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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
William Larry Beeson, 62, of Little Rock.
Ruth Inez Brannon, 92, of Little Rock.
Benny Butts, 57, of Little Rock.
Clarence D. Campbell, 62, of Sherwood.
James “Jim” Craig Jr., 65, of Little Rock.
Julius Craig, 82, of North Little Rock.
Donald Lee Edgin Jr., 44, of Little Rock.
George Evans, 66, of North Little Rock.
JoAnn Beverly Garroutte, 78, of North Little Rock.
Frances L. Goza, 85, of Little Rock.
Barbara Ann Haight, 73, of Little Rock.
Edythe Nowlin Hardway, 99, of Maumelle.
Braylee Michelle Lambert, infant, of North Little Rock.
John W. Lee, 82, of Little Rock.
Doris Irene Martin, 87, of North Little Rock.
Larry McGuire, 69, of North Little Rock.
Maggie Rose Nicholson, 67, of North Little Rock.
Mary Patillo, 61, of Little Rock.
Lee R. Swope, 88, of North Little Rock.
Rosie Armelia Wells, 69, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
ARKADELPHIA Louise Herrin Gaston, 90.
ATKINS Freddie Carter, 91.
BALD KNOB Derek Weston Moore, 23.
BATESVILLE Dortha Haigwood Qualls, 91.
BONNERDALE Clarence “Buddy” Hinton, 73. BRADFORD James Graham, 78.
BRINKLEY Larry Joe Rawls, 43.
BROCKWELL Art Collins, 91.
George Albert Musick, 76.
BRYANT Charles “Andy” Curtis, 95.
CAMDEN Emogene Parker Elkins, 82.
CARLISLE Julia Gale Walters, 58.
CROSSETT James Earl Parker, 95.
DES ARC Edna Mae Cobb, 58.
DeWITT Walter Carlon Mannis, 57.
EL DORADO Thomas “Tommy” Perry, 55.
FAYETTEVILLE Raymond “Jack” Rinn, 93.
GASSVILLE William Nelson Cantwell, 89.
GREENBRIER Grachia B. Freeman, 73.
HOPE Katherine Perryman, 85.
HOT SPRINGS Kathleen Ann Barker, 57.
Beatrice Bradley Johnson, 95.
HUMNOKE Ronnie Gerald “Jake” Morris, 67. JONESBORO Jerry Lynn Halsey Sr., 64.
KERR Charles C. Harris, 72.
LESLIE Eugene Clayton LeMarr, 94.
MARTINVILLE George Mahan, 59.
McGEHEE Mary Juanita Allison, 83.
MOUNTAIN VIEW John Lewis Warden, 69.
NEW EDINBURG Wayne Sanders, 72.
PINE BLUFF Jonell King, 69.
ROGERS M. Roland Bryant, 44.
ROHWER Andrew “Boo” Louis Landers Jr., 83.
RUSSELLVILLE Margaret Maxine Hunters, 73.
ST. CHARLES Polly Edith Bowermaster West, 90.
STUTTGART Addyson Paige Hoffman, infant.
John “Johnnie” Tucek, 92.
THORNTON Jimmy Wayne Jones, 67.
WHITE HALL Donna Bradshaw, 58.
OUT-OF-STATE
KANSAS CITY, Kan.
Peggy Jordan Teeter, 74.
GREENVILLE, Miss.
Larry Carlos Bankston, 60. PLANO, Texas Bill Dial, 83.
Pulaski County
WILLIAM LARRY BEESON, aka “The Beast,” 62, of Little Rock passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 from complications of Diabetes. He served in the United States Navy from 1969-1973, owned his own plumbing business and was a master plumber from 1974 to present. He loved playing the guitar, was a back up musician for “The Greasy Greens” and made some ofhis own CDs. He loved fishing, hunting and family.
He is survived by his mother,Lois Beeson, of Maumelle; daughter, Misti Schneidewind and husband, Charles, of Niceville, Fla.; two grandchildren, Elijah and Hannah; two sisters, Robin Henry and husband, Larry, of Odessa, Texas, and Lynn Banaszak, of North Little Rock; two nephews, Dr. Robert Wadley, of Maumelle; Eric Banaszak, of North Little Rock; niece, Emily Banaszak, of Tyler, Texas; great-niece, Eva Grace Banaszak and his dog, Daisy. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Beeson; and infant twin brother, Robert Gary.
Honorary Pall Bearers will be James Dennis, James Kersey and Conley Cox. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Little Rock Veterans Hospital and to his care-taker Van. Memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Thursday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. A wake will be held Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at White Water Tavern, 2500 W. 7th St., Little Rock. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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RUTH INEZ BRANNON, 92 of Little Rock, Ark., went to bewith the Lord on Saturday July 21, 2012. She was born July 6, 1920 in Mulberry, Ark., to John and Sarah Sumner.
Ruth had a strong faith in God and loved her family andfriends dearly. She expressed her love by serving others endlessly. She had a smile that would light up the world, and her cooking warmed not only your belly but your heart. She worked at Hank’s Dog House for 50 years where she met many wonderful people who became lifelong friends.
