Obituaries

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

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/ obituaries/. Laurence “Larry” Allmon, 63, of Wrightsville.

Mary Lou Butler, 78, of North Little Rock.

Bobby Gene Butler, 52, of Little Rock.

Willie Lee Crockett, 72, of Little Rock.

Terry Jean Hambidge, 72, of Jacksonville.

Phyllis Dianna Hampton, 72, of Little Rock.

Van Anderson Rochelle Moores Jr., 94, of Little Rock.

Billy Don Noblett, 79, of North Little Rock.

Forrestine Emma Phillips, 73, of Little Rock.

Freddie Mae Piggee, 78, of Woodson.

Charles F. Price, 87, of Little Rock. Joy Sallee Thompson, 57, of Little Rock.

Charles Junior Warren, 94, of North Little Rock.

Dereke Watson, 48, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA

Tennie Lou Wilson, 85.

AUSTIN

William “Bill” Eugene Denning, 72.

AVOCA

Dale Edward Buttram, 88.

BELLA VISTA

Judy DeLorez, 70.

Norma Mae Shuler McLain, 96. Sherry Picht, 82.

BENTONVILLE

Stephen Stewart, 67.

BLEVINS

John A. Morton, 54.

BRINKLEY

James “Tiny” Ferguson, 56.

CABOT

Latacha Marie Gay, 44. William Burl Kirkland, 83.

CAVE CITY

John D. Wigginton, 80.

CONWAY

Dennis Loyd Epperson, 70. Tammie Odom, 51. Lance Smith, 34.

Ruth Uttrich, 85.

DUMAS

Billy Carrol Armstrong, 75.

EUREKA SPRINGS

Richard James Ludig, 91.

FORDYCE

Virgil L. Cox, 78.

GARFIELD

Richard Leonard Hurd, 86.

GASSVILLE

John Phillip Heenan, 79.

GREERS FERRY

Bill Hunt, 84.

GURDON

Lisa Gail Casteel, 56.

HEBER SPRINGS

Dorothy Haile, 90. Thelma N. Morgan, 91.

JONESBORO

Herman “HD” Alston Jr., 91. Irene Wheeler Helms, 92. William Allen Hieber, 66.

McCRORY

Thomas Charles Darnell, 72.

MONTICELLO

David Isom, 70.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Josephine Srbeny, 101.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Jimmy Elijah Berry, 84.

PINE BLUFF

Garland Harvey Brunson, 89. Ashton Christopher Jackson, 34. Abel George N. White, 83.

SEARCY

Douglas Ardell Washington Sr., 81.

SPRINGDALE

Bryan Dean Delagardelle, 55. James Meek, 81.

SPRINGFIELD

Jacob Logan Hensley, 28.

VILONIA

Evan Lee Daves Jr., infant.

WARREN

Bobby Lee Majors, 85.

OUT-OF-STATE SAVANNAH, Ga.

Ronald Scott Root, 53.

CHETOPA, Kan.

William “Bill” Neel, 57.

ST. LOUIS

Mildred Vaudene Hendrix, 94.

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, Tracy (Anthony) Jemerson, Joseph (Cynthia) Welch of Detroit, Mich., sisterin-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.

–––––❖––––– MARY LOU BUTLER, 78, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, beloved wife, mother and Memaw, went home to the Lord Wednesday, March 20th, 2019. She was born October 6, 1940 in Bluff City, Arkansas to parents Hardwick and Lois Martin. Mary worked at Timex Corporation for 20 years.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul; two daughters, Janet Stockman (Jeff) and Paula Smith (Darrin); three granddaughters, Amber Stockman, Kaylee Smith and Lexie Smith, sister, Glenda Huffman and brother, Reginald Martin.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23rd at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., NLR. Visitation will begin one hour before the service. Please sign online guestbook at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– BOBBY GENE BUTLER, 52, died on March 17, 2019. Born on February 4, 1967. Survived by wife Virginia Butler, mother, Teresa Butler, two sons, Eddie and Freddy Butler, two daughters, Brandy and Elizabeth Butler, brothers, Danny and Carl Butler, sister, Tonya Garza. A memorial service Friday, March 22, 2019 at 3 p.m. St. Andrew Methodist Church, Little Rock. Cremation by Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England, Arkansas.

