Erich L. Stocker, born June 24, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA to Lydia and Ludwig Stocker. He is survived by his wife, partner and best friend of 33 years, Francine Le Brant-Stocker. His two sons, Derek and Shawn; daughter, Kim along with seven grandchildren. Three sisters, Inga, Sandy and Rebecca (Doris deceased). Erich was the ‘big brother’, and he was adored and loved deeply by them.

He grew up in Hollidaysburg, PA. After high school, he spent two years at Philadelphia Bible College.

But he wanted adventure…..

In 1959, he joined the Air Force. He worked in supply, flew on AWACEC121’s and then his longest field, C-130 loadmaster. He spent 8 years in Anchorage, Alaska.

One of his most memorable missions was to transport a polar bear to a zoo in Massachusetts. That was exciting for him. He was in the cargo compartment the entire trip! His last years he was a Standard Evaluator, certifying other loadmaster performances.

In 1986, he retired as a Master Sergeant after 26 years of service.

But he never stopped working….

He had a very short stint working in shipping at Target before a 6 year career at Central Flying Service where he became Manager of refueling (entire commercial airlines).

In 1992, he purchased a auto pin striping decal/ground effects business. He called it Auto Graphics Plus. It was a one man operation. In recent years he spent Monday’s in Pine Bluff at dealers Trotter and Smart. They respected him and admired his quality work (it isn’t easy to put a pin stripe on a car/truck and keep it perfectly straight).

He loved all of his and Francine’s horses, as well as the many dogs and cats they had thru the years.

Francine helped Erich to learn to ride English and jump obstacles. In 1993, he was Long Stirrup Champion on their beloved ‘Twist of Fate’ (Sable).

Kiwi is his parrot. For 12 years, he sang Happy Birthday and Rock –A- By-Baby every night before sleep. Francine joined them.

He loved golf, exercising at the base gym, browsing stores.

Football was enjoyable for him. Francine would watch it with him in recent years which added to the fun.

He was a Loving, Caring, Compassionate man, and he will be greatly missed!

I’ll always Love you, Erich…..’Fancy’

Arrangements will be private.

Please make a donation in his name to an animal rescue organization of your choice, as Erich was a great lover of all animals.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 west main street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 501-982-3400.

Kenneth Lykens, 80,  of Ward, went home to Our Lord on March 22, 2016. He was born to George and Mary Lykens on January 18, 1936 in Pennsylvania. Ken was deeply devoted to his wife, Debbie, and their son, Chris (Amber) and grandchildren, Belle, Tom, Bailey and Emma.

Ken proudly served his nation in the US Army for 20 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal (3D Award), Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal and two Overseas Bars.

The family moved to Arkansas in 1988, and Ken worked for Southern Cotton Oil until he began serving his community as a volunteer firefighter for Ward and later as a police officer for both the Ward Police Department and Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office. He was selected as a LCSO Deputy of the Year in 2000. During his 23 years with the Law Enforcement Brotherhood, Ken became involved in aiding abused children and was a strong supporter of the Wade Knox Children’s Advocacy Center in Lonoke. He was known as a tough but fair man who believed that our children must be raised with love and discipline and protected at all times. Ken would tell friends that moving his family to Arkansas was the 2^nd best decision he ever made.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Lykens. Left to cherish their memories is his wife, Debbie, son, Chris (Amber), four grandchildren, sister, Nellie, brothers, Frank (Patsy), Earl (Mary) and George Jr., his dear sister-in-law, Cheryl Charbonneau and brothers-in-law, Bruce Bell and Steve Bell, and many friends in the community that he loved.

Following 9 a.m. service at Cornerstone Assembly of God Church in Ward on March 28, 2016, Patriot Guard Riders will provide an escort to Ken’s resting place at the North Little Rock Veteran’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wade Knox Children’s Advocacy Center in Lonoke, Arkansas.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Jacksonville.  501-982-3400

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Mary Ruth Miller, 74 of Cabot passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. She was born on December 7, 1941 to the late Charley and Parlie Hopkins Taylor of Cottongin, Kentucky. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Toler and brother, Earl Taylor.

