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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

Anita Albright, 53, of Little Rock. Plez C. Benson, 70, of North Little Rock.

Jeanette Boatwright, 38, of Little Rock.

Charlene Bonds, 81, of Sherwood.

Haven Malia (Helmcamp) Bray, 33, of Mabelvale.

Eva Byram, 97, of Sherwood.

Dan Caffey, 63, of Little Rock.

Dannie Walter Colness, 69, of Jacksonville.

Lyn Wilson Doherty, 75, of Jacksonville.

Jeraldean Poe “Sweet Pea” Freeman, 73, of Woodson.

Tara C. Glenn, 41, of Little Rock.

Rolyn Charles Hall Sr., 76, of Jacksonville.

Jaqueda Takia Tenise “Jaye” Harris, 37, of Maumelle.

Ross Holiman, 85, of Little Rock.

Donald Lee Jones, 56, of Jacksonville.

Joe E. Louis, 65, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Jane Martindill, 84, of North Little Rock.

John Edward Schroeder, 50, of Jacksonville.

William Munsey “Bill” Sisk Jr., 89, of Little Rock.

Barbara Ann Taylor, 59, of Little Rock.

Wanda Lee Taylor, 77, of Little Rock.

Lisa Ann Winter, 53, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALY Jerry Dean Whitworth, 67.

ARKADELPHIA Jo Ella Trejo, 51.

BEE BRANCH Gertrude Kerschke Doshier, 91. BISMARCK Carolyn Ann Turner, 54.

BULL SHOALS Garrett Alan Palmer, infant.

CABOT Jackson E. Greene, 84.

CLINTON Vernon Lane Jackson, 62.

CONWAY Kathy Ann Berger, 57.

John Allen Coleman, 51.

EL DORADO J.O. Carney, 76.

GURDON Susan Ann Todd, 57.

HEBER SPRINGS Carolyn Sue Goodwin, 70.

HELENA-WEST HELENA Nola L. Evans, 78.

HENDERSON Betty Garner, 82.

HOT SPRINGS Richard Eldon “Rick” Ellars, 62.

JONESBORO Roy Gaylon Crain, 66.

Bobby L. Troutman, 80.

LEAD HILL Shirley Ann Schuh, 64.

MONTICELLO Kenneth Tillman, 48.

MOUNTAIN HOME Billie Joe Basinger, 83.

John H. “Jack” Bunt, 93.

MURFREESBORO Lola Marie Cox, 59.

NEWPORT Gary Nathan Bennett.

NORFORK Esta Mae “Sally” Foster, 76.

PARKIN Fred Everett Brenner Jr., 88.

PENCIL BLUFF Patsy Lucille “Pat” Croy Cole, 69.

PIGGOTT Carl Meade, 91.

PINE BLUFF Jo Ann Kemp, 79.

Charles Edward Shavers Jr.

RUSSELLVILLE Jimmy Don “J.D.” Ford Sr., 52.

SEARCY Hazel Bean Webb, 100.

SHERIDAN Clarence Elmond Loftis Jr., 83.

WEST MEMPHIS Magalene McKinnon Ingram, 99.

OUT-OF-STATE

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga.

Curtis L. Hankins, 95.

NEW ORLEANS Agnes Armstrong Terrell, 82.

ST. LOUIS Sanford Noyes “Sandy” McDonnell, 89.

GEORGETOWN, Texas Clinton Ward Burks, 40.

Pulaski County

ANITA ALBRIGHT of Little Rock, Ark., born February 20, 1959 and passed March 19, 2012. She is survived by mother, Mary Louis Albright; one son, Fred Albright; two daughters, Audrey Albright, Sara Albright; one brother; two sisters; special niece, Tina Cole; special nephew, Joshua Jones; a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Services are entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark. 72204.

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The busy life of PLEZ C. BENSON, 70, of North Little Rock,came to a close Sunday March 18, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, he leaves to cherish his memory his comforting wife Phyllis; three sons, Plez C. Benson Jr., Shaun Lawson,and Dedrick (Claudette) Benson; four daughters, Marcia Benson, Terri Butler, Sharon Benson, and Diane Collins; siblings, Rev. Preston Benson Jr. (Dorothy) and Brenda Benson, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services in his honor are Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11 a.m., Gaines Street B.C. A public viewing will be held as Mr. Benson lies in state from 12-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. To sign the online guestbook visit hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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JEANETTE BOATWRIGHT of Little Rock, Ark., born October9,1973, passed March 17, 2012. She is survived by one son, Randy Boatwright; two daughters, Shante Beals, Edwanda Boatwright; one grandson, Ryan Beals; one sister, WandaNichols; two brothers, James Ham, Anthony Baker; a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, March 23, 2012 at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel from 1-6 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 24, 2012, 11 a.m. at Gunn Funeral Home Chapel. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th, LR Ark. 72204.

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CHARLENE BONDS, 81, of Sherwood, Arkansas, went hometo be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 21, 2012. Her loving survivors include: nine children, Robert Bonds, Alonzo Bonds, Jr. (Velva), Angela Alexander, Martha Davenport (Aaron), Keith Bonds, Nina Napier, Victor Bonds, Deborah Haynes and Jemal Bonds; three sisters; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren; and other loving relatives and special friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

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HAVEN MALIA (HELMCAMP) BRAY, age 33, passed away onMarch 20, 2012. She was born July 4, 1978 in Little Rock.