–––––❖––––– WILLIE LEE CROCKETT, 72, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory his children; Tracie Richardson, Michael Brown, John Williams, Tasha Dickerson, Toni Dickerson and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m., Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

–––––❖––––– TERRY JEAN HAMBIDGE of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away March 19, 2019. Terry was born March 2, 1947. She was the mother of six, grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of numerous. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

–––––❖––––– PHYLLIS HAMPTON, 72, of Little Rock, passed away March 17. She was born on January 29, 1947. She is survived by four sons, Kyle, Kourtney, Donald and Brandon; two daughters, Nikki and Donnielle; three sisters, Carolyn, Alicia and Angela; one brother, Joseph; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, March 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. Funeral will be Monday, March 25, 11 a.m. both held at Longley Baptist Church, 9900 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock. Interment will be held Tuesday, March 26, 12 noon at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery, North Little Rock. Professional, caring services by Veasley Funeral Home-Conway. 501-3586300. www.veasleyfuneralhome.com.

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VAN ANDERSON ROCHELLE MOORES JR., age 94, of Little Rock, formerly of Russellville died Wednesday, March 20,

2019, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 14,

1924, in Russellville to Van Anderson Rochelle

Moores Sr. and

Eileen Allbritten Moores.

He attended Arkansas Tech in Russellville before joining the Army. He served in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations with the Army Air Corps during WWII. Following service in WWII he graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville with a degree in accounting. He was a member of Kappa Sig Fraternity. He joined his father in the family business, the retail store, The New Store in Russellville. When he closed the store in 1977, he purchased Shinn Funeral Service and ran it for several years until his retirement when he and Marilyn moved to Parkway Village in Little Rock in 2007.

Van was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Russellville, serving on the finance committee for many years. He also was a member of the Friendship Class. He was involved in the Lions Club and the Russellville Chamber of Commerce, serving as president. A strong supporter of Arkansas Tech, he was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

He loved golf, bridge and travel. One of his favorite activities after moving to Little Rock was to play duplicate bridge at the Little Rock Bridge House. During his long life in Russellville, he had a regular foursome at the Russellville Country Club and two bridge groups, playing weekly games.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Alice Wepfer Moores; son, Van Anderson Rochelle Moores III; and granddaughter, Rachel Schwartz. Van is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Hartje Moores; two daughters and sons-inlaw, Mary and Ron Schwartz of Russellville and Brenda and Mike Hengel of Las Vegas, Nevada; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Shinn Chapel with the Pastor Don Stiles officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m., in Crestlawn Memorial Park near Conway and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the chapel. The family would like to thank caregiver Matthew Lindsey and the staff at Parkway Health Center for their care. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 304 South Commerce Ave., Russellville, Arkansas 72801 or to the charity of your choice. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– BILLY DON NOBLETT, 79, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, March 20. A visitation with Billy’s family and friends to celebrate his life will be held from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd., North Little Rock, Arkansas. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––❖––––– FORRESTINE EMMA PHILLIPS was born September 19, 1945 to the late Joe Phillips Sr. and Emma Gambol Phillips. She departed this life March 18, 2019. She is survived by daughter, Marsha (Carl) Poole; grandchildren Erica, Marquita, Cherrell, Sam; great-grandchildren, Trey, Keylin, KJ and Rodrick; sister, Flaudine Willis. Visitation: March 22, 2019, 6-8 p.m. at Greater Macedonia MBC, 600 E 24th, Little Rock. Burial: Valley Pine Cemetery, Hardscramble at 11 a.m. March 23, 2019. Services by Veasley Funeral Home-Conway. 501-358-6300. www.veasleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FREDDIE MAE PIGGEE, 78, of Woodson, Ark. She departed this life on March 19, 2019. She was born Jan. 22, 1941 at Tulip, Ark. Family hour will be Friday, March 22, 2019, 6 till 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Woodson. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Woodson, Ark. Arrangements by Gillespie Brothers Funeral Home, (501) 376-7892

–––––❖––––– CHARLES F. PRICE, 87, passed away March 20, 2019. Born in Prescott, Arkansas to Charles C. Price and Nell Myram Short Price, he was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Korean War. In 1992, he retired from Motorola C&E Inc. as an Account Executive and District Manager after 23 years of service. His hobbies included ham radio (for 68 years) and music, performing with various big bands and combos since 1971. Charles was a 32nd Degree Mason, York Rite Mason, Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of F&A Masons Lodge 13 in El Dorado.

Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Shirley Wann Price, he is survived by his son, Miles Price and daughter, Chandra Price Handley (David), both of Little Rock; brother, Jimmy Price of Los Altos, California; granddaughters, Hayley Price of Chicago, Illinois and Tarah Handley of San Antonio; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be this evening, Friday, March 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Monday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Roy Smith. Memorials may be made to the church at 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Charles’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome. com.

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JOY SALLEE THOMPSON, 57, of Little Rock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2019. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis E. Thompson, Jr. and Claire Sallee Thompson, and her brothers, Lewis E. Thompson III and Robert L. Thompson. She is survived by her sister, Toss Worthington, her three nieces and one nephew whom she adored like they were her own, Patricia Thompson Johnson, Elizabeth Thompson Horowitz (Scott), Claire Sallee Tucker (Geoffrey) and Hunter Benson (Shelby), her great-nephews and nieces, Harrison Porter Tucker, Hadley Claire Tucker, Ryder Cruz Benson, Austin Jaxon Benson, Isadora Claire Horowitz and the one on the way, Lewis Joseph Horowitz, and a special former sister-in-law, Janet McAdams.

There will be a visitation on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Little Rock Central High School with a celebration of her life to follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Roosevelt Thompson Auditorium. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Roosevelt Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund or the Missions Fund at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1831 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, California.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Joy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CHARLES JUNIOR WARREN, 94, of North Little Rock, passed away March 14, 2019. He was born in Marcella, Arkansas on September 4, 1924, son of the late Charles Andrew and Monnie (Ivy) Warren. Charles joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. At age 20 he met the love of his life, Lola Lee Harbour. They were married for 73 years. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy and settled in North Little Rock.

He is survived by his children, Charlotte Smith of NLR, Pam (Art) Quagliani of Dallas and Jay (Lisa) Warren of NLR; six grandchildren, Jamie Smith, Clay (Karla) Smith, Coby Smith, Scarlett, Sterling and Charlie Warren; ten great-grandchildren, Hayley (Chris) Dwyer, Jake Smith, Evyn Smith, Sheridan Smith, Gray Smith, Peri Smith, Brady Smith, Skyler Smith, Keller and Asher Smith. Two great-great grandchildren, Juliet and Faye Dwyer.

Charles was involved in many different areas of sales his entire life, including Gulf Oil, owned gas stations, Mobile Home Brokers, Inc. and even owned a BBQ restaurant, Granny’s Shanty.

The family would like to thank the army of caregivers, Baptist Hospital of NLR and the staff at Sherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Argenta City Club, Inc., 4221 Richards Rd, NLR, 72217. Memorial service will be at 12 noon, Monday, March 25, 2019 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour before the service. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– Services for DEREKE LARUN WATSON, 48, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 at First Baptist Church Higgins, 9700 Hwy. 365 South, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019 at Paradise Funeral Home, 206 South Cross Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Tennie Lou Wilson, 85, Arkadelphia, passed March 17, 2019. Survivors: children: Apache McKinney, Ray Willis, Boyce Willis, Joel Willis, Emmanuel Wilson and Arron Wilson; 23 grandchildren. Services 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ-Pine Street. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

–––––❖––––– AUSTIN — William (Bill) Eugene Denning, age 72, passed away at his home in Austin on Tuesday,

March 19, 2019.

