Pulaski County
JOHN WILLIAM BAILEY of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May
19, 2019 at the age of 66. He was born on November 15,
1952 in Jackson, Tennessee to his late parents,
William Hampton and Norreen
M. Cassidy Bailey. John graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1975 and a master’s degree in Structural Engineering in 1977.
John spent the majority of his professional career working in the construction industry focused on steel fabrication and erection. He acted as the Chief Operating Officer of Havens Steel Company in Kansas City, MO for 14 years before becoming the President of Prospect Steel in Little Rock, AR in 2000. He proudly served on the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Steel Construction and the Central Fabricators Association. As a result of his contributions to structural engineering, John received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Tennessee Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2000 and was inducted as a member of their inaugural Hall of Fame class in 2017.
John was an avid, if admittedly average, golfer. He forged many friendships on the courses at Chenal Country Club, where he was a member. He enjoyed watching sports and was an enthusiastic fan of the UT Volunteers and Kansas City Chiefs. John was a dedicated father who enjoyed beating his sons in pool and losing to them in pinball. He was excited to get to spend time with his young grandson who knew him as “Granddaddy.”
John leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Marilyn Jane Bailey; sons Andrew Craft Bailey and his wife, Amy and their son, Aidan of New York City, N.Y., Daniel Hampton Bailey of Tampa, Fla. and Patrick William Bailey of Fayetteville, Ark.; and sister, Linda Herring and her husband Bartley of Memphis, Tenn.
A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 in the chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, Ark. Memorial gifts may be made in John’s memory to West Cancer Center, 7945 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, Tenn. Please offer condolences at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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VIOLET LORRINE WEST BEGLEY, age 92, of Sherwood, went to be with our Lord on May 19, 2019. She was born February 6, 1927, in the Ozark Mountains, to Marcus A. West and Ollie Thornton West. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John G.
Begley, Jr., and brothers, Jewel
West, Vernon
West, Elton
West and Doyle
West, and sister,
Carl Smith.
Violet was a Christian her whole life and attended Indianhead Lake Baptist Church. She was very active in the community and worked at the polling booth in Sherwood for many years. She retired from the Pulaski County school system.
She is survived by daughter, Gwen B. Books and husband Keith of Cabot; son, J. Marcus Begley and wife Connie of Fairfield Bay; five grandchildren, Hayne, Avery, Bowie, Kathryn and Austin; and 1 great-granddaughter, Addison.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 25, at 1 p.m. and funeral services at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Entombment will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
Following the committal service the family invites everyone to fellowship with them in the community room in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Indianhead Lake Baptist Church, 8601 Indianhead Drive, Sherwood, Ark. 72120. To share a memory of Violet with her family visit www. griffinleggettresthills.com.
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GEORGIA CLARY, 73, of North Little Rock passed May 16, 2019. Loving memories left to children: Calbert (Mishawn)
Clary. Fredrick
(Joyce) Clary, Latasha (Robert) Jackson, Barbara (Terrance) Johnson,
Venoria Hayes, and Victoria (Jeremiah) Garcia. 29 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, siblings: Bennie Avery, Loretta Bull, Francyn (Jerry) Bowie, and Thelma (Harold) Hunter. Visitation Friday May 24, 2019, 6-7 p.m. Homegoing Celebration: Saturday, May 25, 2019, 11 a.m. Both held at New Calvary Temple COGIC, 1120 Bishop Lindsey Ave., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook www.superiorfuneralservices.com. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
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MARTHA FASON, age 92, of Little Rock passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born on October 3, 1926 in Biscoe, Arkansas to Maybel West and Walter Brooks Betzner. While attending Hendrix College Martha met Lewie Fason her husband of 64 years. Her favorite things were painting and spending time with her family.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewie Fason; son, Lewis Fason; siblings, Patricia Milton, Doogle Betzner, and Bill Betzner. She is survived by daughters, Abbie (Rick) Minor of Little Rock and Jana (Paul) Nicholson of Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Boots Minor of Little Rock, Louise Minor of Little Rock, Brooke (Jonathan) Brilliant of Raleigh, N.C. and Michael Nicholson of Columbia, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Asher and Mabel Brilliant of Raleigh, N.C.
Cremation services are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501) 313-5431. www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.
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JAMES ORVEL GILLS, 81, of Jacksonville, passed away May 16, 2019. Survivors include two daughters and a son. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home with funeral services at 10 a.m., Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-8435816.