Mary is survived by her children, Garland ‘Smokey’ (Tsinina) Burgan, Dexter ‘Rusty’ Burgan, and Brian (Stacy) Burgan; six grandchildren, Alex, Shayne, Emily, Cody, Samuel and Ashley; four brothers, Estil Taylor, Dean Taylor, Charley Taylor Jr. and Les Taylor; three sisters, Lois Webb, Thelma Atkinson and Wanda Privett; special friends, Linda Baker, Fran Low and Belinda Chaney.

She was of the Southern Baptist Faith and enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 30^th at A Natural State Funeral Service Chapel starting at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date in Kentucky.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville, AR. 501-982-3400

Orville Peeks, 58, of North Little Rock passed away on March 29, 2016. He was born on December 20, 1957 to the late Charles and Margret Espinoza Peeks in Sheridan, Arkansas. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, William Calvin Peeks and Charles Earl Peeks; one grandchild, Maria Peeks.

Orville is survived by two sons, Dustian Peeks of North Little Rock and Stephen Peeks of Sherwood; two daughters, Tina Sanders of London, Arkansas and Michelle Brimer of Russellville, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; five brothers, Charles Peeks of North Little Rock, Lee Rettstatt of Texarkana, Texas, John Peeks of Little Rock, Andy Austin Peeks of Magnolia and Nicholas Gray of Little Rock.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 4^th at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Mission Church 1423 Moss Street North Little Rock with visitation on Sunday, April 3^rd from 6 to 8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service Chapel 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville.  501-982-3400

An Angel named Fe Mercedes Agustin Arellano Pati was brought into this world on June 30, 1948 and at the age of 67 in Austin, Arkansas she began her transition into Heaven on March 24, 2016.

Fe was born in Tarlac, Tarlac, Philippines and was the second of five children born to Raul Arellano Sr. and Natividad Agustin. She was predeceased by her brother Willy Arellano and sister Leticia Mendoza and is survived by Marlene Ong and Raul Arellano, Jr. At the delicate age of thirteen years old, she lost her father and then became the unofficial eldest child several years later. She used these life experiences to create a solid foundation for her immediate family and extended that love to her friends as well. Instead of hardening her, it allowed her to have an even more generous heart that extended to family and friends who became her family.

In 1968, she received a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from University of the East in Manila, Philippines, and explored a successful and fulfilling career as an Executive Assistant in the Philippines and U.S., gathering even more friends at each job from Capas, Tarlac, to Chicago to Sunnyvale to Phoenix and then Arkansas.

On November 19, 1969 she married the love of her life Eddie Pahed Pati. Simply being around them, one could feel the strength of their love and the solidarity of their marriage. There was a beauty in the synergy of love and laughter often seen in the mere touch of their hands or a meaningful look across a room or their shared laughter at jokes they only understood.

She was a true extrovert that enjoyed merely being in the presence of others and this extended to creating memories with as many experiences as possible from epic family road trips in the U.S. and recording those memories in beautiful scrapbooks to honor each event. She also enjoyed the imaginary worlds that books brought her. She was blessed with a proverbial green thumb and enjoyed indoor gardening armed with her trusty plant mister and joyfully digging outside in her garden. She brought many joy with her cooking and fabulous parties. Those who knew her well enjoyed some of her specialties like shanghai lumpia and deviled eggs, and never realized that she had lists upon lists in order to attempt such a feat. She did all of it with grace, ease and a smile on her face as a gracious host. She often had a twinkle in her eye and she always had something positive to say about family, her children and grandchildren and always wanted to extend it even more. Her contagious smile, mischievous gleam, beautiful laugh and the joyous way she danced will not be forgotten. We know she must be gathering up all the other Angels to have yet another event to celebrate life and love.

