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 Debra Humphries Baker, 59, of Little Rock.

Laura Stewart Blackwell, 60, of Little Rock.

Bridgette Ann Burkhart, 54, of Little Rock.

Leslie Caroline Cooper, 22, of Little Rock.

Roland Winthrop John Copping, 57, of Little Rock.

Joseph E. Dickey, 71, of Little Rock. Bonnie Jean Dike, 87, of Maumelle. Roger Eugene Eckhardt, 56, of Little Rock.

Priscilla A. Franks, 57, of Little Rock.

Robin Curry Gollotte, 56, of North Little Rock.

Mildred Hubbard, 82, of North Little Rock.

Charles Edward “Spud” Jamison, 87, of Little Rock.

LaVerne Bradshaw Lacefield, 86, of Little Rock.

Arley Leon Little, 81, of North Little Rock.

Aria R. Murrell, infant, of Little Rock.

Shanta Ramonde Phillips, 36, of Little Rock.

Wilber Otis Pratt, 93, of Little Rock. Oscar M. “Kenny” Rowland, 59, of Little Rock.

Linda Pooke Schock, 59, of North Little Rock.

Alfred Lee Thomas, 67, of Little Rock.

John H. Warren, 82, of Little Rock.

Martha Helen Williams, 89, of Little Rock.

Ira Eugene Womack Jr., 60, of Little Rock.

Wendy Leigh Wright, 57, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS BALD KNOB Edward Adell Martin, 76.

BATESVILLE Juanita Agnes Qualls Jackson, 79.

Larry D. Melton, 58.

Mabel Ford Sinele, 89.

BAUXITE Patsy Wilkinson, 65.

BENTON Charles Lee Gray, 95.

Esther Thompson, 85.

BLYTHEVILLE Nettie Lou Turner, 90.

BOYDELL Elizabeth Heneken Gibson, 91.

BRINKLEY Lonnie Shannon, 78.

CABOT Harold Gene Smith, 62.

CALICO ROCK Christa Lee Langston, 67.

CAVE CITY Mary “Mert” Matlock, 69.

CLINTON Sheryl Billings, 61.

CONWAY Bobby Allison, 80.

John Warren Johnson, 80.

Haskell Albert “Hal” Smith, 58.

DELL Louella June Smith, 81.

DERMOTT Teresa Pearline Mahfouz, 87.

DeWITT John Henry Gammon, 81.

FRIENDSHIP Carolyn Ann Antonacci Jones, 67.

GREENBRIER Thomas “Tom” E. Cheney, 82.

HAMBURG Conrad Pennington, 84.

HAMPTON Pauline Walter, 64.

HARRISON Theresa Arnold, 97.

Jack Rhodes, 87.

HASKELL Betty Gault, 79.

HEBER SPRINGS James Darvin McAnear, 64.

HELENA-WEST HELENA James Edwin King, 76.

HOLLY GROVE Danny Coleman, 65.

Virginia Rose Johnson, 102.

HORSESHOE BEND Barbara Lou “Bobby-Bob” Starns Boshers, 77.

LONDON Irvin Lemarr, 87.

LONOKE Sarah Kate Dickerson, 72.

Philip Eugene Schalchlin Sr., 58.

LOWELL Joanne Langston, 74.

MALVERN Tracy Clyde Grizzelle, 47.

Carroll Denton Voss, 87.

MARIANNA Jack Dilks Jr., 82.

MARSHALL Felix Clingings, 97.

MARVELL Evelyn Darr Brown, 84.

MAYFLOWER Margaret Helen Crafton, 73.

McGEHEE Edith Virginia Smith, 85.

OSCEOLA James Edward Shelden, 78.

PINE BLUFF James Voy Cash, 88.

Opal Shelby Spakes, 84.

POPLAR GROVE Wayne Ferebee, 69.

PRESCOTT Nina Lee Price, 82.

REDFIELD Thomas Russell Warrick, 49.

SAFFELL W.B. “Buck” Wood, 92.

SEARCY Leta Iris Barber, 92.

Leon “Duke” Young III, 33.

SPRINGDALE Maxine Prewitt, 87.

STUTTGART Idella Maloy, 88.

VIOLET HILL Paul Zerby, 75.

WYNNE Michael May, 55.

YELLVILLE James A. Darr, 66.

OUT-OF-STATE BRANDON, Miss.

Charles Eugene (Gene) Gooch, 70.

HERNANDO, Miss.

John Griffis, 56.

ELLSINORE, Mo.

Elizabeth Wingo, 87.

MEMPHIS Sally Archer Afflick, 53.

Tami Rachelle Cekala, 54.

Pulaski County

DEBRA HUMPHRIES BAKER, 59, of Little Rock died last Wednesday. She was born to Guy and Joyce Humphries, July 9, 1954, in Searcy, Ark. Debbie graduated from Warren High School and married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Baker, on May 6, 1972.

Debbie lived a full life as a military wife, living in North Dakota, Louisiana and Arkansas. She greatly enjoyed traveling the world with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband; daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Robin Brown; son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Savanah Baker, and their children, Noah Haney, Lyric Baker and Audrey Baker.

In keeping with Debbie’s wishes, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.

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LAURA STEWART BLACKWELL, 60, was released from her struggle with Alzheimer’s disease Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. Laura, or Lotus Blossom as she was known for her purity and beauty, was born July 31, 1953, in Huntsville, Ark., to her cherished parents Joseph V. and Verlyn Stewart. She attended Central High School and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and was a proud Tiger and Razorback. She was also a faithful public employee, working for Arkansas Building Authority for over 25 years.

Lotus’ kind and gentle soul made her a friend to many. May her bravely cheerful attitude that persevered throughout her disease be a legacy of hope for all those voyaging through similar hardships, as well as the loved ones that accompany them.

She is survived by her daughters, Jess and Kate Blackwell; granddaughter, Stewart O’Malley; sister, Diana Edgin; brother, Joseph V. Stewart II; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

BRIDGETTE ANN BURKHART, 54, of Little Rock, Ark., born Aug.14, 1959, passed Dec. 7, 2013. She precedes her parents: mother, Margaret, and father, Wes Ziegler; James and Anita Castleberry. She is survived by her loving children, daughter, Cortney Marchbank Clements; sons, Ryan and Adam Burkhart; and the love of her life, her granddaughter, Sadie Burkhart. Bridgette who was lovingly called ‘BiBi’ also leaves behind her brothers, James, Brian, Chris and Nick Castleberry; and sister, Theresa Castleberry Webre and their families.

Bibi lived her life with compassion and those who knew her will never forget. Bibi was always the one to look out for others and think of them before herself. Her children were her life and all that she needed or wanted. Her dreams were not of this world, rather the memories she made while in it. Never was there anyone who could see so much or make so much out of so little. She asked for nothing and gave everything. We will all miss you, Bibi - daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Go in peace and thank you for having blessed us all with your loving spirit.

A memorial celebration of Bibi for family and friends is planned for a later date and the family will pass that information once plans have been finalized. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Harmony Health Clinic at 201 E Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72206 or online at www.harmonyclinicar.org. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

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LESLIE CAROLINE COOPER, 22, of Little Rock entered into eternal rest on Dec. 5, 2013. She was received into the loving embrace of her father, Scott Allen Cooper Sr., who preceded her in death in April of this year. Leslie was born on February 1, 1991,in Little Rock, Ark.

