Obituaries Pulaski County
MARVIN A. ACKLIN, 60, Little Rock, departed this life January 13, 2019.
Survivors, wife Sarah (Rhodes) Acklin; mother Mary
F. Harrington; three sons Terry, Terrell, and
Justin Price; siblings Ronald Harrington, Eric
Peebles, Zebulon Harrington, Sandra Griffin; three uncles William Acklin, James Acklin and John Acklin; one aunt Erma Jean Cunningham and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 and Visitation 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Both services at funeral home. Interment Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Avenue, NLR, Ark.
Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark. 501-5651800 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.
–––––❖––––– NORMA RUTH BRADLEY (NANA), 95, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
She was born and grew up in
Van Buren, Arkansas and was the youngest of a family of 8 sisters and brothers.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; Norman Bradley, seven siblings and one granddaughter; Shawn. She is survived by her son; Dr. Jerry Bradley (Linda), grandchildren; Holley Bailey (Todd), Franklin, Tennessee, Ben Bradley (Becky), Tammy Ladd (Harold), Kristi Gibbs (Mark), Little Rock and great-grandchildren Blake and Abby Bailey, Sarah Ladd and Lauren and Conner Callaway, and her furry grand dog; Barney Bradley.
The funeral service will be at Roller Chenal, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Please share your memories of Norma at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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PAUL EDWARD BREWER, 86, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed away on Dec. 21, 2018, in Madison, Ala.
He was born in Morrilton, Ark., on Aug. 6, 1932, to Albert Edward
Brewer and Cletis Irene Patterson Brewer. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings, Etta Clara Brewer of Morrilton, Louise Plunkett of Hot Springs, Larry and Johnny Brewer, both of Morrilton.
Paul served honorably in the United States Air Force as an Air Transportation Specialist and retired after twenty years as a Tech Sergeant. He was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict, having served two tours there. He loved meeting people and enjoyed golfing and driving around the countryside in his cars.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Teresa Brewer; two daughters, Paula Cook of Alabama and MJ Watters of California; step-children, Stephanie Holder of Searcy and Michael Corrado of Cabot; two sisters, Wanda Clark and Melba Blankenship, both of Hot Springs; a brother, Jimmy Brewer of Morrilton; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Searcy.
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JEAN ELAINE (WALL) BYRD, 89, went to be with the Lord Jan. 13, 2019. She was born in Hoisington, Kan., on
Aug. 22, 1929, to
Ben and Iola Wall.
Jean loved spending time with her family and many friends. She was a member of the
Pulaski Heights
United Methodist
Church and a woman of great faith. With her son, Chris, she had been memorizing the books of the Bible and had memorized up to Amos before she passed away. An avid reader and traveler, Jean had a lifelong interest in politics and education. Mother was a calming force in our family life and brought sharp wit, a soothing voice, and much love. Mom always had her opinion and even though it may not have been the same as the person’s asking, she would honestly answer any questions and offer sound advice. Mother will be greatly missed and thought about every day. A sight, a smell, a sound will trigger memories of her for the rest of our lives.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Clarence Richard Byrd. She is survived by three children, Richard C. Byrd of Benton, David W. Byrd (Suzanne) of Benton, and Marian L. Byrd Oesterle (Bill) of St. Louis, Mo.; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock. Her cremated remains will rest at Urich Cemetery, Urich, Mo.
Her family would like to thank Dr. Charles Smith, Dr. David Rozas, Dr. James Landers, Baptist Health, Brookdale Pleasant Hills Senior Living, Assisted Living Director Chiquita Sigears and staff, Executive Director Tina Bone, and Home Hospice Care and staff. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
Services under the direction of Roller Chenal Funeral Home. Please share your memories of Jean at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.
––––– ––––– WILEY LAMONT CARR, 43, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Jan. 16. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna
McElroy.
He leaves to cherish his memory children,
J’Vonte Carr and
Joyecia (Calen)
Peters; siblings,
Linda Trice, Pamela (Johnny) Johnson, Mildred Slaughter, Evon Slaughter, Vicki Ashford; four grandchildren; a host nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.”
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IRVIN OD COLE, age 92, of Little Rock peacefully left his loving home and family to be with Jesus
Friday, Jan. 18,
2019. He was born Jan. 30,
1926, to Eli and Josephine Cole.
He was a United States Army veteran of World
War II and the
Korean War. He owned and operated a commercial trash hauling business for over 30 years. He enjoyed working outdoors, gardening, fishing and hunting. He always was cheering on the Razorbacks.
He was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. He was a wonderful friend to all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He leaves to cherish memories his loving wife, Juanita (of 72 years); children, Jerry (Sue) Cole, Roxanne (Charles) Harris, Denise (JR) Haggard, Terry (Janie) Cole; grandchildren, Heath Cole, Clint Cole, Tiffany Scruggs, Matthew Harris, Tristin Haggard, Jesse Cole, Jacob Cole, Jared Cole; step-grandchildren, Jennifer Morgan, Jeff Haney; and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.
Graveside Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Ivy Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
–––––❖––––– GEORGE WAYNE DAVIS, 79, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Born March 16,
1939 in North Little Rock, George was the eldest child of Abb Fort and Ruth B. Davis. He retired after 42 years from Peterson Concrete.
George is survived by his brother, Ben Davis (Diane) of England; sisters Betty Broggi (Orville) of Paris and Connie Simmons, of New Blaine; children: Rodney and Veronica of California; step-children: Alfred DeRoach of Fayetteville and Connie Stafford of North Little Rock; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Lola Davis.
A visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2019, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– DOUGLAS ODELL GAINES, 69, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life January 15.
He was preceded in death by his father: J. L.
Gaines and Dorothy Clemmons McAdoo.
He leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Valleria
Gaines; children,
Brian D. Gaines
(Macy), Kamika C. Gaines, Douglas Jamaal Gaines; grandchildren, Maricus Gaines, Macieo Gaines, Mya Gaines, Alana Gaines, Joslyn Veasey, Douglas Malachi Carneal Gaines, Allan Clarke Odell Gaines; great granddaughter, Liyah DaNae Gaines; a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Thursday, 10:30-11:30. Service: Thursday, 11:30 am both at Longley Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– CALEB ANDREW HANSON, 27, of Little Rock, formerly of Fort Smith, passed from this life
January 14, 2019 in Little Rock. He was born May
20, 1991, in Fort
Smith, to Carl and Paula Pledger Hanson.
As a child, Caleb was active in football, basketball, and baseball, but found his passion in running. In grade school, he ran with the Fort Smith Track Club, coached by Gerry Matlock. Beginning in the 8th grade, he was invited to run cross country for the Southside Rebels. As a sophomore, Caleb and his track teammates made it their goal to win a state championship. During his senior year, coached by Steve Peoples, that goal was accomplished, winning the 2009 title. Shortly after graduation, Caleb qualified for the Nike Outdoor National Meet; where he won first place and set a national record for the mile run. Caleb accepted a cross country and track scholarship to UALR, where he later graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science
degree.
Caleb asked Jesus Christ into his heart at the age of eight and was baptized at Murry Spur Free Will Baptist. He will always be remembered for his selfless, generous, and passionate spirit. His family is assured by grace and faith, they will someday rejoice alongside Caleb in heaven. He is survived by his parents, Carl and Paula Hanson; his sister Olivia Hanson; his maternal grandmother Pearlie Robertson; two aunts, Kathy Hanson and Debra Askins, as well as his cousins, Timothy, Raymond, Michelle, Joseph, Larissa and Matthew. Caleb was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Paul Martin, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Nell Hanson, and his uncle, Billy Ray Hanson.
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Life Church in Fort Smith. Burial will follow at Oak Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Monday January 21, 2019 at Edwards Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. To leave an online memory, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– KATHIE BARR HENDERSON, age 74, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born to the late Lois Watkins Barr and Fred E. Barr on June 16, 1944.
She is survived by sisters Judith Rosenthal, Hot Springs Village, Ark., Nita Turner (Leslie), Lexa, Ark., Lynda Langford, Little Rock and brother Jesse Barr (Jane), Winslow, Ark.; two daughters, Anna (George) Alford and Karen (Kenny) Cook of South Carolina, five grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Janette Neff and brothers John Barr and Joel Barr.
Kathie graduated from Barton High School and Arkansas State University. She was first a school teacher and later worked for Digital in New Hampshire from which she retired. Kathie lived in South Carolina before moving to Arkansas.
Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the First Methodist Church, 723 Center Street, Little Rock at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
–––––❖––––– JAMES HENRY, 57, of Little
Rock, passed away Jan. 18, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Paula; daughter, Katelann Henry; and son, Brad
Henry. Visitation Tribute will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 23, 2019, at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral
Home. Full obituary/register online at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BEVERLY M. HOGANS, 62, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on January 17, 2019. She was born in Beverly Hills, California on November 23, 1956 to the late J.T. and Marie Haynie. Beverly enjoyed going fishing, working in her yard, gardening and most of all spending time with her family.
She leaves behind her husband of 42 years, Truman L. Hogans; two sons, Tobby Hogans, Truman Ray Hogans; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; thirteen siblings and a host of other loving family and friends. Beverly is also preceded in death by two sisters.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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Our precious Mother and Mimi, JOAN PERKINS HORNER, passed away on January
16, 2019 of complications from a stroke. She was born March 21,
1934 in Manila, Arkansas to the late Anita and
Howard Perkins.
Joan’s hometown was Manila, but she faithfully drove daily 18 miles (each way) to be a Blytheville Chickasaw! She made life-long friends at BHS whom she traveled annually with up until her death.
After graduation, Joan attended Lindenwood School for Girls in St. Charles, Missouri. Shortly thereafter, she was swept off her feet by Glenn Horner and they were married for more than 56 years until his death in 2009. Joan and Glenn moved to Blytheville where they raised their children Ellis, Jane and Joe.
Joan loved music and was an accomplished pianist, organist and played the bells (one of her favorite times of the year). She was a talented seamstress, a master gardener, an avid reader and a skilled bridge player. This southern lady was active in her communities including the PEO society, the Junior Auxiliary and the Mississippi County Cotton Wives.
Joan relocated to Little Rock seven years ago where she was embraced by the Ben Miller Sunday school class at Highland Valley United Methodist Church. She loved moving to the “big city” and found many new friendships including the “Ya-Ya’s”.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn and her son, Ellis. She is survived by her daughter, Jane, and husband Joe Johnson; son, Joe Horner and his wife Annette; grandchildren, Denise Horner and Jay Horner; brother, Rance Perkins and his wife Martha; and nieces, Jennifer Perkins and Charlotte Perkins Caroom.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m., January 21, 2019 at Highland Valley United Methodist Church in Little Rock. A memorial in celebration of her life will follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– DELORES HARPER JENKINS, 95, of (McAlmont) North Little Rock passed on Wednesday. Services pending. Kelly Smith
Funeral & Cremation Services
(8424 Kanis Road. 501-612-5607) will be serving the
Jenkins, Barnes,
Adams, Harper and Hines families. For more information, see Wednesday’s obituary. Sign online register, send flowers www.kellysmithfunerals.com.
–––––❖––––– We announce with great sadness that MICHAEL H. LEWIS, loving husband to Johanna Lewis, passed away on Monday, January 14th, 2019 at the age of 67.
Michael was born on June 20, 1951 in Watertown, New York to Earl “Red” Lewis and Marion Lewis and married Johanna Miller on May 19th, 1984. He received his Masters degree from Wake Forest in Winston Salem, North Carolina in 1984. Michael earned a sterling reputation as a historian and curator at Colonial Williamsburg and, after moving with Johanna to Little Rock, Arkansas, at the Historic Arkansas Museum, The Old State House and the Arkansas History Commission.
