Obituaries

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PULASKI COUNTY

Eva B. Alexander, 68, of Little Rock. Gloria M. Allen, 94, of Little Rock. Sybil G. Foster, 86, of Jacksonville. Audrey Anderson Robinson, 89, of Little Rock. H. Clay Robinson, 74, of Little Rock. Katherine Louise Bruin Steger, 90, of Little Rock. George "Cotton" Wade Venable, 73, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BATESVILLE

Yola Casciato Earnheart, 95.

BEEBE

Donna Jean Stewart, 63.

BENTON

Charles D. Allen, 69. Lola B. Lybrand Hobbs, 100. Phillis Ann McPherson, 55.

CABOT

Grover Wesley Stallsworth, 65.

CAMDEN

Hilery Nichols, 86.

CLEVELAND

Dorothy Ann "Moma Dot" Brents, 77.

CONWAY

Omer Ralph Lemire, 94. Janet Bethell Williams, 55.

GREERS FERRY

Pearl M. Cole, 90.

HOT SPRINGS

James Loyd "Jimmy" Phillips, 75.

JESSIEVILLE

James B. "Speedy" Hood, 64.

LEPANTO

James Woodrow "Sonnie" Kirk, 76.

MOUNTAIN HOME

Joyce L. Thompson, 56.

PARIS

Clara Koch Forst, 91. Mildred (McKinney) Timmons, 93.

RISON

June Lynn, 61.

SHIRLEY

Syble Sowell, 89.

VILONIA

Garland Yancey.

Pulaski County

MRS. EVA B. ALEXANDER, 68 of Little Rock, died, Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. She was born in Grady to the late George and Lillie Alexander.

Her survivors include, Son, Sylvester White of Little Rock; Brother C.G. (Jessie) Alexander of Pine Bluff; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 at Pine Bluff Mortuary Co by Reverend Jimmy Lee Fisher, Sr., at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Grady by Pine Bluff Mortuary Co. Visitation will be Tuesday at Watson North Crest Funeral Home, 1801 N. Maple St., N. Little Rock from 9-12 a.m. and also Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Pine Bluff Mortuary Co., 1001 East 6th Ave., Pine Bluff.

• GLORIA M. ALLEN, who died Friday in Little Rock at the age of 94, and who is pictured here on the occasion of her 90th birthday, was born Aug. 13, 1915, in Belleville, Illinois, to Delos E. and Mary Richard. The family moved to Little Rock in 1919. She attended St. Andrews Catholic School and Little Rock High School (now Central High). After graduation, she was secretary for three years for Msgr. James P. Moran, Rector of St. Andrews Cathedral, until her marriage to Charles Anthony Allen. She later was secretary to Albert L. Fletcher, Bishop of Little Rock, for nine years. After the bishop's retirement, she worked as a real estate agent for Faucett & Company for six years.

She had seven children and is survived by Chad Allen, Diane Allen and her husband Rene E. Bressinck, Richard W. Allen and his wife Brigitte Lefeuvre, Penny Allen and John Mark Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles A. Allen; sons Francis Avery Allen II and Robert Scott Allen; and by son-in-law, James H. Larrison, Jr.; and grandson James H. Larrison III. Known within the family as Doady, she is survived by her sister Alice Keary Starks; 18 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Charlie and Gloria Allen established a burse to educate priests for the Diocese of Little Rock in memory of their son Frank, a Catholic High School graduate and an editor at the Arkansas Gazette who died suddenly in 1965.

Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, followed by recitation of the Rosary at 7. Funeral will be at St. Andrews Cathedral at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, with Msgr. Francis I. Malone officiating, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Msgr. Francis Allen Trust & Development Fund at 1001 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Msgr. Allen, Mrs. Allen's brother-in-law, was pastor of Our Lady of the Holy Souls parish for more than 50 years.

Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome. com.

• SYBIL G. FOSTER, age 86 of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at North Metro Medical Center in Jacksonville. She was born March 13, 1923 in McRae, Ark. to the late Vaudie and Zelma Weir McAfee. She married Thomas Foster in 1941. Mrs. Foster was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 21, 2008, and a brother, Hoyt McAfee.