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HELEN UNETRA GORMAN, 90, of Jacksonville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday,
May 15, 2019.
She was born Wednesday,
April 10, 1929 in Parsons, Tennessee to the late James
E. and Maggie I. Herndon Goodman. Mrs. Gorman enjoyed painting and sewing but found her greatest joy in her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be missed by all who were privileged to know her. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-one years, John T. Gorman; son, John T. Gorman; siblings, Mitchell Irlby Amyette, James A. Goodman, Paul L. Goodman, William S. Goodman and Maxellen Craig.
Survivors include her children, John M. Gorman of Jacksonville, Dianne U. Gorman of Jacksonville, Jeanne K. and son-in-law Drew Stewart of Washington, Daniel T. Gorman of California; grandchildren, Johnny L. Hull, Charles A. Hull, Sunshine U. Fritz, Andrew D. Stewart, Wendi S. Murray, Anthony Gorman and Robin Gorman. Other survivors include nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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GREGORY CHARLES GURLEY, 42, of North Little Rock departed this life Tuesday,
May 14, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Latoya
Gurley, one daughter, Tamara Marshay
Gurley, one son, Sederick Gurley, mother, Safronia Martin, four brothers, Lorrenzo, Danny, Matthew, Alonzo (Alice), Michael (Deborah) Gilliam, three sisters, Aileen (Gary) Gilliam, Lisa (Shantel) Handley, Kaisha Gilliam, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019, Grace Inter-City Baptist Church, 1800 West 16th Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117, Rev. Edward Page, Sr., Pastor. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.co.
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MICHAEL HIRMAN, 54, of North Little Rock, Arkansas died May 20, 2019. He was born September 15, 1964 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Milton and Linda Jane Hirman. Memorials may be made to Potluck Industries, 621
W. Broadway, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. Please visit www.ArkansasCremation.com for full obituary.
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FREDERICK “RICK” H. HOMER JR., 61, of Sherwood, Arkansas gained his angel wings May 19,
2019. He was born on November 23, 1957 in
Little Rock, Arkansas to Frederick H. Homer
Sr, and Alma
Homer. Rick served as a volunteer fireman for the Gravel Ridge Volunteer Fire Department from the time he was 16 years old until his retirement in 1996. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to help anyone who was in need.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 42 years Avanda Homer; mother Alma Homer; daughter Kayla Yagel (Matthew); sister Dianna McCallie (Gary) and several other loving family members and friends. Rick is preceded in death by his father Frederick H. Homer Sr. and his sister Denna Beavers.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Family memorial celebration of life will be held on May 30, 2019 at 5:00pm at Kellogg Valley Baptist Church in Sherwood, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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GAYLA SUE HUGHES, 71, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Friday, May 17, 2019 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born Saturday, November 29,
1947 in Lubbock,
Texas, and was lovingly raised by Lewis and
Irene Busby in Lockney, Texas.
Her exuberance for life and endless supply of love will be greatly missed by her husband of 38 years, Terry Hughes; children, Toby (MacKenzie) and Kristi; grandchildren, Sydney, Gracie, Bebe, and Daltry. Others left to cherish her memory include niece and nephew, Kelly and Kevin; along with countless of other friends and family.
