Pulaski County
LAURENCE “LARRY” ALLMON, 63, of Wrightsville, Ark., departed this life on March 16. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erma and Veodis Allmon; siblings, Richard Allmon, Greg Stewart; grandson, Blake Spencer; maternal and paternal grandparents.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Carolyn Allmon; his children, Paul Richardson of Nashville, Tenn., Aminah (Deon) Spencer, Tandra Allmon, Martell Wilbon, Tameka Allmon, and Jaylon Allmon; his siblings, Cynthia (James) Woods, Gregory (Belva) Allmon, Carol (Eddie) Watson, Charlotte Allmon, Terry (Nicholas) Connor, Tracey (Anthony) Jemerson, Joseph (Cynthia) Welch of Detroit, Mich.; sister-in-law, Lois (Richard) Allmon of Baton Rouge, La.; eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at Virginia Baptist Church 14102 Highway 365, Little Rock, Ark. 72206 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Greater Christ Temple, 1200 Bishop Warren Dr. (Lewis St.) Little Rock, Ark. 72204 at 2:30 p.m. Final resting place Virginia Baptist Church Cemetery. We Entrusted Our Love One To Stephens Funeral Home, 257 Panama Rd., West Helena, Ark. 72390.
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Mrs. REGINA MALCZYCKI DOBBINS, age 80, of Little Rock died Monday, March 18, 2019. Born in Poland, June 29, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wasyl B. Malczycki also of Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her brother George Malczycki; sister,
Tamara Serhijiiw and brother Borys Malczycki. She is survived by her loving husband, Neil; sons, Alan H. Dobbins (Ileana) and William N. Dobbins; and grandsons, Andrew A. Dobbins and Brandon J. Dobbins; and brother, Igor (Mary Lou) Malczycki. Visitation and Rosary will be Wednesday, March 20 with visitation starting at 6 p.m. and rosary at 7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett-Healey and Roth, 5800 W 12th St., Little Rock. Mass of Christian Burial will be March 21 at 10 a.m at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church, 1003 North Tyler, and Little Rock. www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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CARL DONLEY SR., 63, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March 10,
2019. He is preceded in death by his parents,
Charles Donley and Bessie Lee Hervey.
He leaves to cherish his memory children, Carl Donley Jr., and
Titania Donley; siblings, Peggy Hill, Donnie Nathaniel, Vanessa Jones, Felicia Hervey, and Rodney Townsend; eight grandchildren and a host of uncles, aunts and other relatives and friends.
Visitation: Wednesday, 12-6 p.m. and Funeral: Thursday, 10:30 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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Bro. EALGIE GILBERT SR. was born in Allport, Ark. He was in the ministry for over 64 years. He was baptized August of 1950 at Gum Street Church of Christ in North Little Rock, Ark.
His ministry journey began in 1951 serving congregations in Cotton Plant, Ark.; England, Ark.; and Russellville, Ark. During this time, Ealgie had a successful career of nearly two decades with the 3M Company in Little Rock. He also established ministry work at the following churches: Dixie Church of Christ in North Little Rock, Ark.; Sweet Home Church of Christ in Sweet Home, Ark.; College Heights Church of Christ in Pine Bluff, Ark.; East Side Church of Christ in Little Rock, Ark.; and East Moline Church of Christ in Malvern, Ark. He held gospel meetings in many parts of the country. He worked as an evangelist during the earlier part of his ministry while working with three other congregations on a part-time basis. Throughout his ministry, he has preached the gospel to many and baptized hundreds into the faith. Ealgie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved to preach, cook, garden, hunt, and fish.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Jerome (Sally) Gilbert of nearly 69 years, seven children, 45 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren.
Family Hour: Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. Homegoing celebration Saturday, 10 a.m. both held at Central Church of Christ at 823 W. 6th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72201. In lieu of flowers, the family request that your donations of love be made to your favorite charity.