He was born on

May 4, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, to Edward

J. Denning and

Wilma P. Gravely Denning. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill loved serving the Lord. He was a member of Liberty Baptist church. He loved and cherished his church family and his grandchildren. Bill’s favorite pastimes included deer hunting with his friends, camping, and sharing lunch with his friend, John. He also loved to go to the lake and go fishing. He was an avid sportsman. Bill was a truck driver for many years and owner of B and L Trucking Company of Spirit Mobile Homes in Conway, Arkansas. He was also a former employee of the Transit Homes in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Loretta Mayfield Denning; three daughters, Rhonda Hankins (Johnny), Sandra Finley, Sharon Bibbs (Mark), all from Cabot; seven grandchildren, Dillon and Hallie Hankins, Taylor, Bailey (Lindsey), and Brayden Finley, Brettley and Brittney Bibbs, all from Cabot; one brother, Edward Denning from Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Deborah Vaughn (Dale) from Van Buren, Arkansas, and Linda Kahn from

Denison, Texas.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2019, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with Brother Rick Nesmith and Brother Jim Stanley officiating. Interment will be 2 p.m. at Orion Cemetery in Redfield, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2019, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Please sign our online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– BELLA VISTA — Judy DeLorez, age 70, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away March 18,

2019. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all that knew her. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years Mike DeLorez, and fur babies Kelly & Scruffy, daughter, Gloria Taylor (Stacy), sons Eddie Passmore, David DeLorez (Michaela), Shaun DeLorez (Cassandra), one brother Thomas Partian, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

–––––❖––––– BLEVINS — Visitation for Mr. John A. Morton, age 54, of Blevins, Ark., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home. No funeral service following. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– BRINKLEY — James “Tiny” Ferguson, 56, of Brinkley was waved home by life’s third base coach on March

5th, 2019. He was born on January 14th,

1963, to the late

Jerry Ferguson and Sarah Randall Ferguson.

At 6’7”, Tiny was a large man but never used his size to gain an advantage, he preferred to help others and had a gentle soul. For many years Tiny delivered newspapers for the Democrat-Gazette. He will be remembered as a long time Little League Coach in Brinkley. Preceded in death by his father, Jerry, and nephew, Travis Nail. Survivors include mother, Sarah Ferguson; sisters, Sandy (Buddy) Henley, Barbara Nail (Henry Ford), Kim Stowe; and brother, Jeff Ferguson. Tiny will be remembered the most every spring when baseball season begins. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23rd, Fowler Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Bank of Brinkley, c/o Brinkley Athletic Association.

–––––❖––––– CABOT — Latacha Gay, 44, passed away on March 16, 2019. Funeral Service will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March

23, 2019, at Holy

Benton Temple

COGIC with Superintendent Lawrence O’Neal.

Burial will be in Gumwood Cemetery by Paradise

- Integrity Funeral

Home of Stuttgart. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– CABOT — William Burl Kirkland, 83, Cabot, passed away March 20, 2019. Survivors include wife, Judy; children, Richard Kirkland and Rita Clark; two step-children. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Visitation: one hour prior to the service. Full obituary and online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome. com.

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CAVE CITY — John D. Wigginton, 80, of Cave City died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Funeral services, Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial will follow in the Milligan Campground Cemetery located near Strawberry. Visitation, 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Dennis “Denny” Epperson, 70, of Conway, passed away March 20, 2019.

He was born August 9, 1948, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to the late

Mitchell and Earlene Epperson.

Denny served in the Army during Vietnam. He was very compassionate and helped Veterans receive benefits. Denny served as a police officer in McComb, Mississippi, Morrilton, and retired after many years with the Conway Police Department. He had a soft heart and loved his family and dog.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Judy Epperson, son, Denny (Shandal) Epperson Jr., step-sons, Whit (Shannon) Chance and Steve (Elke) Chance, step-daughters, Stacy (B.J.) Baker and Ashley Pitts, grandchildren, Mitch, Kenzie and many more, one great-grandchild, sister, Donna (Ernie) Chastain, brother, Bobby (Roxanna) Epperson and many more family and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway at noon. Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Roller McNutt with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Tammie Odom, 51, of Conway, Arkansas, passed from this life on March 19, 2019. She was born on December 22, 1967. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.co.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Lance Smith of Conway was born May 12, 1984 and passed away on March 16, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Kathy Smith of Dublin, Ga. and his partner, Harrison Ashley of Conway, Ark. Family services will be held at a later date. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guest book.

