Obituaries

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INDEX

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PULASKI COUNTY

Joe Dan Campbell Sr., 83, of North Little Rock. Clarence “Hook” Morrison Evans of North Little Rock. Frances Louise Hammonds, 85, of Jacksonville. Kenneth Eugene Koehler, 77, of North Little Rock. Helga Margarete Kotlewski, 74, of Jacksonville. John William Reed, 47, of North Little Rock. Orville I. Vanness, 97, of Little Rock. Shari Wafford Whitfield, 52, of Little Rock

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BASSETT

Nina McFatridge Williams, 97.

BEARDEN

Elayne Jerige, 62.

BENTON

Jeannie Gilmore, 62.

CHEROKEE VILLAGE

Maureen Wolosuk, 78.

CONWAY

Jeremy Andrew Johnson, 23.

EL DORADO

Audrey Payne Jerry Simpson, 72. Raymond Edmond “R.E.” Whatley, 85.

EMMET

Freida Carlton, 86.

ENOLA

Patricia A. Stephens, 61.

FAYETTEVILLE

Susan Quillin Fenno, 47.

HOPE

Mary Stephens Hamilton, 80.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

Don H. Edgington, 80.

JONESBORO

William “Burl” Torreyson, 86.

LESLIE

Jimmy Griffith, 71.

NASHVILLE

Lena “Granny” Mae MacDonald, 88.

NEWPORT

Theodore Stuart “T.S.” Stephens.

POSSUM VALLEY

Roy David Craig, 52.

SHERIDAN

Dorothy Travis Hendricks Williams, 84.

STAR CITY

Orpie Lee Culliford McEntire, 91.

WILSON

Dorothy Lee Wilson, 80.

OUT-OF-STATE

CAMPBELL, Mo.

Frances Ilene Winberry, 85.

TEXARKANA

William Taylor, 67.

Pulaski County

JOE DAN CAMPBELL SR., 83, of North Little Rock died peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2010, in Little Rock. He was born in Lonoke, Ark., on June 3, 1926, to the late John and Rosie (Gentry) Campbell.

Joe was a World War II Navy veteran having served from June 2, 1944, until Oct. 7, 1946, and saw duty on the destroyer ship USS Brownson. He was an ironworker and a member of union Local 321 in Little Rock. Joe enjoyed the horse races, watching the stock market, and buying and selling rental property.

He is survived by his sister, Betty (S.T.) Howard; two sons, Randy (Jane) Campbell and Keith Campbell; grandson, Joe D. Campbell III; granddaughter, Michelle (Dennis) Armstrong; daughter-in-law, Janet Campbell; three great-grandchildren, Emily, Luke and Gracie; and companion, Ann Rogers.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Hospice Home Care who took loving care of Joe during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faithspring United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 242535, Little Rock, Ark. 72223; or to Home Hospice Care, 2200 S. Bowman, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.

Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brock Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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• –––––CLARENCE “HOOK” MORRISON EVANS of North Little Rock, formerly of Lonoke, died March 25, 2010, at Lonoke Nursing and Rehab, Lonoke. Mr. Evans was born in El Dorado to the late Jack and Octie Elizabeth Morrison Evans.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Martha Reynolds Evans, whom he married in El Dorado in December 1966; also surviving, daughters, Brandi Evans Keune of Florida and Sheri Evans Morgan of North Little Rock; and granddaughter, Maggie Elizabeth Keune.

Memorial Services will be held Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at Lonoke Chamber Office (Depot). The family will receive friends prior to the service. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––FRANCES LOUISE HAMMONDS, age 85, of Jacksonville, formerly of Cherry Valley, died March 25, 2010. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her sons Bill (Jackie) Hammonds and Gary (Sue) Hammonds; and daughter, Linda Lipps; six grandkids and 13 great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Hammonds of the Furlow area. Interment will be in Vandale Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.

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• –––––KENNETH EUGENE KOEHLER, 77, of North Little Rock, also known as “Pa,” went to be with our heavenly father on March 25, 2010.

