Obituaries

Pulaski County

RAYMOND EARL BATIE, 86, of Little Rock passed away on July 16th, 2013. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on the 23rd of April, 1927. He served in the Navy during World War II. He retired from Nabisco Brands after over 30 years of service. Raymond was a member of the Teamster Local 878 and supported the Sheriffs’ Boys and Girls Ranches. He enjoyed working in the flower garden and spending time outside. He treasured the time he spent with his family, especially his children, grandchildren and his great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vada, his parents William and Doris Batie and his sister Winnie Kemp. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Jimmie; his son Michael (Nancy); his daughters Becky (Marv) Thomas and Mona (Ralph) Koehler; his grandchildren Mary (Dax), Sarah, Carrie, Adam, Katie and Anna; his great-grandchild Higgins and a host of extended family and friends, all who will miss him dearly.

Funeral services will be on Friday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with burial following in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the funeral home. Please share your memories of Raymond at www.griffinleggettforesthills. com.

––––– ––––– LINDA (KEMPF) BENNETT, 61, of North Little Rock passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. She was a retired Registered Nurse with Baptist Health in North Little Rock with 38 years of service and a member of Park Hill Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Eddie Mollette; two grandsons, Preston and Parker Mollette; mother, Betty Kempf, all of North Little Rock; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Lois Kempf of St. Louis, Missouri and Stan and Sharon Kempf of Memphis, Tennessee; sister and brother-in-law, Jan and John Chmielewski of North Little Rock and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Kempf and brother, Jerrold Kempf.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, Attn: Stacy Cronwell, Cranialfacial Department, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday at Park Hill Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– MARGARET SANFORD COX, 68, widow of Glen Taylor Cox, passed away July 9, 2013 in Durham, North Carolina. Services will be Friday, July 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 12415 Cantrell Road, Little Rock. Local arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 2242200. Mrs. Cox’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– WILLIAM R. “DICK” DAWSON, 85, of Sherwood passed away, Monday, July 15, 2013. He was born to the late William David Dawson and Edna Mae Grosse. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Lois; a grandchild, Jessica Lynn Westerfield.

Dick was a member of Park Hill Presbyterian Church. He was a Korean War Veteran, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. He served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force and had a great passion for flying. Life after the service took him down many paths and including building houses, working on airplanes and volunteering at his beloved church. Dick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He is survived by two daughters, Kathy Clayton (Donnie) of El Dorado, Ark., and Debbie Westerfield (Phil) of Omaha, Neb.; four sons, Scott Dawson (Kay) of Germantown, Tenn., Jeff Dawson (Stephanie) of Austin, Texas, Greg Dawson (Monica) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mark Dawson (Melissa) of Denver, Colo.; a sister, Nancy Ernest (John); fifteen grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at Park Hill Presbyterian Church with Reverend Gordon Garlington, III, officiating. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 7917400.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Park Hill Presbyterian church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, Ark. 71730.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

––––– ––––– COLUMBUS F. EDWARDS, age 91 of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. He was born on December 25, 1921 in Springfield, Arkansas to the late Charles F. Edwards and Mary Edwards He is preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Henrietta Edwards, also three sisters and two brothers.

He served in the United States Navy as a Seabee in the South Pacific during World War II. He learned the love of baking while in the service, going on to be a professional baker working as the chief baker at the VA Hospital for twelve years then later owning his own bakeries. He surrendered to the ministry in 1969. He pastored churches in both Arkansas and Louisiana. He always had a great love for mission work and was very involved in the Beams Ministry, a ministry that distributes Bibles around the world.

Columbus is survived by his daughter, Lori Tynes, son-in-law Bruce, grandson Brian, three sisters, Florene Stacks, Evelyn Pope and Glenna Perry; two brothers, Calvin Edwards and Bennie Edwards; brother–in-law, Pete Perry and many nieces and nephews and many friends.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Arkansas Hospice for their excellent care. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. Burial will be immediately following at Forest Hills Cemetery in Alexander. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ALICIA HODGES of Little Rock, born January 11, 1977 passed July 15, 2013. She is survived by her daughter; Alexus Johnson, mother; Madylon Hogdes, father; Cue Hodges, biological father; Donald Coleman, sister; Latoya Hodges, a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, July 19, 2013 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. (501) 660-4323.

