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PULASKI COUNTY
Sara Elizabeth Besancon, 22, of Mabelvale.
Robert “Bob” Boyson Sr., 89, of North Little Rock.
Barbara Philetus Butcher, 89, of Little Rock.
James Ellis Creech, 82, of Sherwood.
Kelsey Ann Goode, 28, of Little Rock.
Roosevelt Harris Jr., 68, of Little Rock.
Henry Lane, 83, of Little Rock.
Albert McPhearson, 66, of Jacksonville.
Freda J. Pearce, 74, of North Little Rock.
Mary Prentice, 81, of Little Rock. James Middleton “Buzzy” Ray Jr., 79, of Little Rock.
Henry C. Rumph Sr., 88, of Little Rock.
Katherine Mary Holloman Slates, 63, of Little Rock.
Charles Leon Smith, 73, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS
AUSTIN Syble Sims, 89.
BALD KNOB Amanda Johnson Edwards, 87.
BATESVILLE J.B. “Bill” Fulbright, 85.
BEEBE Nancy J. Long, 69.
BENTON Buddy “Shorty” Davis, 83.
BISMARCK Brandy Kizziar, 37.
CABOT Margaret Floann Fratus, 79.
CAMDEN Barbara Pearl Adcock, 73.
Josephine Tate McGill, 84.
CONWAY Joseph Michael Oates, 38.
CROSSETT Carl Edward Harrington, 93.
EL DORADO Mary Sandra Duran, 67.
EUDORA Clinton Millard “Buck” Helms, 88.
FAYETTEVILLE Carolyn Alida Ford, 67.
HASKELL Mary Sue Christie, 75.
HOT SPRINGS Martha Olga Whiteley Ramsey, 93.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Charles W. Bell, 72.
MARSHALL Phyllis Jean Efaw, 68.
NEWPORT Joyce Cantrell, 61.
OIL TROUGH Kay Ellen Sutterfield, 61.
PINE BLUFF Frances Ann House, 65.
Ann Huntley, 83.
POUGHKEEPSIE Charles D. Smith, 58.
PRATTSVILLE Betty Gilbert Ward, 69.
SEARCY Justice Franklin Warden, 80.
STAR CITY Corey Lynn Hall, 25.
Alma Jo Jones, 82.
TUCKERMAN Ennick Finney, 73.
WARREN Johnny L. Jones, 71.
OUT-OF-STATE
HEARNE, Texas Jesse David “Jess” McCrory, 71.
LUFKIN, Texas Winnie Fay Bennett, 79.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas Bill C. Terry, 60.
Pulaski County
On Nov. 5, 2012, SARA ELIZABETH BESANCON, was grantedher angel wings and flew home to be with our Lord.
Sara's life began Oct. 31, 1990, and ended tragically with her best friend Tawny Allen Rodriguez from injuries sustainedin a one-car accident. Sara's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that her quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.
She was a very outgoing, beautiful young woman with a strong, yet bubbly personality. Her infectious smile brought so much joy to those around her. She enjoyed cheerleading, softball, soccer, basketball, drawing, and being with friends and family. She attended Bryant High School through 10th grade and graduated from Bauxite High School in June 2009. She completed the medical professions program at Pulaski Technical College during her junior and senior years.
Sara is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Raymond Besancon and David Manson; and sister, Tamara Skaggs. Sara is survived by her father, Richard Besancon (Jayne); mother, Elizabeth Graves (Jeff); grandmothers, Melba Besancon and GladysManson; sisters, Hannah and Tess Besancon, Raechel Skaggs, Randie Juliusson, and Haleigh; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved her very much.
A celebration of Sara's life was held Nov. 12 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant with burial at McPhearson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital or Ronald McDonald House.
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ROBERT B. BOYSON SR., age89, of North Little Rock, passed away Nov. 15, 2012 at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock. He was born on March 28, 1923 in Gettysburg, Pa.; he was the son of Dr. William A.Boyson and Marie Berty Boyson.
Robert was a dentist in North Little Rock for 46 years and was a retired United States Marine Corp Combat Pilot serving 41 years. He was a member of Park Hill Presbyterian Church and the DFC, E.A.A. and NRA as well as a CAP Pilot.
He is preceded in death by his wife Gwen C. Boyson. Survivors include his daughter, Pam. B. Johnson; son, Robert Buddy Boyson Jr.; five grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Margie Boyson.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, under the direction of Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood.
Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
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BARBARA PHILETUS LANGHAMMER BUTCHER, 89, of LittleRock, died Nov. 15, 2012, at Briarwood Nursing Center in Little Rock. She was born Sept. 14, 1923, to Rudolph and Josephine Langhammer. She was the widow of William NathanielButcher, love of her life for 61 years.
Barbara was a very talented lady and involved in several charities over the years. One was the Arkansas Heart Association.
In the early 1940s, she was employed at the Arkansas Democrat as a member of the sales team. Her father was a pressman at the same paper.
Music was an important part of her life. Barbara played the piano, organ and sang in two community choirs, but the organ was her first love.