Born to Otto and Masel Koehler on April 29th, 1932, in Pulaski County, Ark., Ken enlisted in the Navy in 1948. He fought in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952. In 1955, he married his soul mate, Helen Joy Koehler, who in 2008 preceded him in death. Ken opened his first service station and started Koehler Enterprises; he took great pride and pleasure in running his businesses. He was a man that won the respect of many because of his honest and philanthropic business practices.

He was met at the gates of heaven by his loving wife, Helen Joy Koehler and their son Kenneth Steven Koehler; his parents; and two brothers, Bill Koehler and an infant brother. He leaves the legacy of his teachings, unconditional love, and giving spirit to live through his family and friends.

Kenneth leaves behind one daughter, Suzanne Duty; two granddaughters, Stephanie Shaw and husband Bryan, Jennifer Donner and her fiance Chad Kennedy; three dearly loved great-grandchildren, Lily Shaw, Dakota Shaw and Ava Donner; amongst a host of family and friends, his memory will live forever in their hearts. Ken was cherished and loved by many and will be missed by all and never far from our hearts.

Family will receive friends and loved ones Saturday, March 27th, 2010, from 2:30-3:30 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, with the services directly following in the funeral home chapel with Brother Fred Holmes officiating. Please visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com to share your memory of Kenneth Eugene Koehler.

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• –––––HELGA MARGARETE KOTLEWSKI, age 74, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, March 26, 2010. She was born Feb. 5, 1936; in Stettin, Pomerania, to the late Karl and Else Trojanoski.

Mrs. Kotlewski is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Donald L. Kotlewski; one brother and one sister of Kaiserslautern, Germany; loving sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews in Michigan; a brother-in-law and family in Florida.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136.

In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Sign online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.

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• –––––Mr. JOHN WILLIAM REED, age 47, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 30, 1962, in Weisbaden, Germany, to James W. and Sandra Lingo Reed. He was preceded in death by his mother. He was an avid fisherman and had a 14-year career with the United States Army, having served during in the Persian Gulf, Grenada, and at Panama. After serving his country, he went to work for the Veterans Medical Center as a Health Tech.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Reed; two children, Tyler A. and Tiffany N. Reed, all of North Little Rock; his father, James A. Reed of Heber Springs, Ark.; and a brother, James A. Reed and his wife, Karen of Jacksonville, Ark.

A Celebration of John’s life will be held Monday, March 29, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark., (501) 835-3515, with Chaplain Silis Edwards Redd officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.

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• –––––ORVILLE I. VANNESS, 97, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 20, 2010. He was born on Jan. 30th, 1913, in Little Rock and remained a lifelong resident.

He founded Vanness Pen Shop in 1938. Following service in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, he returned to Little Rock to renew his career. He remained active in the business for over 50 years, working side by side with his two sons, Dennis and Van, and his grandson Mike Vanness. A Godly man, he allowed the Lord to work in his life, instilling a disarming humility, a gentle nature and utmost generosity. When he spoke, he always spoke kindly. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Thelma Jane “Jennie” Vanness; daughter, Beverly Ann; and grandson, Van Joseph “Joey” Vanness. He is survived by his sons: Dennis (Becky) Vanness and Van (Vickie) Vanness. Other survivors include grandsons, Mark Vanness and Mike (Lisa) Vanness; granddaughters, Gini (Devin) Vanness Driskell and Julie (Travis) Vanness Minnie; nine greatgrandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 29th, 2010, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th, Little Rock, Ark. 72205, (501) 661-9111.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1701 Arch Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. www. griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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• –––––SHARI WAFFORD WHITFIELD, 52, of Little Rock passed away on Monday. Survivors: her mother, Alberta Knox; three daughters; six brothers; six sisters; and six grandchildren. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Baptist Church, 4800 West 12th St., Little Rock. Visitation is from 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 Maple, North Little Rock, 812-5303.

Arkansas

BASSETT — Nina McFatridge Williams, 97, of, Bassett passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010. The visitation will be Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 1-2 p.m. at Bassett Presbyterian Church with the service following at 2 p.m. and interment in Bassett Cemetery.

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• –––––BEARDEN — Elayne Jerige, 62, of Bearden died Thursday. She was preceded in death by two sons. Survivors: husband, two sons, three daughters, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Her body was cremated. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. Online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.