––––– ––––– LUCINA A. KAUP, 65, of Sherwood, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013. A graveside service directed by Roller McNutt Funeral Home, of Conway, is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at Oak Grove Cemetery. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be left online at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– Committal service for CARRENTHIA LEE-HAYES of Little Rock will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Avenue, NLR. Previously omitted are her brother William Shannon Lee, god-sister Barbara Campbell, and caregiver Dorothy Clipper. Service entrusted to Walton GateWay Funeral Chapel, 2405 S. Gaines, 376-7188.

––––– ––––– BUSTER WILLIAM LOVEDAY, 90, of Little Rock, a devoted husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away July 15, 2013. Graveside services with Military Honors will be today, Thursday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 2242200. Mr. Loveday’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– ESTHER SUE MOORE, 78, of Little Rock passed away on July 16th, 2013. She was born in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Jim and Madie (Copeland) Stone on September 2, 1934. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Antioch and was retired from Timex. Sue enjoyed cooking and gardening. She married the love of her life in 1954, Bonnie Dale Moore and spent her life making a home for him.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Dale and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends all who will miss her dearly.

Funeral services will be on Friday, July 19 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Please share your memories of Sue at www. griffinleggettforesthills.com.

––––– ––––– LORETA SAFFELL, 83 of Mabelvale, passed into Heaven, Monday, July 15, 2013. A celebration of life will be Saturday, July 20, 1 p.m. at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home with visitation Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Pinecrest. Memorials may be made to Life Line Food Pantry or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

––––– ––––– DEON LAMAR WILLIAMS, 26, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Edwina Evans, father, Julius Williams; son, Branden Williams, brother, Nathaniel Javien Alexander; grandmothers, Eva Ware, Marva Williams; grandfather, Raymond Bothwell, special niece, Ryleigh Symone Alexander, host of other uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral Services, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, 1821 Edmond Street, North Little Rock. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Friday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

––––– ––––– MARY ANN KENNEDY WORNOCK, 61, a resident of Little Rock, passed away on July 16, 2013. She was a devoted wife to Larry Wornock for 19 years.

She is survived by brothers John Kennedy (Betty), West Fork, Ark.; Albert Kennedy (Vickie), Metairie, La.; sisters-inlaw, Donna Kennedy, Mabelvale, Ark. and Gail Blaylock Kennedy Fayetteville, Ark.; and a host of nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was born on February 8, 1952, to the late Robert and Mary Ann Guidos Kennedy. She was preceded in death by brothers Clyde Thomas Kennedy and Robert Kennedy Jr.

Mary Ann attended Our Lady of Good Counsel Elementary School and Mount St. Mary’s Academy. After working in California for 14 years, she returned to Little Rock. She recently completed 20 years of service with the State of Arkansas Insurance department, where she served as the assistant to the Deputy Commissioner. Returning to her childhood parish, Mary Ann was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel and served as lector.

Possessing many artistic talents, she impressed family and friends with her exquisite beadwork, and she handcrafted countless gifts for each of her nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. In her final days, whenever she felt well enough, she labored to complete a crocheted baby blanket for her latest grandniece. She loved to travel, was an avid reader, and was known for continuing the Czech baking traditions of her grandparents. The aromas from her oven brought warm memories from the past to many family gatherings.

The family expresses its gratitude to parishioners of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, members of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, employees of the Arkansas Insurance Department, the staff of Arkansas Hospice, and all of their family and friends for their love and support during this difficult time.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday with Rosary following at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1321 S. Van Buren. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church or Arkansas Hospice. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– ––––– DONALD WAYNE YOUNGBLOOD, 60, of Little Rock, passed away July 15, 2013. Visitation will be Friday, July 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home Chapel. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Don’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA — Dorothy Marie Lillard Newberry, age 90, of Arkadelphia, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at Kansas City, Mo. She was the widow of William L. “Bill” Newberry, her husband of almost 60 years.

Dorothy was born January 22, 1923 in Vanndale, Ark., the daughter of Jennings Clifton Lillard and Mary Lillard., and spent her later childhood near Jackson, Tenn. She was valedictorian of her high school class at Mercer, Tenn.