A private family service will be held in celebration of her beautiful spirit and everlasting legacy. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 9822136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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AMBER LYNN MIDDLETON, 34, of North Little Rock passed away May 14,
2019. A celebration of life service, followed by a visitation, will begin at
11 a.m., Friday,
May 24, 2019 at First United Methodist
Church, North
Little Rock. Full obituary and online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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KIMBERLY ANN KONECNY MULLEN, 54, of Little Rock passed away Monday, May
20, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Kim was born a daughter of the delta on
June 5, 1964 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to
Sam and Cathy Konecny. A graduate of Hazen High School, she received an education degree from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and a Master’s of Public Administration from Arkansas State University. Kim was a lifelong Democrat, advocate for children and the less fortunate, teacher, and served under Senator Dale Bumpers, Governor Jim Guy Tucker, Senator Blanche Lincoln and Governor Mike Beebe. Kim worked with many boards and associations including Women and Children First and Court Appointed Special Advocates. Kim was a devout Catholic and loved her Lord. She was loyal and a teacher by her example. Teaching us by her faith, her love of family, Arkansas and country.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Sam Konecny and brothers, Kirk Konecny and Kenny Joe Konecny. Survivors are her husband of 18 years, Kevin Mullen of Little Rock; mother, Cathy Konecny of Stuttgart; siblings, Kevin (Carla) Konecny of Jonesboro, Kay Merritt of Little Rock, Keith (Micki) Konecny of Stuttgart, Kelly (Melanie) Konecny of Slovak; father-inlaw, Lester (Barbara) Mullen of Paragould; nieces and nephews, David Konecny, Brian Merritt, Devin Sneed, Brooke Cobb, Joey Evans, Kelsi Konecny, Brandon Merritt, Blair Merritt, Danielle Duncan, Codi Konecny, Nick Konecny, Blake Merritt, Brett Merritt, Charlsi Konecny, Chandler Konecny, Connor Konecny, Drew Waler, John Walker, Chloe Knoecny, Carson Konecny, Maddox Mullen, Kellen Mullen, and Karson Mullen.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak. Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 24 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Family requests memorials in honor of Kim to “Pass On Joy” at https://passonjoy.com/. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
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LENDORA NEVELS, 87, of North Little Rock passed away May 17, 2019. She was born January 17, 1932 to the late Ora B.
Payne and Mr.
Ted Hooks and raised by her stepfather Mr.
Cleven Payne all of Augusta, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents and step-father, her husband, Mr. Jimmy Nevels, Jr., and son, Billy G Nevels. Lendora is survived by her daughter, Doris J. Austin, of North Little Rock, grandson, Daniel F. Nevels (Carolyn), of Chicago, Illinois; and five great-grandchildren, Daniel C. Nevels (Jenna), Donnell F. Nevels (CeCe), DeShawn F. Nevels, (Veronica), Danyell F. Nevels, and Devion F. Nevels.
A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 25 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 230 Smokey Lane, North Little Rock. Online guest register at www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com.
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THOMAS ROBERT SEFCIK JR., 73, of Mabelvale, passed away May 20, 2019. Born in Clarksville to the late Thomas Robert Sefcik, Sr. and Estella Smith Sefcik, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of Pinnacle Church of Christ. He worked in logistics
shipping and was a member of the Central Arkansas Corvette Club.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Knoedl Sefcik; children, T.J.
Sefcik of Little
Rock, LaDanna
Sefcik Mowry
(Gary) of Cabot,
Donnita Sefcik
Heird (Karlos) of Furlow, and
Thomas “Tripp” Robert Sefcik III (Melanie) of Cabot; brother, Larry Sefcik of Granbury, Texas; grandchildren, Cody Mowry, Hannah Mowry, Gabi Sefcik, Ty Sefcik, Maria Albarella, Marisa Albarella, Kooper Heird and Jessica Shadrick Todd; and great-grandchildren, Jayleigh and Jaxon Todd.
Many thanks to the doctors and staff at UAMS, especially Jan Stewart, our spiritual daughter, Tom’s dearest friend, Herschel Hale, and the many special family and friends.
Visitation will be this evening, Wednesday, May 22 from 5:307:30 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at Pinnacle Church of Christ, officiated by Mr. Chuck Monan. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pinnacle Church of Christ, 11610 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Ste. 103-157, Little Rock, Ark. 72223. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Thomas’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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MICHELE SCOTT SMITH, 59, of North Little Rock (formerly of Brinkley) Ark. went home to be with the Lord on May
19, 2019. Funeral
Services will be held on Saturday,
May 25, 2019 at
11 a.m. at Agape Community
Temple of Servants-ACTS, 1224
Franklin Street,
North Little Rock, Ark. 72114. Professional Services have been entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202, (501) 376-4800. Edward Shelton, Director. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”
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LEATHEA ANN STEWART of Little Rock, departed this life May 17. She is preceded in death by her daughter:
Raegan Stewart; mother: Gloria
O’Neal; brother:
Willie Gaskins Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory; children: Raeneesha and Deondre Stewart; father: Willie
Gaskins Sr. (Sally); siblings: Gloria, Diane, Patricia and Melissa Gaskins and a host of other family and friends.
