Obituaries

Pulaski County

CLYDE “TWIN” “LIL BOY” ADROW, 89, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He is survived by daughter Yvonne “Bonnie” BullockProctor. Visitation will be 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2015 at Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery, with funeral services following at 10 a.m. Services en trusted to Premier Funeral Home ,1518 S. Battery St ., Little Rock, Ark .72202.

––––– – –––– HEATHER M. ( DANIEL) ANSEAUME, 41, of Little Rock passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. She is survived by her son, Brandon Christopher Anseaume; mother, Pamela Sue Rikard; father, Donny Daniel

( Candace); grandparents, Eddie Neal ( Kathy), JoAnn Lacy ( Joe); siblings, Amanda Reeves ( Josh), Jennifer Daniel and Cody Rikard; and numerous extended family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, B. A. and Mary Daniel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A visitation will be held from 1 p. m. to 2 p. m., Saturday, October 24 followed by a memorial service at 2 p. m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, 1921 Main Street. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– CAROLYN PIERCE BAKER of Little Rock died Wednesday, October 21, 2015. She was born March 30, 1934 in Memphis, Tenn., to William and Ethyle Pierce. She attended Southern Methodist University. She and T. Harri Baker married in 1955 and were married for 49 years until Dr. Baker’s death in 2004. They raised two daughters.

Ms. Baker and her family moved to Little Rock in 1969. Ms. Baker was involved in the Pulaski County League of Women Voters; the Arkansas Women’s Political Caucus; the Pulaski County Democratic Committee; the Pulaski County Election Commission; Advocates for Battered Women; and the Little Rock Panel of American Women. Ms. Baker served as Human Relations Coordinator for the Panel of American Women, and implemented the pioneering Green Circle program in Little Rock schools between 1972 and 1975.

In 1975, Ms. Baker returned to school to complete her bachelor’s degree, and obtained a law degree in 1981. Ms. Baker worked as a Deputy Public Defender, Staff Attorney for the Arkansas Public Service Commission, and Staff Attorney for the Arkansas Court of Appeals.

Ms. Baker is survived by Jana Baker Hunter, an educator in Little Rock; Cathy Baker Chatman, an attorney in Sacramento, Calif.; sons- in- law, Richard Hunter and Steve Chatman; grandchildren, Kyle Chatman, Rick Hunter, Sarah Chatman Vercruysse, Pierce Hunter, and Cari Hunter Reed, and their spouses; great- grandchildren, Harrison Hunter, Arthur Chatman, and Lucy Hunter; and a sister, Marilyn Waterhouse.

Graveside service will be at 1 p. m., Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Roselawn Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at 2 p. m. at Asbury United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Little Rock School District Title I Families in Transition Program in care of Asbury United Methodist Church, Emmanuel Sunday School Class, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ chenal.

––––– – –––– KENNETH JAMES “KJ” CARTER, 83, of North Little Rock, went to his heavenly home on October 21, 2015. He was born November 13, 1931 in Conway to the late Otis and Lilian Carter. He was a U. S. Navy veteran who served during the Korean War and retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad after 38 years of devoted service. He was a kind, gentle and caring man who loved to golf, garden and spend time with family and friends. Kenneth never met a stranger in his life and was blessed with the gift of gab. He was a long time member of Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church in NLR, which held a special place in his heart and where he had many loving friends.

He was preceded in death by his loved and cherished wife of 61 years, Jamye Lee Carter and brother- in- law, J. L. Bachus ( Nadine) of California. He is survived by daughter, Brenda Burks ( Ronnie) of Maumelle; son, Gary Carter of Maricopa City, Ariz.; grandchildren, Matt Burks ( Elisha) of NLR, Whitney Blankenship ( Greg) of Sherwood and Karlee and Ryan Carter of Stokesdale, N. C.; great- grandchildren, Braxton and Cannon Burks of NLR; brother- in- law, Dr. Gordon Scott Bachus ( Sheryl) of Warrensburg, Mo., and sister- inlaw, Jeannie Reffner ( Jack) of Sherwood.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Baptist Springhill Medical Center for their loving care, concern and life- saving efforts.

