Pulaski County
JOHN MICHAEL “MIKE” BREWSTER, 56, died September 11, 2019. Survivors include his daughter, Chloe Brewster and other family and friends. Services are Sunday, September 15 at 3 p.m. at Oak Forest United Methodist Church, with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mike’s online guestbook: www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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On September 10, 2019 AUBREY DALE “SHORTY” DAVIDSON of North Little Rock, Arkansas received a “Heroes Welcome” by his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and his “Babe” ran to greet him with open arms. He was born Au-
gust 31, 1929 in Plumerville, Arkansas to the late James Cicero & Mable Clara (Morgan) Davidson. “Mr. Aubrey”, as he was addressed by many, was a faithful member of Cedar Heights Baptist Church, NLR, Ark., for 38 years serving alongside his wife, “Mrs. Joyce”, as youth and children’s Sunday School minister for 35 years. Known to his fellow soldiers as “Dave”, he served in the United States Army with the Triple 999th Field Artillery Battalion, a Korean War Veteran. Aubrey was a dedicated leader who worked with integrity throughout his career. He retired from both Kellwood Manufacturing Company in Little Rock, Ark. and the United States Postal Service where he became known as “Abe”. Aubrey and his wife built a home-based Shaklee business in 1979 which is still active today.
Aubrey was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers (Jack, Bill and Doyle Davidson), and his wife of 52 years Joyce Ann Davidson. Survivors include his daughters: Ellyce (Chris) Best of Sherwood, Ark.; Tami (Mark) Winchester of North Little Rock, Ark.; grandchildren: Alan Winchester, Jonathan Winchester and Haley Best; great-grandchild: Kaleb Winchester; Brother: Jimmy H. “Bo” Davidson of Plumerville; sisters: Barbara Davidson of Plumerville; Peggy Smith of Plumerville.
Aubrey was a Patriarch of faith and integrity. He was a devoted husband, father and “Papa” with a constant love for his family. His ability to walk in truth and righteousness of God will remain a legacy of love to all who knew him.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, NLR, Ark. 72116. A visitation will be held 6–8 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2019 at Cedar Heights Baptist Church with a funeral service at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17 at church. Burial will be 1 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Plumerville, Arkansas. Online guest book at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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TRESSA ANN FEUERBACHER, 56 of Sherwood, Arkansas passed from this life on September 11, 2019.
She was born on February 7, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tressa loved to go shopping, her family and God.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Andrews; brother Andy Andrews and uncle Johnny Andrews. Tressa leaves behind her husband Kenneth Ray Feuerbacher; three children Tammy Campbell (Johnny), Mandy Evans, Christopher K. Barnett; seven grandchildren Bella and Ethan Barnett, Johnny Campbell III, Hannah and Alyssa Campbell, Desirae and Samantha Handy; three siblings, William Andrews, Rebecca England and Shannon Morgan and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday September 16, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas with funeral services to follow on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Her online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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NORMA LEE GAULT, 80, of Sherwood died Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband Col. Bill Gault. Norma is survived by her children, John Haman and Shelley McMichael; many Haman and Gault; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well loving kin Elizabeth Haman, and wonderful friend, Michelle Clark. A gathering will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Cornerstone Bible Fellowship in Sherwood. Online guest book at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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RONDELL EUGENE LOFTIN, 74, of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, September 10th, 2019. He was born December 4, 1944 in McRae, Arkansas to the late Gaines Hyram and Pauline McGuire Loftin. He was president of US Associates, an entrepreneur beyond measure, a navy veteran when the Cuban missile crises took place, an avid scuba diver, and a sailor who sailed the Caribbean on his live aboard sailboat “Sail Bad the Sinner”. He was generous to a fault, never met a stranger, and we will miss him forever. Smooth sailing, Ron. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Ronald E. Loftin Jr. and Mark Alan Loftin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Mangan Loftin, life long friend, Elizabeth Loftin, sister, Willa Dean Hill, brother Jr. Hyram Loftin, step-son Scott Cornwall, many wonderful nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and close friend Ron Davis.
An informal memorial luncheon will be held on Saturday September 14th from 1-3 p.m. at Whole Hog Cafe in Little Rock- W Markham St. Online guestbook: www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com
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GENEVA LOVELESS, age 72, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019. Services will be held on Monday September 16th starting at 10 a.m. The visitation will be Saturday, September 14th from 5-7 p.m. at griffin Leggett Healey and Roth. Please visit griffinleggetthealeyroth.com for more information and the full obituary.
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MARY MASDON MASSERY, age 89, of Little Rock, departed this life peacefully Monday morning, September 9, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother who possessed a great joie de vivre.
Mary was the mother of six children, the grandmother of 13, and the “great mother” of eight. Always a lover of learning and reading, she never stopped encouraging the younger generations to read, study, travel, and practice the piano. She attended story time at the public library with her children, grandchildren, and even her great-grandchildren. And she enthusiastically participated in grandparent’s day events at her grandchildren’s schools and accompanied them on school field trips. Mary was very proud of the fact that she was the mother and grandmother of Eagle Scouts (son, Tom and grandson, Benjamin).
She graduated from Little Rock Central High School, attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and was employed at the UALR library for 23 years. Mary relished the opportunity to meet people through her work and always remembered the names and personal stories of those she met. She had a special place in her heart for exchange students and loved hearing about life in their home countries.
Mary enjoyed attending classes, lectures, plays, and programs. She was the first to volunteer when audience members were needed on stage at dancing or acting performances. Such eagerness once landed her a part in a show at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse.
