Pulaski County
Dr. EDWIN NOWELL BARRON JR. passed from this life on August 12, 2019, surrounded by his family and loved ones at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. Always a fighter, Dr. Barron was “gutsy” until the end.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bunny, and five of his six children, including sons, Edwin N. “Eddie” Barron III (Melanie) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Todd Barron of Black Hawk, Colorado, and daughter, Whitney Barron Perser of Little Rock. He also leaves behind 45 grandkids, 15 great-grandkids and a host of friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine L. Neinaber of Kansas City, Kansas, and his parents, Dr. Edwin Nowell Barron, Sr. and Mrs. Francis Aylene Barron Bond of Little Rock.
A 1957 graduate of Hendrix College, Dr. Barron also received Bachelor and Master Degrees from the University of Arkansas and his M.D. from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Barron was a nationally recognized and respected physician who had a successful family practice for 53 years. He was inducted into the Arkansas Medical Society’s 50 Year Club in 2014. For 5 years, Dr. Barron was the face of the weekly medical “Health Watch” program on KTHV, Channel 11 in Little Rock and for other national CBS affiliates. Prior to his medical practice, he served 3 years in the United States Army as a cryptographer.
Despite his love for practicing medicine and his devotion to his children, Dr. Barron still found time to volunteer for numerous causes and organizations and to serve his community. Among his many contributions, he founded and served as a director of the Catholic Clinic, a free health clinic, from 1970-1984, was appointed by Governor Rockefeller as Special Director for updating and organizing medical care in the state prison system, and to the Governor’s Committee on Highway Safety for which he served as Chairman. He also served as President of the Little Rock School Board, on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army, as President of the Arkansas Palsy Association, as Chairman of the Board of the American Lupus Society and on the Board of Directors of Fulfill-a-Dream, Inc.
Dr. Barron lived his life as an example to us all … a loving husband, a devoted father, a passionate and giving physician, loyal friend and adventurous soul. We will celebrate his life at the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 16, at 1 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham, Little Rock, with Msgr. Francis I. Malone as Celebrant. Interment will be in the church’s columbarium, followed by a reception. The Rosary Service will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Christ the King Catholic Church or to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, No. Little Rock, Ark. 72116.
Special thanks to Dr. Lawrence Mendelsohn, Dr. Stephen Sorsby, and the staff at Arkansas Hospice for their loving care and also to Gary Eubanks, Jerry Barakat, William J. Driggers Jr., Mickey Conrad and Sean Hatch. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Dr. Barron’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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WILLIE CHESTER BASSETT, age 84, of Little Rock, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019, at his home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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ELLA JUANITA BRICKELL, 86, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed from this life on August 12, 2019. She was born in Dover, Arkansas, on November 15, 1932, to the late Everett and Audra Wait.
Juanita is also preceded in death by her husband Charles Brickell and son Mike Brickell. She leaves behind her daughters Lee Ann Heavener (Alan), Carolyn Norman; grandchildren Amy Traywick, Jacob Briggs, Ashley Ackerman; a host of golden great-grandchildren and other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers her family has asked for donations to be sent to Grace Hospice Foundation, 655 Brawley School Road, Suite 200, Mooresville, North Carolina 28117. A family celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Berea Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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CHARLES EDWARD BUTLER JR., 71, of North Little Rock passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 6, 1948, to the late Charles Edward Sr. and Mary Ann Sams Butler. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Scherm (Kenneth) of Stuttgart, Arkansas, and his son, James E. Butler (Hollie) of Humphrey, Arkansas; by eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Charles loved fishing and was a loyal friend to many. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Visit: www.smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com for online guest register.
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ALVER JEAN CLARK, 87, of Little Rock departed this life Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosie Loring; a son, Donnie Anderson; and one grand-daughter, Tammy Lee; one sister, Mary Glasco; brothers, Ezekil and Otis Glasco. She is survived by two sons, Cyrus (Verena) Lee and John Henry Ford; stepson, Leandrew (Velma) Clark; grandsons, Kelvin (Porchia) Loring and Michael Lee; nieces, Clesta Womack, Dorothy Humphrey, Bertha Womack; one nephew, Gregory Glasco; three great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services, 11 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Williams Temple COGIC, 1723 Commerce Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206, Bishop Jewel R. Withers Jr. Visitation 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Hubble Memorial Chapel. Interment: Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 501-374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900,” www.hubblefuneralhome.com.
