Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Fretonzia Barkerson, 58, of Little Rock. John W. Carr Jr., 77, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS AUSTIN

Walter "Red" Jackson Jr., 71.

BATESVILLE

Helen L. Montani, 74.

BEEBE

John Joseph "Jack" Olivo, 71.

BENTON

Joe D. Crouch, 65.

CABOT

John Wayne Fallon, 45. Ola Geneva Polk, 91. Charles Andrew Seber Jr., 68.

CHERRY VALLEY

Robert Douglas, 62.

CONWAY

Thomas T. Horton, 90.

CROSSETT

Reginald G. "Red" Burton, 82. Doris Marie Smith, 83.

FAIRFIELD BAY

John Dawson Landis, 81.

GREENBRIER

Billie O'Reita Whitecotton Ross Nottenkamper, 80.

HAZEN

Charlie Perry, 85.

HEBER SPRINGS

Kathryn Reynolds McIsaac, 80.

HELENA-WEST HELENA

Mattie McGee, 94.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Dennis A. Cowan, 67.

RUSSELLVILLE

William Canard Jr., 78.

SEARCY

Luanne Marie Weeks, 44.

WEST MEMPHIS

Clara Dacus Kelley, 64.

OUT-OF-STATE

SALEM, ALA.

George D. Freeman, 60.

NEW ORLEANS

Luke Levi Sinclair, 24.

ST. LOUIS

Fred Lee Armstrong, 49.

Pulaski County

FRETONZIA BARKERSON, 58, of Little Rock, passed Sept. 25, 2009. Survived by sons, Derrick and Terrence Clark; granddaughter, Terrach Clark; brothers, Allen Nooner and Michael Flowers; sisters, Robbie Hendricks and Jackie Nooner. Visitation Sept. 30, 2009 1-6 p.m. Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral service Oct. 1, 2009 11 a.m., Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home 4323 W. 29th Little Rock, Ark. 72204 (501) 660-4323.

• Mr. JOHN W. CARR JR., age 77, of North Little Rock, died Friday at the Doctor's Hospital Hospice in Little Rock.

Services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2 p.m., Tuesday, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 6 till 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.

Arkansas

AUSTIN - Walter "Red" Jackson Jr., 71, of Austin died Friday Sept. 25, 2009. He was born May 18, 1938 to Walter "Buck" and Allie Jackson. He was an instrumental member of his community, as evidenced by his role in the establishment of the Tri Community Volunteer Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucille; and his son, David. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn (Eric) Harbort of Ward; his son, Walter Ray (Angela) Jackson of Sasakwa, Okla.; one brother and two sisters, J.D. Jackson and Clarice Fonville, both of North Little Rock, and Gladys Rollins of North Little Rock; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be Tuesday Sept. 29, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe with Funeral service Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home. www. westbrookfuneralhome.com.

• BATESVILLE - Helen L. Montani, 74, of Batesville, Ark. died Saturday, Sept. 26. 2009. Survivors include a daughter, Yvonne Montani of Batesville, Ark.; and a son, John Montani of West Olive, Mich. Memorial service scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church of Cave City. Cremation services by Roller Crouch funeral home of Batesville. (870) 793-4161. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

• BEEBE - John Joseph "Jack" Olivo, 71, of Beebe, Ark., was born Feb. 14, 1938, to John and Caroline (Ahrens) Olivo, and he died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. Jack was retired from Illinois Bell Telephone. He was a member of Harrison Chapel Baptist Church, which he loved. He had a heart for volunteerism and helping others. He most recently was involved with Mannafest Blessings Food Bank and White County Aging Program where he delivered Meals on Wheels.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol Larson.

He is survived by his wife, Faith (Deel) Olivo; two sons, Don Olivo and wife, Saleslie of Searcy, and Dale Olivo and wife, Judy of Beebe; four grandchildren, Sunshine Olivo, Brandon Olivo, Vaughn Olivo and Janell Olivo; three great-grandchildren, Emma Kuykendall, Allison Kuykendall and Jaron Kuykendall; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosemary McDaniel of Coal City, Ill.; and one brother, Tony Olivo of Hot Springs.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.

Memorials may be made to Harrison Chapel, P.O. Box 709, Beebe, Ark., 72012 or Memorial/Tribute c/o American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125. www. westbrookfuneralhome.com.

