Pulaski County

EDITH MILLER ARNOLD, 89, passed away February 6, 2019. She is survived by her son, William Arnold Jr.; daughters, Delena Daleiden, Stephanie Doty and Carol Weisenfelder of Little Rock; other family and friends. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Arnold’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– Brother LEON BURL, 82, MSGT USAF-retired, of North Little Rock, was born to Vick and Angeline Burl on December 20, 1936 in Readland, Arkansas. The family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas in 1944. He attended Elementary and High School in Little Rock graduating from Horace Mann High School in June, 1956. After

graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in South

Africa, French Morocco, Philippine Islands, Republic of Thailand, Europe, California,

New Mexico and

South Dakota.

While in Europe he met and married the love of his life, Erika Eudenbach of Solingen, West Germany in 1966. To this union one child was born.

After retiring, Leon graduated from Park College with a degree in Business Management and started his second career with the North Little Rock Housing Authority (HUD) and worked as a Hotel Manager until 2008. His peers respected him for his Job Knowledge and Leadership ability and sought his advice on many occasions. He truly loved God and his Job.

He was loyal member of the Little Rock Air Force Base Protestant Chapel Family, sat on the Parish Leadership Board and served as head usher on the 11 a.m. service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vick and Angeline Burl, sisters, Ruth Ann Carpenter, Ozeeda Christian, Alice Rainey, Ida Mae Harris, and Genoba Goods; by his brother Tom V. Burl and cousin Raye J. Montague. Brother Leon leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife, Erika Burl, one daughter, Gabriella Laster, sonin-law Darron Laster, and grandchildren, Landon and Arden Laster of Sherwood, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation Family Hour will be held Monday, February 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Smith-Sherwood Funeral Home, 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood with Graveside Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with Honors by the US Air Force. Please visit www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.

–––––❖––––– LOUISE V. EWING, 83, of Little Rock passed away February 11, 2019. Arrangements will be announced by Paradise Funeral Home of Little Rock, 206 S. Cross St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3722200. www.paradisefhlittlerock. com. “Because There Is A Difference.”

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Mr. ALVIN LEONARD GRAY II, 59, of Little Rock passed February 7, 2019 Celebration of Life will be Saturday 10 a.m. at Pine Hill M.B. Church with Rev. William Shaw Officiating. Interment will be in Henson Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– RAYMOND EARL GRAYSON JR., 34, of Little Rock, formerly of Holly Grove, died Friday morning February 8 at his home. Two sons, his parents, two sisters, his paternal grandparents and a host of nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends survive him. Visitation was held Friday evening February 15 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 16 at 2:30 p.m. at I John Missionary Baptist Church, 142 North Oak Street in Holly Grove. Interment will take place on Wednesday, February 20 at 11 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Avenue in North Little Rock by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– BILLY H. ISAAC, 84, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed from this life on February

13, 2019. He was born on April 4,

1934 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to the late

Roy C. and Mary

Louis Isaac. Bill retired from the

United States

Air Force of 29 years as Chief

Master Sgt. He later worked for fifteen years as security for Remington Arms.

He is also preceded in death by two sisters; two brothers and a great-nephew, Benjamin Douglas Prince. Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory; his wife Delta of 64 years; three children Martin Isaac (Michelle), Michael Isaac, Marcus Isaac (Dana); sister, Annette Barkley; a host of honorary grandchildren that held a special place in his heart as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 11:30-12:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas with burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

–––––❖––––– JACQUELINE SHERLENE MAYO, 51, of Little Rock, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Saturday, February 9 at

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in

Little Rock. Her parents, Eddie and Charlene

Mayo, three brothers, two sisters, her godson, her goddaughter, her aunt and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends survive her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 16 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church-James Addition, 178 West McGowan Street in Cotton Plant. Interment will take place at Ash Grove Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– ROBIN ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, 60, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed on February 9, 2019. She was born on January 28, 1959 in Little Rock. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at New Hope Church of the Nazarene. Officiating: Brother George Yarberry. Online guestbook: www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JACKIE ANN RHEA of Mabelvale Arkansas, age 70, went home to the Lord Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Memorial services will be Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m. at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, 12400 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 in room 150. Enter through the Sanders Hall Entrance. Online guestbook: www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.