–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Ruth Uttrich, 85, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at her son’s home in Conway, Arkansas. Ruth was born March 20, 1933 in Kirchberg, Germany. As a young girl, she was a world class gymnast winning many awards in her native Germany, and a devout Lutheran Sunday School teacher. She became a devoted military wife and travelled to America in 1960, with her husband MSgt Henry “Hank” Uttrich (USAF Ret). Ruth was very proud of her three children, who followed in their father’s footsteps and joined the United States Air Force upon graduation from High School. With tender loving care, she taught her children how to overcome the fear of being the “new kids in town” and the skills needed to be self-sufficient. Never attaining US citizenship, she became a very proud “American” that never forgot her German heritage. She was known for her cooking; her love of dogs; beer; and the deep friendships she developed with the many military wives she met during her husband’s assignments, and the neighbors in her adopted home town of San Antonio, Texas. She enjoyed a very special bond with her daughter-in-law, Betty, who was her caregiver in the final months of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hank; her parents, Friedrich and Ida Faber; and her son-in-law, MSgt Robert Mitchell (USAF Ret). She is survived by her two daughters, MSgt Helga Mitchell (USAF Ret) of Mechanicsville, Virginia; SMSgt Heidi Uttrich (USAF Ret) (Walt Linzmier) of Del Rio, Texas; and her son Major William “Bill” Uttrich (USAF Ret) (Betty); five grandchildren, Amy (John), Ryan (Deanna), Amber (Eric), Brandi, and Andrea; and 12 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local “nokill” animal shelter. Genieße das Leben ständig! Du bist länger tot als lebendig! (Constantly enjoy life! You’re longer dead than alive!).

–––––❖––––– DUMAS — Billy Carrol “Harry” “Foots” Armstrong, age 75, of Dumas, Ark., died Wednesday, March 20. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Palestine Cemetery near Johnsville, Ark. Arrangements are by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Virgil L. Cox, 78, of Fordyce died March 19, 2019. He was the son of the late Steve and Alice Cox. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Jeannie Cox; two children, Carl Cox, Katherine Cox; stepson, Buddy Shepherd.

He is survived by three grandchildren, Travis Johnson, Matthew Ash, Katelyn Ash; two sisters, Donna Lading, Cleda Owen; step-daughter, Patricia Davis; two nephews, two nieces.

Visitation Friday March 22, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday March 23, 2019 at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial at Benton Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign online register: www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– GASSVILLE — A Funeral Service for John Phillip Heenan, 79, of Gassville, Arkansas, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. John died March 18, 2019. John is survived by wife, Bonnie Heenan. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– GREERS FERRY — Bill Hunt, age 84, of Greers Ferry, Arkansas passed away March 20, 2019. Visitation: Friday, March 22, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Side First Baptist Church in Greers Ferry. Funeral Service: 2 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the church. Interment: Shiloh Crossroads Cemetery. Online Obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– GURDON — Lisa Gail Casteel, age 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 at her home in Gurdon. She was the beloved daughter of Johnnie and Margaret Casteel.

She moved extensively with her military family and was a 1980 graduate of Rantoul High School in Rantoul, Illinois. After joining the US Air Force, she served in assignments at

Lowry AFB, Colorado; Offutt

AFB, Nebraska; Spangdahlem

AFB, Germany;

Altus AFB, Oklahoma; Eglin

AFB, Florida and Columbus AFB, Mississippi with deployments to Vincenza, Italy; Qatar; and Osan AFB Korea. She retired from the Air Force in 2010 and after completing her degree, she joined the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It was here she brought her experience and passion to bear as a domestic abuse coordinator.

Lisa was the proud mother of Jordan (wife Darla) and loving grandmother of Dulce, Nina, Perla and Ayanna. She is also survived by her mother, Margaret; her brother, Gary Casteel (wife Deborah); and nieces, a nephew, an uncle, an aunt and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Johnnie. Lisa was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Gurdon.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Lisa touched are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, 23 March 2019 at 10 a.m. at Center Grove Methodist Church in Gurdon to reminisce, grieve and support each other. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to The Humane Society of Clark County, 627 Walnut St., Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923. Sign our online guestbook at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Dorothy Haile, 90, passed away March 18. Born October 24, 1928, daughter of late Pious and Minnie Logan. Survivors: children Janet Martin (Tommy), Samuel Haile Jr. (Anne), Patricia Taylor (Gaylon), Donna Wingo (Jim), Steve Haile (Ruth), Mike Haile (Veronica), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 1 p.m. Friday, service 2 p.m., Heber Springs Church of Nazarene. Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www.olmstead. cc.

