Pulaski County

GARY BOYD, age 66, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away, Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born May 22, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a member of the 1971 North Little Rock High School graduating class where he played a key part in the Basketball State Championship and was an avid golfer holding many state championships.

He is survived by two brothers, Johnny Boyd of North Little Rock and Nicky Boyd (Carolyn) of Searcy, Arkansas; four nieces and nephews; other relatives, and friends.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Friendly Chapel Church of the Nazarene, 116 S. Pine Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Gary’s family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Bro. Paul Holderfield for leading Gary back to the Lord. Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www. ArkansasCremation.com.

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BARBARA TARPLEY BURNEY, 82, of Little Rock passed away on September 28, 2019. She was born July 2, 1937 to the late Ila and Abe Tarpley.

Barbara graduated from Pine Bluff High School and then enrolled at the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Barbara was an avid Razorback fan and managed the Razorback Lettermen’s Club for many years. Barbara retired from the Unclaimed Property Division of the Arkansas State Treasurer’s Office.

Barbara is survived by her children, Jack (Christy) Burney Jr., Brad (Mary Catherine) Burney, and Bitsi (Jay Soloff) Burney, grandchildren, Hayley (Jordan) Bradford, Jackson, Erin, Blake and Wesley Burney and Preston Pyron and great-grandchild, James Bradford.

The family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale Chenal Heights for caring for her for the past 10 years. Cremation Services of Arkansas (501) 3135431. www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com.

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STEWART LYNN GILBERT, 55 of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed October 3, 2019 to be with his Lord Jesus Christ Father God. He was born on January 29, 1964 in South Arkansas to the late Carl Sean and Bernice Bogard Gilbert. He was a country boy who loved the mountains and God’s creations. Stewart was a master diesel mechanic by trade and also enjoyed gardening.

Stewart is survived by his son Stewart L. Gilbert Jr; daughter Jacqueline Gilbert; siblings Sharon Young Gilbert, Kay Addie Gilbert, Carl E. Gilbert, Earnest “Ernie” Gilbert, Tracy Gilbert; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and other family.

He was loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. We will see you soon brother, we are in the last of days fellow readers.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. His online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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WALTER “BILL” THOMAS JENNINGS, JR., 74, of Little Rock passed away on October 2, 2019. He was born in Heber Springs, Ark. on October 25, 1944 to Walter Thomas Jennings, Sr., and Elva (McCarty) Jennings. Bill had a lifelong career with Southwestern Bell/ATT rising to the executive level. He traveled widely in his career including many years spent as President of Southwestern Bell in Asia based in Beijing, China. After retiring he enjoyed using his talents at Dale Carnegie to train executives. Bill was a dedicated volunteer, including serving as President for Master Gardeners of Arkansas. He was a dedicated member of many organizations including Keep Little Rock Beautiful and Arkansas Academy of Engineers. Bill was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Bill was a steadfast presence in our lives. He was kind, warm and loved people… an open-hearted man who was close to extended family and friends around the world. Everyone was welcome into his home wherever he lived. His time in the Army gave him the opportunity to see the world and he appreciated the perspective it gave him. He encouraged us to experience the world, just as he encouraged us in our education and to be our best selves. Bill leaves that legacy to us.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Billie Graham Jennings of Little Rock, Ark.; son, Bryan Jennings (Janna) of Benton, Ark., daughter, Briana Jennings (Antolin) of Madrid, Spain; grandchildren, Zachary Jennings, Lane Jennings, Cody Diez, Dixie Diez, and Elva Diez; and sister, Jenni Doris Jennings. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Maurice Jennings and sister, Thelma Jennings.

Funeral Services will be at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, October 5th at the Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Rd., Hot Springs, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Master Gardeners Program, 2301 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Bill’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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E. WAYNE RAY, 74, of Jacksonville passed away peacefully October 2, 2019. He was born July 26, 1945 to the late Jimmie F. and Grace Loetscher Ray, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Wayne was an avid outdoorsman. He owned a duck club on the White River where he loved to hunt and fish. Wayne was an excellent marksman and was a member of Blue Rock Gun Club, and won several tournaments including a State Championship.

He was proud of his business he started and operated for over 40 years. This endeavor led to many friendships through the years. Wayne had a big heart. He was known to visit the children on the block while they played, and volunteered at the Children’s Hospital. He also cared for homeless people and animals. He volunteered time to many animal shelters and gave donations to find stray and shelter animals forever homes. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and a Shriner.

He is preceded by in death by his grandparents, Marie and Henry Smith. Wayne is survived by his wife of almost 53 years, Pat; brother, Louis Ray; many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly; and his hunting and working fur companions Bodie and Sugar.

The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2019 at Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene with the funeral beginning at 1 p.m. Entombment will follow at Rest Hills Mausoleum, Sherwood Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Arkansas

BEEBE — Adelene Hallmark, 90, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was born at Stoney Point on March 10, 1929 to Ray and Ethel Fecher. Adelene was employed by the City of Beebe Water Dept. for 28 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Beebe.

She is survived by sons Larry (Lynelle), Ronnie, and Ricky Hallmark; grandchildren Brent (Gina) Hallmark, Scott Hallmark, Cory (Angela) Hallmark, Rosemary (Aaron) Nichols and Evan (Sarah) Hallmark; great-grandchildren Adelyn and Hayden; and one sister, Betty Jo Fowler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin, one brother, and three sisters.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org or Arkansas Children’s Hospital https:// www.archildrens.org.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, followed by funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. www. smithfamilycares.com.

