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, at arkansasonline.com/obituaries/.

PULASKI COUNTY

Mark Reeves Cate, 61, of Little Rock.

Dexter Dion Green, 42, of Maumelle.

Raphael B. Hartley Jr., 78, of North Little Rock.

Carol Lynn Henson, 49, of Mabelvale.

James Donald Holley, 72, of Little Rock.

Ingeborg M. Junius, 97, of Little Rock.

Chloe Faith Meena, infant, of Maumelle.

Johnny Carl Peebles, 21, of Little Rock.

Rita Traylor, 84, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

AVILLA Debbie Griffith Crook, 52.

BELLA VISTA Harold David Lovett, 78.

BENTON Drew Nicole Melton, 17.

BLYTHEVILLE Horace “Bo” Maynard, 81.

CABOT Clara Nicole Black, infant.

CALICO ROCK Ruby Hall Freeman, 90.

CAMDEN Kathleen M. Jacks Billins, 87.

Ronnie White, 65.

COLT Christine Cossey, 84.

CONWAY Jeremy Lovann King, 23.

CROSSETT Mary Barbara Parish, 77.

DeANN James Hoit Burke, 87.

DeWITT Albert Bernard Bowlin, 94.

EL DORADO Billie Brown, 83.

GOSNELL Bettie Lois McDaniel, 70.

GURDON Hazaniel Dickens, 80.

HEBER SPRINGS Erma Joan Hampton, 63.

HOT SPRINGS Doris M. Rogers, 74.

JONESBORO Jerome Bovan, 37.

LAKE VILLAGE Ardelia Ann Wilson, 83.

MALVERN Douglas “Doug” Hornback, 58. Herman Ray, 94.

MONTICELLO Mary L. Thompson, 69.

NEWPORT Jennie Belle Parr, 93.

PINE BLUFF Edward Steve Weston Sr., 54.

RISON James Ray Doss, 63.

ROMANCE Kimberly Ann Langley, 27.

SEARCY Jimmie Wayne Hicks, 68.

STAR CITY Adelia Marie Edmonds, 88.

Ervin Johnson, 63.

TOLLETTE Reynold Miller, 84.

OUT-OF-STATE

COPPELL, Texas Bennett Alton Van Patten, 84.

Pulaski County

MARK REEVES CATE, 61, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be withthe Lord on Nov. 21, 2012. He was born May 4, 1951, in Lincoln, Ark., to the late Dr. N. Lee Cate and Sallye Bobbitt Cate.

He was a graduate of Hendrix College and received his Masters in Business at the University of Arkansas. He was a renown banker and well known in the financial community. He served on various civic boards, was a member and treasurer at Grace Lutheran Church. He was a Sunday school teacher for many years and was a devout Christian. He was the son of a Methodist minister. His passion was golf and his children. He was a friendly people person, was kind to all and a southern gentlemen, was loved by a great number of friends in Osceola, Dumas, Little Rock and throughout Arkansas. He loved history, discussing politics, sports and the Razorbacks.

Mark was invested with the ability to profoundly impact the lives he came across. Although his health began to fade in his later years, it was masked ever so well by his joyful demeanor. His love was boundless; boundless as the cherished memories held of him by his loving family and friends.

He is survived by daughter, C.C. Cate of Little Rock; son, Samuel Cate and wife, Yamaira, of Little Rock; brother, Benton Cate and wife, Annelle, of Fayetteville; former wife and best friend, Rebecca Catlett Cate, of Little Rock; niece, Allyson Cate McNair; nephews Brandon, Chad and Tyler Cate and their families.

A celebration of Mark's life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Street, Little Rock, Ark., with Reverend James C.

Walter officiating. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements provided by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 244-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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DEXTER DION GREEN, 42, of Maumelle, Ark., departed this lifeNov. 20. Born on Feb. 27, 1970, to Peggy Johnson and Woody Herman Green. 1989 graduate of Hall High School. Owner of Green's Affordable Lawn Care. Survivors three daughters, Destiny Green,Desirae Green, Simmone Green, all of Maumelle; son, Dexter Green Jr., Maumelle; parents Peggy Green and Woody Green; brother, Clinton Green, Conway; stepbrother, Shea Hamilton, Little Rock; stepsisters, Brittany Green and Jessica Green, both of Little Rock; stepmother, Sandra Green, Little Rock. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, 601 Spruce Street, Conway. Visitation 2-6 p.m. Friday at funeral home. Interment Robinson Cemetery, Conway, Ark. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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RAPHAEL (RAY) B. HARTLEY JR., 78, from North Little Rock passedaway on Nov. 21, 2012. A memorial service to honor him will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4106 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. Funeral arrangementsby Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400.

