Pulaski County

DELLA “EARLENE” DAWSON, 86, of Little Rock, passed away September 8, 2019. She was born in Osawatomie, Kansas to Earl and Audrey Cox Clearwater.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Gerald Dawson, and her son, Tony Dawson. Survivors include her children, Sheryl Baker (Tony) of Little Rock, Jay Dawson (Susan) of Belton, Missouri, Mark Dawson (Marilyn) Olathe, Kansas, and Don Dawson (Colleen) of St. Paul, Minnesota; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and other family and friends.

Services will be held in Olathe, Kansas by Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, (913) 768-6777. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, New York 10016. Local arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Earlene’s online guestbook may be signed at www.penwellgabelkc.com.

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DARRELL LAWSON was born in Little Rock, Ark. on August 29, 1966 to his parents, Gaston and Ruth Lawson. He departed this life on September 3, 2019. Darrell was a quiet, loving child who enjoyed music and books. He graduated from LR Central High School in 1985, and later joined the US Marines. He retired from the military in 2006. He then worked with the Army as a civilian. Preceding him are his father and brother, Chris. Surviving him are his mother, Ruth Lawson; brother, Kenneth Lawson (Rhonda); sisters, Teresa Lawson and Alicia Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, family