Haven is survived by two sons; Austin Smith and Haden Helmcamp of Mabelvale, Ark.; her father, JamesBray of Mabelvale; mother, Charlotte Ann Bonds and stepfather, Leland of Malvern; and one brother, Ray Ennis Jr. of Hot Springs, Ark., as well as many other friends and family members who loved her and will cherish her memory.

Haven was a hard worker and was most recently employed by Carelink as a CNA. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends, motorcycling, camping and spending time with her children.

Graveside service will be Saturday, 2 p.m. at Salem Cemetery in East End. Visitation will be Friday, March 23rd from 5-7 p.m. For more information call (501) 778-7100. Online guestbook at www.peacefulhavenfuneralhome.com.

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EVA BYRAM, 97, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed awayon Wednesday March 21, 2011. She was a resident of Parks, Arkansas, until the death of her husband Murel Byram in 1987 when she moved to North Little Rock. She was a memberof the Parks Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years.

Eva was survived by one son, Tilsey Byram and wife Shelva of Alma, Arkansas; one daughter, Marna Givens of North Little Rock, Arkansas; daughter-in-law, Willie Mae Byram of Palmyra, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Lynn McClare, Leann Hutchinson, Laine Bropher all of Virginia, Lori Byram, Karen Ginn, Julia Byram, all of Alma, Arkansas, and Stella Williams of Sherwood, Arkansas; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and one son, T.J. Byram of Palmyra, Virginia.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2012, at the Parks Baptist Church with interment at the Parks Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Arkansas.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at #2 Wayside Sherwood, Arkansas, 72120. Pallbearers will be Buel Watts, Don Ellis, Danny Morran, Gary Davis, Harvey Combs, Kelly Cole, Keith Piles, Leamon Piles and Vernon Watts.

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DAN CAFFEY, 63, of Little Rock passed away on March 20, 2012. Survived by his wife, Rena Caffey; 13 children; three brothers; andfive sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 24th, 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church, Hwy. 121 N, Oak Forest, Ark. Viewing will be held at Marianna Funeral Home, Marianna, Ark., on March 23rd. (870) 295-4440.

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DANNIE WALTER COLNESS, 69, of Jacksonville died Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He was born February 1, 1943 in Tower-Sudan, Minnesota, to the late Donald and Alli Betty Marttila Colness. Mr. Colness served our country for 21 years in the U.S. Air Force and served fellow veterans for an additional 20 years working for the Veteran’s Administration at Fort Roots.

Mr. Colness is survived by his wife, Bonnie Louise Strauser Colness; two sisters, Pat Tollefson and her husband, Gale of Minnesota and Susan Dickson and her husband, John of Montana; one brother, Chris Colness of Minnesota and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services will be 4 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Bayou Meto Cemetery in Jacksonville under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory, (501) 982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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MSGT. LYN WILSON DOHERTY, 75, of Jacksonville passed away March 20, 2012 in Little Rock. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Doherty of Jacksonville and children, Melody and Keith Doherty,both of Las Vegas, Nevada. Arrangements are by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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Funeral services for JERALDEAN “SWEET PEA” POEFREEMAN, 73, of Woodson, died March 17, 2012, at her home, will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 24100 North Barton, Woodson, Ark., Bishop Jewel Withers Sr. officiating. She was born Jan. 7, 1939, in Woodson, daughter of the late Joe H. and Ardee Walls Poe. She was a member of Woodson Temple Church of God in Christ, a licensed Missionary in the first Jurisdiction of Arkansas. Survivors three daughters, Cynthia (Phillip) Austin, Malessa Poe, Bridgette Tatum, all of Little Rock; four sons, Ronald (Doris) Poe, Reginald Poe, Joey McDaniel, Lawrence (Sherrie) Baker Jr., all of Little Rock; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation may be made Friday, 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Woodson Temple Church of God In Christ, 7801 Woodson Lateral St., Woodson. Burial in Woodson Cemetery by Perry Funeral Home.

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Funeral services for TARA C. GLENN, 41, of Little Rock, Ark .,will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 12 noon at Hardy Funeral Home Chapel, 2408 Dr. MLK Dr., Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6 p.m.- 7p.m. at Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. MLK Dr., Little Rock, Ark. Burial will be on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Springlake Cemetery, Southland Community, Ark. Brown’s Home for Funeral’s of Helena, Ark., will direct the services. Family and friends may sign the guestbook at brownshomeforfuneralsinc.com.

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ROLYN CHARLES HALL, SR., 76, of Jacksonville died Thursday, March 22, 2012. He was born January 8, 1936, in Ontario, Oregon, to the late Roscoe C. and Itol Hall. Mr. Hall served in the U.S. Army and was a surveyor for the California Bureau of Land Management. In the late 1960’s Mr. Hall served as a volunteer firefighter for the Sylvan Hills Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church and will be remembered as a vivid story teller.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his sons, Elona Lois Hall, and his second wife, Louise Agnos Hall, as well as a brother, George Hall. Mr. Hall is survived by two sons, Rolyn Charles Hall, Jr. and his wife Kim of Vilonia and Larry Joseph Hall of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; three grandchildren, Makensie, Aiden and Haley Hall; one brother, Gary Hall of Salinas, California, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home and Crematory (501) 982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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JAQUEDA “JAYE” TAKIA TENISE HARRIS, 37, of Maumelle,passed away March 18, 2012. Visitation will be this evening, Friday, from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock,(501) 224-2200. The full obituary and online guestbook may be found at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ROSS HOLIMAN, 85, of Little Rock, passed away March 21,2012. Born in Prattsville to Tilman and Nellie Williams Holiman, he graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a B.S.E. and did postgraduate work at theUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy, and retired after thirty years with Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. Ross was chairman for many years of the Arkansas Senior Golf Association, a Gideon, and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a choir member.

