Obituaries

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

INDEX

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

PULASKI COUNTY

Dale Warren Carpenter, 85, of Little Rock.

Kenneth “Jimmy” James Hackett, 51, of Little Rock.

Violet Lucille Smith, 87, of Sherwood.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

AMAGON Gladys Lewis, 88.

BAUXITE Ferrel Vance Magby, 61.

BENTON Jimmy N. Gullett, 82.

Harold Thomas “Tom” Hicks, 67.

DAMASCUS Danny Earl Fowler, 68.

FORT SMITH B.L. “Bill” Holder, 87.

GASSVILLE Marvin Ray Shelton, 75.

GLENCOE Harold Coffman. 64.

GURDON Eva Bertha Wingfield Hogue, 86.

JONESBORO William “Allen” Kunst, 75.

MIDWAY Harvey L. Beard, 87.

MONKEY RUN Junior Treat, 71.

NEWPORT Emma (Whitlock) Rogers, 100.

SEARCY Beverly Lynn Scissell, 51.

WOOSTER Hettie J. Mitchell, 80.

Pulaski County

DALE WARREN CARPENTER, 85 years of age, died May 26, 2012.Dale was born Aug. 1, 1926, in West Ridge, Ark. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Gladys Carpenter of West Ridge, Ark., and his son, Eddie Bruce Carpenter of Little Rock, Ark.Dale grew up in Mississippi County, Ark. In 1943, as an 11 grader at Mississippi County High, Dale volunteered to serve in the United Sates Navy. Dale served his country for two years in the South Pacific. After being discharged, Dale completed the 12 grade. In 1948, Dale married his grade school and high school sweetheart, Ruth Brackett. In 1951, Dale committed his life to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was faithful to the end. In 1978, Dale left Memphis, Tenn., with his wife and moved to Little Rock, Ark., where he started the Unpainted Furniture Center. Dale, Ruth and his son, Warren, and wife, Judy, grew the family business for over 35 years. Dales is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth; his son, James Warren Carpenter and wife, Judy, of Little Rock, Ark.; two grandchildren, Warren Hunter Carpenter and wife, Megan, and Lindsey Carpenter Gray, and husband, Philip, both of Little Rock, Ark.; and three great-grandchildren, Medora Lawler Carpenter, Elizabeth Brackett Carpenter and Wyllys Eggleston Carpenter, all of Little Rock, Ark. Other survivors are his three brothers, Leon Carpenter of Hemet, Calif., Lynn Ingram of Keiser, Ark., and Neal Ingram of Mineola, Texas; and his sister, Mildred Ford of Fort Worth, Texas. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300 on Monday, May 28, 2012, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 29, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Highway 5. Dale Warren Carpenter, 1926-2012, was brave enough to sacrifice his life for his country at age 17, bold enoughto start his own business, strong enough to survive the death of his young son, in love with his wife to the very end, faithful to his Lord and loving to his entire family. He was more than enough as a sailor, husband, father, grandfather and, most importantly, brother in Christ. "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." 2 Cor. 3:18 Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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KENNETH (JIMMY) JAMES HACKETT, age 51 of Little Rock, formerly of Sheridan, Ark., passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was born July 24, 1960, to Charles Albert Hackett and Gloria Jane (Puttroff) Hackett. Kenneth was a retired automotive mechanic and member of First Southern Baptist Church near Sheridan, Ark. Service will be scheduled at a later date. www.buiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Buie Funeral Home & Crematory-Sheridan, Ark.

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VIOLET LUCILLE SMITH, 87 of Sherwood, Ark., passed away on May 25, 2012. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation is one hour prior to service. Interment at Edgewood Memorial Park. Memorial contributionsmay be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 1104 W. Markham, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Arkansas

