Pulaski County

WALTER J. “DUB” CLARK, age 90, of Sherwood passed away on April 21, 2019 in North Little Rock. He was born in Wynne, Arkansas, on February 18, 1929 to the late Walter M. Clark and Jennie Newsom Clark.

On September 22, 1950, Dub married the love of his life, Charlotte Sue Hurt. Together they had two children, Gary and Pam, and lived in De Valls Bluff and later Stuttgart. Dub was a meter reader for Arkansas Power and Light for over 40 years. Retirement didn’t suit him, so he continued to read rice well meters and farm with family in Reydell.

Dub was actively involved in First United Methodist Church of Stuttgart, Yoder Ruritan Club and later First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock. He was happiest when he was outdoors and will be fondly remembered as the best duck hunting guide in Arkansas County and trout fishing guide in Mountain View. His greatest joys were his seven granddaughters and 13 great-grandchildren.

Dub was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Alene Sheppard, and granddaughter, Heather Thweatt Shipp. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Charlotte; children, Gary Clark (Patty) of West Memphis, Pamela Randolph (Sonny) of Carlisle, sister, Irene Singleterry Hampton of Biscoe, brother Jessie “Bo” Clark (Denise) of Biscoe, and six granddaughters, Shannon Nye (Scott) of Hedgesville, W.Va., Melody Wassell (David) of Sherwood, Dr. Jamie Pinto (Jeff) of Carlisle, Dr. Candice Dye (Daniel) of Birmingham, Ala., April Simmons (Eddy) of Carlisle, and Jennie Stewart (Michael) of Little Rock, Ark. In addition, he is survived by great grandchildren: Matthew and Mia Nye, Hunter and Ava Wassell, Ava, Easton and Ela Pinto, Annabelle and Caroline Dye, McKinley and Riley Simmons, and Jack and Clark Stewart.

Dub took great joy in always helping out a friend and his final act of kindness is through his donation of human anatomy to the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 6701 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock on Wednesday, April 24th at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock.

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A great lady of the South, JUNE WATKINS CURDIE GARDNER, age 94, died Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 in Little Rock. A member of the Greatest Generation, she was a devoted traditional Latin Mass Catholic, and a member of St John the Baptist Latin Mass Community, first in St Patrick’s Catholic Church in NLR and then at the new church in Cabot, Ark. She was born June 7, 1924 in Little Rock in the family home, which is still standing at 1301 Scott Street, LR, and a Quapaw Quarter house in the same block as the Villa Marre. Her childhood home is traditionally known as the Rozelle-Murphy Home. Her mother and father were John Noble Watkins and Miriam Ward Watkins of LR. Her aunts, who owned and operated a French Tea Room during the Depression in LR, were Aimee, Blanche and Marie Mivelaz. Louie Mivelaz, her uncle, was a manager and French chef in the old Capital Hotel in LR near the turn of the century. Ms. Gardner attended Stephens College for Women, Columbia, Mo. and the University of Oklahoma.

At age 50, she obtained her degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. During World War II, she was a Red Cross volunteer and she volunteered at the VA in NLR writing letters to the families of disabled soldiers who had been sent to the VA for rehabilitation but they couldn’t physically write letters on their own. Ms. Gardner was a legal secretary and paralegal for 42 years for attorneys Charles Eichenbaum, E. M. Arnold, Griffin Smith and John Biscoe Bingham. She loved typing the scripts of Mr. Smith’s many Gridiron Shows.

She obtained her real estate and broker’s license and sold real estate for 6 years before retiring. She was an enthusiastic volunteer in the political campaigns of Governor Huckabee, Senator Cotton, Jim Keet and Governor Hutchinson.

She was predeceased by her parents, and her sister, Miriam Watkins Cook of LR. She is survived by her son, Don N Curdie of Little Rock, niece Bobbalu Cook Hoefer (Andy) of Laramie, Wyo.; nephew Robert R Cook (Pam) of Owensboro, Ky.; niece, Jean Louise Scatizzi (Richard) of St. Louis, Mo., and so many friends!

