Pulaski County

ARUN HARIBHAI AGRAWAL, 75, of Maumelle passed away on September 11, 2019.

He was born to Haribhai and Sulochna Agrawal in Ahmedabad, India on May 11, 1944.

He was an honest and virtuous man who valued time with family and friends. He touched the lives of all those who knew him and will be fondly remembered. Arun is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Shreelekha Agrawal; three children, Sneha Odom (Eric), Anand Agrawal (Monika), and Arpan Agrawal (Alicia); two granddaughters, Sophia and Madelyn; five siblings, Piyush Shah (Priti), Usha Agrawal (Jayendra), Pankaj Agrawal (Jayashree), Smita Parikh, and Shashank Agrawal (Beena); and “fur grandkids”, Hannah, Oscar, Bruno, Lyla, and Zoey. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.

Funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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ERIC BARNES, 45, of Scott, Ark., departed this life September 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Lillian Barnes. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Ashley Barnes; brothers: John Arrant, Roger Barnes, Keith Barnes. Family Hour: Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Allison Presbyterian, 922 Wight Ave. and Funeral: Friday, 10 a.m. at Eighth St Missionary Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 DR. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. (501) 3710111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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PATSY RUTH COOKSEY, 74, entered into Heavenly rest on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was predeceased by her father and mother, Acie and Elorna Cooksey; six siblings, Acie Cooksey, Jr., Dorothy Falls, Dorothy Cooksey Brown, Pearlie Lucille Cooksey, Phillip Cooksey, Sr., and Wendi Cooksey.

She leaves her legacy behind to be cherished by her three children, Schree Cooksey, Tony Cooksey and Alicia Smith; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; six sisters; three brothers and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

There will be a viewing on Monday, September 16, 2019, at the church 10-11 a.m., New Hope Baptist Church, and the funeral service will start at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 3721305. Also, at the funeral home, a viewing on Sunday, September 15, 2019, 5-6 p.m.

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ALBERT L. DODSON, 88, of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was born February 2, 1931 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Bert and Rosena Ison Dodson. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High school, a deacon and member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, a Razorback fan and retired from the Rock Island Railroad in 1980. During his retirement years he drove a bus for Pulaski County Special School District. Albert was saved when he was 16 years old. He spent every minute of his life, and even in death, glorifying the name of Jesus. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Albert is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sharon “Susie” Dodson; daughter, Christina (Mike) Null; sons, Jon (Robyn) Dodson and David (Gwen) Dodson; eleven grandchildren, April, Josh, Rebekah, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Nathan, Anna Kate, Suzy, Hannah, Joylynn and Zeb; six great-grandchildren, William, Alice, Ella, Thomas, Levi and Clara; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Waymon John Dodson, Francis Smithson, Amy Thomas and Bert Dodson.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2019 at the church. Burial will be in Bayou Meto Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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MARVIS D. EDGESTON, 71, of Jacksonville, Ark., departed this life September 8, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son: Gary McVay; parents: Dan Steele and Odessa Walker; sisters: Marilyn Davis and Maria Gibson; Brother: Kelvin Steele.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Life time partner Gary Threatt; children: Marvin Smith, Anita McVay, Donyella McVay, siblings: Madelon Waters, Julius Steele, Morris Canady and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6:15-7:15 pm and Home going Celebration: Saturday, 12 noon at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 DR. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

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YVONNE GRAUEL, 77, of North Little Rock died at home Tuesday, September 10th. She is preceded in death by parents, Roland and Mary Ponder and is survived by her sons, Bryan, James, Darren and Phillip Grauel along with 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren with two more due soon. Visitation will be held from 6–8 p.m., Thursday, September 12th at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Rd., NLR. Private family interment following at a later date. Full obituary at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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JAMES F. HARRIS, 72, went to his Heavenly home on September 8, 2019. His survivors are: his wife, Linda F. Harris; children, Derek L. Harris, Jamilyn P. Noble (Nathaniel), Stacey D. Harris; grandchildren, Ashley Harris, Kennadi Harris, Caston Noble, Cohen Noble; brothers, Thurman Lavelle Harris, Jimmy Harris, Elijah Harris (Helen), Carl Harris (Joyce); sisters, Claudia Cade, Faye Watkins (Roosevelt), Diane Veasey, Tommie Nash, Laurene Harris, Patricia Harris; brothers, Lawrence Harris and Lonnie Harris (Gladys). Predeceased are: parents, Elijah Harris and Eddie Webb; sisters, Ruby Lomax and Edna Grass; brother, Edward Von Harris (Oleta). Viewing will be Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 10-10:50 a.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Roosevelt & Main. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home.