Preceded in death by his parents, fours sisters and a brother, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara Holiman; son, John Gordon Holiman of Marietta, Georgia; sisters, Rose Holiman Grimes of Maumelle, Sibyl Holiman Brockett of Fairfield Bay and Tilma Holiman Hicks of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, Casie Morgan Holiman and Bradley Ryan Holiman; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in the Immanuel Baptist Church Sanctuary, 501 N. Shackleford, officiated by Dr. Gary Hollingsworth. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. in the Chapel at Immanuel. Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund or to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tenn. 37214.

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

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DONALD LEE JONES, age 56, of Jacksonville passed awayTuesday, March 20, 2012. He was born October 21, 1955, in Del Rio, Texas, to Lee Jones and Wanna Faye David Jones. He was a Captain for the Jacksonville Fire Department, where heserved for over 31 years. He loved his family, work, and loved spending time hunting and fishing. He was the man who taught us true love, and how to love.

He is survived by his loving wife Betty Jones; children, Tracy Jones, Beverly Smiley and her husband Thomas, Donna Henderson, Teresa Myers, and Vernon Myers; brothers, Jon Jones, Michael Ray Jones, Bruce Jones; grandchildren, Tanner Hancock, Ali Sanders, Chance Smiley, Ashley Smiley, Daniel Smiley, Stephanie Henderson, Victoria Henderson, Paige Henderson, Dylan Shoptaw, and one greatgrandson Brayden Harriman.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at McArthur Assembly of God. Funeral services will be 12 noon Saturday, March 24, 2012, at McArthur Assembly of God with Chaplain Joe Bratton of the Jacksonville Fire Department officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Jacksonville.

Funeral arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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JOE E. LOUIS of Little Rock, Ark., was born May 20, 1946, andpassed March 15, 2012. Visitation will be Friday, March 23, 2012, at Gunn Funeral Home from 1-6 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 24, 2012, 11 a.m. at Greater Archview Baptist Church, 1720 W 23rd St., Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 West 29th, LR, Ark. 72204.

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DOROTHY JANE MARTINDILL, age 84, of North Little Rockpassed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was born November 23, 1927 in Oakman, Ala. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Gerald Foster “Chief” Martindill.

Orphaned at the age of 10 years old and being sent to Searcy, Ark., to live with an aunt and uncle would forever make family a priority in Dorothy’s life. She was a Southern lady who spent her whole life taking care of her family. She was also active in management of the Little Rock Dodge, Little Rock Mitsubishi, and Little Rock Chrysler Jeep dealerships her family owned from 1970 until 2006 as well as overseeing Martindill Farms in Searcy, Ark. She loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and loved to read, especially books on politics, she also attended Asbury United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her only child, G. Butch Martindill, Jr. and his wife, Cathy of Little Rock; a half sister, Carolyn Carey of Oakman, Ala.; grandchildren, Cara Clem and Matthew Martindill both of Little Rock and Christopher Martindill of New York and great-grandchildren, Kaley Cole and Parker Rice.

Visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. with the funeral service to begin at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. Tom Weir and Rev. David Moore. A private burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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JOHN EDWARD SCHROEDER, he was a beloved son, brother,husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. John began life with his love for baseball which he shared with his Dad “Go Yankees", and a love for aviation. He began that love by attending Aviation High School in New York City, learning how to make airplanes fly. He continued that love by joining the U.S. Air Force starting his 22 year career with the 146th Airlift Wing in California as a C-130 Loadmaster, which he later became a Flight Engineer. He later transferred to the 189th AW in Little Rock and shared his love and knowledge as a C-130 Flight Engineer Instructor. After he retired from the U.S. Air Force, he later worked for Falcon Jet in his 50-year passion of flying.

John was always active not only in his home life but in his community, He was a patch holder of the American Veterans M/C, formerly with the Hardriders R/A and a supporter of the Patriot Guard Riders. He was a member and Past President of the Pilipino-American Association and various veterans groups in the local area. Throughout the years John never gave up his love for life and his family.

John is survived by his mother Blanche of New York; brothers Paul of California, George of New York; his loving wife Annie of Jacksonville; his four children, John Michael, Vanessa, Christopher and Nichole Blanche, and his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father John and his granddaughter Arriana Elaine. He is loved and will be missed.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2012, and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2012 at Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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WILLIAM MUNSEY “BILL” SISK JR., 89, of Little Rock, passed away on March 22, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Minerva Sisk; sisters, Carol Devore, Shirley Drown, Elaine Powers, Norma Sneed, and Roberta Haygood. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruth; his two sons, Bill and Julie, Bob and Linda; grandchildren, Ashley and Stephen Turnipseed, RobertSisk, Carrie and Nathan Poston, and Jamie and Doug Cheek; and by three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Monday, March 26, at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 501-661-9111. Online guestbook is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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BARBARA ANN TAYLOR, 59, died. March 15, 2012. VisitationFriday, March 23, 2012 at the Funeral Home from 6 till 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday, March 24, at Victors’ Empowerment Center, 802 North College, Stuttgart, at 1 p.m. Servicesentrusted to Richardson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 South College, Stuttgart, Ark. (870) 672-8901.