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CAROL LYNN HENSON, 49, of Mabelvale, born Nov. 7, 1963, in California to parents Fred and Mamie Denton, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Carol is survived by her husband, Robert Henson; three sons, Josh Holland, Royan Holland and Ethan Holland; and one daughter, Taylor Henson. Carol is also survived by her granddaughter, Gracie Bailey; and her four dogs, Scarlett, Bean, Keeto and Oliver.

Memorial service to be held at a later date.

To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville. --◊--

JAMES DONALD HOLLEY, 72, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at his home in Little Rock. He was born on Feb. 24, 1940, in Vernon, Ala., the son of William Albert and Wilma Holley. A life-long learner, Dr. Holley received a B.A. in Education from Louisiana Tech, an M.A. in Sociology from Louisiana State University, an M.A. in Statistics from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Ph.D in History from Louisiana State University.

In 1967, he and his wife, Bankie, moved to Monticello when Dr.Holley accepted a position in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at what was then known as Arkansas A&M College. In addition to teaching several generations of students at the University for forty years, Dr. Holley chaired the department for a number of years. He had done extensive scholarly research and was an expert on agricultural history and Arkansas state history. Because of his achievements in researching, documenting, teaching and writing on the history of the state of Arkansas, Dr. Holley received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arkansas Historical Association in 2007.

Dr. Holley was a noted author, having published three books, multiple articles and having served as the editor of the Drew County Historical Journal for several years. His first book, Uncle Sam's Farmers: The New Deal Communities in the Lower Mississippi Valley, won the Agricultural History Society Book Award in 1975. His second book, The Second Great Emancipation: The Mechanical Cotton Picker, Black Migration, and How They Shaped the Modern South, details the role of mechanization in changing the face of agriculture in the South. His final book, Celebrating a Century of Opportunity, was commissioned by UAM on its one-hundredth anniversary.

Dr. Holley and Bankie recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his wife, Bankie, of Little Rock; his son, Stephen, and his wife, Kelly, of Centennial, Colo.; his daughter, Helen, and her husband, Seth, of Little Rock; his brother, Mark, and his wife, Mary, of Jasper, Ala.; and three grandchildren: Bailey Holley of Little Rock, and Nathaniel and Benjamin Holley of Centennial, Colo.

Visitation with family will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday with a service at 10 a.m. on Saturday to be officiated by Brent Higdem ‚ both at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court,. # 104, Little Rock, Ark., 72205. Arrangements by Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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INGEBORG M. JUNIUS (nee Gietler) of Little Rock, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 at home.

She was born in Ulzen, Germany to Alma (Krueger) and Emil Gietler.

She was preceded in death byher husband, Arthur Lawrence Junius; daughter, Nancy Heinkel; grandchildren, Patricia Johnson-Mcduffie and Thomas Arthur Johnson.

She is survived by two daughters and a son, Maureen (Tom) Johnson of Little Rock, Susan (Jim) Tews of Okeechobee, Fla., and Lawrence A Junius of Elmhurst, Ill. Also, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

There will be no service. Burial will be in Chicago.

Arrangements are by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 501-661-9111.

Online guestbook: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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CHLOE FAITH MEENA, 3 months, of Maumelle, Ark., passed away onMonday, Nov. 19, 2012. Chloe was born on Aug. 17, 2012.

She was such a precious gift and a blessing to all who knew her. She was so very loved by her parents, family and NICU family. She was a beautiful borrowed angel.

Chloe is survived by her loving parents Nikhil and Courtney Meena of Maumelle, Ark.; maternal grandparents, Teresa and Milton Huff of Conway, Ark.; paternal grandparents, Hari and Susheela Meena of Jaipur, India; great maternal grandparents, Ellen Mc-Christian William of Hampton, Ark; aunts, Elizabeth Hamilton (Eric) of Maumelle, Ark., and Caroline Huff of Conway, Ark.; uncles, Akhil Kumar (Pia) of Amritsar, India and Nitin Kumar (Ekta) of Udaipur, India.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 224-8300, with Pastor Lynn Kilbourne officiating. Entombment to follow at Riverwood Memorial Park in Maumelle, Ark. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at the Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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JOHNNY CARL PEEBLES, 21 of Little Rock, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. He was born Dec. 14, 1990 to Johnny Ray and Rhonda Renee Jarvis Peebles of Sparkman. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Carl and Nita Peebles.

