Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA — Michael Volz, 52, of Arkadelphia, died Saturday. Memorial service 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Third Street Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Arkadelphia Baseball Commission. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the online guest book and view the video tribute.
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BALD KNOB — George Michael Goodwin, 62, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born November 14, 1956 in Batesville, Arkansas. Michael was a member of the Local 798 and loved pipelining. He was a proud supporter of the Billy Graham, Charles Stanley and Adrian Rogers ministries and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Goodwin; mother and step-father, Erma Jean Goodwin Nolen and Harvey Nolen; sons, Christopher Michael Goodwin and Stephen Delano; sister, Pamela Goodwin Delk (Marvin); grandchild, Lane Goodwin. He was preceded in death by his father, George D. “Buddy” Goodwin.
Services will be conducted Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob – Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Jessie Sue Barton McComas, 62, of Batesville passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. Memorial
services, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
–––––❖––––– BELLA VISTA — Neva J. Harvey of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away May 17, 2019 at
Ashley Rehabilitation & Health
Care Center, Rogers, Arkansas.
She was born
May 17, 1934 in
Lonoke, Arkansas to Bernard E.
Jones and Edna
Jones.
Neva grew up in Conway, Arkansas, and later attended Mabelvale High School where she graduated with the class of 1952. After briefly attending Arkansas State Teacher’s College, she joined the United States Air Force. Soon after enlisting, Neva met William (Bill) Harvey and they were married February 9, 1956. She separated from the military after getting married in order to stay with Bill as he moved around the world with the Air Force. In 1976 they settled in Sherman, Texas where they lived until retiring to Bella Vista, Ark. in 1991.
Although she left the military, Neva continued to work as a civil servant for the Department of Defense as they moved from location to location and eventually retired from civil service at the US Post Office in Sherman, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Richard. She is survived by her husband, William Harvey; son, Jim Harvey, Bella Vista, Ark.; sister Dearl Graupner, Little Rock, Ark.; brother Paul Jones, Neosho, Mo.; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held May 22, 2019 at Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. with visitation at 1 p.m., service at 2 p.m. and a reception immediately following the service. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www. funeralmation.com.
–––––❖––––– CLINTON — Chester Douglas Fisher Jr., 84, of Clinton passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. Born May 17, 1935 in Malvern, Arkansas, to the late Charles Fisher Sr. and Laura Mae Helm, Charles was a veteran of the Arkansas National Guard. He served during the Little Rock Central High School Crisis. Charles was also a member of the Van Buren County Fair Board, Ozark Health Hospital Volunteer Program and was a lifelong Methodist.
Surviving him are his wife, Linda Emerson Fisher; children, Doug Fisher, Danny Fisher, Mark Fisher, Nancy Garrido; stepchildren, Charley Higgins and Marshall Jenkins; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Thomas Fisher.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
––––– ––––– CROSSETT — Dorothy Nell Carpenter, age 91, of Crossett, Ark., died Monday, May 20, 2019. She is survived by one son, Robert Carpenter and one daughter, Jan Matteson. Funeral services are Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Visitation is at 2 p.m. and the funeral will follow at 3 p.m. www.jonesservice.com.
–––––❖––––– CROSSETT — James Robinson, 57, of Crossett, died, May 17, at the St. Francis Medical Center. Celebration of Life Memorial Service 3 p.m., May 22, Medders Funeral Home, 1564 Hwy. 52 W, Crossett. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., May 21 at Medders Funeral Home. Full obituary at meddersfuneralhome.com or call (870) 364-6171. “Celebrating Life.”
–––––❖––––– DeWITT — Dennis King, 67 of DeWitt, died May 17, 2019 in DeWitt. Visitation and funeral held Monday, May 20, 2019, Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation from 1-2 p.m. and services at 2 p.m., burial in Dark Corner Cemetery. Memorials: Donor’s choice of charity. Arrangements: Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www. griffinfh.com.
–––––❖––––– DUMAS — Mary J. Nichols 77, of Dumas, Ark. died May 19, 2019 in Little Rock. She was born January 19, 1942 in Kelso, Ark. to L.B. and Thelma Mangum. Visitation: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 1-2 p.m. service following 2 p.m. both First Baptist Church, Dumas. Memorials: First Baptist Church, 200 E. Waterman St., Dumas, Ark. 71639. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinfh.com.
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EL DORADO — Madelyn Rucks Atkinson, a resident of El Dorado, Ark. died on Sunday, May 19, 2019. A graveside memorial service under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Arlington Memorial Park with Dr. Jonathan Kelley and Rev. Brian Trostle officiating. www.youngsfuneralhome. com.
–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Virginia Ivanette Stone Williams, 91 died Sunday May 19, 2019. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rusty Ross officiating. Burial will follow at Wheeler Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– HAMPTON — Kathryn Nistendirk, 89, of Hampton died Monday. Visitation will be Wednesday, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Camp Ground Presbyterian Church in Hampton. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Camp Ground Presbyterian Church. Burial at Camp Ground Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– HICKORY RIDGE — Wilma Christine Mullins, 84, of Hickory Ridge died Friday, May 17, 2019, in Wynne. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at the funeral home. Interment in Lewis Cemetery.
