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PULASKI COUNTY Geraldine “Jerry” Gunter Deane, 89, of North Little Rock.
Leon Anthony Duelmer, 83, of Little Rock.
Gloria Angela Galvan, 77, of North Little Rock.
Lavada Mae Kling Gambill, 85, of Little Rock.
Sean Michael Gurley, 61, of Maumelle.
Estella Crenshaw Hall, 86, of Little Rock.
Nancy S. Henson, 92, of Little Rock.
Elnora Dorinda Tate Jenkins, 81, of North Little Rock.
Florence Marie Jones Lyons, 83, of Little Rock.
Earl E. “Mac” McAfee, 83, of North Little Rock.
John Richard Provence, 75, of Hensley.
Marsha Yulanda Reeves, 60, of Sherwood.
Darrell Blane Story, 59, of North Little Rock.
John Werner Trieschmann, 77, of Little Rock.
Trudy Cothern Tyler, 56, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Emilie Elder Prescott, 77.
BALD KNOB Steven Eugene Rice, 49.
BENTON John D. Burris, 39.
BLYTHEVILLE LaVerne Baker, 81.
BRADFORD Karen Hickmon, 64.
CABOT Larry Todd Mills, 41.
Emma L. Strange, 79.
CLINTON Randal Jene Hillyer, 58.
CONWAY Cloreda Marjorie Eakin, 89.
CROSSETT Thomas M. “T.M.” Bays, 87.
William Rayford “W.R.” Blankenship, 94.
EAST CAMDEN Sharon Lee King, 70.
HARRISON Joe David Fast, 79.
HAZEN Phillip Lynn Abrams, 37.
HEBER SPRINGS James Lowry Connaway, 79.
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Dale H. Bendixen, 90.
LEAD HILL Nina Coffey, 84.
LOWELL Eugene “Gene” J. Bukont Jr., 70.
MALVERN Derry “Gus” Gustafson, 85.
MARSHALL Baxter Pate Owens, 97.
McGEHEE James Paul “Jimmy” Miles Sr., 69. Bethelene Barbara Milholland, 80. MENA Anna Margaret Cunningham, 94.
MONTICELLO Waunell Walton, 82.
MOUNTAIN VIEW Rickey Joe Perry , 62.
NORFORK Mauzee Pitchford, 88.
PARIS Paulette “Polly” Freeman, 69.
PERRYVILLE Duwanna Sue Rogers, 55.
PINE BLUFF Norma Jean Lyles, 90.
Daniel Trail Sr., 69.
RUSSELLVILLE Truman Lee Owens, 78.
SEARCY Jerry Laroy Hobson, 78.
SMACKOVER Jean Daniels, 90.
SUBIACO Dora Louise Huber, 84.
YELLVILLE Kathy Bolding Gibson, 80.
OUT-OF-STATE MAYETTA, Kan.
Pascal D. Williamson, 93.
AMORY, Miss.
John Emanuel, 59.
BARTLETT, Tenn.
Nancy Jo Hester, 68.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas Wilma Ruth Smith, 68.
OVERTON, Texas Ronald Edward Glover, 65.
CODY, Wyo.
Gilbert Ray Hatcher, 84.
Pulaski County
GERALDINE “JERRY” GUNTER DEANE, widow of William W. Deane (Lt. Col, USAF Retired), was born on July 28, 1924 in Eudora, Ark., and passed away on Nov. 27, 2013. Jerry was baptized in Dec. of 1942 and was grateful to God for her Catholic faith, without it she could have never been the military wife, mother and widow she was. She enjoyed being a military wife, travel, family gatherings, and entertaining with friends. She was pre-deceased by her husband; her parents, Clayton and Vera Gunter of Oak Grove, La.; sister, Nina Brown and nephew, Charles Clayton Brown.
She is survived by her five children, Theresa “Terry” Franks of Jacksonville, Ark., Donna Skulman-Loyd (W.B. Loyd) of Little Rock, Sharron Malloy (Mike) of Belleville, Ill., Paula Turner of Little Rock, andCraig Deane of North Little Rock; her grandchildren, Kristopher Malloy, Korey Malloy (Alicia Hamilton Malloy), Kimberly Malloy, Scott Franks and Kelly Tate, and two great-grandchildren, Willow and Autumn Franks.
She also leaves behind her longtime companion and caregiver, Willard Jenkins, who is considered family to her children.
The family wishes to add our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Fox Ridge and Arkansas Hospice.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church, 7000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in North Little Rock with a Committal Ceremony following at 12 p.m. at Little Rock National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of the Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. both at Huson Funeral Home at 7700 Hwy 107, Sherwood, Ark. Memorials can be made to the Arkansas Lung Foundation and Immaculate Conception Church.
Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com.
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LEON ANTHONY DUELMER, 83, of Little Rock, Ark. entered intothe presence of the Lord on Nov. 28, 2013. Mr. Duelmer lived a long, healthy life. His strong love for the outdoors provoked his career as a hardworking, dedicated builder and carpenter.Regardless of his long work hours, a smile always shined through for those he cared for. Throughout his battle with illness, his strong will and determination never faltered. His strength will always be remembered by those who loved him. He was of Catholic faith.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Anton and Marie Duelmer; sisters, Henrietta Cathell and Irene Wright; and brother, Gilbert Duelmer.
Survivors include four daughters: Jennifer Gartrell (Stormy), Toni Duelmer, Samantha Duelmer, Amanda Colclasure (Dale); seven grandchildren: Blaine (Brooklyn), Bailey, Shelby Gartrell, and Madeline, Carissa, Jillian, and Gabriel Colclasure; four sisters: Lou Davis, Vi Bogoslavsky, Helen Garr, and Bobbie Faulk; brother, Louis Duelmer; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501)455-5800.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Saint Scholastica’s Cemetery in New Blaine, Ark.