Michael maintained a lifelong love of history and was a collector extraordinaire. He loved his cats, Scooter and Smidge. Michael was proud and most grateful to be a double organ transplant recipient and would encourage everyone to consider becoming an organ donor.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Earl and his mother Marion and is survived by his beloved wife Johanna, sister Suzanne, her children Kelly and David, many more nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held later this spring. Memorial gifts may be made to the Johanna Miller Lewis and Michael Lewis Endowed Scholarship by sending a check made out to the UA Little Rock Foundation with “Johanna Miller Lewis and Michael Lewis Endowed Scholarship” on the memo line and sent to: UA Little Rock Office of Alumni and Development, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72204.
–––––❖––––– JAMES EDWARD McELVEEN, of Little Rock, passed out of this life and into the presence of His Savior
Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan. 19,
2019. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy R. McElveen; son, Thom Rayne; grandson, Timothy McElveen; and great-grandson, Jacob McElveen. He was preceded
in death by his sister, Velma Simmons, and parents Odie and Lois McElveen.
Known by friends and family as “Buddy,” James was a deacon in his church, an outdoorsman, a veteran, and enjoyed many years traveling with his sweetheart Peggy in their R/V after retiring from a career with AT&T/Lucent, first as a tooland-die maker, then as an electronics technician. James loved fishing, especially fly fishing, hunting, scuba diving, riding motorcycles, and boating. He and Peggy made two Caribbean cruises after retirement. He was also an accomplished home cook, fascinated by God’s natural world, and completely devoted to his wife, Peggy, whom he cared for with almost super-human strength during these recent years after she developed dementia. He was always interested in the latest technology and operated a Ham radio station for fun and as part of the emergency network in the 1980’s and 1990’s. He also kept up with the latest in computer and cell phone technology. He loved music, especially southern gospel music, and sang bass in his church choir for most of his years. In their R/V, he and Peggy toured with Campers On Mission for several years, helping rebuild and restore life for others.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional level of care provided by Cottage Lane Health and Rehab in Little Rock, Ark.
Services will be held at Lifeline Baptist Church, Little Rock, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Landmark Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Roller-Chenal from 6-8 p.m.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– MICHELLE DIANE PELLICCIOTTI, 46, of Little Rock, passed away on January 16, 2019. She was born on April 16, 1972 to Charles Jones and
Brenda Williams Jones.
Being a mother was the greatest joy of Michelle’s life. She also enjoyed baking and running her Creative Cupcakes business. Michelle enjoyed singing all her life and was very active in her church choir.
She is preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Roy and Mabel Jones; and grandfather, Theodore Wheeler.
Michelle is survived by her husband, Darian Pellicciotti; one daughter, Elizabeth Pellicciotti; her mother, Brenda Craft (Roger); one sister, Jennifer Jones; grandmother, Betty Wheeler; niece, Haley Dellis; nephew, Evan Jones; father and mother-in-law, Quinlan and Susan Pellicciotti; brother-in-law, Rick and Cristina Pellicciotti; close friends, Windy Campbell, Michelle McEuen, Glen and SuEllen Blevins, the Purvis Family, the Keys Family, the Mathews Family and many other family members and friends.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK, North Little Rock. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 1818 N Taylor St # 186, Little Rock, Ark., 72207.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.
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TERRI LYNN BRANSON PROBST, 62, U.S. Army veteran, died December 12, 2018. Graveside services with Military Honors will be Friday, January 25 at 1 p.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Terri’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– KEAGAN ROBERT PROVOST, 8, born Feb. 11, 2010, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at 7:54 a.m. after a very long 7 years, 10 months battle with ependymoma brain and spine cancer.
Keagan was the absolute definition of a warrior and will be forever loved and missed by so many.
In addition to his parents, Robin Unwer and Mike Provost, Keagan is survived by his younger brother, Jaxon; grandparents, Mona Unwer, Robert and Nancy Provost; aunts, Chanin (Casey) Silsz, T.J. Unwer; uncles, Chris Bolin, John David Gunter (Kelly); cousins, Shelby (Josh) Danielle, Christopher, Cody (Kaci), Justin, Katie Grace, Dylan, Dakota and Wyatt. Keagan is preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Unwer; great-grandmothers, Peggy Joe Unwer, Dorothy Provost and Betty Reddell; great-grandfathers, Buddy Unwer and Joe Provost; his aunt Lucy; his A-State Boys M/C; uncles; and his Hem/Onc Angels.
Keagan was loved by hundreds of “Aunts and Uncles” and other close family and friends. He touched the lives of so many people with his contagious smile and never-give-up attitude.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Arkansas Children Hospital nurses and staff, Golisano’s Children Hospital nurses and staff, and Dr. Greg Albert and Dr. Kevin Bielamowicz.
Memorials may be made in Keagan’s name to Arkansas Children’s Hospital 4K, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72202.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at New Life Church in Maumelle. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Cleburne County Memorial Garden Cemetery in Heber Springs. Online obituary and tributes at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
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JOHN LAMBERT SCOTT was born September 13, 1951. He passed away December 10, 2018. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at New Life Church of N. Little Rock on Saturday, January 26, 2018 at 1 p.m., in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers John asked that donations be made to the New Life Church Dream Center. Please visit www. arkansascremation.com to leave online condolences.
–––––❖––––– CARLA E. SMITH was loosed from her earthly bonds and met her Lord on January 17, 2019. She was born February 24, 1953 to Toby and Betty Freeman Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Evans. Her beauty of spirit, creativity and penchant to speak her mind and give her opinion, whether asked for or not, will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dick Smith; two children, Shane (Shelly) Smith of North Little Rock and Misty (Mike) Smith Herrera of Sherwood; five grandchildren, Presley and Kolton Smith, Ashtan and Dylan Norwood, Evan Herrera; special sister-in-law, Shelly Evans and niece, Leah Evans.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Victory Baptist Church, 10000 Brockington Road, Sherwood, Ark., 72120. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Because of her love for animals, especially dogs, Carla requested that donations in her memory be made to local animal shelters. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MATTIE A. WATSON, 70, of Little Rock, passed away January 16, 2019. She was born the daughter of Earl and
Myrtle Jenkins,
June 4, 1948 in
Little Rock.