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WANDA LEE TAYLOR, 77, of Little Rock passed away on March 13, 2012.

She is survived by her husband Olen Taylor of Little Rock; one son, Anthony Taylor (Michelle) of Hot Springs; one daughter, Diane Taylor Carroll of Little Rock; a godson, Jim Elliott of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Lori Binz Switzer (Bryce) of Little Rock, Kristin Binz Bredensteiner (Josh) of Cabot, Alex Carroll of Little Rock, Robert Taylor of Hot Springs; five great-grandchildren, Josie, Ella and Bryleigh Switzer of Little Rock, and Stephen and Carson Bredensteiner of Cabot; two sisters, Naomi Etheridge of Fouke and Agnes (David) Cross of Texarkana, Ark.; two sisters-in-law, Betty Miller of Magnolia, and Pat (Bob) Maza of Hot Springs; a host of nieces and nephews, and many specialfriends.

There will be a celebration of her life held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Little Rock on Saturday, March 24, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Betsy Snyder officiating. www.lewisfuneralhome. biz.

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LISA ANN WINTER, 53, of North Little Rock went to be with theLord Wednesday March 21, 2012. She was born February 12, 1959 to Lewis and Freedia Winter. She was employed as a Business Sales Manager at Southwestern Bell TelephoneCompany for 16 years before retiring in 1994 due to health reasons. She was a member of Telephone Pioneers, served as a volunteer for the Katrina Victim Assistance program and a mem-ber of the First Church of The Nazarene in Conway.

She is survived by her son, Zach Wyatt of North Little Rock and Conway; parents Lewis and Freedia Winter of Conway; two brothers, Eddie Winter of Conway and Mike Winter (Cyndi) of Conway; longtime companion Tap Pace; nieces and nephews, Adam Winter, Alison Bishop and Tiff Wyatt, along with many other family and friends too numerous to mention.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Lisa’s wonderful home health-care providers, especially to Barbara Solee and Rebecca Brown and to the outstanding staff at Baptist Little Rock ICU South for the compassionate care they have provided.

Services are 3 p.m., Saturday in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral home in Conway with burial in Crestlawn Memorial Park with Pastor Tim Kellerman officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt, Conway (501) 327-7727. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Arkansas

ALY - Jerry Dean Whitworth, age 67, of Aly, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Killian Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. before service at cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

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ARKADELPHIA - Jo Ella Trejo, 51, Arkadelphia, died Tuesday. Survivors: daughters, Brittany Perez, Alicia Trejo, Lindsey Trejo; grandchildren, Adelyn Hernandez, Aryana Hernandez, Kingston Dixon, Christian Trejo; sisters, RachaelMarie Smead and Mary Broyle. Graveside Saturday, 4 p.m., Old Liberty Cemetery-Dierks. Cremation arrangements and services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guestbook at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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BEE BRANCH - Gertrude Kerschke Doshier, 91, of Bee Branch died March 21, 2012. She was born January 14, 1921, in Prussia. Mrs. Doshier was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, a daughter-in-law and numerous grandchildren.

No services are planned. Arrangements by Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home of Greenbrier. (501) 679-4400. www.bishopgriffinfuneralhome.com.

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BISMARCK - Carolyn Ann Turner, 54, Bismarck, died Monday. Survivors: husband, Leo Turner; children, Leo Turner Jr., Joey Turner, Shelia Booker; three sisters, Nelda Garner, Rita Garner, Jan Ray; 10 grandchildren. Per Carolyn’s request, no funeral services. Cremation arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Inc. Sign guest book on-line at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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BULL SHOALS - Services for infant, Garrett Alan Palmer of Bull Shoals will be 11 a.m. March 23, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Bull Shoals. Garrett died March 16th. Surviving are his parents, Gary Palmer and Jasanda Collins. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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CABOT - Jackson E. Greene, 84, of Cabot, formerly of LittleRock, Arkansas, passed away on March 21, 2012. Jack was born on October 7, 1927 in Little Rock. He grew up in North Little Rock, graduating from North Little Rock High School. Heentered the Army Air Corps in 1945 and honorably discharged in 1947. His business career consisted of 13 years in electrical wholesaling and 45 years of representing electrical manufacturers.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn, and four loving daughters, Gail Judd (husband Bruce), Ann Kemp (husband Hal), Debra Rainey (husband Gary), and Deanna Nance-Evans (husband Micah); 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his brother, William E. Greene, and sister, Marilyn Savage.