Memorials may be made to UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501) 686-8530.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
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GLORIA ANGELA GALVAN (Alcala/Provencio), 77 years old, ofNorth Little Rock, passed away on Nov. 29, 2013. She was born on Feb. 21, 1936, in San Fernando Valley, Calif., to the late Muscio and Theda (Calvillo) Alcala. Mrs. Galvan is preceded in death by herhusbands, Bernard C. Galvan and David Provencio; her son, David Galvan; her daughter, Debra Martin; three brothers, Steven Alcala, Ernest Alcala, and Theadore (Rithchie) Alcala; and one sister, Consulo (Connie) Madgeleno. Gloria found happiness in helping others. This gift went beyond her family to those in her community and within her church family. Mrs. Galvan is survived by five daughters, Donna Aguirre, Delores Granandos, Denise Andres, Desiree Hudspeth, and Dorene James; and one son, Donavan Galvan; her 13 loving grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (791-7400) in North Little Rock. Funeral services will be held at Roller-Owens on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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LAVADA MAE KLING GAMBILL, 85, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. Lavada was born on Feb. 21, 1928, the 6th of 11 children to the late Aberhart Phillip and Icey Roberta Spann Kling. Lavada was employed for 35 years with First Pasadena State Bank in Pasadena, Texas, retiring as an Assistant Vice President. She was an expert seamstress, passionate about her antiques and loved her family wholeheartedly. She is survived by her daughter, Tonya Gambill Rowland of Texas; a brother, Lewis Kling of Batesville, Ark.; two grandchildren, Ryan Reese Rowland and Rachel Renee Rowland of Texas, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at the Olive Hill Cemetery, 14514 Chicot Road, Mabelvale, Ark. Arrangements are by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign Lavada’s online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.
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SEAN MICHAEL GURLEY, 61, of Maumelle lost his battle with cancer on Nov. 30, 2013, after one HELL of a fight. He was born Nov. 14, 1952, in Little Rock, Ark., to Pete and Jade Gurley. He is survivedby his children: Ben Gurley of Little Rock, Jessica Gurley Sweeney(Chris) of Vilonia, and Sean Gurley (Elizabeth) of Hobbs, N.M.; also three brothers, John Gurley (Joy) of Conway, Eric Gurley of Little Rock, and Linc Gurley (Laurie) of Maumelle; one granddaughter, Catherine Sweeney; and his beloved dog, Sprocket. Mike had a love for all things motorcycles and an endless knowledge about them. He also loved spending time at his cabin by the fireplace. Mike established and ran a successful business, Abby Road, where he poured out his heart and soul. He loved having his family and friends around him and enjoyed helping people. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 791-7400, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Immediately following visitation, we will be holding an End of Life Celebration at Spectators, 1012 West 34th St., NLR. Per Mike’s request, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to either “Aid to Injured Riders” (AIR-fund. org) 6613 NW 30th St., Bethany, Okla., 73008, or CARTI.
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ESTELLA CRENSHAW HALL, 86, co-founder of K Hall and sons, Little Rock, entered into eternal sleep Wednesday, Nov. 27. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Knoxie Hall Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory seven children: Rosalind Molden,Kathryn Hendrix Knoxie (Gloria) Hall, Miriam (Oscar) Horton, Curtis, Gail (Johnny) Marshall, David (Monica) Hall; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at Harris Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 11611 Hwy. 365 S., Little Rock on Friday, Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. Homegoing celebration will be Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5616 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock. Flowers may be sent to Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 N. Maple, North Little Rock.
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NANCY S. HENSON, 92, of Little Rock, Ark., peacefully passed awayon Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. Her loving survivors include: sons, Otis Henson, Nashville, Ark.; and Arvee Henson Jr., Flint, Mich.; and Andre Henson, Rowlett, Texas; daughter, Faye L. Henson Parker, LittleRock, Ark. Home going services will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, 10 a.m., at Bullock Temple CME Church, 1513 S. Park St., Little Rock, Ark. Interment will follow at Little Rock National Cemetery. Viewing: Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, 2-5 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, (501) 372-1305.
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ELNORA DORINDA TATE JENKINS, 81, of North Little Rock passedFriday, Nov. 29, 2013. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 and funeral, 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, both services to be held at Eighth Street Missionary Baptist Church located at 821 HickorySt., NLR, Ark., 72114. Arrangements by Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark., 72202, (501) 376-4800.
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FLORENCE MARIE JONES LYONS was born to Roosevelt and AmandaOverton Jones on July 10, 1930, in Little Rock, Ark., and went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013.
Left to cherish her beautiful life with laughter and love are her children, Linda (J.R.) Medley of Little Rock, Ark.; David Lyons of Jacksonville, Ark.; Darryl Lyons of Atlanta, Ga.; and Donald Lyons of North Little Rock, Ark.; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at McAlmont Church of Christ.
To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.
