Obituaries

STUTTGART

George Dobrovich, 72.

OUT-OF-STATE

WAIPAHU, Hawaii

Celisa Gail Helmer, 49.

Pulaski County

LAURIE ANN BRADFORD, 59, passed September 10, 2019. She was born April 15, 1960. There will be gatherings at the B&S Tavern this weekend (9/14/2019), and the Longbranch next weekend (9/21/19), to remember Laurie. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Ark. Online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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JACQUELYN “JACKIE” VALENTINE BULMANSKI passed away on September 11, 2019. She was born March 11, 1932, to John and Vivian Valentine. She was married to her husband, Albert John Bulmanski, for sixty-two years before he passed away.

Jackie was always talented in drawing. Later in life, she started taking painting classes and became quite the artist. She loved to use oils, charcoal, and pen and ink. Jackie loved to travel, especially after Al retired. They bought a motor-home and saw almost all of the contiguous states. She was a devout Catholic whose prayer life included daily rosaries.

Jackie is survived by her children, Mary Lynn Hill (Jerry), Mike Bulmanski (Sandra), and D’Anne “Dede” Crowder (Perry); grandchildren, Chris Ingram (Lee), Katie Gadsden (Shawn), Jenna Pride (Tim), Aaron Bulmanski (Jessica), Kayla Bulmanski (fiancé, David), Amanda Aaron (Lacey), John Crowder (Jessica); and five great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Bob Valentine.

A visitation will be 6 – 7 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2019, with a rosary following at 7 p.m. at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at noon at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alzheimer’s Association or the building fund at her home parish of Immaculate Conception Church, 7000 J.F.K. Blvd, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Sherwood for the wonderful care of our mother. We love you all. We would also like to thank the staff at Hospice Home Care of Little Rock for their loving care in her final days. Online guestbook 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 Threatt; 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 p.m. 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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DEANNA FURMAN, 50, of Sherwood, died September 11, 2019. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Rd. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, September 16, at The Ridge Assembly in Sherwood. Full obituary at www.griffinleggettresthills.com

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On Monday, September 9, 2019, DAVID LEE HARSHFIELD, Sr., loving husband, father of four children, grandfather, and great- grandfather, passed away at the age of 89. David was born in Delaware, Ark., to Zona Lucille and Martin Van Buren Harshfield on August 1, 1930. He was a star basketball and football player for Dardanelle High School and was a proud Sand Lizard. He married Marjorie Branton on December 16, 1949. They raised two sons, David and Dan, and two daughters, Dianna and Melinda.

David had a love for animals and rode horses as a child. His love of the majestic creatures led him to enjoy the Oaklawn horse races. He loved to fish, and always made sure that his children and grandchildren had a fishing pole and tackle box. David enjoyed watching football – from the Salt Bowl to the Razorbacks to the Cowboys. He was a great man, always working on his honey-dos and often found a way to put a smile on the faces of those he loved – often bringing flowers by and dropping off watermelons, peaches, and sometimes even Frostys.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Zona and Martin, and his brother J. E. Harshfield. He is survived by his wife Marjorie; his four children Dianna, David (Sandra), Dan (Pam), and Melinda (Bob); his grandchildren Kristin (Mike), Matthew, Adam, Trey (Erin), Mark (Ashley), Michelle, Rose, Becca, William (Tamara), and Jessica; and his great-grandchildren Ellie, Cooper, Maddox, Max, and Lily.

In lieu of a traditional service, there will be a celebration of life graveside in Delaware, Ark., on Friday, December 27, 2019. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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PEGGY LOUISE KEISLER, born January 1, 1941, in Camden, Ark., passed from this life September 12, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark. She was 78 years old. Peggy graduated in 1958 from Fairview High School, Camden, Ark. She retired from Arkansas Public Service Commission.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Royal and Mattie Keisler; and friend and former husband Roy Haley.

She is survived by her brother, Ronnie Keisler and wife Doris; sister, Pamela Keisler; daughter, Tanya Wadkins and husband Fran; grandchildren: Lauren Wadkins, Brenton Wadkins and Nathan Wadkins; life partner, Greg Clark; nieces: Kerri Conellan and Ami Brooke Quarles; nephews: Rhett Keisler, Ryan Keisler and Justin Quarles.

A graveside service will be Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 3 p.m., at the Lutheran Cemetery in Malvern. A visitation will be at 13817 Foxfield Lane in Little Rock at 5 p.m., following the service.

Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

Arkansas

ALEXANDER — Evelyn Elaine Watson, 68, of Alexander, passed away September 12, 2019. Visitation will be Sunday, September 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Monday, September 16, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Linda Singh. Interment will be Tuesday, September 17, at 2 p.m. at Garland Cemetery in Stigler, Okla. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)2242200. The full obituary will be in Sunday’s edition. Evelyn’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ARKADELPHIA — Hugh Leamons, Jr. 71, Arkadelphia, passed away September 12, 2019. Visitation Monday, September 16, 2019 at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service is Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. Third Street Baptist Church; Interment with Military Honor at Copeland Ridge Cemetery. Visit our online guestbook www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BEEBE — Melvin O. Cook, 84, of Beebe (formerly of Brinkley), passed Friday, September 13th, 2019. He was born May 29th, 1935. Funeral service will be Sunday at 2 p.m., visitation one hour prior, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Rich. Memorials to Arkansas Hospice; Our Savior Lutheran Church. Full obit at www.fowlerfh.com

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BRINKLEY — Keith Burrow died Friday. Survivors: wife, Sonja Burrow; step-son, Nicholas Samaras (Thea); step-daughter, Kayla Reyer (Dan); siblings, Charles Burrow; Carol Martin; grandchildren, Aiden, Ansley, Hudson, Conner, nieces, Duffie and Corrie. Visitation, Sunday 2-5 p.m. Bob Neal & Sons. Services, Monday 11 a.m. First United Methodist Church, both Brinkley. Burial Oaklawn Cemetery. Guestbook/obit/www.bobnealandsons.com

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BRYANT — Arthur Franklin “Frank” Myers Sr., age 100, of Bryant, Ark., passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. He was born December 9, 1918 in Geyer Springs, Ark. to Russell Emmett Myers and Cecil Jones Myers. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Benton with Dr. Richard Grant officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service in Selph Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 211 S. Market, Benton, Ark 72015. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard

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CONWAY — Amy Lee Curry, 56, of Conway, passed away on September 11, 2019. In lieu of flowers please send all donations to Conway Human Development Center, 150 East Siebenmorgan Road, Conway, Ark. 72032. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 501-982-3400.

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DOLPH — Charles Halsey Browning, 66, died September 12. Visitation: Sunday, September 15, from 6-8 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Memorial service: Monday, September 16, at 10 a.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Survivors: Carolyn Browning (spouse), Melissa Melton, Billie Gay, Christopher Browning Sonya Hall (children).

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EL DORADO — Robert Lee Burton, 64, of El Dorado, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2019, in Young’s Chapel with Bro. Cliff Preston officiating. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. prior to the service. www.youngsfuneralhome.com

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HAMBURG — Gene Bates, 67, of Hamburg, died Thursday, September 12, 2019. Funeral service: 10 a.m., Monday, at Martinville Baptist Church with burial in the Hamburg Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com

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HEBER SPRINGS — Beatriz Garcia Reed, 92, of Heber Springs, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Born March 25, 1927, in Panama, she is predeceased by parents, Julio and Agapita; sister, Carmen; husband, David; and son, Jimmy; and is survived by children: Carmen, Helena, Danny, Ronny, and David; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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HOT SPRINGS — Sara Jeanelle Hoffert, 87, recently of Bethlehem Township, Pa., and prior to that, a longtime resident of St. Louis, Mo., died Saturday, September 7, 2019, in Hot Springs, Ark. Born March 15, 1932 in London, Ark., Jeanelle was one of two daughters of the late Corbett and Mildred (Wade) Rye, of Little Rock, Ark. Jeanelle was preceded in death by her loving husband, of nearly 69 years, Fred W. Hoffert, Jr. who passed away, June 3, 2017. Jeanelle was also preceded in death by her younger brother, James C. Rye, of Chicago, Il. Jeanelle worked for Mallinckrodt Chemical, Co., St. Louis, Mo, for 25 years. Both Jeanelle, and her husband, were members of Epworth United Methodist Church, Bethlehem, Pa. Jeanelle was a woman of faith and believed strongly that she would be reunited with her loved ones in the hereafter. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend of many. Jeanelle is survived by her twin sister, Jeaniece (Rye) Roe, of North Little Rock, Ark.; her children, Fred W. Hoffert, III and his wife Elizabeth (Wakeman) Hoffert, of Phoenix, Ariz., Dennis K. Hoffert, of St. Louis, Mo., her former daughter-in-law, Deborah M. Koenig, of Pensacola, Fla., and Cindy L.(Hoffert) Mahaney, and her husband, Raymond L. Mahaney, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., and three grandsons, Dennis K. Hoffert, Jr., of Pensacola, Fla., Aaron T. Mahaney, of Montevallo, Ala., and Andrew P. Mahaney, of Athens, Ga.. Jeanelle was also blessed with two great-granddaughters, whom she adored, Kai Morgan and Lily Katelin Hoffert, both of Pensacola, Fla., together with sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and many friends.