She is preceded in death by her husband,
Percy Watson; her parents; a brother, Luther
Jenkins. She is survived by a brother, John Jenkins, Clinton, Ark.; a sister, Louise Monday, Bee Branch, Ark.; two sons: Jimmy L. Watson, Sr. and Edward E. Watson both of Little Rock; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and Deborah Minor, God daughter, who holds a special place in Mattie’s heart.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Baptist Health Hospice on Kanis Road in Little Rock. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.
–––––❖––––– CALVIN LEONARD “MANN” WATSON was born March 29, 1951 in NLR. He attended
Lincoln Elementary and was a
1969 graduate of
Scipio A. Jones
High School,
North Little Rock
School District.
Upon graduation, he became a masonry apprentice.
He worked for the City of NLR for over 25 years.
He leaves to celebrate his memories son, Demetrius Watson, NLR; daughter, Crystal Watson, LR; brothers, Sherman Watson (Esther), NLR and Dr. Maurice Watson (Janice) Odenton, Md.; sisters, Beverly Connor (Ezell), Milwaukee, Wis., Sandra Dickerson and Dr. Linda Watson, NLR, Patsy Baker (Kenneth), Rockledge, Fla., and Charlotte Joiner (Lawrence) LR; six grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, three special care givers, Glenda Ross, NLR, Inez King, LR, Ella Brooks, Jacksonville, and other wonderful caregivers.
The Family Hour - Tuesday, January 22, 6-7:30 p.m. @ Premier Funeral Home, 1518 Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. The Final Service - Wednesday, January 23, 2019 @ 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 811 Scipio A. Jones Dr., NLR, Rev. William Robinson, Pastor. Viewing of the remains will be before services began. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– VICTORIA R. WILDBUR, age 81, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. She was born in Derby-Shire, England on November 13, 1937. She is survived by her best friend and companion for many years, her ex-husband, David Wildbur. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
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D. GENE WILSON, 89, of Jacksonville, died Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born on
May 17, 1929 to the late Fred C. and Evalena Purdum Wilson in Jacksonville. He is also preceded in death by his sister.
Gene will be remembered for his love for music, building and flying airplanes, and tinkering around in his shop. After WWII he served in the Air Force on a B-29 squadron based in Guam and also served in the Korean War. Gene retired from Timex after 40 years of service as Chief Gauge Engineer.
Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Wilson; two daughters, Jenny Wilson, Beverly Wilson Newsom (Kenny) both of Jacksonville; and two grandchildren, Zachery Newsom of Orlando, Fla., and Delanie Newsom Myers (Clayton) of Sherwood.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark., 72116. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kan., 66675-8517.
Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
–––––❖––––– VINCENT GERALD WOODS, 51, of North Little Rock died Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born September 24, 1967 in Meridian, Miss., to Cecil and Darla Woods. A memorial service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
Arkansas
AUSTIN — Mack Arthur Balding passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 15,
2019 at the age of 73. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, working in his vegetable garden, spending time with his loved ones, taking family trips out of town, and eating sweets (let’s not forget about the sweets. Hehe).
He was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers. He will be forever remembered by his brother Carrol Balding; soulmate Diane Pipkin; children Amanda Dennis, Jason and Stephanie Balding; and grandchildren Preston, Haleigh, Andrew, and Shelbi Dennis; and numerous other family members and dear friends.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 1906 West Center Street, Beebe, Ark. 72012. Please visit www.arkansascremation.com to leave online condolences.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Sam Buddy Roberts, 82, passed away January 17, 2019. He was born September 26, 1936 in North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral: 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Visitation held one hour prior to service. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Wanda Louise Tackett, age 66, of Benton passed away peacefully on
January 18, 2019.
She was born to the late Rex and
Lillian White on
October 3, 1952 in
Bossier City, La.
Wanda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry G. Tackett. She is survived by her children, Michael (Summar) Tackett and Melissa (Joe) Morris; five loving grandchildren, Lillian Tackett, Jared Tackett, Alexa Morris, Jett Morris, and Saylor Morris; two brothers, Troy (LeeAnn) White, Rex Jr. (Eileen) White; two sisters, Brenda (David) Huett, Patricia (Jon Leggett) White; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Dale) Newcomb and Kathy (Larry) Begoon; and a hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Wanda was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and grandchildren, embracing every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Mimi.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 21 at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 22 at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, with burial to follow at Mt. Harmony Cemetery in Haskell, Ark.
On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Phyllis Jeanette (Westbrook) Arnold, 81, of Cabot, passed away on Jan. 15,
2019, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in
2008. She was born July 4, 1937, in North Little
Rock to the late
Charles Henry and Mattie Irene
Hughes Westbrook. Phyllis resided in a Care Facility since 2010. Her childhood days were spent in North Little Rock, and she graduated from North Little Rock High School. After graduation, she attended the Catholic School of Nursing. While attending nursing school, she met and married Bob Arnold on April 20, 1956. Their marriage lasted over sixty-two years. Phyllis and Bob traveled to most all of the states and abroad as well, seeing many countries. She enjoyed life and was loved by all.
Besides being a homemaker, Phyllis was also an administrative assistant to the buyers for Kroger Food Stores, and, later, she worked for Arch Haltom Food Brokerage. In January 1959, Bob and Phyllis were blessed with a son, Bret Arnold, and her world became that of a gentle, soft-spoken, caring, gracious lady taking care of her family. She was also blessed later with a daughterin-law, Elaine Arnold. Phyllis was also the caregiver for her mother, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s for nearly 20 years.
