Pulaski County
Dr. JOSEPH DONALD BALKMAN, 75, of Little Rock, passed away May 17,
2019. Born in
Paris, Arkansas to Ray and
Edythe McBride Balkman, he was a chiropractor practicing in
Fort Smith for
40-plus years and active in local and national chiropractic associations.
Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Debbie Gamble Balkman, son Travis Balkman (Jami) of Alma, daughters Lynn Mauer (Tom) of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Heather McNeil (Doug) and Marae Graham (Greg), all of Little Rock, brother Mac Balkman (Kathy), grandchildren: Cole Balkman, Cooper Balkman, Brian Morgan, Amy Morgan, Gabe Burkett, Eve Burkett, Joseph Perna and Emily Perna; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). The funeral service will be Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Frank LeBlanc. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Dr. Balkman’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– REBECCA JO FAUCETT DIVELY, 63, known to everyone as Becky of Little
Rock went to
Heaven, May 12,
2019. Four- and one-half years of fighting her battle with cancer is now over.
She was born on Christmas Eve
1955, in Liberty,
Texas to Dwane and Erma Faucett. Becky grew up in Sherman and Tom Bean, Texas. She was a graduate of Tom Bean High School. She loved spending time with family during the holidays and other special events. All who knew Becky were touched by her deep Christian faith. She enjoyed services at New Life Church in Hot Springs, Ark., often inviting friends to join her there. Becky and Phil spent most weekends on Lake Hamilton watching the beautiful sunsets. She was a devoted wife and mother, who loved their time together, at home, traveling and working in their business, Online Technologies of No. Little Rock, Arkansas.
Becky and Phil met while working together at Texas Instruments, in Dallas. Sharing an entrepreneurial passion with Phil she joined him starting a business in 1985. They spent every day together and never missed having a lunch date. She often told friends, “I hope he never stops asking me to lunch.” While building the business, they were an active couple known to volunteer their time and talents in the community. Business associates and neighbors became close friends as they enjoyed Becky and Phil’s hospitality and friendship.
Being a mother was Becky’s joy. Proud of her son Stephen’s accomplishments, she prized their conversations and shared time. She loved when Stephen joined the business and took pleasure in working every day with her family.
Becky’s many pursuits included decorating, cooking, reading and traveling with Phil, family, and friends. She always kept a suitcase ready and often brought family and friends to her favorite beach destinations. Costa Maya MX was a special destination she shared with many. Becky’s special gift was connecting with people and making them part of her life, her sunshine will be part of their lives forever.
Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Dwane and Norma Faucett. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years; Phil, a beloved son; Stephen Dively, brothers; Gary Faucett (Linda), David Hiserote (Donna), Aunt Barb, sister-in-law; Paula Hearne (Ricky) and many nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed by many friends that fell in love with her through the years.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019, a Celebration of Life will be held from 6:00-6:30 p.m. in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, after friends will gather from 6:308:00 p.m. in the Garden Room. Graveside Services will follow Thursday morning, May 23, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at Riverwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in Becky’s name to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72210. Please share your memories of Becky at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– Please note the passing of FLORENCE T. GARDNER, who was born August 4, 1930 in Buffalo, New York. Florence graduated, Cum Laude from Lafayette High School, Magna Cum Laude (3rd in her class) from Buffalo State Teachers College, and earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Buffalo State College. Florence followed her passion for teaching over 60 years, beginning in Army Schools in Bayreuth, Germany, continuing as a First Grade Teacher at Hoover School in Kenmore, N.Y., and culminating as a faculty member at Niagara University. A reading specialist, Florence tutored hundreds of children, giving the gifts of literacy and her warm and gentle spirit. Florence had a song in her heart for every occasion, won more than her share of door prizes, and made excellent pie. She is survived by two children and three grandchildren. Online guest register www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– JANIE MARCIA HEAVRIN, 79, of Jacksonville joined our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born in Keiser, Arkansas in Mississippi county. Most people knew her as
Marcia. She enjoyed working in her flower beds and spending time with her family, her dog and cat. She was a member of the Church of
Christ.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Earl Camp; mother, Gertrude Lee Camp; brother, Kenneth Ray Camp; husband, Charles Richard Heavrin; stepson, Lewis Richard Heavrin, granddaughter, Barbara Jane Dunn and brother in law, Jack Howe. She is survived by her sister, Patty Sue Camp, Paragould; brother, Rodney Earl Camp, Harrison; daughter, Cheryl Erkel; son, John Heavrin; son, Steven Heavrin, all of Jacksonville; daughter, Angela Dunn, Cabot; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home with a visitation at 10 a.m. prior to service. Burial will follow in Edgewood Memorial Park. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– SHELBY LORRISON of North Little Rock passed away, Tuesday, May 14,
2019 at home.