He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents Norman and Clydean Jarvis of Little Rock; his fiance, Logan Faye Scroggins of Rison; a brother, Scotty Ray Peebles (Diana) of Benton; sister, Gaibrielle Renee Peters (Jordan Hoffman) of Little Rock; sister, Cassandra Lea Vaden (Trey) of Wynne; five nieces and nephews: Sara, Billy, Ashton, Mason, Jakob; and his aunts and uncles, Carrie Rhone and family, Clyde Jarvis and family, and Sandra Lloyd and family.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shane Mathews officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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RITA MAE HOGUE TRAYLOR, age 84, died peacefully on Nov.20, 2012 in North Little Rock after a short illness and surrounded by her husband of 62 years Robert Marion (Bob) Traylor Jr., and their seven children. A memorial service will be held on Friday,Nov. 23, 2012 at Lakewood United Methodist Church, Fairway and Topf in North Little Rock at 10:30 a.m., with a reception following in Gibson Hall at the Church. A more complete obituary was published in yesterday's edition.

Arkansas

AVILLA - Debbie Griffith Crook, 52, of Avilla, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 20, 2012.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Juanita Presson; one brother, James; and her first husband, Ralph Griffith.

She is survived by her husband, Rick Crook; three sons, Ricky (Amber) Griffith, Randy Griffith and Cody Crook of Alexander; three stepsons, Rick (Cristy) Crook, Ryan and Randy Crook; and her beautiful granddaughter, Braylee Griffith; two brothers, Steve (Rebecca) Presson of Clarksville and Shawn Presson of Little Rock; two nephews, Kyle and Ryan Presson.

Debbie was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a people person and was loved by many.

A visitation will be held 6-7:30 p.m. and a memorial service 7:30-8 p.m. on Friday night, Nov. 23 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, 4212 Highway 5 North, Bryant, Ark.

To sign Debbie’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Drew Nicole Melton, 17, of Benton, passed from this life on Nov. 21, 2012. She was bornMarch 22, 1995, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Fred “Ted” Melton and Susan Melton Jacobs. Drew was a senior at Benton High School and worked at Arkansas Bone and Joint in Bryant. She lovedplaying all sports, including golf, softball, (shortstop extraordinaire), volley ball, basketball and her dream, to be on a swim team.Her plans were to attend University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the fall.

She is survived by her mother, Susan Melton Jacobs and husband Todd of Benton; father, Fred “Ted” Melton of Benton; sisters, Katie Nichols of Benton, Samantha Jo Melton of Benton, Blakely Jacobs of Conway; grandparents, Fred and Jean Melton, Joe Don and Mary Davis of Benton; aunt, Kelly Stewart and husband, Scott, of Benton; and uncles, Greg Davis and Jerry Mack Davis, all of Benton.

Pallbearers will be Sydnee Golman, Daphne Bono, Jessica Simmons, Jessica Franklin, Allie Beech, Brant Stout, Nate Rutherford and Skyler McKissock and Graham Gardner, Tim Golman, Gary Bono and Zach Reid.

Church services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Benton with Dr. Rick Grant and Rev. Bob Warford officiating.

Visitation will be at Selph Hall at 1st Baptist Church, Friday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Family comments: Drew will be missed so much by all of her family, friends and co workers, she was her daddy's “Spider Monkey” and mom's Drewbie.

On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Horace “Bo” Maynard, 81, of Blytheville, passed from this life Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.

Survived by wife, Laura; daughter; two brothers; one sister.

Funeral, Nov. 23, 11 a.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation, 10 a.m. till service time. Burial in Monette City Cemetery.

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CABOT - Infant Clara Nicole Black went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Christopher and Stacy Bayles Black, and her brother, James. She is also survived by her grandparents, Jimmy Bayles, Missy Black and Gaylon Black; her great-grandparents, Colleen Black, Imogene Bayles and Dora Matthews; and aunts and uncles, Daniel Hinson and Gary Hinson and his wife Shawn.

