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 Mary Arminta Blake, 87, of Little Rock.

Barbara Carole Cochran, 75, of North Little Rock.

Laura Jean Gayles, 72, of Jacksonville.

Jho Anne Petty, 82, of Little Rock.

Bill Carroll Rumker, 68, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Bobby “Chino” Galbraith, 40.

BALD KNOB Patricia Ann (Davis) Carpenter, 71.

EL DORADO David Paul Smith, 78.

GLENWOOD Ethelyn “Effie” Jones, 92.

HARRISBURG Betty Masters, 73.

HARRISON Alta Ray Dixon, 85.

HOPE Flora Ghormley Moore, 81.

HOT SPRINGS Lou Netta Christian Main, 89.

Shelby Jean Vining, 67.

Kenneth Bailey Whittaker, 76.

LONOKE Albert Wayne Elmore, 82.

MALVERN Fred K. Davidson Sr., 83.

MENA Reatha Goddard Schlorer, 39.

MONTICELLO Bertha Mae “Gracie” Caldwell, 70.

MOUNTAINBURG Mae Gilliam, 93.

MOUNTAIN HOME Harry M. Kopczewski, 93.

NEWPORT Gerald Mauldin, 54.

PARIS Leslie H. “Les” Harter, 75.

ROSE BUD Wendy Renee Robinson, 33.

ROYAL Nonie Lee McDaniel, 103.

RUSSELLVILLE Julia “Judy” Jeanette Ingram, 93.

SEARCY Mamie Evelyn Cole, 92.

SMACKOVER Muriel “Tootsie” Boothe Waldrop, 88.

WHITE HALL Elton Jones, 85.

OUT-OF-STATE GREENWOOD, La.

Leroy T. Hodges, 81.

HORN LAKE, Miss.

Steven Roy Myers, 58.

Pulaski County

MARY BLAKE, 87, former resident of Little Rock, died Monday in Las Vegas, Nev. She was a longtime greeter at the Walmart store on Bowman Rd. Survivors: daughter, Dianne Bullard. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Canaan Cemetery in Marshall. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BARBARA CAROLE COCHRAN was born November 11, 1937,and left peacefully December 13, 2012. She lived a full life, but in the end Barbara lost the battle with severe diabetes. Barbara retired from JCPenney’s after thirty five years of service.She was preceded in death by husband, Phillip Cochran.

Barbara leaves behind three children: Erwin Brown, Brian Brown, Kathy Bonilla and her daughter, Kristin Copeland of North Little Rock, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Melanie, Clint, Johnathan, Regina, and Robin; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Sharon Henderson, Irma Mills, and Wanda Rice.

Cremation arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.

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LAURA JEAN GAYLES, 72, of Jacksonville, born March 8, 1940,in Abingdon, Virginia, to parents, Alonzo Yancy and Laura Clark, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jean is survived by herhusband of 52 1/2 years, David A. Gayles; her son, Garry E. Gayles of San Jose, California; her daughter, Laura Y. Gayles-Stephens of Birmingham, Alabama; and her grandchildren, Gregory David Stephens of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Amelia R., and Lorenzo M. Gayles of San Jose, California.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Holly Grove AME Church; 7002 Hankins Road on Highway 161.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Bethel AME; 600 North Cedar St. in North Little Rock.Interment will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Jacksonville.

To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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JHO ANNE PETTY, 82, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Pleasant Valley Living Center. She was born April 20, 1930, in Pine Bluff to Stewart M. and Addie L. Mitchell Meeks. Mrs. Petty was reared and educated in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts and reading. She was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, White Sulphur Chapter #583, Order of the Eastern Star and Providence Home Extension Chapter.

Mrs. Petty was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a brother, Dr. Welton Meeks, and a sister, Thelma Thomas.

Survivors include her sons, Leon D. “Skeeter” Petty of White Bluff, Tennessee, Danny G. Petty of Little Rock; a daughter, Nancy Taylor of Pine Bluff; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Robinson’s. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2012, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Willis Findley officiating. Burial will follow in Fitzhugh Cemetery. Online register at www.ralphrobinson&son.com.

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BILL CARROLL RUMKER, 68, of Little Rock, passed away December 13, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday, December 16, from 2-4 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Monday at 1 p.m. at West 65th St. Church of Christ, followed by interment at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Rumker’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

ARKADELPHIA - Bobby “Chino” Galbraith, age 40, of Arkadelphia, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 in the Jones Performing Arts Center on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. There will be no formal visitation. Sign online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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BALD KNOB - Patricia Ann (Davis) Carpenter, 71, died Friday. Survivors: husband, Bob Carpenter; four children; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters; and one brother. Visitation: Saturday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Sunday, Dec.16, 2012, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, Bald Knob. Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery, by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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EL DORADO - David Paul Smith, 78, of El Dorado, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Young’s Chapel. Burial will follow with military honors at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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GLENWOOD - Ethelyn “Effie” Jones, age 92, of Glenwood, died Thursday, Dec.13, 2012. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, in the Glenwood Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Golden officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, 5-7 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Guest registry is at www.davissmith.com.