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BARBARA COLLIER, 80, of Sherwood passed away Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born October 22, 1938 in Booneville. She served 48 years for the City of Sherwood. Per her request, there will be a private family service. Extended Obituary and online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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Mr. ANTHONY CURENTON, 22, of Little Rock passed away on August 11, 2019. He was born March 27, 1997 to Elijah Curenton and Angela Williams Reed. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2019 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. both to be held at Mt. Calvary M.B.C., 1900 Simpson Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff J. Morrill Gray, Owner. “Only Paradise Can Serve You Better!”
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MARVIN “GENE” DANIEL, 87, of Roland, passed away August 12, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 8, 1932, to Maggie Lee Brown Daniel and Charles Ted Daniel. Gene had a strong faith and lived his life on Christian principles. He was a kind-hearted man who never met a stranger and was always willing to offer a helping hand to those in need. Gene loved spending time in his workshop tinkering with his “Treasures”, but what he loved most was spending time with his cherished family, friends and his very spoiled granddog, Bella Grace.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents; his “Sweetie” of 60 years; Clara, his brother; Charley Daniel, his sisters; Doris Ann Daniel, Lois Green and Helen Chilton. He is survived by his daughters; Deborah Daniel; Joy Daniel; his granddog; Bella Grace, his brother; Johnny Daniel (Dorothy), his sisters; Mildred “Cookie” Harrod (John); Linda Perry; and a host of cherished family and friends.
A Special thanks to Pam and Denny Zulpo, Diane Garner for all their love and support over the last several months. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society.
A Visitation will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 2019, in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway with Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Please share your memories of Gene at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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DONNIE EUGENE EADE, 75, of Little Rock, died August 7, 2019. Services are Saturday, August 17 at 10 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 10412 Mabelvale West Rd., Mabelvale, Ark. 72103, officiated by Aloysius Keith. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mr. Eade’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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PAUL GREGG, 84, of Jacksonville died August 12, 2019. Visitation is 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by a 2:30 p.m. Funeral at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Survivors include wife, Barbara; children: Cheryl Lewis and Brent Coker; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Extended obituary and guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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Dr. JOHN BRUCE LINDEMAN II, age 78, passed peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones on August 8th at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. A private service will be held; family respectfully asks for donations to Arkansas Hospice in lieu of flowers or gifts. Complete obit available online at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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CHARLES “CHUCK” ARTHUR METZGER III, 81, of Sherwood passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, at home surrounded by his children and loving wife. He was born January 1, 1938 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Charles Arthur Metzger Jr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Maddox.) He was baptized in the Methodist Church and a member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge and the American Legion for 53 years. He graduated high school in Evansville, Ind. where he played basketball, baseball, and football. He then attended the University of Missouri. Chuck served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1958 through 1961. His career began in sales of consumer products and led to National Sales Manager of a Fortune 100 company. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Charles is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Ann (Currier); sons, Michael Robert Metzger, Charles Arthur “Chip” Johnson; daughter, Irene “Renee” Busbey; grandchildren, Kevin Johnson, April Hickman, Samantha Talbot, Kristen Wilhoit, Samuel, Will, and Cole Metzger; and three great-grandchildren, Ricky “RH”, Layla, and Maverick Hickman. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2019, with a visitation prior to service at 9:30 a.m., at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, www.arkansashospice.org. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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CLIFTON A. MOREHART, a member of the greatest generation passed away on August 13, 2019 at the age of 94. He was a loving husband of 72 years to Hazel Garms Morehart; father of Linda and husband Norbert Schifferle, Ronald and wife Margaret Morehart and Bradley and wife Patricia Morehart. He was the third born son of 12 siblings of the late Edward and Arthie Red Morehart whose surviving siblings are Benda and husband Roy Shere, Carolyn and husband Joe Marsh, Eugene Morehart, and Edwin Morehart; dearest grandfather of Melody Tobias, Misty and husband Chad Everett, Daniel Morehart, Zachary Schifferle and fiancée Gabrielle Kerman, Cason Morehart, and Phillip Stewart and wife Tracy; great-grandfather of Chanel Tobias, Kylie Morehart, Zoe Everett, Zane Everett, and Michael Tobias and a mentor to many nieces and nephews.
