Pulaski County
EZELL BROWN, 64, gained his wings July 6, 2019 at his home in North Little Rock, Arkansas. His funeral service will be held Saturday, July 20th at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Rd, Little Rock, Arkansas at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Pine Crest Cemetery.
Ezell was born on June 8, 1955 in DeWitt, Arkansas to Bessie Mae and Louis Brown. He was a devoted father, brother and friend. He worked for 30 plus year at Dillard’s Corp. He loved cooking, hunting and meeting people. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his three daughters, Jaleesa, Kenesha and Eyvonne, three grandchildren, six brothers and four sisters. He was proceeded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
To sign the online guestbook go to www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com.
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NANJO CORBITT (DUBE) COLEMAN, PhD, was born to Francis and Lilla Haskins Corbitt in Pearson, Georgia on August 29, 1932. She died peacefully in the care of Arkansas Hospice on July 13, 2019 after living a long and full life with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
NanJo was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William Robert “Boy” Corbitt; her sister, Jane Corbitt Anderson Chaney; her husband, Martin L. “ML” Coleman, Jr., and her son, James “Jim” Carter Summerlin Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Lynn Summerlin Bullard (Tony) of Maumelle, Ark.; son, Paul Corbitt (Jack Bailey) of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Jo Margaret Bennett (Jason) of Little Rock; Pat Morris “Trey” Biddy, III, (Mary Linda) of Fayetteville, Ark.; Laura Frith (Drew) of Little Rock, and Suzanne Howard (Brad) of Little Rock; seven great-grandchildren, and her sister, Donna Grantham (Tony) of Douglas, Ga.
A celebration of life will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church on July 19th at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary with a reception immediately following in Gibson Hall. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Alpha-1 Foundation http://www.alpha1.org/How-toHelp/Help-Raise-Funds/Donate. For NanJo’s full obituary, please visit http://www.ruebelfuneralhome.com/obituaries.
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JIMMY RAY DANIELS, 30, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away July 11, 2019. He was born August 23,
1988 in Little Rock to Melva Douglas and the late Ronald Daniels.
Jimmy Ray was a devoted and loving father to his daughter, his pride and joy,
Jackie Ray. He loved riding motorcycles. Jimmy Ray enjoyed spending time outdoors throwing horseshoes, playing with his four-legged child, Lagitha, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a huge heart and was known as “Uncle” to all of his friends’ children.
Preceding Jimmy Ray in death are his father, Ronald Daniels; brother, Phillip Allen; and grandfather, Joe Daniels. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 11 years, Amber Daniels of Alexander, Arkansas; daughter, Jackie Ray Daniels of Alexander, Arkansas; mother, Melva Thurber and husband Wesley of Alexander, Arkansas; maternal grandparents, Richard and Martha Sue Douglas of Scotland, Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Ann Thomas of Vinita, Oklahoma; sister, Amanda French and husband Steve of Clinton, Arkansas; step-brother, Chris Thurber of Scott, Arkansas; in-laws, Jeff and Valerie LaRue of Royal, Arkansas; and many family members and friends who love Jimmy Ray and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-Noon, Thursday, July 18 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Celebration of Life service following at Noon. Memorials may be made to Jackie Ray or Amber Daniels. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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ANTHONY WAYNE GRAY, 61, of North Little Rock born July 1, 1958 transitioned July 11, 2019, leaves to cherish his memory four sons, Anthony Moore (Nadine) Killeen, Texas, Anthony Wayne Gray, Xavier Gray, and Jeremy Gray, North Little Rock; brother, Kenneth Gray,
North Little Rock; sisters, Esther (Sherman) Watson, North Little Rock, Ark., Cynthia (Ben) Edwards, Morrilton, Ark., Deborah (Chet) Janecki, Tampa, Florida, Wanda (Vern) Simpson, Kerr, Arkansas, Pam (Clint) Hodge, Dallas, Texas; one grandson, Christopher Wayne Gray, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. The final service will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church, 105 N. Smothers Street, NLR, Friday, July 19, 2019 at 10 a.m. Rev. Robert Jenkins, Pastor. There will be no public viewing. Services entrusted to Superior Funeral Home, 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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BERTHA MARIE WILLIAMS GRAY, 68, North Little Rock died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Inpatient Hospice. She is survived by her God brother, Joseph (Morronica) Smith, other cousins and friends. Visitation, 6-7 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2019 at Hubble Funeral Home in North Little Rock. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens Cemetery. “Serving you with professional care since 1900,” www.hubblefuneralhome.com.
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ROBERT EARL “BOB” HARRIS, 83, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Born in August 8, 1935 in Witchita Falls, Texas to late Albert and Bertha Harris. He was preceded in death by his son, Monte Harris; his sister, Marilyn Lynch; his brother, Albert Harris and grandson, Ian Smith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Harris; twin sister, Katherine Smith of Grand Berry, Texas; and his children, Scott Harris, Debra Hanlon and Lisa Carter. He had nine grandchildren, who called him “Mo-ichi-do”, Megan Harris, Brooke Harris, Joseph Harris, Danny Harris, Bobby Harris, Megan Smith, Josh Carter and Chance Carter. He had six great-grandchildren; and two fur babies, Marvina and Scruffy.