She is survived by her four siblings, Doris Marsh and Paul McAfee, both of Beebe, Earl McAfee of Sherwood, Dorthy Keathley of Little Rock; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at Landmark Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Carter officiating. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Please sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136.

• AUDREY ANDERSON ROBINSON, 89, of Little Rock, the last child of Ed and Bertha passed away on Friday, August 21, 2009, leaving a testimony of God's faithful provision, direction and mercy. Strong in spirit, she overcame the many challenges her generation had.

She married well, a hard-working, smart and faithful husband, who passed 22 years ago after 48 years of marriage. Their three children brought them seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She loved children and had a calming effect with even the fussiest of the little ones. She was called by Mom by more than her three own children. She has always given selflessly to everyone she knew - her children, family, including nieces and nephews, friends and to the many Girl Scouts she led and taught. She made sure her children grew up being taught integrity and having the opportunities to learn many various activities, skills and sports.

She was never to be lied to, but other misdemeanors could escape the usual structured consequences if you could appeal to her sense of humor.

While she would have chosen to leave us earlier, she graciously submitted to the One who had the final word.

The viewing will be at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2009, ad the services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Gassville Cemetery at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday.

Memorials may be given to Chenal Health & Rehabilitation, 3115 S. Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1 Covenant Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, or to Gideons International (Gideons.org)

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/cehnal

• H. CLAY ROBINSON, 74, of Little Rock died at home of metastasized melanoma on Aug. 22, 2009. He was born Sept.17, 1934, to Henry Clay Robinson Sr. and Louise Gates Robinson at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.

He is survived by his mother; his wife Mary Ann Robinson; his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Steven Quattlebaum of Little Rock; his son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Rebecca Robinson of Hong Kong; two grandchildren, Juliette Elizabeth Robinson and Jeffrey Clay Robinson of Hong Kong; a brother and sisterin-law, Victor and Ann Robinson of Morgan Hill, California; three nieces, and two nephews.

Mr. Robinson graduated from Little Rock Senior High School, attended Georgia Tech and earned a law degree from the University of Arkansas Law School in Fayetteville.

He practiced law in Little Rock and Fort Smith, primarily with the firm of Pryor, Robinson and Barry in Fort Smith.

He was active in the Democratic Party and served for many years as chairman of the Sebastian County Democratic Party, was a member of the Fort Smith Planning Commission, Sebastian County representative to the Arkansas Constitutional Convention, and a past president of the Sebastian County Bar Association.

In 1984, he took a leave of absence from Pryor, Robinson and Barry to become president of Environmental Systems Company (Ensco), an environmental and hazardous waste treatment company he had represented for many years. He reorganized the company and was instrumental in listing it on the New York Stock Exchange. He retired from ENSCO in 1988 and spent his retirement years working with start-up companies, playing tennis, growing orchids and exploring new interests at UALR.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St. Little Rock, Ark. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th St. Little Rock, Ark. 72204 or The Salvation Army, 1111 W. Markham Little Rock, Ark. 72201. To view the online guestbook go to www.griffinlegget.com

• KATHERINE LOUISE BRUIN STEGER, age 90, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. She was born the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Young) Bruin. She had worked as the manager of the jewelry department at Burdines Department Store in Miami, Fla. for many years.

Mrs. Steger was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, George Bruin; two sisters, Edna Heimbold and Alma Welch; and her great-greatgranddaughter Kaleigh Katherine Rick. She is survived by her daughter Judith Borland and her husband Jerry; three grandchildren; eleven greatgrandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Phil Stein officiating. Interment to follow at Landmark Cemetery.

Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at the funeral home (455-5800).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice of Little Rock, 5600 W. 12th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72209.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

• GEORGE "COTTON" WADE VENABLE, 73, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Aug. 22nd, 2009. Cotton was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to tell tales of his hunting trips.

Cotton is survived by five brothers, Ray and Maria, Billy and Martha, Michael, and Joann, Tommy and Linda, and Pete Venable; five sisters, Joyce Scott, Carolyn Reese, Betty Ann and Bob Smithwick, Debbie and Donnie Holdcraft, and Sandy and Danny Victory. Cotton was preceded in death by his parents J.W. and Amanda Venable; his first wife, Ruthie; and his second wife, Betty.

