Obituaries

OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes. Pulaski County

EDGAR DUANE AGEE, 76, passed away on January 17, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. Edgar was born on November 8, 1942 in Maynard, Ark., to Willard and Opal Spikes Agee.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kay McGlothlin. He is survived by daughter, Tawna (John) Agee-Hanslick; son, Craig (Barbara) Agee; grandchildren, Trey and Mason Hanslick; sister, Karin (Don) Conradson; nieces, nephews, friends and other cherished family.

All services will be at McNabb Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. with Robert Agee and Jay Richards officiating. Burial will follow in Brockett Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Robert “Buster” Berry, Jeff Richards, Michael Peeler, Larry Agee, Charlie Trussel, and Dr. Gaylon Brunson. Honorary pallbearers are Lin Agee and Don Casteel.

–––––❖––––– HENRY AKINS JR., 65, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life January 21. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Henry Akins Sr., Emma Lee Bullock, brothers, Jessie Bullock, Alvin Bullock.

He leaves to cherish his memory: lifetime partner, Deborah

Toney; children Henry Akins III, Marcus Akins, Tyrone Akins, Valerie Akins, Latricia Akins, Carrington Dewayne Akins, Corenthia Chef, Charity Reed, Henry Rue Akins, Christian Akins, Christopher Toney, Jennifer Tippit, Katherine Reither; siblings Charles Ray Bullock, Alice Bullock Smith, Napolean Bullock, Patricia Bullock, James Jackson; a wealth of grands, great-grands, a host of family and friends.

Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., LR, Ark. 72202. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– HOWARD ASHLEY TED BAILEY JR., of Little Rock, passed away on January 21, 2019. He was born in Little Rock on July 12, 1924 to H.A. Ted Bailey, Sr. and Madeline S. Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virginia Mitchell Bailey; his brother, William Stanley Bailey; and his sister, Martha Bailey Dixon.

Ted is survived by his wife, Sharon Bailey; and by his five children, Mary Maude Shafer (Robert), Ted Bailey III, Jo Bailey McCray (Kevin), John Bailey (Jan), and Amy Madeline Bailey. He is also survived by his 23 grandchildren, Laura Shafer Sanders, Catherine Shafer Paulus, Philip Shafer, Sarah Shafer, Ben Bailey, Teddy Bailey, Ali Hart, Barrett Bailey, Virginia McCray Musselman, Jason McCray, Mitchell McCray, Ellianna McCray Temple, Melissa McCray, James McCray, Emily McCray, Elizabeth McCray, Rachael Bailey Oberste, Erik Bailey, Eddie Bailey, Rebecca Bailey, Colton Wilkins, Mary Henry, and Johnny Henry; and by his 20 great-grandchildren, Virginia and George Sanders; James, Lillie, and Luke Paulus; Lucy Sells; Presley and Neely Bailey; Ashley Bailey; West and Scarlet Hart; Eliza Jo Musselman; Yzabelle McCray; Henry and Charlie Oberste; Miles Bailey; Eva, Jack, and Tripp Rector; and Elle Bailey.

Ted graduated from Little Rock High School and received his M.D. degree from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine. He served as a medical officer in a U.S. Naval hospital during the Korean War. He began his private practice in otolaryngology, but primarily practiced otology in Little Rock for over 40 years, being the first physician in Arkansas to limit his practice to otology. He was also the first physician to open an outpatient surgery center in the state. He was a pioneer in stapedectomy surgery, with one of the largest series in the United States, and developed new instruments and techniques for the procedure. He was also the first ear surgeon in Arkansas to perform cochlear implant surgery. Countless patients over these years owed their hearing to Dr. Bailey.

Ted’s excellence as an ear surgeon was widely recognized. He was a clinical professor of otolaryngology at UAMS throughout his career and was head of the Division of Otolaryngology for 10 years. He served as the chief of staff at Baptist Hospital. He was a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of numerous state, national, and international medical societies. These included the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American Otological Society, which Ted served as president, the Triological Society, and the Deafness Research Foundation. Ted founded the Ear & Nose-Throat Clinic in Little Rock, now the Arkansas Otolaryngology Center, and served as its president and physician administrator until his retirement. He was the author or co-author of approximately 40 articles in the field of otology.

Ted had a wide range of interests and talents. He was an avid tennis player and was the state seniors champion for 10 years. He served in various capacities in the U.S. Tennis Association and the Arkansas and Southern Tennis Associations. He was the chairman of the USTA’s Olympic committee when tennis became an Olympic sport. He was the chairman of the board of the Arkansas Tennis Patrons Foundation. He was inducted into both the Arkansas Tennis Hall of Fame and the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame.

Together with his late wife, Virginia, Ted founded Bailey Corporation, a real estate development and management company that developed the Foxcroft, Foxcroft Square, St. Charles, Andover Square, and River Bend residential properties in Little Rock. He was the chairman of Bailey Timberlands with tree farming operations in Arkansas and Louisiana. He was the president of the Bailey Foundation, which provides charitable support for medicine, education, the arts, and Christian ministry. He was the finance chairman for the Billy Graham Crusade in Little Rock in 1989. In 1994, he and Virginia shared the Philanthropist of the Year award from the Arkansas Chapter of the National Association of Fund Raisers.

