Obituaries

Pulaski County

JACKIE BURNETT, 80, of Little Rock, passed through heaven’s gates on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Preceding her in death were: her husband, Charles Burnett, Jr.; mother, Betty Lee; siblings, Matthew Lee and Robert Talley, Jr.; father, Lawrence Lee, Sr., and Robert Talley, Sr. Jackie leaves to cherish her loving memories: daughters, Betsey Burnett Bernard and Ray Burnett; son- inlaw, Romar Bernard; siblings, Laurene Spears and Lawrence Lee, Jr.; nieces, nephews, and a host of beloved cousins.

Jackie had a successful career with the Dept of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Education Division as an Equal Opportunity Specialist ( GS- 13). During her employment Jackie was recognized by the Department of Education for a Departmental Mentor Award ( 1994) for helping, advising, instructing and serving as a role model to her fellow employees.

Jackie was an accomplished bridge player and was recognized for her skills as the 1st Place Winner Open Pair, Memphis Bridge Unit ( 2003). She was an active alumni member of her alma mater, Talladega College ( Talladega, Alabama). She also was very active with the American Association of University Women ( AAUW), Little Rock Branch ( Little Rock, Arkansas).

Jackie was a member of the Faith United Church of Christ ( formerly located in Little Rock, Ark.). When the church closed its doors and relocated to Conway, Ark., she continued to support the UCC church affiliation by actively giving to the Cross Street Church Christian Church ( Little Rock, Ark.).

Services entrusted to Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark.( 501) 3721305.

––––– – –––– LOUISE V. EWING, age 83, passed away February 11, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters:

Michele Ewing, Milicent Ewing Ferguson

( Javan), Nicole

Ewing and Monique Ewing; five granddaughters: De’ja, Chynna, Le’la, Sydney and Jalen; sisters- inlaw: Gloria Turner and Audrey Bentley; brothers- in- law; Donald Bentley, Ronald Bentley ( Clarrissa), Melvin Turner; a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A viewing will be held Monday, February 18, 2019 6- 7 p. m. at Paradise Funeral Home Chapel. A celebration of her life will be 10 a. m. Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun St., LR. Burial at Little Rock National Cemetery, 2523 Springer Blvd., LR, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10201 W. Markham Suite 100, Little Rock, Ark., 72305. Services entrusted to Paradise Funeral Home of Little Rock, 206 S. Cross St., LR, Ark., ( 501) 372- 2200 www.paradisefhlittlerock.com “Because There Is A Difference”

––––– – –––– EUGENE PFEIFER LEVY, FAIA, age 82, of Little Rock, died February 14, 2019. Born in Little Rock on December 14, 1936, he

was the son of

E. G. Levy and Elizabeth Pfeifer Levy. Gene is survived by his wife Candy, sister Trudy Jacobson ( Jerry), sons Ed ( Mary), Stewart ( Rhoda) and Charles

( Zeinaida) and their mother Trudie Watkins Levy Cromwell, six grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, and many cousins, in- laws, and friends. He was a kind and friendly man, loved by all, and stranger to none. We will miss him very much. In lieu of flowers or food, memorials in his honor may be given to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas ( http://www.arclubs.org, 501666- 8816). May he rest in peace.

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PAUL ANTHONY VEACH, MD, 59, of Maumelle, Ark., entered into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 16, 2019 after his courageous battle with cancer.

He was born

July 16, 1959 in Marietta, Ohio, to Clinton and

Edith Veach and was the youngest of six children. He grew up in a small Ohio town on the Ohio River. In high school, he excelled in both academics and sports.

He entered the United States Air Force in 1976 and served at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, Ga., as a Paramedic and was on the Presidential Support team of President Jimmy Carter. He met his wife Rachel, while attending Bible Baptist Temple and they married in August of 1980. He was later transferred to Shaw AFB in Sumter, S. C., where he was attached to the 17th tactical fighter squadron. During his service at Shaw he deployed to Norway for a search and rescue mission, and to Saudi Arabia for desert rescue operations.

He was honorably discharged in 1988, and entered the University of South Carolina, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He was accepted into the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating as class president in his senior year and accepted to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Emergency Medicine Residency Program where he became board certified as an Emergency Room Physician and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. His career in medicine brought him much joy. He loved rural people and spent the majority of his career in hospital emergency departments as the Medical Director in several rural facilities. He served as the Chief Medical Officer with the Schumacher Group and as Senior Vice President of Clinical affairs for Hospital Physicians Partners as an Emergency Department Efficiency Expert. He served as one of two Counselors for Arkansas chapter of American College of Emergency Physicians.

God was the center of his life and he loved and lived his life by the Bible. He was a devoted Christian serving God for his entire adult life. He taught adult Sunday School for 25 years and served as a minister of music for 20 years. He recorded 4 music CDs with his wife. He authored a travel guide to Israel and two books of poetry; “All I Hold Dear” and “Living Waters or Broken Cisterns”. His fourth book “A Walk in the Valley of Baca” will be published soon.

He was a man of great humor and delighted in making people laugh. After reading the book, “The Greatest Miracle”, by Og Mandino, his mission in life was to help those who were broken and hurting, and called himself a “rag picker” of people. His life way mark was, “I am first a servant, living my life in the service of others. I will live a life of integrity, seeking to honor God, my family, and my country. I will live a passionate life and seek to encourage others. Through a close relationship with God I will put aside fear and anger and instead, live a life filled with gratitude and humor. I am a rag picker.” He enjoyed Razorback football and was a Broyles Silver donor for many years. One of his passions in life was travel and he saw much of the world, but his greatest love was Israel and her people. He hosted more than 15 tours to Israel. He was a loving husband and father working to provide for his family monetarily but most importantly spiritually.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years Rachel and his 5 children, a son- in- law and a daughter- inlaw. Regina Kirkman ( Samuel), Jonathan ( Rachel Anne Marie), Laura, Stephen, and Jessica. His 5 siblings and their spouses, Michael ( Margaret), David ( Peggy), Clinton ( Angela), Karen Schon ( Tom), Kathy Omer, his Mother- in- law Annette Oliver, brother- in- law’s, sisters- in- law and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Clinton and Edith Veach.