Dorothy moved to Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock Junior College. She worked for the E.E. Raines insurance company. After World War II, she married Bill and they moved to Arkadelphia, which was his hometown, and they raised two children.

Dorothy was a loving wife and mother, devoted member of the First Methodist Church, past president of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter BB, and a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved to play bridge, travel, and have get-togethers with friends.

She is survived by two sisters, Lucille Miller of Bald Knob, Ark., and Agnes Sharp of Little Rock; two children: Tom Newberry of Reston, Va. and Janie Jones of Kansas City, and two grandchildren, Marissa Newberry and Travis Jones and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff of the Galway Home, and to Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City, Mo A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 at First United Methodist Church Arkadelphia. Visitation will be 10:3011:30 Friday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home. Fond memories and condolences may be sent to Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia, or at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Arkadelphia, or to the Newberry Family Scholarship Fund at Henderson State University.

––––– ––––– BALD KNOB — Laura Laverne Skelton Griffin was born September 27, 1936, passed away on July 15, 2013. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. at the Gateway Baptist Church in Providence. Services began at 2 p.m. Interment followed in Philadelphia Cemetery. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www. powellfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– BALD KNOB — Doris Marie Moody, 74, of Bald Knob passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in Searcy. Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. wwwpowellfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Pamla Annette Sullivan Beaty, 58, of Benton, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 16, 1955 to a loving family. Pam died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 of health complications. She was 58 years old.

Pam is survived by her husband of 40 years, Harlan Beaty & two children, Sean Beaty & Nova Plaisance. Sean’s wife Chrystal & their three children, Ashlee, Michelle & Shelby as well Nova’s husband Jerome & their four children, Autumn, Silas, Rayne & Lily Blue. She is also survived by her mother, Geraldine (Gerry) Chamblee Sullivan (Pennington), her brother, Ernest Carl Sullivan & numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins. She was a loving sister-inlaw, neighbor & friend.

Pam was a long time employee of Arkansas Waffle House & a lover of the outdoors. Her favorite hobbies were working in the yard & playing with her grandbabies. She enjoyed being with people, adults & children. She always had time to offer a friendly ear. She had a heart of kindness & a soul of gold. She will be lovingly remembered by each & every life she touched.

Her memorial service will be held at Ashby’s Funeral Home in Benton on Friday, July 19th at 4 p.m. On-line guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BENTON — Kernie M. Bowers, age 86, of Benton died July 15, 2013 while visiting her daughter and son-in-law in Illinois. She was born March 25, 1927 in Poyen, Arkansas. Kernie was a Beautician for over 50 years and was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert H. and Martha Byrd Wilbanks, her husband of 43 years James L. Bowers, two sisters, Stella Sorrells and Helen Taylor, a brother, Dois Wilbanks and sister-in-law, Bonnie Wilbanks.

She is survived by a son and daughter–in-law, James A. Bowers and wife Debbie, Benton; two daughters and son-in-law, Patsy Collins, Benton; and Georgiann Burcham and husband Charles, Illinois; brothers, Marvin Wilbanks, Benton; Robert Wilbanks, Benton; sisters, Bonita Wilbanks Sheridan, Benton; Betty Wilbanks Reynolds, Benton; Elma Wilbanks Blake-Bailey, Benton; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8: p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ashby Funeral Home with Bro. David Howell officiating. Burial will follow at Fairplay Cemetery. Pallbearers: Scotty Thornberry, Aaron Burcham, Glen Strong, Jeff Mitchell, Lonnie Thornberry, Robert Wilbanks, and Brian Hardin. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– BRYANT — Karen Sims, 64, died July 13, 2013. Karen was born December 9, 1948 in Cool Ridge, West Virginia. Memorial service: Saturday, July 20th, 2 p.m., Mountainside United Methodist Church, 301 Elcano Drive, Hot Springs Village. Funeral arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral Home, Benton Chapel. Information: 501-778-7100. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.