Public Viewing: Friday, 10-11 a.m. and Services: 11:00 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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MARDELL ALDRIDGE-TURNER, 79, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned, May 18,
2019. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and
Fleecie Miller; husband, Elder
Arista L. Aldridge
Sr.; siblings,
Richard Garland
Miller, Freeman Dilworth, Eudora
Word; children,
Samuel Miller, and Arista L. Aldridge Jr. Leaves memories with children, Timothy Miller, Wanda Dowell, Eddie Aldridge and Tammie Aldridge; siblings, Franklin Miller, Albert Miller, Flossie McMillion and Betty Dilworth; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Family Hour Friday, 5–6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary South. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 300 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. , Brinkley, Ark., Rev. Oscar Conyears Sr., Pastor – Pastor Stephen T. Robinson, I Eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary-South, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.” Visit www.robinsonmortuary.com to sign online guestbook.
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MARY VAUGHT of Little Rock was born in Russell, Arkansas on January 13, 1929 to the late Samuel Gilbert and
Nellie Dobbs
Gilbert. She passed away on Tuesday, May
21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband D.J.
Vaught, brother Bobby Pugh and son Garry Vaught.
She is survived by her daughter, Denise Lewis ( Michael) of Edgewater, Florida, her sister Betty Jean Atkinson of Florida
and her grandchildren, Jeffery Davis, Gregory Davis, Randal Vaught, Ryan Vaught and her great-grandchildren, Nate Davis and Ariana Vaught; also a daughter-in-law, Debra Vaught Bright.
She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock. She and her husband D.J. were owners of Vaught’s IGA on Asher in Little Rock. She enjoyed traveling and taking many trips and cruises.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 2:15 p.m. at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for the online guest book.
–––––❖––––– DARRELL WITHERSPOON, 55, of Little Rock departed this life May 18, 2019.
He was preceded in death by parents, Reese and Mildred Witherspoon Jr.; sister, Sandra.
He leaves to cherish his memories: children, Juan
Smith, Jasmine Witherspoon, Shanequa Cantrell-Ragsdale, Shaquelle Cantrell; siblings, Patricia, Diana, Laverne, Bonita, Vanessa, Sidney, Bill, Kaye and Franisha; sixteen grandchildren; and a host of family and friends that will miss him dearly.
Memorial Service: Saturday, 3:00 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com.
Arkansas
AMITY — John Marrion Nolan, 70, of Amity, formerly of Star City died Friday. Graveside services are Friday at Heflin Cemetery near Star City. Visitation is Friday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online obit www.griffinfuneralservice. net.
–––––❖––––– ARKADELPHIA — Martha Lorene Arnold Teague, 90, of Arkadelphia passed away Monday May 20, 2019. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday May 24, 2019 with visitation preceding at 10 a.m. at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Arnold Cemetery. Visit our online registry at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
–––––❖––––– BATESVILLE — Vernie Long, 87, of Batesville died on Sunday, May 19,
2019. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, May
23, 2019 in the Roller-Crouch Chapel. Burial will follow at Egner Cemetery. Visitation: 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the funeral home. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Dora Lewis passed away May 19, 2019. She is survived by two daughters; Deborah Strauss and Jane Wahlgren. Visitation will be from 2-3 p..m., Thursday, May 23, 2019 with funeral services following at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home. Please share your memories of Dora at www.rollerdrummondfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
–––––❖––––– BRYANT — Beatrice Luie, 76, of Bryant, departed this life May 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cager and Ruby Mae Bluefer; and siblings, Sammie Joe, Johnny, and Roosevelt Bluefer.
She leaves to cherish memories with children, Theodis Roosevelt Boyd of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Johnnie Lee Boyd of Studio City, Calif., Shuna Hammonds Thomas of Little Rock, Ark., and Valerie Hammonds of Mont Claire, N.J.; siblings, Willie Lee Bluefer, Alice Witt, Carl Bluefer, Lottie Bell Bell; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends.
Family Hour: Thursday, 5:306:30 p.m. Service: Friday, 11 a.m. both at Robinson Mortuary-South. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.” Sign our online guestbook at robinsonmortuary.com.
–––––❖––––– CAMDEN — Harriett Marie Mauney Aiken, 92, of Camden, died on Monday, May 20, 2019. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. Sign online register at www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CHIDESTER — Dorothy (Dot) Allen Criley, 82, of Chidester, Ark. died Monday, May 20, 2019. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Proctor Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Cemetery at Spotville, Arkansas. Brother James Cox will officiate the service. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CHIDESTER — Richard Theodor West, age 69, of Chidester, passed away May 20, 2019. He was born in Lake Village, Arkansas on August 11, 1949. He was a United States Air Force Veteran.
