Obituaries

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

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

PULASKI COUNTY Gwendolyn Barnes, 75, of Little Rock.

Betty Lou Driskill, 82, of Jacksonville.

Cora Mae Duckery, 84, of Little Rock.

John Mark Evans, 53, of Little Rock.

Gus “Pete” Hampton, 71, of Little Rock.

Mary Brown Gattinger Henderson, 87, of North Little Rock.

Jean Holt, 87, of North Little Rock. Bernestine Hopes, 77, of Little Rock.

Dorothy Skillern Howard, 84, of North Little Rock.

Alexa Mena, 21, of Sherwood.

Pearlie Mae Romes, 91, of North Little Rock.

Melinda Anne Sain, 56, of Little Rock.

Linda Scott, 63, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ALEXANDER Edna D. James, 75.

ALMYRA Michael Becker, 72.

ARKADELPHIA Maud Delamar Jones, 95.

BEEBE Lisa Marie Barton, 34.

BRYANT Mary Sue House, 88.

CABOT O. Edward Chandler, 84.

CARLISLE John Leslie Palsa, 33.

COLT Deanna Lynn Moreland, 49.

CONWAY Marce Antoni Jarrow, 53.

HAMPTON Winnie Bradford Harrell, 91.

HARRISON Eva Lea Johnson, 89.

HEBER SPRINGS Tinleigh Scott Duke, infant.

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Gloria L. Sagan, 74.

JONESBORO Mary Louise McMorris, 77 .

LAKE VILLAGE James Matthew Day, 55.

LEOLA Donna Marie Riggan, 74.

MALVERN Thomas “Tommy” Davidson, 53.

MENA Rita Ann Turner, 65.

MONTICELLO John Thomas “J.T.” Shaw, 85.

MORRILTON Ivy Leona “Lee” Robertson, 90.

MOSCOW Mose Anderson Sr., 92.

NEWARK Shirley (Weathers) Gillean, 71.

Doris Ann McElrath, 67.

OKOLONA Paul A. Hulsey, 39.

PINE BLUFF Odis H. Cullins, 67.

Ozie Reams Lampkin, 75.

Oscar Lee Pittman, 92.

REDFIELD David Franklin, 57.

ROGERS Gladys Ethel (Reed) Jackson Hillery, 88.

SEARCY Carmilla Brooks, 71.

WARREN Lena Louise Forrest Thurman, 82. WIDEMAN Melba Jones Shipley, 84.

WILBURN John Robert Knapp, 58.

WILMAR Erma Jean “June” Lewis, 70.

OUT-OF-STATE LUMBERTON, Texas Billy Reece Bailey, 71.

Pulaski County

GWENDOLYN BARNES, 75, of Little Rock passed August 26,2013. Loving memories left to children: Carlton Williams, George Barnes Jr., Clentonia Green, and Victoria Williams; sister, Virginia Hudson; 10 grandchildren; and 18great-grandchildren. Visitation August 30, 2013, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Homegoing celebration August 31, 2013, 11 a.m. Both held at Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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BETTY DRISKILL, 82, Jacksonville, died Thursday. Born June 25, 1931 to the late Oscar and Cora Grace Donaldson. Preceded in death by husband, Garvin Driskill. Survived by children Cathrine Grigg, Christine Thompson, Caroline Bentley, Daniel Driskill, Clarissa Engel, Dale Driskill, Candida Pearson; sisters, Charlotte Hitchcock, Linda Phillips; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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Mrs. CORA MAE DUCKERY, 84, of Little Rock, Ark., died Tuesday. She was a native of Wilmot who enjoyed watching soaps and talking on the phone. Services, Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 1 p.m. at John Wesley A.M.E. Zion. Burial in Harris Cemetery under the directions of Cromwell Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark. www.cromwellfuneralhome.net.

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JOHN MARK EVANS, 53, Little Rock, born April 29, 1960, died August 26, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Millard and Maxine Evans. Survivors include brother, Al Evans; nephew, Daniel Evans; Daniel’s fiancée, Kayla McDade; and Daniel’s mother and step-father, Cindy Evans and Bubba McCool of Bauxite. Burial: 10 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2013 at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements: Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.

