Pulaski County
ALLAH AKBAR of Little Rock, born February 18, 1963 and passed September 10, 2019. Survived by fiance’ Patricia Jones,
11 children, three brothers, two sisters. Family Hour Friday September 20, 2019, 6-7 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home Services Saturday September 21, 2019, 12 noon. Christian Liberty Church, 721 Pine Street, Lake Village, Arkansas. Arrangements: Gunn Funeral Home.
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ROY BEERS, 28, went home to God on September 11, 2019. He was an apprentice pipefitter, member of the Plumber and Pipefitters Local 155, and member of The Ridge Assembly in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas. Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. His full obituary is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
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ALEX MARTIN BLUEFORD, 38, of LR, Ark., departed this life September 15, 2019.
He is preceded in death by: son, Jacorian Blueford; grandparents: Ira V. Blueford Sr., Leon and Verna Phillips, Lonzo and Wardella Thomas, James Phillips, Willie King, and Dr. O.C. Jones Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Gabriel Blueford; children, Alayiah Blueford, Imani Blueford, Braelon Adams; parents, Ira and Valerie Blueford, Freda Blueford and Willie Jean King; siblings, Vaughn Blueford, Damon Culberson, Felecia Gelzer; grandparents, Vernita Phillips and Georgia Jones; host of family and friends.
Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, 11 a.m. both at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 800 Page Mill Road, NLR, Ark. Pastor Earl Graham, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 DR. MLK Jr. Drive, LR, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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BETTY JEAN (NIXON) BRADLEY, of Sherwood, passed away in Sherwood Nursing and Rehab on September 16, 2019.
Betty was born on April 7, 1938 in Athens, Alabama to Henry and Lula Mae Nixon.
She graduated from Nettleton High School in Jonesboro, Ark. in 1956; She married the love of her life, Don Bradley on April 13, 1957. She worked until 2011 as a Jewelry Sales Person at Wal-Mart. She was a Christian and Member of Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock. She was proud of the fact that she had served on the editorial staff of the Nettleton High School Newspaper.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 62 years, Don Bradley of the home; two sons, Bern Bradley of Jacksonville; Roy Bradley (Sandy) of North Little Rock; one daughter, Pam Hoyt (Butch) of Gainsville, Mo.; brother, Harvey Nixon (Pat) of Athens, Alabama; one grandchild, Lauren Bradley of North Little Rock.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Robert Nixon.
She family will host a memorial service on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Lakewood United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. with Reverend Luke Conway officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Vilonia Funeral Home and Cremation 1134 Main Street Vilonia, Ark. Sign the online guestbook at www.viloniafuneralhome.com.
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JO ANN CARGILL BURKS, 84, of Little Rock, passed away September 15, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, September 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct.
(NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Graveside services will be Friday, September 20 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Batesville. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Burks’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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DOROTHY JEAN CARTER, 74, of North Little Rock departed this life Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She is survived by two sisters, Florice Reynolds, Gloria Williams, four nephews, five great-nephews, six nieces, family members and friends. Memorial Celebration, 11 a.m., Saturday, 21, 2019, Clayton Chapel, 215 Manson Road, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120. Family Hour 6-7 p.m., Friday, Central Church of Christ, 823 West 6th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. Arrangements entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home (501) 374-3134. “Serving you with professional service care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.com.
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JERRY V. CONATSER SR., 86, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. Services are this morning, Wednesday, September 18 at 11 a.m. at Oak Forest United Methodist Church, followed by interment at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Jerry’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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Bishop Dr. JOHN W. GILLIAME JR., 49, of Jacksonville, Ark. passed September 12, 2019.
Loving memories left to wife: Dornita Gilliame, daughter: Breunda Holmes, sister: Gladys Gilliame, nephew: Joshua Buckley.
Bishop Gilliame will lie in state September 20, 2019 1-5 pm at Superior. Musical celebration September 20, 2019 6-7 p.m. Homegoing celebration September 21, 2019, 11 a.m. Both held at Evangelistic Ministries Church, 101 N. Elm Street, Jacksonville. 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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RICKEY “BLEU” GREEN, 62, of Little Rock passed September 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Jiali. Loving memories left to wife: Nanette
Green, children: Jannel Parker, Jasmine Green, and Tiffany Flennoy, grandchildren: Jayce, Jakhi, Adrian, Nikolai, Kassidee, Arlan, Amaia, Athan, and Chauncey, siblings: Gerald Harris, Phyllis Akins, Regina Harris-Vaughn (Kirby), Connie Harris, and Mary LeBeaux (Neil). Memorial service Saturday, September 21, 2019,12 noon at 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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MAYBELL HAMPTON, 63, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life September 13, 2019. Family Hour: Friday, 5-6 p.m., at Robinson Mortuary South and Home going Celebration: Saturday, 11 a.m., at Greater Center Star Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mabelvale Pike LR, Ark., (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.”
