Obituaries

LITTLE ROCK — OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.

INDEX

Some obituaries may appear in certain editions of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and not in others. This list shows the names of all people whose obituaries are in at least one edition. For obituaries not in this edition, please see our website, Arkansas Online, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Maurice McJimpson Duhart, 79, of Little Rock.

Brooklyn Denise Jackson, infant, of North Little Rock.

Vadena H. Lunsford, 57, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ARKADELPHIA Roy Lee Robertson, 82.

BELLEVILLE Boyd Dale Cline, 78.

BLYTHEVILLE Mark Wayne Atteberry, 42.

BRINKLEY Franklin Guthrey, 65.

CARLISLE Beatrice Norman Gable, 77.

CLARKSVILLE Edna Hearington, 74.

CROSSETT Gerald Wayne Johnson, 72.

DERMOTT Delta Earl Cleary, 56.

DeWITT Altus Eugene Boyd, 79.

EL DORADO Gloria Merlynn Ware, 89.

FAIRFIELD BAY George A. Elliott, 97.

FAYETTEVILLE Billy Earl Clampit, 65.

HARTMAN Maureen Thompson Walters, 88.

JASPER Dorothy Packer, 92.

JONESBORO Thelma Charlene King, 91.

JUDSONIA Bobby Eady, 81.

LONOKE Wilma Lou Carothers, 80.

MELBOURNE Cleo “Skinny” Rush, 84.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Wilma Jean Pilcher Sutton, 73.

PATTERSON Robert Harton, 63.

PINE BLUFF Emma Reed Procell, 93.

SEARCY George “Bud” Osborn, 80.

SOLGOHACHIA Donald Lee Camp, 67.

OUT-OF-STATE

WARREN, Mich.

Angelo Verrell Standridge, 85.

MEMPHIS David Derrell Allison, 79.

HOUSTON Dorothy Ann Horton, 59.

Pulaski County

MAURICE McJIMPSON DUHART, 79, of Little Rock, Ark .,went home to be with her Lord on December 5, 2012. She was born May 21, 1933, in Little Rock, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Cora Daniels McJimpson;two brothers, Arthur Curry and Leroy McJimpson; two sisters, Sarah McJimpson and Bernice Whitmore; and one son, Dwight Duhart. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Courtney and Derrick of Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters, Sherelyn of Atlanta, Ga., Wana of Little Rock, Ark., and Teresa of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Luke McJimpson Jr. and Bill McJimpson of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Lenora Hopkins of Memphis, Tenn.; one brother-in-law, Rufus Whitmore of Little Rock, Ark.; two sistersin-law, Juanita Curry and Bernice McJimpson of Little Rock, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; 22 nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family hour, Fri. Dec. 14, 2012, 6-7 p.m. Funeral service, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, 11 a.m. Both services will be held at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 908 S. Cross St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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BROOKLYN DENISE JACKSON, born and died Nov. 30 Parents, Shontae and Lakita Jackson; sister, Shakiya Jackson; grandmothers, Carolyn Freeman and Jacquelyn Brown; uncles, Tremel Freeman, Larry and Terrance Brown. Graveside service was 12 noon, Friday, Arkansas Memorial Gardens by Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 812-5303.

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VADENA H. LUNSFORD, age 57, of Little Rock, wife of Albert Dixon “Dickie” Lunsford, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. A service of resurrection and thanksgiving to God for her will be held 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, with a reception to follow. Please see Sunday’s edition for full obituary.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Roy Lee Robertson, age 82, of Arkadelphia died Wednesday. Gravesidefuneral services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens near Arkadelphia with Rev. Stan Paris officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Sign on-line guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BELLEVILLE - Boyd Dale Cline, 78, Belleville, died Thursday, December 6, 2012. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Monday, December 10, at the First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Ark. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Mark Wayne Atteberry, 42, of Blytheville, died December 5, 2012, at his home. Survived by wife, Wendy Yankee Atteberry; parents, David and Jean Atteberry; son, Blake Atteberry Seabaugh; brother, David Atteberry Jr. Memorial services, December 8, 2 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation, 1 p.m. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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BRINKLEY - Franklin Guthrey, 65, died Wednesday. Survivors,wife, Jeannette Guthrey; daughter, Regina Guthrey; brothers, Troy, Ronnie, and Tony Guthrey; sisters, Brenda Riley, Sandra Clinton, Sheila Brittain, Linda Hulse; grandchildren,Trey and Nena Smith. Memorial service Saturday, 3 p.m., Brinkley Church of Christ. Fowler Funeral Home has arrangements.

