2021.07.29 THROW BACK THURSDAY - SAD CLASS NEWS
Our sympathy to the family of Daniel EUGENE BROWN, who passed away in 2017.
BROWN Daniel E., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 20, 2017,
at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and lived
there for most of his life before moving to Lexington, Kentucky, to be closer to his grandchildren.
During his career, he devoted many years of service to the Arkansas Gazette. He also served honorably
in the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Air National Guard, and Army National Guard. He leaves behind to treasure
his memory his wife, Wanda Brown, daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Erik Ackerman, and grand-
children Alyson, Caroline, Cody, and Daniel Ackerman. A memorial service will be held at a later date
with interment at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
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Our sympathy to the family of Jay Flack, a loyal Central High Tiger. Jay passed away July 25.
James Paul Flack
of Little Rock, AR
July 9, 1938 - July 25, 2021
James Paul Flack went to be with the Lord, July 25, 2021. He was born July 9, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas,
to Otho and Elminia Roberts. Jay loved to garden, Jay loved photography, cooking, fishing, hunting, drag car
racing, scuba diving and traveling. Jay was a Jack of All Trades, he could do anything. He graduated from
Little Rock Central High School, class of 1956, then served in the United State Marine Corp from 1957 until
1962. Jay attended the Summit Church for 17 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otho and
Elminia Flack; his brothers, Willis and Ray Flack; his adopted sons, Michael and Mark Flack; and previous wife,
Nina Stevens Flack. James is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lake-Flack; his brother, Charles Flack; his
stepdaughters, Rhonda Stearns (Michael); Sandra Lake (Betty); Suzanne Lake-Bartle (Nathan); and grand-
daughters, Lauren Carek; Kelly Conley (Todd); Edie and Marlee Bartle; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in James' name to The Summit Church, Crystal Hill Road, North
Little Rock.
A memorial service will be held 10 am, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in the chapel of Roller Chenal Funeral Home.
Our sympathy to the family of Carol Helmbeck. Carol had just lost her son in the last month.
Carol E. Helmbeck Settle
Carol E. Settle, 83, of Sherwood, AR, passed from this life on July 25, 2021. She was born May 16, 1938, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Edwin W. and Margaret A. (Townsend) Helmbeck. Carol was a 1956 graduate of Central High School and a member of Geyer Springs Baptist Church. She was always happiest spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Settle and her husband Jim were the owners of Settle Office Supplies in North Little Rock since 1982. She will always be remembered as a hardworking, honest, loyal, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy R. Settle Jr., and sister, Sharon Roth.
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This month we honor the life of Missionary Don Newsom, who served in the Philippines for 43 years, a fact that requires no narrative and speaks for itself. However, I would like to add comments on his profound legacy. Don passed away July 19, 2021.
A native of El Dorado, Arkansas, Bro. Newsom and his family were sent as BMA missionaries in 1978. Instrumental in inaugurating BMA work on the island of Mindanao, Brother Don spent most of his ministry on the island of Panay. His Gleaner (now mission:world) articles make it evident that the Lord used Brother Don in great ways
First of all, his ministry was marked by church planting in both the lowlands and in the mountains. He worked in places like Iloilo, Manaripay, Lublub and other locations that most of us cannot pronounce much less locate on a map. However, hundreds of people impacted by his ministry from these little-known (to us) places now have eternal relationships with the God of the universe.
Also, he was influential in helping start an estimated 30 churches on Panay, and Missionary Sam Freeman stated that over 20 of those are still very active congregations. Part of church planting is developing leaders, and Brother Newsom led a Bible institute in Antique for many years. According to Brother Sam almost all of those churches are pastored by men who studied at that institute.
Another important part of Brother Newsom’s ministry was helping others to help others. He was known for encouraging and assisting many to attend nursing school and make a difference in communities. The Dorcas House, led by the Newsoms for many years, was a special place for boys and girls who did not have a home.
The following is from Newsom’s Gleaner article of February 1983: “Our mountain ministry continues to be the most challenging and rewarding I have ever worked with. We just returned from another four-day tour of some of the work. Brother Melvin Meade went with us to help organize two of our mountain missions into churches. We first went to Soppanga. This is about a seven or eight hour walk from where we park the car. As usual, it rained and the trail was very muddy. Seventy members went into the organization of this church.”
The ministry of empowering local leaders (ChangeMakers) to carry on ministry has been part of BMA Missions DNA since the beginning. Brother Don Newsom exhausted his life in the mission of God. We rejoice in his legacy that lives on in a vibrant ministry on an island in the Philippines and beyond.
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Lynn Hansen has suffered a fall and ended up with a broken hip and elbow. She is currently in rehab.
ML
Be looking for news on the Reunion tomorrow or Monday!!!!!