Clifton retired as Postmaster of the Mabelvale U.S. Postal service after 31 years; served 40 years as chairman of the Board of Directors of Martin Cemetery; served over 60 years as an active member of Mabelvale United Methodist Church; was a 1943 graduate of Mabelvale High School, and a graduate of Draughn’s Business School. He was the past master of Adoniram Lodge #288 of Mabelvale and served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947 in Seoul, S. Korea.
His legacy as an avid greenthumb gardener is widely known. He raised produce and distributed it for family, friends, and church members consumption and was once featured on local television for raising 14-foot-tall corn plants.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2019 with funeral services beginning at 10 a.m. at Mabelvale United Methodist Church with Reverend Bob Marble officiating. Burial will follow at Martin Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
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LEWIS TAYLOR NEIDHARDT, 70, of North Little Rock, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He is survived by his children, son, Jason Neidhardt; daughter, Whitney Waggoner and her husband, Chris and their children, Cedar, Otis and Jasper; his stepsons, Cornell and Seth Heldenbrand and Seth’s children, Will and Sophie; his brother, Richard Neidhardt as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Lewis was born to Dick and Adelaide Neidhardt on January 14, 1949 in Savannah, Ga., as the youngest of three children. When Lewis was a year old, the family returned to Columbia, S.C., where he grew up.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Sherry Kittle Neidhardt; his parents and sister, Rhett Roberts.
Lewis was a master craftsman in many mediums: knife maker, telescope builder, woodworker and fly tyer among them. Lewis supervised the machine shop at the U of A Graduate Institute of Technology for many years. As an early computer geek, he also taught computer short courses at GIT along with setting up networks for local businesses. After surviving lung cancer, Lewis was forced to retire and focused his attention to woodworking, applying the fine tolerances of a machinist to his projects. For years, he was a fixture at the Little Rock Farmer’s Market where he was best known for his beautiful cutting boards and furniture. Lewis was a past president of the Woodworkers Association of Arkansas and also presented programs at the WAA meetings. Never one to shy away from a good debate, his letters to the editors of the AR Dem-Gaz were frequently published and were well received by many readers. He was a talented guitarist (with a particular affinity for Eric Clapton) and an avid fly fisherman.
Lewis was a brilliant, kind and gentle soul, beloved by his family and a wide circle of friends. He will be missed by all of them.
A visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society. www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.
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EARL MATTHEW SIMMONS, 89, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord, August 7, 2019, he was born, October 7, 1929, to Robert and Alice Simmons. He graduated Central High School in 1948 and was a member of Chenal Valley Baptist Church.
Daddy enjoyed clearing properties, planting trees, auctions, traveling, history, and had a great memory.
He loved Country and Gospel music, sang in the choir, and wrote songs.
He was preceded in death by his parents and our mother, Kay Simmons. He is survived by his daughters, Colleen Thompson (Richard), Sharon Simmons and Robin Gallo; granddaughters, Stephanie Renfro (Rob), Sarah Malcom (Kerry) and Samantha Craig, and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, August 16 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, August 17 at Chenal Valley Baptist Church, 1800 Rahling Road, Little Rock. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Avilla.
Dad is loved and missed. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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GERALD JAMES SWALVE, born August 12, 1928, passed away August 8 at Sherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sherwood, Ark.
Gerald is survived by wife, Patty, five daughters, two stepdaughters, a son, a stepson; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
There will a Celebration of Life for Gerald, August 31 at 10 a.m., at Baring Cross Baptist Church in Sherwood, Ark. Memorial donations may be given in his honor to Little Rock Compassion Center, lrcompassioncenter.org/giving.php, or Baring Cross Building Fund www.baringcrossbaptist.org/. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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JANICE SHEPHERD SWINT, 80, went home to be with the Lord, August 12, 2019. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., March 6, 1939.
She was preceded in death by her parents, JT and Helene Shepherd; her son, Chad Irwin and her late husband, Martin Swint. She is survived by her two sisters, Gwen Holton and Jonnafae Hewitt (Allen); two surviving children, Tracy Irwin (Lori) and Karen Adams (Lowell); four stepdaughters; six grandchildren, and one-greatgrandson. Visitation will be held on August 16, 2019 at 9 a.m., with funeral service at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.