A memorial service and celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 10 a. m. at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church in NLR. Interment will be at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in NLR at a later date.

––––– – –––– WANDA KAYE CHANDLER, 53, of Sweet Home, Ark., passed away October 19, 2015. Preceded in death her brother, Billy Adams. Her cherished memories are husband, Robert Chandler; mother, Arcerlean Smith ( Clinton); father James Harris; three children, Rashaad Profit, Kelli Nash ( Marcelles), LaShunda Profit; brother, Donald Cunningham; sister, Jackie White; and six grandchildren. Family hour will be Sunday October 25, 2015 from 4 til 5 p. m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be Monday October 26, 11 a. m. at Liberty Hill Baptist Church 1215 S. Schiller St. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 ( 501) 376- 4800.

––––– – –––– JOHN RIDGEWAY “JOHNNY” FLETCHER, 75 of Little Rock, loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at UAMS in Little Rock. Born February 19, 1940 in St. Louis, Mo., he was the son of the late William Ridgeway Fletcher and Dorothy ( Comer) Fletcher Cole. John was six months old when he moved with his parents to Bauxite, Ark., a company town where everyone knew one another. He described his childhood as idyllic, playing from dawn to dusk with cherished friends. John graduated from Bauxite High School in 1958.

John began his college career at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in the fall of 1958 where he studied architecture and was a proud member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. John earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1963 and upon graduation began a successful architecture career that he enjoyed for over 50 years. He worked for prominent Little Rock architects Bruce Anderson and Nolan Blass before joining Fletcher Miller Dean Architects in the early 1970’ s.

In 1981, John founded The Fletcher Firm Architects in Little Rock, which he owned and managed until his retirement in 2012. The firm was responsible for the design of hundreds of elderly healthcare and rehabilitation facilities throughout the United States for many of the country’s top healthcare providers.

John was an active member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Board. He was appointed by then- Governor David Pryor as a board member to the Arkansas State Board of Architects.

A long- standing supporter of the University of Arkansas, John and his wife recently established the John R. and Judy W. Fletcher Endowed Scholarship, awarded annually to a U of A Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design student with high academic standards and demonstrated academic promise.

John was an avid horseracing fan. He and his wife Judy traveled all over the country watching the ponies run but especially at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs and at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N. Y. He owned several horses over the years and his stable was called Round Table Stable, named for the table where he and his friends laughed and told stories for over 35 years at the Country Club of Little Rock. In addition, John enjoyed playing tennis, hunting, listening to music, watching football and participating in float trips at the Kings River with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Judy Waddell Fletcher; two daughters, Karen Fletcher Malloy ( Mike) of Atlanta, Ga., and Kristin Fletcher Litzinger ( Steve) of Fayetteville; a son, William Ridgeway Fletcher of Little Rock; one sister, Gail Fletcher Kinney ( Ragon) of Albuquerque, N. M.; seven grandchildren, Fletcher, Ashby and Katie Malloy of Atlanta, Ga., Alex and Ridgeway Fletcher of Little Rock, and William and Grace Litzinger of Fayetteville, Ark.; two nephews, Ragon and Mark Kinney; and trusted business partner and friend, Greg Steinbeck. The family wishes to express appreciation to John’s caregivers, Robert Brikha and James Towns, as well as his devoted physicians.

Memorial donations may be made to one of the following organizations: University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, 120 Vol Walker Hall, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701, ATTN: Development; Arkansas Arts Center, P. O. Box 2137, Little Rock, Ark. 72203- 2137; or UAMS Foundation, Stop Alzheimer’s, Reynolds Institute on Aging # 748, 4391 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of John’s life to be held at 11 a. m. Friday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock with The Rev. Dr. Christoph Keller III officiating. A reception will be held after the service in Morrison Hall. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock. To sign the online register visit www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– JOHN MICHEAL GRAY, age 48, of Little Rock, Ark. died Wednesday. He is survived by his siblings: Charles ( Lutanja) Gray, Charlotte ( Bishop John) Johnson, Rev. Joe (Margaret) Gray, and Carolyn Gray Brown, a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time, service begin at 11 a.m. Monday, October 26,2015 both at Holy Temple Cathedral Church of God In Christ, 1400 Pulaski St. Little Rock, Ark. “Premium care arrangements” Brown’s Christian Funeral Service 501244- 8000.