He was born in Mayfield, Kentucky 79 years ago, the son of the late Cecil and Verna Lorrison. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Lorrison of Lexington, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Betsy and son, David of Memphis, Tennessee. Shelby retired from IBM in 1994 and worked in retail until his Parkinson diagnosis. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his friends, caregivers and Arkansas Hospice for their support and care. Arrangements by Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Guestbook www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– CLIFFORD GENE LOVE of Jacksonville, Arkansas was born December 29, 1936, and died January 14, 2019. Cremation arrangements and burial in Johnson Chapel Cemetery by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www.smithfamilycares. com.
–––––❖––––– FRANK MARTIN passed from this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas on August 30,
1932 to Cecil
May Martin and
Roy J. Martin,
Sr. Upon graduating from Dardanelle High
School in 1950,
Frank joined the
Navy. He was stationed in Kingsville, Texas and Key West, Florida. During this time he married Mary Lou Alexander of Carden Bottom. They spent the next 58 years together navigating their life adventures.
After leaving the Navy, Frank attended the University of Arkansas where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. It was here that he became a lifelong Razorback fan. Frank began his career at Western Electric in Kansas City, Missouri. He then transferred to Little Rock to work for the Teletype Corporation. After 25 years at Teletype, Frank retired to pursue his true passions, fishing, gardening and following the Arkansas Razorbacks. He also became an avid walker after he retired. He was well known among his neighbors in Cherry Creek where he walked every evening. Frank was a member of Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church for over 30 years and also attended Immanuel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Lou Martin, and his brothers, Roy “Buck” Martin, jr. and Jimmy Reed Martin. He is survived by his children, Linda Beth Martin and Jeffrey Edward Martin, his grandchildren, Serena Swarna Martin and Tristan Edward Martin, and his sister, Dorothy Ann Grace.
Services will be held on Monday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 1 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the Arkansas Food Bank, 4301 W. 65th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Frank’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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K.V. MATHEN, 82, of Little Rock, passed away on May 17, 2019. He was born to the late Mr. K.P. Varghese and Sosamma Varghese on March 8, 1937 in Pathanamthita, Kerala, India. He is survived by his wife, Ammini and two sons, Jojo and Jolly. He lost his youngest son, Laly, to a car accident in 1986 and is now reunited with him in Heaven.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Napa Valley Dive, Little Rock, Arkansas. A visitation will be Monday 20, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Little Rock following the service. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Please share your memories of K.V. at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– GEORGE MCALLISTER, 77, of North Little Rock died on May 8, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 18, 1942 to James A. and Fannie L. (Wheat) McAllister who preceded him in death along with his wife, Mary.
Survivors include son, Jeff McAllister; brothers, Marvin McAllister, James D. “Danny” McAllister, Joseph E. McAllister and Gerald Wayne McAllister; sister, Donna Walls (Mike); seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at Little Rock Funeral Home with Reverend Cecil Willis officiating. Memorials may be made to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, 747 Third Ave., 33rd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501) 224-2200. Mr. McAllister’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– ARMANDA DILWORTH NEELY was born January 13, 1913 in Fordyce, Ark. to the late William
T. Dilworth and
Robbie Crane Dilworth. She made a peaceful transition from
River Chase Rehab and Care
Center in Morrilton into her heavenly home on May 17, 2019, at the blessed age of 106.
She lived in Little Rock for many years where she was a member of Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church.
After moving to Morrilton to live with her niece and nephew and needing additional assistance she moved to River Chase Rehab & Care Center in Morrilton where she received excellent care and remained there until God took her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Corine George and Thelma Lemons.
She is survived by her niece and nephew, Willye and Raymond Chambers of Morrilton; cousin, Opal Dean of Little Rock; great nephew, Ivan (Nadine) Chambers of Aurora, IL; greatgreat and great-great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church in North Little Rock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River Chase Rehab & Care Center,
12 Hospital Drive, Morrilton, Ark. 72110.
Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 372-1305.
–––––❖––––– ROSS A. SHULTZ, Sr., 66, passed away May 17, 2019.
Visitation will be May 21, 2019 at The Church at Burns Park,
295 W. Military
Road, North Little Rock at 10 a.m., followed by service at
11 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The
Church at Burns
Park.
Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Services, Jacksonville. Online guestbook www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– DAVID BARTON SIMMONS passed away May 7th in Bentonville after an extended illness. He was born in Ashdown, Arkansas in 1949. He graduated from Rankin Street High School in 1967 before earning an Associate of Arts from Central Baptist College and entering the US ARMY, where he served as Intelligence Sergeant at Special Ammunition Support Command’s 548th Artillery in Seckenheim Germany. After his service he returned to State College of Arkansas, now UCA, and graduated in 1974 with a degree in Political Science and minor in Sociology. He went on to earn a Juris Doctorate at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Simmons had a successful career with the Arkansas Insurance Department where he eventually became the Assistant Commissioner of Insurance under, then Governor, Bill Clinton. He later became General Counsel for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and was promoted to Executive Vice President/CEO in 1992 where he was often called to testify to the US Congress.
