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 Talaka Anderson, 36, of North Little Rock.

Frances Jewel Bland, 86, of Jacksonville.

Blake Anthony Brown, 27, of Little Rock.

Dimples Brown, 59, of Little Rock. Jean Alice Duncan, 56, of Little Rock.

Nancy C. Franzke, 78, of Little Rock.

Delbert Griffin, 44, of Little Rock. DeMarkus “Cocoa” Lairry, 42, of North Little Rock.

Miriam Hatcher LoPorto, 79, of Little Rock.

Patricia Ann Miller, 49, of Little Rock.

Helen Warzel Motley, 97, of Little Rock.

Young Madison Orsburn, 96, of North Little Rock.

Tomeki R. Pride, 36, of North Little Rock.

Tacy Stone Reed, 87, of Little Rock.

Sandy Sanders, 65, of Little Rock. Cheryl Lynn Spangler, 55, of Little Rock.

Clara Phyllistine Smith Walker, 66, of Little Rock.

Van H. White, 82, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BENTON Morris C. Green, 98.

BODCAW Coby Ben Woodard, 17.

CABOT Kathy Elliot, 62.

Bessie A Fortenberry, 91.

Oran C. Nease, 88.

Mildred Corrine (Duke) Smith, 84. CAMDEN Don Charles “Donnie” Cooper, 68. CARLISLE Beatrice Smith Davis, 89.

CONWAY Samantha Ann Long-Sampson, 42.

David Lawrence Mitchell, 61.

DES ARC Billy Loyd Vincent, 80.

ENGLAND Johnny Woods, 56.

FAYETTEVILLE James McQuillian, 46.

FORREST CITY Dorothy Harris Mitchell, 92. HARRISON Cliff Gale, 78.

HOT SPRINGS James Eugene Lindsey, 76.

JONESBORO Karl Wayne Honeycutt, 74.

Gene Tosh, 75.

LONOKE James Leslie Plummer, 48 MELBOURNE Kenneth Sheffield, 79.

MORRILTON Glen Dale Davis, 67.

MOUNTAIN HOME James L. Wakenight, 76.

Robert E. Walker, 94.

OLA Peggy George Black Coffman,75. PARON Paul Felty, 77.

PERRYVILLE Louise D. Cook Charton, 94.

POTTSVILLE Letty Duvall, 93.

POYEN Mary Anna Tabor, 77.

STUTTGART Ronnie Ray Aker, 65.

VAN BUREN Barry Linn Jones, 50.

WARREN Louis M. Shinkle Jr., 46.

WINCHESTER Arvol Cleave Baty Sr., 72.

OUT-OF-STATE HATTIESBURG, Miss.

Clarence Belve Wyatt Davis, 98. LANCASTER, Texas Johnny Green, 60.

Pulaski County

TALAKA ANDERSON, 36, of North Little Rock, Ark., passedMarch 29, 2013. Loving memories left to daughter, Dakiyla Anderson; parents, Viola (Clifton) Hampton and Robert (Jessie Mae) Anderson; siblings,Monterio (Ksea) Knight, Ladeitric (Latoya) Hampton, Erica Anderson, and Stephanie Anderson; step siblings, Eugene (Dawn) Hampton, Mark (Jessica) Hampton, Corevia (Willie) Hampton, Lakeshia (Hollis) Jordan, Clifton (Nancy) Hampton III, and Rafeal (Catherine) Hampton; special friends, Lee Drayer and Mike Thomas. Family hour April 4, 2013 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration April 5, 2013, 11 a.m. at First Pentecostal Church, 5302 Hwy. 161, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. http:// www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”———◊———

FRANCES JEWEL BLAND, age 86, of Jacksonville, Ark., wentto be with the Lord Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Conway, Ark. She was born on Jan. 14, 1927 in North Little Rock, Ark., to her parents, Laurie Fairweather and Maggie Fairweather. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Boley” E. Bland. Frances was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Service, 2 p.m., Wednesday, Griffin Leggett Conway, Conway, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Amercian Cancer Society. Please send your messages of love, comfort and encouragement to www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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BLAKE ANTHONY BROWN born January 1, 1986 passed March 31,2013. He is preceded in death by mother, Patricia A. Miller. He is survived by father, Dewayne Brown; one brother, Julius (Chasity) Coleman; two sisters, LaCora Shepard, LaToya Miller;

grandmother, Cora Lee Birt; three nephews; two nieces; a host of uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, April 5, 2013 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church Southwest location, 6111 West 83rd St., LR, Ark. 72209. Funeral Service Saturday, April 6, 2013, 10 a.m. at Second Baptist Church West location, 1709 John Barrow Rd., LR, Ark. 72204. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark., 72204. (501) 660-4323.

