Obituaries

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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 M. Murla Marilyn Ambrus, 67, of Little Rock.

Kenneth Wayne Farish, 70, of Sherwood.

Freddie Mack Flynn, 78, of Little Rock.

Charles Henry Fowler, 82, of Little Rock.

James E. Johnson, 77, of Jacksonville.

Mary Sue Clark Malcolm, 92, of Little Rock.

Jemima Mae McDonald, 93, of Little Rock.

Young Orsburn, 96, of North Little Rock.

Cheryl Lynn Spangler, 55, of Little Rock.

Bobby Gene Vail, 80, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Robert Helms, 77.

BLYTHEVILLE Billie Jean Gardner, 78.

BRINKLEY George Bethell, 98.

CAMDEN Patricia Jo Greer, 77.

Judy Elaine Haynie House, 65.

CASA Charles Raymond Cox, 80.

CONWAY Bobbie Correne Anderson, 78.

Mary Laverne Goss, 87.

Kathy Jones, 56.

CROSSETT Corbia Glynn Lochala, 80.

CURTIS Kelli D’Ann Beene, 44.

DONALDSON Larry McKim, 60.

EL DORADO Herbert Albert Westfall, 64.

GREENBRIER Bernelle J. Streit, 96.

HARRISON Sue Dennis, 70.

Lillian Lemasters, 88.

Kevan Mathis, 56.

Viva E. Trammell, 94.

HEBER SPRINGS William (Bill) Emanuel Hall, 90.

HIGDEN Jean Mary Walsh, 83.

HOT SPRINGS Derick Calhoun, 49.

JUDSONIA Donald Ray Griffin, 49.

LAKE VILLAGE Mrs. Homer (Birdie Mae) Beavers, 87.

LEOLA John Phillips, 84.

MOUNTAIN HOME Fred Leroy Miller, 92.

PINE BLUFF Willie Lee Morris Sr., 88.

Charles Pierce, 85.

REDFIELD Lorene W. Stanley, 83.

SARDIS Roy Dean Jackson, 60.

SEARCY Shirley Ann Whittaker, 76.

SPRINGDALE Tommy Sayres, 53.

WHEATLEY Annie Henry, 88.

WHITE HALL Rosie Mae Cleaver Conrad, 70.

OUT-OF-STATE GLENDALE, Ariz.

Jeffrey D. Gibson.

OKLAHOMA CITY Margaret O’Bryan Brodnax, 80.

Pulaski County

M. MURLA (MARILYN) AMBRUS, 67, of Little Rock, passedaway March 29, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Alicia Ambrus of Houston; two grandsons, Marvin and Corey Wicks of Little Rock; one granddaughter,Kelli Grant (Chane) of New York; three sisters, Brenda C. Williams and Ruth Williams (Tom) of Las Vegas and Sadie Minor (Booker) of Maumelle; one brother, Willie Williams of Little Rock. Funeral services will be Friday, April 5, 2013, 11 a.m. at Christ Temple Cathedral Church, 1920 Arch St., Little Rock. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

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KENNETH WAYNE FARISH, 70, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was born in Cabot, Ark., to the late Ralph E. Farish Sr. and Gladys Elder Farish. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Bobby Jean Crone.

He retired after 25 years in the Marine and Air Force Reserves; he also retired after 31years from Teletype and AT&T. Kenneth was of Baptist faith and was a member of APA Pool Association. He enjoyed shooting pool, fishing and being with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Johnnie Mae Shelton Farish; his children, Kenneth Farish Jr. (Victoria) of Jonesboro and Julie Tyhurst of Sherwood; six grandchildren, Jamie and Caeli Waldron, Luke Tyhurst, and Grace, Olivia and Ava Farish; his sister, Lula Berryman of Little Rock; two brothers, Carlos Farish (Linda) of Benton and Gene Farish (Sue) of Little Rock; and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Online Guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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FREDDIE MACK FLYNN, 78, of Little Rock passed away March 27, 2013. He was born in Humphrey, Ark., on May 16, 1934 to Raymond and Florence Flynn. Fred served 12 ½ years in the U.S. Air Force and was a construction business owner until retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine Waldo Flynn, of 34 years; daughter Regina Spence (Dale); one grandson, Erik Cardwell; two sisters, Marybeth Myers and Edith Reynolds; one brother, Raymond Flynn; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501) 224-8300.

