Pulaski County

DONNA FAYE ATHERTON, 52, of Sherwood died on October 3, 2019. Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, October 8th from 6–6:30 p.m. at Murray Park in Little Rock, the 2nd entrance last pavilion. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Donna’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ELLA RENE BUTLER, 83, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life October 3, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her children: Maurice Williams and Cathy Butler Jones and parents: Elbert Williams and O.C. Gilkey.

She leaves to cherish her memory: children: Wanna Walker, Ronald Tyler, Jerry Williams, Leo Williams, Terry Williams, Jerome Wiley, Cory Wiley and Reginald Block; siblings: Delton Williams, P.H. Gilkey, Anna Robinson, Altha Block, and Wanna Block, 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces and other family and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 6-8 pm and Home going Celebration: Saturday, 11 a.m. both at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 4800 West 12th, LR, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 6400 Mablevale Pike, LR, Ark. (501) 565-0110. “Service You Can Trust.”

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JAYDEN CHISM, 1, of LR, departed this life on September 30. He leaves to cherish his memory: father, Devin Chism; mother, Eva; grandparents, Lawanda Miller, Brenda, and Hobert Chism Jr.; host of other family.

Funeral: Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR.

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THERESA DLUGOSH, 57, of North Little Rock passed away September 30, 2019. Survivors include children, Jessica (Michael) Kinsey, Tabitha York, and Leonard Dlugosh; five grandchildren, and a sister, Dora Killough. A celebration of Theresa’s life will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Morgan Full Gospel. Guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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VIRGINIA LORENE HEARNE, 90, of Sherwood was called home on October 4, 2019. She was born September 14, 1929 to the late Joseph Eugene and Nellie Pearl (Stell) Johnson in Decatur, Alabama. Her family moved to Arkansas when she was still an infant.

She attended Princeton High School, in Dallas County, Arkansas where she found her love for basketball and was an All State player. She graduated in 1947, and married Judson A. Hearne on June 22, 1947. In 1967 she began working at Arkansas Children’s Colony in Alexander, where she worked with disabled children. In 1982 she graduated from Arkansas Beauty College. However, her greatest accomplishments were her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Judson; two sisters Laura Green and Gertrude Spann; and two brothers Earl and Eddie Murrah.

She is survived by her children Janelle Bowie (Mike) and Larry “Dustin” Hearne (Beverly); five grandchildren, Julie Shelby (Brent), Courtney Robbins, Gregory Dustin Hearne (April), Kelly Nicole Hearne, Drew Owen Hearne (Whitney), seven great — grandchildren; sisters Murle Pennington, Dorothy Reed and brother James Murrah and Dewayne Murrah.

Visitation will be at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, Monday October 7, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Stoney Point Cemetery in Fordyce.

Online guestbook at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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ROBERT “BOB” JAMES LANEY, 75, of Sherwood, passed away October 3, 2019. He was born November 14, 1943 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Everett and Lorene Tuttle Laney. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy Tull, Diana Sue Stephens and his half-brother, Tommy Laney.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Jane Laney; daughters, Julie Gentry and Traci (Jon) Lee; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two sisters, John Ellen Armstrong and Becky Laney.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot with Brother Terry Fortner officiating. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501) 843-5816. Please sign our online guestbook: www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CORA MAE LOWE, 89, of Little Rock, departed this life on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was the widow of Finis Lowe, Sr. Her survivors are her children: Barbara (Sylvester) Stewart, Johnny (Daphne) Lowe and Vanessa Lowe.

Visitation will be on Monday, October 7, 2019, 9-10 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, 2603 S. Commerce, Little Rock. Funeral service will be at the church at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home.

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THOMAS JOSEPH LYNCH of Little Rock, Arkansas, left this Earth on October 4, 2019, at the age of 75. Tom was born in Portage, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 1944. He attended Lock Haven State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended the University of Houston, where he earned an MS and PhD in microbiology and met his future wife, Deborah Jared. The couple married on July 24, 1971, at the University of Houston. Tom was a devoted husband, father, brother, son, friend, and teacher.