––––– – –––– SAMMY HADLEY, 59, of Little Rock, Ark. transitioned October 17, 2015.

He was preceded in death by father, Willie G. Hadley; mother, Isabelle Hadley; and son, Sammy Laverne Hadley. He leaves to cherish memories with children, Sammy Williams, Carline Wilson, Shameka Hadley, Amber Hadley; siblings, James Hadley, Claretha Moore, Jimmy Hadley, Johnny ( Alberta) Hadley, Mary Hill, Evelyn Darby; nine grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

Family Hour: Friday, 7: 30- 8: 30 p. m. at Robinson Mortuary, LR. Service: Saturday, 11 a. m. at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 4111 Boyd St., LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR ( 501) 371- 0111. Sign online guest book at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

––––– – –––– ALLEN WAYNE HICKS, 67, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015. He was a Vietnam Army Special Forces veteran.

He is survived by his wife Brenda Hicks; son, Charles Wayne Hicks, daughter, Elizabeth Hicks; sister, Linda Jane Hicks, four brothers: Bobby Joe Hicks, Randy Lynn Hicks, James Kenneth Hicks and Kerry Michael Hicks; mother, Fay Marie Martin Hicks; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Luther Hicks.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Monday at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m., Sunday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

––––– – –––– Dr. FRED J. KITTLER, 83, of Little Rock, Ark, died Oct. 18, 2015. Rosary is this evening, Friday, Oct. 23rd at 5: 30 p. m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 N. Tyler, Little Rock, followed by visitation from 6- 7 p. m. at the church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Erik Pohlmeier on Satureday, Oct. 24th at 10 a. m. at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, ( 501) 224- 2200. Dr. Kittler’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– MICHAEL PATRICK McBRYDE, 70, of Little Rock, passed away October 19, 2015. He was born in Little Rock to the late Edgar and Mary Fowler McBryde. He served in the United States Marine Corps, active duty July 1 9 6 7 - August 1970 with discharge rank of Captain. Mike served as Platoon Commander, Company Executive Office and Company Commander, with a tour in the Republic of Vietnam from September 1968- October 1969.

Mike was a 1963 graduate of Central High School in Little Rock and a 1967 graduate of Hendrix College in Conway where he earned his B. A. in English Literature. He worked in trust banking for more than 30 years and was a graduate of the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He attended Second Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Paulette McBryde; children, Roby Brock ( Stephanie) of Little Rock and Chris Brock ( Mitzi) of Florida; brother, Mark McBryde ( Ann) of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Baker Helton, Tucker Brock and Conley Brock; and father- in- law, Roy Paulette of Little Rock. Semper Fi. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, ( 501) 224- 2200. Michael’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CLARENCE PATILLO JR., age 69, of Little Rock ( formerly of Pine Bluff) born November 20, 1945 transitioned on Saturday, October 17, 2015. The Homegoing Celebration will be this Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2 p. m. at Full Counsel Christian Fellowship, 517 South Cherry Street, Pine Bluff, Ark. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Ark. A full obituary will be in the Pine Bluff Commercial. The guest book will be available at brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com. The Little Rock Family can be reached at littlerockfam@gmail.com.