She is survived by her son, Ted Brannon and wife Beverly, and daughter, Cynthia and husband Steve Wilburn. Her grandchildren are Chad Wilburn and wife Darcy, Coy Wilburn, Berkeley and husband Tad Lumpkin, Taylor Brannon, Whitney and husband Nathan Marcotte. She is also survived by her sister, Hazel Penrod and many nieces and nephews.
Her pallbearers will be her son, Ted Brannon, son-in-law, Steve Wilburn, and grandsons, Chad and Coy Wilburn, Taylor Brannon, and Nathan Marcotte. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25 at Griffin-Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home in Alexander, Ark. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 26 at Griffin-Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, Alexander, Ark. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visit the online guestbook at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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BENNY BUTTS, 57, of Little Rock, departed this life July 23,2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Hannah Butts; sisters, Rosie Agee and Brenda Butts. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Blanchie Butts; children, Orlando Butts of Dallas, Texas, Tiffany Hill of Little Rock, Lamont Jones of Conway and Kenneth Jones of Texas; siblings, Raralee King, Angie Trent (Ricky), Walter Butler, Otis Butts, Cecil Butts (Rhonda) of Conway; Jesse (Valencia) Butts, Robert Butts of Little Rock and Daretha Harris (Ricky Dale) of Scott; father and mother in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Montgomery; other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 6000 Lynch Drive, Pastor Rickey Harris, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”
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CLARENCE D. CAMPBELL JR., 62, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. Clarence is preceded in death by his father, Clarence D. Campbell Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Smith Campbell of Sherwood; daughter, Christy M. Clark and husband, Pojo of Conway, Ark.; four sisters, Mary Nell Pagliuca and husband, Gerry of New Hampshire, Diana Weber of Atlanta, Ga. , Patricia J. Hotle and husband, Steve of Sherwood, Ark., and Phyllis J. Howard and husband Wayne of Scott, Ark.; two grandchildren, Allison and Greg Clark of Conway, Ark.; and a host of other family and friends.
Graveside service will be 12 noon, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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JAMES ARLIN CRAIG JR., 65, of Little Rock, passed away onJuly 23, 2012 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 10, 1947 to Arlin and Evelyn Craig, who preceded him in death. Jim managed his family business, Red Gate Liquor, which was established in 1951, then succeeded his father as owner and through his tireless work and dedication it expanded to a new facility in 1991 and grew into the flourishing business it is today. The success of the business was due to Jim’s dedication to his loyal customers. Jim was highly respected in the liquor industry in Arkansas and graciously shared his success by supporting many local charities.
In his leisure time Jim enjoyed being with his family and playing with his granddaughters. He was an avid fisherman and never missed the opportunity to spend time at the lake with his bass fishing buddies.He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexander. Jim attended Mabelvale High School where he graduated in 1965. He attended Henderson University for two years then completed his education with a degree in history from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Survivors include his wife Druetta Hobbs Craig with whom he enjoyed a loving marriage of 46 years; daughter and son-in-law, Alisha and Chad Crabill of Little Rock, daughter and son-in-law, Christina and Kenneth Leitch of Little Rock; five granddaughters, Jessica, Ashley, Cameran, Kaylee, and Alexis; a sister and brother-inlaw, Janet and Victor Juengel of Helena; nephew, Rodney Bowen and his wife Gabriela of Hot Springs, and nephew, Stewart Juengel of Benton.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Steven Teske officiating. Employees of Red Gate Liquor will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Alexander at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at Ashby’s. Donations may be made to CARTI of Arkansas. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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JULIUS CRAIG, 82, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passedaway July 22, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie Craig, parents, Henry and Pearlie Craig, son, Eddie Lee Hines, and sister, Annie Mae Ellis.Loving memories left to sons, Julius (Lue Lyne) Craig, J.E. Craig, Christopher E. Craig, all of North Little Rock, Donald Thomas of Sherwood and adopted son, Anthony Jones; daughters, Diana (Calvin) Johnson of North Little Rock, Tina Craig of Little Rock and Kim (Kenneth) Robinson of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Pearl Henry Battles and Lois Craig; 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, July 29th, 6-7:30 p.m., and Home Going Monday, July 30th, 11 a.m., both held at Greater Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 708 Forrester Rd., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway. 501-945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”———◊———
DONALD LEE EDGIN JR., 44, of Little Rock, entered Heaven’s gates on July 22, 2012. Visitation will be this evening, Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be private. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Donald’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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GEORGE T. “BUTCH” EVANS of North Little Rock, was bornMarch 1, 1946, and died Saturday, July 21, 2012.
He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Lisa Evans; mother, Jeanetta Evans; sisters, Daisy (Ken) Frizzel and Carolyn(Tommy) Finley; nephew, Jason Finley; niece, Carrie (Chris) Hum; great-niece, Snowbird Hum; step-children, Seth Long and Christi Barg. He was preceded in death by the best dogs ever, Saint, Cody, Misty and Jockamo.
Memorials may be made to North Little Rock Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 5757, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72119. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
His favorite quote from Jimmy Buffett: “Some of it was magic, some of it was tragic, but I had a good life all the way.” Everybody drink a cold beer.