–––––❖––––– CHARLOTTE GAIL ROLLER, 65, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on February 12, 2019.

She was born to Gerald and

Willys Sheldon on September

14, 1953. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time outdoors. She loved spending time with her family. She liked watching her grandchildren play sports and cheering them on! She adored her loving canine companion, Rose.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Robert, Alfred, Jerry, and Bobby; and sister, Mary.

She is survived by her son, Joey Roller (Ramona); daughter, Raquel Munson (Marshall); three grandchildren, D.C. Munson, David and Emma; one brother, Jim Sheldon (Elenora); two sisters, Barbara Casey and Geraldean Rushing (Dean); along with numerous of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who love and miss her dearly.

A special thanks to Chris Munson and Jim Shackleford “Dad” for being so caring and loving throughout this time.

The celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Smyrna Bible Church: 9395 Dreamy Oaks Drive Paron, Arkansas 72122. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– ANITA LOUISE SALATER, 74, of Little Rock, passed away February 12, 2019. Services will be today, Friday, February 15 at 2 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by private interment for family at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Anita’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

–––––❖––––– LORRIE CRYSTAL WHITE, 58, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life February 12. She was preceded in death by: Her parents: Ralph and Chrystanthemum White.

Lorrie leaves to cherish her memory: children: Kirsten

White and Constance Simmons; sibling: Rodney White and Kimberly White, Special friends Donna Cravens and Connie Simmons and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Sunday, 3-4 p.m. Funeral: Monday, noon both at Robinson Mortuary Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

Arkansas

BATESVILLE — Ida Mae (McDoniel) Dugger, 88, of Batesville, passed away on Wednesday. Funeral: 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2019, at the funeral home. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 320 N. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– BAUXITE — Eddie Andrew Anderson, age 71, of Bauxite, passed away February 12,

2019. He was born July 31,

1947, in Kewanee, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents,

Verner Andrew and Eva Jane Anderson. Eddie was a retired Captain of Little Rock Fire Department Station 15. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by daughter, Christina Anderson; son, Richard “Ricky” Anderson; sister, Rebecca Nordman (George “Eddy”); brother, James Anderson (Brenda); four grandchildren; ex-wife, Betty Sue Anderson; and many friends.

A gathering of remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy. 5 North, Alexander. To offer condolences and share a memory of Eddie with his family visit www. pinecrestmemorialpark.com.

–––––❖––––– BELLEVILLE — Curtis Dewain Morse, age 78, of Belleville, died Wednesday, February 13,

2019, at UAMS in Little Rock.

Survivors include his wife, Maunette

Morse of Belleville; children,

Sherry Ragland and husband Michael of Marshall; Michael Morse and husband Dr. Richard Swails of McKinney, Texas; mother of his children, Patricia Ann Morrison; daughters, Kathy Gillespie and husband Frank of Belleville, Darlene Spinks and husband Greg of Perryville.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the chapel in Dardanelle. Private burial will be in Russell Cemetery in Belleville.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Betty Jean Morrow, 85, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away February 13, 2019. Betty was born July 1, 1933. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 15, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Funeral: 1 p.m., Saturday, February 16, Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares. com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Anna Faye Waldrum Phelan, 68, of Benton, passed away peacefully into the arms of her

Lord and Savior,

Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 11, 2019, at

Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.

Anna was born August 30,

1950, in Paragould, to Russell and Laverne Waldrum. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University where she met the love of her life, Dick. They settled in Benton, where both of her boys were born. Anna was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Benton, for more than 40 years. She loved going to the beach with her family, taking walks on the beach with her husband and putting her Fins Up at Jimmy Buffett concerts any chance she got. Anna was an excellent cook and loved to share the fruits of her labor with those she cared about, especially her family. Anna had a servant’s heart, always seeking out opportunities to care for, love on and encourage others.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Russell and Laverne Waldrum; one brother, Larry Wayne Waldrum; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hugh and Evelyn Phelan; sister-in-law, Francie Phelan. She is survived by her husband of 46 years: Dick Phelan of Benton; sons, Todd Phelan and wife Sarah of Bentonville, Brad Phelan and wife Michelle of Dallas, Texas; four grandsons, Jackson, Cole and Evan Phelan, all of Bentonville and Hamilton Phelan of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Lynda Massey and husband Tom of South Carolina; one brother-inlaw, Jim Phelan and wife Paula of Little Rock and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Monday, February 18, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Benton. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 19, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Benton with Dr. Randel Everett and Brother Edd Spurlock officiating. Burial will be at Ouachita Cemetery in Donaldson.

