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Obituaries
Kenneth Ragsdale
Kenneth Woodrow Ragsdale, 82, of Shirley, passed away August 25, 2016. He was born August 6, 1934, in Shirley, Arkansas, to Lloyd and Hazel White Ragsdale. Kenneth was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He enjoyed riding horses, playing dominoes and cutting wood. Kenneth also did wood-working and made cabinets for several years. Kenneth served his country in the National Guard. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Neal Ragsdale of Shirley and Tracy Sutterfield and husband Mark of Shirley; grandchildren Eddie Ragsdale and wife Laura of Shirley, Sydney Sutterfield of Berryville, Arkansas, and Reed Sutterfield of Shirley. Kenneth is also survived by great-grandchildren Brady Ragsdale and Corey Ragsdale, as well as several nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Lou Ann Brown Ragsdale and his parents Lloyd Ragsdale and Hazel White Ragsdale. Visitation was Friday, August 26, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Shirley. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Shirley with Brother Bobby Ward and Brother Eddie Ragsdale officiating. Burial was in Settlement Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mark White, Mitchell Cates, Danny Cates, Shane Harper, Scott Hink, Todd Hink, Nicholas Clark, Tim Privitt, Brad Brown and Jack Brown. Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Ragsdale, David Ragsdale, Winford White, John-
ny Harper, Larry Dollar, Norman Watts, Conrad Watts, Benny Brown, Ben Hunt, Lane Brown, Charles Brown and Dickie Hink. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Kenneth's Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Lester Williams
Lester Harlan Williams, 85, was born November 18, 1930, in Clinton, Arkansas, to Mildred and Ernie Williams. He worked for the National Geodetic Survey for 33 years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two children, Linda Vick (Robert) and Lee Williams (Ann); and two grandchildren, Amanda and Melissa Williams. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, at Pee Dee Cemetery by Dale Brown. Arrangements by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, Little Rock.
Lindy Williams
Lindy Williams, 88, of Roseville, California, passed away July 28, 2016. He was born in Shirley, Arkansas, on October 20, 1927, to Si and Mildred Privitt Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Steven Williams. He is survived by his wife, Melba Harper Williams; daughter Debbie Marcoux (Jim); three grandchildren, David Marcoux and Jessica Hall,
both of Austin, Texas, and Chad Williams of Roseville; six grandchildren; brother Jim Williams of Clinton; and sister Jackie Maxwell Evans of North Little Rock. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Grover Cooper
Grover L. Cooper, 84, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away August 21, 2016. Service was Friday, August 26, in Independence, Missouri. He was born December 9, 1931, in Izard County, Arkansas, to Roscoe and Olma (Sherrill) Cooper. Grover was a mentor, a friend, and a leader who was grateful for all of the blessings life offered. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Betty Jean Cooper and Johnnie Cooper-Reeves. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Euva Cooper; two sons, Ricky Cooper and wife Tami of Clinton, Arkansas, and Roger Cooper and wife Patricia; four grandchildren, Kaatie Cooper, Jac Cooper, Haley Stewart and husband Dylan, and Dalton Scott; one great-grandson, Cooper Stewart; and two sisters-in-law. Arrangements by Carson-Speaks Funeral Home.