The family sends appreciation and heartfelt thanks to the staff and physicians at Colonel Glenn Nursing and Rehab and UAMS for the care they provided to our loved one. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary-South, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.” Visit www.robinsonmortuary.com to sign online guestbook.
–––––❖––––– WILLARD “BILL” L. HADLEY, 73, peacefully passed away March 18, 2019 at his home in North
Little Rock after fighting various health issues for
20+ years. He was born October 14, 1945 in
St. Joseph, Mo., to Norman Lee
Hadley and Norma E. Hadley.
Bill was a beloved husband and best friend to Judy Hadley for 53 years. Devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. Formally served in the United States Air Force. He later owned and operated H&H Home Repair alongside his son, Steve. For the past 16 years he has been a loved employee of Dow Building Services.
Bill loved and enjoyed working with his hands especially passionate about making and repairing things for people including handmade pens he personalized for each friend. Ordained a deacon 35 years ago, and an active member of Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church where he loved singing in the choir.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Ronald Hadley; sister, Deanna Klein. He leaves to cherish his memories with his wife Judy Hadley; sisters, Dixie Quinn and Bonita White; sistersin-law, Gail Hadley and Ann Hadley; son, Steven Hadley and wife Alexandra Hadley (Buena Vista, Ga.); daughter, Melissa Hadley (Jacksonville, Ark.); five grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor, Steffanie Hadley, Cody Holt, Thomas Hadley, Cortney Hafer; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. You may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
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LEE G. HAWKINS, 77, of Sherwood, departed this life March 12. Family Hour: Friday 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary North Little Rock. Service: Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway NLR, Ark., 72114 (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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The final interment graveside service for ALEX “TANK” HERMAN is scheduled for Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery located at Wright Ave. and Woodrow Streets.
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RUBY JEAN HUMPHREY, 67, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life March 17. Preceded in death by: her son: Jimmy Harper; parents: Earl McDonald and Jessie Garner and a brother: Sammie Coleman. She leaves to cherish her memory: husband: James Humphrey; son: Tony Lee Harper Sr., sister: Betty McDonald, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a host of nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends. Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m.; Funeral: Saturday 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary LR, Pastor Donterio Porter officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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JAMES HOOKER LEWIS, age 50, entered into his rest March 18, 2019. He was born May 27, 1968 in Searcy, Ark. to Harry Lewis and Fannie Cannon Lewis. He graduated from Searcy High School Class of 1987. After high school James joined the U.S. Army where he served in Operation Desert Storm. He was proud to serve his country and protect our freedom.
James is survived by his adopted dad, Stanley Hooker (NLR), 2 sisters, Geraldine Hooker Lewis (NLR, Ark.) and Stacy Horton Bell (Edmond, Okla.), four nieces, Charity Middleton (Cody) of Muldrow, Okla., Hannah Cox (Jonathan) of Oklahoma City, Okla., Andrea Fouts (Braden) of Muldrow, Okla., and Mikayla Money of Oklahoma City, Okla. He had four great-nieces and one great nephew, all of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Harry, and mother, Fannie, and by his adopted mom, Gayle Hooker.
James loved the Lord and his family above all in this life. He was a talented artist, loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. and Memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock. To offer condolences and share a memory of James with his family visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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GLORIA DEAN McPHEARSON, 65, of Little Rock, Ark. received her wings, Wednesday, March 13th, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memories, husband of 47 years, Johnnie “Main” Mc Phearson. Visitation: Friday, March 22nd, from 6-7 p.m. Funeral service: Saturday, March 23rd, at 12 p.m. Both services will be held at, Paradise Baptist Church, 820 H St., NLR, Ark. Services Entrusted to: D.L. Boyd Funeral Home, LLC, 10600 Train Station Dr., Mabelvale, Ark. 72103, 501-246-5913. www.dlboydfuneralhome.com.
