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, arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY Steven Mark “Steve” Bryles, 55, of Little Rock and Blytheville.

Thelma Louise Clark, 91, of Little Rock.

Hester Elizabeth Ingram, 74, of Jacksonville.

John H. Jones, 56, of Sherwood.

Marvin Mitchell Mhoon Jr., 48, of Little Rock.

Billy Bob Sullivan, 80, of Little Rock.

Imelda Mary Whitbey, 92, of Little Rock.

Stanley W. “Bill” Yates, 90, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS AUSTIN Verna Carol Bishop, 65.

Loetta (Walls) Davis, 83.

BATESVILLE Hansel R. Kimbrough, 81.

Lloyd G. “Woody” Woods Jr., 54.

BEE BRANCH Jerry England, 62.

BENTON Imogene Aileen Scarbrough, 94.

BENTONVILLE Billy Leroy Harrell, 78.

BONO Charles Foster, 71.

CONWAY Bobby Rex King, 90.

HEBER SPRINGS Elnora Grace Hurley, 86.

Thomas Stephen Teichman, 64.

HENSLEY Horten Donald Hurn, 89.

JUDSONIA Mable Jewel Gentry, 89.

MALVERN Thomas “Tommy” Hanley, 66.

MONTICELLO Bill Eldon Brockwell, 65.

MORRILTON Diane Williams, 68.

PRESCOTT Perrine Anthony Franklin, 85.

SHERIDAN Mark Wayne Manning, 69.

SWIFTON Neal Lynn Jones Sr.

WARD Carolyn Ann Cook, 73.

OUT-OF-STATE MARGATE, Fla.

Juna Fern McClure, 89.

Pulaski County

STEVEN MARK (STEVE) BRYLES, age 55, of Little Rockand Blytheville, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer. He served as a State Senator, 2001-10, representingMississippi and Poinsett Counties in his native Delta. At the time of his death, Steve was the Director of the Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission. He was the eldest son of Mark Benjamin Bryles and Velma Louise McReynolds Bryles of Blytheville. Steve leaves in mourning and to cherish his memory beloved wife Pamela Morehead Bryles of Little Rock and their children Emily Fitzgerald Bryles of Fayetteville, Caitlyn Fitzgerald Bryles of Little Rock and Mark Benjamin (Ben) Bryles of Little Rock. His wife and children were the center of his life. Steve graduated from Blytheville High School in 1975 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he majored in Agricultural Business and joined Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a Life Loyal Sig. In 1984, Steve launched his 27 year career as an independent cotton merchant having learned the trade from past generations of colorful figures in the business including those on Cotton Row on Front Street in Memphis. Steve held leadership positions in many professional and civic organizations including the Blytheville Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce and Blytheville Rotary Club among others. He was a Paul Harris Fellow. Steve enjoyed music, particularly flat pick guitar, reading, family genealogy and the outdoors. He was a fifth generation Arkansan whose great great grandparents came to Arkansas in the 1840’s and 50’s. Steve is survived by his parents, wife, children and brothers, William Thomas Bryles (Anne) of Hickory Plains, Roger Kent Bryles (Mary Jane) of Fayetteville and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of loyal friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents William Thomas and Addie Elizabeth Stanley Bryles of Hickory Plains (Edward Community) and Luther Ralph and Ruby Pearl Warren McReynolds of Dutch Mills. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at services on Thursday, January 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock and on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Blytheville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bryles Education Fund, P.O. Box 1446, Little Rock, Ark. 72203. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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THELMA LOUISE CLARK, passed away on Dec. 28, 2012.She was born on July 17, 1921, in Monticello to the late John and Gertrude Hadley. Thelma worked at Sterlings in Little Rock and then for West’s Department Stores before retiring.She was a member of East End Baptist Church and was bapitized at Saint Mary Lake. She enjoyed canning, gardening and cooking. She treasured the time she spent raising her family most of all. Thelma is preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Lee Clark; her parents; her son, Robert Stanley Clark; her sister, Mary Emma Luther; her daughter-in-law, Juliette B. Clark; her grandson, Todd Clark and a great-grandchild, Hunter. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, William Lee Clark, Gary Gene Clark and his wife Tish, Debra K. Burdess and Denna G. Shelton and her husband Keith; her daughter-in-law, Thelma June Clark her 15 grandchildren; her 20 great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends who will miss her dearly. Family Visitation will be from 11 to 12 on Wednesday the 2nd. There will be a tribute to Thelma beginning at 11:45 in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. at Salem Cemetery, Arch Street, East End, Ark. Online guest register at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