––––– – –––– ALTEE DASHAWNN TENPENNY, 20, of North Little Rock passed away Tuesday October 20, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Derek Tenpenny ( Tamara) and Shenitta Shephard ( Lee), his siblings, Lashayla and Syann Tenpenny, Shanice, Cardell, and Lee A. Shephard and Tymire Lewis, one nephew, Cardell Shephard Jr. and a host of other relatives, friends, teammates, coaches, and fans. Funeral services will be tomorrow, 11 a. m., Gaines Street Baptist Church. The family will receive friends today from 6- 8 p. m. at the church. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 5300 West 12th Street. To sign the online guestbook please visit hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

––––– – –––– SHERRY WILLEY died on October 18, 2015 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on December 27, 1962 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Graveside Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Keo Cemetery in Keo, Arkansas. Wilson Robison Funeral Home of England in charge of the service.

––––– – –––– STEVE E. WILSON SR., 62, passed away September 23, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters, Felicia Calmes ( Curtis), Monika Winfrey ( Jackie) and Keyra Cate; three sons, Steve Wilson Jr., Tydan Wilson and Cameron Wilson ( Holly); 14 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 26, 2015, 11 a. m., at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. NLR, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR ( 501) 372- 1305.

Arkansas

AUGUSTA — Mary Covington, 73, died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Calvin Covington; children, Andra Boren, Calvin

Covington and Beth Padgett; seven grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. Funeral services: Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 3 p. m. at the Grace Baptist Church- Augusta. Visitation: prior to services beginning at 1 p. m. Interment: Augusta Memorial Park. www. powellfuneralhome. net.

––––– – –––– BATESVILLE — Lawanda Mobley Berry, 84, of Batesville died Wednesday. Survivors: daughters, Jan Daniel, Lynn Haas; granddaughter, Jennifer Coleman; grandson, Eric Nast; step- grandson, Grant Daniel; four great- grandchildren; nephew, Von Clouse; niece, Kathy Hickerson. Funeral service: 2 p. m., Monday, West Baptist Church. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens by Roller- Crouch Funeral Home. Visitation: 3- 5 p. m., Sunday. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.

––––– – –––– BEEBE — Brenda Cheryl Stafford, 54, of Beebe, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Funeral services are 10 a. m., Saturday at Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Pinewood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m., Friday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones- Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www. jones- hartshorn. com.

––––– – –––– BENTON — Mr. Christal Lee Johnson, 64, Benton, Ark. passed Friday, October 16, 2015. His Funeral service will be 10 a. m, Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff by Reverend Larry Battles. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery. Online: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

––––– – –––– BROCKWELL — Lindel Barnes, 90, of Brockwell died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Lora Bell Owens Barnes; son, Earl Barnes ( Renee); daughters, Helen Vest ( Kenneth), Mary Hiles ( Dennis); daughterinlaw, Sharon Barnes; nine grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren. Funeral service: 2 p. m., Friday, Brockwell Pentecostal Church. Burial: Wideman Cemetery by Roller- Crouch Funeral Home of Melbourne. www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ melbourne.

––––– – –––– CABOT — Debbie Lynn Johnson, 49, of Cabot died October 19th. Born to Kenneth Johnson and Carolyn Hullitt Johnson, she will be remembered always for her caring spirit. Graveside service will be held at 10 a. m. on Friday, October 23rd at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Complete obituary and online memorial at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

––––– – –––– CAMDEN — Charlene Millican Pelt of Camden, AR died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Funeral will be 2 p. m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– CARLISLE — George Oather Brown, 75, of Carlisle passed away, October 15, 2015. He is survived by; ( two) daughters; ( one) brother; ( two) sisters; ( two) grandchildren: ( two) great- grandchildren. A memorial service has been set for Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2 p. m. with Bro. Randy Wallace officiating. Visit www.weemsfamilyfuneralservies.com for full obit.

––––– – –––– CONWAY — James Vernon Bruckner Jr., 83, of Conway, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Funeral service will be 1 p. m. Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. For online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– DONALDSON — Roger “Shack” Shackelford, 62, of Donaldson, died Thursday. Survivors include his wife, Linda Shackelford; one son, James and Rachel Shackelford; his daughter, Stacy Shackelford and Jeff Martin; four grandchildren; his mother, Kathryn Shackelford; his sister, Kathy and John Teague; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Guest registry is www. davis- smith. com.