Tom was known for his love of the sciences and education. He was a Cancer Research Fellow in the Department of Biochemistry at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from 1972 until 1978. He then began his career as a professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and later served as associate dean in the College of Math and Science for 14 years. In 1995, he won the University Teaching Award. Additionally, Tom was a 51-year member of the American Society for Microbiology and a 43year member of the American Chemical Society. He served on the board for the Arkansas AIDS Foundations in the early 1990s and was president of the board in 1995.

Tom was known for many things beyond his professional accolades. He had a strong love of fishing, camping, and all things outdoors. He also considered himself an “amateur chef.” He was known for cooking fourcourse meals for his family and friends, along with his famous breads and cakes! Tom also continuously kept a garden at his home, where he grew potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and various herbs. He will forever be known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He worked to instill in his daughters to love learning, to be fair, and to love and respect others.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Jared Lynch; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marcellus Celestine Lynch; and brothers-in-law, Donald Jared and Ray Ward. Tom is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Lynch Cauley (Patrick) and Erin Lynch Mason (Drew); grandchildren, Aidan Cauley, Emma Cauley, Jared Lynch Burchfield, and Chase Mason; brothers, Michael Lynch and Barry Lynch; sisters, Judy Welu (Bill) and Nan Ward; brothers-in-law, Leonard Jared and Dennis Jared; sister-in-law, Jody Jared Black; and significant other, Melissa.

A visitation with the family will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. October 9, 2019, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. October 10, 2019, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the scholarship fund supporting biology students in the name of Dr. Thomas and Deborah J. Lynch at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Office of Development, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204.

Please share your memories of Larry at www.rollerfuneralhome.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– ALITA MANTELS (31 October 1950 - 23 September 2019) was born in St. Louis (Missouri) but spent much of her youth on the farms of her grandparents (Will Hall and Elizabeth Ilon Leslie Hall near Damascus, Arkansas; Ernest Mantels and Mary Virginia Beasley Mantels near St. Clair, Missouri).

She participated in a uniquely demanding K-12 honors program within the St. Louis public schools and graduated (1968) from Grover Cleveland High School as a National Merit Scholar. Her father (Charles Ernst Mantels, Sr.) earned a Bronze Star for his World War II service in the Pacific with the U.S. Army and later worked in the U.S. Postal Service; his membership in the National Letter Carriers Association made his only daughter eligible for that organization’s sole national scholarship, which helped finance her education (1968-1972) at Hendrix College (Conway, Arkansas), from which she graduated with high honors.

With multiple majors and areas of certification, she taught in several Arkansas public high schools from 1972 until her retirement in 2010; the last 35 years of her teaching career were spent on the faculty of Little Rock’s Hall High School, where she taught various levels/ courses of ACT Prep, English, French, Spanish, and Stage Crew. (During those four decades she also served in many leadership roles related to textbook adoption, curriculum development, standardized testing, 504 accommodations/coordination, commencement exercises, co-curricular/extra curricular student activities, and the Parent Teacher Student Association.)

After graduating high school she spent all her summers working (in both the private and public sector) or traveling (solo or as a tour leader for groups of 3-6 high school students) in Europe, North America, and Latin America. Throughout her adult life she supported public education, the arts, civil/human rights, and the environment.

Donations in her memory may be sent to the Arkansas Jazz Heritage Foundation/Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 251187, Little Rock, Ark. 72225-1187. Questions should be directed to her executor James Thomson (1992 incorporator and current president for the AJHF, 501.225.2891).

No funeral/burial services are planned, but friends, colleagues, and former students are encouraged to celebrate her life during an informal reception to be held 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, 26 October 2019 in the parlor of Ruebel Funeral Home (6313 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, 501.666.0123). www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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CLARA LEE MITCHELL, 81, of Jacksonville, Ark. passed away October 2, 2019. Born June 9, 1938 to Willie and Minnie Watkins in Newport, Ark. Visitation: October 12, 2019, 10-12 noon at First Missionary Baptist Church, Newport, Ark. Funeral Service to follow at 12 noon at the church. Burial, Diaz Cemetery, Diaz, Ark. Online Registration:rosewoodcremation.com.