Her hobby of family genealogy sent her to many libraries, court houses, and anywhere there were records of her family on file. Phyllis was a faithful Christian and a member of Cabot Church of Christ. She had a special interest and passion to watch over and care for the older ladies of the congregation. She would be the one to cheer up a lonely person, going to sit with them and insure that everything was fine with them, showing her Christianity by her loving actions.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Arnold of Cabot; her son, Bret Arnold and his wife, Elaine of Cabot.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with Chuck Ball officiating. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816. Online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Lawrence Craig Yoerger, 79, of Cabot, Ark., formerly of Hinton, Iowa, passed away on
January 18, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Cabot. Lawrence “Larry” was born July 11,
1939 to the late
Charles and Faye
Yoerger. Larry grew up on the family farm in
Hinton, Iowa.
He graduated from Liberty School and Westmar College. On November 28, 1959, Larry united in marriage to the love of his life, Sandy. To this union, two sons and three daughters were born. Larry began his career of teaching and coaching at Pierson Schools and continued his career at Hinton High School until 1980 when he moved his family to Cabot. Larry then became a Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist until his retirement. Larry was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Larry enjoyed golfing, watching sports, and sitting outside in his backyard with his two cats. Family was everything to him and he took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-seven years, Sandy; brother, Charles Yoerger and daughter-inlaw, Cynthia Yoerger.
Larry is survived by his two sons, Steven Yoerger and Bradley (Sherry) Yoerger; three daughters, Sherry (Joseph) Bock, Cindy (Steve) Cruse and Patricia (David) Porter; one sister, Jan Kair; two brothers, Keith Yoerger and Don (Dianne) Yoerger; one sister-in-law, Dorthy Yoerger; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 p.m., to 7 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2019 at the funeral home with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Ellendale, Iowa. Visitation will be 5 p.m., to 7 p.m., with vigil service at 7 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Maggie Faye Phillips, 88, of Carlisle beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and mom to many went home to the Lord on January 16, 2019. She was born on November 10, 1930 to Willie and Bessie Brown Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Otis Phillips; sons, Orvel, JD and Willie Phillips; daughter-in-law, Barbara; her sister Iona Matthews; and brother, Joseph Philips. Maggie is survived by her sons, Vernon Phillips, Kenneth (Debra) Phillips and Randy (Laurie) Phillips; and daughter, Etta (Billy) Glasco. Grandsons are Richard Berry, Brian Phillips, John (Michelle) Phillips, Randolph (Heather) Phillips; granddaughters are Shelia Cook, Janice (Tim) Thompson, Samantha Marcial, Lorinda Phillips, Andrea (Blake) Huffmaster, Deniece (Matt) Priest, and Brandi (Mark) Duncan. She has 28 great-grandkids and 11 greatgreat-grandkids.
Her funeral will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2019 at Immanuel Baptist church in Carlisle with interment in the Center Point Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Online obituary at www. westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Martha Meyer Moore, 87, of Conway passed away on January 14, 2019. She was born in Palestine, Texas, to
Harry M. Meyer and Marjorie
Griffin Peterson
Meyer. She married Army veteran J.O. Moore
Jr. and had two daughters, Jamie and Amanda.
Martha was an educator and active member of Conway’s First Presbyterian Church. An alumna of Conway High School and Hendrix College, she completed graduate studies at the University of Chicago and the University of Maryland. She was a model at Neiman Marcus, then an educator at Gallaudet College, the Conway Human Development Center, the Faulkner County Day School, the Montessori Child Development Center (Little Rock), and First Presbyterian Preschool (Conway). Martha was preceded in death by her husband, J.O. Moore, Jr. and survived by her daughter Amanda Moore (Thomas Trussell) of Conway; a granddaughter Tasha Moore (Tim Morris) of Birdtown; and a grandson Martin Trussell of Fayetteville. She is also survived by nephews Gene Meyer of Conway, Martin Meyer (Martha McKean Meyer) of Bellbrook, Ohio, David Meyer (Cynthia Neidhart) of Bloomington, Ind., Stephen Bernheim (Susan Bauer) of Orcas Island, Wash.; and a niece Mary Catherine Meyer Dundon (Dennis Mueller) of Nashville, Tenn., as well as grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and great-grandnephews.
Martha’s family deeply appreciates the compassionate nursing care she received at Salem Place Nursing and Rehab and through Arkansas Hospice. Memorials can be made to Conway’s First Presbyterian Church, Arkansas HospiceFoundation, Hendrix College, or the University of the Ozarks. A memorial service will be held at Conway’s First Presbyterian Church on February 9 at 10 a.m., followed by a graveside service and reception at the church. Reverend Mike Ulasewich will officiate. For more details, see marvelousmartha.org/obituary.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Dorothy Laverne Turner, 91, of Conway, passed away January
16, 2019. She was born November 26, 1927 in Jackson County, Ark., to the late George and
Clara Langston. Dorothy was a member of the Eastside
Church of Christ in Conway. She loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. Dorothy also enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 65 years, Paul Kenneth Turner, and grandson, Kyle Turner.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Kip (Sonja) Turner of Greenbrier; daughter, Jennifer (R.D.) Hopper of Cabot; six grandchildren, Katie Turner, Hayley Turner, Erin Turner, Blake Hopper, Alex Hopper and Anna Hopper; one great grandchild, Cooper Hunt; brother, Boyce Langston and many more family and friends.
Visitation will be 6–8 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Service will begin Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 3 p.m. at Roller McNutt with Burial following at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ conway.
–––––❖––––– DARDANELLE — Barry Lynn Bolin, age 68, of Dardanelle died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Barry’s name to the local animal shelter. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www. cornwellfuneralhomes.com.
–––––❖––––– DUMAS — Myra Nelle Leek, 90, a longtime resident of Dumas, Ark., passed away Jan. 18, 2019, in Pine Buff, Ark. Born Jan. 28, 1928, in Pottsville, Ark., she was the daughter of the late James E. and Ethel M. Rackley King. Her parents; ex-husband, Adrian Leek; a son, Richard “Rick” Leek; and daughter, Deborah E. Leek, all preceded her in death.
Nelle was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She had been employed by Sunbeam from 1966-1983, working several years for Hussmann, and served as a group leader for 20 years at Jodie Partridge Center.