Service arrangements are by Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home and Crematory (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CALICO ROCK - Ruby Hall Freeman, 90, died Nov. 20. Funeral service: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at Calico Rock Presbyterian Church. Burial: Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Visitation: Saturday, Nov. 24 beginning at 1 p.m. at Calico Rock Presbyterian Church.

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CAMDEN - Kathleen M. Jacks Billins, 87, of Camden, Ark., died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in Means Cemetery at Hampton. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Funeral for Mr. Ronnie White, 65, 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home in Hope. Burial, Ayers Cemetery in Hope. Bro. Tommy Nash will officiate. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at the funeral home. Arrangements Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

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COLT - Christine Cossey, 84, Colt, died Tuesday. Survivors: son, Jerry Luker; daughters, Sandy Crandford, Judy Greene; five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment in Loughridge Cemetery. Visitation, Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. (870) 238-9400 www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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CONWAY - Jeremy Lovann King, born March 20, 1989, departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, in Little Rock, Ark., at UAMS Medical Center. He was the 6th child and 3rd son born to Milton and Delbra King. Jeremy graduated from Conway HighSchool in 2007. He attended the University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff and the University of Central Arkansas. Jeremy was a Sergeant in the National Guard Golf Company Unit in Russellville, Ark. He was employed by Preferred Medical Supply Company.

He had one brother, Coy, who preceded him in death. Jeremy is survived by his father and mother; daughter, McKenzie Grace; girlfriend, Brittany Harrison; five brothers, James, Joshua, Christopher, Carrington and Justus; four sisters, Alisha (James Jr.), Geneva, Kamela, and Mykela; grandmothers, Georgia Mae White, McGehee, Ark.; Mae Dell Collins, Hope, Ark.; grandfather, Anderson (Betty) King, McGehee, Ark.

Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, Zion Temple Church of God In Christ, Conway, Ark., with Bishop Frank Anderson officiating. Visitation 3-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at funeral home. Interment Friendship Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a Jeremy King Memorial Fund has been set up at Simmons First National Bank on behalf of his daughter, McKenzie. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, Conway. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Mary Barbara Parish, 77, of Crossett, Ark., passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.

Graveside services will beheld at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Arrangements made by Jones Funeral Home of Crossett Ark. (www.jonesservice.com)

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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DEANN - Mr. James Hoit Burke 87, of DeAnn, Ark., passed awaySunday, Nov. 18, 2012 in DeAnn, Ark.

James Hoit was born Sept. 23, 1925, to Jessie Calvin and Annie Lowe Burke in DeAnn, Ark. He served in the US Army, where he was awarded aPurple Heart, three Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He worked as a farmer and his family was named Outstanding Young Farmer of Hempstead County and was known as the “Watermelon Man” during the annual Watermelon Festival in Hope, Ark. He was a member of DeAnn United Methodist Church.

Mr. Burke was preceded in death by his sister, Arlene Burke Willis, and his great-granddaughter, Savannah Grace Lee.

Mr. Burke is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue Burke of DeAnn, Ark.; one son, James D. Burke and wife, Tina of Hope, Ark.; two daughters, Gail Burke Herron of Little Rock, Ark., and Robyn Burke Cornelius of Hope, Ark.; two brothers, Dr. Ralph Burke of Dallas, Texas, and Johnny C Burke of Hot Springs, Ark.; three sisters, Belva June Glanton of Hope, Ark., Sue Roe of Santa Ana, Calif., and Ann Woodward of Magnolia, Ark.; six grandchildren, Chad Burke, Josh Burke, Whitney Herron, Allyson Burke Lee, Brooke Cornelius and Brant Cornelius; two great-grandchildren, Emily Burke and Brad Burke.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Serenity Hospice, Lucille Hawthorne, and Melvin and Ruby Johnson for all of their loving care.

Memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 at 3 p.m. inthe First United Methodist Church of Hope. Following the memorial service there will be a celebration of life reception and visitation in the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall.

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DEWITT - Albert Bernard Bowlin, age 94, of DeWitt died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. He was born Feb. 27, 1918 in Mounds, La., to Benjamin and Ella Case Bowlin. He was a retired farm equipment salesman, served in the Army Air Corp. during World War II and was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include son, Scott Bowlin and wife Debby of DeWitt; grandsons, Clay Bowlin (Aimee) of Shreveport, La.; Kyle Bowlin (Jackie) of Media, Pa., and six greatgrandchildren. He was the last of 13 siblings.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at Essex Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Keithville Baptist Church Cemetery in Stowell, La.