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EARL E. “MAC” McAFEE, 83, of North Little Rock passed away onMonday, Nov. 25, 2013. Mr. McAfee was born on Dec. 11, 1929, in McRae, Ark., to Vaudie and Zelma (Weir) McAfee. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Hoyt McAfee;and two sisters, Syble Foster and Doris Marsh. Mr. McAfee is survived by his wife, Charley; one son, Eric Schmidt (Amber) of North Little Rock; two daughters, Karen McJunkin (Butch) of Little Rock and Jill McAfee (Michele Sprain) of Bentonville, Ark.; three grandchildren, Kristen Schmidt, Jeremy McJunkin, and Felicity Harris; two great-grandchildren, Dakota and Jaxon McJunkin; one sister, Dorthy Keathley of North Little Rock; one brother, Paul McAfee (Dixie); and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. McAfee proudly served as an Army Medic during the Korean War. After the Korean War, he served in the Army National Guard during which time he was called for duty in the Little Rock Central High School Integration Crisis. Mr. McAfee was a member of the American Legion Post 334 for over 30 years serving as Commander for three terms. He was also a member of the Society of Forty and Eight serving as the Chef de Chemin de Fer, Voiture 182. Mr. McAfee was an active member of VFW Post no. 11474. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks no. 1004 in North Little Rock for 25 years. Mr. McAfee retired from the Army National Guard after 26 years. He is also a retired administrator from John L. McClellan Veteran Health Care System with 35 years of service. A visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 2 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, North Little Rock, 791-7400, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery at 11 a.m., 1501 W. Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. The family suggests memorials to be made in Mr. McAfee’s honor to either American Legion Child Welfare Fund, 702 S. Victory, Little Rock, Ark.; or the National Elks Foundation, Elks Lodge no. 1004, 123 E. Broadway St., North Little Rock, Ark., 72114-5626. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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JOHN RICHARD PROVENCE, 75, born Jan. 27, 1938, in Victoria, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013. He served six years in the Arkansas National Guard, 39th Aviation Unit. He spent 17 years as a band instrument repairman for Bean Music Co. Finally, after 33 years of service, Mr.Provence retired from Union Pacific Railroad where he worked as amachinist and Federal Inspector. Mr. Provence was an avid gardener with a wonderful greenhouse, in which he was growing a pineapple. He was also quite a handyman around his five acre “plantation” as he called it. As a busy type person, he started a lawnmower repair business (hobby) from his little shop, next to his home. He always enjoyed visiting with hisfriends and neighbors who brought their equipment in for repair. John is preceded in death by his father, I.E. Provence; mother, Florence Provence; sister, Donna Trammel; and brother-in-laws, Jimmy Trammel and Vern Vanlandingham.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Faye Provence; sister, Phyllis Nutt (AD); sons, Tim (Debbie), Eddie (Tammy), Doyle (Donna), and Darrell Young; grandchildren, Lisa (John), Lynnsee, Delana (Joseph), Vanessa, Michael, Mandy (Matt), Samantha, and Candice; five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Buie Funeral Home with services concluding after the funeral service. Interment will be at Salem Cemetery in East End. The family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice for the special care they provided. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. You may sign the guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.
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MARSHA YULANDA REEVES, 60, of Sherwood born Jan. 12,1953, passed over Nov. 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by father, Frank Shupe; and sister, Patty Shupe.
Marsha is survived by her husband of 22years, Joseph Michael Reeves. She is also survived by her mother, Betty Shupe; sister, Denise (Tucker) Larsson; and brother, Ron Roop; as well as a niece and nephew.
She was a caring stepmother to our two daughters, Robin Reed and Christie Melton, and loving Nanna of five beautiful grandchildren. She was blessed with many good friends.
Marsha also loved “The Boys,” her dogs, Winston and Murphy.
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Sylvan Hills Community Church, 8019 Hwy 107, Sherwood. Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.
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DARRELL BLANE STORY, 59, of North Little Rock passed away onFriday, Nov. 29, 2013. Mr. Story served as a Captain in the U.S. Army before retiring from retail management. Preceded in death by his mother, Allene Joiner Story, he is survived byhis wife of 36 years, Teresa Story; one son, Adam Story and Christina Bartlett of Sherwood; one daughter, Cecily Story of North Little Rock; his father and step-mother, Hershal and Penny Story of Jacksonville; and one brother, Derrick Story of Jacksonville. Mr. Story was a kind man, a good husband and a loving father. He was also a good sport who loved to laugh. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially Alex, Tyler, Tristen, Kaylee, Jacob, and his fur-baby Sophie Claire. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (791-7400) North Little Rock. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday before the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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Pediatrician Dr. JOHN WERNER TRIESCHMANN, 77, passed awayon Nov. 26, 2013. His devotion and care to generations of children, who came to the Children and Youth Clinic in Hot Springs made him a beloved caregiver in that community. He was bornon Sept. 22, 1936, in Little Rock, Ark. His parents were Martha Shipp Trieschmann Jarvis and John Werner Trieschmann Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann Grisham Trieschmann; his four sons, John Werner Trieschmann and wife, Martha C., Pastor Lamar Adams Trieschmann and wife Jennifer, Timothy Shipp Trieschmann and Joseph Taylor (Jay) Trieschmann; seven grandchildren, Margaret Rose (Maggie) and Anne Claire Trieschmann of Hot Springs, John Werner and Kenneth Irby (Kit) Trieschmann, Maximus Taylor (Max) and Catharine Alline (Allie) Trieschmann of Little Rock and Timothy Liam Trieschmann of Houston, Texas; his sister, Ann Spikes of Shreveport, La.; brother, James Shipp Trieschmann and wife, Donna of Wheaton, Ill., and Andrea Middleton Trieschmann and Dr. Lydia Lane of Little Rock, Ark.
John attended Little Rock Central High School and played football under the legendary coach Wilson Matthews. He then attended Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Medicine degree and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. His internship and residency rotation was at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, his specialty being Pediatrics. He also served as an intern in Pediatric Surgery at The Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.
He practiced Medicine at the Children and Youth Clinic in Hot Springs for 38 years. Upon retirement, he founded Stepping Stone Clinic, a practice in Behavioral Medicine.
He joined the Air Force Reserve to complete his service to his country and drove to the Jacksonville Air Base once a month for eight years.
John was a proud Eagle Scout and received the Order of the Arrow. He also created a program for scouting for the handicapped and served four years as a member on the Executive Board for the Ouachita Area Council of Boy Scouts of America.
