Obituaries

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INDEX

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

PULASKI COUNTY

Elizabeth Lib Wilkey Alstadt, 90, of Little Rock. Norma Bisgood, 84, of Little Rock. Paul Edward Briscoe, 75, of Little Rock. John Robert Clark, 75, of Jacksonville. James Clemons, 64, of North Little Rock. Robert Culpepper IV, 43, of Little Rock. Linda Factor, 68, of Maumelle. Robert Harrison, 80, Sherwood. Ricky Holmes Jr., 29, of Jacksonville. Diane Stoakes Mackey, 76, of Little Rock. Georgia Olinghouse, 92, of Little Rock. Mary Canice Richards, 85, of North Little Rock. Bulah Vernael Rudd, 91, of Maumelle. Gloria Mark Flowers Sack, 90, of Little Rock. Mansell Twillie, 77, of Jacksonville. Johnnie Frank White, 65, of Little Rock. Annie “Mike” Williams, 74, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

ALEXANDER

Melba Rose McCarroll, 78. Linda Sue Thornbrugh, 65.

ARKADELPHIA

Muriel Janell Stroud, 82.

BATESVILLE

Gerry H. Burdick, 91. Katherine Jeanette Sykes Priddy, 72.

BENTON

Eddie L. Curtis, 91. Loraine Jackson Tatum, 79.

BOYDELL

Opal Russell, 84.

CALDWELL

William Kirby Harrod, 80.

CARTHAGE

Amy Jane Rogers, 65.

CLEVELAND

Ronnie Carroll Scroggins, 60.

CONWAY

Helen Owen Hendrickson, 77. Shirley Marvin, 62. Gertrude Marie Norris, 101. Agnes Marie Siebenmorgen, 84.

DES ARC

Robert Giford Johnson, 52.

EL DORADO

Sandy Smith, 67. Nancy Clark Turner, 80.

FAYETTEVILLE

Catherine Gardner Duls, 89.

FORT SMITH

Eddie Christian Sr., 72.

GASSVILLE

Boyce “Rip” Vanwinkle, 75.

HARRISON

Charlotte Clark, 65. Bernice Milburn, 85.

JUDSONIA

Troy Leon Farris, 79.

KEISER

Crystal LeAnne Dunlap, 33.

LONOKE

Jessie James Burton, 18.

MALVERN

Billy Noland Goyne, 76. Kathrine “Kay” Hobbs Ross, 79.

McCRORY

Dorothy Morgan Stafford, 86.

MINERAL SPRINGS

Glenn A. Bell, 86.

MOUNTAIN VIEW

Lucille Storey Harness, 87.

MURFREESBORO

Judith Ann Stone, 72.

NASHVILLE

Ruth Ann Hooks, 61.

NEWPORT

Juanita Hutchinson, 90.

PINE BLUFF

Betty Merle Roberts, 78. Alta Marie Shell, 81.

SHERRILL

Peggy Williams, 66.

TUPELO

Dollie Middlebrook, 84.

WEINER

Martha Jane Hardy, 50.

Pulaski County

ELIZABETH “LIB” WILKEY ALSTADT of Little Rock, passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at the age of 90. She was born in Glenwood, Ark., on Feb. 26, 1923 to Clovis R. and Margaret Travis Wilkey. She was the widow of Dr. Benjamin C. Alstadt, who passed away in 1993.

She was also preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Moore (Van) of Little Rock, two sons, John Alstadt (Camille) of Booneville, Ark., and Tod Alstadt (Sandy) of Little Rock and a sister, Helen Jackson of Hattiesburg, Miss. Also surviving are a granddaughter, Lisa Fort (David) of Little Rock and three grandsons, Benjamin Alstadt (Suzanne) of Bigelow, Matthew Alstadt (Kelly) of Prattsville, and Zachary Alstadt of Little Rock, along with several nieces and nephews.

Lib attended Little Rock Junior College (now UALR) and graduated from LSU with a degree in art. After graduation, she worked for Irving Trust Co. in New York City as a junior auditor. In 1946, Lib married Ben Alstadt, who she met while attending LRJC. They moved to Stuttgart, Ark., where Ben established his dental practice. In 1956, they moved to Little Rock where Ben practiced as a periodontist for many years.

In the early 1960s, Lib earned a master’s degree in psychology from Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) in Conway. She worked for many years as a child psychologist for the Little Rock School District and then headed a task force for the Arkansas Health Department to write the state’s mental health plan. Unfortunately, she had to retire in 1970 due to macular degeneration.

Lib was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock, which she attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. She had a strong faith in God and often said she never worried about things as she knew God would take care of her.

Lib was also very active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Arkansas Dental Auxiliary, and AOII, a women’s sorority. She cherished her fellowship with her friends who took her to the symphony and to the REP on a regular basis.

As a hobby, Lib enjoyed painting with oils and watercolors and left behind many examples of her works for her family and friends to enjoy.

There will be a memorial service for Lib on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 No. Mississippi, Little Rock, conducted by The Rev. Danny Schieffler. Interment in the church columbarium will follow. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300.

The family of Elizabeth Alstadt wants to extend a big “thank you” to the St. Marks supporting family and other close friends for providing her transportation to church, the symphony, The Rep, and other functions which enriched her life.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Arkansas Chapter or to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/chenal.

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•–––––NORMA REGINA AHRENS BISGOOD, 84, of Little Rock died December 16, 2013. She was born October 25, 1929, in the city of New York.

Norma is survived by her four daughters: Regina (Richard) Spence of Little Rock; Cindy (Ralph) Waters of Memphis, Tenn.; Lydia (Bobby) Bemberg of Little Rock; and Louise (Jim) Malone of Lonoke, Ark. Her grandchildren are Kyah Spence, Michael Waters, Robert (Emily) Bemberg, Philip Bemberg, Raychel (Amon) Pendergist and Lauren (Rob) Thomson. She has one great-grandchild, Maddox Spence. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and her grandson, Brent Spence.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and loved spending time with her family.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at the Hospice Home Care Inpatient Center of Little Rock.

Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest Avenue, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

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•–––––PAUL EDWARD BRISCOE, age 75, of Little Rock, died at home peacefully on December 17, 2013. He was born in Bowling Green, Mo., to Marjorie and Marlin Briscoe and spent his youth in St. Louis. Paul attended college at Washington University in mechanical engineering.

Paul was married to Karin for 42 wonderful, adventure-filled years. Together they traveled the world and lived in Saudi Arabia for several years. Paul was a Life Member of the America Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers. He thrived on success in work at his several businesses and owned Powers of Arkansas at his retirement.

His favorite pastimes were spending time boating at the family lake house in Hot Springs, and working on his various outdoor projects. Paul will always be remembered for his intelligence, generosity, being the life of the party, as he had a unique sense of humor, and he was a snazzy dresser.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Karin; his daughter Rhonda Dossett (Stanton); grandchildren Julian, Olivia, Grace and Bess Dossett; his sister, Norma Bentrup and her husband Wally; nephew Bill (Debbie) Bentrup; nieces Diane (Mark) Widdicombe and Lois (Mike) Cassimatis. He is also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jan and John Pownall, and their sons, Thomas (Ambre) Pownall and Andrew (Cassie) Pownall. Also his wonder dog Henry.

Paul was recently baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Church.

Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home at 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark. with Fr. Tom Elliott officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. If one wishes, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County or CARE for Animals. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

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•–––––JOHN ROBERT CLARK, 75, died December 15, 2013.He was born October 10, 1938, in Beirne, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Clark, mother, Fannie Belle Clark, and sister, Ola Elizabeth Moore.

He is survived by his wife, of almost 52 years, Dianne Carter Clark; son, David Clark; daughter, Jonna Whitfield and husband Darryl Whitfield all of Jacksonville; daughter, Katie Razer and husband Michael Razer of North Little Rock; granddaughter, Rachel Whitfield Mann and husband John Mann; grandson, Matthew Whitfield all from Jacksonville; and granddaughter, Sarah Razer of North Little Rock.

He was a retired truck driver with Carter Oil Service and carpenter with Bob Clark Construction Company. He was a deacon at Pike Avenue Baptist Church and member of Baring Cross Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home on JFK (501) 791-7400, Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 19, at the funeral home with Brother Marty Watson to preside over the service. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––JAMES H. “JIM” CLEMONS, a remarkable person, devoted husband, father and grandfather, an award-winning advertising and public relations executive, writer, artist, adventurer, and one of the best story tellers in the South, has died.

Jim passed away December 15 at his home in Lakewood in North Little Rock following a lengthy and valiant effort to survive cancer. He was 64. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and his two sons, Jack (Lauren) Clark and Jones Clemons, and his three grandchildren, Corbinn Garrett, Grace Clark and Henry Clark. His very wide circle of friends in business, politics, the environmental movement, sports, art, and music join his family in mourning his death.

He was born in Little Rock on February 1, 1949, the son of Audra Bishop and stepfather Buford Bishop and father Hubert Clemons. He graduated from Sylvan Hills High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he majored in advertising.

Jim, who was universally known by his many friends as “Jungle”, a nick name given to him by his college fraternity brothers at Kappa Sigma because of his penchant for wearing British pith helmets while partying and fishing, was a well known Central Arkansas bon vivant. But he was much more, as well.

In addition to being a successful advertising executive, Jim was an excellent music critic and an expert on stereophonic equipment. He wrote many product reviews for prominent music, phonographic and stereo and technical publications. He was an artist too, and his paintings can be found today in the kitchens and hallways of his friends.

Speaking of Jim’s creative talents, his wife Betsy, an artist and teacher, recently told friends that “Jungle was one of the most creative persons I’ve known. And not just regular creative. He was outthere creative. His professional work could be stunning in originality.”

He was a life-long political liberal and environmentalist, issues that came to him early while a columnist for the UALR student newspaper “The Trojan”. He wrote a column called “Voice of the Jungle” of which he was particularly proud, and he was an early advocate for Arkansas environmental activism. He was a noted pain-in-the-neck to political leaders in North Little Rock and Izard County who were brave enough to discount his positions on issues that ranged from green space availability, electric utility easements, oil and gas fracking, and other anti-pollution issues.

The family had a second home on Piney Creek near Calico Rock, which Jim adored and brought him much happiness. He loved to drive his tractor, work the land, maintain the property, and then entertain friends until the wee hours of the morning. He worked tirelessly to protect the forestland, waterways and pristine granite bluffs in North Arkansas.

He loved fishing with his pals and was one of the founders of the “Brotherhood of the Hook”. He was an expert on rum distillation and once judged an international rum distilling contest. In the past few years, he began writing music, of course in his atypical style, using paper plates and writing lyrics in a circular pattern. Several of his songs recently were recorded by Memphis musician Mark Wiklund in a CD entitled “Homeless”.

Jim loved Mexico and the Mexican people. For many years he would take annual trips to Zihuatanejo with his friend Jim Allen of San Francisco to catch billfish in the Pacific Ocean and for adventuring. He later bought a beach house at Playa Sesteo in Nayarit, north of Puerto Vallarta, where he relished drinking Pacificos and grilling fish with his son Jack, friends and neighbors while regaling them with stories of his unique life. Many, but not all of the stories were actually true.

Jim started his advertising career in Little Rock working with Steve Stephens, creating work for numerous central Arkansas financial institutions. In 1977 Jim teamed with Larry Stone as part of a writer/art director team that created the nationally awarding winning 100th anniversary advertising campaign for Worthen Bank & Trust Co. This campaign set a new standard for creative quality for the Arkansas advertising industry. To quote Larry Stone: “Jim taught me that the conventional wisdom is not always wise”.

In 1980 Jim became a partner at Frazer Irby Snyder Advertising for a 15 year run with art director Pat Snyder to create award-winning advertising for many Arkansas clients. Among his clients were Magic Mart, Andy’s, Food 4 Less, Stinger Sam Auto Parts, Himalayan Industries, Ben Pearson, Winrock Farms, Stanley Jewelers, Camelot Inn, Mister Twister, National Bank of Arkansas, Klipsch Loudspeakers, Jason International, and Steco.