Ted served on the boards of directors of numerous other organizations, including the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Union National Bank in Little Rock, Worthen Bank in Little Rock, the United Way, the YMCA, the Little Rock Boys Club, the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation, the Baptist Health Foundation, the UALR Foundation Fund Board, and the UALR Board of Visitors. Ted served a term as president of the Little Rock Rotary Club and was a member of the club for over 60 years. Through the gift of his time, expertise, and financial support, Ted was a model of generosity and civic engagement.

Ted was a great man of many accomplishments. Yet in all that he achieved, he lived with deep honor, exemplary character, devotion to Christ, and love for his family and friends. He was innately optimistic and had an unusual ability to influence other people for good. He was proud of his achievements that received only small or private acclaim, such as his 12-year record of perfect Sunday School attendance as a young man. He rejoiced in the successes of his children and grandchildren. The lives of many were touched and made better because of him, and all who knew him will miss him dearly.

A reception will be held at the Country Club of Little Rock, 4200 Country Club Boulevard, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019. A private burial will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the UALR Bailey Scholarship Fund, the UAMS Bailey M.D. Fellows Scholarships, or Trinity Cathedral in Little Rock. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www. ruebelfuneralhome.com. CONNIE L. BOYESKIE took God’s hand Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 63 years of age.

Born in Lynn, Arkansas, to Alice and Silas Baker, one of ten children. Connie retired after 30 years from ASCO Hardware. She enjoyed working and met so many people who appreciated her talent and experience in the Construction Hardware industry.

She was devoted to her three beautiful grandchildren, Jessica, Carson and Jarrett Coleman. When each were babies, she loved caring for them every weekend. Sharing her grandmother’s love. Connie loved the water and spent summers at the pool and always happy having her grandchildren with her. Her passion for caring for them never ended as they grew up.

Her hobbies were many. She enjoyed sewing especially for her grandchildren. Connie loved her time at deer camp and hunting as well. But mostly sharing herself with others. She could spend all day with her husband Ron sitting in a boat fishing even when they were not biting. She liked to read and playing games on her tablet. In later years, her biggest pleasure was spending time with Ron working in the yard, on house projects or doing nothing with him. Being a home body at the pool, watching humming birds or taking pictures especially sunsets.

Connie is survived by her husband of 26 years and especially being a loving, devoted wife to Ron. Her children are her son, Anthony Jarrett, daughter Stephanie and husband Chris, daughter Wendy and husband Nick. And three beautiful grandchildren, her pride and joy, Jessica, Carson, and Jarrett Coleman. Surviving brothers, including Gene (Barbara) Baker, and Ed (Willie) Baker and 20 nieces and nephews. Connie is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers JT, Leon, Tom and Mike Baker; her sisters Ernestine McClung, Rubeline Holder, Bobbie Mason, and Betty Katherine Baker.

Connie flourished in life serving others. Even in sickness, never complaining, but concerned for others. She loved people so much.

A celebration of her life is Thursday, January 24, 2019, with visitation at 11:30 a.m. and service at 12:30 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Cemetery, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Connie loved laughter and sharing herself with others. Memorials can be made to Out of the Woods Animal Rescue, where she found Grace Kelly and spent every day loving her, or your favorite charity. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens. GLORIA DEAN BROOKS, 62, Little Rock, Ark., departed life on January 20, 2019. She attended school in

Star City, Ark. She was employed several years as an environmental services worker, her last place of employment was Brairwood

Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she worked for seven years. One of her many roles in the community was fostering many children and grandchildren, earning the name granny. She was a faithful member of St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the user board. Gloria volunteered where ever she was needed.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lettie and Otis Singleton; one sister, Christina Brooks; one daughter, Tersea Iverson; and a grandson, Cordaro Da’mon Houston. She leaves to cherish her memory husband Charles Houston; her children Marcus Iverson, Charlman Houston (Reginald), Carlos Houston (Desha); her siblings Shirley Singleton, Eurbert Brooks (Ava), Rebecca Brooks, Willie Brooks (Renee), Angela Brooks, Nathaniel Brooks, Jimmy Brooks, Darren Brooks, Steven Brooks, Helen Wofford; seven grandchildren and host of uncles, aunts, cousin nieces, nephews and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. Peters MBC 3518 West 7th St. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, LR, Ark. 72202. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” WILEY LAMONT CARR, 43, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life Jan. 16. Visitation: Friday 12-6 p.m. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary-South.

Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike,

Little Rock, Ark.

(501) 565-0110.

“Service You Can Trust.” GERALDINE “GED” CANBY CARROLL, 92, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles

F. Carroll; her parents, Geraldine and John William

Canby; and a sister, Beverly C.

McGee.

After graduation from Little Rock High School, she attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va., for two years before graduating from the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Chi Omega. Having grown up and married at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, she and her family later joined St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where she had served as Altar Guild chairman and had taught Sunday School.

She was a member of Junior League of Little Rock, Chi Omega Alumnae, Arkansas Arts Center, Fine Arts Club, Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary, Country Club of Little Rock, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

Her survivors include son Charles F. Carroll, Jr. (Lee Ellen), son Mark C. Carroll, son John C. Carroll (Karen). Surviving grandchildren are Charles F. Carroll, III and Andrew Carroll (Amanda), Mark C. Carroll, Jr. (Natalie), Larren Grace Carroll, Kristen Davis (Jonnathan) and Jennifer Davis (Andrew), and five great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Ruebel Funeral Home. Private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park prior to the memorial at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. with a reception following the service.