She is survived by her husband Eddie P. Pati in Austin, Arkansas, her daughter Hazelle Marie Whited and son-in-law Joey Whited also in Austin, Arkansas, her son Michael Pati and daughter-in-law Theresa Diola Pati in San Jose, California, and grandsons Darren Visperas in Southern California and Abram Fessenden in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

The visitation will be on Friday, April 1 at 9:00 AM with the Ceremony from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Christian Church Jacksonville, 200 E. Martin Street, Jacksonville, AR 72076

Memorial donations can be made in Fe’s name to the National Kidney Foundation. We would like to share our heartfelt thanks to the friends and family who have been there for us during this time. Your comfort, understanding and prayers have made the days and nights bearable. Going through her scrapbooks we found some beautiful memories that awakened and strengthened our love for her. We know that she would want you to share a moment of love with someone you consider family and simply enjoy their company.

On behalf of Eddie, Marie and Joey, Michael and Theresa, Darren and Abram, thank you for your continued support, love, and affection for us, and for sharing your memories of Mom.

Arrangements are under the direction of A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville. 501-982-9421

Donald Ray Ballard, 74 of Hot Springs

“You are reading here online that I am dead.   Do not believe a word of it, for I am more alive than ever before.” I borrowed this quote from the great evangelist, D.L. Moody, because I couldn’t think of a better way to give such good news.

I am now with my Savior. I am now in my real home. This body that I have no more use for is dead and gone. If you want to shed tears, make them tears of joy. I am rejoicing in heaven. Remember that I am with my Lord! This past Wednesday March 30, 2016, was a time of great reunion. I am once again with my parents Melton (Buck) & Hilda Ballard, sister Cheryl Clark, Mom, Dad and Shay Mangiapane and all of my loved ones that have gone before me and we will be together for all eternity. I have had a life of 74 years and have been blessed beyond belief with a loving family, including my wife, Stephanie Ballard, who just shared our 26^th wedding anniversary with me in February. I have also been incredibly blessed with my children, daughter Teri Ballard of Norton, Ohio; my son, Michael Ballard (Windy) of Rockford, Illinois(thank you Karen Ballard for them); stepchildren, Wendy Rooney (Ryan) of Hot Springs, Michael Kuykendall (Kim) of Hot Springs, and Joe Robinson of Knoxville, Tennessee and loving brother-in-law Shel Mangiapane of Texarkana, Texas. From these children I have been blessed with 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

I was born in Rayville, Louisiana, July 13, 1941 and grew up in Akron Ohio then came to Hot Springs in 1984 to be close to my parents who had retired here. I opened Heritage Glassworks and began designing and building stained glass and etched windows and doors. This eventually became just a hobby. I worked in various other fields until my retirement in 2001. I have been active in my church and received much joy working in the food pantry and clothes closet with my friends.

Having reached the end of my life on earth, I reflect on the great joy that my family, church family and friends brought to me and on the relationships I formed throughout my time there. Thank you for making my life richer. When you read this I will have taken my last breath there, and the next in heaven. Many of you I will see again. Some I won’t and that is the saddest thing in the world to me. God has made provision that “none should perish.” That provision was the sacrifice of His Son. There is no way we can earn, buy, or work our way into heaven. The only way is to accept Jesus Christ into your heart and make Him Lord of your life. John 3:16 is the most quoted verse. “For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believed in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life.” Please let that verse speak to your heart and receive that gift of salvation so we will meet again.

Yours truly, Don

The memorial service will be 10 am, Saturday April 9, 2016 at Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church, 2515 Mountain Pine Rd. Hot Springs, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation to Harvey’s Chapel Food Pantry.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400

Florence Joan Stockdill Chidester, 83,of Jacksonville, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was born on November 26, 1932 to the late Frank Thomas Stockdill Jr. and the late Eugenia Elizabeth Bittinger in Grady, Arkansas. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth Baldwin and Thomasine Wilson; brothers, F.T. Stockdill III and Robert Stockdill.

Joan loved spending time with her family and friends. She was also a religious education director at various military bases and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church of Jacksonville for over 35 years.