She (on her walker) and her son, Don, could be seen going to so many local doctor’s offices and restaurants in LR. She loved Franke’s Cafeteria (friends Art, Sandra and Mary), Black Angus (friends Karla and Josh). In recent years she saw and was treated by so many excellent doctors in the area. She wanted to mention them because she knew their care helped her get to age 94! Dr. Rhonda Gentry and Cathy her great nurse; Dr. John Jones; Dr. Ron Hardin; Dr. Alex Orsini; Dr. Nancy Zuerlein; Dr. Richard O’ Anna; Dr. Rennie Bressinck; Dr. Matt Kagy; Dr. Lee Archer; Dr. Chris Pittman; Dr. Mark Dyer; Dr. Glenn Davis; Dr. Annette Meador; Dr. Angela Lovett. Dr. David Redding; Dr. Jay Lipke, Dr. Randy Jordan; Ms. Stephanie Padilla. Ms. Gardner had caregivers in her declining years. We give praise and thanks for Alice, Dayna, Kelli, Maria, Rosanne, Lynne, and C. J. Thanks to Hospice Home Care on Bowman Road for their kindness and love in her last two days. Special thanks to Jeff Noble, the best physical therapist ever!!!

Ms. Gardner was a skilled stained glass craftsman, she played piano and organ, and she knitted some beautiful hats and blankets.

Visitation is Friday, April 26, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the Rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home, Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 West 12th St, Little Rock, Ark. 72204.

The Funeral Mass is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at St John the Baptist Latin Mass Community Church, 106 Pin Oak Drive, Cabot, Ark. 72023. Entombment is at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, East Wall of the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, 20th and S Woodrow St., (main) entrance off of Charles Bussy Ave., Little Rock, Ark.. Please share your messages of love, comfort and support with June’s family at www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

–––––❖––––– KATHY SHORT GRAVIS, age 63, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away April 20, 2019. She was born August 11, 1955 in Little Rock, Arkansas and was the daughter of DeWitt and Carolyn Short.

She was an active member of St. Paul UMC and a Bible study leader at Community Bible Study. She graduated from Hall High School and has a Bachelor of Arts in fine arts from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She loved to play tennis, was an avid sports fan and a passionate follower of the University of Arkansas baseball team. She was also a devoted wife, mother, loyal friend and dog lover. Kathy never met a stranger and had an infectious laugh.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn. She is survived by husband, Roger, daughter, Mary Carolyn, father DeWitt, brothers Sonny, Russ, and David, and faithful dog Camo.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church on 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Boykin Spaniel Rescue. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– DOROTHY PAULINE HEARD HARDESTER, 96, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away April 21,

2019. Mrs. Hardester was born February 14,

1923 in Roland, Arkansas to the late John Albert and Minnie Diehl

Heard. She was a member of Levy

Baptist Church and the Ruth Sunday School Class and a lifetime member of Parent-Teacher Association.

Dorothy was married to Kenneth Hardester on December 14, 1945; he preceded her in death on December 15, 1985 along with a son, Paul Clinton Hardester on January 6, 2000. Six brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death.

She is survived by one daughter, Serita J. Johnson and husband Mac of Hernando, Mississippi; five grandchildren, Bankston Johnson and Jessica Lindsey, Katie Hardester, Nadia Davidson and Samantha Taylor; two great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; a special niece and her caregiver, Margaret B. Tillman. Graveside services will be at Edgewood Memorial Park, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12 noon, with a visitation prior to service at 11:30 a.m., at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital. Online guest register at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– JERRIE HODGES, age 84, of Little Rock, formerly of Harrison, passed away from this life to her heavenly home after a lengthy battle with cancer on April 20, 2019.