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HESTER ELIZABETH INGRAM, 74, Jacksonville, died Dec. 27, 2012. Survivors include husband, Larry; three children; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Jan. 2, 2013, at Arkansas Funeral Care in Jacksonville, Ark. Service: 10 a.m., Jan. 3, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Arrangements: Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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JOHN H. JONES of Sherwood, Ark., passed away Dec. 29, 2012.He was born Oct. 31, 1956 to Cecil C. and Laverne Jones of North Little Rock, Ark. He is preceded in death by his father Cecil Jones and a brother, Dennis Wayne Jones. He is survivedby his mother Laverne Jones; his Wife Kanokwalee P. (Nim) Jones; two sons, Kris Jones, Stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas; Mitchell Jones of Sherwood, Ark.; three sisters, Mary Ann Goodwin of Sherwood, Ark., Barbara Brant of Sherwood, Ark.; and Teresa Pierpont of Fla. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Memorial Park. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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MARVIN MITCHELL MHOON JR., 48, of Little Rock, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1964. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:30 until 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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BILLY BOB SULLIVAN, age 80, of Little Rock, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. He was born June 26, 1932, in Bauxite, Ark. Billy was a member of Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was the longtime owner of Bill’s Station in Sweet Home. Billy was known nationwide as an Antique Cadillac Restoration Expert. He was preceded in death by hisparents, Louie and Lillie Sullivan; son, Randy Sullivan;

grandson, Terry Lynn Schrum; two brothers, Raymond and Bonnie Sullivan and two sisters, Dorothy Burks and Delcie Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Eva Sullivan of Little Rock; fourchildren, Judy Jackson (Keith) of Hensley, James Sullivan (Shannon) of Sweet Home, Pam James (Andy) of Little Rock and Nancy McKenzie of Maumelle; brother, Pat Sullivan of Bauxite; two sisters, Ruby Price and Peggy Burks of Bauxite; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Mars Hill Cemetery. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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IMELDA MARY WHITBEY, 92, of Little Rock, passed away onSaturday, Dec. 29, 2012. She was born on Saturday, Aug. 21, 1920, in Morrison Bluff to the late Frank and Lonie (Kreese) Neuman. S h e was a member of Sacred Heart CatholicChurch. She was a member of the Altar Society and Catholic Women’s Union. She is survived by her sons, Bill Whitbey (Rita), Jerome Whitbey (Theresia), Eddie Whitbey (Lisa), Larry Whitbey (Sandy), and Dennis Whitbey (Kelley); daughters, Joan Mayes (Dennis) and Mary Edwards (Rick); 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, William Thomas Whitbey Jr.; grandson, Kevin Whitbey; great-granddaughter, Lillian Henson; and brother, Martin Neuman. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morrilton with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery with her grandsons, Chris Whitbey, Jeff Whitbey, Roderick Edwards, Chad Edwards, Michael Mayes, Scott Mayes, and Sam Geyer, serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Kevin Whitbey. Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Sacred Heart. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m., following the Rosary. Memorials may be made to: The Sacred Heart New Parish Hall Fund. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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STANLEY W. (BILL) YATES, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 28, 2012. He was born on Jan. 31, 1922, in Clyde, Ark. to the late Stanley Winfield Yates and Annie Merriwether Yates. He attended the University of Arkansas, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, was stationed in England with the 100 Bomb Group and flew 35 missions as a bombardier aboard a B17. He was awarded two bronze stars for his service. He, J.C. Mitchell, John Duckett and Elvin Phelps founded Mitchell Machinery Company in 1963. Bill became President in 1976 upon the death of J.C. Mitchell. He served as President of AED and as an associate member of AGC. Bill was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church, was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. He also served as a member of theboard at Presbyterian Village. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Melba DuVall Yates, his son Stan Yates and his special friend Lola Selph, his daughter, Lea Ann Reeves and her husband Jim, grandsons, Drew and Brian Reeves. He is also survived by his Nieces, Elaine Glover and Linda Allen, and nephew David Benton. Bill was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sarah Louise Yates, his sisters, Louise Brewster and Marie Benton and his nephew, Lowell Brewster. A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church with Rev. Karen Aiken officiating. Burial services will be private at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank, Dr. Paul Zelnick and caregivers, Cherrie Fox and Latonia Bowie, and Arkansas Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