She leaves behind her husband, James Chidester; seven children, Chris Chidester (Becky), Gary Chidester (Maria Pia), Dolores Stegall (Larry), Diana Chidester, Jim Chidester, Joe Chidester (Ming) and Karen Keefe; fourteen grandchildren, Nathan (Danielle), Jessica, Valerie, Marc, Shawn, Scott, Kyle, Natalie, Megan, Jason, Jacob, Shannon, and Kevin; six great-grandchildren, Zack, Faith, Mackenzie, Nicholas, Michael and Julie; one great-great-grandchild, Bently; one sister, Dorothy Russell and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A visitation and rosary will be held on Wednesday, April 6 from 5 to 7 pm at St. Jude Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Mass will be held on Thursday, April 7 at 10 am at St. Jude with interment at Grady Cemetery to follow at 3 pm in Grady, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Grady Cemetery, P.O. Box 181, Grady, Arkansas 71644.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville. 501-982-3400

Jimmy Leroy Brown, 80, of Heber Springs, born May 16, 1935, passed away April 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Brown; mother and stepfather, Bernice Markham and Mark Markham; and siblings, Troy and Clyde Brown, and Shotzie Markham. Jimmy was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 64 and VFW Post 3543.

Survivors include his wife, Tere Sanders Brown; three children, Troy Brown, Jodi Tierney, and Jeri Loya; two sisters, Peggy Kinman and Suzy Clifford; one brother; L.D. Brown; six grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and many other friends and family members who loved him.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at American Legion Post 64.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W Main Street, Jacksonville, 501-982-3400.

Mark Ellis Batt, 59, of Little Rock passed away on April 3, 2016. He was born on October 25, 1956 to the late Avrum Joseph Batt and Anita Passovoi Batt in Los Angles, California.

Mark is survived by his fiancée, Cindy Silguero; daughter, Asja Carletello of Arizona; four sons, Justin Tellez of California, Josh Batt of Arkansas, Avrum Batt and Levi Batt of Little Rock, Arkansas; two grandchildren; sister, Vicki Frank of Little Rock, Arkansas and nephew, Steve Sherman of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 W. Main Street Jacksonville, Arkansas.501-982-3400.

William Dorman Frizzell Jr., 50, of Jacksonville passed away on April 6, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1965 to the late William Dorman Frizzell Sr. and Margaret Lynn Jenkins Frizzell in San Luis Obispo, California. He is also preceded in death by one sister, Diane Smith.

William is survived by his children, Zachary Tyler Frizzell (Lynzi) of Benton, Justin Paul Brewer (Jennifer) of Prattsville, Brittany Hollace Brewer of Prattsville; four grandchildren, HollyAnn-Rose Brewer, Trinity Nevaeh Brewer, Waylon Cash Brewer and Nathan Dale Callaway; two sisters, Wendy Crain (Larry) of Monticello and Mary Carter (Richie) of Malvern; one brother, Tony Frizzell of Monticello; friend and mother of their children, Tanya Chumbley; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Smyrna Full Gospel Church in Lonoke.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville. 501-982-3400

Gwendolyn Sue Wood, 63 of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed from this life on April 8, 2016. She was born on September 6, 1952 to the late Travis and Lester Ingram Martin in Odessa, Texas.

Sue was also preceded in death by her nephew Lynn Williams. She is survived by her daughter; Melissa Wood (Larry Franklin), two sisters; Jean Boren (Mack) of Lubbock, Texas and Linda Mosley of Graham, Texas.

Her family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice, the staff of UAMS, Linda House, and Woodland Hills of Jacksonville for the care and love the provided to Ms. Wood.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Arkansas Hospice Foundation 14 Parkstone Circle North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. 501-982-3400

Charles (Charlie) Robinson Jr. 76, of Jacksonville passed away on April 7,2016. He was born on January 3, 1940 in Earle, AR. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Arie Lee Williams, Rufus Bogan and step-father Mack Williams.

Charles joined the United States Air Force in 1960, and retired in 1980. After military retirement he then became employed for the U.S. Postal Service for twenty years.