Memorials may be made to the Bobby Ashcraft Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, 322 W. 1st St., DeWitt, Ark. 72042 or Hospice Angels, 3801 Camden Rd., Chapel Village, Suite 12, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603.

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EL DORADO - Billie J. Brown passed Nov. 19, 2012. Daughter of John Matty Wall and Nola James Wall, Billie was born Oct. 27, 1929.

Services for family and friends are Saturday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Forest Park East Cemetery in Shreveport, La., under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

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GOSNELL - Bettie Lois McDaniel, 70, Gosnell, died Nov. 20 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center.

Survived by one son; one daughter; four grandsons; two granddaughters; one greatgranddaughter; four sisters; one brother.

Memorial service, Nov. 26, 1 p.m., Cobb Funeral Home. Burial in Dogwood Cemetery. Visitation at 12 noon until time for service.

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GURDON - Hazaniel “Dickey Bird” Dickens, 80, Gurdon, died Saturday.

Survivors: son, Hazaniel Gregory; sisters, Pearl Anna Jenkins, Murthrue Penney, Delores Dumas, PreElla Romar, Emma Cooks; step-sisters Effie Hardeman, Mattie Christopher.

Services Saturday 11 a.m. Kingdom Authority Christian Ministries. Service provided by Williams Funeral Home/Arkadelphia. Sign guest book at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Erma Joan Hampton, 63, of Heber Springs passed away Nov. 21, 2012. Visitation will be noon Friday, Nov. 23, at the Heber Springs Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, in the Chapel of Heber Springs Funeral Home. For more information visit www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call 501.887.9152.

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HOT SPRINGS - Doris M. Rogers, 74, of Hot Springs died Monday. Funeral services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Bro. Herbert Morgan officiating. Visitation is 2-4 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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JONESBORO - Jerome Bovan, 37 of Jonesboro, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Monday, Nov. 19 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. His wife Virgetina, two daughters, his father Eddie Mell, four brothers, six sisters, five grandchildren and a hostof other relatives survive him. Visitation will be held Friday evening, Nov. 23 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Branscumb Chapel, 911 North Main Street in Brinkley. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. at Trice Chapel Baptist Church in Cotton Plant. Internment will take place at Ebenezer Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 branscumbfuneralhom e1928@yahoo.com & Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home.

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LAKE VILLAGE - Ardelia Ann Wilson, age 83, of Lake Village, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. She was born April 3, 1929, in Tallulah, La., to the late Morris Wilson and Lillie Tyler Wilson. She was a Teacher's Aide at Lakeside Elementary in Lake Village and a member of St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church in Jennie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her two sons, Curtis (Ann) Wilson of Little Rock, and Alan (Charletta) Wilson of Hawaii; three daughters, Brenda (Bonnie) Sanders of Little Rock, Sharon (Charles) Lambert of Dallas, Texas, and Judy Wilson of Little Rock; five sisters, Margaret, Martha, Edna, Emma and Lois; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 23, 2012, at Bishop Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at St. John Baptist Church in Jennie. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village.

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MALVERN - Douglas "Doug" Hornback, 58, Malvern died Nov. 19.

Survivors, wife, Linda Purdy-Hornback; daughter, Tara Hornback; son, Cory Suddeth; stepdaughters, Jennifer Irving, Aubrey Purdy Rude, Sarah Lingel.

Family and friends will honor Doug's life with a memorial at the family home in Malvern, on Friday, Nov. 23rd at 2 p.m.

Arrangements Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MALVERN - Herman Ray, age 94, of Malvern passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at MercyHospital in Hot Springs. Herman was born Feb. 7, 1918, in Ozan Township, the son of Henry Zan and Lona Elizabeth Finigan Ray. He retired from the City of Malvern as a heavy equipment operator after working at the Reynolds Metal Company in Gum Springs and Jones Mill. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Evelyn Louise "Evie" Ray; his son, Billy Ray; grandson, Mark Ray; granddaughter, Leigh Ann Ray; great-great grandson, Jason Ray.