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CARLISLE - Beatrice Norman Gable, 77, of Carlisle, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord December 6th, 2012. She was born February 2nd, 1935, in Carlisle, Arkansas, to Louis Dee Ellis and Annie Grace Payne Ellis. Beatrice worked at Zimmerman Nursing Home and was of the Baptist faith.

Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter: Darla Mahoney; one brother: Floyd Ellis; two sisters: Ruby Thomas and Anne Harrison; one grandson: Leslie Setzer. She is survived by one son: Billy Ray Norman and his wife Wanda of Carlisle, Arkansas; one daughter: Lottie Mitchell and her husband David of England, Arkansas; one sister: Louise Haney of North Carolina; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Services will be graveside Monday, December 10th, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Old Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Arkansas. Visitation will be Sunday, December 9th, 2012, at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939 from 6-8 p.m.

The family asked that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/.

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CLARKSVILLE - Edna Hearington, 74, of Clarksville died Tuesday December 4, 2012. Graveside service will be Saturday, December 8, 2012, at 12 noon at the Bayou Meto Cemetery in Bayou Meto, Ark., with Brother Steve Mannis officiating. Service was handled by McKinzie Funeral Home of DeWitt.

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CROSSETT - Gerald Wayne Johnson, age 72, of Crossett, Ark., passed away on December 6, 2012. He was born on March 11, 1940, in Crossett, Ark., to his parents, Rubel and LaDelle Sisson Johnson. Dr. Johnson graduated from Medical School in 1966 from UAMS. His post graduate work was at Baylor UniversityMedical Center and the University of Texas. Dr. Johnson was a Captain and Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force, having received two Bronze Stars, and was recommended fora Purple Heart. He was a wellknown plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas, and an inventor of numerous surgical procedures and medical instruments.

Dr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Jeffrey Wayne Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Lana Johnson of Crossett, Ark.; one daughter, Jennifer Barnard (Shawn) of Hot Springs, Ark.; two step-daughters, Carrie Goff of Austin, Texas, Lori Davis of Crossett, Ark.; two sisters, Judy Izard (Ralph) of Benton, Ark., Nancy Davis (Gary) of Garland, Texas; nine grandchildren, Kristen, Kevin, Kameron, Ashley, J.J., Johnathon, Jeremy, Aimee, Curry; two great-grandchildren, Connor, Gage; numerous nieces, nephews and other family and many friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on December 8, 2012, at Jarvis Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. Lloyd Gibbs and Bro. Shawn Barnard. Arrangements made by Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 6465 South Yale Ave., Suite 312, Tulsa, Okla. 74136.

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DERMOTT - Delta Earl Cleary, 56, of Dermott, died Dec. 3, 2012, at McGehee Desha Hospital in McGehee. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 8th, at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Dermott, time 11 a.m. Rev. Rickie Lattimore will officiate. Burial in Strickland Memorial Lawn, McGehee.