–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Thelma N. Morgan, 91, Heber Springs, passed away March 18, 2019. Born May 2, 1927, daughter of late Frank and Mayme Weaver. Survivors: daughter Patricia Warren Cranford (Denny), three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Service: Saturday 1 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. Interment: Center Point Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Dr. Herman D. (HD) Alston Jr., 91, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Tuesday,

March 19, 2019, at his home. Herman was born in Leachville, Arkansas on December

17, 1927, to the late Herman

D. Sr., and Elizabeth Hutton

Alston. Herman was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a retired dermatologist. Herman enjoyed his Saturday morning coffee club, was an avid reader and loved woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Steven D. Alston, son; Melissa Ann Alston, granddaughter; and Dorothy Gene Towles, sister. Survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Vivian O. Alston; Dr. Phillip R. Alston, son, of North Little Rock, Arkansas; Karen S. Alston, daughter, of Beebe, Arkansas; Michael, Blake, Sean (Yen) and Jana Alston, grandchildren; Rex Hai Alston, great-grandson.

Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, at the Jonesboro Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist church with Rev. John Miles officiating. Family requests memorials be made to the First Methodist Church, 801 S. Main, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401. Onlineregistry, www. emersonfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — Irene Wheeler Helms left her earthly body on March 20, 2019. She was born January 1, 1927 to Thurman and Rose (Coley) Wheeler.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Clifton Helms; two daughters, Sharon Kay and Linda Helms; one son, Aubrey “Buddy” Helms; five brothers, Trace, Bill, Allen T, Ira “Sam”, and Buck Wheeler; and three sisters, Gladys McDaniel, Florence Borden and Grace Wheeler.

Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Linda Lou Helms; four granddaughters, Shanna (Dan) Kennedy, Staci (Todd) Grissom, Stephanie (Shaun) Smith, and Brittney (Ryan) Wubbenhorst; one grandson, Jeff Helms; nine great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandson; one sister-inlaw, Mirl Helms and countless friends and family.

We’ll remember her as a beautiful spirit who taught us how to love and how to laugh. Before going on a weekend trip recently, she left her family a note. The message applies to us today: “I Love You. I will see you soon. Try to Behave.”

Graveside services: 2 p.m. Friday, Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

–––––❖––––– JONESBORO — William Allen “Bill” Hieber, 66, of Jonesboro, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at his home.

Born in Whittier, California, Bill grew up in Jonesboro and was a 1971 graduate of Jonesboro High School where he excelled in sports and was an outstanding member of the football and golf teams. He was a quarterback on the football teams that played for the State Championship.

Bill was a graduate of Arkansas State University where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Following graduation from ASU, Bill began a career in environmental services working with the Federal Environment Protection Agency and the Arkansas State Environmental Services. Through his career Bill lived in Miami, Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, Saudi Arabia and Seattle, Washington, before returning to Jonesboro in 1999 following the death of his mother. Bill was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro and the Jonesboro Country Club. He enjoyed being on Norfork Lake and fishing on the White River.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents: Wayne and Marjorie Hieber and a brother, Daniel Hieber. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law: Beth and Raymon Harvey of Little Rock; one brother and sister-in-law: Jim and Phyllis Hieber of Little Rock; three nieces and their husbands: Sara Harvey Smith and husband Doug Smith of Santa Cruz, California, Shannon and husband Mike Huels of Little Rock, and JaqueLena Hieber of Gatlinburg, Tennessee; one nephew, Brian Hieber of Little Rock; and his two canine companions, Maddie and Merlin.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Emerson Memorial Chapel. Visitation will follow the service in the chapel. For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to the NEA Humane Society, 6111 E. Highland Dr., Jonesboro, Ark. 72401, or the ASU Redwolf Foundation, P.O. Box 2219, State University, Ark. 72467. Online registry at www.emersonfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– McCRORY — Thomas Charles Darnell, 72, of McCrory died on Wednesday, 20, 2019. Born on April 27, 1946 in Bethesda to Hubert and Juanita Darnell. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. on Saturday, March, 23, 2019 at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. Memorials: Independence County Humane Society, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, Ark. 72501. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Mr. David Clifton Isom was born on June 4, 1948 in Monticello, Arkansas. Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Pilgrim Rest A.M.E. Church with Pastor Christopher L. Goodman officiating. Services entrusted to the staff of Paradise Funeral Home of Monticello. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN HOME — A Funeral Mass for Josephine Srbeny, 101, of Mountain Home, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Josephine died on March 15, 2019, in Huntley, Illinois. Survived by her daughter, Karen Langner. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www.kirbyandfamily.com.