She is survived by her mother, Brenda Turchi Cooper; her twin brother, Scott Allen Cooper II; and her grandmother, Mary Lucas Cooper, all of Little Rock. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Charles Allen Cooper and Frank Turchi Jr.; and her grandmother, Antoinette Rinchuso Turchi.

She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and received her elementary education at Christ the King Catholic School. She graduated from Mount Saint Mary Academy in Little Rock in 2009. At the time of her death, she was attending college at the University of Mississippi at Oxford, where she was pursuing her degree in elementary education.

There will be a rosary and visitation on Dec. 13, 2013, at 7 p.m and a funeral Mass on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at 10 a.m., both at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72212. Burial will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark., 72117. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church. Arrangements are being made by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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ROLAND WINTHROP JOHN COPPING, “Rolly,” 57, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 28, 2013. He was born on Jan. 6, 1956, at six in the morning in Anaco, Venezuela, and was the sixth child.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel S. and Olga B. Copping; and his brother Fredrick S. Copping.

He is survived by his son, Lionel W. J. Copping; brothers Dennis G. Copping, Thomas L. Copping, Robert A. Copping; and sisters, Linda M. Moomey and Cynthia D. England. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and friends.

He graduated from Hall High in 1974 and joined the Navy, serving from 1975-79. He served on the USS ORISKANY till its inactivation in ’76; his last command was in Mirarmar, San Diego. Roland was always having a good time wherever he went. You could hear him laughing and cutting up, never taking himself too seriously. He would lend a hand or offer all he had to anyone that needed it. Many of us benefited from his kindness. When friends gather to remember Roland, it is not long before we are smiling and laughing. He gave us so much joy and love, and he always had a lot to say. We remember his love of cooking, love of fixing and building, love of animals, love of family and friends.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Roland will be held at the home of Thomas Copping in Little Rock this Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. Please visit www.cremationsofarkansas.com to sign the online guest register.

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Reverend JOSEPH E. DICKEY, 71, of Little Rock, Ark., went to bewith his Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at the home of his daughter in Pearcy, Ark. He was born to Joe and Mary Jane (Nalls) Dickey on Nov. 8, 1942, in Camden, Ark.

Joe hadserved the Lord faithfully for the past 51 years as pastor of 14 Baptist churches in Arkansas and Texas. At the time of his death, he was pastor of Perry Street Baptist Church, Little Rock. Other pastorates include Hilltop Acres, Camden; Judson, Camden; Gum Springs, Gum Springs; First, Rosston; Calvary, Marvell; Calvary, Stamps; Hillcrest, Texarkana, Texas; New Hope, Hope; Landmark, England; Grace, Bryant; Pine Crest, Pine Bluff; Calvary, White Hall; and West Main, Sparkman. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Central Baptist College in Conway and attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild, Sidney Zumwalt. His survivors included his beloved wife of 51 years, Doris Sims Dickey; his daughter, Christi Zumwalt, and her husband, Rev. Charlie Zumwalt of Pearcy, Ark.; his son, Dr. Kevin Dickey, and his wife, Sherri Waller Dickey, of Thermopolis, Wyo.; and was “Papa” to six grandchildren, Eli Dickey, Will Zumwalt, Charity Zumwalt, Luke Dickey, Seth Dickey and Silas Dickey.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501) 455-5800 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, at Temple Baptist Church, 10710 I-30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209. Burial will be at the Sparkman Cemetery, Sparkman, Ark., at 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist College, Conway or Baptist Medical Missions International, P.O. 30910, Little Rock, Ark. 72260. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ drummond.

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BONNIE JEAN DIKE went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Dec.7, 2013. She was born on May 18, 1926, in North Platte, Neb., to John and Dorothy Weinberger.

Bonnie is survived by Richard (Dick) Dike, her husband of 67 years. They moved to Maumelle, Ark., 11 years ago to be near family. Together they attended First United Methodist Church of Maumelle. Bonnie is also survived by her daughter, Denise Wood (Michael); grandsons, Josh Wood (Jessica) and Aaron Wood (Corey); and six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please sendmonetary donations to Stonehaven Assisted Living, 101 Olympia Drive, Maumelle, Ark. 72113. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Maumelle. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

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ROGER EUGENE ECKHARDT, 56 of Little Rock passed away Dec.4, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 17, 1957, to the late Harold and Jean Eckhardt. Roger was a happy man who loved his family. Hunting and fishing were his passions. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Roger is survived by his two daughters, Whittney Threlkeld (Ryan) and Melissa Eckhardt; and his stepson, John Michael Oxford (Shea). A memorial will be held at 10609 Sardis Road, Mabelvale, Ark. 72103 at the home of Ryan and Whittney Threlkeld on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at 6 p.m.

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PRISCILLA A. FRANKS’ visitation and funeral services have been rescheduled. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St., Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 in the funeral home chapel. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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ROBIN CURRY GOLLOTTE, 56, North Little Rock, Ark., passed away Dec. 4, 2013. She was born July 17, 1957, to Dr. Max A. Curry and Georgia Curry in Biloxi, Miss.

She is preceded by her father, Dr. Max A. Curry. Robin is survived by her mother, Georgia Curry Miley of NLR, Ark.; son, Max Gollotte of Biloxi, Miss.; sister, Lisa (Bill) Curry Myrick of Birmingham, Ala.; stepdad, Dr. Woody Miley; stepsister, Phyllis Miley; and stepbrother, Roger Miley, all of NLR, Ark.; nephew, Dustin Myrick; and niece, Summer Myrick, both of Birmingham, Ala.

Memorial service is 1:30 p.m., Dec. 15 at Park Hill Baptist Church at 201 East C. Ave., NLR, Ark. 72116. All flowers and cards should be sent to 1 Parkstone Circle, Apt. 501, NLR, Ark. 72116. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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MILDRED MARIE LEWIS HUBBARD, was born on Dec. 11, 1930,in Bienville, La. She was preceded in death by her sons, Rodney Amos, Kenneth Hubbard; father, Burl Lewis Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons, Jesse Hubbard Jr., James ( Christine) Hubbard; four daughters, Jefferlyn (Roylee) Davis, Sandra Martin, Janet Hubbard, Suesan (Frank) Barnes; mother, Lizzie Malone; sister, Jefferlean Nelson of St. Louis, Mo.; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation: 12:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Second Baptist Church, 5616 Geyer Springs Road, LR; Pastor David Featherstone, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, LR (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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CHARLES EDWARD “SPUD” JAMISON, 87, of Little Rock passedaway Sunday, Dec. 8 2013. Born on July 23, 1926, in Pine Bluff to W.W. Jamison and Hera Pierce Jamison. Growing up as a child of the Depression, Spud attended Little Rock High Schooluntil duty called and he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served with VC-12 as a radioman second class flying missions in PBY aircraft in the Pacific Theater and earned his place in America’s Greatest Generation. After the war, he commenced a 65-year career in the hotel business serving in management positions at the La-Fayette and Camelot hotels and as general manager at the Riverfront Hilton. After his retirement in 1993, he continued to work part time at the Riverfront Wyndham Hotel until his death. During his career he served on boards including the Better Business Bureau, NLR Advertisement & Promotion and Arkansas Lodging Association. Active in many organizations including the Optimist Club, Scimitar Shriners, Scottish Rite, Masonic Lodges, LR Razorback Club and Skal. A longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of LR, he managed the church’s men’s fastpitch softball team for years and won the Arkansas state championship. He was also a member of the Lakeside Country Club and an avid fisherman and duck hunter.

Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Fern; his son, Cpt. Charles E. Jamison Jr. USN (ret.) and wife, Susan, of Arlington, Tenn.; his daughter, Sharon Bressler, and husband, Carl, of Hot Springs Village; his grandchildren, Jayme, Jessy, CJ, Josh and his wife, Lauren, Melissa and Clint; and by his cats, Spud and Jessy Bug. He leaves behind many friends, including his Wyndham Riverfront family.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital and Arkansas Hospice for their compassionate care.

Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth on Thursday, Dec. 12, and funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Pine Crest Memorial Park.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Online guestbook: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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LAVERNE BRADSHAW LACEFIELD, 86, of Little Rock passedaway Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Valley Ranch Nursing & Rehab in Little Rock. She was born November 2, 1927, in Alexander to the late William O. and Nannie M. (Ulmer) Bradshaw. Mrs.

Lacefield was a school teacher for over 30 years in the North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special School Districts. She was also a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church.

Besides her parents, one brother, Raymond Bradshaw, and two sisters, Lorene Ellis and Margaret McQuaigue, also preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Kathryn McLeod and husband James of Little Rock; one son, David Lacefield and wife Joyce of Lantana, Texas; grandchildren, Teresa Grandon, Chuck Beets, Connor, Evan, and Tyler Lacefield, Elizabeth Bret, and Michael McLeod; great-grandchildren, Kristen Grandon, Zac Grandon, Liliana, Gloria, and Henry Lacefield, and Alice and Matthieu Bret; great-great-grandchildren, Kaydence Willbanks and Levi Grandon, several nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013, in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11th, one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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ARLEY LEON LITTLE, 81, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, December 9, 2013. He was born in McCrory, Ark., to the late Otto and Helen Powless Little. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Little; two brothers, Freddy and Billy J. Little. He was in the Navy and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He and his late wife, Mary, were owners/operator of “That Little Flea Market” in Jacksonville.

Arley is survived by four brothers, Jerry D. Little (Pat) of Cabot, Bob W. Little (Sheryl) of Sherwood, Larry Little (Mary) of Little Rock and Teddy Little (Beth) of McCrory; one sister, Glenda Dallas of McCrory; and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service 1 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. (501-791-7400). Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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ARIA R. MURRELL, 4 months, of Little Rock, Ark., received her wingsNov. 30, 2013. Her loving survivors are: father, Daniel Murrell; mother, Jamie Crawford; sister, Alaiya Murrell; grandmothers, Melodie Crawford and Earnestine Murrell; grandfather, James Bailey, anda host of other relatives. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 14, 2013, 11 a.m., at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, NLR, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home (501) 372-1305.

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SHANTA RAMONDE PHILLIPS, 36, of Little Rock departed this lifeTuesday, December 3, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Edith Jean (Robert) Burnett, father, Duane Frank Phillips, one brother, Duane Phillips, one sister, Tina (Ronnie) Burnett Mickles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services, 2 p.m. Saturday, Visitation: 2-6 p.m. Friday, both to be held at Hubble Memorial Chapel. Funeral services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. www.hubblefuneralhome.co.

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WILBER OTIS PRATT, 93. Due to inclement weather, the funeral has been re-scheduled. The funeral service will be held at 1: p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013, The Friendly Chapel, 116 South Pine Street, NLR. Funeral servicesentrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since 1900”.

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OSCAR M. “ KENNY” ROWLAND, 59, Little Rock, departed this life December 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Rowland; mother, Mable Rowland; brother, Joseph Brown. He leaves to cherishhis memory: wife, Carolyn Rowland; sons, Oscar, Shelby, Shannon; daughters, Sylondia, Yolanda (Louis), Yvonne, Yatisha; brother, Aaron John Rowland; sister, Erie Faye Flood; 11 grandchildren; a host of family and friends. Special thanks to the nurses, doctors, and all who helped with the care of my husband at Hospice at St. Vincent Hospital. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday, and funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

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LINDA POOKE SCHOCK, 59,joined the angels 12-8-13, leaving behind the love of her life, Mark; son, Jeremy (Tang); grandchildren, Jacey and Emanuel; siblings, Jim, Nadene, Nancy, Jan; BFF, Betty Sue; and manyfriends and family. Visitation, 6-8 p.m., 12/13, Arkansas Funeral Care. Graveside service, 2 p.m., 12/14 at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Ark. Memorials may be made to the bank account of Jan I. Miller at any Centennial Bank. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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Mr. ALFRED LEE THOMAS, 67,of Little Rock passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 12013. He was born in Haynesville, La. to the late Joe and Ella Mae (Bess) Thomas.

Survivors include wife, Dora A. (Terry)Thomas of Little Rock; sons, Robert Michael Thomas and Alfred Lee Thomas II; daughter, Tracy Murphy all of Little Rock; sisters, Betty Wright of Atlanta, Ga., Jackie Grissom of DeSoto, Texas and Kanshonna Thomas; foster brother, Elvin Marks both of Pine Bluff; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at New Town Baptist Church by Rev. Alvin Grissom. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff. Visitation was held Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home. The body will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10:15 a.m. until time of service.

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JOHN H. WARREN, 82, formerly of Springfield, Missouri, died December 3, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. An emeritus professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he moved to Little Rock in 2010.

Dr. Warren earned a baccalaureate from Illinois State University; his M. Ed. Degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia; and a doctorate from Boston University. The recipient of an Outstanding Senior Award, he graduated magna cum laude from Illinois State University, and later was appointed a Gregory Scholar at the Kappa Delta Pi, Gamma Theta Upsilon, and Phi Delta Kappa honorary fraternities, he was active in numerous professional organizations while at the University of Wisconsin, City University of New York, and other institutions where he taught. Among other responsibilities during his tenure at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dr. Warren served on the University Faculty Senate, as Director of the Reading Center and Clinic, as Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and President of the Clark County Chapter of the International Reading Association. Initially, he was an elementary school teacher in Illinois and on Luzon in the Philippines, developing close bonds with many students that lasted until the time of his death. A published writer in the field of reading pedagogy, Dr. Warren was listed in Who’s Who in the West, Leaders in Education, and Dictionary of International Biography. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Springfield, and a strong supporter of the Baptist World Alliance, Baptist History and Heritage Society, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, and the Ruth School (Baptist) in Bucharest, Romania. Scholarships were established by Dr. Warren through Arkansas Baptist Foundation at Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas; and Missouri BaptistUniversity in St. Louis, Missouri.

Born January 23, 1931 at Normal, Illinois he was the son of Almer and Pearle Stemm Warren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and a stepmother, and is survived by a niece, Patti Morgan of West Plains, Missouri and four nephews: Douglas Ashbrook of Pomona, Missouri; Michael Ashbrook of West Plains, Missouri; Mark Powell of Gainsville, Georgia; and Steve Powell of Crawfordsville, Indiana.

At Dr. Warren’s request, his body will be cremated. A service of remembrance was held on Monday, December 9, at FoxRidge Chenal Assisted Living Facility. The service was led by Arkansas Baptist Foundation.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 525 South Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65806-3193. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Dr. Warren’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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MARTHA HELEN WILLIAMS, 89, of Little Rock, passed away peacefully in her home on December 6, 2013. She was born February 28, 1924 in Texarkana, Texas to Joseph Earl Lewis and Oma Rue Porter Lewis.