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GUS “PETE” HAMPTON, 71, of Little Rock, passed awayWednesday, August 21, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Ruth Hampton; four daughters, Angela Medlock, Carthany (Thomas) Bolton, Kathleen Thomas, andRena Stigall; one son, Roy Chambers; siblings, Birdell Hampton, Maggie Burns, Rebecca Gonnells and Ida Mae Phillips; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 11 a.m. at Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and Professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts”.

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MARY BROWN GATTINGER HENDERSON, 87, of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Robinson Nursing Center. She was born in Des Arc on December 26, 1925, the daughter of Bryon George and Mary Adelaide Brown Gattinger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William E. Henderson her daughter, Mary Ann Richter and her sonin-law, Edmund Forest. She was raised in Des Arc by her mother and her mother’s second husband Russell Murray. She received a Degree of Associate in Science from Arkansas Polytechnic College in Russellville, a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and Master of Teaching from Southeastern State College in Oklahoma. She taught for 23 1/2 years, including many years in the Orthopedic Wing at Henderson Junior High School in Little Rock.

She is survived by her children, Eileen O’Sullivan (Patrick) of North Little Rock, Barbara Forest of Sherwood and Rebecca Henderson of Maumelle; her three grandchildren, Travis Forest of Dallas, Kelly O’Sullivan of Chicago and Kevin O’Sullivan of North Little Rock; and her sister, Anne Murray Hille of North Carolina.

Mary’s life will be celebrated with a private, family graveside-service. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501) 791-7400. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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JEAN HOLT, 87, beloved wife, mother, Nana, and friend wentto be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. She was born on October 2, 1925 to the late Walter and Carrie (Ringo) Linder in Dumas, Ark.

Jean is preceded in deathby her husband of 49 years, Glenwood Lee Holt and a son, Terry Emerson Holt. She is survived by her loving children, Diane Holt of Conway, Glenda Milks of Yellville, Jeff (Krystal) Holt of North Little Rock, Becky (Randy) Rogers of North Little Rock, Mike (Jodie) Holt of Sherwood, and Mitch (Rebecca) Holt of North Little Rock. Adoringly called Nana, she is also survived by her grandchildren, Ashley (Harold) Davis, John David (Terri) Milks, Lindsay (Jacob) Harvey, Kevin Rogers, Kylie Holt, Kamryn Holt, Adam Sperry, Jonathan Sperry, and Ashli Holt; her great-grandchildren, Presley Harvey, Lilly Harvey, Clint Davis, Stephanie Davis, Jackson Milks, and Gage Milks; brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Jean loved her family and loved spending time with them. She was always there for them with advice, words of wisdom, a shoulder to cry on, a smile, a laugh, and encouraging words. She prayed for her family and friends daily. Jean was always willing to help someone in need.

The family would like to express their love and heart-felt thanks to the caring staff of Arkansas Hospice, especially her nurse, Marcia and to her wonderful caregiver and family friend, Wanda Berry.

Memorials may be made to Special Olympics, 2115 Main St. North Little Rock, Ark. 72114 or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Place, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.

A visitation for Jean will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Brother James Ray Raines officiating. She will be laid to rest at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BERNESTINE HOPES, 77, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory children, Victor, Ralph, Vincent, Direck and Gail Hopes, and Marlesha Jordan; siblings, Larry, Jack and RaymondHopes; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow, 2 p.m. at Lewis Street Church of Christ, 2716 Lewis St., Little Rock. The family will receive friends today from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Personal and professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.hardyfuneralhomeinc.com. “We Care, When Caring Counts.”

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DOROTHY SKILLERN HOWARD, 84, of North Little Rock, wentto be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. Dorothy was born to J.S. “Bud” and Ornelle Skillern of the Sixteenth Section Community in Lonoke County on Nov. 22, 1928. Shewas a member of Sylvan Hills Community Church.

Dorothy married “her Coy” Howard July 31, 1949, and they truly lived happily ever after until his death in March of 2012. Dorothy worked many jobs, starting out as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone, working at the newly opened Mt. McKinley Lodge, Alaska, and retiring as Coy’s assistant in his home appraisal business.