Memorial services will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to VFW Post 9095, 1121 Gamble Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211, (501) 225-9849. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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CHARLES HENRY FOWLER, 82,of Little Rock died March 30, 2013. He was born in Newton, Texas to the late John Henry Fowler and Ruby Lee Davis Fowler Cornes. He was also preceded in death by his siblingsJames L. Fowler, John W. Fowler and Becke Betz.

He is survived by his sons, Michael D. Fowler (Deborah) of Little Rock, Charles Keith Fowler of Bryant, Randy W. Fowler of Little Rock and Thomas D. Fowler (Melba) of Call, Texas; daughter, Lori Lee McCowen (Ricky) of Little Rock; brother Lloyd (Hoss) Fowler of BonWier, Texas; sisters Marilyn I. Walton (Glen) of Amarillo, Texas, and Libby Fowler of Romance, Ark.; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be this evening, Tuesday, April 2 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 4 at 2 p.m. at Ford Cemetery in Newton, Texas.

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

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JAMES E. JOHNSON, 77, of Jacksonville passed away onSaturday, March 30, 2013. He was born April 14, 1935 in Little Rock to the late James Earl Johnson and Amanda Elizabeth Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette E. Johnson, the mother of his children, and his second wife, Patricia Johnson. He is survived by his children, Jimmy Johnson, Connie Devan and husband Wayne, Elizabeth Thompson and husband Gary, Michael Johnson and wife Pam; step-children, Eddie Wilkes and wife Sharon, Rick Wilkes; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

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MARY SUE CLARK MALCOLM was born May 2, 1920 in Hope,Ark., lived in Gurdon until she was 12, and then moved with her parents, Harry D. and Mary E. Clark, to North Little Rock, where she attended North Little Rock schools. MarySue was a lively and headstrong young woman, determined to educate herself and launch herself into life.

She attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway in 1938 (named ASTC Parents Day Queen) and graduated from Henderson State Teachers College in 1942 (named Honorary Cadet Major of the ROTC). While a student at Henderson, she met the love of her life and husband of 66 years, Red Malcolm, who was leaning over a pinball machine in The Colonial Tavern in Arkadelphia in 1941. Mary Sue signed up for a kinesiology class to further evaluate Red-a decision she called “one of the best in my life”-and they married in September, 1943.

During the War, Mary Sue worked at Twin City Bank in North Little Rock, lived with her parents, and waited for Red to return from China. In 1946, Sue and Red moved to Eudora, Ark., where they both taught school. The two lived in New York City, where Dusty (as he had become known in Eudora) finished a master’s degree in education at Columbia.

Their first child was born in 1951, and the couple moved to St. Louis for dental school at Washington University They lived at Edgewood Children’s Center and cared for emotionally disturbed children. They also had two more children of their own.Sue and Dusty moved to Little Rock in 1956, where they began Dusty’s dental practice, bought a house, joined St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, raised their kids, and lived the rest of their wonderful life together. She and Dusty were profoundly in love with each other through their 66 years together.

Sue was always a go-getter with a large circle of friends and activities. She worked in Dusty’s dental practice keeping the books; became one of the firstfemale elders in the Presbyterian Church; worked in the STOP campaign during Little Rock’s desegregation crisis; worked for over 35 years as a volunteer at the UA Med Center; played in two bridge clubs; and raised her three sons. Sue had, in her words, a “happy, good life.”

Sue acquired a salty vocabulary from her father, and with three boys, she had many occasions to use it. She ran a tight ship in a house full of males and always wondered what her life would have been like had her and Dusty’s daughter, Jean Ann, lived past her first few days. Sue and Dusty were full and welcome participants in the lives of their kids, their church, and their friends.