Memorials may be sent to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 North Mississippi, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. CHARLES EDWARD CASE, 86, of Little Rock, passed away January 21, 2019. Born in

Little Rock to the late James and

Lillian Andrews

Case, he was a

U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from the insurance industry.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Case of Sheridan; sons, Charles Edward Case, Jr. of Santee, Calif., and Cecil Edward McCary of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughters, Victoria Sue McEnhill (Don) of Healdsburg, Calif., Andrea Elizabeth McCary of Sheridan and Donna Louise Case of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Jack McEnhill and Emma McEnhill of Healdsburg, Christal Los of Livermore, Calif., and Courtney Case of Medford, Ore.; and great-grandchildren, Avery Los and Riley Belle Los of Livermore.

Arrangements are pending by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Charles’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com. JAMES DEAN CLOWER, 54, of Little Rock, Ark., passed January 19, 2019. He was born October

31, 1964. He is survived by his daughters, Bailey

Nicole and Taylor

Rena; parents,

James A. and

Patsy Clower; brother, Kevin

(Terri). Visitation: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Graveside: Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Shoat Springs Cemetery in Hugo, Okla. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome. com. HAZEL DIANE EASTER aka “Mrs. Tiffany”, 65, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life

January 21. Preceded in death by parents, Rufus

Lee and Arvella

Love; husband,

Clifton Lee Easter, Sr.; sisters,

Myra Sanders,

Devera Norris,

Melena Baker.

She was the owner of Tiffany’s Alterations for 16 years, where she was affectionately and nationally known as “Mrs. Tiffany.”

She leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Tiffany Rogers; grandchild, Ariana Stanfield; siblings, Fred (Vernita), Ronnie, Carl Ray, Rufus B. Love, Valarie (Jeffery) Roebuck, and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Service: Saturday, 10 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary-South, 6400 Mabelvale Pike LR, Ark. 72209. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, LR, Ark. 72209 (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.” CURTIS FLESHMAN, 85, of North Little Rock, passed away January 18, 2019. He was born to Leslie and Eloda (Conley) Fleshman in West Virginia.

Retired from the

U.S. Air Force,

Curtis was a loving, generous and a kind soul, who enjoyed telling stories from his military career and family adventures from his youth through adulthood.

Curtis is survived by his son, Michael (Holly) Fleshman; daughter, Patricia (Mike High) Fleshman; grandchildren, Michael (Taylor Grisham) Fleshman, Heather (Paul) Lloyd, Dakota, Saharrah, Leevi, and Jordan; great-grandson, Canon; and sisters, Erva Marlar and Oma Hazlett. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Sybil; siblings Alma Harper, Theodosia Siebert, Ebert Fleshman, and Eugene Fleshman.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at Rest Hills 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; and a great-granddaughter: Liyah DaNae Gaines and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Thursday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Service starting at 11:30 a.m. at Longley Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” DEREK GIBSON, 49, Little Rock, Ark., departed this life January 13, 2019. Left to cherish his memory are four brothers, Edward (Augustine), Ricky, Leonard and Darin; one sister, Lorie (Winfred) Henson and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home Chapel. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock, Ark. 501-5651800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

NEAL LOYD GLOVER, 83, of Little Rock passed away on January 20, 2019. The funeral will be at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10 a.m., with visitation Wednesday night from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be at the Old Texas Cemetery at Quitman, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ chenal. THOMAS JAMES HINTON, 77, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life January 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother; Gladys

Perkins Weston; father Thomas

Hinton Sr.

He leaves to cherish her memory: wife,

Rosie Lee Hinton; sons, Freddie Hinton, Kennedy Hinton; daughters, Tasha Hinton, Shewanner Young, Tracey Johnson, Amanda Booth-Fentry; seven brothers and seven sisters, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday, January 25, 2019, 12 noon-6 p.m. Robinson Mortuary Little Rock and Funeral: Saturday, January 26, 2019, 12 noon, Greater Faith Temple Full Gospel Deliverance Center. Pastor D. Dwayne Lindsey officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

FREDERICK MICHAEL JOHNSON SR., 62, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life January 19. Preceded in death by: parents, R.B. and Mathie Lee Johnson; brother, Johnny Mac Johnson; sister, Loraine Kidd.

He leaves to cherish memory with daughter, Dominique West; sons, Aquila Johnson, Frederick M. Johnson Jr., Don’Ta West, Brandon West, Tyrus West; brothers, Robert Johnson, Earl Johnson, Freeman Johnson, Charles Johnson; sisters, Ella (John) Moore, Georgia Mae (Jerome) Bullard, Felicia (Marvin) Ashford, Vicki (Jack) Flowers, Linda Kay Johnson, Rena Johnson; 14 grandchildren; a host of family and friends.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, 1 p.m. at McGehee Chapel, 202 Church St. McGehee, Ark. 71654. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., LR, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” BETTY JUNE MILLER, age 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, died January 19, 2019. She was born on June 21, 1926, in Springfield, Missouri, to the late James and Maude Cole. She is predeceased by her five siblings and her husband James R Miller. Betty and James were married on her 20th birthday, resided in Springfield, Mo., until 1983 when they moved to Arkansas, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together in 1996.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Becky Miller Rice, her granddaughter, Meghan Miller Rice (Avi Levine), and several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, NLR, since 1984. In the past, she was active in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Women (ECW) and volunteered at St Luke’s Respite Care Center for over 12 years. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her quick wit, her smile, and the fact she never met a stranger.