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CHELSEY PAIGE HARRIS, 22, of Little Rock, departed this life September 13. 2019. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Sandra Kaye-Ellison.
She leaves to cherish memories: parents, Timothy (Elleatrice) Harris and Stacey (Victor) Bolden; siblings, Zachary Jordan, Timothy Bradford, Timakendria Harris, Raneya Grayson, Tre’ Harris, Kameron Harris, Sydney Harris, Jallen Harris, Asia Harris, McKinley Parker; grandparents, Norith (Elrette) Ellison and Betty Harris; great-grandmother, Louversia Monts; and a host of family and friends.
Family Hour: Thursday, 6-7 pm at Robinson Mortuary-LR. Funeral, Friday, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 2603 Commerce St. LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., LR, Ark. 72202 (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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JEAN LUPO HARRIS was born in Little Rock, Ark. on February 8, 1924 to the late John and Etta Lupo. She quietly departed this life Saturday, September 14, 2019. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by six siblings.
Jean’s beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Ted Harris of Little Rock, AR, Judy Harris of Philadelphia, Pa., and Alvin Blair of Atlanta, Ga. She also leaves to mourn three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren all of Atlanta, and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be a visitation Saturday, September 21, 10-11 a.m. at Pilgrim Valley Baptist Church, 1821 Wolfe Street, Little Rock. The funeral services will start at 11 a.m. also at the church. Arrangements: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.
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Baby ZAYDEN AKIL KING, of LR, Ark., departed this life September 9, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Karrington Edwards; father, Zabian King; a host of other family and friends. Interment: Friday, 11 a.m. at Elmlawn Cemetery, LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive LR, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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LETHA BELKNAP MILLS, 79, passed at her home in North Little Rock on September 12, 2019.
Letha was born at a boardinghouse in Breckenridge, Texas on November 14, 1939 to Lora and Melvin Belknap.
Letha is survived by her two sons: Charles Lofton Mills and his wife Joanne Jacobson Mills of Denton, Texas and Singapore; and Eric Robert Mills and his wife Anne Smith Mills of North Little Rock; five grandchildren: Charles Michael Mills, Emily Mills Murray, Sara Anne Mills, Zachary Oscar Guzman, and Sasha Genevieve Guzman. Letha is preceded in death by her mother, her father, her brother Dr. Melvin “Lanny” Belknap, and her beloved husband of more than 51 years Charles Naylor Mills.
She graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1958 and Ouachita Baptist University in 1962 with a degree in Vocal Music. She then attended graduate school at North Texas State University. Throughout high school and college, she was an active member of the student body known for her lovely singing voice and remarkable performances. While attending Ouachita Baptist, Letha was named to Who’s Who in America for her wide-ranging achievements and leadership in the music department.
Following college, Letha began teaching music at the elementary school in Augusta, Arkansas. The principal of the school took note of the new young teacher and thought of her own single son, Charlie Mills. It was not long before Letha and Charlie met and within weeks she proposed. They married on July 19, 1964 in North Little Rock.
Only a few years after their marriage, Letha and Charlie left the comforts of home in Augusta with their young son Charles to live in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas. Those years living abroad produced many wonderful memories for Letha, which she recalled and wrote about throughout her life. In 1969, she moved back to the states for the birth of her second son, Eric. While living in Fort Worth, Texas, Letha worked as a professional singer. Later, in Greenville, Mississippi, Letha returned to teaching music. Her years at Our Lady of Lourdes School were some of the most rewarding in her professional career. Beloved by the Sisters and students, Letha composed and staged numerous original musicals for the school and First Baptist Church. She touched many lives with her teaching, which was a point of pride throughout her life.