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DIMPLES BROWN, 59, of Little Rock passed March 25, 2013.Loving memories left to husband, Joe Brown; daughters, Jerri Craig and Sondra Craig; siblings, Freddie Craig, Harold Craig, Jerry Craig, Shirley Shepherd, and Ruth Thomas;five granddaughters; two grandsons; three great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Family hour April 5, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration April 6, 2013, 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Church, 1851 Howard Street, Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway (501) 945-9922. http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown, “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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JEAN ALICE DUNCAN of Little Rock, Ark., born December 26, 1956, departed this earthly life March 29, 2013.

She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Timothy Duncan, Irene Duncan, Adolphus Duncan all of Little Rock, Ark., Krystal Duncan of Oneida, Ark.; her mother, Irene Duncan of Oneida, Ark.; one brother, Ras Thomas of Little Rock, Ark.; three sisters, Mary Ann Thomas-Reed, Mary Alice (Rickey) Valentine-Bone both of Little Rock, Ark., Ruthie (Willie) Duncan ofOneida, Ark.; two grandchildren, Kaylan and Jessica of Little Rock, Ark.; and a host of nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and one great-great-nephew.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents of Forrest Hill Care Center, Forrest City, Ark.; Brookside Nursing Home, Little Rock, Ark., and Hospice Home Care, Little Rock, Ark.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Oneida, Ark. from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service, Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, Oneida, Ark. Interment will follow immediately at Oneida Community Cemetery, Oneida, Ark. Service entrusted to Jackson and Highley Funeral Home, 126 Panama Road, West Helena Ark. 72390.

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NANCY C. FRANZKE, 78, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away onFriday, March 15, 2013. Nancy was the local founder and owner of the estate sale business, SALE BY NANCY.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, April5, 2013 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to: Special Olympics Arkansas. P.O. Box 16388 N. Little Rock, Ark. 72231 or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 5988, North Little Rock, Ark. 72119. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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DELBERT GRIFFIN, 44, of Little Rock passed March 30, 2013.

Loving memories left to mother, Hazel Walker; sisters, Shirlunda Walker and Georgette Walker; grandmother, Lovennis Griffin all of Little Rock. Mr. Griffin will lie in state April 5,2013 1-6 p.m. Homegoing April 6, 2013, 11 a.m. both held at Superior. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922. http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”———◊———

DeMARKUS “COCOA” LAIRRY, 42, of North Little Rock, passedaway Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marva Johnson Lairry and sister, Beverly Jones. He is survived by son, Dalen Lairry; father, Rev. Edward D. Lairry;step-mother, Helen Lairry; brother, Randall Lairry; sister, Miranda Lairry; step-brother, Sherman Winn, Jr.; step-sister, Sharman Winn; mother of his son, India McGee and her son, Tahj Carter; nephews, Keith Marshall, Steven Marshall; nieces, Stephanie Turner, Myia Walker; great-nephew, Omar Nichols, Jr.; many other relatives and friends. Visitation: 12-6 p.m., Friday, April 5, at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 1723 W. 44th St., North Little Rock, Pastor Victor J. Moore, eulogist. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock, (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com “Service You Can Trust.”

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MIRIAM HATCHER LoPORTO, 79, went to be with our Lord onMonday, April 1, 2013. Miriam was born August 6, 1933 in Sanford, Florida to parents, Arthur and Maurine Hatcher. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a brother. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Frank LoPorto and five children, Salvatore LoPorto II (Ann Marie) of Altamonte Springs, Florida, Maureen Smith (Dent) of Lexington, Ky., Timothy LoPorto of North Little Rock, Lisa LoPorto (Larry) of Columbia, Mo.and Concetta Hall (David) of Little Rock; sister, Joy Williams of Nashville, Ga.; and five grandchildren, Jimmy and Maria LoPorto, Faye Smith, Michelle and Katie Hall, and Rachel Epps (step-granddaughter).

She was an original member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock, Ark. She was active in Cursillio and Kairos Outside for six years and active in the charismatic movement, all as a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Casselberry, Florida. He served as a Eucharistic minister and worked with bereavement ministries throughout her life. She was loved by all those who met her and touched many lives.

The Holy Rosary will be said at Christ the King Catholic Church, Wednesday evening, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Mrs. LoPorto’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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PATRICIA ANN MILLER born October 30, 1963 passed March 31,2013. She is preceded in death by son, Blake A. Brown. She is survived by one son, Julius (Chasity) Coleman; two daughters, LaCora Shepard, LaToya Miller; five grandchildren; mother, Cora LeeBirt; 10 brothers, five sisters, a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, April 5, 2013 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church Southwest location, 6111 West 83rd St. LR, Ark. 72209. Funeral Service Saturday, April 6, 2013, 10 a.m. at Second Baptist Church West location, 1709 John Barrow Rd., LR, Ark. 72204. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, LR, Ark. 72204. (501 )660-4323.