After leaving the NAIC, David was asked to come to the Re
public of Jamaica to re-write the laws governing insurance and to advise the Kingdom of Thailand.
David enjoyed fly fishing, singing karaoke, and traveling, but his favorite pastime was reading. His favorite authors were Mark Twain and Pat Conroy, but he read everything he could get his hands on and had an extensive personal library.
David is survived by a daughter, Amy Gillespie (Michael) of Bella Vista, a son, Kyle Simmons of Kansas City, Kan., two young grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Evelynn and Owen Gillespie of Bella Vista, two sisters, Jean (Buddy) Gentry of Ashdown, and Jerri Roper of Hot Springs. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Barton Simmons Lee, father, David Elmo Simmons and step-father, Arval Lee.
His family will remember him as someone with all the answers, always laughing and ready to have a good time with good food and good friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., June 14th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to ACLU Arkansas or the Democratic Party of Arkansas.
–––––❖––––– LOUISE (WEEZY) WITT VANZANDT, 93, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord May 17, 2019. She was born on April 11, 1926, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to John and Clara Witt. Weezy grew up in Rome, Georgia where she was a straight “A “student and full of humor. Weezy loved her two sisters, Vola & Mae, and her baby brother, Bobby. On January 13, 1949, Weezy married Stanley Wayne VanZandt on the national radio show “Bride and Groom”.
Weezy was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her husband, her son in law P.G. Bradford and her great granddaughter Hailey Grace. She is survived by her three daughters; Melanie VanZandt Bradford, Angela VanZandt, (fiancée Roger Bumpass), Valerie VanZandt Tarantino (Frank Tarantino).
She is also survived by 5 loving grandchildren Matthew Bradford (Shaye), Adam Bradford, Jordan Bradford (Kate), Elizabeth Tarantino and Witt Tarantino. Weezy adored her great grandchildren: Taylor-Anne, Carter, William, Wyatt, VanZandt, Pippa Joon, Hunter and Harper (all Bradfords).
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. in the Garden Room at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway. Funeral Services will follow Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11:00 in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Holly Cemetery.
Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.
Please share your memories of Louise at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– WILLIE EDWARD VAN ZANDT, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 12, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on November 24, 1933, in Hamlin, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Gertrude and Lonnie Van Zandt; brothers, Eugene, James, Benjamin and Alonzo; sisters, Fay, Jeffrey and Mary. He is survived by his daughter, Janelle Van Zandt, M.D. to cherish his memory and celebrate his life.
He was an incredible man and a loving and caring father. He will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at The Church at Rock Creek. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– GEORGIA RAYE WILLIAMS, age 69, of Mabelvale, Ark., passed away Friday May 10, 2019. She was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. She was preceded in death by her parents Garland Bradshaw and Mary
Jewel Hester, husband Russell Williams, sister Mary Anne Herring, and brother Joe Bradshaw.
She is survived by brother Charles and wife Kimbra Bradshaw, sons Darrell L Davis Jr., and Jon P Davis and wife Heidi Ince, grandchildren: Miles, Ember Jewel, and Olin Jack Davis. She is also survived by several nieces & nephews, cousins, extended family, and lifelong friends.
Georgia worked for several years as a ward clerk in the OB/ GYN Dept. at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock and retired after working several years as an office administrator. For several years she created beautiful ceramic works of art and handmade all types of beautiful jewelry. Anyone that knew her can testify she never met a stranger and always gave everyone their daily praise bringing smiles to everyone she met.
Graveside services will be Saturday May 25, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Pine Crest Memorial Park, Bryant, Ark., followed by a Celebration of Life from Noon to 2 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale.
Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BESSIE MARIE WILSON of Little Rock, Ark.
passed away on May 16, 2019 at age 77.
She was born on January 18, 1942 to Carl and
Violet Coleman.
She was a member of The Apostolic Christian Center in Benton, Ark.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Violet Coleman.
Brothers, Cleo, Roy, and Tommy Coleman. Sisters, Eloise McKenzie and Bobby Petty.
Her Daughter, Dawn Mays. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Lewis Edward Wilson.
Her sister Carmen Moore. Her Children, Rhonda Newman (Drew), Donnie Wilson (Tiffany),
and Veronica Richardson (Jacob) and one Foster Daughter Holly Mills.
Seven grandchildren and two Great grandchildren. A visitation will occur on Monday, May 20th, 2019 at Pinecrest Funeral Home (7401 HWY 5 North, Alexander, Ark.) from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will be the following day, Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at Apostolic Christian Center at 10 a.m.