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HARRISBURG - Betty Masters, 73, of Harrisburg, died Thursday in Harrisburg. Survivors are: brother, Bill Bass; sisters, Paulette Worley, Beverly Harris and Brenda Bass of Harrisburg; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Monday, 10 a.m. with visitation Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Jackson’s Funeral Home. Arrangements by Jackson’s Harrisburg Funeral Home.

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HOPE - Funeral service for Mrs. Flora Ghormley Moore, 81, 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel, Bro. Jerry Crane officiating, burial Harmony Cemetery Sutton, Ark. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, Brazzel/Oakcrest Hope. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest, The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Lou Netta Christian Main, 89, of HotSprings went to her Heavenly Home Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, surrounded by her children. She was born Feb. 13, 1923, to the late Reacy Smith Ward & C.G. Ward in Hollis, Ark.

Lou was predeceased by her first husband, Oscar “Christy” Christian; her second husband, William Main; one daughter, Sue Kasik, and one brother and three sisters.

Survivors include one son, Eddy (Thonya) Christian; two daughters, Diane (Rob) Bischof and Lou Ann (John) Faginkrantz; three sisters, Irene Webb, Betty Furr and Louise North; grandchildren, Kim Kasik Trevino, Kathy Kasik Bellock, Michael Kasik, Tammy Christian Rauth, Christa White, Katie Bischof Boguslawski, Caroline Bischof Howse, Claire White Maines and Jennifer Christian Ketcheside; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Lou was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. She was a spirited and loving homemaker who cherished her time with her family and friends. She was a true Southern woman who showed her love and devotion with the food she prepared for those she loved. Her most cherished assets were her four children and the many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that followed.

Visitation will be prior to the service. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Hot Springs Funeral Home with Pastor Jon Beyer officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers are George Kasik, Rob Bischof, John Faginkrantz, Michael Kasik, David Boguslawski and Nathan Howse.

The family would like to thank the staff of Lakewood Nursing Home for their loving, compassionate service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, Ark. 71901.

Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Shelby Jean Vining, age 67, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at St.Joseph Mercy Health Center in Hot Springs. Mrs. Vining was born July 15, 1945, Dumas, Ark. She attended school in Gould and graduated in 1964. She also attended Draughon Business School and worked for the Dumas Telephone Company for several years before moving to Pine Bluff.

Shelby married the love of her life, Robert Vining, in 1968, and enjoyed her life with him until his death in 2004. Robert and Shelby owned and operated the Sherrill Flying Service in Sherrill for 30 years before retiring to Hot Springs in 1993. They also owned and operated Country Ceramics and Gifts in Sherrill for 14 years.

After retirement, she and Robert spent many days at their lake house boating, fishing and entertaining friends. Shelby was extremely active until her death and enjoyed spending time surrounded by her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Imogene Zoner of St. Louis, and her maternal grandparents, Herbert and Helen Hendrickson of Gould. She will be missed by her aunt, Carrie Lou Murphy of Dumas, and several cousins and numerous friends.

Graveside services will be Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at 1 p.m. in Bellwood Annex Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with Reverend Mike Snell officiating. The family will receive friends at Robinson’s Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to The American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72207 or The Salvation Army, 501 E. 12th St., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Kenneth Bailey Whittaker, 76, died Dec. 1, 2012. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., he was a U.S. Army veteran. Graveside services with military honors are Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501) 224-2200. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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LONOKE - Albert Wayne Elmore, 82, of Lonoke died Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was born November 29, 1930, to parents Beulah and William “Bill” Elmore of Lonoke.

Wayne was preceded in death by the love of his life for 58 years,Mary Ruth Elmore; also sister, Lila Smith, brothers Gentry, Guy, W.J., Aaron and Paul Elmore.

He is survived by a daughter, Sharon Elmore Rudder (Charles), and son Gary Wayne Elmore (Suzette), all of Lonoke. Wayne was affectionately known as “Papaw” to his seven grandchildren: Stefan Elmore, Whitney Elmore Hall, Jeb Rudder, Ryan Elmore, Stephen Parker, Aubry Rudder Bost, Drew Parker and eight greatgrandchildren. He also leaves behind a very special friend, Mary Rice.

Wayne was a life-long member of the Methodist Church and resident of Lonoke. He was on the board of directors for PCA (Ag Heritage), Lonoke School Board, Lonoke United Methodist Church, member of Masonic Lodge No. 51 and a veteran of the Korean War.