Because he was a person of deep abiding faith, he was instrumental in organizing and working tirelessly in the following organizations:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Kanakuk Kamps and Kids Across America camp in Branson, Mo.; Mission work in Mexico, Haiti and Honduras; Gideons; The Sheriff’s Youth Ranch in Mulberry, Ark.; Firefall Ministries (Board Member); Charitable Christian Medical Clinics in Hot Springs and Little Rock, Ark.; Youth at First Step School; and Methodist Youth Fellowship. Another great passion of John’s life was growing roses. He began by raising them at his home, then, property at the Children and Youth Clinic. At one time, he counted 150 rose plants. He mentored young men who worked with him and shared his advice on how to become a Christian and strong leader. They called themselves the ROSE BOYS.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the physicians and nurses at Baptist Hospital, Parkway Health Center and The Hospice Center of Little Rock, also to physicians in Hot Springs in Little Rock who were not only friends but excellent caregivers and advisers.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, 155 Section Line Road, Hot Springs, Ark. A private graveside service is being arranged.
The Celebration of Life service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Lake Valley Community Church, 910 Shady Grove Road, Hot Springs, Ark.71901. Phone 501-623-8892.
The Trieschmann Family requests that memorials be given to Lake Valley Community Church’s ministry or www.firefallinternational.org in memory of Dr. John Werner Trieschmann.
Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.
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TRUDY COTHERN TYLER, 56, of Little Rock, passed away Nov. 27, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Hilda Bass; and son, Richard Cothern, both of Little Rock; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Trudy’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA - Mrs. Emilie Elder Prescott, age 77, a resident ofArkadelphia, Ark., formerly of Hope, Ark., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. The sixth of seven children, she was born to the late William Thomas Elder Sr. and Eva Lorene(Whitney) Elder on Nov. 9, 1936, in Hope, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 31 years, William Leon Prescott, who died on April 16, 1989; three sisters, Mae Elder Huckabee, Elsie Elder Huckabee and Vena Elder Shores; two brothers, Neal Elder and William Thomas Elder Jr. and two half brothers, Earl Elder and Garvin Elder and a beloved nephew, Sandy Huckabee.
Mrs. Prescott is survived by her loving daughter, Kathy Lynn McClure and husband Ricky; two grandchildren, Kaylin Elyse DeVenney and William Blake DeVenney; one great-grandson, Isaiah Holden Craig, all of Arkadelphia, Ark.; three step-grandsons, Jesse McClure and wife Nicole and Chad McClure of Gurdon, Ark., Colton McClure and wife Christina; and two step great-grandchildren, Skylar, and Sophia McClure, all of Arkadelphia, Ark.; one sister, Louise Elder Casey of Grapevine, Texas, and a host of nieces and nephews.
The decedent was born again in Feb. of 1964, and a member of Garrett Memorial Baptist Church of Hope, Ark., until she moved to Arkadelphia in 2009 and joined Baring Cross Missionary Baptist Church. While at Garrett Memorial, she was a Sunday School teacher for many years, served on the church’s Building Committee, Secretary-Treasurer of the Cora May Auxiliary and worked in Vacation Bible School, Kidz Zone and Awana. While at Baring Cross, she co-taught a 2-3 year old Sunday School class, President of the Keenagers and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She attributed her salvation experience to the Sunday School ministry and her teachers.
Mrs. Prescott graduated from Hope High School in 1954 as co-valedictorian. She attended Texarkana Business College and received a Legal Secretarial degree (with high honors.) True to her training, she worked as a legal secretary, mainly for the Graves & Graves Law Firm in Hope, for 45 years, and also a short time at the Hempstead County Abstract and Title Company.
She loved grass roots politics and was a long-time member of the Hempstead County Republican Women. She was honored as Lioness of the year by the Hope Lioness Club on two occasions. Another love of her life was the Medical Park Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered 13 years. She served as President several years and also as State Secretary of the Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association and Southwest District AHAA Secretary and Treasurer. She joined the auxiliary at Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia and currently served as Secretary. In 2005, she was named Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year.
She loved to cook for family and others and demonstrated that love over and over to her family, her friends and her church. Three of the highlights of her life included a trip to Israel in 1984, the adoption by her and her husband, Leon, of their daughter, Kathy Lynn, in 1970, and her adoption by her Heavenly Father upon her belief in His Son, Jesus Christ.
Visitation for Mrs. Prescott was 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today, Dec. 1, 2013, at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope with Bro. Ronnie Hardin officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Garden Cemetery in Hope, Ark. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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BALD KNOB - Steven Eugene Rice, age 49, of Bald Knob, diedThursday, Nov. 28, 2013 in Searcy. He was born April 3, 1964 in Searcy to William J. “Bill” Rice and Wanda Langley Rice-Lubker. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Lubker of Bald Knob; father,Bill Rice of Kensett; grandmother, Mary Latch of McRae; two nephews, William Rice of Hanover, Pa., Justin Rice of Bradford, Ark.; aunts; uncles; cousins; special friend, Melanie Davis; and many other friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Thomas Rice; grandparents, Press Gene Langley, Richard and Opal Rice;step-grandfather, Adrian Latch; and step-father, Herman Lubker. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 at Bald Knob First United Methodist Church. Visitation will follow the service. Memorials may be made to the Bald Knob Animal Shelter, P. O. Box 1019, Bald Knob, Ark. 72010. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Bald Knob. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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BENTON - John D. Burris, age 39, of Benton, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 from a year long battlewith Amyloidosis. He was born Oct. 17, 1974 in Little Rock, Ark. John was a member of West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and son.