If you had to pick things that meant most to Barbara, it was her love and caring of her family and tracing family roots. One side of her family fought in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Her brothers fought in WWII and her husband was a pilot for the United States Air Force in the Korean War. She could keep the younger nieces and nephews entertained with the "tales of the family."
Barbara was a dedicated wife,daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. She took care of her parents in their later years as well as her brothers and sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters and brothers, Beatrice Bass, Bessie Langhammer, Rudolph Langhammer, Earnest Langhammer, Joseph Langhammer, Charles Langhammer, Woodrow Langhammer and Margaret Brewer. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation for the love and excellent care provided by the entire staff at Briarwood Nursing Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ark. Arrangement by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House or a local humane society.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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JAMES ELLIS CREECH, 82, of Sherwood, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2012.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400).
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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KELSEY ANN GOODE was born on July 2, 1984, in Porterville, Calif., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. She was a resident of Little Rock, Ark.
A graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Porterville on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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ROOSEVELT HARRIS JR., 68, of Little Rock, departed this life onNov. 14, 2012.
He is preceded in death by his father, Roosevelt Harris; mother, Betty L. Harris; daughter, Ruby Ann Harris. He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Tijuana Taylor and Roise Patton; sons, Roosevelt III, Elliott Harris, and Leodis Randle; sisters, Lillie Brooks, Darthy Randle, Betty Flowers, Mary Martin and Diane Harris; brothers, Nelson, Jessie, Gene, Michael, and Steve Harris; 13 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; other family and friends.
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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HENRY LANE, 83, of Little Rock, departed this life Nov. 14, 2012.
He was preceded in death by sons, Donald Lane and Richard Lane. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois Lane; son, Karl (Patricia) Lane; four daughters, Victoria Lane,Avis Lane, Toni (Freddie) Agnew and Rhonda (Patrick) Harvey; sister, Gloria Jean Thomas and brothers, Paul Waters and Eddie Lee Waters. He also leaves to cherish his memory 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, 10 a.m. at Allison Presbyterian Church,922 Wright Avenue, Little Rock. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Burial will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock.
Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 376-4800 "Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!" --◊--
ALBERT McPHEARSON, 66, Jacksonville, departed this life on Nov. 14, 2012.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Izola McPhearson; parents, Adell and Juile Mae McPhearson; daughters, Lisa Ann, Sheila Ann Renee McPhearson; sisters,Martha Bell, Rosie Mary, and Charlie Mae McPhearson. He leaves to cherish his memory; daughter, Lenora Jackson; brothers, Odell (Willie Mae), Bradley (Gearaldine), Johnnie (Gloria), Charles Edward, James Alvin I, and James Alvin McPhearson III; 11 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; other family and friends.
Visitation: 5-6 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary North Little Rock; funeral service: 11 a.m., Saturday at Holy Souls International Ministries, 522 S. Valentine Street, Little Rock; Pastor Clyde A. Boatwright, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. "Service You Can Trust"
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FREDA J. PEARCE, 74, of North Little Rock, Ark., lost her verycourageous battle with cancer on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. She was born in Dermott, Ark. on June 14, 1938 to the late Madge and Lawrence Johnson.
Freda was a devoted member of First Assembly Church in North Little Rock, where she had many friends. She retired from the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department where she had worked for 17 years as a deputy. She was very blessed to not only have a great love of her job, but also loved all her coworkers as a second family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two brothers, Bruce and Larry Johnson; and her sister and best friend, Wanda Jackson.
She is survived by her son, Tim Pearce; daughter, Debbie Spangler and husband, Bobby; granddaughter, Sarah; two nephews, David and Jeff Johnson, all of North Little Rock; one niece, Beverly Cole of Jacksonville; and many beloved cousins and very dear friends that will truly miss her.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, 501-758-1170. Funeral service will be held Monday, 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the First Assembly Pastors and to Freda’s Sunday School Class for all the prayers and visits. Also, a heartfelt thanks to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department for all of their compassion and love for Freda.
Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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Dr. MARY PRENTICE, age 81 of Little Rock, a noted educator of gifted education in Arkansas, was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 3, 1931, and died peacefully after a lengthy illness. At age fifteen, she began her college education as the first female to enter Rice University. Shortly after entering college, she met Tom Prentice, a young minister; they married and within four years she and her husband (and three children) accepted the calling to enter the mission field in Brazil for several years as a missionary team, where she represented the Church Women United, New York, in Columbia, as Adult Literacy Consultant, providing technical assistance, as well as serving as a consultant to the National Presbyterian Church (Brazil) on Literacy. Upon returning to the states and raising her children, she received her BSE and MA from Southeast Missouri State University, as well as other professional training in Brazil, England, Italy, Greece, and Spain. For three years, she served as project director for the newly formed Missouri Migrant Program in Malden, Mo., a program that taught migrant workers to read and write.
On her 50th birthday, when others might be considering retirement, Mary enrolled in Purdue University to receive a Ph.D. in educational psychology for the gifted, while simultaneously serving as state director of Gifted and Talented Services for Indiana. Her role in gifted and talented education became her calling.
