. Loving memories left to siblings: Cornelious Atkins of Little Rock, Ark. and Mildred Clifton of Seattle, Wash. Memorial service will be held December 20, 2018, 6 p.m. at Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––❖––––– JEROME MAXIM BERLOWITZ, 82, Little Rock, passed away December 8, 2018. He was born October 9, 1936 in Bronx, New York. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m, Saturday, December 15, at Geyer Springs Baptist Church, 12400 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– DERLYS KAYE FRYAR, 61, of Little Rock, passed away at her home December 10, 2018. She was born in Forrest City to the late Paul and Shirley Fields Montgomery.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Fryar; daughters, Alyssa Pittman and A’Miya Boyce, both of Little Rock; sisters, Patricia Lawler of Memphis, Tennessee, Dawn Brandon (Ricky) of Fresno, Ohio and Toni Fryar (Roy) of Little Rock; best friend, Kathy Ghere; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be Friday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at Woodson Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Derlys’ online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DONALD “DUCK” GRAY, 68, of Little Rock, born January 12, 1950, passed December 9, 2018; preceded in death by; parents, Pearl and Arthur Gray; grandparents, John and George Ella Phillips, brother Larry Gray and sister Jeannie Dean. He is survived by wife, Jacqueline Brown Gray; eight children, Tina, Mark, Nina, Damillah, Cassaundra, Donyell, Donald Jr., and Moya; four brothers, Howard Gray, Steve Gray, Tommie Dean, and Michael Dean; two sisters, Toni Williams and Lucrittia Dean; 23 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Donald was the owner of Gray construction for 35 years. He was a graduate of L.R. Central High School Class of 1968, served in the U.S. Marine Corp as well as a Vietnam War veteran. Service to be held Saturday, December 15, 2018, Greater Works Christian Church, 3517 Asher Ave., Little Rock, Ark., Pastor Michael Clayton officiating.

–––––❖––––– QUILLA MAE LANES GUIDEN, the first daughter and second child of Bennie Lanes Sr. and Elizabeth Covington Lanes, was born August 15, 1944 in Marianna, Arkansas. Quilla grew up in a loving and closeknit family with many siblings.

Her parents, two brothers, Frank Lanes and Johnny Lanes, and two sisters, Christine Lanes Buford and Darnita Hutchins, preceded her in death. Quilla departed this life on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her husband, daughter, family, and Sorors.

At an early age Quilla professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Paradise Missionary Baptist Church in Marianna, Ark., maintaining an active membership through her college years. She moved to Little Rock after her college graduation and joined Union African Methodist Episcopal Church. She remained a faithful member of Union until her death. She had the privilege of serving as the superintendent of the Union AME Church School for many years.

After high school graduation, Quilla and 23 of her classmates entered Arkansas Mechanical and Normal College (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff). She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social science in 1966. Quilla later earned a master’s degree in educational counseling. She completed additional graduate studies at the University of Missouri-Rolla and held certification in secondary counseling. While employed as an advisor at Philander Smith College, Quilla also spent time traveling to the West African countries of Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, broadening her love of adventure and culture. Quilla retired from North Little Rock High School after 40 years in various teaching and counseling roles.

In 1964 Quilla was initiated into the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during her junior year of college. After college Quilla joined the Marianna Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., becoming the president of the chapter in the mid 1980s. As an active member of the Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a staff member at Arkansas Baptist College, Quilla led the call for a chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to be founded on the campus of Arkansas Baptist College. In 2004, the Tau Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was established on the campus, and Quilla served as the chapter’s first primary advisor.

After her marriage to Samuel Baker Muhammad in 1982, Quilla received her long-awaited blessing of motherhood. In 1983, Samuel and Quilla became the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl, Samaia Aquilla Muhammad. She poured so much of herself into Samaia, helping shape her into the dynamic young woman she is today.

In 2016 Quilla and WIlliam “Bill” Guiden were joined in holy matrimony at their church, Union AME. Quilla and Bill had two years together as one.

Quilla leaves to cherish her memory her dear husband William “Bill” Guiden of Little Rock, Ark.; her daughter, Samaia Aquilla Muhammad of Washington, D.C.; her godchildren, Al Rutherford of Dallas, Texas, Tara Summers of Houston, Texas, Rose Lee of Mabelvale, Ark., and Kelson Stewart of North Little Rock, Ark.; siblings Bennie Lanes (Pheliece) of Beebe, Ark., Larry Lanes (Karen) of Conway, Ark., Charlene Bazile (Carl) of Fayetteville, Ark., Carolyn Hill (Elias) of Marianna, Ark., Michael Hutchins of Oklahoma City, Okla., Jerry Hutchins of Oklahoma City, Okla., Teresa Hutchins-Barton (Carlos) of Marianna, Ark., Lenora Mason (Carl) of Waterbury, Connecticut, Derrick Patton of St. Louis, Mo., Oscar Patton of St. Louis, Mo.; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, foster children, students, Sorors, and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 14, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. at the Delta Presents Outreach Foundation Center, 7621 W. 40th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Union African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1825 S. Pulaski Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Interment will follow in Elmlawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Hightower and Hill Funeral Home of Marianna, Ark.