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JOANN BEVERLY GARROUTTE, 78, of North Little Rock, bornApril 7, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Joseph Chase and Berneice Helen Miller, passed away on July 22, 2012. She enjoyed creating keepsakes for loved ones, reading, gardening, and is remembered mostly for her love and care of family and friends, and her JoAnnisms.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Chase and Berneice and John Bowie. JoAnn is survived by her children, Stephanie “Stevi” Nelson (Dan) of North Little Rock, Carlie Hamann (Mary) of Winona, Minnesota; and Jami Fenner (Brett) of Keys, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jacqueline Campisano, Lisa Bork (Jason), Devon Hamann, Kaitlyn Hamann, and Grant Nelson (Christi); her siblings, Donnie Chase and Monica Zavalza; and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society or Cancer Research. To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.
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FRANCES L. GOZA, 85, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed awayon Monday, July 23, 2012, at her home, after many years of struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on July 26, 1925, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Herbert S. and Bessie Hale. A life-long resident of Little Rock, she graduated from Little Rock High School. She was a member of Little Rock’s First Baptist Church. She retired as Secretary to Dr. John B. Wright, Pastor Emeritus of Little Rock’s First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert S. andBessie Hale, husband, J. Warren Goza, son David L. Bain, and daughter, Jan Renee Goza.Mrs. Goza is survived by one daughter, Debbie Bain Redmon (Dennis) of Little Rock; five grandchildren, Russ Littleton of Bryant, Chris Littleton (Kerri) of Bryant, JanelleRedmon Smith (Brett) of North Little Rock, Michael Crenshaw (Jessica) of Little Rock, and Jamie Crenshaw Stevens (Dan) of Little Rock. She is also survived by six great grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Debbie Bain of Bentonville, Arkansas. Others who loved her as Memaw are Tiona Hendrix (Jake) and their three children of San Antonio, Texas, and Noora Blasi of Finland.
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, Little Rock, Arkansas. (501) 224-8300. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
If you would like to make a memorial for Mrs. Goza, please contribute to her favorite charity, Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home, 10 Remington Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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BARBARA ANN HOWELL HAIGHT, of Little Rock, died,Monday, July 23, 2012. She was born October 2, 1938, in Perry, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 26th, at Harris Funeral Home inMorrilton, Arkansas. There will be no funeral services. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.
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EDYTHE NOWLIN HARDWAY, 99, of Maumelle made a peaceful transition on July 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Hardway. She leaves to cherish her memory: daughters, Adonna Hardway and Linda Hardway-Waddell (Ernest); grandchildren, Natalee Qahhaar and Albert L. Dotson; and great-grandson, Joshua Kane Scott, along with many former students and cherished friends across the country. Her teaching career spanned 63 years! Edythe was a Diamond Life member of AKA Sorority. She maintained dual membership at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark., and Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tenn. A memorial service will be held Friday, July 27, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3323 W. 12th St., Little Rock. To send the family messages of love and encouragement, share stories or for the detailed obituary, please visit her online guest registry at www.ARcremation.com.
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BRAYLEE MICHELLE LAMBERT, infant daughter of Daniel Lambert, Sr. and Melissa Rae Johnson of North Little Rock, passed away July 22, 2012. Survivors, parents, brothers, Daniel Lambert Jr. of Ohio, Daylon Lambert of Illinois, and sister, Portia Lambert of Illinois. Graveside services by Ashby’s will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Rest Hills Cemetery in North Little Rock. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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JOHN W. LEE, age 82, of Little Rock died Thursday. Survivors brothers, James Lee and Floyd Rippond, Sr.; a special sister-in-law, Rubye Rippond of Little Rock; and sister, Patricia Patrick of Inglewood, Calif. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday atWatson-Northcrest. Interment: Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Watson-Northcrest, 1801 Maple, 812-5303.
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DORIS IRENE MARTIN of North Little Rock went to bewith the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. She was born on September 25, 1924 at London, Arkansas, the daughter of Jesse Andrew and Ethel Nordin Vinson. She worked at manyjobs during her adult life, but the most important to her was helping her late husband, Reverend Vernon H. Martin in his ministry as an Assembly of God pastor.
She is survived by her two children, Gene Martin (Johnnie) of Russellville, and Judy Hadley (Bill) of North Little Rock; six grandchildren, Dina Elzinga (Darryl), Grand Rapids, Mich., Tammy Ponsetto (Gene), Robbie Looper (Bobby) both of Russellville, Richard Martin (Micheline), of Fort Smith, Steven Hadley (Alexandra) of Buena Vista, Ga. and Melissa Hadley of North Little Rock; 15 greatgrandchildren and six greatgreat-grandchildren.
She had a huge heart and a beautiful smile and brought joy to those around her, and she loved her family dearly. Sheattended church with her family at Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church until illness kept her from going.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Charles Mays officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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LARRY McGUIRE of North Little Rock passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was born October 15, 1942 in Garber, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Earlene (Holderfield) McGuire. He served in the United States Navy from 1961-1965. He was retired from his career as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry McGuire and Chuck McGuire.He is survived by his wife Nell; sons, Michael Jay, Jason and Troy; daughter, Misty; brothers, Jim, Wayne, Mike and Gary; sisters, Kay, Yvonne, Jane and Betsy; and grandchildren, Ashley and Ava.