Pallbearers will be Todd Phelan of Bentonville, Brad Phelan of Dallas, Texas; Joe Waldrum of Little Rock; Kenneth Waldrum of Caruthers, Calif.; Benjamin Waldrum of Dayton, Nev.; and Glen Leach of Rector, Ark.

The family requests that in Lieu of Flowers, Memorials be made to CARTI Foundation, 8901 CARTI Way, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. (https://carti.ejoinme.org/ donate).

The family gives special thanks to all the medical professionals and staff at Baptist Health and CARTI in Little Rock, especially to the doctors, nurses and therapists in the CCU and ICU South for their excellent care. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home in Malvern. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Rebecca Mae Roach, our precious gift, was born peacefully sleeping in the arms of God on Monday, February 11, 2019.

Rebecca is survived by her parents, William and Jennifer Roach; her siblings, Alexandra Roach and Ruger Roach; her grandparents, Patricia Martin and Chris and Elaine Rogers; her great-grandmother, Rebecca Johnson; one uncle and aunt, Johnny and Alex Rich.

A Funeral Service of remembrance will be Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home Chapel, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton (501) 315-0700, with visitation beginning an hour prior at 10 a.m. Bro. Tyler Bray will be officiating. Sign online guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes.combryant.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Sandra Jane Wallace, 76, of Cabot, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. She was born March 27, 1942, in Forrester to the late Narvel and Bernice Cockburn. She married the love of her life, Charles Raymond Wallace, Jr., on December 5, 1960, and remained happily in love for 57 ½ years. Sandra was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,

Charles in July

2018. Survivors include his children, Charles

Boyd Wallace,

Randal Wallace,

Mark Wallace,

Valari Bristol,

Eric Wallace and Blake Wallace; grandchildren, Derek, Timothy, Richard and Charles Lee Wallace, Katrina Malet, Bryan and Brandon Bristol; great-grandchildren, Brison, Charlie Marie, Payton, Riley, Maddox and Michael Wallace, William Rettstatt and Mark Wyatt; brother, Robert Narvel Cockburn.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with Brother Ben Leonard officiating. Interment will be 3 p.m., Saturday at Cedar Creek Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorials be made in the name of Sandra Wallace to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123 or The American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Boulevard, Suite 320, Austin, Texas 78759. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816. Please visit our online guestbook at www. moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Wayne Thomas Wright went to be with Jesus Christ his Lord.

He was born November 13,

1946, to the late

Wallace Felder

Wright and Catharin Lois

Wright in Little

Rock, Arkansas.

As a boy he loved baseball and pitched for several teams.

He received a Bachelor degree in English from the University of Arkansas in

1975.

His life-long hobby was music, especially the Beatles; and he and his wife shared a love for Razorback sports and NASCAR. Wayne was a disabled Vietnam War Veteran retiring as an Air Force Tech Sergeant with 20 years of service, receiving commendation metals. He was a founding member of That Church, Sherwood, and actively attended That Church, Cabot. Wayne was a 24 year member of the Arkansas Home Builders Association, served as a board member on the Associates Council, and was named Pulaski County Associate of the Year 1995.

Wayne was preceded in death by his Brother, Wally (Debbie) Wright and is survived by his Wife of 53 years, Carolyn Brown Wright; son, Scott (Sarah) Wright; Grandson, Brooks Allen (Kayla) Wright; great-grandson, Camden Wright; sister-in-law, Danita (James) Hart; bonus Daughter, Lisa Wilson; nephews, Jeremy (Becky) Wright, Zach Groves, Drew and AJ Collatt; Nieces, Tonya (Harles) Dash, Andy Collatt, Samantha (Jason) Ripper and Amanda (BJ) Young;

special cousin, Robert (Rita Mary) Jones; Aunt, Lila Woods; and numerous cousins, extended family members and many friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at That Church, 602 East Main, Cabot, Ark. with a visitation immediately following the service. Burial with military honors will be in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — James Thaddeus McDonald Jr., age 89, died on January 28,

2019. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian

Church of Camden, Ark., on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 2 p.m. Full obituary: www. RestlandFuneralHome.com.