She was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tom, and son, Paul. She is survived by one son, Gary Williams and wife Julie of Little Rock, two grandchildren, Clayton Williams of Little Rock and Lauren (Dustin) Corley of Subiaco, Arkansas.

Those who knew Martha know how greatly she will be missed by her friends and especially her family. Heaven has truly gained an angel. We love you “Memommy”.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.) Funeral Services will be Friday, December 13 at 11 a.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Chapel, officiated by Rev. Lynn Lindsey, followed by interment at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Arrangements are by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Williams’ online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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IRA EUGENE WOMACK, JR., 60. Due to inclement weather, the funeral has been rescheduled. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 13, First Baptist Church, 811 Scipio Jones Drive, NLR. Interment: Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, noon.Funeral Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134. “Serving you with professional care since l900”.

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WENDY LEIGH RAY WRIGHT, age 57, of Little Rock went to be with her Lord on December 6, 2013 in Little Rock. She was born on December, 17, 1955 in Perry County, Arkansas to the late Floyd and Ruby Pattion Ray.

Preceded in death by husband: Robert Wright, sister: Virginia Paul. Survived by two daughters: Jodie Bauman of Jacksonville, Angela Bauman of North Little Rock, son: David Bauman of Batesville, sister: Ginger William of Jacksonville, brother: Paul Ray of Jacksonville, seven grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.

Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

Arkansas

BALD KNOB - Edward Adell Martin, 76, died Monday. Survivors: wife, Thelma Martin; four children; four brothers; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Services: Friday, 10 a.m., Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Carter Cemetery by Powell Funeral Home, Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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BATESVILLE - Juanita Agnes Qualls Jackson, 79, of Batesville died Saturday. Survivors: son, Michael Jackson; daughters, Linda Moser, Debra Emerson, Karen Riley; 15 grandchildren. Funeral services: 2 p.m., Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church near Gainesboro. Burial: Liberty Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Memorials: Liberty Baptist Church, c/o Deleca Hix, 780 Oak Bluff Road, Batesville, Ark. 72501. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BATESVILLE - Larry D. Melton, age 58, of Batesville died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at his home. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. at the new Bad Boy facility in Batesville. Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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BATESVILLE - Mabel Ford Sinele, 89, of Batesville, died Saturday, December 7, 2013. She was born in Cave City, Ark., on July 5, 1924, to Howard Burton Ford and Lillie (Burrow) Ford. A graduate of Cave City High School and Harding University at Searcy, she taught seventh grade at Cave City after graduating. After she taught at Cave City, she raised her family. In 1963, she began teaching again at Oil Trough High School where she was an English teacher. In 1967-68 school term, she became a full-time math teacher. She taught at Oil Trough High School for 27 years. She helped organize and charter a chapter of Future Teachers of America and was the principal sponsor for the 25 years of its service. She also was a member of the Associated Women for Harding University and Delta Kappa Gamma. Mrs. Sinele was also one of the founders of the PTA at Oil Trough Public School. Mrs. Sinele was co-sponsor of the junior class for 19 years; was an adult leader for 4-H Clubs for 20 years; and taught the Wednesday night ladies Bible Class at Oil Trough Church of Christ where she was a member.

Survivors include her sons: Ford Sinele and his wife, Judy, of Little Rock and Raymond Sinele and his wife, Beverly, of Flora, Miss; daughters: Belinda VanDenburg of Mansfield, Texas, Twanette Clark of Cabot, Ark., Lucinda Hankins and her husband, Parmer, of Oil Trough,Ark., and Teresa Long and her husband, Johnny, of Newport, Ark.; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Marilyn Sullivan of Cabot. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, G.H. Sinele; a precious grandchild, Andrew Finley, son of Ford and Judy;

and her brothers, Henry Ford and Bill Ford.

Pallbearers will be Robert Mobley, Hunter Sinele, Scott Dillard, Walter Clark, Lee Hankins, Phillip Hankins, Jeremy Williams, Breen Reardon, Travis Deatherage, and Michael Long. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oil Trough Church of Christ with Sam Don Beasley officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Children’s Home, Inc. 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould, Ark. 72450; and Harding University Teacher’s Scholarship Fund, Alumni Office, P.O. Box 10768, Searcy, Ark. 72149.

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BAUXITE - Patsy Wilkinson, 65, Bauxite, died Sunday. Survivors: sons, Tommy Wilkinson, Marvin Wilkinson and Steven Wilkinson;

daughter, Tammy Whitehead; sister-in-law, Sue Cochran Burks; six grandchildren; one great-grandson;

three sisters-in-law; one brother-inlaw and several nieces and nephews. Services, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ashby Funeral Home; burial, Social Hill Cemetery. Guest book at www.

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BENTON - Charles Lee Gray, 95, of Benton, Arkansas went to be withthe Lord, Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born February 3, 1918 in Grand Rivers, Kentucky to Joseph Arthur and Bertha Grace (Thompson) Gray.

Charles graduated from Kensett High School. Hegraduated with a degree in Education from Henderson State University and received a Masters in School Administration from University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He worked 39 years in Arkansas education at Manchester, Velvet Ridge, Harmony Grove (Benton), Bentonville, Wilmar, Harmony Grove (Camden), Fountain Hill, Biggers-Reyno, Paron, Bruno-Pyatt Schools.

He was a WWII Veteran, serving as a lead navigator for the 305th Bomb Group, 366 Squadron, 8th Army Air Corps. Stationed in Chelveston, England where he flew 30 combat missions over Germany with 2 missions on Hitler’s Headquarters in Berlin. Charles received numerous decorations and citations including the Distinguished Flying Cross for outstanding service in 1945, and earned the Air metal with four Oakleaf clusters.

Charles was an advocate for teachers and education by supporting bills in the State Legislature, serving on the A.E.A. State Leadership Committee. He volunteered for many organizations, including 9 years on the State Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society.

He was a 32nd degree Mason and was on the Advisory Council of the Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, where he received an award for twelve years of dedicated service. Charles was a lifetime member of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association and a member of the Saline County Chapter for many years.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Erma Dorothy (Thrash) Gray and his brother, Joseph Arthur Gray Jr. He is survived by his sons, Charles Lee Gray, Jr. and wife, Judy of San Diego, California, Thomas E. Gray and wife, LaWanda of Monticello, Arkansas, Bobby Gray and wife, Sherry of Benton, Arkansas, Bill Gray and wife, Karla of Bryant, Arkansas, his brother, Dr. Thomas Gray of Fayetteville, Arkansas, sisters, Mary Knapp of Manhattan, Illinois, Bertha Courtney of Fayetteville, Arkansas, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 10 a.m. Thursday with burial at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery in Kirby, Arkansas. Minister will be Bro. Cecil Hyde. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Ashbys. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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BENTON - Esther Thompson, 85, of Benton passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House in Bryant. She was born September 9, 1928 in Shaw to the late Anderson and Carrie Burton Parsons. Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker and member of New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Carl James Thompson, two sons, Douglas and Dwight Thompson, and her brothers and sisters. Survivors include one son, Larry Thompson and wife Diana of Benton; daughter-in-law, Paula Thompson of Haskell, and her grandchildren, Viola Hobby and husband Jeromy and Carrie Thompson.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 at New Friendship Cemetery in the Shaw Community with Rev. Jerry Wallace officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, December 12th at the Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). Memorials in Mrs. Thompson’s honor may be made to New Friendship Cemetery Fund. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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BLYTHEVILLE - Nettie Lou Hall Turner, 90, of Blytheville died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Great River Medical Center. Survivors, son, Clyde “Mickey” Turner Jr. and wife, Neda. Graveside service, December 11, 1 p.m. in the Dogwood Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation, December 10, 6-8 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. online register signed at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.