––––– ––––– CARLISLE — Rachel O. Weaver Surrett Curry, 86, of Carlisle passed away July 13, 2013 at Arkansas Hospice in St. Vincent Hospital. She was born August 5, 1926 in Humnoke to Floyd and Etoyle Young Weaver. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Hugh Surrett, one sister Vivian Housley, and two brothers, Floyd Weaver, Jr. and Bill Weaver. She is survived by her husband Garland “Junior” Curry; three daughters, Norma (Rick) Wasser of White Lake, Mich., Barbara (Ron) Gault of Lonoke and Kay (Fred) Mooney of Lonoke; grandchildren, Melanie (Bryan) Haberaecker of Edwards AFB, Calif., Jonathan Wasser and Michelle Rounick of Conshohoken, Pa., Justin (Beth) Mooney, John Mooney and Amanda Andrews, all of Lonoke; great-grandchild, Ally Mooney of Lonoke; pets, her dog Ginger and many cats.

Rachel was a wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend to many. As a gardener she had an incredible green thumb. Rachel lovingly cared for her roses and flowers. Foremost she was an amazing chef with over thirty years serving the public and seventy years spoiling her family and friends with her culinary delights.

The family will receive visitors at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke, Friday, July 19 from 6-8 p.m. The funeral Service will be Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, officiated by Bro. Jim Byrum. Burial will follow in Hamilton Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– CLINTON — Randy Wayne Tyler 58, of Clinton, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Survived by his wife, two children, brother, three nephews, three nieces, and many relatives and friends. Funeral Service 2 p.m., July 20, 2013 at Rocky Hill Cemetery Dennard, Arkansas. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Carnell Campbell, 86, Conway, departed this life July 14. Survivors children, Carnell Powell, Carl Campbell, Faye O’Kelley; four siblings. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Word of Outreach Christian Center, 3300 Asher Ave., LR. Visitation: 6-7 p.m. Friday at funeral home. Interment: Free Gift Cemetery, Dumas. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.

––––– ––––– CONWAY — Jim E. Miller of Conway, Ark. passed Sunday July 14 in Little Rock. He was the son of Robert E Miller & Anita (Cave) Miller. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey Dec,1925.

He was a devoted husband for 65 years and survived by his wife Martha D. (Cotham) Miller of Conway, five children: Dennis Clark (Patti), Rocklin, Calif., Carole Stanley (Jim), Haughton, La., Mike Miller (Donna), Sherwood, Ark., Jimmi McCarty (Joe), Huntsville, Ala. & Marta Morgan (Mark), Maumelle, Ark.; brother,

Jack Miller, San Diego, Calif.; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great,-greatgrandson.

Jim severed in the Navy submariners in WWII, and Army paratroopers in Korean Conflict. He was an author, wood carver, painter and composer. He was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church, Conway. Please send the family your messages of love, comfort and support to Jim’s online guestbook at www. griffinleggettconway.com.

––––– ––––– EDGEMONT — Naomi Dressler, 72, widow of Ralph Davidson and Leo Lawrence Dressler, passed away July 16, 2013. Survivors: mother, Elsie Bushnell; brothers, Warren Bushnell and Duane Bushnell; sister, Ruth Jones. Visitation Friday, 10 a.m., Holiday Hills United Methodist Church; service beginning 11 a.m. Interment will be in Kansas City. www.olmstead.cc.

––––– ––––– EL DORADO — Ruth Jewell Peace, 88, of El Dorado, died on July 16, 2013. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013 at St. Mark United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Youngs Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– FAYETTVILLE — Virginia Sue Mosley, formerly of Fort Smith, passed away July 15, 2013 in Springdale, Ark. Her memory lives on in her three girls, Nancy Ruth Tillery of Houston Texas, Sally Bondi of Ft. Lauderdale Florida, and Cathryne Sue Mosley of Fayettevile, Ark. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William Ben Mosley. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013, in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial in Forest Park Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to: Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd. Springdale, Ark. 72762. Online condolences may be sent to www. edwardsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– FORDYCE — Lois Marshall, 91, of Fordyce, went to heaven on July 14th, 2013. She was born on October 22, 1921 to the late John and Mattie Massey near Carthage, Ark. She graduated from Fordyce High School. She married Clifton (Buddy) Marshall who survives her on May 15th, 1943 and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. She had a sweet, forgiving spirit and loved people.