Charles was a very kind and sweet man. He loved his family and friends dearly. He was a man that would do anything for anyone. Although he was shy at times, he had a great personality. Before illness arose Charles would enjoy going to the gym (mostly the sauna), playing cards, hanging out at “the park”, and enjoying life. He was loved by everyone who knew him.

Charles was preceded in death by son Oscar Robinson; two brothers, George “Bo” Williams and James Williams.

He leaves to cherish his memories: devoted wife Sadie Robinson; daughters: Lynette (Marcus) Williams of Warner Robins, GA, Jennette Hughes of Tampa, FL, Precious Davis of Jacksonville, AR, Robin Robinson of West Helena, AR and Shalonda Robinson of Jacksonville, AR; stepdaughter Sonya Burks; sons: Jackie Dale Robinson of Denver, CO, and Charles Robinson III of West Helena, AR; stepsons: Michael (Nenna) Burks and Kendrick Burks of Jacksonville, AR; sisters: Mackie (Tharo) Varnado of Killeen,TX, Patsy (Michael) Johnson of Stockton, CA, Glory (Ronald) Simmons of Hephzibah, GA, Lillie Williams, Barbara (Bruce) Wilson of Indianapolis, IN, Annette (Clay) Mull of Blytheville, AR, Gloria (Alberto) Ortiz of North Carolina, Vera Bogan (Ronald) Davis of Marion, AR; brothers: Sylvester Williams of Denver, CO, Jesse Williams of Jacksonville, AR, Billy (Tracy) Williams of Columbus, GA, John (Brenda) Williams of Colorado Springs, CO, Reginald (Cecilia) Bogan of Marion, AR, Jerome Bogan of Marion, AR and Zanny (Gwen) Bogan of Arlington, TN.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:00 am at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, with burial to follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-8 pm on Wednesday evening .501-982-3400

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Harold Eugene Harrison, 71, of Searcy passed away on April 9, 2016. He was born on December 1, 1944 to the late Noah Waverly and Willie Mamie Ramsey Harrison in Searcy, Arkansas.

Harold retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service. He also retired from the White County Road Department. He was a member of the 7^th Day Adventist Church in Searcy. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing and the position of White County Beaver Control Officer.

He is survived by his children; Angela Attaway (Richard) and Craig Harrison; one grandchild, Malachi Gaines; one great-grandson, Connor Gaines; one sister, Jane Huff and a host of friends.

A family memorial service will be held on April 24, 2016 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Searcy.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400

Hubert Warren Cumberland, 76, of Austin passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was born on August 3, 1939 to the late Hubert Conner and Merlene Warren Cumberland in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Ann Cumberland and son, James Cumberland.

Hubert is survived by his wife, Marcia Ann Canaday Cumberland; nine children, Kimberly Lankford, Melissa England, Warren McLoed, Joseph Cumberland, Beth Cumberland, Connie Bunce, Danna Cumberland, Tara Dorsey and Frank Cumberland; four grandchildren, Mallory England, Emily Lankford, Joseph Cumberland Jr. and Adeline Dorsey; two sisters, Shelby Self and Betty Sue Mims.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 14^th from 6 to 8 p.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service Chapel. A graveside, Military Honors, service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville AR, 72076. 501-982-3400.

Dewey Ellis Johnson, 72, of McRae passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Little Rock. He was born on September 12, 1943 to the late Frank C. and Virginia Wilson Johnson in Florence, Alabama.

Dewey is survived by his son, Clyde Johnson of McRae and one granddaughter, Andrea Johnson of Maumelle.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville. 501-982-3400.

Victor Threlow Scrivner, 80, of Pine Bluff passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016. He was born on January 2, 1936 in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Louis Victor and Elsie Kidd Scrivner. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Scrivner.

Victor is survived by his wife, Mary Scrivner; two sons, Britt Scrivner (Alicia Schroeder) of North Little Rock and Victor (Angela) Scrivner of Grapvine; two daughters, Vickie Scrivner (Eckie Harrison) of North Little Rock and Kathy Scrivner (Kim Taylor) of Springfield, Missouri; twenty-three grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at 12424 Craig Road in Scott, Arkansas.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street Jacksonville. 501-982-3400.