Returning to Arkansas, she taught graduate classes as assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education for Gifted at UALR for over a decade, both on the campus and in every corner of the state, so that working teachers might attend at night during weekdays. During her tenure at UALR, she received the Excellence in Teaching Award for both the College of Education and for UALR in 1990, as well as the Faculty Excellence in Service Award in 1996. She was invited to be the keynote speaker at both national and state gifted andtalented conferences and served as a consultant and graduate teacher in Mexico and Alaska for several summers.
Mary worked closely with the Aerospace Education Center of Arkansas in outreach programs for gifted students, as well as directing the Astronaut and Cosmonaut Symposium in 1991. Through her contacts with the space program, she was able to provide opportunities for six Arkansas educators yearly to view the shuttle launches with families of astronauts in Cape Kennedy, Fla.
She served on many advisory committees, including the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation; Leadership Development for Arkansas Academy of Leadership Training and School Board Management; and the Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) Initiative. She was appointed by Governor Bill Clinton to the Committee for Restructuring School for Higher Order Learning.
In 1995, she served as a visiting professor at the University of Graz, Austria, for one semester. During her teaching years, Mary was the founding editor of AGEM (Arkansas Gifted Education Magazine) for six years, as well at the author of two curriculum books on applying the multiple intelligence theory for gifted education. She supported the arts by working with Wildwood Park in their outreach to Arkansas schools through planning, securing funding, and presenting workshops on integrating fine arts into the curriculum.
Although her work in the areas of gifted education, space education, and fine arts integration was noteworthy, Mary personified service to others as a personal and professional creed by consulting with gifted children in area schools. Known for her gift with words, her profundity of expressions, and her tireless energy, classes and audiences remember her zest for life that was so evident in her personality and her spirit.
Mary was a member of 2nd Presbyterian Church of Little Rock. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Prentice and Daniel Prentice; a daughter, Renie Rule of Little Rock; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren and a host of friends and students. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 10 o'clock at Second Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be sent to Second Presbyterian Church.
Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.
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JAMES MIDDLETON ("BUZZY") RAY JR., 79, died Sunday, Nov. 11,2012, following a brief illness.
A Thanksgiving memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21 at First Lutheran Church, Eighth and Rock streets, Little Rock. In lieuof flowers, memorials may be sent to the church.
Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
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HENRY C. RUMPH SR., 88, of Little Rock, departed this life on Nov. 14,2012.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebula Rumph; father, Blair Rumph; mother, Viola Starks; brother, Theodis Rumph; sisters, Margaret Johnson and Helen Walker.He leaves to cherish his memory daughters, Sheri L. Rumph and Connie Shaw; son, Henry C. Rumph Jr.; great-grandchildren, Sydney andCourtney; niece, Benita Walker; step-mother, Frankie Rumph; nephews, Jackie and Briggo Rumph; and other family and friends.
Visitation: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Robinson Mortuary; funeral service: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Calvary MBC, 1900 Simpson St., Little Rock. 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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KATHERINE MARY (HOLLOMAN) SLATES passed away May 4, 2012. She was 63 years old.
She was preceded in death by all of her grandparents; her parents, Frank and Margaret Hollomon; her friends, Karon Smith, Larry Goudie.
She left behind her son, Aaron C. Slates; one grandson, Ethan Larry Slates; sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Chester Zimmerman; brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Sandy Hollomon; sister, Joyce Goudie and Ken Bryant; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
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CHARLES "LEON" SMITH, born to Ahnawake and Norman K. Smith on Nov. 27, 1938, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Nov. 17, 2012.
After defeating leukemia and non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Leon is now at peace in the arms of the Lord after having to battle leukemia once again. Dr. Brad Baltz has remained our anchor every step of the way.
Our Leon was a most precious husband, Daddy, Papa and friend. He is survived by his wife and love of 52 years, Linda Havens Smith; daughter Stacy Caldwell and husband, Daryl; daughter Nancy Sanders and husband, Mike; son, Scott Havens Smith, and wife Anita. Also surviving him are seven grandchildren, Nick Mulkey, Rachel Mulkey, Sean Caldwell, Ahnawake Cheyenne Sanders, Noah Sanders, Charlie Smith and Jeff Smith. Leon is also survived by brothers James Ed Smith and wife Carolyn, Lawrence Smith and wife Mary; and sister Juanita West and husband Joe.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Arrangement by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
Arkansas
AUSTIN - Syble Sims, 89, of Austin passed away Oct. 12. Mrs.Sims was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Sims and a son, Larry Sims.
She’s fondly remembered as “the flower lady.” Her day lily and iris collection was often featured by P. Allen Smith on his HGTV show. She hosted a flower show every year that wasattended by people as far away as Michigan.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo Smith, of Lilburn, Ga.; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Lenus Mundt, from North Canton, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Marchia Sims; grandchildren, Lance and Tonya Sims, Dustin Sims, Ryan and Elizabeth Smith, and Amy Smith Osaba, and great-grandchildren, Payton Sims, Brady Sims, Noah Osaba, Miles Osaba and Maxwell Osaba.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Victory Baptist Church in Cabot, with the Rev. Ben Leonard and Rev. Milburn Hill officiating.