Jerrie is survived by her daughters, Sue Nelson and Theresa Harris (Bruce); grandson, Joey (Jamie), granddaughters, Kacie (Landon) and Kathryn (Micah); two great-grandsons, her brothers, Jim Snipes (Vernetta) and Danny Snipes; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Jerrie was preceded in death by her husband, C.C. Hodges and a granddaughter, Lydia.

Interment service will be Thursday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, Ark. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, April 26 at 1 p.m. at Christian Assembly of Sherwood, 10601 School Dr., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Missions at Christian Assembly, 10601 School Dr., Sherwood, Ark. 72120. Arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.

–––––❖––––– THOMAS LYNN MAYALL, 31, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed from this life on April

17, 2019. He was born on April

15, 1988 in Little

Rock to Thomas Lynn Mayall and Jeannie Lynn

Gray. Thomas enjoyed going fishing, working out, sports, fast cars, making family and friends laugh but most of all he loved being a DAD. He owned and operated his own land scape company for over a year and a half.

He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Lynn Mayall and one grandmother Wanda Sue Fuqua Mayall Boner. Thomas leaves behind his loving wife, Christina Mayall; daughter, Grace Mayall; mother, Jeannie Caudle (Paul); brothers, Jordan and John Mitchell Harrelson; grandparents, Charles and Bettye Gray and a host of other loving family and friends.

A memorial celebration will be held on May 4, 2019 at 1 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– HENRY WILSON PADEN, age 91, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on April 15, 2019.

He was born October 16, 1927, in Lubbock, Texas to his late parents,

Clifton and Lela

Paden. Henry was a graduate of Harrison High School and attended the University of Wyoming and Wichita

State University. Henry was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, volunteered with both the Immanuel Crisis Closet and the Arkansas Baptist Red Cross, and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition, he enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing and was an avid Razorback fan. Henry was a wonderful dad, grand-pa and great-grand-pa.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mary Jo Paden; one son, Henry “Scott” Paden (Lisa) of Little Rock and one daughter, Mary “Susan” Elliott (Phil) of Enid, Okla.; three grandchildren, Amber Schrantz (Doug) of Edmond, Okla., Kurt Elliott of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Rebecca Paden of Little Rock, Ark.; two great-grandchildren, Allie Schrantz and Abby Schrantz both of Edmond, Okla. and one brother, Robert Paden (Dorothy).

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019, in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300 with Pastors Phil Spigner and Mark Carter officiating. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building fund, 501 N. Shackleford Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72211. To sign the online guest book, please visit www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– CLAUD NELSON RANKIN JR., age 81, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, April

3, 2019, at St.

Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.

He was born on

August 19, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late

Claud Nelson and

Emily Louise Cranford Rankin. He graduated from

Central High School in 1955. Claud attended Ouachita Baptist University. On December 18, 1993, Claud married Bonita High Bernstein in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Rankin. Claud will be remembered for his kindness and wonderful sense of humor. Claud is survived by wife, Bonita High Rankin of Little Rock; three sons, Claud (Pamela) Rankin III of Pearland, Texas, Theodore (Shelia) Rankin of Carlisle, Nathan (Nimfa) Rankin of Ft. Smith; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Henderson United Methodist Church, 13000 West Baseline Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 with Reverend Moss officiating. Cremation services are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501) 313-5431 www.cremationservicesofarkansas.

–––––❖––––– REECE STEWART, 79, of Jacksonville, Arkansas went to be with the Lord April 20, 2019. He was a retired electrician and retired as the State of Arkansas Electric Inspector. Reece was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. He was a member of IBEW Local 295.

He is survived by two sons, Russell (Janet) Stewart of Cabot, Danny Mason of Jacksonville; one daughter, Shannan Stewart of Austin; four granddaughters, Erin (John) Thompson of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kristen (Austin) Steinmetz of North Little Rock, Brittni Mason and Briana Mason, both of Jacksonville; one great-grandson, Julian Wynne; twin brother, Royce Stewart of Little Rock; sister Wynema Owens of Little Rock; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Isaac and Azelea Stewart; his wife Patricia Stewart; and one sister, Ovalene Allen.