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BOYDELL - Elizabeth Heneken Gibson, 91, of Boydell passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. She was born December 4, 1922 in Greenville, Mississippi. She was a life-long resident of Southeast Arkansas.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Anderson Gibson, her parents, Ernest and Maude Heneken (Siedell), sisters Maxine Snider, Nell Cross, Ruth (Teenie) Englund, and brothers Robert Siedell and Harry Siedell. She is survived by her daughter, Marcie E. Gibson of Little Rock, her son, Steven Anderson Gibson (Heather) of Boydell and a large extended family. Elizabeth loved to cook and was happiest when preparing large meals for friends and family.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 12 at 1 p.m. at the Dermott Cemetery. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home.www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials can be made to the Myeloma Institute at UAMS, Hospice HomeCare in Little Rock, or a charity of your choice.

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BRINKLEY - Lonnie Shannon, 78, died Monday. Survivors, wife, Bulah, daughters, Lisa Saffell, Lori Shannon, Diane Barnett, Ruby McClellan, one brother, two sisters, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Bob Neal & Sons, Brinkley. Services: 10 a.m., Thursday, Bob Neal & Sons Chapel. Interment: 2 p.m., Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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CABOT - Harold Gene Smith “Pops”, age 62 of Cabot went to be with his Lord on December 8, 2013 in Little Rock, born on January 18, 1951 in Jacksonville to the late John Perry Smith and Emma Jean Fortson Smith Spence.

He is preceded in death by one brother: Lindy Smith. Harold is survived by wife: Mary Smith of Cabot, two sons: Kenny (Melanie) Smith of Ward, and Jeffery (Marti) Smith of Cabot, two sisters: Diane Mayhair of Jacksonville, and Donna (Larry) Callison of Cabot, seven grandchildren, one great-grandson, his dog Bootie, and a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the home of Kenny and Melanie, 9224 Hwy 38 Ward, Arkansas. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Cremation arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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CALICO ROCK - Christa Lee Langston, 67, died December 5. Funeral service will be Friday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at Calico Rock United Methodist Church. Visitation will began at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 13. Burial will be at Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock.

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CAVE CITY - Mary “Mert” Matlock, 69, of Cave City died Sunday, December 8, 2013. Funeral, Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2 p.m., Maxville Missionary Baptist Church at Cave City. Burial, Cave City Cemetery. Visitation, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.

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CLINTON - Sheryl (Hildreth) Billings, 61, of Clinton died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Ozark Health Nursing Center. Visitation: Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. on Tuesday, December 10th from 5-8 p.m. Service: 10 a.m., December 11, 2013, Roller-McNutt, Clinton, Ark. Final resting place: The Old Liberty Cemetery in Cleveland, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the MS Society or Ozark Health Nursing Center, P.O. Box 206, Clinton, Ark. 72031. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Bobby Allison, age 80, of Conway, Arkansas, passedaway Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born August 20, 1933, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, a son of Manuel “Bunk” Allison and Modene Floyd Allison. Bobby was preceded in death by his wifeearlier this year Peggy Bogle Alli-son, and was a former member of First Baptist Church in Morrilton; he moved to Conway and became a member of Second Baptist Church there. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, and was the former owner of Allison Ford in Morrilton, and as a successful businessman in Morrilton he served in many different aspects with local organizations. Bobby was also an avid golfer and member of Morrilton Country Club.

He is survived by a son, Blake Allison and wife, Connie of Conway; daughter, Debbie Allison of Morrilton; grandson, Lester Cupp III and wife, Phedre of Beebe; great-grandchildren, Louden Cupp and Finley Cupp of Beebe.

A Memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, December 12, at First Baptist Church in Morrilton with Dr. Bill Brown officiating. The family will receive friends for an hour prior to service time at the church. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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CONWAY - John Warren Johnson, 80, of Conway died Saturday, December 7, 2013. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Bowery Baptist Church with interment to follow at Oak Bowery Cemetery. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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CONWAY - Haskell Albert “Hal” Smith of Conway. After several years of battling numerous afflictions, Hal Smith died early on Thursday morning, December 5, 2013 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock. His death followed approximately a monthof hospitalization, and this bout proved too much for him to overcome. However, his final time on this earth was eased by the care he received. The loving attention of his son, Barrett, was particularly comforting during his last few lucid periods.

Hal was born May 19, 1955 and raised in North Little Rock. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1973. For several years, he had been interested in automobile repair, gaining experience in fixing cars by working summers at a service station. Upon graduation, he entered the field he would occupy the rest of his life.

He worked for various auto repair venues, continuing to soak up knowledge and improve his skills. In 1979, he opened his own auto repair business, Hal Smith’s Garage, in North Little Rock. By dint of his hard work and dedication, Hal developed into an expert auto mechanic. Tough cases were referred to him by other mechanics, and his reputation garnered customers from as far away as Memphis and Texarkana.

Hal was known to his family and friends as hard-working, honest, caring, and loyal. If a friend or family member needed help, and Hal could give it - he was there. Hal found and rescued many dogs and cats; the count was lost some time ago. On the rare occasions, when he took time to get away from his business, he enjoyed hunting and fishing trips with his friends. The success of these trips wasn’t measured in the number of fish caught or the amount of venison brought home, but rather in the time spent experiencing God’s natural world and in the camaraderie of his friends (and the stories of the trips that later gottold and retold).

In the Ten Commandments, God issued the dictum to “Honor thy father and thy mother.” Hal lived out this commandment to the maximum. Though it was not always beneficial to him, Hal always helped them as best he could. This sometimes involved car repair (no family member was allowed to drive a car with a problem), home repair or maintenance, or assigning himself or one of his employees to transport them somewhere. Until Alzheimer’s disease struck his father and death took his mother, both his parents were fixtures at his shop. By providing them this opportunity, Hal greatly enhanced their quality of life in their later years.

Hal was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dr. Huie Smith and Adeline Smith, and by his wife, Jeannie. He is survived by his son, Barrett, of Conway; his daughter, Summer, and granddaughter, Mia, of North Little Rock; and his brother, Luther, of Raleigh, N.C. He will be always remembered and missed by all.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. at Harlan Park Baptist Church, 1895 Dave Ward Drive, Conway. Arrangements are by Griffin-Leggett Funeral Home of Conway.