–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Jimmy Elijah Berry, 84, died March 19, 2019. Survived by his wife Lula Belle and sons, Jesse and Jimmy. Visitation is Saturday, March 23, 2019, 1-2 p.m. at Bethlehem General Baptist Church in Fox, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview1.

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PINE BLUFF — Deacon Garland Harvey Brunson, 89, passed March 12th. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. March 23 at New Community Baptist Church, by Pastor Harlin Brunson. Interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation/Family Hour: Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. His body will lie in-state Saturday 9:15 a.m. until service. www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Ashton Chris Jackson, 34, of Pine Bluff passed Saturday, March 16th. Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m., March 23, 2019, at Rose Hill MBC, by Rev. Larry Ward. Burial in Forrest Lawn Cemetery, by Brown Funeral Home. Visitation/Family hour: Friday, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at Brown Funeral Home. www. brownfuneralhomeandmortuary. com.

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PINE BLUFF — Mr. Abel White, 83, passed on March 15, 2019. Visitation Friday, March 22, 2019 at St. Paul Baptist Church from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. His life will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23rd at St. Paul Baptist Church. Interment in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Douglas Washington, 81, of Searcy, Ark., died March 15th. Visitation will be 3-22-2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3-23-2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Searcy with interment to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook, www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– SPRINGFIELD — Jacob “Jake” Logan Hensley, 28, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the funeral home. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. (501) 354-1638. www.bobnealandsons.com.

–––––❖––––– VILONIA — Evan Lee Daves Junior of Vilonia, Arkansas, passed away on March 14th. The funeral service will be held at Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home on Friday, March 22nd, starting at 10 a.m. With burial following at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Please share your love and support with the family at griffinleggettconway.com.

–––––❖––––– WARREN — Bobby Lee Majors, age 85, of Warren, formerly of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Chapel Woods Nursing & Rehab in Warren. He was born January 19, 1934, in Monticello, Ark. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Oakland Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Ronald Scott Root, age 53, died Monday, March 18, 2019 in Savannah, Ga. Scott was born December 22, 1965 in Searcy, Arkansas. He graduated from Ouachita High School in Donaldson before embarking on a career in the U.S. Air Force. Scott served in Panama and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. While serving, Scott continued his education and earned a B.S. in Human Resources from St. Leo University.

Scott is survived by three sisters, Allison Freewalt (Art) of Hot Springs Village, Elizabeth Essmyer (Chris) of Butte, MT and Amanda Wallace (John) of West Des Moines, Iowa, nephews, Jeremiah Saunders, Cliff Wallace, Jarrod Wallace, Seth Wallace and nieces, Becca Jane Hughes and Sarah Beth Rose.

Scott loved music and dogs and laughing with his friends and family. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Bald Knob, Arkansas

–––––❖––––– CHETOPA, Kan. — William “Bill” Neel, 57, of Chetopa, Kan. died March 19, 2019. His mother, Sharen Neel, survives. Services are at 11 a.m., Monday, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. Condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.

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ST. LOUIS — Mildred Vaudene Hendrix of St. Louis, Mo., died Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She was born August 20, 1924 in Craighead County to Walter and Amanda Hale. Funeral services are at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ Jonesboro.