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HELEN WARZEL MOTLEY, 97, of Little Rock went to be with her Lord on March 30, 2013. She is preceded in death by her loving husband; George Clarence Motley; son, Dr. George Ronald Motley and three brothers, Thaddeus (Ted) Warzel, Boleslaw (Buck) Warzel and Charles (Charlie) Warzel.

Helen is survived by two daughters; Marilyn Sue (John) Sutton and Carol Jean (Bruce) Pitman; five grandchildren, Ronald Patrick (Kristal Dawn) Motley, Nancy Susan Miller, Jessica Leigh (Zane) Lee, Emily Susan (Adam) Burke and Rachel Elizabeth Hoening (Nurgi Padget); five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who all loved her and will miss her dearly.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 1 p.m.at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign Mrs. Motley’s online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.

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YOUNG MADISON ORSBURN, 96, of North Little Rock died March31, 2013. He was born at Okolona, Arkansas the son of Madison Monroe and Mattie Eleanor Young Orsburn. His employment spanned a period of 46 years, with 32 of those years with theArkansas Rehabilitation Services and 38 years devoted to theservice for the handicapped. He retired from the Rehabilitation Services in 1981. Work with theService 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, Arkansas. A 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 School Adjutant 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 Administrations, he dealt with problems of rehabilitating the severally 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, treasure, 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 four daughters: 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); 14 great-grandchildren: Michaela, Michael, Shelby, and Bradshaw 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 4th, 2013 in the sanctuary of Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Lancaster officiating under the direction ofGriffin 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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TOMEKI R. PRIDE, 36, of North Little Rock passed away March30, 2013. She is survived by a son, Devaunte Ayers; daughters, Tadeesha Dansby, Vivian Ball, Danielle Ball; mother, Mary McDonald; father, Eddie Pride; uncle, Benny McDonald Sr.; aunt, Jackie Harris; host of sisters, brothers, other uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Services, 1 p.m., Saturday, First Baptist Church, 811 S.A. Jones Drive, NLR. Family Hour 6-7 p.m. Friday, Hubble Chapel. Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome.com.

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TACY STONE REED, 87, a longtime resident of 225 N.

Mississippi Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, died peacefully in her home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Reed was a native of Conway, Arkansas where she was born to Joseph Clem Stone and Virgie Malitta King Stone on December 17, 1925. She was the youngest of five children born to the couple.

Mrs. Reed attended ConwayPublic Schools graduating from Conway High School in 1943. Following high school she began nurses training in Little Rock at St. Vincent Infirmary, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1946. It was a couple of years into her career that she met the love of her life, Orval L. Reed, as she was attending his mother who was in the hospital following minor surgery. The two began dating and soon fell in love resulting in their February 18, 1948 marriage. The young couple made their home in Little Rock and spent the next 20 years raising their two daughters who ultimately presented them with five grandsons.

During her early nursing career she worked at various facilities including St. Vincent Infirmary and Arkansas State Hospital. Later she joined the Pulaski County Health Department as a public health nurse where she was employed from 1956 until her retirement as Nurse Supervisor in 1980.

After a few years of retirement, Mrs. Reed’s work ethic got the best of her, and she joined the American Red Cross in a part time position as a traveling nurse who traveled the state in the Red Cross travel bus collecting blood donations. Following several years in this position, she joined her husband’s insulation business as office manager where she remained until her second retirement in 1988. At that time she fully invested in being an active and loving grandmother thoroughly enjoying her five grandsons. She enjoyed many adventures and travels with them during these years. She was their number one cheerleader at their various sports activities.

Mrs. Reed was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing on the Arkansas River with her husband and family. In the 1950’s Mrs. Reed and her husband joined Trinity United Methodist Church where they spent many enjoyable Sunday mornings sitting with their “pew buddies” at the early service.

In addition to her late husband, Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Nola Stone and Jesse Stone, both of Conway, and John Stone of Green Cove Springs, Florida. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frances S. Meyer of Little Rock, two daughters, Vicki Reed Hall (Buddy), of Little Rock, Deborah Goldie Hess crack), of North Canton, Ohio, five grandsons, Robert Goldie, (Nancy) of North Canton, Ohio, Michael Goldie (Krista), of Canton, Ohio, John Moody of Little Rock, Reed Moody of Washington, D.C., and Lawson Moody, of Little Rock.She also leaves behind six great granddaughters, Celeste, Samantha, Honorae, Olivia, Alyssa, and Anna, and two great grandsons, Kobe and Tate. Mrs. Reed is also survived by seven nieces, Marilyn Thomas, Patti Eskola, Susan Fine, Kay Hanson, Janet Stone-Erdman, Marie Jones, and Lanelta Stone.