Marvin Earl Tew, 62, of Jacksonville passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born on December 9, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Willie Earl and Kathleen Prince Tew.

Marvin is survived by his spouse, Rosemond; three sons, Phillip Tew of Conway, Arkansas, Steven Tew of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Cody Tew of North Little Rock, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; three sisters, Dottie Belden of Cabot, Arkansas, Annie Mae Tibbs of Florida and Patricia Shrower of Jacksonville, Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at A Natural State Funeral Service Chapel 2620 West Main Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400

Carolyn Sue (McNew) Fields, 70, of Maumelle passed away on Saturday evening. Sue was a woman of extraordinary courage and faith who accredited her resilience to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her life revealed God so plainly that not even cancer, strokes, operations, or Alzheimer’s could prevail over her indomitable spirit.

She met the love of her life when she was only 17, and gave him her number at the skating rink. Their eventual first kiss wasn’t perfect, but after 52 years of marriage they finally got it together. Together they celebrated life, love and a passion for Christ.

In her early ministry, she served the people in Colombia as a missionary. As a pastor’s wife, state side, she directed many captivating choirs and extraordinary dramas. She held every relationship with fellow church members dear, praying for each one daily.

Sue was a living Christ-like example of love, honor, and integrity. She loved her family with every fiber of her being, constantly reminding her children they would be her babies “even when they’re 50.” Her children will continue to be her lifelong joy and wonder.

Heaven is now hearing a choir led by one of the best, but here on Earth may she continue to live on in the hearts and minds of the countless people that she touched. We love you. Until we meet again.

She is preceded by her parents John D. and Mattie Jo McNew; survived by her loving husband, Ray Fields; son Todd Fields (Wendie), daughter, Tiffany Fields Dennis (Chris); 2 grandchildren, Kohler King and Kylie Fields; 3 beautiful sisters, Joan Parker, Glenda Sutherlin (David), Denise Rozell; and her brother (Vernon McNew (Kathy); as well as countless nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Foreign Missions, at Cross Journey, 4715 Gum Street, North Little Rock, AR.

Funeral services will be held 11: 00 a.m., Wednesday at Cross Journey in North Little Rock. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19^th at Cross Journey.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Jacksonville. 501-982-3400.

Ethan Gerald Drummond, 34, of Bigelow formerly of El Dorado passed away on April 13, 2016. He was born on January 8, 1982 to Kenneth Gerald and Alene Fife Drummond in Longview, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Gerald Drummond.

Ethan is survived by his mother, Alene Drummond;fiancée, Krystal Green; seven children, Dayton Drummond Misenheimer of El Dorado, Arkansas, Elizabeth N. Kennedy of Malvern, Arkansas, Jackson Tyler Drummond of Malvern, Arkansas, Matthew James Kennedy of Malvern, Arkansas, Terrance, Kayden and Allen Green all of El Dorado, Arkansas; one sister, Sarah Drummond Conner of El Dorado, Arkansas; two aunts, Pamela Brantley and Lisa Foster both of Texas.

He was a member of Wasted Kustoms Low Riders Club.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Jacksonville. 501-982-3400.

Gracie Marie Stracener, 75, of McRae passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. She was born to the late Walter and Mayme Markham Gregory on July 27, 1940 in Manchester, Kentucky. She is also preceded in death by one son, Terry Stracener of Memphis, Tennessee.

She is survived by two sons, Danny Stracener of McRae, Arkansas and Ricky Stracener of Sherwood, Arkansas; one daughter, Vicky Horn of Cabot, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Desari Errickson of Memphis, Tennessee, Danielle Stracener of Little Rock, Arkansas, Chelle Stracener of Lugoff, South Carolina, Rachel Clay of Sherwood, Arkansas, Robbie Bean of Ward, Arkansas and Dusty Stracener of Pennsylvania; thirteen great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life for Gracie will be held on April 19, 2016 at Bethany Baptist Church in North Little Rock from 6 to 8 p.m.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400