–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Bishop Marvin Jenkins, 70, of Crossett, died February 11. Survived by his wife Jessie Mae Jenkins; three sons; and four daughters. Service is Saturday, February 16, 1 p.m., at Christ Temple Pentecostal Church. Burial in Carlock Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 6-7 p.m., at Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. in Hamburg, Ark.

–––––❖––––– DeWITT — Ronney Sanders, 67, died February 13. Survivors include three children and two brothers. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. February 16 at Assembly of God Church with burial in Forks LaGrue Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Candice Earley Nolan left this life on Thursday, January 31, 2019, and slipped peacefully into Heaven while at home in her bed, surrounded by family after a brave, 8-year struggle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, following a private family interment. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, El Dorado, Ark., or the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, Ark. An online registry can be signed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Perry Ollie McCurley, 86, of Fayetteville, formerly of Marshall died Tuesday. Perry was a US Army Veteran/Korean War. Survivors: wife, Shelby Miller McCurley; step-daughter, Lynn; siblings, Wilma, Nita, Jay & Tommy. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, New Life Tabernacle Church/Marshall. Visitation: 9 a.m. preceding service. Burial: Marshall Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ marshall.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Jimmy Martin, 71, of Fordyce, passed Sunday, February 10, 2019. Visitation: Friday, February 15, 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce. Funeral: Saturday, February 16, at 1 p.m. at St. John A.M.E. Church by Reverend Kent J. Broughton. Interment: Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Fordyce.

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FORT SMITH — After a 21-year battle with prostate cancer, Paul R Johnson, 81, completed the last lap of his earthly race and joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 11, at Mercy Hospital in Fort

Smith, Arkansas. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Stella; son

Paul; daughter Jennifer Parks

(Bryan Slavens); granddaughter Aubrey

Parks; Stella’s son Lane Dooly

(Terri); Granddaughter Sarah

Boen; grandsons Luke and Drew Dooly; great-Granddaughter Jordan Boen; nephews Paul, Hardy, and Gary Hodgens; and nieces Yvonda Kissinger, Lisa Francis and Sabrina Watlington; and many, many dear friends across the country and the globe. He also leaves behind his training partner and faithful companion Sadie, his 10-year-old Australian Shepherd. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Wilson, and sisters Edith Hodgens and Virginia Anderson.

Paul was born in Branch, Arkansas, in 1937. He and his family moved to Fort Smith in 1938 where he attended Fort Smith schools and graduated in 1955. While at Fort Smith High School he worked in Jerry Klinginsmith’s print shop and made lifelong friendships. He graduated with a business degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 1962 where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and where he made more lifelong friends.

He started his insurance career with the Travelers Insurance in Little Rock, then was offered an opportunity at Rebsamen and East Insurance under the mentorship of the legendary “Bond Man”, Jack East. He took to the insurance business like a duck to water and following Mr. East’s path Paul made construction insurance and bonds his specialty.

He moved back to Fort Smith in 1971 and along with Walter Moorman and Jim Russell started Johnson Moorman & Russell Insurance and Bonding.

Always athletic and a lover of sports of all kinds Paul began running in his late 30s and completed dozens of marathons all over the country, several triathlons and became a senior Olympian racewalker setting records all over the world and making many more amazing friends. He won more than 50 gold medals and was named Race Walker of the Year in 2001, 2003 and 2005. His record for the 10k set in 2008 still stands. He officiated University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, track meets for several years and even officiated track events in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Paul will be remembered by his family and friends for his intellect, dependability, sense of humor, and love of music, traveling, dogs and children. Paul and his family are grateful for the wonderful caregivers of Mercy Hospice and most especially Jenny, his nurse, and Shelby, his aide.