A special thank you to Dr. Sneed and all the staff at the Arkansas Oncology for the special care they gave our brother.

Funeral serviced will be held 10 a.m., Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Johnston Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St. 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

Arkansas

BATESVILLE - Yola Casciato Earnheart, 95, of Batesville died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 in Batesville. She is survived by her husband, Woodrow Earnheart; 2 sons, Lee Earnheart and Richard Earnheart, both of Batesville. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Batesville. Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., with Rosary service beginning at 7:45 p.m. Burial at Campground cemetery in Bethesda. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

• BEEBE - Donna Jean Stewart of Beebe died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. She was born Jan. 24, 1946, in Bono, Ark., to the late Roy and Leora Cox. Donna was a veteran of the United States Army. She was also preceded in Death by her daughter, LaDonna Mitchell.

She is survived by her sons, James "Jimmy" Tucker, Greg Tucker, Steven Poyner; brother, Ardale Cox; three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Bono, Ark. with Brother A. B. Hicks officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.moorescabotfuneralhome. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501)843-5816.

• BENTON - Charles D. Allen, 69, Benton, died Friday.

Survivors, sons, Charles Christopher Allen, Benton; Kinney Allen, Haskell; Steven Allen, Little Rock; daughters, Leona Dempsey, Haskell; Cathy Edge, Vilonia; brothers, Sonny Allen, North Little Rock; Douglas Allen, Benton; sisters, Geraldine Taylor, Cabot; Ivy Allen, Jacksonville; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services, 1 p.m. Monday, Ashby's Chapel, burial, Mt. Harmony Cemetery. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Ashby's.

• BENTON - Lola B. Lybrand Hobbs, 100, of Benton, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant. She was born May 13, 1909 in Grapevine, Ark., to Daniel Jacob (Dee) and Genie Appling Lybrand. Mrs. Hobbs was the widow of Purmon James Hobbs, whom she married on June 8, 1941.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Floyd, Howard, Dewell, and infant William Dewey Lybrand; and her sister, Hixie Lybrand.

She was a manager of Baptist Book Store in Oakland, Calif., and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and a former member of Highland Heights Baptist Church.

Survivors include one sister, Elsie McCallum of Dallas, Texas; nephews, Ronald Lybrand of Metairie, La.; Howard Lybrand of Sheridan, Ark.; Jim Lybrand of Benton, Ark.; great-nieces Candy Miller (Keith) of Benton, and Vickie Crump of Cabot; several other great-nieces and nephews and greatgreat-nieces and nephews; and special friend, Gene Richards of Benton.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (315-4047) with Rev. Scott King, Rev. Bob Stuckey and Saline Memorial Hospice Chaplain Kim Hammer officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warren, Ark. Serving as pallbearers will be Toby Richards, Jarvis Harper, Danny Foley, Ronnie Joe Hutchison, Gerald Francis and Keith Miller.

Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons Internationals, P. O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tenn. 37214-0800 or Saline Memorial Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022.

Family comments: She loved and served the Lord with all her heart, soul and mind. She also loved and served her family all of her life.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard

• BENTON - Phillis Ann McPherson, 55, of Benton died on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1954 in El Dorado, Ark. to the late John and Lucille (Dunn) Cross. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, David Cross.

She was a Christian, stay at home mom, and member of the Porsche Club.

Survivors include her husband, Steven McPherson of the home; one son, Rick McPherson of Alexander; one daughter, Renee Carroll of Benton; four grandchildren, Vanessa McPherson, Hunter McPherson, Justin Carroll, and Alicia Carroll; one brother, Tommy Cross; other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 in the Roller-Ballard Funeral Chapel with Arkansas Hospice Chaplain Brad Vaden officiating. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

Arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047)

• CABOT - Grover Wesley Stallsworth, 65, of Cabot died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, and parents, Amos and Elsie Stallsworth. Survivors include daughter, Christie Harrison; sons, Joel and Justin Stallsworth; and three grandchildren. Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25th at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. To sign his online guestbook, go to www.moorescabotfuneralhome. com. Arrangements by Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501)843-5816.