The family wishes to acknowledge the staff at Hospice Home Care for their gentle professionalism, and for Mrs. Kina Hayes, professional caregiver, for her gentle and loving attendance of our mother in her final days.

Tacy Reed will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, and she will be remembered especially for her warm, sweet smile and her adventurous spirit. She will be laid to rest in Pine Crest Memorial Park following a 1 p.m. memorial service on Friday, April 5, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Little Rock. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.on Thursday, April 4, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home on 12th Street in Little Rock. 501-661-9111. Please send Tacy’s family your messages of love, encouragement and support and share memories at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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SANDY L. SANDERS, 65, of North Little Rock passed away Monday,April 1, 2013. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient. He attended First United Methodist Church and Lakewood Methodist Church inNorth Little Rock. He was a retired Sales Representative and a founding member of the Non-profit Organization, Friends of Recovery.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gale Endsley Sanders; daughters, Cindy Richardson and husband, Bobby and Carmen Smith and husband, Lance, all of North Little Rock; two grandchildren, Christina Williams and Marlee Richardson; mother, Joyce Sanders; brother, Gill Sanders, both of Alpena; sister, Nancy Williams, of Goodlettesville, Tennessee; and other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Judson Lee Sanders and his father, Ike Sanders.

Sandy was a special man who will be greatly missed by all of the lives that he touched. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Doctors and Staff at the Arkansas Heart Hospital.

Memorials may be made to Friends of Recovery, 614 Center Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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CHERYL LYNN SPANGLER, 55, of Little Rock, passed awayMarch 31, 2013. She was born in Painesville, Ohio, to David and Priscilla (Colgrove) Manley, and was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. Cheryl was a cardiac nurse in Ohiobefore being called to ministry in Little Rock, Ark., with FamilyLife 17 years ago.

Preceded in death by her sister, Judith (Manley) Hanusosky, she is survived by her husband, Sandy Spangler; son Mathew Spangler (Stacy) of Painesville, Ohio; daughter, Michelle Gernentz (Joshua) of Mason, Ohio; her parents, David and Priscilla Manley of Leroy, Ohio; brother, Robert Manley (Kathy) of Painesville, Ohio; and grandchildren, Allea & Kaiden Spangler and Koleson & Kendalyn Gernentz.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3 from 5-8 p.m., at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church. Graveside services will take place at Williams’ Cemetery in Leroy, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru), to be used for projects as well as mission supported staff which were close to Cheryl’s heart. Donations should be directed to the care of Little Rock Funeral Home and designated as “in honor of Cheryl Spangler.”

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

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CLARA PHYLLISTINE SMITH WALKER, 66, of Little Rock,Ark. departed this life Friday, March 29, 2013. Clara leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Vickie Walker and Catrice Walker Chandler (Ben) Little Rock, Ark.; two step-daughters; and seven step-sons; two sisters, Annette Creggett and Pamela Betts of Little Rock, Ark.; 36 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 6, 2013, 11 a.m., at Promiseland Church Ministries, 4520 South University Ave., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Twin Grove Cemetery, Damascus, Ark. Family visitation will be Friday, April 5, 2013, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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VAN H. WHITE, 82, of Little Rock, went to be with our Heavenly Father on April 1, 2013. He was born in Little Rock on December 22, 1930 to Harold G. and Willie Haller White and was a member of Winfield United Methodist Church.

He graduated with honors from North Little Rock High School in 1948 and played the trumpet in the high school band. He started his college education at the Universityof Arkansas at Fayetteville, and continued at the College of the Ozarks before entering the University of Arkansas School of Pharmacy, earning his Pharmacy degree in 1953. Van filled countless prescriptions and provided medical advice to his loyal customers at various pharmacies. He opened his own business, Frick’s Drug Store in October, 1966. He retired in 1985 from Magic Mart Pharmacy. In the fall of 1954, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was on active duty until 1956-which included a year in Germany in service as a medic-followed by his discharge in August of 1962.

Van dearly loved his family. He always made it clear to his children that they could come to him with any question or problem, no matter the subject. He would listen patiently and give the best answer or advice he knew. He taught his children the importance of God, work ethics, responsibility and honesty. As a parent, he learned from his mistakes and was never ashamed to apologize when he knew he was wrong. He loved all animals and was known to feed stray cats, raccoons, squirrels and opossum that would venture into his yard. Just several months ago, he took in a stray pregnant cat. He kept the mother cat and her babies and made sure they were all spayed and neutered.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lowell White; dear friend, Judy Boullioun; and his very, very special dog companion, Charlie. He is survived by his children, Pam Mills (Rickey), Jeanie Wright (Mike) and Hal White (Tara). He is also survived by his former wife and mother of their children, Mary Ellen FingerWhite. He cherished his eight grandchildren, Tony, Alicia, Erica, Sarah, Kathryn, Haleigh, Blaykleigh and Victoria, and his three great-grandchildren, Riley, Reece and Sage.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Graveside services will be Friday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock, officiated by Rev. Anne Holcomb. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church’s Pet Food Ministry or the Humane Society of Pulaski County.