–––––❖––––– LETONA — Larry Neal Travis, 76, of Letona passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Funeral services, Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel. Burial in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Letona. Visitation, Wednesday, May 22, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
–––––❖––––– LONOKE — On May 19, 2019, Joe Lewis Kelley, age 90, son of late parents, Holman and Gertie Kelley, passed away in his home he built with his own two hands for himself and his late wife, Marjorie Lois Kelley. He was a farmer, a builder of homes, HVAC - Remington Arms, Gibbs Service Company for his buddy, Huey Gibbs. He enjoyed his craftsmanship, Adirondack furniture showing at River Market for over 20 years, where he made many friends.
Known for his strength, large hands, big heart and unconditional love for his family and friends. His stories were music to your ears and taught many lessons not only about daily life values, but passions for nature such as gardening, fishing, and hunting. He knew the importance of hard work yet taught us the joy of “make believe” and his love of Disney. He warmed everyone’s heart with his “Popeye” smile.
Joe Kelley is survived by three daughters, Sandra Joy Allison Werling, spouse David Erwin Werling, Carolyn Jo Roark, spouse Rodney Dean Roark, and Lori Ann Robertson, spouse Gary Lee Robertson.
Grandchildren, Jennifer Joy Kelley Nichols, Marjory Jill Allison, William David Allison, spouse Rachel Noel Allison, Judith Carolanne Allison, spouse John D. Allen IV, Katie Allison Quarttro, Susan Allison Johnson, Lauren Mary Allsion, Christina Marie Werling, Brian Christopher Werling. Catrina Dan’el Wright, spouse Jeremy Robin Wright, Shannon Jill Roark, Rodney Blake Roark, Sarah Elizabeth Harris, fiance Jason Sheffler, Joel Douglas Harris, Drake Christian Robertson and Kaylee Grace Robertson.
Great-Grandchildren - Jeremiah Jackson Griffin, fiancee Brianna Ashley Brown, Haley Joy Griffin and Kody Lynn Harvey, Ricky Anthony Nichols, fiancee Victoria Tyler Whitaker, Sierra Joy Lois Allison, Emma Grace Watkins, Aubrey Lois Allison, Collins West, Joni Allen, John D Allen V (Jack), Rodney Garrett Wright, spouse Maresha Joann Wright, Caitlyn Taylor Wright, Braden Cache Wright, Alexis Christine Whiting, Kendal Christine Whiting.
Great-Great-Grandchildren, Tristan Lee Irvine Griffin, Kade Braxton Harvey, Kolbie Rose Nichols, Madelyn Dan’el Wright, Oakley Benson Wright.
Siblings, brother and also best friend, Edward Kelley, spouse Margie Kelley, Robert Kelley, Holman Kelley, spouse Ann Kelley, Olan Kelley, spouse Ruth Kelley.
His beautiful and amazing sisters, Annie Goacher, spouse Lewis Goacher, Lois Hardin, spouse JE Hardin, Linda Hearn, spouse Gary Hearn, Alice Cook, spouse James Cook, and Lorene Latham, spouse Edward Latham; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A website memorial is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com. We hope you will visit and post your favorite memory. Visitation will be Tuesday May 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers, North Little Rock. Funeral will be May 22 at 11 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills. Following the service the family will attend a brief private burial followed with an open invitation of fellowship at the home of their dad at 4770 Hwy. 15 N, Lonoke.
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LYNN — Robert Barker Huskey Jr., age 58, of Lynn died Thursday, May 16, 2019. Funeral services, Friday, May 24, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial will follow in the P&P Cemetery at Lynn. Visitation, from 1 p.m. until service time.
–––––❖––––– MALVERN — James Teague, 94, of Malvern, away on May 20, 2019. He was born November 6, 1924, in Hot Springs to the late Robert and Nona Hughes Teague. James was a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church for 58 years, 35 years of those were serving as a Deacon. He was retired from Reynolds Metal Corp.
He served as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Arkansas State General Assembly from 1983 to 2017. James was proud to have worked with many Senate, House and Staff members and made many friends there.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sons, James and Gary Teague, sisters, Cleo Phillips, Vernon Chesser, brothers, Joe and Will Teague. James leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 77 years, Louise Teague, daughter, Diana Gail Hughes of Benton, sisters, Patsy Doster, Lois Tucker and Joy Meredith, all of Hot Springs, eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Thursday with Bro. Vance Nutt officiating. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Missionary Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday before services at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — Billy S. Ross, 82, of Mayflower Ark., went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born December 4, 1936, in Humphrey, Ark., to the late Theodore and Georgia Frizzell.