Mary spent her lifetime researching topics of interest. She watched Jeopardy religiously, always with pencil and paper in hand, and she often surprised herself and others with her many right answers. She kept up with current events and could – and did — talk about any subject. In her later years Mary became an avid walker. She enjoyed her daily routine of greeting her neighbors and their dogs by name.
She was preceded in death by her parents, C.D. and Rosalie Masdon, and her husband William T. Massery. She is survived by her six children and their families: Rosalie and Steve Sanderson of Savannah, Georgia and their children, Robert and April; Tom and Lea Massery of Alameda, California and their sons, Milton and Zachary; Becky and Conrad Bibens of Porter, Texas and their daughters, Anna and Allison; Ted and Rabbit Brass Massery of Alameda, California and their children, Sarah, Nathan, Andrew and Hannah; R. David Massery of Little Rock; Nancy Massery of Little Rock and her children, Benjamin, Lauren and Jillette. Great-grandchildren, include Sarah’s sons, Logan, Caleb and Noah; Nathan’s daughter, Maya; Benjamin’s son, Lochlan; Lauren’s sons, Mason and Jimmy; Jillette’s son, William. Other survivors include in-laws, Sr. Angeline Massery, Richard and Faye Massery, and Bobby Massery, many grandchildren-in-law and a host of neighbors and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 12th and Jackson Sts., Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Carmelite Sisters, 7201 West 32nd Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mary’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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KENNETH BERT McDONALD, age 72, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home. He was born November 14, 1946 in Lafe, Arkansas. Mr. McDonald retired from the United States Air Force and was a member of Jacksonville Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Geneva French McDonald.
Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife, Mary L. McDonald of the home; son, Jack (Sandy) Thompson of Jacksonville; sisters, Virginia McBee of San Antonio, Texas and Orma Mattex of Marietta, Georgia; grandson, Jeremy Miller; and great–granddaughter, Avianna Miller.
Graveside services are 12 noon, Monday, September 16, 2019 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982–2136. www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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JESSIE NUNN JR., 72, of Little Rock, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Friday August 30 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. Two sons, a grandson, four brothers, a sister, two aunts and a host of other relatives survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening, September 13 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Funeral Home Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, September 14 at 10 a.m. at the Brinkley Convention Center 1501 Weatherby Drive in Brinkley with interment at Haven of Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.
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Rev. LAWRENCE “LARRY” SHANNON SKINNER, 66, of North Little Rock, Ark., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. A son of Henry and Lillian Edith (Green) Skinner, he was born August 14, 1953, in Memphis, Tenn. He received his theological studies at Barean School of the Bible of Springfield, Mo. He married Ruby Jewell (Galentine) Skinner, on June 30, 1973 at Lamar, Ark.
Bro. Larry served the past 13 years as Pastor of the Amazing Grace Assembly of God in North Little Rock. He also pastored Assembly of God congregations in Moreland, Lonoke, Little Rock, Jacksonville and the Strawberry community of Lamar, Ark. His vocational ministry also included being an on-air radio announcer for more than 20 years, programming Southern Gospel Music on KWXT in Russellville, KMTL in Sherwood, KGHT in Sherwood, and KCGS in Marshall. He emceed many Southern Gospel music concerts across the state, and co-hosted “Gospel Road Home” with Jim Schmidt that was syndicated in Arkansas and Florida. He loved to play the piano, bass guitar, preach the Word of God, and enjoyed collecting coins, camping, fishing and spending time with his family and faith community.
Bro. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Sharron Laymon. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruby Skinner; their daughter, Stacy McDaniel (Terry) of Russellville; two brothers, Henry Skinner (Delia) and Michael Skinner (Brian) of McKinney, Texas; three sisters, Mary “Cathy” Rysavy of New York City, N.Y., Cecilia King of Willis, Texas, and Pat Cooper (Terry) of Lincolnton, Ga; a grandson, Taylor McDaniel of Russellville, and a host of other nieces & nephews.
Sister Ruby and family will receive friends at Amazing Grace Assembly of God, 14018 Todd Road, 72113, near the Maumelle community in North Little Rock, on Friday, September 13, 6-8 p.m. A service of worship to celebrate Bro. Larry’s life & ministry will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the church with Rev. Michael Mills and Rev. Gary Findley officiating. The committal service and interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville, Ark. by Humphrey Funeral Service on Monday, September 16, 2019, at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to Amazing Grace Assembly of God. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.
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JULIA ELIZABETH STEVENS, 55, of North Little Rock, passed away on Monday, September 9th, 2019. She was a teacher at Mount Saint Mary’s High School. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, 10:30 a.m., September 13, at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church. Obit and online guest register, www.smithfamilycares.com/nlr.
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MARTHA SUE TATUM of Little Rock, Ark. was born May 9, 1954. She departed for her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was very active in the Community.
She leaves to mourn: one son: Joshua (Ashley) Tatum, four sisters: Bobbie Tatum of Texarkana, Texas, Dorothy Thomason, Mary Hollie, and Rosie Tatum all of Minneapolis, Minn. and one brother: John Tatum of Atlanta, Ga.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church, 3518 W. 7th, Little Rock, Ark. with Rev. Billy Burris, Eulogist. Burial will be at ElmLawn Cemetery, 5810 W. 12th St., Little Rock. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the Church. Funeral arrangements by Jones Stuart Mortuary Texarkana, Ark.
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LUANNA JEAN WIGGINTON, 48, of Jacksonville passed from this life on September 10, 2019. Memorial services are 1 p.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.
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PHILLIP DAVID WOODHAM of North Little Rock died Sept 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents: David Woodham, Juanita and Robert Higdon. Survivors include siblings: Deb Kolwyck and Allen Woodham and three children. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at The Church at Burns Park. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.