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

Arkansas

BENTON - Morris Green, 98, Benton, died Sunday. He was born February 14, 1915 in Texas. Survivors, son, Bob Green of Texas; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services by Ashbys, 12 noon Thursday at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation, Wednesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Ashby Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BODCAW - Coby Ben Woodard, 17, of Bodcaw, Arkansas, died April 1, 2013 in Rosston, Arkansas. Visitation, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in the Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home Chapel between 6-8 p.m. Graveside service, Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Union Cemetery, Bodcaw, Arkansas under the direction of Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home.

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CABOT - Kathy Elliot, 62, of Cabot, Ark., passed from this life March 24, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father Rex Elliot of Western Grove, Ark., and her infant daughter, Kristy Harness. She is survived by her mother, Mary Williams of Greers Ferry, Ark.; three brothers; three sisters; son, Skot Harness; daughter, Mandy Harness; one grandson; and four granddaughters.

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CABOT - Bessie A. Fortenberry, 91, of Cabot died Monday, April 1, 2013. She was born November 8, 1921 in Remmel, Arkansas, to the late Baudie and Magie Howard Brown. Mrs. Fortenberry was one of six children and a member of the Cabot Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and taking care of children, which she did in her home for over 25 years.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fortenberry was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Sherman Fortenberry; a daughter, Sharron Dobbins; a son, Lawrence Fortenberry; three brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her son, Randy Fortenberry and his wife, Jean of Cabot; one brother Frank Brown and his wife, Marlene of Munford, Tennessee; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2013 in the chapel of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, with funeral services immediately following at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Memorial donations may be made to Children’s Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, Ark. 72450. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Oran C. Nease, 88 of Cabot, died Monday, April 1,2013. Oran was born December 11, 1924 in Jacksonville, Ark., to the late Clarence and Alice (Morden) Nease. Mr. Nease was a Christian, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.He retired from Timex after 37½ years.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Peggy (Charles) Nease; children, Donna Gicante (Ross) of El Cajon, Calif., and Steve Nease (Wonice) of Cabot; grandchildren, Lane Elliott, Steven Nease, and Ashley Bowmaster; brother, Tom Nease of NLR; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. until noon, Friday, April 5, 2013 at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. A graveside service will immediately follow at Arkansas Memorial Gardens. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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CABOT - Mildred Corrine “Duke” Smith, age 84 of Cabot,passed away April 1, 2013 in Little Rock. She was born September 26, 1928 in Mountain Springs to the late Earl and Lela Duke also preceded in death by her husband HarryG. Smith, four brothers and two sisters.

Survived by one son, Tony Cochran and wife Jo of Lonoke; two grandsons, Toby Cochran and Jody Cochran and wife Kristy; one granddaughter, Tonya Cochran; one step-grandson, Zack Eaves and wife Jami of Lonoke; six great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ward, Arkansas. Always thinking of her family and grandchildren. She had a huge heart always willing to help. She will be forever missed.

Visitation Wednesday April 3, 2013 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday April 4, 2013 at Mountain Springs Cemetery Cabot, Arkansas. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, (501) 941-7888.

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CAMDEN - Don “Donnie” Charles Cooper, 68, of Camden, passed away April 1, 2013. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Proctor Funeral Home Chapel in Camden. Graveside funeral service 2 p.m. ,Wednesday, April 3, 2013, Shiloh Cemetery (Lamartine Community) near Waldo, under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan, Arkansas. www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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CARLISLE - Beatrice Smith Davis, 89 of Carlisle, Ark., departed this earth on March 28, 2013. Beatrice was born on December 22, 1923 in Monroe County. She was one of eight children born unto the union of the late Goldieand Harriet Smith Sr.

Beatrice’s world revolvedaround her only child the late Ernest James Sr. until she married the late Alex Davis Jr. and settled in Carlisle, Ark. Beatrice leaves behind to cherish her memory sevengrandchildren, Lora (Timmy) Powell, Neal(Tori) James, Danny (Mary) James, Conya (Gary) Spencer, Reggie (Leigh) James, Ann James-Ricks, and Angelia James; 20 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at Gateway Fellowship International, 101 Alice Ln., Lonoke, Ark., 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, at the church. Interment will follow at Carlisle Cemetery, Carlisle, Arkansas. Family and friends are welcome to fellowship after the services at the Carlisle Civic Center, 215 S. Court St., Carlisle, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S.Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

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CONWAY - Samantha Ann Long-Sampson, 42, of Conway, died March 25, 2013. Born to Jerry and Joyce Long on March 13, 1971. Survived by parents Jerry and Joyce Long, Jessieville; children, Arron and Kayla Hansen, Yerrington, Nevada; siblings J.D., Laura, Tim, James. Memorial service Saturday, 2:30 p.m., old Buckville Church, Buckville, Arkansas.