Many things can be said of Jack. He was a loving and faithful husband, a loving father to his daughters and grandchildren. Jack was an inspiration to all who knew him. Jack was an honest businessman who never put making money ahead of his personal integrity. Jack was a “people person” who loved to talk but also listened keenly to others. Jack always put othersahead of himself and was extremely humble. He valued and lived by his Christian principles and always believed people deserved a second chance. Jack will be forever missed by thosewho knew and loved him.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012, with Reverend Hart Moore as officiating minister. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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CLINTON - Mr. Vernon Lane Jackson, 62, of Clinton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his mother, Marie Jackson Chalk;brother, Louis Jackson; niece, Dayna Davis; two great-nephews, Cole and Coen Davis; and a host of cousins and friends.

Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Roller-Mc-Nutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas. Graveside service and burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Crabtree Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Miss. Kathy Ann Berger, 57, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Survived by her brothers and sisters, and many nieces, nephews. Graveside service and burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Holland Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - John Allen Coleman, 51, of Conway passed awayMonday, March 19th, after his courageous battle with ALS. He was born August 17, 1960, in Hot Springs to the late Wayne and Rilla Harper Coleman. John was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Conway. He started his own successful business, Chase Logistics, Inc. John loved playing tennis and enjoyed his high school and college teams. He was a loving husband and father, who had a great sense of humor and loved the outdoors. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

John is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Wendy Coleman; son, Chase Coleman; and daughter, Kelley Coleman.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Peace Lutheran Church in Conway, with Pastor John Gierke officiating. Entombment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Shirley, Buddy Olsen, Bill Caller, Steve Harper, Glen Story, and David Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Allen Tillery, Mike Rapp, Ralph Olsen, Chris Olsen, Craig Olsen, Connor Olsen, and Brandon Olsen.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway (501-327-7727). In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the John A. Coleman Memorial Fund at Metropolitan National Bank. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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EL DORADO - J.O. Carney, 76, of El Dorado, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Lisbon United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Riley officiating. Burial will be at Lisbon Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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GURDON - Susan Ann Todd, 57, Gurdon, died March 13, 2012.Survivors: children, Lawanda McClure, Vanessa Sims, Roberta Sorrells, Jeffery Blake, Apollo Blake, Bobby Harper Jr.; 12 grandchildren. Services Saturday, 11 a.m. at KingdomAuthority Christian Ministries, Gurdon. Services provided by Williams Funeral Home, Inc. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Carolyn Sue Goodwin, 70, passed away March 20, 2012. Daughter, Johnita (Donald) Elslander of Heber Springs; stepson, Jonathan Swan of Heber Springs; sister, Peggy Hutchings of Cheyenne, Wyoming; grandchildren, Bianca Elslander, Shane Swan, Lindsey Bullard, and Colby Swan. Memorial service Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Olmstead Chapel. www.olmstead.cc.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - Graveside service for Nola L. Evans, 78, of Helena is 10 a.m. Friday, Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: daughter, six grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren, sister. Service directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HENDERSON - Betty Garner, age 82, Henderson, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott, Arkansas. She is survived by a son, Keith Garner, and two daughters, Jan Kiech and Pam Tosh. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. (870) 425-2161. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOT SPRINGS - Richard “Rick” Eldon Ellars, 62, of Hot Springs,died Wednesday March 21, 2012. He was born September 14, 1949, in San Mateo, California, to the late Charles Eldon and Dorothy (Dohrn) Ellars.

Rick is preceded in deathby his parents, and father-inlaw, H. Wayne Durfee. Survivors include his wife, Eileen Ellars; four sons, Richard Ellars (Kandi), Michael Ellars (Jordan), Andrew Ellars, Matthew Ellars, all of Hot Springs; two daughters, Kristine Ellars of Napa, California, Elizabeth Ellars of Danville, California; two brothers, Donald Ellars (Sharon) of Windsor, California, Ronald Ellars of California; mother-in-law, Marjorie Durfee (David) of Hot Springs Village; four grandchildren, Alyssa Wheeler, Alexis Fields, Richard Ellars, and Sophia Ellars.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church of Hot Springs with Pastor Jonathan Beyer officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church Youth Ministries, 105 Village Road, Hot Springs, Ark. 71913 or Master’s Table, 631 Park Avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. 71901. Guests may register at www.caruthhale.com.

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JONESBORO - Roy Gaylon Crain, age 66, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home chapel with Chris Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JONESBORO - Bobby L. Troutman, age 80, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 21, 2012. Visitation will be 10-noon, Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Friday at Pine Log Cemetery with Bobby Floyd officiating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MONTICELLO - Kenneth Tillman, age 48, died March 17 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Service will be Saturday, March 24th at McGehee Chapel Baptist Church in McGehee. Service 11 a.m., Rev. Tim Jordan officiating. Burial in Strickland Memorial Lawn, McGehee, Ark. Survivors are one son; two brothers; two grandchildren.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Billie Joe Basinger, 83, of Mountain Home will be private. Billie died March 18, 2012. A U.S. Army veteran and millwright, survived by two sons, Bille andLarry Basinger. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremaiton Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for John “Jack” H. Bunt of Mountain Home will be private. Jack died March 10, 2012. A U.S. Army veteran and iron worker, survived by his wife, Donna. Arrangements by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremaiton Services. Visit online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MURFREESBORO - Lola Marie Cox, age 59, of Murfreesboro died Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel in Arkadelphia with Jerry Hightower officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Sign on line guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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NEWPORT - Gary Nathan Bennett of Newport died Tuesday.Gary worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 36 years.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Sue (Coe) Bennett; sons, Gary Don Bennett and wife Dana, and Jason Coe Bennett;grandchildren, Jordan Fortenberry and wife Ashley, Teryn Odom, Brett Bennett, and Bentley Bennett; great-grandchildren, Medley Dawn and Miri Mae Fortenberry; brother, Bearl Bennett and wife, Delores; sisters, Harriette Luthi, Edna Earle Cooper and husband,J.D., and Sylla Mae Easter and husband, Ronnie; step-mother, Hazel (Hunter) Bennett; motherin-law, Virginia Coe.