Survivors are her daughter, Linda McDannald and husband, Ron of Irving, Texas; one sister, Annie Bell Page of Conway, Ark.; granddaughter, Stephanie McDannald of Irving, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Michael, Annabella and Alyssa Bounds.
Visitation held 4-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Griffin Funeral Home. Funeral services to be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, Griffin Funeral Home, with Dr. Tandy Hanson officiating and burial following in Jefferson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Jodie Partridge Center, P.O. Box 643, Dumas, Ark. 71639.
Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas. Online guestbook: www.griffinfh.com.
–––––❖––––– ENGLAND — Idel Vint Burkett, 90, died on Jan. 16, 2019. She was born on Jan. 4,
1929. Funeral service will be Monday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m., with visitation from 1-2 p.m. same day of service. Burial will be in Mulberry Cemetery. Wilson
Robison Funeral
Home of England in charge of the arrangements.
–––––❖––––– ENOLA — Lisa Ann McGee, age 58, of Enola, Ark., passed away on Jan. 14, 2019. There will be a memorial service held at Griffin Leggett Conway in the chapel on Monday, Jan. 21, starting at 2 p.m. Please share your love and support by visiting our website at griffinleggettconway.com.
–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Billy Joe Evans, 92, of Fordyce, Ark., died Jan. 18, 2019, at St. John’s Place in Fordyce. The son of Oma and Noel Evans, he was born May 9, 1926. He graduated from Thornton High School and spent 68 years on the same acre of land outside of Thornton where German Shepherds, horses, cows, and pigs could be found.
Ordained on Dec. 31, 1950, he served as pastor to 11 congregations in south Arkansas before retiring from active ministry in September 2013 and joining First Baptist Church Fordyce.
As a bi-vocational minister, Billy worked at Georgia-Pacific Corporation as a purchasing agent for 42 years until his retirement in 1991, owned and operated Evans Monument Company for 54 years, and enjoyed teaching singing schools, reading, and piddling around the farm.
His love of gospel singing led to meeting a piano player named Kittye Jo Curtis, who married him on April 21, 1955. They became Joe Daddy and Jo Mama to two children who survive him: Cheryl Collins of Herndon, Va., and Curtis (Melissa) Evans of North Muskegon, Mich.
He was known and loved as “Papa” to his grandchildren Geoffrey (Jamie), Christopher (Jordan), Matthew, and Emily Evans; and great-grandchildren Joelle and Maia, all of Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Don Collins.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Fordyce, 501 North Main St., Fordyce, Ark. 71742. To sign the online register, visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– GOULD — Robert Franklin Poe III, 69, of Gould, Ark., died Jan. 18, 2019, at UAMS. He was born Dec. 28, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, a son of the late Robert Franklin Poe Jr. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Steed Poe; his mother, Marguerite Fern Poe of Selma, Ark.; a son, Robert F. (Dustin) Poe IV.; a stepson, Joseph R. (Jody) Hardin Jr.; two brothers, Toby and Michael Poe; sisters-in-law, Celena Poe, Paulette Smith, Beth Foster, Brenda Steed; and brothers-in-law, Rick Steed and Dr. Joel Foster. He had one granddaughter, Sara Jo Hardin of Fort Smith, Ark., as well as numerous extended family and friends.
He attended Dermott Public Schools and received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from University of Arkansas Monticello. In his early career, he coached football at Dumas, Dermott, and Strong and is still affectionately known as “Coach” by many of his peers. He later travelled the country as a pipe fitter and welder and eventually retired from Potlatch Corp. in 2008.
Robert was a member of First Baptist Church of Gould. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Services will be held Monday, Jan. 21, at First Baptist Church of Gould at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Trinity Cemetery in Crigler. Arrangements made by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas.
Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Gould or American Cancer Society. Online guestbook and obituary available at www.griffinfh.com.
–––––❖––––– GREENBRIER — Ethelene Sellers Stevenson, 92, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord January 17, 2019, 43 years to the day of the passing of her husband.
She was born
April 14, 1926 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Jesse T. and Florance Dunn
Sellers. Ethelene was a lifelong member of the Pickles Gap Baptist Church. She was an extremely talented seamstress. Ethelene loved to be outdoors; her favorite spot was her yard swing. She retired from Alltel as a Telephone Operator.
Ethelene was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 30 years, O.M. “Steve” Stevenson, four siblings, Arvil Sellers, Audrey Thessing, Jesse J. Sellers, and Jim Sellers. She is survived by her two daughters, Joyce (Joe) Reid and Jan (Junior) Tapley both of Greenbrier, five grandchildren, Tonya (Darrell) Walsh, Leslie VanPelt, Melissa Snowden, Jay Tapley and Randy Tapley, five great-grandchildren, Tyler (Hannah McCallister) Walsh, Logan Walsh, Taylor Snowden, Jaylynn VanPelt and Kaki Tapley.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral Service will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2019 at Pickles Gap Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery in Holland. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier.
–––––❖––––– HAMPTON — Billy Frank Todd, age 86, of Hampton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born in Elmore, Alabama to the late Herrman and Zadie Todd. Mr. Todd was a USAF Veteran and an automotive mechanic.
Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Gary Dale Morgan, only son of Richard and Alda (Hubbard) Morgan, passed away at the age of 76 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock on Jan. 9, 2019. Gary, revered by his students, completed his undergraduate Education degree at Arkansas State Teachers College and his Masters of Education at Ole Miss. He later received his LPC from the University of Arkansas. A Licensed Professional Counselor, Gary was nominated for and proudly served on numerous boards at the local, state and national levels.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his half-brother, Joe Morgan. Gary leaves behind his wife, Sidney Marie Morgan; his daughter, Merritt Morgan; three step-children, Cindy (Mark) Kelly, Frankie (Patricia) Tucker, Glenn (Lisa) Tucker; as well as three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Marshall United Methodist Church in Marshall, Ark., on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Marshall United Methodist Church.