––––– – –––– EL DORADO — Rubye Maxine Munford Wineman of El Dorado, passed away, October 21, 2015. Funeral services will be 2 p. m. Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Strong Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 5- 7 p. m. tonight at Young’s. www. youngsfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– ENOLA — Amber Linn Lovelady Crawford, 26, of Enola passed from this life on Sunday, October 18, 2015. She was born Monday, June 19, 1989 in Conway, Arkansas. Amber was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, daughter and friend.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather J. R. Covington, grandparents, Andrew and Flora Dean Lovelady and grandmother in law, Melanie Crawford. Survivors include her husband, Zachary Crawford, daughter, Briar Crawford, mother and father, Drew and Karen Lovelady, brothers, Breck Lovelady and Bryon Lovelady. Other survivors include grandmother, Verlee Covington, father- in- law, Leslie Crawford, mother- in- law, Diane Flory and husband Stephen, grandmothers, Joyce Riley and Loretta Hill, grandfather- in- law,

Wayne Crawford and wife Alma, brother- in- law, Lukas Crawford and sister- in- law, Latasha Howell and husband Travis, birth mother, Gracie Lasley, half- brother, Joseph Patterson and half- sister, Christina Spears, along with several nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Clay Forsberg, Brett Harned, Dustin Bartley, Jeffery Harned, Bobby Massa, Aaron Zwirnmann, Shawn Newland and Ryan Lovelady. Danny Ingle, Donny Ingle, Jay Bartley, Ryne Stone, Stephen Flory, Jason Ingram, Wesley Leach and Edwin Stone will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6- 8 p. m. Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10 a. m. in Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Engdahl and Bro. David Ingle officiating. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes. com/ conway.

––––– – –––– HOPE — Mr. Dewayne Keen, 58, of Hope, passed away October 20, 2015. Visitation: 6- 8 p. m., October 23, 2015 at Brazzel/ Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral service: 2 p. m., October 24, 2015 at Guernsey Baptist Church. Burial: Friendship Cemetery in McCaskill, Arkansas. Arrangements by Brazzel/ Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

––––– – –––– HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Vicki Graves, 69, Hot Springs Village died October 19, 2015. Born December 17, 1945 in Camden to Edward and Geraldine Ritchey. Visitation from 1- 1: 30 p. m., October 23rd. Funeral at 1: 30 p. m. at Coronado Baptist Church in HSV, burial at CedarVale Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home. Online condolences/ guestbook visit at www. cedarvalefuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– LEXA — Barbara Ann Densmore Morgan, 67, died Tuesday. Survivors: daughters Rebecca Taylor and Brandy Morgan; brothers Buddy, Billy Joe and Tommy Densmore; grandchildren Cassie Donahue, Coty Taylor, Tori Bryant, T. J. Vessells, Dekota Compton. Graveside services: 2 p. m. Friday at Cypert Cemetery. Arrangements by Bob Neal & Sons- Brickell Funeral Home, Marvell. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — Lee Correll, 90, of Malvern passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Visitation, Friday, October 23, 6- 8 p. m., Regency, Malvern. Service, Saturday, October 24, 11 a. m., South Main Missionary Baptist Church. Burial, Monday, October 26, 10 a. m., Spring River Cemetery, Verona, Missouri. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Complete obituary and guest book, regencyfuneralhome. com.

––––– – –––– MALVERN — Amber Christine “Angel” Essary, of Malvern, passed away October 12, 2015. She was born September 25, 1984, to Rodney Wayne Essary and Sandra J. Hutchens in Little Rock, Ark. Amber loved her children with her whole heart, she enjoyed riding motorcycles and being outdoors. She graduated from Woodland Hills in 2001.