The family wishes to express special gratitude to the staff at Sherwood Nursing Home and Rehab Center and Kindred Hospice Care for their excellent care, compassion, and unconditional love for Betty over the past 4 years.

The funeral will be Saturday, January 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4106 J.F.K. Blvd. in North Little Rock. The officiant will be the Rev. Carey Stone. Prior to the service, the family will receive visitors in the chapel at St. Luke’s from 10-11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s memory can be made to St. Luke’s (4106 J.F.K Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 http://www. stlukeepiscopal.org/) or to CARE: Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals (P.O. Box 7604, Little Rock, Arkansas 72217 http://www.careforanimals.org/memorial-gifts. cfm). Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. JANICE MARIE PILGRIM, 71, of NLR, Arkansas, passed on Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born on June 12, 1947. Celebration of life: Saturday, January 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Burial: Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com. MAXINE BROWN RUSSELL of North Little Rock, the vivacious entertainer, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend passed Monday at Bowman Hospice in Little Rock, Arkansas, from complications of heart and kidney disease at the age of 87. Her family was by her side.

Born April 27, 1931, in Campti, Louisiana, Russell was predeceased by her parents, Floyd and Birdie Brown, sisters Bonnie Ring and Norma Sullivan, brothers Jim Ed Brown and Raymond Brown, and her son, Tommy H. Russell, Jr. She is survived by two children, Jimmy Russell (Mary) and Alicia Short (Curtis), six grandchildren (Caitlin, Daniel, Meredith, Eva, Patrick and Katherine), and two great-grandchildren (Atlas and Aina).

As one-third of the popular Country trio The Browns, Maxine enjoyed a lengthy career that spanned the 1950s and ‘60s. The group released multiple “million-sellers,” including “The Three Bells,” “The Old Lamplighter,” “Scarlet Ribbons,” and “Send Me The Pillow You Dream On.” As a songwriter, her first taste of success came with The Browns’ release of “Looking Back To See.”

Maxine was the “cut up” of the globally-renowned trio, and always the life of the party during the group’s tours, including jaunts in the U.K and Japan. The Browns joined The Grand Ole Opry in 1963 and appeared on hit television shows of the day, including: The Ed Sullivan Show, The Arthur Murray Show, The Perry Como Show, American Bandstand with Dick Clark and The Jerry Lewis Show. In 2012, Russell was awarded the Ella Dicky Literary Award for her 2005 autobiography, Looking Back To See. The Browns were proud members of The Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame, The Arkansas Walkway of Stars, The Missouri Walkway of Stars, and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2015, The Browns were inducted into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame.

Memorials can be made to Arkansas Country Music Awards, Attention: Charles Haynes, 6205 Kenwood Rd., Cammack Village, Arkansas 72207, Arkansascma.com.

A visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, January 27, at SmithNorth Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, January 28, at First NLR Assembly of God. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. following the service at Memorial Park Cemetery in White Hall (Pine Bluff). Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com. VIRGINIA LEE (KIZER) RUSSELL, 89, of North Little Rock, died Monday, January 21,

2019. She was born on September 24, 1929, to the late Claud

D. and Esther A.

(Green) Kizer in Jennings, Okla.

She is also preceded in death by her husband of

56 years, Abbie

Ray Russell; her daughter, Joan Rae McCulley; two grandchildren, Trey McCulley, and Lee Anne McCulley; three brothers; and four sisters. Virginia is survived by her sister, Dorothy J. Milam; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be private at Eglantine Cemetery near Fairfield Bay.

The family would like to thank Donna Smith, her niece, for the love and care she provided Virginia in her last years. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens. ROBERT JAMES (BUCK) SCOTT SR., 73, of Little Rock, departed this life January 17. He was preceded in death by: parents, Alonzo and

Luvenia Scott

Sr.; siblings,

Rose Scott Olive, Earnestine ScottLemine, Lillie

Jean Brown-Lewis, Louester Scott,

Billy Scott and

James Scott.

He leaves to cherish memories with wife, Gloria Brock Bailey Scott; children, Misty Shantia Scott, Pamela (David) Griffin, Robert (Donna) Scott Jr., Richard (Tanya) Scott; brother, Alonzo (Eva) Scott Jr.; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Service: Saturday 10 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., LR, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” CHARLES KIRK SIMMINS of Little Rock died at home with his family surrounding him on January 19,

2019. The son of

Henry Charles Simmins and

Helen Smith Simmins, he grew up in Little Rock.

He is survived by his wife, Hallie, and daughters,

Hallie Rookey,

(Craig), and Helen McMillin, (Rob); four grandchildren, Christopher, Shannon, Stephen (Heather), and Deborah Rookey; and special “children,” Lee Washington (Latina), and Mariko Cobb, (Steve).