Paul has chosen to be an anatomical donor to the Arkansas Colleges for Health Education. A memorial service will be held at Edwards Funeral Home Friday, February 15th, at 2 p.m. and a visitation with the family will immediately follow. Honorary Pallbearers are Frank Gardner, Bill Priakos, Charles Palmer, Jack Starr, Darlene Backlund, Bernie Finch, and Bob and Kay Cella. If you wish to remember Paul with a donation, memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice, 3300 South 70th Street, Fort Smith Arkansas 72903 or The Hope Humane Society, 3800 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72904. To leave an online memory, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– GLENDALE — Linda Sue Byford, 71, of Glendale (Lincoln County) died Thursday at her home. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Byford; two daughters, Tena Marie Matthews and Tracy Byford; one sister and four grandchildren. There will be no services. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www. griffinfuneralservice.net.

–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Dorothy Sue Booth, 82, of Hamburg, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ladelle Baptist Church with burial in Ladelle Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Jim Darby, 64, of Heber Springs died Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Joyce Darby; children, Shawn Darby, Jason Darby (Jennifer), Michelle Harrington (Dewayne), Jamie Lowman (Chris); siblings, Sam Darby, Sharon Evans (Vince);14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Friday, 5-7 p.m., Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home-Brinkley. Services: Saturday, 2 p.m., River of Life Church. Guestbook/ obit/www.bobnealandsons.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — Marian Doris Huggins, 88, passed away on February 10,

2019. Born September 4, 1930,

Marian was the daughter of the late Oscar

S. and Francis Nixon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Frank H. Huggins Jr., and a brother, Donald Ray Nixon, of Conway.

Most of Marian’s life was spent in North Little Rock. She loved being a part of the North Little Rock School District and Gardner United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. After moving to Hot Springs, she and Frank were welcomed into the First United Methodist family. Marian also joined the Women’s Welcome Club of Hot Springs, became an avid bridge player, and served two terms as president of the Garland County Republican Women; Marian was awarded lifetime membership for her dedication and service.

Marian loved her country, lived life to the fullest, and felt very blessed to have three wonderful daughters, Donna Guenther (Stephen), Debi Cochran (George), and Dyan Prescott (Art); seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

During the last months of her life she was loved and well-cared for by Belvedere Nursing Home in Hot Springs. A visitation will be held at Gross Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16 with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Scott Gallimore officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2963 Airport Rd., Hot Springs, Ark. 71913 or to a charity of your choice. Online guestbook and tributes are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — John David Lochala Jr., 49, of Hot Springs, Ark., died Tuesday, February 5,

2019. He was an incredible spirit who left this world too soon.

He spent the majority of his youth in Clinton, Arkansas, where he attended middle school, and then High School in Shirley, where he graduated from in 1988. In High School, he was known by his friends as New Wave Dave, because he was a trend setter in music and fashion. He was a lover of all genres of music and art and had an incredible quick wit that brought joy and laughter to those that were fortunate enough to know him. He was a gifted pianist/ composer and actor who shared this treasure with family and friends in a variety of settings. His love of gospel music was something that brought many of his friends together over the years.

After graduating from High School in 1988, he spent some time in Nashville, Tenn., then decided to pursue his bachelor’s degree in business and communications at University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Ark., where he had fallen in love with the campus when visiting the Wilson-Munger Memorial Chapel and a sweet little baby grand piano that was housed there. He graced the Seay Theatre stage in many productions while in college – having a true gift of comic timing.

Upon graduation from Ozarks in 1993 he developed a career in finance working for American Express and then finding his passion for numbers working for UA Beebe and then at UALR in Little Rock. He was able to enjoy his love of the arts while in Little Rock. He leaves behind so many family, friends and wonderful memories that will be cherished.

A memorial service for friends and family will be held in Clarksville, Ark., at the Wilson-Munger Memorial Chapel on February 17th, 2019, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, honorariums in his name can be made to University of the Ozarks/Capital Campaign, 415 North College Ave. Clarksville, Ark. 72830.

–––––❖––––– HUTTIG — Allan Dale Porter, 70, of Huttig, Ark., died February 13, 2019. Survived by wife, Loretta Porter; one son, Jason Porter; two daughters, Shannon Cole and Angela Byrd. Graveside services 10 a.m. February 16, 2019, at Harper Springs Cemetery in Huttig, Ark., under the direction of Jones Funeral Home, Inc. www.jonesservice.com.