A Celebration of his life will be held at 2: 00 p. m. on Wednesday, February 20, at Roller- Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. Burial will follow at Riverwood Memorial Garden in Maumelle. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 19 from 6: 00 p. m. until 8: 00 p. m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the compassionate nurses, doctors and employees of Baptist Hospital Emergency Department, CARTI Little Rock, and Arkansas Hospice for your love and care of our dear husband, father, and brother during his courageous battle. We would also like to thank the Maumelle Fire Department and MEMS for their kind assistance.

He lived a life full of great blessings, and we will have his love in our hearts always and forever.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

––––– – –––– WILLIAM NEAL WALLER, 85, of Jacksonville went to be with his Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ, Saturday, February 16, 2019, joining his wife of 56 years, Geraldean “Mimi”

Waller who preceded him in death in October of 2009.

Bill was born January 10, 1934, in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

“Papa” was preceded in death by his parents Guy A. Waller and Ella L. Waller; his spouse Geraldean Waller; and sister, Jessie Waller McElroy. Papa is survived by two brothers, Verlin Waller, and Jimmy Waller and his wife Carolyn; one sister, Ann Uhrich and her husband, Norman; his son Randy Waller and wife Martha; five grandchildren, Kimberly ( Waller) Lacy and her husband Chris, Chad Waller and his wife Christi, and Victoria Torres, John Franks and his wife Brianne, and Phillip Franks and his wife Leslie; and four great- grandchildren, Ella Kate Lacy, Emma Claire Lacy, Emily Franks and Olivia Franks.

Papa attended New Life Church in Cabot, Arkansas. Papa retired from the family auto parts and car sales business located in Jacksonville, which he owned and operated with the help of family for over 25 years. Papa was a committed and dedicated father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. Recently, Papa celebrated his 85th birthday in the presence of many immediate and distant family members, as well as lifelong friends.

There will be a visitation at Smith- Sherwood Funeral Home located at 7700 Highway 107, from 5: 00 p. m. until 7: 00 p. m. Tuesday, February 19. The funeral service will be held at the Smith- Sherwood Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 20, at 10: 00 a. m. Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville following the conclusion of the funeral service. Please visit our online guest register www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Alta Goff, age 84, of Arkadelphia, passed away Friday, February 15,

2019 in Little

Rock. She was born September 23, 1934, in

Shirley, Arkansas to the late

Leroy and Florida Holly.

Alta was preceded in death by her husband, Dee W. Goff; one daughter Karla Kaye Goff and one grandson, Jared Dean Goff.

Survivors are one son, Nicky Goff and wife, Cynthia; one granddaughter, Sarah Goff all of Arkadelphia and ten great- grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 2: 00 p. m. Monday, February 18th at Palestine Church Cemetery at Pearson, Arkansas near Heber Springs with Bro. Chad Cox officiating. Arrangements are by Ruggles- Wilcox Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Jared Goff Memorial Fund, c/ o Lisa Hunt, 725 Cedar Grove Road Arkadelphia, Ark., 71923. Online register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

––––– – –––– KIRBY — Blake Self, age 70, of Kirby, passed away Friday.

Services will be at 2 p. m., Wednesday, February 20, 2019, in the Davis- Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood, with E. J. Johnson officiating with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, 6- 8 p. m.

Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

––––– – –––– MONTICELLO — Nellie Jo Millen Bostian, age 77 of Monticello, went to be with her Lord Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Funeral service will be 10 a. m. Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Stephenson- Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Drew County. Family visitation will be from 6- 8 p. m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

––––– – –––– MORO BAY — Kenneth “Pete” Charles Williams, age 79, of Moro Bay, Ark., died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at his home. He was born February 17, 1939, in

Moro Bay, Ark., a son of the late

Arnold Williams and Corinth Ivey Williams. He graduated from Hermitage High School, the University of Arkansas in Monticello, with a B. S. in chemistry, the University of Mississippi with a M. S. in chemistry and the University of Illinois with a Ph. D. in chemistry. Kenneth was a retired chemist, economist, and corporate planner for both Ethyl Corporation in Baton Rouge, La., and Albemarle Corporation in Magnolia, Ark. He was appointed to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission in 2005, by Governor Mike Huckabee and served until 2011. He attended the Church of God in El Dorado, Ark. Also preceding him in death was a son Paul Jason Williams and a sister Ernestine Trammell.

Survivors are two daughters Charlotte Williams Khan and spouse Jaffar, Catherine Williams Davidson and spouse Ted all of Atlanta, Ga. Two brothers Don Williams of El Dorado, Ark., and Jerry Williams of Hermitage, Ark. One sister Linda Williams Sweeney of Moro Bay, Ark. Four grandchildren Victoria Khan, Caroline Khan, Julia Davidson, and Edward Davidson.

Funeral service will be 10 a. m. Tuesday, February 19, at Church of God, 908 E. Mosby, El Dorado, Ark. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p. m. Monday, February 18, at Frazer Funeral Home. Burial is in Marsden Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Memorials are preferred to Marsden Cemetery Association. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.