Survivors: son, Bobby Ray (Charlotte) of Little Rock; stepson, Jerry Lee Hayes of Tonopah, Ariz.; mother of his children, Thelma Lucille Smedley; grandchildren, Christopher Ray (Renee) of Maumelle, Amber Shawn Ray of Wichita, Kan., Phillip Lloyd Ray of Arkadelphia; great-grandchildren, David Lee Ray (Abbey), Justin Ray (Jennie), Amanda Ray, Ashley Ray, TeAndre and Terrell; great-great granddaughter, Piper Ray; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held Friday, Nov. 23rd at 2 p.m. at Rockport Cemetery with his great-grandson, David Lee Ray officiating. The family would like to give a special thanks to Malvern Nursing Home and Rehab and the Nurses at Mercy CCU. Memorials may be made to the Malvern Senior Adult Center, Meals on Wheels Program.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MONTICELLO - Mary L. Block Thompson, 69, of Monticello, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at UAMS in Little Rock.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the First Baptist Church, burial in Union Ridge Cemetery by Stephenson-Dearman. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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NEWPORT - Jennie Belle Parr, 93, of Newport died Monday.

Survivors: sons, Jimmy Parr of Little Rock and Kenneth Parr of Hurst, Texas; daughters, Nancy Roylance of Spokane, Wash., and Judith McGaugh of Chesterfield, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren.

Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gracelawn Cemetery.

Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Edward Steve Weston Sr., 54, passed Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Gould by Rev. Larry Rogers. Burial will be Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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RISON - James Ray Doss, age 63 of Kedron Community near Rison, died Tuesday.

Services are 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Buie Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216, www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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ROMANCE - Kimberly Ann Langley, 27, of Romance passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. She was born Dec. 20, 1984, to her parents, Ricky Langley and Lawanda Durham, husband Charles.

She worked for Byrd Haven Nursing Home in Searcy.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children: one son, Joseph "JoJo" Porter; one daughter, Michelle Porter; one brother, Logan Langley; one step-brother, Terry Durham; one sister, Ashley Hunkapiller, husband Glenn; one step-sister,Kimberly Fitzpatrick; grandfather, Allen Bargar, wife Carol; grandmother, Theresa Watson; one niece, Bailey Hunkapiller and three nephews, Glenn Allen Hunkapiller, Dylan Hunkapiller and Ethan Hunkapiller. A special aunt, Brenda Weidner, and a host of family and friends. Kimberly will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Grady and Annie Mae Langley and greatgrandma, Marceline Langston.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

Interment will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Romance. Condolences may be left at www. SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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SEARCY - Jimmie Wayne Hicks, 68, of Judsonia died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at White County Medical Center in Searcy, Ark. He was born June 18, 1944, near Searcy. He is the second son of the late Martin Alexander Hicks and Eva Leavern Whisnant Hicks.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, David Arthur Hicks and Martin Willis Hicks.

He is survived by five daughters, Cara Carrillo, Lynne Perdue, April Currier, Shauna Haynes and Fallon Hopper; one brother, Billy Don Hicks; and one sister, Debra Jean Collison; and eight grandchildren.

Wayne was a Christian and a retired truck driver. He served his country during the Cold War as a U.S. Army combat engineer and air defense artilleryman. Before his health failed him, he was known in Pangburn as The Fisherman.

Visitation will be held noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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STAR CITY - Adelia Marie Holte Edmonds, 88, of Star City, died Wednesday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Bro. Frank Matchett officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial: Butler/Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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STAR CITY - Ervin "Jim" Johnson, 63, of Star City, died Monday. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Griffin Funeral Service Chapel in Star City. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.

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TOLLETTE - Rev. Dr. Reynold Miller of Tollette passed on Sunday at the age of 84. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at F. T. Jeans Memorial CME Church in Tollette. Arrangements are entrusted to Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.

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COPPELL, Texas - Bennett Alton Van Patten, 84, formerly of Fort Myers, Fla., passed from this life on Nov. 12, 2012. He was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Pangburn, Ark., to the late Bennett Austin and Edith Dora Brown Van Patten. Mr. Van Patten was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War, and an avid reader. His sister, Louise Van Patten Gipson, precedes him in death.

Survivors include one son, Bennett Van Patten Jr. and wife, Susan, of Little Rock, Ark.; three daughters, Gyla Wise and husband, Stan, of Fort Myers, Fla.; Tamara Heineman and husband, George, of Coppell, Texas; Brenda Flora and husband, Jerry, of Heber Springs, Ark.; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Van Patten Hopper, of Mountain Home, Ark.; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Pangburn Public Library, P.O. Box 333, Pangburn, Ark. 72121, Attn: Peggy Taylor.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 1, 2012, at the Henderson Cemetery on Highway 124 in Pangburn, Ark. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.