–––––❖––––– McGEHEE — Mary Lou White Henderson Akin, 85, of McGehee, Ark., died February 13, 2019. Graveside service 10 a.m. February 16, 2019, at 16 Section Cemetery, Drew County, Ark. Celebration of Life service to follow at 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, McGehee, Ark. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. On-line guest book www.griffinculpepper.com.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Martha Lee Gardner Fisher, age 76, of Monticello passed away February 10, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel in Monticello with burial to follow in Brooks Chapel Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

–––––❖––––– MORRILTON — Mrs. Willie Lee Wright, 84, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, at Harris Chapel. Burial at National Cemetery in Little Rock by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at funeral home. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– MOUNT PLEASANT — Paul “Pete” Brooks, 85, died February 13. Visitation and funeral service: Saturday, February 16, at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation: 1 p.m. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Burial: Violet Hill Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Local survivors: Sue Maahs Brooks (wife), Beverly McCollum, Paula Garrett (daughters).

–––––❖––––– NASHVILLE — Jerry Don Goodson, age 75, of Nashville, Arkansas, went to his eternal home on Wednesday evening. Services will be Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 2 p.m. in Nashville Funeral Home with Truman Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Saturday until service time.

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NEW EDINBURG — Elizabeth Joann Hall, 88, of New Edinburg died Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Visitation: Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday at Hebron United Methodist Church. Burial at Graves Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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PINE BLUFF — Reverend Fred Johnson, 76, gained his wings on February 9, 2019. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at New Hope MBC Altheimer by Rev. Glenn Barnes Sr. Interment in Graceland Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Visitation Friday, 5:30-7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home.

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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Luther Curtis Rice, 58, of Pine Bluff passed February 2, 2019. Celebration of Life will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at Indiana Street M.B. Church with Rev. Gregory Raglon Officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

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PINE BLUFF — Louis C. Tucker, 80, of Pine Bluff, passed away February 13, 2019. Louis worked for International Paper Mill (currently Evergreen Packaging, Inc.) for 42 years.

Survivors: his wife, Hazel Jaggers Tucker; his children, Sandra (Jerry) Graves and Henry Tucker; four grandchildren, Amber McKnight, Jeremy Graves, Robby Graves and Henley Tucker; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Marilyn (Bill) Fizer and Alice (Charles) Garcia; and a brother, Sammy (Doneva) Tucker.

Funeral services; Saturday, February 16, 2019, 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Palestine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 5130 Bobo Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. Online condolences: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

–––––❖––––– REDFIELD — Floyd “Sonny” Johnson, 79, of Redfield, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born February 22, 1939, in Pine Bluff to the late Elma “Buddy” and Edith Glover Johnson.

Sonny graduated from White Hall High School in 1957, then served in the US Navy for four years on active duty, then for six additional years in the reserves. He worked 8 years on the Trans Alaskan Pipeline in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and was also a master mechanic. He served as Mayor of Redfield for 14 years and also worked for Redfield Waterworks. He will be loved and missed by many.

Sonny is survived by his wife, Eileen Mezera Johnson, whom he married June 10, 1994, in Redfield; three sons, Cliff Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska, Jeff Johnson of Mayflower, and Todd Johnson of Germany; three daughters, Susie (Eric) Maynard of Redfield, Katie James of Redfield, and Leigh Anne James of Little Rock; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren with another on the way; and 1 sister, Mona Pierce. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Linda Ray.