Arkansas
BANKS — Patricia Simmons Anders, age 78, of Banks, Ark., died Friday, May 17.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at McFarland Cemetery in Banks. Arrangements are by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation is from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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BEE BRANCH — Richard Cates, 63, of Bee Branch, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born May 26, 1955 in Charleston, Ark., to the late Elbert Calvin and Roxianne Mary Lee Harmon Cates. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service.
–––––❖––––– BELLA VISTA — James “Jim” Bradley Schran, 85, of Bella Vista died May 16, 2019. He was born July 3, 1933, in Hot Springs and served in the Korean War as a Naval Communications officer. He married Carol Moore on December 18, 1954, and their daughter Linda was born in 1956. After earning a BS in management from UALR, Jim’s professional career included hospital administration, sales management, and video production.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Schran; parents Harold and Jessamine Schran; stepmother Ruth Schran; and four brothers-in-law. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Schran Chitwood of Bella Vista; sister Mrs. Patsy Hall of Hot Springs; and grandchildren Carolyn Chitwood of Bella Vista and Courtney Chitwood of Jacksonville.
Inurnment will be at Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock.
Full obituary and online guestbook are available at www.funeralmation.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Jesse L. Allen, 69, of Benton, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born October 16, 1949 in Taylorville, Ill., to the late Jesse Ray and Evelyn Grace Allen. Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Rd. Benton, AR 72015. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
–––––❖––––– BENTON — Gweldia Francine Gunter, 83 of Benton, passed away on May 17, 2019. She was born in Saline County to the late Jim and Thelma Price Tarvin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pete Gunter; brothers, Paul, James, Bob and Chip Tarvin; sister, Virginia Smith. Gweldia is survived by her son, Steve and wife, Debbie of Benton; daughter, Connie (Mitchell Maynard) Gunter of Malvern; brother, Chick Tarvin of Benton; sisters, Patricia Ray and Judy Brewer both of Benton; grandchildren, Todd and wife, Julie of Benton, Jennifer and husband, Dave French of Benton; great-grandchildren, Garrett and wife, Kaitlyn Beaty, Gunter Beaty, Ashton Gunter, Gabrielle Beaty and Cole Gunter; numerous other relatives and friends.
Graveside services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. on Monday with Bro. Marcus Blakley officiating at Pipkin Cemetery in Benton.
The family would like to thank the staff at Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach and Arkansas Hospice for all their care during this difficult time. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Peggy Joan Clark, 85, of Bryant, passed away on May 17, 2019. She was born on April 4, 1934 in Benton to the late Neal and Lucile Ramage Bowers. Joan was a teacher for many years at Howard Perrin Grade School.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, Arthur Paulas and son, Donnie Clark; niece, Tara and nephew, Jeff. She is survived by her son, Robert Clark; brother, Sonny Bowers; sister, Dorcas Holicer; grandchildren, Canyon (Angeleah) Clark, Dustin Clark and Zoey Clark; great-grandchildren, Tatum Clark and Baby Clark.
Cremation was entrusted to Ashby Funeral Home. There will be a visitation at Ashby Funeral Home on May 20, Monday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Family Comments: Joan was called “Jajo” by her family and was the glue that kept the family together. She loved watching Basketball, the beach and taking care of her plants.
Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Reverend James L. Rutherford, Jr., 55, of Bryant, Ark., passed away on May 16, 2019. He was born on November 27, 1963 in N.L.R, Ark. Celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Family Church. Online guestbook: www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CABOT — Jeffrey Neal Trent, 57, of Cabot died Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was born November 14, 1961 in Gilbert, W.Va., to James and Ruth Browning Trent. Jeff had a passion for ’57 Chevys and ’32 Fords. He was very much loved by all who knew him.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Dawn McConnell Trent; his children: Rochelle Grotjohn (John), Sarah Samuels (Billy), Jeffrey Trent (Ashley), Noah Newell (Megan), James Trent (Ashley) and Travis Trent (Caroline); his beloved parents, Ruth Browning Trent Goins and Jim Trent, grandchildren: Adaline Cay Trent, Evianna Ruth Grotjohn and Aria Ray Trent along with a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will have a private memorial service. Cremation arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 8435816. The family suggests memorial donations be made in Jeff’s name to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Children’s Foundation, Memorial Donations, 1 Children’s Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, Ark. 722023591 or by calling (501) 364-1476 or Pulaski County Humane Society Memorial Donations, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210 or by calling (501) 227-6166. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CALMER — George Rodgers Harris, age 86, of Calmer, Ark., passed away
May 16, 2019 in Little Rock,
Ark., after a lengthy illness.