Bobby Duncan
Bobby Dwaine Duncan, 64, of Bee Branch passed away August 25, 2016. He was born November 4, 1951, in Marshall, Arkansas, to William Roy Duncan and Leota Jane Ward. Bobby loved and enjoyed life, he loved everything and everybody. Bobby enjoyed going to the Salvation Army and Goodwill and finding treasures, driving people around in his "taxi" and cutting and styling hair. Bobby worked for many years as a cosmetologist. He also served in the United States Army. Left to cherish his memory are his children Monique Speer
and husband Kelly of Bee Branch, Amanda Allen and husband Mike of Bee Branch and Angela Rice of Clinton; his mother Leota Jane Ward McQuain; grandchildren K.J. Speer, Tristan Speer, Cloe Allen, Daniel Allen, Megan Allen and Alexandria "Alex" Rice. Bobby is also survived by his twin sister, Elaine Griffith of Greenbrier, brother Dennis Duncan and wife Paulette of Heber Springs, sister Tina Williams of Clinton and brother Tim Stacks and wife Diane of Clinton; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Bobby was preceded in death by his father, William Roy Duncan. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2016, in the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at Tina Williams' house on Highway 65 North. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Bobby's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Harold Stone
Harold Eugene Stone, 57, of Mablevale, passed away August 24, 2016. He was born April 6, 1959, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Clarence Thomas and Helen Marie Wiles Stone. Harold spent his career in the landscaping business. Left to cherish his memory are his children Lucy Garcia and husband Homero of Mission, Texas, and son Christopher Stone of Mission, Texas; two grandchildren; brother Billy Stone of Clinton, Arkansas, and sister Mary Koon of Clinton, Arkansas; and other family and friends. Visitation was Monday, August 29, 2016, at Clinton Funeral Service. Graveside services were 2:30 p.m. at Bluffton Cemetery. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Harold's Book of Memories, visit www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Beverly Wills
Beverly Jean Wills, 68, of Fairfield Bay, passed away August 21, 2016. She was born August 31, 1947, to Donald Marrick and Jean May
August 30, 2016 James Fleming in San Diego, California. Left to cherish her memory are her children, David, Michele, Carey, Tracey and Justin; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildre; two sisters; and other family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service www.clintonfuneralservice.com.
Almedia Howard
Almedia Martha Howard, at the age of 91 years and 5 months, left this earthly home on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. She was born March 19, 1925, in Bethpage, New York, to Milton and Mary Sturgeon. On December 16, 1943, Almedia became the loving wife of Chester Ewing Howard. Although they resided many years in Illinois, Chester and Almedia chose Clinton, Arkansas, as their home during their final years of retirement. Through the years, Almedia always found a way to show her love for the Lord and Savior by helping others. As long as her health allowed, she attended the New Life Apostolic Church of Clinton, Arkansas. Almedia was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Howard Sr., two brothers and one sister. She is survived by one brother, John F. Sturgeon of Manito, Illinois; four sons, Chester ( Margie) Howard Jr. of Manito, Lawrence (Glenda) Howard of Clinton, Hayden (Bonnie) Howard of Trenton, Tennessee, and Melvin (Kathy) Howard of Granville, Ohio; one daughter, Muriel (Kenny) Evans of Morrilton, Arkansas; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. Almedia will be greatly missed by extended family members as well as many friends. Funeral services was 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel
in Clinton. Interment was in Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View. Final arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
Dale Bryant
Dale Gene Bryant, age 67, of Morrilton, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He was born July 17, 1949, in Morrilton, a son of the late Cecil Bryant and Ola Jean Ridling Bryant. He was of the Assembly of God faith and owner of Green Island Apartments. He is preceded in death by his grandchild, Blaykin Bryant. Survivors include Connie Kendrick of Morrilton; sons Brannon Bryant and wife Shannon of Morrilton, Jason Hamlin and wife Amy of California, Johnny Foster and wife Cody Marie of Cleveland; two daughters, Danielle Jackson and husband James of Morrilton and Michele Elkins of Center Ridge; brother Vagan Bryant of Morrilton; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the funeral home chapel. Arrangements are by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home.
Dorothy Johnson
Dorothy Johnson, 99, of Clinton passed away August 25, 2016. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 17, 1916. Dorothy came to Clinton from Harriett, Arkansas. Left to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Kimber Johnson-Silver of San Jose, California, and other family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Dorothy's Book of Memories, go to www.clintonfuneralservice. com.
Nelwyn Thurman
Nelwyn Elizabeth Tompkins Thurman, born Jan. 16, 1943, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. Arrangements are pending. Clinton Funeral Service.
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