Jim was notorious for coming to work on the day before a major presentation to announce that the current concept that was ready to pitch was not good enough. He would then throw out a new and always far better idea. He always did his best work under extreme pressure and was forever in search of that magic hook that would motivate the consumer to act. When it came to advertising, Jim was always the smartest person at the table and the original of “Mad Men” before there was such a thing.

In addition to his lengthy career in advertising, Jim also was a highly respected public relations consultant, particularly in the transportation industry, where he was well known among the trade press for his deep knowledge of the industry and his ability to supply an editor with a timely story on deadline.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he was instrumental in taking the term “logistics” from its almost exclusive usage among academics and business strategic planners and popularizing it with the national news media. Among his many long-time national clients in the field were Consolidated Freightways, Inc., Emery Worldwide Airlines, CNF Transportation Inc., and Menlo Logistics. He also consulted for several Arkansas based trucking industry firms such as Road Systems Inc. in Searcy. In addition he had PR clients in the banking and home building industries in Arkansas and Texas.

Jim was a large man who lived large. He loved his family, loved his friends and loved his work. Ask him at any time how things were going and his reply would always be the same: “Todo Bien”, Spanish for Everything is Good. And it was.

A casual celebration of Jim’s life will be December 19 from 4-7 p.m. at Jungle and Betsy’s home. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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•–––––ROBERT A. “ROB” CULPEPPER IV, age 43, born May 27, 1970, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Dec. 16, 2013, from injuries suffered in car accident. He was a firefighter paramedic for the city of Memphis, Tenn., assigned to engine 33 A-shift. He had been with the department since April 23, 2001.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Culpepper of Little Rock; father, Robert A. (Tamara) Culpepper III of Romance; brother, Lawrence L. (Heather) Culpepper of Sherwood; daughter, Lyndzee K. DuBois of Little Rock; the light of his life, Julie Russell and their beloved pets, Sasha and Jannik; and many other family members and friends.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at Arkansas Funeral Care. Graveside service to follow at 11 a.m. at Rest Hills Memorial Park. To sign his guestbook, please visit www. arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.

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•–––––LINDA “JJ” FACTOR, 68, passed away Dec. 16, 2013. She was a member of Temple B’nai Israel, Arkansas Bicycle Club, and is retired from Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her father, David Hurschel Paul; and son, Kelley Hodge. Linda is survived by her mother, Beulah Mc-Clure Paul; son, David Hodge; sister, Louann (Jim) Griswood; four grandchildren and two nieces.

Memorial Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Temple B’Nai Israel, 3700 North Rodney Parham, Little Rock. www. arkansasfuneralcare.com.

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•–––––ROBERT THOMAS HARRISON SR., 80, of Sherwood passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vanda Lee Bailey Harrison; daughters, Robbie Dillon, Susan Murray (Marlon), Jana King; and sons, Robert “Thomas” Harrison Jr., and Tim Harrison (Nina); eight grandchildren, Stephen Dillon, Jr., Jeremy Murray, Jeffery Murray (Kacey), Whitney Tappan (Trent), Channing Emerson (Daniel), Maitlyn, Scott and Caleb Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winford R. and Gracie Farnam Harrison; brother, Lloyd Harrison, and sonin-law, Stephen “Rusty” Dillon.

Dad was a lifelong member and Associate Pastor of Northside Pentecostal Church. Dad was a career railroad employee and retired from Rock Island and Union Pacific Railroad. Throughout his career he was promoted to various management positions and worked in several states. Dad was a very successful real-estate investor, operating under R & V Realty in which he was the co-owner.

Dad was a true man of God and left behind a great example of how a man should live. He loved his God, his church and his family. He was a wonderful husband and the absolute greatest at just being “Dad” or “Grandpa.” He was never too busy to help, to listen, or to do whatever anyone had need of. There are not enough words to adequately describe the many wonderful qualities he had. He excelled in always being kind, compassionate, forgiving, patient and understanding. Dad was a true friend to all and those who knew him were richly blessed.

Both the visitation and funeral will be at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, Ark. The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, and the funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. Burial will immediately follow at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of North Little Rock Funeral Home. An online obituary and guestbook are available at www.nlrfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northside Pentecostal Church, c/o Rev. David Cypert, 1635 Chicot Drive, Conway, Ark. 72034.

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•–––––RICKY HOLMES JR. of Jacksonville, Ark., born June 22, 1984, passed away Dec. 11, 2013. Ricky is preceded in death by sister, Staci Ellis. He is survived by parents, Ricky & Shirl Holmes; brother, Antonio Ellis; four sisters, Lisa Holmes, Raneisha (Mickael) Stassin, Tichina Wheeler, Pamela Holmes; fiancee, Sondra Ivey. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at 12 noon at Apostolic Church, 4314 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204; (501) 660-4323.

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•–––––DIANE STOAKES MACKEY was born in Luverne, Minn., on March 28,

1937, daughter of Homer and Astrid Stoakes. She grew up in Sioux Falls, S.D., and moved to Little Rock in 1965. Diane died the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, of complications following cancer surgery.

Diane graduated first in her class from Northwestern University in 1958, and she was chosen that year by the National Pi Beta Phi as the outstanding Pi Beta Phi graduate. After 14 years of raising children and volunteering in the community, she returned to school to follow her dream of becoming a lawyer, attended UALR Law School, and graduated first in her class in 1978. Diane served as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge G. Thomas Eisele and continued her public service as Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas from 1980 to 1983. As an AUSA, she was responsible for both criminal and civil cases until she was named to be part of a special unit related to civil-rights lawsuits. She joined Friday, Eldredge & Clark in 1983, rose to become partner, and retired from the firm in 2006. She covered many areas of the law, but she had a special love for health and environmental law. During her tenure at the Friday firm, she also served as Adjunct Professor at UALR School of Law from 1996-2004. She was listed in Best Lawyers of America for ten years in a row; she served as Special Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, and was a member of American Law Institute.

Diane was passionate about teaching. She began as an English teacher in Ohio and culminated her teaching as Assistant Dean for Institutional and Organizational Affairs at the UAMS College of Public Health. In that position, she founded and was Director of the dual degree JD/ MPH Program at UAMS College of Public Health and UALR School of Law.