She had two sisters: the late Frances (Gerald) Parham and Joyce (Dick) Bright of Prescott, Ark. She had six children: Ginger (Barry) Draper of Phoenix, Mattie (John) Abraham, the late Paul Marshall, Loy Marshall of Phoenix, Ariz., Martha (Rob) Worley of Conway, Ark., and the late Mary Marshall. She had 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a daughter inJacquie Marshall, and a sister-in-law, Arlene Keeling, of Union City, Tenn.

Visitation will be on July 19th from 6-8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be on July 20th at 9 a.m. at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials can be made to the Gideons or Hampton Springs Cemetery. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– HEBER SPRINGS — Rose I. Toth, 80, of Heber Springs passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Heber Springs Funeral Home. A Mass will be scheduled at a later date at St. Albert’s Catholic Church. For more information please go to www.heberspringsfuneralhome. or call 501-887-9152.

––––– ––––– HOPE — Rebecca Martin Osburn 64, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. She was born March 5, 1949.

Visitation Thursday, July 18, 2013, 6-8 p.m. at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home in Hope, Ark. Graveside service Friday, July 19, 2013, 10 a.m. in Martin Cemetery in Spring Hill, Ark. under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home. www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.

––––– ––––– HUMNOKE — Nathan Hutson Way, 74, life long resident of Humnoke, passed from this life to heaven on July 14, 2013 in the caring hands of the staff of Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock, with his family by his side.

He was born August 6, 1938 to the late Elmer and Elsie Way.

He survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy (Tipton) Way, son Emery Way and wife Gwen of Humnoke, daughter Nancy Crump and husband Michael of Humnoke, three grandchildren, Michael Way and wife Amy of Humphrey, Bailey Crump and Reagan Crump of Humnoke, Sister Shirley Munnerlyn and husband Larry of Little Rock. He is also survived by his many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.

As well as serving in the US Army, Hutson was a life long farmer who could fix anything with anything. Hutson served as a fireman for the Humnoke Volunteer Fire Dept for nearly 50 years and Fire Chief for 29 years where he never met a stranger and was always willing to help those in need.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Humnoke. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 19 at the church, burial following in Carlisle Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

The family request in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church building fund, 51 Center Street Humnoke, Ark. 72072 or Humnoke Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 191 Humnoke, Ark. 72072. www. boydfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– LETONA — Joann Childres, 67, of Letona passed away on July 15, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Visitation Friday, July 19, 2013, 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Memorial Service Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Glad Tidings Missionary Baptist Church in Pangburn, Arkansas. For online Guestbook www.rollerfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– LONOKE — Loyd Junior Adams, age 82, died July 16, 2013. He was retired from the United States Army and the Arkansas Highway Police. Survivors include his wife Sandra Moon Adams; siblings, Gladys Williams, Tom Adams, Pat Glass, Bill Adams, Jerry Adams, Mike Adams, Sue Grady and Barbara Ann McFarland, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Funeral Services will be at Lonoke Baptist Church, July 19 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Brownsville Cemetery, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home. www.boydfuneralhome.net.

––––– ––––– OXFORD — Sarah Martha VanLandingham, 73, of Oxford died Tuesday in Mountain Home. Graveside: 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20, 2013, at Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge, Florida by Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. Memorials: Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, Ga. 30047. A full obituary may be found at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — V. Rose Carter, age 80, of Pine Bluff, died Monday, July 15, 2013. Survivors: children, Bobby J. Carter and Becky R. Spadoni; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and six siblings. Funeral services: Friday, 2: p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Visitation: Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

––––– ––––– PINE BLUFF — Mrs. Ernestine Stocker Reynolds, 82, of Pine Bluff passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 at New Faith MBC Church by Rev. Louis Williams Jr. Burial will be in Cypress Memorial Gardens by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– ––––– STUTTGART — Alice Ice, 63, of Stuttgart died July 15, 2013. To mourn her loss: mother, Norvella Sanders; children Derrick, Damon, Mandrell, Isaac, Kama, Candi, and Lakeisha. Visitation Friday 5-7 p.m., Travelers Rest Church. Funeral service Saturday 1 p.m. at Victors Empowerment Center. Services entrusted Integrity Funeral Home, 206 Washington, Stuttgart, Ark. Facebook or www.integrityfuneralhome.us.