• CAMDEN - Hilery Nichols, 86, died Aug. 22, 2009. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, Eagle Mills. Services will be Tuesday, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Eagle Mills. To sign online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

• CLEVELAND - Dorothy Ann "Moma Dot" Brents, 77, of Cleveland, Ark. passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 after a long battle with Lymphoma. She was born Oct. 31, 1931 in Hattieville, Ark., the daughter of Charles Marlin and Rena Stout.

Following high school graduation from Wonderview High School, she attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway. Dorothy was a real estate agent and broker in Conway where she served as president of the Conway Board of Realtors and was honored as Realtor of the year. She was very civic-minded, serving as the Conway County Fair Superintendent (clothing department), a member of the Farm Bureau Women's Committee, active in the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association on the state and county level, member of the University of Arkansas Extension Council, County Extension Council officer, Extension Homemaker member and served as president of the New Horizon Club. Also, she served on the 4H Foundation Board and was a member of the State 4H Leader Alumni Association. She was an active member of the Morrilton Downtown Church of Christ where she served many years as a Sunday school teacher.

Moma Dot loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was known for her homemade chocolate chip cookies and salsa.

Preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Dorothy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Herman; sons Herman Keith Brents and wife, Cherie; Kenneth Brents and wife, Kathy, of Cleveland, Ark.; daughters Cheri Stribling and husband, David, of Pearl, Miss.; Sande Johnston and husband, Kenny, of Little Rock, Ark.; thirteen grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and three brothers, Charles Stout, Edwin Stout, and Doug Stout.

Visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Harris Funeral Home in Morrilton. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at the Downtown Church of Christ. Interment will follow the services at Brents Cemetery, Cleveland, Ark. Memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.com.

• CONWAY - Omer Ralph Lemire, 94, of Conway died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway. Burial in Crestlawn Memorial Park. A Wake will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, visitation to follow at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

• CONWAY - Janet Bethell Williams, age 55 of Conway, passed away at her home Aug. 20, 2009.

She was born May 23, 1954 in Fort Monmouth, N.J.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Reba Lee Bethell, and her father, Wilburn L. Bethell. She is survived by one daughter, Summer Lee Ann Reed Green; one beloved granddaughter, Laylee Britt Green, both from Mayflower. She is also survived by two brothers, Lynn L. Bethell and Russell A. Bethell, both of Eufaula, Okla.; two sisters, Donna Cooper of Cabot and Sherry Sparrow of Jacksonville, Ala.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Rev. Keith Troutman officiating. Interment will follow at Annie's Chapel Cemetery in Hagersville, Ark.

Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

• GREERS FERRY - Pearl M. Cole, 90, of Greers Ferry, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. Born in Bee Branch, Ark., she was a daughter to the late Henry P. and Belle (Mahan) Knopp. Pearl was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of Greers Ferry General Baptist Church.

Her husband of 70 years, Romie W. Cole, a sister, Emmie Chambers, and two brothers, Howard Knopp and Clayton Knopp, also preceded her in death.

Survivors include her son, Gary "Dusty" Cole (Tacy) of Greers Ferry; daughter, Martha (Murphy) Thorpe of North Little Rock; four grandchildren, Mandy M. LaSpina, Rachel Cole, Ronnie Mongioi and Kathy Singleline; great-grandchildren Taylor, Chyna, Dakota, Sierra and Colby, and a host of family and friends.

The family would like to especially thank Dianna Hipp and Sheryl Cooper for the loving care given their mother.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, at Roller Mc-Nutt Funeral home in Conway.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Martinville Cemetery in Damascus. Memorial may be made in her name to the White River Area on Aging in Heber Springs.