• BENTON - Joe D. Crouch, age 65, of Benton, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. He was born June 29, 1944 in Humnoke, Ark. Joe retired from Roadway Express as a truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman Ishman and Mary Alean Crouch Johnson; and a sister, Betty Ann Munnerlyn.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jeanie P. Crouch of Benton; two daughters, Jeana R. Stout and husband Michael of Benton, and Deana Jo Head and husband Dewey of San Antonio; son, Jerrod Crouch and wife Nicole of Benton; two brothers, James Crouch and wife Johnnie Ruth of North Little Rock, and Carroll "Buddy" Crouch and wife Ginger of North Little Rock; five grandchildren, David and Gareth Stout, Hannah and Brittan Crouch, and Audrey Hall; and one God child, Mary Katherine "Katie" Evans.

A celebration of Joe's life will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at Ashby Funeral Home.

The family will be receiving friends at their home on 10072 Salina Springs in Benton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association at www.kidneycancer.org.

Family Comments: He loved to fish and hunt, however the most important thing in Joe's life was his wife and family. Joe will be greatly missed.

Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

• CABOT - John Wayne Fallon, age 45, of Cabot, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. He was born March 10, 1964 in Harrisburg to the late Nancy Jeanette Fallon-Cleveland.

He is also preceded in death by his grandparents Jimmy and Nellie Fallon.

Survivors include his wife, Colleen Dillard Fallon of Cabot; two daughters, Bailey May McDermott and Angelica Lynn Fallon of Cabot; two brothers, James Patrick Cleveland of Austin, and Jerry Dale Cleveland (Lisa) of Butlerville; step-father and step-mother R.E. Cleveland and Jo Ann Cleveland of Austin; four step-brothers; and five step-sisters; several nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

A time of visitation is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 with services immediately following at 7 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Chapel with Russell Stewart officiating. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice. com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

• CABOT - Ola Geneva Polk, age 91, died Sept. 26, 2009. Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Graveside Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Concord Cemetery. We will always love you and miss you, Granny. Love always, your family and friends.

• CABOT - Charles Andrew Seber Jr., 68, of Cabot passed away on Thursday Sept. 24th, 2009. Mr. Seber was born on April 5th, 1941 in Franklin, Pa., and is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Cora Seber.

Mr. Seber was a devoted family man and spent many wonderful hours enjoying time with his grandchildren. He was a collector of model trains and was a member of the Central Arkansas Model Railroad Club. He also enjoyed wood working and was an automobile enthusiast.

Mr. Seber retired from the United States Army Reserve and from Sherwin Williams in Winter Haven, Fla.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Patricia; and his children Michele (John) Milton of Jupiter, Fla., Barbara (David) Orr of Smyrna, Tenn., Veronica (Benjamin) Tice of Sherwood, and Jeannie (Ray) Campbell of Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Caleb and Joshua Tice, and Courtney and Lauren Sandifer; as well as several close nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home 7724, Landers Road, North Little Rock at 2 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 29th, 2009.

Donations may be made to the American Red Cross.

www.griffinleggettresthills. com.

• CHERRY VALLEY - Robert Douglas, 62, of Cherry Valley died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at NEA Medical Center. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m.,. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Harrisburg Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 from 11 a.m. until service time at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home.

• CONWAY - Thomas T. Horton, 90, of Conway, formerly of Marshall, Ark., died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Conway Regional Health System. He was born Feb. 15, 1919, in Harriett, Ark., a son of the late Pearlie O. and Bertha (Watt) Horton. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Marshall, and an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Horton attended Friendship Baptist Church in Conway.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wenoka (Treat) Horton; children, Clara Nell Myatt and husband Daniel of Pearcy, Ark.; Betty Horton McArthur and husband Foster of Richmond, Texas; Tommy and Donnie Horton, both of Conway; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Letha Clingings of Marshall.

Visitation will be 6 -8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. A second visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, with funeral at 2 p.m. Dr. Bill Brown and the Reverend Ken Jordan will officiate. Burial will follow in East Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Roller-McNutt and Coffman Funeral Homes. Pallbearers will be Billy Jean Horton, Perlie Charles Horton, Jimmie Horton, Johnny Wayne Horton, Larry Clingings, Ricky Lynn Horton; honorary pallbearers will be James Myatt, Don Mallery, Steve Longing, Mark Williams, Kevin Hartman, Danny Loggins, Matt Lea, Tommy Robinson, John Hutchcraft, Theodore Massery, Bill West, Kenneth Henry and Jackie Lawrence.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 767 Rocky Point Road, Conway, Arkansas 72032.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

• CROSSETT - Reginald G. "Red" Burton, 82, of Crossett, Ark., passed away Sept. 26, 2009.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Pinewood Memorial Park under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com)

• CROSSETT - Doris Marie Smith, 83, of Crossett died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com).

Visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

• GREENBRIER - Billie O'Reita Whitecotton Ross Nottenkamper, 80, of Greenbrier, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at Greenbrier Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 6, 1929 in Belleville, a daughter of the late David and Lessie Whitecotton. A graduate of Danville High School, she attended Arkansas Tech University. She completed nurse's training at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock and received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Stephens College in Columbia, Ohio. She was a member of 65th Street Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, Bob Buford of Chickalah; sister, Ruby Jankowski of Little Rock; a stepbrother, Robert Buford, also of Chickalah; and by her husband, John Nottenkamper of East End.

She is survived by one sister, Pauline Meyers of Little Rock; four children, Billie Ann Jurgerson and husband, David, of Mansfield, Texas; David Ross and wife, Cindy, of Greenbrier; Joyce Jones and husband, Scott, of Burleson, Texas, and Janie Ginocchio and husband, Billy, of Paragould; four grandchildren, Stephen Jurgerson, Jacob and Alyssa Ross, and Isabella Ginocchio, as well as several nieces and nephews, step-children and step-grandchildren.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Greenbrier Rehabilitation and Nursing Home for their love and care.

Funeral services will be 12 noon Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Grenier officiating. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30 in Little Rock (455-5800).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 901 N. University, Little Rock, Ark. 72203.

Online guestbook at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

• HAZEN - Brother Charlie Perry, 85, of Hazen, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by parents Lon and Lucy Perry and brother, Glen Perry. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Leta; three sons, Danny (Delores) Perry of Ward, Dale (Sara) Perry of Hazen, and Albert Perry of Hazen; three grandchildren, David Perry of Ward, Matt (Wendy) Perry of Hazen, and Emily (Scott) White of Carlisle; two step-grandchildren, Tania (Huey) Bush of Des Arc and Jamie (Annette) Felts of Hazen; four great-grandchildren, Kade, Mary Katherine, and Mattie Perry of Hazen, and Emma Grace White of Carlisle; three step-great-grandchildren, Kayla Bush Riley of Branson and Ariel and Colton Felts of Hazen; Brothers Noel Perry and Robert (Gussie) Perry of Hazen; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

After surrendering 50 years of service to his Lord and Savior, Brother Charlie retired a Baptist minister in 2002 having preached his first sermon at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen on June 4, 1952. He served churches in Pleasant Ridge, Casscoe, Humphrey, Judsonia, Des Arc, Roe, and retired from the eighth church he called "home," New Bethel, near Hazen. He not only served our Lord, but also our great country as a soldier in Germany during World War II, from which he is also a Purple Heart Recipient.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Chambers Nursing Home, Arkansas Hospice, and Belinda Ingle for their excellent care and compassion.

Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 28 from 6 until 8 in the evening at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Church and burial services will be Sept. 29 at 2 p.m., at Center Point Missionary Baptist Church north of Hazen.

• HEBER SPRINGS - Kathryn Reynolds McIsaac, 80, passed away Sept. 24, 2009 in Heber Springs, Ark. She was born April 13, 1929 to Raymond G. and Alice Reynolds in Berryville, Ark. Kathryn was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs. She enjoyed as hobbies flowers, gardening, sewing, and working jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by her husband, Lewis McIsaac, of the home; one son, Chris Dawson, of Heber Springs; one daughter, Dana Goede, and husband Todd of Milton, N.H.; three step-daughters, Virginia Harrison, and husband Ted of Knoxville, Tenn., Bonnie Golden, and husband Jim of Seldotna, Alaska, Betty Slechta, and husband Mike of Ellsworth, Kan.; one sister, Wanda Hensley, of Heber Springs, Ark.; two grandchildren, Marci Clodfelter and Nicholas Goede; and many friends and relatives. Visitation was held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 27, 2009 at the Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, also at the Heber Springs Funeral Home. All arrangements under the direction of the Heber Springs Funeral Home. Please sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

• HELENA-WEST HELENA - Mattie McGee, 94, of West Helena, Ark. passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.

Graveside services for Mrs. Mc-Gee will be at Sunset Memorial Park at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 in West Helena, Ark. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home has charge of services 870-572-2571. online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

• MOUNTAIN HOME - Mr. Dennis A. Cowan, 67, Mountain Home died Sept. 26, 2009. Survived by one daughter, Tammy Cowan of Arkadelphia; four sisters; one brother. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Arkana Baptist Church. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com

• RUSSELLVILLE - Rev. William Canard Jr., 78, a resident of Russellville, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.