Like many women of her generation, Sue believed that mother and housekeeper were honorable roles that she worked hard at. She once vowed that she would “leave the world a little cleaner than I found it.” And so she did. Sue was a bright spark in her sons’ and her friends’ lives. She is survived by three sons, Jim, Alan, and Clark; their wives, Bea, Nancy, and Judy; and five grandchildren, Ian, Caitlin, Anna, Russell, and Andy. We will all miss her.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Debbie Freeman. The family will receive guests from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Presbyterian Village, 510 Brookside Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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JEMIMA MAE McDONALD, age 93, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. She was born Sept. 28, 1919 in Gravelly, Ark., to William and Hattie Billingsley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister and one son. She is survived by two sons, Willie Don McDonald and wife Ruth Ann of Alexander, and Danny McDonald of Little Rock; one granddaughter, Donna Hamilton and husband Bud; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Jade Hamilton, all of Alexander; and two sisters, Wilma and Norma Billingsley, both of Harrison.

She was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church of Little Rock. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Valley Ranch for the loving care and support they provided over the past few years. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Ark. Arrangements are by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Ark., (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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YOUNG MADISON ORSBURN, 96, of North Little Rock diedMarch 31, 2013. He was born at Okolona, Ark., the son of Madison Monroe and Mattie Eleanor Young Orsburn. His employment spanned a period of 46 years, with 32 of those years with the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and 38 years devoted to the service for the handicapped. He retired from the Rehabilitation Services in 1981. Work withthe Service began in 1950 as a counselor in the Forth Smith office. In 1955 he was promoted to supervisor of the 31-county Western Arkansas areas. In 1967 he was promoted to Administrator, Physical Restoration, of the Little Rock state office. He set up the operating procedures for the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services/Arkansas Kidney Disease Commission joint program to serve end-stage renal disease cases. As that program’s first Administrator, coupled with his rehabilitation work, he served until his retirement in 1981. The kidney disease program was the first of its kind in the United States.

Young graduated valedictorian from Okolona High School and received a BA degree from Henderson State Teacher’s College, now Henderson State University at Arkadelphia, Ark. His MS degree in Education/Counselor Education was completed at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Advance courses in Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation were completed at New York University. Upon graduating from Separation-Classification SchoolAdjutant General’s Department, he was assigned by the U.S. Army as a WWII Counselor separating injured veterans from service. Other training included: Management in Rehabilitation, Oklahoma State University, Prosthetics-Orthotics, University of California, Los Angeles, and other training in the use of Medical Consultants in Rehabilitation. From 1945-1950 he was Assistant Chief of the Advisement & Guidance, and Occupational Rating Partner Veterans Administration, Little Rock. Prior to WWII he was Principal at Delight Public Schools, Superintendent of Central Nevada County Public Schools, followed by two years as an administrator with the War Relocation Authority relocating Japanese Americans who had been interned in the Jerome and Rowher Centers. It was his strong conviction that the displacement of the loyal Japanese Americans, during the WWII years, was an injustice unprecedented in the annals of our American history.

In 1974, as a member of the National Institute of Rehabilitation Issues, the lead study group for the Rehabilitation Services Administration, he dealt with problems of rehabilitating the severely handicapped. In 1975, he was Chairman of the Prime Study Group that approached the influence of Consumer Involvement in Rehabilitation. In 1976, as National Chairman of the Institute, he led studies on the Homebound Severely Handicapped, Utilization of Institute Publications, and the Role of Facilities in Rehabilitation. All of these studies were published and made available to state rehabilitation programs.

Orsburn completed a national survey on end-stage renal disease clients for the 50 state Rehabilitation Administrator’s Council, and served as the Arkansas representative to the Regional Advisory Council, Texas Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, Texas. He was president, Region VI, National Rehabilitation Association, and a life member of that organization as well as the Arkansas chapter. He belonged to the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association; was secretary, Arkansas Retired Teachers Housing, Inc., vice president of the board of the Museum of Automobiles, Petit Jean Mountain. Other affiliations included president, Mid-America Old Time Car Club, the Fort Smith Antique Car Club, and the Arkansas Antique Car Club, Little Rock. The 2009 annual car show at the Museum of Automobiles honored Young for his dedication and service to the Mid-America Club. He was a past vice president of the Fort Smith Exchange Club, a member of Belle Point Lodge, Fort Smith and a 32nd degree mason of the Western Arkansas Scottish Rite for over 58 years.