Funeral: 10 a.m., Friday at Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment with burial in Sullins Cemetery. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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NORFORK - Esta Mae “Sally” Foster, 76, of Norfork died March 20, 2012. Survived by six sons, one daughter, five sisters, one brother, 30 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 12-9 p.m., Friday at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at the Galatia Assembly of God Church. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PARKIN - Fred Brenner Jr., 88, of Parkin, died Monday in Parkin. Survivors are his daughters, Valerie Brenner of Memphis; Karen Skelley of Florida; brother, John A. Brenner of Parkin; sister, Mary Alta Harrison of Memphis; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Visitation, Saturday, 2 to 3 p.m. at Parkin First United Methodist Church. Services at 3 p.m. Burial in Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne. www.kernodlefh.com.

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PENCIL BLUFF - Patsy “Pat” Lucille Croy Cole, age 69, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, formerly of Redfield, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Graveside service 2 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2012, Orion Cemetery, Near Redfield, Arkansas. Arrangements entrusted to Buie Funeral Home, 1301 S. Rock St., Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. (870-942-3231). Website: www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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PIGGOTT - Carl Meade, 91, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Services are Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10 a.m., in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Bill Newman officiating. Burial is in Piggott Cemetery. Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is 6 p.m., Friday.

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PINE BLUFF - Jo Ann Kemp, 79, of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday. Survivors: husband of 60 years, Robert L. “Bob” Kemp; children, David Kemp, Tom Kemp, Donna Kemp O’Neal; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services: Saturday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel. Visitation: Friday from 6-8 p.m. Online condolences: Fuller-Funerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Charles Edward Shavers Jr. of Pine Bluff passedaway Friday, March 16, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Charles, Sr. and Celestine Shavers, siblings, Amina spencer, Shunna Shavers, Jessica Shavers, Ki’rra Shavers andRodney Shavers; grandparents, Alphonso and Lenora Spencer, Elizabeth Shavers, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at Mt. Bayou M.B.C. Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. To sign the online guestbook visit hardyfuneralhomeinc.com.

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RUSSELLVILLE - Jimmy Don “J.D.” Ford Sr., 52, of Russellville, died Wednesday. Funeral is 2 p.m., Friday at First Pentecostal Church of God, Dardanelle, with burial in Bowden Cemetery near Pottsville, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

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SEARCY - Hazel Bean Webb, age 100, of Searcy, Arkansas, beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully leftthis life and entered the arms of Jesus on March 20, 2012. Born March 13, 1912 in Georgetown, Arkansas, she was the first child of Park Hardy and Florence Nimo Cypert.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two younger brothers, George Raymond and Fred Emerson Cypert; her first husband, Ira Ancil Bean; and her second husband, Odus Webb.

She is survived by two children, daughter, Sylvia “Bunny” Burnley of Searcy; son, Fred Raymond Bean and wife Glenda of Little Rock. Also surviving her are two beloved grandchildren, Robert Bean (Maria) of Little Rock and Jennifer Salter (Philip) of West Point, New York, and her beloved nieces and nephews. They will miss her unwavering optimism, selfless generosity, wisdom and grace.

Hazel worked in the Fitting Department of International Shoe Company from April 1955 to November 1975. She became friends with so many of her coworkers over the 20 years. Her greatest joy was cooking for her family and many friends. She was a very talented seamstress, sewing for the public for many years. Being a caregiver to others characterized her life.

Hazel was a longtime member of the Kensett United Methodist Church. She received recognition of her over 50 years of service to the Kensett United Methodist Women’s organization. She leaves a priceless legacy of commitment and faithfulness to God and her family. She was a woman of great strength and character, sacrificing her needs for others.

The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy, Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday at Kensett United Methodist Church. Her beloved nephews will serve as pall bearers with Brother Bill Mills officiating.

Memorials may be made to Kensett United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 688, Kensett, Ark., 72082.

The family wishes to thank the following caregivers whose excellent care and love enabled Hazel to live in her own home until her death: Tina Loiseau, Jean Easley, Mae Waggle and Kathy Easley. Thanks also go to Dr. C.W. Koch and his staff and the staff of White County Medical Center for their support and care.

Services entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SHERIDAN - Clarence Elmond Loftis Jr., 83, of Sheridan, Arkansas, died Saturday. Survivors: daughter, Colleen; sons, David and James; brothers, Kenneth and Jerry; sisters, Carolyn and Diane; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 10 a.m., Saturday, Chapel. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan, (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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WEST MEMPHIS - Magalene McKinnon Ingram passed awaypeacefully on Wednesday, March 21st in her West Memphis home, mere months from what would have been her 100th birthday. She was born to Edgar Alonzo McKinnon andMaggie Dale Tyson McKinnon in Rutherford, Tennessee on October 22, 1912. The family moved to Armorel, Arkansas in 1926.