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BALD KNOB - Amanda Johnson Edwards, age 87, of Bald Knob, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 in Searcy.
She was born May 31, 1925 in Bald Knob to James Allen Johnson and Luvenia Hardison Johnson. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bald Knob and worked most of her life as a teacher.
She is survived by six sons, George Edwards Jr. and wife Pat, James Allen Edwards, Garland Edwards and wife Rose, Paul Edwards and wife Joyce, Terry Edwards and wife Verla, Michael Edwards; two daughters, Janet Anderson, Julie Cannon; three Godchildren, Jason Fultz, Matthew Fultz, Kenyatta Haynes; one sister, Emma Jean Johnson; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Allen and Luvenia Johnson; husband, George Edwards Sr.; three brothers, Roosevelt Johnson, Earl Johnson, Preston Johnson and one sister, Bernice Miller.
Visitation is Monday from 10 until 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral services are Monday at 11 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Union Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob.
Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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BATESVILLE - J.B. “Bill” Fulbright, 85, of Batesville died Friday.
Survivors: wife, Martha Thompson Fulbright; daughters, Linda Walker, Kathy Magness, LaWanda Mize; six grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m., Tuesday, West Baptist Church. Burial: Oaklawn Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Monday. Memorials: West Baptist Church, 1100 N. Central, Batesville, Ark. 72501
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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BEEBE - Nancy J. Long, 69, of Beebe, Ark., was born Oct. 28, 1943and went to be with our Heavenly Father Nov. 14, 2012.
Nancy is survived by her mother, Irene McReynolds; four sisters, Judy Long, JoAnn Sheridan, Janice Stone and Brenda Hartsell “Barnes”; one daughter, Anita (Mike) Weeks; two sons, John (Georgette) Long and Donald (Kathy) Long; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was a devoted Christian lady and a member of Deliverance Tabernacle Church. She was employed by ASU-Beebe for 20 years and also worked for CareLink. Nancy loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She was the most giving woman you would ever meet. She will be missed.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Old Austin Cemetery.
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BENTON - Buddy “Shorty” Davis, age 83, of Benton, entered the Heavenly City where there is no more pain, sickness or sadness. He received his new body. We rejoice for him, but grieve for our loss. Buddy is preceded in death by his parents, Jones Lee “Duck” Davis and Pearla Mae Oglesby Harris; his siblings, Alta Rudder, Ruth Burford, Thelma “Polly” Ables, Maurice Davis, Coy Davis and Roy Davis and his great-granddaughter, Madison Bailey.
Buddy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hazel Juanita Brown Davis; son, William Earl Davis of Tull; two daughters, Sharon Ann Murray (Gary) of Midlothian, Texas and Emily Jean Boggs (Buford) of Bryant; sisters, Carolyn Davis of Hampton and Jenny Abbott of Coos Bay, Ore.; six grandchildren, Tonya Bailey, Jason Davis, Bethany Notari, Jon Davis, Michael Murray and Weston Davis; seven great-grandchildren, Austin Bailey, Nikoha Derrick, Makayla Notari, Kylie Notari, Cloie Davis, BellaDavis and Madilyn Davis.
Buddy has always been a hard worker. He worked at Alcoa for 35 years and retired having only missed three days the entire 35 years. Buddy was also an auxiliary policeman for the Benton Police Department for several years. He worked with his hands making and repairing things. His best friend and great-grandson “Boo” always said, “Papa Guy can fix it. He can fix anything.” Buddy was a good provider and loved his family. He worked hard his whole life. His first job was at age 13 at the Niloak Pottery Plant. He never slowed down till now.
Death leaves a heartache only God can heal. Love leaves memories no one can steal!
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Chris Bailey, Eric Notari, Jason Davis, Jon Davis, Michael Murray and his nephew from Germany, Roy Davis. Honorary pallbearer will be hisgreat-grandson, Austin Bailey.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Social Hill Cemetery. Bro. David Brewer will be officiating.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BISMARCK - Brandy Kizziar, 37, Bismarck died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012.
Survivors, husband, Tim; children, Wyatt, Jaqueline; step-daughters, Jodi, Heather, Chloe; parents, William and Janis Davis; granddaughter, Taylor; siblings, Brian and Belinda Davis.
Visitation, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2-4 p.m., Regency. Service, Monday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m., Bismarck Pentecostal Church.
Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.
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CABOT - Margaret Floann Fratus, 79, of Cabot, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. She was born March 19, 1933 in Coal Hill, Ark., to the late Pinky and Bonnie Betty “Jack” Douthit Middlebrooks.