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DEBRA “DEBBIE” LYNN MOORE, 60, of Little Rock passed away on October 1, 2019. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 12th at Little Rock Funeral Home. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Debbie’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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JOSEPH G. MOTTON SR. made his transition September 29, 2019, leaving to cherish his memory: wife, Byrd E. Motton; children, Darrell, Rev. Kelan (Rev. Carolyn), Phyliss (Richard), Cathy, Joseph Jr. (Joyce); sisters, Essie (Herman) Lasker, Vernessa Irvin and Lillie (Cecil) Williams; and sister-in-law, Mary Walker. Family Hour: Friday, October 11, 2019, 6-7 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, October 12, 2019 at New Life Full Gospel Church in Marche, Arkansas. Pastor Larry Wright – Officiating, Rev. Kelan Motton – Eulogist. Services entrusted to Arms of Peace Funeral Home, (501) 377-2767.

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MARY J. “JUDY” PFLUGHAUPT, age 77, went to be with her Lord on October 3, 2019. She was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Charles and Polly Gillock. A graduate of Mississippi State College for Women, Judy had a career in teaching and retired from the Little Rock School District. She enjoyed travel, reading, and serving her Lord.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gary; son, Steven Pflughaupt, of Centerton, Arkansas; daughter, Jill Hillyard, of Sherwood, Arkansas; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Judy is also survived by her sister, Sarah Murphee, of Starksville, Mississippi, and her brother, Charles Gillock, of Memphis, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Martha “Sue” Wells.

Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., Monday, October 7 at Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church (9008 Hwy 107) with a funeral service to immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be 12:00 p.m. at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Caring Hearts Pregnancy Center or Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Sherwood Funeral Home. Visit www. smithsherwoodfuneralhome.com for online guestbook.

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KATRINA LYNN RILEY, 53, of Jacksonville passed away on October 4, 2019. She was born on March 15, 1966. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. (501) 982-3400 Full obituary available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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THOMAS JACK SAVARY, 89, of Little Rock, passed away on October 2, 2019. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughters: Kathy Davidson, Linda (Henry) Edwards, Patricia Savary, Janie (Jason) Hart, and Rachel (Beau) Blankenship; seven grandchildren: Charlotte Davidson, Shelby Davidson, Casey Knight, David Edwards, Grace Edwards, Jacob Hart, and Sydney Blankenship; sisters: Mary Jane Grimaldi and Evedna Duran, and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Evedna Savary; his son, David Savary; his son-in-law, Steve Davidson; his brother, Rev. Richard Savary; and his ex-wife, Mary Ann Savary. He served in the U.S. Army, and he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in accounting. He retired from All Steel Construction in 1995. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a dedicated fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and loved watching Hog football, basketball, and baseball. A visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with the Rosary starting at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Little Rock. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Please share your love and support with the family by signing the online guestbook at griffinleggetthealeyroth.com

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SHERLONDA SMITH 45 of Little Rock passed on September 27th. Services pending. Kelly Smith Funeral & Cremation Services will be serving the Smith families. See Wednesday’s Obits for more information.

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GENEVA THOMAS, 85, of North Little Rock passed October 2, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband: T.J. Thomas Sr. and son: James Thomas Sr. Loving memories left to children: T.J. Thomas Jr. (Sylinda), Melvin Thomas (Sonja), Robert Thomas, Bobby Thomas (Lenora), David Thomas, Velma Hollister, Evelyn Parker, Joyce Wilbon (Steven), and Stephanie Harris (Kevin). 29 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandchild, brother: Edward Evans. Visitation: October 7, 2019, 6-8 p.m. Homegoing celebration October 8, 2019, 11 a.m. Both held 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.”