Richard is survived by his wife, Vera West; children, Brenda Baker, Susan West, Rebecca Copeland, and Micheal Dooley; grandchildren, Jacob West, Kristina Davenport, Magen West, Keaton and Kaeton Baker; great-grandchild, Daisy Davenport; siblings, Clifford West (Betty), Robert West (Glenda), Rebecca Black (Donnie), and Ronnie West (Phyllis), and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of a Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Sign Richard’s online guestbook at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– CONCORD — Mr. Ed Nelson, age 52, of Concord, Arkansas died May 16, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. until service time. Online obituary at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– CONWAY — Craig Dewayne Reid, 58, of Conway, passed away May 15, 2019. He was born February 13, 1961 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Reception visitation held 11-noon, Saturday, May 25, Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Funeral service following at noon. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
–––––❖––––– FORDYCE — Roy Lee Bowman, 83, passed away May 16th at the St. John’s Place
Nursing Facility in Fordyce, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully with his loving family. Mr. Bowman was a very likable person and will be dearly missed. His body will be available for viewing Saturday, May 25th, at 10 a.m. at Walker Temple COGIC; the funeral service will start at 11 a.m. following the visitation. Services entrusted to HD Malone Funeral Home & Grief Counseling Center, 9910 Chicot Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, 501-2464173.
–––––❖––––– HAMBURG — Rachel Summerland, 80, of Hamburg, died Monday, May 20, 2019. Funeral service: 2 p.m., Thursday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Extra Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.
–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Mrs. Mildred Lee Hardin passed away May 18, 2019 at Southridge Nursing Home in Heber Springs. A Graveside service will be held Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Shiloh Crossroads Cemetery in Greers Ferry, Arkansas with Brother Dennis Green officiating. Online obituary at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Richard Lee Rogers the son of L. Alvie Rogers and Georgia Mae Lee Rogers was born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 17, 1940 and passed away in Conway, Arkansas on May 19, 2019 at the age of 79 years.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Heber Springs and was active in the Men’s Ministry of the church. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army. He enjoyed his family, his church family and friends, loved people, the outdoors and the Razorbacks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie and Georgia Mae Rogers. Survivors are his wife, Leah Storey Rogers of Heber Springs, daughter, Rhea Lana Riner and husband Dave of Conway, Arkansas, son, Richard Rogers and wife Jennifer of Russellville, Arkansas and daughter, Ashley Shaver Noland and husband Heath of Northwest Arkansas. He is also survived by grandchildren Rebekah Hall, Ben Riner, Leah Riner, Ryan Rogers, Lauren Bryan, Erin Rogers, Sheridan Rogers, Jordan Rogers, Cameron Rogers, Titus Shaver, Audra Shaver, Justus Shaver and Annelise Shaver and one great granddaughter Lana Lynn Hall.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to: The Call of Cleburne County, 210 North 4th Street, Heber Springs, Ark. 72543 or Student Mobilization, P.O. Box 567, Conway, Arkansas, 72033.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in the First Baptist Church in Heber Springs at 1 p.m. with funeral services at 2 p.m. in the church. Burial will be in the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 1 p.m. with Full Military Honors by the United States Army. Arrangements by Family Funeral Service. www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.
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HOT SPRINGS — Garland Irving Baker Jr., 71, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away on May 21, 2019. A family hosted memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– JUDSONIA — Levonne “Bill” Hill, 75, of Judsonia, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, at her residence. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 23, 2019, 2:30 p.m., at Unity Cemetery with Mike Stevens officiating. Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.
–––––❖––––– MAGNOLIA — Jeff Goss Alexander, 58, of Magnolia, AR passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at his residence. Jeff was born May 17, 1961 in Magnolia and was an investigator for the Brad Hendricks Law Firm. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was an Eagle Scout earning the achievements of Order of the Arrow and God and Country. Jeff was an avid reader and loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Alexander; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Goss; and his niece Katie Petitto. He is survived by his parents John E. and Mary Alexander of Magnolia; brother Dr. John Alexander Jr. and wife Harriet of Magnolia; sisters Nancy Whitmore and husband Randel of El Dorado, Susan Alexander and Jane Alexander of Magnolia; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. The family requests memorial contributions are sent to First United Methodist Church, 320 West Main St., Magnolia, Ark. 71753 or to Columbia County Animal Protection Society (CCAPS), P.O. Box 2003, Magnolia, Ark. 71754. To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz.