Margaret was a longtime Navy wife and spent most of her life in California. She was a hardworking mother who always provided for her children. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Jacksonville, enjoyed donating to various charities and volunteering at the Senior Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Lee Fratus. Survivors are her five children, Raymond Fratus of Lamar, Calif., Edmond Fratus of West Point, Utah, Robert Fratus of Ward, Ark., Alice Fratus of Dutchess County, N.Y., and Rosemary Dunbar of Little Rock, Ark.; six grandchildren, Raymond Fratus Jr., Jaqueline Fratus, Louis Pina, Nichole Howell, Josh Lauderdale and Rosalind Spears; one brother, Matt Middlebrooks of Las Vegas, Nev., and a host of other family and friends.
Arrangements by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, (501)843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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CAMDEN - Barbara Adcock, 73, passed away Nov. 17, 2012. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Services 2 p.m. Monday at Fairview United Methodist Church followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.
To sign online guest register visit www.proctorfunerahome.com.
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CAMDEN - Josephine Tate Mc-Gill (Dodie), 84 of Camden, Ark.died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. She was born June 7, 1928.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Samuel D. McGill and Helen McRae Watts McGill; a brother, Samuel D. McGill Jr., anda sister, Mary Helen McGill Adams.
She is survived by a brother, Thomas McGill of Camden; two nieces, Susan Fordham (Jimmy) of Monroe, La., and Kathy Welch (James) of Camden.
Also surviving are three greatnieces and a great-nephew, Melissa Davis (Greg) of Sylvania, Ga., Laura Andrews (Zack) of Tallulah, Miss., Jennifer Miller (Tyler) of Waco, Texas and Andrew Welch (Bre) of Fort Smith, Ark. Additional survivors are numerous cousins.
Dodie was a graduate of Camden High School and the University of Arkansas where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.
In 1955 she joined Baylor hospital in Dallas as a dietician. She worked in Dallas for several years at Baylor and at the Carrollton Independent School District. Later, she worked for the North Little Rock schools and the Arkansas State Health Department.
She was a life-long Presbyterian and a charter member of the Tate’s Bluff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov. 18 at Proctor Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. A private interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery followed by a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church in Camden at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. Rev. Erin Kay will officiate the service.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Camden, 313 Greening St., Camden, Ark. 71701 or to the charity of your choice. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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CONWAY - Joseph Oates, 38, of Conway passed away Nov. 16, 2012after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Joseph Michael Oates was born June 20, 1974, to Joe Oates and Kathy McBryde at Little Rock. He was an outgoing person who cherished spending time with his nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He is survived by his father, Joe Oates of Little Rock; mother, Kathy McBryde of Conway; partner, Joshua Freeman of Conway; sister and care-giver, Rebecca Wooley of Conway; sister, Tamara Mulligan of Conway; grandmother, Ora Lee Mc-Bryde; nieces and nephews Brandon Anible, Blaine Anible, Victoria Wooley, Ashley Mulligan, Alyssa Mulligan and Savanna Menzie, as well as numerous other relatives and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Aubrey and Bennie Oates and Francis McBryde.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home(801 8th Ave) in Conway. Visitation will be from 1 until 3 p.m. also at the funeral home on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital.
The online guestbook may be viewed by visiting www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CROSSETT - Carl Edward Harrington, 93, of Crossett, died Thursday at John L. McClellen V.A. Hospital in Little Rock.
He is survived by his son, Carl Edward Harrington Jr. and his daughter, Kim Branson, both of Crossett; one brother and one sister and four grandchildren.
Services are Sunday at 1 p.m. at Second Baptist Church in Crossett under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.
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EL DORADO - Mary Sandra Duran, age 67, of El Dorado, Ark. died Friday, Nov. 16, at MCSA, El Dorado.
Memorial arbor services 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at McFarland Cemetery in Banks. Visitation 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren.
Online obituary and guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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EUDORA - Clinton Millard "Buck" Helms, age 88, of Eudora,died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at his home in Eudora.
He was born July 5, 1924, in Oak Grove, La., the son of the late Albert Helms and Ruth Watson Helms. He was a retired contractor, a farmer anda member of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church. He especially loved Ms. Edith, family, friends, hunting, fishing, the Razorbacks, all sports, and the farms.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Edith Hensley Helms of Eudora; two sons, Jerry Don Helms and wife, Sarah, of Houston, Texas, and Johnny Albert Helms of Eudora; a daughter, Diane H. Grubbs and husband, Claude of Eudora; two brothers, H.L. and Don Helms both of Houston, Texas; a sister, Elizabeth Saint John of California; two grandsons, John Albert Helms Jr. and Claude Willis Grubbs Jr. and wife, Kimberly and a greatgrandson, Matthew Tyler Grubbs.
Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Bishop Funeral Home in Eudora, and also at the Helms residence on Grand Lake at the same time. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Myers officiating. Arrangements were made by Bishop Funeral Home of Eudora.
Pallbearers are, John Chestnut, Lindy Brown, Michael Brown, Jeffery Brown, John Gates, Henry Hensley, and Roger Hensley. Honorary Pallbearers are, San Aikens, Jessie Allen, Jerry Barnes, Lawrence Edwards, Wayne Ester, Randy Gillum, James Lawson, Roger Morgan, Kenny Reed, Russie Reed, Carl Strong, and Jessie Thorton.