Survivors include his childhood sweetheart and wife of 17 years, Dr. Cara Burris; son, Cade Burris; parents, Rev. Melvin and Raynette Burris; sister, Laura Fritzius; mother and fatherin-law, Harold and Nelda Kitchens; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Adrian Lupton; niece, Adriana Lupton; and two nephews, Eli Lupton and Joseph West.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Mc-Dade, Tim Bearden, Ryan Jacks, David Pettit, Ronald Chronister and Stephen O’Neal.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at Ashby Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church with burial at New Friendship Cemetery. Rev. Herbert Kitchens will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation or West Bauxite Missionary Baptist Church.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BLYTHEVILLE - LaVerne Baker, 81, of Blytheville, passed from this life Thursday, Nov. 28, at Gosnell Health Care in Gosnell, Ark.
Survived by children, Joel Baker, Jerry Baker and Karen Chandler.
Graveside services will held Monday, Dec. 2, Elmwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.
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BRADFORD - Karen S. (Durham) Hickmon, 64, of Bradford, died Thursday.
Survivors: sons, Carl Hickmon III and Cody Hickmon; daughter, Denise Noble; brother, Ray Dean Durham; sister, Audrey Stough; five grandchildren, Ashlynn, Garrett, Rosie, Jacklyn, and Pat.
Visitation: Monday, 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
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CABOT - Larry Todd Mills, of Cabot, Ark., formerly of Harrisburg, departed this life Thursday, at the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock, at the age of 41.
He was born Jan. 14, 1972 in Harrisburg, the son of Larry Udell Mills and Nina Olivia McCulley Mills. Although his life was brief, Todd lived a very full life. He graduated high school in Nurnberg, Germany in 1990 and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1992. While in the Air Force he was a K-9 SP and trained dogs in Panama for a year. While stationed at the Little Rock Air Force Base he was President Clinton’s personal escort whenever he traveled to Arkansas. Todd and his dog Henry worked the Atlanta Bombing during the 1996 Summer Olympics. Todd was an accomplished bass player and played in a band. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a degree in Industrial Writing. He loved working on computers and he was the Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. He also loved fishing and golfing. Todd was the inventor of the Dorito-Loco Taco at Taco Bell and Frito Lay flew him to California where he toured the Dorito Plant. He married Ginger Hickey in 1998 and they have enjoyed 15 years together. He wasof the Methodist Faith.
Todd was preceded in death by his grandparents, David and Naomi McCulley and Udell Mills.
He is survived by his wife Ginger Mills of the home; two daughters, Tyler Mills of Dayton, Ohio and Lainey Mills of the home; his father, Larry Udell Mills and his wife Melonie of Harrisburg; his mother, Nina Mills of Cabot; two sisters, Beth Morgan and Nikki Marze and her husband Chuck, all of Cabot; and his grandmother, Phoebe Mills of Harrisburg; as well as several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday, at the Gregg-Weston Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisburg with Rev. Donnie Hudson officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Bolivar Cemetery near Harrisburg, under the direction of Gregg-Weston Funeral Home of Harrisburg.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Monday, noon till service time.
Pallbearers will be Jim Podanoffsky, Jimmy Looney, Shane Stacks, Brian Houchin, Jody Hickey and John Hardeman. Honorary pallbearers will be David Dunavant, Jason Cruse, Matt Joyce, Justin Bryant and Peter Esparza.
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CABOT - Mrs. Emma Strange, age 79, of Cabot, died Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2013.
She was born Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1934, in Wingo, Ky., to Troy and Hattie Louise Hopkins. She was the oldest of six children. She attended Fulgham High School in Fulgham, Ky., graduating in 1953. She met her husband, Carl Strange, of 60 years in Fulton, Ky. and was a proud military wife of 21 years, supporting her husband and family. She enjoyed sewing, spending several years as a seamstress to an elite boutique in Tucson, Ariz. Emma was a wonderful cook and Thanksgiving was her favorite mealto prepare.
In addition to her husband Carl, Mrs. Strange is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Strange of Fort Worth, Texas and Kacee (Strange) Vojdani of Rogers; three grandchildren, Tara Carmical, Andrew Carmical and Lucas Raney and one great-grandchild, Jaelynn Carmical.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Vicki (Strange) Carmical; her parents, Troy and Hattie Louise Hopkins; and brothers, Willis Hopkins and Junior Hopkins.
The family will celebrate Mrs. Strange’s life with a visitation from 4 until 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home, 700 N. 2nd Street, Cabot, Ark., 72023 (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.
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CLINTON - Randal Jene Hillyer 58, of Clinton, Ark. died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.
Family Gathering with friends 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 with 6:30 p.m. Memorial Service at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark.
Cremation Arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - Cloreda Eakin 89 of Conway died Friday Nov. 29, 2013. Survived by son, Jimmy Furgerson; daughter, Linda Pike.
Services 10 a.m. Monday at Roller-McNutt Conway. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CROSSETT - “T.M.” Thomas M. Bays, 87, formerly of El Dorado, died Friday, Nov. 29, after a brief illness. Mr. Bays is survived by his childhood sweetheart and loving wife of 67 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Watson Bays; three children and their families, Becky and Gary Glasgow, Bobby and Jo Lynn Bays, Jaynie and Tim Swager; grandchildren Clay Glasgow, Dana Glasgow Morgan, Jennifer Bays and Elizabeth Bays, Lauren, Rebecca, Erik, Emily, Amber, and Daniel Swager; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Essie Honeycutt Bays; and a great-grandson, Jonathan Swager. He was a proud Navy veteran of World War II and a talented craftsman, having worked as a millwright for Monsanto Chemical Company and as a master plumber and a mechanic for the Crossett and El Dorado School Districts. He was a faithful member and deacon at North Crossett First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday night at Medders Funeral Home, Crossett, and the funeral service will be Monday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at North Crossett First Baptist Church. Burial is at Cross Roads Cemetery, Crossett.