After moving to Little Rock in 1983, Letha continued teaching music in the Redfield and Little Rock School Districts. A few years later, she left teaching and began her own business as a freelance writer. For more than two decades she wrote for local, regional, and national publications. Notable among her celebrity interviews were Burt Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Gene Roddenberry, and Jerry Van Dyke among many others. Some of her most fulfilling and challenging work was investigating cold cases for AY Magazine.
Letha loved her sons (her “boys”), her dogs JoJo and Carla (her “girls”), and her five amazing grandchildren, among her other family. She was lucky enough to marry the only man she ever loved. She deeply mourned his passing in recent years and greatly missed his partnership. But her faith in God gave her comfort in knowing that she would one day rejoin him; she has and is at peace.
A memorial service will be held at her amazing church home: Park Hill Christian Church, 4400 J.F.K Boulevard, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, on Thursday September 19, 2019 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Park Hill Christian Church Food Pantry http://parkhillchristian.org/park-hill-christian-church-foodpantry/ or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America www.alzfdn.org. Online guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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MARIA TERESA SANROMAN, 90, of Little Rock, died September 16, 2019. She was born October 19, 1928, in Havana, Cuba. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2019, at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas. Please share your memories of Maria at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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On the morning of Tuesday, September 10, 2019, BENNIE JEAN PHILLIPS SMART UNGERMAN of Little Rock, Ark., died at the age of 93.
Bennie Jean was born to Homer and Isla Philips in 1926, in Willow, Ark. Twice widowed, she is preceded in death by Richard A. Smart Sr., whom she had two children with; James A. Ungerman; her parents; seven brothers and sisters; one grandchild and three nieces. She is survived by two sons, Richard A. Smart Jr. and Benjamin H. Smart; sister, Mardell Good; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and 11 nieces and nephews.
Bennie Jean made many beautiful quilts for family members over the years. She enjoyed gardening, decorating, and green grass. She was close to her family and they to her. She was known to friends and family as a happy person and loved by all. Bennie Jean loved her family and they loved her greatly. She was known for her large family dinners.
A public memorial service will be 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Highland Valley United Methodist Church, 15524 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., 72211. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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GENEVA INGRAM WILLIAMS, 103, transitioned September 11, 2019 to her heavenly home. There will be a viewing on Friday, September 20, 2019, 2-4 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.
Funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, 2015 Main Street, North Little Rock, Ark. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA — Leola Lamb Wingfield, 92, of Arkadelphia passed away September 16, 2019. A graveside service will be held at Center Ridge Cemetery in Gurdon at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2019 with Rev. Elton Gray officiating. Visit our online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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BEARDEN — Auther D. “Bodie” Hammonds, 88, of Bearden, died Saturday. Visitation will be 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, September 20, at Benton Funeral Home in Bearden. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial at Salem Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
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CABOT — Marilyn Joyce (Henry) Cummings, devoted grandmother, dedicated and supportive mother, and loving wife of 56 years, went to be with Christ on September 15th, 2019.
She was born in Bell Gardens, California January 15, 1944, to the late Marion and Opal Henry. Marilyn and her husband Charles met when she visited a high school friend in central Arkansas, and, almost immediately in love, were married on September 21, 1963. Most of her working career revolved around the family transportation businesses, which she did while raising four boys. She was a member of Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene (formerly NLR First Church of the Nazarene) for 56 years. She served on the South Arkansas District Nazarene Missions International Council for 34 years, and served as co-chair with her husband, Charles, as Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene’s Missionary President for 11 years.
Marilyn’s passion was serving others, and over the years, she did so in many ways: participating in mission trips, leading Sunday School classes and children’s church, volunteering at Vacation Bible School, organizing meals, visiting and caring for those in the hospital, and volunteering at Grace Church of the Nazarene’s Food Pantry on Thursday nights. She tirelessly assisted wherever she was needed. Marilyn had a true servant’s heart, was a sacrificial worker, and was fiercely dedicated to her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Henry and Don Henry. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles; sons, David (Tina), Gary (Christi), Craig (Tanya), Keith (LaNese); grandchildren, Chris (Brittany), Amanda, Kaylin (Benjie), Nathan, Luke, Sydney, Lynlee and Colton. She also had many nieces, nephews and other extended family, who she loved dearly.