He was an Army veteran. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, he retired from Reynolds Metals Company, and later from Central Arkansas Water. After his family his great love was the Chicago Cubs baseball team. His hobbies included gardening, genealogy, travel, photography and camping. In retirement he organized an “over the hill gang” group that built Habitat for Humanity houses and later worked at the Presbyterian Disaster Relief workshop at Ferncliff. For his Habitat work he was awarded a Community Service Award in 2005. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers donations in Kirk’s memory to Second Presbyterian Church or Habitat for Humanity would be appreciated. Please visit www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guest book. MARION ONETA SIMONS OZMENT, 85, of Sherwood, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Friday,

January 18, 2019.

Marion was born

April 12, 1933, in Winnsboro, Louisiana. She was raised in the small community of Swampers in

Franklin Parish, where her family resided. Her father for whom she was named was a farmer and her mother, Ola was a homemaker. She graduated from Crowville High School in 1952, then attended business school.

After business school she attended Nursing school in Galveston, Texas, along with her youngest sister, Frankie. They decided they wanted to be closer to home and transferred to Warner Brown School of Nursing in El Dorado, Arkansas. After graduation and having worked a few years, Marion decided she wanted to serve her country and signed up in the Air Force Reserves. She was commissioned a 2nd Lt. and at discharge was ranked Captain. While serving Marion began working at the Veterans Administration and upon retirement completed 41 years of service.

Having served over four decades of war and conflict from surgery service, geriatrics, mental health, and drug and alcohol, she felt her patients deserved the best of care and compassion. Her goal to maintain patient dignity and her personal integrity were the forefront of her career.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Ola; older sister, Margaret “Peggy” Herring; nieces, Colonel Hedy C. Pinkerton and Margarete Ann Herring; nephew, Wendell Simons; and her son, Jon Daniel “Danny” Ozment. She is survived by her brother, Rev. James “Son” Simons; sister, Frankie Sue Boswell; daughters, Rebecca Ozment, Kelley Ozment Kelly, Deryneda Ozment-Boudreaux (Lee J); daughter-in-law, Patty Ozment; grandchildren, Tyler (Megan) Boudreaux, Hunter Brown (Daman Hoffman), Elizabeth “Elle” Brown, Margaret “Maggie” Kelly, Carrington “CeCe” Kelly; great-grandchildren, Brady and Madden Boudreaux; special nephews, Jim Pinkerton, Chris Boswell (Trina) and David Herring (Marilyn).

Donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana 71103. A Visitation Tribute will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com. ARLENE WASHINGTON, age 80, of Little Rock, transitioned peacefully into eternity on January 17,

2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and two brothers. She is survived by: five children, Darlene

Harris and Robert

Bolden of Little

Rock, Louis Bolden (Pat), Wesley Washington and Monica Bolden; a sister, Elsie Bolden of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019, 11 a.m., at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 West 12th Street, Little Rock. Interment follows at Roselawn Cemetery. Viewing will be from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019, Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3721305.

Arkansas

BLYTHEVILLE — Hazel Josephine Burns, 95, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. Hazel Jo was born to Henry Dale Rutledge and Hattie (Barker) Rutledge. She was co-owner and operator of Burns Printing and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Blytheville, in which she was very active. She was the former president of the Blytheville Women’s Club and the United Methodist Women. Hazel Jo loved entertaining family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and making Parker House Rolls was her specialty.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leon Burns; two sons, Joseph Lee and wife Mary Burns and Stephen Ray Burns; three sisters, Margaret Marie Rutledge Lindsey, Evelyn Biggart Burns and Dessie Nadine Rutledge. Hazel Jo leaves her son, Rhondal Dale (Carolyn) Burns of Arcadia, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Jean Burns of Southaven, Miss.; six grandchildren John Leon (Lisa) Burns of Maumelle, Ark., Carolyn “Susan” (Greg) York of Little Rock, Ark., Michael Edward (Sarah) Burns of Benton, Ark., Cory Allen (Jeanne) Burns of Cozad, Neb., Daniel Dale (Missy) Burns of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Wesley (Linda) Tomlinson of Humboldt, Tenn.; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26th at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Blytheville with Rev. Zach Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at First United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com. BROOKLAND — James Fielder, 83, of Brookland, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. There will be a memorial visitation, Friday, January 25, 2019 at 5:30–7 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

BULL SHOALS — Funeral Services for Ida Mae Hill, 89, of Bull Shoals, Ark., was 4 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Ida died January 18. Survived by her children, Connie Argent, Darla Suttle and Rynn Hill. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services- Bull Shoals. www.kirbyandfamily.com. CABOT — Donna Louise Horton Stewart, age 87, of Cabot, Ark., passed away January 14, 2019 in Little Rock, Ark. Born March 31, 1931 in Vandalia, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Clarence Victor and Nena Ramsey Horton. She was a retired teacher and librarian and of the Lutheran faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Stewart; two brothers, Troy and Victor Horton. Survivors include one son, Kent Stewart and his wife Beth of Fate, Texas; one sister, Marilyn; two grandchildren and many, many friends.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in Little Rock, Ark., with Pastor James Walters officiating. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Albion, Ill. Online obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com. CONWAY — Lorraine Florence Teufert Bengston, age 82, of Conway, formerly of Morrilton, Ark., passed away

Monday, January

21, 2019. She was born June 4, 1936 in Glenview, Ill., a daughter of Edward Teufert and

Mabel Burhke

Teufert. Lorraine was the widow of

Robert Gordon Bengston. She was a former secretary with Kansas State University, retired from warehouse distributing after 30 years of service, and a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Conway. Lorraine was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her sons, Brian Bengston of Damascus and Tim (Cheryl) Bengston of Morrilton; daughter, Lora Bengston of Pine Bluff; uncle, Roland Teufert of Evanston, Ill.; sister-in-law, Sonja Bengston of Memphis, Tenn.; grandchildren, Ryan Bengston, Katelyn Loyd, Andrew Bengston, Joshua Bengston, and Kelsey Bengston; and great-grandchildren, Davlin Morris, Shaun Morris, Gage Bengston, and Amelia Noland.

Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 27, at Peace Lutheran Church in Conway with Pastor Jon Gierke officiating. Private interment will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net. CONWAY — Sasha Briggs, 29, of Conway passed away Jan. 14. Survivors: son; parents; grandparents, and siblings. Visitation: Sunday, Jan. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Veasley Funeral Home. Professional services by Veasley Funeral Home-Conway. (501) 358-6300. www.veasleyfuneralhome.com. CONWAY — Zachary “Zach” Brian Waleszonia, 31, of Conway, Arkansas passed away January 19, 2019. He was born November 1, 1987 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Celebration of life will be Friday, January 25, 2019 at 12 noon with visitation one hour prior at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

FORT SMITH — Jerry Jarrett of Ft. Smith, Ark., died January 12, 2019. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. January 26th at King Solomon Baptist Church with burial at Washington Cemetery under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary in Ft. Smith, Ark. Visitation will be from 5-6 p.m. January 25th at Rowell-Parish Mortuary. GRADY — Syble Estelle Stephenson Wallace, 71, of Grady, died Monday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel with W.H. Ashcraft officiating. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net. GREENBRIER — Patricia McClain, 75, Greenbrier passed away on January 21st. A visitation will be at Bishop-Crites Funeral Home in Greenbrier on January 23rd 6 p.m.8 p.m. A service will be at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Wooster on January 24th at 11 a.m. Burial: following at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bishop-Crites Funeral Home, 108 North Broadview Street, Greenbrier. www.bishopcritesfuneralhome.com. HAMBURG — Betty Cannon Sawyer, 80, of Hamburg, died, Monday, January 21, 2019. Graveside services are 2 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2019 in the Eden Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www. jones-hartshorn.com. HELENA-WEST HELENA — Rev. Walter Michael “Mike” Wilkie, 74, of Helena, Ark., died January 21, 2019. Visitation will begin an hour prior to a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 24, at Silver Hill United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin an hour prior to an 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26 Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church in Helena, Ark. Cremation services were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. www. youngsfuneralhome.com. HIGDEN — Jack Richard Woods, 88, of Higden, Ark., peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2019. Jack was born on September 25, 1930 in Pine Bluff, Ark. He was a football letterman at Watson Chapel High School where he graduated. Jack served with the Arkansas National Guard for eight years. He then went on to work for Allied/ General Chemical for 44 years. After retirement, he and his family built his dream house on Greers Ferry Lake. He started a family construction business completing multiple houses and projects in the Greers Ferry area.

Jack is survived by his wife, Shirley Matthews Woods; his children, Dr. Luanne Woods Lewis and Jim and Carol Woods; his grandchildren, Sanders and Layne Lewis, Bryce Woods, Dr. Matthew Woods and Dr. Jennifer Brown Woods; his siblings, Don and Linda Woods, Ben and Kay Woods, Ellis Price, James T. Matthews; his loving nieces and nephews and many friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe R. and Mary T. Woods; his sisters, Mary Jo Woods and Lois Helen Woods Price.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Holiday Hills United Methodist Church in Greers Ferry, Ark. Visitation with the family will be at 10 a.m., with a service to follow at 11 a.m., and the graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations are made to Holiday Hills United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc

HOPE — Sandy K. Adams, 62, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Hope, Arkansas. Survived by George Adams; Zach Adkinson & Lakyn; Kasie Adkinson; Braiden Harrison, Buc Sloan II, Raylee Adkinson; sister, Vickie Richardson. Services have not been scheduled at this time. Sign our online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes. com. HOPE — Chester “Lile” Cato, 90, Hope, Arkansas died Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Texarkana. Survived by wife, Marjorie Betts Cato; grandsons, Jason Banks, Eric Banks; one sister, Jerry Jones. A Graveside Memorial Service Saturday, January 26, 2019 11 a.m. Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope with Revel Kidd officiating. Online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

HOT SPRINGS — Beatrice Crawley Hendrix, 78, of Hot Springs passed away on

January 19, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born on August

20, 1940 in Myrtle, Mississippi to the late Marvin and Lilly Crawley.

Bea worked for several years as an Administrative Assistant at UAMS, QualChoice and Family Life. In 2012 she and her husband, David, moved to Hot Springs after many years in Little Rock to enjoy their retirement.

She is predeceased by her parents; her son, Mike Bullard and brothers, Charles, Wayne and Reed Crawley. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 50 years, David Hendrix; son, David Hendrix Jr.; sister, Donna Rodgers; two grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A visitation will be held in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home today at 10 a.m. with Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church in Hot Springs or the Arkansas Food Bank. Online Obituary and guestbook are available at www.GrossFuneralHome. com.