Brother Canard was born Jan. 3, 1931, at Newark, to William Grady and Rae Sutterfield Canard. He was a faithful servant of his Savior, Jesus Christ and country. He was ordained in 1957, by the McDonald Missionary Baptist Church outside of McCrory. He attended the Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock where he received a Doctorate of Bible Languages Degree. He pastored churches in Illinois and Arkansas for over 45 years with the majority of them being at Russellville Missionary Baptist Church before his retirement. He served the churches of the American Baptist Association for 25 years as a member of the Standing Missionary Committee. He was also a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ed Canard; and a granddaughter, Lauren Rachelle Canard.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Peggy Ridgway Canard of Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Kerri Canard Couch and husband Gary of Russellville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald William and Vicki Canard of Cave City, and Brian Douglas Canard of Lowell; four brothers, Donald Canard of Austin, Texas, Bobby Canard of Newport, Danny Canard of Rogers, and Ricky Canard of Newport; two sisters, Pat Canard Honey of Hot Springs Village and Betty Canard Taylor of Gravel Ridge; four grandchildren, Tarrah and Kelli Couch, both of Russellville, Paige and Blake William Canard, both of Cave City; and numerous other relatives and friends.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at the Russellville Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald Canard, the Rev. Ed Heflin, and the Rev. James Calhoun officiating. Burial, with military honors provided by the V.F.W. Rogers-Rye Post 2283, will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service.

Pallbearers will be David Bewley, David Howard, Kirk Dixon, Freddie Rood, Eddie Rood, George Harris, Richard Gillespie, Randy Hale, and Bill James. Honorary pallbearer is Terry Buie.

The visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at the Russellville Missionary Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cave City for the New Hope Mission Land Fund in Rogers or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Saint Mary's Hospital, the nurses of the MICU unit, Dr. Owen Kelly, Dr. Andrew Monfee, and Dr. Garr Barron.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

• SEARCY - Luanne Marie Weeks, 44, of Searcy, died Saturday, Sept. 26. She was born June 19, 1965 in Wichita, Kan.

Funeral Services are Monday at 10 a.m. at the Old Timey Pentecostal Church of Garner, with interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery in Beebe. No visitation is scheduled. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

• WEST MEMPHIS - Clara Dacus Kelley, 64, of West Memphis, Ark., passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at Crittenden Regional Hospital. She was a member of the West Memphis First United Methodist Church and is survived by her husband, Patrick John Kelley of West Memphis, Ark.; two sons, Ken Kelley of Bryant, Ark., and John David Kelley of Conway, Ark.; two daughters, Lesa Proffitt of West Memphis, Ark., and Melissa Kelley of Woodbury, Tenn.; one sister, Chloe Dacus of Pawtucket, R.I.; two brothers, Marvin Dacus of Oxford, Miss., and Bobby Dacus of Horn Lake, Miss.; and one grandchild, Nick Worch of Ft. Bragg, N.C. The visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Ark. There will be a graveside service Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Ark. with interment following the service. Online Guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Out-of-state

SALEM, Ala. - Memorial service for George D. Freeman, 60, of Salem, Ala. is Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Reverend Robert Karcher is officiating.

Mr. Freeman was born Nov. 19, 1948 in North Little Rock, Ark. He died Sept. 24, 2009 at East Alabama Medical Center. Mr. Freeman had been an resident of the Auburn area since 1988. He worked for 30 years in development and fund raising for institutions of higher education.

He is survived by wife, Julia R. Freeman of Salem; two daughters, Shelley (Chuck) Taylor of Eufaula, Ashley (Michael) Ward of Auburn; granddaughter, Haley Taylor of Auburn; parents, James D. and Kathleen Freeman of Sherwood, Ark.; three brothers, Larry (Darla) Freeman of Sherwood, Ark., Steve Freeman of North Little Rock, Ark., and Scott (Tracy) Freeman of Ponca City, Okla.; sister, Cindy (Terry) Beck, of Sherwood, Ark.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to American Heart Association or William F. Walker Endowed Scholarship Fund c/o Auburn University.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.

www.jeffcoattrant.com

• NEW ORLEANS - Luke Levi Sinclair, 24, of New Orleans, formerly of Conway, died Saturday, Sept. 26. Arrangements are pending with Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

• ST. LOUIS - Fred Lee Armstrong, 49, of St. Louis, Mo., departed this life on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Normandy, Mo. Survivors are one sister, Gloria Armstrong-Stubblefield, and one aunt, Jean Lupo-Beasley, both of Little Rock. Graveside service Thursday, Oct. 1, in Oakland Cemetery by GateWay Funeral Chapel, 2405 South Gaines, 376-7188.