AUSTIN - Verna Carol Bishop, 65, of Austin, born Oct. 15, 1947, in DesArc to parents, Richard Hull Smith and Verna Maizell Gross, passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters. Verna is survived by her husband, John Bishops; her two sons, Michael and Scott Williams; her daughter, Melissa Saidane; and her step-children, Angela McMeel, Christopher Bishop and Brian Bishop. She is also survived by her sister, Stella Crabtree; three brothers, Dennis, Dove and Bobby Smith; 15 grandchildren; and several other family and friends. We love you forever. Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Maddox Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Ark. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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AUSTIN - Loetta (Walls) Davis, age 83 of Austin (formerly of Augusta), passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Survivors: son, Bobby Davis (Janie); daughter, Alleen Rinner; sister; six grandsons; five great-grandchildren. Visitation, Monday 1-2 p.m. with funeral service, 2 p.m., Rhodes Chapel, Augusta. Arrangments, Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory.

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BATESVILLE - Hansel R. Kimbrough, 81, of Batesville, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Verbyl Kimbrough; son, Gary Kimbrough; daughter, Deborah Johnson; brother, Jim Kimbrough; sister, Ova Case; grandson, Randy Johnson. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Roller-Crouch Chapel with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. prior to the service. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BATESVILLE - Lloyd G. “Woody” Woods Jr., 54, of Batesville, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at his home. Funeral service, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. Visitation, Sunday 2-5 p.m. Burial, Cave Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.

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BEE BRANCH - Jerry England, 62, Bee Branch, Ark., passed away Saturday, Dec. 29. Survivors: his wife, Sue England; daughter, Jennifer England Hurst; step-children, John Goddard and Tammie Scarbrough; two grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren. Visitation: Tuesday 5-7 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home. Service: Wednesday 12, First United Methodist Church, Heber Springs. Interment Higden McLehaney Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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BENTON - Imogene Aileen Scarbrough, 94, Benton, died Saturday. Survivors: daughters, Carol Ann Lewallen and Emaline Stroud; grandchildren, Rhonda Williams, Tanya York, Gina Valentine, Mitchell Bloom, Corbin Ewing; great-grandchildren, Athena and Zachery Bloom. Visitation, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ashby Funeral Home with services beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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BENTONVILLE - Billy Leroy Harrell was born Sept. 3, 1934,in Faulkner Gap, Ark., to Willis and Pearl (Pearson) Harrell. On Dec. 29, 2012, at Bradford House in Bentonville, Bill lost his long battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Bill was raisedin Pulaski County and graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1953. At 17, he joined the Arkansas Army National Guard. He remained in the Guard for the next 43 years, also working as a civilian employee for 35 years. Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha (Gregg) Harrell; two children, daughter Donna and son-in-law David Davis of Bentonville and son Stacey and wife Linda Harrell of Vilonia. Four grandchildren, Steven and wife Holly Davis, Ashley and husband Josh Stewart of Bentonville, Scott Harrell of Vilonia, Sara and husband Branson Sutter of Conway; one great-grandchild, Annalynn Sutter of Conway. Two sisters, Felece Gassman of North Little Rock and Martha Ann Robinson of Morrilton. He was preceded in death by his father, Willis Harrell; mother, Pearl Cherry; and one sister, Yvonne Cagle. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Callison-Lough Funeral Home, in Bentonville, Ark., from 11 a.m.till 1 p.m. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Bentonville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72765. The family would like to thank the staff at Bradford House for the wonderful, loving care they gave to Bill. Also, Circle of Life Hospice for making the end of life easier for all the family to accept. Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Bentonville.