Family will receive friends beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, followed by funeral service at 7 p.m. Burial will be Friday in Butlerville Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.smithfamilycares.com.

–––––❖––––– SUSAN JANE WOOST, 76, of Mabelvale, passed away April 16, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark. She was born April 20, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Bernice Woost. Memorial Service: 2 p.m., Monday, April 22, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I 30, Little Rock, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

–––––❖––––– AMANDA CHRISTINA YATES, 40, of North Little Rock passed away on April 18, 2019. She was born on January 24, 1979, in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Thomas Oliver Yates,

Sr. and Carole Sue

Elkins.

Amanda was the life of the party and loved to play kickball. She belonged to the Arkansas Kickball Association. When she wasn’t playing kickball, she loved escaping to the beach to relax. She worked in various restaurants in and around Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was extremely proud of all of her children and all that they have accomplished. She was a loving and giving mother, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed by all that have known her.

She is preceded in death by her father Thomas Oliver Yates, Sr., her brother Thomas Oliver Yates Jr., her grandmothers Ruby Elkins and Polly A. Yates and her grandfather, James Merle Yates. Amanda leaves behind her children Hunter Alan Yates, Leigha Christine Lynch and Lauren Ashley Lynch; her mother, Carole Sue Elkins-Gardner; her sister, Jennifer Olivia Yates (Chris); her brother Cody Lee Yates (Courtney); her sisters, Monica Ray Carter (Richard), Michele Blum (Jon) and Melanie Sanchez; her grandfather, J.W. Elkins, Jr. as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 1 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Memorials can be made to the Arkansas Suicide Prevention, https://afsp.donordrive.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=donate.general or call 1-888-333-AFSP (2377). Her online guestbook is available at www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

Arkansas

ATKINS — Lillian June Huffman, 88, of Atkins, Arkansas, died Saturday, April 2, 2019. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Harris Chapel. Burial will follow at Cedar Creek Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Online Guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Michael Jarvis, 30, of Batesville died Sunday, April 21, 2019. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made at Centennial Bank in Batesville, c/o Kristen Jarvis for Paxton and Vivienne Jarvis.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Mack (Garrell) Edward Manion, 98, of Benton, Arkansas and formerly of Mooresville and Crawfordsville,

Indiana, went to be with the Lord April 19, 2019, in Benton, Ark. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Indiana, Thursday, April 25 at 1 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Mamye L. Simpson, 101, of Benton passed away Monday Saturday, April 22,

2019. She was born September

14, 1917, in Hoxie,

Ark. To the late

Richard L. and

Cora Lee Heifner.

Mamye was preceded in death by her husband, James

E. Simpson, Cora

Heifner, Richard L. Heifner, Agnes Ghere, Ethel Adams, Frank Heifner, Dick Heifner and Marie Brown. Survivors include sister; Alberta Robinson of North Little Rock, son; Mickey W. Simpson (Sharon) of Benton, daughter; Janis M. Younts of Benton; five grandchildren; Cindy Younts Phillip Younts (Leslie), Sheri Coker, Jim Simpson (Sheri Simpson) and Tim Simpson (Sara) and eight grandchildren; Mitchell Younts, Casey Younts, Keri Permenter, Jenna Coker, Mickey Simpson, Balin Younts, Jacks Younts and Wyatt Younts.

A visitation will be held at 12 noon on April 24, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home, 306 S. Main Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. following the visitation. Sign online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

–––––❖––––– BENTON — Elber Joe Thomas, age 80, of Benton passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was born December 16, 1938, in Bauxite, Arkansas. Joe was a retired truck driver for Kroger’s, a US Army Veteran and a member of the 2nd Baptist Church in Perryville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Edger Cleveland Thomas and Ethel Sue Edmondson, four brothers and two sisters. Survivors, wife of 58 years, Hazel Fox Thomas, Benton; daughters, Lana Jo Smith, Patricia Diane Moseley, Debra Kaye Veuleman, all of Benton; and Janet Leigh Harris, of Bryant; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ashby’s. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ashby Funeral

Home Chapel with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CARLISLE — Alice Faye Kennedy, age 91, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away April 21,

2019. She was born August 11,

1927, to the late

Roy Henry Coyle and Ida Bell

(Beggs) Coyle.