His name and career summary are entered as a charter honoree in the special edition of the National Distinguished Registry, Medical and Vocational Rehabilitation, for service to the handicapped. He was the recipient of the prestigious Voyle Scurlock award, the top Southwest Region honor for outstanding leadership in service to the handicapped.

As a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, North Little Rock, Ark, he served on the administrative board, the board of trustees, treasurer, and as president and teacher of the George Martin Sunday School Class. Many years were spent on other Methodist church boards and as Adult School Superintendent, Chairman of church board, scoutmaster, and president of the Men’s Club, Fort Smith Methodist. He was a certified Lay speaker. Love of family, friends, and his church were paramount in his life.

Among his hobbies, the restoration of antique automobiles was his favorite. To restore an old automobile to its original state was a joy to him. He was a member of the original group that set up a non-profit unit to incorporate and establish The Museum of Automobiles the successor to the Winthrop Rockefeller Museum atop Petit Jean Mountain.

Young’s wonderful wife, Lucille, of 67 years preceded him in death. He is survived by fourdaughters: Patricia Reinhardt (Nelson, deceased), Cecillia Gelzine (Joe), both of Little Rock; Ellen Brown (Jim) of North Little Rock, Martha Best (Rob) of Sherwood. Eight grandchildren: Charlotte Downs, Nicole Held (Brad), Angela Gelzine Staerk (Robert), Craig Reinhardt, Jennifer Morrison (Mike), Stephanie Bearden (Tim), Lisa Raney, Kyle Brown and step-children Leigh Austin (Aaron), Beau Best (Franziska), James Brown (Rosa), Debbie Fahlsing (David); 12 great-grandchildren, Michaela and Michael Held, Zachary and Emily Staerk, Madison Bearden, Samantha Morrison, Franky and Chirstina Brown, Natalie and Heather Smith, Noah Best, and Nate Austin.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 in the sanctuary of Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Lancaster officiating under the direction of Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock (501) 835-3515.

Memorials to Lakewood United Methodist Church, North Little Rock, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or Museum of Automobiles, 8 Jones Lane, Petit Jean Mountain, Morrilton, Ark. 72110. The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

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CHERYL LYNN SPANGLER, 55, of Little Rock passed away March 31, 2013. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3 from 5-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church. Graveside services will take place at Williams Cemetery in Leroy, Ohio. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Cheryl’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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BOBBY GENE VAIL, age 80 of Little Rock, Ark., passed away March31, 2013 at home. He was born on Oct. 27, 1932 in Banks, Ark.; he was the son of Robert L. Vail and Elsie Vail. Bobby retired from the Navy after 20 years of service and also retired from the FederalReserve Bank after 20 years of service. He was a member of Lifeline Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and spending time with family.

He is preceded in death by parents, one brother, John Kenneth, and one sister, Louise Armstrong. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Margie Lorene Vail; two daughters, Barbara Howard and Debbie Vail; one son, Charles Vail (Christy); three grandsons, Michael and Wesley Cason and Timothy McElveen; one granddaughter, Amanda Best; two great-granddaughters, Camryn and Grace Cason; one great-grandson, Jacob McElveen, and a host of other friends and relatives.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock, Ark. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cancer Research Centers. Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.

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ARKADELPHIA - Robert Helms, 77, of Arkadelphia, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at St. Joseph Mercy Health Center in Hot Springs. Hewas born on February 22, 1936, in Arkadelphia. Robert was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer from October 1954 until October 1956. Robert received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Henderson State University in 1971. He retired after twenty-seven years of service with the local John Deere dealership.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Vivian Ollie Helms, brothers, Gifford and Glen Helms, and his first wife, Donna Sue Buck Helms. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hathcoat Helms, daughters, Cindy (Charles) Brantley of Conway, Becky Ursery of Arkadelphia, Michelle (Paul) Robbins of Sparkman, and son, Gary Louis Helms of Camden, one brother, George (Christine) Helms of Arkadelphia, two sisters, Dorothy Buck of Cabot and Betty (Melvin) Whitley of Malvern, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Nizar Suleman and Taylor Feigel, RN and all the ICU nursing staff at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Park Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Park Hill Baptist Church. The Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Arkadelphia.