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FAYETTEVILLE - Carolyn Alida Ford, 67, of Fayetteville, diedWednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 at her home. She was born June 21, 1945 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the daughter of Benjamin Dale and Mildred Alida Ethridge Ford.
Most recently she was a voice professor at Northwest Arkansas Community College, mentoring students who shared her passion for singing. She also taught beginning flute and piano students privately. She had studied voice with Elaine Cencel at the University of Arkansas and performed at venues across the state.
She earned an Ed.D. in counselor education from the U of A, where as a faculty member she shepherded graduate students as beginning counselors. She was on the faculty at Rose College in Albany, New York, for a short time and worked for many years at Ozark Guidance Center.
She was a talented and prolific quilter, creating art quilts for family and friends. She was a member and past president of the Northwest Arkansas Quilt Guild and a founding member of the John Harrison Opera Foundation. She was on the selection committee of the Tippy McMichael Lecture Series at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she was a member.
She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two daughters, Lisa Gibbons Spurlin and husband, Doug of Tucson; Aaron Gibbons Dutton and husband Greg of Independence, Mo.; one sister, Mary Jane Hodges and husband Drew of North Little Rock; four grandchildren, Sarah, Caroline, and Benjamin Spurlin, and Murphy Dutton; several cousins and longtime family friend Ruby Hoofman of Carthage, Mo.
A sung Solemn Eucharist will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The Revs. Lowell E. Grisham and Suzanne Stoner will officiate. Pre-service music begins at 3:30 under the direction of Charlie Rigsby, Organist/Choirmaster. Interment will be in St. Paul’s columbarium. A reception prepared by St. Spatula’s Guild will follow in the parish hall.
Cremation arrangements were by Moore’s Chapel.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, www.ovariancancer. org, or St. Paul’s Friends of Music, 224 N. East. Ave., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.
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HASKELL - Mary Sue (Miller) Christie age 75, of Haskell, Ark., passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Saline Memorial Hospital. Sue issurvived by two sons, Scott Christie and Marcus Wilson; six daughters, Kathy Kumpe, Lisa Randals, Toni Furnel, Sharra Berryman, LaVita Bailey and Laura Sloan; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church Malvern, Ark. Funeral services: 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 at Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church Malvern, Ark. with Bro Dennis McClintic officiating. Interment: 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 in Salem Cemetery near McNeil, Ark.
Express your condolences at our online website: www.buiefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of: Buie Funeral Home & Crematory of Sheridan, 1301 S. Rock St. Sheridan, Ark., 72150. (870) 942-3231. E-mail: Buiefh@aol.com.
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HOT SPRINGS - Martha Olga Whiteley Ramsey, 93, of HotSprings, Ark., died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. She was daughter of Baptist Minister Feilding Whiteley and Cora Whiteley.
Martha is survived by her loving husband Walter Houston “Jiggs” Ramsey Sr. She passedpeacefully taking with her the love of her son, Walter Houston “Jiggs” Ramsey Jr.; her daughter, Rebecca Ramsey Bane and her eight grandchildren, Clint Burns, Jason Burns, Amy Lovelace, Howard Bane Jr., Shannon Bane Jr., Lisa Marie Schaffer, Luke Ramsey and Laura Stokes.
Martha was an accomplished musician. She played several instruments, but we all loved hearing her play piano. People standing around her piano singing while she played always made her smile, whether it be at church or at home for Christmas. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing, tennis, horseback riding and traveling together. She was a great entertainer and made any excuse to dress up and look glamorous.
Martha taught elementary school for 30 years and enjoyed making a difference in her students’ lives. Her stories of teaching school would keep her family laughing for years. Bridge was her card game of choice, and no one loved to win at Bridge more than Martha. We will miss all these things and many more about her.
Martha’s commitment to Christ has given her family peace today. Her love for God and her church has been a great influence on any life she touched. She will remain in our hearts forever. We are all better people for knowing Martha Ramsey.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at New Friendship Cemetery in Shaw, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Friendship Cemetery Association at 7112 Croxton Road Benton, Ark. 72105. A reception will be held at Jiggs and Candy Ramsey’s Residence.
Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Charles W. Bell, 72, of Hot SpringsVillage, Ark., passed away Nov. 12, 2012.
Charles was born in Bauxite, the son of Rebecca B. and Charles L. Bell and is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Lynn; daughter Shaneen Tuleyof Los Angeles and sister, Janet Huntsman of Springdale.
An alumni of the University of Arkansas School of Business and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity; Charles loved all things sports and could cite football, baseball and basketball stats that spanned decades. He had a passion for golf and was an avid fisherman in his earlier years.
Charles retired from a 36-year career with Kroger as the Division Controller in Indianapolis and enjoyed 25 years in horse racing as an owner. He was a member of the Indiana Standardbred Association and the United States Trotting Association.
Memorial donations should go to the University of Arkansas Athletic Foundation.
Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
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MARSHALL - Phyllis Efaw, 68, of Marshall died Thursday in Springfield, Mo.