HOT SPRINGS — Patsy Ruth Hobgood, 88, of Hot Springs, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2019. She was born March 3, 1930, in Springer, Oklahoma, to James and Della Gravitt. Patsy was a member of Hot Springs Baptist Church. She retired from the Garland

County Library as a bookkeeper.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Richard

L. Oliver, Marvin Easley, and

Troy Hobgood; brothers, James Gravitt, C.J. Gravitt; several half-brothers; and one half-sister. Survivors include her daughter, Jeannie Thurman of Little Rock; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Nicky Oliver of Georgetown, Texas, Jim and Cheryl Oliver of Troutdale, Oregon, John and Christi Oliver of Little Rock; grandchildren, Chris Thurman, Staci Rotton, Amanda Lombard, Nick Oliver, James Oliver, Anna Claire Oliver; great-grandchildren, Adrianna Haney, Christopher Thurman, Kristina Lombard, Annika Lombard, Conner Lombard, Zoe Rotton, Cash Oliver; great-great-grandchildren, Hattie Haney, Lucille Haney; nephew and wife, James and Patty Gravitt of Fort Townson, Oklahoma.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Bro. Mike Smith officiating. Pallbearers include Richard Oliver, Jim Oliver, John Oliver, James Oliver, Chris Thurman, and Christopher Thurman. Memorials in Patsy’s honor may be made to Hot Springs Baptist Church. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

HOT SPRINGS — Feraldine (Deenie) Hill Johnson of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on January 18, 2019 following a long illness while surrounded by family.

Deenie was born July 5,

1932, daughter of Jennings

Ferrill Hill and Irene Setzer Hill of Jackson County, Missouri. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Literature from the University of Kansas City. In 1954 she married dental student William Robert Johnson Jr. (Bob), who would become her loving husband of more than 50 years.

Deenie taught school as Bob completed his surgical training and military service and daughter Melanie and son William Robert III (Bill) were born. The Johnsons moved to Hot Springs in 1960 when Bob began his oral surgery practice. Deenie was actively involved in her children’s education and activities, her community, and First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs. After Bob’s death, she enjoyed living at West Shores until she moved to Little Rock to be closer to family.

Deenie is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Bob Johnson. She is survived by daughter Melanie Strigel (Ingemann) of Little Rock and by son, Bill (Jenny) of Austin, Texas. Deenie was a devoted, generous, and inspiring grandmother to her six grandchildren, Kirsten Carter (Erin), Lise Debiak (Marc), William Strigel, Brian Strigel, Will Johnson, and Gil Johnson; and to her five great-grandchildren, Isaac, Drew, Avery, Sam, and baby Elliott.

Services will be 10 a.m., Friday January 25 at Gross Funeral Home, Hot Springs, with Rev. Kathleen McMurray officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Caring Place, 101 Quapaw Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901.

HOT SPRINGS — Hazel Branch Latture, 92, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away January 22, 2019. She was born September 28, 1926, in Goodman, Mississippi. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church with service immediately following at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Fleming officiating. Online condolences at www.caruth-hale.com.

HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK — Carl Lew Allen, 48, of Hot Springs National Park, passed away on January 17, 2019. Arrangements have been entrust-

ed to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Dewayne “Blue” Pittman, 50, of Jonesboro, passed, January 20, 2019. Funeral service will be January 25, 2019 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home at 3 p.m. with Eldon Richardson officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home are in charge of services. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — James Wesley Murberger, 87, of Malvern passed away January 19, 2019. James was born to the late Sydney and Elsie Harkness Murberger on

July 16, 1931, in Malvern, Ark. James served our great country in the United States Army actively for 24 years, he was a Master Sergeant, a Vietnam Veteran and also served three tours in Germany and one in France.

James is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. James leaves behind his loving wife of 66½ years, Shirley R. Murberger; his children, Sharon R. Sims (Larry) of Maumelle and James R. Murberger (Susan) of Mt. Grove, Mo.; his brother Raymond Murberger (Dorothy); his grandchildren, Cheryl Collins (Sean), and Cory Murberger; and one great-grandchild, Ian Collins.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 25, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Atkinson Chapel with Reverend Jack Schoeppey officiating. Interment will be at Fairplay Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home. You may leave condolences at www. atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Elton Houston Paul Sr., 81, Malvern went to Heaven Sunday January 20, 2019. Visitation: Wednesday, January 23, 6-8 p.m. Regency. Service: Thursday, January 24, 11 a.m. Regency Funeral Home. Burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, Friday, January 25, 11 a.m. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– MINERAL SPRINGS — Eddie Mike “Mickey” Pope, 95, died at his home overlooking Millwood Lake, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Visitation will be at Nashville Funeral Home,

Thursday, Jan. 24, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Mineral Springs Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Mineral Springs Cemetery.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Margaret Elizabeth Sisson Blaylock, age 92, of Morrilton, Ark., passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born June 22, 1926 in Morrilton, Ark. Memorial service will be at a later date. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Jimmie Will Edwards, 73, of Mountain View, Ark., and formerly of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. Jimmie was born to “Big Jim” and Sena Edwards in the snowcapped Rocky Mountains of

Denver, Colo. Shortly after Jimmie’s birth, his parents moved their family to Blytheville. After graduating from Blytheville High School, he attended the University of Arkansas. There he met his wife of 48 years, Patricia Kelly Edwards. Jimmie and Patricia were wed in 1969 and of this union three children were born. Following their marriage, Jimmie and Patricia moved to Blytheville. Jimmie managed Edwards Furniture Company for over 30 years. After retiring from the furniture business, Jimmie found a second career at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View.