Diane never stopped volunteering and working to make our community a better place managing to help all of us achieve great things. Indeed, her achievements are too numerous to list them all, but there are a few that must be mentioned. Diane started volunteering in Little Rock when she became active in the Museum of Science and History. She was the first educational director at the museum, and she was instrumental in the museum’s lending box program. Diane was very involved in the Junior League, including the development of Pulaski County Council on Aging. She was a member of Rotary - Little Rock Club 99, where she was a Paul Harris Fellow and gladly delivered dictionaries to Third Graders. Throughout her life, Diane championed health issues, especially at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital where she started volunteering in the Auxiliary in 1969 and served in various positions on the ACH Board from 1980 until the time of her death, including from 1991-1994 when she was the first woman Chair of the Board. She cherished every aspect of the work she was able to do at ACH and all of the people she worked with there. She was a founder, member, and on the Board of Trustees for the Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Center, serving as President of the Board in the 1970s. She served on the Arkansas Hospice Executive Committee, and recently served on the United Way Board including co-chair of Strategic Planning, Chair of Nominating Committee and Chair of the Board. She was also Chair of Life Quest, and involved in Scattered Seeds Garden Club. Diane was active in the arts including the Arkansas Orchestra Society, the Aesthetic Club, and being President of the Fine Arts Club at the Arkansas Arts Center in the 1970s.

Her faith was central to her life. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral where she taught Sunday school, was elected to the Vestry, served as Senior Warden and engaged in various roles for the diocese over the years. She even contributed to the music of the church through securing horns in the Cathedral and by serving as a camp cook during the first Choir Camp session at Camp Mitchell.

Diane leaves behind a family that loved and cherished her deeply. She is survived by her son, Ben Mackey; his wife, Beth, and children, James and Katherine; son, Stuart Mackey, his wife Suzanne, and children Emily Claire and Stuart Jr.; daughter, Sarah Mackey; her sister, Sharon Stoakes Tatham; sister-inlaw, Mary Frances Phillips; and many nieces and nephews. Diane touched many lives during her life; she was rich in friends across Arkansas and around the country.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, Dec. 20 at Ruebel Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity. In lieu of flowers, Diane asks that donations be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Arkansas Hospice and United Way. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––GEORGIA OLINGHOUSE, 92, of Little Rock, Ark., died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. She was born Nov. 16, 1921, in Belleville, Ark., the daughter of E.G. Follendore and Mary Ellen White Follendore. She graduated from Belleville High School and the Arkansas School of Nursing. She was a member of Upper Spring Baptist Church in Belleville, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Burney H. Olinghouse; and a son, Buddy H. Olinghouse. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon K. Thomas; and a granddaughter, Angela L. Harris.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Ark.

The family requests that memorials in her name be sent to The Arkansas Arthritis Foundation, 10 Corporate Hill Drive, #340, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

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•–––––MARY CANICE RICHARDS, 85, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. She was born in Bernard, Iowa, to the late Edward and Mary (Gaffney) Grace. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Richards; and two brothers, Al and Clete Grace.

Mary worked for many years as a bookkeeper while in Iowa and Arkansas. Her last position was with North Little Rock Advertising and Promotions where she worked for many years. Mary was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was active in the Alter Society. She was also a member of the Rhubarb Club and enjoyed attending the Shepherd Center and the Hayes Senior Center.

Survivors includes two sons, Steve Richards of Texarkana, Texas, and Phillip Richards (Dayna) of Ft. Smith. Ark.; one daughter, Jan de Regnier of Urbandale, Iowa; four grandchildren, J.T. Richards of Dora, Ark., Parker Nolen of Ft. Smith, Ark., Cole Richards of Little Rock, Ark. and Hilary Nolen of Ft. Smith, Ark.; one brother, Tom Grace of Wheaton, Ill.; two sisters, Eleanor Schuster of Dubuque, Iowa, and Winnie Hayes of Cedar Falls, Iowa; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, with a Rosary at 7 p.m., at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400.

Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans’ Cemetery, North Little Rock, Ark.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer International Project, #1 World Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes. com/owens.

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•–––––BULAH VERNEAL RUDD, 91, of Maumelle passed away Dec. 15, 2013. She was born Dec. 5, 1922, in Stigler, Okla., to Clarence A. Doremus and Cordelia A. Quearry Doremus. An adored wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed by her large loving family. She was gifted with an ability to serve others especially through food and was retired from many years of service in restaurant work. The hobbies she loved included her flower gardens, word puzzles, quilting and reading her bible. She was a member of Cedar Heights Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie L. Rudd; two brothers and a sister; and also two sons, Jerry Don Rudd and Terry Neal Rudd; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by sons, Larry (Alita), Ronnie (Linda) and Rickey Rudd all of North Little Rock; and daughters, Pamela (Darrell) Duran of Sherwood and Karen (Rick) Wofford of Conway; and a sister, Maxine Rogers of North Little Rock; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday night, Dec. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 (501) 791-7400. The service will be held at Roller-Owens in North Little Rock on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. with internment at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

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•–––––GLORIA MARK FLOWERS SACK, 90, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 at the Hospice Home Care Inpatient Center in Little Rock following a brief illness.

She leaves her three daughters, Susan Hamby (Ron), Joan Weiss (John), Miriam Hasson (Leonard); and her stepson, Lester Sack Jr. (Wendy); 10 grandchildren, Elise Offutt, Andrew Weiss (Diane), Melanie Pope (Bradley), David Weiss (Stacey), Jill Solomon (Todd), Mark Hasson (Maya), Jeffrey Hasson (Leah), Kline Sack, Polly Sacks (Gavin), Marcee Riley (Chris); 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth M. Franklin; and family friend, Karla Back. Mrs. Sack was predeceased by her stepdaughter, Susan S. Byford.

She was born in 1923 and raised in Hattiesburg, Miss., the daughter of the late Miriam Lehman and Gust K. Mark. Upon graduation from Hattiesburg High School, she attended Louisiana State University. She married the late Joseph Earl Flowers in 1943, and they raised their family in Ruleville, Miss., until his death in 1971. She later married the late Lester M. Sack and moved to Clarksdale, Miss. After his death, she moved to Little Rock.

Her love of life endeared her to all who met her. The family wishes to extend gratitude to the staff of the Hospice Home Care Inpatient Center for their support and to caregiver Sharon Stuckey in her final days.