AMAGON - Gladys Lewis, 88, of Amagon, died Saturday. Survivors: husband, Estel; son, Tony Lewis, Sr., (Melissa); grandchildren, Tony Lewis II and Billy Lewis II; five great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; step-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Emelienne McCoy. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jackson's Funeral Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Balch-Johnston Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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BAUXITE - Ferrel Vance Magby, 61, of Bauxite, passed away May 26, 2012. He was born Oct. 30, 1950, in Bauxite to the late Eathel and Lola Brown Magby. He was a member of West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church and retired after many years from Benton Parks and Recreation Dept. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Danny and Autry Magby. Survivors: wife, Rose Magby of Bauxite; daughter, Amelia Rose Magby of Bauxite; brothers, Sebert Magby, Benton, and Troy Magby of Bauxite; sisters, Dixie Smith, Bauxite, Linda West, Bauxite, and Novis Glenn, Malvern. Chapel Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Tuesday with Bro. MelvinBurris and Bro. Davy McCool officiating. Burial will follow at Mars Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Jimmy N. Gullett, age 82, of Benton, died Saturday May 26, 2012. He was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Duke, Okla. Jimmy was a retired teacher, plumber, salesman, owner of Jim Dandy Kennel and was a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newt Gullett and Marie McDaniel Gullett. Survivors: wife of 58 years, Norma J. Scott Gullett, Benton; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Debbie Gullett, Bryant; Brent and Carolyn Gullett, Benton; daughter and son-in-law, Tamara Bennett Gullett and husband Drew, Benton; sister, Delphine Williamson, Okla.; grandchildren, Hunter Gullett, Tanner Gullett, Bryan Glover, Anna Chambers and husband Ryan, and Tuesday Shelnutt; great-grandchild, Cayn Chambers. Family Comments: Jimmy will certainly be missed. He was a loving father, and grandfather. He had the National Champion English Bulldog in 1981 and showed dogs in the American Kennel Club. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Harold Thomas (Tom) Hicks, 67, of Benton,passed away May 26, 2012. He was born Feb. 17, 1945, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Henry and Pauline Hicks. Harold was an employee of Walmart for over 13 years. He waspreceded in death by his parents and brother Rick Hicks. Survivors: wife, Linda Hicks of Benton, sons, Michael Lewis of Benton, Jeff Lewis of Benton, Scott Lewis and wife, Kathleen of Valley Springs, Calif., Donal Lewis and wife, Annie Mae of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter, Brandy Hicks of Benton, 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial Services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m Wednesday. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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DAMASCUS - Danny Earl Fowler, 68, of Damascus, passedaway, Friday, May 25, 2012. Born in Damascus, Ark., on May 23, 1944, he was a son to the late Jess Ernest and Clara Mae Edwards Fowler. Mr. Fowler was a loving father and brotherand was of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Willard and Jarl Don Fowler and Lucille Hartwick and Sybil Walls. Survivors include his sons: Jess Fowler of Conway and Shawn Woods of Marshall; daughter Elizabeth Fowler and J.R. Lanigan of Jacksonville; sisters, Faye Dean Duncan, Ardell Robinson and Edra Glover; brothers, Charles Fowler and Arvis Fowler; grandchildren, Wayne Sutton, Bernard Lanigan, and Cordelia Lanigan; very special friends Frank and Debra Pool and a host of extended family and friends. Services will take place at 1 p.m., on Monday, May 28, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Pastor Mark Glover officiating. Interment to follow at Fowler Cemetery in Damascus. Pallbearers are Toby Carpenter, Adam Pool, Robert Pool, Donnie Joe Fowler, Ronnie Walls and Scotty Kennedy. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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GASSVILLE - Marvin Ray Shelton, 75, of Gassville, died Friday, May 26, 2012, in Gassville. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 28, 2012, at the Conner-Hankins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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GLENCOE - Harold Coffman, 64, of Glencoe, died Saturday at his home. Services are Tuesday, May 29, 10 a.m. at Cox-Blevins Chapel with burial in Burks Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home of Salem.

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GURDON - Eva Bertha Wingfield Hogue, age 86 of Gurdon, died Sunday. Graveside services 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon with Bro. Mike Taylor officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Services are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.

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JONESBORO - Mr. William “Allen” Kunst, 75, died Saturday, May 26 in Jonesboro. He is survived by his wife, Lavonda Kunst; daughters, Alana Steffen, Tracy Kunst, Dana Cochran. A Memorial Service will held in Benton Harbor, Mich. Plans are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MIDWAY - Harvey L. Beard, age 87, of Midway, died Friday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roller Funeral Home. He is survived by three sons: Doyle, Billy Joe and DarylBeard, and a daughter: Glenda Farris. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MONKEY RUN - Junior Treat, age 71, of Monkey Run, passed away May 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 12-9 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2012, at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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NEWPORT - Emma (Whitlock) Rogers, 100, of Newport died Saturday. Mrs. Rogers is survived by one sister, Christine Cole of Tuckerman; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Leachville Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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SEARCY - Beverly Lynn Scissell, 51, of Searcy died May 26, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. May 29, 2012, in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel with visitation beginning at noon prior to the service. Burial will follow at Gum Springs Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com or facebook.com/searcyfunerals.

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WOOSTER - Hettie J. Mitchell, 80, of Wooster, went to be with her Lord, Friday, May 25, 2012. She was born May 5, 1932, in Trumann, Ark., to the late James Thomas Mitchell and the late Birtie Ellen Wilson Mitchell. She was retired from Universal Nolans and had previously worked at Ward Bus Sales in Conway. Ms. Mitchell was of the Methodist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Maxine Haney; and a brother, W.D. Mitchell.

She leaves to cherish her memory sisters, Katherine Ellington of Quitman and Alma Lane of Conway; brothers, Don Mitchell of Heth and Thomas Mitchell and his wife Patty Joyce of Barton, Tenn.; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 1 p.m., in the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Greenbrier, (501) 679-2575, with Brother Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.