Memorials may be made to the Park Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 3333 Hollywood Road, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Billie Jean Westbrook-Gardner, 78, of Blytheville, died March 29 2013, in Greenville, Texas. Survivors include daughters, Laura Curtis, Linda Steptoe, and Lorri Johnson. 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation, Cobb Funeral Home, Wednesday, 9 a.m. Funeral services, will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

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BRINKLEY - George Bethell, age 98, died Saturday. Survivors, wife, Claudine Bethell, son, George (Julie) Bethell, Jr., daughters, Shirley Coburn, Sandra Bethell, Janie Cochrane, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Brinkley. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CAMDEN - Patricia Jo Greer of Camden, Ark., died Sunday, March 31, 2013. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Proctor Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment in Red Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m. at Proctor Funeral Home. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CAMDEN - Judy Elaine Haynie House went to be with her Lordand Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Judy was a retried hairdresser. She worked among her friends, Gladys Lusby and the late, Karron Miller for many years.

Judy’s greatest joys of her earthly life were the love for her family, which was unconditional and keeping and helping raise her grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Jade, Erina and Anna Yarbro. She loved being called Nani. Along with her husband, daughters and grandchildren she loved her sons-in-law, Jessie and Jody Yarbro as if the were her own sons. Judy was a Christian that came from a Christian family and that was very influential on her future husband, as he also accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Judy knew her most important job in this life was teaching her grandchildren about Jesus. Judy was a Baptist and a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. She was strong in her faith and knew upon her death she would spend eternity with Jesus Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mildred Haynie; a brother, Coleman Haynie; and a granddaughter, Shauna Elaine Yarbro. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 46 years, Ronald House of Camden, Ark.; her two daughters, Ronda (Jessie) Yarbro and Robyn (Jody) Yarbro, all of Camden; a sister, Lonette Hearnsberger of Searcy, Ark.; and the light of her life her grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler, Jade, Erina and Anna Yarbro.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to OCMC Hospice or Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

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CASA - Charles Cox, 80, Casa, died, March 30, 2013. Survivors: Michael Cox, James Cox of Adona, Marquitta Cox of Appleton, sister: four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, Grace Baptist Church in Adona, Ark. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton. Online obituary is at www.bobnealandsons.com.———◊———

CONWAY - Bobbie Correne Anderson, 78, of Conway, formerly of Atkins, died March 31, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie E. Anderson, Sr.; her daughter, Linda Birge; and granddaughter, Corina Duvall. Survivors include son, Jimmie E. Anderson, Jr; grandsons, Eric (Tanja) Anderson; Jerahmie (Lisa) Anderson; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Ayers; and 4 brothers, Larry Harp; Sonny Harp; Jerry Harp; Harley Harp. Service will be announced by the family at a later date. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Mary L. Goss, 87, passed from this life on March31, 2013. She was born on December 17, 1925, to the late John and Bealeau Paul. Mary is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and regarded as afriend to many. She was a member of Liberty Church of Christ, enjoyed gardening, and loved to cook for her family.

Mary is survived by her loving husband Ruben Goss of 69 years; four children, Richard L. Goss (Sissy), Robert K. Goss, Randy P. Goss, and Terri L. Bartley (Karl); two grandchildren, Lori Helsep (Clay), Jeremy Bartley; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Ty Heslep; three sisters, Faydean Lawrence, Erma Jean Hazel (Sodie), Sylvia Wells; and one brother, Andrew “Sunny” Paul. She is also preceded in death by one brother, Bud Paul, and two sisters, Marvell Martin and Dorthy Paul.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway at 10 a.m. with interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home on Tuesday. The online guest book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Kathryn Jones, 56, of Conway passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. Survived by Eddie Jones, a son and a daughter. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Conway. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Cremation arrangements by Roller-McNutt Conway. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital or St.Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CROSSETT - Corbia Glynn Lochala, 80, of Crossett, Ark., passed away March 30, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Hickman officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice. com).