Additionally, Jimmie had many passions in his life. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and he spent decades working with Troop 104 of the Boy Scouts of America, helping to develop scores of boys into young men and leaders. Jimmie also had a passion for the outdoors and the mountains.

He made numerous friends in the hobby of Civil War reenacting, and earned the nickname “Cookie” amongst his friends because of his masterful skills of cooking with a campfire.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; his parents; and brother, Freddie Edwards. Jimmie leaves three children, Cliff Edwards and his wife Lee Anne of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Kelly Edwards of San Antonio, Texas, and Patrick Edwards of Denver, Colorado; sister, Deloris Shaver of Blytheville; and two grandchildren, Brady and Tyson.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 26 at 4 p.m. in Elmwood Cemetery in Blytheville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www. cobbfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Jack Wray McNutt passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at home in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born at the Fincher Clinic on September 7, 1934, in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was the youngest child of Fay Danley “F.D.” McNutt and Mattie Garner McNutt.

Jack grew up in Norphlet, Arkansas, and attended Norphlet Public Schools. He became a Christian at an early age. After graduating from high school, he attended Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, and majored in finance. He interned for Murphy Oil Corporation during summer breaks from college. While at Harding, he met Jordine “Jerry” Chesshir. They were married on August 19, 1955.

Upon graduation from Harding, Jack and Jerry moved to New York City for Jack to attend Columbia University. He received his masters in economics in 1957 and returned to El Dorado to begin working for Murphy Oil Corporation as an accountant. He retired from Murphy in 1994 after 36 1/4 years of employment and reaching the rank of president and CEO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, F.D. and Mattie McNutt; his sister, Ethelyn Faye English; and his wife of 64 years, Jordine “Jerry” Chesshir McNutt. Survivors include his daughter, Marsha McNutt Hendricks and husband Michael of Searcy, Ark.; grandchildren, Emma Ophelia Hendricks and Walker Bennett Hendricks of Searcy, Ark.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harding University or the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be Friday, January 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Young’s Funeral Home in El Dorado, Ark. The graveside service will be held at New Corinth Cemetery in Nashville, Ark., on Sunday, January 27, at 2 p.m. There will be an opportunity to visit with family after the graveside service. An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– TRASKWOOD — Joseph Lambert Butts, age 75, of Traskwood, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born February 3, 1943 in Decatur, Nebraska. Joseph retired from the Air Force as an SMSGT after more than 20 years. He was a Professional Research Signals Analyst for the U.S. Government.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Loyd Butts and Edna Ann Lambert Butts; daughter, Carrie Leanne Francis; brother, Richard Loyd Butts; and a sister, Nancy Ann Neilsen. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patrecia Ayleen Johnston Butts; son, Wesley Joe Butts and his wife, Sandra Kay Winfield Butts; two grandchildren, Anthony Joseph (AJ) Francis and Julia Michelle (MeMe) Francis; and other family & friends.

Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, January 25 at Ashby Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. On-line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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VAN BUREN — Kerry E. Garner, 68, of Van Buren passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 in a local hospital. He was the owner of Garner Appraisal Company in Little Rock. He was a 1968 graduate of Little Rock Central High School and attended UALR in Little Rock. He was of the Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Garner. He is survived by his wife, Janie Franklin-Garner of the home; one daughter, Tracy Garner of Little Rock; his mother, Agnes Garner of Little Rock.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday January 24, 2019 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. The family will visit with friends and family after the service. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital or Almost Home Animal Shelter 3390 Pointer Trail E, Van Buren, Arkansas 72956. Online tributes: www.ockerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Mr. Millard “Buddy” Rolland, age 60, of Wynne, died on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at CrossRidge Community Hospital. Buddy was born on June 27, 1958 to the late Gerald N. Rolland Sr. and Bonnie Wilson Rolland in Wynne, Arkansas. He was a dedicated family man, loved horses, duck hunting and fishing. He loved his dog, Coop. He was a farmer and attended Three Trees Cowboy Church in Wynne. In 2006 he married Karen Henson Rolland, and she survives him.

He is also survived by his daughters, Cassandra Lynn Rolland of New Orleans, La., Courtney Leanne Rolland of Redfield, Ark.; son, Brett Tyler Rolland and wife Mary of Cherry Valley; sisters, Carolyn Minton of Wynne, Gwen Wells of Eatonton, Georgia; four brothers, Dennis Tucker of Wynne, Tommy Tucker of Wynne, Gerald Rolland of Wynne and Randy Rolland of Many, La.; grandchildren Riley Wilson, Ariana Byrd, Sophia Rolland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Bonnie Rolland Sr., and sister, Barbara Sutherland.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Kernodle Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Three Trees Cowboy Church at 11 a.m. with Bro. Tracy Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Vanndale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Three Trees Cowboy Church or American Heart Association. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com.