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BONO - Charles Foster, 71, Of Bono, Ark., passed away Dec. 28, 2012, in Jonesboro, Ark. Services will be Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church in Wheatley, Ark. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Roller-Citizens West Helena 508 Plaza (870) 572-2571 has charge of arrangements. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Bobby Rex King, 90, of Conway, died Dec. 29, 2012.He was born Nov. 25, 1922, son of Troy and Vera (Bell) King of Mount Vernon. He was a postmaster and rural mail carrier for 40 years, and was a member of the National Association of Postmasters and Rural Letter Carriers. He was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Cadron Creek Masonic Lodge of Mount Vernon for over 50 years, serving in every official capacity. He is survived by his son, Robert R. (Sharon) King of Conway; daughter, Kathy Adkisson of Little Rock; grandsons, Clint (Marie) King of Mount Vernon and Monty (Callie) King of Naylor; granddaughters, Kelli (Johnnie) Wells of Conway, April (Peter) Johnson of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Amanda King of Austin, Texas; great-grandchildren, Maggie and Katie Wells of Conway, Alexander and Julia King of Mount Vernon, Claire and Max King of Naylor, and Alasdair Rex Mayer of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma (Fowlkes) King, and a sister, Gayle (King) Mills. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home (801 Eighth Ave.) in Conway with Bro. Steve Norris officiating. Interment will follow at Hawthicket Cemetery in Mount Vernon with Clint King, Alexander King, Monty King, Johnnie Wells, Adam Wells, Matt Wells and Johnny Fowlkes as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to the Mount Vernon Baptist Church. The online guestbook may be signed by visiting www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Elnora Grace Hurley, 86, of Heber Springs, died Dec. 29, 2012. Survivors: husband, Wendell E. Hurley; sons, Eugene and Craig Hurley; daughter, Julie Wood. Memorial service: 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Heber Springs Christian Church. Cremation arrangements entrusted to HeberSprings Funeral Home, (501) 887-9152. Online obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.

HEBER SPRINGS - Thomas Stephen Teichman, age 64, of Heber Springs died Dec. 29, 2012. Survivors, wife, Deanna Stout Hurley; three sons, Christopher Ingle, Eric Ingle, Branden Ingle; one daughter, Tammy Hughes. No services are planned. Cremation arrangements by Heber Springs Funeral Home. Online Obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhom.com.