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CROSSETT - William Rayford “W.R.” Blankenship, age 94, of Crossett, Ark. passed away on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1919 in Crossett, Ark., to his parents, Alford Jackson and Elizabeth Coody Blankenship. Mr. Blankenship was an entrepreneur, having interest especially in logging, cattle and rental properties. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, five brothers and a son, WilliamRogers Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Odette McKoin Blankenship; two sons, Jerry Ray Blankenship and wife, Marsha; Mark Blankenship and wife, Connie, all of Crossett, Ark.; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, Ark. (www.jonesservice.com)
Visitation will be held from 1 - 3 p.m., Monday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Cemetery, 358 Marais Saline Rd., Crossett, Ark. 71635.
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EAST CAMDEN - Sharon Lee King, 70, of East Camden, born June30, 1943, passed away on Nov. 15, 2013. She was a loving housewife and was a member of various veteran’s associations. She was a past alderman for several years in East Camden and served withvarious charities both local and statewide. Sharon loved her flower gardens, her “sun-room” and her many cactus plants. She always shared her plant growth with many, many friends and neighbors. She also really loved her little buddy Kava.
She was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Helen Smith; aunts, Erma and Dorthea and uncle, Bud.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Lester King. She is also survived by daughter, Michelle Lynn King; siblings, Paul Smith and Gayle Turner; nieces/nephews, Tina and children, Leslie and Stephen and children, Nancy and W.B. Emanis; and numerous other friends literally worldwide.
Memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 2 at Arkansas Veteran’s Cemetery.
Following services at the Veterans Cemetery a short dedication “Celebration of Life” will be held at Arkansas VFW state headquarters, 4210 Kiehl Ave, Sherwood, Ark. They will also be serving light lunch and finger foods.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.
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HAZEN - Phillip Lynn Abrams, 37, of Hazen, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 29, 2013. He was surrounded by his loved ones when hereceived his set of wings.
Phillip is survived by his parents, Ricky and Marilyn Edge of Hazen; two sisters, Brandy Hayes of Springdale, Ark. and Crystal Tosh of Hazen; grandparents, Buddy and Frances Edge of Hazen; three aunts, Tammy Edge of Hazen, Wanda Tiner of Stuttgart, and Dean Gunnell of Maumelle; four nephews and two nieces and a lot of cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Loyd and Ruby Morgan and Jack Abrams and a special aunt, Opal Thomas.
Phillip was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Carlisle, Ark.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Hazen Cemetery. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
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HEBER SPRINGS - James Lowry Connaway (Jim, Sonny) was born Oct. 1, 1934 in Forrest City, Ark. and died November 28, 2013. He was 79 years old. He was raised by his mother, Elizabeth Harris Connaway, and his grandfather, Albert Harris. His father, Marshall Bush Connaway, was confined to the Veterans Hospital in North Little Rock from 1939 until his death in 1955. His confinement was the result of his injury while serving in the U.S. Marines during World War I. Jim attended public schools in Forrest City and graduated from Forrest City High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and was captain of both the football and basketball teams. He made the All-State team in football and the all district team in basketball. He was inducted into the FCHS athletic hall of fame. Jim accepted a scholarship to play football for the University of Mississippi. His athletic career was cut short due to back problems causedby Osteomyelitis of the Spine.
He transferred back home to the University of Arkansas, there he served as head counselor in the freshman dorm, was inducted into Blue Key Honor fraternity and was elected President of the Student Body.
Jim’s working life was spent mainly in the Health and Life insurance field in Little Rock. In addition to receiving numerous sales and management awards he also served as director of agencies at First Pyramid Life and served on the original board of directors of First Variable Life Insurance Company. After retirement from the insurance industry he moved to Heber Springs. Never one to be idle, he and his wife, Carolyn, spent three years as teaching parents at the Presbyterian home in Monticello working with at-risk girls. They also spent one year working in the Methodist homes throughout the State.
Returning to their home in Heber Springs, Jim and Carolyn have served as elders at the First Presbyterian Church. They have been on the board of Haven House where Jim served as spokesperson. Jim was on the board of the Cleburne County Arts Council and acted in several plays at the Gem Theatre (Hollywood never called). He has also been quite active at the Waychoff Senior Center driving the center bus or delivering meals to shut-ins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and sister, (Betty Jean Daugherty).
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Carolyne Tanner, and her husband, Phil, of Winter Park, Fla.; daughter, Laura Naill, and her husband, John, of Little Rock; step-daughter, Teresa Lewis, and her husband, Brent, of Fort Smith; grandson, Philip Tanner, and Abby of Little Rock; grandson, Erik Tanner, of New York City; and step-granddaughter, Riley Lewis, of Fort Smith; plus nieces and a hostof friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Baptist Health Heber Springs in honor of the loving personnel that care for all patients.
A memorial service will be held on Dec. 4, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Heber Springs. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
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HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE - Dale H. Bendixen, Hot Springs Village died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church of Hot Springs Village.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
The online obituary is available at www.grossfuneralhome.com.
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MALVERN - Derry “Gus” Gustafson, 85, of Malvern died Nov. 29, 2013.
Survivors: children, Paul Gustafson, Malvern; and Robin Patrick, Grand Bay, Ala.
Visitation: Monday, Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. Regency Funeral Home.
Funeral: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m., South Main Missionary Baptist.
Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book: www.regencyfuneralhome.com.
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MARSHALL - Pate Owens, 97, of Marshall died Saturday, Nov. 30,2013.
Survived by: daughters, Alice Daniel, Rita Fisk; son; Alton Owens; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: 10 a.m. Monday, RollerCoffman Chapel, Shirl Williams and Tim Reynolds officiating.