She was a member of New Hope

Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William Avery (WA) Kennedy Jr and children, Billy Fay Kennedy and Barbara Ann (Hutcheson) Ibbotson; sisters, Myrtle Cochran, Thelma Brown, brothers: Doyle Coyle and Joe Coyle. She leaves behind 4 children, Wesley Dwayne (Ruth) Faulk, Rickey Joe (Debbie) Kennedy, Garry Lynn (Mary Ann) Kennedy and Tammie Renee (Steve) Nelson; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 23, 2019, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 1 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Carlisle, Arkansas followed by interment at Walters Chapel Cemetery. Memorial donations to New Hope Building Fund or Walters Chapel Cemetery.

Special thanks to Chamber’s Nursing Home for the quality service and dedication to our mother. www. boydfuneralhome.com.

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CASA — Doyle Perry Meyer Jr., 49 of Casa passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial will be private in Birta Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, April 22, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the chapel.

–––––❖––––– FAYETTEVILLE — Hugh H. Brewer Jr., passed away peacefully on

Monday, April 22,

2019, at the age of 82. He was born on June 10, 1936, in Fort Smith, Ark., the beloved son of

Hugh H. Brewer

Sr. and Christine

Stalter Brewer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his older

sisters, Mollie Brewer Crockett and Anne Brewer Stewart.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Martha Rice Brewer; his sons, Hugh Rice Brewer Sr., and Arthur Payne Brewer; his daughter, Dr. Martha (Marti) Brewer Sharkey; their spouses, Tina Jones Brewer (Payne) and Craig T. Sharkey (Marti); his six grandchildren, Andrew Payne Brewer (wife Jayne), Blake Morrow Brewer, Hugh Rice Brewer, Jr. (wife Liz), Leigh Taylor Allison Stidham (husband Tim), Caroline Brewer Sharkey, and Martha Christine Sharkey; and his four great-grandchildren: Micah James Brewer, Noah Payne Brewer, Emery Taylor Stidham, and Anna Margaret Stidham.

Hugh worked his way through college beginning at Arkansas Tech University before graduating from the University of Arkansas with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Following graduation in 1959, he served in the Army as a 1st Lt. and Battery Commander of a Nike missile site on Lake Michigan in Chicago. He and Martha subsequently returned to Fayetteville, and he earned registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer in 1966. He worked as a Distribution Engineer for SWEPCO, as a Consulting Engineer with McClelland Consulting Engineers, and as President and CEO of Upchurch Electrical Supply. Upon retirement, he proudly earned his Private Pilots license.

Hugh was an active leader in the community and served as President or Chairman of multiple organizations over the years including the Fayetteville Downtown Rotary Club, the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, the Arkansas Air Museum, the Fayetteville Civil Service Commission, the Fayetteville Country Club, and the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering. In addition, he was Treasurer of the Arkansas Alumni Association for several years. He was a member of the Board of Governors of Washington Regional Medical Center, a member of the Board of Directors of First National Bank, and a founding member of the boards of both Abilities Unlimited and Fayetteville Creative School. Hugh was an active member of First United Presbyterian Church where he was an Ordained Elder and chaired many committees over the years.

Hugh received multiple honors and awards from the University of Arkansas and the Department of Engineering for his years of service and leadership. In 2014, Hugh was honored with the Arkansas Alumni Community Service Award. In 2015, he was again honored with the Arkansas Electrical Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award. In addition, he was awarded the highest honor from the College of Engineering by being inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame.