Survivors: husband, David; seven children, Sandy, Laura, Cathy, Ken, Nancy, Chuck, Donald, 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial: Marshall Memorial Gardens.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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NEWPORT - Joyce Gass Cantrell, 61, of Newport died Saturday.
Survivors: son, Floyd Gass; daughter, Elaine Cornelius; brother, Pete Gass; three stepgrandchildren, Alisha and Amy Newberry, Kaitlyn Lucy.
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OIL TROUGH - Kay Ellen (Pratt) Sutterfield, 61, of Oil Trough departed this life Friday.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Coffeyville Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the funeralhome.
Arrangements are provided by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.
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PINE BLUFF - Frances Ann House, age 65, of Pine Bluff, diedFriday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Mrs. House was born Feb. 28, 1947, in Willard, Ohio, the daughter of the late Walter Viall and Marian Bainbridge Crum.
She is survived by her husband, James C. House, whom she married Sept. 2, 1967, in Fayetteville; daughter, Tanya Welsh of North Little Rock; two sons, Timothy House (Jade) of Rogers, Travis House (Randi), of Conway; brother, James Crum, (Jane), of Dawson, Ala.; sisters, Elizabeth Waldrip (Lowell) of Benton, Mary Jane Teague (Tommy) of Mission Vejo, Calif.; three grandchildren, Nathaniel and Kennedy House of Rogers and Essie House of Conway.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors with Rev. Matt Norton and Dr. Lynn Worthen officiating. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in North Little Rock at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at Robinson's Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to First Baptist Church, 6501 S. Hazel St., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603.
Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.
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PINE BLUFF - Ann Huntley, 83, Pine Bluff, died Friday.
Survivors: sons, Tommy D. Huntley III (Courtney), Eddie Huntley (Kay); siblings, Larry Laminack, Loretta Ginnett; three grandchildren, Aaron Huntley, Rachel Huntley and Jason Clevenger.
Funeral services: Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Chapel. Visitation: Monday 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
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POUGHKEEPSIE - Charles D. Smith, age 58, of Poughkeepsie died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Batesville.
Funeral services Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Poughkeepsie Church of Christ. Burial, Spotts Cemetery at Poughkeepsie. Visitation Monday, 6-8 p.m.
Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.
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PRATTSVILLE - Betty Gilbert Ward, 69, of Prattsville, Ark., died Friday.
Survivors: husband, Joe; son, Bobby; daughters, Deborah, Katherine, Peggy; brothers, J.W., Harvey, Melvin Jr., Willie, Hollie, Wayne, Carl; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Chapel. Burial: Philadelphia Cemetery. Visitation: 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.
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SEARCY - Justice Franklin Warden died Nov. 14 of heart complications. He was born in North Little Rock to J. Frank Warden and Della Caple Warden, Nov. 14, 1932.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Frankie Dell Holsted and husband, Leon. He is survived by wife of 58 years, Dorothy Yarnell Warden; daughter, Elizabeth Warden, Dallas and son, Clark, Searcy.
He graduated from North Little High, Hendrix College, Vanderbilt School of Law, and Perkins School of Theology. He had an interesting career with Mehaffey, Smith, and Williams, now the Friday Firm then the Lord called and he entered the Methodist ministry in 1969. He served as minister of evangelism at Highland Park Methodist in Dallas for 13 years. The Warden family returned to Arkansas. He served 16th Section Methodist Church and Ward United Methodist in Lonoke Count for seven years. Searcy became their home and he was an associate at First United Methodist for three years.
During this time, he wrote Trinity Bible Studies used throughout the United States, Korea, and Russia. He and Dorothy were guests of Kwang Lim Methodist Church three different years. Not only did they travel to Korea, but England, the Holy Land, Greece, and Europe. He was the guest minister at Waoli Church on the island of Kauai. He taught seminars throughout the states.
His most fun was his music. He played the piano, guitar, ukulele, and sang in several men's quartets. He could never read music, but played and sang by ear. He always had a shop and could repair almost anything. He and Dorothy sang in many groups plus the church choir. They shared so many things.He met her at Hendrix when he stepped on her at a bonfire. From then on their lives were intertwined.
His memorial service is Monday, 2 p.m., at First Methodist Church with Rev. David Orr, Rev. Tony Griffin, and Rev. Fred Arnold, an old quartet buddy.
Frank, Dorothy Warden, 903 Skyline, Searcy, Ark. 72143, (501) 268-9911, use jfwdot@cablelynx.com.
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STAR CITY - Corey Lynn Hall, 25, of Star City, died Wednesday.
Funeral services: 11 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Bros. Carl Gene Holloway, Melvin Baxter and Scotty Holloway officiating. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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STAR CITY - Alma Jo Jones, 82 of Star City, died Friday. Survivors include one son; two daughters; one brother; two sisters; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Dark Corner Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City.
Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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TUCKERMAN - E. F. Finney, 73, of Tuckerman, died Thursday.