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CURTIS - Kelli D’Ann Beene, 44, of Curtis, Ark., died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. She was born December 25, 1968, the daughter of Larry and Karen Wetherington. She was a member of the Hot Springs Chapter of H.O.G., and the East Whelen Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Beene, of Curtis; four daughters: Hannah Dale Hathcock of Social Hill; Amy Bright and Sarah Overbey, both of Arkadelphia; and Becky Foster of Hot Springs; parents, Allen and Karen Malcom of Gurdon; one brother, Brandon Malcom of Whelen Springs; five sisters: Tammy Myers, Tracey Warren and Shea Leon, all of Gurdon; Terry Bordelon of Slidell, La.; and Traci Labeff of Malvern; four grandchildren: Jaden and Jacie Bright of Arkadelphia; Kourtni and Allie Foster of Hot Springs; and many special nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013, in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phillip Runyan officiating. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a Scholarship Fund has been set up at Summit Bank in the name of Hannah D. Hathcock. Sign the Online guest book at www.

ruggleswilcox.com.

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DONALDSON - Larry McKim, 60, of Donaldson passed away March 30, 2013. Survivors: daughters, Misty Lloyd and Christy Janske; brother, David McKim; sister, Bobbie Schultz; three grandchildren. Visitation, Tuesday, April 2, 6-8 p.m., Regency Funeral Home. Services, Wednesday, April 3, 11 a.m., Donaldson Missionary Baptist Church. Interment, Ouachita.Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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EL DORADO - Herbert Albert Westfall, 64, of El Dorado passed away March 31, 2013, at his residence. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Parkers Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Rev. Alan Womack officiating. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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GREENBRIER - Bernelle J. Streit, 96, of Greenbrier, Ark., (formerly of Leslie) died March 27, 2013. Preceded in death by husband Charles. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside Memorial service by Roller Coffman Funeral Home 11 a.m. Friday, April 5 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HARRISON - Sue Dennis, 70,of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at her home after losing her battle with congestive heart failure. The daughter of J.W. and Nadine (Akins) Turnagewas born September 5, 1942, in Tillar, Arkansas.

Sue had a joy for life recognized by all through her vibrant and lively personality. She found happiness in entertaining those around her through humor and laughter, and took pride in her title as a loving Mother and Mimi.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jerry Dennis, and her parents. Sue is survived by a daughter, Tina Villines and husband, Darryl, of Harrison and their children Kristina, Victoria, Krystal, Kim and Dustin; a son, Ron Dennis and wife, Rondi, of Harrison and their children, Maddie, Gracie, Amy, Kayla and Jessica; her aunt, Kathleen Hall, and cousins, Vicki Horton and LaNan Lisko of Hazen, Arkansas.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, with service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, both at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Jimmy Dale Huskey will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in Plumlee Cemetery with pallbearers being Ron Dennis, Darryl Villines, Dustin Cook and Dale Villines. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Reed, Darrin Reed, Chris Reed, Jeff Chandler, Andy Jennings, Kyle Dennis and Chuck Dennis.

With her life on Earth coming to a close, she now goes to her mansion in Heaven for eternity. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills, P.O. Box 1927, Harrison, Arkansas 72601. Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.

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HARRISON - Lillian Lemasters, 88, died Sunday. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Northvale Baptist Church. Widow of Robert Wayne Lemasters. Survivors: daughter, Cindy and husband, Don Sugg; sons: Ken and wife, Sherry; and Robert; five grandchildren. Memorials to Hospice of the Hills House, P.O. Box 2020, Harrison, Ark. 72602. Condolences www.holtchapel.com.

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HEBER SPRINGS - William (Bill) Emanuel Hall, 90, passed away March 25, 2013. Sons: Jimmie E. (Coral) Hall and Ronnie L. (Linda) Hall; daughters, Judy A. Schlegel and Kathy T. Frank; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday, 6:30-8p.m., Olmstead Funeral Home. Graveside service Monday, April 8, 2 p.m., Mount Olive Cemetery. www.olmstead.cc.

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HIGDEN - Jean Mary Walsh passed away March 15, 2013. Sons: Danny, Shawn and Christopher Walsh; daughter, Colleen Du-Bose; eleven grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; brother, Joe Turgeon. Funeral Mass Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Fairfield Bay. Interment Higden-Mc-Lehaney Cemetery. Memorials: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. www.olmstead.cc.