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BISMARCK — Barry Scott McKay, 68, Bismarck passed away October 2, 2019. Visitation: 6–8 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Ruggles Wilcox Funeral Home. Funeral service Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. First Presbyterian Church in Arkadelphia. Interment following at DeRoche Cemetery, Bismarck. Visit our online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BISMARCK — Randall Alan Spradlin, 58, Bismarck, Ark. passed away October 3, 2019 with family by his side. Randall was born in Gurdon, Ark. on February 25, 1961 to Carroll Ray and Patricia “Elaine” (McMichael) Spradlin. Private family service will be held at a later date. Visit our online guestbook at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

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CABOT — Trinity Shane Barnett, age 44, of Cabot, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born May 16, 1975 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Farolyn and Kathy Barnett. Visitation will be Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 1–3 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Arkansas. Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 501-843-5816. To see more details and sign the guestbook, please visit www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CLINTON — John David Patterson, 90, of Clinton, Arkansas died on Thursday, October 3,

2019 in Conway, Arkansas. Born January 21, 1929 in Springfield, Missouri, Mr. Patterson was a retired marina owner and a founding member of the Raccoon Club in Fairfield Bay. He had a passion for golf, mowing and his cats.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie. Mr. Patterson is survived by his son, Kelly (Janet), daughter, Darin (Kevin) and Kitty B.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., October 7, 2019 at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT — Billy Gerald Clark, 83, of Crossett died October 3, 2019. Celebration of Life will be held Sunday October 6th at Medders Funeral Home Chapel, 1564 Hwy. 52W, Crossett. Visitation will be Saturday the 5th also at Medders. For full obituary go to meddersfuneralhome.com or call 870-364-6171. “Celebrating Life.”

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DEWITT — Walter Lee Trussell, 95, died in his daughter’s home Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was born in Point DeLuce, AR, on May 24, 1924 to Henry Alvin Trussell and Hattie Davis Trussell. He was a life long resident of DeWitt and was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church.

He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and trapping. A mink in his trap meant lots of Christmas presents under the tree. He killed his last deer at age 90. All of the grandchildren remember him taking them riding on his four wheeler and trying to beat him at checkers and dominoes while eating his peanut butter cookies. Life was fun at his house and he was always up for an adventure.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Gladys Wood Trussell; two brothers Charles Henry Trussell and Lee Roy Dunn; three sisters, Vera Mae Jenkins, Audra Bell Jenkins, and Lorraine Prater. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ann Johnson and son-in-law Jimmy R. Johnson of Stuttgart and Betty June Ingram of O’Fallon, Mo.; five grandchildren, Donna Galloway (Neal), Dwayne Johnson (Amy), Scott Johnson (Elizabeth), Justin Ingram, and Jennifer Ingram; and eight great-grandchildren, Rachael Goodwin (David), Rebecca Ellington (Jack), Robin Galloway, Nicholas and Olivia Johnson, Dalton and Kathrine Johnson, Dion and Rico Ingram.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5 at Unity Missionary Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. www. essexfuneralhome.com.

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FORDYCE — Bobby Ray Neal, 51, Fordyce, passed Sunday, September 29, 2019. Funeral services will be (today) Saturday at 11 a.m. at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, RR 1, Fordyce. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home-Arkadelphia. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams. com.

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JONESBORO — Mr. Charles I. Burrow, 83, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born March 17, 1936, to Alfred and Evelyn Burrow in Nettleton. Graveside funeral services will be held at Greene County Memorial Garden Cemetery, Saturday, at 10 a.m. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro.

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McGEHEE — Twyla Pounders Williams Hargis, 71, died October 4, 2019. Visitation 5-8 p.m. October 6, 2019 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. Funeral services at 1:30 p.m. October 7, 2019 at McGehee Church of Christ, McGehee, Ark. Burial McGehee Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service, McGehee, Ark. Online guest book www.griffinculpepper.com.

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MORRILTON — Kristen Lee Sharp, 28, of Morrilton, Arkansas, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 5, at Riverview Baptist Church. Burial will be at Wolf Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Visitation will be one hour prior to services, at church. Online Guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOUNTAIN HOME — Hazel L. Faltinson died October 1, 2019. Graveside is October 8, 2019 at Ozarks Memorial Park, Branson, Missouri. She was a nurse, survived by son, Clyde Dave Miller, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME — Melissa Dawn Jones, 37, died October 2, 2019. Celebration will be 2 p.m. October 12, 2019 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. She was an inhome caregiver survived by her husband, Geoffrey. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www. kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME — Grace E. Learn died October 2, 2019. Her services will be private. She was born March 17, 1929. She was a telephone operator, survived by her husband, Raymond and sister, Eleanor Powers. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www. kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME — Theodore Prieskop Jr. died September 27, 2019. His services will be private. He was born March 11, 1937. He was a Police Officer, survived by two sons, Skyler and Scott Prieskop and daughter, Stormey Prieskop. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online/ obituary at www.kirbyandfamily. com.

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SCOTLAND — Allan Peterson, 71, of Scotland, Arkansas, passed away on October 1, 2019. There will be a memorial celebration on October 5, 2019, at the Peterson Family Farm in Scotland, Ark., at 2 p.m. To sign online guestbook, visit www.dialdudleyfuneralhome.com.

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WHITE HALL — Robert Joseph “Beatle” Stanley, age 51, of White Hall, Ark., died Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, in Pine Bluff, Ark. Church services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, October 5th at Harvest Time Church of White Hall by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Burial in Bellwood Annex in Pine Bluff, Ark.

Out-of-state

FLINT, Mich. — Felix J. Gregory, 73, of Flint, Michigan, formerly of Wheatley, died Saturday, September 28 at his home. His wife, Lula, a son, a daughter, seven step-children, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, three brothers, five sisters and a host of other relatives and friends survive him. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m. at the Wheatley Civic Center, 8th Street in Wheatley. Interment will take place at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: branscumbfuneralhome1928@ yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.