A visitation with the family will be held from 4 o’clock to 6 o’clock on Wednesday, April 24 at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Private burial will be in the columbarium at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Homes. A public memorial service will be held Thursday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at First United Presbyterian Church followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas or First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville. To sign the online guest book please visit www. nelsonberna.com.

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HOT SPRINGS — J.W. Dunn 94, Hot Springs, passed Saturday morning April 20, 2019. Born October 21, 1924 in Center Point, Arkansas. Visitation: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 1–2 p.m. at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Graveside service at Delamar Cemetery, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 with Brother Max Deaton officiating.

–––––❖––––– LONOKE — James “Jimmy” Ray Hill, 72, of Lonoke, Arkansas, passed on April 20, 2019. He was born on April 7, 1947, in L.R. Celebration of life will be on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Train Depot: 102 NW Front Street in Lonoke, Arkansas 72065. Online guestbook: www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– McCRORY — Gilbert A. Dewitt, 90, of McCrory died Friday. Visitation, Wednesday from 10-11 a.m., funeral services 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home. Interment, White Hall Cemetery. Survivors, daughter, Teresa (Johnny) Tucker of Beebe, son, Verlin Dewitt of McCrory, six grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one greatgreat-grandchild. thompsonwilsonfh. com. (870) 731-2551.

–––––❖––––– MENA — Charles Michael Brown, age 69, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, in Mena. Memorial service will be Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church with Brothers Ronnie Wagner and Justin Leonard officiating under the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.

–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — James E. Brown, 100, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

––––– ❖ ––––– MOUNTAIN VIEW — Leo Carl “L.C.” Sutterfield died April 20, 2019. Survived by sons, Claude, Steve, and Vance. Visitation is Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 12-2 p.m. at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas, followed by graveside services at Levisy Flat Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtview2.

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PINE BLUFF — Opal Maurine Lain Heird, age 76, of Pine Bluff, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born June 4, 1942, at Rock Springs in Drew County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Dunkin Lain and Margaret Hainley Lain. She moved to Pine Bluff as a child, and was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School. Mrs. Heird worked for many years at the Trophy House and retired in 2007 as a cafeteria worker at L.L. Owen School.

She loved her family and her home. Some people were “born to be a wife, mother, and grandmother,” and she was one of those folks. Mrs. Heird enjoyed working inside her home, yard work, gardening, and washing her car. After her retirement she took great joy cooking at her family’s deer camp, the Lincoln and Drew Hunting Club. Mrs. Heird was also a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Sam Bridges Heird, whom she married on September 29, 1961; two sons, Sammy Heird and wife Patty and William Heird and wife Lisa; four brothers, Charlie Lain and wife Frances, Donald Lain and wife Jackie, Danny Lain and wife Sharon, and Mark Lain and wife Bobbie; two sisters, Marsha Lain Heird and husband Woody and Cheryl Lain Edwards and husband James; four grandchildren, Jessica Heird, Nick Heird and wife Abby, Hunter Heird and wife Lauren, and Seth Heird and wife Sarah; one great-grandson, Branan Heird; along with many other loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 11 a.m. at Watson Chapel Baptist Church with Brother Todd Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Fitzhugh Cemetery by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Watson Chapel Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Watson Chapel Baptist Church, 5514 Pinnacle Lane, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online condolences may be made at FullerFunerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF — Michael Keith Waller, age 66, of Pine Bluff, died Friday, April 19, 2019. Services will be Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s. Online condolences: www.RalphRobinsonAndSon.com.

––––– ❖ ––––– POTTSVILLE — Sheree Ann Duffle Hodge, age 64, of Pottsville, died Sunday. Family Conducted Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Friday at All Saints’ Episcopal Church with arrangements by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Evelyn Elsa Bobo, 81, of Russellville, died April 20, 2019, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Services are Thursday, April 25, 2 p.m., at Humphrey Funeral Service Chapel, with visitation one hour prior. Burial is at St. Paul’s Cemetery near Lamar, Ark. Internet obituary is at www. humphreyfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Norman L. “Carney” Carnahan, 97, passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2019. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Humphrey Chapel. The family will receive friends following the honors ceremony. A private burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park.