We are deeply saddened by his death. His presence and laughter will be greatly missed. He is now at peace in the hands of our Lord. Post office buddies, thank you, you were great friends. A special thank you to Bill and Kathy and a special thanks to Alys and Roger for the home care they provided and all at Arkansas Hospice.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Friday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. till service time at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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MAGGIE ROSE NICHOLSON, 67, of North Little Rock passedJuly 19, 2012. She leaves precious memories to her husband of 39 years, Donald Ray Nicholson; two sons: Apostle Robert Earl (Cleandrea) Wells Jr. and Anthony Lamont Nicholson of North Little Rock; three daughters: Deborah James Wells, and Felicia Renee Nicholson of North Little Rock; Cecil Denise Wells of St. Louis, Mo.; siblings, John W. Gilliam of Buckeye, Ariz., Pastor James T. (Dorothy) Gilliam, Tommie J. Armstrong, and Vickie M Gilliame of North Little Rock. Extended Family: Lucille Robinson, Daisy (Fred) Jones, Gloria (Leon) Davis, Helen Quince, Elizabeth Garrison, Lucius (Mary), Henry, Lee (Ann), Jimmy, and Willie Oliver; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; very special god-daughters: Valerie (Tommie) Keener and Shaineen Jackson; God-son, Frank (Takima) Nichols.
Family hour July 27, 2012, 6-8 p.m. at St. Stephens Baptist Church, 902 E. Street, North Little Rock. Homegoing celebration July 28, 2012, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, 8205 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
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MARY FRANCES PATILLO, 61, departed this life on Saturday,July 21, 2012 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on August 29, 1950, Mary displayed an appreciation for life and for people. Her hobbiesincluded: family, music, and watching westerns. Mary accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. It was this faith in Christ that sustained her. Mary was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her son Norman Eugene Johns; father, James Pattillo Sr.; mother, Hattie Bell Patillo and sister, Lucille Cooley. Mary is survived by three children, Carl Patillo, Lucille Patillo and Merlin Lewis; three grandchildren, AJ Buie, Michaela Brown, and Precious Patillo; three siblings: Helen Harris (Amos), James Patillo Jr. (Pamela), and Catherine Smith (Eugene); numerous relatives, friends (Lanzell Ricks) and church members.
Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service: 12 noon, Saturday at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, 10900 N. Rodney Parham Rd. in Little Rock, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, North Little Rock. Donations may be sent to Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in care of Mary Patillo. The family will be at 29 Clement Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”———◊———
LEE R. SWOPE, 88, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, July 23, 2012. He was a retired truck driver for the City of Little Rock, a United States Navy veteran in World War II and a member of Morrison Chapel BaptistChurch in North Little Rock.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Laura Swope, of North Little Rock; three sons, Roger D. Swope (Lana), of East End, Sam L. Swope, of North Little Rock and Douglas Matthew Swope (Kelly), of Sherwood; two daughters, Gloria Jean Bell (Wayne) of North Little Rock and Ann Pennington (Russ) of Landmark; sister, Karla Goss (Harold) of Hot Springs Village; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other family members.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Thursday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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ROSIE ARMELIA BENNETT WELLS, 69, of Little Rock, wentto glory on July 20, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory: two children, Billy Luster and Sharon (Connie) Bossett; two brothers, Robert and Benjamin Bennett; ninesisters, Delories Brown, Essie Bynum, Bennie Lewis, Joyce Bunting, Mary Smith, Brenda Bennett, Willie Stovall, Belva Cole, Patricia Bennett; aunts, Dora Hines and Mary Jackson; sister-in-law, Annie Williams; five grandchildren, Latasha (Wallace) Brent, Tequilla (Anthony) Johnson, Demetrice Luster, Ebony Hammonds and Dennis (Cris) Luster; 14 greatgrandchildren; other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m., Friday and Funeral Service: 1 p.m., Saturday, both to be held at Virginia Baptist Church, Wrightsville. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA - Louise Herrin Strother Gaston, age 90, of Arkadelphia died Monday. Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel in Arkadelphia. Burial will be in the Sparkman Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Sign online at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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ATKINS - Freddie Carter, 91, of Atkins, died Monday, July 23, 2012. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 25 at Lemley Chapel. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday. On-line guestbook and obituary are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.
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BALD KNOB - Derek Moore, 23, of Bald Knob, died Monday, July 23, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada where he was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. The family has requested that no food be brought to the home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Citizen State Bank “Santa’s Helpers.” www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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BATESVILLE - Dortha Haigwood Qualls, 91, of Batesville, died Monday, July 23, 2012 at Batesville. Services: Friday, July 27, 2012 at 10 a.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses north congregation, White Drive in Batesville. Burial: Lee’s Chapel Cemetery, Sandtown. Arrangements: Qualls Batesville Funeral Service. Visitation: Thursday, 6 until 8 p.m.
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BONNERDALE - C. E. “Buddy” Hinton, 73, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Survived by a niece Mary Alice De Launay. Memorial service on Saturday July 28, 2012, 10 a.m. at 2340 Caddo Gap Road, Bonnerdale, Arkansas. Burial service will be 2 p.m. at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron.
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BRADFORD - James Graham, 78, of Bradford departed this life Monday, July 23, 2012. A memorial service will be 9 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Coffeyviille Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.