A private family graveside service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at Beth Israel Cemetery in Clarksdale, Miss., with Rabbi Barry Block officiating.

Her memory may be honored at Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, the John B. Amos Cancer Center in Columbus, Ga., or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, Little Rock, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––Brother MANSELL TWILLIE, of Jacksonville, Ark., passed Dec. 8, 2013. Visitation: Dec. 20, 6-8 p.m. and again Dec. 21 at 9-10:30 a.m. at Superior Funeral Service. Memorial Services held Dec. 21, 12 noon at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 2630 West Main, Jacksonville, Ark. Entrusted to Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway, NLR, Ark. (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook: http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown, “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

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•–––––JOHNNIE FRANK WHITE of Little Rock, born July 26, 1948, passed away Dec. 7, 2013. He is survived by son, Johnnie (Lawanda) White Jr.; daughter, Beatrice (Tim) White-Philmon; five stepsons; five stepdaughters; four brothers; one sister; 45 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, from 1-6 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at 12 noon at Moody Chapel, 5630 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark. 72204, (501) 660-4323.

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•–––––ANNIE “MIKE” WILLIAMS of Little Rock, Ark., born Jan. 27, 1939, passed away Dec. 12, 2013. She is survived by mother, Annie Cole; two uncles, James Jackson, Bishop Isaac (Tessie) Jackson Sr.; special cousins, Joe Brown & Sammie Lee Brown; a host of other relatives and friends. Family hour will be Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Jackson Memorial COGIC, 5515 Brown St., Little Rock, Ark., 72206. Service entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W. 29th, Little Rock, Ark., 72204, (501) 660-4323.

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ALEXANDER — Melba Rose Mc-Carroll, 78, of Alexander passed away on December 15, 2013, with her family by her side. Celebration of life will be Thursday, December 19, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Dial & Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online guestbook at www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ALEXANDER — Linda Sue Thornbrugh, age 65 of Alexander, died December 16, 2013. Funeral services be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013, at Dial & Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be on Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. To sign the online guest book, go to www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––ARKADELPHIA — Muriel Janell Stroud, age 82, of Arkadelphia passed from this life on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Courtyard Gardens Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. She was born September 15, 1931, in Clark County, the daughter of the late B.B. and Faye Martin Gogle. Muriel was a 1948 graduate of Gurdon High School. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, babysitting and playing cards. Muriel was a homemaker and a member of Temple Baptist Church in little Rock.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy Stroud. Muriel is survived by one daughter, Sharon (Paul) Duffner of Jefferson City, Mo.; two sisters, Maxine Calhoun and Sylvia (John) Land, both of Bryant; one sister-in-law, Marie Stroud Brooks of Arkadelphia; four grandchildren, Tracy (Nicole) Little of Denver, Carly (Kiley) Hurt of Paragould, Annie and Jolie Duffner of Jefferson City, Mo.; and two great-grandchildren, Cole Little of Denver and Kellan Hurt of Paragould.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Easley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Easley Cemetery Fund, c/o Mary Ricketts 1022 Sticky R0ad, Gurdon, Ark. 71743. Pallbearers are Dennis Bradford, Ron Forthmon and Steve Forthmon, Mark, Matt Burnham and Rick Edmudson.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guestbook.

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•–––––BATESVILLE — Gerry H. Burdick, 91, of Batesville died Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at White River Medical Center. She was born on February 8, 1922, in St. Louis to John R. and Lelamance (Buster) Hess. She loved being with her family and friends. Gerry also enjoyed going to flea markets, watching birds and flowers. She attended Draughn School of Business in Kansas City, Mo., and was a retired secretary. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Tom Burdick and his wife, Lynette of Little Rock; her daughter, Mary Beth Frensley and her husband, Leslie of Batesville; four grandchildren, Kristen (Randy) Cross, Sara (Justin) Rogers, Lori Posey, Kimberly Burdick; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marshal A. Burdick; a grandson, Matthew Burdick; and three siblings.

Pallbearers will be David Frensley, Randy Cross, Justin Rogers, Donald Cross, Dan Foley and Leslie Frensley. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. J.R. Baker, Dr. Jordan Weaver, Friendship Sunday School Class, and all of her great-grandchildren.

Many thanks and gratitude from the family to all of her caregivers and the staff at Wood Lawn Heritage Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville with Larry Poff officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Little Rock after the services.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1775 Lyon St., Batesville, Ark. 72501; and Independence County Humane Society, P.O. Box 3477, Batesville, Ark. 72503. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BATESVILLE — Katherine Jeanette Sykes Priddy, 72, of Batesville died Sunday. Survivors: sons, Mark Priddy and Steven Priddy of Batesville; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Memorials: Independence County Humane Society, P.O. Box 3477, Batesville, Ark. 72503. Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––BENTON — Eddie Curtis, 91, Benton, died Sunday. She was born June 6, 1922. Survivors: sister, Judy Fortson, Jacksonville; two sistersin-law; two brothers-in-law; many nieces and nephews. Chapel services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Ashbys, with burial at Bolin Cemetery in Paron. Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday before services. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome. com.

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•–––––BENTON — Loraine Jackson Tatum of Benton died Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She was born March 24, 1934, in Traskwood, Arkansas, to Clara Ashley Jackson and the late Charlie S. Jackson, who was killed in a car/train accident on September 4, 1933, in Camden, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, L.M. Tatum. Loraine is survived by her daughter, Marla Baumgartner and husband, Rick of Benton; son, Monte Tatum and wife, Sherrie of Benton; granddaughter, Amy Loraine Sample and husband, David and their three daughters, Hayley Loraine, Emily Claire, and Ashley Paige all of Cabot; grandsons, Adam Baumgartner of New Orleans, Connor Tatum of Benton; and step-grandson, Heath Ericson and wife, Hope and their son, Liam of North Little Rock.