At age 18 this beautiful Arkansas teen was named Miss Mississippi County. Following her high school graduation she met William K. “Bill” Ingram, andthe couple married on April 8, 1933. The family moved to West Memphis in 1944 where together they raised four children, the late Billie Dean (Reeder); Magalene Ann “Susie” (Pugh), of Little Rock; William Kent, Jr., and Keith McKinnon, both of West Memphis. Her beloved husband, W.K. Ingram, served in the Arkansas Senate from 1963 to 1981, when he passed away at age 71.

For Magalene, her greatest passion has always been her children, followed closely by her church. She was well known for her wonderful sense of humor and her love of playing Mah Jong with friends.

During World War II she was an early member of the Twenty Club, who knitted sweaters, gloves and hats for the soldiers. Some 60 years later, the Twenty Club continues as an active civic organization in West Memphis. In December of 1995, Mrs. Ingram was honored by the Crittenden County Heart Association as the Honoree of the Year.

She was a Heritage Member of the West Memphis First United Methodist Church and with friends, Elaine Looney and the late Nola Greenwood (Clark), founded The Encourager Prayer Group in 1966. Mrs. Ingram was the last surviving member of the original Methodist Church in West Memphis which was often referred to as “the little white church.”

Long-time friend and prayer partner Elaine Looney described Mrs. Ingram as a beautiful and devout Christian. “Some of us talk to God and lift up prayers.But, in Magalene’s case, we always felt she had a direct line. She was a dear friend and such a blessing in my life.”

In seeking to honor their mother in a special way, her children chose to endow a professorship at the Reynolds Institute on Aging at UAMS. Now, the mother who not only encouraged education with her own children, helps provide educational programs for medical students and doctors who have an interest in aging adults. The Magalene McKinnon Ingram Chair in Geriatric Education is a lasting, loving way to recognize this special woman.

Mrs. Ingram is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 greatgreat-grandchildren. The family expressed special thanks to Crittenden Hospice and to those special caregivers, Mary Carter, Mit Doss, Rosie Green, Rosetta Johnson, Mazie May, Peggy Shempert and Cathy Taylor who provided such compassion and loving care to Mrs. Ingram at theend of her life.

Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, West Memphis, on Saturday, March 24th beginning with visitation in Deneke Hall at 1:30 p.m. followed by the service at 3 p.m. Roller Citizens Funeral Home has charge.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Magalene M. Ingram Maintenance Fund at First United Methodist Church, 215 North Missouri Street, West Memphis. Burial will be in Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion.

Services by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis, Arkansas. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - Col. Curtis L. Hankins, US Army, Retired, passed away February 23, 2012, at the Atlanta VA Nursing Home at the age of 95. Born on February 2, 1917 in Glendale, Ark.

He was predeceased by his parents, Tommie Harrison and Amy Brown Hankins, a brother, Joseph Sherrill Hankins and a sister, La Rue Hankins Wright. He was married to Melba Ice Harrell Hankins for 55 years until she passed away in 1994. Curtis is survived by brothers, Philip Thomas Hankins and wife Ruth of North Little Rock, Ark. and Holland Harrison Hankins and wife Jane of Pine Bluff, Ark., a daughter Donna Lee and son-in-law, Donald Lewis Adams of Atlanta, Ga., and a son, Leland Thomas Hankins of Homer, Alaska. His five grandchildren are Christine Kelly Adams, Matthew Donald Adams, Brian Keith Hankins, Jennifer Lynn Hankins and Casey Nicole Regets, and his two great-grandchildren are Grace Adams Ward and Avery James Wheeler. He is also survived by several nephews and nieces, their children and grandchildren.

In 1940, Curtis graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Animal Husbandry. After graduation, his life took a much different path from being adairy farmer. He joined the Army Reserves and was called to active duty that same year. During his distinguished career in the Army, he served in WWII and Korea. In WWII, Curtis served under General George S. Patton in the 10th Armored Division, fighting across France, at the Battle of the Bulge and across Nazi Germany. He received a battlefield promotion to Lt. Col. and commanded a mechanized infantry battalion of 1200 men at the age of 27. He earned two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars for Valor, two Purple Hearts, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Distinguished Rifle and Pistol Badges, and the Legion of Merit.

His infantry career took a different path after WWII when he became an Army pilot, a Master Aviator, and helped pioneer the Aviation Branch of the Army. He flew both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Curtis had many other interesting assignments during his time in the Army. He served as the commander of Crissy airfield at the Presidio in San Francisco, Calif. and Lawson airfield at Fort Benning, Ga., where most of the Army Parachute training is conducted. He also served as the Active Army Advisor to the National Guard in the state of Alaska. Curtis’ passions included hunting, shooting, and fishing.

After retirement, he added commercial fishing in Alaska with his son, and big game hunting in Africa to his extensive list of accomplishments. He indeed was a man of many interests and talents.

Visitation for Curtis will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, Ark. A memorial service will also be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Ralph Robinson Funeral Home Chapel, followed by interment at Bellwood Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Ark. Curtis will be buried with full military honors.

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NEW ORLEANS, La. - Agnes Armstrong Terrell, 82, formerlyof North Little Rock, passed on Sunday, March 18th in New Orleans, La.