––––– ––––– WHITE HALL — Bud Robinson, 89, of White Hall, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at White Hall Nursing and Rehab. He was born September 21, 1923, in Casa, Arkansas, to Walter and Ruth Merritt Robinson. As a young child he lived in Casa, then later in life moved to California, then back to Altheimer and White Hall

Bud had worked as a farmer and then became self-employed as an auctioneer for 40 years before retiring. With the help of family he operated Robinson Auction Company in Pine Bluff. He enjoyed hunting, raising cattle, visiting and fellowshipping with all the auction patrons. He was a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church and a Mason.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters. Survivors include his wife, Kay Robinson whom he married on March 26, 1964; sons, Tracy Robinson (Shannon), Eddie Robinson (Dolores) both of White Hall; daughters, Kelly Robinson of Little Rock; Tana Perdue (David) of White Hall; grandchildren, Hannah and Hope Robinson, Kessler, Blair and Alexander Perdue.

Visitation will be Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Robinson’s. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son, with Reverend Todd Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Online register at www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– ––––– WHITE HALL — Kathy Sue Lane Sebourn age 58, of White Hall, died Saturday, July 13, 2013. Survivors: daughters, Carla Michelle Sebourn Talley and Randi Lynn Sebourn Durham; siblings, Hilda Taylor; Donny Lane; nieces and nephews, and her beloved Weimaraner, Lillie. Services are private. Arrangements by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. Online condolences: FullerFunerals. com.

––––– ––––– WYNNE — Kenneth Witcher Sr., 64, of Wynne, died, Sunday. Born on September 17, 1948, to Charles “Sonny” and Lillian Baty Witcher.

He was a 1966 Graduate of Wynne High School, Broadway College of Real Estate, and Reisch Auction College. In 1972, he started Witcher Auctions, a professional full-time auction service, which is now carried on by his sons. He was one of the first licensed auctioneers in Arkansas, receiving License No. 46 in 1993, and was also a licensed Real Estate agent. He served on the Wynne School Board from 19922002, and three terms as Cross County Judge, from 2005-2010.

Kenneth conducted hundreds of charity auctions including the Wynne Lions Club auction (nearly forty years); Fair Oaks Fire Department, Cross County Arts Council, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and numerous other school, civic club and hardship benefits. He never turned down an opportunity to help someone in need, or to benefit his community. He was a “giver” in the truest sense of the word.

He devoted his life to his God, his family and his country. Since his retirement, his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, tending his horses, bush-hogging on his tractor, and piddling in his barn (oh, and watching cattle auctions on RFDTV while he rested).

Mr. Witcher was preceded in death by his father, and sister: Barbara Tucker. Kenneth is survived by his wife: Vicki (Lawrence) Witcher, Mother: Lillian Witcher, two sons: Kenneth “Kent” (Stacy) Witcher Jr., Kirk Witcher, brother: Phillip (Vicki) Witcher, all of Wynne, sister: Betty (Glen) Atkins of Jacksonville, seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment following in Cogbill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 870-238-9400. www. thompsonwilsonfh.com. Memorials may be made to: Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church, 720 CR 534, Wynne, Ark. 72396.

Out-of-state

ROCKWALL, Texas — Lois Ruth Lyons was born on November 8, 1920, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Walter and Emma Bunch. She was the second of three sisters. She married Patrick Lyons in Little Rock, Arkansas, and they had two sons. She owned and operated the Landmark Kennel on Arch Street Pike for many years before moving to the Dallas, Texas, area in 1991.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her two sisters, Eunice Paul and Louise Huff, both of Little Rock. She is survived by her sons, Michael Lyons of Rockwall, Texas, and John Lyons of San Jose California, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 12 noon Saturday, July 20, 2013, with funeral at 1 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Burial will follow in Landmark Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. (501) 661-9111. Mrs. Lyons’ online guest book is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

––––– ––––– WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Calvin Wayne “Dutch” Gill, 79, died Monday. Survivors are sons, Blayne and Mark; brothers, Harley and Steve; sisters, Linda, Dovey, Kathy, Marjorie and Sara; sister-in-law, Irene Gill; and many other relatives. Funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart, Arkansas, with burial in Bayou Meto Cemetery. www.turpinco.com.