The family would like to extend their thanks to all at Arkansas Hospice, Hot Springs, Ark., for the care and support they provided Jeanelle, and her family, in her final days. Jeanelle donated her body for medical research. The family requests that contributions, in Jeanelle’s name, be made to the Missouri Botanical Garden, Commemorative Gift Program, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, Mo., 63110. (A Commemorative Gift envelope may be obtained by calling the Garden at (314) 577-5118. An online giving Form may be found at: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/donate/tributes-and-memorials.aspx), or any charity of your choice. Services will be private, with interment in Price Family Cemetery, London, Ark. Offer on line condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE — Juanita Stills, 61, of Lake Village, passed away September 10, 2019. She leaves to cherish her precious memory children, Damion Stills of Lakeport, Ark., Sylvester Stills (Daphne) of Conway, Ark., Latrena Lollie (Selma) of Garland, Texas, Shernita Stills (Don) of Eudora, Ark., Mary Stills (Charles) of Eudora, Ark., Alice Rogers of Lake Village, Ark, James Brown (Brenda) of Eudora, Ark., Lee Van Brown of Dermott, Ark., Milton Brown (Robinette) of Eudora, Ark., Loretta Brown (Paul) of Lakeport, Ark., Lee Edward Brown of Dermott, Ark., Charles Robinson of Greenville, Miss., Velma Prude of San Antonio, Texas, Gloria Carlton of Pine Bluff, Ark., Gloria Mason (Kenny) of Riverdale, Ga., Lorraine Pruitt of Richland, Miss., Willie C. Brown Arlington, Texas; two nephews and one niece that she raised, Calvin Frazier of Greenville, Miss., Robert Brown (Cleo) of Eudora, Ark., and Debra Menton-Crowder (Thomas) of Manteca, Calif.; two brothers, Jessie McGrew of Aurora, Colo., Arlester Brown of Greenwood, Miss., and Willie Harris (Betty) of Greenville; sixty-seven grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who will cherish her loving memories. Visitation is one hour before service. Funeral Service 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church, 402 Annex St., Lake Village, Ark. Services entrusted to Paradise Funeral Home of Little Rock, 206 S. Cross St., Little Rock, (501) 372-2200, www.paradisefhlittlerock.com “Because There Is A Difference.”

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MALVERN — Janet Gilbert, 67, Malvern, died September 12, 2019. Survivors: husband, Robert (Bobby) Gilbert; son, Kelly Gilbert (Jamie); daughter, Mary Kitchens (Shaun); mother, Betty Tyer; sister, Kathy Braughton; three grandchildren and her nieces and a nephew. Funeral, Saturday, September 14, 2 p.m., Regency. Burial, Oak Ridge. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN — George Douglas Green, Jr., age 76, of Malvern, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in Little Rock. He was born on July 6, 1943, in Sparkman, Ark., to the late George D. Green, Sr. and Carrie Porter Green. Reared and receiving his early education in Sparkman, he graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in chemistry. While a student at OBU, he was a member of ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps). George worked for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department in the Materials and Test Division, and retired as chief chemist for the State of Arkansas. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Malvern, where he served as a deacon for many years. George also taught Sunday school for 43 years, positively influencing the lives of many children. George also served his community by delivering Meals on Wheels.

He is survived by his wife, Jennie Kay Hamilton Green, to whom he was married on August 14, 1970, in the First Baptist Church; his son, Michael Green of Benton; his granddaughters, Ashley Nicole Green and Gabbie Cate Green; his brother, Dr. William Robert Green, and his wife, Carolyn of Jonesboro, Ark.; two nephews, Robert Green and Dr. Edward Green, and his wife, Emily; and by a great-niece and great– nephew, Douglas and Emery Green; and numerous cousins. George was also preceded in death by an infant brother.

A celebration of George’s life will be on Monday, September 16, 2019, at two o’clock, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, with Brother Billy Bartlett and Dr. Verne Wickliffe officiating. Interment will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery under the direction of J.A. Funk Funeral Home. A visitation will precede the service, beginning at twelve-thirty.

Pallbearers will be: Robert Green, Edward Green, James Stinnett, John Dyer, David Hughes, and Sherman Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be: the Deacons of First Baptist Church and members of the McDonald’s Coffee Group.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 531 South Main Street, Malvern, Ark. 72104. Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.

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MARSHALL — Marjorie Ruth Reeves Freeman, 82, of Marshall died Wednesday. Preceded by: husbands, Gibson Walsh and Delmar Freeman; siblings, Judith and Loren. Survivors: son, Lee Walsh; stepson, Don Freeman; grandchildren, Corey and Ethan; great-grandchildren, Sadie and Melody; sisters, Mary and Rita. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rambo Cemetery/Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall

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SHERIDAN — Jay Cee Jamison of Sheridan, Arkansas was born June 10, 1947, the son of the late Leland and Gertrude Jamison. Mr. Jamison was a United States Army Veteran, having served his Country in the Vietnam war. He was also a retired truck driver. By far, his greatest joy was being outdoors, and every chance he had, he was either hunting or fishing.

Mr. Jamison died at his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 72. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Oscar Jamison and half sisters, Alice Barton and Darlene McCall.

Survivors: wife, Celia Jones Jamison of Sheridan; son, Bryan and wife Stephanie Jamison of Sheridan; daughter, Jennifer and husband Jeff Smith of Sheridan; half brother, Buster Pherigo of Indiana; grandchildren, Shelby Jamison, Hunter Jamison, Garrett Davis, Brett Davis, Blaine Davis, Abigail Johnson, Jamal Johnson; great grandchildren, Bristol Davis, Ava Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Alexander. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 until service time.

Pallbearers are Leonard Jones, Zachary Jones, Hunter Jamison, Garrett Davis, Brett Davis, and Blaine Davis. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com

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STUTTGART — George Dobrovich, 72, of Stuttgart, passed away September 11, 2019. Rosary service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak followed by a memorial service at the church at 11 a.m. There will be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church hall on Sunday, September 15, 2019.