–––––❖––––– HIGHLAND — Judge Kevin King, 64, of Highland died Jan. 18. Survivors: wife Lita; children, Kara and Kolby; four grandchildren; sister, Deanna; brother, Joel.
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Jan. 20. Funeral 2 p.m. Jan. 21 — all in Ash Flat Church of Christ Family Life Center. Arrangements with Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland.
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HOPE — Mrs. Velora Bright Haltom, age 80, of Hope, Ark., passed away Friday, Jan.
18, 2019, in Crowley, Texas. Mrs.
Haltom was born in Prescott, Ark., on Feb. 19, 1938, to Ruvel Edward and Glen Velora Andrews Bright.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Haltom; a great-grandson, John-Raven Cobb; a brother, Charles Bright; and a son-in-law, Dean Head.
Mrs. Haltom was a retired Hempstead County Clerk with 22 years of public service, making her the second-longest County Clerk in Hempstead County. She was a life-time member of First Baptist Church in Hope, serving as a Sunday School Teacher and a choir member. She loved gospel music and singing with the Good Life
Singers. She was a former member of the Hope Business and Professional Women, Hope Lioness Club, Hope/Hempstead County Democratic Women’s, Eastern Star and a ticket collector with the Southwest Livestock Rodeo. Mrs. Haltom never missed a political function with her friends, Margie Vickers and Carolyn Neel.
Survivors include a son, Steve Haltom and wife Debbie of Lone Star, Texas; two daughters, Carol Head of Hope and Betty Sue Dupuis and husband Johnny of Tucson, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; sister-in-law, Novalyn Bright of Greenville, Texas; nephew, Greg Bright; and niece, Dena Bright Arnold of Greenville, Texas.
Memorials can be made to Ayers Cemetery, c/o Eva Jane Morehead, 1440 Nevada 5, Rosston, Ark. 71858, or to First Baptist Church, 315 Main St., Hope, Ark. 71801.
Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home, 1001 S. Main, Hope, Ark.
Funeral service: 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, with Rev. Jerry G. Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in Ayers Cemetery following the service. Arrangements are with Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Resa Ann Buck, age 66, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away January 12, 2019. She was born in Waldron, Arkansas June 7, 1952. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Thomas Z. Oswald, 58, passed away January 7, 2019. Arrangements are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. His online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– LAKEVIEW — Funeral services for the late Dorothy Gilbert will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019, at First Baptist Lakeview. She will Lie In State from 10 – 11 followed by her services. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Barton, Ark.
On behalf of the Gilbert family all Floral Arrangements and Condolences can be sent to Stephens Funeral Home, 257 Panama Road, West Helena, Ark. 72390.
We Entrusted Our Love One To The Caring and Professional Staff at Stephens Funeral Home.
–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Shirley Marie Gunderman, age 77, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. She was born May 17, 1941, in Bragg City, Missouri, a daughter of Joseph J. Bennett and Elva A. Scroggins. She was the widow of Paul Anthony Gunderman and a homemaker. Shirley was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, and Booster Club. She was a very proud wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and was an avid political junkie. Her greatest comfort was that she married the love of her life and joined him for eternity.
She is survived by her children, Angela (Tim) McCarter of Huntsville, Alabama, Susan Gunderman (fiance Billy McCoy) of Morrilton, and Sonya (Jon) Chadek of Morrilton; grandchildren, Michael (Kristin) Colvert, Adam Chadek, Jenna Chadek, and Logan McCoy; and great-grandchildren, Lawson, Asher, and Elise Colvert. Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Alidene Malone, J.B. Bennett, Faye Dixon, Henrietta Rohlman, Ella Magar, Joan Paladino, Hazel Dixon, and her twin brother, Bobby Bennett.
Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Monday, January 21, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary will be 6 p.m. Sunday, with visitation following at the funeral home. The family requests that any donations and remembrances of Mrs. Gunderman be made to Sacred Heart Capital Campaign. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– MOUNT IDA — Stephen Michael Hays, age 58, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019. He was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to William and Nancy Hays on April 24, 1960.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
–––––❖––––– PERRYVILLE — Myra Jean (Rowan) Growns, age 79, of Perryville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, January 21, at the Perryville Church of Christ. Burial: Smyers Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation: one hour prior to service, at the church. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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PINE BLUFF — Buster Lee Collins of Pine Bluff died Friday at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 21, at 1 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Services in Star City. Bro. Brian Brock will officiate. Visitation will be 12 p.m. until funeral time. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
–––––❖––––– QUITMAN — Carmenmilagros C. Tierney-Hurst, born in New York on August 15, 1955, and died January 16, 2019. Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Quitman on January 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. Interment at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Little Rock at 1 p.m. www.olmstead.cc.
–––––❖––––– RONDO — O.W. Sparks, 97, died Tuesday. Survivors: children, Earnest Sparks, Oscar Sparks, Arlean Hamilton, Virginia Bolden, Dorothy Ferguson, Brenda Tatum, host of grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, both at Mt. Gillian A.M.E. Church, Barton. Burial: Mt. Shelby Cemetery. Arrangements: Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Guestbook/obituary: www.bobnealandson.com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Laura “Nell” Benson, age 78, of Searcy passed away peacefully on January
18, 2019, at her home. She was born to the late
Charles Marion
Gibson, Sr. and
Mollie Elizabeth
(Short) Gibson on August 14,
1940, in Cleveland, Miss.
Laura was a loving mother, lived her Christian faith, loved all of her family, she loved and she was loved by all who knew her. She was also an avid Razorback fan.
In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Roy Benson, and one son, Stan Benson.
She is survived by one son Nicky Benson (Penney) of Searcy, two daughters Tammy (Benson) Berry of Little Rock, Regina Prothro (Tony) of Hot Springs; six grandchildren, Tiffanie Hearn, Jillian Hastings, Kyle Benson, Kayla Dill, Kody Prothro, Kaleb Prothro; and eleven great-grandchildren, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
The family wants to express special recognition to The Providence Memory Care Unit for going above and beyond to take care of Laura. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Memory Care Unit at 3012 E. Moore St, Searcy, Ark., 72143.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Steve L. Brown, 72, of Searcy, died Jan. 17, 2019. Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 7-8 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 8 p.m., both at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Springfield, Ill.
Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Wayne C. Myers, 88, of Searcy, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Pineview Church of Christ in Clay, Arkansas. Visitation begins one hour prior. Entombment at 2 p.m. Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Searcy. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Searcy.
–––––❖––––– SNOWBALL — Veda Dell Switzer, 79, of Snowball died Friday. She was wife of the late Utah Switzer.
Survivors: children, Timothy, Tim and Lana Switzer; granddaughter, Kaitlin Dell Nicole Burns; brother, Carthel Crumley.
Services: 2 Monday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. Burial: Whisenant Cemetery in Snowball. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.
–––––❖––––– WARREN — Dowell Wayne “Home Grown” Russell, 68, of Warren, died Thursday at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born Oct. 27, 1950.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel, with burial to follow in Enon Cemetery at Rye. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Out-of-state
HAWTHORNE, Calif. — Denise “Dee” Terry Williams, 57, of Hawthorne, Calif., died on Tuesday, Dec. 25,
2018, at Kindred Hospital South
Bay in Gardena,
Calif., with family and friends by her side.
She was born on July 7, 1961, in Hot Springs,
Ark., to Robert and Terry Williams. Dee was married 29 years to Jeff Kessinger who died in 2014. She graduated from Dover High School (Pope County, Ark.), earned a BA from Hendrix College and a MFA from California Institute of the Arts.
She is survived by her sister, Renee Williams and Renee’s husband Chris Stewart of Little Rock, Ark.; by her cousins Joshi Marshall and Zoe Marshall of Oakland, Calif.; by her cousin twice removed, Elizabeth Rose Black of Conway, Ark.; by her cousins once removed Werner Frith and Bruce Frith of Little Rock, Ark., Johnathon Saldivar-Kitto of Indiana, Katherine Kott of Oakland, Calif., and David Sard of New Jersey.
As an artist, she participated in exhibitions in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Mexico, and the United States. She was a much beloved art and photography teacher starting in 2004 at UCLA, USC, Chaffey College, Loyola Marymount, Calif. State University, and most recently at Chapman University. Dee was a member of the Board of Directors of the Michael Asher Foundation in Los Angeles, Calif., from 2012 to 2015. Over the last 17 years, she participated in numerous lectures, panels, performances, readings, and curatorial projects in Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles. Her photos have appeared in numerous publications including articles written by her for international art studies journals. She was named an “artist to watch” in the February 2005 issue of Vogue Italia.
A memorial service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham St., Little Rock, Ark., 72205 at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BASTROP, La. — Euna Kemp Gaddy, 99, of Bastrop, La., died January 17, 2019. Survived by one son, Ron Carter and one daughter, Sheila Carothers. Funeral services are 2:30 p.m. January 20 at Jones Funeral Home, Inc. in Crossett, Ark. Visitation is one hour prior. Interment in Pinewood Memorial Park in Crossett, Ark. www.jonesservice.com.
–––––❖––––– BASTROP, La. — Sharon Ann Rasmussen, 66, of Bastrop, La., died January 9, 2019 in Little Rock, Ark. She was born in Searcy, Ark., to Cecil and Ina Slaughter.Survivors include son, Matthew Rasmussen, other relatives, and friends. A memorial service will be held in Bastrop. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
–––––❖––––– DETROIT — Eddie Ray Goldsby, 71, Detroit, Mich., formerly Gurdon, Ark., passed January 11, 2019. Survivors: siblings, Carolyn (Rodney) Hill, Charles Goldsby and Robert Goldsby. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Gurdon. Services by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www. funeralsatwilliams.com.
–––––❖––––– DEERING, N.H. — Theodore L. Stebbins Jr. “Ted” age 49, of Deering, N.H. passed away on January 12, 2019 due to complications related to a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained at age 16. Ted attended Belmont Hill School, Belmont, Mass., and, after his accident, Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton, Mass. He has lived at Robin Hill Farm, a residential brain injury home in Deering NH, for the past 27 years.
Ted will be remembered for his infectious sense of humor, his courage in facing disability and his deep desire to help others. He was featured in a full page article in the Boston Globe in 2005 as a courageous survivor of TBI and also on the 2017 Facebook page of the Hillsboro District Food Pantry as a weekly helper and donor. He had an ownership share and enjoyed a role helping with marketing for Amazing Grace Private Home Care in Weymouth, Mass., a family business operated by his brother, Harrison.
He is survived by his parents, TL and Lucinda Stebbins of Naples, Fla., Chestnut Hill, Mass., and Melvin Village, N.H.; his two brothers, Harrison (“Rusty”) of West Roxbury and Tom and his wife Johanna of Delmar, N.Y. He was a loving uncle to Lyla and Grayson Stebbins and a loving partner to Cathy Panniello, who lived with him at Robin Hill Farm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hillsboro District Food Pantry in Hillsboro, N.H., or Granite State Adaptive in Mirror Lake, N.H. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. For online guestbook pemurrayfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– MEMPHIS — Jane Davis McCain, 91, of Memphis passed away on January 16, 2019. She was born June 29, 1927 in Lake Village, Ark., to Eddie and Alma Carter Davis. She is survived by her two children Davis McCain and Marian Olson. Her funeral will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. at 2nd Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. The service will be followed by a reception and then burial at Mount Holly Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HOUSTON — Frederick Robinson, 55, of Houston, Texas, departed this life Jan. 15. Preceded in death by his parents, Billy Robinson and Vearlean Robinson Dumas; siblings, Raymond Robinson, Reggie Robinson, Kenneth Robinson and Evette Robinson-Spencer.
Leaves to cherish his memory children, Sabrina Robinson and Katrina Robinson; siblings, Daren Robinson, Erma Jean Green, Mary Trotter Brooks, Angela Crutchfield; a host of relatives and friends. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 3740111. “Service You Can Trust.”