He attended Southern State College in Magnolia, and began his career with the Arkansas Gazette. In 1962 he returned to Lonoke to begin farming on the family farm, and was a founding member of the American Fish Farmers Federation. Wayne was a steward of the land and avid lover of nature and conservation preservation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors with family, and horse racing. He helped form the Lonoke American Legion Baseball Program while coaching for many years. He also served as the state baseball commissioner for the American Legion. After retiring from farming, Wayne was very instrumental in the development of the federal crop insurance program in Arkansas.

Funeral Services will be held at the Lonoke First United Methodist Church, Saturday, December 15 at 3 p.m.

Memorials may be made toLonoke First United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 152, Lonoke, Ark. 72086 or Hospice Home Care, 1300 S. Main, Suite 1, Searcy, Ark. 72143. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Fred K. Davidson Sr., 83, of Malvern passed away on Thursday December 13, 2012. Visitation: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 3-5 p.m., Atkinson Chapel. Funeral Services: Monday, December 17, 2012, 10 p.m. Atkinson Chapel. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Malvern, Ark. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home Malvern, Ark. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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MENA - Reatha Goddard Schlorer, age 39, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Memorial services will be Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel with Brother Dana Kinsey. Arrangements are under the directions of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.

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MONTICELLO - Bertha Mae “Gracie” Caldwell, 70, passed away December 9 in Monticello. She was born May 10, 1942 to the late Glennie and Sylvester Williams of Portland, Arkansas. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Harry M. Kopczewski, age 93, of Mountain Home, died Wednesday. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church; private entombment: Baxter Memorial Gardens. Survivors: Wife: Veronica Kopczewski; Daughter: Lea Ann Kopczewski; Brother: Raymond Kopczewski; Sister: Eleanor Witek. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Gerald Mauldin, 54, of Newport died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Clara; step-sons, Will and Alvin Wilker; step-daughters, Andrea and Lisa Wilker; sister, Virginia Norris; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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ROSE BUD - Wendy Renee Robinson, 33, passed away December 12, 2012 at White County Medical Center. She will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17 at Searcy-McEuen Chapel. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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ROYAL - Nonie Lee McDaniel, 103, of Royal, Arkansas passedaway Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. She was born to the late James G. and Americus Armanda Bailey Lessel in Star City, Arkansas. Nonie was preceded in death by her parents;husband, Carl McDaniel; sister, Merle Clark; and grandson, Joey Davis.

Nonie enjoyed caring for each family member with her tender loving care. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her son, James A. McDaniel, Sr. and wife, Linda; two daughters, Jerry Mc-Daniel and Wanda L. Miller and husband, John; grandchildren, Rick L. Hulse, James A. McDaniel, Jr., Eric McDaniel, Shawn Campbell, Todd Campbell, Johnny Miller, and Julie O’Neal; greatgrandchildren, Lauren McDaniel, Brooke Hardage, Nichole Stout, Daylan O’Neal, Russell Campbell and Riley Campbell; and greatgreat-grandchildren, Abigail Cheshire and Aubrey Stout; also a niece Jeanette McCaskill.

Graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Star City, Arkansas. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501-791-7400).

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, 7402 Albert Pike Rd., Royal, Arkansas 71968. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Julia “Judy” Jeanette Ingram, 93, died Thursday, Dec. 13. Visitation is 3-4 p.m., Sunday, at Shinn Funeral Service. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday, at the Shinn Chapel. Memorials may be made to Pope County Health Department Hospice, 404 North El Paso Avenue, Russellville, Arkansas 72801.Obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Mamie Evelyn Cole died Friday, Dec. 14 at White County Medical Center. Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home with interment at Gum Springs Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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SMACKOVER - Muriel “Tootsie” Boothe Waldrop, 88, of Smackover, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at Courtyard Health and Rehab. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today at Young’s. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, at Young’s.Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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WHITE HALL - Elton Jones, 85, of White Hall, passed away Dec. 13, 2012. Survivors: wife, Betty Muckleroy Jones; children, Debbie Jones Holder, Charlotte Jones Taylor, and David Jones; his dog Chloe; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sunday, Cornerstone Apostolic Church in White Hall by Cranford Funeral Home (www.cranfordfh.com).

Out-of-state

GREENWOOD, La. - Leroy T. Hodges, 81, formerly of Searcy, passed away December 12, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Graveside Services will be Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HORN LAKE, Miss. - Steven Roy Myers, 58, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, born November 28, 1954 in McKinney, Texas to parents, Roy and Mollie Myers, passed away on Wednesday, December12, 2012. He was a Veteran of the United State Air Force. He was employed by FedEx for 25 years.

Steven is survived by his parents, Roy and Mollie Myers; his son, Marcus Wayne Myersof the home; and his daughter, Kimberly Michelle McGhee of Canton, Georgia. He is also survived by three brothers, Brad Myers of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Russell Myers of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Bill Myers of Homewood, Alabama; one grandchild, Kylie McGhee; and several other nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at Arkansas Veterans Cemetery.

To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.