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DEWITT - Altus Eugene Boyd, affectionately known as the “Chief,” 79, died December 7, 2012. He was born June 24, 1933, in Almyra to David Burley and Pearl Rail Boyd. Eugene was a retired farmer, an Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of First United Methodist Church and a past member of the Administrative Board, and served on the board of directors of Growers Elevator.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gloria Belle Rowland Boyd; son, Richard Wayne Boyd; and brother, Bobby Joe Boyd. Survivors include his two daughters and their husbands, Traci Boyd-Davis and Dale of DeWitt and J’Ann Boyd Lessenberry and Lee of Bryant; daughter-in-law, RayLyn Boyd Goudelock of DeWitt; two brothers, David Richard Boyd of Almyra and James Burley Boyd of DeWitt; one sister, Shirley Ann Perry of DeWitt; seven grandchildren, Lydia Boyd Davis, Megan Conley Boyd, Ashlyn Belle Lessenberry, Bailey Lane Lessenberry, Hayden Chance Lessenberry, Lauren Elizabeth Lessenberry, and Robert Ryan Lessenberry; longtime friend Walter Ray Simmons; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, December 8, at First United Methodist Church with burial in DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, Ark. 72042.

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EL DORADO - Gloria Merlynn Ware, 89, of El Dorado, died December 6, 2012. Survivors include children, Harry L. Ware, Jr., of Springdale, and Ann Ware of Searcy. Service 10 a.m. Monday at Hillsboro St. Church of Christ. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Young’s Funeral Directors.

Burial following at Bethel Cemetery (North). www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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FAIRFIELD BAY - George A. Elliott, age 97, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He was born July 23, 1915, in Blue Rapids, Kansas. A memorial service with interment will be at the Alta Vista Cemetery, Alta Vista, Kansas. Arrangements are by Roller McNutt Funeral Home Clinton. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FAYETTEVILLE - Billy Earl Clampit, age 65, of Fayetteville, formerly of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at his home. He was born April 22, 1947, in Drew County, Ark., to the late Nervin N. Clampit and Lera Francis Campbell Clampit. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, a professional musician and of the Baptist faith.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, James Clampit. Survivors include his daughter, Candy Hamilton of Texarkana, Texas; his brother, Jed Clampit of Fayetteville; a grandson, Craig Hamilton of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 9, at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robin Hood officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family of Bil Clampit request donations be made to MusiCares. Checks can be sent to MusiCares 1904 Wedgewood Ave. Nashville, Tenn. 37212 or at www.musicares.org. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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HARTMAN - Maureen Thompson Walters, 88, Hartman, died Wednesday. Daughter of the late Wilford Elmo and Helen Morris Thompson. Widow of Merlin (Bucky) Walters. Survivors include, one son, Neil (Jonda) Walters, Alexander, Ark. Service, 10 a.m. Monday, December 10, at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel. Burial in Oakland Cemetery.

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JONESBORO - Mrs. Thelma “Charlene” King, 91, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Unity Baptist Church with Danny Elrod officiating. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JUDSONIA - Bobby Lee Eady, 81, of Judsonia, died December 6, 2012 at Oakdale Nursing Home. Relatives and friends may visit at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 8. A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. at Kensett Cemetery where burial will follow. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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LONOKE - Wilma Lou Carothers, 80, passed away December6, 2012. She was a member of Lonoke First United Methodist Church, and a member of Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Wilma Lassiter Lingo;her husband, Warren “Keeb” Carothers and brother James Lingo. Survivors include two sons, Roy Carothers of Alabaster, Ala.; David and Linda Carothers of Lonoke; daughter, Patricia Rogers of Conway; seven Grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Densmore of Oak Grove, La. and Carolyn Hemphill of Tupelo, Miss.

The family will receive friends 5- 7 p.m., Saturday, December 8th at Boyd Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 9th in Boyd Chapel with interment in Lonoke Cemetery by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Lonoke. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MELBOURNE - Cleo “Skinny” Rush, 84, died December 6. Funeral service: Monday, December 10 at 10 a.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial: Combs Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Sunday, December 9 from 6-8 p.m. Survivors: Franklin “Fuzzy” Rush (brother), Jewel Bundy, Vera Bowers (sisters).