–––––❖––––– RUSSELLVILLE — Jessie Irene Qualls, 89, of Russellville, died Monday. Funeral service is at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Central Presbyterian Church with burial in Bluffton Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Online obituary at www.shinnfuneral.com.

–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Jerry Calvin Harmon, 77, of Searcy left this life on April 22, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to Leonard and Lucille Harmon. He was a retired veteran of the United States Army National Guard and served during the Vietnam era in the Navy. He also retired from Coca-Cola.

He is preceded in death by his father, sister-in-law Judy Harmon and brother-inlaw George Baker. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Geneva, his mother, Lucille Harmon; two sons, Brian Harmon (Tracy) of Searcy, Mark Harmon (Desi) of New Port Richey, Florida; grandchildren, Ashton Decker, Madison Harmon, Gunnar Harmon of Searcy, Bridget Harmon, and Natalie Harmon of New Port Richey, Florida; one brother, Charles Thomas Harmon; two sisters, Linda Fulmer and Cathy Baker, also a host of other relatives and friends.

Jerry enjoyed gardening, feeding his birds and fishing. He was very patriotic and was honored to serve his country. He was a family man who loved his wife, his kids, and grandkids.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in the Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy, with Funeral Services on 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Roller-Daniel. Interment will follow at the White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy.

–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Eunice Lavone Ezell, 89, of Sheridan, died Sunday. Survivors: husband, Marvin; daughter, Letha (Lynn) Files; grandchildren, Jennifer Files and Chris (Tanya) Files; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister. Graveside: Tuesday April 23, 2019, 2 p.m., New Owens Cemetery, Griffith Springs. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan, Ark. (870)-942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan. com.

–––––❖––––– SMACKOVER — John Steven Gathright Sr., 51, of Smackover, passed away, April 20, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Cornerstone Church. The family will receive guest at the church one hour prior to the service. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Danny Ray Willis, 73, of Stuttgart passed away Saturday. Danny is survived by his daughter, Scarlett Lynn Willis; sisters, Dorothy Hahn, Millie Case, Jean McCollum, Bonnie Eagle, and Arky Brinkley. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorials made to donor’s choice. www.turpin-co.com.

–––––❖––––– TINSMAN — Vivian Gertrude Hand, 96, of Tinsman died Saturday. Visitation will be Wednesday, 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Earnest Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce/Hampton. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

–––––❖––––– WILLIFORD — Lorie Jones, 88, of Williford died April 19, 2019. Rosary service, 10:30 a.m. funeral mass, 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Cherokee Village. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

–––––❖––––– WILMOT — Patricia “Pat” Aldridge, 76, of Wilmot, died Sunday, April 21, 2019. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service: 3 p.m., Wednesday, in the Lonoke Cemetery, Lonoke, Arkansas. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guestbook www. jones-hartshorn.com.

Out-of-state

BAD VILBEL, GERMANY — Horace Raymond Tubberville, 76, Bad Vilbel, Germany, formerly of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed on September 24, 2018. A Memorial service at Regency Funeral Chapel in Malvern, Arkansas on April 24, 2019, 1 p.m. Interment at Oak Bower Cemetery. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

–––––❖––––– CAMDEN, Tenn. — Peggy Lou Price Markham, formerly of McGehee, Ark., left this world to meet her Jesus, April 21, 2019 in Camden, Tenn. Predeceased by parents, Richard Marvin Price and Christine Ridge Dunahoe, brothers, J.D. Price, Billy Price and Thad Dunahoe, and her husband R.B. Markham. Survived by daughters, Judy (Bill) Thompson, Holladay, Tenn., Debbie (John) Carter, North Little Rock, and son, Bob Markham, Panama City Beach, Fla., seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee. Visitation for family and friends will be at 1 p.m. with service to begin at 2 p.m. Burial at McGehee Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.