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HENSLEY - Horten Donald Hurn, 89, of Hensley, Ark., diedFriday, Dec. 28, 2012. On Dec. 12, 1923, Horten Donald Hurn came into this world in St. Louis, Mo., and gave life his all until he breathed his last on Dec. 28, 2012. With a cool confidenceand his slick, black hair, many knew “H.D.” Always the loudest man in the room, talking or laughing or flirting, he gave new meaning to “never meeting a stranger.” At 17, H. D. ran off and joined the Navy and after serving in WW2 he moved to Little Rock and worked for his father’s business, Superior Spring Company of North Little Rock, for 26 years. In 1946, H.D. managed to capture Christine Hurn and she has supported him for 66 years, and has survived him. After his father died, H. D. ran off and started his own business, Hurn’s Superior Alignment in Little Rock, and worked with his son and wife for many years. Officially retiring in 1986, there was never a fish safe when he was near water. Battling one cancer after another he was constantly surprised to live 89 years. H. D. often said, “If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” He was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes (LeBrier) Hurn and Orville Ray Hurn; his daughter, Alice Martin; brother, Roy Hurn; and sister, Juanita Wright. His wife, Christine Hurn, survives him in death as well as his son, Donald Hurn, and wife, Nancy. He leaves behind sister, Betty Kaplan; grandsons, Benjamin Hurn (Heather), Paul Hurn, (Holly); granddaughters, Jennifer Hurn, Hannah Paulling (Sam), and Amanda Dean (Frank); as well as great-granddaughters, Lauren and Mackenzie Tracy; son-in-law, Billy Martin, and family and friends. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400). Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy 5 North, Alexander. The family will receive friends from to 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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JUDSONIA - Mable Jewel Gentry, 89, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012.She was born Sept. 14, 1923, in Manila, Ark., to the late Frank and Ima Mathney Short. She moved to White County in December of 1947. Mable was a member of West Race Baptist Church; sheloved gospel music and leading singing. She is survived by her two sons, Larry Gentry (Faye) and Junior Gentry (Nita), both of Searcy; a daughter, Linda Stevens (Verlon) of Searcy; four grandsons, two granddaughters, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; two brothers, Richard Short of Judsonia and Carl Short of West Point; three sisters, Rena Hoffner and Coradellia Matlock, both of Berrin Springs, Mich., and Opal Karns of Niles, Mich. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ormond Gentry Sr.; her parents; a brother, Franklin Short, and one sister, Cora Lee Looney. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Services will be Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2012, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. Interment will follow in Providence Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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MALVERN - Reverend Thomas “Tommy” Hanley, age 66, Malvern, passed away Dec. 29, 2012. Survivors: wife, Janelle; son, Robert; brother, Roy, and sisters, Retha Weems, Tamara Cantrell. Visitation Monday, Dec. 31, 6-8 p.m., Regency services Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. Regency Chapel. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MONTICELLO - Bill Eldon Brockwell, age 65, of Monticello, Ark., died Saturday, Dec. 29, at Courtyard Rehabilitation in El Dorado, Ark. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Oakland Cemetery in Warren, Ark., by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Come/Go visitation. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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MORRILTON - Diane Williams, age 68, of Morrilton left her earthly family Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Old Salem Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net. --◊--

PRESCOTT - Service for Mrs. Perrine Anthony Franklin, 85, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, Munn’s Chapel Baptist Church, Prescott, Rev. Arthur Hill officiating, burial DeAnn Cemetery, Prescott. Visitation 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. Arrangements Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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SHERIDAN - Mark Wayne Manning, 69, of Sheridan died Friday. Survivors: wife, Lillian “Penny” Manning; children, Dwayne, Joshua, Martha, Kay, Debra; siblings, Jackie, Nita, Janette, Letha Mae, Emily; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Visitation: Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Funeral: Wednesday, 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Center Campground Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SWIFTON - Neal Lynn Jones Sr. of Swifton died Saturday. Survivors: wife, Velda Jones; son, Neal Lynn Jones Jr.; daughters, Kathryn Denise Jones and Rachelle Morgan; grandchildren, Cristytn Jones McWilliams, Eric Thompson, Randy Thompson; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday, Swifton Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.

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WARD - Carolyn Ann Cook, age 73, of Ward, passed away Dec.25, 2012, at her home. She was born Sept. 15, 1939, in Brasfield, to the late Lester and Madge Washam Miller; also proceeded in death by brother, Charles David Miller.

Survived by her husband, JewelCook of Ward; daughter, Sybil Joann Cook of Ward; sons, Charles David Miller of Ward, Robert Earl Cook of Ward; sisters Louise Weddle of Hazen, Virginia Howard of Murfreesboro, Edith Ann Thomas of Biscoe; brothers Hershel Miller of Millington, Tenn., James Miller of Biscoe, Lester Miller of Lonoke, Cecil Miller of Biscoe; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Service Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, Cornerstone Assembly Church at 2 p.m. with visitation before service starting at 12 p.m.

To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

Out-of-state

MARGATE, Fla. - Juna Fern Mc-Clure, 89, of Margate, Fla., died Wednesday. Survivors: son, Ronald George McClure; daughters, Virginia Faye Green, Carolyn Sue Hyett; sister, Della Ann Grace; eight grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services Monday 11 a.m. at Blue Springs Cemetery. Friends may visit Monday 10 a.m. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.