Memorials may be made to Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene, for the purpose of World Missions Work & Witness Fund. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene, 9860 Brockington Rd., Sherwood, Arkansas 72120. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2019 at the church. Entombment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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CAVE CITY — Wayne Howell, 85, of Cave City died Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was born April 23, 1934. Funeral services, Friday, September 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Cave City Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday, September 19, 2019, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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CONWAY — Anna Sue Sohn Evans, age 80, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on Monday, September 16th. The visitation will be at Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home on Thursday, September 19th from 6-8 p.m. The graveside service on
Friday, September 20th at 10 a.m. at Bee Branch Cemetery. For the full obituary visit griffinleggettconway.com.
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CONWAY — Deborah Thomas Glenn, 62, of Conway, Ark., departed this life September 14, 2019. She is preceded in death by her: husband: Myron Glenn Sr.; parents: Milton Thomas and Effie Johnson Thomas and sister: Denise Thomas.
She leaves to cherish her memory: children: Mecca Weathers, Milton Glenn, Mary Glenn and Myron Glenn Jr.; siblings: Melvin Thomas, Tamara Jones, Camille Sanders, four grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation: Friday, 12-6 p.m. and Home going Celebration: Saturday, 1 p.m. both at Robinson Mortuary LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive LR, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
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CONWAY — Helen L. Zuber, age 91, of Conway, passed away September 16, 2019. She was born December 1, 1927, in Little Rock, to Louis and Ruby Linsley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Muncy Zuber Jr., grandson, David Bruce DeSalvo, and six siblings.
Mrs. Zuber met her husband while attending Central High School in Little Rock. Together they owned and operated M.F. Zuber Company. She served as a Steven’s Minister at First United Methodist Church in Conway and in Pastoral Care for Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock
and Conway Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by daughter, Janet Lynn DeSalvo of Conway, son, Muncy F. Zuber III and wife Pamela of Heber Springs, daughter, Carol Zuber Patty and husband David of Conway; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Thursday, September 19, at 10 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in North Little Rock. To share a memory of Mrs. Zuber with her family visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com.
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CROSSETT — Lila Mae King Thurman, age 82, of Crossett, Ark. passed away on September 16, 2019. She was born on February 2, 1937 at Bruno, Arkansas to her parents, Frank and Goldie Suggs King. She graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) in 1958 with a B.S.E. degree. She taught school for Hamburg School District for seven years, then she taught math at Price Elementary School in Crossett for 23 years before retiring in 1990. Lila was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, Retired Teachers Association of Ashley County, The Cattleman’s Association, a member of Ashley County Quorum Court for 16 years and Crossroads Cemetery Committee since 2015.
She will be remembered as a person who lived life to its fullest each day, a generous person with much love and compassion for others. She was a dedicated Canasta player. She played with the same group for over fifty years, never missing a game. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking for her family, extended family, deer camps, church family and friends. She was on the church cooking committee for several years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and canning the vegetables from her garden.
She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Marion Thurman (2008); her son, Steve Thurman (2012), two brothers, Buell King of Yellville, Ark. and Doy King of Renton, Wash. She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Doug Thurman (Kristi); one granddaughter, Katie Thurman of Monticello, Ark.; one grandson, Taylor Thurman of Monticello, Ark.; two adopted grandsons, Colt Smith of Crossett, Ark. and Drew Smith of Boston, Mass.; three sisterin-laws, Joanne King of Yellville, Ark., Willie Deal and Carolyn Lochala, both of Crossett, Ark.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Magnolia Baptist Church in Crossett, Ark. with Rev. Mike Griffith officiating. Pallbearers are Greg Stanley, Mitch Stanley, Bill Rice, BJ Pippen, Frank McMahan and Tony Blann. Honorary Pallbearers are John D. Carter, Mike Gates and Tony Lee. Interment is in Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Visitation is from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Jones Funeral Home in Crossett, Ark.
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HAZEN — Delma (Del) Stock, age 76, of Hazen, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m., September 18, 2019 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Hazen First United Church in Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.
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HEBER SPRINGS — Lee Harold Ford, age 81, of Heber Springs, died September 11, 2019. He was an Air Force veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Memorial Gathering: 1 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2019, at Heber Springs Funeral Home. Memorial Service: 2:15 p.m., at Heber Springs Cemetery Pavillion with military honors. Online Obit: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
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LAKE VILLAGE — Elbert “Kookie” Wiley Jr., 70, of Lake Village died Sunday, September 15, 2019. Home Going Celebration 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Village. Burial following in Little Greenland Cemetery in Lake Village, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Bishop-King Funeral Home of Lake Village www.bishopkingfuneralhome.com.