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HOT SPRINGS - Derick Calhoun, 49, of Hot Springs died Saturday. Survivors: his mother, Mae Lois Calhoun; brother, Marcus Calhoun; one aunt, Margie Chambers Smith; his cousins: Sammy Leon, Sheila and George Grandy, Paul and Michael Edward Chambers. No formal service will be held. Guest registry is at http:www//carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements: Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services (501) 623-7664.

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JUDSONIA - Donald Griffin, 49, of Judsonia died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Avanell; daughters, Nicole, Morgan, Keisha; two granddaughters; parents, Donnie and Pansy; siblings, Billie Fuller, Lori Galloway, Brian and Brad Garrett. Visitation: Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. Services: Thursday, 2 p.m., Rocky Point Baptist Church. Interment: Providence Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home-Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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LAKE VILLAGE - On Saturday, March 30, 2013, Mrs. Homer (Birdie Mae) Beavers of Lake Village, Ark., went to be with the Lord and Homer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer; by her parents, Patrick and Ethel Edwards Riley, and by seven siblings, Dave Riley, Oscie Bedford, Doug Riley, Dan Riley, Howard Riley, Oscar Riley and Jean Ginn.

She is survived by two daughters and one son, Jill Wrzesinski and husband Rudy, Lisa Vaughn and husband Larry, and Kevin Beavers and wife Debbie; eight grandchildren, Jeremy and Bryce Wrzesinski, Chris and Michael Vaughn, Caroline, Georgia, Jenna Mae and Parker Beavers; eight great-grandchildren.

She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Her passion was caring for and filling the needs of others. She enjoyed cooking and passing on those skills to her family and friends. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed following college sports. She will be missed by her family and friends, especially the members of her Sunday School Class at Lake Village Baptist Church.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in Lake Village, Ark. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Lake Village Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Portland Cemetery. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

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LEOLA - John Phillips, 84, Leola, died March 30, 2013. Survivors, children, John Phillips, LeAnn Carpenter; brothers, Clark Phillips, Billy Phillips; sister, Gladys Batchelor; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, April 3, 9-10 a.m., Leola United Methodist Church. Service Wednesday, April 3, 10 a.m., Leola United Methodist. Interment, Leola. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Fred L. Miller, age 92, of Mountain Home passed away March 31, 2013. Visitation will be from 12-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Willie Lee Morris Sr., 88, of Pine Bluff passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Services will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church by Rev. A.G. Green at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

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PINE BLUFF - Charles W. Pierce, 85, of Pine Bluff died Friday. Survivors: wife, Mona Johnson Pierce; two sons, Robert Pierce and Ronald Pierce; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, in Robinson’s Chapel. Burial: Fitzhugh Cemetery with military honors. Visitation: Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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REDFIELD - Lorene Weiner Stanley, 83, of Redfield, Ark., died Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Pine Bluff. Born in Cornersville, Ark., Aug. 5, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Edith Baldwin Weiner and step-mother, Rita Weiner.

Lorene grew up and received her early education in Lincoln County before moving to Pine Bluff. She married Adolph James “A.J.” Stanley in Pine Bluff May 8, 1950. The Stanleys resided in and near Pine Bluff until moving to Redfield in 1976. They operated Stanley’s Ice and Sporting Goods there from 1978 until 1991. She was a member of River Road Missionary Baptist Church.

Her survivors include two sons, Bobby Stanley (Debbie Lee) of Wynne, Ark., and Keith Stanley of Redfield; two daughters, Debbie Robinson (Spencer) and Cathy Culbreath of Pine Bluff; half-brothers, Edward Weiner of Conway, S.C., Jerry Weiner of Ocala, Fla.; half-sister, Patsy Booth of Pine Bluff; aunt, Benna Jean McBryde of Port Arthur, Texas; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family is grateful to Linda Banks, her caregiver, and Hospice Angels for their exceptional care given Lorene.