She was the daughter of the late Callie and Ralph Armstrong. Agnes was the first African AmericanRegistered Nurse hired by the North Little Rock Veterans Hospital. She continued her nursing career with the VA system in New Orleans and retired after 34 years of service.

Her memory will be cherished by her daughter Jo Maguire of Wylie, Texas; two grandchildren, Kevin Mitchell (Shanel) and Krystie Magee; three great grandchildren; her sister, Helen Louise Ray of North Little Rock as well as other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held in New Orleans on March 22nd. Visitation will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 24th followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 South Chester St. , Little Rock, (501) 372-1305. Interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery.

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ST. LOUIS - Sanford Noyes “Sandy” McDonnell died peacefully at home on Monday, 19 March, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 12th, 1922, and is the nephew of Mc-Donnell Aircraftfounder James S. McDonnell. He earned bachelor’s degrees in economics from Princeton University in 1945 and mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado in 1948, and a master’s degree in applied mechanics in 1954 from Washington University in St. Louis. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, spending two years on the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He married his wife Priscilla Robb McDonnell in 1946 and they had a daughter Robbin in 1948 and son Randy in 1951. In 1948, he joined McDonnell Aircraft Company (later to become McDonnell Douglas) in St. Louis, Mo. He was CEO and Chairman of McDonnell Douglas from 1972 to 1988.

During his tenure as chairman of McDonnell Douglas, he helped focus national attention on the importance of ethics in all aspects of life. Upon retiring, Sandy picked character education (teaching students ethical and performance character) in schools K-12 as his retirement career. He is Chairman of CHARACTERplus, a character education program in local schools affecting 350,000 students which he helped organize in 1988. CHARACTERplus is the leadingcharacter education program in the nation and has been found to dramatically improve academic performance in participating schools. In addition, he is Chairman Emeritus of the Character Education Partnership, Inc. in Washington, D.C., a national organization dedicated to developing moral character and civic virtues in our young people, which he helped organize in 1993.

In addition to his work in character education, Sandy has been active in numerous other organizations through the years. Beginning in 1965, he became active in Boys Scouts of America and later served as the national president from 1984-1986. He also served on the board of directors of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and as Chairman raised a record amount of money. Sandy is a fellow of the American Insitute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and past Chairman of the board of governors of the Aerospace Industries Association. In 1984 he was named St. Louis Man ofthe Year, becoming the first son to follow his father in receiving the prestigious award.

He is survived by his loving wife, Priscilla Robb McDonnell, son, William Randall (Randy) McDonnell (wife-Veronica Mc-Donnell), daughter, Robbin Mc-Donnell MacVittie (husband-Dr. Paul MacVittie), sister, Cherry McDonnell Lawrence, and grandson, U.S. Air Force Captain William Sanford MacVittie.

A memorial service will be held at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. on Wednesday the 28th of March. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to CharacterPlus, the organization that Sandy founded in 1988. The address is CharacterPlus, 1460 Craig Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63146. The Lupton Funeral Chapel, 7233 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 314-721-1870.

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GEORGETOWN, Texas - Family and friends mourn the unexpected passing of Clinton Ward Burks, 40, dedicated husband, aspiring writer, loved son and fiercely loyal friend. Clint passed away at his home on Thursday, March 15th 2012, dueto medical complications from a series of unfortunate accidents.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Clint grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. He attended Hall High School, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Fayetteville. In 1993, he fell in love with his wife, Romi, and moved to Chicago to be with her. Clint lived his life in unparallel support of his wife and his two fuzzy Bichon children, Twinkie and Cupcake. He loved them all immensely. While his wife pursued her education and searched for a permanent job as a professor, Clint supported the family by working at Radio Shack for 14 years beginning as a Sales Associate and rising through all the ranks, including as a Manager of his own store in Mishawaka, Indiana. He garnered numerous accolades for his customer service and technical expertise. Ever willing to sacrifice for his wife’s career, he moved five times before they settled in Georgetown in 2003.

Clint read voraciously, devouring a myriad of mysteries and science fiction. He frequently read two to three books a week. An additional passion of Clint’s included working with computers - even before computer use really skyrocketed. He was always available to solve anyone’s computer problems. Clint also enjoyed his role as household chef, frequently tweaking recipes he discovered watching FoodTV.

Clint leaves behind his wife of nearly 15 years, Romi Lynn Burks, his mother and stepfather, Elizabeth C. Little and Gene Little, father and step-mother, Larry and Betty Jean Burks, his sister and brother-in-law, Stacey and Eric Briggs, niece, Janet Elizabeth Briggs, in-laws, Vicki Comisso and Darrel Snively and brother-in-law, Joe Comisso. He is also survived by his paternal grandfather, Vivan Burks and his wife Edie as well as his paternal grandmother, Mildred Burks. Clint was pre-deceasedby his maternal grandparents, Janet and Roy Clinton, Sr. of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

A small, intimate memorial service will take place in mid-April at Pinnacle Mountain, Arkansas. Friends and family may be present for the spreading of Clint’s ashes at this site where he and his beloved wife had their first real date and fell in love.

Memorials celebrating Clint’s lifelong love of books and dogs may be made to either Friends of The Georgetown Public Library (402 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626) or Friends of the Georgetown Animal Shelter (110 W.L. Waldren, Georgetown, Texas 78627).