Dorothy had many friends: all ages, from coast to coast, neighbors, church family and childhood. They were all dear to her. She was a lady of elegance and grace inside and out. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Howard; sister, Madine Jackson; brother, Bruce Skillern and dear friend Madine White. She is survived by her nephews, Ray Jackson and wife Daisy of Pangburn, Gary Jackson and wife Lavella of Oklahoma, Jim Jackson and wife Jill of Jacksonville; and niece Glenda Malone and husband Ray of North Little Rock; many great-nieces, nephews and her dear friends, Doug and Anita House and Bobby Burden.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sylvan Hills Community Church, 8019 Hwy. 107, Sherwood, Ark. 72120. A graveside service will be held at the Sixteenth Section Cemetery adjacent to the Sixteenth Section United Methodist Church, 8683 Hwy. 319 West, Austin, Ark., on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tim McMinn presiding. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamily-Cares.com.

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ALEXA MENA, 21, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27,2013. Her family includes her mother, Alejandra Romero; father, Alejandro Mena; brother, Alex Mena; and several extended family members. A memorial service will be 11 a.m.Saturday at New Life Church, 8000 Crystal Hill Road, NLR, Ark. “Flowers for Alexa.” Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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PEARLIE MAE ROMES, 91, North Little Rock, Ark ., departed this life Aug. 24, 2013. Family hour: 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, NLR. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday Bethel AME Church, 600 North Cedar Street, NLR,Pastor Beverly White, officiating. 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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MELINDA ANNE SAIN of Little Rock passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, surrounded by friends and family. She is survived by her daughter, Kate, Kathryn Anne Sain Goodson and her sister, Dr. Mary Kathryn Sain of Little Rock. A Memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Music Ministry Endowment of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

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LINDA SCOTT, 63, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. She was born Sept. 22, 1949, to the late Travis Hassell and Ella Rae Mayhue Hassell. She worked for the state of Arkansas in the finance department.

She preceded in death byone brother, Dennis Hassell. She is survived by son, Keith Scott (Lane) and daughter, Valerie Ayers (Willie) both of Little Rock; four grandchildren: Kaitie, Wade, Antonio and Breezy; and one brother, Perry Hassell.

Graveside services 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Arkansas

ALEXANDER - Edna D. James, 75, of Alexander passed awayWednesday, August 28, 2013 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. She was born May 9, 1938 in Pine Bluff, Ark. to the late Walter C. and Hazel Paralee WhiteMcGrew. Mrs. James was retired and one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

In addition to her parents, one son, Johnny C. Davis Jr. also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Rex D. James of Alexander; four daughters, Mara L. Moody (Wayne) , Carol Ann Davis, Jennifer L. Bailey (Mark) all of Saline County, Ark., and Leann McLean (Dan) of Queen Creek, Ariz.; four sons, Rex D. James, II (Edna) of San Diego, Calif., and Gary A. James (Susan), Randy L. James, and Philip R. James (Amy) all of Paso Robles, Calif.; one sister, Erva June Williford of Ferndale, 19 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Benton officiated by Bro. Gordon Eagle. A reception will immediately follow the memorial service at the Whispering Pines Community Center in Benton. Arrangements by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ ballard.

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ALMYRA - Michael Becker, age 72, from Almyra, Ark., died August 28, 2013 at his home. Cremation arrangements by Weems Family Funeral Services, Carlisle, Ark. 72024.

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ARKADELPHIA - Maud Delamar Jones, 95, of Arkadelphia,passed August 21, 2013. Survivors: daughter, Lois M. Sago;

granddaughter, Monica P. Sago;

siblings, Frankie Plummer, Odessa Nelson, George and Oliver DeLamar.

Services 11 a.m.

Saturday at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. Services by Williams Funeral Home. Sign guest book at www.funeralsatwilliams.com.

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BEEBE - Lisa Marie Barton,34, of Beebe, Arkansas, died August 25, 2013. Lisa was very active in the Family Christian Fellowship in Hazen. She was an avid lover of animals which she called her babies.

Lisa is survived by her father, Kenneth Barton of Bryant; her grandmother, Mary Ellen Barton of Little Rock; one brother, Kenneth K. Barton of Beebe; and one sister, Deanna Melcher and her two daughters, Hailey and Shelbi, of Carlisle. Lisa was preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis Jane Barton, and her sister, Karen.