To honor her request, there will be no visitation. Burial will be private under the direction of Ashby Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UAMS Hematology Department, The American Heart Association, Arkansas Hospice or New Friendship Cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff for their wonderful care of our Mother. Online guest book at www. ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––BOYDELL — Mrs. Opal Russell, 84, of Boydell died Monday, December 16, 2013. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday in the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Dermott 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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•–––––CALDWELL — William Kirby Harrod, age 80, of Caldwell, Arkansas, passed away on December 15, 2013, at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born July 11, 1933, in Ingalls, Arkansas, and was a naval veteran of the Korean conflict and graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He was a retired agriculture teacher of 30 years at Warren High School and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Caldwell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ofa and Maggie Clanton Harrod; two brothers, J.O. and Fred W. Harrod Sr.; and four sisters, Maxine Rowell, Glenda Ferguson, Agnes Pappas, and Lourine Hairston. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Irma Geraldine (Gerry) of Caldwell; and two sons, Dr. William Brian Harrod (Minden, Louisiana) and Dr. Robert Louis Harrod (Rowlett, Texas) and their spouses Dr. Ellen Friday Harrod and Carolyn Harrod; grandchildren Randy and Sabrina Rasor; and one sister, Faye Chandler of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Stevens Funeral Home, Forrest City, Arkansas, at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Dr. Ricky Ferguson, Jack Pappas, Stephen Rowell, Fred Harrod Jr., Jay Lindsey, Randy Rasor, Cary B. Lindsey and Phillip Morrow. Honorary pallbearers will be Elmer B. Lindsey, Robert E. Harris, Jr. and First Baptist Church of Caldwell adult men’s Sunday School class. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.

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•–––––CARTHAGE — Amy Jane “Skip” Wilson Rogers, 65, of Carthage died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Arkansas Hospice Center in Hot Springs. Born Aug. 31, 1948, in Dallas County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Agnes Overton Wilson. She was a medical clerk and a member of the Carthage Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Amy Overton, and Jerry and Jane Wilson. She is survived by her husband, Randall Rogers of Carthage; sons, Michael Bolin of Hot Springs, Sean Bolin of Hot Springs, Randy Rogers (Holly) of Carthage; daughters, Stephanie Rogers Bradford (Randy) of Branson, Mo., Sheila Winn (Wilson) of Rogers, Tammy Rogers of Conway; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a special friend, Bob White of Hot Springs; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Bolin and Rev. Will Wallace officiating. Burial will follow at Hampton Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register, visit www. bentonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––CLEVELAND — Ronnie C. Scroggins, 60, of Cleveland died, Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Lost Corner Cemetery with Bro. Gary Bearden officiating. Family hour: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www. harrisfuneralhomes.net.

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•–––––CONWAY — Helen Owen Hendrickson, age 77, of Conway died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. She was born Dec. 21, 1935, in Rosebud to the late Eugene and Vivian Owen.

Helen graduated from Conway High School in 1953. She obtained BSE and MSE degrees in physical education from ASTC (UCA). During her college years, she was homecoming queen, feature twirler, drum major and a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority.

She taught for 23 years in the El Dorado and Little Rock school districts. Helen continued teaching for 17 more years before her retirement from CHDC. She was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Karen Loyd and Stacy Stoltz (Jay); three grandchildren, Jared Loyd, Patrick Stoltz and Audrey Stoltz; sister, Syble Rimlinger (Dave); nephew, Kris Rimlinger; aunts, Christine Gaston, Avanelle Thomas; and uncle, Pat Lea, plus numerous cousins.

Sincere appreciation is given to Helen’s longterm caregivers, Reba Owens and Vickey Pearce, for their love, patience and dedication.

Pallbearers: Sam Spears, Bill Squires, James Clark, Ancil Lea, Matt Lea, Donald Ross. Honorary pallbearers: Bob Keathley, Dave Rimlinger, Kris Rimlinger.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with Pastor Mark Dance officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Private burial will be held at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wooster. In lieu of flowers, tribute/memorial donations may be made for Alzheimer’s at alz.org. For online obituary and to sign the guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. –––––

•–––––CONWAY — Shirley “Sam” (Mize) Marvin, 62, of Conway, Ark., passed away Dec. 16, 2013, at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 31, 1951, in Conway, Ark., a daughter of the late Preston and Helan (Ramsey) Mize.

She was valedictorian of the 1969 graduating class of Vilonia High School. She was a certified radiology technician and supervised the Heart Cardiac Cath Lab at St. Vincent Infirmary before becoming the senior clinical specialist with Medtronic, and retired in 2010.

She was an avid reader and quilter and had been a member of the Little Rock Rockette’s quilting group. She was a gourmet cook and enjoyed gardening. Shirley was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother and sister. She will be missed by many.

Her loving daughter, Brandi Griffin of Cabot, survives her, along with her grandchildren, Wade and Leah also of Cabot; her sisters, Letha Hendrickson of Conway, Ressie Keith (Hobert) of Van Buren, Fern Webb (Wayne) of Sherwood, JoEllen Wooley (Jerry) of Vilonia; her brothers, Howard Mize (Pat) of Conway, Charles Mize (Pat) of Beebe, Mike Mize (Kathy) of Van Buren; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Ark. 72216. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Belmont Chapel Church, Highway 107 S, south of Vilonia, Ark.

Please send the family your messages of condolence and support to www.griffinleggettconway. com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Gertrude Marie Norris, 101, of Conway went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. She was born on Sunday, Nov. 17, 1912, in Aberdeen, S.D. to the late William and Catherine (Deschner) Hirsch.

She had been a resident of Conway since 1963. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for over 70 years. She brightened every life with whom she came into contact. She loved music and was one of the first recording artists. Singing in early bands, on radio, concerts, and with orchestras in the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s until marrying Al Norris in 1947. She will be missed by her family and many, many friends. She was the “Rock” of our family and the Light of Our Future. She owes her longevity to family, friends and staff at College Square.

She is survived by her sons, Richard Norris and Robert Norris; daughter, Mary Kay Sullivan; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Alvin O. Norris; and brothers, Bernard Hirsch and Robert Hirsch.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Conway. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Memorials may be made to any of the music departments of our local schools. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––CONWAY — Agnes Marie Siebenmorgen, 84, of Conway passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born March 15, 1929, in Paris, Ark. (Logan County) to the late Joseph Schmalz and Clara Komp Schmalz. She was a member of Salem Methodist Church.