He was born October 30,
1932, in Randall, Ark., to the parents of
Ethel Rodgers
Harris and Edward Harris. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict stationed in Jacksonville, Ark., Greenville, Miss., and Thule, Greenland. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Mill Creek Masonic Lodge #178, Scottish Rite, Sahara Shrine Temple, and Pine Bluff Chapter USABDA. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eloise Jones Harris of Little Rock and two daughters, Rhonda Reilly (Jim), Bonnerdale, Ark., and Carmen Tucker (Charles), Rye, Ark.; a sister, Almarieda Hyatt, Pine Bluff, Ark.; four grandchildren: Allison White, Travis Reilly, Lisa Davis, Kacy Johnson; and 10 great-grandchildren. Rodgers was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth Edward Harris. He was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Calmer.
After military service he worked in Pine Bluff for City Electric and International Paper.
Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday, May 20 at Enon Missionary Baptist Church. Burial in Enon Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 1 p.m. until service time Monday, May 20 at Enon Missionary Baptist Church. Online guestbook www. frazerfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Billy Green, 77, passed away May 17, 2019. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Proctor Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery. To view the full obituary and sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — On May 16th, 2019 Heaven welcomed Betty L. Anderson. Betty was reunited with her husband Jimmy Anderson, mother
Millie Wigginton, daughter
Bonnie Chafton, and grandson
Dalton Chafton.
Betty was born December 29th,
1943 in N.LR., Ark. She loved her family, to laugh, and go to the casinos. Betty retired from UCA. Betty was survived by her daughter Carol Lopez, son Charlie Chafton III (wife Pam), son David Chafton Sr. (wife Barbara), daughter Margaret Chafton Pope (husband Cliff). Betty is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous family and friends. Pallbearers include Joshua Chafton, Jeremiah Hall, Betty Lou Hall, Cliff Pope, Nicholas Talbert, Brittany Pope, and stand in Alley Chafton.
Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Milburn Hill at Creastlawn Memorial Conway, Ark. The Family would like to send a special Thank You to Betty’s granddaughter Brittany Pope for helping. www.griffinleggettconway.com.
–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Richard (Dicky) S. Broadaway Jr., brother, father, uncle, granddad, inventor, innovator, craftsman and outdoorsman, of Crossett, Arkansas, passed peacefully on May 15, 2019. Family services in memory of Dicky, will be private. Additional information is available at www.arkansascremation.com.
–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — Linda Stewart, 70, of Crossett, died Saturday, May 18, 2019. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Tuesday at Egypt Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Egypt Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at the church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. Online guestbook at www. jones-hartshorn.com.
–––––❖––––– EL DORADO — Billie Jean Perdue of El Dorado, passed Thursday, May17th.
Children: Kay, Marilyn, Debbie Funeral service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, St. Mark United Methodist Church
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. prior to service.
Interment: Arlington Memorial Memorials: St. Mark United Methodist Church, El Dorado, Ark.
Online guest registry at www. youngsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– FAIRFIELD BAY — Nancee Jean Roost, 84, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away May 17, 2019. Born November 5, 1934, Sioux City, Iowa, daughter of late William and Irene Dagle Abker.
preceded in death: parents, husband Frank Roost, her siblings William, Donald, Betty, Tom, Mederise and Daryl.
Survivors: children Cyndie Gray (Dan), Karen Larsen (Richard), Frank Roost (Shannon), Wendy Higginbotham (Bill), 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Rosary 6:00pm Tuesday, Mass Wednesday 9:00am St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. www.olmstead.cc.
–––––❖––––– HELENA-WEST HELENA — Carol Ann Jennings, 71, of Helena, passed away
May 16, 2019.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years,
Tap Jennings; daughters, Janna Jennings Michael (Court) of
Little Rock, and
Jamie Jennings Feldman (John) of St. Paul, Minnesota; grandchildren, Tappan, Meredith and Lucy Michael, all of Little Rock; siblings, Sandra Wheeler (James) of LaGrange, Treva Carlow (Donald) of Marianna, and Pat Dillaha (Carol) of Fayetteville; and her faithful dog, Brinkley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerrell and Nita Dillaha of LaGrange.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either St. John’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 770, Helena, Ark. 72342 or to the Humane Society of the Delta, 8480 Phillips Rd. 300, Helena, Ark. 72342. (www.humanesocietyofthedelta.org).
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Carol’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Denyse Stigler Killgore died Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Hot
Springs, Ark. at the age of 90.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth J. Killgore; parents, U.S.