Family will hold a memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the Family Christian Fellowship in Hazen. Cremation arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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BRYANT - Mary Sue House, 88, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Saline Memorial Hospital/Hospice.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. H.C. Thornton and her husband, Hugh “Jr.” House. She is survived by son, Ron House (Robin); daughters, Janet Roberson (Harold) and Brenda Fisk; two sisters; six grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

She attended The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a faithful witness to Jehovah God for 58 years.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Kingdom Hall, 10412 Mabelvale West Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice, 23157 I-30 Frontage Road, Bryant, Arkansas 72022. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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CABOT - O. Edward Chandler, 84, of Cabot went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. He was born September 9, 1928 in Rector, Ark. He married in 1945 to Maxine Mathers and soon after moved to Ann Arbor Michigan where they made theirhome and had four wonderful sons. While there he worked for the University of Michigan and Oran Troop, Inc. as a contracted U.S. postal carrier. Although he enjoyed living in Michigan, he moved his family back to Arkansas in the 70’s. He worked as a factory worker, business owner, law enforcement officer, and served as the Mayor and Fire Chief in Pollard, Ark. Ed and Maxine moved to Cabot in the 1990’s and enjoyed working many years for Cabot Star Herald and Ron Campbell Ford. Ed never stopped working after his retirement mowing lawns and other odd jobs even up until he was hospitalized. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1961 in Ann Arbor, Mich. He was of the southern Baptist faith and member of Briarwood Baptist Church in Cabot, Ark. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Beebe Masonic Lodge 145 in Beebe, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel L Chandler of Rector; mother, Ira J Dale-Chandler of Rector; sister, Jean Chandler McClain of Karnack, Ill; granddaughter, Mary Rebecca Chandler of Cabot and two great-grandsons, Orin Lee Frazee and John Franklin Frazee of Pollard. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Maxine Chandler; four sons, Sam Chandler of Cabot; Tom Chandler of Cabot; Jimmy Rae Chandler of Pollard; and Timothy Chandler of Cabot; nine grandchildren, Joey Chandler, Carla Spears, David Chandler, and Chris Chandler of Cabot; Melinda Dees, Jerry Ermert, and Robert Chandler of Pollard, Kelley Barker of Houston, Texas and Jeff Chandler of Pflugerville, Texas; 23 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Visitation and a short service will be held at Briarwood Baptist Church, 1872 Willie Ray Drive, Cabot, Ark. on Thursday, August 29th from 12 noon to 2 p.m. A second visitation will be held at New Hope Baptist Church, Hwy. 62, Pollard, Ark. on Friday, August 30th from 12 noon to 2 p.m. with Service and Burial to follow. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements.

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CARLISLE - John Leslie Palsa, 33, of Carlisle died Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at UAMS. John was born on October 4, 1979, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. John was a graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with two degrees and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and loved to travel.

John is survived by his parents, Tim and Sue Palsa of Carlisle; one sister, Melanie Brown and husband, Chuck, of Carlisle; three nieces, Madeline, Olivia, and Nina Catherine, all of Carlisle, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Carlisle. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 30 at the Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Interment will be in the Carlisle Cemetery. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.

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COLT - Deanna Lynn Moreland, 49, died Monday. Survivors include her mother, Judith Lohrmann; husband, Dean Moreland; son, Dustin Moreland; brothers, John Rodabaugh, Kevin Rodabaugh; sister, Cathy Whittman. A memorial visitation will be held from 2 till 3 p.m. Friday at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

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CONWAY - Marce Antoni Jarrow, age 53, of Conway, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Conway Regional Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1959, in Dermott, Ark., to the late Wilbert Stanley Jarrow and Chars Etta Jarrow.

He attended St. Joseph Seminary College and graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor’s in Theology. He was a current resident of Conway, Ark., for seven years. He was employed by Delta Regional Detention Center as a Counselor for many years. Marce was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed family, reading, sports and listening to music. He devoted much of his time and energy as a caregiver to his father and mother until they passed. Marce gave us all courage, hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. Marce was a very kind and gentle soul; he had a loving, generous and humble heart, and was always giving to others.

He is survived by his sisters, Maria Jarrow, Martha Jarrow, Detrich Smith; beloved family pet Princess; and brother-inlaw, Phillip Doby. He is preceded in death by, his father, Wilbert Stanley Jarrow, mother, Chars Etta Jarrow, and sister, Mary Etta Jarrow-Doby. Marce will also be remembered by his numerous aunts, uncles, extended familyand friends.