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MARSHALL — Charles David Daniel M.D., 79, of Marshall died Sept. 11. Doc Charles served the Marshall community for 50+ years as their doctor. Survivors: wife, Sharon; children, Scott Daniel and Tara Griffin; six grandchildren; siblings, Martha Bianchi, George Daniel & James Daniel. Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church/Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.
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MARSHALL — Larry Bob Slanaker, 73, of Marshall died Friday. Survivors: wife, Talonye Slanaker; children, Glenn Slanaker, Sheila Janz, Sherry Poinier & Kelsey Mahfouz; grandchildren, Aimee, Sophia, Natalie, Logan, Hayden & Mackenzie. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Christian Church/Marshall. Visitation: 9 a.m. preceding the service. Burial: Hinton Cemetery in Hinton, Oklahoma. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.
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MELBOURNE — Sammy Vernon Roddy, 75, died September 16. Visitation and graveside service: Saturday, September 21. Visitation: 11-12:30 p.m. at Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Graveside: 1 p.m. at Violet Hill Cemetery. Survivors: Paula Cooper Roddy (spouse), Sam Roddy, Kathy Johansen, Susan Franke, Shana Williams, Mika Roddy, Terry Harris, Debra Harris, Kim Vantine (children).
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OSCEOLA — Carroll M. Smith, 80, of Osceola, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born August 25, 1939 in Oxford, Ark. to Leo and Erma Lee Smith. He retired after 32 years from the Osceola School District where he served as Principal and Superintendent, he also taught in other school districts before coming to Osceola. A member of the Osceola Church of Christ, Arkansas School Administration Association, Kiwanis Club, Blytheville Air Force Base Counsel, served on the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees at Crowley’s Ridge College and was an Alumni to Phi Delta Kappa. He spent one term on the Osceola School Board after retirement. His most enjoyable and proud moment in his career was when the new Carroll Smith Elementary School was named in his honor.
He is survived by his wife Ellen Lorene Smith of Osceola; daughter-in-law: Pamela Smith; granddaughter: Loren Elizabeth Smith both of Osceola; sisters: Sharon Floyd and Donna Floyd; in-laws: Joe (Barbara) Beck, Glenda (Mike) O’Neal and Carol Scott. He is preceded in death by his parents; son: Steve Carroll Smith; grandson: Lance Carroll Smith; sister: Evelyn Carpenter; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Loren and Georgia Beck and brother-in-laws: Robert Scott and Fred Floyd.
Visitation will be Wednesday September 18, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Osceola Church of Christ. Funeral Service will be held Thursday September 19, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Osceola Church of Christ. Burial will be private. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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PINE BLUFF — Effie Beatrice (Bea) Buchanan Magee, 95, a long-time resident of Pine Bluff, died September 14, 2019. Bea was born
March 23, 1924, in Crossett, Ark., the daughter of the late Demarcus S. Horton and Hessie Bailey Horton. She grew up and received her education in Southeast Arkansas and married the late Nelson Harris Buchanan, Sr., in Pine Bluff, on June 24, 1944. She married Grady G. Magee, in Pine Bluff, Ark., on January 3, 1978.
She was preceded in death by both of her husbands; her daughter, Linda Buchanan Douthit, of Russellville: two sisters, Lucille Royal, of Sheridan and Evelyn Blalock, of Oroville, Calif.; four brothers, Albert S. Horton, Marlin N. Horton, Charles E. Horton, and Robert L. Horton, all of Oroville, Calif. She is survived by three sons, Nelson H. Buchanan of Pine Bluff, Frank D. Buchanan of Fayetteville, Ark., and Henry Henry H. Buchanan, of Austin, Texas; step-son, David Magee of Little Rock; and step-daughter, Kelly Magee Lewis, of Weaverville, N.C.; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
She retired as a secretary at the Pine Bluff Arsenal and was a faithful member of Central Presbyterian Church. She served as an Elder on the Session, the governing body of the church and was a member of the Worship and Music Committee.
Bea was a self-sufficient, hard working individual with many talents. She was an excellent cook, baked marvelous pies and cakes and occasionally catered weddings. She was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed needle point and cross-stitch. She also enjoyed gardening and volunteering at the church. She loved to travel and was able to visit all fifty states, Canada and Europe with her late husband Grady.
