Obituaries
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PEGGY MOSELEY BOYCECABE, age 87, of Little Rock, was born on December 2nd 1931 in Uvalde, Texas. She passed away on Monday June 10th in Little Rock, Arkansas at Hospice Home Care.
She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Naomi Boatwright, Shirley Reynolds, and Calvin Moseley. She is also preceded in death by her husband O.L. Boyce in 1990 and Bill Cabe in 2017. She is survived by her daughter Pattie Boyce (Melvin) Ward of Chestnut Mound, Tennessee. Grandson Keith Lee Boyce (Trish) and great-granddaughter Allyson Laurel Boyce of Greeneville, Tennessee, sister-in-law, Edna Mae Moseley of Texas. Several nieces and nephews of Texas and Oklahoma.
Mrs. Boyce-Cabe was a long time member of Little Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church. Family requests memorials be made to Little Rock Junior Academy, where Mrs. Boyce-Cabe Volunteered 2 days a week prior to her illness.
Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home on 12th street on Thursday, June 13th from 6-8 p.m.. there will be a graveside service being held at Upchurch Cemetery on Chicot road Mabelvale, Arkansas on Friday, June 14th starting at 2 p.m. Please share your love and support with the family by visiting our website at griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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NANCY DRURY MCCULLOUGH CLARK, 86, died June 10, 2019, at UAMS Hospital, as a result of a fall. A resident of Little Rock, she was the daughter of Murray and Martha McCullough (both deceased).
Nancy was the oldest of seven children and was born June 2, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana.
Nancy grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock Senior High School (now Central) in 1951. She obtained a degree in elementary education from UAF in 1955 and taught in Sylvan Hills, Little Rock (Trinity Episcopal School), Tampa Florida, and Boston, Massachusetts. She gave up teaching with the birth of her first child, Murray, in Germany.
Nancy and Richard Clark married in 1957 and had four outstanding children, all now professionals. They are Murray (Rusty), Raymond (Debbie), Diana and Brett. She is survived by them, her husband of 61 years, five grandchildren, one sister and two brothers.
She was an outdoor person, a nature lover, and a self-professed tree hugger. She enjoyed swimming, canoeing, nature walks, and bird watching. Her greatest accomplishment (in addition to her children) was the halting of a major traffic corridor along the Arkansas River, displacing Rebsamen Park Road. This highway would have destroyed Murray Park and seriously damaged Rebsamen Golf course. One day in 1988, while walking her dog Snooky, she noticed some orange/red flags near the lock and dam. She inquired and - the flags had been placed there to mark the highway to downtown!! Nancy mobilized a campaign, and with enormous help from from other individuals and organizations, including the Audubon Society and League of Women Voters, she stopped the project. The struggle was presented in great detail in the Arkansas Times, October 18, 2018. She was active in the League of Women Voters and the Gilbert Marshal Chapter of the DAR. Nancy and Richard joined the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock in 1967 and found it congenial, supportive. Affectionate and rational.
Visitation will be held Friday evening, June 14, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th Street. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., at UUCLR, 1818 Reservoir Road, Little Rock, Saturday, June 15 with Pastor Jan Nielsen officiating. Pallearers: Jeff Nash • Paul Nolte, Nathan Clark, David Clark. David McCullough, Bill Kimpel. Memorials may be made to UUCLR or the Audubon Society. Share your memories and condolences with the family at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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CHARLES CRUTCHFIELD, 65, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday June 9,
2019. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter; Charlene Russey (Charles), siblings; Herbert Crutchfield,
Theotis Crutchfield, Horace Crutchfield, Josephine Berryman and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday June 14, 2019, 12 noon, Greater Paradise Covenant Church, 3023 West 12th Street. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7pm at the funeral home. Professional service entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129.
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ELIZABETH PAULINE “POLLY” FAIR age 94 of Little Rock formerly of Pine Bluff passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Parkway Health Center in Little Rock.