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BRINKLEY - Larry Joe Rawls, 43, died Tuesday. Survivors, wife, Shelly Rawls, children, Caleb Rawls, Kolby Hollowell, Katie Jo Threat, Olivia and Alexandria Rawls, Kayla Hollowell, father, Larry Rawls, mother, Barbara Belcher, grandchildren, Gracie and Bryson Threat, sisters, Tracy Johnson, Tamara Hallum. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Bob Neal & Sons, Brinkley. Services 11 a.m., Thursday, First Baptist Church, Brinkley. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.
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BROCKWELL - Art Collins, 91, of Brockwell, died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Charlene; sons, Cary and Artie Collins; daughter, Patti Mazsurek; step-sons, Jerry and Justin Carson; step-daughters, Kathy Edwards, and Regina Mackintrush; sister, Wilma Bartholemew; grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren. Graveside service: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Tunstall Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 9-10 a.m. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.
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BROCKWELL - George Albert Musick, 76, of Brockwell, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012. Services will be held at a later date.Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Musick’s full obituary and online guestbook may be found at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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BRYANT - Charles Andrew “Andy” Curtis, 95, of Bryant died July 22, 2012 in the home of his son, Charles Jeffrey “Jeff” Curtis (deceased), and daughter-in-law, Sondra Haile Curtis.
Born September 3, 1916 to John Anderson and Jeffie Howard Curtis in Paron, Arkansas, Andy was one of nine children, all deceased, (Kelso; Eunice Jackson; Allen; Don; Ed; Andy; Rosa Lee Rickard; and Ellene Lancaster). Married to Jimmye Raye Ramsey in 1944, they had one son and three grandchildren: Keith Moore, Jordan Alexandra Curtis Sherrod, and Susan Elisabeth Curtis.
Andy was a long-time member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church. His family is ever grateful to the Baptist Hospice nurses and aide; and to his friend and companion, Rose Scott and her daughter, Kim Cupples.
Honorary pallbearers are Keith Moore, Jordan Sherrod, Mikal Childers, Heath Cupples and Dwight Cupples. Viewing Thursday-Ashby’s Benton, 6-8 p.m., graveside services Friday, 5 p.m., New Friendship Cemetery: 7400 Hwy. 190, Benton. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society of Saline County, Box 305, Benton, Ark. 72018-0305 would be greatly appreciated.
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CAMDEN -- Emogene Parker Elkins, 82, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at her home in Camden under the care of OCMC Hospice. Emogene was born October 29, 1929 in Randall, Cleveland County to Martin Lee Parker and Ida Rodgers Parker. She retired from Harmony Grove School where she was bookkeeper and secretary to the Superintendent of Schools for 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 52 years, Charles William Elkins; brothers, Jessie Parker and Brooks Parker; and sisters, Irma Lisenby and Doris Ray. She is survived by herson, Doug Elkins and his wife, Janice of Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK; daughter, Carmen Wilson and her husband, Gary of Camden, Ark.; grandchildren, Sarah Bryant and Shawn Wilson (Anna); and great grandchildren, Taylor Bryant and Jace Wilson all of Camden, Ark.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Cleveland County, Ark. Reverend Pam Brule will officiate the service. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CARLISLE - Julia Walters, age 58, of Carlisle was called home on July 22, 2012. There will be a visitation and memorial service on Thursday, July 26 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Weems Family Funeral Services in Carlisle. You may sign the guestbook on the obituary page at weemsfamilyfuneralservices.com.
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CROSSETT - James E. Parker, 95, of Crossett passed away July 24, 2012. Funeral services at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Pinewood Memorial Park under direction of JonesFuneral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com). Visitation from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday at funeral home.
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DES ARC - Edna Mae “Colwell” Cobb, 58, of Des Arc died Monday. Survivors: two brothers, two sisters, one adopted sister, nieces and nephews. Visitation was Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at Garth Funeral Home. Funeral services 10 a.m., Wednesday at Lakeside Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in Welcome Home Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www.garthfuneralhome.com.
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DeWITT - Walter Carlon Mannis of DeWitt, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was born Thursday, December 16, 1954, to William Dale Mannis and Eunice Wright in DeWitt, Arkansas. He was a farmer and was a member of the Community Bible Church of DeWitt. He was married May 3, 1975, to Regina Peebles. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his grandchildren very much.
Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Surviving him are his wife, one son; William Carroll Mannis and fiancee Sonya Farrester of Stuttgart, Arkansas, three sisters; Myrl Simpson, Sandra Moreno and husband Jessie, and Carmella Simpson and husband Jeff; three brothers; Howard Mannis and wife Trilla, Elmo Mannis and wife Brenda and Doug Mannis all of DeWitt, Arkansas; three grandchildren: Carissa Nicole Mannis and Harley Grace Mannis of DeWitt, andCarson Lilly Mannis of Stuttgart; cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Memorial Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Essex Funeral Home Chapel, De-Witt, Arkansas. A private family burial will be at a later date at Thompson Cemetery in DeWitt.