Rep. William
Grady Stigler and Ona Beller
Stigler; and sister, Elaine Stigler Thomas. She is survived by her children, Lynne Crow and her husband, Carl, of Hot Springs, Ark.; Kenneth Jack Killgore, Jr. and his wife, Delane, of Vicksburg, Miss.; and Kay E. Killgore of Little Rock, Ark. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Adam H. Crow and his wife, Julia, of Little Rock, Ark.; J. William Crow and his wife, Kelly, of Memphis, Tenn.; Kristen L. Killgore of Little Rock, Ark.; and Kyle J. Killgore of Monroe, La.; and two great-grandchildren, Davis H. Crow and Anna Katherine Crow of Little Rock, Ark.
She was born on June 19, 1928, in Stigler, Okla., a city named after her grandfather J.W. Stigler. She attended Lindenwood College and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma where she was president of Delta Theta sorority. While students at the University of Oklahoma, she and Ken met on a blind date. They married in 1950 and moved multiple times as Ken was an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and then pursued his career as an oil and gas geologist. They settled in Fayetteville, Ark. in 1967 where she lived for 50 years before moving to Hot Springs, Ark.
Denyse was an administrative assistant for the University of Arkansas History Department where she was instrumental in publishing the Arkansas Historical Quarterly. Denyse loved her church, Central United Methodist in Fayetteville, Ark., where she taught Sunday School, worked with the youth, volunteered in the church office, served as chair of the Rebekah Circle, and cooked for Community Meals, her special love for over 20 years. A great cook, Denyse accumulated more than 200 cookbooks that helped fuel her passion for feeding others.
She volunteered at The Attic, a thrift store supporting City Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark., and was a member of Chapter K, P.E.O. Denyse was keenly interested in current events. Her charming personality, wit, and occasional moral guidance will be missed by many.
A graveside service will be held at Mount Comfort Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1106, Fayetteville, Ark. 72702. Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.
–––––❖––––– HOUSTON — Florence M. Goodson, of Houston, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born to PL and Sally Mackey in Collingdale Pennsylvania, July 28, 1943, was a lifelong resident of Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, John and daughter, Diane; six brothers and one sister. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Clay M. Goodson; daughter, Melissa Goodson; four grandchildren; and her sister, Jeannie Dorrell.
Per her request, there will be no funeral or memorial service held. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online Guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
JONESBORO — Don Shurley, 72, of Jonesboro, died Friday. He was born September 6, 1946, to Emitt and Ruth Shurley, in Michigan City, Ind.
Funeral services are Monday, 11 a.m., at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Burial follows at Pine Log Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral home Monday 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.
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LAKE VILLAGE — Shirley Keith Magruder of Lake Village, died May 17, 2019, in
Little Rock. She was born on September 12,
1936, to Weldon and Edna Hollis of Lake Village.
Ms. Magruder was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands Grady
Keith, who died in 1980, and Lewis Magruder, who died in 2019.
Ms. Magruder is survived by a sister, Judy Mazzanti and her husband Fiore of Lake Village, two sons: Paul Keith and his wife Kandi, of Hamburg, and Grady Keith and his wife Karen, of Lake Village. She has five grandchildren: Joanna O’Neal of Monticello, Joy Parr and her husband Nate of New Orleans, Jack Keith and his wife Mary of Carlisle, Katie Beth Duitt and her husband Kyle of Birmingham, Ala., and Emily Johnson and her husband Spencer of Lake Village. Ms. Magruder has six great-grandchildren: Kinlee O’Neal of Monticello, Collins Keith and Hollis Keith of Carlisle, Henry Duitt and Maggie Duitt of Birmingham, Ala., and Reeves Johnson of Lake Village. She has a nephew, Shawn Barrett, his wife Sandra and their son Clayton, of Brandon, Mississippi, and a niece, Shannon Hughes, of Little Rock.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at Lakeside United Methodist Church in Lake Village, with Rev. Buddy Ratliff officiating. Visitation with family and friends will follow in the Fellowship Hall. A private interment will be held at a later date. Cremation Services of Arkansas (501) 313-5431 www. cremationservicesofarkansas.com
–––––❖––––– MARSHALL — Wanda Rea, 78 of Marshall died Friday.
Survivors: husband, Darvin Rea; children, Todd Rea, Theresa Warren & Tonya Keisler; grandchildren, Michael, Landon, Jenna, Jeanie, Jessica, Justin, April and Anthony; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Wilma Ratchford & Gerald Eaton.
Graveside services: 2:00 Monday, East Lawn/Marshall.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.
–––––❖––––– MONTICELLO — Orlean Hoover Horn, age 96 of Monticello, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, at The Woods Nursing & Rehab in Monticello. She was born April 17, 1923, in Star City, Ark. to the late Earl N. Hoover and Maudie Barrett Hoover.
She was the widow of Charles Garvin Horn, a housewife and was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and Campground United Methodist Church. She graduated from Drew Central High School in 1940 and enjoyed working in the yard and painting. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine Hoover Nance.
