Pulaski County

LAMAR BRIDGES, 93, of Little Rock, died March 28 in Little Rock. He was born January 23, 1925 in Plainview, Ark., to Matthew and Eva Bridges. He was an Army veteran and served in Europe during World War II. He was a Mason and a member of the Geyer Springs Baptist Church. He was a retired Little Rock police officer and longtime property manager for the Grundfest family. Survivors include his special friend, Ardell Glover; son Larry and wife Janice of Batesville; daughter Linda Trionfante and husband Paul of Searcy; three grandchildren, Josh Bridges and wife Dee of Batesville, Tony Trionfante of Searcy, Alicia Vinsant of Searcy; three great-grandchildren, Alex Vinsant, Livvie Trionfante, and Logan Trionfante; his nephew Bob Bridges who was his long-time caregiver; and many other nephews and nieces. Funeral will be 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Pine Crest Memorial Park in Alexander, with Bob Bridges, Bill Barnes, Travis Smith, Doyle Smith, Oscar Hirby and Bobby Breeding serving as pallbearers, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Please share your messages of love, comfort and support with the family at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com. –––––❖––––– JACK RICHARD CROSSAN, age 91, of Sherwood, passed away on March 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lesley and Elizabeth Crossan. He was born in Huntington Park, California, on October 15, 1926. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army. Jack is survived by Steve Phelps, lifetime partner for over fifty years, numerous nieces and nephews, and a large extended family. Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, (501) 982-3400. www. anaturalstatefuneralservice.com. –––––❖––––– EDGAR LEE McCLENDON, 81 of Little Rock, Arkansas, Funeral Services have been changed to Holy Temple Cathedral Church of God In Christ, 1322 South Pulaski Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Family Hour, 6-7 p.m., Monday, Hubble Memorial Chapel, 1213 East Washington Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, (501) 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”, www.hubblefuneralhome.co. –––––❖––––– CORNELIOUS McCOY, 49, of Little Rock died March 17, at UAMS. He was born May 10, 1968 to Betty Brooks and the late Freddie McCoy in Wichita, Kan. His Funeral service will be 12 noon, Saturday, March 31, at Christian Way Funeral Home in Pine Bluff. Sign guest book: www.christianwayfh.com. –––––❖––––– DIANE JOHNS WOOLLY, born March 23, 1947 in Newport, Ark., and died the 28th of March, 2018 in Little Rock after a long fight against Colon Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Velma Lee Pace Johns and Archie Rex Johns, and brother Kem Johns. Diane is survived by her husband of 44 years William R. Woolly; two daughters, Laura Woolly Gibbs (husband Deymond and grandchildren Ethan, Haven and Vaughn) of Houston, Texas, Melissa Ann Vance (husband Quinn, and grandchildren Barrett and Lane) of Bryant, Ark.; and three siblings, Rex Allen Johns and wife Barbara, Lanney Johns and wife Cheryl, Jeannie Cole and husband Michael. Her grandchildren were her delight. Diane attended public schools in Newport, Ark., received a BS in Education from Harding University, and Masters degrees from both the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and UALR. She taught Family and Consumer science for 37 years, 36 years at the Arkansas School for the Blind. She was an active member of the professional organization for teachers of the blind, making numerous presentations at state and national conferences. She was also a member of the Pulaski County Home Economist Association. Diane was a dedicated and impactful teacher, committed to those she taught and to the enhancement of the lives of the blind. After retirement, she volunteered regularly at the Broken China Project that supported the Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas in Conway. Diane was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock. She is now rejoicing in Heaven with her Savior, whole, and no longer impaired with disease. Visitation will be at 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 with memorial service following at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 6619111 with Nick Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to one of the following: Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas at: conwaywomensshelter.com/donate-today, Pleasant Valley Church of Christ at: pvcc. org/give, The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Student Special Needs Fund, Box 668, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. To sign the online guestbook, go to www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.