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EL DORADO - Thomas “Tommy” Perry, 55, peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior July 21, 2012. Funeral will be held 10 a.m., today at Union Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Union Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Young’s. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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FAYETTEVILLE - Raymond “Jack” Rinn was born August 3,1918, in Sagerton, Texas. He was the eldest son of Elmer and Esther Teichelmann Rinn. He met and married his wife of 70 years, Elsie Katherine Hansen, at St. John’s LutheranChurch in Lawton, Okla. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps at age 18 and his first assignment was the 1st Balloon SQ in the War Dept Air Corps at Ft. Sill, Okla. Subsequent assignments during his 30 year military career sent him all over the United States, Asia and Europe during WWII and The Korean War. Jack was recognized for his dedication and bravery during WWII and in 1946 was awarded the Bronze Star. He served the majority of war years as a Warrant Officer and retired from active duty as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force and bought a farm outside of Fayetteville where he and Elsie lived for the past 57 years. He was well known and loved throughout the community of Round Mountain where they lived. He died peacefully on his farm, surrounded by the nature he loved, July 20th, 2012.
Jack was an elder at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. He contributed his carpentry and Supervisory skills when the new Lutheran church was built. His love for and commitment to the Lutheran Church, was evident as he lovingly cared for the church grounds every weekend and oversaw all maintenance on the new building. He was proud of his small herd of cows and spent many hours in the hay fields.
He was an avid gardener and shared the bounty of his garden with his neighbors and friends. His 60 ft. pine trees and prized daylily field are exceptional examples of his intimate knowledge and love of the natural world.
Jack is predeceased by his son John David Rinn, sister Lydia Rinn Stephenson, and Lorraine Rinn Chambers. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Rinn, his brother, Dr. O.A. Rinn, his four daughters, Rae Jene Rinn Dunn and her husband, Dr. James Dunn, Patricia Susan Rinn, Janice Gail Rinn Gavit and her husband, Charles Bradley Gavit and Lisa Marie Rinn Rotenberry, nine grandchildren, Katherine, Eric, Clay, Dawn, Michael, Lindsay, Jessica, Paige and Mitchell and eight greatgrandchildren.
The family will receive friends at visitation on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 5-7 p.m. at Beard’s Funeral Chapel. Services will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Township in Fayetteville at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Interment will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery, 700 Government Ave., Fayetteville. A message of condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
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GASSVILLE - William Nelson Cantwell, age 89, of Gassville, died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Dawn C. Cantwell; sons: Houston Cantwell, Martin Vinson; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are private by Twin Lakes Cremation Society and Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Juvenile Services Host Home Program.
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GREENBRIER - Grachia B. Nix Freeman, age 73, of Greenbrier, formerly of Arkadelphia, died Sunday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia. Visitation, 5-7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Henderson State University Nursing Dept. Sign online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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HOPE - Funeral service for Mrs. Katherine Perryman, 85, of Hope, 2 p.m., Thursday, July 26 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope with Mr. Barry Haynes officiating. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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HOT SPRINGS - Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Barker, 57, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday July 27, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
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HOT SPRINGS - Beatrice Bradley Johnson, 95, of Hot Springs died Monday, July 23, 2012. Survivors: her children, Marshall, Leon and Laverne Johnson and Clara Ross and her extended family. Services: 10 a.m., Friday at Cottrell Chapel C.M.E. Church. Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements with Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services (501) 623-7664.
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HUMNOKE - Ronnie Gerald “Jake” Morris, age 67, died July 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife Patsy Morris; children, Rhonda (Richard) Rhein of Stuttgart and Bo Morris of Humnoke, seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, James Morris of Little Rock, Bill Morris of Humnoke and Donnie Darrell Morris of California; and many, manynieces and nephews. He is preceded by parents, a son, Donnie Morris, and two grandchildren, Louis Gerald and Brittany. Visitation, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Graveside Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 26 at Hamilton Cemetery. Online guest book, boydfuneralhome.net.
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JONESBORO - Jerry Lynn Halsey Sr., 64, of Jonesboro,died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his home. Jerry was born in Jonesboro and lived many years in Monette before moving to Jonesboro in 1988. Jerry was a farmer for41 years and also owned and operated Ima’s of Blytheville from 1978-1982. Jerry operated NEA Taxi in 1994-95. He established Halsey’s Self-Storage in Jonesboro in 2008. He loved his customers, and he loved serving them.
Jerry was a member of Southwest Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his parents: Orville M. and Gladys LaDon Bray Halsey; and by a brother, Chester Orville Halsey. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Halsey of the home; one son and his wife, Jerry Jr. and Cheri Halsey of Jonesboro; one daughter and her husband, Leah and Mark Baker of Hot Springs; one sister and her husband, Jenendal and W.T. Bibb of Monette; and five grandchildren: Brandon Cole, Taylor Halsey, Olivia Halsey, Noah George and Lily Owens.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Adcox officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until service time on Wednesday at Emerson Chapel.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to Paragould Children’s Home, 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, Ark. 72450, Better Life Counseling Center, 1605 James St., Jonesboro, Ark. 72401, or NEA CASA, 511 Union, Jonesboro, Ark. 72401. Online registry at www.emersonfuneralhome.com.