Graveside services are Wednesday, April 3, 11 a.m., Jones Cemetery near Redfield with Reverends Gene Murdock and Ronnie Meredith officiating. Visitation is Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ralph Robinson & Son in Pine Bluff. Memorials are requested to Lone Pine Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 268, Hensley, Ark., 72065 or Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, Ark. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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SARDIS - Roy Dean Jackson, 60, Sardis, died Sunday. Survivors, exwife, Angela Jackson, sons, Danny and Brad Jackson, brothers, Obid Jackson and Clifford Kesterson, sister, Doris Sorg, two grandsons, three granddaughters. Chapel Services, Ashbys, Friday, 2 p.m. Visitation, Thursday, Ashbys, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. On line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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SEARCY - Shirley Ann Whittaker, 76, went to be with her Lord onSaturday, March 30, 2013 in Little Rock, Ark. Shirley was born to George F. And Margaret E. Sullivan-Vohle Straub on Oct. 7, 1936 in Roxana, Ill. She was retired from Wal-Mart Distribution and alsoworked as a secretary for Whitney Lane Family Worship Center, where she was also a member. Shirley’s anointed singing touched the lives of many. Her life was her God, her family, friends and her church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Olen Whittaker, and a brother, Steve Straub. She is survived by two sons, Mark Williams of Floyd, Timothy Williams (Barbara) of Mountain View; Renee Clock (Dan) of Cave Creek, Ariz., Tracy Burelson of Searcy, other children Dennis Williams, David Carter, Michael Williams, Kelly Whittaker, Shelia Whittaker, 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, sisters Edna Reid, Sharon Vann, Donna Boyland, other relatives and many friends.

A Memorial Service will be Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Whitney Lane Family Worship Center in Kensett with Pastor Howard Raney officiating. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WHEATLEY - Annie Henry, age 88, died Saturday. Survivors, four daughters, Wanda (Don) Martin, Rita (Hubert) Ragsdale, Dale (Lonnie) Coleman, Holly (Bill) Morris; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wheatley First Baptist Church. Interment Posey Cemetery, Bob Neal & Sons. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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WHITE HALL - Rosie Mae Cleaver Conrad, 70, of White Hall, Ark., died Sunday, March 31, 2013, ather home. She was born March 23, 1943, in Houston, Ark., to George D. and Jennettie Waddle Cleaver. Mrs. Conrad was reared and educated in Rohwer, graduating from Desha Central High School. She had worked for 25 years at H&R Block, before becoming an owner operator with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. She was a member of Claud Road Baptist Church, where she worked with the youth and sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Morris L. Conrad, whom she married Dec. 19, 1962 in Desha County; daughters, Sheila J. Graves (Neal) of Hot Springs, Pam D. Monk (Jeff) of Woodlawn; a granddaughter, Nicole Lea Monk of Woodlawn; sisters, Mary Hilburn, Augusta Weaver and Vivian Braswell, all of White Hall, Frances Brazil of Chickasha, Okla.; a brother, Clint Cleaver of Pine Bluff, and a half brother, Raymond Bradley of Vilonia.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ralph Robinson & Son. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2012, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Mark Staples, Reverend Ted Keen and Reverend Bill Hilburn officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Claud Road Baptist Church, 1821 Claud Road, White Hall, Ark. 71602 or The ALS Association, Arkansas Chapter, 1200 West Walnut, Suite 2309, Rogers, Ark., 72756. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Out-of-state

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Jeffrey D. Gibson of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Mayflower, Ark. went to live with JESUS, March 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his dad, Berkeley K. Gibson, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Alexander, his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Gibsom. He is survived by his mother, Nelda Alexander of Glendale, Ariz., a sister, Kim Mayhis of Little Rock, Ark., two nephews, Justin (Toni) Green of Lake Los Angeles, Calif., Brandon Mathis of Little Rock, Ark., two great-nephews and two great-nieces, a special aunt and uncle, J.J. and Freda Vent of Pine Bluff, Ark., and many cousins and friends. Until his move to Arizonia he attended church at Troutman’s Chapel in Mayflower, Ark.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Margaret O’Bryan Brodnax, born1932 in Cleveland County, Arkansas, Professor of English Emeritus at Samford University, Birmingham, died March 30, 2013 in Edmond, Oklahoma. She is survived byher husband Charles T. Brodnax, daughter Mary Brodnax, son-in-law, Hans Rudolf Nollert, and grandson, Theodore Rudolf Brodnax Nollert of Edmond. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m.