She is survived by her three children, Brian Lockstead Jr., Caden James Essary and Joshua Zane Essary; mother, Sandra “Dusty” Essary; father, Rodney Wayne Essary; two brothers, George Eddie French Jr. ( Tara) and Shane Harley Essary ( Tasha); godparents, Pat and Johnny Ramsey; nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

Graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Salem Cemetery at 2 p. m. Arrangements provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guest book visit www.dialandudleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.

––––– – –––– MORO — Margaret Jeanette Bundren, 75, died Tuesday. Survivors: sons, Rickey Bundre ( Beverly), Anderson, Mo., Shannon Bundren ( Linda), Marvell, Ark.; daughters, Lynn Bundren, Beebe, Tanya Hickman, Monroe, Ark., Joy Joshlin, ( Gary), Brinkley; brothers, Johnny Morrow, Monroe, Ark., Gary Morrow, Texas; 10 grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren. Arrangements by Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley. www.fowlerfh.com.

––––– – –––– MORRILTON — Sarah M. Ridling, age 90, of Morrilton, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, in Benton, Ark. Mrs. Ridling was born June 18, 1925, in Benton, a daughter to the late Henry Stigall and Elizabeth Martin Stigall. Sarah loved to watch red birds, be outside walking around just soaking up nature, but most of all she loved her kids and grandchildren. They were the light of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter: Betty Massey, one brother and a sister. Mrs. Ridling leaves behind to cherish all of her wonderful memories a daughter, Melva June Hays and husband Tommy of Little Rock; son Lee Roy Ridling and wife Loretta of Lanty along with many grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10 a. m. til 11 a. m., Saturday, October 24, 2015, with services starting at 11 a. m. in the chapel at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Bane officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, # 5 Bruce St., Morrilton, Ark. 72110, 501- 354- 1638. Online guestbook go to www.bobnealandsons.com.

––––– – –––– MOUNTAIN HOME — Lawrence “Larry” Ritter, 70, of Mountain Home died October 21, 2015. Survived by his wife Jane and three children. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date in Illinois. Online guestbook and obituary are available at www.conner- hankinsfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– PIGGOTT — Nersena Charlene Holcomb, 65, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away October 21, 2015. Services are Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 6 p. m. in Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home in Piggott with Jason Williams officiating. Visitation is Saturday from 5 p. m. until service time.

––––– – –––– PINE BLUFF — Herman Alvin “Bill” Cody, 78, Pine Bluff, passed away October 11, 2015. Survivors: Russell, Billy and Casey Cody; Cindy Costa, Patty Desonie, Lee Anne Cody; Paula Burlison; 12 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; two stepgreat- grandchildren; Tony Cody and Linda Garner. Visitation: Friday, 6- 8 p. m., at Robinson’s. Service: Graveside,-Saturday, 10 a. m., Fitzhugh Cemetery. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

––––– – –––– POUGHKEEPSIE — Mercedes “Sadie” Medlock, 18, of Poughkeepsie died Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p. m. at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Cave City. Burial, Spotts Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City. Visitation will be Friday from 6- 8 p. m. at the church.

––––– – –––– ROGERS — Gertraud “Traute” Goolsby, 88, longtime resident of Sherwood and recently of Rogers, passed away Sunday, October 4. She was born on January 6, 1927 to the late Arnulf and Margerete Kaiser Russel in Augen, Germany. After World War II, she left her home to avoid living in Soviet occupied Germany. She worked for several years in various administrative occupations before moving to Italy to work as a governess. While on holiday in Venice, she met US Air Force serviceman Preston “Sam” Goolsby, who was stationed in Italy, and they became life- long soulmates. After raising children and completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Education, she became a faculty member of the Little Rock School District. She first taught mathematics while lobbying the administration to add German to the foreign language offerings and then taught German at McClellan and Parkview High Schools until her retirement.

Her hobbies and passions for nature, led her to join the Ozark Society. During her 40 year membership, she helped with many other members in establishing and building the Ozark Highlands Trail. She later became a certified Master Gardener and found that the gardens at the Historical Arkansas Museum needed help. While working to grow the gardens and help the museum, she convinced the Master Gardeners to accept the museum as an accredited program.