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KERR - Charles C. Harris, 72, of Kerr, Arkansas passedJuly 20, 2012. Memories left to his wife; Louise Harris, sons; Kimball Harris, Eric Harris, Charles Harris Jr., Greg Turner, and Anthony Harris, daughters Ebony (Robert)Floyd, Rhonda (Tony) Jackson, and Debbie Harris Akins, 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Theresa Holloway. Family Hour July 27th, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Home Going Celebration July 28th, 11 a.m., St. Matthews Baptist Church, 6411 So. Kerr Rd., Scott, Arkansas. Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway, 501-945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”
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LESLIE - Eugene Clayton Le-Marr, 94, of Leslie died Sunday in the VA hospital in Little Rock. Survivors: daughter, Mary Jane Horton, brother, Ralph LeMarr. Services: 10 a.m., Wednesday at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall. There will be no visitation. Burial: Elberta Cemetery in Leslie. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MARTINVILLE - George Mahan, 59, of Martinville, went to be with his Lord, Monday, July 23, 2012 at his home. He was born Thursday, February 26, 1953 in Martinville to the late Alvin “Buck” Mahan and the late Maxine Traffanstedt Mahan. He was a graduate of Greenbrier High School and was of the Church of Christ Faith.
George was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ted and David Mahan. George leaves to cherish his memory three brothers, Larry Mahan and his wife Jackie of Greenbrier, Nicky and Michael Mahan of Martinville; a special nephew, Greg Mahan; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Mahan and Margaret Mahan; and many other nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and an uncle.
Although in bad health, George enjoyed his last years with his family and friends close. He loved being in the country and watching his horses. He will be missed.
Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 in the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Greenbrier, (501) 679-2575. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Martinville Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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McGEHEE - Mary Juanita Allison 83, of McGehee Ark. passed away Tuesday July 24, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Allison was born to the late Kelcer and Sarah Grubbs Roberts on August 13, 1928 in Lacey, Ark. She was a member of the Church of Christ in McGehee and a longtime secretary at McGehee public schools.
She is preceded in death not only by her parents but also by her daughter, Libby Allison, a sister, Lois Davis and three brothers; Derwood Roberts, Glen Roberts, and WK Roberts. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m., Friday July 27, 2012 at Lacey Cemetery with Jim Haught officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service. Arrangements by Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of Mc-Gehee, Ark. Online guestbook: www.griffinculpepper.com.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW - This past Saturday July 21st, Mountain View resident John Lewis Warden was called to duty by his Lord and Savior. He was born December 31st, 1942 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Mr. & Mrs. B.F. Warden Jr. He is survived by his children, John Eric Warden his wife Heather of Cabot and Melissa Gregson her husband Shane of Sherwood; his brothers B.F. Warden lll of Atlanta, Georgia and G.M. Warden of Pocahontas, Arkansas; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Sumner, Leighton, Gary Dean, Lucy and Meaghan. He is preceded in death by his sister Linda Warden.
He honorably served his country as a Marine during the Vietnam War. After returning home he was a Cotton Belt Engineer for 37 years. He was also a proud member of the Marine Corps League of Jefferson City, Mo. He was an avid reader and loved gardening and being outdoors. It has been said he never met a stranger and was known for his practical jokes and for being funny as Hell! In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation in Quantico, Virginia.
The family will receive friends at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road in North Little Rock on Thursday July 26th, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
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NEW EDINBURG - Wayne Sanders, age 72, of New Edinburg, Ark. died Monday July 23, at Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services 2 p.m., Thursday July 26, at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. Burial in Reaves Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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PINE BLUFF - Mrs. Jonell King, 69, of Pine Bluff passed Monday, July 16, 2012. Graveside Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 at St. Paul Cemetery in Bookman Community by Pastor Lloyd Holcomb Jr. Burial by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online Register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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ROGERS - M. Roland Bryant, 44, of Rogers, Ark., passed awayFriday, July 20, 2012 at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. He was born April 10, 1968 in Little Rock, Ark., to Roland Bryant and Rosemary King Bryant.
He graduatedfrom Old Main High School in North Little Rock in 1986, attended Hendrix College and graduated from University of Arkansas-Little Rock with a degree in computer science. He spent several years working for the USGS in Little Rock, Acxiom Corporation in Conway and was currently working with Apex Systems/CompuCom in Bentonville.
Roland enjoyed life. He was very quiet until you got to know him, but really loved being around people. He liked Formula 1 Racing and photography, taking many wonderful photographs, but music was his real passion. He played drums in high school and also played the bass guitar.
He is survived by his wife of the home, Belinda Grigsby; parents, Roland and Rosemary Bryant, of Sherwood, Ark.; two sisters, Paula Richardson, and husband Ricky, of Dallas, Texas, and Diana Staples of San Antonio, Texas; father-in-law, Royce Grigsby, of Batesville, Ark.; sister-in-law, Beverly Limbert, and husband, Keith, of Grubbs, Ark.; two nieces, Rachel and Rumer Richardson, of Dallas, Texas; and his four beloved cats, Simba, Sasha, Leo and Gus.
Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Roller-Owens Funeral Chapel in North Little Rock with Brother John Wedaman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes any memorials be made in Roland’s honor to the American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Ct., Suite 104 Little Rock, Ark. 72205, or to your local humane society. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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ROHWER - Andrew Louis “Boo” Landers, Jr., 83 of Rohwer, Ark., died Saturday July 21, 2012. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday at the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Head and Rev. Ben White officiating.