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JAMES RAY MONCREIF of Little Rock was born in Memphis, Tenn. on July 20, 1955 and passed away on March 18, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Misty Butts (Hugh) of Orlando, FLA; sister, Nancy Howard (Roy) of Little Rock; brother, David Moncreif of Memphis, Tenn. and a granddaughter, Lauryn Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Jeannette Moncreif. He was of the Baptist faith. Services will be held at the family home. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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JONAS MOORE, 38, of Little Rock, died on March 12, 2019. His survivors include: mother, Callie Howard (Terrell); two sisters, Laquesha Sneed (Miguel) and Ebony Upchurch; two aunts, Pamela Moore and Mary Moore; two cousins, Tony Moore and Wardell Newsome; five nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services: Saturday, 11 a.m., March 23, 2019, Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home chapel, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Burial follows at Rest In Peace Cemetery, Hensley, Ark.
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ETHEL LEE MOSS, 81, of North Little Rock departed this life Monday, March
11, 2019. She is survived by three sisters, Mertis Marshall, Eddie Faye Igram, Jessie Ann Rainey; grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900.” www. hubblefuneralhome.co.
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Mr. LESLIE PHILIP NORTHEN JR., died on March 15th, 2019, at the age of 104. Les was born in 1915, at Winnfield, Louisiana, to Leslie Philip Northen and Ora Emma Pennington Northen. Les was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School, attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and attended the Engineering University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a 2nd Lt. in the United States Army during World War II serving in the European Theater of Operation as an Armored Reconnaissance Unit Commander.
Les was a remarkable and a very private gentleman. He lived a long, healthy and satisfying life. His long life, his military service to his country, and his family & friends were badges of honor to him. An avid golfer most of his adult life Les played golf until he was 99 years of age. He was a long time member at Western Hills Country Club. After leaving Western Hills CC, he joined the Maumelle Country Club, where he played golf regularly until he was 99 years of age, retiring from the game because of health issues. During his years of playing golf, he made 6 (witnessed) holes-in-one. Mr. Northen was a businessman & lived in Little Rock for many years, but had lived in North Little Rock for the past 57 years.
He was predeceased by his parents; his stepfather, Fred Myers Cutrer; his wife, Ruth Marie Mowbray Northen; his son, Dan Alan Northen; and two brothers, Will (Eleese) Northen and John Northen. Survivors include two nephews, John (Patty) Northen of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Cliff (Valerie) Northen of Bimini Island, Bahamas; two nephews-in-law, Bill (Louise) Tribble of Bryant, Ark., and Phillip (Dawne) Risher of Maumelle, Ark.; and two special friends & advocates, Penny and Grey Ferguson of Arkadelphia, Ark.
Family and friends thank the Staff of Heroes Home #3 at the Arkansas Department of Veteran’s Affairs Home in North Little Rock, Ark., for their quality care and their devotion to Mr. Les these past several months. Also, Arkansas Hospice is to be commended for their care of Mr. Les in the last weeks of his life. Mr. Northen requested that his body be donated to medical research. His choice was Genesis Whole Body Foundation in Memphis, Tenn.
As per Mr. Northen’s request there will be no funeral, burial or memorial services. Memorials may be sent in his name to Group Living, Inc., P.O. Box 159, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923.
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ROSE MARIE PEARSON, 92, was called home to be with her Lord Jesus on March 10, 2019. She was born in Sweet Home, Ark., on March 15, 1926. Rose was preceded in death by her parents Lewis Thomas and Johnnie V. Thomas and son Charles Edward Jones. She is survived by her granddaughter, Vinnette Jones of Brooklyn, New York, special cousins and caregivers James and Denise Nunnley of Little Rock; and many cousins and friends. She retired from nursing with 30+ years of service at the Arkansas State Hospital. For many years she was an active member of Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church and Dunbar Alumni Choir. Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, from 11 to 12 noon. followed by the funeral service at 12 noon, both at Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church, 7512 Ark. Highway-365, Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Arrangements: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.