Paula  Pendergrass PhD, age 78, of Dover, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, at St. Vincent Infirmary Hospice in Little Rock.

She was born January 14, 1947, in Doniphan, Missouri to Chauncey and Ruthie Wealand.

She retired from Arkansas Tech University as a professor of Anatomy and Physiology for nursing and pre-med students, who admired the way she taught and mentored them.  She was the owner and baker for The Chocolate Moose in Dover.  She wrote four mystery novels set in the Russellville area.  She and her elder sister were experts and authors of four books on Depression era candle holders.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Belovicz.

Survivors include a brother, Larry Wealand of Oxly, Missouri; two sisters, Sherry Riggs of Houston, Texas and Darla Snow of Dover; as well as, a niece, Cathi (Todd) Pendleton; and two nephews, Wes Riggs and Chauncey(Amanda) Wealand.

Arrangements are private under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.