Burial Bear Creek Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
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MCGEHEE - James Paul “Jimmy” Miles Sr., 69, of McGehee, Ark., died Nov. 28, 2013. James was born in Subiaco, Ark., on May 15, 1944, to the late Charles F. and Rachel Savannah Spicer Miles. James was a retired farmer who received the Outstanding Young Farmer of theYear Award in 1968 and the Farm Family of the Year Award in 1969. He loved his family and friends and loved being outdoors and hunting. James also enjoyed cooking and watching western movies.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles W. Miles; and sister, Nelda C. Strecker. Survivors include his sons, James Paul “JP” Miles Jr. and wife, Dana of McGehee, Ark., and Randall Scott Miles of Little Rock, Ark.; brothers, George W. Miles, Larry D. Miles Sr., and Gary N. Miles Sr., all of McGehee, Ark.; sisters, Jean Trusty Kunz of Little Rock, Ark., Eloise Trusty of Dardanelle, Ark., Betty Lou Tabor of McGhee, Ark.; grandchildren, Shelby Miles, Dane Miles and Scott Miles.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at First Baptist Church of McGehee, Ark., with Dr. Ed Balducci and Rev. Will Choate officiating. Burial will be at McGehee Cemetery. n lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society, 25 Williams St., N.W. Suite 400, Atlanta, Ga. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.
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MCGEHEE - Bethelene Milholland, 80, of McGehee, Ark., passed away Nov. 28, 2013. Visitation held from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. Services held at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Out Law Cemetery, near Warren, Ark. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark.
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MENA - Anna Margaret Ellison Cunningham, age 94, of Mena, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Mena.
Funeral services are Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, 10 a.m. at the Beasley Wood Chapel Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
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MONTICELLO - Waunell Walton, 82, of Monticello, Ark .,formerly of Black Oak, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First BaptistChurch in Monticello. Visitation: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro. Memorials to First Baptist Church of Monticello or Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW - Rickey Joe Perry, 62, of Mountain View, Ark., passed away on Nov. 29, 2013. A visitation will take place on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Ark., from 12-1 p.m. A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. at Fox Cemetery in Fox, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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NORFORK - Mauzee Pitchford, 88, of Norfork, Ark., died Nov. 28, 2013. Survived by: a son, Roger (Susan) Pitchford of Norfork. Visitation will be from Noon-9 p.m. Friday at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral services willbe 10 a.m. Saturday in the Roller Chapel. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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PERRYVILLE - Duwanna Sue Rogers, 55, of Perryville born Oct. 13, 1958, in Little Rock, Ark., to parents J.B. and Mandarine Black, passed away on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. She was a member of Bethel Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Duwanna is survived by her husband, Steve Rogers; and her children, Chad E. DeFoor, Lonnie Rogers and Elizabeth (T.J.) Moore. She is also survived by her siblings, Carolyn Loveless, Louise Price, Bobby Black and Michael Black; her grandchildren, Chad A. DeFoor, Kaydon DeFoor and Destiny DeFoor; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Bethel Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Ark.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at the Church. Interment will be at Rainey Cemetery in Roland, Ark.
To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.
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PINE BLUFF - Norma Jean Lyles, age 90, of Pine Bluff diedWednesday, Nov. 27, 2013.
She was born June 25, 1923, at Miami, Okla., a daughter of the late Lewis L. Zimmerman and Ada McGuffin Zimmerman. She graduated from MiamiHigh School, and attended Oklahoma Baptist University for four years, where she met her husband, Carl Lyles.
Her primary role in life was serving her family. After her children were grown, “Miss Norma” served the families of Pine Bluff by working in the South Side Baptist and Immanuel Baptist Day Care for a number of years. Even years later, she enjoyed seeing her “children” and they enjoyed seeing her. She loved people and always had a smile on her face and a friendly word for everyone, and carried this on throughout her stay at White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Lyles was a longtime member of South Side Baptist Church, and the life of her church was always on her mind.
Also predeceasing her are her husband; three brothers; an infant sister; and a son-in-law, William “Squeeky” Thrower.
Survivors include four daughters, Rayma Hawkins (Keith) of Little Rock, Pamela Schwartz (Michael) of Richmond, Va., Cecilia Riggins (Billy) and Miriam Thrower, all of Pine Bluff; a sister, Erma Braswell of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren, Amy Riggins Reece (Timm), Keith D. Hawkins II, Katie Riggins Elliott (David), Dr. Ryan Thrower (Jamie), and Rebekah Thrower; and great-grandchildren, Bradley,Drew, Carson and Morgan Reece, Caroline and Leah Thrower, and Lauren and Jake Elliott.
Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel with Dr. J. R. DeBusk officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 10 a.m.
A special thank you is extended to the staff of White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center for their loving attention and care of Mrs. Lyles.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the Meals on Wheels Program, in care of the United Way of Southeast Arkansas, 211 West 3rd Ave., Pine Bluff, Ark., 71601.
Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
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PINE BLUFF - Daniel Trail Sr., age 69, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013.
Funeral services: Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Dollarway Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services.
Visitation will begin Sunday, 1 p.m. at the church and continue until service time.
Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - Truman Lee Owens, 78, of Russellville died Friday. Funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Crow Mountain Baptist Church in Russellville with burial in Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation is 5-6:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.
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SEARCY - Jerry L. Hobson, 78, of Searcy died Thursday, Nov. 28, at his home.
Memorial services are 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at First General Baptist Church of Searcy with burial on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at North Little Rock National Cemetery.
Condolencesmay be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.
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SMACKOVER - Jean Daniels, 90, of Smackover died Nov. 27 in El Dorado.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Monday at Young’s Chapel. Interment following at Smackover Cemetery, Smackover, Ark., under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation two hours prior to service.
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YELLVILLE - Kathy Bolding Gibson, 80, a resident of Yellville,passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at her residence.
