Melody Ann Emmert, 54, NLR, born May 12, 1960, passed away November 11, 2014. She is preceded in death by father, Charles Emmert; brother, Willie Wayne Emmert and Carl Hatley. Melody is survived by her partner of 23 years, Loretta Taylor; mother, Nora Carlock; brothers, Phillip, Charles, Ralph, and Andrew Emmert. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Saturday, November 15 at Arkansas Funeral Care in Jacksonville. Graveside service is 2pm, Monday at Shiloh Crossroads Cemetery, Greers Ferry. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

Published November 14, 2014