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DELL - Louella June Smith, 81 of Dell, died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Gosnell Therapy and Living Center. Survivors, son, Clinton Smith; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister. Funeral, Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 a.m. in Cobb Funeral Home. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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DERMOTT - Teresa Pearline Mahfouz, age 87, of Dermott died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Chicot Memorial Medical Center in Lake Village. She was born October 13, 1926 in Dermott, Arkansas to the late Khalil Joseph Mahfouz and Josephine Agnes Goodson. She was retired Teacher’s Aide atDermott public School for many of years, and also a member of St.Mary Catholic Church in McGehee, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Abraham, Albert, Tama, and Mitchell Mahfouz; five sisters, Nellie Spicer, Nieshma Mahfouz, Margaret Harkins, Mabel Williams, and Christine Haddad. Survivors are one brother, Richard Mahfouz of Dermott, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday 6-7 p.m. with Rosary starting at 7 p.m. at Bishop Funeral Home in Lake Village. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Father Theophilus Okpara as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Dermott City Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home of Lake Village. www.bishopfuneralhomeinc.com.

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DeWITT - John Henry Gammon, 81 of DeWitt died December 8, 2013. Survived by his wife, Ann, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a fisherman and truck driver. Memorial services are pending. Cremation arrangements by Essex Funeral Home.

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FRIENDSHIP - Carolyn Ann Antonacci Jones, 67, of Friendshippassed away December 9, 2013. Carolyn was born June 15, 1946 in Little Rock, AR to Barney and Edna (Jenkins) Antonacci. Carolyn enjoyed painting, knitting, cooking, and shopping. She was a member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Carolyn is predeceased by her parents; three brothers; and one sister. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 35 1/2 years, Edward Jones; one son, Raymond (Carol) Jones III of Saginaw; one brother, Bobby “Mickey” Spencer of Alvin, Texas; one grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 11, 2013 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held on Thursday December 12, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Hollis McDermott officiating. Burial will follow at Gilchrist Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ark. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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GREENBRIER - Thomas “Tom” E. Cheney, 82, of Greenbrier passed away Saturday December 7, 2013. A memorial service with military honors is at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Faulkner County or favorite charity. Online guest book:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HAMBURG - Mr. Conrad Pennington, 84, of Hamburg died Monday, December 9, 2013. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Thursday at Mt.Pleasant Free Will Baptist Church with burial at Crossroad Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guestbook at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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HAMPTON - Mrs. Pauline Walter, 64, of Hampton, Ark. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Hampton by Bishop Larry Hines. Burial will be in Pickett Cemetery by Brown-Williams Funeral Home of Fordyce.

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HASKELL - Betty Gault, age 79, a resident of Haskell and HotSprings, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 surrounded by her family. Betty was a teacher at Bryant School District for 32 years and after retirement went on to teach at Crossgate ChristianAcademy in Hot Springs. She was a member of Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Haskell.

She was preceded in death by her husband A.Z. Gault. Survivors include her two sons, A.H. “Sonny” Gault of Little Rock and Timothy D. Gault of Haskell; a daughter, Debbie Bryant (Bob) of Benton; two brothers, Ivan Holloway (Deborah) of Magnet Cove and David Holloway (Donna) of Benton; four grandchildren, Amy Martino (R.J.) of Little Rock, Zeke Bryant of Benton, and Grey and Autumn Gault of Little Rock, and one great-grandson, Bryant Martino.

Visitation will be at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11 at 2 p.m. at Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Cemetery, Haskell, Arkansas with Jerry Whitley, Jr. officiating. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice House, 23157 I-30, Bryant, Ark. 72022. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

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HEBER SPRINGS - James Darvin McAnear, 64, passed away December 8, 2013. Wife, Jodi McAnear; children, Eric McAnear, Pam Bender, and Jeri Foster; parents, Billie Lou and Sanford Birdsong; sister, Cynthia Thacker; grandson, Trey Alton; great-grandchildren, Jude and Adrianna. Visitation beginning 4 p.m. Wednesday, Olmstead Chapel; memorial service 6 p.m. Olmstead Funeral Home.

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HELENA-WEST HELENA - James Edwin King was born toLloyd and Alene King on December 3, 1937 in Trenton, Arkansas. Jim “Timber” departed this life to join his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Eastin Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 76.

Timber was a veteran, having served his country in the United States Marine Corp. After completing his service, he became an insurance salesman. He then returned home and started his sawmill business, which spanned over 40 years. His favorite hobby was enjoying his family and friends. Timber was known for his quick wit and kind and generous heart.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Barbara King of Helena, Arkansas; sons, Jimmy King of Helena, Jay King and wife, Jana, of Southaven, Mississippi, Trenton King and wife, Marion, of Memphis, Tennessee; daughters, Leslie Russell and husband, Daniel, of West Helena, Julie Paul and husband, De, of Yazoo City, Mississippi; sisters, Patsy Truemper and husband, Pat, of Rena Lara, Mississippi, Shirley Sherman and husband, Richard, of Donaldsonville, Louisiana; 14 grandchildren, Timber, Jennifer, J.T., Breanna, Jay, Jr., Greer, Stormie, Addison, Tres, Mills, Jake Louis, Craig, Priest and Kyle; and one great-grandchild, Jacelyn.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Sidney and Earl Wayne.

Services for Jim “Timber” King will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation was Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Rodger Hooker will officiate.

Pallbearers are Michael Truemper, Ken Sherman, Daniel Russell, De Paul, Jay King, Jr., J.T. King and Timber Brocato. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. M.A. McDaniel, Ronald Smith, Clarence Williams, Shed Clemmons, Pat Truemper, Richard Sherman, Billy King, Charles Roscopf, Alan Levine and Officer Charles Byrd.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Jim “Timber” to the Humane Society of the Delta, P.O. Box 3218, West Helena, Arkansas 72390.

The family of Timber King wishes to thank everyone for their love, prayers, support and acts of kindness during this time. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Friends and relatives may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HOLLY GROVE - Danny Coleman, 65, passed away Monday. Survivors, son Jason (Lesha) Coleman, daughter, Shannon Coleman, brothers, Floyd, Neauman (Gail), Larry (Regina) Coleman, sisters, Marlyn & Janet Coleman, grandchildren, Annsley Grace & Madison Coleman. Graveside services 4 p.m. Wednesday, Mc-Curley Cemetery, Holly Grove. Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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HOLLY GROVE - Virginia Rose Johnson, age 102, died Thursday. Survivors, daughter, Virginia (Jim) Hamilton, grandchildren, Terry Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Julie Funk, Mike Hamilton, Mark Hamilton, Melissa Varady. Visitation noon before 2 p.m. services, Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, Holly Grove. Interment Macedonia Cemetery, Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home, Brinkley. Guestbook www.bobnealandsons.com.

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HORSESHOE BEND - Barbara Lou “Bobby-Bob” Starns Boshears, 77 died Friday, December 6, 2013. Funeral, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 2 p.m., Qualls Funeral Home Chapel in Cave City. Burial, Maxville Cemetery, Cave City. Memorials may be made to the Barbara Boshears Memorial Fund c/o Cindi Grifffin at the Citizens Bank of Batesville.———◊———

LONDON - Irvin Lemarr, 87, of London, died Monday, December 9, 2013 in Augsburg. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Augsburg. Visitation will be one hour before service time at the church. Arrangements by Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville.

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LONOKE - Sarah Kate Dickerson, 72, of Lonoke, passed away on December 5th, 2013. Sarah was born on August 28th, 1941 to the late Jessie and Anna Stauffer.