Bea was deeply devoted to her church and family. Throughout the years, she showered them with unwavering love and support. Her pure heart and sweet soul made her a tremendously special person. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Services will be held in the chapel at Ralph Robinson & Son, Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 11 a.m. with the Celebrant, Marty Shell, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior, at 10 a.m. The family requests that memorials be made to Central Presbyterian Church, 6300 Trinity Drive, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603.
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PINE BLUFF — Odis Lee Neeley, age 82, of Pine Bluff, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 16, 2019. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 19, 2019, 1 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit FullerFunerals.com.
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PLEASANT PLAINS — Danny Scoggin, 65, of Pleasant Plains, died Thursday. Survivors: sons, Travis Scoggin and Vincent Brimer; daughter, Rebecca Brimer; brother, Scotty Scoggin; sister, Katherine Woodham; three grandchildren; one niece. Family led Memorial services will be 12 noon, Saturday, September 21, at Sunnyside Baptist Church. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.
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PRESCOTT — Opal Dean Arney, 94, of Prescott passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 in Prescott. Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 19, 2019 11 a.m. at Nubbin Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Prescott. Sign our online guestbook www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com.
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PRESCOTT — Peggy Joy Price McLelland, 68, Prescott, Ark., died Little Rock, Ark., 9/14/2019. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, 9/17/2019 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Prescott. Funeral services Wednesday, 2 p.m., September 18, 2019, at First Baptist Church in Prescott interment followed in Antoine Cemetery, under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home.
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ROWELL — Patsy Marcella Brown Wilson, 95, of Rowell, Ark., died Monday, September 16, 2019. Graveside services will be Thursday, September 19, 2019, 10 a.m. at Rowell Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit FullerFunerals.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE — Roy Capehart, 91, of Russellville, died Monday. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Shinn Chapel. Burial in McFadden Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Visitation Thursday from 5-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE — William Conant Chevaillier, 90, of Russellville, died September 12, 2019. He was born September 11, 1929, in Jacksonville, Fla., to William Conant and Alice Irvine Chevaillier.
After four years of service in the U.S. Navy, Bill married the love of his life, Milly Lee, in 1953. Bill completed his education and taught finance and economics at Arkansas Tech University for 36 years (19571994). Bill had a passion for life and adventure, including sailing, tennis, boating, fishing, and travel. He was a member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Chevaillier; and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Ford. Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Milly Lee Chevaillier; two sons, William Conant (Janice) Chevaillier of Tulsa, Okla., and Charles (Terrie) Chevaillier of Houston, Texas; and a daughter, Shari (Michael) Ford of Little Rock. Bill had nine grandchildren, Conner, Scott, and Leigh Chevaillier, Matthew (Kim) Ford, Andrew Ford, Max (Stefani) Ford, Forrest (Elizabeth) Chevaillier, Brooks Chevaillier, and Hunter Chevaillier; and a great-grandchild, Ella Ford.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2019, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church with Rev. Dr. Teri Daily officiating. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 501 South Phoenix Avenue, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
–––––❖––––– SEARCY — Thomas McDaniel, 97, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away surrounded by his family on September 15, 2019. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Floyd Assembly of God with funeral to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes. com.
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STAR CITY — Wanda Jean Bostian Poteet, 73, of Star City died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Chapel. Bro. Stephen Harrison officiating. Visitation is 9 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial at Holly Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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STAR CITY — Louis Darrell “Shine” Shores, 63, of Star City, passed away Sunday. Visitation is at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Drake Cemetery with the service following at 4 p.m. with Bro. Don Borland officiating. The family will be at 409 Bobbies Circle. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
–––––❖––––– TICHNOR — Othal Ray Roberson, 74, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Audrey; son, Tommy Roberson (Karla); daughter, Nellie Wells; grandchildren, Jacob Wells and Caleb Roberson. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Graveside services: 2 p.m., Thursday at Union Grove Cemetery in Pleasant Plains. Arrangement by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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TULIP — William Ray Lawrence, Sr., 62, of Tulip, died Sunday. Visitation will be Thursday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday at Benton Funeral Home. Burial at Tulip Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
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WILLIFORD — William Henry Blann, 70, of Williford, died Sept. 15. He was a U.S. Army veteran and golf course groundskeeper. Survivors include two sisters and five brothers. Visitation: Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: Sept. 19, 10 a.m. in Tri-County Funeral Home Chapel at Highland. Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery near Ravenden.