In addition to her parents and husband of more than 30 years, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harrald Russel. Survivors include a son, Clarence ( Delinda) Goolsby of Gravette, Ark.; a daughter, Leslie Cue’ of Georgia; her sister, Maria Shubert of Germany; brother, Konrad Russel of Germany; two granddaughters, Whitney ( Carlos) Robledo and Charlotte ( Aaron Lipin) Cue’- Lipin of Georgia.

A graveside funeral service will be at 1 p. m., Saturday, October 24 in Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers and Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock. www.RollinsFuneral.com.

––––– – –––– SHERIDAN — Russell Hanner, 67 of Sheridan, died on Wednesday. He was born January 28, 1948 in Dallas County, Iowa to the late Alex and Hildred Hanner. Survivors wife, Joyce, son, Russell A. Hanner, Jr. brothers, Harry and Thomas Hanner, sisters, Phyllis, Carol, Dorothy, Evelyn and Arlene. Cremation was through Ashby Funeral Home of Benton, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

––––– – –––– STUTTGART — Lloyd L. “Buddy” Cox Jr., 75, of Stuttgart died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Springbrook Nursing and Rehab in Hazen. Buddy was born Sept. 21, 1940, in Humphrey to Lloyd L. Cox Sr. and Audrey Strawn Cox. He was a surveyor before retirement.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Marty Cox and Robert Foster. Survivors are his sister, Mary Grace Cox Rishel and husband Jay of Zanesville, Ohio.

Cremation arrangements are through Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Memorials may be made to Williams Cemetery Assn., c/ o Charlene Reeves, 179 Hwy. 152, Humphrey, Ark. 72073. Please go to www. turpin- co. com to sign the online guestbook.

––––– – –––– WEST MEMPHIS — Stan Perry beloved cheerleading coach and gifted and talented coordinator for West Memphis School District was called home by God on October 22, 2015. He coached cheerleading for West Junior High and the Academies of West Memphis for over fifteen years. He was truly loved by all of his cheerleaders. Stan was also a diligent and talented teacher for West Memphis School District for over thirty years. His students still talk about the influences he had on their lives.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Perry and a brother, Ronnie Perry. He is survived by his life partner of 34 years, Rick Roberts, two nieces Blair Perry and Kim Perry of Southaven, Miss.; a great- nephew, Jaxon Perry and a God- daughter Cailen Williams.

A celebration of Life services will be held at The First United Methodist Church in Deneke Hall at 11 a. m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Memorial may be made to The West Memphis Animal Shelter, 500 South Loop Dr. West Memphis, Ark. 72301. Online guest book at www. rollerfuneralhomes. com.

––––– – –––– WHITE HALL — Patsy Sue Fox McClure, 82, of White Hall, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Fort Smith. She was born September 25, 1933, in New Hope, Arkansas, to Delton A. and Alma Howard Fox. Mrs. McClure was a graduate of Amarillo High School and Draughon Business College.

Mrs. McClure retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal as the Assistant to the Adjutant. She was a faithful member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. She loved animals, bowling, encouraging others, and devoted her life to her family as a Godly mother and wife.

Mrs. McClure was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Peggy Fox. Survivors include her husband, Bill McClure, whom she married February 14, 1955; two sons, Mike McClure, of Fort Smith and David McClure ( Lisa) of Fayetteville; three grandchildren, Sydney Thompson, Spencer McClure, and Matthew McClure; siblings, Martha Mitchell of DeQueen, J. D. Fox of Leroy, Illinois, Bonnie Reich and Danny Fox of Nashville, Larry Joe Fox of McCaskill, and Varana Shoptaw of Mena.

Funeral services will be 11 a. m., Monday, October 26, 2015 in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with the Reverend Jonathon Wicher officiating. Burial will follow in White Hall United Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Robinson’s from 10 a. m. until the service. Memorials may be made to Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 7122 Sheridan Road, White Hall, Arkansas 71602. Online register: www. ralphrobinsonandson. com.