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Robinson-Fuller White Hall Chapel with Rev. Darrell Stayton officiating. Burial will be in Redfield Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online registry at www.rfwhitehall.com.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Vernon Lee Rice Sr., 68, of Sheridan passed away February 12, 2019. He was born May 12, 1950, in Woodson, Ark., to the late Murle E. and Billie Jo “Topsy” Rice.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce Rice; and son, Vernon L. Rice, Jr.; his two brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his daughter, Rena McInturff (Kevin); stepchildren, Polly Ransom and David Carmon; brother, Billy Ray Rice; sister, Joyce Isom (Hubert); grandchildren, Brittney Bumgardner (Josh), Lakin Baker (Jason), Jimmie Woodard, Steven Woodard, Tiffany Ransom and Brandi Carmon; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved the outdoors. He loved spending time with his family.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 with Brother Ben Jones officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Woodson Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Billy Roy Smith of Sheridan, Arkansas, was born August 26, 1949, in Prattsville, Arkansas, the son of the late Theodore E. and Ruby Lee Kelley Smith. He was a member of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville and had retired after 20 years from the United States Air Force having served during Vietnam. He was an avid collector of coins, and movies. He enjoyed deer and squirrel hunting, fishing and donating to various charities. Billy died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton at the age of 69.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James “Doyle” Smith and a nephew, James Derrell Smith. Survivors: brother, Jimmy Darrell Smith of Little Rock; sister, Peggy Lee Smith of Sheridan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville with Bro. Robert Ewing officiating. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. After the service, the family will gather at the home of Kelley and Mary Kathrine Smith, 466 Wisteria Drive, Bauxite, Ark. 72011.

Pallbearers are Kelley Smith, Mike Smith, Neil Smith, Ronnie Henderson, Jeff Young and James Nolen. Honorary pallbearer is Ricky Kelley.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

Out-of-state

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Mrs. Ruby Jewel Holland, 86, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed on January 30, 2019. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at St. Paul MBC in Pine Bluff by Rev. Llewellyn E. Terry. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

–––––❖––––– SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Jowea Jeffers Blacksher, age 80, of Springfield, Mo., died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 16, at Moseley Cemetery. Arrangements are by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 15, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SPRING HILL, Tenn. — On Friday, February 8, 2019, William (Bill) King Toler Sr., devoted husband and loving father of two sons, died at the age of 85.

Bill was born on April 29, 1933, in Augusta, Ark. By the age of 10, Bill had lost both of his parents and lived with his older siblings for the rest of his childhood in the Augusta area. With grit and determination, Bill left Augusta at 18 to attend Arkansas Tech where he enlisted with the US Army ROTC program. After his successful graduation from Arkansas Tech, Bill started a long and illustrious career as a US Army officer. After serving two tours in Vietnam, Bill worked his way to the rank of Lt. Colonel.

In 1955, Bill married Martha Joan Gibson, from Hampton, Va. They raised two sons, Bill Toler Jr. and Dave Toler. Joan died in 1995 and Bill was re-married to his childhood friend Elizabeth “Suzy” Potter in 1996. Bill and Suzy returned to their hometown of Augusta, Ark., in 1996 and would reside there until 2018 when they moved to Spring Hill, Tenn.

Bill was an avid outdoorsman his entire life and especially loved to fish. He spent many days salmon fishing in the rivers of Oregon and crappy fishing in the lakes and rivers of Arkansas. He was a lifelong baseball enthusiast and a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan. Bill and his sons attended the Atlanta Braves game where Henry Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record in 1974.

Throughout his life, Bill embraced racial equality and was known as a man of integrity and compassion for his neighbors and his community. He is survived by his wife Suzy, two sons, and six stepchildren.

–––––❖––––– HOUSTON, Texas — Mr. Samuel Devon Jackson, 46, of Houston, Texas, passed February 4, 2019. Celebration of Life will be Saturday 2:30 p.m. at Highland M.B. Church with Rev. Richard Hayes Officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery V.A. Section by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Charles H. Moore Jr., 90, of Cheyenne passed away Feb. 12. He was born Oct. 3, 1928, in Curtis, Ark. Charles served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

He was a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and was recognized for extraordinary contributions in 2004 with the Grand Cross of Honor. He was a past Grand Master for the Grand Lodge AF&AM Wyoming. He was also an active and ongoing supporter

of the Scottish Rite Children’s Language Clinic, the International Order of Jobs Daughters in Wyoming and a

CFD HEEL, serving on the ticket committee.

Charles is survived by his niece, Stacy Maatman, her husband, Dan, and their son,

Dakota; brother, Richard Moore, and his wife, Norma; and sister, Clara Dunn; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Jody. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; parents, Charles and Bertha Moore; and siblings, Gene Boyd, Curtis Moore, Jim Moore and Cappy Moore.

Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Rose Croix services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Masonic Temple, 1820 Capital Ave. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Children’s Language Clinic. Condolences to www.wrcfuneral.com.