There will be a rosary held on Friday, August 30, 2013, at 6 p.m. at the Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home Chapel and there will be a Mass held Saturday, August 31, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Conway.

Please send the family your messages of love, comfort, and support to Marce’s online guestbook at www.griffinleggettconway.com.

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HAMPTON - Winnie Bradford Harrell, 91, of Hampton diedWednesday, August 28, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock. She was born September 10, 1921, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. She was a retired secretary for InternationalPaper Company and a member of Hampton United Methodist Church, where she volunteered as a secretary for over twenty years. During World War II she worked in the war department in Washington, D.C. Winnie was very active in her community serving wherever she could. She was a charter member of the Hampton Garden Club, served on the Calhoun County Fair Board for many years, and volunteered with the local jail ministry. She bowled for several years with the Camden Bowling league, often attending state tournaments. She enjoyed traveling all over the United States as well as Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. She also enjoyed playing pinochle and pitch. While living at Parkway Heights she enjoyed bingo, dominoes, Bible trivia, and her pedicures. Winnie was also an avid supporter of the River City Men’s Chorus. The family would like to give a special thank you to her Little Rock family, Parkway Heights and to Arkansas Hospice for their great care and compassion.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Elijah Bradford and Sarah Ellon Allison Bradford; husband, Len Harrell; one brother, Ordis Bradford; one sister, Dorothy Ward. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Belinda Harrell of Little Rock, Carl and Linda Harrell of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Mike Harrell, Ryan Harrell and wife, Sarah, of Little Rock; great-grandson, Aidan Harrell of Little Rock; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Hampton United Methodist Church.Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hampton United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Hamner officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Ground Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials made to Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

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HEBER SPRINGS - Tinleigh Scott Duke, infant daughter of Jarrod Scott Duke and Tanisha Leigh Johns Duke, passed away at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, August 28, 2013. She is survived by her parents; a sister, Tatum; grandparents, Rick and Teresa Johns of Mt. View, and Louis and Jean Duke of Pascagoula, Mississippi; aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside funeral service Friday, 2 p.m., Flat Woods Cemetery, Mountain View. Family ask memorials to your favorite charity. Family Funeral Service, www.dwightfamilyfuneral.com.

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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Gloria L. Sagan, 74, of Hot Springs Village died August 19, 2013. Visitation will be Friday, August 30th from 10-11 a.m. with the Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Services are under the care of CedarVale Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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JONESBORO - Mary Louise McMorris, 77, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Chapel services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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LAKE VILLAGE - James Matthew Day, 55, of Lake Village died Wednesday. Survivors: wife, Sherry Pitman Day; two brothers, Bobby Day and Kenny Day; sister, Debbie Karschner. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, at Refuge Church of Greenville, Miss., with Pastor John Gentry officiating. Arrangements by Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village. In lieu of flowers make donations to: Refuge Church of Greenville, Miss., 1826 Smith St., Greenville, Miss., 38701.

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LEOLA - Donna Marie Riggan, age 74, of Leola went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. Donna was preceded indeath by her parents, Lee and Elizabeth Winkler; husband, Norman Dale Riggan Sr.; brothers, Lee and Tommy Winkler, and grandson, Capt. Anthony Riggan USAF and his wife, Nicole.

Donna was born Aug. 1, 1939, in Little Rock and attended Central High School. She was an active member in the Women’s Missionary Union and well known for her generosity and charitable work in the community. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Malvern. Donna was a loving mother and homemaker.

She is survived by her sons, Norman Dale Riggan Jr. of Pine Bluff, Scott Riggan and wife Kellie of Greenbrier and Tony Riggan and wife Mary Jane of Little Rock; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 31, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Second Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held at Second Baptist Church, in Malvern, on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. with Brother Joey McDermott officiating. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Pallbearers will be Dub Staton, Cliff Crawford, Bill Keith, Mike Lobb, Tommy Riggan and Ron Wallace. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church Food Pantry, 210 Mill St., Malvern, Ark. 72104.