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CONWAY - David L. Mitchell, 61, of Conway, died Monday, April 1, 2013. He was born on Thursday, December 27, 1951 in Roswell, New Mexico. A graveside will be at 2 p.m.Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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DES ARC - Billy Loyd Vincent, 80, of Des Arc died Monday. Survivors include his wife, Corrine Vincent, three daughters, Sheila (Bruce) Cook, Cherie McDaniels, Diana Vincent; one grandson, one step granddaughter. Visitation 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. at Garth Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Lakeside Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. On-line guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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ENGLAND - Johnny Woods, 56, of England passed April 1,2013. Loving memories left to two sons, one daughter, siblings: John Henry Woods, Jake Woods, Robert Wimbush, Wayne Wimbush, Eddie Lee Wimbush, Tommy Wimbush, Anthony Wimbush, Willie Mae Woods, Rebecca Woods, Ella Mae Riley, Shirley Whitney, Alice Brown, Linnie Thomas, Louise Wimbush, Loretta Pool and Mae Francis Wimbush; special friends, Linda Frye, and Laverne Williams. Family hour April 5th, 6-8 p.m. at Second Baptisit Church, 820 Short Street, England. Graveside service April 6th, 2 p.m. at Nellum Cemetery, England. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922 http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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FAYETTEVILLE - James W.McQuillian, 46, of Fayetteville, formerly of Watson, Arkansas passed away March 31, 2013. Visitation held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 4, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel and funeral services held graveside Watson Cemetery at 11 a.m., Friday. Memorials; charity of donor’s choice. Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas in charge of arrangements.

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FORREST CITY - Dorothy Harris Mitchell passed away at her home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. She had recently celebrated her 92nd birthday. The daughter of Pauline Harrell Harris and Aubrey Lee Harris, Sr., Ms. Mitchell was born in Forrest City, Ark. on March 10, 1921. She graduated from Forrest City High School, attended State Teacher’s College in Conway and graduated from Miss Wiley’s School of Business in Memphis, Tenn.For many years, Ms. Mitchell worked for the Forrest City Public Schools in the Administration Office as a secretary and book keeper. Subsequently, she moved to Little Rock and finished her career with the Child Nutrition Office of the Arkansas Department of Education. She energetically retired at the age of 79.

A lifelong Christian, Ms. Mitchell was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and a faithful member of the Night Circle. Among her many activities were the Forrest City Musical Coterie, a supper club of friends, and was a Life member of Junior Auxiliary. She was a volunteer usher at The Orpheum in Memphis and the Arkansas Rep Theatre in Little Rock. In addition, she enjoyed reading, bird watching, interior design, and traveling.

She was a loving mother to her children and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ms. Mitchell had affectionately been known as Mama Dot. She was a warm, gentle Southern lady who was an outstanding cook and a gracious hostess. She was also a very strong, independent and focused individual.

Ms. Mitchell is survived by her three children, Lee Mitchell O’Banion of Forrest City, James Robert (Jim) Mitchell, Jr. and wife Karen of Little Rock, and Laura Mitchell Goodwin and husband Greg of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Amy O’Banion Rottinghaus, Mitchell O’Banion, Jay Mitchell, Meredith Mitchell Leal, Aubrey Goodwin, Will Goodwin and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Lee (Sonny) Harris, Jr. and a son-in-law, Russell King O’Banion.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City. A memorial service to honor Ms. Mitchell will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City or CARTI Foundation, P.O. Box 55011, Little Rock, Ark. 72215.

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HOT SPRINGS - James Lindsey, 76, of Hot Springs passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Visitation will be Thursday, April 4 at 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Service will be Friday, April 5 at 10 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home, Malvern. Interment will be at Crestview Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - Karl Wayne Honeycutt, 74, retired President/ CEO of Craighead Electric Cooperative, died early Tuesday morning at his home in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carney Funeral Home of Blytheville.

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JONESBORO - Gene Tosh, 75, of Jonesboro died Sunday. Survived by his wife, Wilma; daughter, Paula Brooks; sister, Janis Adams; and a brother, Douglas Tosh. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Reverend Paul White officiating. Burial will follow at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - James Leslie Plummer, 48, of Lonoke died Sunday. Survivors include his father, stepmother, three brothers, five sisters, aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Friday 12:30-1:30 at Garth Funeral Home, Des Arc, with Graveside services at Lakeside Cemetery, at 2 p.m. Online guest register www.garthfuneralhome.com.