–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Rosetta Clayton, 71, of Malvern, Ark., departed this life May 20,
2019. She was preceded in death by: parents, Willie and
Coy Mae Clayton; siblings,
Horace Edward Clayton, Eltease
Govan, Mary
Jean Davis, Bobby Lewis Clayton, Billy Joe Clayton.
She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Tamala (Marshall) Stevens-Traylor; siblings, John (Nebora) Williams, Catherine Clegg, Luvenia (Lewis) Clegg, Lynette Clayton, Larry Clayton; sister-in-law, Vivian A. Clayton; grandchildren, Jasmine Traylor and Martrel Traylor; great-grandchild, Jariah Binns; a host of family and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m., both at First Baptist Church Rockport, 530 Dr. James N. McCollum Drive, Malvern, Ark. Pastor Roderick McCollum, Pastor. Pastor Michael Clayton, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com.
–––––❖––––– MALVERN — Charlie Raines, 76, of Malvern passed away May 20, 2019. Visitation Wednesday May 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Service Thursday May 23, 10 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– MAYFLOWER — Charles David West, 63, of Mayflower, Ark., went to be with the
Lord Saturday,
May 18, 2019. He was born February 11, 1956 in
Little Rock, Ark. to the late Norman and Mary (Rosenbaum)
West. Charles was also preceded in death by his son, Randall West; and two sisters.
Charles devoted his life to his family. Although it was hard work Charles enjoyed working with wood as a carpenter for 47 years. In his off time he enjoyed growing a garden each year and going to the dirt track races but most of all, he enjoyed helping other people. Charles had a huge heart for anyone in need. He will be missed by many friends and family members.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving family; his wife of 43 years, Rhonda (May) West of Mayflower; son, John West (Margie) of Mayflower; granddaughters, Alexis and Hanna West; sister, Wanda George (Jack) of Vilonia, brothers, Robert West (Janet) of Bryant; Roy West (Jo) or Little Rock; Larry West (Pam) of Houston; Jerry West (Connie) of Mayflower; Joe West of Mayflower; Ronnie West of Little Rock; and Gary West of Little Rock; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date at Mayflower Cemetery. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/conway.
–––––❖––––– MOUNT VERNON — Mary Helen Parks Higginbotham, 83, of Mt. Vernon, Ark. passed away May 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Higginbotham was born March 30, 1936 in Texarkana, Texas to the late William John Parks and Mary Virginia Ball Parks. She was a member of Beech Street Baptist Church in Texarkana, Ark. She attended the University of Oklahoma. Mary retired from the Rock
Supply Building Specialist in 1996, after retirement she enjoyed gardening.
She is survived by her husband, Rufus Earl Higginbotham Jr.; children, Butch (Melissa) Higginbotham, Gene Higginbotham, BJ Golden (Tony Hughes), John Higginbotham, Susie Higginbotham; grandchildren, Pam (Justin) Shoop, Ben (Esbeida) Higginbotham, Sam Higginbotham, Leslie Golden, Jonathan Higginbotham, William Higginbotham, Justin Cole, Michael Cunningham Jr., great grandchildren, Benaiah Higginbotham, Donovan Higginbotham, Skylar Higginbotham; special friends, Mike and Karen Tanner, Michael Tanner and family, Ashlie and Emma Lankford; and many other treasured family members and friends.
A Visitation Service will be held June 2, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the family home. Online Registration: rosewoodcremation.com.
–––––❖––––– MOUNTAIN PINE — Phillip “Ray” Moffatt, 55, of Mountain Pine, passed away on May 19, 2019. He was born on April 8, 1964 in Little Rock to Claude and Edna Ritchey Moffatt.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Sherman Moffatt. Ray is survived by his parents, sons, Kyle (Kourtney Stallings) Moffatt of Hot Springs and Brent Moffatt of Hawaii, grandchildren, Kylee Moffatt and Michael Rice.
Graveside Memorial Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be Saturday, May 25at 11 a.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– PARAGOULD — Billie June Hay, 91, of Paragould, passed away May 20, 2019.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, May
23, 2019 at Crystal Hill Baptist
Church in Little
Rock with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Full obituary: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.