In addition to her parents Sarah was preceded in death by her beloved husband D.W. Dickerson, as well as brother’s Richard and Ollie Stauffer. Sarah is survived by two sisters, Mercedes Tibbs, Alta Dempsey, and a brother Willard Stauffer. Sarah was the mother of six children; Keith Dickerson, Jeff Dickerson, Janet Childers (Harold), Mark Dickerson (Candy), Kelly Harvey, and Brandon Dickerson. Sarah also had fifteen beautiful grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Sarah had many “adopted” children whom she loved as much as her own.

Sarah was a generous, witty, fiery, kind hearted woman who loved her family with everything she had. Sarah was known for her sweet tea as well as her love for her family. She was a mother and best friend not only to her children and grandchildren but to anyone that truly got to know her. Sarah will be deeply missed not only by her family but by the countless lives she touched. Gone but never forgotten.

Visitation will be Thursday December 12, 2013 at 1 p.m. till Service time at 2:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, Gurdon, Arkansas with Bro. James Ray Raines officiating. Interment will follow in Center Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Pharr Funeral Home of Gurdon. The online guest book is available at pharrfuneralhomes.com.

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LONOKE - Philip Eugene Schalchlin, Sr., 58, of Lonoke, born October 17, 1955, passed away December 9, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Schalchlin. Philip is survived by his wife, Laura. He is also survived by his children, Brittany Brooks, Jared Schalchlin, Raymond Schalchlin, Philip Schalchlin Jr., Philip “PJ” Schalchlin Jr., Angela Schalchlin, and Christopher Steven Schalchlin; mother, Ruby Jean Schalchlin; siblings, Cindy Williams, Dr. Andy Schalchlin, and Timothy Schalchlin.

Memorial service is 10:30am, Friday, December 13 at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.

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MALVERN - Tracy Clyde Grizzelle, 47, of Malvern, Arkansaspassed away Saturday, December 7, 2013. Tracy graduated from Wilbur Mills High School in 1984.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hebert and Louise Grizzelle and Ralph and ClaraBell New. Tracy is survived by his parents, Scott and Vernette Grizzelle of Little Rock; one brother, Ted Grizzelle (Cindy) of Ward; one sister, Vicki Skaggs of Benton; three nephews, Tim, Travis and Aaron; one niece, Rebecca.

Memorial service 2 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800 with Reverend Jeremy Pressgrove officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

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MALVERN - Carroll Denton Voss, age 87, of Malvern passed awaySunday, December 8, 2013 at HSC Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1926, in Roundhill, Arkansas the son of Levi Denton and Winnie Pearl Fite Voss. Carroll was a retired teacher and coach fromOuachita High School from 1953 to 1970 and was Director of Operation at CADC from 1970 to 1995. He served in the United States Navy from 1944-1946 and Army from 1949-1952.

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Harold “Bug” Voss; sister, Diane Harton and brother-in-law, John Harton. Survivors, wife, whom he married November 26, 1952, Laurice Burks Voss; sons, Roger Voss and Rusty Voss (Susan); daughter, Marsha Hankins (Paul); sister, Bonnie Baker (Lyndal “Lefty”); grandchildren, Dillon Voss, Denton Voss and McKenzie Hankins; sister-in-law, Julia Voss and aunt, Sue Adams and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 10 from 5-7 p.m. at Regency Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, December 11 at 10 a.m. at Regency Funeral Home with Brothers Hollis McDermott, Sonny Phelan, Buddy Lemons and Chuck Shryock officiating. Burial will be at Shadowlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dillon Voss, Denton Voss, Nick Overton, Blake Tolleson, Russell Harrod, Zack Voss, Robbie Hixon and Jeff Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ouachita High School Boys & Girls Basketball teams from 1953-1970 and his CADC family. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.

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MARIANNA - Jack Dilks Jr passed away Sunday, December 08, 2013. Services for Jack will be held Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m. prior to service. Burial will be Marianna Memorial Park. View and Sign online Guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MARSHALL - Felix Clingings, 97, of Marshall died Sunday. Felix was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors: wife Letha, sons, Larry and Harvey. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Chapel. Burial: Rock Creek Cemetery, Harriet. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MARVELL - Evelyn Darr Brown, age 84, died Monday. Survivors: daughters; Carol Brackin & Glenda Whitson, sister; Pat Webster, seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bob Neal & Sons-Brickell Chapel, Marvell. Burial: Marvell Cemetery. Guestbook: www.bobnealandsons.com.

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MAYFLOWER - Margaret Helen Crafton, 73, of Mayflower, formerly of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013. She was retired from State Farm Insurance Company. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were thelights of her life. She loved animals especially her dogs, Susie and Lula Belle.

She is survived by her daughters, Roxie Parker (Ronnie) of North Little Rock and Carla Walker, of Mayflower; son, Charles F. “Chuck” Crafton, of Sherwood; six grandchildren, Ali Campbell, Tara Smith, Natosha Snuggs, Eric Walker, Elizabeth Walker and Devaney Elliott; five great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Henrietta Adams, Christy Mabry (Hank) and Janet Croy (Tim); brother, Buddy Wilson. She was preceded in death by her father and step-mother, James and Edith Wilson; mother and stepfather, Frank and Frances Sperry; son, Milton Doyne “Bubba” Boardman, Jr.; and her sister, Lynette Hooks.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon Thursday at North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Online obituary at www.smithfamilycares.com.

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McGEHEE - Edith Virginia Smith, 85, of McGehee, Arkansas died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Parkway Health Center in Little Rock. Virginia was born in Natchez, Mississippi on March 17, 1928 to the late James and Floy Davidson Chapman. She graduated as Salutatorian from Woodruff High School, in West Helena, Ark. Virginia worked alongside her husband in the State Farm Insurance Agency in West Helena. She was a longtime member of Richmond Hill Church of Christ in West Helena before moving to McGehee, Ark. Virginia loved gardening, canning vegetables and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Smith Sr., and son, Harold Smith Jr. Survivors include her sons David (Patti) Smith of McGehee, Ark.; John Mark Smith of North Little Rock, Ark.; Timothy (Melissa) Smith of Jonesboro, Ark. and James (Diane) Smith of Batesville, Ark.; daughter, Cynthia (Donald) Foster of Kennard, Texas; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. chapel service, Friday, December 13, 2013 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Ark. with Benny Stephens officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Helena-West Helena, Ark. Memorials may be made to Fishers of Men, c/o Mc-Gehee Church of Christ, 501 N 3rd St., McGehee, Ark. 71654. Arrangements are entrusted to Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service of McGehee, Ark. Online guest book may be signed at www.griffinculpepper.com.

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OSCEOLA - James Edward Shelden, 78, of Osceola, entered into rest on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Born January 18, 1935 in Osceola, Ark. to Eddie and Mary Etta Shelden. A retired from the U.S. Postal Service, member of Ruddle Road Church of God. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann Shelden; four sons, three daughters, 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; one son, one grandchild, three sisters, and one brother. Visitation will be December 12, 2013, 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Swift Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be December 13, 2013, 10 a.m. Roller-Swift Funeral Home Chapel. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PINE BLUFF - James Voy Cash, 88, Pine Bluff, a long-time educator, died Sunday. Survivors: wife, Joyce Glover Cash; children, Sandra Kelly, Susan Wentz, Steven Cash, MD; brother, Bennie Cash; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services: Wednesday, 11 a.m., Fuller Hale-South Chapel. Visitation: Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Opal Shelby Spakes, 84, a resident of Pine Bluff, died Sunday, December 8, 2013, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born December 30, 1928, she was a daughter of Austin and Inez Holderfield Shelby.