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• –––––BENTON — Jeannie Gilmore, 62, of Benton died March 25, 2010. She was born April 6, 1947, in Michigan to the late Gordon and Helen Marvin. Survivors: daughters, Kim Frederick and Karen Shelnut; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services by Ashby’s, 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pine Crest Cemetery.

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• –––––CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Maureen Wolosuk, age 78, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Residence in Cherokee Village, Ark. Memorial service will be at Village Bible Church at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010. Online registry at www.heathfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––CONWAY — Jeremy Andrew Johnson, 23, of Conway, born Dec. 4, 1986 in Little Rock, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 21, 2010.

He was a member of the United States Army stationed in Fort Benning, Ga., the A-State Boys and a 2005 graduate of Oak Grove High School. Jeremy was a loving husband and father, or as his oldest daughter said — “Daee.”

He is survived by his wife, Kiera (Shelton) Johnson of Conway; two daughters, Julianne (4) and Elizabeth (1) Johnson, both of Conway; parents, Dwight and Deborah Johnson of Sherwood; sister, Amber Johnson of Sherwood; grandparents, Marvin and Joyce Johnson of Tillar; and several aunts, uncles, close family members and friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carl D. and Betty Phillips.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jeremy Johnson’s Children’s Contribution Account set up for his girls at any Arvest bank branch, account #75370066.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday at Christian Assembly of God Church, 10601 Hwy. 107, Sherwood. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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• –––––EL DORADO — Audrey Payne Jerry Simpson, 72, a surgical nurse of El Dorado died Thursday. Survivors include a daughter, Anita Hill-Alvarado (Edward) of Bryant; a son, Kenneth Jerry (Mira) of Smackover; brothers, Harold Payne (Margie) of Taylor and Charles Payne (Edna) of Magnolia; sisters, Raye Parker (Ken) and Kaye Bates (Jimmy), all of Little Rock; and seven grandchildren; and one greatgrandson. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at East Main Baptist Church in El Dorado with interment in Liberty Cemetery near Lawson. Register online at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––EL DORADO — Raymond Edmond “R.E.” Whatley, 85, of El Dorado died Wednesday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow at Sycamore Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young’s. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome. com.

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• –––––EMMET — Mrs. Freida Carlton, 86, Emmet, Ark., passed away Thursday, March 25, at her home. Funeral Services 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home Chapel, Hope. Burial Harmony Cemetery, Sutton, Ark. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. Visitation: Saturday, March 27, 6-8 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope, Ark. Guestbook: www. brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––ENOLA — Patricia A. Stephens, 61, of Enola went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Born in Conway, Ark., on Oct. 2, 1948, she was a daughter to the late Calvin Russell and Ernestine (Lasley) Stephens. She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vilonia. Pat enjoyed singing in church and was extraordinary when it came to embroidery and cooking. She enjoyed keeping all of her nieces and nephews and loved them dearly.

Her grandparents, Stephen and Ora Grimes Lasley and Earl and Era Stephens, all of Enola, also preceded her in death. Patricia is survived by a sister, Peggy Harris and husband Jim of Vilonia; two brothers: Calvin Stephens and wife Joyce of Greenville, Texas, Marion Stephens and wife Brenda of Enola; three nieces; four nephews; four great-nieces; 11 great-nephews,; one great-great-nephew; and one great-great-niece.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home in Conway with Rev. Joe Engdahl and Bro. Jeff Ashley officiating. Interment will be at Marcus Hill Cemetery with Michael Harris, Heath Stephens, Wade Stephens, James Stephens, Steven Tucker, Wesley Mahand, Tyler Brents and Bobby Grigsley serving as pallbearers. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 26, at the funeral home. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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• –––––HOPE — Mrs. Mary Stephens Hamilton, 80, Hope, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at a local hospital. Graveside Services 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28, Snell Cemetery, Emmet, Ark. Burial to follow. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Visitation: Saturday, March 27, 6-8 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest, Hope. Memorial Fund: Brazzel/Oakcrest. Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Don H. Edgington, 80, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, while peacefully at home. Don was born Feb. 7, 1930, in Texarkana, Ark., to the late Harold and Eunice (Barrington) Edgington. Don retired and moved to the village in 1993.

Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Billie (Presley) Edgington; one son, Don W. and wife Debra Sue Edgington of Daphne, Ala.; and one granddaughter, Erin Kimberley Edgington of Daphne, Ala. Don was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in HSV, Ark.

Don served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean War. He then went on to graduate from the University of Texas in 1958. Don was involved in many different organizations, to name just a few: Chevron — Chief Engineer for overseas petroleum, Inc. 1958-1978; Kerr-McGee — President of Oil & Gas Division 1978-1985; Leer Petroleum — CEO 1985-1987; Total — Vice President North America 1987-1992; Jackson House, which helped feed the hungry; Edgington Fund (1998) Income to be used for Lay/Youth Ministry development and training of Deacons in the Diocese of Arkansas; Project Hope; Treasurer, Board of Trustees — Diocese of Arkansas — 1999 to 2005; Junior, Senior Warden at Holy Trinity 1996-1997, Vestry 2003; Board of Trustees — Sewanee: University of the South 2004.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Hot Springs Village, Ark., with Father Richard Biega officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of Don to Holy Trinity Organ Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of CedarVale Funeral Home of Hot Springs Village, Ark., (501) 922-6100. Guest may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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• –––––JONESBORO — William “Burl” Torreyson, 86, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at NEA Hospital. A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Weiner with Dan Douglas officiating. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––LESLIE — Jimmy Griffith, 71, of Leslie died Thursday. A farmer and bulldozer operator. Survived by wife, Carolyn; daughter, Leslee Birchfield (Brad); son, Andrew; two grandchildren; brother Lonnie; sisters, Rebecca, Betty and Kathleen. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2010, at the Rambo Cemetery by Roller-Coffman’s of Marshall. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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• –––––NASHVILLE — Lena “Granny” Mae MacDonald, age 88, of Nashville, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in Nashville. Graveside serves will be Sunday, March 28, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Nashville Funeral Home.

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• –––––NEWPORT — Theodore Stuart “T.S.” Stephens of Newport died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Peggy; one son, Ronald Theodore Stephens; two stepsons, David Gullic and Dr. Phillip Gullic; two grandchildren; three step-grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church of Newport. Interment, Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www. jacksonsfh.com.

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• –––––POSSUM VALLEY — Roy David Craig, 52, of Possum Valley passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Sunday at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with burial in 16th Section Cemetery. Visitation will start at 4 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorials to: Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Barbee Eubanks, 178 Longview Road, Wilmar, Ark. 71675. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman. com.

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• –––––SHERIDAN — Dorothy Travis Hendricks Williams of Sheridan, Ark., was born Sept. 16, 1925, in New Hope, Ark., the daughter of the late John Perry and Lydia Hicks Hendricks. She was a member of Buie Baptist Church at Prattsville and a homemaker. Mrs. Williams died Friday, March 26, 2010, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock at the age of 84.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Williams. Survivors: sons, Perry O. Williams and wife Debbie of Prattsville, Randy A. Williams of Greensboro, N.C.; sister, Maycel Orr and husband James of El Dorado; grandchildren, Megan Williams, Locke Williams, Shannon Shumate and husband Brent, Chase Mangiapane; great-grandchildren, Brendan Shumate, Madison Shumate and Blane Shumate.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville with Bro. Neal Pumphrey officiating. Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook, www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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• –––––STAR CITY — Orpie Lee Culliford McEntire, 91, of Star City died Thursday. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Burial will be in Leek Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.

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• –––––WILSON — Dorothy Lee Wilson, 80, of Wilson died Thursday, March 25, 2010. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 26 at United Methodist Church in Wilson. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at United Methodist Church in Wilson. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Out-of-state

CAMPBELL, Mo. — Frances Ilene Winberry, 85, of Campbell, Mo., passed away March 24, 2010. Services are Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 2 p.m., Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Daniel Houston officiating. Burial is in Cardwell Cemetery in Cardwell, Mo. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will begin at 12 noon Saturday.

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• –––––TEXARKANA — William Taylor, 67, Texarkana, Texas, departed this life March 23, 2010. Survivors: wife, Rita Ann Taylor; six sons; four daughters; two brothers; one sister; 25 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Grove Baptist Church. Interment: Ray Cemetery. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday, Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway 327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes. com.