Pulaski County
LILLARD LEE BOLLS III, known to all as “Lee”, passed away Sunday, June
9th, 2019, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock at the age of 67.
He was a lifelong resident of
Little Rock, born November 1st,
1951, to Lillard
Lee Bolls, Jr. &
Mary Jo Magbee Bolls
A graduate of Hall High School and Hendrix College, Lee was an accountant by trade and spent his working career with Erwin & Co. of Little Rock. He loved attending UALR basketball games and was an avid Razorback fan. He could always be found tailgating at War Memorial Stadium during all Little Rock football games. He had a passion for numbers and enjoyed horse racing at Oaklawn Park and playing games of chance in Las Vegas.
Survivors include his brother James Robert Bolls and wife Rhonda; his niece, Amanda Bolls Smith and husband Wallace; great-niece Kaylee Jewel Smith, and step-great nephews, Luke and Nate Smith. Lee is also survived by many dear friends too numerous to mention. He is preceded in death by his parents and nephews, James Roberts Bolls Jr. and Jonathan Robert Bolls.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Arkansas Hospice for the remarkable care Lee received during his final weeks. Additionally, a heartfelt thank you to his extended family of friends who did everything imaginable to assist Lee as his health failed.
Arrangements are in care of Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock with a visitation planned for Wednesday, June 12th 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 13th, 10 a.m. at Pulaski Height United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow the funeral at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway, Ark.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist
Church Foundation, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR 72205; Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116; Alzheimers Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, www.alzark. org/give; or charity of choice. Sign an online guest book at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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JANE CHRONISTER passed away on June 8, 2019, at the age of 65. In her youth, Jane loved to ride horses and spend time on her family farm in Pine Bluff. As a teenager, she was tragically injured in a car wreck that greatly diminished her abilities but Jane never lost her dry sense of humor, her stubbornness or her toughness. Jane leaves her life-long companion, Matt Gray, who helped her have as full a life as she was able to have. They enjoyed camping, fishing and canoeing for as long as Jane was able and then he cared for her in her home. He remained committed to her throughout. He was her life and she loved him more than anything.
She also leaves behind her beloved sister, Cynthia Walker of Little Rock, who loved Jane and cared for her. Jane is also survived by her sister, Pam Bonham (Josh Bonham) of Little Rock, and five nieces and nephews. Jane is predeceased by her parents, Don and Jane Chronister and her nephew, Will Robben of Memphis, Tennessee. Jane was attended to by Dr. Jay Holland who was her life-long friend and physician and who was available to her 24 hours a day. Her best interest was represented by Carol Nokes, her attorney ad litem, whose dedication to Jane was second to none. Cathy Brazeale at Simmons Bank, who managed Jane’s finances, was her true friend and Jane trusted her completely. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– JAMES “JIM” C. CLARK, 84 of North Little Rock, passed away Friday, June 7,
2019, after a lengthy illness.
He was born to the late Johnnie and Euna
Clark, February 7, 1935, in
Floyd Arkansas.
Jim graduated from North Little Rock High
School in 1956, after graduation he relocated to California with his family. He joined the U.S. Army from 1957-1958 and the National Guard from 1958-1964. Jim worked in law enforcement for 30 years beginning May of 1959 as a police patrolman and rising to Sergeant in 1963 and Captain in 1969 then retiring as Police Chief of Arroyo Grande from years 1972 until 1989. In 1973 to meet the needs of a growing community, Jim had the Arroyo Grande police facility built and later expanded and then updated in 1989. On June 23, 1989, the Council dedicated and named the building the “James C. Clark Justice Center”. Jim and Nancy were present for a rededication of the building on June 13, 2015. After retiring in 1989, from Arroyo Grande Police Department, Jim went to work as the coordinator for the CAL-ID Program in San Luis Obispo, California where his managerial expertise developed and created the funding source for the countrywide operation of CAL-ID program, the first automated fingerprint identification system. Jim was affiliated with the California Police Chief Association, P.B. Kiwanis (Oceano Elks Charter Member), Arroyo Grande Masonic Lodge, San Luis Obispo Administrators, San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office 1989-2000.