Mr. Landers was born in Rohwer, Ark., a son of the late Andrew Louis and Carrie Mae Tedder Landers. He attended Kelso High School and served in the U.S. Army. He fought in the Korean Conflict where he was wounded and he received a Purple Heart. Mr. Landers was a farmer all his adult life. He was very active and involved with the McGehee, Ark., Chamber of Commerce during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of McGehee, Ark., and was an avid deer and hog hunter.
Mr. Landers was preceded in death by his son Louis Boyd Landers. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa (Chuck) Ramsey of Owasso, Okla.; sister, Sue Terry of Westfield, Ind.; grandchildren, Ashley (Jon) Oxton, Charles (Samantha) Ramsey and James (Georgia) Ramsey, great-grandchildren, Madison Oxton, Lindsey Oxton, Alexis Ramsey and Ansley Ramsey andSavannah Ramsey.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - Margaret Maxine Hunter, 73, of Russellville, died Monday. The funeral service is at 10 a.m. on Thursday, at the Calvary Temple Assembly of God. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home, The online obituary/ guestbook is available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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ST. CHARLES - Polly Edith Bowermaster West, age 90, of St. Charles died July 23, 2012. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 26, at St. Charles Methodist Church with burial at St. Charles Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt.
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STUTTGART - Addyson Paige Hoffman “Addy” passed away Monday. She is survived by her parents, Stephen Hoffman and Nicole Snyder; brother and sister, Ethan and Haley Snyder; grandparents, Mary Langford, Michael Hoffman, Don Bednar and Claudia Bednar. Funeral Mass is 1 p.m., Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Wednesday at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpin-co.com.
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STUTTGART - John “Johnnie” Tucek, 92, passed away Monday. Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Lillian Tucek; brother, Joe Tucek of Arnold, Mo.; children, Dolores Willis of Lake Village and Robert Tucek and Mary Ann Danner of Stuttgart; five grandchildren; one greatgrandchild. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m., Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Visitation is 5-6:30 p.m. with rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpin-co.com.
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THORNTON - Jimmy Wayne Jones, 67, of Thornton, died Monday. Survivors include his wife Jamie, and a son Richard and his wife Lisa of Rison, Ark. Graveside services are 10 a.m., Thursday at the Thornton Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com.
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WHITE HALL - Donna Beth Bradshaw, 58, of White Hall, died Sunday, July 22, 2012. Funeral services will be Thursday, 10 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery at Star City. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
Out-of-state
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Peggy Jordan Teeter, age 75, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away June 24, 2012. She was born December 2, 1937, daughter of George and Opal Jordan. Peggy attended Scott High School, and later joinedthe US Army. While serving in the Army, she was trained as a nurse and worked in that capacity for several years. Later, she continued her service in the National Guard and worked as a prison guard at Leavenworth Prison. Peggie was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Teeter and son, Gregory Teeter. Survivors include one son, Mark Teeter (Lisa), two brothers; Joe Jordan (Nadine) of Cheyenne, Wyo. and Danny Jordan (Jeanie) of Largo, Fla., and one sister, Tena Jordan Johnson (Orelan) of England, Ark. Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society (Breast Cancer Research).
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GREENVILLE, Miss. - Larry Carlos Bankston, 60, Greenville, Miss., departed this life July 13. Survivors, children, Dorenda, Lesia, Larry Jr., and Larry Bankston; three siblings. Visitation: 11 a.m., Friday at funeral home. Interment 1 p.m., Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock. Arrangements entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, Little Rock. 565-1800. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.
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PLANO, Texas - Bill Dial, age 83, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Malvern, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. Bill was born in Leola, Arkansas, October 9, 1928, to the parents of Hallie and Ruth Dial. His family moved to Malvern during his senior year, in 1946 and he graduated from Malvern High School the same year.
He married DeNora VanDusen, August 9, 1947. Bill worked at A.B. Cook Company for twelve years then went to work for Wilson Lumber Company. In 1972, International Paper Company acquired Wilson Lumber Company and Mr. Dial finished his career with International Paper Company and retired in 2006 at the age of 77. Bill was a great source of support to his family and extended family. His family will remember him as a generous and kind husband, father, and grandfather. He and DeNora attended Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas.
Family, wife, DeNora Van-Dusen Dial of Plano, Texas; daughter, Jane Dial Whaley and husband Dr. William H. Whaley; grandchildren, Jane Allison Whaley, Cheryl Whaley, Kimberly Whaley Rose, and Cynthia Whaley Burton; son, John Dial of Powder Springs, Georgia; grandson, Matthew Dial and wife Ali;granddaughter, Nora Dial; son, Rick Dial (deceased); daughter-in-law, Phyllis Voss Dial of Malvern; grandchildren, Heather Dial Todd and husband Jason, Ben Dial and wife Kara, and Beth Dial; great-grandchildren, Hallie Todd and Sarah Dial.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 25th from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home in Malvern. Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 26th at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Malvern with Brother Tyler Thompson and Dr. Verne Wickliffe. A private family burial will be at 10 a.m. at Shadowlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.
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