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MELBOURNE - Kenneth Sheffield, 79, died April 1. Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at Howard Memorial Funeral Chapel with Randy Bailey officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home. Survivors: Nancy Sheffield (wife), Bob Sheffield, Nancy Newcomb (children).

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MORRILTON - Glen Davis, 67, of Morrilton, born: March 11, 1946 passed away March 26, 2013. Survivors, wife Jan; sons, Andrew and Jay Kaprosy; daughters, Stephanie Williams and Connie Carrington; four brothers; four grandchildren. Gathering of friends: April 14, 2013 from 1-4 p.m., Movie House Winery on Commerce Street in Morrilton Ark. Rosewood Cremation obit/ photo/guestbook www.rosewoodcremation.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Mr. James Wakenight, 76, of Mountain Home passed away March 31, 2013. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at East Side Baptist Church in Mountain Home. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Wakenight of Mountain Home.Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Robert E. Walker, 94, of Mountain Home died April 1, 2013. Robert E. Walker is survived by his wife, Virginia “Ginnie” Carpenter Walker of Mountain Home, one daughter, Penny Lynne Gandy (Scott) of Wann, Okla. Services will be private. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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OLA - Peggy George Black Coffman, 75, of Ola died Saturday, March 30, 2013. Survived by sisters, Carolyn Cook, June McReynolds and Judy Emery.Funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, Mt. George Church of Christ. Burial Mt. George Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.

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PARON - Paul Felty, 77, Paron, died Monday. Survivors, wife, Hester Bost Felty; daughter, Ginger Doughty; son, Paul Felty II; grandchildren, Ben and Erica Craig, Hailey and Rodney Doughty; brothers, Sherman Felty, Virgle Felty; sister, Mary Thomason. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside, 10 a.m. Friday, Martindale Cemetery.

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PERRYVILLE - Louise D. Cook Charton, age 94, of Perryville,Ark., passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. She was born February 26, 1919, in Paron, Ark., a daughter of Thomas Edward Cook and Viola Belle Holcomb Cook. She was a retiredpreschool teacher and member of Second Baptist Church in Perryville.

Survivors include her son, David Charton (Pauline) of Perryville; two daughters, Karen Kinkaid (Bob) of White Hall, and Rebecca Gothard (Steve) of Perryville; grandchildren, Donna Roelke (Bob), Pam Long (Scott), Camille Brand (Christopher), Roslyn Hamelink (Darin), Ché Gothard, Bill Kinkaid, Sarah Charton (Mac Bird); great-grandchildren, Brent and Chelsea Long, Jacob Brand, Alex, Blake, and Lily Hamelink, Aidan, Connor and Emily Charton Bird. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt M. Charton; daughter, Sharon Coelyn; grandson, Ian David Charton;

siblings, Hugh Cook, Annie Wilson, Mattie Sarver, Edward Cook, Lilburn Cook, Lucille Sorenson, Mabel Seylar, and Marie Cockman.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Second Baptist Church Perryville with Bro. Richard Gambill officiating. Burial will be at Cherry Hill Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends an hour prior to service time at the church. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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POTTSVILLE - Letty Duvall, 93, of Pottsville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service, Russellville, Ark.

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POYEN - Mary Anna Tabor, 77, of Poyen passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 at her home. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Service will be Thursday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Poyen Missionary Baptist Church. Interment at Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery. Arrangements, Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook, regencyfuneralhome.com.

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STUTTGART - Ronnie Aker, 65, died Sunday. Survivors include daughters, Jamie Wilkinson, Jill Criswell, Lauren Lazenby, grandchildren, Logan Criswell, Abbey Kersh, father, Howard Aker, siblings Lynn Aker, Sandra Lovell, Beverly Hayes. Visitation 11-12:30 p.m. Thursday at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home-Clarendon, graveside services following at 1:00PM, Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon. Guestbook/obit/www.bobnealandsons.com.

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VAN BUREN - Barry Linn Jones, 50, of Van Buren passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 in his home. He was a resident of Crawford County since 1990 and a member of Van Buren Church of Christ. Memorial Service will be 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. He is survived by his wife Susan of the home; his parents Oscar & Marisue Jones of El Paso, Ark.; one brother Scott Jones of Russellville; two nieces Ashley & Katie Jones of Russellville; one nephew Matt Jones of Russellville. Family will visit with relatives and friends after the service.