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RANDOLPH HICKS, 67, of North Little Rock passed September 8, 2019.

Loving memories left to wife: Loretta Hicks, daughter Lekeisha Armstrong, 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, siblings: Carl Bailey, Argean Hicks, Hattie Mae Wallace (Wilby), Rita Hicks-Rosby, Vickie Hicks-Butler, and Brenda Willis. Visitation September 13, 2019 7:30-8:30 pm at Superior. Homegoing celebration September 14, 2019, 11 a.m. at Changing Channels International ministries, 1624 S. Cleveland Street, 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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TONY ANTHONY JOHNSON, 59 of Little Rock, passed away Sunday September 1, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife; Monica Johnson, children; LaQueena Johnson, Tiffany Johnson (Cedrick), Jamarcus Johnson (Janise), Tanetta Johnson (Maurice), Tasha Johnson (Wayne), Anthony Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Jasmine Johnson, Darren Johnson, Antonio Johnson, Jacory Johnson, Amanda Johnson and Alyssa Johnson, siblings; Carlton Johnson, Ricky Johnson (Carla), Keith Johnson, Mary Mcswing Sue Settles and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 14, 2019, 12 noon, Gaines Street Baptist Church, 1601 South Gaines Street. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-8pm at the church. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. http://www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com

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RETHA MCINTOSH, 80, of Little Rock, Ark. received her wings Friday, September 6, 2019. She leaves to carry on her legacy: Kawanda McIntosh (Alfred); Ulysses Tyrone McIntosh(Monica & A’Mori); a host of other family members and friends. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019. Funeral: 9 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2019 both at Bethel A.M.E Church, 815 West 16th Street, Little Rock, Ark. Please send flowers to the church. Services entrusted to Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors- Malvern.

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LARRY J. MORGAN, 80, of Little Rock, passed away September 9, 2019. He is survived by his son, Wayne Voss (Carole) and granddaughter, Sarah Voss, of Little Rock and other family and friends. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Larry’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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REBA NEWTON, 60, of Maumelle went to be with the Lord, September 7, 2019. Visitation will be held Friday, September 13, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Roller Chenal Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow 11 a.m., Saturday, at Memorial Park in Magnolia, Arkansas. Share your memories of Reba at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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ZORA BELL NOONER, 94, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday September 8, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Kenneth Nooner, Larry Nooner (Vivian) and Sherry Nooner, one brother; Eddie Nooner and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 14, 2019, 11 a.m., Greater Christ Temple, 1200 Bishop Warren Drive. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at the church. professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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DAVID JOSEPH OCHOA, of North Little Rock, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019.

He was born February 3, 1971, in Dallas, Texas to the late Daniel Cabrera and Elisa Ochoa. David was of the Apostolic faith, which was of great importance to him. His family was everything and David loved spending time with them.

David is survived by his loving fiance of 7 years, Brittany Vance; son, David Joseph Ochoa Jr.; daughter, Cierra Rosa Ochoa Tran (Leon) of California; sisters, Ebony Smith (Jed) and Laura Ochoa; grandchildren, Alex Tran, Cheyenne Tran and Theo Tran; a very special aunt, Elsa Cortez; and a slew of loving cousins who were more like brothers and sisters. David never met a stranger, causing him to leave behind many friends.

Graveside service will be Saturday, September 14, at 10 a.m. at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 Highway 161, North Little Rock. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd. in North Little Rock. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

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CHARLES ANDREW THOMAS JR., 39, of Little Rock, departed this life September 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Burl and Robertta Thomas, James and Rachel Lee.

He leaves to cherish memories: child, Charles Trevion Thomas; parents, Charles Sr. and Loretta Thomas; siblings, Kelli Thomas and a host of family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary-South. Funeral, Saturday, noon at Saint Mark BC, 5722 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 5400 Mabelvale Pike Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.”