–––––❖––––– CHARLIE I. HIGGINS, 71, Little Rock, departed this life December 6, 2018.

Survivors wife, Julie Higgins of Little Rock, Ark.; children Vonda Higgins of Little Rock, Ark., Sherry (Michael) Banks of Pine Bluff, Ark., Charlie Higgins III of Little Rock, Ark.; brother Maurice Higgins of Long Beach, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Katrina Andrews of Jacksonville, Ark., and Latoria Jackson of Little Rock, Ark.

Funeral services 12 noon, Friday, December 14, 2018, St. Peter’s Rock Baptist Church, 2201 Brown Street, Little Rock, Ark. Visitation 6-7 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2018 at funeral home. Interment Valley Pine Cemetery, LR. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 565-1800 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HAMPTON TYLER HUDSON, 33, of Little Rock, Ark., and Melbourne, Fla., passed away peacefully on December 11 surrounded by his family.

Survivors include his parents, Gary Hudson and Susan Youngblood; two brothers, Austen and Collin Hudson; two sisters, Taylor and Jordan Youngblood; a daughter, Hazel Kay; her mother Tansil; aunt Beverly Ault; and cousins, Sam and Josh Ault.

He worked in the food service industry and loved cooking. He also loved fishing and playing sports. He had a servant’s heart and loved helping people. Special thanks to Holmes Regional Medical Center and Western Michigan Teen Challenge.

A memorial service for Hampton will be Thursday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 8th and Cumberland, Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements are by Ammen Family Cremation & Funeral Care, Melbourne, Fla. (321) 724-2222. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Teen Challenge, 440 East Pontaluan Rd., Muskegon, Mich. 49444. Condolences and full obituary at afcfcare.com.

–––––❖––––– STEPHEN JONES JR., 26, passed away Sunday December 2, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Stephen Jones, Sr., and Kimberly Gardner; children,

Tavion Jones, Jeremiah Jones, Kelzee Jones, and Raygan Jones; siblings, Malachi Daniels, Stephen Jones III, Jeremiah Jones, Stephanie Jackson, Shavonda Jackson, Teanna Jones and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday December 15, 2018, 12 noon, Eight Street Baptist Church, 901 S.A. Jones Drive. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 7:15-8:15 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.

–––––❖––––– JAMES ODELL LAMB, 103, died Dec. 2, 2018. Survivors: a sister, Irma Walker; and, a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral: Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, 10 a.m., Union AME Church, 1825 Pulaski Street. Burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements:

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

–––––❖––––– CHARLES MARCUM, 79, of Little Rock, went home to be with God December 10, 2018. He was born August 26, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, Ill., to Charles and Flora Wiggins Marcum.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings. He is survived by his wife Billie Marcum; three daughters, Lora McElroy, Karen Simmons, and Liota (Alex) Wakal; one son, Mike (Jamia) Odom; brother, Ronnie (Becky) Marcum; sister, Sue Stallings; five grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in the spring, with an inurnment at Ironton Baptist Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook go to www. pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Mrs. BERNICE MIDDLETON McDANIEL departed this earthly life at the age of 87.

Bernice was born on March 25, 1931, in Ethel, Ark., to the late Luke Cohn and Addie Jamison Bonner. After graduating from high school, she moved to Pine Bluff where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Arkansas AM&N College (now University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff). She went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and a Specialist Degree in Education Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

She was a teacher for more than 35 years and touched the lives of countless children across the state. She was also an ardent supporter of the Special Olympics. Bernice had an adventurous spirit; she loved to travel and she loved TV game shows.

Bernice was preceded in death by two husbands, William Middleton and William McDaniel, and two children, Linda Diane Jones and Dwayne Johnson. She is survived by eight children, Danny L. Johnson, Angela R. Betton (Harold), Cecelia Johnson, Karen Williams, Estralita Smith, Myron Johnson, Chana Thompson, and William Middleton Jr.; two brothers, Robert and Wilford Jamison; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, December 14, 2018, 6-7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff. Her Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at New Light Missionary Baptist Church at 3110 South Battery Street in Little Rock, Ark. by Pastor Harold Betton. Interment will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home. Her body will lie in-state 9:4 5 a.m., until service. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– ROBERT “BOBBY” MEANS, 72, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018 at home in Jacksonville, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Means and sister, Billye Payne of Broken Arrow, Okla. Bobby graduated from Arkansas State University and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. A memorial has been established in his honor at Second Baptist Church, 1117 North James Street, Jacksonville, Ark., to help fund the Wheelchair Ramp Ministry and Friends of the Animals, 217 South Redmond Road, Jacksonville, Ark. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. (501) 982-3400. His online guest book is available to sign at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– MARJORIE ELIZABETH RAY, 90, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Henrietta Backus, Johnnie Stewart (Robert), Lonnie Ray (Linda), Veaster Mckinney, Juanita Ray, Edwin Ray, Wilma Motten, Cora Hill, Dora Fulks (Keith), Jezebel Ray and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018, 11 a.m., Rose City Church of Christ, Lynch Drive. 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.