Robert retired from Little Rock Mechanical. He served in the Air Force. He attended Cornerstone Bible Church in Sherwood, Ark.,. Robert loved to travel with friends. He enjoyed being outside gardening and won many awards for his landscaping. He loved doing Bible studies with his life group. He was a fun-loving guy and the life of the party.
We want to thank the St. Vincent physicians and nurses, the Arkansas Hospice.
Memorials can be sent to Cornerstone Bible Church, 7351 Warden Rd., Sherwood, Ark. 72120 and Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, with Dr. Jason Bogardus officiating. A memorial visitation will be held prior to the service at the funeral home starting at 1 p.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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LOUIS HENDERSON JR., 68, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned peacefully with family at his side, July 14, 2019. Preceded in death by; parents; Louis Sr. and Martha Jean Henderson, siblings; Raymond Earl Henderson and Louis Wayne Henderson.
Leaves memories with: children; Aieesha Henderson, Taneesha Henderson and Louis Lamont Stigall; Sisters, Ella Nichols, Sharon Sims, Cora Henderson, May Henderson; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and other relatives and friends.
Family Hour Friday, 5-6 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary South. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1900 Simpson St., Little Rock, Ark., Pastor J.L. McClure. 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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HENRIETTA JAMES, 80, of Little Rock passed July 10, 2019. Loving memories left to husband: Robert L. James Sr., children: Robert L. James Jr., Christopher James, Craig James (Keisha), Casandra Hardin (Terrence), and Elizabeth R. Valley (James), siblings: Herman Capers, Leroy Capers, Rosetta Head, and Betty Hettle, 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation: Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration Thursday, July 18, 2019, 10 a.m. at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5615 Geyer Springs Rd., 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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WILLIE GEORGE JOHNSON, 62, of Little Rock, passed away July 7, 2019. He is survived by two sons, Willie Johnson, Jr. and Reginald Johnson; his mother, Jewel Williams; three sisters, Barbara Johnson, Mildred Johnson and Sherry Johnson; grandson, Lemareon Battles; grand-daughter, Re’Nyiah Johnson; and fiancée, Brenda Powell. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), followed by interment at Arkansas Memorial Gardens in North Little Rock.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Willie’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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DANNY RAY MARSHALL born April 13, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Paul and Zelma Marshall Oliver. Danny Served in the United States Army after obtaining his GED at an early age. During his life, he confessed his hope in Christ.
After retiring from the military he lived primarily in Kansas City, Missouri until his return to Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father Paul Marshall and two sons, Tony Marshall and Danny Marshall Jr. In passing, he leaves behind his wife Pearlie Marshall, mother, a son, Christopher, three sisters and five brothers and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery on Friday, July 19th at 10 a.m. Services entrusted to Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home. www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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WILLIE LEE MARTIN, 50, of North Little Rock passed July 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Loving memories left to children: Quincy Layton, Willie Lee Martin III, Brandon Martin, Ashley Layton, Crystal Layton, Shemikka Martin, and Starche’ Martin; 17 grandchildren, siblings: Johnny Martin, Anthony Martin, Alvin Martin, and Sharon Sanders (Thomas). Visitation July 19, 2019, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration July 20, 2019 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main Street, 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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RHODIS L. SMITH, 64, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned peacefully with his family at his side, July 14, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father: Robert Moore; siblings: Donnel Moore; daughters: Lamondra Smith and Alondra Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory with children: Cloria Smith and Yalonda Smith; mother: Cloria Smith; siblings: Tony Moore, Linda Moore, Loretta Moore and Elvis Moore, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary South and Service: Saturday 1 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W 12th St. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike Little Rock, Ark. (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.” Please sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com.
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HERMAN JAMES SULLIVAN, of Little Rock, born July 18, 1952, passed July 10, 2019. Survived by his mother Callie McNeely, wife Deborah Holmes, three children Susan Sullivan, Tracey Holmes-Morehead and Tammie Holmes. Four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Siblings Betty Hawkins, Juanita Hendrick, Carolyn Woulard, Sandra (Harold ) Seymour, Mary Sullivan, Lois Sullivan, Mary Davis Harold McNeely and Clennon (D’Janna) McNeely. Services: Saturday, July 20, 2019 11 a.m. Gunn Funeral Home Little Rock Chapel.
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SHANAA MARIE THOMASON, 34, of Jacksonville was taken suddenly from the world on July 11, 2019. She was born on January 9, 1985 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Ronnie and Ruth Thomason.
She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter and friend. She was a beautiful, loving lady inside and out. Shanaa touched so many lives everyday with her love and understanding. Shanaa loved being a mother above all her family was her life. She attended Eastern College, was an RMA and worked as a cashier.
She was preceded in death by her uncle, Joseph Thomason; grandmothers, Charlene Thomason and Marie Murray; grandfather, Emery Murray and a cousin, Eric Goforth. Shanaa leaves behind to cherish and carry her love with them her children Jorden Strickland, Jr., Page and Ivy Thomason; her father and mother Ronnie and Ruth Thomason; her sister Danielle Riley (Brandon); her grandfather James Thomason; her nieces Brooke and Bailey Riley as well as many other friends and family members.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 6 until 8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas with a funeral service on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Cabot, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.