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KATIE SIMPSON THOMPSON, 89, died in Little Rock on September 9, 2019. She was born to

Henry and Bernice Simpson on May 3, 1930.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Thompson of Newport, Arkansas; her parents, her brother, Charles Simpson; and her sisters, Margaret and Henrietta Simpson. Katie was a graduate of El Dorado High School. Katie and Joe operated a trucking business in Newport and Katie also worked in the banking industry. Katie relocated to Little Rock in 1999. She was a devoted member of Chenal Valley Church of Christ.

Katie will be missed by her many friends from the community and church.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2019 at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Jackson’s Funeral Home in Newport. Memorials may be made to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Chenal Valley Church of Christ or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.jacksonsfh.com.

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HORTENSE (TEENA) TRAMMELL Transitioned from this life on September 10, 2019. Teena was born to the late Otis and Alice Pinkney James in Wrightsville, Ark.

She is survived by a daughter, Dawn Payne; twin sister, Artense Kelley; five grandchildren, Charles, Martinous, Natlyn, Crystal and Leon; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 15 from 5-6 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305. Funeral service will be held Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Sweet Home, Ark. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer Association.

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ORICE G. “DORIS” WARD, 84, of Wrightsville, Arkansas departed this life Sunday, September

8, 2019. She is survived by her brother, Robert Earl Ward; two nieces, Tena and Alicia Brooks all of Wrightsville, Arkansas, other relatives and friends. Memorial Services, 11 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019, Beebe Chapel C.M.E. Church, 16109 Highway 365, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72206. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home (501) 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www. hubblefuneralhome.com.

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FIELD KINDLEY (KIN) WASSON JR., 61, of Little Rock, died Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Field was born January 23, 1958 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, son of Mary Ann Clinton and Field Kindley Wasson. He attended Siloam Springs High

School, Class of 1976, where he was captain of the basketball team and won a state tennis championship. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1980, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity, and University of Arkansas School of Law in 1985.

Field was a charismatic and intelligent man. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone, except whatever team the Arkansas Razorbacks were playing. He served as Chief Legal Counsel to Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton until 1992, which he described as “the best job” he’d ever had, and held positions in banking and finance after that time. He married the love of his life, Nancy, on June 25, 1994 in a private ceremony in Anguilla. Most of all, he was proud of his children and their accomplishments, and was an invaluable source of advice and guidance. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Nancy Argo Wasson; daughter, Elizabeth Patricia Wasson of Charlotte, North Carolina; son, Field Kindley Wasson III of Fayetteville, Arkansas; step-daughter Jessica Stacy Totty of Wynne, Arkansas; sister Angela Wasson-Hunt (Stuart) of Kansas City, Missouri and brother Karl Clinton Wasson (Ann) of Duluth, Minnesota. He is also survived by step-grandchildren John Gracchus Shaver, Caroline Grace Shaver, and Audrey Argo Totty, as well as many nieces and nephews and numerous Argo family members.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the home of Tricia and Jim Fowler, 5314 Hawthorne Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. A celebration of Field’s life will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas on September 13, 2019 at 2 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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DOROTHY ANN WILLIAMS, 67, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday September 8, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Lisa Foster (Craig) and Judy Harris, siblings Jimmie Lee Turner, Helen Ayers and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 14, 2019, 11 a.m., Rose City Church of Christ, 5601 Lynch Drive, North Little Rock. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com

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MARY ELIZABETH WILSON, 92, transitioned on August 30th. Cherishing her memories are: sons, James (Mary) Wilson, Wayne (Diane) Wilson, and Alfred Wilson; daughter, Frances Jones; devoted nephew, David (Tammi) Wilson; sister-Mary Wilson; nine grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members. Services: 11 a.m., Saturday, Eastern Star Baptist Church, 2700 E. 2nd St., North Little Rock. Visitation: 6-7 p.m., Friday, Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple Street, North Little Rock. 501-812-5303.

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CALVIN CHARLES WOODS, 67, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday September 8, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings; Floyd Woods, Eugene Woods (Billie), Lee Woods, Helena Mass (Johnnie), Shelia Harris (Felix) and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 14, 2019, 2:30 p.m., Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 5300 West 12th Street. A visitation will be held tomorrow from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street (501) 372-4129. www. hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.