Survivors: wife, Evon Finney; son, Steven Finney and wife Keri; daughter, Shannon Pennywitt and husband Michael; sister, Callie Green; three grandchildren.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Dowell’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home
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WARREN - Brother Johnny L. Jones, age 71, of Warren, Ark. went home to be with our Lord on Nov. 16, 2012. He was born on May 4, 1941 in the Auburn Community, which is now Fort Chaffee, Ark. He was the son of Marshall "Chuck" Jones and Ila M. Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadine Marie Jeremiah Jones; four daughters, Denise Smith, Warren, Ark., Angela Shinn (Steve), Conway, Ark., Tina McRae, Monticello, Ark., Tanya Johnson (A.J.), Banks, Ark.; six grandchildren, Jonathan Wright (Samantha), Kyle Shinn, Faith Marie Boykin (B.J.), Krysten Shinn, Erin Lee McClain, Kyndall Shinn; one great-granddaughter, Brayleigh Marie Boykin; one brother, Gary Don Jones of New Blaine, Ark.; two sisters, Jacqueline Berkley of Barling, Ark. and Charlotte Jay of Fort Smith, Ark. He was preceded in his passing by his father, Marshall Jones; his mother, Ila M. Jones; two brothers, Billy Marshall Jones, Terry Ray Jones and two sisters, Carolyn Geheb of Fort Smith and Barbara Sue Dyer of Fort Smith.
Johnny and Bernadine were married for 52 years as of Nov. 4, 2012 and he was called into the ministry in 1961. He was an ordained free will Baptist minister and pastored churches in Oklahoma, Texas and Warren, Ark. in the Saline Association. He was a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner and had served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard for over 20 years. He retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant in the HQ3-163 Infantry Battalion and was an assistant chaplain when he retired. He was at Little Rock in the Army National Guard when the famous "nine" were being a part of the ordered desegregation and he actually was one of the ones transporting the students to the school.
He was in love with deer hunting and fishing. He was the founder of Johnny's radiator shop in Warren, Ark. which he managed since 1973. It is nowowned by his daughter, Tanya Johnson and her husband, A.J. He loved deer hunting and fishing and all aspects of the two armies he served in. The army of the Lord and the army of the United States. He loved people and laughter.
The horrible disease of Alzheimer's destroyed his body. He will be missed but his life will always be celebrated in the hearts of the ones he leaves behind. A friend to many and helped many people spiritually and physically.
The celebration of his life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at the Warren Cultural Center. Visitation prior to the service. Many things could be said and elaborated on, but he preached his sermon by the life he lived and there will never be anyone like him. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.
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HEARNE, Texas - Jesse David (Jess) McCrory, 71, of Hearne,Texas, passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at St. Joseph's Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas, because of complications from bypass heart surgery.
Jess is a native of Montrose; a resident of Hearne, Texas, for the past 10 years and a former resident of Somerville, Texas, and Hamburg for many years. He graduated from Lakeside High School in Lake Village in 1958 and he graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1963, with a degree in agronomy. He is a veteran of the United States Army, having retired from the military after 29 years of service. He was a farmer and a member of the Gause Full Gospel Church and a former member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Hamburg. He led a life of service, beginning with his military career, and reached a broad range of causes that he cared about, including serving on the Hamburg School Board. Jess loved to play golf and hunt.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Siscily Slater McCrory, and a brother, Thomas McCrory.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret Cason McCrory of Hearne, Texas; a daughter, Missy McCrory Warren, and her husband, Charles, of Fort Smith; a brother, Roger McCrory, and his wife, Donna, of Basehor, Kan.; two sisters, twins, Ella Ferguson and her husband, Bill, of Crossett and Della Slaughter and her husband, Bobby, of Hamburg; two grandchildren, Marley and Jesse Warren, of Fort Smith.
Funeral services are 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Hamburg with Dr. Bobby Pennington and Rev. Jerry Burns officiating.Burial will be in the Flat Creek Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Ashley County Cares, Inc. P.O. Box 366, Hamburg, Ark, 71646.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.
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LUFKIN, Texas - Winnie Fay Bennett, 79, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 in Lufkin, Texas.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at 10 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Camden with burial in Moss Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 Sunday.
To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Bill C. Terry, better known as BoTerry to friends and family, passed away on July 24, 2012, in The Woodlands, Texas.
His family and friends will remember Bo at a memorial gathering at the Baker House inNorth Little Rock on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 1 to 5, where friends, family and co-workers, are invited to share their personal memories of Bo.
Bo was born in Plainview, Texas, on Aug. 18, 1951, to parents J.C. and Ellen Terry. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Joelle.
The Terrys moved to North Little Rock in 1963, where Bo attended school. Bo graduated from the University of Arkansas with a double major in marketing and economics and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.
Upon graduation, he began a distinguished career in the telecommunications industry. His employers included Southwestern Bell, the Arkansas Public Service Commission, Sprint, CT Communications and Consolidated Communications in positions ranging from rate analyst and ending as a senior manager for Industry Relations and Regulatory Affairs. Bo is survived by his loving wife, Linda; beautiful daughter, Amber, and her fiance, Jim Reader; along with the rest of those Terry boys, Dennis (Sharon) of Nashville, Tenn., James (Becky) of North Little Rock, and Doug (Kay) of Little Rock.
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