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

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MALVERN - Thomas “Tommy” Davidson, 53, Malvern died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. Survivors: daughters, Misty Millman, Brittany Erwin; special friend, Genice Holmes; granddaughter, Asher Millman; brothers, Jack Davidson, Charles Davidson, Paul Davidson; sister, Annette Norwood; brother-in-law, H.A. Chandler. Memorial: Saturday, Aug. 31, 4 p.m., Regency, Malvern. Cremation arrangements: Regency Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MENA - Rita Ann Turner, age 65, of Mena, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in Fort Smith. Graveside services will be Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Brother Scott Jones officiating. Visitation will be general.

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MONTICELLO - John Thomas “J.T.” Shaw, age 85 of Monticello passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born Nov. 18, 1927, in Vandervoort, Ark. to Andy O. Sr. and Morgan Price Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 58 years, Wilmott Hancock Shaw; and his brothers Vaughn, Paul, Andy and Dwight Shaw.

J.T. was a retired car dealer and a long time member of the Church of Christ. After retiring, he and his wife enjoyed many years of travel to visit family and friends and fishing in the area lakes.

He is survived by his daughters: Judy Mason and husband, Mark of Auburn, Wash.; and Johnna Courtney and husband, Michael of Hot Springs. He is also survived by his granddaughters Kirsten Courtney of Fayetteville, and Ellen and Bailey Courtney of Hot Springs; and a brother, Clyde Shaw of Monticello.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at the Monticello Church of Christ. Burial will follow at the Enon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

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MORRILTON - Ivy Leona “Lee” Robertson, age 90, of Morrilton passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. She was born August 31, 1922 in Center Ridge, Ark., a daughter of the late Claud and Iva Hill Howard. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Morrilton.

She is survived by her husband, George Robertson; a son, Darrell Ray Robertson (Suzanne) of Little Rock; two daughters, Gearldean (Bill) Boyer of Morrilton and Shirelene Carr of Springfield; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Ray Howard and son-inlaw Alton Carr. Funeral serviceswill be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Harris Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends one hour before service at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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MOSCOW - Mr. Mose Anderson Sr., 92, of Moscow passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Marzell MBC in Tamo by Rev. Lamar Brooks. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Garden in Varner by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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NEWARK - Shirley (Weathers) Gillean, 71, of Newark died Wednesday. Survivors: husband, Thomas Gillean; son, Richard Gillean; daughters, Teresa Hobbs, Machelle Martin and Tracy Myers; two granddaughters; five grandsons; nieces and nephews. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Blue Springs Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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NEWARK - Doris Ann McElrath, 67, of Newark departed this life Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Ballews Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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OKOLONA - Paul A. Hulsey, 39, died Aug. 27, 2013. Visitation: Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon Chapel. Service: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Kingdom Christian Ministries in Gurdon. Interment will follow in Okolona Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home Of Gurdon.

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PINE BLUFF - Odis H. Cullins, 67, of Pine Bluff, died, Wednesday. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Peebles Main Funeral Chapel in Somerville, Tenn. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Peebles Funeral Chapel with Burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216, www.buiefuneralhome.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Funeral services for Ozie Reams Lampkin, 75, of Pine Bluff passed Aug. 20, will be Saturday, 12 noon at Mt. Bayou MBC in Altheimer. Burial: Community Cemetery in Altheimer.Services by Perry Funeral Home. Survivors: three daughters, five brothers, one sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisterin-law, nieces, nephews, cousins.

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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Oscar Lee Pittman, 92, of Pine Bluff passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. Funeral service will be 12 Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at New St. Hurricane MBC by Rev. L.R. Jones. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.

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REDFIELD - David Franklin, 57, of Redfield, died Thursday, August 29, 2013. Born October 27, 1955, in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, he was a son of the late J.D. Franklin and Alice Reed Franklin. David had worked maintenance for the Historic Arkansas Museum prior to his lengthy battle with cancer. He loved his job and was proud to be there. Family and friends always came first with him, David will be remembered as a loving husband and father. Whether earning a living or in passing the time, David enjoyed working with his hands. A true craftsman, he enjoyed woodwork and knife making.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Justin Franklin. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 30 years, Lesa Copeland Franklin, to whom he was married, December 29, 1983; sons, Joshua and James Franklin; brothers, Ronny Stringfellow, Boyd Allen, and Danny Allen; sisters, Sherry McElyea and LaJuan Painter; and many other loving family and friends.