He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Betty. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Nancy; children, Craig Clark (Penny) of Arroyo Grande, California , Chris Clark (Jo) of Sacramento, California, Randy Rutherford (Robbie) of Benton, Arkansas, R. Alan Rutherford (Janice) of Colleyville, Texas, R. Todd Rutherford (Nula) of Little Rock, Arkansas and Renee Rutherford Nettles (Cary) of Benton, Arkansas; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul Clark ( Barbara) of Cabot, Arkansas and Gerald Clark (Michelle) of Jacksonville, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends immediately preceding the service from 1-2 p.m. Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 13th at 2 p.m. at First Assembly Church of North Little Rock, 4500 Burrow Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.
Special thanks to the staff at Cornerstone Rehabilitation Hospital for the excellent care given. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Assembly Church of North Little Rock. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
We will forever carry your memory in our hearts.
–––––❖––––– ROBERT “BOB” CURTIS, 71, of Sherwood, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019.
He was born in North Little
Rock on August
9, 1947, to Raymond and Mary
Curtis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Billy
Curtis and sister, Mary Ann. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Curtis; his son, Tommy Curtis (Ashley); a stepson, Jason Kent (Shannon); sister, Linda Krebs; and six grandchildren, Michael Curtis, Arian Curtis, Riley Curtis, Bradley Curtis, Blakely Curtis, and Savanna Kent.
He was an Army Veteran and retired from Philips Lighting Company after 30 years. He was a member of Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, at 1 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– JOHN HENRY (JACK) EVANS, 85, of Little Rock, a child of God, arrived in the loving arms of
God on Sunday,
June 9, 2019.
Jack was born in Kansas
City, Kansas, attended school in
Joplin, Missouri and Ponca Military Academy, graduating in
1952. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1955, was commissioned in the Army, and served one and a half years in South Korea as First Lieutenant.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents Owlsley and Odelia Evans. He is survived by his wife Nancy, of 45 years, children; Todd Evans, Lori Neppes (Brian), Scott Wilson (Tracy), and Jennie DeColores (Miguel). Grandchildren are Sienna, Alivia and Christian Evans, Liam and Jessie Selvey, Cara Jan Wilson, and Mendy Wright. He was blessed with six great-grandchildren.
Jack was a retired drug representative and worked in Arkansas for 30 years. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and was an avid Razorback Fan.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Rubel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome. com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church.
–––––❖––––– BARBARA DARLENE MUHAMMAD, 56, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband;
Nathan Muhammad, children;
Calvin Tyler Jr.,
Kanica Owens (Joseph), Charlie Tyler (Sheena) and Monte
Tyler (Mistie), three sisters; Donna, Nicole, Gina and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 5300 West 12th Street. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129.
–––––❖––––– DONALD LEE PYE SR., 81, transitioned on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Cherishing his memories: his wife,
Viola Pye; five children, Eric
W., LaJuana,
Donald Lee
Jr., Dietrich D., and Darron; 18 grandchildren,
33 great-grandchildren; two step-children, Johnnie Lollis and Calvin Perry, III; and three step-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be 6-7 p.m, Wednesday, June 12, at the Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Thursday, June 13 at the Funeral home.
–––––❖––––– PEGGY BRYANT TOLLIVER of North Little Rock, passed away June 7, 2019.
She was born January 11,
1939, in Vilonia, Arkansas, to Bessie and
Ennis Bryant. Affectionately called GG by her grandkids and great-grandkids – she was known by everyone for her big beautiful smile.
Peggy met Jim Tolliver in a cotton patch in Vilonia. Jim chased her for a long time, unable to catch her. One day she decided that she had better slow down for him – the rest is history. She spent the last 61 years making a house a home that was always open to everyone. Peggy devoted her life to her husband and their two children.
Peggy retired from Oak Grove Elementary after 31 years and then spent her time with her husband running the family business. Customers always say they have never seen a prettier face in an auto body shop. Her style was legendary and perfectly put together from head to toe – every day. It comes as no surprise that her favorite hobbies were taking walks with her husband and shopping.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, and her brother, Alex Bryant. She is survived by her husband, Jim Tolliver of North Little Rock; her sister-in-law, Edalyene Bryant of Mountainburg; her daughter, Cindy Patrom (Kevin) and her son, Jimmy Tolliver, both of North Little Rock; also, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren all of North Little Rock. Peggy was a lifelong member of Fuller Chapel Primitive Baptist and lover of the Lord.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller McNutt in Conway with funeral services to follow at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 12th at 1 p.m. Committal will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. Her online guestbook is available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. To our Lord who holds the stars – into Your arms she lives forever.