Billy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ross, sisters, Odell Wilson and Marion Frances Parker, and her granddaughter, Julie Humphres. Left to cherish her memory is son, Michael Ross, daughters, Sheree (Jerry) Davis, Suzanne (John) Hazeslip, Michelle Ross-Dooley; grandchildren, Pogo (Wendy) Payne, Daniel Norwood, Scotty Davis, Toby (Pam) Davis, Richard (Beth) Norwood, David (Sherry) Hazeslip, and Jessica (Sam) Shirley, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-greatgrandchild, brothers, Teddy (Diane) Frizzell, Eddie (Paula) Frizzell and Donnie (Jeannie) Frizzell, sisters, Sara (Bryant) Carney, Ruby (Paul) Rogers, Pat Sublett and Gwen Way. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Gerome Parker, her fur baby, Stormy, and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, Ark. Visitation on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, from, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Rupert, Ark. Online guestbook available at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.
–––––❖––––– MENA — Judy Kaye Cannon, age 73, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Mena Regional Health System. A Gathering will be Thursday, May 23, Robert passed 2019, at 6-8 p.m. at Beasley Wood Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
–––––❖––––– MORO — Glen Parson, 96, of Moro, Arkansas, passed away May 18, 2019. Services for Mr. Parson will be held May 22, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Moro, Arkansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will follow services at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro, Arkansas. Family may view online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.
–––––❖––––– ROWELL — Joy Lee Willis Boydston, 80, of the Rowell community near Rison, died Saturday, May
18, 2019. Mrs. Boydston was born December 3, 1938, in Randall, Arkansas. She was a daughter of the late James Cullen Willis and Vera Blake Willis. Mrs. Boydston attended the University of Conway where she received her BSE and the University of Fayetteville where she received her Master of Education and Administration. She taught sixth grade for a combined nine years in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Boydston continued to teach for several more years in Woodlawn, Arkansas, before accepting an elementary principal position, which she held for twenty years. She was a member of AEA, AESP, Arkansas Retired Teachers Association and NESP. Mrs. Boydston was a faithful member of Center Missionary Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, Discovery program for children, bible school and served on the education committee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Boydston Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Sherrie Lynn Boydston Lane; son, Edward Carroll Boydston Jr. and his wife, Shirley; grandchildren, Whitney Nicole Robinson, Spencer Drake Robinson; four sisters, Ernestine Taunton, Diane Ashcraft, Bobby Jane Wyatt, Gloria Bass, and two brothers, Joe Willis and James Carroll Willis.
A visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Center Missionary Baptist Church in Rowell with Brother Doney Blackerby officiating. Interment will follow at Rowell Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home in Rison. (870) 325-6216. Please sign the online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– SCOTT — Bill Allen Whitfield, 79, of Scott, Arkansas, passed away on May 17, 2019. He was born on February 25, 1940, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Grady and Myrtle Whitfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Grady Whitfield Jr. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Norma Jean Dawson Whitfield, three sons Kenneth (Tanya) Whitfield of Little Rock, Donald (Tanya) Whitfield of Bryant, Billy (Stacy) Whitfield of Scott, and one daughter, Denise Mitchell of Austin, Arkansas. He is also survived by a brother Jack (Betty) Whitfield, three sisters, Frances Smith, Martha (L.H. Sonny) Mathews, Stella (Rick) Miranda, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be all of his grandsons and longtime friend John Brewer. Bill was a kind man who looked for the good in everyone. He was self-employed most of his life in the trucking business. He was blessed to have a mother who prayed for him. It was through prayer and his faith in Jesus that sustained him though out his life. Funeral services will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Chambers Nursing Home for the special care that Bill received. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.dignitymemorial.com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Betty Lou Harris, age 80, of Searcy, died Monday, May 20, 2019, in Searcy. She was born June 26, 1938, in Higginson to Taylor Wilson Merritt and Edra Inez Merritt. She was a home maker and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John Kenneth Harris; one son, Randall Kenneth Harris and wife Brenda; one daughter, Pamela Renee Taylor and husband Rusty; one brother, William D. Merritt and wife Carolyn; two sisters, Nancy Davis and husband Bob, Ann Merritt; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Inez Merritt; and one brother, Douglas Merritt.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 until 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home with interment to follow at Gum Springs Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice of Searcy. The family would like to give our special thanks to Betty’s caregivers; Jana Covington, Amanda Peacock, Nickie Spiker and Arkansas Hospice of Searcy. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www. powellfuneralhome.net.
–––––❖––––– SHERIDAN — Irene Looney Blake, 84, of Sheridan, Arkansas, passed away May 19, 2019.
Survivors: daughter, Melinda Blake McLarnon (Michael) of Jackson Georgia; son, Randy Blake (Debbie) of Sheridan; grandchildren, Jenny Manning, Bryce Nall (Jennifer), Melissa Taylor (Michael), Abby Brooks (Matt), and Quentin Blake (Jessica); great-grandchildren, Morgan Manning, Kinley Morrow and Lillian Nall, and Trent and Olivia Taylor; a host of nieces, nephews; and her best friend, Jo Hopkins.
Funeral: Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m., Chapel. Burial: Lost Creek Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation: Tuesday, May 21, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.
–––––❖––––– WARD — David Pitcock, 65, of Ward passed away May 18, 2019, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on November 17, 1953, to the late George V. and Hassie P. Pitcock. A private memorial service will be planned and held at a later time. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.