Mrs. Spakes was reared and received her early education in Herbine. She was a graduate of Rison High School. Opal Shelby married George Olden Spakes on July 13, 1946, in Rison.

Mrs. Spakes was the co-owner of Georges Place restaurant with her husband. She was a member of Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Spakes was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; one daughter, Judy Tucker; two brothers, J.E. Shelby, and James Shelby; two sisters, Iris Doss, and Merlene Schlafman. Survivors include one daughter, Jane Spakes of Russellville; one son, Gary Spakes of Watson Chapel; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Lori and Brian Reed of Amarillo, Texas; great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Reed of Amarillo; two sisters, Barbara Attwood of Rison, and Frankie McCollough of Jonesboro.

The visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, December 11, 2013, at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Doctor Roger Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Prosperity Cemetery at Herbine by Ralph Robinson & Son. Online register at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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POPLAR GROVE - Services for Wayne Ferebee, 69, of Poplar Grove are 2 p.m. today at Roller-Citizens. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial at Central Cemetery, Lexa. Survivors: wife, three children, six grandchildren, seven siblings, host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Helena-West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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PRESCOTT - Nina Lee Rutherford Price, age 82 of Prescott, formerly of Antoine, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at her home. She was born September 16, 1931 in Shannon, Texas to Eliga and Lessie Rutherford. Nina was a member of First Baptist Church in Prescott.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her children’s father, Wilford M. Price Sr.; her second husband, Floyd O. Price; two sons, Wilford M. Price Jr. and Cecil O. Price; grandson, Christopher Price; three sisters, Lois Trueblood, Evelyn Francis and Irene Van Camp; two brothers, J.B. Rutherford and Vernon Rutherford. She is survived by three daughters, Peggy Mc-Lelland and husband, Thomas; Brenda Williams-Stayton and husband, Rowe, all of Prescott; Linda Strawn and husband, Larry of Nathan, Ark.; four sisters, Ruby Watkins; Geneva Cash; Kathern Nash; and Vernell Bledsoe, eight grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 13th at Prescott First Baptist Church. Interment will be in Antoine Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral home in Arkadelphia. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. Friday until service time. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

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REDFIELD - Thomas Russell Warrick, 49, of Redfield, Arkansas died Monday. Survivors: wife, B.J. Bumgardner Warrick; son, Ben Warrick; sister, Tereasa (Dennis) Holmes; five grandchildren. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday, East Union Missionary Baptist. Burial: Olive Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan. (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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SAFFELL - W.B. “Buck” Wood, 92 of Saffell, died Saturday, December 7, 2013. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro with chapel services beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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SEARCY - Leta Iris Barber, 92, of Searcy, died December 3, 2013 at Searcy Healthcare Center. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Baldwyn, Mississippi. Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.

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SEARCY - Leon “Duke” Young III, 33, of Searcy, passed unexpectedly from this life Friday, December 6, 2013. Visiting hours are 6-8 p.m. Thursday December 12, at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Home-going services are 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Crow Cemetery. Share a Memory: www.SearcyMcEuenFuneralHome.com.

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STUTTGART - Idella Maloy, 88, passed away Monday. Survivorsare daughters, Patricia Maloy McManus of Stuttgart and Brenda Levey (Mike) of Ulm; son, Danny Maloy (Debbie) of Stuttgart; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Turpin Funeral Home chapel with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at Turpin Funeral Home. www.turpinco.com.

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VIOLET HILL - Paul Zerby, 75, died December 5, 2013. Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 14 at 3 p.m. at Kingdom Hall in Melbourne with Ray Tatro officiating. Arrangements by Eddie’s Family Funeral Home in Melbourne.

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WYNNE - Services for Michael May, 55, of Wynne are 10 a.m., Thursday, Roller-Citizens. Visitation-5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Roller-Citizens. Burial-Sunset Memorial Park, West Helena. Survivors: wife, six children, two grandchildren, two sisters. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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YELLVILLE - James A. Darr, 66 of Yellville, Ark. passed away December 6, 2013. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday December 13, 2013 at Roller. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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BRANDON, Miss. - Charles Eugene (Gene) Gooch, of Brandon, Miss., died on Monday, December 9, 2013. He was born December 18, 1942 in Yazoo City, Miss. He was a long time resident of Yazoo City and worked in the lumber business for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail Foran Gooch. Also surviving are his sister Rose Claire (Gary) Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia, his brother Stephen Lawrence (Gail) Gooch of Austin, Texas and his brother Dennis Hunley (Phyllis) Gooch of Memphis, Tennessee. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Donald Foran and Ray (Linda) of Marvell, Ark., his sister in lawsJean (Larry) Everhart of Austin, Atk. and Linda (Hal) Parker of Bolton, Miss. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Gooch, Jr. and Helen Young Gooch of Yazoo City. He is also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Joy and husband Burley Smith of Yazoo City and by his brother-in-law, Terry Foran of Texarkana, Texas.

The visitation will be 5-7 pm Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, Miss. The graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 at the Turner Cemetery, in Turner, Ark. Friends are welcome to come to the Foran family home following the graveside service. Memorials can be made to Turner Cemetery Fund. Please visit www.ottandleefuneralhome.com for online guest register book.

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HERNANDO, Miss. - John Griffis, 56, formerly of Osceola, Ark., died Nov. 2013. Survivors: brother, David “Skip” Griffis, Houghton Lake, Mich., sister, Janet Hawks, Germantown, Tenn.; two nephews, two nieces, one great-nephew. Memorial service Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, 10 a.m., Kirby Woods Baptist Church, Memphis, Tenn. Burial Memphis Memorial Gardens. Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley.

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ELLSINORE, Mo. - Elizabeth Wingo, 87, of Ellsinore, Mo., departed this life Dec. 7, 2013 in St. Louis, Mo. She was born Dec. 2, 1926 in Hunter, Mo. A homemaker and Pastor’s wife and a member of the United Methodist Church. Funeral: 10 a.m. Dec. 11, 2013, United Methodist Church. Burial: Henson Cemetery.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sally Archer Afflick, 53 of Memphis, Tenn. and formerly of Blytheville, AR passed from this life Thursday,December 5, 2013 at her home.

Born in Blytheville, Ark. to Charles W. (Jr.) and Carter Boatwright Afflick, she was a volunteer 2nd grade teacher and attended Hope Presbyterian Church in Memphis. Sally attended the University of Arkansas and Memphis College of Arts. She was very interested in art and she loved children and animals.

Sally is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Afflick Jr. of Blytheville; brother, Charles W. Afflick III and wife, Lynn of Jacksonville, Fla. and sister, Carter Afflick Whisenhunt and husband, Brock of Little Rock, Ark.; three nieces and one nephew.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Scott Trotter officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends at the Afflick home on Wednesday evening from 4-6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Tennessee suicide Prevention Network, 295 Plus Park Blvd, Suite 201, Nashville, Tenn. 37217 or the charity of your choice. Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memorial Services for Tami Rachelle Cekala (née Jones), 54, formerly of Jonesboro, who passed Thursday, November 28, will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Eastland Presbyterian Church, 3741 Jackson Ave., Memphis, Tenn. Arrangements by Signature Funeral Services, 5359 Knight Arnold Rd., (901) 546-0910. Sign online guestbook at www.signaturefuneralservices.com.