She graduated from Paris High School, St. Vincent School of Nursing, worked in labor and delivery at St. Vincent Infirmary and Conway Regional as director of surgical services and central supply. She loved all types of needlework, especially quilting.

She is survived by her husband, Greg; daughter, Sharon Schneider (Werner); grandson, Nathan; one brother and one sister. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.

Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2013, in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Conway. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family would like to say a special thank you to all those who cared for Mrs. Siebenmorgen during her final days at Conway Regional Medical Center.

In lieu of flowers or food, the family has requested that donations be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Conway. Online guestbook www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––DES ARC — Robert Giford Johnson, 52, of Des Arc died Monday. Survivors include his wife, Glynisse; mother, Martha Johnson; two brothers, one nephew, two nieces. Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Des Arc with funeral services after at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in Hickory Plains Cemetery by Garth Funeral Home. www. garthfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––EL DORADO — Sandy Smith, a longtime resident of El Dorado, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at West Side Baptist Church. Visitation with the family will be held from 12–2 p.m. on the date of service. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––EL DORADO — Nancy Clark Turner, 80, of El Dorado passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Young’s. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––FAYETTEVILLE — Catherine Gardner Duls, 89, of Fayetteville, Ark., formerly of Dallas, Texas, passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in Springdale, Ark. She was born June 6, 1924, in Dallas, Texas, to William H. Duls and Theresa (Marshall) Duls. She was a retired library assistant at The Underwood Law Library at Southern Methodist University and a member of First United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas.

She is survived by one sister, Jane Meadows (Jack) of Fayetteville, Ark.; two nephews, Jack E. Meadows, Jr. (Carolyn) of Little Rock, Ark., Bill Meadows (Susan) of Fayetteville, Ark.; two great-nieces, two great-nephews, five great-greatnieces, one great-great-nephew.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with Rev. Sara Pair officiating. Private burial will be held at Sparkman-Hillcrest in Dallas, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army or to Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

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•–––––FORT SMITH — Eddie Christian Sr., 72, died on Dec. 16, 2013, in Fort Smith. Remembered as an outstanding trial lawyer, he practiced law in Fort Smith for over 45 years, including over 22 with his son, Eddie Christian Jr. Eddie graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1967, and achieved the honor of being named a fellow with the American College of Trial Lawyers, and consistently obtaining the highest rating among his peers through Martindale Hubble, which are honors limited to those who not only have distinguished themselves as having preeminent legal skill, but those whose ethics and community standing are exemplary. Eddie was named as a special justice with the Arkansas Supreme Court in 1989. He served as the president of The Town Club, attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was an avid trout fisherman and Razorback sports fan.

While Eddie served his clients with an intellect and knowledge of the law which was outstanding, Eddie’s extraordinary talent was the ability to apply his knowledge by communicating and relating to others in a way which was on the level and down to earth.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Betty, to whom he was married over 50 years; his daughter, Gerri Ellen Adams; his daughter-in-law, Sara Christian; two granddaughters, Regan Christian and Ryann Adams; and his niece, Jami Hamby, and her children, Jonnessa and Aaron. He was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Christian Jr.; his brother John of Spiro, Okla.; and his parents, Eddie and Ellen.

Rosary and visitation will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent to: Immaculate Conception Church or School, 22 N. 13th St., Fort Smith, Ark. 72901. Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––GASSVILLE — Boyce “Rip” Vanwinkle, 75, a resident of Gassville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at the Conner-Hankins Funeral Home Chapel. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www. conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––JUDSONIA — Troy Farris, 79, of Judsonia, died Monday, December 16, 2013. Visitation will be Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Services: Thursday, 10 a.m., at Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Bald Knob. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, Missouri at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––KEISER — Crystal LeAnne Dunlap, 33, of Keiser, passed away December 15, 2013. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roller-Swift Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 19, 2013, 1 p.m. at Roller-Swift Funeral Home. Burial will be at Bassett Cemetery. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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•–––––LONOKE — Jessie James Burton, age 18 of Lonoke went to be with his Lord on December 16, 2013 in Lonoke. He was born on December 5, 1995 in Searcy, Arkansas.

Preceded in death by grandparents: Sandra Kay Davis and Jessie Burton. Jessie is survived by mother and stepfather: Kathy and Kenny Hood of Lonoke, father: James Burton of Lonoke, sister: April Burton of Lonoke, grandparents: Peggy and James Benton of Lonoke, Harold and Evelyn Mitchusson of Harrisburg, Arkansas, best friend his dog Oreo and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside services 10 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Sumner Cemetery in Cabot. To send online condolences visit www.thomasfuneralservice.com. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot (501) 941-7888.

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•–––––MALVERN — Billy Noland Goyne, 76, of Malvern passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 20, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Sullivan officiating. Arrangements by Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––MALVERN — Kathrine “Kay” Hobbs Ross, 79, of Malvern passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Magnet Cove Cemetery. Services entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home, Malvern. Guest register: www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.

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•–––––MCCRORY — Dorothy Morgan Stafford, 86, died Monday. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Funeral service: 10 a.m. Thursday, Thompson-Wilson McCrory Funeral Home. Interment: Augusta Memorial Park. Survivors: sons: Wayne, Dean, Jimmy and Tommy Stafford, daughters: Wanda Price, Laverne Remmilong, Liz Bell, brother; Lee Morgan, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Thompson-Wilson of McCrory. 870-731-2551.)

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•–––––MINERAL SPRINGS — Glenn A. Bell, age 86 ,a lifelong resident of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home. He was born December 18, 1926 in Mineral Springs to the late Rufus Marvin and Lizzie Lee Cowling Bell. Glenn was a faithful member of the Mineral Springs United Methodist Church. He had served on numerous Methodist boards. He was a cattle rancher and was a member of the Arkansas Cattleman’s Association where he had served and worked on the local and state levels. He was a member of the Mineral Springs Lions Club and was an annual member of the family squirrel camp. He was an avid sports fan and loved reading his daily newspapers keeping up with the local and state news. Most of all Glenn was a devoted and proud family man. His family was precious to him, they were his life. He lived for his children, and grandchildren along with the love of his life Dot. To Glenn his family was the most cherished prize he had, and he would let anybody know that asked. Glenn strongly believed in strong family values, loyalty, trust, faith, love and honesty to name a few. He taught these values to his children, because of his love for them.