Survivors include one son, Robert Horn and wife Teresa of Monticello; one sister, Lavonne H. Curtis of Monticello; two granddaughters, Ashley Booker and husband Michael of Star City and Bethannee Horn of Monticello; two great-grandchildren, Jarrett and Adalynne Booker.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2019, at Pinecrest Cemetery in Alexander, Ark. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
–––––❖––––– PLUMERVILLE — Shelly Kay Stacks English, age 40, of Plumerville, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was born October 15, 1978, in Little Rock. Graveside service will be Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
SMACKOVER — Burnice T. McWilliams, 94, of Smackover, passed Thursday, May 16. She was a retired school teacher.
Funeral services: 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2019; Young’s. Visitation: 1 p.m. Burial: Smackover Cemetery
Memorials: Maple Avenue Baptist Church or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
An online guest registry available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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STAR CITY — Maranda Michelle Owen Holstead, 35, of Star City passed away Wednesday. Visitation, Monday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Service, Star City. Services, Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City, burial in Leek Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service, Star City, online obit www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — William E. (Bill) Tomlinson, 82, passed away at his home in Jacksonville, Ala., on May 9, 2019.
He attended North Little Rock High School and the University of Central Arkansas. He worked for AT&T as an Engineer/Manager in Little Rock, Arkansas, for 33 years, attended Arkansas Military Academy and was an Officer for the Arkansas National Guard. He served as Commissioner of the North Little Rock Burns Park Boys’ Baseball League, having coached for 16 years. Many will remember him as an avid sports fan. He was a loyal friend and will be sorely missed by his Bridge Club members.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ada Lue Moore, a brother, Al Cates, a sister, Tammy Shaw, two sons Johnny Tomlinson of Rockwall, Texas, and Chuck (Debbie) Tomlinson of Jacksonville, Ala., seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
Graveside memorial will be in Jacksonville, Arkansas, at Bayou Meto Cemetery on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation: 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, N.Y. 10306
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LOS ANGELES — Pamela Yvonne Rice, daughter of Bobby Rice and Laura Scoggins Rice, passed away on April 23, 2019. Pamela was a Central High School graduate and attended UAPB and a long time member of White Memorial Church prior to moving to L.A. California in 1972. After a spanning career with L.A. Times, Pamela retired and her joy was spending time with her grandchildren and family.
She is survived by her parents, a daughter, Jamie Thompson, sisters, Valerie Rice Stevens, Beverly Rice, Myra Anderson, Laurie Rice, brother Ray Rice and a host of family and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Pamela will be held at Central Baptist Church, Carson, California, on Friday, May 17, 2019.
–––––❖––––– JUNCTION CITY, La. — Barbara Daniels of Junction City, passed, May 16th. Vice-President of First Bank of South Arkansas.
Daughter, Meagan; son, Shane. Predeceased by husband, Ronnie.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, Young’s. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, May 20th, First Baptist Church, Junction City. Burial: Roselawn Cemetery.
Online guest registry: www. youngsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– SPEARSVILLE, La. — Catherine Andrea Deason, Spearsville, La., passed Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Born September 11, 1958, to Jessie Wayne and Bobby John Deason.
Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, Young’s. Funeral services: 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2019; Antioch Church of Christ. Burial: Antioch Cemetery
Online guest registry available at www.youngsfuneralhome.
–––––❖––––– OXFORD, Miss. — Nancy Ferguson Rasco, 80, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. after a lengthy illness. She suffered from Alzheimer’s.
A native of DeWitt, Ark., Nancy moved to Oxford in 2009 and lived before that in Hot Springs, Ark. She was a graduate of the University of Mississippi and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
Nancy served for many years on the DeWitt Bank and Trust Board of Directors and was chairman of the bank’s board until 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, who was a rice farmer in the Arkansas Delta. A master gardener, Mrs. Rasco enjoyed the outdoors, including duck hunting and fishing, playing golf, (achieving several holes-inone), and cheering for her beloved Ole Miss Rebels.
A graveside service will be held for Mrs. Rasco in DeWitt at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Visitation will be at Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, Sunday at 1 p.m., preceding the graveside service. The Rev. Jimmy Albrecht of First Baptist Church will officiate.
Mrs. Rasco was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Gladys Ferguson; sister Carolyn Pryor; daughter Becca Mehlin; and grandson, William Magee.
She is survived by her daughter, Kent Magee (David) of Oxford; sister; Becky Ehrlicher (Mike) of Memphis; Grandchildren Hudson Magee (lo) of Oxford; Mary Halley Carlson (Luke) of Pike Road, Alabama; Parker Cope of Little Rock, Ark.; Alex Cope of Little Rock, Ark.; and one great-grandchild, William Wilder Magee of Oxford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the William Magee Center of Wellness Education at Ole Miss, c/o University of Mississippi Foundation, 406 University Avenue, Oxford, Miss. 38655.