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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Wilma Jean Pilcher Sutton, 73, of Mountain View, Ark., passed away December 6, 2012 in Little Rock, Ark. She is survived by her husband, three children, one sister, six grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. Visitation and services are at First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Saturday, Dec. 8 beginning at 12 noon. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PATTERSON - Robert Harton, age 63, of Patterson died Dec. 4, 2012. Survived by mother, Luthenia Scales of Patterson; host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, Holy Ghost Academy. Officiating, Pastor Willie Clark. Interment: Quiet Cemetery by Rhodes and Son Funeral Home of Augusta and McCrory.

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PINE BLUFF - Emma Jean Reed Procell, 93, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, December 6, 2012. She was born January 8, 1919, in Rison, Arkansas, daughter of James and Katherine Woolley Reed. Mrs. Procell was reared and received her early education in Rison andPine Bluff. She worked as a rental supervisor for Tenark. Mrs. Procell was a charter member of First Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church. She was also a member of Eastern Star,Amarance Christiana Court #3, AARP and Horizon Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Procell, whom she married May 9, 1942 in Pine Bluff; her parents; brother, James “Jim” Reed of Thorncrown Eureka Springs; and Mary Frances Green of Pine Bluff. Survivors include two sons, J.E. Procell, Jr. of Nocona, Texas and Larry Procell of Pine Bluff; sister, Zelma Hankins of Eureka Springs; four grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m., at First Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Cossey officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. at Robinson’s. Memorials may be made to First Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1500 West 73rd Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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SEARCY - George “Bud” Osborn, 80 of Searcy passed fromthis life on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He was born August 30, 1932 in Garner, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Winnie Freeman Osborn. Bud was a charter member of TempleBaptist Church in Searcy; was a member of the Masonic Lodge; and served as Justice of the Peace since 1993.

He is preceded in death also by his wife, Loretta Tucker Osborn; son, William Tony Osborn; three sisters and four brothers. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Portia Routon and husband Raymond of Tyronza;Amy Johnson and husband Mark of Searcy; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Osborn and wife Mary Lou of Searcy; Charlie Osborn and wife Sue of Searcy; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SOLGOHACHIA - Donald Camp, 67, died Wednesday, December 5. Survivors: sons, Donald Camp II of Benton, Adam Camp of Solgohachia; daughter, Melanie Belk of Perryville; one brother, one sister, and five grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, December 8, Antioch Church in Perryville. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home. Online guestbook/ obit www.bobnealandsons.com.

Out-of-state

WARREN, Mich. - Angelo Verrell Standridge, 85, of Warren, Michigan, died Wednesday. Graveside service and burial is 2 p.m., Monday at McFadden Cemetery, Dover, by Shinn Funeral Service, Russellville. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Rita Standridge, Sheridan; daughter, Elizabeth Louise Ruediger, Virginia Beach, Virginia; 10 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren. Online obituary/ guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.

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MEMPHIS - David Derrell Allison, 79, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away December 5, 2012. He was born in England, Arkansas to Joe Lafayette Allison and Rosie Etta Thompson Allison and was a member of the Al Chymia Shrine and the Royal Order of Jesters. He was a United States Air Force veteran.

Preceded in death by his parents, a sister and three brothers, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary McDonald Allison; children, Jim Allison (Dinah) of Memphis, Joe Allison (Laura) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Jeff Allison (Beth) of Collierville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Lindsey Allison, Carrie Allison, Ryan Allison (Leigh), Brent Allison,Tara Allison and Jessica Grashot (Tony); three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harold Allison of Sugarland, Texas.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held today, Saturday, December 8 at 1 p.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Hospice Residence, 6416 Quince Road, Memphis, Tenn. 38119 or to one’s favorite charity. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Allison’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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HOUSTON - Dorothy Ann Horton, 59, died December 2, 2012, in Houston, Texas. She was born June 22, 1953, in McGehee to Lueretta Horton and the late Tommy Lee Horton Sr. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.