On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

• HOT SPRINGS - James Lloyd "Jimmy" Phillips, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 22nd at age 75 after a lengthy illness.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Otho and Mildred Phillips; his brother, Frank Phillips, and his sister, Margaret Pakis. His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Peggy Stone Phillips of Hot Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Connie Phillips of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Jim III and Sarah Phillips of Little Rock, and Brad and Greg Phillips of Fayetteville; a cousin, Norma McManus; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was born in Little Rock but was a lifelong resident of Hot Springs. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1958, where he became a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary fraternity and an avid Razorback fan. Mr. Phillips was a dedicated and gifted teacher who taught American History at Hot Springs High School for 22 years as well as his beloved Victory Bible Class at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.

The family wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to the caring community of healthcare professionals at Heritage of Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation, Dr. William Wright, and Dr. James Campbell for their tireless and excellent service to Jimmy during his illness.

On Tuesday, Aug. 25th, there will be a private family graveside service at 12 noon at Greenwood cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Grand Avenue Methodist Church at 12:30 p.m., followed by visitation. Memorials can be made to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church or the Arkansas Alzheimer's Association. Pallbearers will be Jim Phillips III, Brad Phillips, Greg Phillips and Fred White.

Arrangements are by Gross Funeral Home. Guest register is at www. grossfuneralhome.com.

• JESSIEVILLE - James B. "Speedy" Hood, 64, of Jessieville died Aug. 22, 2009. Visitation will be tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Caruth-Village Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Guest register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

• LEPANTO - James Woodrow "Sonnie" Kirk, 76, of Lepanto died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in Springhill Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock.

He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by parents, Woodrow Wilson and Mildred Bell Kirk; his wife, Wanda Kirk; son, James Allen Kirk; and sister, Patsy Jean Fletcher.

Survivors include sons, Harold Wayne Kirk of Earle, Jessie Dale Kirk and wife, Elaina, of Lonoke, Steven Morgan of Lonoke, Derek Woodrow "Woody" Kirk of Lepanto, Jeffrey Thomas Kirk of Lepanto; daughters, Mary Ogle of Lonoke, Janada Canada of Stockton, Calif., Patricia Darlene Bennitta of Stockton, Calif.; brothers, Harold D. Kirk, of Tyronza, Jesse Wayne Kirk of Little Rock; sisters, Shelby Gorbey of Morgantown, W. Va., Linda Knapp of Flippin; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. in Murphy Funeral Home in Lepanto.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Murphy Funeral Home under the direction of W.D. Gann. Burial will follow in Caraway Cemetery.

• MOUNTAIN HOME - Joyce L. Thompson, age 56 of Mountain Home passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at her home. Joyce L. Thompson was born Jan. 20, 1953, in Houston, Texas, to Condred William and Reba I. (Cockrum) Bigham. A 1971 graduate of Mountain Home High School, Joyce went on to study at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. She married Mark A. Thompson June 15, 1980, in Jonesboro. She was a loving wife and mother who loved to cook for family and friends. Full of personality, she brought joy to the hearts of many she met. Besides being a homemaker, Joyce worked as a legal secretary, worked with the state Bank Department and the Cabot Public Schools. She was a member of the Cabot United Methodist Church.

Joyce L. Thompson is survived by her husband, Mark; 3 sons, Michael, Brian and Christopher; her mother Reba Bigham; and her Aunt Betty Milum. She was preceded in death by her father and her uncle, Joe Milum

Visitation for Joyce L. Thompson will be Noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at Roller Funeral Home, with a graveside service to follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

• RISON - June Lynn, age 61 of Rison, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 at her home. Survivors include her husband, Joe Bob Lynn of Rison; mother, Lorraine Brandon; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Online condolences at www.buiefuneralhome.com.

• SHIRLEY - Syble Sowell, 89, of Shirley, Ark., passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. She is survived by four sons; one daughter; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister; and many family and friends. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 at Pine Grove General Baptist Church, Shirley, Ark. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

• VILONIA - Aug. 14, 2009, Garland Yancey of Vilonia, Ark., went to heaven to be reunited with his parents, William Yancey and Retha Moore Yancey. He is survived by his brothers, Charles (Glenda), Ben (Waneta), Harley (Paula) and Ron (Talatha); and his sisters, Margaret Thomas, Clotene Gauvey and Carolyn Bridges (AC).

A private service was held at old Liberty Cemetery at Conway. Pastor Joshua Bridges conducted the memorial service. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.