A Memorial Gathering will be Saturday, from 1-3 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. The family will gather at the Franklin residence. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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ROGERS - Gladys Ethel (Reed) Jackson Hillery, age 88,of Rogers, Arkansas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Springdale, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Gladys was born in Pyron,Texas to James A. and Ethel (Gilmore) Reed on November 15, 1924. She was athletic all her life and enjoyed basketball, softball, bowling, hunting and fishing. During her teenage years her family moved to Delight, Arkansas where she met the love of her life Millard Thomas (M.T.) Jackson. They were married on December 21, 1942 in Albany, Oregon. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Gladys was a past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) #3098 in Houston, Texas. She was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church of Fayetteville, Arkansas. She lived a full and beautiful life sharing joy with everyone she met. Her most cherished pastime was time spent with family.

Gladys is preceded in death by her first husband, M.T. Jackson, second husband, Mack Hillery, and siblings, S. Addean Winfrey, Luther M. Reed, James E. Reed, and S. Harlan Reed. Gladys is survived by two sons and a daughter, M. Stephen Jackson and his wife Pat, Keith L. Jackson and his wife Shelley, D. Renee (Jackson) Carr and her husband Steve; nine grandchildren, (Angela Warren, Jennifer Bartee, Kelly Sams, Stefanie Johnston, Kristy Price, Lacey Hinds, Sarah Huhn, Brandon Baldwin and Jill Brown), 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and a faithful canine companion Wrigley Carr.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the chapel at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with Bro. James Goff officiating. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, August 31 at Pike City Cemetery in Pike City, Arkansas with Bro. Jerry Hill officiating. A reception will be held at the First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, Arkansas following the graveside service. Pallbearers will be Mike Reed, Stanley Reed, Tony Price, Mike Huhn, Brandon Baldwin and Robert Evinger.

The family of Gladys wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Mercy Hospital, Circle of Life Hospice, Bro. James Goff, former pastor of Eastside Baptist Church of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Bro. Jerry Hill, pastor of First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, 4520 North Crossover Road, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. To place an online tribute visit www.nelsonberna.com.

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SEARCY - Carmilla Brooks, 71, of Searcy, Born Oct. 25, 1941, died on Aug. 27, 2013. Visitation will be Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m.Saturday at the St. Mary’s CME Church. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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WARREN - Lena Louise Forrest Thurman, age 82, of Warren, Ark.. died Wednesday, August 28, at J.R.M.C. Funeral services 2 p.m. Saturday, August 31, Frazer’s Chapel. Burial Union Hill Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 30, at Frazer’s. Online guest register www.frazerfuneralhome.com.

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WIDEMAN - Melba Jones Shipley, 84, died August 22. Funeral service: Saturday, August 31 at 1 p.m. at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel. Burial: Wideman Cemetery under the direction of Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock. Visitation: Saturday, August 31 beginning at 11 a.m.

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WILBURN - John Robert Knapp, age 58, passsed away Tuesday. Survivors: wife, Danna, son, Kyle Hoyle, daughter, Sammi Williams, brothers: Alfred, David, Charles, Billy Joe, sisters: Ina Burleson, Carolyn Gronemyer, Roxie Decker, Anna Bell Cloninger, four grandchildren. Visitation Friday, Family Funeral Service, 6 to 8 p.m. and funeral Saturday, Cowboy Church, 10 a.m.———◊———

WILMAR - Erma Jean “June” Lewis, 70, of Wilmar, passed away August 24, 2013 at Drew Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 31 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with burial in Bethel Cemetery in Wilmar. Visitation will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.

Out-of-state

LUMBERTON, Texas - Billy Reece Bailey, 71, of Lumberton, Texas, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. He was born on Aug. 1, 1942, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Willie Reece Bailey and Era Jean Bailey.

Survivors include his daughters, Karen Culpepper and her husband, John, of Rison, Ark., and Laura Thompson and herhusband, John, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Josh Culpepper, Jessie Thompson, Maddie Thompson, Grace Thompson, Erika Holder and Mallory Holder; great-grandchildren, Bailey Leach and Abby Leach; sisters, Bobbie Rowland of North Little Rock, Ark., and Debra Kay Lawrenz of Bauxite, Ark.; two aunts; and many loving cousins. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Bailey, and daughter, Teresa Holder.

Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas. Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com.