–––––❖––––– MARGARET IRENE STRINGER ROBBINS, 95, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord, December 11, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1923 in Morrilton, Arkansas to William Henry and Willie Mae Stringer. Margaret was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family and traveling the country with John in their motorhome.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Helen Drilling (George), Myra Mae Calahan (J.E.); one brother, Harold Stringer (Jeanie); and great-granddaughter, Reese Catherine. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, John S. Robbins; two daughters,

Patricia Rowe (Cam) and Tracy Cotton; four grandchildren, Jason Rowe (Katie), Shannon Davis (Cody), Andrew Rowe (Jessica), Lyndsey Butler (Donnie); ten great-grandchildren, Zach, Colson, Crew, Westin, Reagan, Grady, Tejay, Aaren, Hazen, and Mallory and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

Margaret loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Over the last few weeks she had expressed her joy in knowing she would soon see Him face to face-We rejoice with her today! “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice” Philippians 4:4.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 14, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway with the funeral service following at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Shelby Smith officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton. Please share your memories of Margaret at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– VICTOR MANN ROBERSON, 63, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on December 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Roberson and Theda (Hill) Roberson and brothers, John Thomas and James Douglas.

Vic is survived by his son, Beau (Amber) Roberson; daughter, Brooke Brown (Kelvin Hines); grandchildren, Sierra, Beau Jr., Jadyn, Hudsyn, Londyn and Korbin; brothers, Charles (Edna) Roberson, Vann (Gail) Roberson, Robert Roberson and Joseph (Karen) Roberson; sisters, Emily (Max) Nailing, Doris Gall, Mary Thompson, Ruth Whitley, Lois Dereuisserux and Linda (Bob) Melton; former spouse and caretaker, Diane Roberson Castleman.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. Vic was the owner of Roberson Electric Motors since 1989. He was kind, giving, and never said “no.” He loved his family unconditionally. Vic was a hard worker and very dedicated to his family. He was known by many and loved by all.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 14, 2018 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service,

2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400. Funeral will be Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11 a.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service.

Interment at Concord Cemetery, 150 Concord Church Road, Furlow, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available to sign at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– SANDRA LOUISE RIDENS TANKERSLEY, 63, of Mabelvale, passed away December 11, 2018. She was born on February 2, 1955 to D’Arthur and Wanda Moore Ridens. Sandy was a very loving and caring person. She worked as a nurse at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in the Neonatal Unit and many other places. Although she had no children of her own she taught and raised many.

She is survived by her loving husband, Wesley “Tank” Tankersley; step-children, Sandi Wright, Holly and Brock Thomas, Clint and Lindsey Tankersley; step-grandson, Bekett Thomas and step-granddaughter, Lakin Tankersley; niece, Jessica Lane Lewallen; nephew Josh Harrell; great-nieces, Chy’Ann Harrell and Avery Grace Lewallen; great-nephews, Josh Harrell, Jr. and Carson Garrett; great-great-nephew, Ju’juan Patterson; and a special friend, Keenan Henry Wells.

Sandy’s visitation will be held at Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road, Little Rock, on Saturday, December 15 at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., officiated by Rev. Jeff Dial. Interment will be Monday, December 17 at 11 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Sandy’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MARY LOUISE (MEADORS) WEST, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 11, 2018 in Little Rock. Mary was born June 25, 1930 to Roscoe and Mamie Ballou Meadors of Ola, Arkansas. Mary loved playing cards, playing Bingo, and taking care of the children in the church nursery and especially being with her family, which will miss her dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Lee West, the father of her children; and two brothers, Warren and L.E. Mary is survived by her four children: Mamie Seamans of Little Rock, Ark.; Johnny West (Susan) of San Antonio, Texas; Warren West (Marcie) of Ocean Springs, Miss. and Mary Ellen “Sissy” Jackson (Mike) of Monroe, La.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ann Meadors; nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018 at Scott Cemetery, Winchester, Ark. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-12 noon, Friday morning at Lake Village Baptist Church, Lake Village, Ark. Memorials may be made to the Lake Village Baptist Church Nursery, 301 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Village, Ark 71653. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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GARY WENDELL YOUNGGREN, 66, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away December 3, 2018. Graveside services with Military Honors are Tuesday, December 18 at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Gary’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.