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WARREN - Louis M. Shinkle Jr., age 46, of Warren, Arkansas formerly of Hot Springs died Saturday, March 30, at Bradley County Medical Center. Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, at Shiloh Cemetery, Highway 7 North, Blue Springs. Pastor Joe Harvey officiating. Arrangements by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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WINCHESTER - Arvol Cleave Baty Sr., 72, of Winchester, Arkansas passed away March 31, 2013 at his home; he was born February 27, 1941 in Stegall, Arkansas, the son of Mark and Johnnie Baty. He attended Tillar Baptist Church and was a farmer.

Survivors are his wife, Mary Baty, Winchester, Arkansas two sons, Jay and Mark Baty of Winchester, seven daughters, Tracey Clifton, North Little Rock, Cathy Chatman, Searcy, Candle Baty of Louisiana, Teresa Griffin, Little Rock, Kelly Troviller, Roland, Barbara Ballard, McGehee, Alisha Hill of Georgia and two brothers, Charles Baty, Jacksonville, and Donnie Baty, Farmington, special niece Shelley Baty, 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation held 1-5 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services held 3 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Griffin Funeral Home Dumas in charge of arrangements.

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Clarence Belve Wyatt Davis, 98, died March 30 in Hattiesburg, Miss. He was born March 13, 1915 in a log cabin on Possum Walk Creek near Five Mile, Cleburne County, Ark., the oldest of 11 children of Boyd Len and Edna Cora Sisemore Davis. His childhood was spent helping his father farm.

His opportunities for educationwere limited during the Depression. After finishing 10th grade at age 16,he was hired to teach grades 1-8 in the traditional one-room rural schools of Cleburne County. He was finally able to receive his diploma from Heber Springs High School in 1936 at age 21. He graduated from theUniversity of Arkansas with a degree in Agriculture in 1940.

That summer, he married Mabel Helen Roberson of Wilburn, Ark. From 1940 through 1949, he taught Vocational Agriculture in Mineral Springs, Lakeside Hot Springs, Prescott, and Arkadelphia High Schools in Arkansas, except for an interruption for military service in WWII. In 1943, he enlisted in the Navy and was selected for officer training. He served as Personnel Officer with the rank of Lieutenant JG until his discharge in 1946.

In 1949, Clarence was hired by Citizen National Bank of Arkadelphia as Farm Loan Officer, the beginning of a long career in banking. From 1956-1958, he was Executive Vice President of the Bank of West Memphis. He then joined McIlroy Bank of Fayetteville, becoming President in 1959. He served in that capacity for 6 years.

In 1965, Clarence and a group of businessmen of Hattiesburg, Mississippi founded Southern National Bank. He served as its first and only president until 1977, when SNB merged with Deposit Guaranty National Bank of Jackson. He retired from DGNB in 1985 at age 70. Clarence enjoyed his retirement, woodworking, gardening, golfing, fishing, genealogy, and babysitting grandchildren. His wife of 52 years, Mabel, died in 1992. In 1994, he married Mary Walker Humphries. They were married almost 19 years.

Clarence was interested in economic development, and was involved in civic groups in all the communities in which he lived, especially Chambers of Commerce and Lions Clubs. He was also a very active Methodist, serving on the Board and as a long-time Sunday school teacher at Main Street Methodist Church in Hattiesburg.

Besides his first wife Mabel, Clarence was predeceased by two sisters, three infant brothers, and his stepson, Chris Humphries. He is survived by his second wife Mary Humphries Davis, two daughters, Jane Marino (John) of Springdale, Ark. and Mary Halliwell (David) of Hattiesburg; a stepdaughter, Deana Flak of Conroe, Texas; five grandchildren, Roman Marino (Esther) of Marbella, Spain, Camille Noble (Drew) of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Sarah Carver (Brian) of Charleston, S.C., Harry Halliwell of Hattiesburg, and Mary Lucas Halliwell of Starkville, Miss.; a step-grandson, Jason Humphries of Hattiesburg; four great-grandchildren, Charlie, Scott, and Zachary Noble and Mercedes Marino del Castillo; two step-great-granddaughters, Haley and Emily Humphries; and two brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home. The funeral will be Thursday, April 4 at Main Street Methodist Church at 11 a.m., visitation starting at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs, Ark. Memorials may be sent to the church for Aldersgate Missions or to a charity of your choice.

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LANDCASTER, Texas - Johnny Green, 60, of Landcaster, Texaspassed March 29, 2013. Loving memories left to wife: Carolyn Green, daughter: Redina Green, siblings: Judge (Patsey) Green III, Harold (Javetta) Green, Pastor Robert (Lalita) Green, DorothyBrumsfield, Ruth Cook, Carolyn Adams, and Cassandra Green, grandchildren: Davionne Green, Hasani Fielteau, and Noah Gonzalez. Family hour April 5, 2013, 5-6 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration April 6, 2013, 11 a.m. at New Zion Grove Baptist Church, 404 Wallace Street, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, (501) 945-9922 http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”