Polly was born April 13, 1925 in Chickalah Mountain, Arkansas to the late Joseph Ladd & Mattie May Lampkins Majors Sr. She was a member of the Good Faith Methodist Church in Pine Bluff. She was a secretary for the Lakeside Methodist Church in Pine Bluff and a Librarian at Pine Bluff Public Library.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, E.L. Fair Jr.; brothers, John, Harold, Elwin, Leland and Joe Majors; sisters, Elise Thompson and Francis Buckman. Survivors include her son Edwin & Patricia Fair of Springdale; daughters, Amanda & Mike Saar and Polly & Spencer Baker all of Little Rock; sister, Susie Christy of Texas; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Family would like to thank the Shell Center at Parkway Village in Little Rock. In lieu of flowers memorial may be sent to Alzheimer’s Arkansas Programs and Services 201 Markham Center Dr. Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Private graveside service will be Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Russell Cemetery with Bro. Tom Sullinger officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville; Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.
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ASHLEY RENEE FULMER, 45, of North Little Rock passed away on Saturday, June 8th in Plano, Texas. She attended North Pulaski High School and later worked at North Hills Handicap Services. Ashley loved Mickey Mouse, butterflies and all of her family. She was a beautiful blessing to everyone who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Deere Fulmer and her grandparents, Elwood and Dorothy Deere. She is survived by her brother, Michael Fulmer; uncle, Steve Deere (Stephanie) and aunt, Janet Gorrie (Doug); cousins Stewart Deere (Sharon) and Allison Sullivan (John).
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14th at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Rd., NLR, Ark. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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Senior Airman AARON JEFF HALL, 30, of Little Rock. (continuation from Monday’s obituary)
Left to cherish his precious memories are: parents, Peter and Jennifer
Hall both of Little Rock, Peter
Jr. (brother) of Morrisville,
North Carolina and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services with full military honors, will be 11 a.m. Friday June 14 at St. Paul United Methodist Church on 9721 Pinnacle Valley Road. Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services (8424 Kanis Road, 501-612-5607) will be serving the Hall families. For more information, sign online register, send flowers/condolences/photos and light an “In Loving Memory Of” candle www.kellysmithfunerals.com.
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GEORGIANA CAMILLE LANGE GUNN, of Little Rock, daughter of Catherine “Catsy” Clyburn Lange and Barron Lester Lange, our GiGi, passed away on June 10, 2019 after a long journey with dementia surrounded by her family who adored her. She was born Sept. 6, 1939 in Little Rock, Ark and graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1957. While attending the University of Arkansas she was a very proud member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and graduated with a degree in education and a minor in art. As a young woman her love for children led her to teach first grade. But as time passed, her true love, passion and talent for interior design emerged. She was well known and sought after as one of Arkansas’ most gifted designers. Excellence in design led to achieving the ASID accreditation. While traveling extensively in search of the finest antiques she opened her first business, Antiques Limited. As a savvy businesswoman, she and her late husband opened the I-40 Antique Center to fill a niche for authentic antiques sales in Arkansas.
Georgiana was an active member and volunteer of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. She was otherwise involved in the community, generously giving her time to such organizations as Florence Crittenton Home, Twentieth Century Club, YWCA and Kappa Kappa Gamma Sustainers.
Georgiana was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Leland Gunn. She is survived by her daughter, Lange Gunn Cheek and husband Richard and her precious grandchildren Richard Cheek, Jr., Catherine Lange Cheek, and Barron Grace Cheek, all of Little Rock. She is also survived by her brother Tim Lange and wife Barbara of Allen, Texas.
Our GiGi was a beautiful soul with a compassionate and loving heart. Even towards the end, she was still nurturing the residents around her at Woodland Heights. Our deepest gratitude goes out to her precious caregivers and staff of Woodland Heights and First Choice Senior Care including but not limited to Romanda, KeShawn, Byneisha, Regan, Yvette, Chanta, Elle, Pamela, Katrina, Re’ven, Marquita, Harriet, Tonye, Marilyn, Jaquette, Jerika, Ashley, Stacy, Renee, Amaris, Heide, Felicia, Carissa, Sheila, Calandra, Myesia, Courtney and Machelle. The family also want to give special thanks to the wonderful staff at Kindred Hospice, including Courtney, Summer, Nicole, Kathy and Jennifer.
A celebration of a life well lived will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Friday June 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held the evening before at Ruebel Funeral Home on Thursday June 13, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.