She was born May 10, 1933, in Cartney to the late Hubert and Clara (Wheat) Bolding. She married Alfred Earl Gibson 58years ago in Little Rock. Kathy worked in customer service at Clark’s in Texas and Ames in New York. She was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church in Mountain Home. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty Brown.
Survivors include her husband, Al Gibson of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Phyllis Gibson of Yellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi and David Denny of Duluth, Ga.; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Phoebe, Emily and Erin Gibson and Dustyn and Mason Denny; nine great-grandchildren; numerous cousins; and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friendsfrom 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at Conner-Hankins Funeral Home.
The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Conner-Hankins Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Louis Stephens officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery near Buford under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Marion County Senior Center, 5966 Highway 202, Flippin, Ark. 72634.
The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.
Out-of-state
MAYETTA, Kan. - Pascal D. Williamson, 93, of Mayetta, Kan., formerly of Russellville, Ark., died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013. The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at the Shinn Chapel with burial in Phoenix Cemetery near Russellville. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online obituary/guestbook: www.shinnfuneral.com.
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AMORY, Miss. - John Emanuel, 59, of Amory, Miss., died on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, at his home. He was retired from Weyerhaeuser Company and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Amory. He is survived by his wife, Pat Whisenhunt Emanuel of Amory. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Newhope, Ark. with visitation following at the Pleasant Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood is in charge.
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BARTLETT, Tenn. - Nancy Jo Hester of Bartlett, Tenn., went home to be with her Savior onNov. 24, 2013. Nancy was born on July 15, 1945 in Covington, Ky. She lived most of her life in North Little Rock, Ark. She was the daughter of Hobart and Nancy Loyd.
Nancy was awonderful mother to daughters Jennifer Cockroft and her husband, Scott, of Bartlett, Tenn., and Jamie Moncrief and her husband, Michael, of Romance, Ark. She was “Grandma” to seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
After graduating from Holmes High School, Nancy went on to take business courses and worked as a Legal Secretary for many years. She then changed careers and worked as a Freight Forwarder for an export company. She retired and spent her time volunteering for her church and the schools her grandchildren attended.
One of the things that Nancy was known for was her joyous spirit. She had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make people laugh. She loved to read, garden, and travel.
Nancy was predeceased by her mother; father; sister, Carolyn Landrum; and brother, Bob Cogswell. She is survived by her sister, Beverly Shoemaker; children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 2, from 11:30-1 with the funeral service at 1 at Conway Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. She will be buried at Cypress Valley Cemetery.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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MT. PLEASANT, Texas - Wilma Ruth Smith passed away in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, on Nov. 29, 2013. She was born on Aug. 1, 1945, in Stuttgart, Ark. Her service will be a 2 p.m. graveside on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at the Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan, Ark.
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OVERTON, Texas - Services for Reverend Ronald Edward Glover, 65, Overton, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Bible Baptist Church, Overton, with Reverends Rickey Glover, CecilMcLeod and Johnny Wright officiating. Burial will be in Overton City Cemetery, under the direction of Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home, Overton.
Ronnie was born Sept. 16, 1948, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to John Edward and Billie Bradley Glover. He died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Overton, Texas.
Reverend Glover was the pastor of Bible Baptist Church of Overton for over 30 years.
He was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School in Pine Bluff, Ark. He was also a graduate of the Baptist Christian College of Shreveport, La., and attended Arkansas A&M and the Hebron College of the Bible in Tyler. He had been the manager of Blake Furniture Stores for many years.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Donald Dean Glover.
Reverend Glover is survived by his wife, Barbara Glover of Overton; son, John Bradley Glover of Texarkana, Ark.; daughters and sons-in-laws, Melinda Lee Luis and Jason of Kilgore, Angela Michelle Holleman and Lance of Arp, and Natalie Michelle Maxwell and Dustin of Arp; brother, Rickey Glover and wife, Cathy, of Clarendon, Ark.; grandchildren, Macy Kaylynn Wall-Luis, Jacy Olivia Luis, Emily Nicole Glover, Bradley Cole Glover, Rylan Edward Holleman, Richard Kashton Holleman, Aniston Sloan Elise Holleman, Remmington Kate Maxwell, Ronni Kensington Maxwell.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Saturday, Nov. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be given to a Missionary of your choice.
Online registration and condolences are available at www.cottlefuneralhome.com.
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CODY, Wyo. - Gilbert Ray Hatcher, age 84, of Cody, Wyo .,passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Lewisville, Texas.
He was born Sept. 21, 1929, in Cabot, Ark., to Jasper Hatcher and Mamie Perkins Hatcher. Gilbert served in the U.S. ArmyAir Corps in the Berlin Airlift at the end of WW II. He was awarded the WW II Victory Medal, the Berlin Airlift Device and the Army of Occupation Medal.
Gilbert met the love of his life, Nora Sue McLeod, at SW Texas State Teachers College, where he earned a BS degree. They married in San Marcos on Aug. 25, 1951. In 1981, Gilbert won the National FDA Commendable Service Award, at the National Center for Toxicological Research in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Gilbert was a hero to many, including his family. But Gilbert, or “Uncle Sonny,” touched many more with unconditional love, teaching, and care. His actions taught them what God’s love really is.
Gilbert’s lessons were remembered by Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in an Arkansas Democrat-Gazette article. Huckabee said Gilbert taught him how to fish. He said, “He took me out on the river and made me learn the basics. He’d say, ‘Here’s how you tie on that lure’, and he’d make me do it.”
He is survived by his wife, Nora Sue; daughter, Penny Hatcher Preston and her husband, Charles; and sisters, Ellen Dew and Mary Guthrie.
Services are to be determined. For online condolences and information, please visit www.mulkeymason.com.
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