–––––❖––––– THEODOSIA, Mo. — Funeral Services for Jane R. Duvall, 93, of Theodosia, Missouri, will be private. Jane died May 7, 2019, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. A professional bowler, survived by her son, Charles David. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. www. kirbyandfamily.com.
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LAS VEGAS — Elijah Hill Jr., 51, of Las Vegas, Nevada, departed this life May 10. He is preceded in death by his wife Priscilla Hill, parents Elijah Hill Sr. and Martha Williams, siblings Josephine Hill, Gloria Dean Hill and Earl Hill.
He leaves to cherish his memory: children Nichell Hill, Drewcilla Hill, and Octavia Williams, siblings Ruthie Mae Hill, James Mason, Herman Williams, John Hill, Shannon (Charles) Hall, Mary Hill, 3 grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Memorial Service: Saturday, 10 a.m. at RMLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– CLINTON, Tenn. — Eunice Stanley Norman, age 107, of Clinton, formerly of North Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was a member of Levy Baptist Church in North Little Rock and attended Clinton 1st Baptist Church.
Eunice was born on November 29, 1911, to the late W.F. and Emma Wetzler Stanley in Pulaski County, Arkansas. In addition to her parents, Eunice is preceded in death by, husband, Don Norman; brother, Wells Stanley; sisters, Vera Wasson, Julia Sheeham, Ruth Norman; grandson, Sam Rollow, and daughter-in-law, Norma Norman
Survived by: daughters, Patsy Rollow and husband James, Kathy Fleming and husband Rod; son, Don Norman; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton on Tuesday, May 21 from 3-5 p.m. Eunice’s interment will be held at Rest Hills Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark. www.holleygamble.com.
–––––❖––––– DALLAS — Jennifer Leigh Turner, age 41, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, with family by her side, at the T. Boone Pickens Center of Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, Texas, following a brief but fierce fight against cancer. She was born on October 15, 1977, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Terry and Carolyn Turner.
Jennifer was raised on the family rice farm near DeWitt, Arkansas. She graduated in 1996 from DeWitt High School. Like her parents and brother, she went on to study at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, serving actively in Chi Omega and earning her B.A. in Journalism in 1999.
After college, Jennifer worked as a journalist for community newspapers in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bentonville, Arkansas. In 2007, looking for adventure, she moved to Costa Rica to teach English in a public school in the small, rural town of Potrero Grande. It was there that Jennifer found her true passion in life – teaching.
In 2009, Jennifer moved to Dallas, Texas, and earned her teaching certificate. She became a 5th Grade Science Teacher at DISD’s John Q. Adams Elementary School in Pleasant Grove in South Dallas. In 2013, Jennifer was accepted to a program with Teaching Trust, a Dallas-based non-profit whose purpose is to transform education by improving schools.
In conjunction with Teaching Trust, and while still working fulltime as a teacher, Jennifer earned her M.Ed. in Education Leadership with Specialization in Urban Schools from Southern Methodist University in 2015.
Also during that period, she and 3 other inspired female educators developed a proposal for an innovative school model. Impressed by the proposal, the Dallas ISD Board invested to bring the school to life. In 2016, the Solar Preparatory School for Girls, an all-girls public school with a focus on science, technology, arts, engineering, and math, opened on Henderson Avenue in Dallas with Jennifer serving as Assistant Principal.
Because of its passionate staff and students and its ground-breaking approach to social-and-emotional learning, Solar Prep quickly became a success and earned a national reputation. Jennifer played critical roles in all aspects of the school’s development. She was adored by her students, appreciated by parents, and respected by her colleagues. Known for her work ethic, encouragement, and hugs, Jennifer epitomized what it means to be a Solar Fierce Female.
Jennifer is survived by her parents who reside in DeWitt, Arkansas; by her brother Chris Turner, sister-in-law and close friend Suzanne, and adoring nephew Whit and niece Emory, of Dallas, Texas; and by beloved extended family. Also playing tremendous roles in her life were the 51 staff, 455 girls, and numerous parents and supporters of Solar Prep; and her cherished friends, classmates, and former colleagues around the globe.
A graveside service for family only will be held at Cedarcrest Memorial Park in DeWitt, Ark., on Wednesday, May 22, at 1:30 p.m., followed by a public reception from 3-5 p.m. at the Community Room of the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas in DeWitt. A Celebration of Life event open to all friends, family, colleagues, and others who were touched by Jennifer will be held at the Solar Preparatory School for Girls in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m.
The family has designated the Jennifer Turner Scholarship Fund of the non-profit Friends of Solar Prep for memorial contributions (www.friendsofsolarprep.org/jennifer-turner-scholarship-fund).