A few years back Dorothy “Dot” Ruth Bell, the best friend and love of his life went to Heaven to reserve a special place for him, and Glenn was more than ready to see what she had done. Recently his daughter Rebecca Gay Bell had joined her mother and this made Glenn even more ready, even though he didn’t want to leave the rest of his family behind, knowing that someday they too will be joining them for eternity.

He leaves behind his son, Greg and wife Diane Bell of Sheridan, Arkansas, as well as a daughter, Joy Bell Norris and husband Todd of Garland, Texas, and his youngest son, Kirk and wife Lesa Bell of Mineral Springs.

His brothers and sisters, Francis Bell of Mineral Springs, Gene “Red” Bell of Batesville, Clyde Bell of Mineral Springs and Joyce Bell Hesselbein of Bryant; six grandchildren, Emily Bell Cox, Caroline Bell, Trevor Norris, Kimberly Bell, Megan Worthen and Chad Goss; three great-grandchildren, Ella Morgan, Bradon Worthen and Parker Goss; and a large host of other family and friends too numerous to name.

Services will be Friday, December 20, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Mineral Springs United Methodist Church with Terry Bell and Glenn Hicks officiating. Interment will follow in Mineral Springs Cemetery. The family would like to invite you to Nashville Funeral Home on Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. to share memories of Glenn. You may send the family an online sympathy message to www.nashvillefh.com. Memorials may be made to the Mineral Springs United Methodist Church in his honor.

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•–––––MOUNTAIN VIEW — Lucille Storey Harness, 87, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on December 14, 2013. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 2 p.m. at Levisy Flat Christian Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. She is survived by two sons, two daughters, and one sister. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes. com.

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•–––––MURFREESBORO — Judith Ann Stone, age 72, of Murfreesboro, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013 in Murfreesboro. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Antoine, the daughter of the late Loyd McDonald and Lucille (Walsh) Hickey. She was a housewife, member of the Murfreesboro Church of Christ and Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Rea Ann Stone; and one sister, Billie Ullrich. Survivors include her husband, Keith Stone of Murfreesboro; two sons, Kavin Stone and wife, Amanda of Willisville, and Kirk Stone and wife, Sara of Murfreesboro; six grandchildren, Tanner, Josie, Trace, Tabitha, Tessa, and Kora; and one sister, Janice Lee of Murfreesboro. A host of other relatives and friends mourn her passing.

Services will be on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Murfreesboro with Brother Tommy Mounts officiating. Burial to follow at Delight Cemetery in Delight under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home, Murfreesboro. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. You may send an online sympathy message to www.latimerfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––NASHVILLE — Ruth Ann Hooks, age 61, of Nashville passed away, Sunday December 15, 2013 in Murfreesboro. Graveside services will be Friday, December 20, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Mineral Springs Cemetery with Bro. Don Jones officiating.

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•–––––NEWPORT — Juanita (Roberts) Hutchinson, 90, of Newport, formerly of Swifton, died Monday. Survivors: sons, Terry, Marty, and Johnny Hutchinson; two daughters, Lynda Steverson and Brenda Kay Koerbel; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great grandchild. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Swifton Cemetery. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Betty Merle Roberts, 78, of Pine Bluff, died Monday. Survivors: husband, Bennie Roberts; daughter, Susan Orr (Steve); son, Jeff Roberts (Liz); brothers, Bob and Jerry Wilson; and grandchildren, Juliana and Sarah Orr. Services: 10 a.m., Friday, in Robinson’s Chapel. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at Robinson’s. www. ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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•–––––PINE BLUFF — Alta Marie Kerr Shell, 81, of Pine Bluff, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013, at Davis Life Care. Born June 30, 1932, in Mayhew, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Robert Houston Kerr & Georgia Kerr Diffey. She graduated from Pine Bluff High School. She later received her LPN degree from Pines VoTech.

Marie was a nurse for Jefferson Regional Medical Center and later for Trinity Village Medical Center, retiring in 1993. In August of 1951, she married Lester Shell. They shared over sixty years of life, love and marriage.

She was a longtime member of Shell Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was active in her church, including teaching Sunday school.

She is survived by her sons, Randy Shell, and wife, Lou Anne, Mickey Shell and wife, Joyce, and Marty Shell and Tommy Dunlap, all of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Elsie Shanks, of Warren.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2013, Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Burial will follow in Shell Chapel Cemetery. Visitation, Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Robinson’s. www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

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•–––––SHERRILL — Peggy Ann Green Williams, 66, of Sherrill, passed away Sunday morning, December 15, 2013. Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel in Pine Bluff. Burial will follow in Flat Bayou Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

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•–––––TUPELO — Dollie Middlebrook, 84, of Tupelo, Arkansas departed this life Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was born April 8, 1929 to Robert and Kate White and was a member of Tupelo Assembly of God Church where she was a deacon, and a past Alderman of Tupelo. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, family, friends and Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Raymond Roy Middlebrook, one daughter; Connie L. Cockrell, brothers; Charles, Goldman, and Doyle “Bud” White, sisters; Donnie Stone, Ruby French, and Kathleen White.

Survivors are daughter; Ella C. Tripp (Michael) of Rhode Island, sisters; Marie Austin of Hardy, Arkansas and Allene Robertson of Illinois, five grandchildren; Sandra Lee Tripp, Tracy Ellen Kimbriel, Christopher Glenn Slamon, Wendy Ann Normand, and Julia Rae Hicks, six great-grandchildren; Samantha Len Scoggins, Tiffany Lei Bobo, Tripper James Normand, Thalia Grace Tsilibes, Theodore Matthew Tsilibes, and Lyla Rose Normand, and one great great grandchild, Lucas Thomas Scoggins.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Tupelo Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in White Church Cemetery. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

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•–––––WEINER — Martha Jane Hardy, 50, of Weiner, died Friday. Survivors: son, Cameron Hardy; mother, Wilma Hardy Pearson; three brothers, twin brother, Marty Hardy, Dale Hamilton and Tracy Hamilton; sisters, Sandra Carol Bloch, Linda Hamilton and Mary Bray. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Oakgrove Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. www.jacksonsfh.com.