–––––❖––––– REDFIELD — Valerie Jean Carper, 62, of Redfield passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at Redfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Roselawn Funeral Service in Pine Bluff. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice. net.
–––––❖––––– SCOTT — Paul Warner, 46, of Scott, Arkansas, passed away May 16, 2019. Paul leaves behind his wife Karen Warner; daughter Kara Warner-Ashley; grandchildren Lillian, Gabriel and Gage; aunt Barbara Jordan, nephew Dustin Warner. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 26, 2019, from 2 until 4 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville. Arkansas. Online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Diana Langley, 69, of Searcy, passed away May 19, 2019, at her residence. Private arrangements have been entrusted to Sullivan Funeral Care – Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Complete obituary and condolences: www. SullivanFuneralCare.com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Ricky Quattlebaum, 67, of Searcy, passed away May 19, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 10, 1952, at Searcy to the late Rufus and Ruth Burkett Quattlebaum. No public services are scheduled. Arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Care – Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Complete obituary and condolences: www. SullivanFuneralCare.com
–––––❖––––– SPRINGFIELD — Janice Lynn Ogle Redwine, 56, of Springfield, Arkansas, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. She was born January 18, 1963, in Savannah, Tennessee. She worked for Dal Tile Company and was of the Baptist Faith. Private services at a later date. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– STUTTGART — Dorothy M. Worring of Stuttgart passed away Monday, May 20. Survivors are her children, Lavern (Chuck) Madar of Crocketts Bluff, Robert (Laurie) Worring of Hot Springs and Kathryn Jacobs of Monticello; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Lone Tree Cemetery. www.turpin-co.com.
–––––❖––––– TEXARKANA — Mrs. Bennie Jean Sinyard, age 82, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Texarkana, Arkansas. Services at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel in Hope. Visitation beginning 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019, before 3 p.m. funeral service. Interment in Huckabee Cemetery under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.
–––––❖––––– WYNNE — Nickolas Lynn Taylor of Wynne, Arkansas, died on Monday, May 20, 2019, at his home in Wynne, he was 37. Nickolas was born in Wynne, Arkansas, on March 24, 1982, to Joey Lynn and Debra Damron Taylor. Nickolas loved his family and spending time with his sweet daughter, Annabelle Lynn. He enjoyed mission trips and farming the family farm. He was a member of Wynne Baptist Church.
Nickolas is survived by his daughter, Annabelle Lynn Taylor of Moro, parents,
Joey and Debra
Taylor of Wynne, brother, Jerrad
Taylor and wife
Lindsey of Wynne, nephew, Harrison Taylor, and niece, Lockelyn Taylor.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Kernodle Funeral Home at 11 a.m. with burial in Crosslawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wynne Baptist Church, 1200 Bridges Ave. E, Wynne, Ark. 72396; The Bridge, P.O. Box 68, Wynne, Arkansas 72396, or the charity of your choice.
Out-of-state
TUCSON, Ariz. — Brian Keith Evans, 56, formerly of El Dorado, died May 17, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Young’s Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24, under the direction of Young’s. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– GOSHEN, Ind. — Clayton Lonnel Holyfield, 40, from Goshen, Indiana, formally of Hattieville, Arkansas, died May 17, 2019. Visitation: 10 a.m. and Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at Hattieville Family Worship Center. Saturday, May 25, 2019. Burial at Robertstown Cemetery and dinner following at Hattieville Family Worship Center Church. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
–––––❖––––– MARRERO, La. — Samuel Cooper, 98, of Marrero, Louisiana, died Monday, May 20, 2019. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Elliott Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Rex Horne and Nicholas Cooper. Burial in Bethesda Cemetery. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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LAS VEGAS — Elijah Hill Jr., 51, of Las Vegas, Nevada, departed this life May 10. 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.”
–––––❖––––– AVINGER, Texas — Don Sanders was born April 27, 1934 to the Late U.S. Sanders and Irene Turner Sanders. He departed this life May 14, 2019. Don leaves to cherish his memories with his best friend and caregiver of many years Margaret Crawford, children: Rena Sanders, Yolanda Sanders, and Donnie Sanders; siblings: U.S. Jr., Doris, Donald, Nattie, Irene, Albert, Lonnie, Raymond, Tommy, Frances, Martha and Anthony; niece, Artenzia Berry and a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., LR, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.” Sign our online guestbook at robinsonmortuary. com.