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ROBERT LEE MARSHALL, 66, of Little Rock, Ark. passed June 5, 2019. Survived by brothers, Eddie (Shirley) Pride, Laney Marshall Jr., James Marshall, Floyd Marshall, Bobby Marshall Sr., Jerry Marshall, Ronnie Marshall; sisters, Shirley Marshall, Lula Marshall, Linda Marshall, Debra Marshall, Jacki Marshall all of Little Rock & Iola Pennington of Chicago, Ill.; uncle, Bishop Isaac (Jessie) Jackson; aunt, Annie Lee Cole and a host of nieces and nephews. Family Hour Friday June 14, 2019, 6-7 p.m., Gunn Funeral Home Services Saturday June 15, 2019, 11 a.m. Jackson Memorial COGIC Wrightsville, Ark. Arrangements: Gunn Funeral Home 501-6604323.
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FLOYCE NEELY, 79, of Jacksonville, Ark. passed June 10, 2019. Loving memories left to children: Rickey D. Gentry Sr., Everdean Neely Jr., Debra (Daniel) Hood, and Beverly Neely.
21 grandchildren. Ms. Neely will lie in state June 14, 2019, 1-5 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration June 15, 2019, 11 a.m. at Rose City Church Of Christ 5601 Lynch Drive, 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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DORIS O’TOOLE, 67, passed June 10, 2019. She was born January 21, 1952 to the late Almus Harrison and Annie Mae Ellis. Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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THOMAS ANDREW REED “Andy”, 50, of Maumelle, passed in peace Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. He was born May 8, 1969 in Pine Bluff, the son of Thomas Aikin Reed “Tommy” and Jane Walker Reed Booth.
Andy is survived by his loving children, Meg Elizabeth Reed of Bella Vista and Ian Andrew Reed of Maumelle as well as the mother of his children, Kristie Conery Reed of Bella Vista.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Virginia and Dave Walker, paternal grandparents, Burel Edward Reed and Emma Elizabeth (Aikin) Reed; his aunt Ann Walker Worley and his uncle Terry Glenn Reed.
Andy was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff. After receiving his education at Pine Bluff High School, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and ITT Technical Institute, he was the Vice President of Information Technology Security and Business Continuity at Arkansas Federal Credit Union in Jacksonville, Ark. for 22 years. Andy enjoyed being outdoors. His hobbies included boating, cycling, hiking, photography, and astronomy.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the East Cove Conference Center at Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa on Lake Ouachita. East Cove Conference Center is located at 994 Mountain Harbor Road, Mt Ida, Ark. 71957 (approximately 1.5 hours from Little Rock). Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Springdale.
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RENEE MICHELLE ROBERTSON, age 43, passed away peacefully with her family on Sunday, June 9th. She was born November 24th, 1975, in Independence, La., to Ellis Palmer and Victoria Robertson. She is preceded in death by her fathers, Ellis Palmer and Matthew Harper.
She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Raven Robertson and Braylon Robertson; grandmother, Susie Bryant; Mother, Victoria Robertson; siblings, Nicole Robertson, June Robertson and Brandon Austin; 3 grandchildren, Kyler Walker, Kasyn Walker and Nyla Robertson, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family hour will be held Friday, June 14th, from 4-6 p.m. at Watson Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, 501-812-5303. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 15th at 11 a.m. at Paradise Baptist Church, 820 N. “H” Street, North Little Rock.
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MENOVA ROPER, 77, of Little Rock, passed away June 7th at Little Rock Hospice Care. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones and many friends.
Her funeral service will be Saturday, June 15, 2019, in Hampton, Ark. at 1 p.m. at the Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church. The casket will be open for viewing at 12 noon, Saturday before the funeral service starts. Services entrusted to HD Malone Funeral Home & Grief Counseling Center, 9910 Chicot Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72209, 501-246-4173.
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JOHN THOMAS SHEPHERD JR., age 82, of North Little Rock, passed away June 8, 2019.
He was born July 28, 1936, in Morganton, North Carolina, to John Thomas Shepherd, Sr. and Lois Dale Shepherd. He spent most of his young life in Jacksonville, Florida before entering the military.
John was a very dedicated military man serving in the Army and Air Force. He served honorably for 21 years. He had much respect for the military and always prided himself for being a part of the military team. John was of the Methodist faith.
He was chief of police in Jacksonville, Arkansas for several years. For a number of years, John was a sky marshal and was very proud of his position. He made many trips to foreign countries, primarily South America.
He is survived by wife, Katherine Shepherd; son, Steven Shepherd of Melbourne Florida; step-son Robert Isbell and his wife Heather of Rowland, Arkansas; several grandchildren; and one brother, Tinsley Shepherd of Jacksonville, Florida.
At his request, John will be cremated with no funeral services. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.